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Hickory Hills Mayor Mike Howley, right, is blessed by Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church’s Father Tom De Medeiros during a blessing of the new Byline Bank in Hickory Hills on Friday. The bank also had a ribbon-cutting ceremony and served food for its customers most of the day. For more photos, see page 11

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Moraine Valley has no plans to become four-year university By Kelly White Correspondent Despite rumors over the course of a decade, Moraine Valley Community College will not be transitioning into a four-year college. Rumors have been especially hot recently in the wake of the Palos Hills school making multi-million dollar improvements on its campus and twoyear upper-division Governors State University transitioning into a four-year school last fall. MVCC officials shot those rumors down. “That rumor has been around forever, and we are not changing to a four-year and have no plans to,” Mark Horstmeyer, Director of College Relations, said, “Currently, state law does not permit community colleges to become four-year institutions.”

Horstmeyer said students past and present are responsible for the rumor of the possible four-year transition. “We have heard from a lot of our students over the years and continue to hear that they wish we would become a four-year school because they feel so comfortable at Moraine Valley and many don’t want to leave,” he said, “They like their instructors, love the campus and feel they have many opportunities here to be successful. We prepare them for the workforce and/or the transfer to a four-year school.” Illinois state law says that in order for Moraine to become a four-year college, it would need a change in legislation and support for it from the Illinois Community College Trustees Association, then the Illinois Community College Board and Illinois Board of Higher Education. The

final step would be approval by the state legislature. So even if MVCC wanted to make the transition, it would be a long process. According to the Illinois Community College System, the Junior College Act of 1965 provided the foundation for the present system of public community colleges in Illinois. The act removed the junior colleges from the common school system and placed them under the jurisdiction of the Illinois Board of Higher Education. It provided for establishment of a system of locally initiated and administered comprehensive Class I junior college districts; requiring all junior colleges operating in school districts where separate tax levies had been established for the college become separate junior colleges, classified as Class II districts. Within Illinois state community colleges, transfer degrees

are obtainable and use a common general education core and numerous major-specific courses that are transferable to all public higher education institutions in the state. Occupational degrees are also available and are designed to meet the criteria for excellence established by the National Council for Occupational Education of the American Association of Community Colleges. One student is happy with the school just the way it is. “I like because Moraine is only a two-year college,” Moraine Valley student, Gilbert Mendez, 20, of Chicago Ridge, said, “Not everyone wants to go on to obtain a bachelor’s degree and it’s important to have local community colleges in the area that offer associates degrees and a variety of workrelated programs for students.” However, even with Moraine’s

Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Arts in Teaching and Associate in Fine Arts degrees that to transfer to a bachelor’s degree program at a four-year college or university, some students are left questioning the two-year college. “I think Moraine should be a four-year school because it is close to where I live,” Terry Patterson, 21, said, “The school also has a nice atmosphere and compared to other universities, the teachers are nice and open to talk about anything. They always find time for their students if they need help.” In pursuit of an Associate of Science Degree, Patterson said the college offers a university-like experience. “The campus provides students with the necessary courses and will help them further their education if they choose to continue on to a four-year college,” he said.

Elation for ovation as Oak Lawn trustee steps down Fiery Quinan ‘humbled’ after eight years on board By Dermot Connolly Staff Reporter The often-divided Oak Lawn Village Board was united in praise for outgoing Trustee Carol Quinlan, who received a standing ovation from the board and the audience as she stepped down at Tuesday’s meeting after representing the 5th District for eight years. At the often rough-and-tumble meetings in recent years, Quinlan has been known to trade barbs with fellow board members. She and Trustee Robert Streit (3rd) formed the minority bloc on the board for the past two years since Mayor Sandra Bury took office. Quinlan called a Bury “a piece of work” after one heated exchange last year. But Quinlan was magnanimous in her closing remarks, thanking constituents and past and present board members, and village staff, she worked with over the years, including Bury. The mayor presented her with a plaque in honor of her years of service to the village. Quinlan also thanked her predecessor, former 5th District trustee Marjorie Joy, who was in the audience. “You have all at times chal-

lenged me, frustrated me, helped me and taught me. I know we have all had the best interests of residents in mind, and have worked hard for the betterment of Oak Lawn,” she told the board. “I’ve worked hard these past eight years for every resident, not just the 5th District. And I’ve met such caring residents I am humbled by your support for me, and I can only hope I did justice to my job as trustee.” Of Village Manager Larry Deetjen, whom she has also tangled with, Quinlan said, “I know you put in countless hours of work. You have dealt with many strong points of view and I understand that can be difficult.” She also thanked newly elected Trustee William “Bill” Stalker (5th), who was sworn in at the meeting, for agreeing to run for the office. “I feel much better stepping down, knowing that you will be representing the district here.” She said. Quinlan concluded by thanking her husband, Joe, and sons, Connor and Matt, for their love and support. “I know this hasn’t always been easy on you,” she told them pub(Continued on page 3)

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Cat issue a little more than a whisker away from being resolved in Worth By Sharon L. Filkins Correspondent The Worth village board may finally settle its feral cat issue in June. During a May 5 meeting, Trustee Rich Dziedzic asked that a scheduled discussion seeking approval of a text amendment to the municipal code, which would establish zoning regulations for feral cat colonies, be deferred in order to give new Trustee Kevin Ryan time to review it and get up to speed on the matter. It’s an issue that has been ongoing for months in town. “We have deferred it this long, another two weeks won’t matter,” Worth Mayor Mary Werner said. She added that Triple R, (which stands for Relief, Rescue, Rebuild) a not-for-profit organization working to alleviate pet overpopulation through low-cost spay/neuter programs has offered to help gather all the information needed to pass an ordinance that best suits the needs of the village. The group, which has been actively working with feral cats in the village, has appeared before the board twice in recent months. Werner said she is hopeful the board can meet with Triple R in the next couple of weeks and then have the village attorney draft an ordinance which could be adopted at the first board meeting in June. Swearing in The swearing-in ceremony of three trustees also took place May 5. Ryan and returning trustees, Pete Kats and Warren Soldan, took the Oath of Office, administered by Mathias W. Delort. Soldan had previously served

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Worth Village Clerk Bonnie Price, left, gives outgoing trustee Mary Rhein a plaque at the May 5 meeting. two years after being appointed to fill a term in 2013, while Katz has previously served eight years. Tearful farewell Worth Trustee Mary Rhein could not hold back the tears as she stepped down after 14 years of service on the village board of trustees. Rhein was defeated in the April 7 election by Ryan.

a part of that,” she said. Rhein served as the board liaison to the Finance Committee and she made a special plea to its members. “I hope that you continue to watch our finances. Please keep my motto in place, “Just because it is in the budget, we don’t have to spend it.” Emotions were running so high Werner called for a brief recess before continuing with the board meeting.

Rhein received a standing ovation as she completed her final remarks to the board. Pausing several times to regain control of her voice. “I have truly enjoyed serving the Village of Worth for all these years. We have seen many positive changes and I am thankful for having been

The TOD-o list Trustee Colleen McElroy said that the Economic Development Commission has selected Chicago-based Farr & Associates to present plans for the proposed Transit Oriented Development (TOD) project funded in part by a $75,000 RTA Grant.

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Cops say alcohol may have played role in fatal crash near Palos Hills By Dermot Connolly Staff Reporter Cook County Sheriff’s Police said this week that “it appears alcohol may have been a factor” in the a fatal single-car crash in which a 30-year-old Hometown woman died Saturday, May 9, when her car veered off 107th Street and into the Saganashkee Slough near Palos Hills. The accident remains under investigation. Cook County Sheriff’s Police said in a statement that officers responded at approximately 4:55 a.m. on Saturday to a report from

a passing motorist of a singlevehicle crash on 107th Street between 104th Ave and Archer Avenue. Officers located a gray Honda car in the water near the shoreline of the Saganashkee Slough. The driver, Carie Grimes, was unresponsive in the vehicle. Using extraction equipment, the North Palos Fire Department removed her from the car. Grimes, of the 8900 block of Main Street in Hometown, was taken to Advocate Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn. According to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office, she

a suspended license, speeding and no insurance when she was stopped at 3:30 p.m. May 10 in the 10300 Yadia Gutierrez, 38, of the 6400 block of Southwest Highway. block of Kolin Avenue in Chicago, Levern M. Johnson, 20, of the was charged with retail theft at Kohl’s department store in Chicago 12500 block of South Lincoln Street Ridge Mall at 2:46 p.m. May 8. in Calumet Park, was arrested on Police said security officers reported an outstanding Kane County warseeing him conceal jewelry worth rant at 11L45 p.m. May 10 following $200 and leave the store. He was de- a traffic stop in the 10400 block of tained outside until police arrived. South Ridgeland Avenue.

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Laquan Griffith, 43, of the 4900 block of South St. Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, was charged with driving on a suspended license and one headlight following a stop at 2 a.m. May 10 at Southwest Highway and Harlem Avenue.

Eric Anderson, 56, of the 2600 block of Caddy Lane, Joliet, was arrested at 8:50 p.m. May 8 at 109th and Harlem Avenue on an outstanding warrant from Blue Island for criminal damage to property.

Oak Lawn Blanca A. Carrasco-Orozco, 19, of the 5200 block of South Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, was charged with multiple driving violations following a traffic stop at 12:24 a.m. May 7 at 95th Street and Kilbourn Avenue. The charges include driving without a license or insurance, speeding and failure to signal when required.

Linda C. Johnson, 25, of the 14000 block of South School Street, Riverdale, was charged with driving on a suspended license, possession Entered as periodical mail at the Post OfficeatWorth,Illinois,undertheActofMarch3,1879. of cannabis, and driving without Subscription rates: $39.00 per year by mail in Cook County. $48 per year by mail elsewhere. rear registration lights when she $1.00 per copy on newsstands and vending machines. was stopped at 2:54 a.m. May 7 in Postmaster: Send address changes to The Reporter, 12247 S. Harlem Ave., Palos Heights, IL 60463. the 6000 block of West 87th Street. Michael Calabrese, 52, of the — Founded in 1960 and Locally Owned — Carla M. Abram, 42, of the 100 Police said a small bag of marijuana (©(© Entire contents copyright 2015 Southwest Publishing) Entire contents copyright 2015 RegionalRegional Publishing Corp.) block of West 144th Street in River- 8000 block of South Lorel Avenue, was found in her handbag during dale, was charged with driving on Burbank, was arrested on an out- a search. standing warrant from Chicago for possession of a controlled substance Atia A. Abdallah, 21, of the 8900 when he was stopped at 1:50 p.m. block of West 91st Street, Hickory th May 8 at 95 Street and Ridgeland Hills, was charged with driving Avenue. without a valid license, revoked license and no insurance after he Jeffrey Baudrey, 49, of the 11100 Old Fashioned Butcher Shop was involved in a traffic crash at block of South Ridgeland Avenue, 1:53 p.m. May 6. 10717 South Ridgeland Avenue Worth, was charged with possession He was treated at Christ Hospital of a controlled substance following Meat: 636-3437 Deli: 636-6203 for a minor knee injury, and issued a traffic stop at 9 p.m. May 8 at a summons to appear in court on Jack & Pat’s 107th Street and Harlem Avenue. June 8. SALE DATES: May 14th ~ May 20th Police said he was carrying a small baggie containing crack cocaine. Dishion R. Holmes, 24, of the 200 block of West 95th Street, Chicago, faces multiple driving charges after police found him in his car, blocking Lb. traffic in a no-parking lane in the Kansas City Angela Walker, 52, of Chicago, 5300 block of 95th Street at 1:25 or Grecian was charged with retail theft at p.m. May 1. Boneless Stuffed 1:09 p.m. May 5 at Walmart, 2500 He was cited for driving on a W. 95th St. Police said she took nine suspended license, no insurance food items worth a total of $28.27. or registration, displaying a false Lb. insurance card, and improper parkLb. Gregory Robinson, 25, of Chica- ing on the roadway. go, was charged with retail theft for Lb. allegedly stealing a cellphone case Frank A. Thomas, 31, of the worth almost $30 from Walmart, 4100 block of West 95th street, 2500 W. 95th St. was charged with possession of a Extra Lean controlled substance after police Sherekia Gray, 28, of Evergreen found him asleep at the wheel of 4 Different Varieties Park, was charged with felony re- his car in the 5000 block of West tail theft at 11:19 a.m. May 4 at 95th Street at 11:22 p.m. May 5. Walmart, 2500 W. 95th St. Police Police found a prescription bottle said she took five packages of false containing codeine syrup in the back Lb. Lb. Lb. eyelashes worth about $25 and faces seat, with a couple of ounces missa felony due to past convictions. ing. A baby bottle containing about four ounces of the same syrup was Clyde Glover, 59, of Chicago, found in the driver’s side door panel. was charged with retail theft for Thomas was taken into custody and Sara Lee Butterball allegedly taking merchandise worth held for a bond hearing. Honey Ham.................$6.09 lb. Turkey Breast..............$6.09 lb. $51.72 from Walmart, 2500 W. 95th St., at 9:23 a.m. May 6. Police said Melvin R. Irving, 28, of the 13700 Jack & Pat’s (Italian Style) Diamond’s he was charged with a felony be- block of South Parnell Avenue, Riverdale, was charged with drivRoast Beef...................$7.98 lb. Irish Sausage...............$5.49 lb. cause of a previous conviction. ing on a revoked license, no valid Christopher Conley, 29, of Chi- license, and no insurance, as well Leon’s Knockwurst Minced Ham or cago, was charged with aggravated as possession of less than 2.5 grams or Bratwurst...............$4.29 lb. Old Fashion Loaf..........$6.09 lb. driving under the influence of alco- of cannabis, when he was stopped hol, a felony, and assault, following at 7:28 p.m. May 4 at 95th Street Brick or Kidney Bean or a traffic stop at 1:01 a.m. May 7 and Cicero Avenue. Mozzarella Cheese......$4.49 lb. Italian Pasta Salad......$2.59 lb. in the 9500 block of South Homan Police said a bag of marijuana Avenue. Police said he kicked a was found in the car. quad car and verbally threatened an officer. A man and woman were arrested

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died at the hospital at 5:53 a.m. An autopsy determined that she died of blunt force trauma to the head and neck as a result of the crash, the Medical Examiner said on Tuesday. According to the Sheriff’s Police, Grimes had alcohol in her system at the time of the accident. Officials are awaiting the results of further tests to determine the amount. She worked at Square Celt restaurant and bar in Orland Park. A message posted on the Square Celt Facebook page on Saturday states, “Today we lost an amazing Square Celt family member. Rest in peace Carie Grimes.”

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Palos Hills resident Steven Riley, 23, is facing federal firearms charges after allegedly selling eight firearms to a confidential informant during an investigation led by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. According to a seven-count indictment that a federal grand jury handed down last Tuesday, Riley, a convicted felon, illegally sold eight firearms to a confidential informant during a four-month investigation in which the Hickory Hills a Police Department was involved. The federal complaint states that Riley sold the firearms during five “controlled purchases” from October 2014 through February 2015, supplying ammunition in three instances. One of the guns purchased was also loaded with ammunition. Two more firearms were seized from his home, where he was arrested in March. The 10 weapons included pistols, rifles, shotguns and a revolver, many of which had obliter-

ated serial numbers. In recorded conversations between Riley and the informant, he discussed the importance of removing serial numbers so the guns could not be traced. In addition, the indictment seeks forfeiture of 1,872 rounds of ammunition seized from his residence on the day of his arrest. According to the complaint, Riley’s felony record includes a 2012 conviction for manufacturing/delivering a controlled substance, and possession of a controlled substance in 2010. The charges announced by U.S. Attorney Zachary T. Fardon and ATF special agent Carl Vasilko, include being a felon-in-possession of firearms and dealing firearms without a federal license. Being a felon-in-possession of a firearm carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Dealing firearms without a federal license carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Riley remains out on $25,000 bond and will be arraigned at a later date, according to prosecutors.

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on outstanding warrants when they were found walking at Southwest Highway and Sproat Avenue at 6:49 p.m. May 3. Philip D. Krutul, 30, of the 16700 block of Oleander Avenue, Tinley Park, was wanted on a warrant out of Chicago for criminal damage to property, while Stephanie W. Lynn, 25, of the 10900 block of South Lloyd Drive, Worth, was wanted on a DuPage County warrant for retail theft. They both initially gave false names and birthdates, and face obstructing identification, according to police. They are due in court on June 23.

Palos Hills Janusz Dziaba, 26, of Palos Hills, was charged with battery after police were called to the scene of an incident at 6:30 p.m. May 6 in the 10000 block of 86th Terrace. Another man told police that Dziaba punched him in the face following an argument. Steven Geco, 38, of Palos Hills, was charged with disorderly conduct following a disturbance in the 7600 block of West 105th Street at 9 a.m. May 7. A woman told police Geco had yelled and swore at her in a threatening manner. Four men have been charged with battery after allegedly assaulting an employee at Palos Oil and Lube. 9716 S. Roberts Road, at noon on May 7. Police responding to a fight in progress arrested Mohamed Awadallah, 24, of Madison, Wis.; Atia Abdallah, 21, of Hickory Hills, Hamzas Abdallah of Bridgeview; and Abdallah Abdallah, 26, of Bridgeview. The alleged victim said the four had brought in a truck to be serviced, and then decided to get it towed away. He said they beat him up when he asked how long it would take for the tow truck to arrive. Brian Stenson, 37, of Burbank, and Joseph Crouse, 33, of Palos Hills, were charged with battery after police were called to break up a fight in the parking lot of Durbin’s bar, 10154 S. Roberts Road, at 2 a.m. May 9. The alleged victim said they both started punching him because he was dating a girl they knew. A Palos Hills man told police at 4 p.m. May 8 that he had been the victim of an IRS scam. He said he had received a phone call from a man identifying himself as an IRS agent who told him he owed $3,489. The man was instructed to pay the money through MoneyGram, which he did. But when he checked with his bank, he was advised to call police. Area police departments Chicago Ridge 425-7831 Evergreen Park 422-2142 Hickory Hills 598-4900 Oak Lawn 499-7722 Palos Hills 598-2272 Worth 448-3979

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We’re trying to keep local sports alive, but it’s not easy Check out our sports section. In recent months, it has taken on a newer look. It’s a little more attractive on the eyes and we are trying to have a little more fun with it. But the philosophy of how Sports Editor Ken Karrson goes about his business has been the same for decades. Write a lot of stories. Get a lot of names in the paper. Keep it local. Recently, I heard the Sun-Times, which had sold its many suburban papers to the Tribune last year, is slashing its high school sports coverage even more than it had in recent months. Minor sports are all but history and it will be interesting to see what the paper does with football and basketball next season. As a former correspondent for the former Bright One back in the 1980s, it’s a real shame to see that. Back in the day, Editor Taylor Bell had what seemed like an unlimited budget and an army of us, which were dubbed the Swat Team. I hated that name, by the way. He had darn near 100 correspondents at his disposal in the heyday. If I wasn’t one of Bell’s top five in the large stable, I was in the top 10. The king of the Swat Team was Bill Figel, who was Bell’s go-to guy when it came to important-issue enterprise and controversial stories. Figel now runs his own public relations firm and some of his clients include folks and groups in our area. Another one of Taylor’s stars was Mike Mulligan who is now

IMPRESSIONS By Jeff Vorva

a morning personality at WSCR. There was a lot of talent on that roster and we were let loose just about every day to cover events from the dangerous inner city to rich suburbs to rural communities. I could be at King High School one night and Coal City the next. Now the “SWAT Team” is the “What Team?”. Over the years, high school and community sports in most papers have been reduced and, while the internet is absorbing some of the void, there is no real must-see, go-to site for the preps. It’s fractured. Yes, I know I am sounding like a dinosaur. But after covering prep sports since 1977 and knowing how much passion and interest there is for them, I just can’t put my finger on why over the years ad salespeople have had troubles selling high school sports sections and pages. One of the most popular items in a lot of community papers used to be the football preview section and the common cry across the country is that they are disappearing because ad people couldn’t sell that section.

After watching the disintegration of high school and local college sports coverage in daily and weekly newspapers, in the Chicago area I’m happy that we are still able to bring you stories about Shepard’s Nick Martinez, a tennis player who made it to the Illinois High School Association All-Academic team. I’m glad that our top story a couple of weeks ago was about St. Xavier softball pitcher Nicole Nonnemacher, who struck out all 15 batters in a perfect game. It’s great the Anthony Nasella can write miles of copy on some of the minor sports when other papers have given up on them. So, check out our sports section and let’s enjoy this ride while we can.

Post Mother’s Day thoughts I kind of knew that dads got the shaft when I was younger. When I was in grade school, the family went to church one Mother’s Day and the priest used up every second of his homily talking about his sainted mother. I thought he was going to fall to his knees and break down bawling. So when June came around and we went to church on Father’s Day, I was interested to see what the man would have to say. This same priest didn’t mention fathers at all during his homily and at the end of Mass, he said “Happy Fathers Day to all of the dads out there’’ with the same enthusiasm as if he were announcing that cof-

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People who follow minor sports, including boys volleyball, don’t have much to cheer about as more papers are cutting their local sports coverage. fee and donuts were available in one of the meeting rooms. Now there is documented evidence dads are duds. Some group called Visiting Angels surveyed 300 adults and asked that if Mother’s Day and Father’s Day fell on the same day, 78 percent would choose spending the day mom over dad.

Wow! I had a hunch us fathers were less popular but not by that much! Murderers and lawyers might have a better popularity than good ol’ pop. Perhaps us old men should just be grateful just to get a “hello” on June 21.

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Now that the NFL filed a report saying the Patriots cheated with their deflated balls, I was hoping the league would have stripped the Patriots of their Super Bowl title. Then quarterback Tom Brady and coach Bill Belichick could have blamed the Evergreen Park Athletic Association.

Is this Senate Bill one and done? SB1, which would cut state funding to area and state schools, all but dead

bination of local property tax increases and budget cuts to make up the difference. Cuts could include layoffs at schools, larger class sizes, reduced bus service, delayed By Tim Hadac Invited, but not in attendance, maintenance of buildings, grounds Staff Reporter were State Senator Christine Ra- and equipment, and more. dogno and State Representatives Many in the audience seemed Making good on his vow to “put Frances Ann Hurley and Monique to breathe a sigh of relief when our elected officials on the spot” Davis. several state legislators on stage regarding a proposed state law that Officials expressed concern expressed doubt about SB 1 bewould see the loss of millions of about Senate Bill 1, the proposed coming law any time soon. dollars in state aid to most local School Funding Reform Act of “I think I can say with a certain school districts, Consolidated High 2015. All except Collins were amount of certainty that [SB 1] School District 230 Board of Edu- clear that they oppose the mea- will probably not be called [for cation President Rick Nogal said sure, which would essentially cut a vote] this session at all,” Colhe was satisfied for now with the state education funding to more lins said, adding that the state’s answers he received at a town hall affluent districts and re-distribute projected budget deficit of $111 meeting Monday night. the funds to impoverished school billion would make it impossible “I’m pleased that our elected of- districts across the state—mostly “to push the bill out of commitficials joined us, gave clear answers to Chicago and downstate--a move tee” as lawmakers grapple with to our questions and shared their some at the event decried as a more pressing issues. insights on education funding,” “rob Peter to pay Paul” approach. While Collins said that she was he said after the event staged at Under SB 1, District 230 and disappointed that most in the audiSandburg High School by District its feeder districts--North Palos ence appeared to oppose SB 1, she 230 officials. About 125 people at- 117, Palos 118, Worth 127, Orland did say—in response to a questended. 135, Kirby 140 and Tinley Park tion—that if the proposal were Elected officials attending the 146--stand to lose as much as $15.7 up for a vote now, she would only event included State Senators million in annual state funding, vote “present” because she wants Jacqueline Y. Collins, Michael E. according to figures released by the to “continue the statewide conHastings, and Bill Cunningham, Illinois State Board of Education. versation” on how best to ensure and State Representatives Kelly Annual funding losses of that that public education is funded Burke and Margo McDermed. magnitude could result in a com- adequately in all districts.

Before the legislators took the stage, Nogal—as he did in an elaborate analysis at a similar town hall meeting last fall—took state officials, past and present, to task for what he described as their failure to live up to the spirit and letter of the Illinois Constitution, which requires the state shoulder primary responsibility for funding of public education in the state. Nogal noted more than once, Illinois ranks “dead last” among states in terms of state funding of public education, a situation he said is worsening. In 2001, he said, the state accounted for 18.5 percent of District 230’s funding, but has plummeted to 8.6 percent today. The result of the situation, which Nogal called “a crisis that has been decades in the making,” is an increasing reliance on local property taxes to fund public education. SB 1, he added “stands the Illinois Constitution on its head” by only requiring the state to fill in funding gaps, which he described as the bill’s “fatal flaw.” Nogal’s presentation will be posted this week at d230.org, according to a district spokesman.

Public asks for part-time CR clerical workers to save on health insurance By Dermot Connelly Staff Writer

Chief Robert Pyznarski, who asked for the opening to be advertised, said that isn’t possible. The health insurance issue in “This job requires someone who Chicago Ridge – in which trustees is going to be there all the time,” and former trustees have been of- he said. fered healthy insurance benefits for He added the contract negotifree or a highly reduced rate, has ated with employee unions requires a new wrinkle to it. that there be four full-time clerical During the board’s May 5 dis- positions. cussion of advertising for an open Trustee Michael Davies suggestclerical position in the police departed that the board hold off until the ment, which needs to be filled due next meeting in two weeks to decide to an impending retirement, the about advertising the job in order to health insurance issue surfaced. get an official determination from Resident Mary Callan, an out- attorneys about the legality of hiring spoken opponent on the insurance part-time replacements. offered to trustees, asked if the full“It seems to me we don’t need time position could be filled by two to wait two weeks,” said Mayor part-time employees, to avoid pay- Charles Tokar. “I’ll call (attorney) ing insurance. Nick Cetwinski and get an answer. Although her suggestion was ap- Then we can advertise for the job.” plauded by some in the crowd, Police As for the main controversy

Burbank man dies in boating accident By Dermot Connolly Staff Reporter

about 10 minutes, leaving Schwenk alone in the boat. When Kane returned from the A 58-year-old Burbank man who house, he told police he could not had been boating with a friend from see him in the boat. He found Oak Lawn died Monday night after Schwenk floating face down next falling into Pistakee Lake in north to the 16-ft jon boat. Police said suburban Fox Lake, according to the Kane pulled the victim from the Lake County Sheriff’s Department. water and yelled for help. A nearby A Sheriff’s Department press re- neighbor called 911. lease said that at 5:09 p.m. deputies He was transported to Centegra were called to the 35000 block of McHenry Medical Center where he Marine Drive in unincorporated Fox was pronounced dead at 9 p.m., Lake in response to a rescue call according to the McHenry County of a man in the water near a pier. Coroner’s office. The victim was later identified as Anne Majewski MD, the McHenry Daniel G. Schwenk, 58, of Burbank, County Coroner, said in a press according to the McHenry County release on Tuesday that drowning coroner’s office. may have been a factor due to the Sheriff’s Department officials said circumstances of the death, but that the man who called them was an autopsy and toxicology would Brian E. Kane, 50, of Oak Lawn. be done in the next 24 hours to The two men had tied up their boat determine the cause of death. to a pier beside a private residence. “No suspicious or foul play is Kane then went into the house for suspected,” she said.

about the health insurance issue, Tokar helped form a committee which would look into the options for solving the problem. This issue brought more than 100 residents to the past two board meetings. Callan also publicly praised Worth Township Highway Commissioner Ed Moody, a local resident who was at the meeting, for bringing the insurance issue to the attention of residents during the recent election campaign. At the previous meeting in April, Moody was criticized by people such as Trustee Daniel Badon, who lost his bid for re-election, for making a political issue of the insurance. Badon is the only member of the current board who was a trustee when it the insurance plan was approved. Before the meeting wrapped up

and the new trustees were sworn in, Lind addressed the issue when thanking Badon and Davies, who stepped down from the board for many years of volunteer service to the village. Referring to what he called “unfair criticism,” Lind said it should be remembered that the trustees are longtime residents and volunteered “countless hours” of service to the village. He also took issue with similar criticism of former trustee Don Pratl, who lost his bid to return to the board. “We’ll get through this insurance thing, and if you think we did something wrong, that is fine. But (Badon and Davies) are not in it for the money. I do not serve to get insurance. I am here because I grew up here and I love this village. We look out for you,” said Lind

Photo by Dermot Connolly

Oak Lawn Mayor Sandra Bury, left, gets ready to hand a plaque to outgoing Trustee Carol Quinlan for her eight years of service on the board.

Ovation (Continued from page 1) licly. “It has been a pleasure working with Carol,” said Trustee Robert Streit (3rd) of Quinlan, his closest ally on the board, and his only one for the past two years. “She has always been a bright spot on this board…thoughtful, deliberative and respectful. As a lifelong resident and mother [who chose to raise her family here], she brought a passion that will be hard to be replaced.” “And she will be remembered as a champion of the original vision of the Stony Creek Promenade,” he added, getting a last dig in about what has become a bone of contention between the two of them and the rest of the board regarding the types of businesses now going into the retail development at 111th Street and Cicero Avenue. He and Quinlan contend that the original plan for an upscale plaza is not being realized. “Carol has given eight great

years to the district, and has served the people of Oak Lawn well. She set high standards and her attention to detail will be hard to match,” said Stalker. “I promise to serve you well. We live in a great community that has a few problems, but none that we can’t solve,” he continued. In addition to Stalker being sworn in at the meeting, the newly re-elected Streit and Trustee Tim Desmond (1st) also took the oath of office, surrounded by their families. “The election was about the issues – [Making village government] more transparent, and making Oak Lawn a community where everyone feels safe in their homes,” said Streit. Desmond, who was first elected two years ago to complete the term of Jerry Hurckes, thanked voters for giving him a full four-year term. “It is a privilege to work for the people of the 1st District, and all of Oak Lawn,” he said. “I look forward to moving the village forward, and attracting new businesses. We have a lot of work to do, and I’m looking forward to getting going on it.”

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Plenty of vroooom for fun on Mondays By Jeff Vorva Reporter Editor Monday nights are far from dull. “Monday Night Football” has been a staple for years. Pro wrestling fans can enjoy the WWE’s “Monday Night Raw.” And in Worth, a group of car owners have been getting together during the past five springs and summers to show off their old and classic cars on Monday nights. The Worth Cruisers Car Club hosts a free cruise night from 6 to 9 p.m. every Monday at Waters Edge Golf Club, 115th St. and Harlem Ave. Owners can show off their cars, trucks, motorcycles or special interest vehicles for free, weather permitting. Food and drink are available in clubhouse. The group, which can get more than 30 vehicles displayed on a good night, will also host a Car Show and Swap Meet from noon to 4 p.m. June 14 at 11030 Depot with 19 trophies awarded. The group also has a show Aug. 22 at Worth Days.

This 1972 Dodge Demon is a rare car and Palos Hills’ Mike Hennessy is the car’s second owner and has kept it humming for many years. The group will also show cars at the Worth Park District Golden Jubilee Summer Kick-Off from 7 to 10 p.m. June 5 at Gale Moore Park, 109th St. and Nordica Ave. For more information about the

club, contact Dan Knight at 312231-2599 or macmerc56@att.net or worthcruisenights@yahoo.com. Here are a few photos from Monday night’s cruise night:

Cars with their hoods up showing off old and fancy engines are a telltale sign of Mondays in Worth. Worth’s Chuck Alvis shows off his 1940 Ford Standard coupe. The photo in the inset is of the same car when he bought it 1992.

Photos by Jeff Vorva

A humorous warning, left, is placed under the hood of one car on Monday.

Curiosity seekers at Worth’s cruise nights aren’t just people. This nosy duck wanted to get in on the action on Monday but flew away when a photographer got a little too close.

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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.

Compiled by Jeff Vorva

News and events from our archives.

Yelling late into the night 50 years ago

From the May 13, 1965 issue The story: A shouting match between former Worth Trustee Roy Halm and seated Trustee Robert Boubelek marred proceedings in a special meeting. The argument was over politics and helped drag the meeting until 11 p.m. The quote: “We were so afraid she might not recognize the children. She had been in a coma for two weeks and when her husband asked her what her own name is, she told him she thought it was ‘Flamingo,’ ’’ – an unnamed reporter in a story about a mother of five children who had her kids visit her in the hospital weeks after a near fatal accident. Fun fact: The Little Red Schoolhouse celebrated its 10th anniversary. Officials said more than a million people visited the facility in the first 10 years.

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From the May 17, 1990 issue The story: Vandals damaged 90 cars in a 4 ½-hour span one morning including 18 in Chicago Ridge and 12 in Worth. Alsip got the worst of it with 58 cars damaged. The quote: “We might talk, sometimes argue a little but we don’t get loud,’’ – Mike Bozzi, 75, of Oak Lawn talking about weekly meetings he and his fellow old-timers at the Oak Lawn White Castle. Fun fact: The Worth Women’s Softball League, which had team names such as the “Ballbusters,” “Mistfits,” and “Uncoachables” kicked off and Mayor Dan Kumingo threw out the ceremonial first pitch.

Hello Dave says hello to the troops in Iraq 10 years ago

From the May 12, 2005 issue The story: An Evergreen Park man was charged with unlawful restraint after he allegedly locked two children a shed because a 4-year-old boy urinated in his pants and a 6-year-old girl was caught stealing. The quote: “Oak Lawn trustees show lack of class,’’ – the headline of an editorial boiling the board for the handling of the dismissal of Village Manager Joseph Faber. Fun fact: Palos Hills keyboard player Tony Ornat, a member of rock band Hello Dave, toured Iraq to entertain American troops during wartime there.

May 14: ON THIS DATE in 1948, the independent nation of Israel was proclaimed in Tel Aviv as British rule in Palestine came to an end. In 1998, the last episode of Seinfeld aired on NBC-TV. May 15: ON THIS DATE in 1602, Cape Cod was discovered by English navigator Bartholomew Gosnold. May 16: ON THIS DATE in 1770, Marie Antoinette, age 14, married the future King Louis XVI of France, who was 15. In 1868, the Senate failed by one vote to convict President Andrew Johnson on the first of 11 articles of impeachment against him. May 17: ON THIS DATE in 1954, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its landmark Brown vs. Board of Education of Topeka ruling, which held that racially segregated public schools were inherently unequal. May 18: ON THIS DATE in 1804, Napoleon Bonaparte was proclaimed emperor of France. In 1980, the Mount St. Helens volcano in Washington state exploded, leaving 57 people dead or missing. May 19: ON THIS DATE in 1568, English Queen Elizabeth I had Scottish Queen Mary arrested. May 20: ON THIS DATE in 325, the first Christian ecumenical council opened at Nicaea, in what is now Turkey. Answer to last week’s question: This week in 1970, the Beatles released “Let It Be,” their last original album, in the United States. This week’s question: In 1868, who was nominated at the Republican National Convention to run for president of the United States? (Mark Andrews can be reached via e-mail at mlandrews@embarqmail.com.)

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‘Being a dork is cool’

OL Library turns into comic book heaven By Joe Boyle Southwest Regional Publishing Patrons who arrived at the Oak Lawn Library on May 2 most likely bumped into Chewbacca from Star Wars, Batman, Superman or a cast of other superheroes from the pages of Marvel Comics. That’s because the library hosted “OLPL Fan Fest: Year One,” a celebration of pop culture to go along with Free Comic Book Day. A steady stream of visitors came in throughout the day to peruse through classic Marvel Comics and look at other comic books. Paperback books were also available. Burbank resident Michael Wilson was drawing a series of caricatures on flat surfaces and balloons at his “Dorkabout Art” stand on the lower level. Wilson, 37, a graduate of St. Albert the Great Elementary School and Reavis High School, said he has been drawing since he was a little kid. “Everything here is for people who want to be dorks,” said Wilson. “Being a dork is cool.” While kids were first getting their pictures taken in costume with the likes of assorted props and cardboard cutouts of Chew-

bacca, Captain America, Thor, Princess Leia and other comic book heroes on the first floor, youngsters, teens and adults were most interested in the free comic books, courtesy of Chimera’s Comics, at the lower level. Veteran collectors were on hand as well as youngsters interested in seeing Batman or Superman on the cover of the comic books. Library employees Alexis Fernandez and Dona Mohammed were stationed at one comic book stop. “I love SpongeBob,” said Fernandez about the character in the off-beat animated series “SpongeBob SquarePants.” She said she had SpongeBob comics. While Batman and Superman comics were plentiful, so were Spider-Man, Iron Man and Doctor Who comics. Short movies and reruns of TV shows like the Batman series from the 1960s could be viewed. Due to the large response, Tom Kochinski, the youth services librarian at the library, said the OLPL Fan Fest, Year One will have a second year. “Yes, we are planning to do this every year to coincide with Free Comic Book Day,” said Kochinski, who added that the library’s

first festival has been in the planning stages for about six months. Free Comic Book Day has been celebrated nationally since 2002. The first event was planned for the theatrical release for the first “SpiderMan.” The superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name that resulted in two sequels and two more versions years later. The release of the “Avengers Assemble” on May 1 nationwide coincided with this year’s Free Comic Book Day. Exhibitors on the library’s lower level included local artists, creators, comic retailers, and vendors at different locations including embroidery booths. Panels on pop culture, anime, Doctor Who and comics also took place. Wilson said he enjoyed his day at the Fan Fest meeting people with similar interests who like to have fun creating different subjects. “It’s great coming to something like this,” added Wilson. “You meet so many people who have different interests and you have people who dress up in character. These cross players are having fun. It is really cool.”

Photos by Joe Boyle

Burbank resident Michael Wilson, above, is busy drawing a figure at his “Dorkabout Art” stand during the OLPL Fan Fest and Free Comic Book Day event on May 2 at the Oak Lawn Library.

Left, a comic book fan takes a look at one of many books available at the OLPL Fan Fest and Free Comic Book Day.

Tinley mayor announces shocking resignation Former Brother Rice teacher faces health issues Sharon L. Filkins Correspondent You could have heard a pin drop. More than 300 people sat in stunned silence. What started out as a festive Tinley Park Business Breakfast, May 6 turned into a shocking ending when Mayor Ed Zabrocki concluded the affair with his comments. Zabrocki, overcome with emotion, struggled to finish his remarks, announcing that he was resigning his position as mayor, effective June 1. He has served the village a total of 36 years, two as trustee and 34 as mayor. Locally, he had strong ties to Brother Rice High School, serving at the Chicago school for four decades. With his voice breaking several times as he spoke, he cited health reasons as a major factor in his decision to resign as mayor. “Ten years ago I battled cancer and it went into remission. I recently learned that the cancer has returned and a specific treatment plan was recommended,” he said. “Treatment will begin this month and will be intensive and time-consuming. It will continue

for 10 weeks. Zabrocki said that he and his wife, Emily, have endured a very challenging year as they cared for three of their grandchildren enabling his son and daughter-in-law to remain at the hospital with his granddaughter, who suffers from spina bifida and has been in critical condition for several months. “We realized with the challenges facing us that it is time to make this very difficult decision. he said.” In addition to serving as Mayor of Tinley Park, Zabrocki was employed at Brother Rice for 40 years, retiring in 2005. He began his career there in 1965, teaching American literature. He then served as both a teacher and a counselor and in later years he became the director of counseling. “Those were golden years for me,” he said. “It is a great school with great students. Both of my sons graduated from there and went on to college; one to Georgetown University and one to Northwestern University.” Zabrocki said he believes in the school and continues to support it through its foundation. “I try to give back what I can,”

By Michael Gilbert Correspondent

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Former Brother Rice teacher and counselor Ed Zabrocki shocked a lot of people when he announced his resignation as Tinley Park mayor earlier this month. he said. His years at Brother Rice have left him with quite a legacy. Among his students at Brother Rice were Dan McLaughlin, now mayor of Orland Park and Gerald Bennett, mayor of Palos Hills and president of the Southwest Council of Mayors.

“Yes, four or five kids I taught or counseled are now either mayors or legislators,” Zabrocki said. Zabrocki recommended that veteran Tinley Park Trustee Dave Seaman, currently Mayor Pro-tem, be elected to serve out his remaining term.

Goodbye

(Continued from page 1) things that tied our family together be falling apart? Osteosarcoma can affect any breed of dog, but it is more commonly found in the larger breeds. The disease is extremely aggressive and has a tendency to spread rapidly into other parts of the dog’s body. Aggressive was a term coined slightly, as the cancer left her maneuvering around on three legs in less than a month’s time, once the cancer consumed her entire left front leg. We moved her over to my father, Dennis’s, house where one floor made it easier for her to get around. However, she was in constant pain and it would only get worse. It was spreading and quick. The decision to put her down was one of the most painful and difficult decisions we had to make to make as a family. “I couldn’t stand to watch her suffer anymore,” my mother said, “I feel like she was always looking at me wondering, ‘why aren’t you helping me when I am in so much pain?’, and I felt so helpless.” Kristen agreed. “It is extremely heartbreaking and we are lost such a huge part of our family,” she said, “She made everybody happy and was a big teddy bear. You could always just see how much she loved everyone. She really was my best friend.” With a week left, we made sure each one of Marley’s days on this earth were positive. She enjoyed a McDonald’s hamburger and had her best dog friend over to visit and together went out for ice-cream, went on a car ride and toured the town, received lots of hugs, took several selfies and spent a lot of time relaxing out in the yard. I would watch her sit outside and gaze off into the distance almost smiling. It was as if she knew and accepted the reality behind the situation of her illness, and she wanted to soak up as much beauty as she could during her time left. Even though she was in pain and hurting worse every day, she refused to be sad.

Bennett crusades against Rauner cuts

Photos courtesy of Kelly White

The White family gathers around Marley before having the difficult task of putting the suffering dog to sleep. Roxy, as her own puppy. Even though they didn’t live under the same roof, Marley would protect her and watch out for her all while knowing Roxy could be a bossy and barky handful. Marley looked past her flaws and even with almost a 100-pound difference between the two, she would still let Roxy cuddle with her when she needed to feel secure. For such a large dog, she always had a gentle heart, and I know Roxy will never fully understand what happened to her best friend. That, too, breaks my heart. Saying goodbye was far from easy. Marley spends one of her final days playing with Diane. Instead of being sad, we promised to make her final days more “When I think about Marley as the family dog, guardian and enjoyable by making the most I never looked at her only as companion. of every moment. I am so proud my dog but also as part of my “A lot of people see St. Berof my family for staying strong family,” Allie said. “I can still nards as these big dogs -- and while saying goodbye at the same remember the day we brought yes, they are -- but they have the time. her home as a puppy.” biggest hearts and are the most “She loved all of us very much It’s funny how the end of lovable babies you could ever and I wanted to be strong for things makes you think about imagine,” Jessica said, “Whenher,” my brother, Dennis, said. the beginning. I could still enviever I was having a bad day, sion her bouncing around as a coming home to Marley greeting Marley’s death took away a carefree puppy, barking at her me at the door would completely piece of my heart. own reflection in the mirror. She turn my day around.” There sits a void that cannot grew faster than she realized and Marley also took it upon herbe filled and I would be lying always remained slightly clumsy, self to look after my dog, now a if I said my entire heart wasn’t but she gladly took on her role five-year-old Shar-Pei/Beagle mix, broken.

Palos Hills officials are asking their constituents to join the crusade against Gov. Bruce Rauner’s proposal to cut income tax revenues to local governments. Mayor Gerald Bennett said during last Thursday’s committee meeting that he is encouraging residents to visit the website www.protectmytown.com where they can send a letter to legislators and Rauner urging them to protect local funding. The website has a pre-written letter opposing Rauner’s recommended cuts to the Local Government Distributive Fund that residents can review and then sign. A portion of the letter’s text reads, “I support ensuring that local tax dollars remain in my community to pay for essential needs like adequate police and fire protection, street repairs, snow removal, garbage collection and many more services that I rely on my municipality to provide every day.” During his Fiscal Year 2016 budget address in February, the governor suggested cutting LGDF revenues in half to help the state out of its massive budget hole. That would be a reduction of almost $900,000 for Palos Hills, Bennett said. “I don’t know how cities are going to exist in the future [if Rauner’s plan is approved],” Bennett said. “The $900,000 Palos Hills would lose is 10 percent of our budget, and obviously there would have to be massive layoffs.” Palos Hills officials approved the city’s 2016 Fiscal Year budget last week showing balanced revenues and expenditures of $8.03 million, but Alderman AJ Pasek noted the budget may need to be revisited come July or August should Rauner’s plan be put into place. Bennett said after the meeting that he has not heard any-

thing definitive from the state on Rauner’s plan and if it would be approved. “We’re on hold right now,” he said. Even if only a portion of Rauner’s proposed cuts to the LGDF are approved it would still be too much, Bennett said. “The worst-case scenario is having $1 taken away,” Bennett said. “Historically, once the General Assembly or governor open up the door to that [LGDF] fund they end up taking it all. We’re hoping our citizens will take advantage [of the website] and send a letter to the governor’s office.” This is not the first time Palos Hills officials have voiced their displeasure over Rauner’s plan. In March, the council unanimously approved a resolution that was sent to both the governor and General Assembly requesting the full protection of LGDF dollars.

Comings and goings

Also at the meeting, Palos Hills officials bid farewell to one alderman while welcoming two new members to the council. The meeting last week marked the final one for Alderman Bill Hanson (3rd Ward), who opted not to run for re-election. Hanson served eight years on the council after previously serving for six years on the city’s Plan Commission. “Bill, you will truly be missed up here on that seat,” Alderman Joan Knox (1st Ward) said. “It was great to be able to look across the aisle and know that what you said was going to be truly meaningful and if you didn’t have something meaningful to say you weren’t going to say it. I really appreciated my time with you.” Alderman Marty Kleefisch (1st Ward) told Hanson the citizens benefited from his work on the plan commission and later the (Continued on page 10)

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A fine judicial temperament: a hallmark of a good judge By David Sterba Socrates aptly described the essential qualities of a good judge: “Four things belong to a judge: to hear courteously; to answer wisely; to consider soberly; and to decide impartially.” These words remain as true today as they were when Socrates first spoke them over twenty-four hundred years ago. Transcending this basic philosophy of felicitous judicial attributes, the Illinois Supreme Court has adopted formal rules of judicial conduct. Several of the Court’s rules and underlying canons embrace the sentiments of Socrates. Today’s focus is on the first two characteristics Socrates suggested appertain to a judge, “to hear courteously” and “to answer wisely.” Inarguably, these are basic and necessary qualities of a good judge. In fact, the Supreme Court has adopted a rule that speaks to each. Specifically, Supreme Court Rule 63(A)(3) provides that: “A judge should be patient, dignified and courteous to litigants, jurors, witnesses, lawyers, and others with whom the judge deals with in an official capacity…” Thus, it is clear that a judge should listen courteously and patiently and be dignified in the process. Conversely, no rule can require a judge to answer wisely, as wisdom can only be found at the intersection of intelligence and experience. However, the manner in which a judge answers the issues presented often reveals his relative wisdom. In other words, a truly wise judge answers just as he should listen. That is, courteously. The Preamble of the Code of Judicial Conduct makes clear that the canons and rules are not merely suggestions, but rather, are “authoritative” and intended “to state basic standards which should govern the conduct of all judges and [ ] provide guidance to assist judges in establishing and maintaining high standards of judicial and personal conduct.” Therefore, the directives of Rule 63(A)(3) are not just words on a page, or tips on discretionary courtroom etiquette, but rather, are a codification of what is expected and required of a judge. Stated differently, courtesy in the courtroom is not only about good manners, civility and politeness; it is also about what a Supreme Court rule requires of a judge. Fortunately, there are many excellent judges who, while on the bench, always exhibit an exemplary temperament. They remain calm and collected and treat all who enter the courtroom with the dignity and respect to which they are entitled. Indeed, such judges are a credit to the bench. Unfortunately, compliance with Rule 63(A)(3) is not uniform throughout the judiciary. As we all know, some judges often raise their voice to a disconcerting level. Worse yet, some seem to routinely yell at and demean lawyers, litigants and others who appear before them. In fact, the most recent report of the State of Illinois Judicial Inquiry Board reflects that in 2012 alone there were 115 complaints filed against judges that fell within the category of: “Demeanor / Injudicious Temperament (e.g. impatient, rude, conduct that is intimidating and inappropriate language / commentary).” This category ranks fourth out of twenty-one in terms of the largest number of complaints filed against Illinois judges. There are many cases nationwide that illustrate the harm such conduct causes to the integrity of the judiciary as a whole, and to judges individually. For example, the Supreme Court of Michigan suspended a judge for, among other reasons, displaying a gross lack of judicial temperament by berating counsel who appeared before him. The Supreme Court of Florida publicly reprimanded a judge after she was charged with, among other offenses, us-

Freedom of speech takes a financial hit in this land of the almost-free A big shout out to the hundreds of seniors who laughed, cheered and jeered during my recent presentations on Chicagoland politics, journalism and the Middle East at Trinity Christian College in Palos Heights and at Saint Xavier University in Chicago. I hope this story about what these two Illinois legislators are doing doesn’t cut your funding because you hosted me! Illinois is ranked as the worst run state when it comes to finances by the financial website 24/7WallStreet. A major problem is the state’s bloated pension system which rewards insiders with outrageously high pensions while over-taxing everyday residents who can barely put food on their table. Yet, despite the disaster that is the Illinois Pension system, which manages $80 billion in investments for teachers, government employees, and elected officials, two Illinois legislators want to use the crippled pension funds to help a foreign country they favor, Israel. What do the state’s pensions have to do with Israel? Nothing,

unless you consider that American taxpayers are forced to give Israel more than $5 billion annually in financial aid that might otherwise be used to help create jobs. But that’s not the concern of the sponsors of the “You Can’t Criticize Israel” law introduced by State Sen. Ira Silverstein and State Rep. Sara Feigenholtz. Silverstein and Feigenholtz would take the hardworking money of American taxpayers in a country where free speech is the cornerstone of our Democracy, and punish anyone who criticizes Israel. It doesn’t make sense. But bills like this are being introduced in states across America, the land of the almost-free. The Silverstein-Feigenholtz bill prohibits Illinois’ retirement systems from investing in any company or organization that criticizes Israel by boycotting it. The retirement systems affected include the Illinois Teachers’ Retirement System which oversees $44.8 billion in investments, the Illinois State Universities’ Retirement System which oversees $17.3

The Grapevine By Ray Hanania billion in investments, and the Illinois State Employees’ Retirement System, Illinois Judges’ Retirement System, and Illinois General Assembly Retirement System which, combined, manage $15.4 billion in investments. It’s an example of how elected officials abuse their power to impose personal political beliefs. I’m an American and Illinois taxpayer, who, by the way, served in the U.S. Military defending this country during the Vietnam War. Is it right that my tax dollars can be used by Silverstein and Feigenholtz to play their political favoritism? I criticize Israel’s government actions all the time. Not because I hate Israel or Israelis – my wife and son are Jewish – but because I oppose Israel’s government policies that strip Christians and Muslims of their rights in Israel and in the

Occupied West Bank and Occupied Jerusalem. Yet, under the Silverstein-Feigenholtz bill, any group that shares my Constitutionally protected opinion would be punished. Rather than confront Israel’s moral dilemma, Silverstein and Feigenholtz are playing into the hands of extremists. The two bills (HB 4011 and SB 1761) have the backing of Reps Lou Lang, Daniel Burke and Scott Drury, and Senators Michael Connelly, Darin M. LaHood, Pamela Althoff, Julie Morrison, Chris Nybo and Matt Murphy. They have no right to use American tax dollars to benefit a foreign country when Americans in this country need it more. They have no right to place the interests of a foreign country above the rights of American taxpayers, whose money they control. Ray Hanania is an awardwinning former Chicago City Hall reporter and media consultant. Reach him at rghanania@gmail.com.

Sterba ing the power of judicial office to demean, ridicule and personally humiliate an attorney. The Illinois Courts Commission removed a judge from office for, among other significant reasons, engaging in rude, inappropriate, undignified, prejudicial and biased behavior while on the bench in violation of Rule 63(A)(3). Surely, such disturbing instances of injudicious temperament would cause Socrates to roll over in his grave. Additionally, such conduct can cause irreparable prejudicial damage to a criminal defendant’s right to a fair trial. The Illinois Appellate Court has held that a defendant was denied a fair and impartial trial where the trial court’s remarks conveyed an impression to the jury that he felt defense counsel was not doing his job properly and that the defense was wasting the court’s time. That same court had previously held that a trial court demonstrated prejudice against a defendant when the court slammed a pencil, heaved a sigh and made facial gestures in response to defense counsel’s question. For decades, “Our supreme court has cautioned that jurors are ‘ever watchful of the trial judge’ and noted that the judge’s slightest word ‘may prove controlling.’” In harmony, the Illinois Appellate Court recently noted that the need for judicial restraint in the court’s conduct and remarks is not limited to the presence of the jury, but must be maintained throughout all of its dealings with the litigants who come before it. Perhaps human nature is such that there inevitably will be those regrettable and hopefully limited occasions when strident courtroom discussions occur between the court and counsel. Nevertheless, the fact remains: discourtesy and hostility from the bench is more than merely off-putting. It diminishes the solemnity of the proceedings, demeans the judicial process and embarrasses a proud and noble profession. The good news is that judges who routinely engage in this sort of conduct are in the distinct minority. In sum, not only is a good judicial temperament befitting and required; it is essential to the integrity and honor of our system of jurisprudence. As stated in the Preamble of the Code of Judicial Conduct, “[J] udges, individually and collectively, must respect and honor the judicial office as a public trust and strive to enhance and maintain confidence in our legal system.” Good temperament is vital to this endeavor. Suffice it to say, at the end of the day, after the last case has been called and court has been gaveled to a close, a judge will have brought great honor to himself and the bench if he can say, today: I heard courteously; I answered wisely; I considered soberly; and I decided impartially. David P. Sterba is a retired Illinois Appellate Court Justice and a former Presiding Judge and Trial Judge. He is currently a partner at Walsh, Fewkes & Sterba and an Adjunct Professor of Law at The John Marshall Law School.

Inside the Fist Amendment

Will the ‘Home of the Brave’ still protect free speech? By Gene Policinski The thwarted attack May 3 on a Prophet Muhammad “cartoon” competition in Texas aimed to put freedom of expression in the crosshairs. Let’s examine the latest incident — which seems now to be an unsuccessful attempt to echo the Jan. 7 attack on the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo — through a First Amendment lens. The invitation to draw Muhammad cartoons at the Garland “art fair” may well be worthy of criticism by those who see respect for another faith’s beliefs as a guiding concern. But such drawings, which offend Muslims who see any imagery of Muhammad as blasphemous, are protected free speech. Some say the cartoon exhibit was too provocative to be allowed, noting it was sponsored by the vehemently anti-Muslim group, American Freedom Defense Initiative, as an “in-your-face” response to the same civic center being used in January for an event denouncing Islamophobia. But “provocative” must not mean prohibited. The First Amendment’s protection for free speech anticipates, invites and encourages blunt, emotional and sometimes shocking speech as part of the messy democratic process of exchanging views and vigorous public discussion. Groups like the American Freedom Defense Initiative, and the betterknown Westboro Baptist Church group and other groups outside the mainstream of American life, draw their life from testing our collective support for free speech. They attract attention

by challenging the nation’s comfort zones, from politeness to political correctness to public safety. But as Chief Justice John Roberts wrote in a 2011 decision involving the Westboro group, “Speech is powerful. ... It can stir people to action, move them to tears of both joy and sorrow, and ... inflict great pain.” But, he said, “We cannot react to that pain by punishing the speaker,” adding that the nation’s commitment to free and open debate means protecting “even hurtful speech on public issues to ensure that we do not stifle public debate.” Yes, the Garland, Texas, event was more P.T. Barnum than Picasso, and more crass than class. But, as Roberts wrote about Westboro admittedly using its presence at military funerals to attract attention, we cannot punish speakers for finding an effective way of being heard. I wish I could say that the nation’s commitment to Roberts’s views is — pardon the expression — “bulletproof.” After all, we’ve had the First Amendment on the books since 1791. But we live in an age of rising terrorist threats, and the record also shows that fear dramatically affects public support for unfettered freedom. In its annual nationwide State of the First Amendment survey by the Newseum Institute’s First Amendment Center, 49 percent of Americans, fully eight months after the 9/11 attacks, said the First Amendment “goes too far in the rights it guarantees” — with a similar bump up in the weeks after the Boston Marathon bombing. In such crisis moments, many of our fellow citizens apparently would surrender liberty to gain

what they think will be some measure of safety. But threats to our core freedoms don’t only come during crises. First Amendment scholars also warn that the ongoing “war on terror” with its repetitive, persistent threats from groups like al-Qaida and ISIS, has the potential to alter the very legal equations by which we determine the line between protected and unprotected speech, and the extent of religious liberty and other core freedoms. One of those measures in law is the degree to which speech is an “incitement” to violence, which can place it outside First Amendment protection. In a 2005 article in the Whittier Law Review, scholar Kenneth Lasson noted that “terrorism creates a kind of permanent imminence” that could criminalize speech seen as protected in calmer times. But such a moving standard invites abuse and overreaction. First Amendment freedoms live at the fringes, even as they encourage dialogue and debate that creates middle ground. We’ve spent two centuries and more profiting from those freedoms and that standard. Reasonable and proper steps to protect public safety are a commonsense response to true threats. But the “Home of the Brave” has an added responsibility — even in the face of terrorist threats — to defend and protect the right to push, provoke and proclaim nonmainstream views. Gene Policinski is chief operating officer of the Newseum Institute and senior vice president of the Institute’s First Amendment Center. He can be reached at gpolicinski@newseum.org.

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Person-centered care is new approach at Smith At Smith Village, a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) located in Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood, residents receiving assisted living and skilled nursing care can eat breakfast more when they feel like it, not necessarily when the clock says they should. With less crucial medications, they also have more flexibility as to when they receive dosages if this enables them to better negotiate their day. Instead of having several caregivers, they interact more with just one nurse or certified nurse assistant. And in relaxed moments, their CNA may simply play cards or just talk with them. “We call this person-centered care and it fosters closer relationships with staff and residents,” said Amanda Mauceri, Smith Village associate executive director, who is leading a change over from more clinical care methods to person-centered care for Smith Senior Living, which in addition to Smith Village sponsors Smith Crossing in Orland Park. “So far everybody seems to love it!” Smith Village, 2320 W. 113th Place in Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood, recently hosted a presentation about putting person-centered care to practice for representatives from St. Xavier University, Excelsior College, Chamberlain College of Nursing, Daley College, Joliet Junior College, Lewis University, Malcolm X College, Moraine Valley Community College and Wright College. “This absolutely speaks to what we’re teaching our students,” said Gloria Jacobson, dean of St. Xavier University’s Nursing program, which serves more than 450 students. “We tell our students that care should always center on the person and the family.” Smith Senior Living wants very much to attract

nurses and CNAs from local schools and provide them early on with a sense of best care practices and needs to assure quality care, said Karen Jellema, human resources director for Smith Senior Living. Nursing students from Moraine Valley Community College also complete internships at Smith Crossing. Yahaira Ramirez, director of nursing for Smith Village, said, “Patient-centered care is going very well here. With staff we’re seeing a sense of accomplishment. It’s a more proactive relationship in which they get to know individual residents very well.” Several nurses and certified nurse assistants educated by the nine schools represented at the presentation actually work for Smith Village and Smith Crossing presently. Among them was Deborah Sperkwich, a Smith Village CNA who is working toward a nursing degree from Wright College. She earned her CNA certification from Daley College and ate lunch with her former instructor, Dee Flaws of Daley. The two women were joined by Kathleen Considine, another CNA instructor from Daley College. All three were encouraged by the presentation Kristyn Calderone, a CNA working with Smith Crossing residents who receive skilled nursing care, is earning her nursing degree from Chamberlain College of Nursing. She was seated next to Dr. Patricia Martin, president of Chamberlain College of Nursing’s Tinley Park campus. “I like this approach,” Calderone said. “Sometimes I feel very close to residents when I call out Bingo numbers and we play music. We have a great time.” --Smith Senior Living

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Shown at a luncheon presentation on person-centered care are (from left) Daley College instructors from its certified nursing assistant (CNA) program Kathleen Considine and Dee Flaws, with Smith Village CNA Deborah Sperkwich and director of nursing Yahaira Ramirez. Sperkwich, who earned her CNA certification from Daley, is earning a nursing degree from Wright College.

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Mr. Kallemeyn’s shop in Evergreen Park was known for its kitschy, fiberglass statue of Paul Bunyan perched atop the building. The legendary woodsman did not make the move to Palos Heights in 1975, so for fun, the Kallemeyn family built its own version of Fred Flintstone’s car, which still sits on the shop’s front lawn, turning heads and drawing smiles. In this photo from the 1990s, Earl Kallemeyn stands while his grandson, Jeff, takes the wheel and his son, Scott plays passenger.

Kallemeyn Auto Center founder dies By Tim Hadac Staff Reporter

something that someone doesn’t need,” added Todd Kallemeyn. “Right, don’t shortchange the customer,” Scott KalleFormer Evergreen Park resimeyn said. “I teach my staff dent Henry Earl Kallemeyn, 95, that we’re not fixing cars, we’re respected and admired for his fixing customers, we’re fixing honesty as much as his skill as people. That’s what we learned an auto body repair man, died from our dad.” May 3 at his home in Sun City, For years after his 1982 reAriz., where he had lived for tirement, Mr. Kallemeyn was a the past five years. familiar face around the popuMr. Kallemeyn was the former lar Palos Heights auto center, longtime owner of Kallemeyn stopping by to have coffee with Auto Center, which he founded customers and even sweep up a with his father, Martin, in 1935 little around the shop. near 72nd Street and Racine on “Our dad raised us in a good, Chicago’s South Side. The busiChristian home,” Todd Kallemness was moved in the mid-1950s Mr. Kallemeyn eyn said last week. “He was a to 89th Street and Kedzie in Evergood man, a God-fearing man green Park, where it was located focused on his family and helpuntil 1975, when Mr. Kallemeyn for quality and reliability. moved it to 12145 S. Ridgeland Today, his sons run the busi- ing others.” His death comes less than a Ave., Palos Heights. ness, which long ago expanded “Earl Kallemeyn, our found- beyond body work to include a year his wife of 70 years, Harriet, ing father, has passed this past full range of mechanical services, died at age 94 in June 2014. Mr. Kallemeyn is survived by Sunday and he will be greatly tire sales, custom artwork and missed,” read a statement on the essentially anything a vehicle his sons, Scott (Cathy), Mark (Cindy), and Todd (Rebecca); Kallemeyn Auto page on Face- could need. book. “He was a great man, and The goodwill Mr. Kallemeyn daughters, Kaye (the late Robhis memory will stay strong in earned has positive ripple effects ert) Nossem, Linda (the late the family, in our hearts, and even today, his sons recalled in a Thomas) Mizutowich, Cheryl in the shop.” conversation with The Regional (the late Kenneth) Clark, and Kristine (George Jr.) Schaaf; 15 Born in Chicago, Mr. Kallem- News earlier this year. eyn was a World War II Navy “Every once in a while, I’ll grandchildren, 26 great-grandveteran. During the war, he get somebody who says, ‘Yeah, children, and one great-great served as an aviation instru- your dad fixed my car,’ and I grandchild. Services were Saturday from ment machinist. think, ‘My dad’s been retired 35 Over the years, Mr. Kallemeyn years,’” Scott Kallemeyn said. Orland Park Christian Reformed served thousands of motorists “Our dad always emphasized Church. Interment was at Chaand as other auto repair shops the importance of our relation- pel Hill Gardens South. Arrangecame and went, his thrived as ships with our customers. He ments were by Colonial Chapel he steadily built a reputation instructed us to never sell of Orland Park.

June A. Royals June A. Royals, 85, of Scottsdale, AZ, formaly of Worth and Hickory Hills, IL, passed away on April 24, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 12, 1929 to Ralph and Ann Bobzin. Mom was the perfect daughter, wife and mother. She loved life and was the eternal optimist. Anyone who met her loved her. She loved to decorate especially at Christmas which was her favorite holiday. She loved her vacations in Hawaii, her westerns, especially “Gunsmoke”, her Saturday’s at the casino and she loved a parade. June is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Richard, her daughters Sharon Welzen (Frank Hagbom), Sandy Solava (Jim) and Julie Royals. Her grandsons Jeffrey Welzen, Jimmy Solava and Brian Solava. She was a wonderful person and she will be missed dearly.

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BERNARD F. MALAS Bernard F. Malas, 72, died May 6 at his home in Oak Lawn. Services were held May 12 at Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home. Interment was at St. Casimir Lithuanian Cemetery. Mr. Malas, a native of Chicago, was an electrician and member of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 134. Survivors include his wife of more than 50 years, Sharon (nee Martin); children, Kathy, Mary Kay (Thomas Davy) and Dan; four grandchildren; one greatgranddaughter; and many nieces and nephews.

Church Corner HICKORY HILLS Presbyterian church to host rummage sale to fund mission trip Hickory Hills Presbyterian Church, 8426 W. 95th St., will hold its annual rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 28 and Friday, May 29 and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday May 30. All items are half price on Saturday. All proceeds go towards the Kentucky mission trip in July. For more information, call Grace at 453-6378, or visit hickoryhillspres.org.

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SCHOOLS

D 230 board bids farewell to Quilty at swearing-in meeting The High School District 230 School Board bid farewell to member Kathy Quilty, following 12 years of board service at a special meeting last week to swear-in board members elected in the April 7 election. Quilty has served on the District 230 board of education since 2003. In that time she has held several leadership positions, including board secretary and Student Services Committee chairperson. She also served on the Education Committee and contract negotiations team. Quilty has also been an active volunteer with the Carl Sandburg Athletic Boosters and the Chicago Fire Junior South Soccer Club. She is employed as a human resources specialist for Smith Senior Living. The school board also seated returning members Rick Nogal and Patrick O’Sullivan and newly elected member Denis Ryan at the special meeting held May 5. The three were elected to the seats up for election on the April 7 ballot. The school board later elected Nogal to again serve as board president. Melissa Gracias was elected as vice president and Susan Dalton as board secretary. Nogal first joined the school board in 2011. He has served as

president of the board for the past two years and served as a community volunteer on the Student Services Committee for four years prior to being elected. Nogal also served on the Palos School District 118 Board of Education from 2003 until 2011, including two years as president. He was chairman of the board of directors at Palos Community Hospital from 2000 to 2010. O’Sullivan was first elected to the school board in 2007. He has served as president of the board and chairman of the Building and Finance Committee. In addition to serving on the school board, he is active as a coach in Orland community youth athletics. He is a graduate of Carl Sandburg High School and Bradley University. Ryan is beginning his first term on the District 230 School Board. He served on the Community Consolidated School District 146 from 2009 until 2015. Prior to being elected to the District 146 board he was a member of that district’s finance committee. He also is director at large for the Illinois Association of School Boards, chairman of the Orland Park Civic Center Commission Submitted photo and has coached in the Orland Retiring school board member Kathy Quilty administers the oath of office to newly elected school board members Denis Ryan, Youth Association. —High School District 230 Patrick O’Sullivan and Rick Nogal.

Robinsons find need for speed as they hope to race at speedway

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Swearing in at 117 Two incumbents and a high school science teacher with children in the district were sworn in during a recent special board meeting that also saw the election of the president, vice president and board secretary. Former District 117 Supt. Tom Kostes and Ian Chafee were sworn in along with Andrew High School science teacher Tracy Sukalo. Sukalo replaces Kelly Pavloski, who chose not to seek re-election after serving on the board the last four years. Kostes was re-appointed board president; Chafee was re-appointed vice president and Ron Moran was reappointed board secretary.

McKenna and Mia Robinson are all smiles and nervous energy as they sit patiently in the kitchen of their Palos Hills home waiting to talk about the big race. To the sisters, ages 11 and 10, the race is a culmination of three months of gains they’ve made as part of the “Girls on the Run” after school running club at Oak Ridge School. But the race is also a chance for the fiercely competitive girls to re-affirm an even greater bond they share with their mom, Tracy, and grandma, Vicki Dufner. After three months of running twice a week, the 50 or so girls involved in the running club will have a chance participate in a 5K race on June 7 at the Joliet Speedway. One of the rules of the June 7 race is that each girl must be accompanied by a “running buddy.” Mia immediately asked her grandmother, who is retired after 30 years as a gym teacher. “This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to do something like this with my daughter and my granddaughters,” Dufner said. “We’ve been walking every night to prepare. We’ll be OK.” Mia and McKenna said they enjoy the running club and look forward to Tuesdays and Fridays. “It’s a lot of fun,” said McKenna, who also participates in softball and volleyball camps and

plays the trombone. “I like hanging out with my friends and the running club is a good way for me to do that. “This makes me push myself and gives me confidence to do whatever it is I want to accomplish,” she said. Not to be outdone, Mia, who has a twin brother Noah with whom she also shares some friendly sibling rivalry, said she, too, enjoys running. “It helps with endurance which I need for softball and tennis,” she said. “It’s also nice to be out there with my sister.” One thing Mia said she has noticed as a result of all the running she has been doing is that she has been a lot hungrier than usual. “I definitely am eating more,” she said. While Mia and McKenna run their six-plus miles each week, Tracy and Vicki are doing their best to prepare for the race by walking the neighborhood or on the treadmill. With grandma living right next door, it makes walking together that much easier. “Girls on the Run” was created a few years ago to increase self-esteem among young girls while helping to encourage friendships. --District 117

Campus Leaders ASHLAND UNIVERSITY

Daniel Piko of Oak Lawn received a Bachelor of Science degree in Education during Ashland University commencement ceremonies. Piko is majoring in physical education. He is the son of Jim and Mary Piko of Oak Lawn. Piko is a 2010 graduate of Marist High School.

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McKenna Robinson, Mia Robinson, Vicki Dufner and Tracy Robinson gather before preparing for a race.

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Speech team makes the grade The Illinois High School Association honored the varsity speech team from Shepard High School for its academic achievements. The Shepard speech team received the IHSA Team Academic Achievement Award for producing a non-weighted team grade point average above 3.0.This academic honor follows a historic season in competition. Shepard students won nine tournaments during the season, as well as the South Suburban Conference championship.

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SCHOOLS

SXU approved as Entitled Institution for Gateways Gateways to Opportunity announced the approval of Saint Xavier University (SXU) as an entitled institution for the Early Childhood Education Level 5 credential. As an entitled institution, students at SXU have the opportunity to qualify for credentials as they take courses or complete a degree through the School of Education (SOE). Gateway to Opportunity Credentials help ensure that there is a standard and consistent level of knowledge for all early learning professionals. Credentials are required to verify that an individual has attained the knowledge and skills to provide a high quality education to young children. SXU is entitled for these Gateways to Opportunity Credentials through 2020. SXU is among a select group of institutions in Illinois to be entitled for the Gateways to Opportunities Credentials. All Gateways to Opportunity Credentials have competencies that reflect multiple professional standards, including National Association for the Education of Young Children

(NAEYC) and the Illinois Professional Teaching Standards. The faculty at SXU have worked to align their courses with the Gateways to Opportunity competencies, which will benefit SOE students as they move into the career world. In a time when early childhood education is defining itself as a field that promotes professional development, SXU has become entitled to help further this goal by graduating students, whom are ready to provide quality care and education to young children. Gateways to Opportunity, an Ill. professional development system, is designed to provide guidance, support and recognition to practitioners who serve children and families in Ill. Gateways to Opportunity is administered by the Illinois Network of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies (INCCRRA). Visit the Gateways to Opportunity website at www.ilgateways.com today to learn more. —St. Xavier University

MathCon stars

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Marist Principal Larry Tucker (right) poses with junior Jason Phelan, who had scored a 36 on the ACT. That’s a score not even one percent of test takers achieve nationally.

Third time was the charm

Oak Lawn Hometown Middle School students Grace Trout (sixth grade) and Sammer Marzouk (eighth grade) scored higher than 98.6 percent of the 45,000 participants at MathCon recently. Both competed in the MathCon contest finals at UIC with over 45,000 students from around the nation. They advanced to the final round with 515 other students in grades 5th through High School.

Marist junior scores perfect ACT score Marist High School junior Jason Phelan earned a top composite score of 36 on a recent ACT test. Phelan is the third Marist student to score a 36 in the past eleven years. On average, less than one-tenth of one percent of students who take the ACT earns the top score. Among test takers in the high school graduating class of 2014, only 1,407

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of nearly 1.85 million students earned a composite score of 36. It was Phelan’s third time taking the exam, and he increased his score by one point on each attempt. Phelan (Lemont) said it was his goal to attain the top score. He did not take a prep class,saying that he felt that his classes at Marist had prepared him well enough. Phelan says his top college

choice is the University of Chicago. He plans to major in physics and math and pursue a career in research. Phelan said he hopes to obtain hands-on experience this summer with a Chicagoland laboratory. While at Marist, Phelan was a two-year member of the boys basketball team, and now serves as the team’s statistician. He is a member of the school’s math team and is the vice-president of the National Honor Society.

Two area dancers earn world title District 123 students Kaylee Loperena and Abigail Perry, with their teammates from the Lavin Cassidy School of Irish Dance, scored 460 points recently to win the World Championship for Irish Dance event in Montreal. As the scores were being called out, the whole team was shaking. Seven judges gave the team 460 points out of a possible 500 points. In the 25 years that the Lavin Cassidy school was open, the team was the first to win the World Championships. —District 123

Bulletin Board GOVERNOR’S STATE Secretary of State Services available for one day at GSU The Secretary of State’s Mobile Service Unit will be at Governors State University, 1 University Parkway, University Park, Tuesday, May 26, from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., in the Hall of Governors. Services available at the mobile service unit include driver’s license and State ID renewal, replacement, and corrections; vehicle sticker sales; passenger and b-truck license plates; vehicle title and registration; parking placards for persons with disabilities; and organ/ tissue donor information. In addition, vision tests and the written driver’s license exam

can be taken. No driving tests will be given. The services provided are available to all qualified Illinois residents. State law allows driver’s license renewal up to one year in advance. Proper identification is required for new and duplicate driver’s licenses and state ID cards. Acceptable forms of payment include personal checks, cash, Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover credit and debit cards. For more information, visit cyberdriveillinois.com.

be as visible as the appearance of new wrinkles. An eye doctor can spot the early warning signs of vision problems like glaucoma and macular degeneration, as well as other serious health conditions such as diabetes and hypertension. Early detection is key. For men and women over 40, it might be wise to look into your eyes. For more information, visit checkyearly.com. A public service message from Vision Council of America and AARP.

Richards JROTC group knows the drill ‘The U.S. Navy Junior ROTC program from Richards High School delivered its top performance at the NJROTC Area 3 drill competition at Great Lakes Naval Station. The competition consisted of individual and team competitions in the areas of academics, physical fitness, and military drill. Bulldog Company captured fifth place overall out of 15 teams, the unit’s best finish to date at this meet. Highlights included Bulldog Company taking fourth place overall in the physical fitness contest with outstanding efforts by Lydell Tyler in both curl-ups (240) and push-ups (149); Reyna Ocampo with 74 push-ups; and, Allison Lively with 124 curl-ups. Each of these cadets earned medals for their efforts and helped propel the unit into the top five. Delilah Caldera also won third place out of 351 cadets in the unarmed knockout competition. —District 218

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Chicago Zoological Society recognizes volunteers The Chicago Zoological Society, which operates Brookfield Zoo, celebrated its volunteers for their dedicated service on April 26. Nearly 300 volunteers and their guests attended the annual recognition dinner. The evening featured the presentation of service and special awards to those who have generously contributed their time to Brookfield Zoo. During the event, recognition awards were presented to 81 volunteers by Stuart Strahl, Ph.D., president and CEO of the Chicago Zoological Society; Edie Duckworth, trustee of the Chicago Zoological Society (CZS) and one of the founders of the Society’s volunteer program now in its 43rd year; and George Rabb, Ph.D., director emeritus of Brookfield Zoo. The zoo’s more than 800 adult, teen, and corporate volunteers contributed nearly 75,000 hours to the Society in 2014 that benefitted just about every department at the zoo. Many of them dedicated time as volunteer educators or Do-

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.JOSEPH MARQUEZ AKA JOSEPH L. MARQUEZ, LUPE MARQUEZ, ERIKA MONDRAGON Defendants 14 CH 2159 10725 LYMAN AVENUE Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 17, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 24, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 12 IN BLOCK 3 IN WARREN J. PETER’S ADDITION TO RIDGELAND GARDENS IN THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF REGISTERED IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR OF TITLES OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS AS DOCUMENT NO. LR 1450983, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 10725 LYMAN AVENUE, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 Property Index No. 24-17-302-007-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $316,146.63. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, or a unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(h-1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact the sales department, ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com. Please refer to file number F14010273. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com Attorney File No. F14010273 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 26122 Case Number: 14 CH 2159 TJSC#: 35-6058 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.

guests the knowledge of animals they learned through interactive workshops, activities, and research opportunities at Brookfield Zoo, as well as community action projects, while developing college readiness, leadership, and career skills.

More than 500 people crowded 115 Bourbon Street on May 2 to taste local firefighter dishes in the 12th Annual BIG Event Firefighters Cook-Off. The event helped raise nearly $90,000 and awareness for individuals with disabilities for Sertoma Centre, Inc. Anthony Tabb and John Cochran won the trophy for best chili with their meaty and seasoned to perfection 4 Story Milk Sout Chili. Jim Leibach and Steve Zook of the Niles Fire Department came in for the win this year for best ribs. Bob Hopper, of the Lombard Fire Department, snagged a trophy for best chicken. Anthony DiNovo and Ron Kalkowski from South Holland Fire Department, went deep and caught a win in the best ethnic category with their spicy fish tacos. Joe DiNovo and Ken Dompeling of Lombard Fire Station 1, won the People’s Choice award for their tender Bad Ax BBQ Ribs & Cornbread. Guest judges were Mark Nilsson from the Chicago TV show “190 North,” Scott Martin, financial contributor for FOX News in Chicago; Chef Anthony Di Fabio from Square Celt Ale House & Grill in Orland Park and Rachel Miklas, General Manager for 115 Bourbon Street. The BIG Event was sponsored by Sertoma Clubs (Chicago Lawn, A.C.T.I.O.N. and Pow-r), United Sertoma of Lemont and Horton Group; local businesses, family and friends.

—Brookfield Zoo

—Sertoma Centre, Inc.

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Evergreen Park resident Linda Kent, left, was recently recognized for her 10 years of volunteer service at Brookfield Zoo. Elaine Kozisek, center, of Palos Hills was recently recognized for her 15 years of volunteer service to Brookfield Zoo. Palos Hills resident Gerri Kitzer, right, was recently recognized for her 10 years of volunteer service to Brookfield Zoo. cents and shared their knowledge about the animals and nature with zoo guests. Guest Guides welcomed zoogoers at the north and south entrances and offered recommendations for a more satisfying visit as well as answered customer service questions. Some volunteers assisted

with the Society’s many outreach programs, or helped out with various office duties as well as during special events that were held throughout the year. The teen volunteers, who are enrolled in the Society’s King Conservation Scholars Program, were able to share with zoo

Focus on Seniors EVERGREEN PARK Evergreen Park Senior Council luncheon and program to feature patriotic singing The Evergreen Park Senior Council luncheon will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 21 at the Senior Center, 9547 S. Homan Ave. The program will feature Ed Young and Mike Leonard who will be singing patriotic songs and stories, as the group honors U.S. veterans. The charge for the barbecue beef luncheon is $6. Tickets must be purchased by Monday at the Community Center, 3450 W. 97th St., Evergreen Park. For more information, call 422-8776. Canned good donations for the Evergreen Park Village Pantry are

always appreciated.

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.

55 and Up

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

Library Notes CHICAGO RIDGE The Chicago Ridge Public Library is located at 10400 S. Oxford Ave. For more information, or to make reservations, call 423-7753. More information is also available at chicagoridgelibrary.org.

Tree,” and discuss Palestinian and Muslim culture. Copies of her books will be available for purchase and signing. Call the library to reserve a seat for this free program.

EVERGREEN PARK The Evergreen Park Public LiMay 16: The Chicago Ridge Pub- brary is located at 9400 S. Troy Ave. lic Library is presenting a resume For more information, or to register workshop from 10 a.m. to noon. for a program, call 422-8522, or visit The resume workshop presenter evergreenparklibrary.org Bob Schlacks has the information Today: To Your Credit, a program patrons need to improve their re- being held at 6:30 p.m., will explain sumes. Workshop topics include: how to get and interpret a credit what should and shouldn’t be on report and how to repair and build a resume; the five categories of infor- credit history. Class will be held at mation your resume must contain; the Evergreen Park Public Library. how to make your resume move Registration is requested. to the top of the stack; breaking down your work experience using May 19, 24 and June 2: The action verbs; and examples of actual Evergreen Park Public Library will resumes. Call the library to register offer three, 90-minute educational for this free program. Medicare presentations at 1 pm. The three sessions will cover eligiMay 19: The Chicago Ridge bility, enrollment and the benefits Public Libraryis holding, Internet of Medicare Parts A and B, and the and e-mail basics from 10 to 11:30 standardized Medicare Supplemena.m. Participants will learn about tal Plans available in Illinois; Medidifferent browsers and how they care Part D, the Medicare Prescripwork, links and web addresses, tion Drug Program; and the Medisearch engines, and setting up a care Advantage Prescription Drug gmail account. Call the library to program. Registration is requested. register for this free class. New and increased computer classes are made May 21: Social Media for Profespossible by the Illinois Department sionals at 6:30 p.m. will teach particiof Commerce and Economic Op- pants how to use the power of social portunity’s Eliminate the Digital media to forward their careers or businesses. Registration is requested. Divide grant program. May 28: The Evergreen Park May 21: The Chicago Ridge Public Library will host a spring Public Library is hosting, Micro- scents soap making class at 6:30 soft Excel 2013 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Kris Morgan will demonstrate p.m.. Patrons can learn about the how to use fresh spring herbs ribbon, formatting and resizing, and flowers to make decorative basic formulas, auto fill, basic cell spring soaps. Registration required errors, and preparing a document for printing. While learning how May 30: The Evergreen Park the program functions, program Public Library will take a group participants will create a calendar trip to the Art Institute’s exhibit, including clipart. Call the library Ireland: Crossroads of Art and Deto register for this free class. New sign 1690 to 1840, featuring some and increased computer classes are of Ireland’s contributions to art. made possible by the Illinois Depart- Presenting 300 objects drawn from ment of Commerce and Economic collections across North America, Opportunity’s Eliminate the Digital this exhibition is the first to explore Divide grant program. the rich and complex art and culture of Ireland during this time period. May 28: The Chicago Ridge A preview is available at artic.educ. Public Library is hosting, Nevien The trip begins at 9 a.m. and the Shaabneh, author of, “Secrets un- cost of $15 per person includes exder the Olive Tree,” from 7 to 8 hibition ticket and transportation. p.m. Shaabneh is an Arab-American Registration is required. writer and speaker who strongly believes in the power of literature May 30: The Evergreen Park and the arts. Shaabneh graduated Public Library presents Super Hero from the University of Illinois at Saturday, an afternoon of epic adChicago with a bachelor’s degree in venture at 3 p.m. There will be English Education and from Saint superhero games and celebrations. Xavier University with a Master of Participants are urged to come Arts degree. Shaabneh will present dressed in costume.Registration is her book “Secrets Under the Olive requested.

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Community Briefs CRESTWOOD Southtown Dahlia Club to hold annual tuber and plant sale The Southtown Dahlia Club will host its annual dahlia tuber and plant sale from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Crestwood Civic Center, 14025 Kostner Ave., Crestwood. The general public is invited to come and take advantage of this once-a-year discount and clearance opportunity. On sale will be hybridized dahlia tubers and plants, usually only sold through mail order. Also, hundreds of perennials, annuals, herbs and hanging baskets will be available for purchase. The event will feature free admission, cash prizes, a garden gift raffle and fund raisers. For more information visit southtowndahliaclub.com. OAK LAWN Author Fair coming The Oak Lawn Library is hosting a free Author Fair from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 16, featuring 13 local published authors. Two «Ask the Author» panel sessions discussing the writing process are scheduled for 10 to 11 a.m. and noon to 1 p.m. This is an opportunity to meet local authors of many different genres including mystery, health, thrillers, fantasy fiction, biography, historical, and horror. Books will be available for purchase. The library is located at 9427 S. Raymond St. ORLAND TOWNSHIP Orland Township Activity Center is site of annual job fair Orland Township will be hosting its annual spring job fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, May 28 in the Orland Township activity center, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave., Orland Park. The job fair is free and open to both residents and nonresidents. Job seekers will learn about available positions while networking with representatives from many local businesses and organizations. Dr. Casey Barczyk of Purdue University, Calumet, will be on site conducting “résumé check-ups.” Job seekers are asked to bring copies of their résumé for distribution. The dress code is business casual. For more information visit orlandtownship. org, or call 403-4222. VARIOUS SUBURBS Crisis Center for South Suburbia in need of donations for summer camp activities The Crisis Center for South Suburbia is preparing to host its annual summer children’s

camp at the shelter and will begin Tuesday, June 16 and last until Thursday, July 30 Camp is held Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. CCSS is looking for the following donations to help with summer camp activities; sand art kits, stepping stones kits, water tables, large pools, sing-a-long nursery rhyme CDs and DVDs, small tents, snow cone machine, individual chalk boards, and a Jumping Jack tent, The center is also seeking a Karaoke machine, extra Tshirts to play and paint in, swim suits and trunks, canvases for painting, a popcorn machine, a cotton candy machine, puppets, jumping bags/relay race bags, and assorted children’s games. The summer camp features entertaining and educational activities (indoors and outdoors) that the children at the shelter can enjoy. Prevention Specialists Darius Thorn and Nitrishia Lee will be coordinating the camp and envision it as a way to get everyone excited. The children will also get a chance to go on field trips such as bowling and going to the park. While the summer camp is held for children ages 4 and older, Thorn and Lee encourage mothers with younger children to bring them outside for some activities. Thorn is looking forward to how the camp will help the children in the shelter socialize with one another. Those looking to donate to the summer camp should contact Kerri Twietmeyer at 429-7255, Ext.126, or at ktwietmeyer@crisisctr.org. The Crisis Center for South Suburbia is a non-profit community organization that provides emergency shelter and other essential services for individuals and families victimized by domestic violence. Visit crisisctr.org for more information about the Crisis Center, ways to support its mission, and the services it provides. WORTH American Legion Post hosting ‘Dancing for the Vets’ fundraiser Friday “Dancing for the Vets,” a fundraiser in support of servicemen and women over seas, will be held at 7 p.m. tomorrow, Friday at the American Legion Marrs-Meyer Post 991, 11001 S. Depot Ave., Worth. The ticket price of $15, or $25 for couples, includes a buffet dinner and DJ music

for dancing. There will be a cash bar, raffles and other activities. For more information, call Joan Braun at 704-4731 or Pam Kennedy at 466-3177. Money raised will go toward provide the monthly care packages that Post 991 Women’s Auxiliary Twisted Sister organization send to military personnel overseas. Memorial Day Observance There will be a Memorial Day Observance at 11 a.m. Sunday at Veteran’s Memorial Park at 111th Street and Harlem Avenue in Worth. Worth Library Board of Trustees looking for new trustees The Worth Public Library District Board of Trustees is seeking resumes from Worth residents who wish to be considered for appointment to fill board vacancies. Resumes should be submitted no later than 9 p.m. Monday, June 1 to the attention of the President, Board of Trustees, Worth Public Library District, 6917 W. 111th St., Worth, IL 60482. The library board will interview candidates Tuesday, June 9, beginning at 6 p.m. The persons appointed to fill the vacancies will serve until the next election of library trustees in 2017. WORTH AND ORLAND PARK Volunteers needed at Neat Repeats resale stores to share compassion, talent, time Our Neat Repeats team has been volunteering for over 28 years to make a difference in the lives of others. Volunteer Recruitment Day is Saturday May. Those who enjoy meeting people, and like knowing they make a difference, should visit the Neat Repeats retail stores in Orland Park, 9028 W. 159th St., or in Worth at 7026 W. 111th St. For more information, call the store manage in Orland Park at 364-7605, or in Worth 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 nonprofit community organization that provides emergency shelter and other services for individuals and families victimized by domestic violence.

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council. “I’ve said this to you before but you were a great addition to the city council,” Kleefisch said. “You brought a lot of expertise to this council that many of us didn’t have. Thank you for your service.” Replacing Hanson is Michael Lebarre, who defeated Sonia Khalil 284-146 in April’s general election. Lebarre is former Palos Township trustee and member of the North Palos School District 117 Board of Education. “This was a wonderful night,” Lebarre said of the inauguration. “The mayor and the other aldermen have really made me feel so welcome. I’m looking forward to getting started.” Also getting started is 5th Ward Alderman Dawn Nowak who was sworn into the council after edging incumbent Frank Williams by 11

Photos by Michael Gilbert

Alderman Bill Hanson (3rd Ward), left, smiles before the start of the Palos Hills City Council meeting last week. The meeting was the last one for Hanson who opted not to run for reelection after serving two terms on the board. Michael Lebarre, right, is sworn in during last Thursday’s meeting. He succeeds Bill Hanson in the 3rd Ward. votes in the April election. “Obviously, tonight was very special for me,” Nowak said. “It was a lot of hard work during the

election but it paid off. “I want to help the residents anyway I can. I want to revive Ward 5.”

Thursday, May 14, 2015

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Story Hour begins at Heights Farmers Market New vendor, The Eating Well, added

The Palos Heights Farmers Market has added a new vendor, The Eating Well. It specializes in four varieties of organic veggie burgers, vegan soups and granola (also gluten free), organic carrots cakes, cheesecakes and Giardinjera peppers. More information about The Eating Well can be found on its website: www.organiceatingwell.com Spring fruits and vegetables continue to come into the market every week. Michigan hothouse strawberries have arrived, in addition to the other spring produce of kale, spinach, rhubarb, and more. A large selection of food items is also at the market on a weekly basis. They include breads, croissants, bakery and noodles, cheeses, eggs, butter, olive oils and vinegars, jams and local honey, beef, pork and chicken, salsas, pasta sauces and Italian peppers, and toffee. Yoder bakery has farm fresh eggs, cheese and butter, along with pies and other bakery goods. Aracely’s has three different varieties of ready to eat tamales, and Parmesan’s Pizza has ready to eat pizza and pizza products, along with ready to bake pizza, pesto, and bakery items. The Palos Heights Library will make its first visit of the 2015 season to the Palos Heights Farmers Market on Wednesday, May 20. The theme of this week’s Story Hour will be “Stories that Sing”. Warm up your vocal cords and get ready for great stories, songs and a craft. In addition, representatives from the Library will be on hand with information about upcoming library events and free library tote bags. Sign up for the upcoming Summer Reading Program: “Read to the Rhythm”, or sign up for your library card. The library staff has created a cookbook, which will be on sale for half price while supplies last.

Tealightful Teas will be the guest of the Community Tent. It has a wide variety of pre-packaged and loose leaf teas, scone and cookie mixes, dips and spread mixes, and honey sticks. Donna also has beautiful teacups designed for loose teas preparation, iced tea pitchers and other equipment for refreshing summer drinks. Reservations continue to be taken for this year’s Community Tent. Interested not-for-profit organizations, area businesses and local artisans should email farmersmarket@palosheights.org, or call 203-6631 for more information. Reservations are taken on a first come first served basis, and dates are filling up fast. Thank you to all who donated cans of food to our “Food for All” food pantry partnering program. Food requests at area pantries go up in summer once school is no longer in session. Double credit on your Frequent Shopper Card will be given to all who donate a can of fruit, vegetables or protein (tuna, peanut butter, etc.). 2015 Frequent Shopper Cards can be picked up at the City Tent every week. The market is partnering with Dr. John Principe MD of WellbeingMD Center for Life for the 2015 “Recipes of the Week.” Stop by the City Tent to pick up this week’s recipe along with previous early spring recipes. All previous recipes can also be found at www.WellbeingMD.com, or at www. palosheights.org. Representatives from the Palos Heights Beautification Committee will be on hand with splitthe- pot raffle tickets for this year’s Car Classic Event. Tickets are only $2 each. The drawing will be held on July 16, and a minimum grand prize is $10,000. Additional information about the Palos Heights Farmers Market can be found at www.palosheights. org, by calling 361-1800, or email farmersmarket@ palosheights.org. —Palos Heights Farmers Market

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Byline Bank celebrates grand opening The ribbon is cut, top photo, by Byline Bank Branch Manager Georgia Vouris (with scissors) while Palos Hills Mayor Gerald Bennett and Hickory Hills Mayor Mike Howley hold the ends of the ribbon Friday. Vouras and Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church’s Father Tom De Medeiros get ready to bless the Hickory Hills bank, left photo..

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Scene from last year’s Library Story Hour at the Palos Heights Farmers Market. The 2015 Story Hour starts Wednesday.

Area Property Tran$fer$ Following are the property transfers in the area, according to the latest report, as received from the Cook County Recorder of Deeds Office. The Reporter Newspaper does not attempt to correct errors made by that office. Evergreen Park An Capital LLC to Coulibaly Mary A, 2830 W 102nd Pl, $195,000; Deutsche Bk Natl Trust Co to Knight Richard Joseph IV, 2841 W 100th Pl, $179,500; Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp to Mackenzie Christopher, 9132 S Springfield Ave, $120,000; Mack Inv I LLC to Springview Inv II IL II LLC, 2742 W 97th Pl, $155,000; Mcelwain Karl Victor to Battie Shawana, 8733 S Albany Ave, $155,000. Hickory Hills Marusarz Danuta to Maj Jakub, 9051 S Roberts Rd, Unit #303, $87,500; Wilmington Trust Co to Pawlak Jolanta, 8469 83rd Ave, $220,000; Young Gary M to University Islamic Financial Corp, 9025 W Hawthorne Dr, $385,000. Oak Lawn Capital One to Hrisca Silvia, 10409 Lamon Ave, $246,000; Fannie Mae to Muthanna Saleh, 10416 Mansfield Ave, Unit #105, $66,000; Banco Popular North Amer to Doleh Walead, 5724 W 90th St, $180,000; Alvarez Jesse to Gomez Maria, 9525 Meade Ave, $155,000;

Elder Vickie to Musto Jason M, 9340 50th Ave, $200,000; Megan Lee R Smith to Jassany Mokdam R Al, 9212 Massasoit Ave, $151,000; Jandora Gloria M Tr to Perez Conrado, 4123 98th St, Unit #49&49G, $82,000; Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp to Suleiman Ahmed, 9744 S Major Ave, $173,000; Lonergan Thomas R to Clarkin Matthew P, 4037 105th Pl, $235,000; Civic Prop LLC to Zamora Espiridion, 5607 W 88th St, $55,500; Fannie Mae to Mahmoud Mohammad, 9521 53rd Ave, Unit #95213S, $92,000; Thorpe Donald F Tr to Thorepe Raelin J, 9033 Moody Ave, $188,000; Zawaski Linda M Tr to Walczak Bryan T, 5801 100th Pl, $269,000; Kelly Barbara Tr to Kooy Gertrude, 4924 Stone Cir, $131,500; Colander David M to Baeza Maria, 10110 Karlov Ave, $152,000.

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Palos Hills Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp to Tocila Dorel, 8851 W 100th St, $242,000; Judicial Sales Corp to Melerska Barbara, 10571 Palos Pl, Unit #10571B, $64,000; Rodriguez Esther to Casino Raul, 7800 W 102nd St, $70,000; Popular Real Estate Inc to Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr, 7921 W 103rd St, Unit #G4, $10,000; Carrozza Jeannine to Tanis Christopher M, 9717 S Meryton Ct, $385,000. Worth Glynn Garrett to Adamski Michael J Jr, 11150 S Worth Ave, $195,500; Stock Joanne P Tr to Kurpios Renuta, 7540 W 111th St, Unit #3D, $54,000; Piotrowski Sallu Marie Tr to Koller Eric, 7032 W 115th Pl, $160,000; Plummer Margaret L Tr to MJ Broadview LLC, 10720 S Ridgeland Ave, $760,000.

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May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. This month is designed to encourage people to follow a healthy, active lifestyle. You can take steps toward this goal, of course, but why not carry the concept of improving health to other areas of your life — such as your investments? Toward that end, consider these suggestions: • Give your portfolio a regular “check-up.” To maintain your fitness, it’s a good idea to visit a doctor for a check-up on a regular basis. And to help ensure the health of your portfolio, you may want to periodically review it with the assistance of a financial professional — someone who can point out gaps in your existing holdings or changes that may need to be made. • Follow a balanced investment “diet.” As you know, nutrition experts recommend that we adopt a balanced diet, drawing on all the major food groups. Too much of any one category — for example, an excess of meat or of dairy products — can lead to health concerns. An analogous situation exists when you invest — if you own too much of one particular asset class, such as aggressive growth stocks, you might expose yourself to an “unhealthy” degree of risk, because you

could take a big hit during a market downturn. But not all investments move in the same direction at the same time, so if you own a mix of stocks, bonds, government securities and other vehicles, you can lessen the impact of volatility on your portfolio. In investing, as in all walks of life, balance and moderation are important. • Don’t let investments get “lazy.” Exercise is essential in staying fit and healthy. Yet, exercise can also be hard work, causing many of us to put it off to “another day.” Some of your investments may also not be working hard enough for you. To cite one possibility, you might own quite a few certificates of deposit (CDs). There’s nothing “wrong” with CDs, and they do offer a high degree of preservation of principal, but they provide very little in the way of return, particularly in a lowinterest-rate environment, such as we’ve had over the past few years. So, if you have a plethora of CDs, you might be depriving yourself of the opportunity to own other investments that “work harder” by offering you the growth potential you’ll need to make progress toward your long-term goals. • Avoid “unhealthy” habits. Many of us are guilty of unhealthy habits, such as eating too much

or failing to address stress. Taken together, these bad habits can harm the quality of our lives. As an investor, you can also fall into some bad habits. To name just a couple, you could waste time and effort by chasing after “hot” investments, which may already be cooling off by the time you hear about them, or you could decide to take a “time out” from investing when the markets are turbulent. Another bad habit: Investing either too aggressively or too conservatively for your goals and risk tolerance. By avoiding these and other negative habits, you can help yourself stay on track toward your objectives. It takes diligence and vigilance to stay physically fit and healthy. And these same attributes are just as important in keeping your investment strategy in good shape. 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.

Jersey Mike’s opens in Palos Heights Owner Mac Shimmon opened his latest Jersey Mike’s sub shop last month at 12801 S. Harlem Ave. in Palos Heights in a former Foot Locker shoe store. It’s the third new business in the former store. A Lou Malnati’s pizzeria opened there in September and a Great Clips hair salon opened in November. It was the 12th franchise for Shimmon, who opened his first location in Orland Park in June 2011. He also owns Jersey Mike’s in New Lenox, Frankfort, Elk Grove Village, Gurnee, Schaumburg, Glenview, Niles, Park Ridge and Buffalo Grove. “I am so excited to bring the Jersey Mike’s brand to Palos Heights,” said Shimmon in a release. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. For information, call 708-6718748.

Bedford Park approves massive hotel project for 65th Street Bedford Park officials have started the ball rolling on a massive hotel project planned for 65th Street just east of Central Avenue. “Construction should start by the end of the year,” said Bedford Park Mayor Dave Brady. “A study showed a need for it.”

Comings & Goings By Bob Bong The project calls for five hotels to be built on land that has been vacant for several years. The developer is a South Bend-based lodging company looking to enter the Chicago market. “This would be their first project in Illinois,” Brady said, adding he was not sure what hotel franchises would be involved. “The exact hotel brands would be similar to what we have on Cicero Avenue,” Brady said. Brady said the project is being done in partnership with Reavis High School. “We didn’t want to issue bonds,” he said. “So we purchased the land with Reavis.” The proposed complex is within the school district’s boundaries. “We will share the hotel tax raised by the project with Reavis,” Brady said. He said Stickney Township officials helped arrange some tax breaks for the developer as the land was blighted. One potential sticking point never developed Brady said.

“Surprisingly, there were no contamination problems with the site,” which was an industrial parcel in a previous life. He predicted residents in Chicago’s Clearing neighborhood, across the street, would welcome the new hotel complex. “I’m sure they would be happier hotels than with trucking firms,” he said. Brady said the village also was looking into purchasing land at 65th and Central for a new water pumping station that might have other benefits for the area. “I’ve been talking with Moraine Valley Community College about using part of the land for a new north campus, similar to what they built down in Tinley Park. “It would be used for job training and hotel training,” he said. Future development is also in the works for 65th Street. “As long as the economy keeps going,” he said. If you see a new business in town or wonder what happened to an old favorite, drop me a line at bobbong@hotmail.com. You can also catch up on Comings & Goings in other parts of the Southland at www.southlandbusinessnews.com and www. southlandsavvy.blogspot.com.

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These survivors don’t run from a challenge Back Page Through Advocate Children’s Hospital Oak Lawn, I’ve been privileged to meet many pediatric cancer survivors who are taking part in the Pediatric Oncology Survivorship Transition Challenge. The POST Challenge supplies pediatric survivors with a running mentor, like me, and training gear to help ensure their successful completion of the 8th Annual Running for Hope 5K run/walk in Oak Lawn, Saturday, June 7. By There’s a myth that says the laws of aerodynamics prove the bumblebee should be incapable of flying; apparently its wing size is too small to hold the weight of its body. While these scientific calculations may be accurate, they don’t coincide with reality, defying the odds, they fly. Heather Worden, 34, of Joliet is also a testament to defying odds. At the age of 12, she was diagnosed with AML Leukemia with a 10 percent chance to survive. Worden said her diagnosis came in January, 1993, and she started chemotherapy right away. By May, she had a full bone marrow transplant. “I was my own donor, which was radical at the time,’’ she said. “They removed my bone marrow, treated it with chemo and put it back in me.” Some people fear death after being diagnosed with cancer. But not Worden, she said, “I never thought I was going to die.” The Leukemia was detected following a visit to her pediatrician. “I had flu like symptoms,” Worden said. “I went to the doctor after passing out in the shower. My doctor was concerned about how pale I was and ordered a blood test.” Worden said the power of prayer from her friends, family, and church are the reason she’s here today. “My attitude was always, ‘What do I need to do to go home?’ I wasn’t told until many years later that I had a 10 percent survival rate. Had I known that number, I don’t know if I would have had such a positive attitude.” June 21 will mark her 22nd year cancer free! Worden and her husband Terry, have one son named Max. He turned three, May 8th. “I didn’t think I’d have children because chemo ruined my eggs but God worked miraculous, not only to save my life but to allow me to have a son,” said Worden. “With the help of my sister, Heidi StachulakVarela and Chicago IVF, I was able to give birth to a beautiful baby boy. My sister made a big sacrifice and became my egg donor. She gave me and Terry a very special gift.” I’d say! Let’s break out the sisterof-the-year award for Varela, who lives in Round Lake Beach with her husband, Joel. And that support continued, Varela participated in the POST Challenge with Worden the first time she ran the Running for Hope race. “She trained with me and my mentor, Marie Fuesel,” said Worden. Fuesel lives in Orland Park and has been paired with Worden again. “This time, Terry is taking the challenge with us.” Worden said. “Terry and I are also training for a 10-mile race, at the end of this month.” Worden’s life story has played out like a touching Hallmark movie. She describes herself as a happily married mom, teaching 6th grade at Bentley Elementary in New Lenox, who lives in an old Victorian house in nearby Joliet. She and Terry celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary July 24. Nawal Hasan, 26, was born and raised in Oak Lawn until 15 years ago when she and her family moved to Orland Park. Her cancer was discovered during a basketball game that her parents told her NOT to play in. Talk about having a good excuse for being disobedient! “I had been having pain in my knee for several months. But, I was playing sports; my parents thought it was just growing pains.” Hasan said. “To be sure, they sent me for an X-ray. Nothing was found.” That X-ray might have given

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After a year away from basketball, Frasor comes back as Rice’s coach By Ken Karrson Sports Editor

Former Brother Rice standout and North Carolina graduate Bobby Frasor has been hired as the Crusaders’ new head basketball coach. (Photo courtesy of Tri Properties).

Commercial real estate can’t compare to a courtside seat. That’s the conclusion Bobby Frasor arrived at when he chose to pursue the vacant head-coaching position at his high school alma mater. One

year away from basketball was all the Brother Rice graduate needed to reaffirm his love for the sport and opt for a career shift. And the Rice administration helped solidify his decision by interviewing Frasor and then selecting him as the man to guide the Crusaders varsity

hoops program next season. Frasor follows another alumnus, Rick Harrigan, who left the post after two seasons. “I’m excited,” Frasor said in a telephone interview. “I was interested in this opportunity when it became available and I decided to take a run at it. It’s really something special com-

ing back to Brother Rice. “Just to be back in Chicago [is great]. I’ve got a passion for the city and I think the best high school basketball is played in [the] Chicago [area].” Frasor, the son of former Eisenhower coach Bob Frasor, made his own mark in the local prep game and departed

Rice as one of its most storied hoops performers. After getting named to the McDonald’s AllAmerica team at the end of his senior year, Frasor moved on to the University of North Carolina where he played for Roy Williams and was a member See FRASOR, Page 5

Signing off on this success Knights pick up ‘best win of the year’ vs. ACC By Ken Karrson Sports Editor

Not all victories are created equal. While the ledger is affected the same regardless of foe, coaches always point to certain wins as more meaningful. Chicago Christian notched one of those last Thursday. Seeing as how the Knights had triumphed 23 times in 30 games heading into the current week, it wouldn’t seem possible they were still seeking one that could be referred to as a “signature win.” But that’s how coach Eric Brauer classified a 9-5 verdict over Aurora Central Catholic in a Metro Suburban Conference crossover contest. “It was definitely one of our better games and it was probably our best win of the year,” he said. “[The Chargers] came in at 20-3 and a halfgame out of first in the [MSC] West. We’ve tried to be as focused as we can in getting better each game and Thursday’s win kind of validated our thought process.” Three seventh-inning errors by Chicago Christian (23-7, 11-5) enabled Aurora to narrow the gap, but the Knights were never in serious danger thanks to their own threerun outburst in the sixth. That was Christian’s third multiple-run inning as Brauer said his guys “just put together a lot of good at-bats.” The Knights totaled nine hits, five of which went for extra bases. Most impressive was a four-run second stanza that materialized after the inning’s first two batters had been retired. Dan Vos’ two-run double and Christian Bolhuis’ RBI single highlighted the rally that followed. Vos delivered two hits and four RBI on the day while Bolhuis had two hits and three RBI. The latter’s two-run double keyed Chicago Christian’s sixth-inning noisemaking. Trevor Wolterink added two doubles and a

pair of RBI. The Knights stroked hits with the bases loaded on three occasions. “That’s the difference in the game: clutch hitting,” Brauer said. “We didn’t do that in the seven games before that -- I think we were 0-for-10 or 0-for-12 in those situations. That’s uncommon for us. When you’re struggling to put runs on the board, everything compounds a little bit.” Wolterink was also the pitcher of record after going five innings on a yield of three hits and one earned run. He struck out six and walked two. Reliever Adam Schoenle was not charged with any earned runs. The win kept Chicago Christian in a tie for first in the MSC East with rival Illiana Christian. The Vikings, who split an earlier two-game series with the Knights, have played four fewer contests to date because of postponements. “There’s a lot of games left,” said Brauer, whose team is two down to Illiana in the loss column but has two more victories to its credit. “If it works out that way [where we claim a title], it’d be great. But that’s not the No. 1 thing for us.” Chicago Christian Timothy Christian

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What made the Knights’ Thursday eruption stand out was that it came on the heels of a shutdown placed on them by Trojans pitcher Carter Johnson last Tuesday. Timothy Christian’s ace outdueled Vos, who absorbed his second loss of the season despite giving up just four hits over six innings. “We just didn’t hit a lot of balls real hard,” Brauer said. “That’s why [guys like Johnson] are good pitchers. You’ve got to take advantage of those couple opportunities you get -if we get three or four runs with our pitchers, I like our chances.” Three runs would have gotten the job done here, but Johnson thwarted

two of Chicago Christian’s three best scoring chances. The Knights left the bags filled in the fourth and stranded a runner on third in the fifth after getting him there with less than two outs. “That changes what you do,” Brauer said. “If we go up 2-0, [Timothy] probably uses a different strategy.” He was referring to the Trojans’ half of the sixth, which was moved along by a stolen base and sacrifice bunt. Timothy scored the tying run then and plated the winning marker in the eighth. Vos’ groundout knocked in Jack DeVries, who had doubled, with the Knights’ lone run in the second. Chicago Christian managed five hits off Johnson, but its top three offensive threats went a combined 0-for-9. The 2-1 loss was the third suffered by the Knights this spring. *** Scoring runs was no problem last Monday as Chicago Christian notched at least one in five of its six plate appearances. The Knights rang up a season-high total of 16 hits as they made sure the Trojans paid a price for holding Johnson out until Tuesday. “They tried to play for a split, [so] Monday’s game wasn’t as tough,” Brauer said. “We hit the ball pretty well -- we got hits from seven different guys.” Leading the assault were Ron Clark and Josh Hill, the Nos. 7 and 9 batters in the order, who went 7-of8 between them. Clark included a double among his 4-for-4 effort and had three RBI while Hill drove in two runs. “My belief is that you’ve got to find ways to score up and down the lineup,” Brauer said. “To get that out of the bottom of the order was big.” Also supplying RBI were Bolhuis (two-run single), Zach Frieling (double), Wolterink (single), DeVries See KNIGHTS, Page 2

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Dan Kissel, a 2005 Shepard grad who played college hockey at Notre Dame, just won a third championship as a member of the Stavanger Oilers, who play in a Norwegian league. He led the team in scoring each of the past two seasons.

Norwegian good Shepard grad Kissel enjoying productive hockey life in Europe By Ken Karrson Sports Editor

Dan Kissel certainly wasn’t the first Shepard student to envision having athletic success at the professional level. He may be the only one, however, who eventually found it without ever laying a foundation with the Astros. Kissel’s sport is hockey, and since Shepard has never fielded a team the Oak Lawn native was forced to seek out other avenues. Playing junior hockey with Team Illinois and Mission AAA did enough to get Kissel noticed by Notre Dame, which included him on

its roster for four seasons in the mid2000s. A solid collegiate career would satisfy many individuals and arm them with enough competition-related tales to entertain friends and family for years. But when Kissel left the Fighting Irish, his desire to fight for more didn’t leave with him. He continued to compete in the United States and East Coast hockey leagues, plying his trade with teams such as the Chicago Steel, Bakersfield Condors, Alaska Aces and Gwinnet Gladiators. Kissel advanced as far as the American Hockey League, one step below the NHL. But his stay with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers, a feeder team for the New York Islanders, lasted just two games. Again it appeared as if the end of the line had been reached -- and See KISSEL, Page 5

Royally flushed Class 4A king knocked off twice by Crusaders By Ken Karrson Sports Editor

The 2014 king got crowned in 2015. Providence Catholic ruled over all of Class 4A last spring, and chances are good the Celtics will not go down easily once this year’s postseason tournament commences. But while the future still holds promise, the present left Providence empty-handed. Brother Rice accomplished that twice last week, once in a pitchers’ duel and the second time in a romp. By virtue of 1-0 and 11-1 wins over the Celtics on Monday and Wednesday, the Crusaders served official notice that whatever had been ailing them the week before when they fell twice to Mt. Carmel was nowhere to be found. Rice was unable to complete a clean sweep as St. Rita edged it 7-6 in another Chicago Catholic League Blue contest on Saturday, but that defeat

did nothing to temper Crusaders coach John McCarthy’s enthusiasm for his squad’s positive reversal of fortunes. “We could have decided we were going to feel sorry for ourselves [after the Mt. Carmel losses] and say, ‘We tried, but it didn’t happen,’” McCarthy said. “We were backed into a corner, [but] we fought our way out. I’m very proud of the type of kids we have. I’m excited about this group.” That group includes sophomore pitchers Ryan Kutt and Jack Guzek, both of whom managed to stifle Providence’s offense. Kutt’s masterful threehit, seven-strikeout performance was necessary on Monday as Rice (21-7, 9-4) managed only five hits itself. The Crusaders didn’t break a scoreless tie until the fifth inning. Ryan King’s bunt single and stolen base set up the opportunity, a passed ball

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Richards’ Brett Thomas dives back into first base safely as Brother Rice’s Ryan Kutt lunges to grab a pickoff throw from catcher Jake Ridgway last Friday. The game was stopped because of rain in the second inning and is scheduled to be made up on Friday.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION STANDARD BANK AND TRUST COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.SANDRA D SULLIVAN AKA SANDRA SULLIVAN, VALARIE DARGERT, KIMBERLY LEWIS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MARY L SULLIVAN AKA MARY SULLIVAN, IF ANY, KENMAR CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, JULIE FOX, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DECEASED MORTGAGOR, MARY L. SULLIVAN A/K/A MARY SULLIVAN Defendants 13 CH 20324 7930 WEST 95TH STREET UNIT 1A 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 March 24, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 25, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7930 WEST 95TH STREET UNIT 1A, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-01-303-017-1001. The real estate is improved with a yellow brick condominium with a one car attached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: 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 PA1312491. 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. PA1312491 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 13 CH 20324 TJSC#: 35-4863 I656544

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.ZBIGNIEW KRAWCZYK, STANISLAWA KRAWCZYK Defendants 14 CH 018245 8107 W. 98TH STREET PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 10, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 16, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8107 W. 98TH STREET, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-11-206-010. 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. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, 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 14-14-20642. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-14-20642 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 14 CH 018245 TJSC#: 35-3000 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. I655457

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY D I V I S I O N NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC P l a i n t i f f , v . MARK E PASEK, ELIZABETH M PASEK D e f e n d a n t s 09 CH 36002 9030 SOUTH 84TH 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 16, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 22, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9030 SOUTH 84TH AVENUE, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-02-105-008-0000. The real estate is improved with a two-story, single-family, red brick house with n attached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: 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 PA0925681. 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. PA0925681 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 09 CH 36002 TJSC#: 35-6192 I654734

For Sale For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS T R U S T E E , SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF A M E R I C A , NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE AS S U C C E S S O R BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF BEAR STEARNS A S S E T BACKED SECURITIES I LLC, ASSET BACKEDCERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-EC1 P l a i n t i f f , v s . THERESA POSPISIL; DAVID POSPISIL D e f e n d a n t s , 13 CH 18345 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, May 29, 2015 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 8812 West 103rd Place, Palos Hills, Il 60465. P.I.N. 23-15-202-008-0000. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 13-022451 NOS INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I654154

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION US BANK TRUST NA, AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF8 M A S T E R PARTICIPATION TRUST; P l a i n t i f f , v s . ALI AL-MAGHRABI AKA ALI S. AL-MAGHARABI; E N A S AL-MAGHRABI; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC R E G I S T R A T I O N SYSTEMS, INC.; HSBC MORTGAGE SERVICES, I N C . ; THE WOODS EDGE HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION; WOODS EDGE I CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; WOODS E D G E PHASE I CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; U N K N O W N OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 14 CH 12890 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, June 12, 2015 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 23-22-200-034-1054. Commonly known as 11128 Northwest Road Unit B, Palos Hills, Illinois 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 The Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg Oliver LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale. F14040065 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I656152

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, NA, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING LP FKA C O U N T R Y W I D E HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP; P l a i n t i f f , v s . PAUL CAMPOS AND THERESE M. CAMPOS; D e f e n d a n t s , 11 CH 41399 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on March 5, 2015, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, June 8, 2015, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 14512 ASH STREET, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462. P.I.N. 27-10-102-047. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Mr. Ira T. Nevel at Plaintiff's Attorney, Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel, 175 North Franklin Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 357-1125. Ref. No. 11-08557 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I656079

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.FABIOLA GERMAN, MIDLAND FUNDING LLC, PAVILION PARK CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants 14 CH 00378 6634 W. 95th St., Unit 2B Oak Lawn, IL 60453 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 10, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 11, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 6634 W. 95th St., Unit 2B, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Property Index No. 24-06-422-009-1024. The real estate is improved with a residential condominium. The judgment amount was $127,982.30. Sale terms: 25% of the bid amount, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, shall be paid in certified funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale. The certified check must be made payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee s attorney. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 14 CH 00378 TJSC#: 35-4540 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PNC BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO NATIONAL CITY BANK SUCCESSOR B Y MERGER TO MIDAMERICA BANK, FSB; Plaintiff, v s . WALTER LESNICKI; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND N O N R E C O R D CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 12 CH 15256 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on November 10, 2014, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, June 19, 2015, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 23-13-204-012-0000. Commonly known as 10441 South 75th Avenue, Palos Hills, IL 60465. 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 1207555. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I656886

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BMO HARRIS BANK NA AS SUCCESSOR IN I N T E R E S T TO HARRIS NA; Plaintiff, v s . CASMIR ZEMBOL AKA CASIMIR ZEMBOL; SUNSET RIDGE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION AN ILLINOIS NOT FOR PROFIT CORPORATION; BMO HARRIS BANK NA AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO HARRIS NA; U N K N O W N OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 13 CH 17166 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, June 5, 2015, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 15723 North Sunset Ridge Court, Unit 2N, Orland Park, IL 60462. P.I.N. 27-14-401-201-1067. The mortgaged real estate is 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: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier's or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Ms. Kelly M. Doherty at Plaintiff's Attorney, Keough & Moody, P.C., 1250 East Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563. (630) 369-2700. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I655221

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY; P l a i n t i f f , v s . DOROTHY M. DILL; THE UNITED STATES OF A M E R I C A SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN D E V E L O P M E N T ; MIDLAND FUNDING, LLC; FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION; Defendants, 14 CH 16915 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, May 29, 2015 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 14050 Putney Place, Orland Park, IL 60462. P.I.N. 27-02-408-007-0000. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 14-027873 NOS INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I654195

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PROSPECT FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK; P l a i n t i f f , v s . ZIYAD S. ZEIDAN; GHADAH RAHMAN; PALISADES COLLECTION LLC; STATE OF ILLINOIS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 13 CH 21502 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, June 19, 2015, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 7744 McIntosh Dr., Palos Heights, IL 60463. P.I.N. 23-36-303-170-000. The mortgaged real estate is 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: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier's or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Mr. Brandon R. Freud at Plaintiff's Attorney, Ruff, Freud, Breems and Nelson, Ltd., 200 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 2 6 3 3 8 9 0 . INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I656889

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, -v.14 CH 011246 9423 S. 78TH AVENUE HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 ANTONIO D. MUSSARI, TASHA S. MUSSARI, PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, MIDFIRST BANK, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 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, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 8, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9423 S. 78TH AVENUE, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-01-321-004. 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. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, 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 14-14-12413. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-14-12413 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 14 CH 011246 TJSC#: 35-2655 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. I653751

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Layoff produces payoff

After brief break, Astros climb back into first By Ken Karrson Sports Editor

Having a full week to prepare for an opponent is standard operating procedure for a football team and, in many instances, a basketball squad as well. Baseball doesn’t typically get afforded that luxury. And Frank DiFoggio is glad of it. In fact, Shepard’s veteran coach was wary of what was in store for his club last Monday. The Astros hadn’t so much as picked up a ball since the previous Thursday because Shepard held its prom last weekend. “Baseball is a game where you have to get in a rhythm,” DiFoggio said. “Long stretches of not playing can be a detriment.” But three days was not too long for the Astros, who defeated Reavis 8-2 in their return to the field, added a 10-0 triumph over the Rams on Tuesday and then completed a spotless week of South Suburban Conference play by whitewashing TF North 8-0 on Thursday. The trio of wins, along with Oak Lawn’s setbacks to Lemont and Oak Forest in SSC crossovers, gave Shepard a piece of the SSC Red lead. First place was shared with the Spartans and up for grabs when the two foes squared off this past Monday and Tuesday. “We still have to face Lemont [too] so our road ahead is not an easy one,” DiFoggio said. “[But] just to have your destiny in your own hands is what you want. It comes down to what are you going to do now that you’re in this position?” While DiFoggio is hoping his guys can close the deal, he’s been urging them to also savor the mo-

ment because “you don’t always get a chance to have something like this happen.” “The boys need to enjoy this,” DiFoggio said. “Go out and relax and have fun [because] this isn’t a burden. They might as well relish it.” DiFoggio certainly relished most of what he witnessed last week. The Astros (17-7, 11-3) received three rounds of strong pitching, committed just one error on defense and amassed 33 hits. Shepard had seven multiple-run innings over its three games, and more often than not a little thing put the wheels in motion. In a five-run fourth stanza in Game 1 versus Reavis, for example, an error and passed ball were early factors. From there the sticks took over as Bobby Peterka, Kyle Longfield, Rob Marinec (double), Kenny Gorski and Eric Horbach all smacked RBI hits. “They made a bad play, it opened the floodgates and we just kept on hitting,” DiFoggio said. “That’s the way it was all week — something very minor [happened], our confidence started shooting up and we just exploded. It seems like we finally got a little looser [at the plate].” Marinec (double) and Peterka (sacrifice fly) added later RBI for the Astros, but those weren’t necessary as senior Adam Gregory had the situation in hand on the hill. He fanned six, walked no one and allowed only four hits in raising his record to 5-1. *** Winning the opener against Reavis was nice, but DiFoggio wasn’t convinced that automatically portended continued success for his team the next day.

“Every [SSC Red series] we’ve played, whether we won or lost the first one, the second one always seems like a dogfight,” he said. “Game 2 has always been nervous for us.” Not here. Sophomore Jack Carberry was every bit as stingy to Rams batters as Gregory had been and, by virtue of a four-strikeout, three-hit performance, he also improved his ledger to 5-1. “The kid just really got after it,” DiFoggio said of Carberry, whose importance to Shepard’s well-being increased after senior Brett Smith suffered an injury. “He absolutely dominated them. He was unbelievable.” Like Gregory before him, Carberry didn’t require a great deal of offensive support in order to prosper, but he received it anyway. The fourth inning did in Reavis as it surrendered seven runs to the Astros, an explosion that was set off by Longfield’s double and featured half of Shepard’s 14 hits. Two RBI apiece from Peterka (double) and Horbach (single) led the charge, but Longfield (single) and Gregory (single) each drove in one teammate. A Rams error also aided the cause. Peterka’s two-base hit was responsible for the Astros’ initial tally in the third inning and Longfield lofted a sacrifice fly as part of a two-run sixth. Shepard 8 TF North 0 With a sweep of Reavis accomplished, it would have been easy for the Astros to overlook the struggling Meteors on Thursday, but one thing prevented that from happening: good memories. TF North upset Shepard in 2014

toward the tail end of what became an eight-game skid. “I did not have to remind these guys about last year,” DiFoggio said. “They remembered this. It was pretty fresh in their memories. Last year was a perfect example of [taking an opponent for granted] — we thought, ‘We’ve got TF North [so] we’re going to be fine.’ “We were juiced up for this one. They wanted to send a message.” The Astros did. Horbach took care of the pitching chores and had a no-hitter through six before giving up a double. He picked that runner off base and ended the day with 13 strikeouts after taking pitching coach Dan Hennigan on his challenge to “prove it” when Horbach he could handle anyone in the Meteors’ lineup. After a first inning in which he was nibbling at the corners of the plate, Horbach had a stretch where he fired 27 consecutive strikes and retired 11 straight batters. “The thing I’m very pleased about with this group is that they have not tuned us out,” DiFoggio said. “They’re all in and really focused. They’ve bought into it that you’ve got to bring it every day or you’re going to get bit.” Marinec (RBI single) and Gorski (two-run double) gave Horbach all the offense he needed to succeed. Travis Pruim stroked a two-run hit in seventh and TF North unintentionally lent a hand with a couple third-inning errors and a balk in the seventh, all of which led to Shepard scoring. “This marathon [of a season] is coming down to the home stretch and we’re in good shape,” said DiFoggio, whose squad was due to tangle with Lemont, Crete-Monee and Rich Central in addition to Oak Lawn this week.

SOFTBALL ROUNDUP

No. 13 plenty lucky for RedHawks By Anthony Nasella Correspondent

Thirteen isn’t such an unlucky number when it denotes the amount of games won consecutively. And it’s a streak of that length that has optimism running high at Marist. The latest two victories, 8-2 over Bishop McNamara last Wednesday and 5-0 over neighborhood rival Mother McAuley on Thursday, improved the RedHawks’ record to a glossy 21-4-2 this spring. In short, Marist has been playing like a team with designs on advancing into June. And first-year coach Colleen Biebel is convinced her girls have what is needed to make a Class 4A championship quest a realistic goal. “We’re having a lot of fun,” she said. “The girls are playing really well together. They get along great and have great team chemistry [and] they’re hungry this year. They’re going to do everything it takes to win and extend the season into June.” Madison Naujokas and Zariya Gonzalez led the RedHawks past the Fightin’ Irish, a triumph that lifted Marist’s ledger to 13-0 in the East Suburban Catholic Conference. Naujokas went 2-for-3 with three RBI and three runs while Gonzalez, best known for her work in the circle, launched a home run. Their efforts made a winner of Emily Reilly, who tossed a three-hitter and struck out five. “Zariya is not only pitching well for us, but she’s also hitting well for us,” Biebel said. “She’s got it all and she’s proving to be a very valuable player for us. “And Emily has also been coming through big for us. In addition to Zariya, she’s a great player, a great kid and an extremely hard worker.” Biebel termed the ensuing shutout of the Mighty Macs a “great accomplishment.” “Mother McAuley has been a huge rival and a great program for many years,” she said. “It’s always a tough game when we play them, but the girls deserve a lot of credit for the way they played and executed.” Biebel said her three seniors — Gonzalez, outfielder Brooke Wilson and first baseman Hayley Franks — have been key figures in the squad’s success to date. “Our three seniors have been phenomenal,” she said. “Not only are they leaders on the field, but they’re leaders off the field as well. They’ve really stepped up and assumed that leadership role in a big way [and] the under-

classmen really look up to them.” With less than two full weeks left in the regular season, the RedHawks still have some big conference contests remaining before they can claim an ESCC title. Those included two games against both Marian Catholic and Carmel this week and two versus Benet Academy next week. Marist has not played Marian or Carmel this season, but it defeated Benet 8-2 earlier in the year. “We still have some work left to win conference, but the girls want this,” Biebel said.

marker in the third. Haase’s two-run homer in the bottom of the seventh gave Evergreen (14-8, 9-6) its margin of victory in a 5-3 decision over Oak Lawn last Thursday. Starring for the Spartans were Danielle Allen and Hayden Landingham, both of whom stroked two hits and knocked in a run. Oak Forest handed the Mustangs their other setback last Wednesday as it prevailed by a 9-6 count. Richards also beat Eisenhower 3-0 last week in another SSC Red encounter.

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After getting crushed 22-2 by Andrew last Wednesday, the Astros doled out their own whipping one day later as they rolled over Argo 12-0 in a South Suburban Conference Red contest. Jaylen Stepney’s grand slam and Jenna Husienga’s bases-clearing triple were the crushing blows in a 10-run fifth inning versus the Argonauts. Skylor Hilger (two-run double) and Breanna Graffeo (RBI single) also came through for Shepard (19-7, 11-4) in that frame. Taylor Horn (single) had an earlier RBI and April Larson tossed a three-hitter in the circle to propel the Astros.

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The Mustangs lost two of three games last week, but easily the most painful setback was one that wasn’t finalized until 12 innings and four days had passed. Richards edged Evergreen Park 4-3 in a game that began on Monday and didn’t conclude until Friday. Lauryn McManus singled home Sara Kiziak in the bottom of the 12th to break a 3-all tie and boost the Bulldogs (11-12, 10-4). Kiziak was also the pitcher of record after striking out 14 Mustangs batters. Richards spotted Evergreen an early 2-0 edge before using hits by Kiziak, Hailey Czerwinski, McManus and Savanna Julian (double) plus Katelyn Flahive’s RBI groundout to move in front by one run. Maddie Vojacek threw well for the Mustangs in a losing cause as she stranded 10 Bulldogs baserunners between the seventh and 10th stanzas. Defensive support for her came from Maddie Meisl, Megan Quick and Caroline Andrade. Jenna Haase’s triple staked Evergreen to its first-inning advantage and back-to-back doubles from Lizzy Brendich and Bethany Salazar accounted for the Mustangs’ other

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Also going 1-2 last week was the Spartans, whose lone success was at Reavis’ expense, 10-9, on Tuesday. Getting the better of Oak Lawn in addition to Evergreen was Lincoln-Way North, which won 10-1 last Monday. Annabelle Fritz (3-for-4, three RBI, one run) was the Spartans’ ringleader against the Rams, but Kaleigh Hayes, Ashley Labuda and Maddie Pagliaro all chipped in two hits. Hayes and Pagliaro each drove in a run and scored once while Labuda tallied one run. Hayes (one hit, one run) and Mia Loya (one hit, one RBI) paced Oak Lawn (1113, 7-7) in its loss to the Phoenix.

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Resounding victories over Timothy Christian (13-0) and Walther Christian (13-1) highlighted the Knights’ week, but Ridgewood prevented a clean sweep by blanking Chicago Christian 3-0 last Thursday. Hannah Dieck fired a one-hitter and fanned 11 to propel the Knights (9-14-1, 6-3 Metro Suburban Conference East) past the Trojans. Sam Kubik recorded two runs and two RBIs for Chicago Christian.

SANDBURG

The Eagles defeated Bolingbrook 4-3 in a SouthWest Suburban Conference Blue game last Thursday, one day after losing 8-7 to Beecher in a nonconference matchup.

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Sam Owens had a hit and RBI, but the Chargers (9-12, 3-5) didn’t have much else in the way of offense as they dropped a 12-2 SWSC crossover decision to Joliet West on Thursday.

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“He’s still had some good flashes of dominance,” Brauer said of the 2014 area Player of the Year. “When he’s had command, he’s done very, very well. He’s been really progressing forward the last three or four weeks, but I’d still like to see a little more before the playoffs start.” The postseason begins next Wednesday for Christian, which was slated to complete its regular campaign with two matchups versus Elmwood Park and one each against Fenton, Evergreen Park and Manteno.

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Look, up in the sky ... Brother Rice pitcher Tom Przekwas follows the flight of a popup and calls out to teammates during Friday’s matchup with Richards that was called after less than two innings had been played.

Don’t count ‘em out

Vikings rebound strongly from forgettable week By Ken Karrson Sports Editor

Rumors of St. Laurence’s demise have been greatly exaggerated. In truth, no knowledgeable baseball fan relegated the Vikings to the scrap heap in the aftermath of what was undoubtedly the most difficult week Pete Lotus has endured in his 10 years as coach at his high school alma mater. Still, St. Laurence was rocked by a fourgame slide during which it offered only minor resistance to Chicago Catholic League Blue mates Providence Catholic and Mt. Carmel, the last two state champions in Class 4A. And with St. Rita appearing twice on last week’s docket, the immediate future didn’t look any too bright either. All the Mustangs brought with them into battle was a national reputation -- they had gone unbeaten through more than 20 games and were considered the top prep contingent in the country before the Celtics marred their perfect ledger. When last Monday’s encounter with the Vikings was over, St. Rita held the upper hand, although the 10-7 final offered Lotus “a little bit of a glimmer.” “I knew it was far away from us playing our best game [and] it still wasn’t easy not winning, but it was a good step to give guys some belief we can play with good teams,” he said. “Maybe [there were] some questions about that.” If Monday’s result didn’t answer most of those queries, certainly Wednesday’s outcome did. Back in Burbank, St. Laurence didn’t have to settle for a moral victory. With sophomore pitcher Angel Sandoval doing a solid job of holding the Mustangs’ potent bats in check through the first four innings, the Vikings had a chance to exact some revenge. They needed a couple of comebacks to make it happen, but when Kevin Aderman stroked an RBI single in the bottom of the eighth St. Laurence owned a 6-5 triumph, just the second garnered against St. Rita by anyone this spring. When asked if it ranked as one of the Vikings’ biggest wins in his tenure, Lotus said that “in terms of the regular season, without a conference championship or something like that attached to it, it was. It was obviously a huge win, and not just because of how we’ve been playing.” “I couldn’t be happier for our guys or more proud of them,” he said. “We tried to remain positive [during the difficult period]. We tried to just keep the faith, talk about some of the positives and learn from what we did wrong [previously]. I give a lot of credit to our guys for keeping at it.” Before it put the finishing touches on the victory, St. Laurence (17-8, 7-6) twice erased Mustangs leads in the game’s latter stages. St. Rita had used a three-run rally in the fifth to go up 4-2, only to see the Vikes respond with a game-tying deuce in their next at-bat, a surge helped along by a couple Mustangs errors in addition to hits from Aderman

and Tommy Farrell. Then after St. Rita tallied once in the seventh to regain an edge, St. Laurence retaliated with three consecutive one-out hits, the last of which was Nick Verta’s run-producing two-bagger. After the Mustangs issued an intentional walk, they benefited from a five-man infield alignment as a ball hit up the middle was gloved and led to the third out. But even with that failure, Lotus was optimistic about the Vikings’ prospects. “I really thought our guys remained pretty confident,” he said. “We started [the game] by having good at-bats and putting pressure on them to make [defensive] plays and they made four errors.” As for Sandoval, who received just his second varsity start, Lotus didn’t hesitate to call on him. “We loved the way he was composed and competed against Montini,” Lotus said. “We knew Angel was going to throw strikes. That was the main thing.” Sandoval was one of seven pitchers Lotus employed. The last of the group, Anthony Robles, was credited with the win. Frank Greco homered in the first inning and Verta singled in Farrell in the third to account for the Vikings’ earlier runs. Farrell had reached base on a miscue and then gotten balked into scoring position. *** St. Rita was the team doing the late noisemaking on Monday as it quickly followed up a four-run St. Laurence outburst in the top of the fifth with a three-run eruption in the inning’s bottom half. On this day it was the Vikings who were mistake-prone as they got charged with five errors, several of which proved damaging as the Mustangs coupled them with 12 hits. “When they got guys on, they got big hits, which good teams do,” Lotus said. “We [also] hit with guys on base, but we didn’t [always] make plays when we needed to.” Farrell singled twice and knocked in three runs to pace St. Laurence’s offense. Greco slugged a two-run double, Verta and Joe Madera each had an RBI single and Jack Cavanaugh hit safely twice for the Vikings. St. Laurence Andrean, (Ind.)

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Having already tangled twice with a defending Illinois state champion, the Vikings crossed the state line on Thursday to meet up with the 59ers, who captured the title of Indiana’s biggest class in 2014. But Andrean was unable to hold an early 3-1 lead and wound up dropping a mercy-rule decision in six innings in Merrillville. “It was a huge day for us to gauge how we were going to be as a team,” Lotus said. “After that emotional win on Wednesday, we could have been down and not been emotionally ready to play another good team.” Fourteen hits demonstrated that St. Laurence was fully prepared for what awaited it in the Hoosier State. The Vikings See VIKINGS, Page 3

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The bigger, the better Win at Standard Bank highlights Mustangs’ week By Ken Karrson Sports Editor

Supposedly there’s no place like home, but Evergreen Park has enjoyed playing baseball at some different venues this spring. And when it comes to game sites, bigger has meant better Mustangs performances. Last Monday, for example, Evergreen hosted Eisenhower at Standard Bank Stadium. That appearance was the Mustangs’ third in a large facility — previously they defeated Shepard at the Steel Yard in Gary, Ind., and Bloomington in one of the better parks found downstate. The winning continued in Crestwood, where Evergreen teed off on the Cardinals’ best pitcher and racked up a 10-2 South Suburban Conference Red triumph. Along with a 12-hit attack that was fueled by several individuals, the Mustangs also profited from another superb outing from senior pitcher Brian Pall. Pall, who struck out 15 Shepard batters in that earlier conquest, mowed down 10 here while allowing just one hit and walking two. Mark Martin threw the final inning in relief and recorded two more whiffs. So what’s the secret to Evergreen’s big-stage heroics? Coach Mark Smyth didn’t offer a definitive reason, but he thought his guys played with a greater sense of “urgency and necessity” at those times. “I think it intensifies our focus a little bit, but I don’t like saying that — that’s not acceptable,” Smyth said. “We should be confident and get the job done all the time. You really want to just get the kids to play their best game at any given time, but we haven’t been consistent swinging the bats.” That point got illustrated the next day in Blue Island, where the Mustangs waited until the seventh inning to score. They did three times then to grab a 3-2 lead, but Eisenhower responded with a pair of homers to collect a 5-3 win and force Evergreen (12-7, 7-6) to settle for another series split. “I don’t know if we just take it for granted that hits are going to fall in or [the other team is] going to make mistakes,” Smyth said. “It’s been a bit of a surprise.” Smyth was referring to his club’s periodic offensive struggles. An injury to JR Wazio didn’t do the Mustangs any favors, but Smyth feels Evergreen should still have enough firepower to compensate for Wazio’s absence. A bigger issue, the coach said, is a sub-par approach at the plate. “Two-strike hitting is something we work on,” Smyth said. “But we’re not aggressive early in the count and we’re getting in those situations too often.” None of that seemed to matter much on Monday,

though, as the Mustangs jumped out to a 5-0 advantage by the third inning and then tore the contest open with a five-run eruption in the sixth, which easily countered the Cards’ lone round of noisemaking in their half of the fifth. Brendan Walsh went 3-for-4 with two RBI and two runs, but three other Evergreen players — Martin, Sean Miller and Joe Piet — also produced multiple-hit efforts. Walsh and Piet each included a triple among his safeties. Connor McKeever provided a pair of RBI to further aid the onslaught and Pall picked up an RBI as well. *** Things didn’t go quite so smoothly the next day as the Mustangs mustered only four hits before the seventh. But instead of quietly submitting, Evergreen finally battled back as Brennan Quick, Dan Smith (double) and Martin (two-run triple) all hit safely. Mike Rizzo’s sacrifice fly then inched the Mustangs in front, but the Cardinals stole momentum — and the game — back by striking against the normally unflappable Martin. Martin and Ronnie O’Toole both finished with a pair of hits for Evergreen. “That’s sort of the way our season has gone,” Smyth said of the Mustangs’ up-and-down tendencies. “We’re a better team than that [record] might indicate.” Evergreen Park Tinley Park

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To prove it, the Mustangs went out on Thursday and downed a Titans team that had been virtually unbeatable during the early portion of the 2015 campaign. Evergreen went ahead in the third and maintained a lead until the bottom of the sixth. Tinley Park pulled even then, the squads entered extra innings and the Mustangs’ got the last say by exploding for four runs in the eighth. Miller homered as part of a 3-for-4 day to lead the way. Also generating three hits were Walsh and Smith. Pall blasted a triple. “Tinley was a step in the right direction,” Smyth said. “The bunt game was working and we did several things well.” Pall won the contest in relief of Joe Moran. Between them the duo fanned nine but walked that same number of batters. However, Smyth has been pleased overall this season with his team’s mound efforts, which have included input from McKeever and Jimmy Segura. Four SSC affairs — one of them a continuation of a suspended game — were lined up for Evergreen this week. So too is a Saturday meeting with Chicago Christian — if played it would mark the Mustangs’ first Saturday contest that hasn’t been wiped out by bad weather or rescheduling. “Twenty wins are always a goal, but getting ready for the playoffs [is our focus],” Smyth said. “The main thing is just playing good baseball.”

State of unsettledness

Chargers still searching for some consistency By Ken Karrson Sports Editor

Now you see it, now you don’t. What Stagg is making disappear — far too often in the opinion of Chargers coach Matt O’Neill — is consistency. Just when it seems as if Stagg has finally found its groove, things become unsettled again. Such was the case last week, which the Chargers entered with plenty of momentum thanks to victories over then-SouthWest Suburban Conference Blue coleader Homewood-Flossmoor and Lincoln-Way East plus two other credible performances the previous week. O’Neill termed it his team’s best stretch of the spring, one that was expected to signal a long-awaited renaissance. But suddenly another slip occurred. Stagg only played twice last week, but both contests ended with it on the short side of the final score. The Griffins gained their revenge with an 8-7 triumph on Wednesday and then Bolingbrook ran roughshod over the Chargers, 12-2 in six innings, on Thursday. So what happened? O’Neill ventured one guess. “I just think we’re really inconsistent on the mound,” he said. “Last year we kind of knew what we’d get on the mound and played good defense — when we started getting clutch hitting [late in the season], we started winning. “This year it’s just the opposite. It seems like we’re playing from behind a lot.” Four runs by Lincoln-Way East in the bottom of the third put Stagg (11-13, 3-6) in that position. The Chargers fought back to take a 7-6 lead in the sixth,

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but the Griffins matched Stagg’s deuce in that inning with one of their own to get the final say. While O’Neill appreciated the grit his guys displayed in defeat, he pointed to Lincoln-Way East’s third-inning surge as pivotal in the Chargers’ downfall. “This was the third time [this season] we’ve given up four runs with two outs and nobody on,” he said. “It’s not good to do that. And it usually starts with a walk or hit batsman.” The latter ushered in the Griffins’ third and a free pass, error and wild pitch conspired to put Stagg on the brink of a setback in the sixth. Lincoln-Way East’s Mitch Matuszewski made sure it happened by stroking a two-RBI single. The Chargers equaled the Griffins’ nine-hit total, and Mitchell Spencer took one of those balls over the fence for a Stagg homer in the fourth. Ethan Glaza and Calogelo Martinez both smacked doubles and had an RBI, although neither run was batted in with a hit. Also garnering RBI were Brett Stratinsky (groundout) and Max Downs (fielders’ choice). “In terms of offense, I think we have the ability to score runs,” O’Neill said. “But that’s not going to happen [as easily] in the playoffs.” And that’s why he’d like the pitching uncertainly to be smoothed over soon. “We knew it was going to be a [potential] problem [area],” O’Neill said. “We were hoping somebody was going to step up [by now]. We have guys who’ve shown it at times, but we’ve got to get more consistent.” While saying he didn’t know exactly what the trouble was, O’Neill ing win with relief help from Nick Formica. Only one of Andrean’s runs was earned. “I loved our attitude and energy,” Lotus said. “I felt a difference in our guys and we would like to think we’ve kind of turned the corner after that bad week. We’ve just got to be consistent with everything.” St. Laurence Loyola Academy

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Greco carried a no-hitter into the fifth inning on Saturday, and although he lost that the win remained firmly in his and the Vikings’ possession. Greco struck out six over 6 1/3 frames, scattered five hits and the lone

did express one possible theory and used Mike Bibbiano as an example. Bibbiano enjoyed some early success, but he took the loss against Bolingbrook and of late has not been able to replicate his high points. “He’s thrown upwards of 39 innings,” O’Neill said. “It’s the first time he’s really pitched a lot so he may be getting a little tired. [Nick] Gerzon is the only guy who got a lot of work last year.” Gerzon was tagged with Wednesday’s loss and saw his record drop to 3-6. “The pitchers have got to keep working on the side and getting their reps in,” O’Neill said. “With where we’re at, I don’t think there’s any lack of confidence. We’ll show up and play whoever we have to, and if we throw strikes I think we can win.” Bolingbrook 12 Stagg 2 The Chargers were down 2-1 after three innings on Thursday and really didn’t fall out of the hunt until the Raiders posted a second straight two-run surge in the fifth, which staked them to a 6-1 advantage. A six-run explosion one frame later then finished off Stagg via the mercy rule. Matt Jaskowiak’s grand slam was the big blow in that uprising. Lovell Chandler went 4-for-5 with three RBI and two runs to spearhead Bolingbrook’s 15-hit barrage. Spencer singled in Stratinsky (double) with the Chargers’ initial tally in the second and Joe Van Nieuwenhuyse’s sixth-inning groundout knocked in their other run. Stagg was due to square off with the Raiders again this past Monday. A two-game set with SWSC Blue front-runner Lockport and Saturday nonconference date with Oak Lawn were also on tap.

marker off him was unearned. By the time the Ramblers plated it in the fifth, they were chasing three runs. Cavanaugh’s double got St. Laurence on the board in the second and he, Aderman (RBI double) and Farrell (RBI single) all hit safely in the fourth. Farrell’s two-run single in the fifth ensured that any dreams of a comeback Loyola Academy might have housed were in vain. A rematch with the Ramblers was on tap for this past Monday and the Vikings were set to close out their Catholic League Blue season versus Brother Rice. The teams met on Wednesday and St. Laurence visits Mount Greenwood for a Saturday rematch.

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Brother Rice catcher Jake Ridgway rises after blocking an errant pitch last Friday in a game against Richards that lasted less than two full innings because of rain. It is scheduled to be played on Friday.

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Continued from page 1 moved him to third and he crossed the plate on Colin Shea’s groundout. McCarthy was effusive in his praise for Kutt, who made sure that meager output was good enough for Rice to prevail. “Ryan pretty much put us on his back and said, ‘We’re not losing today,’” McCarthy said. “It was pretty cool to be a part of. He changed speeds really well, attacked the [strike] zone and kept them offbalance — he couldn’t do much more [for us].” Guzek benefited from a far greater degree of offensive backing last Wednesday as the Crusaders twice erupted for five runs in an inning. The first of those was capped by Andrew Dyke’s grand slam while the latter rally was fueled by clutch hits from Kutt (two-run single), King (two-run triple) and Jake Ridgway (RBI double). “Wednesday was probably our most productive game of the season,” McCarthy said. “We bunted real well, ran the bases real well — we did all the little things to separate ourselves from Providence. Our hitters just did a great job.” Ridgway also picked up an RBI

with his third-inning groundout that chased in King (double) and Danny Paluch singled in a run for Rice. Not to be ignored amid the 13hit fireworks was Guzek’s six-hit mound effort that kept his ledger perfect at 4-0. While both Kutt and Guzek are young, the former had already gotten his feet wet by playing varsity ball for much of his freshman season. Guzek is going through upper-level diamond wars for the first time, which makes his success to date especially noteworthy. “He fought through a back injury and Jack’s been absolutely fantastic [since then],” McCarthy said. “It has a lot to do with him as a person. He’s a steady kid that works so hard and cares so much about the team. “It was a good week for us. I liked our approach and we played really, really well. It gave us a sense of confidence that we were ready to make the steps to become a great team.” St. Rita Brother Rice

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The Mustangs slowed the Crusaders’ growth but not enough to discourage McCarthy or his athletes. And why should they have been seeing as how St. Rita needed to rally late in order to dispatch Rice?

The Crusaders were ahead 5-3 after batting in the top of the fifth and maintained a lead until the Mustangs’ final plate appearance. Michael Massey had two hits and two RBI for Rice and Dyke poked an RBI double. The latter also tallied in the sixth when he alertly raced home while Kutt was caught in a rundown. Other RBI came from Paluch (bases-loaded walk) and Max Hughes (groundout). “It was just an incredible baseball game,” McCarthy said. “We gave it everything we had for seven innings. We came up short, but we can live with that. It doesn’t mean they’re better than us, just on this day. “I’m very impressed with the direction we’re heading in terms of our willingness to compete. We still haven’t played our best baseball, [but] we’ve played in big-game atmospheres with a lot of pressure and I feel we’re battle-tested.” A St. Rita rematch was slated for this past Monday and two confrontations with St. Laurence were also on the Crusaders’ schedule. They venture outside the Catholic League Blue to face Richards in a game that had gotten underway last Friday but was halted by rain after less than two full innings had been completed.

Bad case of the Blue(s)

Pair of crossover losses drops Spartans into tie By Ken Karrson Sports Editor

At least there’s still time — and opportunity — to loosen that tie. That was Oak Lawn coach Bill Gerny’s sentiment following a pair of South Suburban Conference crossover contests last week. The Spartans were sitting pretty within the SSC Red as they held a 2½-game lead over Shepard, but that was before meeting up with Blue Division powers Lemont and Oak Forest. While neither the Indians nor Bengals ran away and hid from Oak Lawn, each team did deal the Spartans a losing hand and, in the process, allowed the Astros to jump right back into the thick of the Red race. By winning three times Shepard pulled into a firstplace tie with the Spartans. Richards was a game behind the duo, but things were likely to change when the Astros and Oak Lawn squared off twice at the beginning of the current week. “If you’d have told me [earlier] we’d be going into the last two weeks [of the schedule] tied for first and had games left with [the co-leader], I would take that every time,” Gerny said. Still, he didn’t deny both recent setbacks hurt, particularly the 2-1 decision Oak Forest grabbed on Thursday by pushing across a run in the top of the 12th. The deadlock was broken when a passed ball and errant throw to third occurred in succession, but Gerny could also point to a couple other things that helped hasten his club’s demise. The Bengals’ first two runs were unearned too as a delayed double steal and failed pickoff play figured in the scoring. The latter featured a call reversal that brought the Spartans back on the field after believing a third out had been recorded. And then in the bottom of the seventh Oak Lawn (15-12, 11-3) was unable to capitalize on a bases-filled, no-out scenario as the Bengals used a double-play grounder and strikeout to defuse the dangerous situation. “It felt like no matter what happened we were destined to not win that game,” Gerny said. “[Assistant coach] Tim Lyons told our players afterward that [Oak Forest] never expected to lose the game, but after we didn’t score with the bases loaded we were playing the rest of the game not to lose. I don’t know if we resorted back to earlier [habits] and lost a little confidence. “It was a good game to be part of, especially since it happened on May 7 instead of May 30. It showed them how the slightest mistakes can shift the whole course of the game. Every game is must-win now so we’re putting ourselves in playoff mode early, which is good.” The Spartans had gotten the jump on Oak Forest by tallying once in the third inning on Patrick Slattery’s hit and then they pulled even three stanzas later when Ivan Georgelos drove home John Roberts with a double. However, Oak Lawn put just one runner

aboard over the final five innings. Lemont 5 Oak Lawn 3 While Thursday’s defeat was tough to swallow, even worse in Gerny’s opinion was last Monday’s setback versus the Indians. What made it so was his feeling the Spartans were performing at less than their best. “Our guys came out a little flat,” Gerny said. “We were off Friday and Saturday for prom and I think that had a lot to do with it. Normal high school life kind of caught up to them and took the wind out of their sails a little bit. “I don’t mind losing a baseball game, but I like to see us fight from beginning to end. We told them how important the week was and how tough the teams we were going to play were, [but] we didn’t have any sense of urgency or intensity until the sixth inning.” Lemont pushed Oak Lawn into a 2-0 hole right away and was up 4-0 after four frames. The Indians knocked Spartans starter Matt Witkowski off the mound two innings into the contest and enjoyed just enough success against reliever Chad Cwik to survive Oak Lawn’s late rumblings, although Gerny claimed that “even the outs they were hitting into were hard.” Roberts’ single and two walks filled the sacks with one out, then Justin Swatek lofted a sacrifice fly to get the Spartans on the board. Bobby Beard’s ensuing fly ball was lost in the sun and hit off the face of a Lemont outfielder, but the sixth-inning uprising was quieted after that. “We allowed their pitcher to get into a groove [early because] it was hard for the bottom of our order to get something going,” said Gerny, whose squad collected only six hits and didn’t register its initial one until the fourth stanza. “And [the Indians] weren’t making any errors.” Oak Lawn 3 Whitney Young 2 Knowing two showdowns with Shepard loomed this week, Gerny didn’t want his guys sitting too long on the most recent losses. A would-be matchup with Lincoln-Way East on Friday got washed out, but the Spartans met the Dolphins on Saturday and prevailed in a game that bore a close resemblance to last Thursday’s. Of particular note was Oak Lawn’s bases-loaded circumstance in the bottom of the seventh. Unlike before, though, Slattery made sure there was a payoff as he singled in the winning run right after being unable to put down a suicide squeeze, a miscue that resulted in one runner being retired. Slattery accounted for a third of the Spartans’ nine hits, one of which was a double. Beard (sacrifice fly) and Joe Dodaro (single) had Oak Lawn’s other RBI and Yunis Halim, the last of three Spartans hurlers, pocketed the victory. Besides its two encounters with Shepard, Oak Lawn was due to face TF South and Stagg this week.

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MORAINE ATHLETICS WRAP

ISCC all-sports trophy comes back to Cyclones By Maura Vizza It’s been a few years, but Moraine Valley College reclaimed the Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference All-Sports trophy for 2014-15. The award recognizes the collective achievements of a college’s athletic programs. Each of the conference’s eight colleges is awarded points based on its team finishes and then ranked by using total point accumulation. Moraine was seven points ahead of second-place Waubonsee Community College thanks largely to first-place showings by five Cyclones squads: women’s tennis, women’s cross country, men’s golf, men’s basketball and women’s basketball. Moraine last won the trophy in 2011-12. It has earned six overall since 2003-04, more than any other ISCC member school. “It is a very competitive conference with great coaching [so] it is a tribute to our athletes and coaches that we are back on top,” athletics director Bill Finn said. “This award is the epitome of athletic excellence and helping our students succeed on the field as well as in the classroom. “The key to bringing this back to Moraine Valley was recruiting great student-athletes to choose our top-tier college along with all of our excellent support staff.”

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The Cyclones wound up 26th overall at last week’s at National Junior College Athletic Association Division I Tennis Championship in Tucson, Ariz. “We came in 26th place overall out of 27 schools down there, [but] I do not see this negatively at all,” Moraine coach Nicole Selvaggio said. “I see this as us coming in 26th place out of the hundreds of programs across the nation who would have loved to even be in Tucson watching the tournament, much less competing in it. “Once again the Cyclones had a representative on the court for four out of the five days the tournament was held. That’s huge, as some teams were completely knocked out after the first two days.” With temperatures the first two days in the upper 90s, the Cyclones were feeling more than the competitive heat. It was an added challenge going from practicing indoors because of weather in the 40s back home to playing outside in hot, dry conditions. As the week progressed and

they adjusted to the Arizona climate, the players found their stride. Starting at 6:30 a.m. on the courts each day and staying for 10 hours gave Moraine its fill of tennis. Big victories came from singles players Kait Seldal (No. 3) and Lindsey Walker (No. 5) as well as the third-doubles tandem of Claudia Maka and Tricia Poremba. Seldal nearly won her main-draw match, going three sets against a player from Laredo (Texas) Community College in a battle that lasted nearly three hours. “I am incredibly proud of her fight,” Selvaggio said. “She was playing some big points and her forehand was the best I have ever seen it. Kait was actually the last Moraine Valley player left in the draw as she made it to the semifinal round of the consolation bracket [on Wednesday].” Walker was the first Cyclone to add to the team total. She was down 3-1 early in her match before rallying back to win five games in a row. Walker maintained her composure and closed out the match with an 8-6 triumph. “I am really happy for Lindsey to have won a match at nationals,” Selvaggio said. “She came very close last year, so a goal we had this year was to win at least one round. Her collegiate tennis career ended with this tournament, so to be able to say that she won such a hardfought match is something I am very proud of.” Maka received the seventh seed for the fourth-singles flight, but her best performance came in doubles play alongside Poremba. Maka’s net play, Poremba’s ground strokes and the on-court communication between the two were major assets. Before being knocked out in the consolation semifinals, they gave a valiant effort against a team from Mesa (Ariz.) Community College, a duo obviously far more comfortable with the heat. The last match was intense -- down 5-2, Maka-Poremba brought the score back to 5-4 and then had some games that went to more than 20 deuces before falling to an 8-6 defeat.

Besides their on-the-court success, the players demonstrated something else that made Selvaggio proud. On the way to the airport the Cyclones stopped for lunch. While leaving the restaurant they noticed a homeless man and his dog sitting outside in the blazing heat asking for food and water. The players retrieved bags of leftover food from the team van and gave it to him and then went to a nearby grocery store to buy bottled water and dog food. “To witness them take such initiative in another state after long days on the court and grueling tennis literally left me speechless,” Selvaggio said. “I don’t think I have ever been more proud of them. “When I first started coaching, I made my philosophy clear that I would not only strive to help my players become better athletes but also better people. I never thought it meant they would do something like this. It was a truly special, humbling moment.” From start to finish the Cyclones had quite a year. With nearly the entire team moving on, the national tournament carried extra significance. “Though we all had an amazing time in Tucson, from enjoying the tennis facilities to the pool to visiting the Sabino Canyon Mountains, this was a very bittersweet trip for me,” Selvaggio said. “Claudia, Tricia, Liz Dominguez and Lindsey were my first players ever as head coach, and I am really very sad to end my time working with them. They were the epitome of leaders on and off the court and were really more than I could ever ask for in student-athletes. “I also am losing Kait, Agnieszka Szudy and Lorissa Sernus due to where they are in the pursuit of their degrees. They have all been accepted to four-year universities. I cannot express enough what a positive influence they were for the other players. “I mean it when I say this: This was a very special, tightknit group. We are a family. They will always be my players and I could not imagine a better way for us to end our time together than in Tucson.”

MEN’S GOLF

Sometimes being an alternate player pays off. At least it has for Cyclones golfer Matt Contey. A solid fall season on the links featured the All-ISCC performer helping his team earn the conference champion-

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Moraine Valley College’s Kait Seldal was one of the Cyclones’ top performers at the NJCAA national tennis tournament in Tucson, Ariz.

ship before it finished fourth in the NJCAA Division II Region IV Tournament in October. Although Moraine didn’t advance to the national tourney, Contey tied as the first alternate, a position that would be utilized if one of the top five individuals became unable to compete. In a playoff matchup Contey won top-alternate status. Shortly after that tournament, one of the top five was disqualified and Contey earned a trip to nationals. “He played well in the fall and was our top golfer all season,” Cyclones coach Bob Freudenthal said. “It’s realistic for him to come in the top half of these competitive golfers.” Freudenthal will accompany Contey to Goose Pond Colony Golf Course in Scottsboro, Ala., where nationals will be held May 19-22.

MEN’S TENNIS

A season of growing, learning and adjusting didn’t result in the hoped-for rewards, but Cyclones coach Robert Gates wants his players to use any disappointment from this spring as a motivator in preparing for next year. “Overall, the season went well,” Gates said. “I learned a lot in how to get them prepared, especially early on in the season, to give us a better chance to compete. We were productive and worked well, but we could’ve been stronger. I just didn’t know the other teams that well. “Now I have a year down, and I can better prepare the players and prepare the doubles [teams] sooner. I now know how the conference works as well as the other teams and coaches.” Finishing 5-4 overall, 3-3 in the conference and in fifth place in the NJCAA Region IV Tournament wasn’t what anyone wanted, but Gates said his

Matt Contey will represent Moraine Valley at the NJCAA golf tournament. players improved more over the

season than any other team he witnessed, especially the sophomores. No. 1 singles player Kevin Karczynski made big strides this season, avenging his loss to an Elgin College player in the region tournament and upsetting the No. 2 seed in the semifinals. His doubles partner and co-captain Mike Broderick (No. 2 singles) played well all season, finishing as regional runner-up

in his singles category. Alec Mikes also had a fine run at fifth-singles, giving himself a chance every match with his enthusiasm and high energy level. Lacking some of the experience of his teammates, his improvement was rapid and he absorbed the coaching, Gates said. No. 6 singles man Bryan Jimenez did what he was supposed to all year long and played many tight See CYCLONES, Page 6

SXU SPORTS SUMMARY

Stuut, Hayward chosen as Cougars’ top athletes for 2014-15 After piecing together excellent final seasons in their respective sports, seniors Morgan Stuut and Greg Hayward got rewarded one more time. Each was chosen as a St. Xavier University Student-Athlete of the Year when the school recently held its annual awards banquet. The honors came after Stuut, who became the Cougars’ career scoring leader in women’s basketball, and Hayward, a decorated football lineman, both earned NAIA firstteam All-America recognition while also getting named Daktronics Scholar Athletes and members of the Capital One Academic All-America® team. Stuut, a nursing major, and Hayward, who is completing a degree in criminal justice, were among 44 student-athletes to receive SXU’s gold medal, given to individuals who maintained a gradepoint average between 3.75 and 4.0 on a 4.0 scale through Dec. 31, 2014. Other student-athletes given gold medals included basketball players Tomei Ball, Suzie Broski, Maloree Johnson, Kyle Huppe, Kody Kleinrichert, Daniel Lowe, Quinn Niego and Mitch Uratchko; football players Ki-Jana Crawford, Austin Feeney, Mike Ivlow, Matt Johnson, Jack Ladd, Ron Luce, Abdul Mahdi and Dennis Vilimek; softball players Alex Bahner, Franchesca Graffeo, Holly Hilden and Savannah Kinsella; baseball players Erik Eggert, Nick Nowak and Robin Prokaski; volleyball players Joanna Curtis, Meghan Falsey, Marie Hackert, Kathleen Miller, Anna O’Hara, Kelli Shaffer, Cassidy Sponsler and Dan O’Keefe; soccer players Erik Diaz, Kamil Szczesniak, Alex Perry and Gabbie Risolvato; runners Ann Kolker, Janis Pastars and Ben Tracy; golfers Marissa Hohman and Taylor Thompson; cheerleader Amanda Snooks; and dance-team member Alexis Nowak. Silver medals were awarded to in-

dividuals posting GPAs between 3.50 and 3.74. Those receiving the medals were basketball players Brittany Collins, Kara Krolicki, Caitlin McMahon and Sidney Prasse; football players Rudy Antuna, Joe Bailey, Justin Hunter, Khalfani King, Anthony Kowalczyk, Oscar Moreno, Alex Walters and Jacek Wesolowski; softball player Rebekah Ferguson; baseball players Declan Dennehy, Michael O’Sullivan and Bryan Polak; volleyball players Shauna Meagher and Jerry Soukal; soccer player Fuad Abuzzer; runners Courtney Correa and Amanda Magee; cheerleader Chance Walker; and dance-team member Lauren Murray. A total of 47 student-athletes received bronze medals in recognition of GPAs between 3.25 and 3.49. Those individuals included basketball players Jack Krieger, Casey McMahon and Meaghan McMahon; football players Michael Bentley, Kevin Berrigan, Chris Friend, Joe Garcia, Esau Hemphill, Patrick Kelso, Kevin Lonergan, Frank Markasovic, Marco Scalzetti, Tyler Sharp and Jake Ziarko; softball players Callie Brown, Caroline Kuzel, Nicole Nonnemacher and Sarah Saunders; baseball players Steve Carrabotta, Jeremy Dryier, Matt McKenzie, Ryan Pellack, Kyle Sabie, Adam Samad and Jack Surane; volleyball players Sean Barry, Bradley Gadek, Anthony Huang, Kevin Mayer, Stephen Szajek and Lauren Young; soccer players Xavier Corona, Peter London, Alberto Rocha, David Rodriguez, Rachel Didier, Mariana Hoerr, Danielle Inzinga and Shannon Spethman; runners Rachal Brooks, Rachel Koronkiewicz and Ali Proffitt; golfers Joshua Napoli, Michael Perez and Zachary Trent; cheerleader Amber Kieklak; and dance-team member Katie Pacella.

MEN’S TRACK

Junior Rexford Wiafe set a meet-record time in the 800-meter run at the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Outdoor Championships by completing the race in 1 minute, 55.51 seconds. That highlighted the Cougars’ sixth-place team showing at Joliet’s Memorial Stadium, but SXU produced other noteworthy performances as well. Establishing school standards were freshmen Ian Hollendonner in the 400-dash (50.42) and Anthony Kowalczyk in the discus (38.90 meters) plus the 400-relay unit. That latter group, which clocked a 42.69 and finished fifth, was comprised of Hollendonner, senior John Stancato, freshman Kyonn Keith and senior Tyler Hoeg. Hollendonner and Stancato then joined junior Janis Pastars and senior Kyle Counter in the 1,600-relay to run a 3:28.30. Keith and Stancato were also scoring sources for SXU (41 ½ points) in the short sprints. Keith took fifth in the 100 (11.17) and sixth in the 200 (22.62) while Stancato placed seventh (11.42) and eighth (22.69), respectively. Pastars was sixth in the 1,500 (4:03.45) and senior Brian Corcoran occupied the seventh position in that same race after timing out in 4:06.55.

SOFTBALL

The Cougars claimed one of 10 No. 1 seeds in the NAIA Opening Round tournaments and was in Klamath Falls,

Ore., this past Monday to begin postseason play versus Avila (Mo.) University. Double-elimination action was conducted through Wednesday. Before departing for Oregon, junior Nicole Nonnemacher collected her fourth straight CCAC Pitcher of the Week award and sixth of the season while catcher Jessica Arebalo was tabbed the Player of the Week for the first time. Nonnemacher’s latest honor followed three wins in the CCAC Tournament, two of them via shutout. She struck out 37 batters in those three games, walked just three and pitched both a one-hitter and two-hitter. Nonnemacher’s 352 strikeouts and 0.95 earned-run average for the season lead all of NAIA. Arebalo went 5-for-9 (.556) with a double, triple, five RBI and .889 slugging percentage.

BASEBALL

Sophomore catcher Ryan Pellack represented the Cougars in two ways when the CCAC announced its postseason baseball honors. He was one of the two catchers named to the first team and also claimed one of the nine available spots on the 2015 Gold Glove squad. Pellack hit .374 (52-for-139) on the year and led the Cougars in several statistical categories, including hits (52), triples (four) and total bases (69). He also was a force defensively for SXU with a fielding percentage of .972, which was built on 160 putouts, 48 assists and just six errors. Pellack threw out 27 opposing runners. “Ryan was a consistent contributor for our team all season and played well on both the offensive and defensive end,” first-year coach Rocco Mossuto. “He always gives 100 percent whenever he takes the field, and even though he was only a sophomore he was a

great leader for our freshman class this year. Ryan is very deserving of both of these honors and was a bright spot for us during a tough season.” *** Despite their losing record, the Cougars boasted the final two winners of the CCAC’s weekly baseball awards. Freshmen Drey Devereaux and Tyler Hebel were named Player and Pitcher of the Week, respectively. Devereaux earned his honor after batting .588 (10-for-17) with four multiple-hit games among the five contests played by SXU. He scored nine runs, drove in three and stole three bases. Hebel (5-2) threw the first Cougars no-hitter in more than four years when SXU beat Calumet College of St. Joseph 12-0, spicing his performance with five strikeouts.

WOMEN’S GOLF

Sophomore Taylor Thompson and freshman Hannah Cruz were both chosen for the five-member All-CCAC women’s golf team and Cougars boss cMike Mandakas was tabbed as the conference Coach of the Year for the second straight season. Thompson finished second overall at the CCAC Women’s Golf Championship at Sanctuary Golf Course in New Lenox with a two-day score of 158 (83-75) while Cruz tied for fourth place overall by shooting two rounds of 81. “Both Taylor and Hannah have been consistent leaders for our young team all year and that really showed in [the] conference championship,” Mandakas said. “Our entire squad is extremely excited about playing in the NAIA national championships in Georgia. All of these women have worked extremely hard throughout the season and it is a great feeling to see them rewarded for their efforts.”

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SPORTS WRAP

Chargers primed for any water polo challenge By Anthony Nasella Correspondent

Stagg coach Ken Stoffel believes the Chargers can compete on even terms with the state’s top-ranked boys’ water polo teams. And based on Stagg’s achievements so far, it’s difficult to dispute his confidence. The Chargers won their final four matches of the regular season last week to finish 28-2 and go undefeated in the SouthWest Suburban Conference at 13-0. They will seek the program’s first sectional championship at Lyons Township this week with the goal of advancing to the state finals. Defeated in the final week were Homewood-Flossmoor, Lockport, Lincoln-Way Central and Waubonsie Valley. Stagg squeezed by the Porters 14-12 on Wednesday and nosed out Waubonsie by one goal, 18-17, on Saturday “The guys have had a good season,” Stoffel said. “I never have questioned the effort they have given in the water. The kids always put it on the line. They’re versatile and talented -- in game situations I almost don’t have to coach. “Most of the coaching I do happens between the games and not so much in games. We constantly scrimmage -- we work on extra-man situations, counterattack and basically half-court offense. It’s a real workout and they’re having fun. Sometimes they’re a welloiled machine and sometimes they’re like a bunch of teenagers -- it goes with the territory. [But] I really believe [against] the top three or four teams in the state that on any given day we can beat them. I’ll take my team against any team in the state.” Nick Amendola scored a team-high seven goals to carry the Chargers past Lockport. Stagg held a 9-3 halftime and was up 13-7 after the third quarter, but the Porters mounted a comeback after Stoffel made some lineup changes. That forced him to go back to his starting unit. “I gave some kids off the bench the chance to play in preparation for sectionals, then everything started to collapse,” he said. “I had all the starters back in the pool by the end of the match.” Amendola also tallied seven times versus Waubonsie while Evan Johnson backed him with five goals. Stoffel pointed out that both of the Chargers’ losses have come when his lineup wasn’t fully intact. “In one game we didn’t have Zach Amendola, and in the Brother Rice game Gabe

Jezierski was missing,” he said. “We lost both of those games in overtime and they were both hard-fought matches. My assumption was that with all six starters in the pool we could have won those matches.” The season has been filled with noteworthy wins, including the capturing of a championship at the prestigious Naperville North tourney. Now Stagg will try to pick up several more beginning with its playoff opener against Morgan Park. “The guys know every game counts from here on out -- win or go home,” Stoffel said. “Everything is on the line now. We’re excited about the sectional and I have a lot of faith in the kids.” *** Sandburg fell short in two matches last week, 11-6 versus Homewood-Flossmoor and 13-9 against Naperville Central.

GIRLS’ WATER POLO

Sandburg went 3-0 last week as it upended Neuqua Valley (12-5 on Tuesday), Homewood-Flossmoor (10-4 on Wednesday) and Naperville Central (8-4 on Thursday). Lauren Johnson’s goal in the closing seconds enabled Stagg (10-13, 4-8 SWSC Blue) to ease past Lincoln-Way East 10-9 on Friday.

BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL

Shepard squared its season ledger at 9-9 while improving to 4-0 in the South Suburban Conference by defeating Richards (18-25, 25-23, 27-25) and Reavis (25-23, 25-23) last Tuesday and Thursday, respectively. Dylan Doidge’s 36 assists keyed the triumph over the Bulldogs while Edgar Madrigal (16 digs) and Mike Schaade (six kills, five blocks) led the way for the Astros against the Rams. Sandburg beat Brother Rice 30-28, 25-18 last Tuesday and Lincoln-Way East topped Stagg 25-10, 25-16 in an SWSC Blue match.

GIRLS’ SOCCER

Behind Heather Banis’ 10th shutout, Shepard defeated Mother McAuley 3-0 on Saturday. Nicole Connors, Aubrey Quick and Kelly Evancich netted goals for the Astros (13-5). Allison Stefan’s tally was all Stagg (15-3, 4-1 SWSC Blue) needed to beat Lockport 1-0 last Tuesday. Sandburg (3-0 over Joliet Central) and Chicago Christian (3-1 over Ridgewood) both triumphed last week as well.

GIRLS’ TRACK

Shepard captured the South Suburban Conference Red

Kissel

Continued from page 1 again that assumption was incorrect. Next stop: Norway. Beginning in 2012-13 Kissel suited up for the Stavanger Oilers, and he has done more than merely fill a roster spot. He has been the scoring leader each of the past two seasons for a team that has captured five straight Norwegian championships at the country’s highest level of play. So how does a guy once residing full time in Crestwood become a big deal overseas? “My path to playing professionally in Norway came about from a recommendation from a teammate I played with at the University of Notre Dame,” Kissel said in an email. “He played with the Stavanger Oilers the year previous and unfortunately suffered a career-ending injury. Knowing the team would need a spot to fill, he gave me a call. “I was playing in the East Coast Hockey League at the time. The ECHL is considered AA professional hockey in the states and is basically the league in which you try and make an impact to get called up. That year, in 2012, I had the opportunity to play for the Bridgeport Sound Tigers. “It was a short call-up, [what] we like to call a ‘cup of coffee,’ but nonetheless [it] gave me hope. When I got sent back down to Alaska [in the ECHL], I actually had a fortunate season and was second in the league in goals. It never did lead to another call-up, though, and hearing about how much more money there is to be made in Europe I ended up taking my buddies’ advice and went to Norway the next season.” Kissel had never been to Europe prior to joining the Oilers. “Getting the opportunity to soak it all in for eight months, and then having the opportunity to be on a championship team that season was a moment that won’t be forgotten,” he said. “[But]

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Stagg’s Evan Johnson (7) and Gabe Jezierski (19) descend on the ball and try to get it away from a Lincoln-Way East player last Friday.

meet on Thursday at home by totaling 190 points, 88 more than runner-up Reavis. Oak Lawn was third with 100 points. The Astros picked up a dozen event victories. DaySha Tillman claimed two as she set a winning pace in both the 100-meter dash (12.73 seconds) and the 200 (26.07). Amber Pierce (1:02.78) was first in the 400, Kelli Callahan (5:45.19) topped the 1,600 field and Zamiyah Johnson (49.56) reached the finish line ahead of everyone else in the 300low hurdles. Shepard swept all four relays as it went 49.43 in the 400, 1:46.42 in the 800, 4:23.86 in the 1,600 and 10:58.02 in the 3,200. Pitching in with fieldevent successes were Khalia McIntyre (17 feet, 8 1/4 inches) in the long jump, Chasz Wells (35-6) in the triple jump and Jada Jackson (140-3) in the Stagg’s Evan Johnson catches up to the ball and prepares to take possession of it during the Chargers’ win over Lincoln-Way East on Friday. discus.

BADMINTON

Stagg finished second at Thursday’s TF South Sectional with 9 1/2 points with the host Rebels capturing the title with 18 points. Supplying a win for the Chargers in the doubles championship match was the duo of Serena George-Dovile Guzauskaite, who rallied past Stagg teammates Julia HernandezDanielle Klimas 17-21, 21-17, 21-17 for the crown. Placing third in singles play was Katie Dwyer, who defeated LincolnWay East’s Stephanie Zuccato 18-21, 21-8, 21-18 to secure that position. *** Sandburg placed second at Thursday’s Lockport Sectional with 10 1/2 points, which left it seven behind the host Porters. The Eagles’ doubles pair of Megan Higgins-Reilly Scanlon fell 21-18, 21-3 to

living in Norway doesn’t compare to living in Chicago. Everything from the cuisine to social outings is different. “It’s a lot smaller and everything is only 10 [or] 15 minutes away. There’s no running around and everything opens at 8:30 [a.m.] and closes at 3:30 [p.m.] -- no later. The weather is a bit colder, but where I live, which is the west coast of Norway, it’s pretty much like Seattle -- real wet. “I love the laid-back feel here, and rain or shine people are really active. They love cross-country skiing and boating [so] when a nice day does come around the whole town is out. It reminds me a lot of downtown Chicago [where] a lot of people seem to come out of the woodwork.” That doesn’t mean Kissel has lost touch with his local surroundings or is ready to completely uproot himself from the U.S. One thing he jokingly says keeps him coming back is the food. “There’s no such thing as Chicago pizza and beef sandwiches over there,” he said. “So each summer that’s the first thing I eat when I get back home.” And even though he didn’t cut his hockey teeth at Shepard, Kissel will always have fond recollections of his time spent there. “My favorite memories of Shepard are [of ] family and friends,” he said. “No matter where you are in the world, if you get to experience whatever it is alongside family and friends it makes it that much better. “A lot of the friends I had at Shepard remain close to me to this day. We always run into each other over the summer and high school stories always arise. Whether it’s about the great faculty we had or the sporting events that led us down to Springfield every year to watch the cheerleading team, we had a blast and achieved a lot of great moments.” Editor’s note: Information for this story was gathered by Dan Ludwig and supplied by Bob McParland.

Lockport’s Lauren Hueckstaedt-Jen Inczauskis in the championship match. Singles players Emily Tunney and Katie Schroder gave Sandburg a 3-4 finish. *** Shepard collected two points in the Lincoln-Way Central Sectional.

BOYS’ TENNIS

Shepard and Sandburg both went 2-0 last week while losing just one game between them. The Astros whitewashed Hillcrest (5-0) and RiversideBrookfield (6-0) while the Eagles shut out Lincoln-Way East 7-0. Stagg fell 6-1 to Sandburg. The Chargers downed Lincoln-Way Central by that same score last Thursday. Elmwood Park topped Chicago Christian 4-1 last Thurs- Stagg goalie Lane Holin protects the ball after making a save against Lincoln-Way East last Friday in Frankfort. day.

Frasor

on a program.” But before that happened he chose to exit the athletic world Continued from page 1 and enter the corporate one as an employee for a real estate firm in Raleigh, N.C. Frasor obof the Tar Heels’ 2009 national tained the job through networkchampionship squad. ing and was grateful for it, but With his father, Williams it didn’t satisfy him any more and former Crusaders boss Pat fully than his previous basketRichardson as mentors, Frasor ball post. feels he has a wealth of coachBasketball, though, undering sources from which to draw. standably remained in his “It’s a huge advantage [to blood. Frasor said that even if me] seeing how detailed they were, their organizational skills, the Rice position hadn’t opened up, he was giving strong conhow they motivate players and sideration to returning to the run practices,” he said. “Coach area, saying he “followed those Richardson had a great offen[coaching] movements every sive mind and was maniacal in March.” scouting and Coach Williams Being able to fulfill a dream was an unbelievable motivator. he’s had for a long time at a He’s been called overrated by place he once called home for some because of the talent he has around him, but it takes a lot four years simply made the of skill to be that successful for decision a slam dunk. “We have a young group of so long.” guys that are talented, and to Williams appointed Frasor to his staff after the latter spent be a mentor and role model for them is pretty cool,” Frasor one year playing professionally said. “It’s been 10 years since overseas. He was an assistant I’ve been in a high school setvideo coordinator and then ting, but I do have an idea of moved on to the University of what they go through. Alabama-Birmingham to serve “I know they have goals as its director of basketball operations where he was in charge and dreams and when finals week is coming up how tough “of stuff I didn’t really enjoy it is keep everything baldoing.” anced. They’re [probably] While Frasor had an urge going to be a little more open to get into coaching, he was to having me around because prohibited by NCAA rules of they’ll be able to relate to having contact with athletes. His ultimate desire was to get “a me a little easier than they would to someone with gray chance to have my fingerprints

hair who’s much older [than them].” Of course, that doesn’t mean Frasor will be opposed to picking the brains of those who are older than he -- his father has already given Frasor “his two cents on high school parents.” And how willing will those parents and a Crusaders fan base spoiled by Richardson’s success that spanned nearly a quarter century be to grant Frasor a proper breaking-in period? That remains to be seen, but he says he wouldn’t want to be coming in with lowered expectations. “You’d much rather have [to reach high] than say, ‘Let’s play the underdog role every game,’” Frasor said. “It’s fun to have talent. Coach Richardson built a very well-respected program people probably felt overachieved a lot of the time, but that’s a dream of mine to get it back to that level. “This is a highly coveted job and it gets my juices going knowing I’m the one that’s responsible for doing the planning and preparing. I’m thankful for it.” Among those players scheduled to return in the fall are all-area selection Mike Shepski, honorable mention Jake Kosakowski, Josh Niego and Morgan Taylor, all of whom have at least two years of eligibility remaining.

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Thursday, May 14, 2015

No dodging this memory From March 15, 2007

Think “gym class” and what comes to mind? As a guy, I conjure up images of several things, few of them pleasant. Smelly locker rooms, a cold swimming pool and psychotic instructors who exercised you into exhaustion are some of the more vivid recollections. Oh yes, and dodgeball. Surely, you remember dodgeball. It’s the game Ben Stiller and Vince Vaughn played in a recent movie of the same name, a flick I managed to avoid. Why spend money to see something you’d willingly pay to cleanse from your memory bank? Dodgeball has a very simple premise: Try to hit a human target with a ball. Back in the olden days when I was a lad, volleyballs were usually decided upon by the PE teachers as the weapons of choice. Students might have preferred throwing a baseball or similarly rigid object at those guys on the other team who were particular pains in the posterior. And the posterior was an approved ball-landing destination. Only one’s manhood and head were off-limits, which meant, of course, that a constant stream of throws were aimed in those two areas. In selling the concept of dodgeball to all the Doubting Bartoshes on the class roster, the PE sadists would talk of how it was an equal-opportunity endeavor. You didn’t need to be big or fast to play dodgeball. What they failed to say is how you did need to be big and fast if you wanted to survive for more than a nanosecond in any game. Those of us with lead feet and a weak arm were dead meat each and every time. And while playing the game as a grade-schooler wasn’t too harrowing, the fact that we continued to be subjected to what amounted to semi-organized physical assault in high school was a bit much. Inevitably, I’d have some 6-foot-4 dude in my gym class with a howitzer arm and surly disposition who pegged me as fair game in what would easily be classified as a quite unfair competition. An 85-mile-per-hour volleyball to the head might not have given you a concussion directly, but it could knock you off your feet, thereby resulting in a sharp drop to a hard floor and different set of injuries. My goodness, wasn’t the psychological abuse have-nots regularly received in high school enough torture? And even if you managed to avoid a full-blown injury, chances are you’d get whacked in the face at some juncture, which led to a swollen, unattractive look and pretty much scared off any females that hadn’t already been frightened away by your dweebiness. All these dodgeball moments came flooding back to me when I received an e-mail about a local fund-raising event that centered around the game. There were coed divisions set up for younger individuals, and separate men’s and women’s divisions for anyone over age 18. Since I couldn’t opt into the women’s division, I had no interest in participating. Then again, with my luck, the women’s division would have probably featured some Jennie Finch clone who could deck me with one shot. What I found amusing about the e-mailed press release was the writer’s description of dodgeball: “It’s the game you love ... no talent required...good memories...sweet competition...guts and glory.” Has this person ever played? The game I love? That would be football. No talent required? That’s true as long as being thoroughly humiliated is your No. 1 goal. Good memories? Sorry, but the school cafeteria brought me more of those. Sweet competition? Maybe they meant to say “sweat”, not “sweet”, but it’s hard to break a sweat when you’re sitting down, unless you’re staring at an algebra test. Guts and glory? Hey, that’s what it took for me to pass the algebra test. Well, that and a brainiac classmate who was lax about shielding his answers. Being a fund-raiser, this promoted dodgeball event came with a registration fee of $160 per team. That’s a lot of scratch to put up just to get embarrassed. Heck, I can watch an episode of “Maury” free of charge and feel the same way.

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TRINITY SPORTS REPORT

Four athletes win end-of-the-year awards By Amy Strong As the 2014-15 season nears a close, four Trinity Christian College student-athletes earned the school’s most prestigious sports awards at its annual athletics banquet last Wednesday. Two of those individuals feted, seniors Anna Bos and Logan Vos, garnered awards that signified their career achievements in athletics, academics and as campus leaders. Bos, a four-year runner in cross country and track, received the Women’s Athletics Award in recognition of being a four-time NAIA national qualifier and school record holder in cross country and an All-American in both indoor and outdoor track. She also owns school standards in multiple distance events in the latter sport. Vos was the winner of the Keith Albers Memorial Award. A four-year golfer for the Trolls, he became Trinity’s first national qualifier in the sport and also was a member of the men’s basketball team. He was a starter in his senior season. Honored as Male Athlete of the Year for 2014-15 was sophomore Cody Velthuizen, a cross country and track performer. Velthuizen was an NAIA qualifier in cross country last fall after earning AllChicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference honors. He was also an All-CCAC choice in track and a qualifier for the National Christian College Athletic Association meet. Picked as Trinity’s Female Athlete of the Year was senior Erynn Schuh, who played volleyball and basketball for the Trolls. She was the NCCAA Player of the Year after helping Trinity win that or-

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Continued from page 4 matches but still has room to grow and, according to Gates, is better than he knows. Although the Cyclones will miss those sophomores, Gates anticipates freshmen Casey Case, Reigh Lamparas and Gregorio Illner will return with renewed energy and excitement. And Gates will have an opportunity to do the full recruiting he wasn’t able to do ahead of the 2015 season. “I am confident in my system and my ability to help any group I have improve,” Gates said “Going forward, I must recruit well in our area to replace the sophomores and give us a shot at returning to the top of the Skyway Conference and our region.” SOFTBALL The season came to an end for Moraine as Kankakee and South Suburban colleges both doled out losses to the Cyclones in Region IV encounters within the NJCAA Division II Tournament. The Bulldogs officially eliminated Moraine with a 7-3 win after the Cyclones had extended their tourney stay with a 4-2 decision over McHenry College. Moraine also shut out College of Lake County twice (4-0 and 12-0) to advance in the tourney before No. 9-ranked Kankakee pocketed a resounding 12-2 triumph in five innings. Emily Powers’ homer accounted for the only two runs in the latter contest. RBI doubles from Mercedes Leon and Dana Cummings got the Cyclones off and running against CLC, and Moraine extended that first-inning lead on Alyssa DeChene’s two-run single later in the game. That was plenty of support for pitcher Hannah Thielmann, whose time in the circle was highlighted by her striking out of the side in the fifth. Game 2 was all Cyclones as Thielmann and Molly Pohrebny both went 3-for-3 to fuel a potent Moraine attack. Pohrebny knocked in a run as well. Coming through with two hits apiece were Nicole Roney, Brittany Dimas and Cummings (two RBI, triple). Theilmann had two RBI in the first frame to jump-start the Cyclones’ offense. Before entering the postseason Moraine wrapped up regular-season play by sweeping an ISCC doubleheader from Elgin College, 15-3 and 10-2. Leon (two-run double) and Roney (two-run homer) spearheaded an early Game 1 getaway for the Cyclones. Roney

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Trinity Christian College athletes (from left) Anna Bos, Cody Velthuizen, Erynn Schuh and Logan Vos were the recipients of the school’s top four sports awards at its annual athletics banquet.

ganization’s national championship last fall. As the Trolls’ setter, Schuh set a single-season school mark for assists. At the conclusion of that season, Schuh went on to average 5.7 points and 3.6 rebounds per contest while starting nine games for the basketball squad.

TRACK & FIELD

A portion of the track roster participated in North Central College’s Dr. Keeler Invitational last weekend as the final opportunity to reach NAIA qualifying standards. Bos did so at the raindelayed meet by clocking a time of 17 minutes, 49.97 seconds for 5,000 meters, good for 14th place overall. She previously reached the predetermined standard in the 10,000 race. The NAIA meet will be held May 21-23 in Gulf Shores, Ala. also stroked three singles to finish 4-for-5 with three RBI. Pohrebny (three hits, one RBI), Carly Trinley (three hits, including a double, two RBI) and Cummings (two hits, including a double, one RBI) were others who made their presences felt on Moraine’s behalf. A six-run third inning triggered the Cyclones’ secondgame success. Roney continued her hot hitting with a 3-for-4 effort that included two doubles and an RBI. Kaitlin Krzos homered, DeChene drove in a pair of runs and Cummings, Pohrebny and Sam Newhall all had one RBI.

BASEBALL

Errors plagued the Cyclones in a 10-2 loss to South Suburban College. The miscues rendered moot an eight-hit Moraine showing and RBI from James Lulek (double) and Mike Rankin. Moraine managed just one run in two meetings with McHenry College, which downed the Cyclones 9-0 and 4-1 in an ISCC twinbill. Greg Wymer’s double that chased in Ryan Trokey prevented Moraine from getting blanked a second straight time. Others playing well in defeat were Joe O’Hara, Matt Schmeski, Jorge Hernandez, Christian Araiza and Dylan Woodworth. Each of the latter two stole a base. *** Two matchups with Harper College presented the Cyclones in a more competitive mode, but the locals still wound up on the short end of 4-2 and 6-3 outcomes. Jackson Rocha (double, RBI) and Wymer (double) sparked Moraine’s offense in the opener and Wymer struck again in game 2 with an RBI double. O’Hara (triple) and Trokey (two-run double) were other batters of note in a 12-hit Cyclones attack in the nightcap. Kankakee didn’t have much trouble vanquishing Moraine in a couple of regular-season affairs as it notched 14-4 and 10-6 wins. The Cavaliers plated 10 of their Game 1 markers between the fifth and sixth stanzas, in part because of four Cyclones errors. Lulek belted a three-run homer for Moraine, Wymer doubled and Mike Owens collected an RBI. The Cyclones failed to take full advantage of 11 hits in the second contest. O’Hara (two RBI), Rocha (double, RBI), Wymer (triple), Sheamus Brennan (RBI), Araiza (RBI) and Woodworth (RBI) were Moraine’s main men in a losing cause. *** The Cyclones defeated Kankakee College 9-5 in Region IV action but got blanked 7-0 by Black Hawk College.

Jessica Wiersma was 15th in the 100-dash, but she completed her run in 13.06, which was .07 seconds faster than any female Troll had ever handled the event. No team scores were kept at North Central.

BASEBALL

The Trolls’ stay in the CCAC Tournament ended last Monday, but they will play again in the

NCCAA Tournament as a representative in the North Central region. The tourney takes place May 20-23 in Mason, Ohio, with seedings and game times yet to be determined. Holy Cross College knocked Trinity (28-25) out of the CCAC event by handing the Trolls their second loss in the double-elimination tourney. The Saints overpowered Trinity 23-4. Holy Cross scored in each of the first five innings with a seven-run fifth serving as the backbreaker. The Saints were ahead 18-1 at that juncture, the Trolls having tallied in the second. Kyle Belluomini’s two-run homer and Joe McCaw’s solo blast accounted for Trinity’s remaining markers in the sixth and eighth stanzas, respectively. Holy Cross outhit the Trolls 208. Zack Jones was Trinity’s only player to collect more than one hit.

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BROTHER RICE 1, PROVIDENCE 0 Providence 000 000 0 -- 0 Brother Rice 000 010 x -- 1 Brother Rice RBI: Shea. WP: Kutt (5-3).

BROTHER RICE 11, PROVIDENCE 1 Brother Rice 051 005 -- 11 Providence 001 000 -- 1 Brother Rice 2B: King, Massey, Ridgway. 3B: King. HR: Dyke. RBI: Dyke 4, King 2, Kutt 2, Ridgway 2, Paluch. WP: Guzek (4-0). ST. RITA 7, BROTHER RICE 6 Brother Rice 110 211 0 -- 6 St. Rita 300 011 2 -- 7 Brother Rice 2B: Dyke. RBI: Massey 2, Dyke, Hughes, Paluch. LP: Kutt (5-4). CHI. CHRIST. 11, TIMOTHY CHRIST. 3 Timothy Christian 002 100 0 -- 3 Chicago Christian 102 233 x -- 11 Chicago Christian 2B: Frieling. RBI: Clark 3, Bolhuis 2, Hill 2, Bulthuis, DeVries, Frieling, Wolterink. WP: Bolhuis (5-1).

OAK LAWN 3, WHITNEY YOUNG 2 Whitney Young 100 100 0 -- 2 Oak Lawn 011 000 1 -- 3 Oak Lawn 2B: Slattery. RBI: Beard, Dodaro, Slattery. WP: Halim (1-3). SHEPARD 8, REAVIS 2 Shepard 000 512 0 -- 8 Reavis 001 010 0 -- 2 Shepard 2B: Marinec 2, Albrecht. RBI: Marinec 2, Peterka 2, Gorski, Horbach, Longfield. WP: Gregory (5-1). SHEPARD 10, REAVIS 0 Reavis 000 000 -- 0 Shepard 001 702 -- 10 Shepard 2B: Peterka 2, Longfield. RBI: Peterka 3, Horbach 2, Longfield 2, Gregory. WP: Carberry (5-1). SHEPARD 8, TF NORTH 0 Shepard 032 000 3 -- 8 TF North 000 000 0 -- 0 Shepard 2B: Gorski. Gorski 2, Pruim 2, Marinec. WP: Horbach (3-2).

TIMOTHY CHRISTIAN 2, CHICAGO CHRISTIAN 1 Chicago Christian 010 000 00 -- 1 L-W EAST 8, STAGG 7 Timothy Christian 000 001 01 -- 2 Stagg 200 212 0 -- 7 Chicago Christian 2B: DeVries. RBI: Vos. LP: Vos (8-2). L-W East 104 102 x -- 8 Stagg 2B: Glaza, Greer, Martinez. HR: Spencer. CHICAGO CHRISTIAN 9, AURORA CENTRAL 5 RBI: Downs, Glaza, Martinez, Spencer, Stratinsky. Aurora Central 010 010 3 -- 5 LP: Gerzon (3-6). Chicago Christian 240 003 x -- 9

Chicago Christian 2B: Wolterink 2, Bolhuis, BOLINGBROOK 12, STAGG 2 McCarthy, Vos. RBI: Vos 4, Bolhuis 3, Stagg 010 001 -- 2 Wolterink 2. WP: Wolterink (4-2). Bolingbrook 110 226 -- 12 Stagg 2B: Stratinsky. RBI: Spencer, Van EVERGREEN PARK 10, EISENHOWER 2 Nieuwenhuyse. LP: Bibbiano (3-2). Eisenhower 000 020 0 -- 2 Evergreen Park 032 005 x -- 10 Evergreen Park 3B: Piet, Walsh. RBI: McKeever 2, ST. RITA 10, ST. LAURENCE 7 030 040 0 -- 7 Walsh 2, Martin, Miller, Pall, Piet. WP: Pall (4-2). St. Laurence St. Rita 204 031 x -- 10 St. Laurence 2B: Greco. RBI: Farrell 3, Greco 2, EISENHOWER 5, EVERGREEN PARK 3 Madera, Verta. LP: Erdman (1-2). Evergreen Park 000 000 3 -- 3 Eisenhower 000 011 3 -- 5 Evergreen Park 2B: O’Toole, Smith. 3B: Martin. ST. LAURENCE 6, ST. RITA 5 St. Rita 100 030 10 -- 5 RBI: Martin 2, Rizzo. LP: Martin. St. Laurence 101 020 11 -- 6 St. Laurence 2B: Verta. HR: Greco. RBI: Verta 2, EVERGREEN PARK 8, TINLEY PARK 4 Aderman, Farrell, Greco. WP: Robles (3-1). Evergreen Park 002 011 04 -- 8 Tinley Park 100 111 00 -- 4 Evergreen Park 2B: Smith. 3B: Pall. HR: Miller. RBI: ST. LAURENCE 13, ANDREAN 3 012 451 -- 13 Miller 2, Pall, Rizzo, Smith, Walsh. WP: Pall (5-2). St. Laurence Andrean 030 000 -- 3 St. Laurence 2B: S. Burnette, Cavanaugh, Greco, LEMONT 5, OAK LAWN 3 Verta. RBI: Aderman 2, Farrell 2, Greco 2, Verta 2, Lemont 201 101 0 -- 5 J. Burnette, Rios, Tholl. WP: Cavanaugh (1-1). Oak Lawn 000 003 0 -- 3 Oak Lawn RBI: Beard 2, Swatek. LP: Witkowski (5-3). ST. LAURENCE 5, LOYOLA 1 OAK FOREST 3, OAK LAWN 2 Loyola 000 001 0 -- 1 Oak Forest 000 200 000 001 -- 3 St. Laurence 010 202 x -- 5 Oak Lawn 001 001 000 000 -- 2 St. Laurence 2B: Aderman, Cavanaugh, Rios. Oak Lawn 2B: Georgelos, Melnik. RBI: Georgelos, RBI: Farrell 3, Aderman, Cavanaugh. WP: Slattery. LP: Cwik (3-3). Greco (4-3).

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Community Sports News JCA TAKES DOWN MARIST TWICE

One was lopsided, the other a nail-biter, but both losses carried the same weight for Marist last week. Pitted against East Suburban Catholic Conference rival Joliet Catholic Academy on Monday and Wednesday, the RedHawks fell short twice and likely saw their hopes of challenging for a conference title vanish in the process. Monday was all Hilltoppers as they rolled to a 10-3 victory. Tyler Haizel, Jack Snyder and Zach Sefick each drove in a run for Marist (16-8, 5-5) while Rich Kairis and Brian Wood both stroked a pair of hits. The RedHawks’ bats were much quieter on Wednesday as Brandon Hanik had the only RBI in a 2-1 setback. Wood again hit safely twice, but little else was forthcoming on the offensive side, which made Pat Meehan a hard-luck guy on the hill. Meehan suffered a defeat despite going the distance and not issuing any walks. In other games Richards shut out Argo 8-0 in a South Suburban Conference Red matchup behind Angelo Smith’s two-hit, nine-strikeout pitching exhibition and Sandburg dropped a 6-2 verdict to SouthWest Suburban Conference Blue leader Lockport.

CHRISTIAN TO HOST ‘COFFEE WITH THE COACH’

Incoming Chicago Christian football coach Nick Cook and his staff will meet with former Knights players in a “Coffee with the Coach” event on Saturday, June 13, at 9 a.m. in the school cafeteria. Cook will share his vision and plans for the future of Knights football at this free event. He will also provide information on how alumni can become immediately involved in helping to revitalize the program. In addition, there will be giveaways and ongoing bits of Chicago Christian football trivia. Anyone interested in attending should contact Tim Schnyders at tschnyders@swchristian.org by June 10.

ALS FUNDRAISER AT SOFTBALL GAME TUESDAY

When the softball teams at Shepard and Eisenhower meet on Tuesday, they’ll both be seeking a South Suburban Conference Red victory and bragging rights within District 218. But more important than winning that game is winning the fight against ALS, and the clubs are joining together to help raises funds for additional research. Proceeds from the third annual Strike Out ALS event will go toward trying to find a cure for the progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. Shepard organized Strike Out ALS in 2013 in support of a player’s family. “Shepard softball is once again looking forward to raising awareness to ALS,” Astros coach Kelsey Clifford said. “The fight against ALS is something that our program holds very near to our heart for it has impacted many of our families over the years. Our fight has not stopped as we have a vision for more research, more compassionate care, stronger support and a world without ALS.” Shepard hosts Tuesday’s game, which gets underway at 4:30 p.m.

SUMMER CAMPS AT QUEEN OF PEACE

Queen of Peace will offer a number of sports camps this summer for girls in grades 4-12. Included will be camps for basketball, track and cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball and dance. The focus will be on developing individual and teams skills and conditioning through the use of instruction, contests, advanced strategies and the introduction of game rules. Class sizes are limited. For more information or to register, contact George Shimko at 496-4736 or visit www.queenofpeacehs.org/athletics.

SPARTANS HOST ‘UNOFFICIAL SIGNING DAY’

The Oak Lawn High School athletic office recently hosted the school’s annual unofficial signing day. The event is held in an effort to recognize athletes who are continuing their athletic participation in college. Superintendent/Principal Dr. Michael Riordan and Athletic Director Kevin McKeown recognized 13 student-athletes. The group included football players Joe Dodaro (St. Xavier University), Joe Cosenza (SXU) and Alec McCarthy (Benedictine University); baseball players Ivan Georgelos (Benedictine) and Matt Witkowski (Illinois Institute of Technology); bowler Ryan Kirby (Lindenwood-Bellville College); wrestler Joe Robinson (Lindenwood-Bellville); runners Daniel Reyes (Olivet Nazarene University) and Luis Garcia (Robert Morris University); volleyball play-

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Thirteen Oak Lawn student-athletes recently announced their college intentions. Included among that group are (from left) Ryan Kirby, Alec McCarthy, Joe Cosenza, Joe Robinson, Trevor Wagner, Joe Dodaro, Brianna Markusic and Daniele Vanderwarren.

ers Daniele Vanderwarren (Benedictine) and Trevor Wagner (Calumet College of St. Joseph); basketball player Brianna Markusic (MacMurray College); and dance-team member Anna Oswald (Robert Morris University). During the event Riordan and McKeown praised the students for their athletic achievements on behalf of the Spartans and encouraged them to have the same level of commitment to their college academic and athletic plans.

CHICAGO CHRISTIAN TO CONDUCT SPORTS CAMPS

Chicago Christian High School will host several sports camps this summer. Baseball for boys in grades 6-8 and basketball for girls in grades 5-8 will both begin June 8; girls’ cross country for grades 6-8 starts June 13; boys’ basketball for grades 5-8 gets underway June 16; and girls’ volleyball for grades 4-8 will begin July 20. In addition a youth speed camp for grades 3-8 will run in two sessions: June 9-25 and July 7-23 at a cost of $99 per session. Grades are as of fall 2015. Other camps are $65 online, $70 for mail-in registration. Registration for all camps can be done online at www.swchristian.org and camp brochures can be picked up at the school office, 12001 S. Oak Park Avenue. Registration deadline is the Friday prior to the first day of camp. For information, call Eric Brauer at 388-7650, ext. 5026.

OLOW VOLLEYBALL TEAMS PRODUCE GOOD SEASONS

Our Lady of the Woods’ 7th- and 4th-grade boys’ volleyball teams both produced strong 2015 seasons, the former doing well enough to claim a South Side Boys Volleyball League championship with a hard-fought victory over St. Catherine’s in the title match. The team lost just three matches during the season. Comprising the 7th-grade roster were Eric Nunez, Dane Thomas, Billy Djikas, Nick Riedy, Philip Scarim, Eddie Lovell, Samuel Summers, Michael McKeough and Joe Garbie. Shannon Garbie, Tamara Thomas and Tyler Thomas were the coaches. The 4th-graders took second overall. OLOW players at that level included Brendan Arnold, Michael Lovell, Eddie Rieland, Danny Fitzpatrick, Owen McGovern, Connor Olsen and Quinn Richards. Meghan Arnold and Mary Lovell served as coaches.

IN THE PAINT HOOPS TO HOLD ‘BIG MAN’ CAMP

In The Paint Hoops will conduct its inaugural “Post Player/Big Man” basketball camp June 22-25. The camp, which is devised to develop both of-

fensive and defensive techniques, will run each day from 9:30-10:30 a.m. For more information, call Mike Robinson at (773) 257-7525 or visit www. itphoops.com.

HALLBERG TO RUN CAMPS AT SXU

St. Xavier University women’s basketball coach Bob Hallberg will host his annual basketball camp for girls aged 7-15 June 15-19 from 1:30-4 p.m. daily at the Shannon Center. Participants will be grouped according to age and ability and Hallberg will actively teach each day. Cougars assistant coaches and players will also be on hand to instruct campers. All participants will receive a camp T-shirt. The cost is $135 for the session and enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications are available at the SXU athletics department in the Shannon Center or online at www.sxucougars. com under the “Summer Camps” link. For further information or questions regarding the camp, call Laura Kurzeja at (773) 298-3785.

BEARS NON-CONTACT CAMPS COMING THIS SUMMER

Chicago Bears youth football camps for ages 6-14 will return to 26 Illinois locations this summer. Former Bears players Rashied Davis, Jason McKie, Jim Morrissey, Mickey Pruitt and Kris Haines are among those expected to visit the camps, which will offer non-contact instruction. Led by professional, USA Football-certified coaches, kids learn to run, throw, catch, defend and compete the Bears’ way. A comprehensive skills camp is designed for newcomers while the accelerated skills camp is for experienced players between the ages of 9 and 14. The cost is $259 for a five-day camp. To register or for more information, visit www. BearsCamps.com or call (312) 226-7776.

TRINITY TO RUN SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS

Trinity Christian College will offer a variety of summer sports camps for youngsters in grades K-9. Each week-long camp will be directed by Trolls head coaches and assisted by Trinity student-athletes. Among the scheduled events are a boys’ basketball camp for grades 3-9 June 22-26 and July 13-17; a girls’ basketball camp for grades 5-8 June 22-26; a boys’ baseball camp for grades 1-8 July 6-10; a girls’ softball camp for grades 1-8 June 22-26; a boys’ and girls’ soccer camp for grades K-8 June 22-26; a boys’ and girls’ trackand-field camp for grades 3-8 June 29-July 2; and a boys’ and girls’ volleyball camp for grades 5-9 July 20-24. For more information or to register online, visit www.trnty.edu/summercamps. Information can also be obtained by calling 239-4779.

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Our Lady of the Woods’ 7th-grade (left) and 4th-grade boys’ volleyball teams both fared well in South Side League play this season. The 7th-graders won a championship while the 4th-graders took second.

YOUTH SPORTS CAMPS COMING TO MORAINE

Moraine Valley College will host youth camps in basketball, tennis and volleyball this summer. Athletic director and former Cyclones basketball coach Bill Finn will conduct a hoops camp for youngsters entering grades 3-8 July 13-16 from 9-10:30 a.m. daily. A volleyball camp for kids entering grades 5-9, headed up by Moraine coach Mark Johnston, will run that same week from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. each day. Women’s tennis coach and former Cyclones player Nicole Selvaggio will lead a camp for youngsters entering grades 5-12 July 6-9. There will be two daily sessions: 9-10:30 a.m. for grades 5-8, 11 a.m.12:30 p.m. for grades 9-12. The cost of each camp is $70. Registration can be made through Moraine’s athletics department. For more information, visit www.morainevalley. edu/Athletics/summer camp.htm. or call 974-5727.

SOUTH SIDE SHOOTERS HAVE PLAYER OPENING

The South Side Shooters 5th-grade basketball team needs one player to complete its spring roster. Practices are held at Moraine Valley College and the Shooters compete in local tournaments. To schedule a tryout or for more information, contact Bill Finn at 508-0170 or coachfinn34@yahoo.com.

SHRINERS FOOTBALL GAME SET FOR JUNE 20

The Illinois Football Coaches Association and the Shriners of Illinois will co-host the 41st annual Illinois High School Shrine Game on June 20 at Tucci Stadium on the campus of Illinois Wesleyan University. Eighty-eight of the state’s best football players will participate in the contest, which helps raise money for Shriners Hospital for Children, the official philanthropy of Shriners International. Last year’s event raised over $23,000 that went directly to providing medical care for children at Shriners Hospital. Kickoff will be at 1 p.m., but the day’s festivities get underway at 9 a.m. with a Walk for LOVE event at the stadium. A postgame banquet will feature Alex Tanney, who competed in the 2006 game and now plays for the Tennessee Titans, as guest speaker. More information about scheduled events, along with rosters for both the East and West teams, can be found at www.ilshrinegame. com<http://www.ilshrinegame.com/>. Information can also be ontained by calling Eric Tjarks (217) 781-2400 or Matt Hawkins at (309) 6650033.

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Southwest Community Concert Summer Band Camp members gather at last year’s camp.

Southwest Community Concert Band offers annual weeklong Summer Band Camp in June The Southwest Community Concert Band offers its ninth annual weeklong Summer Band Camp open to first year school band students, junior high, middle school and incoming freshmen band students. It will be held June 22-26 at the Eagle Rock Community Church at 14367 W. 159th St., in Homer Glen. The instructors are highly qualified music educators/performers from the Chicago area. The band is an all-volunteer organization, averaging 60 musicians, performing at year-round

seasonal and summer outdoor concerts in local communities The goal of the Summer Band Camp program is to promote music education through a positive experience structured to help students develop their musical talents. Band director Ray Forlenza has conducted the band since 2000. He is also band director for Kirby School District 140 in Tinley Park and has been the musical conductor of the Southwest Community Concert Band, since 2000. He was instrumental in organizing and

running Moraine Valley Community College’s program for 11 years. The band will offer an optional Jazz Band, Theory, or Improvisational classes for interested students. Band Camp starts at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m. each day. On the Friday, campers will be fed a pizza lunch, followed by an afternoon of recreational activities. Band Camp culminates with a closing Camp Finale Concert at 7 p.m. For signup information, visit www.swcommunityband.com.

BROADEN YOUR HORIZONS This Week Silk painting workshop at the McCord Gallery A workshop with instructor Karen Snow at the McCord Gallery & Cultural Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Saturday will create a controlled design on a luxurious Habotai silk scarf using the French serti (resist) technique. This is simple to do with dramatic results. Pin your silk to a wooden frame, draw or trace a design in the morning, paint your design in the afternoon and wear it home. Tuition is $50 for McCord members/$55 for non-members. The McCord Gallery & Cultural Center is at 9602 W. Creek Road (129th & La Grange), Palos Park. For more, call 671-0648 or visit www.mccordgallery.org

The Bridge Teen Center program • Egyptian Ratscrew – 4 to 5 p.m. Thursday (today) May 14, The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Court, Orland Park, will host a game of Egyptian Ratscrew (a fast paced card game). • Max Dvorak with the U.S. Army & Meijer – 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. May 15, weekly “Friday Night Live” event with live music from Max Dvorak. Free food samples will be provided

by Meijer. • Hike & Trail Mix Bar – 4 to 6 p.m. May 19, program will show students how to make their own healthy trail mix snack to bring with on a hike through a local forest preserve. • Asian Stir Fry – 4 to 5:30 p.m. May 20, a culinary program to show students how to make Asian stir fry with fresh veggies, meat and rice. • Chess Tourney – 4:30 to 6 p.m. May 20, a chess tournament for students. All skill levels are welcome. • What’s It Like to Be: A Physical Therapist – 5 to 6 p.m. May 21, a program for students to learn what goes into being a physical therapist. These free events are for teens in 7th through 12th grade. For more information, call 532-0500.

Upcoming Knitting retreat A daylong knitting retreat will be hosted on Saturday, May 30, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park. Knitting instructor Georgann Ring invites folks for a fun and relaxing day of creativity. Participants can bring their own projects-in-

progress and also knitted items for show and tell. Novices are welcome and should bring a ball of sugar and Cream yarn and a pair of U.S. size 8 knitting needles. The cost per participant is $45, which includes lunch, leadership, and instruction. Advance registration is required. For more, call 361-3650.

Stained-glass class A six-week Stained Glass class begins at The Center on Thursday evening, May 28, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park. Students create beautiful stained glass pieces, by learning the principles of glass design and color and the techniques of cutting and soldering, using both lead came and copper foil to join the pieces of glass. With instruction by experienced stained-glass artist Harry Meneghini, students start with simple projects and eventually design their own windows, pictures, and lamps. The six-week class costs $90. A list of glass and supplies which will need to be purchased by each student will be distributed the first day of class or may be obtained at the Center, although the instructor suggests waiting until after the first class to make any purchases. Registration is required. Call The Center at 361-3650.

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It’s time to board “The D Train” starring Jack Black and James Mardsen. You may not want to board this train again, but for some this will be one enjoyable ride. “The D Train” centers around Dan Landsman (Black), a loser who’s spent his life resenting not being cool. Emotionally, Dan has never left his high school days where he was avoided like the plague. Even with his horrible high school experience, Dan’s life has turned out decent with a job at a Pittsburgh consulting firm run by a kindly and clueless boss (Jeffrey Tambor), plus a beautiful wife (Kathryn Hahn) and two kids who love him even though he’s ridiculously controlling. Still wishing he was one of the cool kids, Dan becomes selfappointed chairman of his high school’s 20th reunion committee. This is his moment to shine. It’s Dan’s time to become the popular one for putting on this awesome reunion. It’s high school all over again for Dan, and with no RSVP’s coming, the reunion looks to be a bust. Time for Dan to go to Los Angeles and persuade Oliver Lawless (Marsden) the coolest kid in high school, to come to the reunion. The presence of Lawless, who is now this supposedly big time Hollywood actor, whose biggest claim to fame is only a Banana Boat sun screen commercial, will give credibility to the reunion. The big turning point of the film is when the two party it up in Los Angeles — on Dan’s dime of course. There are some big surprises that transpire while the two are in LA and those won’t be ruined here, but they come back to haunt them both in the end.

TONY PINTO Despite all the raunchy humor and distasteful scenes, this film actually does have this theme of trying to teach people to be who they are. At the core of the film, first time directors Andrew Mogel and Jarrad Paul (the two also wrote the script) show a guy who needs to become comfortable with who he is. They may masquerade that through the film with distasteful comedy, but these emotional subjects they tackle help make the film respectable. Black and Marsden are actually decent in this film. This is a different side of Black than you normally see. This is not an excellent film by any stretch, but it’s an excellent role for him. This is a much bolder film than the trailer lets on. The tone of the film is a complete 360 from the trailer. Based solely on the trailer, I expected one thing but got a completely different film. Be forewarned that this is not a family film. This is also not a film for the easily offended. It’s rated R for a reason. The film’s a mess. It verges on being downright offensive because it tries to be humorous and serious at the same time. “The D Train” is a commendable film and should be applauded for it ambition, but it ultimately misses the mark that it’s after. —Tony Pinto’s Grade: B-

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The Regional News • The Reporter

Thursday, May 14, 2015

Southwest • Section 2, Page 12

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Poetry luncheon and quilts in Wayside Chapel garden Poetry will be read, quilts exhibited, and tea served in the Wayside Chapel garden at a luncheon program at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park, on Tuesday, May 19. MaryAnn Grzych and the poetry students will read from their outstanding collection of poems written during the poetry workshops at The Center. Denise Dulzo’s quilting students will display their quilted creations from the past year’s classes. To celebrate the season, tea will be served in the beautiful chapel garden surrounded by wildflowers. Poet April Schabes is shown reading her poetry in the Wayside Chapel garden. The luncheon begins at noon, costs $18 and requires advance reservations. The program at 1 p.m. will follow luncheon. Call The Center 361-3650.

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A full roster of Irish music nobility will be onstage over Memorial weekend at Chicago Gaelic Park’s Irish Fest in Oak Forest. A tradition for all ages, the Fest not only brings the best of international contemporary and traditional Irish headliners to multiple stages but also features a full carnival with rides, special events for children, Gaelic football and hurling, Ceiling dancing, pony and dog exhibits, shopping and Irish cultural exhibits all surrounded by food, and refreshments. The event takes place May 22 at Garlic Park. The High Kings will be one of the headliners. Coming from accomplished musical pedigrees, The High Kings American English grew up in households nurtured in Irish Music tradition. Since touring Matt Cunningham, Shari Sarazin, in Oak Forest. A full-day pass to all stages, shows, events, a carnival with Celtic Woman they’ve sold out Gerry Carney and Chicago Reel. Also appearing at Irish Fest is with unlimited rides and free on-site hundreds of shows here and abroad, made numerous TV appearances and Three Men in Kilts, Pat Finnegan parking is $15. Adults over 65 years recorded four albums – two reaching & Friends, Bernie Glim & Country and kids 4-12 are $12. Youngsters The High Kings Mark Forrest Irish Tenor Socks in the Frying Pan Irish Folk Band of the Year Co. Dublin Co. Clare The Mudmen Roads, Larkin and Moran Brothers, three years and under are free. platinum status. Discounts on early ticket orders The High Kings showcase their Gerard Haughey & Sean O’Donnell, FEST HOURS versatility and skills as multi-instru- Joe Cullen, Mulligan Stew, Murphy- are available online through May 21. Friday May 22 Gates open 4pm mentalists, playing 13 instruments Roche Irish Music Club, Irish Mu- Online discount tickets, a complete Half price admission between the four of them. 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