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Speak of the devil Successful Evergreen Park football coach Dan Hartman leaves to become the Hinsdale Central Red Devils’ new gridiron boss See sports

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Oak Lawn Mayor Sandy Bury says folks such as Josephine Voldrich (above) are getting ‘screwed by politics’ regarding a new senior center See Rakow’s report, page 3

Vorva highlights a son’s touching musical tribute to his late father on page 3 and Rakow observes how fast time is flying by on page 6

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Chafee a big wheel in basketball circles By Claudia Parker Correspondent When the National Wheelchair Basketball Association announced its Class of 2014 into the NWBA Hall of Fame, Ella Chafee of Oak Lawn rolled her eyes in surprise and her wheelchair up the platform to accept. Chafee graced the ballroom stage at Louisville, Kentucky’s Crowne Plaza April 5 for the official ceremony of induction. The NWBA Hall Of Fame began in 1973. “I’m one of only 11 women to receive this honor over 41 years.” she said Chafee is known by her peers as a pioneer in the development of the Women’s Division of the NWBA. Her affiliation and longevity in wheelchair basketball is considered legendary by many. “Back in 1980, the NWBA didn’t have a women’s team,” she said. “I wanted to play, so I started my own.” The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago became the team’s official sponsor. Today that team is known as RIC Sky. “When we first started, we had six players, just enough to have a sub. Let me tell ya, I played a lot

of minutes,” jor internashe said. tional comChafee petitions, said she has the Stoke been a lifeMandeville long lover of Games, Pan sports. American At the age Wheelchair of six she Games, contracted and three an acute Pa r a l y m viral infecpics over tion known the span of as polio, three decausing cades. asymmetric She also paralysis. was one Only her of the inilegs were tial female affected. Po- Ella Chafee’s National Wheelchair marathonlio, however, Basketball Association Hall of Fame ers and parc o u l d n ’ t plaque is the latest in a long line of ticipated in awards she has won. stop her. the Boston “I’m a Marathon natural born tomboy. As a child, in 1979, was the founder of my first love was playing base- the Chicagoland Area Women’s ball,” she said. “I had a runner Wheelchair Sports Association, but I did my own hitting.” and is a USA hall of fame recipient She’s also pretty good in the for Wheelchair and Ambulatory water, too. Sports. Chafee held national records in Robert Syzman, of Morgan the 50-yard backstroke, winning Park, is an associate professor two world records in swimming. of health, physical education She also broke records in 800- and recreation, at Chicago State and 1500-meter track events. University and an inductee of the She was selected for eight ma- NWBA Hall of Fame. He served

Gin Blossoms head Staggapalooza By Jeff Vorva Reporter Editor

INDEX Police News........................2 Our Neighborhood.............4 Sudoku.............................4 Commentary.....................6 Death Notices......................7 Crossword.........................7 School...........................8 & 9 Calendar..........................10 Consumer.........................11

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Even though she is holding a WNBA ball signed by the Chicago Sky, Ella Chafeew of Oak Lawn is a new member of the NWBA Hall of Fame.

Stagg’s Nick Nowak and his teammates are inching close to .500 during an action packed week for the area on the diamonds See sports

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as a coach to Chafee and countless others and introduced Chafee during the hall of fame ceremony. “The hall of fame committee found Ella suitable after a forensic search of the Chicago Charmers, RIC Express, and RIC Sky rosters yielded numerous names of young women whose wheelchair basketball careers began at her insistence,” he said “I believe Ella’s path to achievement was accelerated while she was an undergraduate at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, working with her proclaimed mentor, Tim Nugent and her coach, Stan Labanowich.” The U of I has one of the best divisions for disability resources and educational services in the nation. Syzman said, “Ella was surrounded by some of the finest wheelchair athletes of the day. It made her a versatile athlete.” Due to her success, the University of Illinois Delta Sigma Omicron, Alpha Chapter presented Chafee with the prestigious Harold Scharper Lifetime Achievement Award. If you ask Chafee, she’s modest about her accomplishments and

The Oak Lawn Park Board Monday called another time out in the extended basketball hoops saga at Little Wolfe Park.   Park commissioners were expected to vote on a proposal to remove on of the hoops from the court, thereby eliminating fullcourt games. But the issue was not on the agenda, nor was it addressed during the meeting.   Doing away with full-court games wouldthwart the competitiveness that brought on inappropriate conduct, including foul language, which raised the ire of neighbors of the park, 107th Street and Laramie Avenue.    The proposal was not included on the board’s April agenda because one of the five park commissioners was unable to make the meeting, said Park Director Maddie Kelly.   The decision to again put off the vote angered Oak Lawn Trustee Carol Quinlan, who has lobbied since last summer for a solution to the problems she believes are a result of fullcourt games.   “They couldn’t even bother calling me,” said Quinlan, who attended Monday’s meeting expecting a vote on what she described as “the perfect compromise.”   Commissioner Sue Murphy said the decision was delayed so the district could conduct “more research.”   “The weather was not good and we need more information,” said Murphy, who completed her term as park board president following Monday’s meeting. Commissioner Donna McCauley is the new board president.   The park district has not received any complaints about conduct at the basketball court since

Pillows of society

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More than 2,000 students participated in the 2014 District 230 Relay For Life event at Sandburg High School Friday night and Saturday morning at Sandburg High School’s athletic field. Many brought pillows and bedding although there was little sleeping to be done. Before the event started, it raised close to $300,000 for the American Cancer Society. For a story and more photos, see page 4.

Stagg High School is throwing an all-day Staggapalooza bash Saturday to celebrate its 50th anniversary.   The day will start at 8 a.m. with a craft fair and 5K run and end with a concert headlined by the Gin Blossoms followed by an 8:30 p.m. fireworks show at the athletic stadium.   In late 1980s, Gin Blossoms started to grow a following in Phoenix and its jangle-pop sound was evolving during radio’s diverse mix of hair bands and grunge music superstars like Nirvana. After the Phoenix New Times chose it as the citys best rock band, it qualified to play at the South By Southwest Music Festival in Austin Texas in 1989. That same year, College Music Journal dubbed it as the “Best Unsigned Band in America” and added an invitation to perform on MTV’s New Music Awards in New York City.    Taking its name from a caption on a W.C. Fields photo, Gin Blossoms signed a record deal with A&M and recorded its first EP “Up And Crumbling” in 1991. But, it was not until its breakout

record “New Miserable Experience” in 1992 that its rise to fame began.   “New Miserable Experience” kept the band on the charts for almost three years with singles “Hey Jealousy,” “Allison Road,” “Until I Fall Away,” “Mrs. Rita,” and “Found Out About You.”    The schedule of events for the day:    8 a.m. —5K Race Registration   9 a.m. —5K race begins   8 a.m.-5 p.m. — Craft fair on south side of campus

9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. — Pancake Breakfast in Commons   9 a.m. to noon — Vendor Fair in Charger Gym   11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Main stage performances in stadium    11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. — Food vendors   5:00 to 8:30 p.m. — Gin Blossom Concert in Stadium    8:30 to 8:45 p.m. — Fireworks    There are various price ranges for the event including a $3 halfday pass and a $10 mega all-day pass.

The musical lineup for Staggapalooza includes school, local and national bands.


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Chicago Ridge   Anthony J. Riley, 34, of Blue Island, was charged with driving on a suspended license, no insurance and failure to wear a seat belt May 9 after being stopped at Southwest Highway and Ridgeland Avenue, police said. ***    Yvonne G. Venegas, 18, of Chicago Ridge, was charged with battery May 9 following a reported disturbance at her apartment complex, police said. ***    Alejandre Perez, 42, of Blue Island, was charged with driving on a suspended license and using a cell phone while driving May 10 after a stop at 111th Street at Central Avenue, police said. ***    Cedra Godfrey, 27, of Chicago, and Ivan Cueller, 54, of Burbank, were charged with unlawful delivery of a controlled substance May 10 after police observed the two participate in an alleged drug transaction at 104th Street and Ridgeland Avenue, police said. ***    Latasha Lee, 29, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft May 10 after allegedly stealing merchandise from Kohl’s at Chicago Ridge Mall, police said. ***    Lynn J. Wright, 33, of Chicago, was charged with driving without a valid license May 10 during a roadside safety check in the 6100 block of 111th Street, police said. ***    Kristoffer R. Luna, 23, of Oak Lawn, was charged with possession of marijuana, no insurance and driving without a seatbelt during a May 10 roadside safety check in the 6100 block of 111th Street, police said. ***   Christina Broughton, 24, of Worth, was charged with possession of marijuana, no insurance and driving on a suspended license May 10 following a roadside safety check in the 6100 block of 111th

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Street, police said. ***    Robert D. Stepek, 31, of Crestwood, was charged with drunken driving and driving without a seatbelt May 10 during a roadside safety check in the 6100 block of 111th Street, police said.

Evergreen Park    Anthony Senese, 31, of Chicago, was charged with deceptive practice April 5 at Sam’s Club, 9400 S. Western, after allegedly filling false prescriptions at pharmacy, where he worked as a technician. ***    Joshua Jossell, 18, of Chicago, was charged with disorderly conduct and possession of drug equipment April 25 after he was stopped in the 3300 block of 95th St. A group of boys told police they were approached in an alley by Jossell, who asked them to urinate for him because he needed to pass a drug test. ***   Kevin Proszek, 41, of Tinley Park, was charged with possession of a controlled substance and drug equipment April 26 after a stop at 96th Street and Western Avenue, police said. ***    Christina Ruff, 42, Chicago, was charged with retail theft April 28 after allegedly stealing items from Wal-Mart, 2500 W. 95th St., police said. ***   Jasmine Steverson, 19, and Mariah Clark, 18, both of Chicago, were charged with retail theft April 29 after allegedly stealing items from Wal-Mart, 2500 S. 95th St., police said. ***    Lisa Miller, 41, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft April 30 after allegedly stealing merchandise from Wal-Mart, 2500 W. 95th St., police said. ***    Alfonso Jacox, 54, of Evergreen Park, was charged with retail theft April 30 after he allegedly stole

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items from Walk-Mart, 2500 W. 95th St., police said. ***    Patrick Sanders, 50, of Chicago, was charged with driving on a suspended license and possession of drug equipment May 3 after being stopped at 95th Street and Western Avenue, police said. ***    Michael Kania, 26, of Mokena, was charged May 6 with possession of controlled substance and improper lane use after he was stopped in the 9200 block of Western Avenue, police said. ***    Christopher Jacobs, 36, of Evergreen Park, was charged with battery May 8 after a reported disturbance with a postal worker, who sprayed repellent at Jacobs’ dog in the 9200 block of Springfield Avenue, police said.

Hickory Hills   Jonathan D. Trumball, 24, of Chicago, was charged with possession of marijuana May 9 after a stop at 95th Street and 88th Avenue, police said.

Oak Lawn    Nestor Jimenez, 27, of Bolingbrook, was charged with driving without a valid license May 10 after he was stopped at 89th Street and Roberts Road, police said. ***   Ted J. Stiemann, 26, of Oak Lawn, was charged with burglary, possession of drug equipment and theft May 2 after police spotted him enter a car in the 10100 block of Cook. Stiemann ran when police ordered him to stop. He was found hiding in the bushes in the 10100 block of 53rd Avenue. Police later found women’s purses, GPS units, cell phones and backpacks in Stiemann’s bedroom, they said. ***   Maximo Zamora, 30, of Blue Island, was charged with drunken driving, speeding, failure to signal and no insurance May 4 after a stop at 95th Street and Cicero Avenue, police said. ***    Adam V. Mokry, 23, of Darien, was charged with driving on a revoked license, obstruction of justice, no insurance, making an improper turn and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident May 4 after a crash at 92nd Street and Central Avenue, police said. ***   Sandra M. Pogoda, 24, of Oak Lawn, Martynas Vilkas, 27, of Willowbrook, and Mantas Jarmontavicius, 26, of Oak Lawn, were charged with disorderly conduct May 4 after a disturbance in the 11000 block of Deblin Lane, police said. ***    A gun was used May 4 to shoot out two windows of a medical Printed on Recycled Paper Please Recycle Your Reporter

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building in the 10500 block of Cicero Avenue. ***    Maria E. Villarreal-Zarazua, 40, of Chicago, was charged with possession of a controlled substance following a May 7 stop at 91st Street and Cicero Avenue, police said. ***    Stephanie M. Cobb, 30, of Oak Lawn, was charged with possession of a controlled substance, hypodermic needle and drug paraphernalia and theft of service May 5 after she was arrested at her home, police said. ***    Dovydas Pakalniskis, 21, of Willow Springs, was charged with drunken driving, improper lane use, illegal transportation of open alcohol and failure to display a valid driver’s license May 8 after a stop at 95th Street and Mansfield Avenue, police said. ***   Roy W. Watson, 49, of Palos Heights, was charged with drunken driving and no insurance May 6 after he was stopped at 97th Street and Keeler Avenue, police said. ***    Tools valued at $650 reportedly were stolen May 7 from a van parked in the lot of Home Depot,

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in the in the face and side with a small metal object during the fight. Police found cocaine on Carlson, who also was involved in the fight, they said. ***    Steven Bogovich, 18, of Chicago Ridge, was charged with damage to property, theft, trespass to motor vehicle and possession of stolen property May 8 after he was stopped while running in a    A man told police that he was residential area near 103rd Street struck May 7 in the back by a and 81st Court. A laptop computer rock in the 10400 block of Harlem was found in Bogovich’s car as Avenue. The incident happened at well as two beer kegs that alleg6 p.m. when a car full of individu- edly were stolen from Belvedere als drove passed by the victim Chateau Banquets, they said. and yelled out of the window. The victim responded by throwing his arms in the air. The car stopped and two men, one carrying a baseball bat, exited and threatened him. One of the men threw the   Keith Lyons, 41, of Calumet Park, was charged with driving rock at the victim, police said. on a revoked license May 4 after ***    Michael Rampick, 36, of Lock- he was stopped in the 6800 block port, was charged with aggravat- of 111th Street, police said. ed battery and unlawful use of a weapon, and James Carlson, Area police departments 34, of Bridgeview, was charged Chicago Ridge 425-7831 with battery and possession of a Evergreen Park 422-2142 controlled substance following a Hickory Hills 598-4900 May 8 fight at Zantes, 10307 S. Oak Lawn 499-7722 Harlem Ave., police said. Ram- Palos Hills 598-2272 pick allegedly stabbed the victim Worth 448-3979

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Driver charged with DUI Palos Heights police charged Kevin M. Murray, 55, of Orland Park, with DUI and improper lane usage. Police stopped his vehicle in the 12400 block of South Harlem Avenue at 2:58 a.m. May 4 after they said they saw it swerving. Bond was set at $1,500, and Murray is scheduled to appear in court on May 27. In other Palos Heights police news, Towana L. Williams, 41, of Orland Park, was charged with improper lane usage and driving on a suspended license. Her vehicle was pulled over by police in the 7600 block of West 135th Street at 10:05 p.m. May 5. Bond was set at $1,500, and Williams is scheduled to appear in court on May 27. Edmond P. Prendeville, 36, of Oak Lawn, was charged with driving DUI and improper stopping on a roadway. His vehicle was curbed by police in the 13000 block of South Comanche Drive at 2:52 a.m. last Saturday. Bond was set at $1,000, and Prendeville is set to appear in court on June 10. Police charged Kamal A. Al Masri, 39, of Worth, with possession of cannabis and failure to wear a seatbelt. Police stopped his vehicle in the 12400 block of South Harlem Avenue at 12:41 p.m. last Saturday. He was released on his signature

and is scheduled to appear in court on June 18. Angel Navarro, 20, of Oak Lawn, was charged with possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia. Police approached him while his car was parked in the 12300 block of South 80th Avenue at 9:50 p.m. May 3. Navarro is set to appear in court on May 27. Police charged Floyd E. Ridener, 30, of Mokena, with driving on a suspended license. Police stopped his vehicle in the 12300 block of South Harlem Avenue at 11:24 p.m. last Friday. Bond was set at $1,500, and Ridener was given a court date of May 27. Tiffany Moore, 30, of Richton Park, was charged driving on a suspended license, no proof of insurance, and operating a vehicle with no front license plate. Police curbed her vehicle in the 6300 block of West College Drive at 12:48 p.m. May 7. Bond was set at $2,000, and Moore is set to appear in court on June 10. Police charged Alberto HerreraCuvillo, 39, of Alsip, with driving on a suspended license and failure to wear a seatbelt. Police stopped his vehicle in the 13000 block of South Harlem Avenue at 9:16 a.m. last Saturday. Bond was set at $1,500, and Herrera-Cuvillo

was given a court date of June 18. Spiros A. Pashos, 57, of Alsip, was charged driving on a suspended license. Police curbed his vehicle in the 7200 block of West College Drive at 11:05 a.m. last Monday. Bond was set at $1,500, and Pashos is scheduled to appear in court on June 10. Police charged John A. Middleton, 46, of Calumet City, with driving on a suspended license. Police stopped his vehicle in the 6500 block of West College Drive at 11:18 a.m. last Monday. Bond was set at $3,000, and Middleton was given a court date of June 10. Steven C. Manns, 47, of Posen, was charged with driving on a suspended license, as well as failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. Police apprehended Manns as they investigated a traffic crash in the 6400 block of West College Drive at 8:12 a.m. last Monday. Bond was set at $1,500, and Manns is scheduled to appear in court on June 10. Police charged Leah G. Robinson, 21, of Park Forest, with driving on a suspended license. Police stopped her vehicle in the 11900 block of South Harlem Avenue at 2:29 p.m. last Monday. Bond was set at $1,500, and Robinson is set to appear in court on May 27.

American Legion members ready to wear red poppies   American Legion Auxiliary members of Marrs-Meyer Unit No. 991 in Worth understand the sacrifice our Armed Forces have made to preserve freedom, and to honor past and current American service members, these members will wear a red memorial poppy as a sign of their appreciation on Memorial Day weekend.    The American Legion Auxiliary memorial poppy is a symbol of the price of war and the sacrifice of millions.    The 900,000 members of the American Legion Auxiliary, the world’s largest patriotic service organization of women, are asking every American citizen to wear a poppy on the observance

of Memorial Day, Monday, May 26 in addition to the preceding weekend.    “Wear it in honor of the millions of Americans who have willingly served our nation, all too many of whom have made the ultimate sacrifice,” said Bethanne Lode Poppy Day Chairman. “This entire Memorial Day weekend will pay an honored tribute to all veterans, especially those who are currently serving in the war on terror.”   The poppy also honors the hospitalized and disabled veterans who hand assemble the small red flowers as a rehabilitation project each year. The poppy continues to provide a financial

and therapeutic benefit to those veterans who construct them, as well as benefiting thousands of other veterans and their families by the revenues collected from poppy distributions.   In the battlefields of France during World War I, poppies grew wild amid the ravages of war. The overturned soils of battle enabled the poppy seeds to be covered, allowing them to flourish and forever serve as a reminder of the bloodshed of war.   Volunteers throughout the Village of Worth will be on hand on Thursday, May 22, accepting donations for poppies. — Submitted by American Legion No. 991

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Another Mezyk brings down the house at Senior Idol event O r l a n d Township’s Senior American Idol celebrated its second show on May 6 and for the second by Jeff year in a row, a Vorva Mezyk brought down the house. This time it was Josh Mezyk. In 2013, Orland Park’s Tom Mezyk won the inaugural event at Georgios Banquets in Orland Hills. The 60-year-old was ecstatic after he had the 900-plus in attendance pounding their tables while he tore through Phillip Phillips’ “Home.” He was also happy that he was able to perform an original tune, “I’ll Take Your Place.” He was touched by the crowd’s reaction to the song, which is about a convict who was about to be executed and met Jesus. Then the man known to friends as “Deuce” and his wife took a trip with a group to the Holy Land in late June and early July and Mezyk suffered a fatal heart attack near the Western Wall. It was shocking because those who knew him said he had no previous health problems. This year’s Senior American Idol event featured a tribute to Mezyk,

performed by his son, Josh. Josh took the stage before the final five contestants were ready to battle it out for the 2014 title and sang a selfpenned tune, “Living to Legend,” in honor of his old man. The song can be found on soundcloud.com/josh-mezyk along with some other tunes that he has written and performed. When it was over, he received a thunderous ovation, just as his dad did a year ago. The song is both sad and uplifting and somehow, somewhere I imagine that pops heard it and was pretty proud.

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More Idol talk

Like last year, this was a pretty solid show by folks who can just plain sing no matter what age they are. This isn’t a bunch of geezers and geezettes messing around – these people have respectable chops and some have performed professionally. This isn’t amateur hour here. The winner was Tinley Park’s Joe McElligott, who a few years ago had his career kickstarted when

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Josh Mezyk, left photo, sings about his late father, Tom, and Kym Frankovelgia, right photo, showed a lot of energy while singing “Build Me Up Buttercup” at the Orland Township Senior American Idol on May 6. members of the Generations Band saw him singing at Sam Buca’s in Palos Heights. They call themselves an “old guy basement band” and perform around the area. McElligott won over the judges but my favorite contestant was

runnerup Kym Frankovelgia of Downers Grove. She was the only woman in the final five and her rendition of “Build Me Up Buttercup” killed. I don’t know how old she is – and I wasn’t going to ask her – but she had a lot of bounce

and energy in her performance. I was a bit disappointed that I got there in the second round and that Palos Hills’ Ray Parker and Palos Heights’ Beverly Opelka were already eliminated after the first round.

But the rest of the night was entertaining. This is an event that drew 1,600-plus in the two events and money goes to the Township’s scholarship fund. I hope it continues to be a success.

OL mayor says seniors are Facelift could keep cops away getting ‘screwed by politics’ Hickory Hills By Kelly White Correspondent

By Bob Rakow Staff Reporter

needed to build the senior center. The agreement would give the park district additional open space Oak Lawn Mayor Sandra Bury and provide Mancari’s room to said resident seniors are getting expand its landlocked dealership, “screwed by politics” regarding a Bury said. proposed series of land exchanges Park district officials initially and purchases that would lead to the seemed open to the plan, but in development of a new senior center. a Jan. 23 memo to village man“It’s just a shame the seniors ager Larry Deetjen, park district get screwed by politics, and I don’t attorney Tom Farrell said the park think that’s right,” Bury said at board did not wish to have further Tuesday’s village board committee discussions with the village concernmeeting. “People chose to make ing the senior center. this sensational, and seniors are Bury said a lack of trust on the the ones who are losing. This was part of the park district led them a great idea.” to walk away from the deal. The land exchanges and pur“They don’t have a lot of trust,” chases involved the village, park Bury said. “I’m not sure they’re bedistrict, Mancari’s auto dealership, ing honest, frankly, because when we 4630 W. 95th St., and St. Paul Lu- answer any one of their objections theran Church, 4660 W. 94th St. they have other objections. Frankly, I Under the terms of the proposal, think there’s political issues involved St. Paul would sell a 61,740 square- in it, which is unfortunate because foot parcel located adjacent to the it screwed the seniors yet again.” church to Mancari’s, who would Trustee Terry Vorderer, a former deed the property to the village. park district commissioner, said the The village, in turn, would deed district is willing to partner with the property to the park district. the village to build a senior center Mancari’s would then negotiate but does not want to be told how with the park district to purchase to spend the money it receives from a 41,862 square-foot parcel located a land sale with Mancari’s. between the dealership and the Oak “They’re opposed to the village Lawn Ice Arena. The village would telling them how to spend their then negotiate with the park district money. They think the village and Mancari’s to secure the funds ought to build the senior center,”

Vorderer said. Bury indicated her strong support for a new senior center shortly after she was elected. She proposed an idea whereby the park district would assume senior services, and a new center would be built in the shuttered Memorial Pool bathhouse near 103rd Street and Central Avenue. Village seniors currently meet in a temporary location at the former McGugan Junior High. Trustee Robert Streit was a vocal critic of the plan, saying seniors deserved better than a rehabbed pool bathhouse for their new facility. He also questioned if Bury and Trustee Alex Ojejniczak met secretly with park district officials to discuss the proposal. Streit said he continues to support construction of a senior on the vacant Beatty Lumber property near the center of the village. The idea was first proposed by former Mayor David Heilmann as part of a partnership with Christ Medical Center. “I think we ought to look at a place that we can build or that we have in the town center,” Streit said. He added that the location at 103rd Street and Central Avenue is not well served by public transportation and is not near other important locations such as village hall and the library.

Not an e-waste of time

The city of Hickory Hills is hoping to benefit from some apartment makeovers beginning this summer. The apartments, located on 87th Street from Roberts Road to 85th Court have been the homes to previously neglectful residents, resulting in the area being more heavily patrolled by marked police cars on a daily basis, city officials said. In May, 2013, Police Chief Alan Vodicka gave an update on the increase in request for police services and escalated acts of violence in the vicinity of those multi-family dwellings. Associated Real Estate Group representatives were on hand at last Thursday’s meeting and said they are ready to solve the problem. The group plans to renovate 48 apartment units, refinishing them with new kitchens, new bathrooms, front porches and even new a new parking lot. There are 10 residents still resid-

ing in the 87th Street apartments, claiming ten of the 48 units to be renovated. The Associated Real Estate Group is hoping for the building to become vacant before beginning renovations. “We are excited to be here and to work with the city,” said Bane Simic on behalf of the group. Simic said the group has 122 units in its portfolio that it manages. “We are a very young and energetic company and we are willing to work hard for the best result.” Simic said. Hickory’s building commissioner John Moirano said he is excited to be working with The Associated Real Estate Group and spoke highly of them. Mayor Mike Howley said he is looking forward to the apartment renovations. “It will be a nice improvement here in the city,” he said. The Associated Real Estate Group says it has the understanding of the principle economics that effect properties and track record of effectively increasing the bottom line profit to its clients. The group provides 24-hour emergency service,

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has a full time staff of professional maintenance engineers and works closely with it clients. Aside from the renovations, which are set to begin this July, Simic and the group will also be managing the building, running background, credit and landlord checks on all interested tenants. The group will work with SafeRent to obtain this information. A SafeRent consumer file may include criminal and/or landlord-tenant records as well as rental performance history. Even if a tenant passes the SafeRent check, he will have to pass a faceto-face interview with a member of The Associated Real Estate Group. “We will be asking him or her questions as to why they are moving and the reasons for it,” Simic said. “We will be looking for good quality residents.” After passing the first two criteria an applicant will need to complete a previous landlord check where a member of The Associated Real Estate Group will be calling the applicant’s previous landlord to inquire about his or her tenant status.

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Spartan athletes collect large electronics from seniors By Bob Rakow Staff Reporter

A group of Oak Lawn Community High School student-athletes spent Saturday morning taking large electronics off the hands of seniors in the community. The first e-waste pickup was the brainchild of Jack Lopez, a veteran member of the village’s public works department who also oversees the e-waste program and its collection site at the public works garage, 5550 W. 98th St. Lopez collaborated with Mayor Sandy Bury and Mike Riordan, principal and superintendent of Oak Lawn Community High School, to recruit members of the Spartan Athletic Leadership Team for the collection, which removed large electronics from the homes of several seniors who otherwise have difficulty arranging disposal. “It’s for the right reasons,” said Lopez, who’s been involved with the e-waste collection site since in opened in 2009. But the program had others benefits, he said, including exposing well-meaning adolescents to the community, Lopez said. He said that too often teenagers get a bad rap due to the actions of a few.

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Oak Lawn Community High School Athletic Director Kevin McKeown poses with the students who participated Saturday in the village’s first e-waste pickup. Students removed e-waste such as televisions from the homes of several seniors who otherwise would have trouble disposing of the items. Another e-waste pickup is scheduled for October. “I have always maintained, ‘You don’t know the kids that I know,’ ” he said. Students traveled from one house to the next on a school bus driven by high school athletic director Kevin McKeown, who also was instrumental in organizing the event. The e-waste was loaded onto a village truck and transported to the collection site. Another benefit of the program was exposing students to the importance of recycling, Lopez said. “The environment wins, the school wins, the kids win and the

village looks good,” Lopez said. The e-waste site is open from 2-4 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and 10 a.m.-noon on the second Saturday of the month. Volunteers are welcome and students can gain service hours working at the site. The site has been a success since it opened more than four years ago, Lopez said. In 2009, 45 tons of e-waste was collected compared to more than 150 tons in 2013, he said. Those interested in volunteering can contact Lopez via email at jlopez@oaklawn-il.gov.

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Our Neighborhood

District 230’s Relay for Life one of the best in the country By Jeff Vorva Reporter editor

students walk around the track, play various sports on the football field and hang out in tents. In the past couple of years, DisSleep? trict 230 students have raised the “Most people do not sleep,” Mcsecond most amount of money for Curdy said. “They stay up all night.’’ cancer in its Relay for Life event Students raise money to parthan anyone else in the country. ticipate. The money goes to the Only Virginia Tech University American Cancer Society. raises more. District 230 has been the No. 1 But if Sandburg senior Justin fundraiser in the nation among high McCurdy keeps putting in his ef- school in recent years. McCurdy, forts and energy into the Relay who has worked on committees for Life program at his next stop for this event his first three years next year, District 230 could be at Sandburg knocked down a peg. “The college level events are in a The 2014 event chairman from realm of their own,” McCurdy said. Sandburg is headed to Notre “We are the top high school district Dame next semester to study in the nation and we do beat the business and hopes to see some other colleges. Virginia Tech usumore fight in the Fighting Irish ally raises about $600,000 a year when it comes to this cause. and we raise between $300,000 and “I want to kick them in gear,” $350,000 a year. This year we don’t he said. “I want to get out some know yet.’’ more participation.” Before the even stepped off on FriThe 2014 District 230 event day, D230 raised close to $287,000. drew 2,200 students from Stagg, “It’s pretty cool to see everyone Sandburg and Andrew High out here,” McCurdy said. “They Schools Friday night at Sand- took time from their busy lives to burg’s athletic stadium. be here. It brings us together as a It’s an all-night event in which district and as a community here.’’

An estimated 2,200 students from District 230 showed up to fight against cancer Friday night but these two girls were fighting it out with each other on one of the inflatable activities in the end zone at Sandburg High School.

A Stagg relay team stops its walk around the Sandburg track to pose during the District 230 Relay For Life Event at Sandburg High School. Members of Stagg’s Disney’s Dreamers strike a pose at the District 230 Relay for Life event on Friday night.

Sandburg senior Justin McCurdy, the school’s event coordinator for the District 230 Relay for Life event, takes a quick break while students behind him engage in sports contests in the Sandburg athletic field infield.

A small group of District 230 students stopped their walk and posed for selfies Friday night at the District 230 Relay for Life event.

Photos by Jeff Vorva

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By Mark Andrews

Compiled by Jeff Vorva

News and events from our archives.

Capping off a long career 50 years ago

From the May 14, 1964 issue The story: Charles (Cap) Sauers resigned his post as general superintendent of the Cook Country Forest Preserve District after 35 years on the job. The 71-year old received his nickname because he showed up on the first day on the job as director of the Indiana State Park wearing his World War I captain’s uniform. The quote: “Twelve energetic four year olds will be selected for the play school unit…they must be four years old, have audible speech [and] be toilet trained.’’ – From a story seeking kids to participate in a play school unit at Eisenhower High School. Fun fact: The new Jewel-Osco was getting ready to open at 6748 W. 111th St. in Worth.

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History of the World

From the May 18, 2004 issue The story: Oak Lawn Fire Chief Elmore Harker said that political motives prompted Village Manager Richard O’Neill to ask him to retire. The quote: “No new legislation has been passed because the Republicans and Democrats keep fighting with each other.” – Kelly McAullife, a St. Patricia student who was playing the role of the Hickory Hills city attorney at a city council meeting during Youth in Government Week. Fun fact: Marist’s math team, coached by Owen Glennon, finished ninth out of 296 teams in the state. It was the largest state competition in the country.

Snails confiscated at D122 10 years ago

From the May 13, 2004 issue The story: The United States Department of Agriculture confiscated 46 giant African snails from District 122 students because they are illegal in the U.S. They are known to carry rat lungworm that can cause meningitis in humans. Fourth graders at Ridgeland Elementary School were studying the snails for a science class. The quote: “Prom’s not Woodstock. It’s not a weeklong event. Their priorities are out of whack.’’ Sandburg baseball coach Doug Sutor after sitting out several seniors in a 7-3 loss to T.F. South after they missed a Monday morning practice two days after the prom. Fun fact: Panera Bread, Cold Stone Creamery and Washington Mutual Bank were scheduled to open in the fall at 106th and Cicero Ave. in Oak Lawn.

May 15: ON THIS DATE in 1820, the U.S. Congress designated the transatlantic slave trade a form of piracy.   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 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 and imprisoned until her execution 19 years later. In 1992, Vice President Dan Quayle cited TV character Murphy Brown as a poor example of family values.   May 20: ON THIS DATE in 325, the first Christian ecumenical council opened at Nicaea, in what is now Turkey.   May 21: ON THIS DATE in 1804, Lewis and Clark’s expedition to explore the American West began.   Answer to last week’s question: This week in 1983, Reggie Jackson became the first Major League Baseball player to strike out 2,000 times.   This week’s question: In 1916, the cover of the Saturday Evening Post first featured an illustration by what American artist?   (Mark Andrews can be reached via e-mail at mlandrews@embarqmail.com.)


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Chafee a pioneer and force behind RIC organization (Continued from page 1)

ed a life full of accomplishments. People from a variety of arenas have highlighted her achievements across an array of human activities.” Syzman included how the Girls Scouts USA recognized her with its “Women of Distinction” award. The Social Security Administration named her Handicapped Employee of

the Year and also presented her with the Commissioner’s Award for Excellence, the Reher induction speech was congional Commissioner’s Comcise. She joked, “I would’ve said munity Service Award and the more but Bob stole my thunder.” Hammer Award. Syzman introduced Chafee at Chafee worked for the Social the induction ceremony. His Security Administration for 30 speech was more suited for a years before her retirement 11 lifetime achievement award years ago. rather than one sport. Perchance Syzman knowHe said, “Ella’s demonstrating he’d been longwinded said, “You ask, what does this have to do with the honor we bestow? Nothing. It does demonstrate the breadth of her talents, achievements and contributions.” In the sport of wheelchair basketball, Chafee has been a player, coach, table official, and recruiter, spanning 46 years. The Chicago Park District recently recognized her and husband, Ian, as significant contributors to the development of wheelchair sports in Chicago. Today Chafee Ella Chaffe displays some of the many medals she has won over the years continues to pro-

Community Briefs Chicago

Hurley and Cunningham invite families to annual community bike ride

State Rep. Fran Hurley (D35th) and State Sen. Bill Cunningham (D-18th) are encouraging local families and residents to join them for their 19th Ward “Bike Across America Without Leaving the 19th Ward” bike ride from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday.    Families interested in participating should meet at 9:30 a.m. at McKiernan Park, 10714 S. Spaulding Ave. The bike ride will be led by City of Chicago Bike Ambassadors and officers from the Chicago Police Department’s 22nd District. Riders are strongly encouraged to wear helmets.   “Our community is full of streets named after American cities, like Troy, Albany and Sacramento,” Hurley said. “Participants will get their passports stamped at each ‘city,’ giving bicyclists the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to ‘bike around the country’ without ever having to leave our neighborhood.”   For more information, call Hurley’s constituent service office at 773-238-8776, or email her at RepFranHurley@gmail. com.

Beverly Arts Center offers Blues ‘Boot Camp’

Since Chicago has always been central to the history of the blues, the Beverly Arts Center is hosting an afternoon of workshops for students and adults between 1 and 5 p.m. Saturday at the center, 2407 W. 111th St., Chicago.

Space for this immersion program is limited. Both players and singers are welcome but must register. Registration, which is $25 per person, closes today, Thursday, and may be done either in person at BAC or online at www.blueskids.com.   BAC and The Blues Kids Foundation will present Blues Day, an afternoon of instruction, performance and entertainment, under the direction of Chicago bluesman and music educator Fernando Jones. The rehearsal and concert performance, which is open to the public, will take place at 7 p.m.   Pre-teen, teens and adults alike who bring their instrument, or their voice, can dive into on-the-spot training to better understand and play the blues. There will be one course program for student-musicians ages 10 to 18 years old, and another for adult amateur musicmakers.    The day’s events also include a lecture on the future of the blues and children’s education, a photo exhibition of local concerts by Chicago Tribune photojournalist Glenn Kaupert, and a screening of the documentary, “Blues Kids: Before They Become Legends.”

Worth Flea and Farmers Market coming to Worth    The Village of Worth is hosting a Flea and Farmers Market and is inviting vendors to participate. Those interested in being a vendor, should call Shannon Beverley at 252-5344, or Kevin at 715-4490.   Markets open at 8 a.m. and close at 1 p.m. and run through the summer from May-October. Markets will be held every third

Sunday of the month at the Village of Worth Metra lot, 7112 W. 111th St., behind Village Hall.   The first market will be held Sunday, May 18.

Residents invited to garage sale    The Village of Worth is hosting a village wide garage sale Friday and Saturday June 27 and 28. Residents can register to participate at Village Hall by filling out the form. The fee is $5 and includes advertising for the event. For more information call Shannon Beverley at 252-5344, or email sbeverley@ villageofworth.com

Worth celebrates 100th anniversary

The Village of Worth is having a 100 day countdown kick off event at Gale Moore Park Tuesday, May 20 during the regularly scheduled Village Board meeting. The event begins at 7 p.m. with the meeting. Afterwards, residents can stay for old fashioned games, a small fireworks display and more. For more information please call Village Clerk Bonnie Price at 708-4481181, or visit villageofworth.com. For a complete calendar of Centennial events, visit the website.

Park District to visit Thornton Quarry    The Worth Park District Historical Museum is hosting a trip to the bottom of the Thornton Quarry at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 7. The fee is $35. Registration is due by Friday May 16. Seating is limited to 14 passengers.    For more information, or to register, call the Worth Park District at 448-7080.

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mote women’s wheelchair sports. As a guest lecturer for Project C.H.A.N.G.E. -- a federally funded program to eliminate misconceptions of persons with disabilities -- she emphasizes that her wheelchair basketball career has been her most important method of inclusion. During lectures, Chafee is known for slipping into her sports chair to demonstrate her moves, delighting the audience. “Wheelchair sports build confidence and helps those struggling lose bitterness.” she said Outside of family, the trailblazer in her eyes is The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. It provides adaptive sports to children, as young as three and adults, of all abilities. The athletic coordinator, Trent Thenhaus said “Special recreation equipment can be costly, acting as a deterrent for prospective players. However, we offer nearly all our programs and equipment at no cost to the athlete.” RIC is a non-profit organization relying on philanthropic support. Its athletic division functions with only a few paid staff. The coaches, equipment managers, tournament assistants and others are volunteers. Photos by Jeff Vorva To learn more visit www.ric- Ian and Ella Chafee were recently honored by the Chicago Park sports.org or call 312-238-5001. District for their promotion of wheelchair sports.

Hoops

Comments from Quinlan and others that many of the basketball players were from outside the (Continued from page 1) community led some to brand her the weather broke, said Murphy, a racist, an accusation she vehewho added that removing the mently denies. hoop remains an option.    “This isn’t about race. “It nev  But, according to Quinlan, er has been,” said Quinlan, who Murphy expressed reservations added that many of the players about removing a hoop so soon at the court are not black. after Donald Sterling, owner of    Quinlan said, however, that resithe NBA’s Los Angeles Clippers, dents who live near Little Wolfe, made racist remarks that got him will be upset to learn that the banned from the league. park district has delayed action    Murphy could not be reached on the matter. Tuesday for further comment.   But Commissioner Gary Cal  Residents have called for the lahan said park board must be removal of the hoops following an careful not make a major deciAug. 14 fight involving two groups sion to appease one neighborhood. of teens, which led to two arrests.   “Recreation is not about resi   Quinlan has maintained that the dents, it about recreation,” said fight was not an isolated incident. Callahan, who opposes removing Instead, she said, troublemakers one of the hoops. “This is about from outside the village used the politics, raw politics. Politics of the court throughout the summer. neighborhood. Where does it stop?” Their poor conduct led other pa-   Callahan, however, expressed trons, such as parents with young confidence that McCauley will children, to avoid the park, she bring commissioners together to said. forge a solution to the problem.

McCauley and Commissioner Mary Margaret Wallace have expressed support for removing one of the hoops.   Quinlan, who addressed the issue at Tuesday’s village board meeting, expressed reservations about the park board ever taking action.   “I don’t know what to do,” she said.

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Thursday, May 15, 2014

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Letters to the Editor It all spells good things

Dear Editor: Gradual steps into the different levels of education Realizing goals encourage discipline Attention in class Doing the best you can Using failures as lessons learned Attending school on a regular basis Time scheduled to meet your needs and others Inspire others to succeed Outlook positive Now is the time for a celebration HAPPY GRADUATION! Marlene Jeziorski, Oak Lawn

Com Ed or Con Ed?

Dear Editor: The slick shyster marketing Con men are at it again.  Con Ed, or Com Ed, wants to raise electric rates 21 percent to 38 percent to make their system more efficient and save us money. Their suggestions include using the stupid “corkscrewâ€? fluorescent lamps, (a little symbolism here), which have been around for over 30 years. As a lighting product engineer, I know this, and also know that they were widely rejected by the commercial manufacturing market for many reasons, including cost and safety hazards. They also suggest we replace our older appliances, with new, costly “energy efficientâ€? ones, the ones with the RF chip that

Time is flying, kids are getting older and we are about to reside in the ‘big house’ While driving through my neighborhood last week, I spotted a young boy dressed in his baseball uniform running to the car. Moments later, I saw his little brother, also in uniform, hurry to the car. A warm evening in May and the boys were off to play organized baseball. Dad hopped in the car and they were off. In a few hours, they’d return, hopefully excited about a win or the big hit they got. If things didn’t go their way, dad likely would assure them that things would go better next time. That’s what dads do. Spotting these boys reminded me of the years my oldest son played Westside Baseball in Oak Lawn. I have fond memories of those days, especially the day I came home from work and he proudly showed me his travel team uniform. Making that team was a big deal, and the travel tournaments that followed were enjoyable for players and parents alike. He’s 21 now and my younger son is 19. One will soon wrap up college, while the other has started a career and is examining the educational

options that will help him advance in his field. When the boys were young, parents of older children— teenagers mostly—would tell me to “enjoy them while they’re young� because “they grow up fast.� My boys were in elementary school, and my daughter was a toddler. That advice didn’t sink in or make much sense. I could not comprehend my boys as grown men. That’s years in the offing, I thought. But here we are. Time really did fly. Junior high, high school, college, part-time jobs, everchanging groups of friends, dating and so on. Now they talk about moving out of the house, careers. My younger son teases me about what my wife and I will do alone in such a big house. Thing is, it’s not a big house. But it will seem empty when they go off on their own. My younger son recently experimented with this concept by temporarily moving in with a friend. He was only few blocks away, but he explained that he wanted to find out what it was like to live on his own—the feeling of independence. The thing is, he found his way

manage their money, keep the good times in check—all things in moderation? That depends. We can only teach and model apby Bob Rakow propriate behavior and lecture so much. At some point, they need to stumble and make some mistakes home when he needed money. He wants to accomplish ev- in order to learn. It’s tough to erything yesterday. I tell him watch and tougher still to stand to take it slow—grow into his back and not say anything other job, save some money, gain some than “I’m always here if you need more professional training—let me.� We can only hope that they things come to him. Then again, pick themselves up, dust off and that’s the old man with some prepare for another day. The parents who offered the life experience talking. He may pretend not to listen, but he sage advice about children growsure seems to seek more ad- ing up quickly and appreciating vice these days. One of us got them while they’re young were spot on. Fortunately, there’s ansmarter. My daughter is only 15, but other group of parents out there— college is only three years in the those with adult children—who offing. She’s completed one year of tell me that everything turns out high school, is starting her third in the end. The crazy, semi-immature teenyear of caddying and is lobbying for a driver’s permit. Can’t be any agers grow into responsible young scarier than my boys behind the adults who enjoy time with mom and dad. They cultivate careers, wheel, I suppose. One of the primary goals of par- marry, purchase homes—they even enting is to prepare your children visit mom and dad, who are grateto head out on their own. Will ful because they otherwise are so they make good life decisions, lonely in that big, empty house.

The B-Side

will transmit your privacy data to the smart grid through your smart meter.  If you should have a fire or power outage, it’s probably a raccoon, as in Oak Lawn. Check your insurance. As an incentive, Com Ed will give you about a $50 rebate to rid yourself of that old working appliance. Price the new appliances to see how many years it would take to recoup your energy savings.  By that time, Com Ed will have raised their rates several times. Guess who the I.C.C supports? Do the math. Einstein’s theory of relativity states:  E=MC squared, or simply put, ENERGY=MONEY x COM ED x COM ED. Paul Kristofek Hickory Hills   The Reporter Newspaper encourages letters to the editor.    Letters must be 350 words or less.  Letters must be signed and the name of the writer will be published. Writers must also include their address and telephone number for verification, but that information will not be published and will remain otherwise confidential. Mail letters to the editor to The Reporter, 12247 S. Harlem Ave., Palos Heights, IL 60463 or e-mail us at thereporter@comcast.net

Inside the First Amendment

Thoughts on changing laws on free speech By Gene Policinski So, what part of the First Amendment, or the law around it, would you want to change? For most of us, the answer is an academic exercise at best. For a few legislators, lawyers and litigants, the response is proposed legislation or lengthy briefs and pointed legal arguments. But when the words involve justices of the U.S. Supreme Court, it is cause for special attention. Justices Antonin Scalia and Ruth Bader Ginsburg in a recent public appearance, and retired justice John Paul Stevens in a new book, opine on subjects ranging from a landmark 50-year-old libel law decision to the current hotbutton topic of campaign finance laws. Scalia and Ginsburg appeared together April 17 at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., for a discussion about First Amendment freedoms. Scalia would repeal the Supreme Court’s 1964 decision in New York Times v. Sullivan which set out the principle that public officials — later expanded to public figures — have to prove “actual malice� to win a libel lawsuit. The 9-0 ruling in 1964 involved a lawsuit brought by Montgomery, Ala., police commissioner L.B. Sullivan against the newspaper and a group of civil rights advocates

over a full-page advertisement critical of local police actions. The ad contained factual errors. To allow for the widest possible debate on matters of public interest, the Court held that the First Amendment protects even erroneous statements about the conduct of public officials, except when made with knowledge that the statements are false, or with reckless disregard of the truth. Scalia maintained that libel law historically was set at the state level, outside the purview of the U.S. Constitution, and the court was wrong to change that circumstance. “It was nine lawyers who decided that is what the Constitution ought to mean, even though it had never meant that,� he said. He also said, “I think George Washington, I think Thomas Jefferson, I think the Framers would have been appalled at the notion that they could be libeled with impunity.� Scalia said that “If you are a public figure, you cannot sue somebody for libel unless you can prove, effectively, that the person knew it was a lie. So long as he heard from somebody, you know, it makes it very difficult for a public figure to win a libel suit.� For her part, Ginsburg noted that the situation facing the court did not exist in colonial times, where libel law could have been used “as a way of squelching the people who were asserting their

freedoms.� She said the Times decision empowered the press to report fully on the civil rights movement, and that the ruling “is now well accepted.� She added, “I suspect if the Founding Fathers were around to see what life was like in the 1960s, they would have agreed with that� decision. Televising the Supreme Court’s proceedings, currently banned by court rule rather than law, found no support from either Ginsburg or Scalia. Both said they have reservations about allowing cameras in their courtroom. “If the American people watched our proceedings from gavel to gavel, they would be educated,� Scalia said. The justices said their fear is that by watching only portions of arguments before the court, or “man-bites-dog� clips used in brief news reports, the public would be misinformed rather than better-educated about what they do. Retired Justice Stevens, in a new book published April 22, “Six Amendments: How and Why We Should Change the Constitution,� calls for a return to spending limits by corporations in political campaigns. Stevens dissented in the landmark 2010 Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission decision that eliminated a ban on corporate and union campaign spending. In his latest book, the 94-year-

old jurist argues for “reasonable limits� on campaign spending, to be set by Congress or the states. In a New York Times interview published April 21, Stevens said Citizens United and later decisions — likely including the recent removal of caps on the total amount corporations and individuals can spend in federal elections — are “really wrong.� The result, he said, is that “the voter is less important than the man who provides money to the candidate.� Justices Ginsburg and Scalia declined to comment on whether reporters involved in recent disclosures of National Security Agency surveillance programs merited their recent Pulitzer Prize. But Ginsburg, in speaking about the news media’s historical role, said, “The press has played a tremendously important role as watchdog over what the government is doing. That keeps the government from getting too far out of line. Yes, there are excesses in the press, but we have to put up with that.� And of that view, I suspect, Washington, Jefferson and the Founders would be proud. 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.

Why is it important to support charitable events? (Asked last Saturday at the Connor’s Courageous Crew event to fight Crohn’s disease at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Palos Heights.) Photos by Joan Hadac

Lynne Budig, La Porte, Ind. Emily Erickson, Orland Park “Sometimes when you’re fight“It helps raise awareness. It’s ing an illness, you think you’re important. It’s personally rewardgoing it alone. Volunteering at ing, as well.� an event like this shows people you care, that they are not alone.

Beth Finn, Orland Park “To help people who need your help, without being paid for it. To help friends and family, because they need help, too.

Matt Wielgat, Chicago “To help people less fortunate and follow in the footsteps of Jesus Christ.

Clara Gannon, Orland Park “It’s the right thing to do. If you have the ability to help people, it’s a given, the right thing to do.


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ManorCare Oak Lawn West as good as gold ManorCare Health Services – Oak Lawn West has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for accreditation by demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission’s national standards for health care quality, and patient and resident safety in nursing home care. The accreditation award recognizes ManorCare’s dedication to continuous compliance with The Joint Commission’s state of the art standards. The Oak Lawn West center joins the Oak Lawn East center with achieving this accreditation. ManorCare underwent a rigorous on-site survey in March. A Joint Commission expert surveyor team evaluated the post-acute rehabilitation and skilled nursing center for compliance with standards of care specific to the needs of patients and residents, including infection prevention and control, leadership and medication management. “In achieving Joint Commission accreditation, ManorCare has demonstrated its commitment to the highest level of care for its patients

and residents that goes above and beyond federal and state requirements,” says Gina Zimmermann, M.S., executive director, Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Accreditation, The Joint Commission. “Accreditation is a voluntary process and I commend ManorCare for successfully undertaking this challenge to elevate its standard of care and instill confidence in the community it serves.” The Joint Commission’s Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Accreditation program was established in 1966 and today accredits nearly 1,000 organizations offering nursing and rehabilitation services. The Joint Commission’s standards address important functions relating to the care of patients and residents and the management of nursing and rehabilitation centers. The standards are developed in consultation with industry experts, providers, measurement experts and consumers. “With Joint Commission accreditation, we are making a significant investment in quality on a day-to-day basis from the top down. Joint Commission accredita-

tion provides us a framework to take our organization to the next level and helps create a culture of excellence,” says Diane D’Antonio, Manager of Market Development. “Achieving Joint Commission accreditation, for our organization, is a major step toward maintaining excellence and continually improving the care we provide.” Founded in 1951, The Joint Commission seeks to continuously improve health care for the public, in collaboration with other stakeholders, by evaluating health care organizations and inspiring them to excel in providing safe and effective care of the highest quality and value. The Joint Commission evaluates and accredits more than 20,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States. The Joint Commission currently certifies more than 2,000 diseasespecific care programs, focused on the care of patients with chronic illnesses such as stroke, joint replacement, stroke rehabilitation, heart failure and many others. An independent, not-for-profit organization, The Joint Commission is the nation’s oldest and largest

standards-setting and accrediting body in health care. ManorCare Health Services – Oak Lawn West is part of the HCR ManorCare family. The HCR ManorCare health care family comprises centers that are leading providers of shortterm post-acute services. With 60,000 caregivers nationwide, the HCR ManorCare centers are preeminent care providers in their communities. These locations operate primarily under the respected Heartland and ManorCare Health Services names. Our skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers provide post-hospital care for patients transitioning from hospital to home. Our clinical teams have the demonstrated track record and commitment to impact the success of patients needing this level of post-acute care so they can return home to a meaningful lifestyle. Oak Lawn West has been serving the needs of the Oak Lawn and surrounding communities for over 50 years. —Submitted by ManorCare Health Services

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More than 1,000 families participated in the hazardous waste collection event held May 3 at Moraine Valley Community College. People showed up to drop off bug spray, antifreeze, paint, weed killers and other types of cleaners. The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District was a co-sponsor. The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District is an award-winning special purpose government agency responsible for wastewater treatment and stormwater management. MWRD’s mission is to protect the health and safety of the public, the quality of the water supply source (Lake Michigan) and protect businesses and homes from flood damages. Pictured is Commissioner Mariyana Spyropoulos and IEPA Envithis team,” said Pat Pappas, ronmental Protection Specialist David Saladino at the event. MD, cardiothoracic surgeon and chief of cardiothoracic surgery at the medical center.    Coronary artery bypass graft surgery involves using a section teers at the annual luncheon and Oak Lawn Senior of another blood vessel — ofvolunteer recognition celebration, tentimes, one of the arteries Center To Offer Celebrating Aging. taken from the underside of Events During May the patient’s chest wall — to   The Oak Lawn Senior Center   Madonna Ray, administrative bypass the portion of a coro- is offering many programs during assistant at the Oak Lawn Senior nary artery that has become May to benefit their target audi- Center, nominated Collura. blocked or severely narrowed ence, senior citizens. For more   Celebrating Aging will take place at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 19 due to disease. information, or to register for a at the William Tell Holiday Inn,   One end of the graft is at- program, call 499-0240. tached above the blockage and   An arts and crafts program 6201 Joliet Road, Countryside. Double Nickel the other below it; the blood will be held from 10 a.m. to noon is rerouted through the graft today, Thursday, and Thursday,    The Double Nickel Plus Chorus meets at the Community Center, so that it can reach the heart May 15. 3450 W. 97th St. in Evergreen muscle easily.    Seniors will walk down “Mem  Symptoms of coronary ar- ory Lane,” from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Park, every Wednesday at 9:30 tery disease, which decreases Monday, May 19 at the Senior a.m. in Room 111. Newcomers are welcome. For more information blood flow to the heart, include Center. chest pain, fatigue, shortness   Coffee time entertainer John call 422-8776. of breath and abnormal heart Boda will be at the Senior Center Meals on Wheels rhythms.   The Evergreen Park Office of at 10 a.m. Monday, May 19.   Advocate Christ Medical   The Senior Center box lunch Citizens’ Services offers a Meals Center’s Heart and Vascular will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednes- on Wheels program for village Institute is one of Illinois’ day, May 22, and is sponsored residents 60 years and older busiest and most experienced by Oak Lawn Bank and Trust. who are unable to prepare their heart centers. In 2013, the In- Tickets for the box lunch are own meals. Meals are delivered stitute’s heart teams performed $4. For more information, or to Monday through Friday. For more nearly 1,100 adult open heart make a reservation, call the Se- information call 422-8776. surgeries. nior Center. 55 and Up — Submitted by Advocate    The Parketts of Evergreen will Christ Medical Center be performing from 9:30 to 10:30   Palos Hills residents 55 years and older meet from noon to a.m. Friday, May 23 in the Oak 2 p.m. the second and fourth Lawn Senior Center gym. Wednesdays of each month at the    Medicare Fraud and Prevention Palos Hills Community Center, will be the topic under discussion 8455 W. 103rd St. Tickets for from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Wednes- events must be purchased one day, May 28. week in advance. Entertainment    Blood and sugar testing will be includes musicians, singers, lun   Sacred Heart Church, 8245 W. available at 10 a.m. Friday, May cheons, movies, plays and bingo. 111th St., Palos Hills, is hosting 30 at the center. Pinochle its third annual summer music    The Worth Senior Pinochle club Oak Lawn series for the 2014 season. is seeking new members. MemSenior Volunteer    Musicians, under the guidance bership is free. Visit the group at of James Grzadzinski, music dithe Worth Park District Terrace Earns Recognition rector, will present five install-   Phyllis Collura, a volunteer Centre, 11500 Beloit Ave., every ments throughout the summer at the Oak Lawn Senior Center, Monday and Wednesday from 11:30 months, and everyone is invited was selected by AgeOptions to a.m. to 3 p.m. Games begin at noon. to attend. Those attending may be recognized with other volun- Call 448-1181 for information. make a free will offering to benefit the Sacred Heart Music Department. For more information, call Grzadzinski at 974-3336, Ext. 245.   The series will be presented on these five dates:    • Sunday, June 8 at 4 p.m. in the Ministry Center Gym. The theme will be Broadway Hits and Popular Favorites and will be featuring musicians Rita Burns, Tom Cameron, Dave Gaidas, and Christine VanLoon.    • Wednesday, June 11 at 7 p.m. in the church and the program will feature an organ recital featuring Grzadzinski.    • Wednesday, July 16 at 7 p.m. in the church and the program will be a voice recital featuring soprano and published author Michelle Gliottoni Rodriguez.    • Sunday, July 20 at 4 p.m. in the church and the theme will be Musical Meditations on the Life of Blessed [soon to be Saint] Pope John Paul II in the Year of His FUNERAL HOME Canonization. The musical program will be featuring the Sacred FUNERAL HOME Heart Cantori and Organ under David Gaidas, Jr. Director the direction of Grzadzinski. 11028 Southwest Highway    • Wednesday, Aug. 6 at 7 p.m. Palos Hills, IL 60465 in the Church. There will be music for church and chamber featuring an ensemble of strings, 9236 ROBERTS ROAD woodwinds, brass, and keyboard. 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Christ Hospital gets star treatment again   For an unprecedented 10th consecutive reporting period, Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn has earned the highest rating — three stars — from the Chicago-based Society of Thoracic Surgeons for the quality of the medical center’s adult open heart surgery program, particularly its outcomes in coronary artery bypass grafting.    Gina Roache, executive director of the Heart and Vascular Institute at the medical center,

called the heart surgery program’s achievement “absolutely phenomenal.”    Stars are awarded on the basis of a composite score that the Society of Thoracic Surgeons calculates using a combination of 11 quality measures divided into several broad categories, including risk-adjusted morbidity and mortality. A hospital earns three stars if the numbers show that the institution is likely (99 percent probability) to perform at an above-average level.

Only about 20 percent of the country’s 450 hospitals correctly submitting surgical data to the Society for analysis received three stars during the latest reporting period.    “To have merited the highest national rating from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons 10 times in a row is truly a testament to the work and commitment of our entire cardiothoracic team at Christ Medical Center and the quality of medical center leadership supporting

Brown, Stephen M. Viet Nam Veteran Dies Brown, Stephen M., formerly of Worth, Il, beloved husband of Darlene (nee) Dantzer, beloved son of Helen (nee) Wintermote and the late Victor. Fond brother of Cherilyn (Norm) Ness, Douglas (Marie) and Gregory. Proud uncle of Scott, Garrett, Shawn Ness, Megan Lamaster, Amber Blouin and Tina Wilson and great uncle to four nieces and 3 nephews. Stephen and his college room-mate enlisted in the navy

after their junior year in college, he wanted to serve so his two younger brothers wouldn’t have to. Stephen graduated basic training at Great Lakes and was sent to Rhode Island then San Diego before shipping out to Nam where he served as a “storekeeper” (sk) during 1970 and 1971. Stephen and Darlene currently lived in Sauk Village, Il and had traveled to Colorado Springs, Co. for a family wedding when he suffered a ruptured abdominal aortic an-

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Chicago Christian yearbook staff lauded   Jostens, the leading producer of yearbooks and student-created content, announced that Chicago Christian High School’s yearbook program has been named a 2014 Jostens National Yearbook Program of Excellence. The National Yearbook Program of Excellence designation recognizes dynamic school yearbook programs. The program recognizes yearbook staffs and advisers who create engaging yearbooks for their school communities.   The Chicago Christian High School award winning yearbook program is led by editor Jamie Hiskes under the direction of Jim Kuipers and Shirley Iannarone, CCHS yearbook advisers.    “It is an honor to receive this award again this year.” said Kuipers. “It is a reflection of our amazing editorial staff and the hard work and dedication of all the students involved.”    Jostens’ National Yearbook Program of Excellence Awards are presented twice a year. The Award was presented to the CCHS yearbook program for achieving the defined criteria in each of three following categories: creating an inclusive

yearbook, generating school engagement, and successfully managing the yearbook creation process. This is the second year in a row that the Chicago Christian High School program has achieved this distinction.   “Jostens believes passionately in the importance of the yearbook tradition connecting every student to the school story and the school year and we are honored to recognize these yearbook programs,” said Mike Wolf, director, Yearbook Marketing, Jostens. “We understand that a great yearbook program does not just happen, and we are dedicated to helping schools strengthen their programs by providing the tools and personal guidance for success. The National Yearbook Program of Excellence recognizes schools that embrace the yearbook tradition and have built a yearbook program that serves the entire school community.”   The CCHS yearbook program will receive a plaque to display in the yearbook area and a banner to display in school, so the entire school community will be aware of the outstanding achievement. — Submitted by Chicago Christian High School

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Pictured left to right in the front row are Sarah Schuetter, Weiyi Tang, Amber Hunt, Grace Ige, Ashley Holmes, Priscilla Hassan, Jill Dowdy, Christina Zylius, and Brooke Boulais. In the second row is Kailey Pujdak, Jamie Hiskes, Angela Kuiper, Shannon Kuiper, Sam Koster, Cienna Riemersma, Kiersten Merrick, and Tom Iwema. In the third row is Brianna Jackson, Bridget Cusack, Megan Rapacki, Rachel Janke, Kamara Turner, Greg Brown, Nicole Hellinga, Sydnie Tiemens and Kesley Cavanaugh.

OLMHS provides safe water for kids in Tanzania    Oak Lawn Hometown Middle School students helped provide clean, safe water for over 600 children in Tanzania for one year.   On May 1 and May 2, teachers from three different classes connected their curriculum with a hands on project that allowed the students to take action on a current issue.   Global studies students are learning to be active global citizens, while eighth grade science students researched the current water crisis around the world, and social studies students researched a variety of crisis’ that exist in the

world. They were asked to write their own version of “I Have A Dream” speech, and together, the students took on the ‘Students Rebuild Water Challenge’ to help the children of Tanzania.   OLHMS students made and mailed in over 12,000 paper beads to provide schools and villages in Tanzania with clean, safe drinking water! For every 20 beads mailed, one child will receive clean water for a year. Students helped provide clean, safe water for over 600 children in Tanzania. — Submitted by District 123

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Believe, dream, inspire

Twenty-two D123 students were recognized on April 3 at the Illinois PTA Annual Reflections Dinner held at the Lexington House in Hickory Hills. There were more than 150 entries submitted to the District 34 Level Competition and D123 students created 22 of the 37 entries sent onto the state level of competition. Illinois PTA President, Peg Staehlin, was in attendance to present the awards. These entries will travel around Illinois for the next year to showcase arts education in today’s schools.    Each year, students in Grades Pre-K through 12 are recognized for bringing the theme to life through film production, dance choreography, literature, music composition, photography, and visual arts. The 2013-2014 Reflections program theme is “Believe, Dream, Inspire.”

The Kid’s Doctor By Sue Hubbard, M.D. Exercise is essential to heart health for kids and adults    Moms and dads, you may have an exercise plan to keep you at the top of your game, but what about your kids? Children’s heart health is important, too! Heart health is based primarily on genetics, diet and exercise. (I also discuss smoking and drinking as risk factors for both young people and adults.)   While I start talking about healthy eating during infancy, discussing exercise comes a bit later. If you have a toddler, you know they “exercise” all day long and never stop except to sleep! But as children get older, it’s up to the parents to motivate and model behavior, including exercise.    I regularly ask parents of my patients: “How much time does your child spend playing outside?” (I realize this is tougher in winter months), “What does your child do for exercise outside of school?” and “Do you exercise as a family?”    Once a child is older, say 5 or so, I include them in the discussion, as they offer a wealth of information. If I ask, “Do you ride a bike?” they love to tell me about taking off their training wheels. When I ask, “Who do you ride with and where do you go?” I also get lots of feedback. I also ask about bike helmets,

and it’s amazing how many children tell me they wear a helmet, but their parents don’t! (Hint, hint!)   I find that most children under age 10 or so do get a fair amount of exercise, but as they get older many stop playing sports (organized or otherwise) outside of school and become more sedentary. They’re not just watching TV, but may have other less active interests like music, art, drama, chess and computer programming.    All of that is great, but children still need regular exercise. Unfortunately, many schools have cut physical education programs, especially once kids reach middle school and high school. That means that parents once again may have to encourage exercise for the whole family. Walking the dog, family bike rides and hikes, tennis matches, front yard kickball or badminton are good choices. When a family members exercise together, they may not even think about the healthy advantages of their “workouts.” Each activity is simply fun!    I have the most trouble encouraging exercise among teen patients who are just not athletes (I can sympathize). We all have our talents, but for some, sports is not a favorite activity. When I ask teens how much exercise they get, many

say, “None” or something like, “walking between classes.” For most, walking to school is a thing of the past.    As a result, many of my teens start gaining weight after puberty. They have to be reminded that we all stop growing at some point, and without exercise and changes in diet, they’ll keep packing on the pounds. Making regular exercise part of their lifestyle is key.    Heart health should be a focus for families year round. As

spring finially takes hold, see if you can get your family moving!   (Dr. Sue Hubbard is an award-winning pediatrician, medical editor and media host. “The Kid’s Doctor” TV feature can be seen on more than 90 stations across the U.S. Submit questions at http://www.kidsdr. com. The Kid’s Doctor e-book, Submitted photo “Tattoos to Texting: Parenting Today’s Teen,” is now available Eighth grade students Emely Rincon, Nicholas Lagioia, and Rogelio from Amazon and other e-book Esparza prepare paper beads for the “Students Rebuild Water vendors.) Challenge”.

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For the last three months, a group of teachers and students has been training together after school for Saturday’s completed 5K race.   And while the teachers have been helping train their young charges to build endurance and muscle memory, they’ve also been training them to build things even more important: confidence and friendships.   It’s called Girls On The Run, and it’s a national program aimed at helping fourth- and fifth-grade girls build confidence and friendships while training for a 5K race.   Teachers and students have been training after school since February. The three-month training program culminated Saturday with the 5K race at St. James Farm.   The Girls On The Run program will award nearly $1 million in scholarships and subsidies this year.


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The Moraine Valley Community College Foundation is seeking notable alumni, who have achieved success in their careers or through work in the community, for its new Hall of Fame. Between five to eight inductees will be honored at the inaugural Hall of Fame reception in November.    Candidates must have completed any amount of credit or noncredit coursework at Moraine Valley, achieved success in their chosen field and made a positive impact on the community through volunteering or leadership. They also must agree to attend the reception to accept the award, and return to campus at least once within the year to be a guest speaker and/or participate in a student engagement activity.   Nominees can self-nominate (must include a letter of recommendation) or be nominated by someone else. All nominees are encouraged to submit up to three letters of recommendation and a maximum of three pages of supplementary materials such as news articles, brochures or photos highlighting the applicant’s accomplishments and contributions.    Nominations, which must be accompanied by a current resume or bio, are due by midnight Sunday, June 1. Application forms are online at morainevalley.edu/alumni.   For more information, contact Kari Pantol at alumni@morainevalley.edu or (708) 974-5551.

Oak Lawn Community H.S.

Oak Lawn Community High School will host its Relay for Life for the 12th year in a row. Relay for Life is an organization dedicated to raising money and awareness for cancer research. This year’s Relay for Life will take place Saturday, May 17. Per Relay tradition, the faculty, staff and students painted the gym purple on Feb. 7 by wearing purple T-shirts during the varsity basketball game. Relay for Life coordinator Thaddeus Zuzga said that OLCHS raised more than $1,500. These funds will be used to cover all of the extracurricular activities at this year’s Relay For Life Event on May 17. It is not too late to register teams or participants for the event. For more information, call 424-5200.

St. Laurence

St. Laurence students participated in Viking Quest Week, which included a variety of speakers and culminated in a Team of Teams competition called Igor’s Challenge.   Rich Panico ’69 kicked off the week reminding everyone of the importance of vision and knowing where you’re going. Nathan Kipnis talked about his experience in the architecture industry as it relates to problem solving, and Mark Wollschlaeger highlighted the positive aspects of a STEM curriculum.    During the Igor Challenge, each team of students created a ship from limited materials and then tested it in a competition, which gave them the opportunity to use creativity and problem-solving skills they have learned through the St. Laurence STEM curriculum.   The final assembly also recognized students, faculty, and staff who are emblematic leaders at St. Laurence.

Marist math stars take third in tournament The Marist High School math team finished third out of 60 teams at the Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics (ICTM) state final held May 3, at the University of Illinois at Champaign. Marist also finished as the top Catholic school in Illinois. The third-place finish is the Marist’s best finish to date, and

put the team in competition with some of the best private and public high schools in Illinois. The team had seven top-five finishes in divisions, including a first place finish in pre-calculus. Individually, senior Yoon Nam ’14 (Oak Lawn) took first place in pre-calculus. Juniors Joe Kezon (Mt. Greenwood) and Ryan

Loizzo (Orland Park) finished in fourth and tenth place in Algebra 2, respectively. Among Catholic schools, Marist finished first in six events, landing them in the top spot among their fellow Catholic participants. To qualify for the ICTM state finals, Marist captured the regional title at a competition in February

held at Chicago State University. They also won all three Catholic Math League South meets held during the year, and competed in other contests. The 40-person team practices several days a week after school under the direction of teachers and coaches Jeff Nicholson ’81 and Owen Glennon. “This was truly a great team

effort,” Nicholson said. “All of the students worked extremely hard from September through May preparing for the state competition. We are extremely proud of these students in not only what they have accomplished, but in their outstanding work ethic as well.” — Submitted by Marist High School

CLampus eaders    Local residents were recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. All three students were initiated at the University of Illinois at Chicago.   Neda Khudeira of Bridgeview, Kelly Peterson of Palos Heights, and Sylwia Szmigiel of Palos Hills became members of Phi Kappa Phi.   These residents are among approximately 32,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation, and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors, and 7.5 percent of juniors, having at least 72 semester hours, are eligible for membership. ***   Nearly 2,000 students received degrees at the University of Dayton’s spring commencement, held at the University of Dayton Arena on May 4, including more than 1,400 undergraduates.   Local students earning degrees included:   • Alexandra Loperena of Burbank who graduated with a bachelor of science in Education and Health Sciences degree in Early Childhood Education; and   • Kimberly Murray of Oak Lawn who graduated magna cum laude with university honors with a bachelor of science in Business Administration degree in Entrepreneurship.    The University of Dayton is a national, Catholic, research institution, which was founded in 1850 by the Society of Mary (the Marianists).

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Evergreen Park Community High School will be engaged in a 1:1 technology pilot beginning in August of 2014. Teachers have been invited to pilot a Chromebook or iPad for daily use in their classrooms during the 2014-15 school year. Teachers will be selected to participate in the pilot based on their interest and willingness to transform their classroom into a 1:1 setting and to use new methods of teaching and learning. Integrating technology is a goal for 21st century education and the Technology Team at EPCHS is focused on all aspects of college and career readiness including technology incorporation. The Technology Team consists of (front row left to right) Debbie Schillo, Eleanor Johnston, Beth Hart; (back row left to right), Tina Ward, Ben Nesler, Beth Spezia, Bill Sanderson, and Lynn Skizas and will make all final decisions on pilot participants. Pilot participants will participate in professional development in the summer to prepare for use of the devices and appropriate educational application.

Shepard’s Leo Club has been busy If a student joins Leo Club at Shepard High School, they sign up to work. The Leo Club at Shepard High School, the high school affiliate

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of Lions Clubs International, meets every Wednesday with teachers Jennifer Klein and Erin Quinlan. They share ideas on new service projects and review

the club’s upcoming calendar. The past few weeks provide a glimpse into the club’s ambition and spirit. Leo Club this year has continued is relationship with Providence Nursing Home in Palos Heights. The past several years, Klein, Quinlan and their students have regularly visited the residents there. This time, they decorated bird houses. On a recent Monday the club traveled to St. Anne Church in Hazel Crest for the second time this year to serve dinner to the homeless and hungry. They stayed to clean up after the meal as well. “The kids loved it and the people there really appreciated their help. We used to help out at St. Blasé in Summit, but are

helping at St. Anne now. We are hoping to go monthly starting in the fall,” Klein said. Later that same week, Leo Club visited the South Suburban Humane Society to walk dogs and play with cats. “It was another good outing for the group,” Klein said. — Submitted by District 218

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FEATURES / COMMUNITY CALENDAR Shredding and e-recycling Saturday at Worth Township Worth Township offers a shredding and electronics recycling event this Saturday, May 17, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the township, 11601 S. Pulaski Road. People are encouraged to bring in their unnecessary and sensitive documents along with out-dated electronics. Shredding papers with sensitive information such

as social security and credit card numbers is a good way to prevent identity theft. Electronic waste (e-waste) consists of computers, televisions, monitors, laptops, cell phones, DVD players, etc. Worth Township is at 11601 S. Pulaski in Alsip. The event is sponsored by state Rep. Kelly Burke (D).

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Kristin McCarthy-Sabatino will have her work displayed at the Green Hills Library.

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Green Hills Library gets seasoned By Sara Kennedy Green Hills Public Library District The Green Hills Public Library District has added four new pieces of art inside the building, each focusing on a different season. In this “Four Season” painting series, artist Kristin McCarthySabatino brings her creativity and extensive experience with art, stemming from early childhood. The following is a question and answer session with the library. Talk about yourself – where you grew up, your art background, and experience. I grew up in the southwest suburbs of Chicago. My family settled into Palos Heights where I attended St. Alexander School. As a child I became fascinated with art and spent most of my free time

exploring outdoors and drawing/ painting backdrops and sets for plays and musicals that my sister and our friends would put on for our neighbors. Later, I studied figure and portrait drawing, oil and watercolor painting at The Art Institute of Chicago and The American Academy of Art where I earned degrees in Fine Art and Illustration. I have been a freelance artist for over 25 years painting everything from murals for restaurants, boutiques and residential homes to more unique request of painting clothing, furniture, motorcycle gas tanks and a claw foot bathtub. I have also worked as Teaching Artist for The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, The Art Institute of Chicago, Block Museum at Northwestern University and the Elmhurst Art Museum leading tours and programming

for school children and families from all over the Chicago-land area. You did research about the area prior to developing the design. What kind of research did you do and what impressed you the most? Before I started the “Four Season” painting series, I studied the history of Palos Hills and the topography of the land. I wanted to paint landscape scenes that included native plants and animals that would honor the history of the prairie and the unique rolling hills of the town. I was very impressed with the town’s natural areas, the gentle rise and fall of the land, as well as, the diversity of the plant and animal life that is still the pride of the town’s residents and an important part of the local environment.

Why do you think that public art is important in a library or other public building? I believe that it is important to include art in our public spaces, environment and every day experiences to make it more accessible to everyone. Working in museums helped me understand that sometimes the location of a piece artwork can be challenging for people who would otherwise enjoy it in a different setting. Public art should engage and be playful with the audience. Art should invite you to slow down, make observations and think about the work in front of you. Art in public spaces allows the viewer to see an artist’s handmade work up close and allows the viewer make up their own narrative, what it means to them and how it relates to the space around them.

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The Chicago Ridge Park District has several locations. One is the Frontier Fieldhouse, 9807 S. Sayre Ave. For more information on programs at this location, or to register, call 423-3959. Another location is the Freedom Activity Center, 6252 W. Birmingham St. For more information on programs at this location, call 708-636-4900. ***   Wednesdays through June 25: The second session of Vinyasa “Flow” Yoga, a form of yoga that focuses on flowing from pose to pose and linking the movement with the breath, will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Freedom Activ-

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ity Center.   The cost is $40 for residents and $50 for non-residents. The class is being taught by Kelly McKimson-Rhodes, a certified yoga teacher trained at Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School in Chicago.   This energizing type of yoga builds endurance, strength, and flexibility, all while calming the mind. The Class is set to upbeat music and ends with peaceful relaxation. All levels welcome. A third session is scheduled for July 9 through Aug. 13. ***   Thursdays through June 26: The Chicago Ridge Park District invites residents and nonresidents to enjoy the benefits of yoga, connecting the breath

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to movements.   Julie Chappetto, a 200 CYT Ayurveda Yoga teacher, will lead the class from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Freedom Activity Center. The cost is $40 for residents and $50 for non-residents.   Yoga can also build strength while releasing muscles and stress. Hatha style poses will be designed around the chakras, energy centers of the body. Class will begin with short mediation and end in savasana. Participants are asked to bring their yoga mats and yoga blocks if needed. All levels are welcome. For more information and registration, call the Freedom Activity Center. Another session is slated for July 10 through Aug. 21. ***   Tuesdays through June 17 and Thursdays May 15 through June 19: Zumba class, a Latin inspired dance fitness program that individuals at all fitness levels can participate in, is being offered from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Freedom Activity Center.   The cost is $40 for residents and $50 for non-residents. Another session is being offered Tuesdays from June 24 through Aug. 5 and Thursdays from June 26 through Aug. 7. For more information, or to register, call the Freedom Activity Center.    Zumba is a program that the fit

athlete and the shy, uncoordinated beginner can enjoy. The dance rhythms include: meringue, salsa, reggaeton and much more. ***   May 17: The Chicago Ridge Park District is hosting a trip to the Volo Auto Museum, which contains an exhibit of collector’s autos from vintage to modern classics with the main focus being American cars of 1950-1980 period, TV and movie cars, bizarre cars and even Disney and Looney Tunes displays. The bus leaves Freedom Activity Center at 9 a.m. and will return around 3:30 p.m. The cost of the trip is $10 for residents and $15 for non-residents. There is also a family package at a cost of $25 for residents and $35 for nonresidents for up to five people. The fee includes transportation to and from the museum, but does not include the admission fee. ***   Spring and Summer: The Chicago Park District is offering a discount special for those who register for yoga or zumba classes. Participants who register for any two yoga or zumba classes will receive the classes at a cost of $65 for residents and $85 for non-residents. ***   Summer: The Chicago Ridge Park District is looking for sea(Continued on page 12)

The Evergreen Park Public Library is located at 9400 S. Troy Ave. For more information, or to register for a program, call 422-8522. ***   Ongoing: The Evergreen Park Public Library is asking residents to share their time, talents or hobbies with the library. Volunteering gives individuals the opportunity to enrich the quality of life in the community by investing in the public library. There are opportunites to fill an employment gap, enhance personal growth, earn service hours, and meet new people.    Adult and teen volunteers perform a variety of tasks so that more resources can be directed toward library materials, services, and programs. All that is required is a positive attitude and a willingness to give back to our community.   Interested residents will need to schedule a meeting with Volunteer Coordinator Kay O’Connor, by calling, or emailing volunteer@evergreenparklibrary.org.

Green Hills

The Green Hills Public Library is located at 8611 W. 103rd St., Palos Hills. For more information, or to register for a program, call the information desk at 598-8446, Ext. 120. Registration may also be available online at greenhillslibrary.org. ***   May 15: Chicago author and White Sox team historian Rich Lindberg presents a look back at the history of the Chicago White Sox, from the earliest days of the franchise, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the library. Participants can go back in time through the hitless wonder era, the long losing seasons before the “Go-Go” Sox, renewed a winning tradition in the 1950s, and all the years that followed. ***   May 20: The Green Hills Public Library will present the film, “Killing Kennedy,” at 6 p.m. A limited number of books will be available for check out at the Information Desk. ***   May 21: The library is looking for district residents to participate in a focus group on from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. District officials will discuss various areas of library services. This is a chance to help shape the future of the library. Pizza and refreshments will be served. Registration is encouraged. Those unable to attend the event, but would like to provide input, fill out the online survey available from May 1 to May 31. ***   May 22: Teen pizza and movie night will feature “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire,” from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Pizza and pop will be provided. One person will win a copy of the movie. Registration is required and limited to 30 teens. Registration is available online. ***   May 23: Family Movie Time at the library features, “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2” at 2 p.m. Participants can snack on popcorn and lemonade. All ages are welcome. ***   May 26: The Library will be closed in honor of Memorial Day. ***   May 29: Families are invited to play bingo to win prizes and to partake in trivia between rounds. All ages are invited to participate from 6 to 7 p.m. Registration is required and limited to 40. Registration is available online. ***   Daily: The library offers daily sessions of story time for children 18 months–5 years of age. Parents can register online, or call the Youth Services Department at ext. 117 for more information. ***   Ongoing: The Friends of the Library accept book donation at the Circulation Desk on the second floor of the library. Those interested in becoming a Friend of the Library can find membership applications in the Friends Bookstore or at the Circulation Desk. ***   Ongoing: Patrons can subscribe to Green Hills Public Library mailing list at greenhillslibrary.org for all of the latest announcements about the library. ***   Ongoing: Patrons interested

in their family history can visit the library and gain free access to Ancestry.com Library Edition and HeritageQuest Online. For more information, visit greenhillslibrary.org, or call the Information Desk at ext. 120. ***   Ongoing: New voters and those needing to change their name or address can stop by the library. There are several staff members on-site that are able to register patrons to vote. Patrons can visit, or call the library to check for staff availability. ***   Ongoing: The latest update to Freegal Music allows Green Hills Public Library District patrons increased access to over 6 million songs from 85 different countries. Registered cardholders can download up to three songs each week, as well as stream three hours each day at no direct cost. Patrons can get started at greenhillslibrary.org, or download the free app for their smartphones. ***   Ongoing: Green Hills Public Library District is the first library in the state of Illinois to offer Freegal Movies and Television. This new service offers access to streaming movies and television content. Library patrons are able to access thousands of video selections from major content suppliers conveniently on their personal computer, or portable device. Patrons wanting to get started, should visit greenhillslibrary.org. Those needing assistance, should visit the Information Desk, or call ext. 120.

Oak Lawn

The Oak Lawn Public library is located at 9427 S. Raymond Ave. The library’s regular hours are: Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. For more information, or to register for a program, call 422-4990. ***   May 15: A free movie, “American Hustle,” from 2013, will be screened at the Oak Lawn Public Library at 2 and 6:30 p.m. A con man and his seductive British partner are forced to work for a wild FBI agent, Richie DiMaso. He pushes them into a world of Jersey powerbrokers and mafia. The movie, starring Christian Bale and Amy Adams, is rated R and is 138 minutes long. ***   May 21: The deadline to register for the Friends of the Oak Lawn Library annual dinner meeting is coming up. The dinner meeting will be held Thursday, June 5 at the Hilton Oak Lawn, 9333 S. Cicero Ave. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the dinner program starts at 6 p.m. The cost is $25 per person.    The event includes a full dinner featuring a chicken entrée, as well as early summer trip registrations and the annual free book raffle drawing, in which everyone wins. Registration forms are available at the Oak Lawn Public Library. ***   Various Dates in May: High school students are invited to study for finals at the Oak Lawn Public Library. Students should bring their books, and the library will provide the snacks on the following dates:   May 17 — from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.   May 18 — from 1 to 5 p.m.   May 19 through 22 — from 4 to 9 p.m.    Meeting rooms B and C will be available for group study. Quiet study areas are available throughout the library. ***   May 23: The Oak Lawn Public Library will host a free movie screening of “Philomena” at 10 a.m. A world-weary political journalist picks up the story of a woman’s search for her son, who was taken away from her decades ago, after she became pregnant and was forced to live in a convent. The movie stars Judi Dench. It is rated PG-13 and is 98 minutes long. ***   Immediately: Students, ages 11 to 15, seeking two hours of service may register for a group volunteering session. Students work together on large projects at the library as group volunteers. The sessions will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 15 with registration already underway; Tuesday, March 25 with regis(Continued on page 12)


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Irish Fest returns to Gaelic Park Here is app that    For the past 28 years, Gaelic Park, the Irish cultural and athletic center located on over 50 acres at 6119 W. 147th Street, Oak Forest, has brought the best in Irish entertainment to the area on Memorial Day Weekend. This year, the tradition will continue on May 23, through May 26. All of the entertainment, unlimited free carnival rides, and free parking are included in the admission price.   This year’s festival brings back all the favorites. Ronan Tynan, Makem and Spain Brothers, Screaming Orphans, and Infinity. Ronan Tynan is a world renowned Irish tenor. He has performed at such occasions as President Reagan’s funeral, the 10th Anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy and Yankee stadium. He appears at Gaelic Park for one day only on May 24.   The Makem and Spain Brothers keep the great Irish folk music of the Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem alive and well. Irish folk music has been a core of Irish fest since its inception. The Makem and Spain Brothers will perform at this year’s Irish Fest.   New this year is Nathan Carter who is a huge attraction on Black 47 are now playing their & Country Roads, Ray Gavin the Irish music scene and has farewell tour. Their music es- Band and the Larkin & Moran brought a whole new generation pouses an unblinkingly political Brothers are among the 40 acts of fans of all ages to country and thoroughly Irish form of performing. music. In the past three years, rock ‘n’ roll with songs cover-   Irish Fest hours are 4 p.m. Nathan has released five albums ing topics from the Northern to 11 p.m. Friday May 23rd, and two DVD’s. His most popu- Ireland conflict to civil rights from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturlar release to date has been the in contemporary New York. day May 24, from 1 p.m. to 11 single “Wagon Wheel” taken The Fighting Jamesons deliv- p.m. with Mass as 11:30 a.m. from the album of the same er a traditional style of Celtic on Sunday and 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. name, which has become a huge music with an aggressive and on Monday. hit and has over a million hits energetic rock approach.    Admission at the door is $15 on YouTube.   It’s not all Irish music at for adults and $12 for adults   The return of Black 47 to Gaelic Park. Local rockers In- 65 and older and kids 4-12 the stage at Irish Fest is much finity, and M&R Rush are back years of age. Admission for the anticipated. This year, exactly by popular demand. Other local first hour each day is $10. Ad25 years after their first tour, favorites such as Bernie Glim ditional on line specials are a

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four day pass for $28 if ordered by May 22, and two-day pass $18 if ordered by May 19, and $8 for seniors and kids 4-12 if ordered by May 19. A two day pass for adults 65 and older and kids 4-12 years of age is $15 if ordered by May 19. Parking is free.    For further information, call Gaelic Park at 708-687-9323 or visit the special festival website at chicagogaelicparkirishfestival.org. — Submitted by Irish Fest

Start saving today for tomorrow’s college bills Another school year is drawing to a close. If you have young children, you might be planning for their summer activities. But you also might want to look even farther into the future — to the day when your kids say “goodbye” to their local schools and “hello” to their college dormitories. When that day arrives, will you be financially prepared to pay for the high costs of higher education? Consider this: For the 2013– 2014 academic year, the average cost (tuition, fees, room and board) was $18,391 for an in-state student at a four-year public college or university, and $40,917 for a private school, according to the College Board. And these costs may well be considerably higher by the time your children enter college. Of course, these are just the “sticker” prices; some families pay less, thanks to grants and tax benefits, such as the American Opportunity Tax Credit and the Lifetime Learning Tax Credit. Still, you may encounter some hefty college bills down the road.

But college is still a good investment in your child’s future. Over an adult’s working life, an individual with a bachelor’s degree can expect to earn, on average, nearly $1 million more than someone with only a high school diploma, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. So you’re saving for a good cause. Unfortunately, you may not be saving enough — or you might not be making the most with Tony Dunst of your savings. To save for college, more parents use a general savings account than any other method, according to Sallie Mae’s How America Saves for College 2014 study. These types of accounts carry

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two significant drawbacks: They typically earn tiny returns and they offer no tax advantages. However, you do you have some attractive college-funding vehicles available, one of which is a 529 plan. Your 529 plan earnings accumulate tax free, provided they are used for qualified higher education expenses. (529 plan distributions not used for qualified expenses may be subject to federal and state income tax and a 10% IRS penalty.) Furthermore, your 529 plan contributions may be deductible from your state taxes. But 529 plans vary, so be sure to check with your tax advisor regarding deductibility. A 529 plan offers other benefits, too. For one thing, the lifetime contribution limits for 529 plans are quite generous; while these limits vary by state, some plans allow contributions well in excess of $200,000. And a 529 plan is flexible: If your child decides against college or vocational school, you can transfer the unused funds to another family member, tax and penalty free.

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Good instincts can overcome bad cards    I played an interesting cashgame hand recently, and in the end, I listened to my gut and won the hand.    We were playing nine-handed, $2-$5 no-limit Texas hold ‘em. I had 7s 2c in the big blind. I had been playing tighter than normal, and I had an average stack of $500.   After the Player in Seat 3 limped in, the guy on the button raised to $30. My read on this gentleman was that he was a player with some experience, and I thought he would raise with a wide range of hands. I called, and the player in Seat 3 also called, making it nearly $100 in the pot.

enough of that flop to call. But I called to see the next card, setting up either an automatic fold or a great opportunity to bluff. I felt that I had enough chips to warrant that type of a play at this juncture. The player in Seat 3 folded.    The turn card was the 4c. I checked to the bettor, and he with Tony Dunst put out $100. I think he put me on a draw. I considered that if he did flop the nuts, he would have bet more. There was a straight and a flush draw on the board, and I gave him credit for being at least an average player who wouldn’t be slowplaying his hand.

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The flop came Kc Qs 10h. I checked, as did Seat 3. The player on the button then made a $60 bet.   It was quite possible that the button either had A-J (the nuts), a king or possibly two pair. More likely, he was making a continuation bet and bluffing, figuring that we hadn’t hit

I raised him the minimum, believing that I could get him to fold. I knew that if he reraised me, I would have to fold. My gut told me that in this situation I would be right about three out of four times, and that the math made it a profitable play. The raise was to $300, and my bet was meant to convey that I had two pair, or that I had at least hit the king on the flop.    My opponent quickly folded. He asked to see my hand, which I showed him, and in return

While a 529 plan is a popular choice for college savings, it is not the only option available. You also might want to consider a Coverdell Education Savings Account, which, like a 529 plan, can generate tax-free earnings if the money is used for higher education expenses. You can typically only put in a maximum of $2,000 per year to a Coverdell account, but it does offer more flexibility in investment choices than a 529 plan . Your children may be young today, but, before you know it, they’ll be packing their bags for college. So, no matter which college savings vehicles you choose, put them to work soon. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. 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.

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Ron Beckstrom of Golden Rule Coins will be available to appraise rare or collectible coins he showed me his hand, which in the lobby of the First National was Qc 8h. Bank of Evergreen Park, 3950    The lessons here are as fol- W. 95th St. from 10 a.m. to 3 lows: p.m. Thursday, May 29 He will    When you are in a cash game also appraise gold jewelry. No for three hours or more with a appointments are necessary. Applayer who has at least as much praisals will be made on a first money on the table as you do, come, first serve basis. it’s smart to test him to learn *** about his play, maybe winning    Marquette Bank’s Wolf Road at the same time. location will host a business   Your table image is most networking after-hours event important when playing with Thursday, May 22, at 17865 S. experienced players. Be more Wolf Road, Orland Park. Paraware of what they think of ticipants are invited to enjoy an you - whether you’re tight or evening of refreshments, door loose - and use that to your prizes and networking opportubenefit. nities. For more information, or    Never risk more than needed to register, call 873-8170. on a bluff or semi-bluff. Learn what the minimum is to make your move. Printed on Recycled Paper Here’s wishing you the best Please Recycle of luck at the tables.    (Jamie Gold is the 2006 World Series of Poker Main Event Champion. He recently opened the “Jamie Gold Poker Room” on the Island Breeze Casino ship docked at the Port of Palm Beach and plays in the room on a regular basis. Follow Jamie on Twitter @RealJamieGold.)

Have you ever the background wished your and go about smartphone your business. could do more? Forget about UNICEF’s multitasking ‘Tap Project’ – what if your Got a minute smartphone you’re not using By Shelley Palmer could save huyour phone? manity? UNICEF will Those quesdonate a day tions are the driving force of clean water from one of its behind HTC’s Power to Give sponsors. Every 60 seconds you program on its One and But- keep your hands off your device terfly phones. Power to Give means 24 hours of clean water makes your device more than in a place that badly needs it. “just a phone” – you can now use We’ve all become a little too your phone’s processing power attached to our mobile devices. to help cure diseases, map pro- To distance yourself from your teins and tackle problems usu- device – and to help the world ally left to the most powerful – all you need to do is go to computers in the world. And the project website to sign up. all it takes is an app. Every minute you leave your Once you download the Power phone lying flat on the table to Give app from Google Play, will translate into a day of clean pick the project you want to water. contribute to, plug your phone Don’t think you can give up in to charge and connect it to your phone for even a minute? Wi-Fi. That’s all it takes to get UNICEF is also accepting cash you on the path toward helping donations, with a one dollar all of mankind. donation providing 40 days of It’s not something you can do clean water. alone, though. HTC says a million of its One smartphones add up Charity Miles to a single one-petaflop computer. What if walking, jogging or Every bit counts, though, and biking around your neighboranyone with an HTC One or HTC hood did more good than just Butterfly can take part today. getting you into shape? What if The app is a great way to self- exercising also helped you raise lessly use your phone. Here are money for your favorite charsome other great apps that also ity? Downloading the Charity help you give back. Miles app (in the App Storeand on Google Play) can help you Volunteer Garage do just that. Volunteer Garage is very Download and open the app, similar to Power to Give. choose a charity, then press Volunteer Garage connects start. As you exercise, the app you to a volunteer computing tracks your distance and the grid that lets you donate your money you’ve earned. For evcomputer’s processing time ery mile you walk or run, you’ll (when you are not using it) earn 25 cents; for every mile you to a network of volunteer bike, you’ll earn 10 cents. After computers. Your computer’s you’re done with your workout processing power is then used and accept your sponsorship, to research solutions to a the app will send you a note to number of different problems: confirm your good work. from climate research to cancer The app is sponsored by research and beyond, Volunteer companies like Timex Sports, Garage allows you to harness Humana and Lifeway Foods, your rig’s power to do more. and aims to do more than just When you decide to volunteer earn money for charity. Charfor a project, all you need to ity Miles believes actions speak do is download software (usu- louder than words, and it wants ally an application) that runs you to tell your story through in the background of your those actions. computer. This software then Whichever app you choose communicates with the project’s to use, know that you’re doserver and sends along any data ing good. Don’t just use your it has processed. That’s all it phone… use it to help make takes – let a program run in the world a better place.

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When Johnny Cash sang the “Folsom Prison Blues” he sang about sitting in jail and wishing for his freedom after hearing a train come by. “But I shot a man in Reno, just to watch him die. When I hear that whistle blowing, I hang my head and cry.” Cash sang many, many times. So last week’s WHATIZIT? photo by Bob Rakow was a train whistle located at the recently closed Snackville Junction in Evergreen Park. No one guessed the correct location, but we were looking for train whistle and we had a few correct guesses. Worth’s E.J. Oahueke came up with the right answer and if ESPN bellower Chris Berman was running the contest, he would nickname our quick correct guesser “EJ&E Oahueke” which is a 124-year-old railroad which closed shop in 2013. But we digress. Other toots of triumph go out to Hickory Hills’ Jack and Griffin Burke Faddis (who went on to “refine” the guess by calling it a pneumatic train whistle by Ragtime) and a group that calls itself “The Friday night poker ladies’’ from parts unknown. Incorrect guesses were stacking chair legs, bagpipes and closet rods. The clue for this week is that it can bring a smile to a sick kid. Send those guesses by Monday night to thereporter@comcast. net with WHATIZIT? in the subject line. Don’t forget your name and hometown.

Everything is nice about sugar and spice We’ve been warned for years about superbugs. It was always coming, but unfortunately, it’s here. The superbugs have been posing health problems worldwide, but especially in the United States, where many still believe, just taking an antibiotic will resolve many illnesses. Most people don’t realize that 80 percent of our antibiotics are taken unbeknownst to us via agriculture. Between agricultural use of antibiotics and physician-prescribed antibiotics, a nightmare scenario has been created. Antibiotics are being rendered essentially useless against many infections. For that reason, it’s important to look at the alternatives. I write about the alternative studies as I find them. Olive leaf extract, oil of oregano, grapefruit seed extract, and even a relatively ancient silver product known as colloidal silver, a pretty new one to me. All have been considered among the sources of protection against both fungus and bacteria. It appears fungus is being viewed as a possible source of many disorders from sinus problems to colon disease. All of these are being studied

because there’s nowhere else to go. The medical community is beside itself with serious concerns regarding drug resistant bacteria.

MIXING IT UP FOR GOOD HEALTH By Dee Woods

For many years, physicians had been chastising patients for attempting to heal infections with anything other than an antibiotic. So where do they go? At present, they really don’t know what to do. That brings me to an interesting study about two very simple, healers of infection. The two create a synergistic quality in healing when used together. They are honey and ginger. I’m not speaking of your run-of-themill-honey or average ginger powder. I’m speaking of a specially processed ginger powder that was used along with a special honey. This isn’t about making it at home; it’s about having it pro-

tration beginning March 15; and Thursday, March 27 with registration beginning March 17. ***   Ongoing: Several Oak Lawn auto dealers are participating in Oak Lawn Public Library’s Goodreads program auto including: Webb Chevrolet, Mancari’s Chrysler, Mike Haggerty Buick/ GMC, Ed Napleton Honda, Happy Hyundai, Oak Lawn Mazda, Kelly Nissan, Frank Shirey Cadillac and Oak Lawn Toyota. Courtesy of the library, a library staff member set up items, which includes material for children, magazines, non-fiction and fiction, in each dealership’s waiting area. Those who don’t finish a book or article are welcome to check the book out at the library. ***   Ongoing: Oak Lawn Public LibraryLocal History Coordinator Kevin Korst’s new book “Images of America: Oak Lawn Tornado of 1967” is now on sale. The book features 180 tornado-related images with caption and chapter introductions and is available at the reception booth for $21.99 (cash or check). Korst’s first book Images of America: Oak Lawn is also available. ***   Ongoing: Patrons are asked to donate their “gently used” books, magazines, CDs and videos to the Friends of the Oak Lawn Library Ongoing Book Sale at the library. Due to space limitations, the Friends will not accept Readers Digest Condensed Books, encyclo-

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pedias and older textbooks. The donation drop-off area is near the library’s Cook Avenue entrance. Interested parties may fill out a short form at the reception booth to receive a tax letter by mail that acknowledges their donation. The Friends Ongoing Book Sale provides an ever-changing variety of books, magazines and other forms of media at bargain prices. Hardcover books cost 50 cents each, paperbacks are 25 cents and magazines cost 10 cents each. Audio-visual items are priced as indicated. Funds collected from the book sale support library programming and purchases that are beyond their regular budget.

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The Worth Public Library is located at 6917 W. 111th St. For more information, or to register for a program, call 448-2855. ***   Monday: The Worth Public Library will host a workshop on funding for college for those who are college bound at 7 p.m. in the Worth Library meeting room. The presenter will discuss the cost of college attendance, expected family contribution, financial aid and how the financial aid system works. Parents of junior or senior high school students can learn what they should be doing today to get the best offers from their students’ top choice colleges tomorrow. ***   Tuesday: Adults considering college are invited to the Worth Public Library for an information

Dee Woods column runs every first and third week. She can be reached at deewoods@comcast. net.

From the Romans to presidents to today    The ancient Romans were big drinkers, one of many of their flaws but one, which helped, spread wine around the world.   The Roman armies carried wine with them wherever they went including up the banks of the Rhone River to Lyons and the Rhine up to Burgundy in what is today France. Viticulture subsequently flourished in these regions well into the Middle Ages, when vineyards were taken over by monasteries and nobility.    The monks of these monasteries were master physicians and perfected many medicines based from wine. Winemaking methods were vastly improved and the

“industry,” if one could even call it that, was closely linked to the practice of medicine.    Hundreds of years later, alcohol was a routine embellishment of colonial life in what would become America. The Puritans stacked the Mayflower with barrels upon barrels of what they called “the good creation of God.” At the first Thanksgiving, cups containing locally fermented wine were raised. These wines were very different from the wines of Europe and what we know today. Failing grape crops necessitated the use of unusual fruits and vegetables such as pumpkins, artichokes, corn, turnips and horseradishes.

The Wine Guy with Anthony Scarano   Our third President Thomas Jefferson in 1817, when he was 76 years old, wrote to his friend and future president James Monroe that he eats very little “ani-

mal food” [meat], but drinks as prescribed by his doctor a glass and a half of wine.    As you can see, wine has been popular and revered throughout history and still is today worldwide. It is a food and medicine. Anthony Scarano is not a doctor. He is an Evergreen Park resident, winemaker and certified naturopath. Suggestions in this space are solely the opinions of Mr. Scarano based on years of independent study and personal experience, and may not be beneficial to health. Wine should be consumed in moderation, as overindulgence may be harmful to health.

Park Clips session about adult education at Moraine Valley Community College.    The program will be held at 6 p.m. in the library meeting room and will be given by Debbie Wills, an MVCC admission recruiter.    Wills will discuss the benefits of a college education, how to discover the many programs and how to explore a new career or other interests. She also will answer questions about financial aid. ***   May 27: Individuals interested in learning how to organize the photos are invited to the Worth Public Library district when it hosts Judi Weber, a certified personal photo organizer at 7 p.m. in the library meeting room. Weber will give a presentation about the importance of organizing, preserving and making accessible old photographs, movies and memorabilia that tells a story of an individual’s heritage, and how to preserve these memories. She will share DIY tips and resources needed, future generations can where they came from and learn about their families’ stories. ***   June 2: A free centennial panel discussion will take place at the Worth Public Library at 7 p.m. in the library meeting room. Patrons are invited to join local authors and historians Colleen McElroy, Ed Maurer Jr., Jeannine Kacmar, and Kevin Korst as they discuss their latest books. The will also talk about he history of Worth and Chicago Ridge, as the towns celebrate their centennials.

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(Continued from page 10) sonal supervisory help this spring and summer. The supervisor position would be available from April through September, and would entail supervising a splash pad, miniature golf course and batting cage facility. Applicants must be available days, nights and weekends. Applications are available at the Frontier Fieldhouse, or the Freedom Activity Center. ***   Ongoing: The Chicago Ridge Park District is taking team registration for 4th through 8th grade boys basketball and girls volleyball leagues. For registration information, please call 708-4233959 or visit our website www. chicagoridgeparks.com. ***   Note: The Chicago Ridge Park District is offering a discount special of any two yoga classes for $65 for residents and $85 for non-residents.

p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday. The program brochure is on the website where residents can click on recreation summer book. The Evergreen Park Recreation Department also is on Facebook at facebook. com/evergreenparkrecreation.   The departments offers summer camps, exercise classes for children and adults, tumbling classes, sport camps, drawing classes, dance classes for all ages, free concerts in the park, movies in the park and more. Residents are invited to view the recreation book on line, and register for programs.

Oak Lawn

The Oak Lawn Park District administrative building is located at 9400 S. Kenton Ave. For more information, call 857-2225 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ***    The Oak Lawn Park District’s Stony Creek Clubhouse, 5850 W. 103rd St., is hosting special Evergreen Park    The Evergreen Park Recreation events during March. ReservaDepartment is located at 3450 W. tions are suggested. For more 97th St. For more information, or information and reservations, to register for a program, call 229- call 857-2433. *** 3373, or visit evergreenpark-ill.com.   Ongoing: Duplicate bridge will ***   Ongoing: Registration is ongo- be held at 11:30 a.m. Mondays at ing for summer programs. Park the Oak View Center. Cost is $7 department hours are 9 a.m. to 5 per person and includes a light

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lunch. For more information, call 857-2200.

Worth

The Worth Park District is located at the Terrace Centre, 11500 S. Beloit Ave. For more information, or to register for the programs, call 448-7080.    The Winter/Spring Worth Park District program guide has arrived. Registration has begun. ***   Ongoing: Pickle Ball will be at the Terrace Centre, 11500 Beloit Ave., from 6 to 8 p.m. every Tuesday. Pickle Ball is a cross between tennis and ping-pong and involves strategies such as lobbing, drive shots and overhead slams. Cost is $1. ***   Ongoing: Open gym basketball is offered at the Terrace Centre, 11500 Beloit Ave., Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m. Cost is $1. ***   Ongoing: The Terrace Centre, 11500 Beloit Ave., has an indoor playground featuring slides, a climbing wall, tree house and more for children who can walk through 4 years old. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Fee is $1 for residents, $2 for non-residents. For more information call 448-7080 or visit worthparkdistrict.org.

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biotics tested were methicillin, amoxicillin and penicillin – three of the most successful antibiotics in our pharmaceutical arsenal.” The water extract did nothing, while the ginger powder along with the honey, was effective. He concludes, “The research determined that both the honey and the ginger extract powder (alcohol extract) independently had greater inhibition levels than any of the antibiotics. The only antibiotic to come close to the inhibition of either of these was amoxicillin – which was close to the ginger extract. And this was only on the nonMRSA S. aureus. The ginger and the honey – each alone – beat out all three of these antibiotics in terms of mean inhibition levels.” We will keep observing further studies. Hopefully, these studies will result in bringing us back to the future. ”Let food be thy medicine…and medicine be thy food.” Hippocrates.

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duced with standards and specifically prepared ingredients that have proven to be effective against various dangerous bacteria. GreenMedInfo.com, another of my favorite websites, posts the latest studies and information on natural healing. An article by Adam Case explained, “Researchers from Ethiopia’s College of Medicine at the University of Gondar have determined that a combination of honey and ginger extract powder will inhibit the growth of superbugs such as MRSA (“http://www.greenmedinfo.com/ disease/staphylococcus-aureusmethicillin-resistant-mrsa”-resistant Staphylococcus “http:// www.greenmedinfo.com/disease/ staphylococcus-aureus-methicillin-resistant-mrsa”aureus), Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae - some of the most lethal ‹superbugs› known.” He further wrote, “The researchers separately tested Ethiopian honey, ginger powder and a combination of the two against three different antibiotics. The researchers also tested a water extract of the ginger. The anti-

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With the 95th pick in the 2014 NFL Draft, the DENVER BRONCOS select:

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MICHAEL SCHOFIELD By Jeff Vorva

It’s not often that someone gets a call from John Elway and a text from Peyton Manning. When Michael Schofield heard from both of them on Friday night, it was a comedy of errors. The Orland Park resident, who starred on the offensive line at Sandburg High School and the University of Michigan, was taken by the Denver Broncos in the third round – the 95th pick — of the NFL Draft Friday night. Elway, the legendary quarterback who is the team’s general manager and executive vice president of football operations, called Schofield to tell him the news before it hit ESPN. When the phone rang, Schofield was in the middle of a party at his home and it was already a crazy scene. He didn’t know if he was talking to John Elway, John Cena, John Legend or Tommy John. “I got the phone call and had about 30 or 40 people over and they were yelling so loud, I couldn’t even hear who was on the phone,” he said at a press conference in Denver Saturday afternoon. “It was a pretty fun time at my house.’’ Photo by Eric Bakke/Denver Broncos John Elway had to become John Yellway in order to be heard. Orland Park’s Michael Schofield has gone from Sandburg High School (top photo) to Michigan (No. 75, middle photo) to the Denver Elway is seen on a video on the Broncos (bottom photo). He was drafted in the third round by the Broncos on Friday. Broncos’ website sounding like a

cell phone commercial when he called Schofield with the good news. “Can you hear me?” Elway said. “Congratulations we’re thrilled that you are going to be a Bronco.” Elway took the phone away from his ear, smiled, shook his head and said “He can’t even hear.” He returned to the phone and said “It sounds like you guys are having fun – that’s a good thing. We look forward to seeing you [Saturday].’’ Schofield also chatted briefly with Denver coach John Fox. Shortly after the pick, Schofield received a text from Broncos QB Manning. And the 6-foot-6, 305-pounder didn’t respond back right way. “So many of my friends were calling and texting that my phone blew up,” Schofield said. “I didn’t see it until later. But it’s a cool feeling. He told me to come prepared.” In one night, Schofield received communication from two guys who have thrown for 116,439 career NFL yards. Since the Broncos are coming off a season in which they made it to the Super Bowl but suffered a 43-8 loss to Seattle, Schofield doesn’t figure to come in and start (Continued on page 4)

Trolls back in NCCAA national softball tourney Hartman steps down By Tim Cronin

Trinity Christian’s softball success this season did not come out of nowhere. There was a plan to develop the Trolls into a success from the ashes of a 5-42 season five years ago. It began when Missy Bolhuis was hired after that campaign. There was an immediate improvement – a 17-win season in 2010 – but the real groundwork took place in recruiting. Now, after three more sub-.500 seasons, that work has paid off. For the first time since 1992, the Trolls (26-25) are in the championship tournament of the National Christian College Athletic Association. That year, the Trolls hosted the first national tournament in Oak Lawn, This season, they are seeded fifth, their quest for a national championship begins today when they play fourth-seeded Grace College (27-28) at 1:30 p.m. CT. By Saturday, when the 10-school double-elimination tournament concludes, the Trolls will, at the least, have gotten a taste of national competition, and perhaps more. Their opening argument with the Lancers of Grace finds them facing the only team in the joust with a sub-.500 record, and Trinity is responsible for that, having beaten the Lancers 2-1 on March 8 in the second game of the season. If Trinity’s sudden rise to contention is a surprise, Grace’s is a

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TCC baseball team also in nationals and SXU softball team wins its first game in the NAIA nationals. See page 2. shock. The Lancers were seeded fourth in their region and came out of the consolation bracket to beat Cedarville to advance to the tournament in Roanoke, Va. The Trolls dealt Bethel back-toback losses, by 2-0 and 9-3 margins, to score their North Central Regional championship, the first for Trinity softball in 22 seasons. Put another way, none of these players were born the last time the Trolls held a North Central trophy aloft. Mattie McGuire recorded her ninth win of the year, striking out seven and yielding only three hits, in the shutout opener. Tori Grzincic and April Lynn connected on RBI singles to send home Trinity’s two runs. Bethel scored three runs on six hits in the deciding game, but Trinity pitcher Brianna Brugioni helped her cause, going 2-for-4 at the plate with two RBI, and the Trolls led all the way. Trinity scored three runs in the bottom of the first, made it 4-1 in the third and 7-1 with a big fourth inning, including RBI hits by Grzincic and Brugioni, that put Bethel in a hole too deep to climb from. While Olivet Nazarene won the CCAC Championship and advances to the NAIA tournament (as does runner-up St. Xavier), Trinity, while knocked out of the

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CCAC soiree via a 4-1 second-day loss to Calumet-St. Joseph, is the only conference school to make it to the NCCAA carnival. Calumet scored once in the second and in the fourth, and twice in the fifth, back to back doubles by Brittany Renninger and Sophie Kessler each knocking in a run for the Crimson Wave. Trinity’s only run was scored in the third, briefly tying it 1-1 on a Grzincic sacrifice fly to left that brought home Anna Phillips. Brugioni earned all-CCAC first team designation by virtue of her play, especially her pitching. She stands 10-5 entering the NCCAA

Word leaked out that Evergreen Park High School was looking for a new football coach on Friday and by Monday Athletic Director Jim Soldan was flooded with 25 applicants and was anticipating many more. After three successful season as the Mustangs’ football coach, Dan Hartman resigned and will take over as head coach at Hinsdale Central. He is the second football coach from EP in four years to bolt for a job in the Hinsdale school district. Hartman replaced Mike Barry, who left after three years to take the head job at Hinsdale South. “We’re doing a great job feeding Hinsdale schools,” Soldan joked Tuesday afternoon. “I don’t want Championship, with 86 strikeouts to miss that game when Hinsdale and a 2.36 ERA, all of those marks Central faces Hinsdale South.’’ Soldan said he will look over rethe best on the squad. Her regular-season ERA of 1.96 was sixth sumes this week and begin the inin the CCAC. She held down first terviewing process shortly after that. “We’re not going to miss a beat,” base when not in the circle, and scored a .962 fielding percentage. he said. “We have summer camp McGuire and Phillips scored begin June 9 but we could change second-team conference plaudits. that. We’re not in a rush, but we’re McGuire is 9-9 with a 2.68 ERA in a rush if you know what I mean. and has struck out 62 entering We are in a little bit of a time the NCCAA Championship, her crunch but we are going to take 14 complete games leading the time to make sure we find the right Trolls. She’s also picked up a pair candidate. I don’t anticipate we will of saves and boasts a .979 fielding miss a step with our program.’’ Hartman was the 13th coach percentage. Phillips, Trinity’s center fielder, batted .329 and coaxed in Evergreen Park history and was just the fouth coach to leave (Continued on page 2)

MUSTANG MENTORS

A look at the past Evergreen Park football coaches and their records. 1955-56 – Jim Nylander 6-8 1957-58 – Bob Appleby 7-8-1 1959-62 – Marvin Clein 13-17-2 1963-67 – Fred Moore 21-17-2 1968—Maynard Stelzer 2-6 1969-70 – Fred Moore 7-9 1971-77 – Jim Kroll 39-23-2 1978-80 – John Geyer 10-17 1981-86 – Don Ferchau 23-31 1987-2001 – Brett Nelson 81-65 2002-04 – Dave LaBarbera 10-17 2005-07 – John Coursey 8-20 2008-10 – Mike Berry 10-17 2011-13 – Dan Hartman 27-9 with a winning record, joining Jim Kroll (39-23-2 from 1971-77) Fred Moore (28-26-2 in 1963-67 and 1969-70) and Brett Nelson (81-65 from 1987-2001). “I wish Dan would stay but I understand that he wants his shot at coaching at a Class 8A school,” Soldan said. “He created a nice market for himself. He has turned down other opportunities but he felt this was too good to pass up. “We had three great years here. He had 27 wins, had deep runs in the playoffs and beat the [Class 6A] state runnerup, Richards, last fall.’’ No interim coached had been named as of Tuesday.


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SXU corners national tournament with opening win over Cornerstone By Rob Huizenga St, Xavier University

Nonnemacher struck out seven, while allowing just a single unearned run off three hits and two walks, to send the Cougars (46-7-1 overall) to the winner's bracket finals against No. 2 seed Lindsey Wilson College (Ky.). She improved to 21-4 on the season with the win. SXU manufactured a pair of runs in the bottom of the second inning to take a 2-0 lead with Hainlen scoring the first run on a fielder's choice and junior third baseman Sarah Saunders (Burbank, Reavis) plating the second run on a wild pitch. Cornerstone battled back in the top of the fifth inning getting back-to-back hits to open the frame, the latter from sophomore second baseman Alex Szajna. Szajna's base hit to left

field was bobbled which allowed junior right fielder Ashley Niedermayer to score from second base. Nonnemacher was stingy the rest of the inning stranding runners on second and third with a pair of strikeouts sandwiched between a pop out to left field. Hainlen added an insurance run in the sixth with her team-leading sixth homer of the season with her solo shot to right centerfield. Nonnemacher retired six of the last eight batters she faced to close out the complete-game win. Saint Xavier was scheduled to play host Lindsey Wilson College (Ky.) on Tuesday. Lindsey Wilson defeated No. 3 seed William Penn University (Iowa), 14-0, in five innings in Monday's tournament opener.

The Numbers (entering the NCCAA tournament): 26-25 overall, 11-9 CCAC, 13-7 home, (Continued from page 1) 4-9 road, 9-9 neutral. Leaders: a team-high 13 walks, making her Jayme Love, .373, 60 hits; Tori on-base percentage of .380 the Grzincic, 27 RBI, 3 HR, .484 slugbest of the Trolls’ regulars. She’s ging percentage; Anna Phillips, 8 also 8-of-9 stealing bases this sea- steals; Brianna Brugioni, 10 wins, 86 strikeouts, 2.36 ERA; Mattie son, tops among the Trolls.

McGuire, 2 saves, 14 complete games.

Columbia, Ky. – A solo homer in the sixth inning by junior first baseman Amanda Hainlen (Bloomington,/Heartland CC/ Bloomington) and another impressive outing on the mound by sophomore Nicole Nonnemacher (Bloomington/Normal Community) were the highlights as the No. 8 ranked and top-seeded Saint Xavier University softball team captured a 3-1 victory over No. 4 seed Cornerstone University (Mich.) on the opening day of play Monday at the 2014 NAIA Opening Round National Championships at Lindsey Wilson Park in Columbia, Ky.

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Schedule: Today, NCCAA 1st The Moraine Valley women’s tennis team made history at the nationals. rd., vs. Grace, 1:30 p.m.; if a win, Friday, vs. Shorter, Central Baptist or Cedarville, 11 a.m.; if a loss to Grace, Thursday, 5:30 p.m., consolation bracket.

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Worth the wait — Cyclones shine at nationals

This one’s a real yabba-dabba doozy Bartosh   Reprinted from Jan. 31, 2013 At this time of year, most sports sections are rife with Super Bowl-related stories, but how many variations on the Harbaugh-versus-Harbaugh theme can we reasonably be expected to absorb prior to game day?    Luckily for readers of this paper, I have absolutely no access to either coach, nor a paid-for plane ticket to New Orleans. Thus, what you read here will have no connection to the Super Bowl — well, most of it anyway.    Before discussing any football, there are a couple of other items that need to be addressed.   • Wrong said Fred: Featuring athletes on the front of cereal boxes is nothing new. General Mills’ Wheaties brand built its reputation on being the “breakfast of champions,” although some of today’s champions have chosen less-legal means by which to elevate their performances. Right, Lance?   The list of athletes shown on Wheaties boxes through the years is lengthy, seeing as how they began appearing in 1934. But until recently, the cereal was something of a monopoly in that regard.   Not anymore. Now, much to my surprise, Fruity Pebbles has joined its ranks.    After four decades, Fruity Pebbles has deposed the legendary Fred Flintstone and replaced him with professional wrestler John Cena. Granted, Cena is depicted in cartoon form, but that’s still quite the slap in the face to Fred, whose superstar reputation was built at the tip of an animator’s pencil.   How can an icon like Fred have been replaced by this JohnCome-Lately? In a story that appeared on the Cartoon Brew website, a marketing representative for Post, the company that distributes Fruity Pebbles, offered the following comment:    “We’ve just been talking with kids. They wanted more variety. Fred isn’t necessarily the ... coolest or [most] relevant guy for kids who we are going after.”    Why because he’s a bit on the portly side and his face constantly features five-o’clock shadow? Come on, Fred’s more of a real man than the real man is    Don’t believe me? OK, tell me when was the last time Mr. Cena brought his own automobile to

a halt by scraping his bare feet across the ground? Or had the nerve to roam around public attired in nothing but a loincloth? Or dined primarily on brontosaurus burgers?   No, Fred, certainly doesn’t deserve this shabby treatment from a bunch of know-nothing kids, who’ll undoubtedly abandon Cena, too, at the first sign of something else more “relevant.” I envision some Autotune-enhanced singer heading to the front of the Fruity Pebbles box someday soon.   By the way, how come BamBam is appearing on the current box with Cena? Did anyone bother to get the Rubbles’ permission to use him as a spokeskid, especially since Uncle Fred is no longer around to protect BamBam’s interests?   And what was the specific purpose behind the idea? Is Post going to promote them as a new tag team, or did Bam-Bam simply muscle his way into the picture by threatening to toss Cena around a little bit?    ’Tis a sad day indeed in Bedrock.   Meanwhile, somebody had better keep an eye on Fred and make sure the Flintstone vitamins stay beyond his reach. We don’t want another Elvis on our hands.    By the way, they are still called “Flintstone vitamins,” right?   • Going off-track: While hockey was away, some fans missed the pugilistic aspects of the sport. Those folks should have been spectators at the Hispanic Games in New York City.    Designed as a track-and-field event, the meet unexpectedly included some boxing and wrestling as well. Hand-to-hand combat replaced the feet-to-feet kind when a few competitors decided to mix it up following a collision during one of the races.    Instead of retaining their composure at the first incident of bumping and attempting to return as quickly as possible to the track, the involved parties threw punches and knocked each other to the ground. It was the sort of environment in which John Cena and Bam-Bam probably would have felt right at home.    Hopefully, this kind of behavior will not become contagious, or else the sport will have to be renamed “Track & Fisticuffs.” Overshadowing a throwing of the shot will be the throwing of

a fit, a pole-ax will replace the pole vault and the low hurdles will make way for low blows.   I suspect Jim Thorpe and Jesse Owens wouldn’t approve of the makeover.   • Sock(s) it to him: Neatness counts in the NFL — a little bit too much so, if you ask me.   Running back Frank Gore played a key role for the San Francisco 49ers in their NFC Championship Game win over Atlanta, but while doing so, he failed to notice that his socks had slipped dangerously low on his legs. There was no threat of harm to anyone, of course, except that now Gore’s wallet has been injured.    In the fashion-conscious NFL, Gore’s droopy socks rated as a major no-no and the league decided to fine him more than $10,000 for his transgression. Remember, folks, these were socks that rode low, not pants, but apparently the potential exposure of a calf muscle is considered X-rated in some circles.   By the reaction this received from the NFL, you’d have thought Gore had filled one of those socks with loose change and swung it wildly over his head as a means by which to scare off Falcons defenders. Maybe he should have because he probably wouldn’t have gotten penalized any worse.   From now on, Frank, forget about the end zone. You need to pay attention to what’s really important.   • Food for thought: If Colin Kaepernick wanted to get on the good side of reporters, he couldn’t have chosen a better method.   A 49ers beat writer recently wrote that Kaepernick had treated a number of writers to free pizzas, a stunning show of decency by a professional athlete, especially one who hasn’t needed to suck up to scribes in order to earn favorable press. Is he really that nice of a guy or is Kaepernick merely hedging his bets in case he flames out in the Super Bowl and sets himself up for goat horns    By feeding the rumpled media masses, Kaepernick is certainly ingratiating himself to them. Food is most sports reporters’ favorite four-letter word, challenged only by free. Put them together and you’ve got an unbeatable combination.   And as a result, seldom is written a discouraging word.

Community sports news Evergreen sprinters shine at CC track meet With its 800-meter relay overcoming two dropped batons to provide it with one of three event wins, Evergreen Park's boys' track team piled up 80 points to finish third in the 13-school Chicago Christian Invitational. Illiana Christian (143 points) was the meet champion, while Leo (87) nosed out the Mustangs for the runner-up spot. Evergreen's 800-relay unit comprised of Sean Ryan, Don Lewis, Charles Taylor and Josh Carter mishandled the baton at both the second and third exchange points, but Carter's anchor leg of 22.9 seconds over the final 200

meters allowed the Mustangs to cross the finish line ahead of the field. Evergreen's foursome clocked a 1:36.95. Carter was a standout at other times, too. He captured the long jump title with a leap of 19 feet, 1 3/4 inches and also ran the final leg for the triumphant 400-relay team. Joining him in posting an overall time of 45.36 in that race were Ryan, Taylor and William Reeves. The Mustangs also registered two second places and a pair of thirds. Kameron Brown was runner-up in the triple jump (40-1 1/2) and Sam Senerchia (139-4) occupied that same position in the discus, while Matt

Przeslicke (4:46.19) and Taylor (11.40) wound up third in the 1,600 and 100, respectively. Marist records pair of ESCC volleyball victories Behind two strong performances from Tom Inzinga along the net, Marist bagged a pair of East Suburban Catholic Conference volleyball victories. Inzinga paced the RedHawks with 10 kills and four blocks in a 25-17, 25-16 win over Nazareth Academy, which followed his seven-kill effort versus Marian Catholic. Marist also captured that match in two sets, 26-24, 25-15. Jake Moran backed Inzinga with nine kills and two service (Continued on page 5)

By Maura Vizza Moraine Valley Community College      It was a long time since the Moraine Valley Community College’s women’s tennis team played an organized match, the last being their second place finish in the NJCAA Region IV Tournament on Oct. 12.   Since then, they’ve practiced hard for a challenging matchup at the NJCAA Tournament, last week in Tyler, Texas. In Moraine Valley’s sixth trip to the nationals, the players had enough grit to earn some big wins, a first for the college.    Tricia Poremba at sixth singles provided the highlight. For the first time, Moraine Valley won a main draw match. The undefeated All-Conference and All-Region player took 3.5 hours in a threeset battle to knock out a player from Mississippi.   This win earned the Cyclones their first points of the tournament. Poremba’s second match was against a consistent Pima (Arizona) player and was a near repeat of her first match. She lost the first set 4-6, and in the beginning of the second set called for a trainer due to a considerable shoulder injury. Despite the pain, she fought through it and came back to win the second set, 7-5, after being down 3-5. The third, deciding set went 4-6 in favor of Pima.   “Never have I ever seen anybody fight as hard as Tricia did, especially with an injury, and even more so with that blazing Texas heat. To do this two days in a row, I’m just astounded,” said head coach Nicole Selvaggio. “Tricia epitomizes our heart, integrity and grace mantra. Everyone couldn’t stop talking about what a fighter she was.”   Poremba set the tone for the Cyclones. Eisenhower grad Liz Dominguez (first singles), Oak Lawn product Claudia Maka (fourth singles), and Andrew alum Alexa Armon (third singles) all won consolation singles matches.    “To win any match at the number one singles flight is insanely tough. I know this first hand,” Selvaggio said. “Liz played the

tennis I know she is capable of all year with that match. This win is going to give her the confidence she needs to be an even bigger force for us next year.”    Maka maintained her focus, and dominated in a win over Oxford College of Emory. She eventually lost in the quarterfinals. After that match, bystanders complimented her sportsmanship and great attitude on and off the court.    Team captain Armon’s quarterfinal consolation win was against conference rival Elgin Community College. She won on a big stage with a convincing 8-4 victory. In her semi-final consolation match, Armon faced a player from Snead State (Alabama) and was down 0-7. After fighting off 13 match points, Armon came back to make it 3-7 before the 3-8 loss. At fifth singles, Lindsey Walker (Andrew) nearly won her main draw match.    “This was a particularly special trip for me as head coach. I was fortunate enough to compete at this level as a Moraine Valley player. To be back there as a coach truly meant the world to me,” Selvaggio said. “More importantly, we left a positive, lasting impression on everyone at that tournament. We may not be able to practice year-round in nice weather like the majority of the schools there, but we proved that we are capable of competing with them. The majority of this year’s squad will return next year. With this nationals experience under their belts, I know that their level of play will be 10 times higher. This was the most successful showing in the history of our program. We made it to day four of a fiveday national tournament with 31 schools. What a way to start my collegiate coaching career. What an even better way for the Cyclones to make a name for themselves. I am so proud of the way they represented themselves, our program and our school.” Baseball   The Cyclones dominated Olive-Harvey College on May 4 in a sweep—11-1 and 9-2. Kevin Siergiej (Shepard) and David Kutsche (Evergreen Park) pitched complete games for the wins.   In their last regular season game on May 5, the Cyclones

fell 6-4 to College of DuPage in a close dual. Jason Hine had three hits for the night.   The Cyclones brought their offense to the first playoff game May 6 against Morton College. Moraine Valley won 13-5.   Freshman Jason Hine continued his hot streak with two hits and 5 RBI while Jackson Rocha added three hits as well.    This win advanced the Cyclones to Region IV sectionals on May 10 against Kankakee Community College and Oakton Community College.    Moraine Valley was knocked out of the NJCAA Region IV Division II sectionals after losses to both Oakton Community College and Kankakee Community College May 10. It was a tough matchup with both teams, especially Kankakee. In the first game with Oakton, Moraine Valley lost 8-1, then fell 8-0 to Kankakee. Bobby Neylon had four hits on the day.   Neylon received a nod to the All-Conference first team while Sheamus Brennan and Mike Levigne (Sandburg) were named to the second team. Softball    The NJCAA Region IV Semi-Finals is a familiar place for the Cyclones. In the last couple of years, the team has had to face an always talented Kankakee Community College squad. This season was no different as the Cyclones faced the Cavaliers May 2 in the first game of the semi-finals.   It was tough to challenge the Cavaliers, and the Cyclones were stalled at the plate, losing the matchup 12-1. A first-inning grand slam with two outs by Kankakee saw the Cyclones down 5-0. Carly Trinley scored the lone run. Other hits came from Mother McAuley alum Ari Bulthius (2-for-3, double), Shepard grad Kristie Bagus (1-for-2) and Sandburg product Amie Raynor (1-for-3, double).   In the second round, the Cyclones faced South Suburban College and lost 9-4.   Evergreen Park alum Megan Beckow (2-for-4), Richards product Dana Cummings, Evergreen Park grad Sofia Lamb (1-for-3), and Mother McAuley alum Jenny Vanek each scored a run.

Trolls baseball team hopes to jar their foes in Mason By Tim Cronin Two playoff appearances in as many springs. It’s been a long time since Trinity Christian’s baseball team could boast of that feat. The Trolls were trumped in two straight games in last year’s NAIA opening round in Joliet. This year, they’ve advanced to the NCCAA Championship for the first time since 2007 and were scheduled to roll into Mason, Ohio, a northern suburb of Cincinnati, as the North Central representative without having to endure a playoff to make the big show. At 26-20, a new Trolls baseball standard for most victories in a season, they have the eighth-best record in the 10-team field, and are only the fourth seed in bracket A. But with high hopes, and top-seeded Oklahoma Christian (37-15) on the docket for Wednesday’s opener, the good news is the competition gets less arduous as the four-game bracket is played through. The top two teams from each bracket advance to Friday night’s semifinals, so Trinity doesn’t have to be perfect, just good enough to get there. The Trolls were led into the playoffs by a pair of all-CCAC first teamers. Big-hitting Joe McCaw,

the pride of Pahrump, Nev., and Chicago’s Mark Munizzi, juniors both, were lauded in that fashion, with senior Steve Brewer garnering a second-team nod. McCaw’s .380 batting average and .590 slugging percentage lead the Trolls. He has clouted five homers among his 63 hits and shares the RBI lead with 44 (with Danny Britt). He’s also stolen 11 bases. Munizzi’s .971 fielding percentage highlights his work behind the plate, while at bat he’s averaging .331 with 56 hits and 27 RBI. Brewer’s been solid defensively at second and at the plate, batting .323 with 50 hits and 32 RBI. That power and defensive skill helped the Trolls to the third day of the CCAC tournament, where Holy Cross surprised them with a 10-4 defeat. It was 8-0 after four innings, and the small rally the Trolls could muster after that – a run in the fifth, and runs in each of the last three innings, didn’t begin to make the game close. Before that, the Trolls hammered top-seeded St. Francis 12-3, piling up 15 hits in the process. Starter Vince Van Schouwen allowed only three hits in seven innings. The Fighting Saints scored their three runs after he was lifted, but it was 10-0 by then. Eight of the nine starters in the

Trinity lineup got at least one hit, Britt’s 3-of-5, 3 RBI showing leading the way. The Numbers (entering the NCCAA tourament): 26-20 overall, 17-10 CCAC, 10-7 home, 8-7 road, 8-6 neutral. Leaders: Joe McCaw, .380, 63 hits, .590 slugging percentage, 44 RBI, 5 HR; Lance Lammers, McCaw, 11 steals each; Benny Collesano, 5 wins; Vince Van Schouwen, 2.51 ERA; Brad Kopale, 3 saves; Danny Britt, 46 strikeouts. Schedule: Today, NCCAA game 2, vs. Bluefield, 9 a.m.; Thursday, game 3 vs. Shorter, 3 p.m.; Friday, game 4 vs. Fresno Pacific, 10 a.m.; if qualified: semifinals 4, 7 p.m.; Saturday, championship, noon. Track It’s all about the NAIA Championships now. Over the weekend, Ashley Jourdan added a qualifying time in the 1,500-meter run to her resume. She met the B standard by running 4:41.94 to a second-place finish at the aptly-named Last Chance Meet at Grand Valley State in Allendale, Mich. That gets her conditional status for the NAIA’s big meet, slated for Gulf Shores, Ala., on May 22-24. Anna Bos and Andy Reidsma, Trinity’s top runners, took the weekend off and are in training for their events.


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De Vries’ single helps give Chicago Christian a conference championship By Jeff Vorva Chicago Christian’s Jack De Vries saw a nice 1-0 pitch that he liked and singled to right field to bring home Ron Clark in the bottom of the seventh and chaos ensued. The junior’s hit meant a lot to the Knights as they celebrated the victory. It not only produced a 5-4 victory over Marmion Saturday afternoon in Palos Heights, it helped give the Knights the final Suburban Christian Conference Gold conference baseball title as the conference will disband after this season. The Knights won the conference with a 10-6 mark, which included a 2-4 mark in crossover games against the SCC Blue division. Immaculated Conception finished second with a 9-5 mark. “We were 0-4 in crossover games and in order to win the conference, he had to win our last two games against our crossover opponents,” Chicago Christian coach Eric Brauer said. “We beat Aurora Christian (17-2 last Thursday) and this game went back and forth. It was a nice win.’’ The Knight loaded the bases when Clark was hit by a pitch and Sean O’Meara and Josh Novak reached after bunt attempts. That set up De Vries’s heroics. Freshman Dan Vos picked up the victory in relief. In the 17-2 victory over Aurora, pitcher Adam Schoenle notched the victory while Clark drove in six runs. Ten players had hits for the Knights. On May 5, the Knights beat St. Edward 8-0 as Christian Bolhuis struck out 10 hitters and drove in two runs while O’Meara drove in a pair of runs. The following day, the Knights wasted a 3-0 lead

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Stagg infielder Drew Bolero throws to first to complete a double play against Bolingbrook last Thursday.

Stagg closes in on .500 By Jason Maholy

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Jack De Vries, shown earlier in the season pitching, had the heroic game-winning hit to give Chicago Christian a 5-4 win over Marmion on Saturday to help give the Knights the conference title. and dropped a 4-3 contest against St. Edward. The Knights had a 19-11-1 mard heading into this week’s action against non-conference foes Christian Liberty, Westminster Academy, University High

and Evergreen Park. Next week, the Knights host its own regional, where if drew the top seed over ACE Tech, CICS/Ellison, CICS/Longwood and Tilden. The winner heads to the Herscher Sectional.

Softball roundup

Astros continue to soar in softball By Anthony Nasella   Whether it was accomplished by seasoned seniors or newcomer underclassmen, the Shepard girls’ softball team continued its winning ways last week and improved its season record to 15-6.    The Lady Astros went 4-1: defeating Argo on two separate days, Mt. Assisi and Oak Lawn — with their only setback coming against Andrew.   “It was a nice week for us,” Shepard head coach Kelsey Clifford said. “We were able to get some more conference wins in there. Obviously, because of the weather, we’re still in conference play.”   On May 5, Shepard started the week with a 9-6 victory over Argo, racking up 11 hits in the process and taking advantage of eight stranded Argo base runners. The Astros went up for good in the fifth, scoring five runs on three singles.   Kaitlyn Blanton, a sophomore and recent addition to the varsity team, reached base three times in the game, driving in a run and scoring a run. She singled in the fourth and seventh innings.   Stephanie Brand got the win, despite allowing six runs over seven innings. She struck out five, walked one, and surrendered 12 hits. She also went 2-for-4 with three RBI.   On May 6, Shepard defeated Mt. Assisi 8-7, as Bryanna Cross’ three-run homer keyed the visitors. Jenna Huisenga and Alyssa DeChene tacked on solo shots for the Astros. Melissa Kelly (4-4) took the win on the mound.    Huisenga is just a freshman who has been on the varsity squad for only two weeks, and DeChene played on the Varsity baseball the squad for the past two seasons.    “Alyssa has been a really a solid player for us,” she said. “She’s so disciplined and humble and has helped us a lot. Jenna just joined us two weeks ago after our starting center fielder got hurt. We shifted the lineup, and she’s been solid for us.”   After suffering a 6-2 setback against Andrew on Wednesday, the Astros rebounded with a 7-2 win over Argo in the South Suburban Red on Thursday.   Against Argo, Blanton ripped a two-run triple to aid host Shepard. Breanna Graffeo (2-for-4) tacked on two runs and two RBI for the Astros.   Melissa Kelly (5-4) struck out eight, pitching a complete game for the winners. Stephanie Brand had two extra base hits, doubling in third and sixth innings.    Graffeo, Kelly, Brand and Blanton combined for seven hits and six RBIs against Argo. The Astros never trailed after scoring five runs in the third on an RBI double by Brand, two singles, and a two-run triple by Kaitlyn Blanton.    Shepard finished the week with a 3-2 win over Oak Lawn in nine innings — and the most impressive part was the pitching performance by Brand. She pitched a complete game with eight strike-

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Chicago Christian pitcher Davina Gutierrez lets out a yell after a pitch against Montini in last Wednesday's 3-0 loss. outs and also went 4-for-5 from the plate.   Graffeo provided a walk off single to secure the Astros win.    “The game that Stephanie pitched on Saturday was the best game I’ve ever actually seen her throw,” Clifford said. “She’s pitched four years for Shepard, and was lights out Saturday morning. She had a very good day; she was on fire.”   Clifford said she especially pleased with the team’s ability to adjust and grow — especially with one freshman and five sophomores as starters.    “When you have such a young team, you do have a lot of adjusting,” she said. “You have to get the younger girls into the Varisty routine. As the season as gone on, we’ve gained confidence with the younger kids. They’re really coming around.”   And the Astros will need to continuing coming around in big games this week against Richards, Evergreen Park, Reavis and Joliet West.   “We play three really good teams,” she said. “We’ll also find out this week the team we’ll play in the state tournament.” Richards    The Bulldogs went 3-1 last week — defeating Evergreen Park 6-4 on May 5, Eisenhower 11-1 last Thursday and Riverside Brookfield 11-0 before losing to Marengo 7-4 on Saturday.    In the win over Evergreen Park, Lauryn McManus (2-for-3) had two RBI and Jordan Battles added a solo homer to elevate visiting Richards in the South Suburban Red.    Against Eisenhower, Emily Wetzel and Andrea Stengle hit home runs to ignite host Richards (155, 13-2) in the five-inning South Suburban Red game on Thursday.    In the win over Riverside-Brookfield, Sara Tobin hit a grand slam, and Sara Kiziak (12-3) hurled a

three-hitter to carry host Richards (16-5) in the five-inning game on Friday.   On Saturday, the contest against Marengo was also a fund raiser – the second Pink and Gray Fight like a Bulldog to fight breast and brain cancer. At the event, two deceased Bulldogs — Christa (Carbray) Johnson and Abby Wujcik – were honored.   Despite the setback on the field, Richards is still 16-6, and the community came together for a good cause.   “A lot members of the Richards community and beyond come out for the event,” Richards head coach Julie Folliard said. “It’s a special fundraising event.” Marist   The RedHawks battled Mt. Greenwood rival Mother McAuley in another classic neighborhood battle and came away with a thrilling 3-2 victory in ten innings last Wednesday.    Marist (15-6-1) got things rolling in the tenth on a Brooke Wilson double. She was sacrificed to third by Bella Wilkinson, and then Gonzalez hit a roller to shortstop Amy Balich. Balich made the play and fired a throw to the plate, but catcher Alex Brown was unable to hold on to the ball.   Marist’s Zariya Gonzalez won out in a pitchers’ duel, allowing seven hits while striking out three. The RedHawks grabbed an early 1-0 when Madison Naujokas scored on an RBI groundout by Wilson. McAuley would rally for two runs to set up seventh-inning heroics.    McAuley starting pitcher Emily Marousek, made a couple of costly mistakes in the seventh. She hit Hayley Franks with a pitch, then after Naujokas reached on an error, a wild pitch pushed the runners to second and third. Brooke Wyderski launched a sky(Continued on page 4)

Stagg head coach Matt O'Neill had through the first 21 games of the season watched his team undermine its own efforts with errors of the mental variety. The Chargers' skipper understandably believed his squad was better than it had displayed, and his players took a few steps toward validating that thought by putting together what as of Monday was a five-game winning streak. With the surge, Stagg bumped its win total from seven to 12 for a 1214 mark. “We had been beating ourselves a lot with mistakes,” O'Neill said. “It's frustrating as a coach, obviously. I feel we're playing better and have corrected some of those mistakes. “Every year you have some games you should have won and some games you should have lost. For whatever reason we haven't lost any games teams have given us, really we were just giving games away. We were bound to play better, and now we're kind of doing a better job eliminating mental mistakes and it's translating into wins, that's for sure.” Stagg 10 Lincoln-Way Central 3 The Chargers began the climb back toward .500 with a 10-3 trouncing of Lincoln-Way Central. Tim Gamble tossed a complete game six-hitter and allowed no earned runs, while the offense helped take the stress off their hurler by pounding out 13 hits. Peter Angelos was 2-for-4 with a triple and two RBI. Stagg broke the game open with a six-run third inning during which CJ Casey, Brett Stratinsky and Drew Bolero stroked RBI singles. The Chargers also scored two runs courtesy of a Knights error, and Jake Wimmer took one for the team by being hit by a pitch with the bases loaded. While the Chargers have struggled at the plate and at times in the field, the pitching has been largely reliable. Gamble's effort was one of three complete games Stagg pitchers tossed last week. “In terms of wins and losses [Gamble's] got our best overall

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Stagg's Jacob Wimmer flips the ball to pitcher Nick Gerzon before the start of an inning of the Chargers' 7-3 victory over Bolingbrook last Thursday in Palos Heights. record, but he's probably a middle-of-the-rotation guy,” O'Neill said. “But he's pretty consistent and he throws strikes. He's obviously not going to strike a lot of guys out, but he's going to throw strikes and pitch to contact.” Stagg 2 Lincoln-Way East 0 Max Strus helped continue the momentum with a complete game shutout of the visiting Griffins. The Chargers' ace allowed four hits and walked two while going the distance in the shutout. “He's a kid that relays on fastball-changeup, doesn't strike a lot of guys out, pitches to contact – really like a lot of our pitchers do,” O'Neill said. “He kind of bounced back from his previous start where he really wasn't that sharp, but he's definitely the an-

chor of our staff.” East's pitching held the Chargers' bats in check for the most part, but Stagg capitalized on an error in the first inning and plated the only run they would need. The error came with with two outs and nobody on, and was followed by a walk, and Ethan Glaza made the Griffins pay with an RBI single. The Chargers' defense turned three double plays to back Strus' effort. “Those were obviously huge ... all three of them ended innings,” O'Neill said. 8 Stagg Hinsdale South 3 The Chargers' offense tallied 14 hits in a game they broke open with three runs in both the fourth and fifth innings. Strus, Glaza and (Continued on page 5)

Retiring Meyers garners more honors    When a team has its most successful season ever and a coach pushes all the right buttons, there are usually a ton of awards and recognition to go around.   This year the Oak Lawn girls basketball team set a record for wins in a season as it earned an overall record of 28-2, won the Oak Lawn Class 4A Regional Championship, won the Glenbard East Tournament and the Oak Lawn Holiday Tournament, won the South Suburban Conference Red title with a record of 12-1, and advanced to the Sweet 16 for the first time in school history.   As a result of all of that winning, head coach Janet Meyers was honored as the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association District 8 Co-Coach of the Year.    “I was honored to be recognized by my peers for the success of my team this year,” Meyers said. “However, this award wasn’t just about me. I was lucky to have a great coaching staff and talented athletes that worked hard every day.”   Making it all the more memorable for Meyers is that this Submitted photo concluded her final season at Retiring Oak Lawn girls basketball coach Janet Meyers went out the helm of the girls basketball with style with a 28-2 record. program as she stepped down following the season and some given basketball all these years.    Meyers leaves an impressive list careful consideration.    “There isn’t enough time in the of accomplishments. She was the   “It wasn’t an easy decision to day to be a good a mother and head coach for 15 years and earned make,” Meyers said. “Oak Lawn wife, a good teacher and a good a record of 257-151 — the most girls basketball has been my life head basketball coach. I know I wins in school history. Her teams for 18 years[three years as assis- will miss it, but it is time to move won regional championships in tant and 15 years as head coach] on to a new chapter of my life. I 2003, 2007, and 2014. They won and the players have been like my am looking forward to having the conference titles in 2006, 2007, daughters. But I have my own time and energy to spend with 2008, 2009, 2013, and 2014. son now and I want to give him my son and husband. I hope to — Submitted by Oak Lawn the same attention that I have get back into coaching someday.” Community High School


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Sports wrap The captain is back and Sandburg girls water polo three-peats in conference

(Continued from page 3) high sacrifice fly to left field to tie it at 2.   McAuley started another mini rally in the bottom of the tenth, putting a runner on with a double and following that up with a sharp shot to Brooke Wyderski. However, the seasoned infielder recorded the putout to give Marist the victory. Mother McAuley    The Mighty Macs won two out of three games this week — defeating Minooka 2-1 on Monday and Lincoln-Way East 5-1 on Friday and losing to Marist 3-2 on Wednesday.    Against Minooka, Kelly O’Donnell stole home and Amy Balich (2-for-4) ripped an RBI double to boost visiting Mother McAuley. Dara Sanders (5-hitter, 7 strikeouts) fired a complete game for the Mighty Macs.   Against Marist, the Mighty Macs drew even in the third when Elizabeth Nye bunted for a single and came in on a sacrifice fly by Emily Rux. The Mighty Macs went in front in the fourth on doubles by Morgan Fleming and Mady Ruppert.    In the tenth, McAuley caught a breath of life with two outs in the bottom of the 10th when Balich doubled to the fence in center. Dara Sanders followed by hitting a sharp grounder to the hole before Wyderski recorded the putout to end the game.   McAuley’s Emily Marousek, meanwhile, was cruising through six innings, allowing just four hits before Marist rallied to force extra innings.   In the win over Lincoln-Way East, Briana Gyrion’s two-run double in the top of the third capped a five-run outburst for visiting Mother McAuley (16-5) on Friday. Maryssa Vela (2-for-4) tacked on two runs and an RBI for the Mighty Macs. Sandburg    The Eagles went 3-2 last week, defeating Glenbard South 7-4 on May 5, Homewood-Flossmoor 7-3 on May, Riverside-Brookfield 10-0 on Saturday and losing to Beecher 9-8 last Wednesday.   Against Glenbard South, Brianna Soltis (2-for-4, 2 doubles) had two RBI and Brooke Heimerl (2-for-3, RBI) scored two runs to elevate host Sandburg. In the win over H-F, Katie Krzus (3-for-4, 2 runs) clubbed two homers and finished with four RBI to ignite host Sandburg in the SouthWest Suburban Blue.    In the win over Riverside-Brookfield, Sarah Herold (2 IP, 3 K, 1 BB, 0 R, 0 H) earned the win, and Lauren McCaughey went 2-for-2 with 2 runs and 2 RBI for Sandburg (15-11) on Saturday. Cierra Adamus added two hits and two runs. Evergreen Park   The Mustangs went 1-2 last week, dropping games to Richards and Oak Forest before prevailing over Oak Lawn on Thursday.    Evergreen Park began the week with a 6-4 loss to the Bulldogs on May 6 in the South Suburban Red and dropped a 13-3 contest to Evergreen Park in the South Suburban crossover last Wednesday.   In the 5-2 win over the Spartans, Jenna Haase (3-for-4) recorded two doubles and three RBI to direct host Evergreen Park (1511, 8-8) in the South Suburban Red on Thursday. Mount Assisi    The Screeching Eagles rebounded from the tough one-run loss to Shepard in a big way on Wednesday, blanking Oak Lawn 9-0.   Terri Dearth (five strikeouts) pitched five innings of two-hit ball and also went 3-for-3 with a solo homer and two RBI for host Mt. Assisi on Wednesday. Sabrina Miller (3-for-4, 3 runs) led the Eagles with two homers and five RBI.

By Anthony Nasella

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Chicago Christian base runner Tori Skala (left) has nowhere to run as she is about to be tagged on a forceout by Montini's Cristina Barrett in last Wednesday's 3-0 loss to the Broncos in Palos Heights.

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Stephanie Kuiper has to go on her tiptoes to make a catch against Montini last Wednesday.    The Eagles were unable to make it two in a row, dropping a close 9-7 decision to Lisle on Thursday. Amber Anderson, Dana Bunting and Terri Dearth hit home runs. Mt. Assisi fell to 7-14 with a 6-3 loss to Ridgewood on Saturday, as two runs in the sixth and one in the seventh was not enough. Chicago Christian   The Lady Knights dropped a heartbreaking 4-3 decision on Friday to St. Edwards the Suburban Christian Conference.    The team had the tying run at third and no outs in the seventh inning but failed to get the tying or winning run across — as a poppedup bunt resulted in a double play for St. Edward, followed up by a strike out to end the game.   Chicago Christian’s Kaycee Pittman singled to lead off the seventh. Sam Kubik reached first on a throwing error that scored Pittman, and advanced to third on the play before the rally turned suddenly sour. Oak Lawn    The Spartans started the week

with a 2-1 victory over Reavis in the South Suburban Red, as Kaleigh Hayes singled home Hannah Papaleo with the winning run in the bottom of the sixth for Oak Lawn. Mia Loya allowed four hits in going the route for the Spartans.    The team suffered a 9-0 setback against Mt. Assisi on Wednesday, a 5-2 defeat to Evergreen Park on Thursday and a 3-2 loss to Shepard on Saturday. Queen of Peace    The Pride improved their record to 4-13 with a 14-6 victory over St. Joseph in the GCAC crossover on May 5. Emily Janozik slugged a three-run homer, and Erin Jones (3-for-5) scored three runs to key visiting Queen of Peace. Isabelle Ogden struck out seven in going the route for the Pride. Stagg   Meaghan Hynes’ double was one of four hits for the visiting Chargers (2-13, 1-8), who were defeated 14-0 by Joliet West in the SouthWest Suburban Blue last Thursday.

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Mustangs set record in front of legend

The Evergreen Park sprint quartet of high school Juniors Sean Ryan, Don Lewis, Charles Taylor and Josh Carter broke the school’s 4x200 meter relay record set in 2011 by Cameron Mills, Darias Contreras, Victor Baker and Chris Cheatham. The relay’s 1:31.34 second-place performance Saturday afternoon at the 47th annual Carlin Nalley Invitational hosted by Lisle High School at Bolingbrook HS clipped the school’s previous mark of 1:31.50.   Illinois High School Association Hall of Fame Cross Country and Track and Field Coach Joe Mortimer (1961 Evergreen Park High School graduate) was in attendance at the invitational to witness the Mustang student-athlete’s achievement. Mortimer is scheduled to be inducted into the Evergreen Park High School Hall of Fame Monday.

Having already scored a conference victory earlier in the season over Lincoln-Way East, the Sandburg girls’ polo team knew that a win over the Griffins May 5 would seal the SouthWest Suburban Blue title for the Eagles. And that’s exactly what happened. Behind even goals from Sarah Dolitsky, combined with a total-team effort, Sandburg prevailed 10-6 in Orland Park for its third straight conference title. It was the first of three wins during the week for the Eagles (20-8, 11-2), who added a 7-2 victory over Neuqua Valley the following night and a 10-4 win over Homewood-Flossmoor last Wednesday night. The win against Lincoln-Way East was significant for the Eagles because the game marked the return of team captain Danielle Lencioni, who had been recovering from a broken hand. She had a goal and two assists against the Griffins. “Losing Danielle was a had been a big loss for us,” Sandburg coach Sofia Pappanastos said. “The girls were all excited and pumped for to have her back because they were waiting to have their full team back together. “Everybody was ready, and having Danielle back was definitely a confidence booster coming into the game. They knew they needed to go all-out in this game, and the girls did that.” Dolitsky scored all of Sandburg’s goals in the first quarter, as the team jumped out to an early 3-0 lead and an eventual 4-2 halftime advantage. The Eagles pulled away for good in the second half, 9-3, behind three goals from Dolitsky and two from Stephanie Pappas. Thankfully, the team’s success is not based off of one person,” Pappanastos said. “The girls are so used to working together. When you take one girls out of the equation, like Danielle, it was a challenge. Everybody knew we were back to being a full team.” When Lincoln-Way East summoned a small rally, cutting its deficit to 9-6, Sandburg held together – as Lencioni scored off a Dolinsky pass with 2:17 left in the contest to close out the scoring and the conference title. “This was an obvious big win, and it was good for the girls,” the coach said. “But when I talked to them after the game, I didn’t downplay us winning conference. However, we know that it’s just a stepping stone for us. We want to win sectionals and go to state – the girls want that.” “It’s always a good accomplishment to win conference,” Pappanastos said. “We can’t let it go to our heads, though. I told the girls we have to treat this just like any other win. Sectionals are the most important thing.” Against Neuqua Valley, Sarah Dolitsky finished with four goals and five steals, and Caitlyn Olson added four steals. In the win over H-F, Dolitsky scored in five goals and added five steals to lead visiting Sandburg in the SouthWest Suburban Blue contest.

“Sarah is another big leader on this team,” she said. “She can shoot from anywhere. I have total confidence in her ability from anywhere, but she’ll also pass to anyone who is open. Sarah and Danielle have that connection offensively – just as Olsen and Pappas have that connection on defense.” And the connection that Pappanastos has with the team dates years back – even though this is just her first season coaching the varsity team with long time head coach Jane Caliendo on the sidelines battling cancer. “I’ve coached the girls in agegroup swimming,” she said. “I also had summer league at Riverside-Brookfield, and Sarah and some of the other girls would play on my summer league team. To have the girls the way they are is a blessing. The best words I can say about them is they are a huge family. “Everything thing they do, they do together, and they give you their all. They’re more worried about disappointing their coaches than themselves. Put on a good fight every time they go out there and play. All in all, they’ve stuck together – and nothing gets in their way.’’ And the team has kept their own challenges in perspective as they remember Caliendo – as well as all the lessons that she has taught them. “There’s no complaints about getting tired or being sore because they know it’s nothing compared to what coach Jane is going through,” she said. “They all listen. There’s not one bad kid on that team. Every time they practice or play a game, they listen. They’ll do whatever they need to do to get better.” Getting better, to be sure, will be the team’s top priority at this week’s Stagg Sectional. The opens up tonight against Curie. A win will advance the Eagles to a Friday contest against Bremen. The winner there faces McAuley for the Sectional title. A rematch against the Mighty Macs would be a big one – it was against the Mighty Macs that Lencioni broke her hand in a setback. “We were tied (against McAuley) going into the last quarter when Danielle broke her hand and everything fell apart,” Pappanastos said. “It’s probably a blessing in disguise because now we can go out there harder, knowing what we have to do.” Boys Water Polo Stagg The Chargers racked up three more wins this past week in the South Suburban Blue: A 1410 overtime win over Homewood-Flossmoor on Monday, a 7-3 victory over Lockport on Wednesday, and a 14-8 triumph over Lincoln-Way East on Friday. Against H-F, Nick Amendola scored six goals, and his twin brother, Zack, added five to boost visiting Stagg. Peter Krivanec netted a hat trick, and Lane Holin made 18 saves to lift host Stagg against Lockport. In the win over Lincoln-Way East, Connor Kaufmann scored three first-half goals to propel

host Stagg in the conference win. Sandburg The Eagles captured a pair of matches this past week in the SouthWest Suburban Blue – defeating Lincoln-Way East 12-4 on Monday and Homewood-Flossmoor 14-11 on Wednesday. In the win over Lincoln-Way East 4, Zach Roper totaled six goals, and Sean McNicholas stopped 15 shots to propel visiting Sandburg. Against H-F, Roper had seven goals for host Sandburg. Shepard The Astros co-op squad captured a 12-9 victory over Bremen co-op on Monday. Chris Reyes and Zach Sierzega each netted hat tricks to lead host Shepard. Jerry Zachery and Lucas Souza added two goals, and Sanders Yu and Alec Kleckzowski each chipped in with one. Girls Soccer Shepard The Astros improved to 12-4-1 and 8-2 in the South Suburban Red with a 4-0 victory over Evergreen Park on Tuesday. Kelly Evancich netted two goals and Heather Banis notched her 10th shutout with three saves to propel visiting Shepard Evancich now has 17 goals on the season for the Astros, who also received scores from Tiffani Kotas and Aubrey Quick. Stagg The Chargers were edged 1-0 by Lockport in the South Suburban Blue May 6. Boys Volleyball Sandburg After their third-place showing at the 24-team Lincoln-Way East Invitational on Saturday, the Eagles handed Lincoln-Way West just its third loss of the season on Monday night. Paul Chmura and Neil Naughton had 10 kills apiece and Sandburg prevailed 25-16, 16-25, 25-20 in Orland Park. The Eagles (20-8) have won eight of their last nine contests. Dan Tynski had eight kills, Ian Zalewski dished 30 assists and Eric Krause patrolled the back row with eight digs for Sandburg. Shepard The Astros dropped three matches this past week – to Illiana Christian 25-15, 25-18 on May 5, Richards 25-13, 23-25, 25-16 on May 6 and Reavis 25-19, 25-17 on Thursday. In the loss to Illiana, Doug Nelson chalked up eight digs and three, and Edgar Madrigal had 16 playable serve receive passes and 5 defensive digs for Shepard. Against Richards, Nelson finished with eight kills for host Shepard in the South Suburban Red. Against Reavis in the South Suburban Red on Thursday, Steve Szajek had two kills and three blocks, and Bartek Juszczak had one ace serve and two blocks. The Astros were 7-15 and 2-3 in conference. Stagg The Chargers dropped a 25-14, 25-16 decision to Lincoln-Way East in the SouthWest Suburban Red last Wednesday. Boys Tennis Shepard The Astros captured a pair of (Continued on page 5)

Schofield (Continued from page 1) right away. But The Broncos plan on giving him a long look at various line positions. “He’s very versatile – he’s a big guy who has a lot of upside,” Elway said in a news conference Saturday. “He’s still young and we believe he can grow. He’ll bring competition to the offensive line. He gives us a lot of different options. We’re going to be playing with a bunch of different combinations.’’ Schofield said he is willing to try anything. “I see myself more as an offensive tackle because that what I’ve played most of my career,” he said. “But one thing I wanted to prove during this draft process is that I could play multiple positions – wherever a team needs me.’’ He said he doesn’t see it as a negative that he wasn’t drafted by a struggling team that might give him a better opportunity to play. “Everyone’s goal is to play in the Super Bowl someday,” he said. “The Broncos made it last year and have a real good shot at going next year. That’s a huge positive.’’ He had a whirlwind 24 hours after the announcement – literally. His flight from the Windy City to a windier city was an adventure. “I was supposed to get here three hours ago,” he told reporters. “It was a nice flight until we go into this area. Then we were about to land and we were 100 feet from landing but we had to go back up because it was too windy. Then we had to circle back around and we were about to land again. Then is started raining su-

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Michael Schofield shows off the uniform of his new team – the Denver Broncos – in Denver less than 24 hours after he was drafted by the defending AFC champion. per hard and we held up and went to Colorado Springs. “We landed there and sat there for an hour. Half the people left the plane because they didn’t want to deal with is anymore. Then we got back on and flew back here. It was pretty exciting.” Schofield started playing football with the Orland Park Pioneers in sixth grade and it was his younger brother, Andrew, who helped get him interested in the sport. Michael said he wanted to play baseball. Andrew will be a

senior lineman at South Dakota University next season. Schofield’s father, also named Michael, is a battalion chief for the Orland Fire Protection District and pioneered the Blink of an Eye program, which informs area students and parents about the heroic epidemic that has been sweeping the south suburbs. The younger Michael Schofield is a part of that group and has made some appearances at grade schools to talk about making correct decisions.


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Thursday, May 15, 2014

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EP enjoys 11-game win streak By Jason Maholy Good pitching, solid defense and timely hitting are the key ingredients for winning baseball. It sounds simplistically cliché, but Evergreen Park has ridden that recipe to what was, as of Tuesday, an 11-game winning streak, a run that has put the Mustangs' winning percentage over .700. Pitching and defense have been the constants for Evergreen, and after some early-season woes at the plate the hitting has come along enough that a few runs are usually enough to win. “The pitching has been very good, Evergreen Park head coach Mark Smyth said. “Early on we lost some tight games when we didn't hit, but we have three [pitchers] who have been really tough. “I tell the guys that sometimes the bats arent always going to be there, but with pitching and defense you win thise tight games. To me that's the sign of a good team, if you can win those games consistently. It's nice to pound out 10 hits and get eight or nine runs, but it's not always going to be that way.” Evergreen Park 2 Oak Lawn 1 Mustangs' ace Frank Meisl registered two strong outings last week, allowing only two runs over 11 innings in wins over Oak Lawn and Thornton. The senior hurler allowed nine hits and walked one batter while striking out four against the Spartans. Dan Kohler and Sean Miller had run-scoring singles for the Mustangs, while Corey Miller was 2-for-3 with a run scored and leadoff man Mark Martin went 1-for-3 with a run scored. Martin also recorded a save, striking out two and allowing no baserunners in one inning of work. Matt Witkowski took the tough luck loss for the Spartans. He allowed nine hits while walking

two and striking out seven in six innings. Evergreen Park 3 Oak Lawn 0 Junior hurler Brian Pall picked up where Meisl left off, but did him one better and banked the Spartans in the second game of the home-and-home set. “He had a couple of touch luck losses [earlier in the season], but since then he's been lights out,” Smyth said of Pall. “He was dominant. They threated once or twice and that was it. He's learning to pitch, learning to locate his fastball, learning to go in on certain guys and knowing when to stay away. It's part of his maturing as a pitcher and becoming a pitcher more than a thrower, so we're really excited how he's come along.” The Mustangs' offense gave pall three runs in th first, and that was all he needed. Evergreen tallied twice on a Brendan Walsh infield single, the second run scoring on an error. Walsh finished the day with two hits. Martin and Kohler were both 1-for-3 and each scored a run, and Corey Miller was 1-for-3 with an RBI. Evergreen Park 5 Manteno 2 Keyshawn Carpenter was 3-for3 with an RBI and scored two runs, Sean Miller had two hits and two RBI and Martin had another solid game going 2-for3 and scoring three runs. Martin also registered his second of what would be three saves during the week after coming on in relief of winning pitcher Joe Moran. The Evergreen offense often goes as Martin goes, according to Smyth. “He's our catalyst, he's really an exceptional player, one of the better guys around,” the coach said. “When he's getting on base in the leadoff sport and making things happen, and we get the type of pitching we're getting, then

good thing are going to happen for us.” Evergreen Park 2 Thornton 1 Meisl's registered his second win of the week, shutting down the Wildcats after allowing a leadoff homer to the first batter of the game. He allowed just three more hits in five innings, and moved his record to 5-1. Martin saved his third game of the week, but only after a nail-biting finish that concluded with first-baseman Corey Miller making a sparkling snare of a line drive down the line and flipping to the closer for the final out. The Mustangs recorded only three hits in the game, one each by Kohler, Sean Miller and Joe Piet. Brendan Walsh and Piet each scored a run, while Martin and Carpenter drove in runs. Submitted photo “Even though we're not scoring a bunch of runs, we're at least doing a better job of battling with two strikes and making the other    Eddie Slack of St. Patricia took first in the 1500 meter event at the St. Rita Track and Field Event team make plays,” Smyth said. on May 4. Twenty-five schools and 400 students participated in the day’s events. “We’re just playing good solid baseball.” Evergreen Park 13 3 Thornton The Mustangs pounded out 10 Suburban Red to begin action last Horbach (A complete game with hits and drew nine walks in the By Anthony Nasella week – on final scores of 13-2 on two strikeouts). mercy-rule victory in the second Before last week’s games, the May 5 and 5-0 on May 6. On Monday, the Astros edged game of the doubleheader. An In the first game, Brett Smith Oak Lawn 4-3 in the SSC Red. eight-run fifth inning blew the Shepard boys’ baseball team was mired in a nine-game los- tossed a one-hitter and struck Smith threw a complete game game open. Kevin Farmer played early hero ing streak. In the words of head out 11 in going the distance for with five strikeouts and no earned for Evergreen, turning a 3-1 deficit coach Frank DiFoggio, were find- Shepard in the first Argo win. runs. Ken Gorski (3-for-3, 1 RBI), Mark Albrecht (2-for-4, 3 RBI) Eric Horbach (two hits) and Kevin into a tie game with a two-run ing ways to lose. In just one week, the Astros and Adam Gregory (3-for-3) each Carmody (two hits) all starred bomb over the right field wall. Mark Martin was his usual ex- not only broke that streak but scored three runs for the Astros. on offense. In the second win over the Argo“Our success, I believe, stems cellent self, finishing 3-for-4 with have also won five of their last three runs scored and four RBI, six games to improve to 11-13 on nauts, Brendan Hermann starred from confidence in yourself and and was a single away from hit- the season and 8-7 in the South on the mound (two-hitter, 9 strike- confidence in the team,” DiFoggio outs) and at the plate (2-for-3, said. “We have a nice thing going. ting for the cycle. Sean Miller Suburban Red. double, RBI). Bob Peterka (2-for- We’re making plays, and everyWhat changed? was 3-for-3 with two runs and “I think it’s just confidence,” 3) added a double and a team-best body in our lineup is hitting. And three RBI. Piet, Walsh and Ronnie a happy DiFoggio said. “We’re a three RBI for the Astros. we’re really starting to dominate O'Toole also drove in runs. Last Thursday, Shepard defeat- teams with our pitching. Aaron GreenVanZee got the talented team, and even during “And the pitching is making win for the Mustangs, allowing our losing streak, the breaks ed T.F. South 6-5 in the South two hits and walking one in 2 1/3 weren’t going our way. We were Suburban crossover. Smith (2-for- our offense more comfortable and innings in relief of starter Kevin finding ways to lose. One day we 3) had two RBI, and Peterka hit enabling our defense to make betwouldn’t catch the ball, one day a two-run double to guide visiting ter plays.” Gallagher. we wouldn’t pitch, and one day Shepard. In the last seven days, Peterka In a 13-6 loss to Romeoville on has driven in 11 base runners. we wouldn’t hit. “And what’s happening is, slow- Friday, Brendan Hermann (1-for“He’s been doing a real nice ly, we’re starting to put all of those 3, 3 RBI) hit a two-run single, job at the plate,” he said. “And a run in the bottom of the fifth things together. Mind you, we’re and Peterka (3-for-4, run) added a Kevin Knoerzer has really been and shut the door on any further still making mistakes, but we’ve two-run double in a losing cause. our sparkplug at the leadoff spot. learned to play over them. That Kevin Knoerzer tacked on two He’s been our catalyst – getting rallies from Richards.   “We scored all four of those was something we were not doing hits and two runs for the Astros. big base hits for us.” On Saturday, Shepard defeatAhead for Shepard this week runs with two outs, so that was two weeks ago.” To be sure, the team didn’t com- ed Illiana Christian 3-1 behind is games against Oak Lawn, a positive we were able to away mit too many mistakes in a pair Knoerzer (2-for-2. 1 2B, 1 HR, Hillcrest, Crete-Monee and Rich from against Lemont,” he said.    On Saturday, the team prevailed of wins over Argo in the South 3 RBI) and winning pitcher Eric Central. 3-1 over Yorkville at Silver Cross Stadium. Richards managed just six hits, but were the benefactors of three unearned runs — one in the fourth and two in the fifth. Registration for the camp, from 9-10:30 a.m. The camp is (Continued from page 2) The first came on throwing error, which is open to ages 6-14 (grades designed to develop and improve the second came on a wild pitch aces against the Roadrunners, 1-8), will be taken at 1 p.m. that fundamental basketball skills and the third on a balk.   On the mound, Thomas (4 IP, while Tim Hauser distributed same day. The cost is $10, and in- through instruction, group and 3H, 0 R, 0 SO, 1 BBO earned a team-best 25 assists. Other cludes a T-shirt and pizza. Players individual drills, and team play. Former Cyclones volleyball his second win of the week and RedHawks contributors includ- must supply their own cleats/gym coach Gloria Coughlin will host shoes, shorts and practice T-shirt. ed Luke Mayer (eight digs, one improved to 4-0. Astros varsity coach Dominic a camp in that sport July 14-17   “We got all three of our runs ace), Brian Barry (six digs), Matt courtesy of Yorkville,” Wujcik Munro (two blocks) and Dan An- Passolano, who guided Shepard from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. daily. into the state playoffs in four of his The program, which is open said. “Right now, we’re in pret- zelmo (ace). first five seasons in charge of the to players entering grades 5-9, Also chipping in opposite the ty good shape. All of our pitchers are healthy, we’re swinging Spartans were Munro (five kills), program, will lead the non-padded will improve fundamental skills the bats well, and we’re playing Nick O'Gorman (five kills, six digs, camp, which seeks to develop the through individual attention and good defense. So all three facets one ace), Barry (six digs, two aces) skills and teamwork necessary to group work. Moraine women’s tennis coach of the game are working well for and Hauser (17 assists, one ace). participate in the sport. There is no weight limit or experience Nicole Selvaggio will instruct us right now.” level necessary for individuals to youngsters entering grades 5-12   Richards will look to continue Rice doubles team takes fourth in the fundamentals of her sport Brother Rice's double duo of take part. its winning ways with games this July 7-10. Sessions for those in For more information, contact Jack Gorman and Liam Millerick week against Brother Rice, T.F. wound up fourth overall at the Passolano at 371-1111, ext. 3362, grades 5-8 will go from 9-10:30 North and Lincoln-Way West. Crusader Classic, which enabled or email dominic.passolano@ a.m. each day, with ones for grades 9-12 to follow from 11 the host school to place seventh. chsd218.org. a.m.-12:30 p.m. Rice totaled 15 points. The cost of each camp is $70, Marist (27 point) and Shepard Local golf instructor to conduct free and all three will be held in the (25) were fourth and fifth, respec- clinic Professional golf instructor Bob school’s new Health, Fitness & tively, in the team standings. Gates, a former coach at Oak Recreation Center gymnasium. Lawn High School and longtime For more information, call 974Summer softball camp at Richards Richards coach Julie Folliard contributor of a golf advice column 5727 or visit www.morainevalley. will host her annual softball camp to this paper, will conduct a free edu/Athletics. for girls in grades 3-12 June 16-19 one-hour clinic on Saturday, May 17, at Stony Creek Golf Course, Girls’ basketball camp to be offered at the high school. Separate sessions will be con- 5850 W. 103rd St. in Oak Lawn. at SXU St. Xavier University women’s The session, which will run ducted for those entering grades 8-12 and individuals who will be in from 11 a.m.-noon, will focus basketball coach Bob Hallberg grades 3-7 in the fall. The young- on two of the sport’s most ne- will host his annual basketball er participants will be broken up glected fundamentals: proper set- camp for girls aged 7-15 the week into two groups (grades 3-5 and up position and club takeaway. of June 16-20 at the Shannon 6-7) as well. Hitting, bunting, Both subjects will be discussed, Center. Sessions will run from 1:30-4 baserunning, catching, throwing, demonstrated and have solutions strategies and mental approach to suggested through hands-on in- p.m. daily. Participants will be grouped according to age and the game will be taught Folliard, struction. The clinic is open to all. For ability, and Hallberg will activeher staff and alumni. The cost is $40 and registration more information, call Stony ly teach each day. SXU assistant coaches and players will also be is currently being taken. Forms Creek at 857-2433. on hand to instruct campers. are available in Richards' athThe cost is $135 per individuletic office and online at www. Moraine to conduct summer sports al, and includes a camp T-shirt. CHSD281.org. Go to the "Richards camps Moraine Valley College will con- Enrollment is on a first-come, softball" link. duct three youth sports camps first-served basis. Applications are available through the SXU Annual Shepard football camp set for this summer. Athletic director and former athletic department or online at May 18 The sixth annual Shepard men’s basketball coach Bill Finn www.sxucougars.com under the Youth Football Camp will be held will lead a hoops camp from July “summer camps” link. For more information, call LauSunday, May 18, from 2-4 p.m. at 14-17 for youngsters entering grades 3-8. Each session will run ra Kurzeja at (773) 298-3785. the school’s football field.

Giving the opponents some Slack

Astros now finding ways to win

Surprise! Richards hits 20-win mark By Anthony Nasella    When the regular season began, Richards baseball coach Brian Wujcik was confident that his club would be a competitive team that would experience success.   But he’ll be the first to admit that he never imaged his Bulldogs sporting an impressive 21-5 mark while standing alone in first place in the South Suburban Red with a conference tally of 14-2.    “I never thought we would have won 20 games, but I knew we would be competitive,” Wujcik said. “We have a good group of seniors. This is a senior dominated team, so we knew we would be good — just not this good.”   Richards was good again this past week — going 3-1 — defeating Eisenhower handily in backto-back games on May 5 and 6, losing to Lemont by two last Thursday and defeating Yorkville by two runs on Saturday.    On Monday, in an 11-0 blanking of the Cardinals in the South Suburban Red, A.J. Sanchez (3-for-3, 1 RBI), Charlie Beschke (2-for-2, 2 RBI, 2 R,) Shane Mills (2-for-4, 3 RBI, 1 R) all starred on offense.

Brett Thomas (3 IP, 1H, 0 R, 0 BB, 4 SO) got the win on the mound.    On Tuesday, in a 24-0 conference rout of Eisenhower, Danny Estrella (3-for-3, 2 runs) clubbed a grand slam and an RBI double to steer host Richards in the five-inning contest. Sanchez (3for-3, 2 runs, 2 RBI) Beschke (2- for-2, 2 RBI) and Shawn Chiaramonte (2-for-4, R, 2 RBI) all starred offense.   Eric Mallo (3 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 2 SO) earned the win.    “For whatever reason, we really hit the ball well against Eisenhower,” Wujcik said. “The guys were driving the ball in both games. We had five doubles and home run on Tuesday, and on Monday we had two doubles. We really hit the ball extremely well.”   On Thursday, in a 7-5 South Suburban crossover defeat to Lemont, Chiaramonte had a two-run double for Richards. A.J Sanchez (2-for-3, 1 RBI, 1 R) and Nate Natividad (2-for-4, 1 R, 1 RBI) also contribute on offense for the Bulldogs.    The team was behind 6-1 going into the top of the fifth but pulled within 6-5 before Lemont added

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(Continued from page 3) Nick Nowak recorded run-scoring singles in the fourth, and Colangelo Martinez and Wimmer drove in runs in the following frame. Stagg took advantage of two walks in the latter inning, and scored their third run of the inning on a wild pitch Colangeo finished the day 3-for3 with two RBI and two runs scored, while Drew Bolero had two hits and two runs score. “Our team [batting] average has gone up the last week and a half,” O'Neill said. “I think he weather has something to do with it but I think guys are making adjustments, also.” CJ Casey went 5 2-3 innings for his first win of the season. He allowed eight hits, walked three batters and struck out five. Stagg 7 Bolingbrook 3 The Chargers' won their second SouthWest Suburban Blue game of last week by topping visiting Bolingbrook. Junior hurler Nick Gerzon went the distance, giving up six hits and two earned runs while striking out three batters and walking one. Stagg hitters registered nine hits on the day, and plated two rins in the third inning and three more in the fifth to give Gerzon a nice cushion with which to work. The turning point was Bolero's Photo by Jeff Vorva two-out two-run doublei the third. Stagg's Brett Stratinsky trots home after belting an opposite field The senior leads the team in RBI. home run in a 7-3 victory over Bolingbrook last Thursday. “I venture to guess most if his RBI come with two outs, which is pretty big,” O'Neill said. “Two outs, they've got a chance to get out of it and we get two runs; and I think that kind of just continued in the next couple of innings.” Stratinsky went 3-for-3, and Martinez knocked in two runs. O'Neill is pleased to see the lat-

ter playing well a year after he sustained a season-ending ACL injury. “He's a tremendous outfielder as well, but we didn't know what to expect from him coming off the injury,” the coach said. “Obviously anything he gives us offensively is a bonus.”

Sports wrap (Continued from page 4) matches this past week in the South Suburban Red – defeating Oak Lawn 4-1 on May 6 and Richards 3-2 last Wednesday. Against Oak Lawn, Kyle McNamara and Bryan Spoon prevailed at No. 1 doubles for host Shepard. In the win over Richards, Brian Spoon and Kyle McNamara won at No. 1 doubles for host . Sandburg The Eagles split a pair of matches this past week – defeating Stagg 5-2 on Tuesday in the South Suburban Blue and dropping a 6-1 contest to

Lincoln-Way East in the SouthWest Suburban crossover on Thursday. In the win over Stagg, Jonluke Passett (No. 1 singles) was among the winners for host Sandburg. Against Lincoln-Way East Passett won again at No. 1 singles for the Eagles. Girls Track Sandburg The Eagles took fifth at the SouthWest Suburban Blue Meet Thursday night with 59 point at Joliet West. Sandburg got firstplace finishes from Renee Letz in the 800 (2:21.79) and Casey Jensen in the 1,600 (5:24.15). Shepard South Suburban Red Meet:

Alondra Delfin posted victories in the mile run (5:50.99) and 2-mile run (13:07.42) in guiding Shepard (176) to first place on Thursday. The Astros also prevailed in the 400 relay (49.70), 800 relay (1:45.41) and 2-mile relay (10:21.90). Badminton Stagg The Chargers scored 7.5 points at Thursday’s T.F. South Sectional, as teammates Agnieszka Szudy and Julia Hernandez took third in doubles. Shepard The Astros scored 1.5 points at Thursday’s Lockport Sectional.


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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-2 Plaintiff, -v.MARIA EVELINA CRUZ AKA MARIA EVELINA L. CRUZ, DARLENE CURRY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA-DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY-INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, TOWN OF CICERO, TARGET NATIONAL BANK FKA RETAILERS NATIONAL BANK, ERIN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC, PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES LLC, NORTHERN ILLINOIS GAS COMPANY DBA NICOR GAS COMPANY, MIDLAND FUNDING LLC Defendants 13 CH 16202 50 Ruggles Ct. Orland Park, IL 60467 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 19, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 20, 2014, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:Commonly known as 50 Ruggles Ct., Orland Park, IL 60467 Property Index No. 27-06-303-011-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $270,321.92. Sale terms: The bid amount, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, shall be paid in certified funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, SCOTT, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719. If the sale is 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, SCOTT, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 13 CH 16202 TJSC#: 345894 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. I603852

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE COMPANY P l a i n t i f f , � v . � ROBERT L. BREGIN A/K/A ROBERT LOUIS BREGIN SR., MARY MARGARET BREGIN A/K/A MARY M. BREGIN, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS D e f e n d a n t s � 11 CH 030636 522 LAKE TRAIL DRIVE PALOS PARK, IL 60464 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 10, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 12, 2014, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 522 LAKE TRAIL DRIVE, PALOS PARK, IL 60464 Property Index No. 23-28-305-017. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-11-19472. 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. 14-11-19472 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 11 CH 030636 TJSC#: 34-4515 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. I603967

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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 REGIONS BANK, P l a i n t i f f � V . � JOHN E. DETHMER; NANCY DETHMER A/K/A NANCY L. DETHMER; BAYTREE LENDING COMPANY F/K/A ST. FRANCIS MORTGAGE CORPORATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS; UNKNOWN O C C U P A N T S , � D e f e n d a n t s � 12 CH 23265 Property Address: 9647 WOODED PATH PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 12-060579 (It is advised that interested parties consult with their own attorneys before bidding at mortgage foreclosure s a l e s . ) � PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered on May 30, 2013, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on June 12, 2014, at 205 W. Randolph Street, Suite 1020, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real property: Commonly known as 9647 Wooded Path, Palos Hills, IL 6 0 4 6 5 � Permanent Index No.: 23-10-207-009-0000 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection. The judgment amount was $ 160,080.47. Sale terms for non-parties: 10% of successful bid immediately at conclusion of auction, balance by 12:30 p.m. the next business day, both by cashier's checks; and no refunds. The sale shall be subject to general real estate taxes, special taxes, special assessments, special taxes levied, and superior liens, if any. The property is offered "as is," with no express or implied warranties and without any representation as to the quality of title or recourse to Plaintiff. Prospective bidders are admonished to review the court file to verify all information and to view auction rules at w w w . k a l l e n r s . c o m . � For information: Sale Clerk, Fisher and Shapiro, Attorney # 42168, 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301, Bannockburn, Illinois 60015, (847) 291-1717, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays only. I606440

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.MARGARET ZYDEK, CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE U/T/A DATED 9/21/2000 A/K/A TRUST NO. 1109002, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NA, UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF THE CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE U/T/A DATED 9/21/2000 A/K/A TRUST NO. 1109002, DENNIS DEGREGORIO, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 13 CH 010485 8123 BOB-O-LINK ROAD ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 13, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 6, 2014, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8123 BOB-O-LINK ROAD, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-14-212-038. 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. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-13-08883. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-13-08883 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 13 CH 010485 TJSC#: 34-7680 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. I607165

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NA AS TRUSTEE FOR WASHINGTON MUTUAL ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES WMABS SERIES 2006-HE4 TRUST Plaintiff, -v.NAGLA T. ELHASSAN A/K/A NAGLA ELHASSAN, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., CIT LOAN CORPORATION F/K/A THE CIT GROUP/CONSUMER FINANCE, INC., WORLDWIDE ASSET PURCHASING, LLC, BROOK HILLS HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 09 CH 043338 11765 S. BROOKSHIRE DRIVE ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 4, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 6, 2014, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 11765 S. BROOKSHIRE DRIVE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 Property Index No. 27-30-310-004. 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. 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 14-09-26139. 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. 1409-26139 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 09 CH 043338 TJSC#: 34-4267 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. I603478

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CITIMORTGAGE, INC. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO ABN AMRO MORTGAGE GROUP, INC. Plaintiff, -v.MICHAEL A. SALIM A/K/A MICHAEL SALIM, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK, N.A., CITY OF CHICAGO, SHIRLEY C. SALIM, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 09 CH 040565 7832 W. OAK RIDGE DRIVE PALOS PARK, IL 60464 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 26, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 2:00 PM on May 28, 2014, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:Commonly known as 7832 W. OAK RIDGE DRIVE, PALOS PARK, IL 60464 Property Index No. 23-25-300-063. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-09-33365. 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. 1409-33365 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 09 CH 040565 TJSC#: 34-4170 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. I604075

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S � COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUSTEE FOR CSMC TRUST 2011-11 P l a i n t i f f , � v s . � ABED MUSTAFA; D e f e n d a n t s , � 13 CH 16204 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on February 26, 2014, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, May 30, 2014, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 24-29-406-003-0000. Commonly known as 12519 SOUTH MENARD AVENUE, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463. 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 1310343. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I603335

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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 MIDFIRST BANK, P l a i n t i f f � V . � DEAN R. ILKANIC A/K/A DEAN ILKANIC; MICHELE R. ILKANIC A/K/A MICHELE ILKANIC; BENEFICIAL FINANCIAL I, INC.; SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BENEFICIAL ILLINOIS, INC. D/B/A BENEFICIAL MORTGAGE CO. OF ILLINOIS, D e f e n d a n t s � 13 CH 25904 Property Address: 8034 WEST 93RD STREET HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 13-069968 (It is advised that interested parties consult with their own attorneys before bidding at mortgage foreclosure s a l e s . ) � PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered on March 6, 2014, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on June 9, 2014, at 205 W. Randolph Street, Suite 1020, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real property: Commonly known as 8034 West 93rd Street, Hickory Hills, IL 60457 Permanent Index No.: 23-02-420-011-0000 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection. The judgment amount was $ 256,869.98. Sale terms for non-parties: 10% of successful bid immediately at conclusion of auction, balance by 12:30 p.m. the next business day, both by cashier's checks; and no refunds. The sale shall be subject to general real estate taxes, special taxes, special assessments, special taxes levied, and superior liens, if any. The property is offered "as is," with no express or implied warranties and without any representation as to the quality of title or recourse to Plaintiff. Prospective bidders are admonished to review the court file to verify all information and to view auction rules at w w w . k a l l e n r s . c o m . � For information: Sale Clerk, Fisher and Shapiro, Attorney # 42168, 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301, Bannockburn, Illinois 60015, (847) 291-1717, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays only. I596777

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC P l a i n t i f f , � v . � IMAN EL BANNA A/K/A IMAN ELBANNA, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. Defendants 13 CH 14838 11126 S. DEERPATH LANE Palos Hills, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 13, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 17, 2014, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:Commonly known as 11126 S. DEERPATH LANE, Palos Hills, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-22-201-005. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $304,680.86. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 175 N. Franklin Street, Suite 201, CHICAGO, IL 60606, (312) 357-1125 Please refer calls to the sales department. Please refer to file number 13-02461. 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. LAW OFFICES OF IRA T. NEVEL, LLC 175 N. Franklin Street, Suite 201 CHICAGO, IL 60606 (312) 357-1125 Attorney File No. 13-02461 Attorney Code. 18837 Case Number: 13 CH 14838 TJSC#: 34-4852 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. I604625

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 on November 4, 2013 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, June 16, 2014 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real e s t a t e : � Commonly known as 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. (312) 651-6705. 1 3 0 2 2 4 5 1 � INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I606541

For Sale Garage Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC P l a i n t i f f , � v . � SUSAN E. ALBRECHT A/K/A SUSAN ALBRECHT, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 13 CH 23746 10604 SOUTH 82ND AVENUE PALOS HILLS, IL 6 0 4 6 5 � NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 10, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 10, 2014, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 10604 SOUTH 82ND AVENUE, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-14-213-010-0000. The real estate is improved with a gray aluminum siding single family home; two car attached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1314241. 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. PA1314241 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 13 CH 23746 TJSC#: 34-4166 I605030

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FIRST MIDWEST BANK AS SUCCESSOR TO PALOS BANK AND TRUST COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.FIRST MIDWEST BANK AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO PALOS BANK AND TRUST, UNDER TRUST AGREEMENT DATED FEBRUARY 25, 1974 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 1-0595, WILLIAM LOEFFEL A/K/A WILLIAM C. LOEFFEL, SANDRA D. LOEFFEL, DECEASED, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF SANDRA D. LOEFFEL, JAMES JOHNSON, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2013 CH 21123 9225 WEST 144TH PLACE Orland Park, IL 60462 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 20, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 23, 2014, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9225 WEST 144TH PLACE, Orland Park, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-10106-001-0000. The real estate is improved with a multi-family residence. The judgment amount was $161,143.91. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Kimberly A. Padjen, GOMBERG, SHARFMAN, GOLD & OSTLER, PC, 208 South LaSalle Street, Suite 1410, CHICAGO, IL 60604, (312) 332-6194. Please refer to file number 45920. 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. GOMBERG, SHARFMAN, GOLD & OSTLER, PC 208 South LaSalle Street, Suite 1410 CHICAGO, IL 60604 (312) 332-6194 Attorney File No. 45920 Attorney Code. 90334 Case Number: 2013 CH 21123 TJSC#: 34-7192 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. I606102

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‘Neighbors’ pits parents versus frat boys    Zac Efron and Seth Rogen are opposites. One looks like an Abercrombie model while the other looks like he’s just raided the kitchen pantry.   “Neighbors” is about Mac, played by Seth Rogen, and Kelly, played by the talented Australian Rose Byrne. They are new parents who are still trying to keep the spark alive and have a social life.   Case in point — the opening scene when Mac is trying to make love to Kelly, but the baby keeps staring them down. All intimacy is lost for them as the baby keeps staring them down. There are scenes similar to that throughout the movie.    The main chunk of the movie is devoted to the battle of the new parents versus the new fraternity lead by Teddy, played by Zac Efron, that just moved in next door. They try to act cool, but that all goes out the window after the constant partying by the frat becomes too much for them to handle.   When the cops don’t do anything, Mac and Kelly go toe-to-toe with the frat boys trying to get them three strikes so they lose the school affiliation, which in turn would cause them to lose the frat. It’s a back-and-forth battle with ups and downs for both sets of neighbors.    One big question is, what’s with the other neighbors? Do they not

Pinto’s Popcorn Picks by Tony Pinto care about the constant noise and partying or are they just easily bought off with a few acts of kindness?   This movie is like all other Seth Rogen-lead comedies, with its drug references, sexual jokes and the jokes that occasionally go way too far. There are a few times where the line gets crossed that will have you asking yourself, “why did they do that?”   There are a lot of cheap jokes throughout the film. A lot of them are not suitable for print in a family paper. It’s not a constant laughfest but the jokes are plentiful enough to keep you entertained.    It’s a comedy that could loosely be compared to “Animal House.” Every comedy about a frat house gets that comparison, but this one actually does the comparison some justice.    At its core when you take away all the crude humor, sex talk, and pot references, it’s a movie about life. Teddy wants what Mac and Kelly have but has to come to that realization on his own, while Mac and Kelly have to come to the

realization that they have what they want already and don’t want to be the carefree version of themselves they once were.    This is a homecoming of sorts for Seth Rogen to the comedy world after he has done some more serious films lately. On the other hand, this is a departure for Zac Efron who is more associated to Disney than anything else through his role in the hugely successful “High School Musical” franchise.    Cameos abound in this movie, from Andy Samberg, Hannibal Buress, Lisa Kudrow, and the guys from “Workaholics.” Christopher Mintz-Plasse, more widely known as McLovin from “Superbad” is also in the movie, basically playing McLovinagain. A big question here is how much longer can he play the same role and still get acting jobs? Everyone grows up at some point.    Last but not least we also have Pete, played by Dave Franco, who is the younger brother of James Franco. Just what the world — needs another Franco to ruin perfectly good movies.   Overall it’s not a must-watch movie, but it’s an enjoyable movie. If you have the time it’s worth going to see. If not, wait for the DVD release, you won’t be missing much.   Tony Pinto’s grade: B+

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Summer Junior Farmers The Children’s Farm at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park, offers four summer sessions of Junior Farmer classes for young children. Summer Junior Farmers is an opportunity for children, age three to eight, to learn about and enjoy the life of the farm. The Junior Farmers program is led by Farm program coordinator Kay Ardizzone, known for her love of animals and of children. Four two-week sessions of Junior Farmers Classes are offered this summer, beginning on June 16, June 30, July 14, and July 28. Classes meet on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Children ages 6 through 8 meet, from 9 a.m. to noon. Children ages 3 to 6 meet from 1 to 2 p.m., or from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. The cost of Junior Farmers is $200 per session for the 9 a.m. class. Afternoon classes cost $84 per session. Advance registration is required. Call The Center at 361-3650.

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1. Crash My Party, Luke Bryan, Capitol Nashville   2. Nashville: On the Record, Various Artists, Big Machine Records   3. Here’s to the Good Times, Florida Georgia Line, Republic Nashville   4. The Outsiders, Eric Church, Universal Nashville   5. Out Among the Stars, Johnny Cash, Legacy   6. Based on a True Story..., Blake Shelton, Warner Bros.   7. Cole Swindell, Cole Swindell, Warner Nashville   8. Where It All Began, Dan + Shay, Warner Bros.   9. Riser, Dierks Bentley, Capitol Nashville (Universal)   10. Everlasting, Martina McBride, ALLIANCE ENT SPECIAL

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route, visit the website fpdcc.com/ swallow-cliff/. The entrance to Swallow Cliff North is off Route 83, just west of La Grange Road. Outdoor painting For more information on class for families this or future events, contact An outdoor art class for fam- Eric Neagu, series coordinator: ilies will be hosted at the Log 773-403-5137, or email at ericnCabin Center for the Arts on eagu@gmail.com. Wednesday, May 21, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The Log Cabin Art Pond Safari Center is at 12700 Southwest The “safari” is scheduled for Highway in Palos Park. Instructor Heather Young 10 to 11:30 a.m. this Sunday, invites families with children May 18, at the Isle a la Cache of any age to join her outdoor Museum, 501 E. Romeo Road, painting workshop, in which Romeoville. See what lives in and around participants will make landscape paintings of The Center the pond attached to the Des woodlands and gardens. The Plaines River. Participants will class fee is $ 8 per person and scoop aquatic critters with nets includes all supplies. Advance to take a closer look at them. reservations are required. Call Nets and viewing containers will be provided. Dress in clothes The Center at 361-3650. and shoes that can get wet or dirty. All critters will be released The Bridge Teen back into the pond at the end of Center programs the program. Registration is required for   • Build Your Own Computer — 4 to 6 p.m. today (Thursday) the free, all-ages program. Call and next Thursday, May 22, The 815-886-1467. For more inforBridge Teen Center, 15555 S. mation, visit ReconnectWithNa71st Court, Orland Park, will ture.org. hold a program that will teach students the different parts of a computer and how they work.   • Air Hockey Tourney/Game Pottery garden Night — 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. May 16, air hockey tournament and Markers workshop game night with smoothies from A pottery workshop is offered Jamba Juice. for adults at The Log Cabin Cen   • Summer Smoothies & Open ter for the Arts on Monday, June Mic — 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. May 2, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at 12700 17, open Mic night with home- Southwest Highway in Palos made summer smoothies. Park.   • Strong Man & Woman FitInstructed by Laura Milkert, ness — 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. May 20, participants make hand-built The Bridge will team with the garden markers of stoneware Palos Health and Fitness Cen- clay, for labeling herbs, flowers, ter to hold a competition that and vegetables. The pottery will includes strength—training ac- be ready for pickup a week later tivities. Students will use ropes, after it has been fired in the kiln weights and other equipment. to a stonelike hardness.   • Voice coaching with Parker Music — 5 to 6 p.m. May 21, group voice— coaching lessons with Ben from Parker Music.    • Fashion Photography — 5 to 6 p.m. May 21, learn what goes into taking great photographs.   1. 47 Ronin, Universal PicStudents will learn camera func- tures, PG-13 tions, where to shoot, what to   2. The Legend of Hercules, wear, lighting and more. Lionsgate, PG-13   • Project Serve: PAWS Ani-   3. Labor Day, Paramount Picmal Shelter — 4 to 6 p.m. May tures, PG-13 21, The Bridge will team with   4. Homefront, Millennium PAWS Animal Shelter to help Films, R do some cleaning, painting, and   5. The Wolf of Wall Street, general upkeep of the facility. Paramount Pictures, R   • Build Your Own Comput-   6. Frozen, Walt Disney Stuer — 4 to 6 p.m. May 22, The dios, PG Bridge Teen Center will hold a   7. Walking with Dinosaurs program that will teach students 3-D, 20th Century Fox, PG the different parts of a computer   8. Grudge Match, Warner and how they work. Bros., PG-13   For information on any pro-   9. Anchorman 2: The Legend gram, call 532-0500 or visit Continues, Paramount Pictures, thebridgeteencenter.org.

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Discovery Dinner at Gaylord site

The public response to The Gaylord Building’s April Discovery Dinner was so overwhelming that a second session has been scheduled for Thursday, May 29. Once again, Emmy award winning author and historian Joseph Gustaitis, Ph.D., will examine the famed Columbian Exposition and other significant achievements of Chicago’s Greatest Year, 1893 that established Chicago as a modern metropolis and one of the world’s greatest cities. Guests will again enjoy a sumptuous meal catered by the Public Landing Restaurant that will be followed by Dr. Gustaitis’ presentation. Doors for this special Discovery Dinners will open at 5:45 p.m. with a cash bar reception. The dinner will begin at 6:15 p.m. with the lecture following at 7 p.m. The session includes a full service dinner – choice of entrees with salad, sides, dessert and beverages (non-alcoholic) – all before the presentation. The Discovery Dinners conclude with a book signing of Chicago’s Greatest Year, 1893, providing guests with a chance to meet Dr. Gustaitis. Admission, which includes dinner, is $23. Registration and payment are required. Space is limited, so guests are encouraged to call 1-815-838.9400 or email info@gaylordbuilding.org, as soon as possible to reserve a place at the table. The Gaylord Building is a site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

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Poetry luncheon at chapel garden Poetry will be read, quilts exhibited, and tea served in the Wayside Chapel garden at a luncheon and program at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park, on Tuesday, May 20. 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. Here, Jane Andringa, of Palos Park, reads poetry during a previous poetry luncheon in the Wayside chapel garden. The luncheon begins at noon, costs $17 and requires advance reservations. The hour-long program will follow the luncheon. Call The Center at 361-3650.

Videoview by Jay Bobbin   (NOTICE: Ratings for each film begin with a ‘star’ rating — one star meaning ‘poor,’ four meaning ‘excellent’ — followed by the Motion Picture Association of America rating, and then by a family-viewing guide, the key for which appears below.)   STARTING THIS WEEK: “HER”: Director Spike Jonze earned an Oscar for his original screenplay for this clever comedy-drama about a relationship between a man and ... a computer system. Joaquin Phoenix plays the man in question, a professional letter writer whose equipment upgrade has a voice (that of Scarlett Johansson) and a soul, apparently. That leads them to bond emotionally. Amy Adams, Rooney Mara, Olivia Wilde and Portia Doubleday play the flesh-and-blood women who are in the fellow’s life. DVD extra: “making-of” documentary. *** (R: AS, N, P) (Also on Bluray and On Demand)   “ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK: SEASON ONE”: One of the series that put Netflix on the map as a source of muchbuzzed-about original programming, this dark, fact-inspired comedy from “Weeds” creator Jenji Kohan casts Taylor Schilling (“The Lucky One”) as a woman sent to prison for helping to transport drug money. Her fellow inmates include someone who was quite significant in her past (Laura Prepon). Michelle Hurst, Kate Mulgrew, Laverne Cox, Jason Biggs, Taryn Manning, Natasha Lyonne and Pablo Schreiber also star. DVD extras: four “making-of” documentaries; audio commentary on selected episodes by Kohan and producers Tara Herrmann and Mark Burley; outtakes. *** (Not rated: AS, N, P) (Also on Blu-ray)   “I, FRANKENSTEIN”: Mary Shelley’s concept of a synthetic man gets a modern spin in this melodrama, based on Kevin Grevioux’s graphic novel but appearing to cobble much of the “Underworld” movie series onto the original story basics. Aaron Eckhart plays the “monster,” whose life source is of great interest to a leader of demons (Bill Nighy). Yvonne Strahovski also stars as the scientist charged with

recharging the creature; Miranda Otto and Jai Courtney are featured as well. DVD extras: two “making-of” documentaries; audio commentary by Grevioux, director and co-screenwriter Stuart Beattie, producers Gary Lucchesi and Richard Wright, and executive producer James McQuaide. ** (PG-13: AS, P, V)   “THAT AWKWARD MOMENT”: Three pals — played by Zac Efron, Miles Teller (“The Spectacular Now”) and Michael B. Jordan (“Fruitvale Station”) — grapple with moving romantic relationships from the casual to the more committed in this mild but enjoyable comedy. They make a pact not to involve themselves deeply with women anymore, but of course, their prospects improve as soon as they’ve struck that accord. Imogen Poots, Mackenzie Davis and Jessica Lucas play the objects of their emotional confusion. DVD extras: interview with Efron, Teller and Jordan; character profiles. *** (R: AS, P) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand)   “THE DAVE CLARK FIVE AND BEYOND: GLAD ALL OVER”: One of the seminal 1960s British pop groups is recalled — largely through the words of bandleader and drummer Clark — in this hugely entertaining “Great Performances” offering expectedly loaded with classic clips and nostalgic music. “Bits and Pieces,” “Do You Love Me,” “Because,” “Any Way You Want It” and (of course) “Glad All Over” are among the Dave Clark Five hits heard, with famous fans from Sir Paul McCartney and Bruce Springsteen to Tom Hanks (in portions from his Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction of the Five) and Whoopi Goldberg weighing in. A big plus: segments from the music series “Ready Steady Go!” which Clark bought the rights to. **** (Not rated) (Also on Blu-ray)   “LONGMIRE: THE COMPLETE SECOND SEASON”: In the sophomore round of the A&E Network mystery series inspired by Craig Johnson’s novels, modern Wyoming lawman Walt Longmire (Robert Taylor) has two ongoing concerns as he investigates other cases that arise. His daughter, Cady (Cassidy Freeman), opens old wounds by

probing her mother’s death, and the imminent election for sheriff pits Longmire against his deputy Branch (Bailey Chase) ... who’s been involved with Cady. Katee Sackhoff and Lou Diamond Phillips also continue as cast regulars. DVD extras: “making-of” documentaries; two extended episodes. *** (Not rated: AS, P, V)   COMING SOON: “MCCANICK” (May 20): A newly released ex-convict (Cory Monteith, in his final role) is stalked by a police detective (David Morse). (R: AS, P, V)   “THE MONUMENTS MEN” (May 20): George Clooney directed and stars in this fact-based drama of soldiers seeking stolen artworks during World War II; Matt Damon, Bill Murray and Cate Blanchett also appear. (PG-13: P, V)   “VAMPIRE ACADEMY” (May 20): A half-human, half-vampire student (Zoey Deutch, daughter of Lea Thompson) tries to protect a vampire from sinister forces. (PG-13: AS, P, V)   “ENDLESS LOVE” (May 27): A young man (Alex Pettyfer) can’t stay away from the girl he adores (Gabriella Wilde), despite parental interference, in this remake. (PG13: AS, N, P)   “JACK RYAN: SHADOW RECRUIT” (June 10): Chris Pine assumes the role of novelist Tom Clancy’s CIA man, seen here in the early stages of his career. Kevin Costner also stars. (PG13: AS, P, V)   “TRUE DETECTIVE: SEASON ONE” (June 10): Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson play investigators revisiting a serial murder case in the HBO series. (Not rated: AS, N, P, V)

Back when I was working as a chef in restaurants in Provence, Paris and Monaco in the late 1960s and early 1970s, I often heard a phrase referring to the cooking of (ital) une bonne femme (end ital.). Those words, which can be translated as “a good woman” or “a good wife,” summed up what people in the English-speaking world might call “real home cooking” or possibly “comfort food” — the kinds of honest dishes people either genuinely grew up eating or wish they had.   My own mother, the late Maria Puck, was definitely a good woman and a good cook. She not only worked sometimes as a pastry chef in Austrian restaurant kitchens, but also prepared wonderful, delicious, nourishing meals every day for my sisters, my brother and me, and our father. Her smart, creative, downto-earth approach to cooking was my first big inspiration to become a chef. I cherish her memory and I aim to honor it in everything I do, including donating a portion of the proceeds from sales of my Wolfgang Puck wines to research into Alzheimer’s disease, against which she bravely fought in the last years of her life. Every time I cook good home-style food, I think of my mother.    My Spiced Caramel Flan is my variation on classic French creme caramel. It’s a very easy recipe to make, and everyone will be beguiled by its combination of sweet spices, reminiscent of those in a pumpkin pie.    Be sure to start making the flan a day ahead of when you plan to serve it, so it has time to chill in the refrigerator. During that time, the caramel mixture that lines the cake pan in which the custard bakes will liquefy, becoming a luscious sauce that bathes the flan when you unmold it. The result is a fine example of a good woman’s cooking. SPICED CARAMEL FLAN Serves 6 to 8 CARAMEL SAUCE: 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup light corn syrup 5 drops fresh lemon juice FLAN: 17 ounces evaporated milk 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk 7 large cage-free eggs 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

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My easy-to-make recipe is a variation on classic French creme caramel. 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves Grated zest of 1 orange GARNISHES: Whipped cream (optional) Fresh seasonal berries (optional)   Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.   Meanwhile, first prepare the Caramel Sauce: Put the sugar, corn syrup and lemon juice in a 2- or 4-cup heatproof-glass measuring cup. Stir until all of the sugar is moistened.   Put the measuring cup in a microwave oven and cook at full power, watching carefully, until you see bubbles on the surface of the mixture begin to pile up on top of each other, about 3 minutes on average, although the time will vary depending on the power of the microwave.    Continue microwaving, watching carefully and checking frequently, until the mixture has turned a light amber color. Carefully remove the cup and leave it to sit for up to 30 seconds, watching until it has continued to darken to a medium amber color. Then immediately, and still very carefully, pour the hot caramel into an 8-inch round cake pan. Using pot holders, lift the pan and carefully tilt and swirl it to evenly coat the bottom with the caramel.   Immediately make the Flan: Put the evaporated and condensed milks, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and orange zest in a blender or a food processor fitted with the stainless-steel blade. Blend or process until smooth.    Place a fine-meshed sieve inside

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the matter of returning the Elgin Marbles now in Great Britain. We can deal with this argument later but even the Times the other day said returning every work of art to its countries of origin just sees them ill-used and often buried away where a great public never sees them again. This has happened to the famed Euphronios krater, which Italy took back from the Metropolitan and placed in an obscure site.       RECENTLY I went to a book party at the beautiful apartment of Jean Stein on the East River to catch a glimpse of Diane Keaton, actress and author.    There she was in all of her felt hat, checked short and striped tie glory, busy making nice promoting “Let’s Just Say It Wasn’t Pretty.” Random House is bringing out this charming book and I want Keaton to write another one, right away!    When I came in, who should I run into but Mr. and Mrs. Woody Allen who looked relaxed and happy. (Well, his “Bullets Over Broadway” is a hit at the St. James Theatre.)   Woody turns up in the early pages of Diane’s book - naturally.

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She gives him full credit for making her a star in “Annie Hall.”   THEY are still drifting in — remembrances of Zsa Zsa Gabor in her tumultuous heyday. The former El Morocco press agent, Jim Mitchell, was just a kid when he walked in off the street and offered to do press for the formidable owner John Perona. Mr. P hired him on the spot for his charm and nerve. He recalls Zsa Zsa being barred from the famous watering spot because she had a fight that involved her sister Eva and a fur coat.   Over the years, Cary Grant, Bob Straile and Porfirio Rubirosa tried to get her in the door and each went in to plead with Perona while Zsa Zsa stayed in the car. He wouldn’t relent. One night Mama Gabor badgered Jim Mitchell, saying, “You know my Zsa Zsa is a wonderful woman and John won’t let her in here.” So Mitchell spoke to Perona who answered, “When the pope comes to El Morocco, she can come in.”   But Zsa Zsa finally had her way. John Perona died and his son Edwin did allow the star in.    (E-mail Liz Smith at MES3838@aol.com.)

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a mixing bowl. Pour the mixture through the sieve, pressing it through with a rubber spatula as necessary. Throw out any solids remaining in the sieve.    Pour the flan mixture over the caramel in the pan. Place the pan inside a larger cake pan. Slide out a rack from inside the preheated oven and place the nested pans on the rack. Fill a clean large measuring cup with hot tap water and pour the water into the outer pan to come 1 inch up the side of the pan containing the flan. Carefully slide the rack into the oven, taking care not to slosh the water, and close the oven door.    Bake the flan until it looks fully set and a small, sharp knife inserted into its center comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes. Carefully remove the pans from the oven and carefully lift out the inner pan containing the flan. Place it on a rack to cool to room temperature.   Cover the cooled pan and refrigerate it for at least 1 day or up to 3 days.   To serve, run a thin-bladed knife all around the inside rim of the pan to loosen the flan. Invert a platter large enough to hold the flan, and with a raised rim to contain the liquefied caramel, over the pan. Firmly hold the platter and pan together with both hands and invert them. Carefully lift off the cake pan.    To serve, cut the flan into wedges and transfer them to individual chilled serving plates, spooning some of the liquid caramel over each portion. Garnish with whipped cream or fresh berries, if desired.

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