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Thursday, March 1, 2007

Full court basketball games are likely to become a thing of the past at Little Wolfe Park in Oak Lawn. The park board in May is expected to vote to remove one of the hoops at the basketball court, 107th Street and Laramie Avenue. The item was originally

Oak Lawn and Hickory Hills park districts receive big grants, see page 10

going to be voted on at Monday’s Photos by Jeff Vorva Sarah Dynia is buried in some of her hand-sewn hearts that she makes and shares to kids and adults who can use a little comfort. meeting but was scratched because it’s anticipated that four of the five commissioners will be present. “We would like a full board to be present when we vote on something as important as this,” Park District Director Maddie Kelly said. If the vote comes on May 12, it will come 10 months after By Claudia Parker limited; we help veterans, a fight took place near a foot Correspondent seniors, the developmentally bridge that connects Little Wolfe disabled, homeless and sick Park with walking trails that A little stuffing, sewing children in hospitals.” stretch to the rear of Richards and stitching has gone a long The idea hatched from acts High School. way to helping many people. of kindness from her father, The fight led residents who Sarah Dynia of Oak Lawn, Mark. live near the park, led by Oak has the carefree spirit of a “When my dad would Lawn Trustee Carol Quinlan typical, 17-year-old junior travel for work, he’d always (5th), to demand that the park who walks the halls at Mothsend me a stuffed animal,” district to remove both hoops er McAuley High School. Dynia said. “As I clutched at the court. But when the bell rings to them, I felt loved. I wanted Park commissioners in Nosignify school is out, Dynia’s others to feel that. But I vember delayed a decision on work in the community make it personal by handthe matter, saying they needed begins. stitching them.” more time consider a resolution. For that enduring effort, Stuffed Love’s product line The decision to remove one she recently received the includes, stuffed animals, of the hoops will eliminate fullPresident’s Volunteer Service hearts, eggs, flowers, stars court basketball games. Those Award with a letter signed and even some monsters. games, residents said, led to nuby President Barack Obama. “If it can be sewn and merous cars being parked along She’s barely of the legal of stuffed, I can make it!” Laramie Avenue, the use of foul 18 and already she can boast Dynia said. language and litter. she is the founder and presi Her work has come to the “Whenever you have full dent of her own company — attention of some important court, it brings on competitive Stuffed Love. people, including the Presigames,” Murphy said Tuesday. “Stuffed Love is dedicated dent. She received an award The competition, she said, someto caring for others,” Dynia with a letter signed by the times leads to foul language and said. “We do this by making nation’s boss. inappropriate behavior. hand-stitched stuffed pillows “Congratulations on receivThe poor conduct led other in various shapes and sizes ing the President’s Volunteer park patrons, such as parents Sarah Dynia poses with one of her hearts under a couple of which we distribute to orService Award, and thank with young children, to avoid photos of former White Sox reliever Matt Thornton, whom she ganizations and people. The met before a game when she was honored for her charity work. scope of Stuffed Love is not (Continued on page 2) (Continued on page 3)

Stuffing, sewing and stitching add up to changing lives for Oak Lawn teen

Half Marathon is seeking a major transfusion Volunteer and runner numbers are down for May 4 event

you know it, so we need people to step forward now to volunteer and help out in any way they can,” said Jeff Prestinario, chairman of the event committee, as he led a meeting last Friday at the Palos Heights Recreation Center, 6601 W. 127th St. Volunteer information and forms are available online at firstBy Tim Hadac midwesthalfmarathon.com. Men Staff Reporter and women are needed to serve in a variety of roles and different If volunteers are the lifeblood of times on race day, as well as in the any successful public event, then days before the event. Organizers the 2014 First Midwest Bank Half said that there are opportunities Marathon could use a pint or two, to fit every ability and schedule. quickly. The half marathon is set for According to a written status Sunday, May 4 on a course that update released at the organiz- starts and ends near Palos Heights ing committee’s meeting late last City Hall, 7607 W. College Drive. week, just 10 people have com- The half marathon starts at 7:30 mitted, in writing, to volunteer a.m., the event’s new 10K race beat the 7th annual event, set for gins at 7:40, and a “Run, Walk or Sunday, May 4. The committee’s Roll” half-mile race (for people with goal is 215 people. disabilities) is set to start at 7:45. News of the anemic figures was Proceeds from the event bencushioned by verbal assurances efit the American Cancer Society, from several participating organiza- the South West Special Recretions that they will be contributing ation Association, and Lake teams of volunteers to the race and Katherine Nature Center and Photo by Jeff Vorva that with history as a guide, the Botanic Gardens. ranks of volunteers will swell in Just as volunteer numbers Palos Hills’ Nitin Bhojraj crosses the finish line with his son, Nayan, in his arms as last year’s the days before the event. half-marathon. Volunteer and participation numbers are down for this year’s race, which takes (Continued on page 2) “This event will be here before place May 4 in Palos Heights and parts of Palos Park and Palos Hills.

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reported burglarized March 30 or 31. Loose change and a back pack containing a graphing calculator was stolen from one of the cars, a phone charge was taken from the second car and tools and the owner’s manual was stolen from the third vehicle. *** Two swan flower pots were reported stolen March 31 from the front of a house in the 9100 block of Major Avenue. *** A purse was reported stolen April 2 from the cart of a customer at Salvation Army, 8732 Tiffany M. Jacob, 21, of Oak S. Cicero Ave. Lawn, was charged with drunken *** driving and speeding March 28 Frances M. Czarnecki, 53, of after a stop at 103rd Street and Oak Lawn, was charged with drivMajor Avenue, police said. ing under combined influence of *** alcohol and drugs, making an Candace L. Cavanaugh, 31, of improper turn, failure to signal, Oak Lawn, was charged with pos- improper parking and driving on session of a controlled substance a expired license after a April 2 and a drug equipment March 28 stop in the 6000 block of 95th after a stop at 102nd Street and Street, police said. Central Avenue, police said. *** *** Gytis Stanevicius, 26, of Darien, Steven J. Sharley, 61, of Alsip, was charged with retail theft April was charged with retail theft 4 after allegedly stealing goods George E. West, 23, of HomeMarch 29 after allegedly steal- from Marshalls, 9601 S. Cicero town, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and Herbert A. Manney, 37, of Chi- ing items from Kmart, 4101 W. Ave., police said. *** improper lane use March 28 after cago, was charged with driving 95th St., police said. *** Daniel T. O’Brien, 34, of Oak a stop at 87th Street and Pulaski on a suspended license March Road, police said. 24 following a stop in the 7900 Two cars in the 5700 block of Lawn, Nicole E. Lavaty, 32, of *** block of 95th Street, police said. 91st Street and another vehicle in Orland Park, and David J. Vanthe 6200 block of 91st Street were vossend, 33, of Palos Hills, were Tiffany B. Lee, 34, of Chicago, *** was charged with retail theft Thomas Helton, 62, of HickoMarch 29 after allegedly steal- ry Hills, was charged with driving goods from Wal-Mart, 2500 ing on a suspended license and W. 95th St., police said. no insurance March 24 after *** being stopped in the 9300 block Lashanda L. Mann, 28, of Chi- of 82nd Court, police said. cago, was charged with retail theft *** March 29 after allegedly stealing Shakiayla C. Wade, 22, of Chimerchandise from Wal-Mart, 2500 cago, was charged with driving A Worth resident was attacked that he was being followed by the W. 95th St., police said. on a suspended license March 26 April 2 by a man who he report- man and his sister, police said. *** after being stopped in the 8700 edly has had problems with in He told police he feared for his safety but continued to drive to Talesia J. Anderson, 23, of Chi- block of 87th Street, police said. the past, police said. The 51-year-old man told police the school. When he pulled into cago, was charged with retail theft *** April 1 after allegedly stealing Kenshona Brown, 21, of Jus- that he was driving to Worth Ridge the parking lot of the school, the goods from Wal-Mart, 2500 W. tice, was charged with driving School, 11218 S. Ridgeland Ave., offender and his sister approached 95th St., police said. on a suspended license March at 3 p.m. to pick up his son. He his car. The woman tried to open *** 31 after a stop in the 7600 block noticed while driving to the school the passenger-side door but it was Clare P. Sullivan, 28, Evergreen of 95th Street, police said. Park, was charged with posses*** sion of a controlled substance and Freddie J. McCaster, 49, of drug paraphernalia and improper lane use April 2 after a stop at Southwest Highway and Pulaski Road, police said. Michael J. Schade, 23, of Chi*** cago Ridge, was charged with Jashab N. McBee, 20, of Chidriving on a suspended license cago, was charged with retail theft and failure to yield April 2 folApril 2 after he allegedly stole lowing a stop at 104th Street and goods from Wal-Mart, 2500 W. Ridgeland Avenue, police said. 95th St., police said. *** *** Saif Y. Alqueah, 23, of Chicago Monica D. Dorrough, 26, of Ridge, was charged with driving Chicago, was charged with retail without a valid license and ustheft April 2 after allegedly stealing a cell phone while driving ing items from Wal-Mart, 2500 W. April 4 following a stop at 101st 95th St., police said. Street and Ridgeland Avenue, *** police said. Takenya L. Patton, 20, of Chi*** cago, was charged with retail theft Bertha Diaz, 36, was charged April 3 after allegedly stealing with retail theft and contributgoods from Wal-Mart, 2500 W. ing to the delinquency of a mi95th St., police said. nor April 6 after she allegedly *** store merchandise from Kohl’s Raquel D. Nelson, 24, of Chiat Chicago Ridge Mall while accago, was charged with retail theft companied by a 13-year-old child, April 3 after allegedly she stole police said. items from Wal-Mart, 2500 W. 95th St., police said.

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Chicago, was charged with driving on a suspended license April 1 following a stop in the 8800 block of 87th Street, police said. *** Joseph W. McMurray, 31, of Hickory Hills, was charged with drunken driving, possession of marijuana and improper lane use April 5 after he was stopped in the 9400 block of 86th Court, police said.

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proper lane use and disobeying a traffic signal April 5 after a stop at 102nd Street and Roberts Road, police said. *** Daniel Khoury, 22, of Palos Hills, was charged with disorderly conduct and contributing to the delinquency of a minor, and Tomasz Plewa, 20, of Burbank, Berma Samad, 18, of Alsip, and Domingo Kim, 64, of Palos David Antoszek, 20, of Homer Hills, was charged with posses- Glen, were charged with illegal sion of marijuana and contribut- consumption of alcohol April 5 ing to the delinquency of a minor after a disturbance in the 11100 April 1 after a disturbance in block of 84th Avenue, police said. the 8600 block of 111th Street, police said. *** Police are investigating a report of an April 2 attempted theft that Ala Al Momany, 34, of Indiainvolved a man receiving a call napolis, was charged with driving from an individual who identi- without a valid license March 31 fied himself as an IRS agent and after a stop in the 6800 block of threatened the victim with ar- 107th Street, police said. rest if he did not pay him $938 *** in MoneyPak cards. The victim Diana L. Gonzalez, 20, of Chinotified the IRS and police. cago, was charged driving without *** a valid license following a stop Daniel Gutierrez, 21, of Oak April 5 in the 6500 block of 111th Lawn, was charged with posses- Street, police said. sion of marijuana and drug equipment and two traffic citations Area police departments April 2 after a stop in the 8500 Chicago Ridge 425-7831 block of 103rd Street, police said. Evergreen Park 422-2142 *** Hickory Hills 598-4900 Wojciech Rzadkosz, 22, of Oak Lawn 499-7722 Hickory Hills, was charged with Palos Hills 598-2272 drunken driving, speeding, im- Worth 448-3979 charged with possession of a controlled substance April 4 after a stop in the 5600 block of 87th Street, police said. Vanvossend also was charged with unlawful use of a weapon, police said.

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Worth man attacked in Worth Ridge lot locked. The man then opened the driver’s side door and hit the victim twice in the face with his fist, police said. The victim got out of the car to defend himself, but the offenders returned to their car and exited the school parking lot onto to south Ridgeland Avenue. The

victim said he did not initially call 911 because he has trouble speaking English. Alsip police were unable to locate the offender at his home, and Oak Lawn police could not locate him at his place of employment, police said. —Reporter news

OL man says he was robbed while checking tire pressure

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An Oak Lawn man told police he was robbed March 31 at a gas station on Cicero Avenue while he was checking his tire pressure, police said. The incident reportedly occurred

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the park, Quinlan said last summer. She would not comment on the park district’s plan to eliminate one of the hoops. Park Commissioner Mary Margaret Wallace last year suggested removing one of the hoops to eliminate competitive play. She said the park is underutilized and does not attract enough children. “I honestly do feel like the best course of action is to add more [playground] equipment, Wallace said at the time. Park Commissioner Donna McCauley also supported removing one of the nets. The park board meetings are at at 7 p.m. at the Oak View Community Center, 4625 W. 110th St.

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are down, so are numbers for both the big race and the 10K, according race co-founder Mel Diab, owner of the Running for Kicks specialty running shop, 7158 W. 127th St. As of late last week, just 1,080 runners were registered for the half marathon, and 175 for the 10K. Accordingly, expectations have been revised downward, from about 2,000 participants to a goal of 1,700 between the two races. “Races are down all across the country, but especially in the Midwest,” Diab observed. “It’s this weather. It’s been so cold

for so long, a lot of runners just aren’t thinking about running yet. Here, look—we’re already into April and we’ve only had one 60-degree day.” As an example, Diab noted that the recent Shamrock Shuffle in Chicago failed to sell out for the first time. “We’re still pushing for runners as best we can,” Diab added. “The more we attract, the more funds we’ll raise for the charities connected with the event.” One bright spot at the meeting was registration for the Run, Walk or Roll race. Committee member Lori Chesna, executive director of the South West Special Recreation Association (SWSRA), noted the more than 40 people have already signed

up, surpassing last year’s final total of 32 participants. Final totals for that race may reach 60, she said. Her announcement drew applause from the 20 or so committee members at the meeting. Chesna chalked up the success to an early-bird price structure that encouraged participants to register back in January. To become a volunteer or a charity runner for SWSRA, contact Justin Waters at jwaters@swsra. com, or call 389-9423. Prestinario also praised participating local law enforcement public works agencies for their diligence, saying that from a logistical and security perspective the race “is under control and looking good.”

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Although I wish we didn’t need it, Crisis Center turns 35 There’s something about Mary’s story that brought out some emotions on Friday night – including those of Chicago Ridge Mayor Chuck Tokar. The Crisis Center of South Suburbia celebrated its 35th anniversary with a bash at Parmesans Station in Tinley Park and among those on the guest list were Tokar and worth Mayor Mary Werner. During a presentation, a video was shown about a woman they called Mary (last names are not used at the CC) who was abused and how her life was turned around for the good thanks to the Crisis Center. “Something like that can reduce you to tears,” Tokar said. The video was only about five minutes long but it was powerful and inspiring. When it was over, Mary was presented with flowers and more eyeballs moistened. Tokar was moved to walk over and meet Mary and tell her of his admiration for her bravery. The Crisis Center’s beginnings came about in this area. It started in Palos Park by Dianne Masters and spent some time being housed at a farm at Moraine Valley in Palos Hills before moving to its current digs in 1991. Officials say they have helped more than 55,000 people over the years and currently have a staff of 40 people and 250 volunteers. One of those volunteers is Palos Park’s Barbara Najib, who has been with the organization 34 out of the 35 years.

have anything to do with the Crisis Center – responded by the hundreds and became champions of the cause.” The Crisis Center is needed but it’s a shame it’s needed. Another longtime volunteer, by Jeff Marlene Long, said it best. Vorva “Everybody wishes we could be pushed out of business,” she “I saw a little squib in the said. “But I don’t think that’s paper about volunteering and ever going to happen.’’ For photos of the event, please I thought it was be a good way to give back to the community,” see Page 4. said Najib, a former court reportLet’s end the er in Chicago. “They started in name calling the Community Center in Palos Friends and family of the late Park for a few years and then Brittany Wawrzyniak spit some moved to Moraine. “I’m not amazed it has lasted of their bile out during an April this long but I am amazed how 1 Worth village board meeting. That included some outbursts much it has grown and evolved over the years and all of the with some swearing and name programs that they have added. calling directed at Werner and The new facility, well, it’s not the police force about the hannew anymore, but it is very good. dling of the teen’s death and the lack of respect that they say It’s wonderful.’’ Newspaper columnist Phil has been shown to the family. After about an hour listening Kadner was the guest speaker and he shed some historical light to the loud complaints, Werner for someone like me who didn’t called for a recess and during know the Center’s whole back- that time Brittany’s father, Patground. The center met with rick, urged supporters to show some resistance. Apparently up to the next board meeting back in the day, some people on Tuesday and one supportthought it was OK to beat the er shouted “Let’s block 111th old lady around and abuse the Street!” shouted one supporter from the crowd. “Let’s shut it kids. “What these people were say- down!” Since then, Worth police made ing was ‘we don’t want to stop men from battering women,’ ’’ he another arrest in the case and said. “It’s hard to believe anyone close family members think it would say that. Fortunately a lot was a ploy just to appease them. They aren’t really appeased. of angels – people who didn’t

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There was a lot of yelling going on at the last Worth board meeting regarding the police and village’s handling of Brittany Wawrzyniak’s death. Whether people supporting Brittany’s family will show up to Tuesday’s meeting is unknown. They still plan to stop by on Tuesday and have a chat with Werner and the board. The first meeting was moved from Village Hall to the gymnasium of the Christensen Terrace Centre, 115th Street and Beloit Avenue, to accommodate the 200 or so people who attended the last meeting. Close family members said they wanted to present their

case in a firm but classy manner and didn’t like hearing some of the outbursts and name calling. I didn’t like it either but I can understand the rage and frustration and raw emotions and I’m glad the board and police decided not to react. This Tuesday, the family is hoping to present some new complaints and not to repeat the same arguments from last

time. It’s probably not going to be a happy-happy-joy-joy give-and-take session by any means but the plan is for less of a crowd and more civil conversation. If anyone from Team Brittany decides to come to the next meeting or subsequent meetings after that, let’s hope that cooler heads will prevail and that decorum is preserved.

Brittany’s family ready for calmer round 2 at Tuesday’s board meeting By Bob Rakow Staff Reporter

unleashed accusations and name calling on Worth Mayor Mary Werner, who repeatedly said she could Family and supporters of Brit- not talk about the investigation. tany Wawrzyniak will gather once Tully and other supporters again Tuesday night at the Worth repeatedly have said they unVillage Board meeting to raise ad- derstand that the details of the ditional concerns regarding the case cannot be discussed publi18-year-old girl’s death. cally. Instead, they want Werner “We’re going. Whoever wants to signal that she’s confident in to go can go,” said Wawrzyniak’s the police department’s handling mother, Rebecca Tully. “I’ve al- of the investigation. ready had people texting me.” “They’re lying and deceiving,” This meeting could be calmer Tully said Tuesday. than the explosive first meeting The family believes police have between Brittany supporters and misinformed them for the start, the board. including a statement that WawAt the April 1 village board rzyniak had pills in her hand when meeting, which moved to a larg- her body was found Nov. 8 at the er venue, members of an angry Worth boat launch. The couple crowd of approximately 200 people that found Brittany and called

911 said she did not have pills in her hands, Tully said. Tully added that there’s little sense in repeating the questions she outlined at the April 1 board meeting. Instead, she plans to review the oaths of office taken by Werner and Police Chief Martin Knolmayer to determine if they’re serving the community during the investigation. Two days after the April 1 board meeting, the State’s Attorney’s Office charged Lilyanna Arboleda with conspiracy to commit battery. Prosecutors maintain that the charges do not mean that Arboleda, 18, of Chicago, had anything to do with Wawrzyniak’s death. Arboleda’s family had no comment after Thursday afternoon’s bond hearing at the Bridgeview court facility.

ComEd reps juice up their improvement plans in Oak Lawn By Bob Rakow Staff Reporter Oak Lawn officials have unplugged a proposal to file a formal complaint against ComEd with Illinois Commerce Commission. Village trustees discussed the possibility at Tuesday’s committee-of-whole meeting, but put the issue to rest after ComEd representatives outlined improvements made in 2013 and planned for the next two years. “We do invest in Oak Lawn,” Katie Maier, ComEd’s manager of external affairs, told trustees. Maier added that improvements include the area in the village’s 2nd District that has experienced several outages over the past several years, including one in mid March. “That area is on our radar,” Maier said. ComEd plans to bury an additional 8,700 feet of power lines in 2014 and inspect utility poles throughout the village the following year, Maier said. Additionally, the company plans to continue tree trimming throughout the village and install several distribution automation devices, officials said. “It seems to me you’re being more proactive,” said Trustee Alex Olejniczak (2nd), a longtime critic of ComEd. Olejniczak, who asked the

Arboleda will be in court again on April 28. Brittany’s family said the Worth police was forced to do something following the heated board meeting, which led to the arrest. “That was to pacify us,” Tully said. Prosecutors say Wawrzyniak met Eric Steven Johnson at the boat launch, got into the back seat of his car and handed him $200 in exchange for 30 pills of Clonazepam. Wawrzyniak began counting the pills while still in the backseat as Johnson drove away. She opened the door of the moving car, was ejected and struck the pavement, prosecutors Photo by Jeff Vorva said. She was pronounced dead at Rebecca Tully and members of her family will return to Tuesday’s Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn Worth Village Board meeting with more concerns about the death less than one hour later. of her daughter.

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board to consider the ICC complaint, recapped on Tuesday several of the problems the village has experienced with ComEd, including a lack of preventive maintenance and inspections. Trustee Mike Carberry (5th), who expressed support for ComEd at the March 25 village board meeting, criticized Olejniczak for his lengthy presentation. “How long is this going to go on?” Carberry asked. He added that he envisioned the new committee-of-the-whole meetings to be effective workshop sessions. “I guess I want something productive,” Carberry said. “It’s not productive. It’s not making anything better.” Olejniczak said he did not understand how resolving problems with ComEd was not productive. “I didn’t wake up one day and say, ‘I’ve got an issue with Commonwealth Edison,’” Olejniczak said. At a previous board meeting, Carberry rejected Olejniczak’s position that ComEd’s service is below average. He added that the utility has followed up when he’s filed complaints.

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Born 35 years ago in Palos area, Crisis Center celebrates milestone The Crisis Center of Southwest Suburbia celebrated its 35th anniversary Friday in Tinley Park and while it’s been in that town for decades, the center’s beginnings came about in this area. It started in Palos Park by Dianne Masters and spent some time being housed at a farm at Moraine Valley in Palos Hills before mov-

ing to its current digs in 1991. Officials say they have helped more than 55,000 people over the years and currently have a staff of 40 people and 250 volunteers. One of those volunteers is Palos Park’s Barbara Najib, who has been with the organization 34 out of the 35 years. For more on the event, see Jeff Vorva’s column on Page 3.

Palos Park’s Barb Najib, above, who is the longest running volunteer at the Crisis Center with 34 years of service, stands next to the graphic with the organization’s goal of raising $55,000 this year.

This Vega is a driving force – Edward Vega Sr., the executive of the Crisis Center, was the host for the evening at the 35th anniversary celebration on Friday.

Photos by Jeff Vorva

More than 100 people were at Friday’s 35th celebration for the Crisis Center of South Suburbia. A portion of the audience listens to one of the speakers at the event.

Chicago Ridge Mayor Chuck Tokar was a guest at the Crisis Center anniversary.

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Midlothian’s Marlene Long, left, and Palos Park’s Barbara Najib have logged in a combined 59 years of volunteering for the Crisis Center of South Suburbia.

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The object of the game is to fill all the blank squares with the correct numbers. Each row of 9 numbers must include all digits 1 through 9 in any order. Each column of 9 numbers must include all digits1 through 9 in any order. Each 3 by 3 subsection of the 9 by 9 square must include all digits 1 through 9.

By Mark Andrews

Compiled by Jeff Vorva

News and events from our archives.

The Barracuda is coming! 50 years ago

From the April 9, 1964 The story: Worth appointed 16 people for a committee to plan the village’s 50th anniversary. The quote: “To my kid friends who like dip top, here’s a secret I now will pop! On April 10, that’s Friday you see. Your favorite cone, that day we’ll dip free!! And Jolly Jay now drops a broad hint, try our new dip top, peppermint!” — An ad for the Jolly Jay Drive in on 127th and Harlem. Fun fact: Lodi Motor Sales was taking orders for the Plymouth Barracuda. According to the ad, this car has ample cargo space for luggage, picnic baskets and water skis. The new car was available in May.

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From the April 13, 1989 issue The story: Linda Dorner, an election judge for the Palos Township Republican Party, and Mark Wiencek, a poll watcher for the Palos Township Democrats, filed battery charges against each other after the two came to blows during absentee balloting at a nursing home. Witnesses said that Dorner allegedly slapped Wiencek and he allegedly struck her on the side of the face. The quote: “It hurt. Oh, it hurt. It felt terrible.” — Pudi Senese of Oak Lawn on watching the tearing down of McCuddy’s Tavern near Comiskey Park. Fun fact: Brother Michael Segvich was named the new principal of Brother Rice High School.

Emerald Health care not fine after fines 10 years ago

From the April 8 issue The story: Evergreen Park’s Emerald Health Care Center was fined $20,000 by the Illinois Department of Public Health months after a 44-year-old male resident left the facility and drank so much alcohol that when he returned to the facility, he died of cardiac arrest. In a three-year span, the facility was fined more than $146,000 for various incidents including theft, missing patients, battery, drug possession and sexual assault. The quote: “Their actions speak louder than words. You can go back as far as you want and it’s the same song and dance,” — Evergreen Park Mayor Jim Sexton on the problem the Emerald center had. Fun fact: In a letter to the editor, C.E. Berg of Oak Lawn blamed the O.J. police chase as the start of the tabloid media journalism on TV and likened it to the guillotine shows in the 1700s during the French Revolution.

April 10: ON THIS DATE in 1925, the novel “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald was published. April 11: ON THIS DATE in 1968, President Lyndon Johnson signed into law the Civil Rights Act of 1968, a week after the assassination of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. April 12: ON THIS DATE in 1861, the U.S. Civil War began as Confederate forces fired on Unionheld Fort Sumter in South Carolina. April 13: ON THIS DATE in 1742, Handel’s “Messiah” was first performed in Dublin, Ireland. In 1970, Apollo 13, on its way to the moon, was crippled when a tank of liquid oxygen in the service module burst. The moon landing had to be aborted, but the crew returned safely to Earth. April 14: ON THIS DATE in 1865, President Lincoln was shot in Ford’s Theatre by John Wilkes Booth. He died the next morning. In 1910, President Taft began the tradition of throwing out the first ball on opening day of the Major League Baseball season. April 15: ON THIS DATE in 1955, Ray Kroc opened the first McDonald’s restaurant. In 1986, the United States conducted air raids on Libya in retaliation for its sponsorship of terrorist activities. April 16: ON THIS DATE in 1935, the first radio broadcast of “Fibber McGee & Molly” was made. Answer to last week’s question: This week in 1962, Walter Cronkite became anchor of “The CBS Evening News.” This week’s question: In 1955, Congress decreed that all coins of U.S. mintage should bear what motto? (Mark Andrews can be reached via e-mail at mlandrews@embarqmail.com.)

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St. Linus teacher calls teen volunteer ‘un-discourage-able’ (Continued from page 1) you for helping to address the most pressing needs in your community and our country…,’’ the letter said. This award is arguably the highest one can receive volunteering. And if this is her Oscar, the Prudential Spirit of Community Award Certificate of Excellence is her Golden Globe as she recently won that, too. That letter said her activities were “within the top 10th percentile of all those considered in your state this year....” Dynia said when she became a member of her school’s National Junior Honor Society the servicehour-requirement was 24 hours, annually. “I really enjoy volunteering so I went beyond those hours.” Dynia said. Eligibility for Presidential recognition in the category of young adults must meet 100plus hours over a 12-month period. Dynia said she’s on the heels of 1,000.

Always sharing

Dynia’s parents, Mark and Laura have fostered her passion by believing in her. She’s their only child. “From the day Sarah was born we’ve always told her

she could do and be anything,’’ Mark said. “From a young age she always wanted to make everyone feel better, either by sharing her favorite toy or giving a hug and it grew from there.” Dynia’s parents may feel her qualities are innate but she said it’s their love for her that inspired her nonprofit organization. “Sarah created Stuffed Love in eighth grade,’’ Mark Dynia said. “Laura and I found ourselves being caught up in the joys of volunteering. I joined the White Sox Volunteer Corps and Oak Lawn Rotary Club, while all of us started to volunteer together at Park Lawn and Mended Little Hearts of Chicago. I thought if a 13-yearold can help people, what am I doing to help people?” Dynia recalls being that 13-year-old girl at St. Linus School with an idea in her head. “One day I asked my teacher, Mrs. [Jean] Swiecicki, what she thought of my concept for Stuffed Love,’’ Sarah said. “She pushed me toward the door saying, ‘Go tell the principal exactly what you just told me.’ If she hadn’t done that, this may not have happened.”

Swiecicki of Evergreen Park is still teaching at St. Linus. She declined any credit for Dynia’s accomplishments. “I gave her a nudge down the hall but I’m certainly not responsible for what she’s doing,’’ the teacher said. “Sarah is changing lives. No idea is too large or small for her. This is not a word, but she’s un-discourage-able.” Then she giggled.

Mending hearts

Providing hope over despair is exactly why Stuffed Love has partnered with Mended Little Hearts of Chicago. They offer support and encouragement to families with children diagnosed with a congenital heart defect. Amanda Hokanson of Crete is the coordinator of the Oak Lawn chapter, out of Advocate Children’s Hospital. She said, “We gift our families with care-bags. They include items for the child and the parent such as, a journal, toiletries, snacks, a toy and a blanket. Sarah’s Stuffed Love heart-pillow is the perfect size for the children to hold after surgery.” Hokanson and her husband, Eric, have two children, Morgan (8) and Austin (3) whose age matches his open-heart-surgeries. Her

passion for the cause is personal. “Mended Little Hearts and Stuffed Love are working together to minimize the stress and fear families experience during this process,” Hokanson said. “Sarah has been amazing. She even acts as our childcare provider during our monthly support group meetings. Morgan comes just to see Sarah.” “The Mended Little Hearts of Chicago families’ are a part of our family,” Mark Dynia said. “We love them all. Stuffed Love wouldn’t be where it is without them and all the other great organizations we support.” Stuffed Love accepts volunteers and monetary donations. However, Dynia said fabric, stuffing, needles and thread come in very handy. “Snuggle flannel from JoAnn Fabrics work best for the babies.” Dynia said. To get involved, visit www. facebook.com/StuffedLove Dynia said her dream is to attend the University of Chicago to obtain an engineering degree. With her down-toearth persona she chuckled, “Even with my volunteerism and 4 advanced placement classes, I still manage to take a two-hour nap after school.”

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Sarah Dynia, seated right, poses with her parents, Laura and Mark, at the Governor’s Mansion in Springfield last year after Sarah won an award from Gov. Pat Quinn for her work with Stuffed Love.

Future for EP’s Planet Fitness is Palos Hills in wrestling match with unhealthy due to new Plaza plans environment versus money decisions By Bob Rakow Staff Reporter

By Kelly White Correspondent

Tens of thousands of fitness fanatics may have to look elsewhere for their weights, treadmills and exercise classes if the Planet Fitness in Evergreen Park closes its doors. The fitness facility, located on the north end of the Plaza, could be closed if the village uses powers of eminent domain to take over the shopping mall. But village officials say the use of eminent domain powers is only a possibility. “The village has been working for years on redeveloping the Plaza,” village attorney Vince Cainkar said at Monday’s village board meeting. Representatives from Planet Fitness and Carson’s, which still has a store in the Plaza, appeared at the meeting to ask about the village’s redevelopment plans. Bryan Rishforth, Planet Fitness owner and developer, said the Evergreen Park location has approximately 12,000 members and the club has multi-year lease at the mall. He added that Planet Fitness supports the redevelopment and wants to stay at the location. Rishforth could not be reached for additional comment on Tuesday. The fitness center’s primary concern is communicating with the village about redevelopment plans and want to stay out of court, he said.

Environment? Saving money? Environment? Saving money? That’s a decision Palos Hills alderman are chewing over when it comes to bringing in an electrical supplier. “We need to be more concerned about environmental issues,” one Palos Hills city alderman stated at Thursday night’s City Council Meeting. Referring to possibly choosing a predominantly coal-burning electrical supplier, Alderman Joan Knox (1st Ward) stressed the importance harming the environment has over “saving a couple dollars monthly per household”. “Is our intent to get the lowest price out there or for us to look at the environmental issues?” Alderman Martin Kleefisch (1st Ward) asked. “I do believe that what we do has an impact on global warming. We are only one community with one bid, but we can make a difference in our town with our choice to bid more cautiously.” Knox would not give a certain percent in which she felt was acceptable in a company using coal-burning energy; however she urged to move away from using coal as a provider of electrical energy as much as possible. “We need to worry about the environment,” she said. “One of

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The Plaza in Evergreen Park is ready for redevelopment but an issue remains regarding the status of a healthy facility that boasts 12,000 members. The village is considering using “quick take” powers to acquire the mall for redevelopment. “Even if it’s quick take, it’s still a slow process,” Cainkar said. Carson’s representatives have said they oppose the use of eminent domain to acquire the Plaza. Cainkar said the village does not necessarily plan to use has not eminent domain powers simply because it has the authority. The village and Carson’s remain in negotiation regarding the store’s future, officials said. Evergreen Park trustees last year authorized Cainkar to negotiate with Carson’s so that demolition of the mall, 95th Street and Western Avenue, can proceed. The mall closed on May 31, 2013. Applebee’s, which is located on an out lot, is the only other property that remains

open. An Applebee’s representative attended Monday’s meeting. DeBartolo Development wants to demolish the mall and replace it with a “lifestyle center,” Chicago Real Estate Daily.com reported. The development firm is owned by former San Francisco 49ers’ owner Eddie DeBartolo. The 61-year-old shopping mall, formerly the Evergreen Plaza, has been in foreclosure since 2011. The property is currently in receivership. The mall was conceived by developer Arthur Rubloff in the 1936 and opened in August 1952 as an open-air shopping center. Carson’s anchored the mall along with the Fair Store, Lytton’s and Walgreens. The mall also featured a Jewel supermarket. The entire mall was enclosed in 1966.

Community Briefs K of C to host Fish Fry The Our Lady of the Ridge Council of the Knights of Columbus is hosting their annual fish fry from 5 to 8 p.m. tomorrow, Friday, in the Our Lady of the Ridge School gym, 10859 S. Ridgeland Ave., Chicago Ridge. The cost is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $6 for children 4- to 12-years-old. Children age 3 and younger eat free. The menu includes traditional

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From pinstriped suits to Fred Flinstone feet â&#x20AC;&#x201D; what is happening to our society?

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Editorial

Power outages for three days is hardly magnificent Oak Lawn Trustee Alex Olejniczak has had a few pet projects during his tenureâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the most significant being holding ComEd responsible for improved service. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no question that Olejniczakâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2nd District has been hit the hardest by continued power outages, including one last year that left many residents without power for three days. The outages are not limited Olejniczakâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s district. There are other pockets of town that have gone without electricity for significant periods of time over the past several years. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an ongoing problem for Oak Lawn. The 2nd District trustee believes the crux of the problem is ComEdâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aging infrastructure. He wants the village to file a formal complaint with the Illinois Commerce Commission to light a fire under the feet of ComEd to make some significant changes. He also wants the company to be pro-active instead responding after power goes out. The village board was expected to discuss filing an ICC complaint at Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s committee-of-thewhole meeting, but one trustee who does not favor the move is Mike Carberry, who represents the 5th District. At the March 26 village board meeting, Carberry expressed support for ComEd. He described them as a great partner who does a good job responding to complaints. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think they do a magnificent job,â&#x20AC;? Carberry said. We strongly disagree. Power outages happen, but not at the rate theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve happened in Oak Lawn. Residents should not go without electricity for hours or even days at a time. They should not fear surges that can damage expensive electronics and appliances. Power outages have become the norm in some parts of the village, and Olejniczak is right to demand that ComEd up its game. Trustees should at least consider an ICC complaint if thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what it takes. Outages may not happen as frequently in some parts of town, including Carberryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s district. But the trustee owes it to all Oak Lawn residents to support measures that bring pressure to bear on the utility. The company must not be let off the hook.

â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;My mom and dad didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go out to dinner very often, but when they did they dressed accordingly. I remember my dad wearing a sports jacket, button shirt and casual slacks, while my mom wore something fashionableâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;she had a knack for looking great without spending a lot. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;Walk into a casual restaurant today and take a look at the clientele. You see T-shirts, jeans, sweat pants and men wearing baseball caps. It only gets worse in the summer when shorts, sleeveless shirts and flip-flops make an appearance. I guess that attire is OK for a picnic or a barbeque, but in a decent restaurant? Câ&#x20AC;&#x2122;mon. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to see a guyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fred Flintstone feet while Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m eating. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;I shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be surprised. After all, some people have taken to wearing pajama pants outside their homes. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll only be in the car, they rationalize, or theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re just heading to the convenience store or running a few errands. In their pajamas? â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;It doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t end there. People

go to work, church, and other social functions looking like slobs. And as more people adopt the â&#x20AC;&#x153;look,â&#x20AC;? the easier it becomes for others to go along. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;I had a friend whose dad worked for IBM in the 1970s. He said you could identify the IBMers getting off the train from the â&#x20AC;&#x153;uniformâ&#x20AC;? of pin striped suits, white button-down shirts, rep ties and wing-tipped shoes. The look was not unique to those who worked at Big Blue. Rather, it was the look of corporate America. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;In those days, if you worked downtown, you wore a suit and tie. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just the way it was. Somewhere along the way, things changed. Not overnight. It was more incremental. So much so that that it was difficult to notice at first. Eventually, men shed ties and sport coats, turned in dress slacks for Dockers and traded dress shoes for every causal imaginable including gym shoes. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;Casual Fridays became popular and soon gave way to Casual Every Day. Today, almost anything goes in the workplace. But it extends well beyond the office. Take a long look around

The B-Side by Bob Rakow the next time youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in court. I always figured that if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going before a judge, a shirt with a collar and decent pair of slacks isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t too much to ask. Ditto for attending a wake or boarding a plane. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;When I see the shirtless guy at a sporting event, I recall the old-time baseball photos featuring men at Ebbits Field or Yankee Stadium wearing suits and fedoras. It seems wildly out of place now, but there was a time when going to the ball yard was an outing, an occasion. Similarly, going downtown for the day was a big deal that required the appropriate attire. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get me wrong. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not some snob who expects people to go and about as though theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re members of the Union League Club or a private county club. For me, it comes down to this: weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve lost our sense of shame as a society. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re more concerned about personal comfort than whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s appropriate in a given situation. We simply donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t care what other people think of us.

â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;I recently talked with a friend about this problem and he immediately recalled a teenager girl he saw in church wearing a pair of sweatpants that had the word â&#x20AC;&#x153;sexyâ&#x20AC;? across the back. He routinely sees people texting in church. That fascinates me. Years ago, we were admonished for letting our butts touch the pew while kneeling at Mass. â&#x20AC;&#x153;No three-point stances,â&#x20AC;? our teacher, Miss Clancy, would tell us. We were taught how to behave and never forgot it. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;Of course, this scourge on society isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t limited to clothing. Pay attention to the rude bumper stickers people place of their cars, the crude slogans on t-shirts or the â&#x20AC;&#x153;truck nutsâ&#x20AC;? some pickup truck owners hang from the rear of their rigs. People conduct loud cell phone conversations wherever they please, and far too many folks are ready for a public confrontation at a momentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s notice. Others move through public places as though they are in a dazeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; unaware that theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re blocking aisles at a store or slowing the flow in a parking lot. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;I have no idea how this problem can be solved. I guess itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easier to identify problems than solve them. My concern is, too few people see this as a problem in the first place.

More Ramblings of a Skeptic

Here are a few thoughts from around the horn By Donald C. White â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been awhile since Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve given you some of my opinions and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard to believe how fast time has been flying, so here are some more of my Ramblings of a Skeptic: â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;˘ Well, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s another year of politics as usual in both the State of Illinois as well as with those folks we send to Washington to do the peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work. Sometimes I wonder why we bother with elections. It seems to me there are two ways to solve this problem. The first would be term limits on all State and Federal elected officials. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;Ha! Ha! We all know that will never happen. The second way is for we the people, at least in the great state of Illinois to vote in all new candidates. What are the chances of that happening? â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;˘ In the world of sports, which I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t follow much, I do know that the Chicago Blackhawks brought the Stanley Cup back to the city again in 2013 and hopefully will do it again in a couple of months. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;What a great young team they have put together. Otherwise, there was not much to cheer about from the Bears,

Cubs, White Sox or Chicago Fire. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;The news I keep hearing North Side about the Cubs and the roof top owners sounds like a total fiasco. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know who the person or persons were who ever allowed the building owners to build their businesses from a product that was not theirs. How could the city of Chicago ever allow this unorthodox business to grow into what it has become? If the stalemate is allowed to slow or stop the Cubs building plans the city fathers should be held accountable. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;˘ Another fiasco in the baseball world is the Alex Rodriquez mess that has taken the sport to a new low. As an ex fan, I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know how long people will continue to support baseball. I know that I will not pay the price to see a major league game. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;˘ The news that Frank Thomas and Greg Maddux were voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame was a wonderful way to begin the New Year. It was exciting to read about their great honor of being chosen to enter the Hall at Cooperstown. I have been to the Hall of Fame â&#x20AC;&#x201D; twice in fact. It was a great

experience that was shared with my wife and two sons. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;˘ Last year, we had a changing of the guard of the editor at The Reporter Newspaper with Jeff Vorva now running the ship of print. He has made the changeover with some new ideas, new staff members and new columns that should be of interest to the readers. But I have to say thanks for letting me continue my Civil War series. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;˘ I volunteer at Hines V.A. Hospital and have a part time job at Ace Hardware. While working at Ace and volunteering at Hines I have met some WWII veterans. When my wife was working at her last job before retiring, one of the owners of the business was also a WWII veteran. My father served for a short time during WWII (he died in January 2001). â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;The fellows I want to honor are Augie, Bill, John and Larry. All of these men are in their 90â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and still active. It has been my privilege to get to know them and hear some of their stories. They all have a special place in my heart. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;This time I want to tell you something about my friend Bill; I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think he will mind. Bill and his wife Maxine have done

something that I think deserves mentioning. They have attended Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve at Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago for more than 40 consecutive years. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;Those men and women that served during WWII were most certainly members of the Greatest Generation ever in the history of the United States. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;˘ Whenever you get the opportunity, take time to thank a veteran. It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just the returning veterans from Vietnam that went unappreciated. During the Great Depression the veterans of WWI went to Washington, D.C. to beg for their bonuses that were not due to be paid until 1945. They felt they had stood up when the U.S. needed them; and now when they needed help, their government should step up. President Hoover said the government could not afford to move up the 1945 due date. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;˘ Has anyone ever heard of the Four Minute Men? This was a group of men (and maybe women) that went around the country speaking to groups to instill patriotism in our nation as the war effort moved ahead. If you know anything about this please let me know. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;˘ Chicago used to be called

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Donald C. White urges you to thank a veteran when you see one. the city that works, but for how much longer? For now, more borrowing, more selling off of city assets and more kicking the can down the road. All the while the mayor rakes in more campaign cash, mostly from developers that want help with their multimillion dollar projects. Sounds like business as usual in Chicago to me. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;˘ The phrase â&#x20AC;&#x153;Money talksâ&#x20AC;? is still the gold standard in Chicago and Illinois politics. As my wife and I ease into the last years of our lives, it would be wonderful to see the state and the nation get back on the right track. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;˘ I have a few parting words from our commander-in-chief. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;Over the last year or so, he

has said things such as: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know Benghazi was a terrorist attack.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know the NSA was spying on you.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what the IRS was doing.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know the WEB site didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t work.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know you would lose your insurance.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know why you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t trust me.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;No, I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t trust you, Mr. President. You could not even read the Gettysburg Address correctly in honor of its 150th anniversary. Donald C. White is a historian from Palos Hills who also has some pointed opinions on things that happened after the Civil War as well.

How do you plan to celebrate Easter? (Asked at Lake Katherine)

Photos by Bob Rakow

Eileen Lange, Palos Heights â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x153;We always have Easter dinner with family. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a holiday.â&#x20AC;?

James Curtis, Palos Heights â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mass and maybe take my wife out for dinner.â&#x20AC;?

Mike Barker, Oak Lawn â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Finishing up volunteering with the PADS shelter program.â&#x20AC;?

Ray Unger, Victor Levitski, Palos Heights Palos Heights â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just church and dinner at â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;Church, study the Bible and home.â&#x20AC;? Easter dinner.â&#x20AC;?

Thursday, April 10, 2014 The Reporter

Benefits & Fundraisers Neat Repeats continues celebrating National Volunteer Week. This year marks the 40th anniversary of National Volunteer Week, demonstrating the enduring importance of recognizing our country’s volunteers for their vital contributions in their own communities. Those would like to volunteer, call the Orland shop at 364-7605, or the Worth location of Neat Repeats at 361-6860. 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. *** 34th Annual Co-Ed Volleyball Tournament To Benefit Park Lawn. Volleyball players are asked to join the 34th annual co-ed volleyball tournament to benefit the residents at Park Lawn, 10833 Laporte Ave., Oak Lawn. The tournament will be played Saturday, at Saint Xavier University 3700 W. 103rd St. Chicago, in a Chicago Ridge Park District facility, and Marist High School, 4200 W. 115th St., Chicago. To register, call 876-5943, or visit volleyballforcharity.org. A post tournament party will be held at Beverly Woods, 11532 S.

Western Ave., Chicago. The post party will feature music, dancing, food and raffles, participants must be 21 years old and older for admittance. The tournament fee for eight players is $300, which includes Tshirts. Proceeds from the event will benefit Park Lawn’s mission to provide services that promote independence, choice, and access to community living for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. *** Individuals are needed to join Park Lawn’s Tag Days April 11, 12, 18 and 19 as volunteers. The volunteers are needed at street intersections and store fronts in the southern suburbs of Chicago. The “Miles of Smiles” are to inform the local community about the work of Park Lawn, which provides programs and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. To volunteer, call Cynthia San Miguel at 425-6867, or email csanmiguel@parklawn.com. Safety vests, collection buckets and handouts with Park Lawn’s logo will be provided to all volunteers. Locations can be scheduled close to home, or a place of employment. Those who are unable to volunteer and would like to make a donation to Park Lawn, visit www. parklawn.com.

Church Corner Holy Week Services Planned at Pilgrim Faith United Church of Christ. Palm Sunday worship at Pilgrim Faith United Church of Christ, 9411 S. 51st Ave., Oak Lawn, will begin with a children’s palm processional at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. All children should be present by 9:15 a.m. Pilgrim Faith will observe Maundy Thursday with a Seder supper at 6:30 p.m. April 17. The supper will celebrate God’s deliverance of God’s people from oppression and recall Jesus’ last supper with his disciples. The Community Good Friday service at noon on April 18 at Pilgrim Faith will include communion and reflections on Peter’s denial of Jesus. Pilgrim Faith’s Easter worship will be at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, April 20, beginning with children decorating the cross with flowers. Easter breakfast will be eaten at 10:30

a.m. and is open to all. The church is handicapped accessible. The community is welcome at all services. *** The St. Gerald Mother’s Club is expecting between 60 and 80 vendors to appear at their annual spring craft show, which is taking place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, at the school, 9310 S. 55th Court, Oak Lawn. Entrance to the show is through door number 5 at Southwest Highway and Central Avenue. Various items will be for sale, including: handcrafted items like home decorations, children’s clothing, toys, accessories and more. For vendor information, call Mary Ellen Bizzotto at 422-0121, ext. 5504, or at stgcraftshow@stgerald.com. The St. Gerald Mother’s Club has been in existence since 1942 and helps raise funds that directly support the students’ educational needs.

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Death Notices Rudolph M. Litak Rudolph M. Litak, 72, died recently. Visitation was Friday at Kosary Funeral Home in Evergreen Park and the funeral was Saturday at St. Bernadette Church. Interment was at Holy Sepulchre. Mr. Litak was survived by wife Coletta, nee Carik and children Michelle (Michael) Ronquillo, Thomas, Joseph, Mary, Steven, James, Matthew and Richard. Kathleen Kirchhoff Kathleen “Kathy” Kirchhoff, nee Bax, 67, of Worth, died Saturday, March 15, 2014 at Palos Community Hospital in Palos Heights. Memorial visitation is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 10 and a service will be held at 1 p.m. the Palos Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy. in Palos Hills. Ms. Kirchhoff is survived by her children Carolyn A. (Todd) Baumruk, Michael J. (Jennifer) Bostedo, Krista M. Bostedo and Donald P. Kirchhoff. She was born in Chicago and was a homemaker.

Casimir H. Kott Casimir H. Kott, 89, formerly of Hickory Hills and living in Las Vegas, died Jan. 2 in Las Vegas. Funeral Mass is at 10 a.m. Saturday At St. Patricia Church in Hickory Hills. Entombment is at Resurrection Garden Mausoleum. Mr. Kott was survived by wife Marie J. Kott, nee Koscielnicki, daughter Cynthia L. Kott and sister Irene Gregor. He was a World War II Army veteran.

Cecelia Racevice Cecelia Racevice , nee Gaudesus and formerly of Oak Lawn, died March 26 at the Chesterton Health and Emergency Center in Indiana. Visitation was March 28 at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home in Palos Hills. The funeral was March 29 at St. Linus Church and interment was at St. Casimir Lithuanian Cemetery. Ms. Racevice is survived by daughter Joan (Phil) Dittmann. She was born in Chicago and was a homemaker.

Robert W. Ralston Robert W. Ralson, 88, formerly of Palos Park, died March 26 in Decatur, Ala. Visitation was March 31 at Schmaedeke Funeral Home and Mass was April 1 at Our Lady of the Woods Church. Burial was at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Chicago. Mr. Ralston is survived by his children John, Maureen Plestina, Patrice Scudella, Robert and David Ralston and his brother, David Ralston. He was born in Chicago and retired from Reynolds Aluminum after 48 years.

Alice M. Santangelo Alice M. Santangelo, 84, of Worth died March 29 at the Symphony of Crestwood Senior Care. Visitation was March 31 at Schmaedeke Funeral Home and Mass was April 1 at Sacred Hearth Church in Palos Hills and burial was at St. Mary Cemetery in Evergreen Park. Ms. Santangelo was survived by children Raymond Neal and Robert Santangelo. She was born in Chicago and was a homemaker.

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Church Services Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church 9701 S. Melvina Ave, Oak Lawn 424-1059

EXPERIENCE THE JOY OF EASTER! Palm Sunday, April 13 - 9:00 a.m. Maundy Thursday, April 17 - 7:00 p.m. Good Friday, April 18 - 3:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. Easter Vigil, April 19 - 7:00 p.m. Easter Sunday, April 20 - 9:00 a.m.

Our Lady of the Ridge Catholic Church 109th & Ridgeland Avenue, Chicago Ridge, IL

2014 Easter Schedule Palm Sunday, April 13

Distribution of Palms at all of the Masses Saturday 5:00 p.m. Sunday 7:30, 9:30 & 11:30 a.m.

Holy Thursday, April 17

7:00 p.m., Mass of the Last Supper Adoration after Mass until Midnight

Good Friday, April 18

3:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross - Youth Group 7:00 p.m., Liturgy of the Passion & Death of the Lord

Holy Saturday, April 19

11:00 a.m., Easter Baskets Blessed 7:00 p.m., Easter Vigil Service

Easter Sunday, April 20

Masses: 7:30, 9:30 & 11:30 a.m. www.ourladyoftheridge.org

Salem United Church of Christ 9717 S. Kostner Ave., Oak Lawn 423-9717 Rev. Steve Hoerger, Pastor All are welcome to our celebrations of the Risen Lord Palm Sunday, April 13 10:00 a.m. Service

Funeral Directory

Maundy Thursday, April #117

7:30 p.m. - “The Twelve Seats at the Table”

Good Friday, April 18 #1

7:30 p.m. - Tenebrae Service

Holy Saturday, April 19 9:00 p.m. - Vigil Service

Easter Sunday, April 20

9:00 a.m. - Easter Breakfast 10:00 a.m. - Easter Service

St. Damian Church

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Charles V. Zito Charles V. Zito, 91, of Palos Hills died March 30. Visitation was last Friday at Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home in Palos Hills. The funeral was Saturday at Sacred Heart Church and interment was at St. Mary Cemetery. Mr. Zito is survived by his children Frank (Barbara), Charles (Patricia), Terry (Edward) Arrigoni and Gina (Joe) Bracken. He was born in Chicago and was an operation engineer. He was also a U.S. Coast Guard veteran of World War II.

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died Friday. Visitation was Monday at Palos Gaidas Funeral Home in Palos Hills, the funeral was Tuesday at Our Lady of the Ridge Church and interment was at St. Casimir Lithuanian Cemetery. Mr. Skimel as survived by wife Marguerite, nee Kroll and children Michael, Richard, Jacob and Gabriel and sister Theresa (John) Pecosni. He was born in Chicago, worked as a field service technician and was a U.S. Navy veteran.

Palm Sunday

Sponsored by Oak Lawn Elks Lodge #2254 / Chicago South Elks Lodge #1596 and the Illinois Elks Children’s Care Program

between 1:30 1:00 and and 4:00pm 4:00pm Monday Monday thru thru Friday between

Anthony V. Skimel Anthony V. Skimel, 65, of Worth

Reconciliation- Saturdays 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Holy Thursday, April 17

9:00 a.m. Morning Prayer 7:30 p.m. Celebration of the Lord’s Supper

Good Friday, April 18

9:00 a.m. Morning Prayer 3:00 p.m. Living Stations of the Cross 7:30 p.m. Celebration of the Lord’s Passion

Holy Saturday, April 19

9:00 a.m. Morning Prayer 1:00 p.m. Blessing of Easter Baskets 7:30 p.m. Easter Vigil Mass

Easter Sunday Masses, April 20 6:45 a.m. Church 8:00 a.m. Church 9:30 a.m. Church 9:45 a.m. Fr. Shaw/Msgr. O’Day Halls 11:00 a.m. Church 11:15 a.m. Fr. Shaw/Msgr. O’Day Halls 12:30 p.m. Church

Savior Divine Lutheran Church

10040 S. 88th Ave., Palos Hills • 598-0700 Rev. Martin Pauschke www.saviordivine.org

Palm Sunday, April 13 Service at 10:30 a.m.

Good Friday, April 18

Tenebrae Service at 7:30 p.m.

Easter Sunday, April 20

Festival Service of Resurrection at 10:30 a.m. Holy Communion and Special Music

St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church “Loving God — Serving Others” 11007 S. 76th Ave., Worth 448-6555 Rev. Jay Trygstad, Pastor www.stmarkworth.org

WORSHIP SCHEDULE FOR HOLY WEEK Palm Sunday with Palms - April 13 Serendipity Choir - “Remember Me” 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 10:45 a.m. Holy Service, Maundy Thursday, April 17 10:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m.

Good Friday, April 18

Children’s Event 10:00 a.m. Worship Service 1:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.

Easter Sunday, April 20 - With Communion 8:00 a.m. - Traditional Service 9:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Contemporary Praise & Worship

Trinity Evangelical Covenant Church 9230 S. Pulaski Road – Oak Lawn Trinity Evangelical Covenant Church (708) 422-5111 9230 S. Pulaski Road Oak Lawn Rev. Dr. James R. –Sandberg (708) 422-5111 Rev. Zachary Lovig Rev. Dr. James R. Sandberg Rev. Zachary Lovig Palm Sunday, April 13 9:30 A.M.- Adult Sunday School Palm Sunday,Kids April 13 School 10:30 A.M. – Kingdom Sunday 9:30 A.M.Adult SundayService School 10:45 A.M. - Worship 10:30 A.M. – Kingdom KidsApril Sunday Maundy Thursday, 17School - Worship Service 7:3010:45 P.M.A.M. – Service and Communion Maundy Thursday, April Easter Sunday, April 2017 7:30 P.M.– –Kingdom Service and 10:30 A.M. KidsCommunion Sunday School Easter Sunday, April 20 10:45 A.M. – Worship Service 10:30 A.M. – Kingdom Kids Sunday School 10:45 A.M. – Worship Service

United By Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church

3240 W. 98th Street, Evergreen Park 708-422-6301 www.unitedbyfaith-ep.org

Holy Week Worship Services Palm Sunday, April 13 at 9:30 a.m. Maundy Thursday, April 17 at 7 p.m. Good Friday, April 18 at 7 p.m. Easter Vigil, April 19 at 8 p.m. Easter Sunday, April 20 at 9:30 a.m.

The Reporter

Thursday, April 10, 2014

SCHOOLS

Richards offers buffet for literary lovers By Bob McParland School District 218

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Koraes School salutes Greece’s Independence Koraes Elementary School in Palos Hills put on quite a show in commemoration of Greek Independence with a program on March 23. Eighth-graders were accompanied by students in preschool, kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grades as they performed a mixture of music, speeches and dance routines. Parents, community members and parishioners from Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church swarmed in to get a good seat and watch the students perform their numbers after weeks of tireless preparation. In full costume, each student in the respective grades showed their talents in word, song or dance. A highlight of the program was the preschool class, accompanied by their teachers, as they went through their performance with a group song and tapped off by an extraordinary dance number. The talents and dedication of the Greek program teachers is to be commended for coordinating this event. The students inspired and left the packed auditorium proud, indeed.

Covered in books, each of the tables in the Richards High School library looked like a buffet for literary lovers. And, indeed, that was exactly the point of the “speed dating” exercise: Give students a bunch of great choices, let them read the back covers, and they will find a book to love. The project targeted health education topics — subjects of real interest for high school freshmen — like bullying, self -image, nutrition, mental illness, suicide, addiction, and physical well-being. Each table featured different books about a specific theme. For three minutes — the speed-dating aspect — students would read the back covers. After the three minutes, a group would move to the next table and repeat the quick-fire absorption of a new group of books. At the end of the period, they checked out as many as they wanted and received instruction on their reading assignment. “We wanted to provide a fun and new way for students to find a book they will enjoy reading and expand the importance of literacy in content areas,” library director Ann Bryant said.

“In the future, they’ll find information on health issues on their own. It’s important for students to learn to find information now and apply it to their own lives. We hope adding this project is a step in the right direction for mastery of these invaluable skills,” said health teacher Jason Perch. Based on the easy conversation and interaction with Perch, Bryant, and literacy coach Nicole Scolaro, students took to the idea. “This is a new thing. Although students read primarily non-fiction selections in class, this if the first time students are reading realistic fiction to supplement the curriculum,” Bryant said. “The ‘speed dating’ activity allowed the students to preview approximately 100 different titles in less than 20 minutes. This opportunity is priceless,” Scolaro said. In the short term, the project seeks to boost students’ enthusiasm for reading and make them more aware of the variety of texts at Richards. “Our long-term goal is for the students to realize literacy is a life skill not a school skill, so regardless of the topic the students are capable of finding adequate information to fulfill their purpose,” Scolaro said.

Bulletin Board Oak Lawn/Hometown School District 123

Three New Reading Rooms Open at Oak Lawn/Hometown School District 123. Oak Lawn/Hometown School District 123 announces the opening of three Ben Carson Reading Rooms. The grand opening ceremony will take place at 3:30 p.m. tomorrow, Friday, at Hometown Elementary School, 8870 S. Duffy Ave., Hometown. Funding for the reading rooms came from Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn and the Carson Scholars Fund. Dr. Ben Carson, a pediatric neurosurgeon, New York Times bestselling author and Carson Scholars Fund cofounder, is scheduled to attend the ceremony and address the students, administrators and

Kids will spend 11 minutes dressing Spike up like a princess. How about two minutes to brush their teeth? Brushing for two minutes now can save your child from severe tooth pain later. Two minutes, twice a day. They have the time. For fun, 2-minute videos to watch while brushing, go to 2min2x.org.

community members. The three Oak Lawn/ Hometown schools selected to receive the reading rooms are: Hometown Elementary School, J. M. Hannum Elementary School, and J. Covington Elementary School. These are the first Ben Submitted photo Carson Reading Rooms to be established in Oak Lawn and Richards High School students Soad Abdulhafid (left) and Mareya Hometown. Hussein talk books during the speed-dating literary event.

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

Across 1 Cpls.’ superiors 5 EMT’s skill 8 “Cultured” gem 13 Spy novelist Ambler 14 Bread buy 16 Exhorts 17 __ IRA 18 SeaWorld attraction 19 Fathered 20 Exhortation to the engine room 23 Prepare, as tea 24 Down Under runner 25 Had some wallop 33 Dreamer’s acronym 36 House division 37 Loud cry 38 Inventor’s starting point 40 Princess’s headgear 43 Worry 44 Ford of the ‘70s 46 Festive affair 48 Cause of Cleopatra’s undoing 49 Self-important sort 53 Brother in a monastery 54 Phi Beta __ 58 Interviewer’s booby trap 64 Kind of jacket named for

an Indian leader 65 Ambiance 66 Way to get out 67 Send payment 68 Give some lip to 69 Shine partner 70 Test for purity, as gold 71 Doris who sang “Que Sera, Sera” 72 Burpee product Down 1 Feudal workers 2 Tile installer’s need 3 Information on a book’s spine 4 Carry with effort 5 Hoofbeat 6 Minute skin opening 7 Event at a track 8 Exercises done in a prone position 9 Southernmost Great Lake 10 Indian tourist city 11 Clarinetist’s need 12 Drug “dropped” in the ‘60s 15 Lost luster 21 Train in a ring 22 Dr.’s group 26 Simple bed

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27 Colorful Japanese carp 28 Some Kindle reading, briefly 29 TV dial letters 30 Romance writer Roberts 31 Sticks by the pool table 32 Web address letters 33 Tears 34 Work on a column, say 35 Restaurant host’s handout 39 Justice Dept. enforcers 41 Part of a cheerleader’s chant 42 Baba of folklore 45 Taxi’s “I’m not working now” sign 47 Ships like Noah’s 50 Prior to, in poems 51 Mamas’ mates 52 Spuds 55 Impish fairy 56 Model’s asset 57 Tossed a chip in the pot 58 Popular jeans 59 Units of resistance 60 Soprano’s chance to shine 61 Campus area 62 __ Minor: constellation 63 “No problem” 64 Second Amendment backer: Abbr.

Thursday, April 10, 2014 The Reporter

SCHOOLS

Oak Lawn senior needs votes for special van

â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Mount Assisi Academy is hosting a Career, Volunteer, and Job Fair for their students on from 12:30 to 2:20 p.m. Monday, May 5. The school is looking for: â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;˘ Businesses that need to fill jobs, to host a table, have our students fill out applications, and conduct mini interviews on site. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;˘ Organizations who need volunteers to host a table and encourage our students to sign up for volunteer opportunities. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;˘ Professionals to come and share their experience in a particular field, answer questions, and schedule shadow days or internships with our students. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; For more information, call Marina Tadros at 630-257-7844, ext 239, or email Mtadros@mtassisi. org.

Oak Lawn Community H.S.

St. Laurence

â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Alumni Memorial Mass Planned At St. Laurence. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;St. Laurence High School and the Office of Alumni Relations will host its annual solemn mass of remembrance, honoring deceased alumni of the school, at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 26 in the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s library, 5556 W. 77th St. (77th Street and Central Avenue), Burbank. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;Father Norm Trela, from St. Symphorosa Parish, and the

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â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;SXU President Confirmed to Serve on State Board. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Saint Xavier University President Christine M. Wiseman has been confirmed by the Illinois State Senate to serve on the Illinois Board of Higher Education, the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coordinating agency that oversees colleges and universities. Wiseman will serve through January 2017. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Wiseman, who has earned her juris doctor degree, became president of SXU in May 2010, having previously served as provost and professor of law at Loyola University in Chicago. Wiseman currently serves as the vice-chairperson of the Federation of Independent Illinois Colleges and Universities. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;Before joining Loyola in 2007, Wiseman served as vice president for academic affairs at Creighton University, and associate vice president for academic affairs at Marquette University, where she was also a member of the law faculty for 22 years. She received her law degree from Marquette University Law School, and her undergraduate degree from Marquette University College of Liberal Arts. In 2013, Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chicago Woman listed Wiseman among the â&#x20AC;&#x153;100 Women of Influence,â&#x20AC;? showcasing women of importance in their field and the city of Chicago. *** â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; SXUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School of Education Receives Grant from State Board. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;Saint Xavier Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School of Education has received a $45,000 grant from the Illinois Board of Higher Education to support a unique approach to redesigning its Early Childhood Education curriculum, and improving program articulation with two-year colleges. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;Anne George, SXU School of Education associate professor and Early Childhood Education Program chairperson, will direct the project. Larry Sondler, SXU director of Teacher Education and Certification, has worked with George to facilitate collaboration between SXU and other Chicago-area twoand four-year higher education institutions that were also funded under this grant program. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;The grant, which comes from IBHEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Early Childhood Education Program, is funded by the federal Race to the Top Early Learning Challenge. It is a collaborative effort of the Illinois Board of Higher Education, Illinois Community College Board, Illinois State Board of Education, The Center: Resources for Teaching and Learning, and the Governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office of Early Childhood Development, in conjunction with the Illinois Early Learning Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s subcommittee on Higher Education Learning and Professional Development.

By Bob Rakow Staff Reporter â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;Riley Spreadbury needs a car. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; But the Oak Lawn Community High School senior canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t drive just any car. Instead, she needs a vehicle equipped with a wheelchair lift and hand controls. Her math teacher, Ellen Kruger, is doing all she can to make that a reality. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x153;She made a joke about how her brother, who is a sophomore, can drive and she canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t,â&#x20AC;? Kruger said. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;The veteran educator didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget Spreadburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s remark and began to wonder what she could do to resolve her studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dilemma. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Spreadburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family owns only one van and the cost of another vehicle equipped with a lift and hand controls is cost prohibitive, Kruger said. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;She wrote a letter to Ellen DeGeneresâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; television show in the hopes that that theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d tell Spreadburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s story and give her a van. The show, however, did not respond. Kruger then turned to the National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;She nominated Spreadbury for a contest the association is sponsors. The winners receive specially equipped vans. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x153;I thought that something like this sounded more realistic,â&#x20AC;? Kruger said. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;More than 900 people were nominated. The top 10 vote getters are selected and the three finalists win a van. Riley has gathered nearly 8,000 votes, primarily the result of a promotional campaign at the high school and via Facebook, Kruger said. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to get the entire

community involved. Votes can be cast for Spreadbury at www. mobilityawarenessmonth.com/ entrant/riley-spreadbury-hometown-il. One vote can be cast each day. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;Spreadbury was born with a condition called Goldenhar Syndrome. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Despite this condition, she led a typical childhood, participating in dance, ballet, swimming, rollerblading and hiking. But at age 10, she developed scoliosis. She had numerous surgeries on her back and because of complications; she sustained a spinal cord injury that left her paralyzed. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; She spent over 100 days in the hospital and was able to regain control of her arms but she remains paralyzed from the chest down. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;Spreadbury has never let her condition hold her back, Kruger said. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s almost like you have to tell her sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in a wheelchair,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Spreadbury, a Hometown resident, has been significantly involved during her four years in high school. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; She was a writer for the school newspaper and was involved in the leadership of several student organizations. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;She takes piano lessons and played on a youth sled hockey team for two years. She also is active in the Shrinerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital community as a spokesperson and poster child and served as a camp counselor for their Spinal Injury Sports Camp. Finally, she is taking a peer training class where she helps developmentally disabled children with physical

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Riley Spreadbury is hoping for enough votes to win a specially equipped van to drive. education activities. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Spreadbury wants to become a recreational therapist and work with children whose mobility was affected as a result of an accident or surgery. She plans to attend community college for

two years before transferring to Illinois State University to complete her degree. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so optimistic,â&#x20AC;? Kruger said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She has embraced her situation in life and lives it to its fullest. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This girl needs a car.â&#x20AC;?

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â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;OLCHS Boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Track Team To Host Spartan Olympics. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; The registration deadline forOak Lawn Community High School boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; track team fundraiser, the Spartan Olympics, is Wednesday. The cost is $15 for individuals or $75 per team. Winners receive trophies and medals. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; For more information, call Head Boyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Track Coach Chris Kuchyt, head boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; track coach at 741-5624 in room 372 of the school, or email him at ckuchyt@olchs.org. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Individuals and teams can compete in the events at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 27. Individual applicants will compete in all ten events in order to earn the title of Greatest Male and Female Athlete of Oak Lawn Community High School. Teams of five, headed by a junior or senior captain, may enter to earn the title of Greatest Athletic Group at Oak Lawn Community High School. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;Events include the long jump; a 1600 meter run, bench press, 100 meter sprint, basketball free throws, tire flip, soccer agility course, football distance toss, 12 inch softball accuracy throw, and an obstacle course. *** â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;Oak Lawn Community High School will host its Relay for Life for the 12th year in a row. Relay for Life is an organization dedicated to raising money and awareness for cancer research. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Relay for Life will take place Saturday, May 17. Per Relay tradition, the faculty, staff and students painted the gym purple on Feb. 7 by wearing purple T-shirts during the varsity basketball game. Relay for Life coordinator Thaddeus Zuzga said that OLCHS raised more than $1,500. These funds will be used to cover all of the extracurricular activities at this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Relay For Life Event on May 17, 2014. It is not too late to register teams or participants for the event. For more information, call 424-5200.

schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chaplain, will celebrate the Mass of the Resurrection. A wreath-laying ceremony will take place at the outdoor memorial, weather permitting. Following the liturgy, snacks and refreshments will be served. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Family, friends, and relatives of deceased alumni of St. Laurence are welcome to attend this liturgy. For more information and reservations, call Ed Kozak in the Office of Alumni Relations at 458-6900, ext. 244.

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Park districts receive state grants By Bob Rakow Staff Writer

The Hickory Hills and Oak Lawn park districts won state grants on Saturday that will allow them to move forward with significant improvements designed to improve recreation in both communities. This is the first time the Hickory Hills Park District has won a state grant, said Director Jennifer Fullerton. “We’re very excited,” Fullerton said. The district won $390,000 matching grant that will be used for improvements at Kasey Meadow Park, 8047 W. 91st Place. The district plans to spend $787,000 to install a half-mile walking trail at the park that will begin at the parking lot and extend to the baseball fields and splash pad before returning to the

use the park. “This is exciting for them” Fullerton said. The district also held a community meeting and met with regular users when it prepared its grant proposal. Winning state grants is becoming routine for the Oak Lawn Park District, which has won several state grants over the past decade. This year, the district won a $400,000 grant that it will use to help fund significant improvements at Worthbrook Park, 90th Street and Ridgeland Avenue. Improvements include construction of a new skate park and installation of a walking path, new splash pads and new family picnic shelter. “We’ll be starting as soon as possible,” Park Director Maddie Kelly said. Plans also call for the addition of a new basketball court that will

accommodate three hoops, new LED lights and a rain garden. Kelly said researching and preparing the written grant proposal requires a lot of work. “It’s a lot of work but it’s worth it when you get a check for $400,000,” she said. The state awarded grants totaling $16.5 million to 46 park and playground projects statewide. The 46 were chosen from among hundreds of application from park and recreation throughout the state. The projects are financed through the state’s Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development program, which is administered by the Illinois Dept. of Natural Resources. Grants have been awarded each year since 1986. It is funded through the Real Estate Transfer Tax, which is part of every property sale in Illinois.

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Focus on Seniors

Evergreen Park

Senior Center Offer Programs

Seniors at the Oak Lawn Senior Center, 5330 W. 95th St., will play host to a number of events in April and May. For more information, or to register for a program, call 499-0240. • April 11: The seniors are hosting Kathleen Farrell, who will make a presentation on the new Oak Lawn Bank. • April 17: The Oak Lawn Chamber of Commerce is presenting a health fair and outreach screening at the senior center. • April 24: The monthly box lunch will be served. Ticket reservations are needed. Tickets are $4. • May 7: A trip to see the “Wizard of Oz” play. Ticket reservations are needed.

Smith Village Residents To Strut Their Stuff For Fun, Fashion And Fundraising

Smith Village will present its annual fashion show and luncheon from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, April 24, at 2320 W. 113th Pl., in the continuing care retirement community’s Community Hall. The cost is $10 per person and includes lunch. All proceeds benefit Emilie’s Fund, which provides for Smith Village residents who have outlived their means. For more information and reservations, call 773-4747300. Smith Village residents will model brands Sympli, Tribal, Color Me Cotton, Erin London, BKG, Adrianna Papell and Habit, carried by Annie’s, a clothing and gift shop in Oak Lawn.

Double Nickel

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.

Pinochle

Cynthia Neal Center. Fullerton said the path is an important addition because runners and walkers currently are forced onto the street during their laps. “We’ve got a lot of joggers and walkers,” she said. The funding also will be used to make the 17-acre park more American Disabilities Act-compliant, Fullerton said. Specifically, additional ADA-compliant seating will be built near the baseball diamonds. The district also plans to add outdoor fitness stations near 91st Street and 82nd Avenue. The cloisters of equipment will enhance the workout for walkers and runners, Fullerton said. Finally, two splash pads and playgrounds and will be demolished and replaced. The new playground equipment will be selected based partially on the recommendations of children who

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.

The Evergreen Park Public Library is located at 9400 S. Troy Ave. For more information, or to register for a program, call 422-8522. *** April 10 through April 17: The library will hold a Billions of Beans contest. The contest is open to all ages. The contestants must guess the number of jellybeans in the jar in the Children’s department. Whoever guesses the closest without going over, wins the jellybeans. *** April 11: My First Book Club, for children in kindergarten and first grade, will meet at 3:30 p.m. in the Evergreen Park Public Library. The book club meeting includes a discussion of the book, activities, and other stories. Copies of the book selection will be available at the Circulation desk. Registration is required. Tuesdays April 15 through April 29: Professional photographer Becky Healy will teach participants how to edit photos using Google Picasa at 6:30 p.m. at the Evergreen Park Public Library. Picasa is the free photo editing software from Google. Participants are asked to bring a flash drive with their photos. If anyone brings his own laptop, install Google Picasa from picasa.google.com before the first session. Participants must commit to attending all three sessions and possess familiarity with using a computer. There is a limit of 20 participants. For more information, call (708) 422-8522. *** April 16: Teen Volunteer orientation will take place at 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 16 at the Evergreen Park Public Library, 9400 S. Troy. Teens entering sixth through 12th grade can earn community service hours helping with library activities. Participants must live or attend school in Evergreen Park. Attending a one-time orientation session is mandatory before completing community service at the library. *** April 16 and 23: Patrons are invited to join the Evergreen Park Library for Cinema, Coffee and Conversation at 6 p.m. The legendary ladies of cinema will be featured along with their films, “Kramer vs Kramer” starring Meryl Streep, and “Erin Brockovich” starring Julia Roberts. Then Sue McCoy, film enthusiast and educator, will lead a discussion about the movie. Coffee and dessert will be provided. Registration is required. ***

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April 17: The Evergreen sewing machine required. *** Park Public Library will hold a bookstacking contest from 3:30 April 22: Evergreen Park until 5 p.m. in honor of National Public Library invites children in Library Week. The contest is kindergarten through fifth grade open to children in kindergarten to celebrate Earth Day at 6:30 through fifth grad. Participants p.m. by joining in a magazine can stop in the Children’s de- scavenger hunt and recycling the partment where they will have magazines into an earth-friendly three minutes to build a book craft. Registration is required. *** stack. Everyone who plays will receive a small prize, and there April 23: Evergreen Park will be a special prize for the Library will participate in World Book Night. World Book tallest stack. Night is an annual celebration *** April 17: During National that aims to place books into Library Week the library will the hands of those who don’t host an adult spelling bee at regularly read. Every year on 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 Shakespeare’s birthday, tens of p.m. and the event begins at thousands of people go out into 7 p.m. Contestants must be 21 their communities and give free, years and older. There will be high quality paperback books a $5 entry fee for patrons and to light and non-readers. Resiparticipants. Registration is dents should look for Evergreen necessary and takes place on- Park Public Library volunteers line at evergreenparklibrary.org stationed throughout the comwhere participants will find the munity, celebrating reading and complete rules. The first place giving out books. *** winner will take home a trophy. Light refreshments served; BYO April 25: A meeting of the favorite beverage to add to the Fourth and Fifth Grade Book fun. Please register. For more Club will take place at 3:30 p.m. information, call (708) 422-8522. at the Evergreen Park Public Library. The book club meeting *** April 17: The Evergreen Park includes a discussion of the book Public Library is offering a cu- with other children. Copies of the linary program for youngsters book selection will be available in sixth through 12th grades at at the Circulation. Registration 4:15 p.m. Chef Kate Bradley will is required. teach teens how to prepares deli- Green Hills cious salads with spring greens. Green Hills Public Library is Copies of her recipes will be pro- located at 8611 W. 103rd St., vided, as well as samples to taste. Palos Hills. For more informaRegistration is required. tion, call 708-598-8446. To reg*** ister for library programs, visit April 18: Students in second geenhillslibrary.org and third grades are invited to a *** meeting of the Second and Third April 14: April is National Grade Book Club at 3:30 p.m. Donate Life Month, a time for at the Evergreen Park Public hospitals, schools, businesses, Library. The book club meet- and communities throughout Iling includes a discussion of the linois to educate the public about book with other children. Cop- organ and tissue donation. The ies of the book selection will library is teaming up with the be available at the Circulation Illinois Secretary of State’s Ofdesk. Registration is required. fice to raise awareness for this *** worthwhile cause. Patrons can April 19: Evergreen Park show their support by signing up Public Library, will hold an egg to become an organ and tissue coloring program for students in donor between 1 and 5 p.m. at third through fifth grades at 3 the Library in the main lobby. p.m. Participants will learn a va*** riety of egg coloring techniques April 16: Award winning and make traditional Mexican author and researcher Grace confetti eggs. Registration is DuMelle will help individuals required. who want to explore their family history from 6 to 7 p.m. at *** April 19: The Weekend the library. DuMelle will explain Quilters will meet from 1 to the top ten concepts, such as 3 p.m. at the Evergreen Park working backwards, talking to Public Library. The Weekend relatives, using the census, and Quilters will be working on a more. Register online. *** Debbie Mumm quilted garden. If members want to make the April 17: Mrs. Brenda is requilt, they will need to purchase turning to library to share some the book with the pattern. This spring-themed stories from 6 to 7 is a demonstration class led by p.m. All ages are welcome. RegPenny Nichols and there is no (Continued on page 12)

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Aaron Holliday of Homewood models at a past Good Shepherd fashion show.

Good Shepherd hosts fourth fashion show The Good Shepherd Center, a Hazel Crest-based organization that serves the south suburbs, is on the lookout for adults and children, with and without disabilities for its Fourth Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon. The event is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 26 at Gaelic Park, 6119 W. 147th St.in Oak Forest. The event will feature the latest fashion trends from local children and models as they express themselves through the art of fashion with the help of local retailers. Support the mission of GSC in being a community advocate for children and adults, with and without disabilities, by providing support, service, and education that empower individuals and families to lead exceptional lives. GSC was founded in 1963 as a school for children with disabilities and their families. The Director of Development, Kristen Bonk says GSC was a pioneer in serving children at that time, as educational/therapy programs were rare for young children in their first critical five years of life. “Since that time, the agency has evolved into a multi-service agency now serving children and adults with and without disabilities as well as their families.” Bonk said. Tickets for the Fashion show are $45 for adults and $23 for children 12 and younger. A table of 10 costs $425 and offers priority seating.

Volunteers for the event as well as monetary or gift donations for the silent auction are requested. To reserve a seat or to volunteer, call Bonk at 708-335-0020 Ext 20 or e-mail her at kbonk@ gscenter.org. One of GSC’s most sought after programs is its In-home Respite Care Program. “While it’s not an entitlement program, it does provide shortterm, intermittent care to persons with developmental disabilities in their natural family, guardian, or foster family home; thereby affording relief to the primary caregiver,” Bonk said. The GSC Respite Care Program serves individuals who live in south Suburban Cook and northern Will counties, as well as families that reside in the Chicago neighborhoods of Mt. Greenwood and Beverly. There is no age limit for services, but onset of a disability must be prior to age 18. A client must have a developmental diagnosis of Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy, or intellectual disability. Any eligible family may obtain additional information and/or initiate the enrollment process by contacting Good Shepherd Center’s Respite Care Family Coordinator Mary Ellen McLoughlin at 708-335-0020 Ext. 22 or email mmcloughlin@gscenter.org. --Submitted by Good Shepherd Center

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The Chicago Ridge Park District has several locations. One is the Frontier Fieldhouse, 9807 S. Sayre Ave. For more information on programs at this location, or to register, call 423-3959. Another location is the Freedom Activity Center, 6252 W. Birmingham St. For more information on programs at this location, call 708636-4900. *** Summer: The Chicago Ridge Park District is looking for seasonal supervisory help this spring and summer. The supervisor position would be available from April through September, and would entail supervising a splash pad, miniature golf course and batting cage facility. Applicants must be available days, nights and weekends. Applications are

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available at the Frontier Fieldhouse, or the Freedom Activity Center. *** Various Dates: Kelly McKimson-Rhodes, a certified yoga teacher trained at a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School in Chicago, will lead a Vinyasa yoga class during three sessions this spring and summer. Vinyasa yoga focuses on flowing from pose to pose and linking the movement with the breath. The class will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. The first session will be held from March 26 to April 30; the second session from May 7 to June 25; and the third session from July 9 to Aug. 13. The fee is $40 for residents and $50 for non-residents. All levels of yoga students are welcome. McKimson-Rhodes teaches English at Richards High School in Oak Lawn and her specialty is intelligently designed energizing Vinyasa classes that build heat and strength and end with restorative, restful poses. *** Ongoing: The Chicago Ridge Park District is taking team registration for 4th through 8th grade boys basketball and girls volleyball leagues. For registration information, please call 708-423-3959 or visit our website www.chicagoridgeparks.com. *** Note: The Chicago Ridge Park District is offering a discount special of any two yoga classes for $65 for residents and $85 for non-residents.

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‘Millennials’ must plan for short- and long-term goals If you’re one of the “millennials” — the generation that began in the early 1980s — you are still in the early stages of your career. Retirement must seem like a long way off — yet, it’s never too soon to start planning for it. At the same time, though, you may also have shorter-term goals. Can you make progress toward your nearterm and long-term objectives at the same time? Yes, you can — but you’ll need to match your short- and long-term goals with the appropriate savings and investment vehicles. For example, one of your most important short-term goals may be purchasing a house, so you’ll need to accumulate a certain amount of money by a certain time — perhaps in three to five years. Therefore, you won’t want to risk your down payment on an investment whose price will fluctuate — and whose value may be down just when you need the money. Consequently, you may want to look for a shorter-term investment whose objective is preservation of principal. Typically, with these types of vehicles, the shorter the term, the lower the interest rate — but since your goal is basically to have a certain amount of money available at a certain time, you might be less interested in what return you’ll

principal, but they also offer greater reward potential than, say, fixed-income vehicles such as bonds. And holding growth investments for the long term can help you look beyond shortterm volatility. You can start a long-term investment program by investing in your 401(k) or other retirement plan offered by your employer. These plans usually offer a variety of investment options, including several growth-oriented accounts. Plus, any earnings are typically tax-deferred, which means your money could grow faster than if it were placed in an investment on which you paid taxes every year. So try to take full advantage of your employer’s plan — at a minimum, contribute enough to earn a match, if one is offered. Then, every time your salary goes up, boost your contributions. With discipline and perseverance, you can move toward both your distant and imminent goals. And that’s the long and the short of it.

get on this particular investment, as opposed to the return you might hope for from other, longer-term vehicles. In fact, while you are saving for your down payment on your home, or for other short-term goals, you also need to be thinking long term — that is, you need to save as much as you can for your eventual retirement. Since you are still in the early stages of your working life, you have an enormous asset going for you: time. By starting to save for retirement now, you have more time to save than you would if you waited another decade or so. Plus, since you have so many years to go until you retire, you can afford to put a reasonable percentage of your investment dollars into growthoriented instruments, such as stocks or stock-based investments. They may carry more risk, including the risk of losing

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.

OL RE/MAX lauded for 2013 achievements RE/MAX 10, 9909 Southwest Hwy., Oak Lawn, along with Managing Broker Val Hatzelis and its broker associates recently received special recognition from the RE/MAX Northern Illinois region for their achievements in 2013. The charitable donations of the Oak Lawn office and its brokers in support of Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago earned RE/MAX 10 the designation of Miracle Office from Children’s Miracle Network. RE/MAX offices in northern Illinois donated more than $160,000 to the hospital last year and have provided in excess of $2.5 million over the last two decades. Hatzelis received Manager of the Year honors in recognition of her outstanding performance in leading three busy RE/MAX 10 offices staffed by a total of nearly 100 brokers in Chicago, Oak Lawn and Palos Park. With more than 20 years of experience as a real estate professional, Hatzelis has proven herself an outstanding manager, recruiter and leader.

milestones during their RE/MAX career. Jose Morales, Margaret Wilk and Agnes Czaja were inducted into the RE/MAX Hall of Fame for helping at least 350 clients successfully complete real estate transactions. Each year, RE/MAX also salutes the sales achievements of its brokers by awarding membership in honorary clubs, each recognizing an important level of success in annual sales production. Membership in the Platinum Club goes to an exceptionally productive group of RE/MAX affiliates. The average 2013 sales productivity of a RE/MAX Northern Illinois network Platinum Club affiliate was nine times that of the average National Association of Realtors® (NAR) sales agent. Earning Platinum Club membership is Barry Gaw. Those who earn membership in the 100 Percent Club have reached an outstanding level of sales productivity. with Tony Dunst In 2013, the productivity of the average RE/MAX Northern Illinois 100 Percent Club member was more than four times that of Career and Club Awards the average NAR sales agent. RE/MAX honors its broker as- Reaching this level of success are sociates for reaching significant Bernadeta Szczech, Gloria Ulloa,

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Val Hatzelis Agnes Czaja, Sue Grandys, Val Hatzelis, Linda Seyller, Margaret Wilk, Andretta Pierce, Jose Morales, Pablo Galarza, Anna Krzemien, Maria Homenda and Mireya Rogoz-Bedore. Executive Club membership recognizes a group of affiliates whose sales productivity is well above the industry norm. In 2013, RE/MAX Executive Club members in Northern Illinois were more than twice as productive as the average NAR sales agent. Named to Executive Club membership for their 2013 achievements are Mahmoud Mansour, Jill Drebing, Halina Wisniewska, Barb Gembala, Janet Snoreck, Sandra Snaidauf, Sana Samawi, Tina McDermott, Courtney Sinisi and Andrew Kowalkowski.

By Chad Holloway

Do you ever get that feeling that you know exactly what you should do in a hand? Call it intuition or whatever else you want. I call it “trusting your gut,” and few things are as important in poker. Trusting anything is a tough thing to do in a game built around deception. Players may be affable and chatty, but each and every one of them is out to take your chips. That’s OK though, because you’re trying to do the same to them. So if you can’t trust others when it comes to poker, whom can you trust? The answer is simple: you. With enough experience, you will develop your reading abilities with regard to both opponents and situations. When it happens, you’ll have moments of clairvoyance when you know exactly what’s transpiring.

Case in point: the first event of the 2013 World Series of Poker, the $500 casino employees no-limit hold ‘em championship. Nine of us had just reached the final table, and before long it was gut-check time. After a short-stacked player had fallen on the first hand, the blinds increased to 6,000-12,000 with a 2,000 ante. Action folded to a young, with Tony Dunst red-haired gentleman on the button named Michael Trivett. I hadn’t played with him up to that point, but standard poker strategy indicated a raise was coming. Indeed, he made it 27,000. I then looked down at Ah 8s in the small blind — not a particularly strong hand, but I knew my opponent would have raised any two cards on the button. I didn’t want to waste an ace, so I promptly threewith Tony Dunst bet to 77,000. The big blind folded, and then Trivett announced that he

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Hair Performers get ready for Cut for a Cause event Eighteen stylists from Hair Performers at 9510 S. Roberts Rd. in Hickory Hills will team up to host the first St. Jude’s Cut for a Cause to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, April 25. They will be cutting hair (from just a trim to shaving heads) to stand in solidarity with kids fighting cancer and more importantly raise money to find cures for catastrophic diseases. The event, hosted at Hair Performers will include the country/ western band, Whiskey and Harmony, raffle prizes of John Amico products and much more. The salon has a goal of raising $25,000. There is a minimum donation of $10 per haircut and all

monies will go directly to St. Jude. Advance registration is encouraged but walk-ins the night of the event are also welcomed. In addition for the month prior to the event, Hair Performers customers will be encouraged to show their support by donating $1 to purchase a St. Jude’s Cut for a Cause support sign to be displayed in the salon. Immediately following, there will be an after party at X’s and O’s on 127th and Ridgeland in Palos Heights. Beer and drink packages will be sold for $30 and $8 from each sale will go directly to St. Jude. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, located in Memphis, Tennessee is one of the world’s premier pediatric cancer research

centers. Its mission is to find cures for children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Approximately 7,800 patients are seen at St. Jude yearly, most of whom are treated on a continuing outpatient basis as part of ongoing research programs. The hospital also has 78 beds for patients requiring hospitalization during treatment. St. Jude has treated children from all 50 states and from around the world. Families never have to pay for treatment not covered by insurance and no child is ever denied treatment because of a family’s inability to pay. For more information, contact the Hair Performers at 708-4304246.

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Hair Performers in Hickory Hills will be hosting a charity hair cutting event to benefit St. Jude’s Research Hospital in Tennessee.

was all in for around 200,000 more. Despite having no history with Trivett, my gut began screaming at me. Does he actually have a big hand? If so, why go for the kill here? He was in position, so why not flatcall and try to get more chips on the flop? These questions were running through my mind, and my gut delivered the answer. It was because he didn’t have a strong hand, at least not as strong as mine. Even though my gut was telling me I was ahead, it wasn’t an easy spot to put in my chips Even if I called, he could get lucky and I’d be out in eighth place. Then again, I had approximately a third of my stack in the pot already. What to do? As doubt began to creep into my mind, I made the tough decision. I thought to myself: “If you can’t trust your gut and go with it, you have no shot of winning this tournament.” With that, I slid forward chips to signify a call, and I was right. Trivett held the Kh Js, meaning I was about a 57 percent favorite to win the hand. The board ran out Ac 7d 2s 7h Ks, and I managed to win a hefty pot. I went on to win the tournament for $84,915 and my first WSOP gold bracelet. I could have easily lost that hand, but I went with my gut, made the call and won. I believe it struck fear in my opponents — one of whom remarked, “I didn’t think he had it in him” — and I know it gave me enough self-confidence to close it out. Trust me: You must trust your gut. (Chad Holloway is a World Series of Poker bracelet winner and senior news editor for PokerNews.com and learn.pokernews.com. Follow him on Twitter: @ChadAHolloway.)

Running out of power is pretty much the biggest pain of modern day smartphones, and while sitting around waiting for them to charge isn’t usually the end of the world, there are still better things you could be doing. Enter StoreDot, an Israeli technology company with a special battery and charger that can supposedly cut re-juicing time down to around 30 seconds. The prototype charging unit, designed for the Samsung Galaxy S4, was demoed for the first time at Microsoft’s Think Next conference in Tel Aviv, Israel, today – but most of the innovation comes in the battery pack itself, rather than the charger. As special batteries are required, there’s no need to worry about the effect on the long-term life of your existing battery pack. In fact, the company says that in addition to charging faster, StoreDot batteries will “withstand thousands of charge/discharge cycles, prolonging battery life expectancy considerably”. It’s not the first time nanotechnology has been applied to speed up charging in smartphones, 18-yearold Eesha Khare bagged a runnerup spot at Intel’s International Science and Engineering Fair in May last year. While it might seem like one small dream come true – any reduction in charging time is welcome around here – the technology is still a long way off making it to market. The plan is to go into mass production in late 2016, StoreDot’s CEO Dr. Doron Myersdorf, told TNW. In essence, what we have developed is a new generation of an electrode with new materials – we call it MFE – Multi Function Electrode. One side acts like a Supercapacitor (very fast charging), and the other is like a Lithium electrode (slow discharge). The electrolyte is modified as well with our nanodots in order to allow for the multifunction electrode to be effective. Although not quite there yet, we are aiming for the same capacity as a Li=ion battery (~2000mAh). Self-discharge is similar to Li-ion as well. We anticipate to reach this goal in one year. Mass production in planned for late 2016. Myersdorf added that the com-

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calls the underlying technology ‘Nanodots’ and has just scored $6 million in funding to further develop it. According to the company, its “nanoscale crystals” made up of “chemically synthesized bioorganic peptide molecules” could be used in other consumer electronics, such as displays. “The breakthrough technology in StoreDot Nanodots is that they demonstrate diverse physical and electrochemical properties at nanoscale, including visible luminescence, showing red, green and blue colors that enhance new generation display technology,” the company says.

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We thought last week’s photo was simple, but it turned out to be a toughie. It was something most of you see every day – a pothole. It was a big pothole filled with rain water, but a pothole nonetheless. The clue about the crocodile stems from the fact that sections of a road develop crocodile cracks before disintegrating into a pothole and messing up your car after you hit it. Palos Heights Alderman Jack Clifford was the first to weigh in with the correct answer. Worth’s Robert Solner also guessed right. We owe him his name in the paper again because Worth’s Robert Solner also guessed correctly that the photo two weeks ago was of a whiteboard eraser but an e-mail snafu on our end prevented him from receive his due glory. We’ll give partial credit to those who guessed a puddle and that means those folks get half of their names in the paper -- Hickory Hills’ Ja and Grif Fad and Ji Ca from parts unknown. Incorrect guesses were of the Saganashkee Slough in Palos Hills and a swamp. This pothole was big but not that big. This week’s clue is that is that you might see this newer packaged product on the 20th day of the fourth month of this year. Send those guesses by Monday night to thereporter@comcast. net. Put WHATIZIT? in the subject line and don’t forget your name and hometown.

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following programs/activities: • The Northern Illinois Lego ister online. Train Club’s train display is com*** April 18: Patrons are invited ing Saturday and Sunday. to celebrate National Library • Chair Yoga for Everyone: Week by dropping in the library Jacqueline Ansari of Suit Ur between 2 and 5 p.m. to design Karma in Oak Lawn returns their own bookmarks. Copies of to lead a class in a variety of these bookmarks will be given chair poses at 7 p.m. Monday. out to other readers that visit Chair Yoga is suitable for all ages, fitness levels and physical condithe library. tions. Participants should wear *** April 20: The Library will be comfortable clothing. Advance registration has begun at the closed this Sunday. reception booth. Registration Oak Lawn is also available by calling the The Oak Lawn Public library library. is located at 9427 S. Raymond • Explore the Library’s WebAve. The library’s regular hours site: Participants can take a tour are: Monday through Thursday, of the library’s website at 1 p.m. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and and find out just what they can Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and see and do from this vantage Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. For more point. information, or to register for • Teen Movie Roast: “Twia program, call 422-4990. light,” “The Green Hornet,” and *** “The Dukes of Hazzard” are April 12 and 13: The North- movies everyone loves to hate. ern Illinois LEGO® Train Club Participants can visit the Oak is bringing their LEGO® train Lawn Library to roast one of display to the Oak Lawn Public these terrible teen movies from Library from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. HeckSaturday and from 1 to 5 p.m. ling will be encouraged. Teens Sunday. Patrons can watch trains can browse the library’s audio zoom through cities and villages — visual section, or bring their and past creations from popular favorite rotten movie. Attendees movies, all made from LEGOS®. will vote on the worst and then Registration not required. watch the selection. Snacks will *** be provided. April 13 through 19: The Oak Lawn Public Library joins li- Worth braries in schools, campuses and April 28: The Worth Public communities nationwide in cel- Library District, 6917 W. 111th ebrating National Library Week. St., will host the program, To This year’s theme is “Lives Your Credit. The program will Change @ Your Library.” This be held at 7 p.m. in the Worth is a time to highlight the value of Library Meeting Room. Items to libraries, librarians and library be discussed include understandworkers. Patrons are asked to ing a credit report. The program take time to visit the library this also hopes to help patrons build week and check out some of the a positive credit history.

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Healthy living in the Land of Milk and Honey The Wine Guy Many people don’t know this, but the Creator of your body also made the perfect fuels and medicines for it. The Bible tells us specifically that Jesus ate figs, fish and bread, and drank wine. Nut much else is said of Jesus’ diet, but suffice to say he probably did not eat French fries and pizza or take prescription drugs. Then again, those did not exist at the time, people during Jesus’ time ate what was available. We know that what is now Israel was referred to in Biblical times as the Land of Milk and Honey. It was a land teeming with life including pomegranate, fig and olive trees, grape vineyards and herds of domestic animals such as sheep and goats. The Mediterranean Sea to the west and the Sea of Galilee were filled with fish, and many people made a living as fishermen. Perhaps unbeknownst to

them at the time, these foods kept the people healthy. These wonderful foods are still available to us today, of course, but many people take the quick and easy way out and dine on convenient fast foods or things they can heat up in the microwave. The days of eating healthy, home-cooked meals seems to have gone to the wayside in favor of fatty diets that lead to disease and death. Instead of snacking on the fruits of the earth — apples, oranges, bananas, pineapple, avocado — they’re snacking on donuts, pastries and strudel. Instead of a dinner featuring vegetables, tomatoes and a hearty salad with endive, Romaine and spinach they are eating a huge slab of meat and a potato. You can make a delicious, nutritious dinner in about 20 minutes by taking some beef or chicken broth — how much

vegetables. Why do you think soup has been the prescribed remedy for the common cold for centuries? Because it works! You should have some wine with that soup, of course. Two glasses with dinner is good, but one can drink a liter a day — in increments, mind you — and suffer no ill effects. Follow these instructions and you will live a long, healthy, happy life. Best health to all of you and Happy Easter!

with Anthony Scarano depends on how many you are feeding — and add a can of diced tomatoes; a cup each of diced carrots, celery and onions; some minced garlic; and a can of your favorite beans. This meal can be eaten for breakfast, lunch or dinner and warms the belly as well as the soul. It provides the liquid the body needs as well as the vitamins and minerals in the

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.

Park Clips (Continued from page 10) 3 to 4 p.m. for children age 6 through 9 at the Activity Center, 3220 W. 98th St. The Evergreen Park Recreation Department partners with Beyond The Arc Academy for this instructional league. Players receive a team shirt and play 40-minute games with equal playing time. The fee is $60 for eight weeks.

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The Oak Lawn Park District administrative building is located at 9400 S. Kenton Ave. For more information, call 857-2225 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. *** The Oak Lawn Park District’s Stony Creek Clubhouse, 5850 W. 103rd St., is hosting special events during March. Reservations are suggested. For more information and reservations, call 857-2433. *** Immediate: Registration is currently being accepted for the Oak Lawn Park District’s Preschool classes. Registration will be accepted until classes are full. For more information on payment plans, or on preschool classes, call David MacDonald at 857-2200, Ext. 2604. Learn as you Grow I and Playschool is for 3-year-olds. Sessions are held Tuesdays and Thursdays, September through December, and January through May 2015. Times are 9 to 11:30 a.m., or Noon to 2:30 p.m. Learn As You Grow I will be held at the Little White Building, 9514 S. 54th Ave., and Playschool will be held at the Oak View Center, 4625 W. 110th St. The fee is $670 for residents, and $752 for non-residents. There are three payment options available and a $50 non-refundable deposit is included in the fee. Learn as You Grow II and Prep School is for 4-year-olds. Learn as You Grow sessions are held Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from September through December, and January through May 2015. The classes are held from 9 to 11:30 a.m., or noon to 2:30 p.m. at the Little White Building. Prep School runs from 9 to 11:30 a.m., or noon to 2:30 p.m. at the Oak View Center. The fee is $1,000 for residents, and $1,124 for non-residents. There are three payment options available and a $50 non-refundable deposit is included in the fee. *** April 11: This is the last day to qualify for the early registration fee for the Oak Lawn Park District Racquet, Fitness and Gymnastics Center, 10444 S. Central Ave., Easter open gym being held Sunday, April 13. The early registration fee is $8.50 per child. Times are set

for different age groups and are as follows: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. for children ages 1 to 5; 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. for ages 4 to 8; 1 to 2 p.m. for ages 1 to 5; and 2:15 to 3:15 p.m., or 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. for all ages. Parents are required to stay with their children during the event. The day will include special Easter activities for children who will have the opportunity to explore the gymnastics gym, and work off some of that extra energy by crawling, jumping, climbing and swinging around indoors. Children can meet the Easter Bunny and do an Easter craft. Each child will receive a goodie-bag with healthy snacks included. *** Through April 18: Fridays from 5 to 8 p.m. are known as “Fish Fry Fridays” at Stony Creek. Diners can enjoy an allyou-can-eat buffet of Corona battered cod, corn, wild rice, salad rolls and dessert. The cost is $11.99 for adults and $7.99 for children, ages 10 and younger. A shrimp dinner, baked tilapia or walleye dinner will also be available for $15.99. A cash bar is available. Tax and gratuity are not included in price. *** April 20: The Stony Creek Restaurant and Banquet Facility, 5850 W. 103rd St., will host Easter brunch Sunday, April 20. The first seating is at 9 a.m. and the second seating is at 1 p.m. The fee is $25 for adults and $12.50 for children 10 and younger. Reservations are required. Payment is due at the time of reservation. For more information, call 857-2433, or email banquets@olparks.com. Families can enjoy a breakfast buffet featuring the new omelet station, homemade pancakes, sausage links, fresh fruits, meat specialties, vegetables, salad, assorted pastries, juice, coffee and hot tea. A cash bar is available. *** April 25: The Oak Lawn Park District’s Stony Creek Restaurant and Banquets, 5850 W. 103rd St., will host a night of music provided by John Devlin from 8 to 10 p.m. The fee is $12, and includes food and beverage up to $6. A cash bar is available. Individuals must be ages 21 or older to enter. Reservations are suggested. For more information and reservations, call 857-2433. Devlin is an acoustical guitarist and vocalist who plays and sings music from the 1960s to 1990s, with songs from the Beatles, Neil Young, James Taylor and Billy Joel. *** May 12: Registration is due

by noon for the Oak Lawn Park District’s Midnight Madness CoEd Volleyball Tournament, which will be played at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 16, at the Community Pavilion, 9401 S. Oak Park Ave. Registration is required and must be done in full teams. For more information and registration forms, visit the Community Pavilion, or online at olparks. com. More information is also available by calling 857-2420. Team managers will be notified of start times. This is an indoor, self-officiated tournament. The fee is $100 per team. Each team will consist of six to 10 players and compete in either an intermediate division or recreational division. The winning team will be awarded a cash prize and t-shirts. *** Ongoing: Duplicate bridge will be held at 11:30 a.m. Mondays at the Oak View Center. Cost is $7 per person and includes a light lunch. For more information, call 857-2200.

to noon and is sponsored by the Palos Hills Community Resource and Recreation Department. There is a $5 for those wanting to be vendors. For more information, call 430-4500.

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*** April 16 and May 21: The Worth Park District Senior Lunch Bunch will be traveling to Seasons 52 in Schaumburg in April and Navy Pier in Chicago in May. Registration is due one week prior to each trip. The cost of the trip is $8 per residents and $12 for non-residents. Trips leave from the Terrace Centre at 10:30 a.m. and expect to return by 2 p.m. *** Ongoing: Open gym basketball is offered at the Terrace Centre, 11500 Beloit Ave., Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m. Cost is $1.

The Palos Hills Community Resource and Recreation Department is located at the Community Center, 8455 W. 103rd St. The Town Square Park is located at the same address. For more information, or to register for an event, call 430-4500. *** April 26: The Palos Hills Community Resource and Recreation Department will be hosting a Touch a Truck Day from 10 a.m. to noon at the Town Square Park, 8455 W 103rd St. Children will have the opportunity to get up close to all their favorite big rigs. Each child will receive a plastic hard hat and make a craft project. *** April 26: from 11:00 a.m. to noon, The Palos Hills Community Resource and Recreation Department will be offering a family kite-flying day from 11 a.m. to noon at the Town Square Park, 8455 W 103rd St. Participants can bring their own kites, or purchase a “Color Me Kite” at the event. *** April 26: A Kids’ Garage Sale will be going on from 9 a.m.

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The Worth Park District is located at the Terrace Centre, 11500 S. Beloit Ave. For more information, or to register for the programs, call 448-7080. The Winter/Spring Worth Park District program guide has arrived. Registration has begun. *** April 16: This is the registration deadline for Brunch with the Bunny. Seats are limited and fill quickly. Following the egg hunt, families can enjoy Brunch with Bunny at 11:30 a.m. The event will feature music, food and a chance to take a picture with the Easter bunny. Brunch for those 12 and under will cost $6, and $8 for those 13 and older.

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Uplifting experience

Victory gives Spartans psychological boost

By Ken Karrson The victory amount rose by just one, but the confidence level grew exponentially because of it. In a nutshell, that described Oak Lawn’s baseball week, which featured a 10-7 win over Morton last Tuesday as its lone legitimate high point. However, that triumph also represented a breakthrough for the Spartans, whose first three outings of the year all ended with them as a shutout victim. The last of those occurred on Monday, when Sandburg’s Matthias Dietz overwhelmed Oak Lawn batters and fired a no-hitter in what became a 7-0 Eagles victory in their season-opener. Dietz struck out nine straight men to begin the contest and finished the day with 12 whiffs. “This guy came out and was just as good,” Spartans coach Bill Gerny said, comparing Dietz with Lincoln-Way Central hurler Brandon Bass and a trio of St. Rita pitchers who had stymied Oak Lawn previously. “The wind was blowing in pretty hard and we were swinging backwards. That was a pretty solid team, top to bottom, with pitching, defense and everything.” The Spartans’ only real chance to do any damage against Dietz was in the fourth stanza, when their first two hitters drew walks. A successful pickoff play at sec-

ond base undermined Oak Lawn, which then saw Sandburg survive an ensuing error on a bunt and emerge from the inning unscathed. Spartans pitcher Mitch Swatek threw credibly himself over the first four frames, as the Eagles held just a 1-0 edge at that point. Jim Landgraf’s two-run triple keyed a three-run surge for Sandburg in the fifth, and the visitors cruised in an easy winner as Alec Martinez contributed a pair of hits to their cause as well. Oak Lawn 10 Morton 7 The Spartans ended their scoring dry spell by plating single runs in both the third and fourth innings on Tuesday, but that still left them staring at a 3-2 deficit as they prepared to bat against the Mustangs in the top of the fifth. Things changed quickly, however. Swatek’s two-RBI double fueled a three-run uprising, and then Oak Lawn tallied twice more in the seventh to put itself on the brink of a triumph. Morton thwarted the plan with its three runs in the bottom of that same stanza, but only momentarily as the Spartans answered with a game-clinching three-spot in the eighth. Brandon Quillin’s two-run single was the key hit in Oak Lawn’s final plate appearance.

Ryne Melnik (RBI singles in the fourth and seventh), Joe Dodaro (RBI double) and Matt Dunne (RBI single) were other offensive notables. The latter also bagged the pitching victory by going the distance and striking out 12. “It seems like our problem right now is closing out games — we should have closed this one out in the seventh,” Gerny said. “But this was the first game where our bats finally started to do something. “We’ve been seeing the No. 1 pitcher on [some of] the best teams in the state, but we were able to do a little damage against [Morton’s] No. 1, who would be a top pitcher in our conference but isn’t a Division I recruit. I think the Morton game was a shot in the arm for everybody and it gave [our athletes] a little bit of confidence.” Lincoln-Way North 5 Oak Lawn 4 That wasn’t merely wishful thinking on Gerny’s part. Although the Spartans were unable to claim another triumph the rest of the week, they also did nothing to embarrass themselves against a trio of respectable opponents. First up were the Phoenix, who had been one of the south suburbs’ premier diamond contingents a year ago. Still formidable, LincolnWay North nevertheless found (Continued on page 2)

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Shepard shortstop Eric Horbach uncorks a throw to first that completes a double play during the Astros’ 1-0 South Suburban Conference crossover victory over Tinley Park last Wednesday.

Pitcher (almost) perfect

Smith’s one-hitter highlights Astros’ performances

“He came to me in the second inning and told me he didn’t feel His common surname belies an right,” DiFoggio said. “I asked him if he wanted to come out, uncommon mound presence. At least that’s been the case so but he said he’d keep going. My far for Brett Smith. The Shepard advice to him was to throw at 70 junior was given a decent buildup or 75 percent. prior to the 2014 baseball season “He was pretty dominating, — Astros coach Frank DiFoggio and that was him at about 75 tabbed him as a potential eight- percent.” game winner if injury could be Smith appeared to get stronavoided — and Smith has vali- ger as the game progressed. At the time of his conversation with dated that optimism. He didn’t collect a win in his DiFoggio, Smith had yet to regisinitial outing, but his seven-strike- ter a strikeout. Tinley did pose a out, one-hit effort versus Harlan minor threat in the fifth inning By Ken Karrson around because we don’t throw than walks, but more important did open some eyes. Smith contin- after being helped along by a strikes, we can get burned by to their overall well-being was ued operating in that same high dropped third strike, but Smith Richards not only carried big anybody.” Richards’ own robust 17-hit at- gear last Wednesday, and this time exited from the tight spot one sticks last week, but it put them to The most vivid example of tack. Besides Chiaramonte (3-for- his work was rewarded. batter later. good use more often than not. Richards’ uncertainty on the hill 6 with two doubles, four RBI and Like Harlan before it, Tinley The Astros (2-2, 1-0) tallied on Early in a baseball season, pitch- occurred Saturday, when it was two runs), other key figures at managed to collect just one hit Adam Gregory’s fielder’s choice, ers are supposed to be ahead of unable to maintain a 9-0 lead the plate were Shane Mills (3-for- off Smith, and the Titans were which chased in Jake Hart, who hitters in terms of settling into a gained on the Caravan within 5, three RBI), AJ Sanchez (two set down on third strikes a to- had singled earlier in the second groove. And when outdoor prac- the first two frames. Not only hits, double, two RBI, three runs), tal of nine times. Shepard wasn’t stanza. Gregory beat a relay throw tices have pretty much been non- did Mt. Carmel eventually erase Charlie Zeschke (two hits, double, exactly tearing the cover off the to first despite running on an existent due to cold temperatures that large deficit, it inched ahead two RBI, four runs), Mallo (two ball, either, but Smith made sure ankle that had been injured in and soggy fields, the theory would in the top of the eighth with a hits, double, one run) and Nate that the run his team scored in the first inning. seem to be especially applicable. solo homer. Natividad (two doubles, two runs, the second inning was enough to “He smelled that RBI,” DiFog The Bulldogs, however, never Kyle Garrett’s single and a walk one RBI). produce a South Suburban Con- gio said with a chuckle. “He received that news. to Eric Mallo began the Bulldogs’ Richards 14 ference crossover victory. busted it down there, bad ankle “We’re living proof of the oppo- portion of the eighth, but they Stagg 4 Interestingly, Smith’s latest im- and all.” site,” Richards coach Brian Wujcik were down to their last out be- Sidestepping what would have pressive exhibition almost never As for Smith, his rapid ascent said. “We’re struggling to throw fore Shawn Chiaramonte saved been a devastating setback kept happened. has been fueled by both natural strikes, but luckily, we’ve been the day with his game-winning the Bulldogs in a positive frame able to outslug a few teams. In two-RBI double. of mind entering a rare Sunday our first five games, we’re swing- “You know it’s not over [at 9- contest, but Wujcik didn’t want ing the bats pretty well — we got 0] against a team like that, but that to become overconfidence. a double-digit number of hits in our pitchers just could not shut “We said, ‘Just because you three of those.” them down,” Wujcik said of the beat Mt. Carmel yesterday doesn’t And in each instance, that Caravan. “They kept chipping mean Stagg’s not going to show resulted in a Bulldogs victory. away. up,’” Wujcik said. “You can’t take Richards downed Harlan 9-5 last “On the one hand, we did a nice Stagg for granted.” Monday, then added decisions over job of not giving up. But we didn’t In the event a reminder was By Ken Karrson outburst in the top of the fifth Mt. Carmel (16-15 in eight in- have to make it so close.” needed, the Chargers provided with one of their own, which nings) and Stagg (14-4 in six in- While Mt. Carmel certainly did it by scoring twice in both the All good things must come to shaved their deficit to a single nings) on Saturday and Sunday, its fair share toward generating second and third stanzas. While an end. run. Brad Wood’s two-RBI double respectively. runs, Richards inadvertently aid- Richards was able to counter St. Laurence coach Pete Lotus and Mike Kornacker’s sacrifice fly The Bulldogs also dropped two ed the Caravan’s cause by giving those uprisings and establish a certainly doesn’t dispute that sen- were responsible for inching St. verdicts, as Sandburg (13-1 in five them a baker’s dozen worth of 6-4 lead after three innings, Wu- timent. What he had been won- Laurence closer. innings) and De La Salle (6-5) got baserunners through either free jcik didn’t breathe easier until his dering, though, was how his own In their next plate appearance, the better of them in Tuesday passes or hit batsmen. That was guys erupted for a six-spot in the players would react when finally the Vikings finished their comeand Wednesday clashes. in addition to Mt. Carmel’s 15 bottom of the sixth and brought faced with such a circumstance. back with a flourish. Rob Guti “We’ve got work to do,” Wujcik hits. the game to a premature halt via Lotus got his answer Satur- errez’s pinch-hit single and Lake said. “We can hit with anybody, Only one of the Bulldogs’ five the slaughter rule. day in Indianapolis, where the Central’s error on a sacrifice bunt (Continued on page 5) but if we allow teams to hang hurlers delivered more strikeouts Vikings competed in a two-day got things rolling for St. Laurence, baseball event. Prior to traveling and Mike Finger (double), Frank to Indiana, St. Laurence had won Greco and Kornacker all supplied seven games in a row, including RBI hits as the locals rallied to five in Arizona, and most of those post a 9-5 triumph. victories had been realized with “Our guys did a real good job relatively little difficulty. of forgetting about that [earlier The Vikings also picked up a win game],” Lotus said. “To see us on Friday at the tournament, that rebound was great. It was huge one a 14-2 rout of Carroll, Ind. because it’s going to have to hapSo when St. Laurence took the pen again sometime, so this is field on Saturday versus Westfield, really good information for us there was no reason for its athletes to have.” Alex Hitney also made a reto think in negative terms. Lotus didn’t, either, but he also covery of sorts. Although he wasn’t about to immediately mark had logged a pitching win over another entry on the “W” side of Lincoln-Way Central the Monday the ledger. before, he did so while giving up “When everything’s going good, three walks, hitting three batit’s everybody’s nature to grow a ters and looking far less imposlittle complacent,” he said. ing than he had in his previous Whether that happened to the starting assignment in Arizona. Vikings is up for debate. Indisput- That changed on Saturday, even able, however, is the fact that St. though Hitney needed a bit of an Laurence suffered a humbling 7- offensive bailout. 1 defeat. Then to compound the Kornacker also registered an situation, it slipped behind Lake RBI in the first stanza when he Central 5-1 in Saturday’s second singled home Nate Tholl, who contest. had doubled. “That’s one of the things you Westfield (Ind.) 7 1 think about as a coach — when St. Laurence you have that adversity, are you Kornacker didn’t have much worrying too much about the trouble with Westfield until his game before or the previous at- defense had difficulty getting bat?” Lotus said. “As soon as we to the baseball. A misplayed fly lost that first game, were we go- ball and dropped popup presented Photo by Jeff Vorva ing to dwell on it too much? I Westfield with a couple fourththink there was a little bit of that inning gifts, which were quickly at the beginning [against Lake converted into runs as a triple Central].” and single followed. Sandburg baserunner Brianna Soltis jumps out of the way of a foul ball during last Wednesday’s 4-3 Maybe at the beginning, but Five more hits led to four Westloss to Oak Forest. Also pictured is Lady Eagles coach Jim Fabianski. The softball roundup begins on not by the end. The Vikings re- field runs in the fifth and basically sponded to the Indians’ three-run decided the issue. Page 3.

Hitting on all cylinders

Offensive punch gives Bulldogs winning week

By Ken Karrson

ability and the player’s willingness to learn. Among those teaching Smith has been Shepard grad Mike Recchia, now a pitcher in the professional minor leagues. “In the offseason, Brett was Mike Recchia’s throwing partner,” DiFoggio said. “Brett’s a sponge — if he can pick something up from somebody, he will. He would pick Mike’s brain, asking him, ‘What about this? What about that?’ “Mike still preaches a lot of things I was telling him to do, which makes me happy because it shows that what I’ve been teaching must work. I think that influenced Brett.” Shepard 7 Stagg 4 While crisp pitching on both sides was the main ingredient in Wednesday’s encounter, it was a missing one when the Astros and Chargers met up last Tuesday. The teams’ combined 11 runs came on just eight hits, but both clubs benefited from a rash of free passes. Shepard drew 10 walks in all, three of which were part of its five-run opening stanza. John (Continued on page 5

Not averse to adversity

Vikings rebound smartly from initial loss

Fancy footwork

“It definitely changed the game in a lot of ways,” Lotus said, referring to the Vikings’ shaky fielding, “and we really didn’t recover. I was frustrated more with our lack of focus in that inning. Those were [the kind of] plays we have been making. “Bad things are going to [occasionally] happen, but we’ve got to find a way to stop the bleeding. Especially in high school baseball, three runs is nothing, so we just had to try to get out of that. But we didn’t play defense, and that’s always going to hurt you against a good team.” So, too, is a lack of batting punch. St. Laurence (9-1) suffered through such an affliction, as it managed just four hits in the contest. TJ Marik’s single accounted for the Vikes’ lone RBI in the fourth frame. “For as good as we’ve been, I didn’t think we had great atbats,” Lotus said. “It was frustrating.” St. Laurence 14 Carroll 2 Far less so was the Vikings’ display versus Carroll on Friday, which featured them taking command by putting up back-to-back six-spots in the third and fourth innings. St. Laurence faced a pitcher bound for Wichita State University in the fall, but who was backed by a sometimes-sketchy defense. An error prolonged the Vikings’ third at-bat, and once they plated “a few runs, it flowed pretty well.” And that production flowed from several sources. Nine different St. Laurence players knocked in at least one run, and Kornacker (two doubles), Roger Wilson (double) and Greco (double) all hit safely more than once. “I think this is our deepest lineup offensively,” Lotus said. “That’s been the biggest thing (Continued on page 4)

Section 2 Thursday, April 10, 2014

The Regional News - The Reporter

Forget the stiff upper lip — make it a hairy one

Leo The Lip couldn’t do the job. Now, maybe it’s time for the Cubs to seek out a hairy upper lip instead. As Chicagoans continue to bask in the afterglow of a world championship captured by a team most of them had forgotten existed until just recently, one fan brought up a good point while conversing with a couple of friends a week or so ago. I wasn’t one of those friends, but since they were sitting outside and I was busy trying to look as if I were doing yard work right next door, eavesdropping was ridiculously easy. Most of their conversation was of the basic guys-talking-sports variety, but during the gabfest, an interesting observation was made by the aforementioned fan: The Blackhawks had become the fourth Chicago-based title winner in a row to be coached by a guy with a mustache. Preceding Joel Quenneville were White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen, Bulls coach Phil Jackson and Bears coach Mike Ditka. Lovie Smith, on the contrary, is clean-shaven, which may have had more to do with the Bears’ inability to beat the Indianapolis Colts a few years ago in the Super Bowl than Rex Grossman’s quarterbacking inadequacies. And that got me to thinking about some of the past shortcomings of Chicago teams. As I was growing up, success and Chicago sports were mutually exclusive terms. There were a few close calls — the 1969 Cubs, under the guidance of Leo “The Lip” Durocher, suffered the most infamous late-season collapse, but the 1967 White Sox, 1970-71 Blackhawks and 1974-75 Bulls also disappointed millions. The Sox were just one game out of first place with five to play in ’67, but they proceeded to take an 0-fer against the cellar-dwelling Kansas City Athletics and a sub-.500 Washington Senators club. The Hawks blew a 3-2 advantage in the ’71 Stanley Cup Finals — not to mention a 2-0 lead in the third period of Game 7 against Montreal — and the Bulls were also unable to close the deal on the Golden State Warriors in the 1975 Western Conference finals after going up 3-2 in the series. The Warriors won Game 6 in Oakland and Game 7 in Chicago, then swept Washington to earn the franchise’s lone NBA championship to date. What do all those Chicago failures have in common? The men at the helm of each team

— Eddie Stanky (White Sox), Billy Reay (Blackhawks) and Dick Motta (Bulls) — were like Durocher in that they did not sport any facial hair. Since the Cubs are the only Chicago pro team without a title to its credit sometime in the past 25 years, it’s time for the Ricketts family to take firm action. Sure, they could convince Lou Piniella to grow a mustache, but that wouldn’t really count because it’s not the manager’s normal look. No, the Cubs need to put in charge someone whose razor’s been idle for a long time. Some of you may doubt the power of the mustache, but take a look at history — many dictators and despots have worn them, and they ruled over entire countries, although straightening out the Cubs would admittedly demand even greater effort. There’ve been plenty of notables who’ve become famous in part because of the facial hair they’ve worn, and not just folks in sports. If Cubs ownership is truly serious about wanting to bring a championship to the north side of Chicago for the first time since the Model T was the automobile of choice, I hereby offer a few managerial suggestions: • Rollie Fingers: Possessor of the finest handlebar mustache in modern baseball history, the former Oakland A’s reliever was part of three world championship teams in the early 1970s. That’s three more than the Cubs won back then, or ever since. He might not have a coaching track record indicating his readiness for the job, but Fingers’ solid playing career and storied mustache speak volumes as to his actual capabilities. • Hulk Hogan: For years, the World Wrestling Federation superstar regularly bucked long odds and survived brutal makebelieve beatings at the hands of nefarious behemoths such as Andre The Giant, King Kong Bundy and Big John Studd, so he wouldn’t be intimidated by the presence of Albert Pujols in the batter’s box or Roy Halladay on the mound. And since he’d be the largest Cub — assuming the organization could find a uniform to fit him — the well-muscled, heavily mustached Hogan also wouldn’t be afraid to deal swiftly with malingerers on his own club. • Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger: He safely landed a stricken airliner on the Hudson River in 2009 and displayed an incredible sense of calm in the face of peril. Those nerves of steel would get put to the test by a team that’s constantly in danger of crashing and burning, but the rock-steady “Sully”

would likely be equal to the challenge. • Geraldo Rivera: He didn’t find anything in Al Capone’s vaults, but maybe his luck will improve if he can convince Casey Stengel’s heirs to let him have access to the former Yankees manager’s personal archives. After all, Casey managed well enough to win 37 World Series games and seven titles, or five more championships than the Cubs have managed in the last 110 seasons. • Tom Selleck: I know he wore a Detroit Tigers cap while portraying detective Thomas Magnum in the 1980s, but Selleck sports one of America’s bestknown mustaches, so he’s worth the gamble. And since “Magnum P.I.” aired for about eight seasons and was strong in the ratings for most of that time, he knows a little something about delivering a hit and converting it into a [long] run. • Gene Shalit: I’m sure the veteran movie critic is familiar enough with baseball through his reviews of films like “Eight Men Out” and “Field of Dreams” to understand what’s needed from a manager. And since his job has required sitting through screenings of horror flicks as well, the bushy-lipped Shalit should be completely unfazed by the nightmarish on-field displays that have so frequently marked Chicago Cubs baseball. • David Crosby: He and his mustache have survived drug and alcohol addiction and a liver transplant, dealt with obesity and battled diabetes. Anything the Cubs throw at the aging rocker can’t be any worse than that — hopefully. • Yosemite Sam: When it comes to being animated, Lou Piniella has nothing on this classic Warner Brothers character. Sam, of course, is ageless, so he won’t grow old before our eyes, and since the Cubs’ antics have so often bordered on the cartoonish, he might be the best fit of all. •Those are just a few of the possibilities. There are others, ranging from Burt Reynolds to Jeff Foxworthy to Wilford Brimley, so the pool of qualified applicants is rather deep. Now, it’s up to the Cubs to act. The team’s management needs to think outside the box and make a drastic move to end more than a century’s worth of futility. And as has already been proven in the Windy City, those guys who raise hair on their upper lip are also capable of helping their clubs raise a championship trophy. So go ahead, Ricketts family, invest in a mustache. Unlike in 1969, 1984 and 2003, maybe your organization will finally stop falling short by a whisker.

Not numbed by the numbers Knights make progress during winless week in Florida By Ken Karrson One glance at the numbers suggests a disappointing trip. After all, Chicago Christian lost just seven times in all of 2013. Thus, dropping four straight contests in the span of just five days, as the Knights did last week in Florida, definitely goes against the grain. And Christian coach Eric Brauer admitted that his club’s first two performances in the Sunshine State were indeed disappointing, not so much because of the losses themselves, but because of 12 total errors. The miscues forced the Knights to absorb resounding defeats against both Pembroke Pines (12-2 in six innings) and SLAM Charter (12-0 in five innings). But following Tuesday’s setback, Brauer assembled his guys for a two-hour practice, which consisted largely of fielding drills. A three-hour session was conducted on Wednesday. “I was pretty frustrated with my kids that we didn’t compete,” Brauer said. “We just absolutely did not play defense [in those two games]. We probably don’t beat either of those teams even if we do play [good] defense, but without it we weren’t competitive at all. “We took ground balls and fly balls for an hour and 15 minutes [on Tuesday]. We just needed to see the ball live [some more]. We had a great practice and got a lot done.” While all that practice didn’t make Christian perfect in a winloss sense, it did result in two consecutive errorless outings. The Knights (5-5) still fell short of both Pleasure Ridge Park (2-0)

and Highland Christian Academy (3-2) on Thursday and Friday, respectively, but Brauer came away far more content with his guys’ effort. “It was massive progress,” he said. “We were right there with them and we played clean games. It shows what kind of team we can be [with solid defense]. “No offense to anybody on our schedule, but we’re not going to see teams as good as these when we get home. Pleasure Ridge Park won a state championship in Kentucky and was 23rd in the nation [in 2013], and three of the four teams we played had played 18-to20 games already. And they’ve all been outside since practice started in January. “We played four very good teams. It was frustrating to go 0-4, but you get an idea of where you are. We turned it around and played very well [later], and we know we’re heading in the right direction.” Pembroke Pines (Fla.) 12 Chicago Christian 2 By scoring twice in their half of the fifth, the Knights dodged a slaughter-rule defeat on Monday — at least momentarily. Pembroke Pines created the requisite 10run margin by plating one run in the sixth. Seven of the 12 runs scored against Christian were unearned, as the squad committed a halfdozen miscues. That didn’t spare pitcher Josh Novak from getting tagged with a tough defeat, however, or lessen the impact of the lopsided loss. “In addition to them being the best team we saw down there, we played a poor game on our end,”

Mustangs hit the field, earn first-week split By Ken Karrson

Bartosh Reprinted from June 24, 2010

The wait is over

Brauer said. “That was a very bad combination. It was good to be outside, but it took a little bit of adjusting and a couple days to settle in.” Sean O’Meara’s groundout accounted for the Knights’ lone RBI. They finished with only four hits. SLAM Charter (Fla.) 12 Chicago Christian 2 It was more of the same on Tuesday, thanks to six more Knights mistakes in the field, which led to nine unearned markers for SLAM Charter. And again, Christian’s meager four-hit attack was nowhere near enough to change its fortunes. Christian Bolhuis was the losing pitcher despite being nicked for just five hits. Pleasure Ridge Park 2 Chicago Christian 0 The Knights’ scoring drought continued on Thursday, but their vastly improved defense kept them in the hunt the entire way. Ron Clark’s single and a walk to Trevor Wolterink helped Christian place men on second and third with two outs in the third, but it was unable to break through and trailed 1-0 through six innings. Jack De Vries’ single in the seventh gave the Knights a bit of last-ditch hope, but a double play brought things to a halt. Christian collected a total of five hits. “Give credit to their pitcher,” Brauer said. “We never got into any rhythm on offense.” Freshman Dan Vos was saddled with the pitching loss, but Brauer was pleased with his hurler’s sixhit, five-strikeout exhibition during his six-inning stint. (Continued on page 5)

powered a pair of grand slams, becoming just the 15th player in When their 2013 season ended Illinois high school history to go deeper into the state tournament deep twice with the bags filled in than any program predecessor, the same game. Evergreen Park baseball players He wasn’t alone in inflicting knew they had a long time to pain upon Peotone, however. savor the feat before seeing the “Everybody up and down the field again. lineup hit,” Smyth said. And then nine months basically Besides squaring Evergreen’s became 10, due to a snowy winter record at 2-2, the dual wins over that left area diamonds a mess the Blue Devils also enabled the even after the white stuff had Mustangs to recapture a bit of melted. The Mustangs did get the feeling they had during last in some defensive work on their spring’s run to a first-ever secschool’s artificial-turf football field tional championship contest. once preseason practices officially “Because of that delay [at the began, but nothing more extensive start of this season], it’s been diffithan that. cult to get that back,” Smyth said. So veteran coach Mark Smyth “There’s a confidence [among the anticipated his hitters being a players], but you still have to little behind the learning curve. get on the field and have some What he didn’t figure on was success to get that feeling back having an additional delay, as a completely.” handful of games were postponed It returned soon enough to salduring the opening week of the vage Saturday’s first game after 2014 schedule. Peotone pitcher Kale Maupin had Evergreen was one of the last hamstrung Evergreen through the area squads to face live competi- first five innings. The Mustangs tion, and when it finally did the did push across three runs during results weren’t what Mustangs that stretch, but they also struck players and coaches wanted. out seven times. Evergreen fell short of Brother Evergreen doubled its run total Rice (4-1) and Morgan Park (5- against the Devils’ bullpen, using 1) last Monday and Tuesday, re- RBI hits from Corey Miller, Brenspectively. dan Walsh and Mike Rizzo. Their “We played two good teams singles came after Sean Miller had right out of the gate,” Smyth reached base on an error. said. “But that’s not an excuse. “And that was all after two For me, it’s always better to play outs,” Smyth said. “We didn’t good competition.” battle with two strikes real well And seeing that good competi- earlier in the week, but we did tion paid dividends on Saturday, a really good job here. I’m real as the Mustangs swept both ends happy with the kids. of a doubleheader from Peotone. “You sort of have to grind out Evergreen rallied from a Game at-bats until you get comfortable. 1 deficit by scoring three times We changed our approach with in the sixth inning to grab a 6-4 two strikes, and everything was triumph. [hit] up the middle or to the op There was no need for late hero- posite field.” ics in the second contest, as the Two guys who were able to Mustangs piled up 11 runs over solve Maupin were Corey Miller the first three frames and eventu- and Dan Kohler, each of whom ally secured a 16-6 slaughter-rule swatted a homer. Rizzo also had victory over the Blue Devils. Play- an earlier RBI single. ing the lead role in Game 2 was ju- Brian Pall pitched the first six nior shortstop Mark Martin, who innings for the Mustangs to gain

Spartans (Continued from page 1) itself in arrears of Oak Lawn by a 4-3 score through six innings on Wednesday. The Phoenix squeezed out the tying run in their half of the seventh, however, and then tallied again in the eighth to snatch an apparent victory away from the Spartans. “That was a tough one,” Gerny said. “So far, I think that was the best game we’ve played. LincolnWay North has a great program, but we went toe-to-toe with them and had them on the ropes. We had a chance to close them out. “Lincoln-Way North players were jumping around and celebrating after they won — when was the last time you saw that when a team beat Oak Lawn? We’re putting a scare in some teams. It’d be nice to shock them all the way.” The Spartans expunged a 21 Phoenix lead by tallying three times in the fifth inning, with singles by Justin Swatek, John Roberts and Matt Witkowski serving as the RBI generators. Oak Lawn nearly picked up another marker in that stanza, but Kevin Zurek was thrown out at home. On that latter play, Gerny felt his player had been the victim of obstruction after Zurek stole third. When a throw was wide of the base, Zurek tried to advance, but his progress was initially slowed by Lincoln-Way North’s third baseman. “I went to the dugout and said to our pitching coach, Nick Chigas, ‘This is probably going to come back and bite us,’” Gerny said. “And sure enough it did. If there’s a [strange] way to lose a game, we’re going to find it.” Both Quillin and reliever Ray Walker pitched well for the Spartans in a losing cause. Gerny was especially pleased with Walker’s work. “Facing top competition, he was throwing strikes and making big pitches,” Gerny said. “I think he did extremely well considering the circumstances.” Maine South 4 Oak Lawn 3 Twelve innings were required to declare a winner on Thursday, and it was the Hawks reigning superior after overcoming a 3-0 deficit that the Spartans had created through 4 ½ innings. “We’re racking up the innings, which is good because we’re getting our pitchers a lot of work,” Gerny said. “Both Maine South and Lincoln-Way North were more polished. Their hitters were making contact and putting pressure on our defense to make plays, but it’s great that we’re playing teams that are forcing us to play almost perfect to beat them.” Oak Lawn (1-6) constructed its lead by tallying twice in the sec-

ond stanza and once in the third. Delivering the RBI were Roberts, Witkowski and Mitch Swatek, all of them doing so with singles. The Spartans enjoyed their finest offensive day of the young season as they banged out 12 hits, half of which were evenly split between Swatek and Dunne. Melnik added two hits, including a double that narrowly missed being a homer in the 11th. “The ball hit off the fence and he was already at second by the time it got there,” Gerny said. “He was really motoring and I signaled for him to come to third, but he was thrown out. It had to be a perfect relay to get him and, of course, it was a perfect throw.” Swatek absorbed the loss, even though he was highly effective throughout his six-plus innings of relief. He whiffed eight during that span and allowed only four hits. Brother Rice 5 Oak Lawn 1 With available arms dwindling, Gerny called on freshman Chad Cwik to oppose the Crusaders on Sunday. Cwik responded by holding Brother Rice to one earned run over 3 2/3 frames. “I was excited for him,” Gerny said. “He kept his composure and didn’t lose his cool. For a freshman to come into that situation was good. “I told our freshman coaches he probably won’t be back down. He gives us another option [on the hill].” All would have been good for the Spartans if they had been able to solve Crusaders hurler Ian McGinnis, but they “didn’t have the hitting to keep up with [Rice].” Oak Lawn managed only four hits off McGinnis, one of which was Zurek’s RBI single in the opening stanza. While Crusaders standout Kevin Biondic didn’t inflict harm upon the Spartans, others did. Erich Lieser (two hits), Colin Shea (tworun double), Andrew Dyke (RBI single) and Mike Massey (RBI single) were Rice’s headliners, and the Crusaders also benefited from 10 walks and seven stolen bases. Lieser was responsible for three of the thefts. “Right now, teams can afford to do it to us because we’re struggling, but we can’t give these good teams extra outs,” Gerny said. “This is a tough 1-6 to look at. You never know how the kids will look at it, but we’ve got to stay intense.” The Spartans began defense of their South Suburban Conference Red championship this past Monday versus cross-town neighbor Richards. They were to meet again on Tuesday.

the win. Reliever Aaron Green VanZee finished up with an uneventful seventh. *** Ironically, on a day that he will never forget, Martin actually registered the last out in Evergreen’s four-run first inning. He left the bases loaded, something that would not happen again. Martin’s first grand slam was the crushing blow in a seven-run outburst, which the Mustangs used to shove the Devils into a double-digit hole during the third inning. His second blast brought the contest to an end via the slaughter rule in the fifth. Rizzo and KeyShawn Carpenter both drove in two runs for Evergreen, while Corey Miller and Kevin Farmer added one RBI apiece. The Mustangs’ 12-hit barrage made it an easy day for winning pitcher JR Wazio. Evergreen’s hot hitting continued this past Monday, as it rolled over Argo 12-1 in both teams’ South Suburban Conference Red opener. A rematch was slated for Tuesday and the Mustangs visit Bremen for conference crossover game today.

Statistics Evergreen Park 000 010 0 — 1 Brother Rice 011 002 x — 4 Evergreen Park LP: Meisl (0-1). Brother Rice 2B: Hilliard, Sullivan. RBI: Hilliard 2, Massey, Musielak. WP: Alarcon (2-0). Final Morgan Park Evergreen Park Evergreen Parl LP: Ziebarth (0-1).

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Final Evergreen Park 6-16 Peotone 4-6 Evergreen Park (Game 1) 2B: B. Walsh. HR: Kohler, C. Miller. RBI: C. Miller 2, Rizzo 2, Kohler, B. Walsh. WP: Pall (1-0). Evergreen Park (Game 2) HR: Martin 2. RBI: Martin 8, Carpenter 2, Rizzo 2, Farmer, C. Miller. WP: Wazio (1-0).

week, although it did muster up enough potency to defeat Evergreen Park 4-1 on Monday. However, sandwiched between Rice’s wins over the Mustangs and Oak Lawn were low-scoring setbacks against Joliet Catholic Academy and Morgan Park. Four errors proved costly to the Crusaders (8-3) versus the Hilltoppers, whose four runs were all unearned. That pinned a hard-luck loss on Rice pitcher Mike Enriquez, whose only serious trouble came in the fourth inning when JCA plated three of its runs. The Crusaders’ base hits numbered just two: doubles by Joe Crowley and Kyle Hilliard in the second and fifth frames, respectively. Morgan Park 3 Brother Rice 1 The Crusaders were limited to four hits on Saturday by Mustangs hurler Elijah McKinnis, who went the distance at the US Steel Yard in Gary, Ind. McKinnis did yield seven free passes, but he also fanned six and aided his pitching effort with a two-run double as a batter in the fourth. Dyke’s triple and Brian Musielak’s sacrifice fly during its next at-bat got one of those runs back for Rice, but it was unable to make further inroads. Musielak took the pitching defeat despite striking out seven and walking only one.

Statistics Sandburg 000 132 1 — 7 Oak Lawn 000 000 0 — 0 Sandburg 3B: Landgraf. RBI: Landgraf 2. WP: Dietz (1-0). Oak Lawn LP: M. Swatek (0-1). Oak Lawn 001 130 23 — 10 Morton 200 101 30 — 7 Oak Lawn 2B: Dodaro, Swatek. RBI: Dunne 2, Melnik 2, Quillin 2, M. Swatek 2, Dodaro. WP: Dunne (1-1). Oak Lawn 010 030 00 — 4 Lincoln-Way North 010 200 11 — 5 Oak Lawn RBI: Roberts, J. Swatek, Witkowski. LP: Walker (0-1). Oak Lawn 021 000 000 000 — 3 Maine South 000 011 100 001 — 4 Oak Lawn 2B: Dunne, Melnik, M. Swatek. RBI: Roberts, M. Swatek, Witkowski. LP: M. Swatek (0-2). Oak Lawn 100 000 0 — 1 Brother Rice 010 112 x — 5 Oak Lawn RBI: Zurek. LP: Cwik (0-1). Brother Rice 2B: Shea. RBI: Shea 2, Dyke, Gonzalez, Massey. WP: McGinnis (2-1). JCA 000 310 0 — 4 Brother Rice 000 000 0 — 0 Brother Rice 2B: Crowley, Hilliard. LP: Enriquez (1-1).

Joliet Catholic Academy 4 Morgan Park 000 210 0 — 3 Brother Rice 0 Brother Rice 000 100 0 — 1 The Crusaders’ offense was Brother Rice 3B: Dyke. RBI: Musielak. relatively quiet earlier in the LP: Musielak (1-1).

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Thursday, April 10, 2014 Section 2

Disturbed by the quiet

RedHawks continue to struggle on offense By Ken Karrson

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Sandburg’s Katie Krzus connects on an Oak Forest pitch during an at-bat last Wednesday.

Softball roundup

Lady Spartans practicing aggressive behavior By Anthony Nasella Oak Lawn coach Brian Frangella knows his team doesn’t boast a great deal of power in its batting order, so an aggressive style of play will be necessary for the Lady Spartans to have any real chance at prosperity. Oak Lawn demonstrated just how much that method means to it last Monday, when it battered Bremen 11-2 in a South Suburban Conference crossover contest. The win was the Lady Spartans’ first of 2014, and although it was followed up by a 10-4 loss to TF South, Frangella still thinks his club is headed in the right direction. “What we saw against Bremen is what we want to do as a team, offensively and defensively,” he said. “Offensively, we were very aggressive on the bases [and had five steals]. I think good things happen when you put the pressure on the defense. “That’s one thing we talked about: We’re not going to hit a lot of home runs, so we have to be very aggressive on the bases and put pressure on the defense. That aggressiveness came together in the Bremen game.” Reily McTeague and Ashley Labuda were Oak Lawn’s ringleaders versus the Lady Braves. They went a combined 8-of-9 at the plate and totaled six RBI between them. Two of McTeague’s hits were doubles, while Labuda swiped three bases and scored a run. Frangella was especially pleased with McTeague’s input. “Reily is exploding offensively,” he said. “She was solid for us against Bremen and kept a hot bat against TF South [with four more hits]. “She’s just seeing the ball well, hitting everything hard, and using both sides of the field. She’s really driving our offense right now.” Complementing the McTeagueLabuda duo were Kaleigh Hayes (two hits, two runs, two steals, one RBI) and Kayla Reichert (two hits, two runs, one RBI). Mia Loy pitched a four-hitter for the Lady Spartans (1-3, 1-1) while fanning eight. “She can get that strikeout to get us out of an inning — that’s huge,” Frangella said. “You can’t teach that. There was a couple times when Bremen had [runners on] second and third, or the bases loaded with less than two outs, and she got us out of the inning with a strikeout and groundout with nobody scoring. “That’s awesome that she can do that. She really came up big for us.” Frangella, though, doesn’t want Loy to become preoccupied with her strikeout total. “Mia has really good stuff and she had a lot of confidence out there,” he said. “The good weapon in her arsenal is that she can strike people out, especially with runners on base. Now, [it would be even better] if we can just convince her that it’s more democratic to get ground balls so that she doesn’t have to throw as many pitches to strike people out.” Frangella said the respective outcomes in the Bremen and TF South games represented the difference in levels of aggression from his athletes. “We were still aggressive [versus the Lady Rebels],” he said. “I still think we played pretty well, [but] we just didn’t have enough innings where we stole bases and scored runs in bunches. We weren’t valuing the softball, going after it and taking it away from them.” What has helped Oak Lawn in its development is the opportunity to finally get outdoors to practice. “We had a good practice on Wednesday and a really good practice on Saturday,” Frangella

A quiet environment is fine for sleeping, but not for baseball. When it comes to Marist’s offense, in particular, RedHawks coach Tom Fabrizio is anxious to see an awakening. His team’s bats continued in snooze mode last week, as Marist accumulated just a half-dozen hits in two contests, both of which concluded with the RedHawks on the wrong end of the final score. Amazingly, despite collecting only four hits at Providence Catholic last Monday, Marist held a 6-4 edge in the fifth inning. The Celtics unintentionally assisted the RedHawks’ victory quest with seven free passes. However, Marist soon returned the favor, doing so not with free passes, but a late-reacting defense. A couple pop-ups that fell for infield hits helped Providence battle back in the late going and ultimately bag an 8-6 triumph. “We just played kind of blah and were kind of average,” Fabrizio said. “We weren’t very good

in any phase of the game. We’re not hitting the ball hard and not putting pressure on the [other team’s] defense.” It was much the same story again on Tuesday, although RedHawks hurler Robert Hovey kept the locals in the hunt by handcuffing visiting De La Salle. “This was a good outing for him,” Fabrizio said of Hovey, who’d also delivered a credible mound performance during Marist’s seasonopening tournament appearance in Arizona. “Obviously, the conditions helped, but he threw pretty well.” The conditions of which Fabrizio spoke consisted of a howling wind that was blowing toward home plate and, perhaps more importantly, a shaggy infield. “Our infield grass hasn’t been rolled yet,” he said. “It’s real thick and we were playing up on every batter.” That didn’t prevent the Meteors from squeezing out single tallies in each of their first two at-bats, and those wound up being the difference as the RedHawks (4-6)

poked just a pair of hits. “I’ve got a feeling that’s going to be a theme for the season,” Fabrizio said, referring to the shortage of firepower. “We’ve got to make the best of our opportunities. “I’m just looking for them to compete and battle — that’s what I want to see. I’m not worried about the results.” Matchups with three area schools were on tap for Marist this week, including a neighborhood showdown with Brother Rice on Wednesday. Sandburg, which won three of its first four games and features three top-flight pitchers in its starting rotation, provided the opposition this past Monday, and the RedHawks tangle with Stagg on Saturday.

Statistics

Final Providence Catholic Marist Marist RBI: Hanson 2.

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De La Salle 110 000 0 — 2 Marist 000 000 0 — 0 Marist LP: Hovey (1-1).

Trinity sports report

Will Trolls pitchers come through? By Tim Cronin

April 18, at Calumet College of St. Joseph, 5 p.m.; April 19, vs. Calumet College (2), 1 p.m. SOFTBALL The Trolls’ fortunes spin like a compass altered by a nearby magnet. One day, they are invincible, winning games by scoring a dozen or more runs. Another day, they’re routed in games ended by the aptly named mercy rule. The reality? Trinity is a team right in the middle of the pack, one that can either catch fire or get burned. Saturday’s twin losses to Olivet Nazarene University were examples of the latter. The Trolls got shut out 8-0 in the opener and were fortunate to score once in the nightcap, where they fell to a 9-1 defeat. Game 1 lasted six innings, Game 2 merely five, as the Tigers pounded Trinity pitchers early and often. Olivet scored its eight runs in the opener on 14 hits. It tallied twice in the third inning, three times in the fourth, and then made it 6-0 in the fifth. Two more runs in the sixth gave the Tigers an eight-run margin and triggered the mercy rule. That occurred an inning earlier in Game 2, thanks to a four-run fifth, which came on the heels of four other scoring stanzas. Olivet plated single markers in each of its first three at-bats, then pushed across two in the fourth. The setbacks left Trinity at 10-8 overall entering this past Monday’s CCAC game against Judson University. Prior to their trip to Bourbonnais, the Trolls put together a five-game winning streak, beginning with the second game of a doubleheader against Calvin College. The string of successes included 14-3 and 12-4 romps past Trinity International University in Trinity Christian’s first two conference games of season, as well as 7-4 and 8-6 conquests of Wheaton College on Friday. The second game versus Wheaton was halted on account of darkness after five innings. The Trolls piled up 49 hits to create their 41 runs in those four games, the timeliest safeties coming in the wins over Wheaton. Natalie Cannizzo’s two-run double and Mattie McGuire’s RBI single broke a 3-3 tie in Game 1 and put Trinity Christian ahead to stay, while singles by Cannizzo and Tori Grzincic and Adrianna Puente’s double all knocked in runs during a five-run splurge in the fifth inning that erased Wheaton’s 1-0 lead in Game 2. The routs of TIU were decided early and late. The Trolls shoved nine runs across the plate in the second inning of Game 1, but overcame a 2-0 deficit in Game 2 with a five-run fourth inning and then piled up six more runs in the seventh, a rally aided by a trio of Trojans errors. Four different pitchers picked up wins in the four games, depth

Trinity Christian coach Missy Bolhuis will need during the heavy schedule of April, which was necessitated by all the weather-based rescheduling from March. *** • The Numbers: 10-8 overall, 2-0 CCAC, 3-1 home, 0-2 road, 7-5 neutral. Leaders (through April 6): Natalie Cannizzo, .400 average, .500 slugging percentage; Anna Phillips, 23 hits, 3 steals; Cannizzo, Phillips, Bailan Reynolds, 7 RBI; Brianna Brugioni, 1 HR; Brugioni, 5 wins, 36 strikeouts, 0.90 ERA. • Schedule: Today, at St. Xavier University, 3 p.m.; Friday, Ashford University Tournament, Clinton, Iowa: vs. William Penn University, noon; vs. Robert Morris University, 5 p.m.; Saturday, vs. Viterbo University, 10 a.m.; at Ashford, 12:30 p.m.; Tuesday, vs. Roosevelt University, 3 p.m.; Wednesday, vs. Cardinal Stritch University, 3 p.m.; April 17, at Olivet Nazarene University, 3 p.m. TRACK & FIELD The Trolls are beginning to show some depth. That was seen at Saturday’s Huntington Invitational in Indiana, where Trinity’s men’s team finished fourth and women’s squad took sixth. Andy Reidsma raced to victory in the 1,500-meter run for the men as he completed the event in 4 minutes, 2.9 seconds, and Matthew Schaap gave the Trolls another first place in the javelin with his throw of 132 feet, 1 inch. Occupying the runner-up positions in their respective events were Cody Velthuizen in the 3,000steeplechase (10:21.75) and the 400-relay quartet of Schaap, Chris Morse, Jason Nagelkirk and Robert Wood, who clocked a 45.22. Morse also took third in two races, finishing there both as an individual in the 100-dash (11.32) and as a member of the 1,600-relay team, where he joined Reidsma, Chris Paepke and Marcus Devers in posting a time of 3:26.22. Chris Kouvatas gave Trinity another third after finishing the steeplechase in 10:39.02. As usual, Anna Bos was the top female Troll as she captured the title in the 5,000 with an NAIAqualifying time of 17:31.87. However, Ashley Jourdan (1,500) and Courtney Kalous (800) gave Trinity two more victories, the latter doing so in a school-record time of 2:19.09. Supplying third-place finishes for the Trolls were Jessica Disselkoen (11:47.90) in the steeplechase, Emily Dykstra (1:10.27) in the 400-hurdles, and the 1,600relay unit of Jourdan, Kalous, Justine VanDyk and Brooke Hamilton, who teamed up to produce a 4:13.88 clocking. Both the men’s and women’s squads will be take part in the Benedictine University Invitational on Saturday in Lisle. A few Trinity athletes will also compete in Friday’s Chicagoland Championships at Lewis University.

Now comes the heavy lifting for Trinity Christian College’s baseball team. Last Friday’s Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference doubleheader against the University of St. Francis started a string of 14 games in as many days for the Trolls, which is guaranteed to put a strain on any pitching staff — and any coach. Trinity boss Jason Huisman will know soon enough the depth of his staff. Today’s doubleheader with Ashford University will, weather permitting, be the Trolls’ eighth and ninth games in a seven-day span and bring his rotation full circle. Trinity opened last week with 74 and 10-6 victories over Roosevelt University, contests that featured more hitting than pinpoint pitching. But after an 8-3 bashing by the Fighting Saints in the first of two games last Friday at Silver Cross Field, the Trolls and USF engaged in a pair of extra-inning affairs. Photo by Jeff Vorva The Saints won Friday’s nightSandburg pitcher Sarah Herold fires a pitch against Oak Forest cap 7-6 in 11 stanzas and then last Wednesday in a nonconference contest. took Saturday’s rematch at Trinity, 4-3 in 10 innings. The outcomes brought the Trolls’ ledger said. “I asked the girls to say mance. to 9-12 overall and 4-4 in conferwhat have we improved on, and ence adventures heading into the they said we were going after the EVERGREEN PARK ball [better] and talking to each After rolling over Hillcrest current week, which started with other more. I’m hoping the girls (10-0) and Mt. Assisi (12-5) last a doubleheader against St. Xavier can get in a rhythm. I know we Monday and Wednesday, respec- University. were tired of the gym. tively, the Lady Mustangs had to Saturday’s loss featured Trin “It was so nice to get outside settle for a week-long split as they ity exhibiting some pluck. USF on the field on Saturday, and we fell short twice against Lincoln- tallied three runs in the top of got a lot accomplished. It felt Way East on Saturday, 10-0 and the first and then was held off the board for eight innings. A good to be in the fresh air and 10-4. sunshine on our field. I think it Pitcher Maddie Bojacek (1-0) two-run single by Vince Flores clicked [for us], and I hope it did gave up only one hit and struck in the second erased the Trolls’ because we have a lot of games out four Lady Hawks batters over goose egg and an RBI single by coming up.” four innings. Bethany Salazar Steve Brewer in the third tied On tap this week were SSC went 3-for-3 with a double and the score at 3-all. matchups with Tinley Park, Jenna Haase went 2-for-3 with There it remained, despite TrinShepard and Reavis, plus a non- a homer, two RBI and two runs ity scattering 13 hits and USF 10, conference doubleheader against for Evergreen Park in its season- until the 10th frame, when the Saints loaded the bases and Brad Morton. opener. RICHARDS In the win over the Screeching Porter coaxed a walk from Brad The Lady Bulldogs went 1-2 Eagles, Salazar struck out five and Kopale. That brought in pinch last week as they defeated Lem- gave up seven hits, but was just runner Jackson Schnieders with ont 6-5 in an SSC crossover game as important at the plate as she what became the winning run afon Monday before losing 18-17 went 5-for-6 with two RBI and ter the Trolls went down in order to Oak Forest and 7-1 to Sand- three runs. Maddie Meisl (5-for-5, in their portion of the 10th. burg on Tuesday and Saturday, three runs) and Carolyn Roberts USF completed its Friday sweep respectively. (3-for-5, double, three RBI) also when Cody Columbus smacked Against the Lady Indians, Rich- contributed for the Lady Mus- a ball back toward the mound that Trinity reliever Drew Chibe ards tallied two runs in the bottom tangs. of the seventh for the win. Jordan Freshman Amber Anderson couldn’t handle cleanly in the 11th Battles doubled and then crossed (two RBI) was Mt. Assisi’s top inning. That resulted in an RBI the plate on Emily Wetzel’s double offensive performer. Dana Bun- hit that lifted the Saints to their to tie the score at 5-all before ting worked six innings in the 7-6 win. *** Sara Kiziak hit the game-winning circle and struck out three. • The Numbers (through April RBI single. 6): 9-12 overall, 4-4 CCAC, 1-2 Kiziak (3-for-4, double, one run) MARIST also earned the pitching victory The Lady RedHawks (5-3) cap- home, 3-6 road, 5-4 neutral. Leadin relief after allowing four hits tured a 7-2 victory in East Sub- ers: Joe McCaw, .377 average, 29 and striking out four over five urban Catholic Conference play hits, 19 RBI, .571 slugging percentinnings. She went 3-for-5 with on Saturday, as winning pitcher age; Steve Brewer, McCaw, 1 HR a homer, double and three RBI Zariya Gonzalez (4-1) struck out each; Lance Lammers, 5 steals; in the Lady Bulldogs’ loss to the nine. Brooke Wilson (3-for-4, tri- Benny Collesano, 3 wins; Vince Lady Bengals. ple, three RBI, two steals, one run) Flores, Taylor Boice, 0.00 ERA; Sarah Herold pitched the Lady and Madison Naujokas (3-for-4, Drew Chibe, 26 strikeouts. Eagles (5-2) to their victory over triple, RBI, two runs) were the • Schedule: Today, vs. Ashford University (2), 1 p.m.; FriRichards as she fired a one-hitter mainstays of Marist’s attack. day, at Purdue-North Central, 3 with five strikeouts. She issued p.m.; Saturday, vs. Purdue-North just one walk over five innings, MT. ASSISI and the run the Lady Bulldogs Besides losing to Evergreen, the Central (2), 1 p.m.; Tuesday, at scored off her was unearned. Eagles also fell short of St. Igna- Judson University (2), 4 p.m.; SHEPARD tius (9-6) in a Friday matchup. The Lady Astros gained a split Their week was salvaged by a of two SSC crossover contests 4-3 triumph over Resurrection The LATCH system makes it easier to be sure your last week. 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The Lady Chargers dropped a Nikki Alex kept the Lady Me- 2-0 decision to Marian Catholic teors stymied last Tuesday, as she on Saturday. yielded just one hit while whiffing Stagg pitcher Stephanie Lorenz nine over five stanzas. Offensively, allowed just three hits, while Sam Stepney was Shepard’s headliner Owens and Lexi Minet both hit with her 5-for-5, five-RBI perfor- safely for Stagg.

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Sports wrap By Anthony Nasella To hear Shepard girls’ track coach Verline Gaddis tell it, her athletes enjoy the feeling of success. To be sure, the Lady Astros experienced plenty of that at Saturday’s 15-team Stagg Invitational, where they took first place in their initial appearance in the Palos Heights meet. Behind senior captain Courtney Dalton, who won the 300-meter low hurdles race and anchored three first-place relay units, Shepard scored 109 points. That allowed the Lady Astros to easily outdistance runner-up Rockton Hononegah (88 points). Joliet West (66½), Romeoville (46) and Reavis (45) rounded out the top five. “I saw hard work from the girls at Stagg and they wanted it,” Gaddis said. “They like success. We have a good combination of seniors and underclassmen — 10 seniors and a lot of sophomores and juniors — and I was very proud of their performance Saturday.” Dalton ran the last leg of the 1,600-relay, following Katrina Tillman, Jameria Stennis and Chasz Wells, and put the final touches on a winning time of 4 minutes, 8.29 seconds. She joined Daysha Tillman, Zipporah Allbritton and Anila McFadden to establish a 51.36 winning pace in the 400-relay, and then comprised a quartet along with Daysha Tillman, Wells and Allbritton that finished first in the 800-relay with a 1:47.90 clocking. Dalton completed her hurdles event in 46.78. “Courtney Dalton is one of our captains [for the second year], and she knows what our expectations of her as coaches are,” Gaddis said. “She knows what the team needs in order to win. Courtney has no problem expressing to her teammates what they need to do. “A lot of the [other] upperclassmen look up to her, and they see that she’s not going to complain at practice and will do whatever is necessary at practice. Her goal is to qualify for state in all three relays, as well as in the 300-hurdles.” Katrina Tillman, Kelli Callahan, Kayla Cody and Stennis made up the Lady Astros’ 3,200-relay foursome that won in 10:18.29. In addition to being part of two winning relays, Stennis contributed a first place in the 400-dash (1:02.09). Shepard claimed the team title without contributions from Khalia McIntyre, Mariah Terry and Alondra Delfin, three of its top individuals who are sidelined with injuries. As the Lady Astros seek to build on the success of the Stagg Invitational, Gaddis is very aware of her team’s need for continued development. “We’re fine-tuning some things to help our relay teams become even better because there’s always room for improvement,” she said.

“And we don’t want to get to the point where we think we have, but we really don’t. Every day at practice is meaningful.” Shepard will compete next in the Andrew Invitational, where it placed first on the varsity level last year and was second among freshman squads. “We are excited about the Andrew Invite,” Gaddis said. “There’s real potential with this team. All of our coaches are excited. We have a really good group of young ladies [and] they really jell together. “I’m honored to coach this group. We also have our parents, and they back us up. I’m also grateful for that.” *** Ellie Mannix’s second places in the triple jump (36 feet, 2 inches) and 100-high hurdles (17.07) represented Stagg’s strongest efforts at its own meet. BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL Shepard started last week on the wrong end of a 25-6, 25-15 outcome against Lincoln-Way West on Tuesday. Richards handed down a 25-16, 25-20 South Suburban Conference Red defeat on Thursday before the Astros were able to gain a four-match split at Saturday’s Argo Invitational. Hussein Al-Rashdan totaled 13 assists, one kill and one service ace for Shepard (4-9, 0-1) against the Bulldogs. Doug Nelson, Candelario Delfin, and Brian Wendling each put down four kills and Edgar Madrigal had 16 digs. The Astros took second place in the Silver Division at Argo, as Nelson registered 27 kills and seven aces on the day. He was selected for the all-tournament team. Steve Szajek added 12 blocks for Shepard and Al-Rashdan distributed 63 assists. The Astros defeated DeLaSalle (26-24, 25-21) and Hinsdale South (25-17, 26-28, 25-18), but lost to Benet Academy (25-10, 25-16) and South Elgin (25-22, 25-21). *** Brother Rice beat Sandburg 25-13, 25-23 in a clash of south suburban powers. Dan Tynski put down nine kills for the Eagles (5-1), Paul Chmura had seven and Ian Zalewski passed out 18 assists. Sandburg trailed 14-9 in the second set before rebounding to take an 18-17 lead. However, the Crusaders then bounced back to win the match. BOYS’ WATER POLO Stagg went 2-0 last week, with its victories being registered against Lyons Township (126) on Tuesday and SouthWest Suburban Conference Blue rival Sandburg (10-8) on Thursday. Nick Amendola scored four goals to lead the Chargers (76, 1-1) past the Lions and then added five more against the Eagles. Stagg was also helped on Thursday by having a full roster of available players for the first time — some key individuals had been participating in the out-ofstate swimming nationals.

Moraine athletics wrap

Evan Johnson and Connor Kaufmann contributed two goals apiece for the Chargers versus Sandburg. Up 3-2 after one period, Stagg outscored the Eagles 5-2 in the second quarter. Amendola and Johnson each tallied twice in the latter period, with Johnson’s second goal coming just one second before the break. The Chargers were ahead 94 following a Kaufmann marker early in the third quarter, but had to hold on while operating without one of their stars. Zack Amendola, who didn’t score, picked up his third ejection to foul out with 3:48 left in the period. Sandburg (5-2, 2-1) eventually narrowed the gap to 9-7 before Nick Amendola gave Stagg some breathing room with his goal at the 3:05 mark of the final stanza. Zach Roper led the Eagles with three goals. Ben Crnich added two goals and Sean McNicholas made six saves for Sandburg. *** Behind a plethora of scorers, Shepard defeated Taft 15-8 last Thursday. Jerry Zachary paced the Astros with five goals, but Christian Reyes, Lucas Souza and Zach Sierzega all offered him two-goal support. Scoring once apiece were Nick Kamba, Mike Jokubauskas, James Steele and Sanders Yu. On defense, Shepard received solid performances from Julio Martinez in the nets and Zach Segina. BADMINTON Shepard scored a 10-5 victory over TF North on Thursday as it collected eight singles wins and two in doubles play. Triumphing in singles encounters were Katelyn Paulsen (No. 2), Robyn Folk (No. 3), Gaby Juszczak (No. 4), Nancy Lesnicki (No. 5), Abbey Linnert (No. 6), Kendall Yerkes (No. 7), Vicki Castro (No. 8) and No. 10 Marquise Owens (No. 10). Doubles winners were the teams of Juszczak-Yerkes (No. 2) and Lesnicki-Alexis Pezdek (No. 5). GIRLS’ SOCCER Shepard improved to 3-2-1 on the season with a 2-1 SSC Red victory over Reavis last Tuesday night. It was the Lady Astros’ second 2-1 decision over the Lady Rams this season. Tiffani Kotas’ two goals lifted Shepard. Her first was set up by Aubrey Quick, while the second came compliments of Christina Kotas. *** Stagg (1-2-1) edged Reavis 1-0 on Friday for its first win of the year. Kellie Senese’s goal, which was assisted by Hannah Yandel, gave the Lady Chargers their margin of success. *** Sandburg battled Lemont to a scoreless draw on Saturday in Orland Park. Lady Eagles netminder Emily Furmanek was credited with the shutout.

SXU sports summary

Nonnemachner named Athlete of the Month for March

For Nicole Nonnemacher, March went out like a lion. St. Xavier University’s sophomore softball pitcher capped a memorable month of award receiving by being named as the school’s Athlete of the Month last week. Previously, Nonnemacher had been chosen as the NAIA National Pitcher of the Week and Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Pitcher of the Week, both honors coming right after she had dominated in the circle during her appearances on the Cougars’ season-opening Florida trip. Nonnemacher’s work down south included three no-hitters. For the month as a whole, she went 6-1 to spur a 14-2 start for SXU, one of its best in program history. Nonnemacher was also credited with a pair of saves. Her other key stats, compiled over 51 innings, included a 0.27 earned-run average, 84 strikeouts and five shutouts. She issued just six bases-on-balls. The Athlete of the Month award, sponsored by World Hyundai Matteson, was to be presented to Nonnemacher during an upcoming home game. *** The NAIA No. 4-ranked Cougars ushered in the CCAC portion of their season in a good way last Tuesday, as they shut out Robert Morris University twice at SXU Softball Field. The hosts triumphed 6-0 and 8-0, with the latter contest lasting only five innings. Both Nicole and Megan Nonnemacher logged pitching wins, and each player was backed by an errorless defense. Nicole Nonnemacher fanned nine, walked two and allowed three hits while producing her sixth whitewash of the campaign. Supporting her offensively in the opener were junior Katie Sears and sophomore Kasey Kanaga, who collected five hits between them. Sears scored the game’s initial run on a passed ball in the first inning, then unloaded a two-RBI double in the fourth to highlight a five-run uprising, which the Eagles unintentionally aided with two errors. Nonnemacher matched Kanaga by also stroking a pair of hits. Megan Nonnemacher raised her record to 7-1 by surrendering just one hit and a walk while striking out three in Game 2. The shutout was her fourth of the year. Nonnemacher was staked to a lead right away, as senior Katie Houlihan’s groundout and another Robert Morris miscue resulted in two Cougars tallies. Houlihan, Sears and Nicole Nonnemacher all delivered RBI singles in the fourth frame, then SXU concluded its production with run-scoring doubles from senior Ariel Hinton (two RBI) and freshman Franchesca Graffeo one stanza later. *** An RBI single by Nicole Nonnemacher with two outs in the top of the ninth broke a tie and helped boost the Cougars to a 32 victory over Calumet College of St. Joseph last Friday and enabled them to earn a CCAC doubleheader split with the Crimson Wave at the Whiting (Ind.) in the opener, but watched MoSports Complex. Calumet College raine briefly pull into a tie in the captured the opener by a 4-3 score third inning before administering when Jasmine Rivera slugged a a knockout punch to the Cyclones. walk-off homer in the bottom of Ramirez homered and had three the seventh. RBI for Moraine, and losing pitch After Nonnemacher put SXU er Raynor also went deep. (19-3, 3-1) ahead, her sister Megan Lamb supplied the Cyclones finished off the Crimson Wave in with a double, two RBI and one the circle. Megan Nonnemacher run. ended Game 2 with 10 strikeouts Moraine didn’t really threaten while tossing a four-hitter. She in Game 2 as Vanek and Carly was able to prosper in spite of Trinley accounted for its only runs. *** After narrowly escaping the Cyclones in the SSC Tournament, (Continued from page 1) Waubonsee took no chances last Tuesday as it downed Moraine 8-0 this year — we get contributions in the opener of an ISCC twinbill. from a lot of guys throughout the The Cyclones put up greater re- lineup. sistance in Game 2, but still got “I think we can do a lot of diftagged with an 11-6 setback. ferent things and can score in Vanek had a big day for Moraine so many different ways. We have as she went a combined 5-for-8 guys who can come off the bench over the two contests with a dou- and be valuable, and I’m really ble and RBI. McGovern, Beckow confident with a lot of different and Trinley also hit safely in Game guys.” 1, while Bulthuis (2-for-4, RBI, Making this year’s attack parrun) and Lamb (2-for-4, one run) ticularly dangerous is that it is were the nightcap notables. capable of combining stout hitting Bulthuis absorbed the pitch- with above-average baserunning ing loss. to create a nightmare for foes. BASEBALL “In my first few years, we were The Cyclones came up short in tremendous at running the bases both ends of an ISCC doublehead- and doing the little things,” Lotus er versus Waubonsee last Tuesday, said. “Then we had the big hitters as the latter pocketed 5-4 and 9-4 and didn’t do as much of that, triumphs. Moraine was victimized but I think we have both [areas by some rocky pitching and one covered]. It’s been great.” late-inning meltdown. Wood was the pitcher of record Kyle Belluomini’s two-run for St. Laurence as he fanned double highlighted the Cyclones’ seven and scattered four hits Game 1 effort. Moraine was ahead over five innings. The Vikings’ 4-1 in the second game, but was win gave them at least one this undone in the last inning by six spring against opponents hailing walks to Waubonsee and two hit from four different states. batsmen. “I don’t think that’s ever hap*** pened [for us] before,” Lotus In other action, the Cyclones said. dropped two verdicts to Oakton St. Laurence 12 College on Saturday, 5-2 and 6- Lincoln-Way Central 7 0. The Vikings’ first Illinois con-

Cyclones tennis team rolls again By Maura Vizza Early in the 2014 season, Moraine Valley College’s men’s tennis team appears to be in midseason form. Any adjustments the Cyclones had to make under new coach Ben Thompson have evidently been made, seeing as how they have now recorded two straight whitewashes. The latest overmatched Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference foe was Elgin College, which was on the business end of a 9-0 thrashing last Tuesday. Five of Moraine’s six singles winners were also part of a triumphant doubles team. The lone exception was Shepard grad Bryan Jimenez, who paired with Christian Lagunas to provide the Cyclones with one of their doubles victories. Kevin Karczynski, Brad Smith, Tim Stewart and Mike Broderick joined Lagunas in being successful in both singles and doubles play. Broderick was the only member of that quintet who got extended into a third singles set. Ryan Adamski was Moraine’s other singles winner. SOFTBALL The Cyclones went just 1-3 in the South Suburban College Tournament March 29 and 30, but that didn’t mean they succumbed quietly. In its opener, for example, Moraine pushed Highland College into extra innings before getting saddled with a tough 54 defeat. Ari Bulthuis was the losing pitcher.

Jazmine Ramirez, Amie Raynor, Samantha Newhall and Jenny Vanek all had a hit for the Cyclones, and between them Vanek and Ramirez tallied three of Moraine’s four runs. Another nail-biting showdown awaited the Cyclones in their next outing, and again they suffered a gut-wrenching setback as Rock Valley College inched past the locals 3-2. The victors plated the deciding marker in their final at-bat. Vanek (one run) and Janay McGovern both had two hits to pace Moraine. One of McGovern’s safeties was a double. Emily Nettle took the loss in the circle. *** Waubonsee College doled out a third one-run defeat to the Cyclones, but Moraine threw a scare into its foe, which was ahead 6-2 in the seventh. Vanek (two-run) and Megan Beckow blasted backto-back homers for the Cyclones to make things interesting before Waubonsee hung on for a 6-5 triumph. Bulthuis, Sofia Lamb and Dana Cummings all delivered 2-for-4 performances on Moraine’s behalf. The Cyclones’ sticks finally came to life versus Sandburg College, which was dealt a 12-1 shellacking by Moraine. Bulthuis was the heroine as she went 3for-3 at the plate with a double and two RBI to support her own pitching effort. Also helping Bulthuis notch a victory were Beckow (3-for-3 with a homer and three runs) and Raynor (2-for-4 with a double, three RBI and two runs). *** Kankakee College claimed a pair of high-scoring wins over the Cyclones on March 31, doing so by 15-7 and 10-2 counts. The Cavaliers went ahead 7-1

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giving up an uncharacteristically high eight walks. Other key figures for the Cougars at the plate were junior Amanda Hainlen and Kanaga, who worked together in producing SXU’s initial run in the top of the first. Hainlen was credited with the RBI after bunting Kanaga home from third base. The Cougars tallied their other marker on a Calumet College error in the second. Nicole Nonnemacher absorbed the Game 1 pitching loss despite registering eight strikeouts and yielding just two free passes over 6 1/3 innings. The Crimson Wave did reach her for seven hits, and two of their four runs were earned. The Cougars went ahead 2-1 in the second stanza after capitalizing on back-to-back Calumet College errors, but the Crimson Wave moved back in front in the bottom of that same frame, with a wild pitch and single being responsible for supplying the runs. Freshman Savannah Kinsella then pulled SXU even in the fifth with her RBI single. The Cougars missed out on a chance to regain an edge in the top of the seventh when they stranded a runner at third, then Rivera made them pay for that failure to score a half-inning later when she belted her game-winning round-tripper. *** Venturing outside the CCAC on Sunday, SXU found success in Clinton, Iowa, where it blanked host Ashford University twice. The Nonnemachers sisters led the Cougars to 2-0 and 9-0 triumphs at River Queen Field. Megan Nonnemacher upped her record to 9-1 by tossing a twohitter and striking out eight in the opener. Kinsella’s RBI single in the fourth gave Nonnemacher the only run she’d need, but SXU tacked on an insurance marker in the seventh when Sears went deep. The homer was the first of the season for the Cougars and first one of Sears’ collegiate career. Kanaga finished 3-for-4 with a stolen base and run scored to pace SXU’s offense. Game 2 lasted only five stanzas, as the Cougars quickly took command. SXU was ahead 5-0 by the fourth inning, as Nicole Nonnemacher (single), Hinton (bases-loaded walk) and Hainlen (bunt) each recorded an RBI. The Cougars also tallied on a wild pitch and Ashford error. A four-run fifth, featuring four SXU hits and two more Ashford miscues, set the final margin. Nicole Nonnemacher racked up 10 strikeouts, issued no walks and surrendered just three hits in winning for the eighth time in 10 tries. The whitewash was her seventh of the spring. The Cougars were back in action this past Tuesday, when they took on Roosevelt University in a CCAC matchup in Rosemont. BASEBALL Thirty-one hits over two games propelled the Cougars to a doubleheader sweep of the University of St. Francis last Tuesday at Richard R. Ferrell Field. SXU (8-15, 2-0) won the pair of CCAC contests by scores of 8-7 and 15-5. The Cougars trailed 6-2 entering the bottom of the sixth after having surrendered three runs to the Fighting Saints in the top of that same frame, but they responded with a four-run outburst of their own to pull even. Freshman Bryan Polak’s bases-clearing double was the pivotal blow in the rally. After USF regained the edge

in the top of the seventh, SXU tallied twice in its final at-bat as senior Brad Myjak drove in the tying and deciding markers with his single following an inning-prolonging Saints miscue. Polak and Myjak finished the day with a combined 10 hits, 11 RBI and eight runs scored. Polak included three doubles among his six safeties, while Myjak had a homer and double. Freshman Adrian Luna earned the pitching win in relief of freshman Jesse Lopez. Game 2 belonged to the Cougars from the get-go, as they constructed a 9-1 advantage after four innings. Besides Myjak’s roundtripper, SXU also benefited from sophomore Alec Barnhart’s homer and junior Bryan Villanova’s fourhit performance, which included two RBI and two runs scored. Freshman Jeremy Dryier pitched the first 6 2/3 innings on a yield of four hits to log the victory. Luna worked the last 1 1/3 stanzas and struck out one batter. *** Barnhart went 3-for-5 with a homer, double, three runs and two RBI to spearhead a robust SXU attack on Friday. That offense, which included a total of seven extra-base hits, laid the groundwork for a 12-2 rout of Trinity International University in the opener of a three-game CCAC series. Senior Chris Klein was an able accomplice for Barnhart as he was 4-for-4 and scored four times. Other multiple-hit men included Myjak (double, triple, three RBI, two runs) and senior Tom Keating (homer, three RBI). The Cougars (11-15, 6-2) trailed 2-1 heading into the bottom of the third, but Myjak’s two-RBI triple highlighted a three-run rally that put SXU ahead for keeps. Keating and Barnhart added two-run homers in the fifth and sixth innings, respectively, that turned the game into a romp for the locals. Sophomore Jim Augle, Polak and freshman Ryan Pellack also had RBI for the Cougars in support of pitcher Scott Vachon, who pocketed his second consecutive victory on the hill. Vachon scattered eight hits, walked two and whiffed nine in improving his ledger to 2-3. *** SXU completed a sweep of the Trojans on Saturday, when it posted 9-4 and 6-2 wins at Richard R. Ferrell Field. The victories were the Cougars’ fourth and fifth in succession. Klein and junior Dan Wetzel both triumphed on the hill. Klein went the distance in the opener and yielded eight hits while striking out five and walking three. Wetzel also fanned five and walked three during a six-inning stint, which featured Trinity collecting just four hits and scoring only an unearned run. SXU, which was the visiting team on its own field because the games were originally scheduled to be played in Deerfield, handed Klein a lead in the top of the third on RBI hits from Villanova and Augle. After watching the Trojans regain the lead in their portion of the frame, the Cougars responded with a seven-run fifth stanza that was sparked by Barnhart’s twoRBI double. RBI doubles by Polak, Villanova and Barnhart between the second and fourth innings staked SXU to a 4-0 edge in the second contest. Later RBI were garnered by Pellack (bases-loaded walk) and freshman Tom Hayes (sacrifice fly).

quest occurred on Monday, as they downed the Knights behind another potent offensive showing. Kevin White and Kornacker combined for five hits and two RBI, Finger swatted a two-run homer, and both Tholl and Mike Miller also knocked in a pair of runs. Five of St. Laurence’s 13 hits went for extra bases. St. Laurence 17 Oak Park-River Forest 2 The Huskies are traditionally a successful program, but they were no match for the Vikings last Tuesday. St. Laurence erupted for five first-inning runs and then tacked on eight more in its next plate appearance to bury Oak Park-River Forest. Wilson (double, triple, three RBI) and White (double, two RBI) both went 3-for-4 to pace the Vikings’ 15-hit attack. Kornacker (four RBI), Tholl (double, two RBI) and Anthony Chimera (two-run double) all added two hits, and Wood (triple), Marik (double) and Miller were other RBI men. “Tuesday was tremendous in terms of that,” Lotus said, referring to his club’s overall balance. “[The Huskies] made a couple mistakes early on and we kind of capitalized on them. Once we got a couple runs, it seemed like it was contagious and everybody was having good at-bats.” Greco notched the victory on

the mound after going the first four innings and allowing just five hits.

Statistics Lincoln-Way Central 021 100 3 — 7 St. Laurence 233 004 x — 12 St. Laurence 2B: Kornacker, Marik, White, Wilson. HR: Finger. RBI: Finger 2, Miller 2, Tholl 2, Kornacker, Marik, White, Wilson, Wood. WP: Hitney (2-0). Oak Park-River Forest 011 00 — 2 St. Laurence 583 1x — 17 St. Laurence 2B: Chimera, Marik, Tholl, Wilson, White. 3B: Burnette, Wilson, Wood. RBI: Kornacker 4, Wilson 3, Chimera 2, Tholl 2, White 2, Marik, Miller, Wood. WP: Greco (2-0). St. Laurence 006 62 — 17 Carroll 000 20 — 2 St. Laurence 2B: Kornacker 2, Greco, Wilson. 3B: Gutierrez. RBI: Greco 3, Kornacker 2, Riordan 2, Wilson 2, Gutierrez, Marik, Miller, White, Wood. WP: Wood (2-0). St. Laurence 000 100 0 — 1 Westfield 000 340 x — 7 St. Laurence RBI: Marik. LP: Kornacker (1-1). Lake Central 101 030 0 — 5 St. Laurence 100 035 x — 9 St. Laurence 2B: Finger, Tholl, Wood. RBI: Kornacker 3, Greco 2, Wood 2, Finger. WP: Hitney (3-0).

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Community sports news Crusaders edge Eisenhower for tennis victory

Anzelmo. Anzelmo contributed an ace of his own to Marist’s offense, as did Luke Mayer. A sweep of the doubles matches Mayer had five digs as well. propelled Brother Rice to a 3-2 Other players who chipped in to tennis victory over Eisenhower. the RedHawks’ victory were Tim Triumphing in straight sets for Hauser (13 assists), Matt Munro the Crusaders were the teams of (three blocks, two kills) and Ivan James Gallagher-Jack Gorma (6Del Bosque (three kills). 0, 6-2 at No. 1), Liam Millerick Prior to its conquest of ProviDan Mahoney (6-3, 6-4 at No. 2) dence, Marist took eighth in the and John Brandt-Dan Rooney Gold Flight of its own invita(6-3, 6-4 at No. 3). Both singles tional. Richards was fifth in that matches were also decided in just bracket. two sets, as the Cardinals’ John Among other area participants, Balcon (6-1, 6-1 at No. 1) and Oak Lawn edged Shepard (25-22, Kevin Aguirre (6-4, 6-1 at No. 25-23) to take seventh in the Silver 2) defeated Rice’s Jeremy Tryban Flight, Stagg was the runner-up in and Mike Foreman, respectively. the Bronze Flight after dropping Eisenhower captured three of a three-set verdict to Mt. Carmel the four JV matches that were in the championship match and contested. St. Laurence wound up seventh in the Bronze.

Girls’ basketball camp to be offered at SXU

St. Xavier University women’s basketball coach Bob Hallberg will host his annual basketball camp for girls aged 7-15 the week of June 16-20 at the Shannon Center. Sessions will run from 1:30-4 p.m. daily. Participants will be grouped according to age and ability, and Hallberg will actively teach each day. SXU assistant coaches and players will also be on hand to instruct campers. The cost is $135 per individual, and includes a camp T-shirt. Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications are available through the SXU athletic department or online at www.sxucougars.com under the “summer camps” link. For more information, call Laura Kurzeja at (773) 298-3785.

Palos Park to offer sports programs

The Palos Park Recreation Department will offer tennis lessons for youngsters and begin a T-ball league during the month of April. The tennis program, for ages 5-10, begins April 18. Participants will be taught the sport’s basics, trained in proper technique, basic scoring and rules of tennis, and undertake drills designed to improve hand-eye coordination. All players must supply their own rackets. The T-ball league, which is open to children aged 4-8, will run April 19-May 24. Games will be played on Saturday afternoons, and volunteer coaches are needed to run once-a-week practices. Each team will play six games and all youngsters will get an opportunity to compete. RedHawks defeat Providence Registration for both programs is being taken at the recreation in boys’ volleyball department offices, 8901 W. 123rd A big day from Jake Moran St. For more information on any helped Marist defeat Providence sports activity conducted by the Catholic in a boys’ volleyball recreation department, call 671match. 3760. Moran paced the RedHawks with six kills and four service aces, and equaled Tom Inzinga’s total Marist alums joining ESCC of four blocks. For good measure, Hall of Fame tonight Moran also registered eight digs, Marist alumni Gary Kostrubala one fewer than team leader Dan and Tony Evensen will be among

Bulldogs (Continued from page 1) Sophomore Chris Zeschke’s pinch-hit double drove in the final two runs. It was, in Wujcik’s opinion, a sign of things to come. “He’s [usually] down with the sophomores because I want him to get playing time,” Wujcik said. “But he’s going to be a fixture in the middle of our infield when he gets older. He was going to play shortstop [in the seventh], but he ended the game.” Chiaramonte (two-run single), Noel Castro (single) and Mike Marchione (groundout) were the ‘Dogs’ other RBI men in the sixth. For the day, the three combined for seven hits and six RBI. Eric Ruge, one of five pitchers used by Wujcik, logged the victory. Wujcik said playing on a Sunday was a matter of having “to think outside the box now” in an attempt to make up some of the games already lost to bad weather. Coaching counterpart Matt O’Neill didn’t mind the move, but it definitely left his squad at less than full strength. “We had about 10 guys that had [scheduling] conflicts, so we brought up a couple sophomores,” O’Neill said. Interestingly, the younger players held up fairly well. However, some of O’Neill’s veterans endured a rough day, as Stagg (1-5) was guilty of eight errors. “With the way they swing the bats, you can’t give them so many extra chances,” O’Neill said of Richards. “You can only pitch around so many mistakes. We’re kind of in a mental funk right now.” Losing pitcher Brendan Kivelan gave up 11 of the Bulldogs’ runs, but only four of those were earned. “He did what we asked him to do,” O’Neill said. “Given the circumstances, he did a pretty good job.” CJ Casey had a double and two RBI for the Chargers. Shane McMahon and Calogelo Martinez each drove in one run, while Peter Angelos rapped a two-base hit on Stagg’s behalf. Richards 9 Harlan 5 After spotting the Falcons a 20 edge on Monday, the Bulldogs’ bats awakened and set in motion a

momentum-shifting six-run rally. Natividad’s three-run homer, plus doubles from Mills (RBI), Mallo and Charlie Zeschke were at the heart of the fourth-inning noisemaking. Also supplying RBI were Garrett (bunt) and Nick Mejia (single). “It took us one time around the order to get comfortable,” said Wujcik, who watched Richards conclude its scoring with three more tallies in the fifth. Sanchez lofted a sacrifice fly, while a passed ball and Harlan error contributed the other two runs. Has Wujcik been surprised by how well the Bulldogs’ offense — which had 11 hits here — performed in the team’s first week of action? “Maybe ‘relieved’ is the better word — we were relieved to finally start playing games,” he said. “We’re not home-run guys, but we can drive the gaps and run the bases particularly well. We hit a lot of doubles. “As soon as our pitching comes around — and I’m confident it will — we’re going to be OK.” Ryan Thompson pocketed the pitching victory after throwing the first four innings on a yield of six hits and one base-on-balls. He struck out four. Sandburg 13 Richards 1 One day after besting Harlan, the Bulldogs ran afoul of Eagles hurler Sean Leland, who held them in check even though only two Richards batters went down on third strikes. “We did a real nice job of putting the ball in play, but we never really put up much of a fight,” Wujcik said. Castro’s fielder’s choice chased in the ‘Dogs’ lone run in the fourth inning, which meant little since Sandburg had already piled up 11 runs by that juncture. Chris Stearns (3for-3, two doubles, three RBI, two runs) was the Eagles’ ringleader, but four other players also smacked at least one extra-base hit. De La Salle 6 Richards 5 The Meteors snapped a 5-all tie in their half of the seventh, as two singles and a sacrifice bunt were effectively pieced together. “Get ‘em on, get ‘em over, get ‘em in,” Wujcik said, referring to De La Salle’s final-inning efficiency. “We had opportunities, but we couldn’t come up with the

the 12 newest inductees into the East Suburban Catholic Conference Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony will take place tonight at Crystal Sky Banquet Hall in McCook. Nine individuals will enter the Hall, along with Joliet Catholic Academy’s 1994 baseball and 2004 football state championship squads and Notre Dame’s 2004 baseball titlist team. Kostrubala brought a pair of gold medals back to Mount Greenwood in the spring of 1982, when he returned from the state track meet as a champion in both the shot put and discus events. Less than a full year later, it was Evensen’s turn, as he became Illinois’ best wrestler at 138 pounds in February of 1983. Former Carmel football players Jack Simmons and Mark Venegoni, former Marian Catholic basketball player Adam Savick, Benet Academy boys’ golf coach Dan Nagis, Benet girls’ basketball coach Peter Paul, St. Viator boys’ Photo by Jeff Vorva golf coach Jack Halpin and ESCC girls’ basketball officials assignor Shepard leadoff man Mark Albrecht follows the ball’s flight after taking a healthy cut at a Tinley John Dacey round out the list of Park pitch last Wednesday in the two teams’ South Suburban Conference crossover contest. Hall of Fame newcomers. Tickets to the event are $50 and may be purchased through any ESCC member school’s athletic department. For more informa(Continued from page 1) tion, visit www.eastsuburbancc. Korbakes’ base-on-balls occurred com or contact Mike Hennessey while the sacks were jammed and at (847) 779-8652. resulted in one of the Astros’ markers. Eric Horbach’s bagsclearing double was the key hit, More NAYS tournaments but Kevin Knoerzer’s double and headed to south suburbs Kevin Carmody’s sacrifice fly also Romeoville and Homewood will figured in the action. be the sites of two more National DiFoggio was pleased to see American Youth Sports basketball the fast getaway, particularly tournaments this spring. since Stagg has been a thorn in The events, which will feature Shepard’s side far more often than competition for both boys and girls not in recent years. in six brackets apiece, will run as “They always seem to find a follows: May 2-4 at Romeoville way to beat us — usually, they High School and May 23-25 at beat the [heck] out of us,” he the Homewood Park District. The said. “I thought it was going to respective deadlines for entry are happen again.” Friday and May 2. That’s because the Chargers The cost for each tourney is Photo by Jeff Vorva responded to the Astros’ initial $160, and every team is guaranexplosion with one of their own. Shepard pitcher Brett Smith shut out Tinley Park through six teed a minimum of three games. Stagg’s rally began with a leadoff innings last Wednesday and paved the way for the Astros’ 1-0 For more information, call 1-866homer by pitcher Peter Angelos win. Smith allowed just one hit and struck out nine. 352-9215 or visit www.northamer— “He took his anger out on icanyouthsports.org. the ball,” DiFoggio joked — and three of those frames, also whiffed ly] and, truthfully, even though we continued with a few walks, a three batters. lost 3-1, that’s the best we’ve been wild pitch and CJ Casey’s two- “He has a lot of personality and offensively,” said O’Neill, whose clutch hit [often enough].” The Bulldogs did most of their run double. enthusiasm,” DiFoggio said of the club totaled eight hits. “But we’ve scoring in the bottom of the third, But instead of wilting in the latter. “He’s real competitive and been in a spot where we’re making as Natividad’s bases-clearing dou- face of a challenge, Shepard fought he does a good job of keeping guys bad mistakes on the bases, and ble culminated a four-run surge. back. It collected another run on up [emotionally].” those baserunning mistakes get Chiaramonte knocked in one run a passed ball in the second frame Bobby Peterka was the Astros’ magnified.” and scored once more on Mark clutch hitter as he stroked an RBI Stagg filled the bags twice in its in the first. Richards put runners aboard Albrecht’s third-inning single. single in the third inning and a final three at-bats, but had nothin three of the final four stanzas, From there, Gregory settled run-scoring double in the seventh. ing to show for it. Drew Bolero’s including the leadoff man twice. down on the mound, and he and Korbakes (single) also had an RBI, single drove in the Chargers’ lone The Bulldogs’ best shot at adding Horbach joined forces to keep the while Shepard’s other runs came run in the second and Jake Wimto their total was in the fifth, but Chargers’ sticks quiet the remain- courtesy of a passed ball and De mer, who scored on Bolero’s hit, the Meteors recorded a putout der of the way. La Salle error. went 3-for-4 on the day. at third when a Richards player “It just wasn’t a good day [for The Astros squared off with Casey pitched six innings for tried to advance two bases on a us],” Stagg coach Matt O’Neill Reavis on Monday and Tuesday Stagg and, save for Mike Papiersaid. “We’ve been pretty successful of this week in both squads’ SSC ski’s solo homer in the fifth and teammate’s single. Richards began South Subur- [versus Shepard], but this was just Red openers. a couple RBI hits by Lemont one ban Conference Red play this a freak thing. It was tough to get Stagg 5 inning before that, was effective. week, starting with back-to-back in a rhythm [as a batter] because Eisenhower 0 The Indians wound up with nine meetings with defending division the pitchers didn’t give guys op- Shepard’s Smith wasn’t the only hits in all. Included among the Chargers’ champ Oak Lawn on Monday and portunities to get comfortable at notable pitcher of last week. Also earning rave reviews was opponents this week are Souththe plate with all the walks.” Tuesday. “We both get the grinder type Nick Gerzon, who tossed a no-hitter West Suburban Conference Red of kid, so we’re going to win ball- at the Cardinals on Monday. Gerzon members Lincoln-Way North, LinStatistics games by throwing strikes, catch- struck out seven and walked two, coln-Way West and Thornridge, Harlan 101 002 1 - 5 ing the ball and doing the little with both of those free passes be- who shared a divisional home with Richards 000 630 x - 9 things right on offense,” DiFog- ing doled out in the fourth inning. Stagg up until this season. gio said. “We definitely know the Eisenhower did not have baserunners in any other stanza. Richards 2B: Chiaramonte, Mallo, Mills, strike zone this year. Statistics Cha. Zeschke. HR: Natividad. RBI: Na- “It’s a neighborhood thing be- “It was a cold day, but he did tividad 3, Garrett, Mejia, Mills, Sanchez. tween us and Stagg, and it’s [al- a good job of challenging hitters Tinley Park 000 000 0 — 0 most] always highly competitive. from the get-go,” O’Neill said of Shepard WP: Thompson (1-0). 010 000 x — 1 It’s a good rivalry — of course, to Gerzon. “And we didn’t make any Shepard RBI: Gregory. WP: Smith (1Sandburg 421 42 - 13 be a rivalry, one team can’t win errors. Any time you do that in 1). high school baseball, you’ve got Richards 000 10 - 1 all the time.” De La Salle 10 a good chance to win.” Shepard 511 000 0 — 7 5 Stagg’s nine hits were some- Stagg Sandburg 2B: Stearns 2, Gutierrez, Ko- Shepard 400 000 0 — 4 ciper, Landgraf, Santiago. WP: Leland The only time the Astros didn’t what scattered, but it “did just Shepard 2B: Horbach, Knoerzer. RBI: Horwin last week was on Monday, al- enough to get ahead.” A passed bach 3, Albrecht, Carmody, Korbakes. (1-0). Richards 2B: Chiaramonte. RBI: Castro. though there were still some posi- ball allowed the Chargers to gar- WP: Gregory (1-0). tive signs of which DiFoggio took ner their first run in their initial Stagg 2B: Bolero, Casey. HR: Angelos. LP: Villafuerte (0-1). notice. Foremost among them was plate appearance, then they tallied RBI: Casey 2, Angelos. LP: Angelos (0De La Salle 301 100 1 - 6 his team’s ability to claw its way twice more in both the second and 1). Richards 104 000 0 - 5 back into contention after spotting sixth innings. Angelos (two-run the Meteors a 10-0 advantage by double) and Nick Nowak (single) De La Salle 127 000 0 — 10 were Stagg’s RBI men. Richards 2B: Natividad. RBI: Natividad 3, the top of the third inning. Shepard 002 011 1 — 7 “The kids could have just Nowak finished with three hits Shepard 2B: Albrecht, Peterka. RBI: PeChiaramonte. LP: Schramm (0-1). chalked it up and started think- and Brett Stratinsky smacked a terka 2, Korbakes. LP: Hermann (0-1). Mt. Carmel 004 221 51 - 15 ing about the next game, but they couple for the Chargers. 3 Stagg Richards 270 140 02 - 16 chose to do the opposite,” DiFoggio Lemont 120 002 0 — 5 said. “I was real proud of what Stagg 1 Eisenhower 000 000 0 — 0 Richards 2B: Chiaramonte 2, Natividad they did and the fight that we Two runs in the fourth in- Stagg 2B: Angelos, Nowak, Stratinsky. ning put the Indians ahead for RBI: Angelos 2, Nowak, Stratinsky. WP: 2, Mallo, Sanchez, Cha. Zeschke. RBI: had. We made it a ballgame.” Chiaramonte 4, Mills 3, Sanchez 2, Cha. Relievers Kyle Longfield and the first time on Saturday, and Gerzon (1-0). Zeschke 2, Castro, Mejia, Natividad. WP: Korbakes teamed up to put the they went on to claim a two-run brakes on De La Salle’s runaway victory over the Chargers, who, ac- Lemont Mallo (1-0). 000 210 0 — 3 attack. They held the Meteors cording to their coach, sabotaged Stagg 010 000 0 — 1 Stagg 022 000 - 4 without a hit over the last four themselves. Stagg 2B: Angelos. RBI: Bolero. LP: Richards 222 026 - 14 innings, and Longfield, who threw “It was a clean game [defensive- Casey (0-2).

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Stagg 2B: Angelos, Casey. RBI: Casey 2, C. Martinez, McMahon. LP: Kivlehan (0-1). Richards 2B: Sanchez, Cha. Zeschke, Chr. Zeschke. RBI: Castro 2, Chiaramonte 2, Marchione 2, Chr. Zeschke 2, Mallo, Natividad, Sanchez, Cha. Zeschke. WP: Ruge (1-0).

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tinct possibility with Bolhuis on the hill, but Highland bunched a two-strike single, walk, bunt (Continued from page 2) hit and sacrifice fly together to Highland Christian (Fla.) 3 produce the deciding run. HighChicago Christian 2 land accrued seven hits in all off Nineteen consecutive score- the trio of Bolhuis, Novak and less innings finally ended for the Chris Lyle. Knights in the seventh frame on “Our team ERA is only about Friday, when freshman Zach Fri- 3.40 so far,” Brauer said. “We’re eling’s double — Christian’s lone pitching fairly well.” extra-base hit of the week — drove Their time spent on the field in a pair of runs and created a didn’t represent the entirety of Christian players’ Florida expe2-all deadlock with Highland. The Knights had threatened rience. They also undertook a a couple times before that, but couple of service projects while a runner was left at second away, and Brauer felt those and base in the fourth and two men other team-wide activities enabled were stranded in the sixth. Still, the Knights “to get a lot out of Brauer stated it “was the most it relationally.” we had done right offensively all Christian opened its last Suburban Christian Conference camweek.” Extra innings seemed a dis- paign this past Monday with a

home matchup against Walther Lutheran. The Broncos were to host the Knights on Tuesday.

Statistics Chicago Christian 000 020 — 2 Pembroke Pines 120 621 — 12 Chicago Christian RBI: O’Meara. LP: Novak (0-1). Chicago Christian 000 00 — 0 SLAM Charter 407 1x — 12 Chicago Christian LP: Bolhuis (2-1). Pleasure Ridge Park 100 000 1 — 2 Chicago Christian 000 000 0 — 0 Chicago Christian LP: D. Vos (2-1). Chicago Christian 000 000 2 — 2 Highland Christian 001 100 1 — 3 Chicago Christian 2B: Frieling. RBI: Frieling 2. LP: Bolhuis (2-2).

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION ONEWEST BANK, FSB Plaintiff, -v.CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY SUCCESSOR TO THE FIRST UNITED BANK, AS TRUSTEE U/T/A DATED SEPTEMBER 23, 1999 A/K/A TRUST NO. 1939, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, THE UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF THE FIRST UNITED BANK TRUST U/T/A DATED SEPTEMBER 23, 1999 A/K/A TRUST NO. 1939, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, FIRSTMERIT BANK, N.A., AS PURCHASER OF THE LOANS AND OTHER ASSETS OF GEORGE WASHINGTON SAVINGS BANK FROM THE FDIC, ACTING AS RECEIVER PURSUANT TO THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE ACT, WILLIAM P. BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR GEORGE BEHNLE A/K/A GEORGE J. BEHNLE (DECEASED) Defendants 13 CH 016081 15528 LARKSPUR 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 February 6, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 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 15528 LARKSPUR LANE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-13-305-001. 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 14-13-13589. 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. 1413-13589 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 13 CH 016081 TJSC#: 34-2844 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. I598798

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., S/B/M TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP Plaintiff, -v.EYAD HASAN, MAJDOLEAN HASAN, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE BANK, FSB, HERITAGE II CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants 09 CH 049943 8834 W. 140TH STREET UNIT #3A 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 February 2, 2012, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 1, 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 8834 W. 140TH STREET UNIT #3A, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-03-400-047-1009. The real estate is improved with a condo/townhouse. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “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 14-13-29172. 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. 1413-29172 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 09 CH 049943 TJSC#: 34-5251 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. I599870

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Plaintiff, -v.TOMEK M. CYBULSKI A/K/A TOMASZ CYBULSKI A/K/A TOMASZ M. CYBULSKI, AGNIESZKA CZAJA, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, MILFORD COURT TOWNHOUSE ASSOCIATION, BARCLAYS BANK DELAWARE, MIDLAND FUNDING, LLC Defendants 13 CH 018668 7904 W. 94TH STREET 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 February 6, 2014, Auction.com, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on May 14, 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 7904 W. 94TH STREET, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-01-302-055. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-13-14670. 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. 14-13-14670 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 13 CH 018668 TJSC#: 34-2549 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. I600260

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY P l a i n t i f f , � v . � UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF WAVA A STEPHEN, IF ANY, NORMA KITTI, GLENN STEPHEN, LORI PUHALA, LESLIE STEPHEN, ROXI STEELE, WILLIAM BUTCHER, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF WAVA A STEPHEN, DECEASED, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 12 CH 32174 10415 SOUTH 82ND AVENUE PALOS HILLS, IL 6 0 4 6 5 � NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 7, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 12, 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 10415 SOUTH 82ND AVENUE, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-14-220-011-0000. The real estate is improved with a orange brick single family ranch home; 2 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 PA1216822. 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. PA1216822 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 12 CH 32174 TJSC#: 34-2242 I599311

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE N.A. P l a i n t i f f , � v . � DAVID BRENNAN, TINA BRENNAN D e f e n d a n t s � 12 CH 35630 9324 SOUTH 78TH AVENUE 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 January 31, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 2, 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 9324 SOUTH 78TH AVENUE, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-01-319-012-0000. The real estate is improved with a two story single family home with a two 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 PA1218032. 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. PA1218032 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 12 CH 35630 TJSC#: 34-1848 I596888

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. DIVISION OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, Plaintiff, -v.-v.GARRY J. BARTECKI, ISABELLE E. BARTECKI MONIKA BEDNARZ A/K/A MONIKA M. BEDA/K/A I. LIZ BARTECKI, JACALYN J. NOVACK, NARZ-STOPKA, MACIEJ STOPKA, TIFFANY GARDENS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION #2 TREETOP CONDOMINIUM #9, INC. Defendants Defendants 13 CH 014238 13 CH 020459 15315 TREETOP DRIVE UNIT #1N ORLAND 7345 TIFFANY DRIVE UNIT #3E ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 PARK, IL 60462 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclo- GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on sure and Sale entered in the above cause on JanJanuary 7, 2014, Auction.com, an agent for The uary 28, 2014, Auction.com, an agent for The JuJudicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on May dicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on May 7, 7, 2014, at the Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza, 2014, at the Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza, 350 350 West Mart Center Drive (in the Auction.com West Mart Center Drive (in the Auction.com room), room), CHICAGO, IL, 60654, sell at public auc- CHICAGO, IL, 60654, sell at public auction to the tion to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following following described real estate: Commonly known described real estate: Commonly known as 7345 as 15315 TREETOP DRIVE UNIT #1N, ORLAND TIFFANY DRIVE UNIT #3E, ORLAND PARK, IL PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-16-210- 60462 Property Index No. 27-13-409-022-1003. 024-1002/1008. The real estate is improved with The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale a condo/townhouse. Sale terms: 25% down of terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified the highest bid by certified funds at the close of funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judithe sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corpora- cial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will tion. No third party checks will be accepted. The be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Aban- sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Mudoned Residential Property Municipality Relief nicipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on resiFund, which is calculated on residential real es- dential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 tate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purthereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not chaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residen- the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid tial real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment credior by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other tor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose estate whose rights in and to the residential real rights in and to the residential real estate arose estate arose prior to the sale. The subject propprior to the sale. The subject property is subject to erty is subject to general real estate taxes, spegeneral real estate taxes, special assessments, or cial assessments, or special taxes levied against special taxes levied against said real estate and said real estate and is offered for sale without any is offered for sale without any representation as representation as to quality or quantity of title and to quality or quantity of title and without recourse without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condito Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is tion. The sale is further subject to confirmation by further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real esthe purchaser to a deed to the real estate after tate after confirmation of the sale. The property will confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common incondominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the terest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECIN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SEC- TION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY TION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, examine D I V I S I O N � FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: COPNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CO- DILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH P l a i n t i f f , � DILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, v . � FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file numJOHN NEMEH, ORIANA NEHEM A/K/A ORIANA IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-13-12882. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORt 4."-- /&841"1&3 (3061 t NEMEH, PARADISE CONDOMINIUMS, AMER ber 14-12-31784. THE JUDICIAL SALES COR- PORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, 3/28/2014 10:52:03 CUSTOMER: I AUCTION CO PROOF TIME (312) SAMAWI Defendants IL 60606-4650 236-SALE You can THE DAILY JOURNAL - Kankakee, IL PORATIONR One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, AM 13 CH MN 08286 Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www. POST-BULLETIN - Rochester, 7921 W 103RD ST APT 1B PALOS 60465 ID:also visit The for a 7RUN: day status report of pending sales. ML239 FIRST 03/31/14 Judicial Sales Corporation at www. tjsc.com 5)& %*41"5$)t"3(64 - Moline, IL HILLS, IL REP NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. AUCTION.COM LLC For Additional Information THE TIMES - Ottawa, IL GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and AUCTION.COM LLC For Additional Information regarding Auction.com, please visit www.AucSale entered in the above cause on February 10, 2014, regarding Auction.com, please visit www.Auc- tion.com or call (800-280-2832) CODILIS & ASIN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF Cook County, Illinois, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at tion.com or call (800-280-2832) CODILIS & AS- SOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE County Department, Chancery Division. 10:30 AM on May 13, 2014, at the The Judicial Sales SOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-13-12882 Attorney P l a i n t i f f , � CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-12-31784 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case v s . � highest bidder, as set forth below, the following ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 13 CH 014238 TJSC#: 34-1884 NOTE: Miguel Villicana; Martha Gonzalez; BMO Harris Bank, described real estate: Commonly known as 7921 W Number: 13 CH 020459 TJSC#: 34-797 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, National Association f/k/a Harris, National Association; 103RD ST APT 1B, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed Cambridge in the Hills Condominium Association Index No. 23-13-102-083-1004. The real estate is you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants and any information obtained will be used for that improved with a 6 unit condominium with no garage. to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt D e f e n d a n t s , � purpose. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified and any information obtained will be used for that 1 2 C H 2 2 7 8 8 � I598171 funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial purpose. Sheriff's # 140098 I598160 Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be F11020190 CHOH accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee Pursuant to a Judgment made and entered by said for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Court in the above entitled cause, Thomas J. Dart, Sheriff of Cook County, Illinois, will on May 9, 2014, at Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at 1pm in room LL06 of the Richard J. Daley Center, 50 the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois, sell at amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in public auction the following described premises and certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four real estate mentioned in said Judgment: (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee Common Address: 8100 West 87th Street Unit 1A, acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its Hickory Hills, Illinois 60457 credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment P.I.N: 18-35-407-091-1001 creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real Improvements: This property consists of a Residential estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate Condominium Unit. arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject Sale shall be under the following terms: payment of not to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the special taxes levied against said real estate and is successful and highest bid to be paid to the Sheriff by Intermodal | Dedicated | Tanker offered for sale without any representation as to quality cashier's check or certified funds at the sale; and the or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in full remaining balance to be paid to the Sheriff by UP TO $7,500 SIGN-ON BONUS MAY APPLY cashier's check or certified funds within twenty-four (24) "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to Experienced drivers and recent driving school grads should apply ($6,000 tuition reimbursement) hours after the sale. confirmation by the court. 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If this property is a FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the Anthony Porto 2600+ LOTS – MAY 2nd, 3rd & 4th IN ROCK ISLAND, IL foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the 1807 W. DIEHL., Ste 333 assessments and the legal fees required by The Over 500 Colts including: nearly 100 First Generation SAA’s, Over 50 Percussion Arms, numerous Double AcNaperville, IL 60566-7228 tion Revolvers, Woodsmans, 1911’s & 1911A1’s. Over 500 Winchesters, Nearly 900 Sporting Arms, Nearly 100 forecl o s u r e n o t i c e @ f a l - i l l i n o i s . c o m � Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and Smith & Wessons. Nearly 400 U.S. Military arms from early Martial and Civil War arms to WWI & WWII arms. (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is 866-402-8661 fax 630-428-4620 Over 200 German, Japanese, and European Military arms. Nearly 100 Deringers, Nearly 1900 items classipart of a common interest community, the purchaser of For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com fied as Antique or Curio & Relic. Over 700 Modern Arms. A rare, cased Texas No. 5 Paterson revolver, serial This is an attempt to collect a debt pursuant to the Fair the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee number 515, with carved ivory grips, attached loading lever, and 9-inch barrel and a revered Colt Walker Model Debt Collection Practices Act and any information shall pay the assessments required by The Civilian Series revolver, serial number 1078, formerly from the illustrious collection of Al Cali. Part I of the obtained will be used for that purpose. world-renowned Von Norden Collection of German World War II firearms. Documented Cased Exhibition QualCondominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF I592991 ity Le Page Double Barrel Percussion Shotgun with Elaborately Carved Stock presented by the President of YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), France to the President of Mexico and once part of the Harolds Club Museum of the Old West Collection. Other YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN highlights: the most comprehensive and breathtaking collection of Winchester 1890 rifles ever assembled and POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN an iconic and comprehensive collection of Winchester 1866 carbines and an Extraordinary Historic Early ProORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE duction Henry Rifle from the Samuel Colt Collection. To order a full-color, 3 vol. set catalog ($60 inc. S&H) WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS or to inquire about selling at auction call 1-800-238-8022, email: info@rockislandauction.com. Catalog now online at www.rockislandauction.com. Preview Thur. May 1st, 10am-6pm. Auction begins 9am MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: May 2nd, 3rd & 4th at RIAC’s facility 7819 42nd St. W., Rock Island, IL 61201, 160 miles West of Chicago. Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the 17.5% Buyers Premium – Discounted to 15% for pre-approved check or cash. Open to the public. 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 PA1303866. 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. PA1303866 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 13 CH 08286 TJSC#: 34-2394 I599934

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S � COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION; P l a i n t i f f , � v s . � HALINA JUCHAS-CISZEK; PALOS PLACE C O N D O M I N I U M � ASSOCIATION; JOZEF CISZEK; JOHN DOE, C U R R E N T � SPOUSE OR CIVIL UNION PARTNER, IF ANY OF HALINA JUCHAS-CISZEK; UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , � 13 CH 18526 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on January 27, 2014 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real e s t a t e : � P.I.N. 23-13-103-030-1015 and 23-13-103-030-1077. Commonly known as 10532 Palos Place, Unit 10532-C & Unit G-29, Palos Hills, IL 60465. 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: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Mr. David C. Kluever at Plaintiff's Attorney, Kluever & Platt, L.L.C., 65 East Wacker Place, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 236-0077. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I597273

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S ďż˝ 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 s . ďż˝ KRZYSZTOF STASIK; GREEN OAKS C O N D O M I N I U M ďż˝ ASSOCIATION; PNC BANK, N.A. S/I/I TO MID AMERICA BANK, FSB; EQUABLE ASCENT F I N A N C I A L , ďż˝ LLC; MONIKA KEDZIERAWSKA; Defendants, 13 CH 21326 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on January 29, 2014, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, May 2, 2014, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 23-11-301-006-1023. Commonly known as 10033 SOUTH WALNUT TERRACE APT 215 A/K/A APT 31-215, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465. 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 1313059. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I597346

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S ďż˝ COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CERTIFICATE HOLDERS, PARK PLACE SECURITIES, INC., ASSET-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-WCW2; P l a i n t i f f , ďż˝ v s . ďż˝ JIBRIN ALRASHDEH; HALIMEH ALRASHADEH; T H E ďż˝ SKYLA CONDOMINIUMS; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JIBRIN ALRASHDEH, IF ANY; U N K N O W N ďż˝ HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF HALIMEH ALRASHADEH, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD C L A I M A N T S ; ďż˝ D e f e n d a n t s , ďż˝ 10 CH 19397 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on August 3, 2010 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, April 21, 2014 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real e s t a t e : ďż˝ P.I.N. 23-02-207-025-1006. Commonly known as 8716 South Roberts Road, Unit 1N, Hickory Hills, IL 60457. 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: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff's Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455 W 1 0 0 9 0 6 8 . ďż˝ INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I595480

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY D I V I S I O N ďż˝ RBS CITIZENS BANK CORPORATE SUCCESSOR TO CHARTER ONE BANK P l a i n t i f f , ďż˝ v . ďż˝ MARIE KAMZIC AS TRUSTEE OF THE MARIE KAMZIC REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST DATED THE 19TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 1997, MILL CREEK CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS D e f e n d a n t s ďż˝ 13 CH 3482 9749 WEST CREEK ROAD, APARTMENT E1 Palos Park, IL 60464 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 3, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 1, 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 9749 WEST CREEK ROAD, APARTMENT E1, Palos Park, IL 60464 Property Index No. 23-33-209-031-1009. The real estate is improved with a condominium. The judgment amount was $111,940.17. 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, contact Plaintiff's attorney: ERIC FELDMAN & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 120 W. MADISON ST., SUITE 920, Chicago, IL 60602, (312) 344-3529. 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. ERIC FELDMAN & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 120 W. MADISON ST., SUITE 920 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 344-3529 Attorney Code. 40466 Case Number: 13 CH 3482 TJSC#: 34-1808 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. I596625

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY D I V I S I O N ďż˝ TCF NATIONAL BANK P l a i n t i f f , ďż˝ v . ďż˝ RONALD P. MARCO A/K/A RONALD MARCO, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 13 CH 24925 12631 S. PARKSIDE AVENUE 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 March 5, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 17, 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 12631 S. PARKSIDE AVENUE, Palos Heights, IL 60463 Property Index No. 24-29-403-010-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $196,039.67. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is 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: DAVID T. COHEN, DAVID T. COHEN & ASSOCIATES, 10729 WEST 159TH STREET, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467, (708) 460-7711. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. DAVID T. COHEN & ASSOCIATES 10729 WEST 159TH STREET ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 (708) 460-7711 Attorney Code. 25602 Case Number: 13 CH 24925 TJSC#: 34-4133 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. I596648

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.IBRAHIM SHABAN, COLETTE HIGHLANDS TOWNHOME ASSOCIATION, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY, SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE U/T/A DATED 7/10/06, A/K/A TRUST NO. 6915, UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF THE CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY, SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE U/T/A DATED 7/10/06, A/K/A TRUST NO. 6915 Defendants 12 CH 028011 10717 GABRIELLE 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 January 17, 2014, Auction.com, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on April 23, 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 10717 GABRIELLE LANE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-17-402-054. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS ISâ&#x20AC;? condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-12-20781. 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. 14-12-20781 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 028011 TJSC#: 34-1492 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I596356

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S ďż˝ COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION GREEN PLANET SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, v s . ďż˝ EUGENE S MUSICH; LENISE ALYCE MUSICH; D e f e n d a n t s , ďż˝ 13 CH 11425 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on January 24, 2014, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, April 29, 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. 27-16-108-047-0000. Commonly known as 10264 HICKORY DRIVE, ORLAND PARK IL, IL 60462. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 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 1305019. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I597260

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Plaintiff, -v.PATRICK J. REGAN A/K/A PATRICK REGAN, JULIE-KATE REGAN, OLD NATIONAL BANK, CITY OF PALOS HEIGHTS, STOCK BUILDING SUPPLY, LLC, STATE BANK OF COUNTRYSIDE Defendants 12 CH 025017 7681 W. 124TH PLACE 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 January 30, 2014, Auction.com, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 1:00 PM on May 7, 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 7681 W. 124TH PLACE, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 Property Index No. 23-25-301-051. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS ISâ&#x20AC;? condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-12-09437. 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. 14-12-09437 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 025017 TJSC#: 34-2103 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I598779

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Out & About

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

Broaden Your Horizons This week Rock, gem and jewelry show Moksha Imports’ Holiday Rock, Gem and Jewelry show will be held this Saturday and Sunday, April 12 and 13, from noon to 4 p.m., at Tranzformation, 5528 W. Cal-Sag Road in Alsip. Ed and Sue from Moksha Imports (the original owners of Sanctuary Crystals) will be offering one of the finest selections of rocks, mineral specimens, crystals and jewelry in the Chicago area. (8970778; tranzformation.biz)

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Model A from movies at The Bridge The Bridge Teen Center in Orland Park last week had a Ford Model A workshop. Palos Park resident Claude Poulsen (left) was among volunteers leading the program. Students are learning how to rebuild and reinstall engine parts from the 1928-1931 Ford Model As on an original car from that era. The auto that they are working on was in the films “Public Enemies,” with Johnny Depp, and “Road to PerditioQ,” with Tom Hanks.

Rep. Lipinski invites high school students to submit contest artwork Congressman Dan Lipinski is accepting submissions from all high school students in the Third Congressional District of Illinois for the 2014 Congressional Art Competition. The winning entry will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year, and the winner will receive two roundtrip tickets to travel to our nation’s capitol in June for the exhibition opening. Runnersup will have their artwork prominently displayed in Congressman Lipinski’s offices for one year. All submissions must include the Student Information and Release Form, which can be found online at lipinski.house.gov. • All artwork must be two-dimensional.

• Each piece can be no larger than 28 by 28 by 4 inches, including the frame. • If the winning piece is not framed, the artist will be required to frame the artwork within the sizing guidelines. • Artwork cannot weigh more than 15 pounds. • Each entry must be completely original and may not violate any U.S. copyright laws • Winning artwork will be on display in Washington for one year and will not be available to be returned to the winner during that period. • Accepted media for artwork are as follows: Paintings: oil, acrylics, watercolor, etc.; Drawings: pastels, colored pencil, charcoal,

ink, markers; Collage; Prints: lithographs, silk screen, block prints; Mixed Media: use of more than two media such as pencil, ink, watercolor, etc.; Computer-Generated Art and Photography. All entries must be received at the Congressman’s District offices in Chicago (6245 S. Archer Ave.), Oak Lawn (5309 W. 95 St.), Lockport (222 East 9th St.), or Orland Park (14700 S. Ravinia Ave.) by April 23. If you have any questions, contact the Congressman’s Chicago office at (312) 886-0481, or go online to lipinski.house.gov. The winning artist will be notified in early May and the exhibition opening will be in June in Washington, D.C.

things you probably already have lying around your room. This free event is for teens in 9th through 12th grade. For more information call 532-0500 or visit www. thebridgeteencenter.org. • Parent Program: Teens, Sex & Their Culture 7 to 8 p.m. April 17, will help you tackle the tough issues. Talk with a family counselor about healthy ways to talk to your teen about sex, the things our teens are exposed to at school and in the media, and how these things affect our teens today and in the future.

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• Story Telling Through Painting 4:30 to 6 p.m. today (Thursday). The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Court, Orland Park, challenges you to come up with a story that you want to try and depict through a single painting, then spend the rest of the program relaxing and painting a canvas that tells your story. This is a great chance to spend a quiet afternoon working on a piece of art. Students will be using acrylic paint for this exercise. • Trivia and Game Night 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. April 11. Mimi’s Cafe will bring the food while The Bridge will provide the fun and games. Bring a friend. • Mandi Burnison 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. April 12, a high school night with live music from Mandi Burnison and BBQ from Famous Dave’s. This event is exclusively for students in 9th-12th grade and is free with a student membership application or $5 with a school ID. For more information call 532-0500 or visit www.thebridgeteencenter.org • Easter Flowers 4 to 5:30 p.m. April 15, create your own flower arrangement to take home using normal flowers and making them look like bunnies. • Eggs Benedict with 94 West 4:30 to 6 p.m. April 16, National Eggs Benedict Day. Learn how to prepare this popular breakfast dish with Chef Tom from 94 West. • Obstacle Course Challenge 5 to 6 p.m. April 16, 23 and 30, The Bridge Teen Center wants to help make fitness fun by competing against other students in this obstacle course style workout. Open to all fitness levels. This free event is for teens in 7th through 12th grade. For more information call 532-0500 or visit www.thebridgeteencenter.org. • DIY Prom Hairstyle 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. April 17, save money by learning how to give yourself a beautiful prom hairstyle using

Palos Park resident Dave Branigan is taking his solo guitar and vocal act to Hackney’s restaurant in Palos Park on Friday, April 18, at 8 p.m., with his music of the ‘50s, ‘60s, and more act. The audience will get a chance and see how this Palos Park resident is making the best of his retirement aside from acting and producing movies and participating in community theater. Branigan is one of the producers from Sole Productions. Its film, “You Don’t Say!”,will be playing at the Illinois International Film Festival in DeKalb this Sunday, at 6:30 p.m. Branigan’s music act coming to Hackney’s, 123rd and La Grange Road, called The Dr. Dave Experience -- 50s, 60s and More, is available for bookings. Call 254-0759 or email drdave8108@gmail.com Branigan is a founding member of the ‘50s tribute band Ricky & The Redstreaks, the ‘60s cover band The Chandlers, the ‘70s rock band EQUUS and a member of the salt and pepper soul band The Savoys.

garage sale will be held May 30 -31 and they are ready to accept those treasures that no longer have a place in your home, basement or garage. Please consider donating small-scale household furnishings, antiques, accessories, jewelry, children’s clothing and toys, games, puzzles, bikes, sporting goods and garden items. Drop off hours are Monday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donations will be accepted now through Wednesday, May 28 and are tax-deductible. All proceeds benefit McCord. McCord Gallery & Cultural Center is located at 9602 W. Creek Road (129th and La Grange Road) Palos Park. For more information call 708-6710648 or visit www.mccordgallery.org

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Captain America great but you may need to see prior film first The opening scene of “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” shows Steve Rogers (Captain America) running superhumanly through various parts of Washington D.C. While exercising, he meets an out-of-breath army veteran named Sam Wilson (Falcon) who was running, just not superhumanly. The two talk about how it feels to be back from a war zone. This sets the scene for a not-sopatriotic movie, as we deal with Steve Rogers’ emotional state, as he deals with whether or not he still wants to be a so-called soldier. This is the second installment of the Captain America franchise, but this is the third time we have Captain America played by Chris Evans on the big screen, twice in his own franchise and once in “The Avengers.” Evans is signed on for six total movies to play Captain America, so we will see the Captain at least

Pinto’s Popcorn Picks by Tony Pinto three more times and probably more if he is willing to take the huge payday. Being a sequel to “Captain America: The First Avenger”, it is highly recommended that you see that movie first, because unless you have a decent knowledge of Captain America’s universe you will be somewhat lost. Even if you have seen the first movie, you still might get lost. The movie centers around an attack of S.H.I.E.L.D., which is basically a way more secretive CIA agency. Captain America and Black Widow played expertly by Scarlett Johansson work for Nick Fury played by Samuel L.

Jackson, who has more than just a passing cameo in this film. Alexander Pierce, played by Robert Redford, brings a whole new level to the movie as a conniving politician. He is a scene stealer whose role harkens back to old-school political dramas. Even if you don’t like superhero movies, going just to see him is not a bad idea. The movie also introduces us to Bucky a.k.a. the Winter Soldier played by Sebastian Stan and Brock Rumalow. The Winter Soldier surprisingly has a smaller role than you would think for his name being in the title. It’s almost as if his character was an afterthought to the writers. This movie does one thing that all Marvel movies do really well -- it sets up the next film. It doesn’t just help set up the next Captain America movie, it helps set up the next couple Captain America movies. For those who don’t already

know, here is a friendly warning. Don’t leave until the credits are over. All Marvel movies have bonus scenes during and after the credits. One scene gives us information on the “Avengers: Age of Ultron”, which is the sequel to the highly popular “The Avengers”. This movie is not a family movie by any stretch of the imagination. With all the unneeded gun violence this is not a movie that young kids should go to. This movie at times is more akin to an action movie than a superhero movie and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Just keep the smaller kids at home. Overall the movie hits on all levels including action, adventure, a good plot, and good acting. What more can you ask for? It’s a must watch, regardless of whether it’s in 3D or 2D. Tony Pinto’s grade: A.

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matchup is a strong suit of the film, whose impressive cast also includes Juliette Lewis, Benedict Cumberbatch, Julianne Nicholson, Chris Cooper, Dermot Mulroney and Sam Shepard. *** (R: AS, P) (Also on Blu-ray) “GRUDGE MATCH”: Both legendary for playing boxers on screen, Robert De Niro and Sylvester Stallone — who worked together previously in “Cop Land” — put the gloves on again in this comedy. Years after both their characters have given up the fight game, they’re lured back by a promoter (Kevin Hart) for a bout that gets massive advance attention. Alan Arkin, Kim Basinger and LL Cool J also appear. DVD extras: deleted scenes. *** (PG-13: AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray) “PARANORMAL ACTIVITY: THE MARKED ONES”: The latest installment in the horror franchise moves a bit away from the original concept, focusing less on surveillance equipment and more on demonic possession. A young man (Andrew Jacobs) determines a late neighbor may have had supernatural dealings, and as he and several friends probe the woman’s background, they find themselves targets of evil forces. The film was written and directed by Christopher B. Landon, one of “Bonanza” and “Little House on the Prairie” star Michael Landon’s offspring. *** (R and unrated versions: AS, N, P, V) Also on Blu-ray) “JUSTIN BIEBER’S BE-

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LIEVE”: Lately, the young music star has had made news for some things he’d probably prefer not to have, but this documentary focuses on the “up” side of his life. As one might expect, that encompasses footage from concert performances, plus — in the style of the earlier profile “Justin Bieber: Never Say Never,” which was made by the same director, Jon M. Chu — interview comments in which Bieber reflects on those closest to him, relatives as well as professional colleagues. DVD extras: deleted and extended scenes. *** (PG: P) (Also on Blu-ray) “MAYBERRY R.F.D.: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON”: When “The Andy Griffith Show” ended its long run, CBS wanted a way to continue the franchise, resulting in this similarly gentlehumored spinoff that involves a number of familiar characters ... with Ken Berry and Buddy Foster as another widower and his son, whom viewers met during the final “Griffith” year. Aunt Bee (Frances Bavier) is still present, as are Goober (George Lindsey), Howard (Jack Dodson) and Emmett (Paul Hartman). Griffith also shows up occasionally as Sheriff Andy Taylor, who marries longtime love Helen (Aneta Corsaut) in the premiere episode. *** (Not rated) COMING SOON: “BLACK NATIVITY” (April 15): A youth (Jacob Latimore) gets lessons he never anticipated when he’s sent to live with his grandparents (Angela Bassett, Forest Whitaker).

(PG: AS, P) “THE NUT JOB” (April 15): A squirrel (voice of Will Arnett) tries to set things right after jeopardizing fellow park dwellers’ food stash in this animated comedy; Liam Neeson and Brendan Fraser also are heard. (PG: AS) “PHILOMENA” (April 15): A reporter (Steve Coogan, who also co-wrote the script) becomes involved in a woman’s (Judi Dench) search for the son she gave up 50 years earlier. (PG-13: AS, P) “RIDE ALONG” (April 15): Hoping to impress his prospective brother-in-law, an Atlanta policeman (Ice Cube), a security guard (Kevin Hart) tags along with him on a patrol. (PG-13: AS, P, V) “THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY” (April 15): Ben Stiller directed and stars in this update of James Thurber’s classic tale of a seemingly dull man with a rich fantasy life. (PG: P, V) FAMILY-VIEWING GUIDE KEY: AS, adult situations; N, nudity; P, profanity; V, violence; GV, particularly graphic violence.

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Omarr’s Weekly Astrological Forecast

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by Jeraldine Saunders ARIES (March 21-April 19): Familiarity breeds contempt. This week, familiarity may breed a need to defend your position or start a squabble in order to get attention. You can easily mistake other people’s intentions, so seek clarity. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Remove bitter roots before they grow to bear sour fruit. The week ahead might be challenging if a loved one or partner gives your ideas the cold shoulder. Avoid feelings of resentment; don’t let sour grapes grow wild. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The most important person in the world might be in your own backyard. Don’t get carried away by romantic fantasies in the week ahead. Best friends might need your steady hand and sensible head to guide them. CANCER (June 21-July 22): There’s no wrong time to do the right thing. In an effort to set things right, however, you could create disruptions. You may be elected to clean up the mess when the applecart is upset in the week ahead.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): A bed of roses might look inviting in the week to come, but roses have thorns, so it might not be what you expect. Loved ones could disturb the peace and quiet, or provoke you with surprising actions and ideas. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Money is meant to be spent, but not too quickly or without forethought. During the week ahead, an emphasis may be placed on finances and possessions that redefine your sense of what constitutes lasting values. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The fog comes in on little cat feet. Convoluted schemes might backfire so don’t let your imagination run away with you. Avoid signing agreements this week, or at least remember to read the fine print. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The quickest path between two points is a straight line. In the week to come, people may seem to mask their true intentions by sidestepping crucial issues. Iron out differences as quickly as possible.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22Dec. 21): Stand on your own two feet. Your ability to act without supervision is your most valuable asset. This isn’t a good week to turn a hobby into an income-producing venture or to draw friends in on a business deal. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Don’t jump out of the frying pan right into the fire. Don’t act on impulse and whim during the coming week. A special someone expects you to fulfill your duties and may not be willing to follow your pipe dreams. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): If someone judges you, they don’t define you; they define themselves. In the week ahead, you may need to walk the line between giving people the benefit of the doubt and maintaining healthy skepticism. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): An aura of romantic bliss may develop this week, so being all alone simply won’t do. Guard against becoming involved in new entanglements or romantic ventures, but spend time with trusted companions.

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