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It’s about time. Oak Lawn native Jill ValenServing Chicago tine helped form the Chicago Woman’s Funny Festival in 2012. She said the consensus among performers were, “Why haven’t we celebrated ourselves as women in comedy sooner?” Better late than never. This year’s edition of the fest will be held next Thursday through June 8 at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont in Chicago. There will be 70-plus shows and 400 performers during the four-day event with Orland Park native and “Saturday Night Live’’ writer Katie Rich headlining. “Chicago is my favorite place in the whole world,” Rich said. “Some of my favorite ladies in comedy honed their craft here. It means a lot to me to headline this event.” Valentine is an old hand at making people laugh and hosting large events that make people laugh. She has been the Executive Director of the Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival since its in 2000. It’s said to be the largest sketch comedy festival ever seen in America. That success was used as a springboard for Valentine and co-founder Liz McArthur to launch the Chicago Women’s Funny Festival. Valentine said she and McArthur wanted to build a comedy

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Off Off Broadzway, an all-female burlesque parody troupe featuring Oak Lawn native Jill Valentine (right) will be a part of the Women’s Funny Fest starting next Thursday in Chicago. festival where women could come together to celebrate a buffet of comedy under one roof. “Comediennes from around the world filled Stage 773’s four theaters every night [in 2012].’’ Valentine said. “The response from comedians and audience members was over-

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whelmingly positive – which is why the festival is coming back for its third year.” In the last decade, women have increasingly gained respect in a genre that was mostly dominated by men. Valentine graduated from Bradley University where she was scouted for her gift of

competitive communication. She went into an improvisation program at Second City. “Classes 15 years ago were about 1 percent female,” she said. “Now it’s at least 50 percent. We need to celebrate that.” Rich prefers to let talent, as oppose to gender, speak for

itself. “One thing I hear a lot is, ‘Oh, she’s funny because she acts like a dude’ but I rarely hear, ‘Oh, he’s funny because he acts like a chick.’ Rich said. “When a male colleague writes a joke I don’t think is (Continued on page 5)

No more wine with this Cheese Oak Lawn restaurant gives up liquor license before hearing By Bob Rakow Staff Reporter Alcohol no longer will be offered at Chuck E. Cheese’s in Oak Lawn following the latest in series of skirmishes at the family fun center. But if problems at the restaurant continue, village officials could look look into suspending its business licence. Representatives from CEC Entertainment Inc., the restaurant’s holding company, Tuesday voluntarily surrendered the

restaurant’s liquor license during a liquor control commission hearing at village hall. The decision to relinquish the

license was made by Chuck E. Cheese’s representatives in an agreement reached before the hearing, officials said. Mayor Sandra Bury, who also serves as liquor commissioner, accepted the license and called on Chuck E. Cheese’s representatives to meet with Police Chief Mike Murray and Trustee Terry Vorderer to further discuss security measures at the restaurant, 4031 W. 95th St. Chuck E. Cheese’s is located in Vorderer’s 4th District. He (Continued on page 5)

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ComEd was the victim of aggregation in some suburbs but Hickory Hills is considering going back to the utility giant.

Hickory may be starting trend in return to ComEd By Kelly White Correspondent

again until August for another contract, the village will go back to ComEd for June and July Hickory Hills is thinking of and make a long-term decision turning back to an old friend. in the coming months. Maligned ComEd hasn’t been The mayor said Integris would a name commonly spoken in fa- not be able to carry on with vorable terms in area suburbs its current rate of 5.39 cents over the past few years -- espe- per kilowatt hour and would be cially with the hype of electrical attaining a market-based rate aggregation and the promise of for the village instead. lower rates. “The market rates they have But ComEd could be on the been providing us are very high, verge of a comeback and Hickory and ComEd has a much lower Hills could be leading the way. rate,” Howley said. “A lot of municipalities are Integris’ market-based sumchoosing to go back to ComEd mer rate stood at 8 cents per for the entire upcoming year, kilowatt hour. The village desimply because it’s less confus- cided to terminate its agreement Photo by Jeff Vorva ing for residents,” Howley told with Integris and return back residents at last Thursday’s city to ComEd for June and July. council meeting. “This very well The ComEd rate for June could be the case for us.” through July is 7.6 cents and Mt. Assisi softball player Maddie Cahue is consoled by coach Jill Harvey after the Screeching Eagles were With the council’s one-year it will be 7.42 cents per kiloelectrical agreement with In- watt hour for the remaining ten beaten by Chicago Christian, 11-7, in the regional title game. It marked the end of the season for the Eagles and the end of an era as it was the final sporting event the school will ever participate in as it closed last week. tegris expiring in May and not For more on this game and other postseason and regular season photos and stories, see Sports. being able to go out for new bids (Continued on page 2)

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Chicago Ridge Quinton Lang, 24, of Chicago, was charged with driving without a valid license and failure to wear a seatbelt May 23 after a stop at 92nd Street and Ridgeland Avenue, police said. *** Abrahim Hamed, 22, of North Olmsted, Ohio, was charged with driving on a suspended license, no insurance and failure to wear a seatbelt May 23 after being stopped at 111th Street and Mayfield Avenue, police said. *** Barnell G. Howard, 40, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft May 23 after allegedly stealing men’s clothing valued at $430 from Kohl’s at Chicago Ridge Mall, police said. *** Wajdi Darmohammad, 22, of Oak Lawn, was charged with driving without a valid license and failure to signal after a May 25 stop in the 6400 block of 95th Street, police said. *** Paul Vazquez, 29, of Bridgeview, was charged with driving on a suspended license and speeding May 26 after a stop at 107th Street and Ridgeland Avenue, police said. *** Tarek Odeh, 20, of Palos Heights, was charged with damage to property May 26 after an incident in the parking lot of X-Sport Fitness, 222 Commons Drive, police said.

Hickory Hills Jonathan D. Trumball, 24, of Chicago, was charged with possession of marijuana and drug equipment May 9 after a stop in the 9500 block of 88th Avenue, police said. *** Tuka Rachid, 19, of Lemont, was charged with speeding May 23 after a stop in the 8800 block

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stolen May 17 from the tires of four cars at Haggerty Buick GMC, 9301 S. Cicero Ave. David Zalewski, 20, of Hickory *** Hills, was charged with illegal Michael R. Kharallah, 40, of consumption of alcohol by a Chicago, was charged with tresminor May 23 following a stop passing May 19 after a reported at 91st Street and 84th Avenue, disturbance at McDonald’s, 9128 police said. S. Cicero Ave., police said. *** *** Ventez L. Grace, 20, of Blue Leonard J. Voss Jr., 23, of Oak Island, was charged with posses- Lawn, was charged with aggrasion of marijuana May26 after vated assault May 19 following a stop in the 8600 block of 95th an alleged incident in the 10600 Street, police said. block of Cicero Avenue, police said. *** Kenneth K. Brown, 36, of Justice, was charged driving on a revoked license and no insurance May 26 after he was stopped at 87th Street and 88th Adam Filalkowski, 21, of Palos Avenue, police said. Hills, was charged with trespassing May 25 after allegedly attempting to break into a building in the 11100 block of 84th Avenue, police said. *** Mark Zeglen, 22, of Indian Head A grass trimmer reportedly was stolen between May 10-17 Park, was charged with damage to from a garage in the 9700 block property May 25 after he allegof McVicker Avenue, police said. edly pulled a mailbox out of the ground in the 9900 block of 87th *** Sara N. Uzueta, 35, of Deming, Street Avenue and threw it into N.M., was charged with driving the street, police said. *** under the influence of drugs and Explosives were used May 25 alcohol, possession of marijuana, improper lane use, failure to re- to damage three mailboxes in the duce speed to avoid an accident, 11200 block of Helena Drive. no insurance and driving too fast Area police departments for conditions after a May 15 stop 425-7831 at Southwest Highway and Cicero Chicago Ridge Evergreen Park 422-2142 Avenue, police said. Hickory Hills 598-4900 *** 499-7722 Rosembergt Bustos, 19, of Chi- Oak Lawn 598-2272 cago, was charged with drunken Palos Hills driving, no insurance, failure to Worth 448-3979 yield, failure to signal, driving without a valid license, illegal transportation of open alcohol and illegal consumption of alcohol May 16 after a stop at 110th Street and Cicero Avenue, police said.

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Palos Heights police charged Mutasim A. Odeh, 29, of Palos Heights, with possession of cannabis, texting while driving, and failure to wear a seatbelt. Police stopped his vehicle in the 12900 block of South Harlem Avenue at 11:45 p.m. last Friday. A search of his vehicle yielded a small amount of cannabis, according to the police report. Odeh is scheduled to appear in court on June 18. About four hours later, police charged Tarek Odeh, 21, of the same address in Palos Heights, with possession of cannabis, driving on an expired license, and violation of minimum speed requirements. His vehicle was pulled over by police in the 12700 block of South Harlem Avenue at 3:35 a.m. last Saturday after they said they saw him driving slowly and erratically. A search of the vehicle yielded a small amount of cannabis, according to the police report. Odeh is scheduled to appear in court on June 18. Police did not disclose whether the two men are related. In other Palos Heights police news, Justin K. Buck, 21, of Orland Park, was charged with battery. He allegedly hit a nurse while receiving emergency-room treatment at Palos Community Hospital at 2:45 a.m. May 20. Bond was set at $1,500, and Buck is scheduled to appear in court on June 18. Jaelon R. Wilson, 19, of Palos Heights, was charged with driving

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The 24 sticks of dynamite had been stored for more than 60 years in a suitcase in a house in the 9700 block of Hamlin Avenue, according to police. The 93-year-old owner of the home agreed to store the explosives for a friend who worked in construction and was moving out of state. He knew the dynamite was still in his home, but did not know how to dispose of it, according to reports. But when last week’s sewage leak forced a basement cleanup, he asked his caregiver to take

Train strikes man in Evergreen Park A train struck a 21-year-old man early Tuesday in Evergreen Park, police said. A witness told police she was walking in the 8700 block of Rockwell Avenue at 12:49 a.m. when she saw the man laying on the southbound CSX tracks, police said. She yelled at him to get off the tracks, according to reports. The woman saw a northbound train in the 9100 block heading toward the man. She approached him and observed he was injured. She pulled him off the tracks before the train could strike him,

police said. The woman knocked on the door of a nearby house and asked residents to call paramedics. She did not see how the victim had been injured, police said. The victim was transported to Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn. While being transported to the hospital, he told paramedics he had been hit by a train that he had not seen coming. The incident is being investigated by Evergreen Park and CSX police. — Bob Rakow

on a suspended license, no proof of insurance, and driving with an obstructed windshield. Police curbed his vehicle in the 12300 block of South Ridgeland Avenue at 3:26 a.m. May 21, after they allegedly saw an air freshener dangling from the rear-view mirror. Bond was set at $2,000, and Wilson was given a court date of June 18. Police charged Vaidas Tumasomis, 29, of Chicago Ridge, with driving on a suspended license, as well as talking on a cell phone while driving. Police stopped his vehicle in the 12000 block of South Harlem Avenue at 8:53 a.m. May 20. Bond was set at $1,500, and Tumasomis is set to appear in court on June 18. Steiner E. Henderson, 44, of Harvey, was charged with driving on a suspended license. His vehicle was pulled over by police in the 6400 block of West 127th Street at 10:09 a.m. May 19 after conducting a random plate check. Bond was set at $1,500, and Henderson is scheduled to appear in court on June 18. Police charged Alberto Arellano, 43, of Chicago, with driving on an expired license. Police curbed his vehicle in the 12200 block of South Harlem Avenue at 2:55 p.m. May 20 after conducting a random registration check. Bond was set at $1,500, and Arellano was given a court date of June 10. Thomas D. Trevino, 22, of Tinley Park, was charged with driving on

a revoked license, no proof of insurance, and failure to wear a seatbelt. His vehicle was pulled over by police in the 12700 block of South Ridgeland Avenue at 7:04 p.m. May 20. Bond was set at $2,000, and Trevino is due in court on June 18. Police charged Natasha Avila, 31, of Blue Island, with driving on a suspended license, no proof of insurance, and operating a motor vehicle with expired registration. Police stopped her vehicle in the 12400 block of South Harlem Avenue at 1:30 a.m. May 21. Bond was set at $2,000, and Avila was given a court date of July 2. Aaron D. Loya, 32, of Midlothian, was charged with driving on a suspended license, as well as no proof of insurance. His vehicle was pulled over by police in the 6400 block of West 135th Street at 3:31 a.m. May 20. Bond was set at $2,000, and Loya is due in court on July 2. Police charged John Martinez, 21, of Berwyn, with driving on a suspended license, no proof of insurance, and failure to dim headlights. Police stopped his vehicle in the 12500 block of South Harlem Avenue at 11:59 p.m. May 19. Bond was set at $2,000, and Martinez was given a court date of July 2. Christie Fontaine, 23, of Plainfield, was charged with possession of cannabis with intent to sell, as well as speeding. Her vehicle was pulled over by police in the 7400 block of West College Drive.

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A cleanup necessitated by a basement sewage leak led to a surprising discovery of 50 pounds of dynamite last Wednesday morning at a home in Evergreen Park. The finding led police to evacuate nearby homes, reroute traffic, lockdown a floor-block area and call for nearby schools to keep students inside. The Cook County Bomb Squad was called and removed the dynamite after a bomb-sniffing dog confirmed the existence of explosives, police said.

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dispose of the suitcase. The caregiver called Evergreen Park police after the man told her the suitcase contained dynamite, police said. The bomb squad later destroyed the dynamite at the Thornton Quarry, Donovan said. There were no injuries and no charges filed, police said. The homeowner spent the day at his niece’s home near Midway Airport until returning in the late afternoon, police said. —Bob Rakow

Aggregation (Continued from page 1) months. ComEd is also planning to reset rates again in the fall. The rates offered by ComEd are for the 12-month period beginning June 1. Be warned -- whether the village choses in July to go with an aggregator or remain with ComEd, rates are going up. “Rates are much higher than they have been in the past,” Jim Zelic said on behalf of Integris at the April 10 city council meeting. “Residents have already received letters from ComEd informing them that they are now being serviced by ComEd,” Howley said, “I do understand how this can be confusing when just a month ago, residents were receiving letters from Integris.” The village is debating avoiding continual confusion among residents by remaining with ComEd through June, 2015. Howley explained there is more risk in back end of an electrical agreement contract now than there was in the past. “If we signed on to a threeyear electrical agreement contract, during the first year of the contract, we may be slightly paying a lower rate than what ComEd is offering,” he said. “However, in years two and three, we could very well be paying much more than ComEd’s rate at that time.” Hickory is in a two-month window where the council members have time to debate whether or not to go back to electrical aggregation or remain with ComEd. During the three one-year aggregation agreements, Hickory Hills residents saved an estimated $30 a year Howley said. “It’s really not as significant of a savings as people may think it is.” he said. Hickory took on Integris as an electrical aggregation supplier in 2012, with a rate of 4.98. The 2013 increase upon a new one-year contractual agreement with Integris was minor, with a jump to 5.39. When the aggregation programs started two years ago, power rates were at 10-year lows, and the village was able to take advantage of that low pricing. Unfortunately for residents, rates have spiked, exceeding more than 7 percent in 2014, even after the summer rates expired. “If we decide to stay with ComEd for the upcoming year, residents are always free to go online and choose their own electrical aggregation provider,” Howley said, “Although, I would warn residents to be very cautious when choosing a supplier. Some companies are not as reputable as they make themselves out to be.”

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Two schools close and a farmers market opens I’ve often told people that one of the joys of working in this dying profession is that no two days of work are the same. You start your day off with a plan and more often than not, the plan changes because you just can’t predict the news. There have been a few occasions that I was moving stories around and reporter Bob Rakow and I were writing a few minutes before deadline because some major news story had the audacity to break right when we were fluffing up the pillows ready to put the paper to bed. Even when there are events planned, no two days are the same. There is a three-day span coming up that will feature some emotional punches for different reasons. On Saturday, the month of May ends and so does St. Bernadette School. The Evergreen Park school is closing its doors because of financial woes, and there will be a 4 p.m. Mass at the church and a celebration and open house from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. for people to tour and visit the classrooms one more time. And there will be free pizza. It will be a day of mixed emotions. School closings are feel-bad stories on so many levels. On Sunday, June will be busting out all over. It will be a new month! And there will be another school closing to deal with, darn it. At 11 p.m., more than 1,500

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Last week, the old column title of “Editor’s Notebook” and even older photo of me have been reBy placed. Jeff Vorva When I wrote for the Regional, I was fine with the unimaginative “Reporter’s Notebook” because I Nun left? couldn’t come up with anything With the closing of Mt. Assisi, better. Several times I encouraged Chicago Ridge reader Rita Pratl the former Reporter editor, Jason posed an interesting question in Maholy, to write a column and call people are expected to drive up the an e-mail she sent our way. it “a bunch of Maholy.” “Since we heard the hearthill one more time for the ThanksI’ve been able to come up with giving and Closing Mass at Mt. breaking news of the school’s good ideas for others. Assisi Academy in Lemont, which closure, I’ve been contemplatFor me? has had a lot of students from our ing something -- where is the Not so good. next closest school that has rearea attend over the years. Well, it was finally time for a The outdoor Mass will be fol- ligious women [nuns] in habits change so I cooked up this idea lowed by hot dogs and hamburg- teaching in the classroom?’’ she of posing with my press pass and ers available for purchase. Like said. “I’ve actually asked several calling the column “Forgive us with St. Bernadette the day be- people, and I haven’t heard of our Press Passes’’ but I fell out fore, there will be tours of the any yet. Is there a school on the of love with that bright idea about North Side? Is there a school 24 hours later. old classrooms on that day. in our neighboring states? It’s That brings us to Monday. So, stuck with a photo of me After two sad end-of-an-era truly an end to an era, a sad with a press pass, I settled on days in a row, Monday will bring end. The connection between “ImPRESSions” over “Full Court young girls and sisters is really Press.” us a dawn of a new era. Chicago Ridge, a town that is amazing. Not great, but it beats the heck “They converse about top- out “Editors Notebook.’’ celebrating its 100th anniversary, will host its first farmers market. ics in today’s world that young Hopefully the column will stay While it can’t equate with the girls need to sort through, funny, unusual and insightful. importance of school closings, it they joke and tease each other is still a pretty cool thing. Farm- a bit, and they pray together Full disclosure ers markets have been staples regularly. It’s a truly amazWe never want to deceive the in some communities for years. ing connection. I attend many public and using the magic of the events at school and at each one computer to change a picture is People love them. So starting at 2 p.m. on Mon- -- dances, awards ceremonies, something I usually forbid. day at 10739 S. Ridgeland Ave., graduations, etc. -- you can see But I requested to our fine Chicago Ridge will host its first a student hugging a nun and designer, Kari Nelson, to make Working Man’s Farmers Market it’s a wonderful sight to behold. the press pass in my hand a little There is something both magical bigger so that you can actually until 7 p.m. The CR bosses are calling it and holy that happens up on see the word “PRESS” on it. “unique and convenient for all.” that beautiful hill.” See, the pass is so small and

Photo courtesy of Mt. Assisi Facebook page

There were good times at Mt. Assisi over the years but the school will host a Thanksgiving and Closing Mass on Sunday. I am so…Hmmm, how can I put this so I don’t sound like I am full of blubber? Oh yeah… majestic that you could hardly see the card.

So she jacked it up a little and I am owning up to our little bit of trickery. Now if we can just get rid of some of that gray on my melon…

OL Park district boss ‘hurt’ by mayor’s remarks Kelly said her department cares about seniors By Bob Rakow Staff Reporter Oak Lawn Mayor Sandra Bury’s latest comments about the status of a new village senior center didn’t sit well with the head of the park district. Park District Director Maddie Kelly said she was hurt my remarks Bury made at the May 13 village board meeting that seniors “are getting screwed” as politics get in the way of a proposed series of land exchanges and purchases that would lead to the development of a new senior center. The proposed land exchanges and purchases involve the vil-

“We have some of the best senior activities,” Kelly said. Bury agrees that the park district offers quality senior programming, but she’s looking for a permanent location that the seniors lage, a Lutheran church, the can call home. park district and an Oak Lawn “I’m sorry that Miss Kelly feels car dealership. hurt, but this isn’t about her feel “I’m hurt because she’s making ing or my feeling but about the it sound like we don’t care about seniors of Oak Lawn,” Bury said. seniors,” Kelly said. “If the (park) board doesn’t want Quite the opposite is true, to dialog, I respect their wishes. Kelly said. I don’t know what the harm is Seniors routinely gather at in discussing it. Adults work out several park district facilities to their problems and have converparticipate in structured activities sations.” or to informally socialize, Kelly Bury added that not all seniors said. can take advantage of park dis “They recreate at our facili- trict programs. A dedicated senior ties,” said Kelly, who added that center, however, would provide a seniors gather at the Pavilion, place for all seniors to gather. Stony Creek Golf Course, the The proposed land exchanges Racquet Club and the Oak View and purchases involved the vilCenter. lage, park district, Mancari’s auto

Agenda light but arguments constant with the OL board By Bob Rakow Staff Reporter Tuesday night’s Oak Lawn Village Board meeting lacked much of the drama that recently led Trustee Mike Carberry to call the gatherings “Tuesday Night Live.” Trustees breezed through a light agenda but despite the meeting’s brevity and lack of commotion, one sideshow remained: a terse exchange between Trustee Robert Streit and Mayor Sandra Bury. The disputes have become rather commonplace of late, as the veteran trustee raises an issue during the “new business” portion of the meeting, which the mayor and others contend often is designed to advance Streit’s agenda. Striet’s not been shy in his criticism of Bury, saying at Tuesday’s meeting that “if your actions matched your rhetoric, we’d be in a lot better shape.” On Tuesday, he criticized her lack of interest in hiring additional fire department personnel after expressing his interest in federal grants designed to pay for the first two years of a firefighter’s salary. Streit then told the board that a resident informed him on Tuesday that he was unable to get animal control to respond to a weekend call of a raccoon in his yard. “He could not go out in his yard. He was concerned about the safety of his children, his pets,” Streit said. He asked the board to consider the possibility of providing “on-call” animal control services during the times that the animal control officer is not available. Bury responded saying that Streit should not have delayed mentioning the problem until the board meeting. “If there’s ever a concern, any resident does not have to wait,” Bury said. Streit said he brought the matter up during the meeting so that it receives proper exposure. “This is my new business report,” Streit told Bury. “And the fact that you handle this the way you do is one reason why I need to bring it out in public because, quite frankly, you’re not really interested.” Bury said she sleeps with cell phone near her pillow and has

Medical Center, 4440 W. 95th St., in February where he was being treated for gunshot wounds. “The system failed us,” he said. responded to residents’ calls at all Carberry quickly chastised Streit. hours. “There was a moment there when The debate was mild compared to I thought you were bringing it up as some of the exchanges the political a constructive action. Now I realize opponents have gotten into in the what you’re selling [and] it isn’t past over issues such as outsourc- going to work,” Carberry said. “If ing the 911 call center, plans for you’re going to blindside your own a proposed senior center, budgets people, Bob, that’s not good.” and finance and police and fire He went on to say that there is personnel. a concern among residents in his Bury has criticized Striet for de- district about the televised village livering prepared remarks during board meetings becoming a show. his new business segment, which “It’s not a business meeting. It’s he likely did not write. not being presented that way. It Two weeks ago, Carberry went certainly doesn’t look that way a step further, accusing Streit of to the residents. We are getting “blindsiding” the board after he into a lot of theatrics with the called for an ordinance that would whole meetings and it has to stop,” require Christ Medical Center to Carberry said. notify Oak Lawn police any time a Streit, on the other hand, criminal is admitted to the hospital. supports the televised meetings Streit’s concern came following and called for the recently added televised reports that a Lake Station, committee-of-the whole meetInd., man facing murder and at- ings to be televised. The board tempted murder charges left Christ did not support that measure.

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dealership, 4630 W. 95th St., and St. Paul Lutheran Church, 4660 W. 94th St. Under the terms of the proposal, St. Paul would sell a 61,740 square-foot parcel located adjacent to the church to Mancari’s, who would deed the property to the village. The village, in turn, would deed the property to the park district. Mancari’s would then negotiate with the park district to purchase a 41,862 square-foot parcel located between the dealership and the Oak Lawn Ice Arena. The village would then negotiate with the park district and Mancari’s to secure the funds needed to build the senior center. The agreement would give

the park district additional open space and provide Mancari’s room to expand its landlocked dealership, Bury said. Park district officials initially seemed open to the plan, but in a Jan. 23 memo to village manager Larry Deetjen, park district attorney Tom Farrell said the park board did not wish to have further discussions with the village concerning the senior center. Kelly said the park district supported a proposal to build a senior center at the old Memorial Pool bathhouse. But the district believes the village should foot the bill to refurbish the building. “We don’t need another senior center at the park district,” Kelly said.

Kelly said Trustee Terry Vorderer, a former park district commissioner, was correct in saying that the district does not want to be told what to do with its land or how to spend its money. Trustee Robert Streit opposes moving the senior center to Memorial Park because it is not located near the center of the village and access would be difficult for seniors who do not drive. He prefers a center near village hall—perhaps built on the vacant Beatty Lumber property—which would give seniors access to the library, public transportation and 95th Street businesses. Village seniors currently meet in a temporary location at the former McGugan Junior High.

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Our Neighborhood

All board meetings should be this much fun By Jeff Vorva Reporter Editor There are some who will say that all board meetings should be like this. Worth’s May 20 village board meeting was a kickoff for the countdown of its 100-year anniversary. It was held outside at Gale Moore Park. It lasted 15 minutes. And when it was over, there were hot dogs and ice cream to be eaten plus a fireworks show and an “Are You Smarter than a Fifth Grader” contest. There will be plenty of an-

niversary events in the coming months including the July 3 Community Picnic. That will take place at the Terrace Center Pavilion, 7500 W. 115th St. At 5 p.m., the festivities begin. At 7 p.m., who will be a community photo in which patrons are asked to wear red, white or blue. There will be fireworks at dusk. There will be gifts for kids and free popcorn. There will also be games and music. Here is a look at some of the fun at the last board meeting.

Photos by Jeff Vorva

Worth Elementary School fifth graders Megan Ruger Smith, Gianna Vancura, Avalyn Krastin and Jessica Marszalek beat a group of longtime resident in a trivia game regarding Worth history. The kids had five correct questions while the residents had four.

Longtime resident Bill Conway relaxes before the May 20 board meeting at Gale Moore Park. He and a group of residents lost in the “Are You Smarter than a Fifth Grader” contest. Hot dogs and soft drinks from Buddy’s Catering in Deer Park were served after the outdoor board meeting.

The old meets the new. Worth Mayor Mary Werner wears a 1914era costume for the board meeting but needed a cell phone to The board in 1914, left photo and in 2014 posed at the same site on Depot Street at a house owned by the Muersch family. communicate a few minutes before the May 20 meeting.

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News and events from our archives.

Financers were really in a Pickle 50 years ago

From the May 28, 1964 issue The story: Financers Kenneth Katschke and Paul Pickle of the Central States Mortgage Co. were found guilty of misapplication of funds in a federal court. The presiding judge said “I stayed up most of the night trying to find some innocent explanation for these loans but I could not.’’ The quote: “The workload is increasingly burdensome,” – Oak Lawn Village Clerk Robert Parke on his resignation, adding that he is leaving the post on the advice of a physician. Fun fact: Mrs. Stephen Johandes of Palos Hills won a deluxe GE hairdryer at the Worth Speed Wash. Fifteen other contestants won cases of pop.

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From the June 1, 1989 issue The story: North Palos School parents were trying to raise $185,000 to help save Quin Elementary School in Palos Hills open for the next school year. The quote: “I think they rape us over there,” – Hickory Hills Alderman George Skoumal about water rates hikes from Chicago Fun fact: The Oak Lawn Park District Totsicles ice skating team won the Winter Classic in Minnesota.

CC wins a slugfest after blowing 10-run lead 10 years ago

From the May 27, 2014 issue The story: Michael Riordan (Oak Lawn) and Ty Harting (Shepard) were named new principals for the following school year. The quote: “We are not talking Oak Brook or Chicago drink prices. We are talking South Side prices.” John Spears, owner of newly opened Spearitis Entertainment Lounge in Hickory Hills. Fun fact: Chicago Christian’s baseball team beat Walther Lutheran, 17-16 after the Knights blew a 10-run lead. Brad Borgman singled home what turned out to be the winning run in the top of the seventh.

May 29: ON THIS DATE in 1919, Albert Einstein’s theory that gravity bends light was confirmed during the observation of a solar eclipse. May 30: ON THIS DATE in 1431, Joan of Arc, the teenage French war heroine condemned by the British as a heretic, was burned at the stake in Rouen, France. In 1889, the brassiere was invented. May 31: ON THIS DATE in 1994, the United States announced it was no longer aiming nuclear missiles at targets in the former Soviet Union. June 1: ON THIS DATE in 1813, the U.S. Navy gained its motto when Capt. James Lawrence, commander of the frigate Chesapeake, said, “Don’t give up the ship” during a losing battle with a British frigate in the War of 1812. In 1980, Cable News Network made its debut. June 2: ON THIS DATE in 1851, Maine became the first state to enact a law prohibiting alcohol. In 1924, Congress granted U.S. citizenship to all Native Americans. June 3: ON THIS DATE in 1949, “Dragnet” was first broadcast on radio. In 1976, the oldest known copy of the Magna Carta was presented to the United States. June 4: ON THIS DATE in 1989, hundreds, possibly thousands, of people died as Chinese army troops stormed Tiananmen Square in Beijing to crush a student-led pro-democracy movement. Answer to last week’s question: This week in 1790, Rhode Island became the last of the original 13 colonies to ratify the U.S. Constitution. This week’s question: In 1977, the first personal computer went on sale. It was made by what company? (Mark Andrews can be reached via e-mail at mlandrews@embarqmail.com.)

Thursday, May 29, 2014 The Reporter

Valentine and Orland’s Rich have big roles in 2014 comedy fest (Continued from page 1) funny, my first thought isn’t, ‘That dude isn’t funny.’ My first thought is, ‘That joke isn’t funny.’ “An easy way to overcome sexism is to judge the art not the artist.” Rich went to grammar school at St. Bede The Venerable in Chicago. She lived on the south side of Chicago before moving to Orland Park. At the age of 13, her dream of being a comedian sprouted from seeds planted during a family excursion to see the Second City troupe perform. She said she never lost sight of that night. After graduating from Sandburg High School in 1998 and completing her degree at Northwestern University, Rich’s dream was realized. She found herself on the main stage of Second City with leading roles in their productions such as “The South Side of Heaven,” “Who Do We Think We Are?” and “Let Them Eat Chaos.” Second City is known for helping to birth careers of actors and actresses such as Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, Jane Lynch, Steve Carell, Chris Farley, John Belushi, Mike Myers and Bill Murray. In November, Rich received what most consider an opportunity of a lifetime by joining the writing staff of SNL. “What is funny is the truth,”

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Orland Park native Katie Rich (left photo) and Oak Lawn native Jill Valentine are major contributors to the 2014 Women’s Funny Fest in Chicago. Rich said. “If you are exposing a truth, hitting on something universal, and doing it in a unique way, you’re probably funny. And I love that women can take the truth about being a woman and be successful as comics.” Women’s Funny Fest will also host events throughout the week where women from across the country can come

together, network and see each other’s work. Stand-up comic and actress Beth Stelling and Rich will facilitate separate workshops June 7. For artists looking to break into the business, Talent Agent Marisa Paonessa will host “Getting Started in the Business” June 8 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Rich said her biggest sug-

gestion to those aspiring to be successful in comedy is to fail. She said, “Fail. A lot. It’s the only way to develop a unique voice,” she said. “Don’t write what you think other people will find funny. Concentrate on what makes you laugh and figure out why. And did I mention fail? Please. Dare to fail gloriously.”

Rich will perform with her Second City Alumni Holly Laurent in a sketch at 10 p.m. June 6 at the fest. Valentine performs with several popular and critically acclaimed groups in Chicago, including The Cupid Players, Off Off Broadzway, Feminine Gentleman, The Deltones and others. She will perform in two shows during the fest:

Feminine Gentlemen at 8 p.m. June 6 and @ 8 p.m. (in the Thrust) and Off Off Broadzway at 9 p.m. June 7. For an entire performance schedule/group bios and on-line tickets visit www.chicagowomensfunnyfestival.com. Ticket prices range from $14-$15, to purchase by phone call 773327-5252, or in person at the Stage 773 box office.

Community Briefs Chicago

Firefighters To Help ‘Fire Up A Cure’ At SXU Local firefighters will raise money to help fight pediatric cancer at The Cure It Foundation’s third annual Fire Up A Cure event Saturday, July 26. The event, which is open to the public, is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Saint Xavier University’s Chicago campus, 3700 W. 103rd St. To purchase tickets, visit the Cure It Foundation’s website at cureitfoundation.org, or call 872-222-5437. Fire Up A Cure will bring together firefighters from across Illinois to compete in a series of challenges to raise awareness and funding for pediatric cancer clinical trials, and for local children who are battling this illness. Events will include a fire truck pull, a hot-wing eating contest sponsored by Buffalo Wild Wings, an obstacle course, inflatable jousting, tug-of-war, and more. Pediatric cancer patients will serve as honorary coaches for each team. In addition to the firefighter competitions, the event features concessions and entertainment for the entire family. Children’s activities will include an inflatable fire truck slide, an obstacle course, a kids’ fire pole to slide down, real fire trucks for children to explore, face painting, a photo booth and a balloon artist. A disc jockey will provide music and there will be performances by local dance troupes, travel cheerleading squads, and a magician. There also will be several food trucks and vendors. Channel 9 reporter Patrick Elwood will emcee the event.

Actors Needed for 99th Street Summer Theatre Plays 99th Street Summer Theatre will hold auditions for “The Music Man” and “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” at 7 p.m. Sunday, June 1 and Monday, June 2 in the Music Room at Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School, 3737 W. 99th St. The program will present the musicals on July 10 through 12 and July 24 through 26, respectively. Interested parties are asked

to attend one night of auditions and prepare a short piece from a musical of their choice. All performers interested in a dance role should wear comfortable clothing and be ready to learn a short dance sequence. Auditions are open to all adults and students in high school or older. Patricia Haynes brought 99th Street Summer Theatre to life in 1978. Now in its 36th season, 99th Street Summer Theatre has produced more than 40 musicals, and has sent former members on to successful careers in theatre throughout the Chicago area and country. For more information, please call Patricia Haynes, founder, at 773-881-6512.

Evergreen Park Carnival Fun To Arrive at Most Holy Redeemer Church

The carnival is coming to Most Holy Redeemer Church, 9525 S. Lawndale Ave., Evergreen Park, Father’s Day weekend, June 11 through 15th. There will be rides, games, food, drinks and live entertainment at this parish carnival. For more information, and ticket ride specials, call 425-5354.

Scouts honor mayor

Chicago Ridge Boy Scout Troop No. 665 members present their 25-year charter to their sponsor, Mayor Chuck Tokar, during a recent board meeting. Troop 665 was formed in 1989 and has had more than 250 members since its inception. The troop had 16 Eagle Scouts and hopes to add one more this summer. Three sets of brothers are represented by this group of Eagles.

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to improve security, including installing cameras and hiring off-duty police officers to work security. Debbi Shannon, director of licensing for CEC Entertainment, said relinquishing the liquor license was the right thing to do. “We’d like to continue to be a good citizen,” Shannon said. “We wanted to show good faith.” Alcohol represents less than 1 percent of the restaurant’s sales, Shannon said. She added that the family involved in the May 18 fracas had not been drinking. Mayor Sandra Bury said voluntary relinquishment of the license “was best for all parties.” “I’m glad they’re not fighting it and dragging it out,” Bury said. “I think it’s the right decision on their part.” The mayor said she was not convinced that ceasing to serve alcohol would end the problems at Chuck E. Cheese. “Are we doing everything we can?” Bury said. She said there has been talk among village trustees to suspend the restaurant’s business license.

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Worth

Library Board Seeks New Trustee The Worth Public Library District Board of Trustees is seeking resumes from Worth residents who wish to be considered for appointment to fill a board vacancy. The vacancy will become available in June due to the resignation of a current Board member. Resumes should be submitted no later than 5 p.m. tomorrow, Friday, to the attention of Karen Miller, President, Board of Trustees, Worth Public Library District, 6917 W. 111th St., Worth, IL 60482. The Library Board will interview candidates Tuesday, June 10, at 6:30 p.m. The person appointed to fill the vacancy will serve until the next election of library trustees in 2015. For more information email Miller at kmiller@ worthlibrary.com.

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also is the village board’s police liaison. Bury called the hearing last week after a May 18 disturbance at the restaurant. The fracas involved a large, unruly crowd of approximately 100 patrons—including many young children— who were outside the restaurant when police arrived at about 6:15 p.m., according to reports. Some members of the crowd were swearing and arguing with one another or ignoring police commands to disperse, police said. Four individuals were arrested during the incident and charged with disorderly conduct, trespassing or resisting a police officer, according to reports. Vorderer commended Chuck E. Cheese’s for relinquishing its liquor license. “It is a progressive type situation. I think it’s a step in the solution process. To be honest with you, this is a very responsible corporation,” said Vorderer, who added that the restaurant has taken steps

“You have to go step by step and you have to try everything up to the point where people begin losing jobs,” Bury said. But, she said, surrendering the liquor license is an appropriate first step. “I wanted to act on (relin-

quishing the liquor license) because it’s something we could do quickly. Again, it’s a step we could take to have it be a safe place to take families and children.” Chuck E. Cheese has been in the village since 1983.

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Editorial

Forging ahead â&#x20AC;&#x201C; OLCHS officials made the right call Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not easy to make a tough decision. Just ask Mike Riordan, the principal/superintendent of Oak Lawn Community High School. Last week Riordan decided to enforce a school policy regarding community service and prevented 48 students from participating in graduation ceremonies. Forty seven of those students did not perform required service hours and submitted bogus paperwork that included the forged signature of an Oak Lawn Park District employee. Many of the students allegedly purchased the paperwork with the forged signature from a classmate, who also was banned from the ceremony even though that student reportedly completed the required service hours. Students are required to complete 24 hours of community service hours before graduation. They have four years to dedicate the equivalent of one day to the community, and there are countless opportunities to fulfill the obligation. The village, park district, churches and myriad community organizations regularly seek volunteers to help staff events. Finding out about these volunteer opportunities is as simple as picking up the phone. Yet, more than 40 students at Oak Lawn Community High Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;10 percent of the graduating classâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;never completed the hours and thought theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d put one over on the school by submitting bogus paperwork. They almost got away with it, but the scheme unraveled when a few sheets submitted at the last moment bore signatures that did match with the others. School officials did not hesitate. They spoke individually with the offending students, who were told theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d receive a diploma as soon as they completed the service hours. They would not, however, walk across the stage at St. Xavier Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;site of the commencement. Riordan and his colleagues could have gone in a different direction. Withholding diplomas until the service hours were completed, but allowing them to walk was one option. Some parents and even Cook County Commissioner Elizabeth Gorman said the consequence was too severe. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not. But it comes as a shock because weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve become accustomed to bending the rules to accommodate young people. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re just kids, after all,â&#x20AC;? is the customary refrain. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They make mistakes and should get a second chance.â&#x20AC;? Riordan and other high school leaders didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see it that way. Instead, they taught an invaluable lesson: integrity and honesty are important and trying to get over on the school requirements has consequences. Besides, allowing those students to participate in commencement ceremonies would have cheapened the experience for the rest of the class. We commend Riordan and his staff for making and standing by their decision. No less is expected of community leaders.

Graduation is worth yelling about, just donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do it during ceremony Graduation I sat near a ceremonies are group of girls at meaningful. last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Oak They repreLawn Comsent a combinamunity High by Bob Rakow tion of closure School ceremony and celebration who stood up, for students who have worked shouted and waved glow red glow diligently during three years of sticks when the name of their middle school or four years of friend or family member was high school to achieve a goal. announced. The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pomp and Circumstance Really? Marchâ&#x20AC;? plays, students proceed Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be embarrassed to do someinto the gymnasium and proud thing like that, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s become family and friends position them- commonplace. And the thing is, selves to capture the moment on thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nothing school administracamera. tors can do to stop it. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d love to A few meaningful speeches see a principal or superintendent are delivered, the chorus sings stop a ceremony, step to the and then itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time for diplomas microphone and says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Knock it to be distributed. But at some off.â&#x20AC;? point before students proceed I often wonder whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goes across the stage, the assembled through the minds of these are asked to hold cheering and folks when the request is made applause until the presentation of to hold applause until the end. diplomas ends. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m guessing they figure itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an Waste of words. Waste of time. instruction meant for others. No Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve attended three graduaone tells them what to do. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m tion ceremonies at Oak Lawnalso convinced that the hooting Hometown Middle School as well and hollering is more about them as last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ceremony at Oak than the graduate. Lawn Community High School Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s especially amusing to look and in each case; the request falls at these folks immediately after on deaf ears for far too many they make fools of themselves. families. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re so proud, looking around When the name of their loved to see who noticed their silly one is called, they stand up and performance. I get the sense the scream his or her name or simply screaming and shouting is more shout as though theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re at a about them than a salute to the Blackhawks game. graduate. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Way to go, Jessie!â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;WhooDonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t misunderstand. You hoo!â&#x20AC;? have every right to be proud

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of your son, daughter, brother, sister when they walk across the stage to receive their diploma. They worked hard for their sheepskin and are ready to take the next step in their young lives. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an achievement to be sure. For some, the graduate may be the first in the family to finish high school. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good reason to be excited. But again, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not at a pep rally. Go out to dinner, have a party, raise the roof. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plenty of time for revelry and partying. But not during the ceremony. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inappropriate. The Class of 2014 is graduating. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s their moment, not yours. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t embarrass yourself.

Props to Mike Riordan

Mike Riordan, principal and superintendent of Oak Lawn Community High School, told me that each year he praises graduates for their community service during his commencement speech. This year, that remark was greeted with a hearty round of applause. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no doubt in my mind that most people think Riordan did the right thing when he stood by school policy and prevented more than 40 students from participating in the ceremonies because they never performed the voluntary hours and submitted falsified documents indicating that they had. He sent the message that

the school takes its community service requirement seriously and actions have consequences even if means telling a young man or woman that they will not don a cap and gown and graduate with their peers. Riordan has taken some heat and criticism for his action, but he understands the importance of integrity and teaching it to students even if a hard lesson is needed to do it.

On a personal noteâ&#x20AC;Ś

I saw my son in his cap and gown last week and could not have been more proud. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not college bound, but has a made a career choice and is making strides to flourish in the field. He connected with several teachers and counselors at Oak Lawn Community High School that helped point the way, though he probably didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know it at the time. My thanks to them.

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Freedom of speech for me, but not the other guyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; By Gene Policinski Campus collisions over commencement speakers. Over-the-top public reaction to celebrity shockers. And genuine fear of physical reprisals over controversial issues. Clearly, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a nation vigorously exercising our lungs as well as our rights. Vigorous give-and-take in the â&#x20AC;&#x153;marketplace of ideasâ&#x20AC;? is part and parcel of the First Amendment. The amendmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 45 words protect our right to speak out, but certainly donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mandate politeness in public comment or shelter those in that marketplace from less than full-throttle debate in the hope of changing minds or winning elections. The U.S. Supreme Court over the years has reaffirmed our right to speak out even when it brings pain to others â&#x20AC;&#x201D; at military funerals or by allowing Nazi-wannabes march through a predominately Jew-

ish neighborhood near Chicago. But we can go from â&#x20AC;&#x153;rights to wrongâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; by preventing speakers from being heard simply because we oppose their views. By threatening harm rather than challenging ideas. And by trying to extinguish voices in place of speaking out ourselves. William Bowen, former president of Princeton University, used his commencement speech at Haverford College just days ago to criticize a small group of students and professors who campaigned against the original speaker, Robert Birgeneau, former chancellor of the University of California, Berkeley. The critics attacked Birgeneau for his 2011 decisions in an incident involving police and student demonstrators. Vocal protests and the threat of more led former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to cancel her commencement speech at Rutgers University. International Monetary Fund Director Christine Lagarde withdrew as speaker

at Smith Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s graduation ceremonies. Brandeis University pulled back an invitation â&#x20AC;&#x201D; along with the offer of honorary degree â&#x20AC;&#x201D; after opposition arose to Ayaan Hirsi Ali, a Muslim womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s advocate who has made comments critical of Islam. If nowhere else in our society, universities should be places where differences of opinion and opposing views are aired and discussed, not shunned or victim to political correctness and closed minds. But lest we think this rampant aversion to being offended by those whose views we oppose is limited to academia, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s take a broader view. Mozilla co-founder CEO Brendan Eich resigned some weeks ago after an orchestrated campaign by some staff and businesses to damage the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business. Criticism erupted earlier this year over a $1,000 personal donation Eich made in 2008 to an California petition effort opposing gay marriage.

One column writer, in the online publication The Daily Beast, advanced the theory that Eich invited such retaliation because he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just express his views, but rather urged using the â&#x20AC;&#x153;power of the stateâ&#x20AC;? in support of them. I believe Madison and Jefferson and others called that the democratic process â&#x20AC;&#x201D; advocating policies and laws based on oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s views, in a freely conducted political campaign in which all arguments may be heard. The Dixie Chicksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; country music career hit a slump in 2003 after singer Natalie Maines slammed then-President George W. Bush during a concert in Great Britain. Critics stopped buying â&#x20AC;&#x153;Chicksâ&#x20AC;? records and concert tickets â&#x20AC;&#x201D; but others made death threats. As Maines later asked in song: â&#x20AC;&#x153;How in the world/ can the words that I said/ Send somebody so over the edge/ That theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d write me a letter/ Saying that I better shut up and

sing/ Or my life will be over.â&#x20AC;? Threats of over-the-top retaliation have led to legal attempts â&#x20AC;&#x201D; unsuccessful thus far â&#x20AC;&#x201D; in California and Washington state to hide the names of those who signed petitions in support of referendums opposing laws legalizing gay marriage â&#x20AC;&#x201D; advancing the theory that public debate will be diminished if one side fears violence or intimidation simply for participating. In court filings, those advocates presented multiple accounts of vandalism, threats of being â&#x20AC;&#x153;gunned down,â&#x20AC;? ongoing public harassment at home or work, and even of people being fired from jobs though no political activity had taken place at work. In other words, mob over mind. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no ready answer â&#x20AC;&#x201D; or bright â&#x20AC;&#x153;donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t crossâ&#x20AC;? line â&#x20AC;&#x201D; in determining when sharp and pointed debate turns into whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s colloquially called a â&#x20AC;&#x153;hecklerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s veto,â&#x20AC;? hushing a speaker by shouting them down.

But there is value in allowing an opponentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s views to be fully heard â&#x20AC;&#x201D; if only to be better prepared to counter those ideas, and to ensure the right to be fully heard oneself. Long-deferred national conversations over race, gay rights, religious diversity and more have been prompted remarks and proposals that have been uncomfortable to hear, at times even repugnant to many. Time and again, the key to countering such views â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and advancing our nation â&#x20AC;&#x201D; has been more speech, not less. Freedom of speech means all can set up and â&#x20AC;&#x153;hawk their waresâ&#x20AC;? in the marketplace of ideas. It does not empower someone to, figuratively or literally, burn down the oppositionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s display. Gene Policinski is chief operating officer of the Newseum Institute and senior vice president of the Instituteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s First Amendment Center. He can be reached at gpolicinski@newseum.org.

If you could choose anywhere in the world to go on summer vacation, where would you go and why? (Asked on a summerlike afternoon last Monday at the Orland Park Aquatic Center, which just opened for the season.) Photos by Joan Hadac

Toni Flynn, Orland Park â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d go to Spain, because I heard itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very beautiful there.â&#x20AC;?

Ashley Gunderson, Orland Park â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just went to Mexico, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d totally go back. The country is carefree, and the people are totally happy. They thank you for coming when you try to thank them for their hospitality.â&#x20AC;?

Jessica Gunderson, Orland Park â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d go to the Caribbean, because of the weather. I like the environment, the different people, and the different culture.â&#x20AC;?

Nicholas Ekonomou, Orland Park â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d go to Santorini, Greece. We just went there for the first time in 48 years, and we want to go back again. It is the most beautiful country Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever seen, with its beautiful black beaches and its fresh food.â&#x20AC;?

Jennifer Schmitt, Homer Glen â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would go to Maui, because it is the most beautiful place on earth.â&#x20AC;?

Thursday, May 29, 2014 The Reporter

Smith Senior Living honors vets on D-Day Smith Senior Living will host a ceremony at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 6, to honor WWII vets residing at Smith Crossing in Orland Park and its sister community Smith Village in Chicago and other veterans from the area on the 70th anniversary of D-Day. The event will include a color guard ceremony and take place at Smith Crossing, 10501 Emilie Lane in Orland Park. A pivotal point in World War II history, D-Day signaled the start of the Normandy Invasion, which involved the world’s largest amphibious attack ever by U.S. and allied forces into Western Europe against the French front of Adolf Hitler’s Nazi Germany. Distinguished veterans will be acknowledged with brief remarks given by Orland Park Mayor Dan McLaughlin and Will County executive Larry Walsh as well as a number of World War II veterans, who will share their reflections. All vets in attendance will receive pins commemorating their service and be treated to a light lunch with their guests while viewing a slide show of authentic World War II era snapshots. Smith Village resident Cliff Hullinger, 93, will share recollections of serving in North Africa and Italy as a sergeant with the Army’s 109th Engineer Battalion.

He appreciates the price of freedom, having watched a dozen of his men die while laying mines in Algiers and having spent an entire winter pinned down in a foxhole in Cassino, Italy. Smith Crossing resident Bernie Nash, 92, will recall dive-bombing missions during World War II targeting German submarines. He continued with the Navy after the war ended, achieving the rank of two-star rear admiral. He later helped to establish the Agency of Aging, conceived the nation’s first foster grandparent programs and served as an executive director for AARP. The National Association of Social Workers regards him as a pioneer in the field of social work. This event also will include a display of authentic World War II military vehicles: a Red Cross ambulance and a “General Purpose vehicle,” later known as a “jeep.” The vehicles are provided through the efforts of Doug and Tyler Mayhall and Jim Perry, members of the Military Vehicles Preservation Association (MVPA). For more information and to make reservations for the complimentary luncheon, call Smith Crossing at 708-326-2300. — Submitted by Smith Senior Living

Queen of Peace doles out awards

Queen of Peace High School recognized students during a ceremony May 8. For the first time in Queen of Peace history, the most coveted award, the Woman of Peace Award, went two recipients – Jessica Doyle and Tiara Moore. Awards included the Illinois State Scholars, given to those who finished in the top 10 perent of all students statewide. Jenna M. Buche, Doyle, Michelle L. Frederick, Natalie M. Palm, Allison Trendle and Stephanie M. Vaccaro earned the honor. Also notable are those students who maintained at least a 4.0 Grade Point Average throughout their entire high school career: Doyle, Palm, Trendle, and Vaccaro. Vaccaro was named valedictorian and Vaccaro salutatorian. Queen of Peace also produced several scholarship recipients; The Burbank Chamber of Commerce Scholar was Burbank resident was Vacarro, the Marquette Bank Education Foundation Scholarship went to Moore and the Chick Evans Scholarship which rewards full tuition and housing to a deserving caddy went to Doyle. Submitted photo —Submitted by Queen of Peach High School Woman of Peace winners Tiara Moore and Jessica Doyle pose after an awards ceremony.

Advocate hosts huge 5K race

The seventh annual Running for Hope 5K Run/Fun Walk takes place Sunday to benefit Advocate Children’s HospiPopular Favorites and will be tal and the Ronald McDonald featuring musicians Rita Burns, House across the street from Tom Cameron, Dave Gaidas, and the hospital. Christine VanLoon. Last year’s event drew more • Wednesday, June 11 at 7 p.m. than 2,500 community particiin the church and the program pants, corporate partners, pawill feature an organ recital featients and families and it raised turing Grzadzinski. in excess of $150,000.The Run • Wednesday, July 16 at 7 p.m. ning for Hope Association has in the church and the program set a goal of $175,000 for 2014. will be a voice recital featuring For this year’s event, a group 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 Pope John Paul Illinois Senior II in the Year of His CanonizaSpelling Bee Coming tion. The musical program will to Worth Township be featuring the Sacred Heart Cantori and Organ under the Worth Township Supervisor Kevin M. Hughes, Worth Township direction of Grzadzinski. • Wednesday, Aug. 6 at 7 p.m. Clerk Katie Elwood, State Sen. in the Church. There will be music Bill Cunningham (D-18th) and for church and chamber featuring State Rep. Fran Hurley (D-35th) an ensemble of strings, woodwinds, invite all senior organizations to brass, and keyboard. Musicians in- participate in the Association of clude Helen Blazie (violin), Stephen Illinois Senators and the Illinois Moran (violin/viola), D. Liane Co- Department on Aging’s annual chran-Stafira (cello), Angelica No- Senior Spelling Bee. lan (trumpet), Christine Otrembiak The Township will host the com(flute), and Josh Rodriguez (saxo- petition at 1 p.m. Friday, June 6. The Spelling Bee will include three phone/clarinet).

Church Corner “Finding Hope” is the topic for a four week Bible study in June at Pilgrim Faith United Church of Christ, 9411 S. 51st Ave., Oak Lawn. The discussion group will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesdays, June 3, 10, 17 and 24. Participants may enter through the courtyard door of the church. The topics will focus on ways that we can live with hope and help others to do the same. *** Sacred Heart Church, 8245 W. 111th St., Palos Hills, is hosting its third annual summer music series for the 2014 season. Musicians, under the guidance of James Grzadzinski, music director, will present five installments throughout the summer months, and everyone is invited to attend. Those attending may 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

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of staff members from the medical center’s neonatal intensive care unit have formed a Running for Hope team, called “Zach’s Super Hero Squad.” The name honors Zachary Nolan, an infant who died last November at just nine weeks old as a result of a complex congenital heart defect. Baby Zachary was given the nickname “Super Zach” and loved and admired by Advocate doctors, nurses, and volunteers for his strength and fighting spirit.

The Ronald McDonald House near Advocate Children’s Hospital opened in December 2008 and has served hundreds of families from across the country, including Nolan’s family. The funds raised will help cover the operational costs of the house, so that its staff can continue providing families with a home away from home while children receive treatment at Advocate Children’s Hospital. The race kicks off at 8 a.m. at Keeler Park (located at the inter-

Focus on Seniors levels, with the state finals being held Tuesday, Aug. 12 at the Illinois State Fair’s Senior Day. For more information, call Elwood at: 371-2900, Ext. 27.

Oak Lawn Senior Volunteer Earns Recognition

Phyllis Collura, a volunteer at the Oak Lawn Senior Center, was selected by AgeOptions to be recognized with other volunteers at the annual luncheon and volunteer recognition celebration, Celebrating Aging. Madonna Ray, administrative assistant at the Oak Lawn Senior Center, nominated Collura. Celebrating Aging will take place at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 19 at the William Tell Holiday Inn, 6201 Joliet Road, Countryside.

Meals on Wheels

The Evergreen Park Office of Citizens’ Services offers a Meals

on Wheels program for village residents 60 years and older who are unable to prepare their own meals. Meals are delivered Monday through Friday. For more information call 422-8776.

55 and Up

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

Pinochle

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

section of 93rd Street and Keeler Avenue) in Oak Lawn. A kids dash (ages 10 and under) will start at 9:30 a.m. The registration fee is $30 for runners and participants in wheelchairs, $25 for walkers and $10 for the kids dash. An awards ceremony with refreshments and music will take place following the run/walk in Keeler Park. To learn more about the event or to register, visit runningforhope. net. —Submitted by Advocate Children’s Hospital

Benefits & Fundraisers Neat Repeats Resale stores, which have been an active part of the community for over 25 years, are accepting volunteer applications at the Orland Park and Worth stores. Those interested in volunteering are invited to come to either location, take a tour, and learn all about Neat Repeats. The Orland Park Neat Repeats Resale store is located at 9028 W. 159th St. For more information, call 3647605. The Worth Neat Repeats Resale store is at 7026 W. 111th Street. For more information, call 361-6860. All sales at Neat Repeats Resale benefit the clients served by the Crisis Center for South Suburbia. The Crisis Center for South Suburbia is a non-profit community organization that provides emergency shelter and other services for individuals and families victimized by domestic violence.

Death Notices Gilbert F. Dobslaw Gilbert F. Dobslaw, 86, of Worth, died last Thursday at home. The service was Wednesday at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Worth and interment was at Chapel Hill Garden South Cemetery. Mr. Dobslaw was survived by wife Gwendolyn (née Bender) and children Kimberly (Robert) Blecke, Alison (Michael) Klimasara and Mark (Tina) Dobslaw. He was born in Chicago, was a salesman and a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II.

Across Auto club offering Gregory Peck role Foster on a screen Stretches of history He actually played the lyre Amherst sch. Two-time NBA MVP Steve Component of ocean H2O Lawn game using lobbed mis-

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53 DSL user’s need 54 Mao’s successor 55 Sticky-footed lizard 59 Beef baloney? 64 Botanist’s category 66 Dweeb 67 Size measure 68 Competitor’s dream 69 A bit off the ground, “up” 70 Sound like an ass 71 Bobbin 72 Ketel One competitor 73 NFL stats Down 1 Common break hr. 2 Speak 3 Refuse 4 “Pitch Perfect” co-star Kendrick 5 Summer phenomenon 6 Curved support 7 Short jacket 8 Concession stand candy 9 Easternmost Arabian Peninsula country 10 “Dr. Strangelove” feature 11 Adherent’s suffix 12 Start to stop? 14 With 52-Down, grilled fare

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Allen M. Sommerfeld Allen M. Sommerfeld, 62, of Oak Lawn died earlier this month. Visitation was May 14 at Kosary Funeral Home in Evergreen Park and the service was held May 15 St. Peter Ev.. Lutheran Church in Chicago. Interment was at Chapel Hill Garden South Cemetery. Mr. Sommerfeld was survived by his sister Karen and children Cheryl (David) Joseph and Dan (Jessica) Sommerfeld.

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SCHOOLS

Glen Oaks math teacher is an Origo-nal Long before there were Common Core State Standards there was a professor at Governors State University espousing the values of conceptual math to her young students. Fortunately for North Palos District 117, one of those young students happened to be Darek Naglak. “I always loved math,” said Naglak, who has spent the last two years teaching Fast-Track Math at Glen Oaks School. “Math is my passion. But my professor was so good at teaching it and conceptualizing it for us that she made me want to pursue it as a career.” Three years later Naglak finds himself not only in his second year of teaching Fast-Track math to more than 100 students at Glen Oaks School, but also in his second year of piloting Origo, a digital way of teaching math that focuses on conceptualization. No textbooks are used. “Our textbooks are the (SmartBoards),” he said. “All of Origo is discussion. We do everything together. We focus on a deeper understanding of math concepts.” Fast-Track math scores increased significantly this year to warrant the district to pilot (Continued on page 9)

Bulletin Board Oak Lawn

District 123 invites golfers to ‘Beat the Pro’ The District 123 Education Foundation Golf Outing will take place Saturday, June 28. “Beat the Pro” and many more contests will be running throughout the day. The deadline to register is Friday, June 6. For more information and to register, visit d123. org/golf-outing-cfm. Registration starts at 7 a.m. with a shotgun start at 7:30 a.m. Dinner and awards will take place shortly after golfing at approximately 12:30 p.m.

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 Fenger High School The Fenger High School Class by someone else. All nominees of 1964 is having its 50th re- are encouraged to submit up to union Saturday, August 2, at the three letters of recommendation Tinley Park Convention Center. and a maximum of three pages For more information, contact of supplementary materials such Susan Rheinheimer at susan_ as news articles, brochures or sings@att.net, or email Fenger- photos highlighting the applicant’s accomplishments and reunion1964@gmail.com. contributions.

Moraine Valley

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

Darek Naglak

Nominations, which must be accompanied by a current resume or bio, are due by midnight Sunday. Application forms are online at morainevalley.edu/ alumni. For more information, contact Kari Pantol at alumni@morainevalley.edu or (708) 974-5551.

The Kid’s Doctor By Sue Hubbard, M.D. It seems the “anti-vaccine” movement is still alive and well and has become a hot topic on Twitter and Facebook again. Unfortunately, much of what I’ve read on these sites seems to be inaccurate and based on a lot of emotion and very little science. Alas, emotional posts can be quite persuasive, especially for new parents who want to do everything possible to safeguard their children’s health. I should think that would include protecting them from deadly diseases that have not been totally eradicated. One of the first things you learn during medical school is the mantra that doctors should “first do no harm.” I’ve always conducted my daily pediatric practice with this in mind, so how could I not vaccinate my precious patients? Vaccines have been well studied (and continue to be studied) and absolutely DO protect children and adults from numerous diseases, including polio, bacterial meningitis, whooping cough and measles. Vaccines are also safe. How many studies does it take

to convince parents of this? Choosing to not vaccinate your child can “cause harm.” Do parents not realize that we’re all exposed to diseases unknowingly? I know there’s not a parent out there who would purposely expose their child to a disease, especially one that could cause death. That being said, the bacteria (h. flu and pneumococcus) that cause meningitis are often harbored in a person’s nose — just a sneeze away from an unprotected baby. When I used to do spinal taps on a regular basis on very ill children — some of whom indeed had bacterial meningitis — every parent would ask, “how did my child get this?” The answer at that time was, “we don’t know where they were exposed.” Not a very reassuring reply for the parents of a critically ill child, especially if the youngster soon died. Since the vaccines against meningitis have been released I haven’t seen a single case of H.flu or Pneumococcal meningitis in my practice. I can’t remember the last time I did a spinal tap.

My office was also involved in the studies for the HIB meningitis vaccine, and I saw first-hand how labor-intensive and difficult vaccine studies are. A lot of parents at that time allowed us to stick their infants for blood samples (many times, on a regular basis) to prove that the vaccine provided antibody and protection for their baby. Thank you to all of those parents! I continue to be alarmed that there are still parents (often clustered in certain areas) that want to deny their children vaccines. I wonder what their babies would say if they had the chance to choose to get vaccinated. Unfortunately, they don’t. (Dr. Sue Hubbard is an awardwinning pediatrician, medical editor and media host. “The Kid’s Doctor” TV feature can be seen on more than 90 stations across the U.S. Submit questions at http:// www.kidsdr.com. The Kid’s Doctor e-book, “Tattoos to Texting: Parenting Today’s Teen,” is now available from Amazon and other e-book vendors.)

Science students are golden

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Four seventh graders from St. Walter won gold awards in Chicago and state competitions. Victor Aquilar conducted an experiment on mummification and mummified cornish hens in his project “The Mummy Returns.” Angelo Cantelo’s purpose was to determine the effect of temperature on wine making. He succeeded in making a wine in his project “Vine to Wine.” Elaina Miller discovered the best shampoo for making one’s hair the strongest, which therefore prevents breakage in her project “Oh Snap!” And Clark Woodard tested the right and the left brain lateralization in dogs, which displays a dog’s negative and positive response to stimuli in his project “The Tell-Tail Wag.” Woodard also won Best in Category in behavioral science at state and the peaceable primate and Technical Communication Awards at the city event. Pictured left to right are Aguilar, Cantelo, Miller and Woodard.

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF REVIEW AND OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC HEARING AND WRITTEN COMMENT In accordance with the requirements of the Illinois Health Facilities Planning Act, notice is given of receipt to establish an End Stage Renal Dialysis (ESRD) facility. Project 14-020, Chicago Ridge Dialysis, Worth. Applicants: DaVita Healthcare Partners, Inc., and Cagles Dialysis, LLC. The applicants propose to establish a 16-station ESRD facility in 7,423 GSF of space, located at 10511 South Harlem Avenue, Worth. Project cost: $3,494,553. The application contained a Safety Net Impact Statement and was declared complete on May 23, 2014. A copy of the application may be viewed at the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board Office, at the address below. To obtain a copy of an application, please call the office for details and copying fees, at the number listed below. Consideration by the State Board has been tentatively scheduled for the July 15, 2014 State Board Meeting. Any person wanting a public hearing on the proposed project must submit a written request for a hearing to: Mike Constantino, Supervisor, Project Review Section Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board 525 West Jefferson Street (2nd Floor) Springfield, Illinois 62761 (217) 782-3516 (TTY# 800-547-0466 for hearing impaired only) Requests for hearings must be received by this Agency no later than June 9, 2014. Any person wanting to submit written comments on this project must submit these comments by June 25, 2014. The State Board will post its findings in a State Board Staff Report, and the report will be made available via the internet on July 1, 2014. The public may submit written responses in support of or in opposition to the findings of the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board. The public will have until 9:00 am, July 7, 2014. The internet address used to access this report is: www.hfsrb.illinois.gov

Astronauts for a day

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The sixth grade class at St. Catherine of Alexandria school in Oak Lawn traveled to the campus of Purdue Calumet in Highland, Ind. to the Challenger Center and the students became astronauts for the day. They built a probe, plotted a course for the probe, and studied space material, and the effects being in space has on the human body. The probe was to rendezvous with a comet in order to study the particles of the comet.

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SCHOOLS

Big shooters – Shepard wins marksman competition Rifles prepped and ready, students from Shepard, Richards, and Eisenhower high schools joked and talked amiably with one another and their JROTC instructors. If they felt any tension about the annual marksmanship contest – with neighborhood bragging rights at stake – one could not tell. Perhaps they all felt confident: Students take pride in this competition and spend a lot of time on target practice. “It’s funny, but once the competition starts we won’t hear a word from them,” laughed Chief Bill Foster, one of the U.S. Air Force JROTC aeronautical science instructors at Shepard. Sure enough, the 24 competitors focused keenly once the contest started. The only sound in the huge gymnasium at Richards came from the clicking of the air rifles and the small pellets hitting paper targets.

Shepard High School students, from left, Brandon Faro, Diana Burke, Noah Jasik, Tyler Timmer, Josh Reynolds, and Jonathan Kalabich, compete in the Standing portion of the District 218 JROTC marksmanship contest. The U.S. Air Force JROTC students from Shepard won the championship for the second straight year.

Students competed in shooting from prone, kneeling, and standing positions. The Shepard team won the overall title for the second year in a row. The U.S. Marine Corps JROTC team from Eisenhower High School took second and the U.S. Navy JROTC program from Richards was third. Shepard students Josh Reynolds and Jonathan Kalabach won first and third place, respectively, in the prone category; Jeremy Molina took first in standing; and, Jeremy Molina and Josh Reynolds took fourth and fifth, respectively, in the overall competition. Eisenhower High School students Luis Sierra and Carl Madera won first and second place, respectively, in the overall competition while Richards junior Angeles Ochoa-Raya won third place. — Submitted by School District 218

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Improvements recognized CLampus eaders by Richards High School

Maura Slattery, a first year student at Ripon College, has been named to the dean’s list for the spring semester. The dean’s list recognizes academic excellence. Slattery is the child of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Slattery of Oak Lawn. To qualify for the dean’s list at Ripon College, students must achieve a 3.40 grade point average or higher on a 4.0 scale, and complete at least 12 credits of regular letter-graded work. *** The following local students were named to the University of Dayton’s dean’s list. Anne Best, Jane Kelly and Mary Mixan of Evergreen Park; Elizabeth Caraher and Kimberly Murray of Oak Lawn; Margaret Hurley of Palos Submitted photo Heights; and Erica Wieczorek ’14 (South Chicago), from left, Sara Nolan ’14 (Morgan Park), Maggie Clifford ’14 Alexandra Loperena of Bur(Mount Greenwood) and Therese Bueno ’14 (Orland Park) show their diplomas. bank. To qualify for the dean’s list, an undergraduate degree-seeking student must have a minimum of a 3.5 GPA, and must have been Mother McAuley Liberal Arts and universities for which they the alumnae speaker, Commis- enrolled for 12 or more credits High School held its 54th com- applied, which totals $29 million. sioner Bridget Gainer ’86, by that semester. *** mencement ceremony on May 18 Graduates wore floor-length salutatorians Margaret Mallon The following students were at the Shannon Center on the white gowns, following a tradi- ’14 (Oak Lawn) and Elizabeth campus of Saint Xavier University. tion that dates back to 1846, Malone ’14 (Oak Lawn) and named to the dean’s list for Families and friends of the 279 when the school first opened its remarks by student speaker Ra- the spring semester at Illinois Wesleyan University. graduates gathered together to doors. Features of the ceremony ven Willis ’14 (Ashburn). celebrate the occasion. included senior chorus members Valedictorian Maura Joyce, a To be on the Dean’s List, a The Mother McAuley Class of singing “So Small,” made popular graduate of Saint Christina, ended student must have a grade point 2014 has many accomplishments by Carrie Underwood, as a tribute her senior year with a cumulative average of 3.50, or better, during to recognize, including a National to their fellow classmates. Sara GPA of 4.50 and leaves the school the semester, based on 4.0 grade Merit Commended Scholar, a final- Nolan ’14 (Morgan Park) was with many accomplishments under point average. James Connolly of Hickory ist in the National Achievement recognized for her acceptance to her belt. She was a member of the Scholarship program, a Golden the United States Coast Guard orchestra and the cross country Hills; Emily Anderson, Elizabeth Apple Scholar, four members on Academy by a Coast Guard offi- team, a Catherine McAuley Honors the only all-girls team to compete cer. Out of the 20,000 applicants, Scholar, a member of Math Macs, Egan, Katherine Ford and Juin the National Science Bowl, 14 only 230 students are accepted the National Honor Society, the lia Nykaza of Oak Lawn; and, Anthony Angelos and Erica athletic signings in seven differ- annually. The remainder of the National Spanish Honor Society, Vrkljan of Palos Hills. ent sports and 40 Illinois State ceremony included the conferring Student Council, Student AmbasScholars, to name a few. Merit- of diplomas, a speech by valedic- sadors and Road Runners. *** based scholarships awarded to the torian Maura Joyce ’14 (Mount —Submitted by Mother Lake Forest College student Class of 2014 from the colleges Greenwood), the introduction of McAuley High School James Haney of Oak Lawn, Class of 2017, was selected as a Richter Scholar at Lake Forthe country to teach teachers fill in on days he is away. est College. Haney will work about Origo. “I love to stay busy,” said on a biology research project Just about every Sunday, he Naglak, who also works part- with Dr. Alexander Shingleton. (Continued from page 8) will board a plane in Chicago time as an assistant manager Haney will study the hormonal Origo again for the 2014-15 for destinations in Texas, New at a Walgreens. regulation of relative organ size. school year. Recently, Naglak Mexico and New York, racking The Richter Apprentice Scholwas named a team leader, which up enough frequent-flier miles Naglak will be plenty busy. ar Program offers a research means he will exit the classroom to get him that trip to New He also will be part of a dis- opportunity to a small group and now focus his energies on Zealand he postponed this sum- trict committee charged with of outstanding students early teaching and coaching his peers. mer to take the gig with Origo. mapping out Eureka, another in their college careers. During “I’m excited for the oppor- He spent three weeks last year Common Core math program the summer between their first tunity,” he said. “We’ve got a traveling in Australia. that the district will pilot in all and second years, Richter Scholgreat team.” of its grade levels at all of its ars are employed as apprentice Naglak was approached by Naglak will spend two or schools except Conrady Junior scholars working one-on-one the company itself to serve three days each week teach- High School. Conrady uses a with faculty members conductthis summer as a teacher/con- ing Origo to teachers and then math program called “Digits.” ing independent research. sultant. He will travel to St. fly back home where he will Haney is a graduate of Saint Louis for a few days of initial teach summer school. Naglak — Submitted by Ignatius College Prep in Chitraining before crisscrossing will have a substitute teacher School District 117 cago, Illinois.

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By Bob McParland School District 218 Success in school can take many shapes. While many students excel academically and continually develop from the first day of high school, others may struggle a bit. They improve their grades, attendance record, and behavior to re-boot their academic lives. In each case, students chose consciously and realized they must do better. For the second year in a row, Richards High School celebrated those success stories. In front of the entire school and with many parents on hand, Richards honored students for a variety of achievements. Richards recognized freshmen who achieved a grade point average in excess off 4.0; perfect attendance; and, zero discipline referrals. Those freshmen include Katherine Azem, Piotr Bernat, Timothy Birmingham, Kaitlin Cabel, Sofia Carrillo, Caileena Clifton, Sarah Coffman, Kristen DiPietro, Allison Isztok, Tyler Konkol, Jack Moran, Margaret O’Shea, Anthony Quinn, Mary

Rabadi, Jessica Reinhart, Emman Weiland, and Stanislaw Wrobel. Richards honored students who have earned perfect attendance for at least two years. Those students include (four years) Brittani Bulanda, Madeline Doon, and Alex Lorenz; (three years) Abigail Del Castillo, Roque Castro, Celina Clifton, and Valerie Jane; and, (two years) Brenda Alvarado, Janelle Davis, Celina, Emillie Medina, Emer Moloney, Caroline Szperlak, Daniel Vallejo, and Hoang-Chuong Vuong. Richards recognized students who demonstrated significant growth academically, in their record of attendance, and in discipline from spring 2013 through fall 2014. Those students include Angelica Flores, Emanui Dubois, Creshawna Russell, Wallace Kerby, Adam Medel, Eric Brongel, Kameron Roberts-Dobson, Savannah Mathew, and Terry House. Finally, the school recognized students who have a grade point average in excess 4.0, perfect attendance, and zero discipline referrals for at least three years. They included Madeline Doon, Emer Moloney, and Caroline Szperlak.

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Thursday, May 29, 2014

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Lipinski working on Harlem Avenue over/underpass near Summit Congressman Dan Lipinski (IL-3) is making it a priority to secure funding for a railroad grade separation at 65th Street and Harlem Avenue. The project — either an underpass or overpass that would eliminate train blockage of 65th Street — would have a significant positive impact on the surrounding area, specifically the southwest side of Chicago, Bedford Park, and Summit. With the possibility this year of a new federal road construction bill and a state capital construction bill, there are new opportunities to move the project forward. “Back in 2003, the CREATE program was announced with great fanfare at a press conference at 63rd and Harlem,” said Rep. Lipinski. “This program will invest billions to increase the efPhoto by Jeff Vorva Congressman Dan Lipinski, speaking to a crowd in Tinley Park ficiency of our region’s passenger on Monday, is working on funding for an underpass or overpass and freight rail, and enhance the quality of life for residents. A sigon Harlem Avenue near Summit.

nificant part of this quality of life enhancement is the construction of two dozen grade separations. These are underpasses or overpasses that move roads over or under rail lines. One of these has been slated for 63rd and Harlem. But while CREATE has moved forward over the years, starting with $100 million that I was able to secure for it, progress on the grade separations has lagged, largely because of the cost.” While 63rd Street was the location originally chosen for the grade separation, Lipinski now says if the engineering is feasible, 65th Street would be a better choice. It is a four-lane road on a largely commercial street and 63rd is a two lane road on a largely residential street. Hundreds of trucks every day travel to and from businesses in the Clearing Industrial District and a grade separation on 63rd would

Library Notes Evergreen Park

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 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. *** Monday: The Green Hills Public library is launching an “App Attack” at 2 p.m. for patrons who want to learn about some new apps and decipher the apps they have. Participants attending the class are asked to bring their smart phones. The staff will work with patrons who want to learn more. *** Wednesday: The Green Hills Public Library is asking youngsters in kindergarten through fifth grade to supply the imagination and building skills while they supply the Legos when the Lego Club meets. Two sessions will be held. The first session is from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. and the second from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Due to limited space, patrons are asked to register for the afternoon, or evening session. Registration is required and limited to 25. Registration is available online. *** June 6: A teen manicure night will be held at 6 p.m. at the Green Hills Public Library for teens who can’t get enough of manicures and like having fun nails. A Sally Hansen Salon Effects Nail Kit will be provided to those who register for the program. Registration is required and limited to 25 teens. Registration is available online. *** June 6: A World War One anniversary film screening of “All Quiet on the Western Front” will

be held at noon at the Green Hills Public Library. Those who register for the program are invited to join together for a catered lunch as the library remembers the centennial of WWI and shows the film. Registration is required and limited to 40. Registration is available online. *** June 9: Geoffrey “Merlin” Akins, an international bubble artist, is returning to the library to help kick off the Summer Reading Program by providing “Bubble Wonders” at 2 p.m. Akins performs bubble tricks and creates fantastic bubble sculptures, including a bubble caterpillar, bubble volcano and more. All ages are welcome to the show. Registration is required and limited to 90. Registration is available online. *** June 9: Rainbow Cone is also coming back to help kick off the 2014 Summer Reading Program. Patrons are asked to register and treat themselves to a free original Rainbow Cone between 3 and 7 p.m. *** June 9 to Aug. 2: The Adult Summer Reading Program, “Read for the Health of It,” will begin soon at the Green Hills Public Library. Patrons, 18 years of age and older, can win prizes such as electronics, gift certificates to local restaurants, bookstores, and more. Registration is being taken at the Information Desk, or online. *** June 9 to Aug. 2: Youngsters 2 to 17 years old are invited to participate in the Green Hills Public Library Youth Summer Reading Program, “Paws to Read,” and come to the library weekly to log the books they have read and receive prizes. Those who reach their reading goal for the summer, will be entered in a raffle for the grand prizes. Registration is being taken at the Youth Services Desk, or online. *** June 10 to July 29: Children in grades three through five can join Crazy 8s Math Club which will meet Tuesdays at 3 p.m. at the Green Hills Public Library. Participants are invited build things, make music, and participate in fun related activities to gear up for math. Registration is required and limited to 20. Registration is available online. *** June 10: The Green Hills Public Library is offering a program for those with “Too Much on Your Plate: How to Deal with Stress” from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Participants will learn how to deal with stress effectively with this educational presentation by Palos Community Hospital staff. *** June 11: Once again it’s “Green Team Time with Miss Emily” from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Green Hills Public Library. The program is for children 6 to 8 years old who can enjoy nature themed stories and activities. *** June 12: The South Side Se-

bring many of those trucks up residential side streets to 63rd. Over the years, Lipinski has spoken with many local residents, elected officials, businesses, and employees about this project and what it would mean for the area. The benefits would include fewer delays getting to work, school, church, or shopping. Also, less gas wasted waiting for a train to pass, increased safety, economic development, and the potential for more jobs in the area. “There is new hope for getting this project going this year,” Lipinski said. “Both the federal government and the state of Illinois may be passing new bills that will help ease the congestion on our roads. The most recent federal bill to fund highway and transit projects expires at the end of September. I am Illinois’ most senior member on the House Transportation Committee and

we will soon be working on a new bill. I’ll be pushing to pass a robust, long-term bill that will provide federal support for projects that would alleviate problems like the one many of us face every day at Harlem Avenue.” In addition, Lipinski is hopeful that Illinois will pass a new capital bill that would provide funding for all types of construction projects including road construction. The last capital bill passed in Springfield is winding down and a new one may be done this year. He has met with Governor Quinn to tell him about the need for the Clearing grade separation, and he has worked with all the local state legislators to build support for this project. The estimated cost of the entire grade separation project is about $95 million. —From Congressman Dan Lipinski’s office

Park Clips niors will be discussing the book, Behind the Beautiful Forevers” by Katherine Boo at 10 a.m. at the Green Hills Public Library. South Side Seniors can pick up a copy at the Circulation Desk. The South Side Seniors meet every second Thursday of the month at 10 a.m. *** June 13: The Green Hills Public Library presents it’s Family Movie Time film, “Lilo and Stitch” at 4 p.m. All movie-goers receive popcorn and lemonade and all ages are welcome. *** June 16: All Green Hills Public Library patrons are invited to “PAWS for Crafts,” in the library’s activity room to make some fun and simple animal related crafts. All ages welcome and patrons can drop in any time between 2 and 4 p.m. *** June 17: The Bill O’Reilly book, “Killing Kennedy” will be the topic of discussion at 6 p.m. at the Green Hills Public Library. Sue McCoy will lead the discussion. *** June 18: All Pokémon Masters are invited to the Green Public Library from 3 to 4 p.m. to meet and battle other Pokémon fans. Participants should bring their Nintendo DS, games, trading cards, books, and anything else Pokémon that they would like to share and discuss. *** June 19: Patrons age 5 and older are invited to paint their very own ceramic dog bank. Due to high demand, the library is offering this program on two dates. Patrons are limited to registering for one session either Thursday, June 19 from 6 to 7 p.m., or Friday, June 20 from 4 to 5 p.m. Registration is required, and limited to 30 per session. Registration is available online. *** June 23: Chef Kate Bradley, a vegetarian, will be offering a vegetarian cooking class from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Green Hills Public Library. Bradley will walk patrons through easy-to-make recipes, such as vegan chocolate cake and Portobello pitas. Samples will be provided. Registration is required and limited to 60. Registration is available online. *** June 24: Representatives from the Animal Welfare League will be coming to the Green Hills Public Library from 6 to 7 p.m. to teach individuals all about the benefits and process of animal adoption. The Animal Welfare League spokesperson will bring along some of the animals up for adoption. All ages are welcome. *** June 26: Board games will be played during Teen Game Night from 6 to 8 p.m. Participants are invited to bring in their own games or play games provided by the Green Hills Public Library. Refreshments will be provided. *** June 25: Participants will find (Continued on page 12)

Chicago Ridge

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 4233959. Another location is the Freedom Activity Center, 6252 W. Birmingham St. For more information on programs at this location, call 708-636-4900. *** Immediately: Registration is available for Chicago Ridge Park District’s Yougottawanna Summer Day Camp. Campers, ages 6 to 14, can enjoy field trips, games, sports and fun in the sun during summer time. Camp will run from Monday, June 16 through Friday, Aug. 8. Camp begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m. Camping for all eight weeks is $450 for residents and $650 for non-residents. Each four-week session is $260 for residents and $360 for nonresidents. Registration is being taken at Freedom Activity Center. For more information, call the Center. *** 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 Activity 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 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 31: Chicago Ridge Park District is taking a trip to Navy Pier in Chicago. The fee of $7 for residents and $12 for non-

residents includes transportation to and from Navy Pier. The family package of up to five people is $25 for residents and $35 for non-residents. The bus leaves the Freedom Activity Center at 9:30 a.m. and will return about 3:30 p.m. The fee is $7 for residents and $12 for non-residents. *** June 20: Chicago Ridge Park District’s Western Open Miniature Golf Tournament deadline comes a week before the actual tournament. Residents are invited to compete against the top professional miniature golfers in the world Friday, June 27 and Saturday, June 28 at Ball Fore Miniature Golf Course, 6701 W. 107th St. The entry fee is $100 and includes ten rounds of miniature golf, official polo shirt and lunch and breakfast. The top five finishers will get paid, with first place being awarded $1,500. Registration is now available online, or at Frontier Park Fieldhouse. *** June 24 and June 26: The Chicago Ridge Park District is hosting third sessions of Tuesday and Thursday Zumba classes. Zumba is a Latin inspired dance fitness program. The dance rhythms include: meringue, salsa, reggaeton and more. Zumba classes are being held Tuesdays, June 24 through Aug. 5 and Thursdays, June 26 through Aug. 7. All classes will run from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Freedom Activity Center. The cost is $40 for residents and $50 for non-residents. Registration and more information are available at the Center.

Evergreen Park

The Evergreen Park Recreation Department is located at 3450 W. 97th St. For more information, or to register for a program, call 229-3373, or visit evergreenpark-ill.com. *** Ongoing: Registration is ongoing for summer programs. Park department hours are 9 a.m. to 5 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 events during March. Reservations are suggested. For more information and reservations, call 857-2433. *** Immediately: The Oak Lawn Park District is offering a wide range of summer camps. Registration is ongoing for residents and non-residents. For more information about the camps, view the summer camp guide. *** Immediately: The Oak Lawn Park District is taking a customer service survey to find out how better to serve residents. For more information, call the park district’s administrative office, or visit olparks.com. Those taking the survey can be entered into a

raffle for a chance to win one Community Theatre gift certificate good for two free admissions to one 2014 — 2015 production. *** Immediately: Tickets for the park district’s next production of “Annie” are moving quickly. Show dates are Friday, Saturday and Sunday and Friday, June 6, Saturday, June 7, and Sunday, June 8. Tickets are now on sale at Oak View Community Center, 4625 W. 110th St. For more information, call the box office manager at 857-2200. ***

Immediately: There are still 10 prime spots available in the “Adopt-a-Flowerbed Program.” The park district prepares the beds, and grows the flowers. They are asking participants to plant the flowers. The park district will water the bed throughout the summer, participants are asked to weed the bed every 10 days. Names will be featured on a garden sign to let everyone know who cares for the flowerbed. For a registration form, stop by the maintenance building at 5501 W. 110th St., or call Dolly Foster at 857.2201. This program can be used for Master Gardener volunteer hours.

Palos Hills

Immediately: The Palos Hills Community Resource and Recreation Department still has spaces available for Summer Day Camp. Camp runs from June 11 through Aug. 8. Camps available are Full Day Camp, Half Day Camp, as well as, Before and After Camp Care. Prices vary from camp to camp. Registration is being taken at the Palos Hills Community Center, 8455 W. 103rd St. For more information call, 430-4500.

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 pingpong 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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People not aware of 529 plan Seven out of 10 Americans do not know that a 529 plan is a college savings tool, according to the annual 529 Plan Awareness Survey from financial-services firm Edward Jones. In its third year monitoring college savings awareness, the survey found that only 30 percent of Americans could correctly identify a 529 plan as a college savings tool from among four potential options, down from 37 percent during the inaugural 2012 survey. “Despite the fact that the average cost of an in-state public college totaled $22,828 in the 20132014 academic year, we have seen a downward trend in 529 plan awareness over the past three years,” said Scott W. Johnson,

Edward Jones financial advisor in Palos Hills. “It seems counterintuitive that the costs of higher education continue to rise while awareness for a vehicle than can make this cost more manageable continues to decline. We like to remind our clients that starting a 529 plan savings program as early as possible will help ease the burden as children near college age.” Significant dips in awareness occurred regionally, especially in the Northeast (39 percent in 2014, down from 45 percent in 2013) and the Midwest (30 percent in 2014, down from 36 percent in 2013). A notable decline in 529 plan awareness also occurred when looking at house-

hold income. Among those respondents with a household income between $50,000 and $75,000, awareness dropped from 42 percent in 2013 to 32 percent today. And while age plays a significant role in awareness level, with those between 35 and 54 expressing the highest levels, it also represents a major opportunity. Respondents 65 and over showed the lowest levels of awareness, with just 18 percent noting they knew that 529 plans were for college savings. 529 plans are designed so that grandparents and other interested parties can contribute as well, so finding ways to increase awareness among grandparents can pay off for future students. “Grandparents represent an

opportunity when it comes to managing the cost of college,” said Johnson. “We recommend that parents look at tackling college savings as a larger family goal, when possible. Talking to grandparents about participating in 529 plans is an excellent way to build assets in a portfolio - and for the grandparents, it’s fulfilling and there may be tax advantages as well.” The survey was conducted by ORC International’s CARAVAN Omnibus Services and was based on 1,006 landline and cell phone interviews of U.S. adults conducted May 1-4, 2014. The margin of error was +/-3%. --Submitted by Edward Jones

Avoid problems by updating beneficiary designations Like many people, you might not particularly enjoy thinking about your estate plans, but such planning is necessary to make sure your assets go where you want them to go. And it’s just as important to regularly review your plans with your tax, legal and financial professionals in case any changes are needed. For instance, some of your wishes expressed in your will may be overridden by beneficiary designations you filled out years ago. If these designations become outdated, your assets could be passed to those you didn’t intend. You might be surprised at how many of your financial assets and legal documents have beneficiary designations tied to them. If you have an IRA, a 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan, a life insurance policy, an annuity, a transfer-on-death (TOD) arrangement, or any of a variety of other assets or accounts, you almost certainly named a beneficiary.

And this beneficiary designation offers a simple, direct and efficient way to get assets in the hands of your loved ones who survive you. However, as time goes by, you may experience many changes in your life — and when your life changes, your beneficiary designations may need to follow. But if you are like many people, you might forget to update these designations after a marriage, divorce or other change in your family situation. And because the beneficiary designation is a legally binding document, the asset will go to the person you once named as a beneficiary, regardless of your current relationship status. It really doesn’t take much effort to look over your accounts and legal arrangements to ensure that your beneficiary designations are current — and if they aren’t, it’s pretty easy to change them. In fact, for some financial accounts, you may be

able to update the beneficiary designations online. In any case, plan on reviewing your beneficiary designations regularly, but especially when you experience a change in your life. Here’s one more thing to keep in mind: Make sure your current beneficiaries are informed that they will eventually be receiving your 401(k), IRA, life insurance proceeds or other assets that require a beneficiary designation. This advance knowledge may help your loved ones as they plan and maintain their own financial and investment strategies. Although it’s clearly important for you to update your beneficiary designations and to communicate your actions, you will still need to attend to other areas of your estate planning, such as providing care for minor children or dependents, deciding who you want to receive specific items that do not carry a beneficiary designation, naming someone

to manage your affairs should you become incapacitated, and specifying the control you wish your beneficiaries to have over their inheritance. These are just a few examples of estate-planning considerations. Because everyone’s situation is different, you will need to consult with your legal advisor to determine the level of estate planning you require. As we’ve seen, updating your beneficiary is one piece of the puzzle — but to leave the legacy you desire, you’ve got to complete the picture. 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.

Jill on Money By Jill Schlesinger

Long term care update: Is 90 the new 70? Americans are getting older. A new U.S. Census Bureau report projects that roughly one in five Americans (about 21 percent) will be 65 years old and up by 2050, compared with just 13 percent in 2010 and less than 10 percent in 1970. Taking a longer view, the numbers are startling. According to the 60 Minutes segment, Living to 90 and Beyond, “Since the start of the 20th century, we have increased life expectancy in this country by a remarkable 30 years — from just 49 in 1900, to almost 79 today...Men and women above the age of 90 are now the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. population.” Of course, the key is to live longer with good health and that goal is a tough one to achieve. According to the 2014 Medicare & You, National Medicare Handbook, at least 70 percent of people over 65 will need long term care services and support at some point in their lifetime. Unfortunately, many do not realize that Medicare and most health insurance plans, including Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap) policies, don’t pay for this type of care, sometimes called

“custodial care.” Only those with limited resources qualify for coverage through Medicaid, which is a joint federal and state program that helps pay for certain health services. If you qualify for Medicaid, you may be able to get government assistance for nursing home care or other health care costs. And those costs are breathtaking. Genworth Financial’s Cost of Care Survey for 2014 shows that prices for care have steadily increased, though the cost of facility-based providers has grown at a much greater rate than that for home care. In 2014, the national median cost for a private room in a nursing home was $87,600 (prices vary widely across the country), which represents a 4.19 percent compound annual growth rate over the past five years — that’s more than twice the annual rate of inflation during the same time period of time. (Note: with Tony Dunst bunking up doesn’t save as much as you might think: the cost of a semi-private room is a whopping $77,380.) If you don’t need a facility, care is more affordable. The national

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hourly median rate for a licensed home health aide rose by just 1.32 percent annually over the past 5 years to $20. The slower rate of inflation is attributed to increased competition among agencies and the wider availability of unskilled workers. Everyone has heard stories about folks who plow through all of their savings, due to an extended illness, but the cost of protecting against that potential liability possibility can be steep. According to the American Association for LongTerm Care Insurance, a typical long-term care policy for a 55-yearold couple costs about $4,000 and about 15 percent of people in their 50s get declined for long-term care insurance. Who needs long-term care insurance (LTCi)? Generally, speaking, those who have a total net worth, including a house, between $300,000 and $1.5 million may want to consider purchasing some baseline coverage. (Those below $300,000 can rely on Medicaid, while those above $1.5 million can self-insure.) Couples are especially vulnerable, because a sick spouse can eat into

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By Corwin Cole

When we reach a certain level of expertise in any field, we often get so hung up on details and esoteric ideas that we forget our fundamental lessons. This phenomenon is common among poker players, and most of the students I have coached over the years have lost touch with the basic mechanics of the game in some way. To break this habit, I begin with a reminder that every good poker decision is the end product of a simple process, beginning with the most important step: making a read and sticking with it. A student of mine who primarily plays six-handed $1/$2 no-limit hold ‘em online recently asked me to review one of his hands. He began on the button and was dealt Kc Js - not a terribly exciting hand, but one that anybody is likely to play from late position. Action folded to the player seated directly to his right, who opened the action with a raise to $6. Our hero felt that his opponent was generally weak and conservative, often folding under pressure, and decided to reraise to $18. I like this move a lot, since it is a bluff with a decent backup plan. Our hero is capable

of making a couple of high pairs. After the blinds folded, the villain just called, and the two players saw a flop of 9c 5s 3c with $39 in the middle. As expected, the out-of-position player checked, and our hero opted to make a continuation bet of $20, roughly half the size of the pot. He with Tony Dunst was called, and the 3h peeled off on the turn, the pot now at $79. Another check from the player in the cutoff, and our hero decided to give up. He checked behind, and both players also checked on the 10s river. Tabling 6c 6d, the villain won the pot. I asked my student to explain his thought process. Like many others do in suchTony a scenario, he with Dunst reached two conclusions: (1) He could not represent many hands when a blank card came on the turn, and (2) his opponent was likely to have a strong hand, since he called two aggressive bets out of position. These were two sensible, logical thoughts. I disagreed with both points. Sensible or not, neither of these thoughts was relevant. He started the hand with a read that his op-

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ponent was a pushover, but when my student got the chance to swing his sledgehammer, suddenly he was scared that it wouldn’t work. If the opponent is weak and cautious, it hardly matters whether you represent a lot of hands. Your all-in button represents fear. If he folds too much, you needn’t care whether he has a strong hand. He’ll start to feel weak once his whole stack is on the line. My student abandoned his read halfway through the hand, and as I explained this, I could tell that he was remembering our Day One discussions. In the end, I reminded him that he should always strive to make razor-sharp reads and stop trying to be a logic machine or supercomputer. With great reads, anybody can make a killing at the poker table. It is the most important fundamental skill to be learned in a poker player’s training, and if you neglect it, you’ll struggle to come out ahead. (Corwin Cole is a poker coach whose instructional videos can be found at CardRunners.com. He can be reached at corwin.cole@cardrunners.com.)

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Don’t let life get the best of you Stress is inevitable in life. The demands we place on ourselves with our urban lifestyles, habits and modern needs are very hard on our health and leave us particularly at risk for heart disease and mental disorders. In the old days the majority of people lived in small towns and lived relatively tranquil lives, nothing close to the breakneck speed at which we go about our daily activities today. People were happy just to be alive and, though they worked hard to support their families, they were not obsessed with being part of the Rat Race, climbing the corporate ladder, keeping up with the Jones’ and filling every minute of every day with some sort of activity so that they can “experience” life to the fullest. Jobs have always had the potential to be stressful; after all, when demands are placed on us our bodies respond by releasing chemicals that help us cope with the situations. When we are stressed our adrenal glands release cortisol, a hormone that raises blood pressure and quickens the heartbeat. This is natural and OK once in awhile, but repeatedly taxing the body’s “fight-or-flight” system results in

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Last week’s photo of a Flashing Mohawk didn’t get a ton of guesses but those who were brave enough to try it met with a 100 percent success rate. Oh, and the going rate for one of those bad boys is eight smacks at the District 230 Relay for Life event. Evergreen Park’s Bernadette Pratl was the first bright light with the correct answer. Other “hawks’’ fans who got it right were Hickory Hills’ Jack and Griffin Burke Faddis, Palos Heights’ Janet Lombard, new grandparents Theresa and George Rebersky of Worth, Worth’s E.J. Oahueke and Robert Solner and Jim Cap of parts unknown. A correct answer was also submitted by the Friday Night Poker Ladies from Oak Lawn, Orland Park and Oak Forest. One of them actually gave the Flashing Mohawk to a grandson for Easter. Let’s hope he didn’t wear it to church that morning. This week’s clue is that it helped make the Gins blossom. Send those guesses to thereporter@comcast.net with WHATIZIT? in the subject line by Monday night. Don’t forget your name and hometown.

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Early excitement became bitter disappointment for Mt. Assisi softball players by day’s end on Saturday. Terri Dearth’s grand slam (left) had the Screeching Eagles within a run of Chicago Christian at one point, but the Lady Knights eventually collected an 11-7 regional victory that marked the end of Mt. Assisi athletics. The school is closing this week. By Frank Gogola Mt. Assisi Academy students departed school for the final time last Friday. One day later, the Screeching Eagles’ athletic existence ceased as well. When Mt. Assisi was unable to complete a comeback against Chicago Christian in a Class 2A regional championship softball game on Saturday at Trinity Christian College, all that was left were the memories and plenty of tears. The Lady Knights lived to play another day this spring, but the Eagles are done. Mt. Assisi has closed its doors and the underclassmen among its student body need to find new school homes in the fall. So when the Eagles’ 11-7 loss became official, the crying began in earnest. And what made Mt.

Assisi’s demise more painful for its athletes was that the school had enjoyed unprecedented across-the-board sports success in its final year of existence. During the 2013-14 school year, the Eagles won a first-ever regional title in golf, their first volleyball regional crown in five years, a Girls Catholic Athletic Conference White soccer championship and a second straight regional title in basketball. The softball team couldn’t match that string of achievements, which perhaps made the sense of melancholy even more acute. “It’s really bittersweet, especially for the underclassmen,” said senior Terri Dearth, who will be playing basketball and softball at Southwestern Illinois College next season. “They had an opportunity of a lifetime to go

out with a bang and I honestly feel that, pride-wise, we knocked it out of the park. “Since we found out the school was closing, all of the teams went out with a bang. Even though we didn’t win [Saturday], I have faith that [the underclassmen] will go on and do big things at their new schools.” The news of Mt. Assisi’s closing broke on a night in late January -- right as the basketball team was nearing the postseason. “I remember the first thing that my [basketball] coach said was we want to make this the season to remember,” said senior Sabrina Miller, who also played shortstop this spring and will continue her softball career at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville next season. “I think that’s the same theme that [the softball squad] wanted to go with

Class 2A Chicago Christian Regional

Easy as can be

Knights steamroll pair of foes to gain title meet Marquette Academy this past Wednesday in a Herscher Anything worth having is worth Sectional semifinal. The winner advanced into Saturday’s title conworking for — or so it’s said. The second part of that old test versus either the host school chestnut sure didn’t apply to Chi- or Bishop McNamara. “We’re real excited to be playing cago Christian last week. While the Knights were glad to win their [some more],” Knights coach Eric fourth straight regional champi- Brauer said. “We’re 11-1-1 in our onship and fifth in six years, they last 13 games, [and after] only did so without breaking a sweat. hitting .260 as a team in our first When Christian crushed CICS/ 24 games, we’re hitting .375 since Longwood 22-0 in a Class 2A Chi- then. We’ve pitched and played cago Christian Regional semifi- [good] defense most of the year, nal matchup last Wednesday, but we were waiting for the bats eyebrows might not have been to come around. “I’m pretty optimistic. I think raised. After all, the Knights entered the contest as a prohibitive we are legitimately playing our favorite and, besides, first-round best baseball right now.” Brauer admitted it was “defiencounters often feature lopsided nitely not a real tough week” for outcomes. But then Christian went out Christian in the regional round. on Saturday and duplicated its That, of course, leads to some deprevious dominance. Back-to- bate as to the Knights’ level of back 11-run explosions to start readiness for sectional play. “I’ve been asked that question the game sent the Knights on their way to a 22-0 rout of ACE a lot over the last 72 hours and, Charter Tech and the aforemen- to be honest, I think it’s totally irrelevant,” Brauer said. “I don’t tioned regional crown. Christian (25-11-1) was to think there’s a cookie-cutter anBy Ken Karrson

swer to that.” He pointed out how, in a recent season that included a pair of extra-inning playoff wins, Christian’s tourney stay didn’t last as long as it did in another postseason where one-sided victories were more commonplace. Brauer also pegged the 2014 regular season as good preparation for the state tournament. “It’s not like we’ve been coasting all year,” he said. “Half our games have been decided by two runs or less. We were playing games that mattered in conference all year, so we’re very battle-tested and confident playing in tight games.” Wednesday’s contest was tight until the Knights sent 23 batters to the plate in the third stanza and accrued 18 runs. Sean O’Meara’s three-run homer highlighted the massive assault, but Christian Bolhuis (two doubles, three RBI), Pat McCarthy (a pair of two-run singles) and Zach Frieling (tworun double) also made their pres(Continued on page 4)

this season.” While the softball campaign didn’t end the way the Eagles hoped, coach Jill Harvey said the perseverance and pride she saw from her girls throughout the season was “simply amazing.” According to Mt. Assisi athletic director June VerSchave, the most popular landing spot among student-athletes is Queen of Peace, while other destinations include Marist, Mother McAuley, Nazareth Academy and Marian Catholic. While each of the non-graduating Eagles realize they won’t be donning a Mt. Assisi jersey during the 2014-15 school year, their decisions about where to finish their prep careers no doubt create a strange sensation. After all, they rejected other schools in favor of Mt. Assisi when graduating 8th grade.

“It was really hard in the beginning,” junior Maddie Cahue said of learning about the closure. “I spent a lot of time just not knowing [where to go next], but I knew that I had to figure it out because it’s important. “There are a lot of factors that played into it. It was definitely a tough decision, and not just for me but for everyone.” Cahue and Kylie Maloy were the lone juniors on the Eagles’ roster and will have to start anew in 2015. Cahue plans to enroll at Nazareth, Maloy at Queen of Peace, and both girls will try to adapt quickly to fresh surroundings. “I’m hoping that I can go in there and show them how good a player I am,” Maloy said. “I hope that I can make it a good last year for me. Hopefully, I’ll make an impact and have a good

first year at the new high school. “It’s going to be really hard playing for [the Pride] next year, but I know I’ll always be an Eagle at heart.” Even though Miller is headed to college, she said Mt. Assisi’s absence still leaves her with an empty feeling. “I know that when college is getting rough and when the coach is getting down on me, I’m not going to be able to come back to my high school,” Miller said. “It’s just a really difficult situation when you don’t have a home anymore. I’m not going to be able to come back and talk with all my old teachers and all my old friends. “It’s just different that I’m not going to be able to come back to that, but at the same time I’m not going to lose them. I’m [still] going to be able to contact them.”

Mighty Macs sink McAuley takes fourth in state water polo By Frank Gogola One day after 13 proved a lucky number for Mother McAuley, it reverted to its more common form. Thirteen goals on Friday were enough to advance the Mighty Macs out of the quarterfinal round of the girls’ state water polo tournament. With senior captain Clare Bryar scoring seven times, McAuley defeated Palatine 13-8 in Lincolnshire. But on Saturday, another batch of 13 tallies was spread out over two matches, which weren’t enough to continue the Macs’ ascent to the top. Instead, they settled for fourth place overall after falling short against eventual champion Fenwick (12-8) and host Stevenson (9-5) in a semifinal and third-place match, respectively. McAuley’s Saturday average was almost three behind its permatch figure during the season. The Macs entered the Elite Eight averaging 9.4 goals per outing. McAuley’s downfall against the Lady Friars could be traced to the third quarter, which favored the latter 5-0. By blanking the

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Clare Bryer scored seven goals for Mother McAuley on Friday to help the Mighty Macs beat Palatine 13-8 in a state quarterfinal match. McAuley wound up fourth in the tournament. Macs, Fenwick easily erased its one-goal halftime deficit. And McAuley never completely got into a second-half rhythm as it managed just two goals over that span. The Lady Friars’ triumph completed a three-match sweep

of the Macs in 2014. McAuley slipped into an early hole versus Stevenson and could never climb out. The Macs, who failed to score at least six goals for only the fifth time in 35 matches, (Continued on page 5)

A fresh Perspective(s) Public League coach Mamon named Bulldogs’ new hoops boss By Ken Karrson Jevon Mamon doesn’t back away from a challenge. He didn’t when his former basketball team, Perspectives Charter/Leadership, got elevated to the storied Chicago Public League Red South Division. And Mamon didn’t hesitate to apply when Richards’ head-coaching position opened up, even though John Chappetto had guided the Bulldogs to the 2008 Class 4A championship, nine consecutive conference titles and more than 200 wins in all during his 12year tenure. Taking over an established program held plenty of appeal for Mamon and, as it turned out, for many other individuals. Perhaps the biggest obstacle thrown in the 32-year-old’s path was stiff Photo by Jeff Vorva competition for the Richards job. Chicago Christian pitcher Dan Vos fires one toward the plate during last Wednesday’s playoff opener “We had 63 applicants,” athletic versus CICS/Longwood. The Knights rolled to a 22-0 triumph and then captured the championship director Ken Styler said. “We conof their own Class 2A regional on Saturday. ducted two rounds of interviews.”

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Jevon Mamon, who coached Chicago Perspectives Charter/Leadership the past three seasons, beat out dozens of other applicants to become the new basketball boss at Richards. He replaces John Chappetto, who stepped down after a 12-year tenure. But once again Mamon was up to the test. When decision time came, Styler named him the Bulldogs’ next hoops boss.

“He was on the radar [early on],” Styler said. “We got a good look at him in the District (Continued on page 4)

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The good, the bad and the nutty Bartosh (Reprinted from Aug. 18, 2011) Sports stories come in all varieties. Here are three recent examples representing, in order, the good, the bad and the nutty. • The 10 degrees of Sensei Keiko Fukuda First off, most of us are never going to see our 98th birthday. And the ones who do might not be in any condition to remember the special occasion, or even know where or who they are at that particular moment. And when it comes to exercise — well, let’s just say wrapping a shawl around one’s shoulders can constitute a full-fledged physical workout at that advanced age. But enough tasteless jabs aimed at my elders. I’d better shut the trap, lest I anger Sensei Keiko Fukada. Fukada is 98 years old, which in Asian culture automatically makes her a respected figure. In Fukada’s case, what also helps to engender esteem is the fact that she can beat the snot out of any smart mouths that cross her path. Yahoo! Sports reported that Fukada not only became the oldest person to achieve a 10th-degree black belt in judo, but the first woman as well. She is also one of only four people still living who has done so, and just 16 individuals in the history of that particular martial art have accomplished the feat. Fukada might not have had to wait that long had women been permitted to pursue a 10th-degree belt back when she first got involved with judo in 1935. But they were unable to rise past the fifth degree until 1972, when a separate women’s division was

finally established and Fukada became a sixth-degree black belt. Fukada told Yahoo!Sports that she has approached both judo and life in general with the intent of being “gentle, kind and beautiful, yet firm and strong, both mentally and physically.” I’d say it was a mission accomplished — and I’d say that even if I didn’t think she could beat the snot out of me. • Taking a real hands-on approach You know how Sensei Keiko Fukuda talked about being mentally strong? Well, at least one bonehead never received the instruction booklet. An unidentified football fan recently decided that simply being a passive observer just wasn’t good enough. So during an Arena League playoff game, he decided to become part of the action by reaching out and touching someone. Actually, said fan wrapped his arms around C.J. Johnson of the Jacksonville Sharks in an effort to prevent the player from returning a kick. The guy also attempted to rip Johnson’s facemask off, something that so impressed members of the Georgia Force that several of them high-fived the intrusive clown once the play was whistled dead. Evidently, the idiot quotient isn’t already high enough in fandom. By congratulating Mr. Interference, Force players were basically inviting other members of the lunatic fringe to engage in similar behavior whenever an opportunity presents itself. Too bad Johnson didn’t employ his own hands-on approach in dealing with the grabby fan. It’s obviously a credit to Johnson’s character that he didn’t retaliate, and also wise in a

monetary sense since the knucklehead can’t turn around and file an assault charge against the Shark. But I hate to see the jerk get away without having to deal with any physical repercussions. Hey, anybody know how to get in touch with Sensei Keiko Fukuda? • The hanging (around) Chad While so many of his NFL counterparts do whatever they can to avoid contact of any kind with fans, Chad Ochocinco wants to get closer. Ochocinco, who recently signed with New England, told ESPN.Boston.com that he would like to stay with some “lucky” fan for the first two or three weeks of the season. According to Mike Reiss on the website, Ochocinco said the experience “should be fun, until I get myself acclimated and learn my way around.” The newest Patriot hasn’t decided his destination just yet, but those interested in vying for an Ochocinco guest stay have to meet a couple requirements: Their household must have Internet and Xbox, but “that’s about it.” Seems like a small price to pay, especially if Ochocinco takes his rightful turn doing chores, picks up after himself and doesn’t eat too much. Having him offer the homeowner free tickets to Patriots games would be a nice touch, too. Ochocinco’s plan is certainly unique and adds yet another dimension to a rather compelling personality. Some think his free-spirited nature is good for the game, others believe it’s bad. This latest routine is neither. It’s just plain nutty.

For Vikings, close does count St. Laurence logs two hard-fought victories By Ken Karrson With a Chicago Catholic League Blue title share already in its possession and the Class 4A state tournament not beginning until this week, St. Laurence had every reason to downshift into cruise control in between. The final week of the regular season offered no potential for any sort of big-time payoff; in fact, Vikings coach Pete Lotus would have preferred jumping immediately from the Catholic League frying pan into the postseason fire. “The last thing you want is a letdown,” he said. “I thought that happened the last couple of years. It was almost like the air came out of us and I don’t know if we ever recovered it. “The Catholic League Blue is such a grueling few weeks. Mentally, I don’t know how great it is [to play nonconference games afterward].” Lotus, however, wasn’t about to skip the Steve Bajenski Tournament, which accounted for three of St. Laurence’s four contests last week. And two of those games may ultimately prove beneficial. That’s because the Vikings didn’t have cakewalks. They didn’t get past Peoria Notre Dame on Friday until they plated two seventh-inning runs, which handed them a 3-1 triumph at Benedictine University. Then at Standard Bank Stadium on Saturday, St. Laurence defeated South Suburban Conference Blue champion Lemont 4-0 in another hard-fought encounter. “It was a different atmosphere in those bigger parks, but it was very indicative of what we’ll see the next couple of weeks,” said Lotus, whose team opened play in its own regional this past Wednesday versus the winner of Monday’s Juarez-Curie game. “It was good to find ways to win, and it’s meaningful to learn to win games like this. Despite not having a great number of runs the last two games, we actually had pretty good at-bats.” The Vikings (29-5) accrued just three hits versus Peoria Notre Dame through the first four innings, but one-out singles by Sean Burnette and Anthony Chimera in the fifth and a walk set the table for Brad Wood. The senior lofted a two-strike sacrifice fly to pull St. Laurence even at 1-all. Two stanzas later, Wood struck again, this time with a triple that drove in Chimera, who had singled two batters ahead of him. Mike Kornacker’s sacrifice fly then chased in Wood. “The middle innings we were a little flustered, but we hit some

balls really hard at guys,” Lotus said. Frank Greco worked the first five-plus innings on the hill, but the win went to reliever John Riordan. Between them, the duo scattered a half-dozen hits and fanned four. St. Laurence 4 Lemont 0 Kornacker got the pitching call on Saturday and hamstrung a potent Indians lineup, which totaled just three hits and struck out eight times. The Purdue University-bound senior was also part of the Vikings’ first-inning rally, as a ball he hit was muffed by Lemont’s defense. That error, which followed a pair of free passes, got St. Laurence on the board. Roger Wilson’s fielder’s choice knocked in a second run. Kornacker’s single and an Indians balk delivered the Vikings’ last two markers in the fifth. “Obviously, we wanted to win, but more important is trying to play a good game,” Lotus said. “These seniors [of ours] have been a tremendous group to be around. They’ve worked really hard and accomplished a great deal [already], and they deserve [playoff success].” St. Rita 14 St. Laurence 7 The Vikings opened play at the Bajenski Tournament by tangling with Catholic League Blue co-champion St. Rita last Thursday at Benedictine in what Lotus said some people referred to as the “rubber game” between the schools. Each notched one victory over the other in league action. While St. Laurence wasn’t conceding anything to the Mustangs, it also didn’t adopt a win-at-allcosts mentality. “We definitely weren’t going to put ourselves in a position where they could see somebody [on the mound] they might see again [in the playoffs],” Lotus said. That meant St. Rita avoided Kornacker and Wood, but Alex Hitney still seemed a viable third option given his unbeaten ledger entering the game. While he surrendered only six hits over four innings, Hitney gave the Mustangs five extra baserunners through either walks or hit batsmen, and St. Rita took full advantage as it piled up 12 runs from the fourth through sixth frames. The Vikings smacked 12 hits of their own, with Wood, Wilson, Chimera, TJ Marik and Mike Miller providing 10 of those. Wilson and Wood had RBI, but St. Laurence also came up short in several instances. “We hit the ball really well, but

we definitely left some runners on base,” said Lotus, whose team stranded a half-dozen men in scoring position. “It was a different feel for one of our games.” St. Laurence 7 Manteno 0 Before taking part in the Bajenski Tournament, the Vikings blanked the Panthers last Tuesday behind another staunch exhibition from Wood, who whiffed six and allowed three hits in five innings. Manteno didn’t get any hits off two St. Laurence relievers. And the Panthers were immediately facing an uphill climb, thanks to the Vikings’ four-run first stanza, which was sparked by Greco’s bases-clearing double. “It’s been a while since we’ve done that,” Lotus said of St. Laurence’s quick break from the gate. “It’s good to get some early runs. With Brad on the mound, that’s always a nice cushion.” Kornacker, Burnette and Wood (double) added later RBI hits for the Vikes. Kornacker had also begun the scoring with his first-inning single. St. Laurence’s solid display came after Lotus’ brother, Adam, convinced him to give players a rare day off on Monday. Brother Rice 10 Mt. Carmel 0 The Crusaders also participated in the Bajenski Tournament, starting with Wednesday’s rout of the Caravan at Benedictine. Mike Enriquez, who carries an earned-run average under one, fired a one-hitter for Brother Rice while picking up his seventh win. Greg Ploszaj had Mt. Carmel’s lone hit but was wiped out in a double play. A six-run third inning was at the heart of the Crusaders’ slaughter-rule triumph. Seven Rice batters hit safely, with Kyle Hilliard (two-run triple), Andrew Dyke (RBI double), Ryan Kutt (RBI double) and Erich Lieser (RBI double) landing the most telling blows. Mike Schalasky (two-run double), Kevin Biondic (double) and Dyke had RBI hits in other innings. “The kids played hard, and it’s great whenever you can beat a team the caliber of Mt. Carmel, especially a week before the playoffs,” Crusaders coach John McCarthy said. “Getting a quality win gets the kids to believe they can beat anybody. “I was excited about the energy level we had and the way we swung the bats.” Lemont 4 Brother Rice 0 The Crusaders (25-10) were unable to enjoy the same kind (Continued on page 4)

Sports wrap It was a good weekend for Chicago Christian sports. While the school’s baseball and softball squads captured regional championships on Saturday, both its boys’ tennis and track teams will be represented at state meets this week after strong sectional showings. Taking the court on the Knights’ behalf will be the doubles tandem of Josh Mollema and Charlie Blim, who were among the top four finishers at the Sandburg Sectional. As a team, Christian placed sixth with six points. The host Eagles won the title with 26 points and Stagg was runner-up with 23. Advancing for Sandburg were singles player Jonluke Passett and the doubles pair of Jimmy Gradowski and Trent Sichelski. The Chargers’ state qualifiers were Brendan Wolan, Andre Kohn and the doubles duo of Muzamil Al-Khan and Warren Wudtke. BOYS’ TRACK Chicago Christian ran second to Leo at the Class 1A Lisle Sec-

tional. The Knights (64 points) nosed out third-place Westmont by three. Leading the Knights was the 3,200-meter relay foursome of Luke Boss, Ben Friesen, Josh VanDyk and Chad Ellens, who established a school record with their time of 8 minutes, 15.66 seconds, which was just over one second behind University High’s winning pace in the race. Christian’s 1,600 relay team is also headed to Charleston. Making the journey as individual participants will be triple jumpers Kendall Evans (43 feet, 2 inches) and Bradford Fitzpatrick (42-7), who finished second and third, respectively, at Lisle, and hurdler Todd Schleyer. Schleyer clocked a 42.24 in the 300-intermediate hurdles and took second behind Timothy Christian’s Andy Margason. *** With 62 ½ points, Sandburg was fourth in the Class 3A Romeoville Sectional. Shepard placed eighth. The Eagles qualified all four of

their relay units for state, twice by winning an event. Triumphing for Sandburg at Romeoville were the 3,200 (7:47.56) and 800 (1:29.51) quartets. The former crossed the line over four seconds ahead of runner-up Downers Grove North. The Eagles’ 400-relay team was second to Bolingbrook by just .16 seconds. Senior Denis O’Callaghan qualified for state in the 1,600-run with a finishing time of 4:17.49, which put him only .47 seconds in arrears of Downers North’s Ryan Clevenger. Shepard’s Josh Maier (9:27.95 in the 3,200) and Richards’ Ricky Owens (10.87 in the 110-high hurdles) were other local individuals who earned downstate berths. BOYS’ WATER POLO Zach Roper’s three goals accounted for nearly all of Sandburg’s scoring as it dropped a 17-4 verdict to Naperville North in last Thursday’s state quarterfinals in Lincolnshire. Brother Rice also fell in the quarters as host Stevenson registered a 12-7 win.

Trinity sports report

Reidsma earns All-America honors What a way to cap a collegiate career. Senior Andy Reidsma has experienced plenty of memorable moments as a runner at Trinity Christian College, but none greater than last Thursday’s performance at the NAIA National Track & Field Championships. In Gulf Shores, Ala., Reidsma posted his highest national finish ever by placing third in the 10,000-meter run. He stayed with the front pack throughout the race and completed his run in 30 minutes, 48.44 seconds to claim All-America hon-

ors. Reidsma was at it again on Saturday, when he took part in the marathon, along with Trinity teammate Chris Koutavas. Both of them reached the nationals by registering qualifying times in half-marathons during the season. Among a group of 46 competitors that began racing at 6 a.m., Reidsma placed 16th and Koutavas 24th. Reidsma covered the 26-mile distance in 2:52:53.70, while Koutavas stopped the timer in 3:02:48.20. Participating in the women’s portion of the national meet were Anna Bos, Jessica Disselkoen and

the 3,200-relay squad, which was comprised of Ashley Jourdan, Hannah Schwab, Justine VanDyk and Courtney Kalous. Bos wound up eighth in the 10,000 (37:25.47), which resulted in All-America status for her. The 3,200-relay foursome lowered their school standard by five seconds as they clocked a 9:20.21 and placed 12th in a field of 24. That was five spots higher than the Trolls were seeded in the event. Disselkoen was 28th in the 3,000-steeplechase after running an 11:43.01.

Signing off on success Chargers slip past Eagles for series split By Ken Karrson Not all victories are the same. Sure, they all count to an identical degree in the standings, but some hold more intrinsic importance than others. Every athletic team desires the so-called “signature win” that validates everything coming before or after it. Stagg finally got one of those last Friday after several near-misses. The Chargers have been an improved club over the last few weeks, but still absent from their resume was a triumph that convinced skeptics of the turnaround’s legitimacy. Stagg had three recent chances to grab at least one of those, but in each instance it squandered an early lead and suffered a onerun defeat. SouthWest Suburban Conference Blue and District 230 rival Sandburg administered one of those painful setbacks, but the Eagles then found themselves on the receiving end two days later. Four runs in the third inning were enough for the Chargers to down Sandburg 4-3 in Orland Park, thanks in part to pitcher Tim Gambill’s workmanlike effort. The Eagles solved Gambill for eight hits and drew four walks, but the junior gutted his way through 113 pitches and prevented Sandburg from overtaking his team and obtaining a share of the divisional title. Lockport, which had handed Stagg its other two gut-wrenching losses of the past couple weeks, claimed the crown for itself. More importantly for the Chargers, they got a big emotional lift from their late-season success, something coach Matt O’Neill hopes can pay dividends in the Class 4A tournament. “I thought our guys from the get-go had a good mind-set,” he said. “To be in a competitive, playoff-type environment against your rival with a chance to do something meaningful was big. “In terms of what it does for us going forward, I don’t know. Our group of seniors is so resilient that I don’t know if [Friday’s result] would have mattered — they have the ability to bounce back from game to game, pitch to pitch and at-bat to at-bat. But I think our kids deserved [success] for how well we’ve been playing.” Stagg (14-18, 7-7) spotted Sandburg a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first before staging its own rally in the top of the third inning. The Chargers stroked four hits off Eagles ace Bryan Pall, including Nick Nowak’s RBI. Peter Angelos also registered an RBI with his safety squeeze. Just as important as those plays in O’Neill’s mind were Jake Wimmer’s single and Ethan Glaza’s ball that was mishandled by Sandburg and let in a pair of runs.

What made those stand out was that both batters came through after Pall had them down two strikes. “In high school baseball, you never know what can happen when you put the ball in play,” O’Neill said. “Early in the year, we don’t do that. We strike out.” The Eagles, who had tallied their initial run on Alec Martinez’s sacrifice fly, narrowed the gap in the fourth by parlaying two hits, a Chargers error and Jim Landgraf’s sacrifice fly into a pair of scores. “It’s 4-1, they make it 4-3, and then they get two guys on in the seventh,” O’Neill said of Sandburg. “I’m thinking, ‘Here we go again.’ I said to one of my assistant coaches, ‘We need to win one of these. We deserve one.’” Gambill made it happen as he escaped the late predicament by registering the third out and leaving the runners stranded. “The original plan was for him to maybe go three innings, but he was throwing well and we let him go [longer],” O’Neill said of Gambill. “I’m not going to take a kid out of a game like that. He hadn’t pitched [in a while], so he was fresh and good to go. He kept them off-balance and we made [almost] all the plays behind him.” While O’Neill couldn’t help but briefly ponder what might have been if Stagg had turned a couple of its close losses around, he was satisfied with his club’s breakeven showing in the SWSC Blue. “If you would have told me before the season we’d go 7-7, I’d have taken it 100 percent of the time,” he said. “We’ve been in every single game [this season] until the end, except against Richards and Lincoln-Way North. That says a lot about the leadership of our nine seniors. “Team chemistry is an underrated thing, but when guys are on the same page, it means so much. I’ve had to do the least in terms of motivation than in any of my eight years, which makes it easy to coach. I’ve had as much fun as any year I’ve coached.” *** Stagg jumped out to a 2-0 edge over Sandburg last Wednesday, with Brett Stratinsky’s double serving as the pivotal blow. But except for an unearned run in the fifth, that early burst represented the full extent of the Chargers’ noisemaking. Still, they clung to a 3-2 lead heading into the seventh before hits by Peter Paxinos (double), Dan Santiago, Landgraf (RBI single) and Chris Stearns (RBI single) pushed the Eagles in front. A double play in the middle of the eruption prevented the damage from being worse. But it was bad enough to saddle Max Strus with a pitching loss. Sean Leland pocketed the win for

Sandburg. Paxinos and Martinez paced the Eagles with two hits apiece. Martinez included a fourth-inning homer among his output. Wimmer and Stratinsky both hit safely twice for Stagg. Stagg 5 Oak Forest 3 The Bengals built a 3-0 lead on Saturday, but the Chargers erased their deficit by plating all of their runs between the fourth and fifth frames. CJ Casey’s two-RBI single, plus run-producing hits from Angelos and Strus led the way. Jimmy Farnan’s sacrifice fly accounted for Stagg’s last run. Brendan Kivlehan earned the win with relief help from Nick Gerzon. “For whatever reason, we always seem to be playing better toward the end [of each season],” O’Neill said. “Some of the [poor] baserunning stuff that hurt us before was [done by] guys who hadn’t played a lot of varsity ball, and it’s gone away as guys have learned and gotten better.” Nazareth Academy 5 Stagg 1 Sandwiched between the Sandburg encounters was a rather uninspired outing on Thursday versus the Roadrunners, who homered twice in the second inning and capitalized on three Chargers errors to notch their other scores. “On Thursday, we were really flat,” O’Neill said. “The kids weren’t acting like it was a letdown because of how we lost on Wednesday, but it really was.” Stagg didn’t tally until the seventh, when Drew Bolero, Calogelo Martinez (double) and Gerzon (RBI single) all hit in succession. The Chargers opened postseason play this past Monday against Eisenhower. If they beat the Cardinals, a return meeting with Richards was on tap for Wednesday.

Statistics Sandburg 000 101 2 — 4 Stagg 200 010 0 — 3 Sandburg 2B: Paxinos. HR: Martinez. RBI: Gutierrez, Landgraf, Martinez, Stearns. WP: Leland. Stagg 2B: Stratinsky. RBIL Stratinsky 2. LP: Strus. Stagg 004 000 0 — 4 Sandburg 100 200 0 — 3 Stagg RBI: Angelos, Nowak. WP: Gambill. Sandburg 2B: Santiago. RBI: Landgraf, Martinez. LP: Pall. Stagg 000 000 1 — 1 Nazareth 102 200 x — 5 Stagg 2B: Martinez. RBI: Gerzon. LP: Casey. Oak Forest 100 200 0 — 3 Stagg 000 230 x — 5 Stagg RBI: Casey 2, Angelos, Farnan, Strus. WP: Kivlehan.

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Thursday, May 29, 2014 Section 2

Making a late move Astros beat Mustangs, close season strong

By Ken Karrson

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Chicago Christian’s Trisha Belgrave is late with her tag as Mt. Assisi’s Molly Murphy dives back safely into the bag Saturday. The Lady Knights beat the Screeching Eagles 11-7 for a regional title.

Softball roundup Lady Knights close out Mt. Assisi, claim regional title By Frank Gogola and Anthony Nasella She may have appeared composed, but Chicago Christian sophomore pitcher Davina Gutierrez needed a moment to calm herself Saturday after enduring a six-run fourth inning that cut the Lady Knights’ lead over Mt. Assisi to 7-6. “The first thing I thought about was my travel-ball coach, Joe Findlay,” Gutierrez said. “I thought about what words he would be saying to me and what would be going through my mind at that time. “And I just thought about what our team has been through together, and I knew that they had my back one way or another, so I knew that we could get through it. … The emotions running through me kind of got the best of me at one point, but I definitely pushed through it.” Gutierrez settled down after surrendering a two-RBI single and Terri Dearth’s grand slam and limited the Screeching Eagles to just one more run. The Lady Knights added to their own total as well, which helped them collect an 11-7 victory and the championship of their own Class 2A softball regional at the Trinity Christian College Athletic Complex. The defeat not only ended Mt. Assisi’s campaign, but its very existence. The school closed its doors for good on Friday. Chicago Christian (14-15), which claimed its fourth regional crown in as many seasons, met Beecher in a Reed-Custer Sectional semifinal this past Wednesday.

The Eagles, meanwhile, concluded their final season at 9-19. “The way we’re playing right now, I’d put us up against anybody,” Lady Knights coach Kevin Pittman said. “We’ve said as a team and as a coaching staff that we’re going to ride this thing as long as we can and as hard as we can. “If we keep playing the way that we want to play and we dictate a lot of the things, I think we hold our own destiny in our hands. I like the way we’re playing right now.” Pittman praised Gutierrez for hanging tough when it seemed as if Mt. Assisi had completely shifted momentum its way. “When we needed her to get the job done, she was able to dig down a little bit and get it done,” Pittman said. “She’s just a battler. She’s a competitor. “Davina did what we expect Davina to do. We put a lot of pressure on her [and] we put a lot on her shoulders, but she’s more than capable.” Christian responded to the Eagles’ scoring explosion with four runs of its own in the fifth. The two-out rally began with Gutierrez reaching base and then four more Lady Knights followed suit, among them Sam Kubik, who slammed a two-RBI triple to right-center field. “We came through with some really good hits,” Gutierrez said. “Sam Kubik, with that really, really good triple, definitely set the tone for all of us. Our bats were alive.” “Timely hitting late in the game summed it up for us,” Pittman

said. “I told our girls afterwards if that had happened to us three weeks ago, giving up a 7-0 run lead, I think we would have waited for something bad to happen in the next inning. But we responded positively, and the four runs really put the momentum back on our side.“ Christian totaled 11 runs for the third straight game, but the seven runs Gutierrez allowed were the most given up by the Lady Knights since they lost 14-2 to Wheaton-St. Francis in a Suburban Christian Conference game on May 5. “I say hats off to Chicago Christian because even after we got that rally, they stayed in it and they stayed strong,” Mt. Assisi coach Jill Harvey said. “The one thing about Chicago Christian is that they don’t stop. They keep going.” The Lady Knights’ regional-clinching victory continued a late-season surge that has now seen them win six of seven games. The streak is a complete reversal of fortunes for Christian, which dropped five of six decisions immediately before that. “Talking to my team after a lot of those losses, we were feeling a little snake-bit,” Pittman said. “Anything that could possibly go wrong, we were finding ways to make that happen. When you start playing like that for a while, you start thinking like that. That seemed like what we were going through. “We were thinking the worst things and then the worst things would happen. We couldn’t make a routine play and it would lead to (Continued on page 5)

Blip on the radar Bulldogs play through sketchy final week By Ken Karrson The alarms haven’t yet gone off in Brian Wujcik’s head because he realizes it may just be a blip on the radar rather than an actual chink in the armor. Nevertheless, the veteran leader’s mood was guarded as Richards entered this week’s Class 4A Homewood-Flossmoor Regional. The Bulldogs played Stagg, a team they blasted 14-4 earlier this season, in a Wednesday semifinal. Knowing the Chargers are much improved since then would be enough to make Wujcik wary. But along with Stagg’s progress, he is concerned his own club may have regressed a bit in the final week of the regular schedule. Richards went 3-2, but Wujcik admitted everyone within the program treated last Tuesday’s 13-11 win over St. Ignatius like a loss. That’s because the Bulldogs allowed the Wolfpack to battle back from a 13-2 deficit and nearly spring a huge upset – what may have saved Richards was a lightning sighting, which caused the contest to be called in the sixth inning. And along with the figurative defeat came two real ones, to Argo and Marist. The Argonauts notched an 8-5 triumph on Wednesday by scoring five times in the sixth inning while hitting just one ball out of the infield and then RedHawks pitcher Robert Hovey stifled the ‘Dogs’ normally productive bats by firing a three-hitter on Friday. “As coaches, we’re trying — ‘trying’ being the operative word — not to panic and get the guys playing tight,” Wujcik said. “I hope we’re ready to get on with the playoffs. We can’t have any kind of mental lapses in the playoffs. “I don’t want our best baseball to be when we had that 10-game winning streak. That’s not necessarily what’s happening right now, but I don’t think our effort was our best this [past] week. We just told the guys we don’t want to take any steps backwards, and we certain-

ly don’t want to be playing bad baseball or disinterested baseball.” Everyone seemed plenty interested on Saturday, when Richards wrapped up its schedule with a 9-2 dusting of Bolingbrook. The Bulldogs scored nine unanswered runs between the third and sixth innings, with Shane Mills’ bases-clearing double in the fifth representing the most critical safety. Mike Marchione and Shawn Chiaramonte both drove in a pair of runs for Richards, which used seven senior pitchers to hold the Raiders in check. Bolingbrook garnered only five hits and fanned seven times. “Knocking out 13 hits and putting together a couple big innings helped,” Wujcik said. “So did getting good pitching. We can’t give stuff away and we can’t have letdowns — we’ve got to smell blood and execute.” The Bulldogs definitely did that in their first South Suburban Conference Red matchup with Argo last Monday. Four runs in the first inning got Richards (25-8, 16-3) rolling, and it went on to bag a 10-3 victory. Eric Mallo’s homer kicked things off for the Bulldogs, then Chiaramonte and Nate Natividad chipped in an RBI double and two-run single, respectively. The ‘Dogs added runs in four of their other five plate appearances as well, as Nick Mejia (RBI double) and Chiaramonte (RBI single) led the way. AJ Sanchez earned the win by striking out 10, walking no one and yielding just three hits. The victory was his fifth without a defeat. *** Game 2 in Summit on Wednesday was also tilting Richards’ way before Argo took advantage of three Bulldogs errors and three walks — one intentional — to overtake them. The Argonauts’ only hit in their five-run sixth was a non-RBI single. “That was not one of our better innings this year,” Wujcik said. “We want our guys to understand that intensity is not something

you can turn on or off — not with high school kids. You’ve got to be willing to [always] play the game the way you’re supposed to. “That inning showed me our minds weren’t in it. We walked out of St. Ignatius [on Tuesday] feeling like we lost that game and then we backed it up with this one.” Dan Estrella (homer), Charlie Zeschke (two hits, three RBI) and Noel Castro (RBI double) were the Bulldogs’ batting notables. Richards 13 St. Ignatius 11 If Wujcik wasn’t crazy about Argo’s five-run uprising, he absolutely hated the Wolfpack’s eight-run fifth stanza that not only rendered meaningless the Bulldogs’ own five-run rally a half-inning earlier, but prevented them from pocketing a slaughter-rule triumph. “It really was a nightmare,” Wujcik said. “It seemed like it all kind of snowballed.” St. Ignatius’ comeback was fueled by a potpourri of ingredients, including two walks, two errors, two hit batsmen and a passed ball. For good measure, the Wolfpack also swatted a pair of two-run doubles, as well as a couple of singles. Luckily for Richards, it had established a big enough cushion to withstand the blitz. St. Ignatius unintentionally did its part to help by committing a total of six errors, which accounted for the same number of runs. Zeschke’s three-run homer and Castro’s two-RBI double were the ‘Dogs’ biggest hits. Marist 5 Richards 2 The RedHawks’ primary formula for success this spring has been to combine sturdy pitching and defense with a little bit of timely hitting. It worked again on Friday, as Hovey’s mound performance was good enough to ensure that Marist’s six-hit attack was sufficient. “It’s effective,” Wujcik said of the RedHawks’ strategy. “A couple runs here, a couple there, they (Continued on page 4)

Surrounded by 20-win neighbors and owners of lengthy unbeaten streaks, Shepard has been easy to overlook this baseball season. But while the Astros have garnered little attention most of the spring, they’ve quietly gone about their business and put a rocky start behind them. And nothing illustrated Shepard’s recent improvement more than victories over Evergreen Park and Manteno. The Mustangs, runner-up to Richards in the South Suburban Conference Red and in the midst of their own impressive streak, bounced the Astros 7-1 last Tuesday but then ran afoul of them one day later. Behind pitcher Brett Smith’s nine-strikeout, four-hit performance and some timely hitting of its own, Shepard earned a series split by downing Evergreen 9-1 in Wednesday’s rematch. Then just to prove that triumph was no fluke, the Astros swept a Saturday doubleheader from the Panthers, 5-2 and 9-4, right after crushing Hillcrest 13-1 in their conference finale on Thursday. Shepard (15-16, 10-9) entered this week’s Class 4A Marist Regional with 10 wins in its last 14 outings. The Astros were to meet Bloom Township in a Monday play-in contest and, if successful there, take on Lincoln-Way North this past Wednesday. “We had a very good week — we really only had one bad inning,” Shepard coach Frank DiFoggio said. “Considering we were 5-12 at one point, this is a heck of a run. “We beat some pretty good teams, and going into the playoffs on a 4-1 week is great to see. [Our guys] definitely got better as the season went on.” The turnaround hit a wall on Tuesday as Mustangs pitcher Brian Pall silenced the Astros on two hits. One of those, Ken Gorski’s third-inning triple, set up Shepard’s lone score as Smith followed with a sacrifice fly. By that time, though, the Astros were already chasing, and Evergreen made their run meaningless by erupting for a five-spot in the bottom of third. Tim Walsh’s homer got things rolling for the Mustangs, and Mike Rizzo and Ronnie O’Toole both belted two-RBI doubles a bit later in the frame. “The first Evergreen Park game got away from us,” DiFoggio said. “We had guys on every inning,

but it’s quite a chore to come back against [Pall]. “They were the second-best team [in the SSC Red] and they’ve been hot. You can tell they’re a very confident and talented bunch. You could see as soon as they had an opportunity, they took advantage.” Pall struck out four and walked five, although he was able to pitch through the latter without much difficulty. “He’s been exceptional, just lights-out,” Mustangs coach Mark Smyth said of his senior hurler. *** Junior pitcher Joe Moran has been equally sharp for Evergreen (21-10, 13-6) most of the year. Having thrown one no-hitter this season and narrowly missed a second, Moran was expected to keep Shepard’s sticks impotent. Instead, the Astros tallied five times in their initial-bat on Wednesday and never let the Mustangs gain footing. Evergreen’s marker in the fourth was nowhere near enough to change a negative outcome. “In a long season, that’s going to happen,” said Smyth, whose squad tasted defeat for just the second time in its last 17 games after committing five errors. “[Moran] didn’t really have his best stuff and our hitters couldn’t pick him up.” Shepard’s big gun was Bobby Peterka, who slugged a two-run homer to highlight the hosts’ opening volley and then cleared the bases with his double in the sixth. Smith (two-run double) and Adam Gregory also had RBI hits in the first, while Kevin Carmody contributed one to the later rally. “We just took it to them,” DiFoggio said. “It was our teacher and parent appreciation day and also cancer awareness day, so our kids were really pumped up and excited for this one. “We kind of had a little bit of everything — we caught the ball, had timely hits, took walks and even had productive outs. We’re only hitting .265 as a team, but we don’t strike out much and we walk a ton — we have almost as many walks as strikeouts this year, which never happens.” “This was a nice win to get, especially after the day before. The Evergreen Park win definitely ranks up there as one of the big wins of the year [for us].” Shepard 13 Hillcrest 1 Playing as the visiting team on

their own field, the Astros overwhelmed the struggling Hawks in five innings on Thursday. While Shepard’s ability to handle Hillcrest without incident was pleasing to DiFoggio, he said he didn’t expect anything less than his players’ full attention on the task in front of them. “We lost to TF North, Eisenhower and Joliet Central, and [the Steelmen] were 0-9 when we lost to them,” DiFoggio said. “That message was brought up before [Thursday’s game] was played. We can’t take anybody for granted.” Kyle Longfield logged his first pitching win by striking out 11 and surrendering only three hits. He was staked to 10-1 lead by the second inning as the Astros rode a balanced attack. The pitcher aided his own cause with a 3-for-3, two-RBI showing, but Longfield had plenty of support. Also chipping in were Eric Horbach (two hits, one RBI), Sam Hermanas (two-run double), Gorski (one hit, two RBI), Brendan Hermann (RBI single), Peterka (RBI single), Zach Haxel (RBI single) and Smith (sacrifice fly). Shepard finished with 11 hits and totaled 19 baserunners, thanks to a half-dozen free passes and a couple of Hawks errors. Shepard 5-9 Manteno 3-4 The Astros completed their week by taking two from the Panthers after building comfortable edges in both games. RBI hits by Gorski (two-run double) and Mark Albrecht put Shepard ahead 3-0 in the top of the second in Game 1, and the Astros plated two more runs in the fourth on a wild pitch. Peterka and Hermann both doubled in the stanza. From there, it was up to Hermann and Horbach to stave off Manteno. The Panthers used a triple and double to reduce their deficit in the sixth, but they were unable to complete a comeback. Game 2 featured freshman Jack Carberry, for whom DiFoggio predicts a rosy future, getting his first pitching start. Manteno nicked Carberry for eight hits over four innings, but the youngster issued only one walk and whiffed three. Ricky Mundo and Gregory followed him to the hill. The Panthers were up 2-1 in the fourth when Shepard moved in front to stay. Gorski again delivered a clutch hit with his (Continued on page 4)

Spartans make it well-Dunne Senior pitcher leads Oak Lawn to successful final week scoring position on a groundout. Making the victory more special McDonald’s once urged its was that it came in the “Tomcustomers to visit because they my’s Brigade” game, named after the son of former Spartans “deserved a break today.” Matt Dunne was in the same coach Brian Clifton. The event boat entering last week. While was designed to raise awareness the Oak Lawn senior’s earned-run of pediatric cancer, which Tomaverage was low, so, too, was his my Clifton has had to deal with since birth. 2014 victory total. The youngster was in fine “Going into the season, I thought he’d be 7-1 or 8-1 [by the shape on Monday, however, as he end],” Spartans coach Bill Gerny helped throw out the ceremonial said of Dunne, who sported a 2-6 first pitch. “He had a ball,” Gerny said. “To ledger prior to facing Tinley Park in a South Suburban Conference see him now — he looks and acts just like any other 3-year-old.” crossover game last Monday. “I think he’s only had one bad 2 outing, against Willowbrook about Oak Lawn 1 a month ago, but he’s had the Leyden Since Gerny will be starting worst luck of any pitcher I’ve seen. We don’t give him any [offensive] Dunne in the Spartans’ Class 4A support — every time he pitches, playoff opener today against Morit’s one run or two runs [for us].” gan Park, the latter was limited The scenario didn’t change to a five-inning stint on Saturagainst either the Titans or day. When Leyden scratched out Leyden on Saturday. Oak Lawn a run in the fifth and Oak Lawn netted only three runs in those continued carrying a goose egg, encounters, but for once Dunne it appeared as if Dunne would didn’t have to suffer because of be returning to his hard-luck existence. a lack of production. But one-out hits by Matt WitHe didn’t collect the victory on Saturday, although the Spartans kowski, Quillin (double) and finally prospered by a 2-1 count Justin Swatek (two-run single) after tallying twice in the bot- gave the Spartans the boost they tom of the seventh. Last Monday, needed to secure a win and finish though, Dunne was the pitcher of the week on a high note. “If we would have lost those record as Oak Lawn squeezed out two, it would have been crushing,” a 1-0 triumph. He allowed Tinley only one hit Gerny said, referring to both the while striking out nine. Dunne Leyden and Tinley contests. “I followed that up with a one-hit, figured our luck’s got to turn, and seven-strikeout effort over five this was a reward for grinding frames against the Eagles and, it out. These seniors have gone in the process, brought his ERA through a lot this year, but it seems like they’re getting stronbelow two. “Put Dunne on the mound and ger.” Yunis Halim, the last of four I like our chances, even though the record doesn’t show it,” Gerny Oak Lawn hurlers, was credited said. “We can win 90 percent of with the victory. 14 the time. He’s not overpowering, Oak Lawn 1 but he locates [his pitches] well. TF North The Meteors wanted to send He’s been just as good as any retiring coach Mike Kosiara off in pitcher we’ve seen. “I like the way our pitching is style, but the Spartans ruined the looking this year going into the party on Friday as they bashed playoffs. I think we’re playing our TF North behind a 15-hit attack. Oak Lawn blew the SSC crossbest baseball right now, which is over game open by erupting for six a good time to be doing it.” The Spartans (12-22, 10-9) runs in the top of the fourth and didn’t tear the cover off the adding a five-spot in the fifth. Joe ball, either, against the Titans, Dodaro (two doubles, triple, three but Brandon Quillin supplied the RBI) was the Spartans’ ringleader, only run Oak Lawn needed with but Beard (two hits, including a his RBI single in the fifth. The double, one RBI), Kevin Zurek hit drove in Bobby Beard, who (two hits, including a double, one had singled and then moved into RBI), Mitch Swatek (RBI double), By Ken Karrson

Witkowski (RBI single) and Ryne Melnik (RBI single) all lent a hand as well. Mitch Swatek was also the winning pitcher as he fanned five, walked no one and scattered five hits. Lyons Twp. 6 Oak Lawn 1 The lone blemish on the Spartans’ record last week was administered by the Lions, who took advantage of a couple Oak Lawn miscues to score four times between the fourth and fifth innings. “We had two brutal errors,” Gerny said. “If we played defense like we have all year, we’re winning 1-0 in the sixth inning and it’s a whole different ballgame. [But] you give a team like that a chance and they seem to pounce on it.” The Spartans plated their lone marker in the sixth on Mitch Swatek’s single, which followed hits by Justin Swatek and Dodaro. Oak Lawn garnered only five hits, but Witkowski gave it five-plus solid stanzas on the mound as he held Lyons Township to six hits while giving up no walks. “We’ve been kind of feeding him to the dogs, but he’s grown up so much,” Gerny said of the junior hurler. “He hasn’t pitched a bad game in a month.” As for the Spartans’ meager attack, Gerny hopes that will quickly become a thing of the past. “This is the kind of team we’ll be seeing in the playoffs,” he said of the Lions, “so we have to find a way to score runs.”

Statistics Tinley Park 000 000 0 — 0 Oak Lawn 000 010 x — 1 Oak Lawn RBI: Quillin. WP: Dunne (3-6). Oak Lawn 000 001 0 — 1 Lyons Twp. 000 312 x — 6 Oak Lawn RBI: M. Swatek. LP: Witkowski (1-3). Oak Lawn 216 41 — 14 TF North 010 00 — 1 Oak Lawn 2B: Dodaro 2, Beard, M. Swatek, Zurek. 3B: Dodaro. RBI: Dodaro 3, Beard, Melnik, M. Swatek, Witkowski, Zurek. WP: M. Swatek (4-5). Leyden 000 010 0 — 1 Oak Lawn 000 000 2 — 2 Oak Lawn 2B: Quillin. RBI: J. Swatek 2. WP: Halim (1-0).

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Thursday, May 29, 2014 The Regional News - The Reporter

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SXU sports summary Thompson solid for Cougars in NAIA golf tourney

(Continued from page 1) ences felt. Between them, the quartet drove in 13 runs on the day. Chicago Christian finished with 14 hits, which were augmented by eight walks, two hit batsmen and a couple of CICS/Longwood errors. “We don’t leave many guys on base,” Brauer said. “That third inning was the inning that never ended. “Their starting pitcher wasn’t bad — his velocity wasn’t bad, but he had trouble throwing strikes. He threw 130 pitches in 2 1/3 innings, and when they took him out their other pitchers didn’t have much.” Lost amid the offensive fireworks was the fact that Knights hurlers Dan Vos, Adam Schoenle and Bolhuis combined on a no-hitter and struck out a total of 13 batters. Christian’s romp, while not entirely unexpected, showed that it had no intention of overlooking a mismatched opponent. That pleased Brauer greatly. “There’s a thousand ways to win and probably 10,000 ways to lose,” he said. “Baseball is a crazy game and you’ve got to stay focused and do what you have to do.”

She missed the final-round cut by just a single stroke, but St. Xavier University freshman Taylor Thompson still beat out 102 golfers at last Tuesday’s NAIA Women’s Golf National Championships in Lincoln, Neb. Thompson shot rounds of 83, 76 and 79 during her three days at Wilderness Ridge Golf Club, a par-72, 5,962-yard course. Her 238 total was good for 42nd place. The top 40 golfers advanced into the fourth round. “Although Taylor missed the cut, she played a great tournament [by] coming back very strong after a shaky opening round,” Cougars coach Mike Mandakas Photo by Jeff Vorva said. “She handled herself very Christian Bolhuis fouls off a pitch during his initial at-bat in Chi- well as a freshman playing alongcago Christian’s opening playoff contest against CICS/Longwood side the best collegiate golfers in last Wednesday. The Knights scored two runs in the first inning the country. I know Taylor will take a lot from this experience and without benefit of a hit as they received five walks. get herself prepared for a return trip next year.” Thompson had a stellar debut season at SXU, registering numerous top-10 tourney finishes and winning the individual title at the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Women’s Championship. That victory secured for her an automatic bid to the NAIA event and helped Thompson get named the conference’s Women’s Player of the Year. WOMEN’S TRACK Senior Ashley Shares turned in a time of 3 hours, 10 minutes, 15.10 seconds to place third overall in the marathon on Saturday, the final day of the NAIA Outdoor Track & Field National Championships in Gulf Shores, Ala. The third-place finish, which earned Shares All-America des-

Chicago Christian 22 ACE Charter Tech 0 When Ron Clark slammed a two-run homer in the first inning on Saturday, the blow extended the Knights’ lead to 10-0 at that juncture. Making the rapid getaway all the more impressive is that it occurred before a single out had been recorded. Clark also doubled during the game and finished with three RBI. Tyler Edgar matched that RBI total and four other players had two. Interestingly, Christian collected only nine hits but benefited from 15 free passes. Bolhuis worked the first two Photo by Jeff Vorva innings on the hill to bag his eighth win in 10 decisions. Along Chicago Christian’s Jack De Vries is moved back from the plate the way, he raised his strikeout by an inside pitch from CICS/Longwood during last Wednesday’s total to 97, which eclipsed the Class 2A regional semifinal game in Palos Heights. program’s single-season standard Frieling and Max Kerfin both Kerfin, Wolterink. WP: D. Vos (7-3). set by Joe Williams in the late delivered two hits for the Knights, 1990s. Bolhuis reached that pla000 00 — 0 teau despite throwing only 58 while McCarthy and Jack De Vries ACE Charter Tech Chicago Christian (11)(11)0 0 x — 22 knocked in two runs apiece. Josh innings this spring. “He deserves the record,” Brau- Novak logged the pitching victory. Chicago Christian 2B: Clark, Frieling. HR: Clark. RBI: Clark 3, Edgar 3, Bolhuis 2, er said. “He’s pitched very well Frieling 2, Kerfin 2, McCarthy 2, De Vries, for us this year.” Statistics Santarelli, Schoenle, D. Vos, Wolterink. ACE Charter Tech managed WP: Bolhuis (8-2). only one hit against the Knights. CICS/Longwood 000 00 — 0 *** Chicago Christian 22(18) 0x — 22 Final Before beginning the playoffs, Chicago Christian 2B: Bolhuis 2, Clark, Chicago Christian 10 Christian concluded its regular Frieling, Novak. 3B: Novak. HR: O’Meara. Hammond Academy 0 campaign by blanking Hammond RBI: McCarthy 4, Bolhuis 3, Frieling 3, Chicago Christian RBI: De Vries 2, Mc(Ind.) Academy 10-0 last Monday. O’Meara 3, De Vries 2, Clark, Edgar, Carthy 2. WP: Novak (4-4).

Vikings (Continued from page 2) of success against the Indians as St. Laurence did, as they were shut out on Thursday. LSU-bound pitcher Jake Latz stopped Rice on three hits, two of which were doubles by Schalasky and Lieser. Ian McGinnis took the loss for the Crusaders. But while the defeat wasn’t welcomed, McCarthy put a positive spin on the situation. “It was huge for us to see that,” he said, referring to batting against a future NCAA Division I hurler. “For us, it was a great learning opportunity because you’ve got to beat quality arms in the playoffs. “The whole week was a preparation week. Our approach toward last week was trying to play our best baseball yet and prepare ourselves for any type of [playoff] game. That was our goal. “I think we’ve prepared as well as we can. We feel good and we are ready.” Rice opened play in the Class 4A Lockport Regional this past Wednesday versus the winner of Monday’s Andrew-Thornwood matchup. Brother Rice 8 Peoria Notre Dame 3 Tied at 3 heading into the bottom of the sixth on Friday, the Crusaders erupted for a four-spot

Bulldogs (Continued from page ) play good defense and they walk out with a win. We hit a lot of popups and their outfielders do a real nice job — they run the ball down real well.” Natividad’s two-run double in the sixth ruined Hovey’s shutout bid, but he still had a lead to protect, thanks to the deuces Marist (19-14) put up in the first and fifth frames. John Carmody, Barrett Callaghan and Rich Kairis all stroked RBI hits for the RedHawks. *** Marist entered last week with a chance to gain a share of the East Suburban Catholic Conference title, but two-game splits with Marian Catholic and Carmel left the RedHawks with a final conference mark of 10-6, two games worse than Joliet Catholic Academy. Matt McKenzie pitched Marist to a 1-0 triumph over the Spartans on Wednesday, which avenged a

to defeat the Irish at Standard Bank Stadium. Jack Barry’s three-run homer staked Rice to a 3-1 lead in the fourth, then the Crusaders answered a Peoria Notre Dame surge in the top of the sixth with an even bigger uprising a half-inning later. Spearheading Rice’s plate appearance were Joe Crowley (two-run single), Kevin Sullivan (RBI triple) and Mike Massey (RBI single). Hilliard’s single in the fifth accounted for the Crusaders’ other marker. Brian Musielak was the pitcher of record, and his ability to hold the Irish in check for several innings after they grabbed a 1-0 lead in the top of the first was seen by McCarthy as pivotal. “You’re going to get down at some time in the playoffs and you’re going to have to overcome it,” he said. “The toughest part when you fall behind is that your pitcher’s got to put up some zeros to take pressure off your hitters. You’ve got to keep it within one or two runs, and Brian kept us in it and gave us a chance without making our guys have to press [at the plate]. “Some days you’re going to have to swing it. Other times you need to lay down a bunt or execute a hit-and-run, or rely more on your pitching and defense. One thing I love about playing a difficult schedule is that it exposes you to different situations.”

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3-2 loss two days earlier. On Saturday, the RedHawks took Game 1 of a twinbill with the Corsairs, but Carmel bounced back from a 2-1 defeat to grab a 4-1 win.

Zeschke. RBI: Zeschke 4, Castro 2. WP: Thompson (5-2).

Manteno 000 000 0 — 0 St. Laurence 412 000 x — 7 St. Laurence 2B: Greco, Wood. RBI: Greco 3, Kornacker 2, Burnette, Wood. WP: Wood (6-1). St. Laurence 211 003 0 — 7 St. Rita 200 354 x — 14 St. Laurence RBI: Wilson 2, Wood. LP: Hitney (5-1). St. Laurence 000 010 2 — 3 Peoria Notre Dame 000 100 0 — 1 St. Laurence 3B: Wood. RBI: Wood 2, Kornacker. WP: Riordan (3-1). Lemont 000 000 0 — 0 St. Laurence 200 020 x — 4 St. Laurence 2B: Wilson. RBI: Kornacker, Wilson. WP: Kornacker (7-2). Mt. Carmel 000 00 — 0 Brother Rice 026 11 — 10 Brother Rice 2B: Lieser 2, K. Biondic, Dyke, Kutt, Schalasky. 3B: Hilliard. RBI: Dyke 2, Hilliard 2, Schalasky 2, Barry, K. Biondic, Kutt, Lieser. WP: Enriquez (7-2). Brother Rice 000 000 0 — 0 Lemont 102 001 x — 4 Brother Rice 2B: Lieser, Schalasky. LP: McGinnis (5-2). Peoria Notre Dame 100 002 0 — 3 Brother Rice 000 314 x — 8 Brother Rice 3B: Sullivan. HR: Barry. RBI: Barry 3, Crowley 2, Hilliard, Massey, Sullivan. WP: Musielak (6-3).

Richards 000 002 0 — 2 Marist 200 021 x — 5 Richards 2B: Natividad. RBI: Natividad 2. LP: Smith (4-2). Marist RBI: Callaghan, Carmody, Finwall, Kairis. WP: Hovey.

Another close encounter was Tuesday’s meeting between Marist and Mt. Carmel, which the latter captured 5-4 after plating two runs in the bottom of the Bolingbrook 002 000 0 — 2 sixth.

Statistics Argo 002 000 1 — 3 Richards 402 112 x — 10 Richards 2B: Chiaramonte, Estrella, Mejia, Zeschke. HR: Mallo. RBI: Chiaramonte 2, Natividad 2, Castro, Mallo, Mejia, Zeschke. WP: Sanchez (5-0). Richards 200 300 0 — 5 Argo 300 005 x — 8 Richards 2B: Castro, Sanchez. HR: Estrella. RBI: Zeschke 3, Castro, Estrella. LP: Mejia (0-1). Richards 006 250 — 13 St. Ignatius 200 081 — 11 Richards 2B: Castro, Thompson. HR:

Richards 001 143 x — 9 Richards 2B: Chiaramonte, Mills. 3B: Zeschke. RBI: Mills 3, Chiaramonte 2, Marchione 2, Zeschke. WP: Thompson (6-2). Marist 010 120 0 — 4 Mt. Carmel 011 102 x — 5 Marist 000 200 0 — 2 Marian Catholic 000 102 x — 3 Marian Catholic 000 000 0 — 0 Marist 000 000 1 — 1 Carmel 100 000 000 0 — 1 Marist 000 100 000 1 — 2 Marist 000 001 0 — 1 Carmel 100 300 x — 4

Astros (Continued from page 3) two-run double, while Hermann knocked in one teammate with his groundout. Three bases-onballs preceded those two at-bats. And Gorski wasn’t finished. He struck once more in the seventh with a two-run single, which came on the heels of another Hermann RBI groundout. Hermanas’ single supplied a marker in the sixth. Evergreen Park 11 TF South 2 The Mustangs didn’t spend any time licking their wounds after Wednesday’s setback. A trip to Lansing on Thursday resulted in a rout of the host Rebels. “It was a long bus ride on a school day and we didn’t take warm-ups because our bus was late,” Smyth said. “So we just show up and play, and that was a good win to get.” Handling the mound chores was Frank Meisl, who bounced back from a loss against Lemont to throw a seven-hitter. “He has that senior presence and doesn’t get frustrated or rattled,” Smyth said. “We haven’t had this kind of pitching depth before.” Evergreen’s batters were pretty good, too, particularly the trio of Mark Martin, Corey Miller and Sean Miller, who split nine hits equally between them. Martin smacked RBI doubles in both the sixth and seventh innings, Corey Miller had an RBI triple and RBI double in those same two stanzas, and Sean Miller produced

Mamon (Continued from page 1) 218 [Thanksgiving] Tournament when Perspectives played there and we saw him in action. “We were just looking for someone that’s polished, experienced and knowledgeable. I thought he’d be a good fit.” So does Mamon, who spent the first 13 years of his life living in Calumet Park and became aware of Richards basketball at an early age. Nevertheless, he is grateful for the chance he’s been given. “I knew it was a large [applicant] pool, so I’m honored and happy to be a part of the Richards family,” Mamon said. “It definitely feels good for somebody as young as me to have an opportunity like this.” But while he’s chronologically youthful, Mamon is no kid when it comes to coaching experience. Before taking over the top position at Perspectives Charter, Mamon spent several seasons at Niles West, where he served as head freshman and sophomore coach at various times as well as an assistant to Illinois Hall of Famer Bob Williams. Mamon also got a taste of college coaching by spending a year at NCAA Division II Eastern New Mexico University. “I’m 32 and I still look much younger,” he said with a chuckle.

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ignation, equaled Cougars’ best individual showing in any national event. Former standout Rachael Dean took third in the 3,000-meter run at the 2011 NAIA indoor meet. “Ashley ran a very smart race in hot conditions and moved up steadily throughout the course,” SXU coach Lisa Ebel said. “I’m so proud of her and excited that she gets the All-American honor that she deserves to finish out her impressive career. She is the most dedicated and hardest-working athlete I have ever coached.” Joining Shares in Alabama were Jordan Wallace, who competed in the 3,000-steeplechase, and the 3,200-relay quartet of senior Leslie Rosario, freshman Nicole Watkins, sophomore Lexi McDermid and senior Anna Galvez. Wallace, who was making her third straight appearance in the NAIA meet, wound up 26th in her event in 11:41.97, while the relay unit was 24th in 9:47.91. “Jordan is the best steeplechase runner our program has ever had and I’m thrilled she got to end her collegiate career at nationals,” Ebel said. “We have had strong relay teams over the years, and a large part of that is because of the efforts of seniors Leslie Rosario and Anna Galvez. They have been repeat national qualifiers in the 4-by-800 and helped our program establish itself as a regular participant in the event. “Lexi ran in her first national meet this [past] weekend and really had a great sophomore season. Along with freshman Nicole Watkins, we expect big things from this pair in the future.”

SOFTBALL Senior pitcher Megan Nonnemacher headlined the 2014 Capital One Academic All-America ® College Division softball team by being chosen as the year’s top student-athlete at that level by the College Sports Information Directors of America. The Capital One College Division squad is made up of student-athletes from NAIA, Canadian and two-year institutions. Nonnemacher, an elementary education major, boasts a 3.91 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale. She became the second SXU athlete to be honored as the Academic All-America Player of the Year during the 2013-14 school year, joining basketball player Brad Karp. Nonnemacher is a member of the Capital One team for the third year in a row. “I could not envision a better award for Megan to win to culminate her impressive collegiate career because it encompasses the efforts of both her success on the field and in the classroom,” Cougars coach Myra Minuskin said. “She was a large part of our success this season and helped our program establish itself as a national power in the NAIA. Megan will definitely be missed in our program next season, but I am confident that there is plenty more success in her future.” Nonnemacher went 23-3 as a pitcher in 2014, a record that helped SXU amass a 47-9-1 ledger and top-10 ranking. She threw 25 complete games, had 12 shutouts, struck out 164 batters while walking just 47 and posted a 1.34 earned-run average.

two earlier RBI. Also assisting was Dan Kohler, who poked a two-run single. The Mustangs amassed 13 hits on the day. Evergreen Park 7 Illiana Christian 4 The Mustangs continued their recent mastery over the Vikings by vanquishing them on Friday. Kevin Gallagher and Moran combined on a four-hitter, with the latter pocketing the win. Illiana Christian didn’t go down without a fight, however. It forged a 4-all tie in the top of the sixth, but Evergreen snapped it right away with three runs in its half of the inning. Martin (triple) and Walsh (double) provided the RBI. Smyth also liked the Mustangs’ defensive work, particularly along the infield. That, in fact, has been a season-long strong point in his opinion. “That’s going to keep you in games,” Smyth said. Evergreen has at least one more of those as it squares off with Solario Academy today in the Class 3A Morgan Park Regional. Smyth is obviously hoping for no worse than a repeat of last spring’s journey to a sectional final. “It’d be nice to play a few more games,” he said. “We’ve got a real good mix of seniors and juniors, and a lot of [the juniors] are second-year varsity players. I think we can make a run.”

Shepard 3B: Gorski. RBI: Smith. LP: Gregory (3-5). Evergreen Park 2B: Farmer, Martin, C. Miller, O’Toole, Rizzo. HR: T. Walsh. RBI: O’Toole 2, Rizzo 2, S. Miller, T. Walsh. WP: Pall (6-2).

Statistics Shepard Evergreen Park

Evergreen Park 000 100 0 — 1 Shepard 500 004 x — 9 Evergreen Park 2B: C. Miller. RBI: S. Miller. LP: Moran (5-2). Shepard 2B: Peterka, Smith. HR: Peterka. RBI: Peterka 5, Smith 2, Carmody, Gregory. WP: Smith (5-3). Shepard 280 21 — 13 Hillcrest 100 00 — 1 Shepard 2B: Hermanas. RBI: Gorski 2, Hermanas 2, Longfield 2, Haxel, Hermann, Horbach, Peterka, Smith. WP: Longfield (1-1). Shepard 030 200 0 — 5 Manteno 000 201 0 — 3 Shepard 2B: Gorski, Hermann, Peterka. RBI: Gorski 2, Albrecht. WP: Hermann (2-3). Shepard 100 310 4 — 9 Manteno 002 000 2 — 4 Shepard 2B: Carmody, Gorski, Smith. RBI: Gorski 4, Hermann 2, Hermanas, Peterka. WP: Carberry (1-0). Evergreen Park 101 015 3 — 11 TF South 001 001 0 — 2 Evergreen Park 2B: Martin 2, C. Miller, S. Miller. 3B: C. Miller. RBI: C. Miller 3, Kohler 2, Martin 2, S. Miller 2. WP: Meisl (6-2).

Illiana Christian 000 301 0 — 4 Evergreen Park 004 003 x — 7 Evergreen Park 2B: T. Walsh. 3B: Martin. 001 000 0 — 1 RBI: C. Miller 2, Martin, T. Walsh. WP: 205 000 x — 7 Moran (6-2).

one trait of his Richards squads will be an emphasis on defense, although he jokingly admitted Richards Boys Basketball that “might not be what they through the 2000s want to hear.” 2000-01 — 11-12 “I’m sure there’ll be some 2001-02 — 8-16 things I’ll do differently, but it’s 2002-03 — 10-16 a good situation where you’re 2003-04 — 14-12 following up a coach like Coach 2004-05 — 16-10 Chappetto,” Mamon said. “That’s 2005-06 — 20-8 something I’m looking forward to. 2006-07 — 26-3 “You have great athletic pro2007-08 — 30-4* grams as a whole [at Richards] and 2008-09 — 23-6 a great sense of pride. I like the 2009-10 — 22-6 tradition of the school, from [coach 2010-11 — 10-17 Jack] Fitzgerald to D-Wade.” 2011-12 — 15-10 Mamon’s Perspectives teams 2012-13 — 17-11 won 43 games in three years, with 2013-14 — 17-12 one of those victories securing for it a first-ever regional title in Class * Won the first Class 4A title 3A. He earned District Coach of in IHSA history after state the Year honors from the Illinois expanded from two to four Basketball Coaches Association classes. that same season. Mamon prepped at Home“But I’m more seasoned than I wood-Flossmoor, where he played look.” for the legendary Roy Condotti Mamon believes his stint with from 1996-2000. He then attended Eastern New Mexico can be par- now-defunct WITH NO WATER. Barat College, which ticularly beneficial now. posted 57 victories in his first two “Knowing what [attributes] col- seasons and –JACOB, AGENAIA 5 reached the legiate coaches look for in recruits Final Four in Mamon’s DESCRIBING ASTHMA sophomore helps to prepare players for it,” year while leading the nation in he said. “And because I’m not team scoring. that far away from my playing Jevon Mamon’s Record days, I know what it’s like to be Perspectives a student-athlete. I want to help Charter/Leadership themWITH be the bestNO young men they WATER. can be, on and off the floor.” Year Record Mamon said he’s not looking at 2011-12 12-16 –JACOB, AGE 5 tearing up a basketball blueprint 2012-13 16-12 DESCRIBING ASTHMA that’s obviously worked pretty 2013-14 15-11 well for a number of years, but

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a bad inning. It seemed like Murphy’s Law was staring us right in the face, [but] the girls have been playing with confidence in the past couple of weeks. “And the most telling thing Saturday was that we only had four strikeouts at the plate — only one looking — and just one the previous game. We’ve made great strides by putting the ball in play and forcing the other team to make some plays — when you do that, then you can put even more pressure on your opponent, which has been definitely evident.” Helping Christian construct its 7-0 lead over the Eagles were Gutierrez, Abbie Bulthuis and Trisha Belgrave, all of whom hit safely during a six-run third. Bulthuis also tallied the Lady Knights’ initial marker on the front end of a double steal in the second inning. To reach the regional championship contest, Christian whitewashed Queen of Peace 11-0 last Wednesday. Before that, the Lady Knights notched couple impressive regular-season triumphs over Timothy Christian (10-1) and Lemont (11-4). “The schedule worked out nice for us that we were able to play an opponent where we could get our feet back under us a little bit,” Pittman said, referring to the Lady Trojans, who had also fallen to Chicago Christian earlier in the season. “It was nice for the girls to experience a win again.” A 5-0 loss to Rosary temporarily shoved the good feelings aside, but the Lady Knights rebounded to defeat Immaculate Conception 3-2 with a late rally. Bre Vollan’s tworun single and Belgrave’s RBI hit keyed a productive sixth inning. “Scoring runs late has not been the hallmark of this team,” Pittmann said. “That worked out well and it gave us confidence.” Christian kept the momentum going the following day by racking up a 6-4 win over Rosary behind Kubik (2-for-4, one RBI, two runs) and Gutierrez (nine strikeouts). Again the Lady Knights overcame a deficit as Kubik and Emily Vilendrer (two-run single) triggered a fourth-inning uprising. Gutierrez (double), Belgrave (RBI single) and Madison Riemersma (RBI bunt) then gave Christian the means by which to triumph. “Madison is a reserve who came through nicely on offense and played a good left field,” Pittman said. “We could feel the momentum switching and a renewed sense of confidence. It did our girls a whole bunch of good.” The momentum was fully felt in the Lady Knights’ seven-run win over Lemont. Vollan and Bulthuis had two-run doubles and Gutierrez pitched a complete game in addition to contributing a pair of hits and scoring twice. “I think Lemont was kind of shocked,” Coach Pittman said. “Our girls were kind of looking at each other and I told them that this is the way they should have been playing all year. They

(Continued from page 1) never drew closer than two after the opening period. Bryar was a standout in defeat as she paced McAuley with four goals opposite Fenwick and three against the Lady Patriots. The Macs’ other scoring came from senior Fran Williamson (hat trick versus the Lady Friars, one goal against Stevenson) and sophomore Maggie Hennigan (one in each match). Besides Bryar’s outburst on Friday, McAuley used scoring from Williamson (five goals) and sophomore Julie Olivares (one) to finish off Palatine. Bryar and Williamson both netted 94 goals for the Macs this season.

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Chicago Christian’s Tori Skala tosses the ball to a teammate after making a catch in Saturday’s regional matchup with Mt. Assisi. can do these things. “We’ve had weeks where we haven’t scored six runs and we score them on a really good Lemont team. We took momentum and ran with it. That was the best win we had all season against a quality opponent and the best week of softball we played all season.” MARIST The Lady RedHawks stayed on a high road as they won four of five games in the final week of the regular season. Defeated were Lincoln-Way West, Marian Catholic, Conant and Carmel. Julie Trellicoso (3-for-4, two runs) and Vanessa Villasenor (two-run homer, three RBI) were Marist’s ringleaders in its 5-1 victory over the Lady Warriors. Zariya Gonzalez (18-4) went the distance while throwing a four-hitter. Gonzalez was also sharp versus Marian, which struck out eight times against her in an 8-2 East Suburban Catholic Conference loss to the Lady RedHawks. For good measure, she aided Marist’s offense with two RBI. Madison Naujokas (3-for-4 with a homer, two RBI and two runs) was also a factor at the plate. Naujokas slugged a two-run homer and finished with two hits to lead the Lady RedHawks past Conant by a 7-2 score. Villasenor added a two-RBI double and Gonzalez tossed a five-hitter while pitching another complete game. Marist (25-8-1, 13-5) beat Carmel 13-6 in the opener of an ESCC doubleheader on Saturday before suffering an 8-6 loss in Game 2. Gonzalez (3-for-4, two runs; five-hitter) and Naujokas (3-for-5 with a two-run double, solo homer and four RBI) were once again the Lady RedHawks’ pacesetters in Game 1, while Villasenor (tworun single, three RBI) was the second-game notable. RICHARDS South Suburban Conference Red conquests of Oak Lawn (32), Reavis (12-0) and Argo (160) highlighted the Lady Bulldogs’ week, which was marred only by an 8-2 loss to Andrew on Friday. Sara Kiziak (14-4) tossed a four-hitter and also stroked an RBI single to help Richards get past the Lady Spartans last Monday. Jordan Battels (two hits) added a solo homer. Kiziak was a double-edged threat for the Lady Bulldogs once more on Tuesday. In the circle, she stopped the Lady Rams on four hits while fanning seven, a performance that was augmented by a grand slam. Emily Wetzel went 4-for-4 with two RBI as Richards completed the rout in five innings. It was Sarah Tobin’s turn in the spotlight on Wednesday as she whiffed nine, tossed a five-hit-

ter and swatted a grand slam to spark the Lady Bulldogs (20-7, 17-2) against Argo. Wetzel chipped in a homer and three RBI for Richards. SANDBURG The Lady Eagles salvaged last week by defeating Barrington 4-3 on Saturday. The win followed one-run defeats versus Joliet West (4-3) and Lockport (3-2) in SouthWest Suburban Conference Blue play. Leading Sandburg (18-15) past Barrington in the Stone City Jamboree were Madeline Hanley and Emily Griskell. Hanley’s 13th-inning homer created the needed differential, while Griskell pitched nine innings of shutout relief and struck out six while allowing five hits. Hanley’s RBI double and Brianna Soltis’ run-scoring hit were the main ingredients in the Lady Eagles’ loss to Joliet, and Soltis came through with another RBI hit versus the Lady Porters. MOTHER MCAULEY The Mighty Macs improved to 21-4 last week by topping Morton (8-0) and Shepard (5-1) on Wednesday and Saturday, respectively. Emily Rux (two hits) and Morgan Fleming (one) each had two RBI for host Mother McAuley on Wednesday, while Jessica Alberts fanned eight and fired a two-hitter. Amy Balich (two hits, including a two-run double) and Dara Sanders (four-hitter, nine strikeouts) were the Macs’ headliners opposite the Lady Astros. Melissa Kelly’s homer accounted for Shepard’s lone run. SHEPARD Besides their loss to McAuley, the Lady Astros (18-9, 12-7) rolled over Eisenhower 10-4 in an SSC Red encounter. Jalyn Stepney (two-run single) and Breanna Graffeo (two hits, two RBI, two runs) spearheaded Shepard’s offense in the win. OAK LAWN Liz Childers’ two-run homer keyed the Lady Spartans’ 6-4 SSC Red triumph over Argo last Friday. Ashley Labuda chipped in with a two-RBI single. Stagg got the better of Oak Lawn (14-17, 9-10) on Saturday, however, as Noor Elmosa and Emily Abbene led the way to a 2-0 win. The Lady Chargers (2-17, 1-12) dropped a 10-0 SWSC Blue verdict to Lockport in their other outing of last week. EVERGREEN PARK The Lady Mustangs improved to 19-12 overall and 10-9 in the SSC Red with a 5-4 win over Argo last Thursday. Jenna Haase (3-for4, two RBI) singled in Bethany Salazar (two runs) in the bottom of the seventh to elevate Evergreen Park.

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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 WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF CAROL POTTER, IF ANY, CATHERINE E POTTER, JUNIOR CLAYTON POTTER, SR, WILLIAM BUTCHER, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF CAROL POTTER, DECEASED, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, GIBRALTAR PRIVATE BANK & TRUST Defendants 12 CH 15825 8909 HUGUELET 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 12, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 16, 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 8909 HUGUELET PLACE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-15-201-007-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family home with an attached 2 car 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. 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: 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 PA1208332. 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. PA1208332 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 12 CH 15825 TJSC#: 34-4320 I606883

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S � COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Plaintiff, v . � VLADAS LIMANAUSKAS, LINA LIMANAUSKIENE, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE BANK FSB Defendants 10 CH 12128 10248 SOUTH 86TH AVENUE Palos Hills, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on 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 10248 SOUTH 86TH AVENUE, Palos Hills, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-11-306-030-0000. The real estate is improved with a two level single family beige wood house with an 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. 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: 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 PA0937603. 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. PA0937603 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 10 CH 12128 TJSC#: 34-5327 I607624

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS, SERVICING L.P. Plaintiff, -v.JOHN F. BRENNAN A/K/A JOHN F. BRENNANN, CARROLL A. BRENNAN Defendants 08 CH 027392 7455 W. UTE LANE PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 20, 2009, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 24, 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 7455 W. UTE LANE, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 Property Index No. 23-36-218-009. 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. 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 14-08-19142. 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. 14-08-19142 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 08 CH 027392 TJSC#: 34-8663 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. I609405

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR WAMU MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005-AR13 Plaintiff, -v.JOANNE ASSENATO, CHESTERFIELD PLACE HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION Defendants 12 CH 023841 8622 KENDALL LANE ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 12, 2013, 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 8622 KENDALL LANE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-14-303-023. 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. 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 14-11-15947. 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. 14-11-15947 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 023841 TJSC#: 34-8558 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. I609424

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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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE RELATING TO CHEVY CHASE FUNDING LLC MORTGAGE BACKED CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-1 Plaintiff, -v.BENJAMIN C. GUZMAN AKA BENJAMIN GUZMAN, ANGELINA C. GUZMAN AKA ANGELINA GUZMAN, MUTUAL OF OMAHA BANK Defendants 12 CH 36433 12910 SOUTH SENECA ROAD Palos Heights, IL 60463 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 28, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 1, 2014, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 12910 SOUTH SENECA ROAD, Palos Heights, IL 60463 Property Index No. 23-36-213-012-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $483,353.19. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, or a unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(h-1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Anthony Porto, FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC, 1807 W. DIEHL ROAD, SUITE 333, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (866) 402-8661 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com.. Please refer to file number F12080167. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www. tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1807 W. DIEHL ROAD, SUITE 333 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (866) 402-8661 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com Attorney File No. F12080167 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 26122 Case Number: 12 CH 36433 TJSC#: 34-6069 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. I606364

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.MICHAEL GONZALEZ, CYRENE MARIE GILBERT, BMO HARRIS BANK, N.A. F/K/A HARRIS N.A., TIMBERLINE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 13 CH 25170 9366 MEADOWVIEW DRIVE ORLAND HILLS, IL 60487 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 24, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 24, 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 9366 MEADOWVIEW DRIVE, ORLAND HILLS, IL 60487 Property Index No. 27-22-112029-1036. The real estate is improved with a two story townhouse with a one car attached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. 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: 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 PA1313717. 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. PA1313717 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 13 CH 25170 TJSC#: 34-4985 I607981

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION MARQUETTE BANK Plaintiff, -v.LAWRENCE C. WALL, KATHERINE A. WALL, WESTGATE VALLEY TOWNHOMES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 12 CH 11240 1001 SPYGLASS CIRCLE, UNIT #1001 Palos Heights, IL 60463 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 2, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 3, 2014, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:Commonly known as 1001 SPYGLASS CIRCLE, UNIT #1001, Palos Heights, IL 60463 Property Index No. 24-31-404-056-1027. The real estate is improved with a residential condominium. The judgment amount was $167,676.99. 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, 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 44883. 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. 44883 Attorney Code. 90334 Case Number: 12 CH 11240 TJSC#: 34-6603 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. I606947

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION OLD PLANK TRAIL COMMUNITY BANK, AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO FIRST UNITED BANK Plaintiff, -v.CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY, AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO LASALLE BANK, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST CO. OF CHICAGO, AS TRUSTEE OF TRUST AGREEMENT DATED MAY 4, 1987 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NO. 102384-00, JOHN E. BOVA DDS, P.C., JOHN E. BOVA, WINTERSET III OFFICE PARK CONDO ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES, STANDARD BANK AND TRUST CO., ORLAND PRIMARY CARE SPECIALISTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS, NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, AND UNKNOWN TENANTS AND OCCUPANTS Defendants 2013 CH 02323 16636 S. 107TH 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 December 17, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 13, 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 16636 S. 107TH CT., Orland Park, IL 60467 Property Index No. 27-20410-010-1001. The real estate is improved with a commercial condominium. The judgment amount was $219,770.86. 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. 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, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: ASHEN FAULKNER LTD., 217 N. JEFFERSON ST., STE. 601, Chicago, IL 60661, (312) 655-0800. 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. ASHEN FAULKNER LTD. 217 N. JEFFERSON ST., STE. 601 Chicago, IL 60661 (312) 655-0800 Attorney Code. 39733 Case Number: 2013 CH 02323 TJSC#: 34-7923 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. I608531

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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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

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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 BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, P l a i n t i f f � V . � DONNA PLAIA, D e f e n d a n t s � 10 CH 34985 Property Address: 8051 WEST 91ST STREET HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 10-033128 (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 27, 2014, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on June 30, 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 8051 West 91st Street, Hickory Hills, IL 60457 Permanent Index No.: 23-02-422-001 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection. The judgment amount was $ 377,644.94. 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. I600643

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S � COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. P l a i n t i f f , � v s . � GHADA SHAABNAH; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE F O R � COUNTRYWIDE BANK, N.A.; D e f e n d a n t s , � 10 CH 37060 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on March 25, 2014, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, June 27, 2014, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 23-14-217-037-0000. Commonly known as 10601 South 80th Court, Palos Hills, IL 60465. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale. For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1020618. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I608125

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP Plaintiff, -v.ADAM J. WALTON Defendants 08 CH 039133 15134 HUNTINGTON COURT ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 26, 2012, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 18, 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 15134 HUNTINGTON COURT, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-16-109-008. 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 14-08-23239. 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. 14-08-23239 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 08 CH 039133 TJSC#: 34-8343 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. I608752

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BRIDGEVIEW BANK GROUP, AN ILLINOIS BANKING CORPORATION Plaintiff, -v.ABDELRAHMAN M. MUSLEH, HIDDEN LAKES ESTATE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 13 CH 28117 50 W. LUCAS DRIVE UNITS 19 & 20 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 May 9, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 18, 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 W. LUCAS DRIVE UNITS 19 & 20, Palos Hills, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-22-200-082-1044; 23-22200-082-1045. The real estate consists of 2 vacant lots in a townhome development. The judgment amount was $144,498.68. 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, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: KEVIN AMERIKS, CORPORATE COUNSEL BRIDGEVIEW BANK GROUP, 4753 N. BROADWAY AVE, Chicago, IL 60640, (773) 989-2418 FAX #: 708-728-7572. 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. 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. I608628

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S � COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL A S S O C I A T I O N , � P l a i n t i f f � V . � UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF DONALD S. MAROSITZ, DECEASED; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MARY L. MAROSITZ, DECEASED; RIVIERA REGAL II CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; RIVIERA REGAL ASSOCIATION; ANGELA JONES, AS INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF DONALD S. MAROSITZ, DECEASED; ANGELA JONES; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD C L A I M A N T S , � D e f e n d a n t s � 10 CH 36775 Property Address: 11106 SOUTH 84TH AVENUE UNIT 2A PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE C O N D O M I N I U M � Fisher and Shapiro file # 10-043819 (It is advised that interested parties consult with their own attorneys before bidding at mortgage foreclosure s a l e s . ) � PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered on April 30, 2013, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on July 3, 2014, at 205 W. Randolph Street, Suite 1020, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real property: Commonly known as 11106 South 84th Avenue, Unit 2A, Palos Hills, IL 60465 Permanent Index No.: 23-23-101-116-1021 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). The judgment amount was $ 133,700.10. 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. I606261

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.MARIA GOMEZ, MATTHEW C. ARNOUX OF NADLER PRITIKIN & MIRABELLI, CITY OF CHICAGO, STATE OF ILLINOIS, ADVANCE CAPITAL, INCORPORATED, PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, L.L.C., SPRINGLEAF FINANCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS, INC., LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER Defendants 13 CH 016979 7825 W. 102ND STREET PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 12, 2013, 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 7825 W. 102ND STREET, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 2312-308-007. 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. 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 14-13-09436. 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. 14-13-09436 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 13 CH 016979 TJSC#: 34-8393 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. I608735

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION ONEWEST BANK, FSB Plaintiff, -v.ALBERT E. MURAWSKI REVOCABLE TRUST U/T/A DATED 11/26/09, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, RIVIERA REGAL II CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE OF THE ALBERT E. MURAWSKI REVOCABLE TRUST U/T/A DATED 11/26/09, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, WILLIAM P. BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR ALBERT E. MURAWSKI (DECEASED), SHERYL ANN MAPLES, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE OF THE ALBERT E. MURAWSKI REVOCABLE TRUST U/T/ A DATED 11/26/09, UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF THE ALBERT E. MURAWSKI REVOCABLE TRUST U/T/A DATED 11/26/09 Defendants 13 CH 020526 11134 S. 84TH AVENUE UNIT #2A 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 April 2, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 7, 2014, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 11134 S. 84TH AVENUE UNIT #2A, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-23-101-116-1103. 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. 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. 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 14-13-18605. 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. 14-13-18605 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 13 CH 020526 TJSC#: 34-6321 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. I607356

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY D I V I S I O N � THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES 2004-R1 P l a i n t i f f , � v . � DAWN FRY AKA DAWN T. FRY, TONY FRY D e f e n d a n t s � 10 CH 18183 9348 SOUTH 87TH AVENUE HICKORY HILLS, IL 6 0 4 5 7 � NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 3, 2010, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 1, 2014, at The The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9348 SOUTH 87TH AVENUE, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-02-302-037-0000. The real estate is improved with a brick house; attached 2 car 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. 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: 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 PA1009527. 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. PA1009527 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 10 CH 18183 TJSC#: 34-7127 I609176

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Plaintiff, -v.ROCHELLE E. KOPERSMITH Defendants 12 CH 017846 7919 W. 111TH PLACE 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 April 3, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 7, 2014, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7919 W. 111TH PLACE, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-24-103001. 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. 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 14-12-00076. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-12-00076 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 017846 TJSC#: 34-6328 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. I607186

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.MICHAEL T. DECLEENE, SUSAN A. DECLEENE, DISCOVER BANK, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 12 CH 043905 8807 SYCAMORE COURT HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 24, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 26, 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 8807 SYCAMORE COURT, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-03-207-024. 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. 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 14-12-34298. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-12-34298 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 043905 TJSC#: 34-8452 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. I609131

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Jazz in The Pines

The 22nd annual outdoor jazz concert will be held in the Pine Forest at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park, on Sunday, June 8, at 5:30 p.m. The Darlene Baresch Quartet will return to The Center’s outdoor stage with an evening of jazz standards. Musicians include Dean Minuth on drums, Spencer Keyes on keyboard, Scott Gamina on saxophone, and Tyke Hendershot on bass, with Darlene Baresch on vocals. The stage is located in a grove of pine trees on the northeast corner of The Center’s farm property. Guests may park in the Children’s Farm parking lot and ride the farm hayrack to the concert site. Guests should bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating, and may choose to bring a picnic supper (no alcohol please). The Center will serve punch and cookies. Concert admission is free; the event is The Center’s gift to the community. For more, call The Center at 361-3650.

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after consultation with the in- or shine. For information, call structor. Advance registration is Pastor Chris Hopkins (708) 361required. Call The Center: 361- 3650. Knitting classes 3650. The Log Cabin Center for the Mindfulness Arts, 12700 Southwest HighLabyrinth A Mindfulness group meets way, Palos Park, will offer six Group labyrinth walks will every Sunday morning at 11 a.m. week knitting classes on Mon- be held on Thursday evening, at The Center, 12700 Southwest day evenings beginning June 2, June 5 at 5:30 p.m., and Satur- Highway, Palos Park. 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. and on Friday day morning, June 7 at 8 a.m., Pastoral Director Chris Hopmornings, beginning June 6, at The Center, 12700 Southwest kins and volunteers Patty 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Parker, Dan Morley, and KitHighway, Palos Park. Master knitter Georgann Ring The labyrinth, a new large ty Riggenbach lead these hour welcomes both beginners and ex- circular stone path for spiritu- long meditations which focus perienced knitters to her classes. al meditation is located at the on one aspect of mindfulness Beginners will learn to use the north end of The Center park- each week. The group offers knit and purl stitches, to cast on ing lot. In addition to the group encouragement and support as and bind off, to manage simple walks focused on peace and fel- participants seek to be mindincreases and decreases, and to lowship, the labyrinth is avail- ful of their thoughts, feelings, read a simple pattern while com- able for individual walks at any and surroundings in the prespeting their first two knitting time during the month. ent moment. No fee is charged projects, a dishcloth and then a There is no cost to those wish- and new participants are always scarf. Ring will help those with ing to walk the labyrinth and welcome. Call 361-3650 or visit experience to choose individual no reservations are necessary. www.thecenterpalos.org for inprojects and to learn more ad- The walks will take place rain formation about The Center. vanced knitting skills. The class fee is $84. Beginning students should bring a fall of Sugar n’ Cream yarn in a light solid color and a pair of size US 9/5.5mm, preferably aluminum, knitting needles to the first class. After the first project, students will purchase yarns and patterns

1. All of Me, John Legend, Columbia 2. Happy, Pharrell Williams, Backlot Music 3. Fancy, Iggy Azalea, featuring Charli XCX, Island/Def Jam 4. Problem, Ariana Grande, featuring Iggy Azalea, Universal Republic 5. Dark Horse, Katy Perry, featuring Juicy J, Capitol Records (Universal) 6. Turn Down for What, DJ Snake & Lil Jon, Columbia 7. Talk Dirty, Jason Derulo, featuring 2 Chainz, Warner Bros. 8. Not a Bad Thing, Justin Timberlake, RCA

by Tony Pinto but it’s not something that will ruin the movie for anyone. The movie centers on Wolverine, who is traveling back through time to save the world. To be more precise, only his mind goes back in time. Magneto and Charles Xavier, who surprisingly now get along, send Wolverine back in time so he can change the past which will also change the present. While back in time, Wolverine is charged with the near impossible task of preventing Mystique from killing scientist Boliver Trask. Dr. Trask creates giant robots that hunt down mutants, which is the basis for the war that’s going on in the present. Xavier and Magneto tell Wolverine before he time travels that if Trask doesn’t get shot by Mystique, the war won’t happen and the world will be a better place. It’s not that simple, but Wolverine doesn’t need to know ev-

erything. In order to keep Trask alive, he needs to get Charles Xavier and Magneto to work together. That won’t be easy because Magneto is locked up, Xavier doesn't have his powers yet, and they both detest each other. Charles morns for the days when Mystique was known as Raven, the person he grew up with who would never kill anyone. He blames Magneto for changing her and making her this evil version of herself. It will take both of them to get through to her, not just one of them. The movie’s one and only flaw is the performance of Jennifer Lawrence. The Oscar winner seems uninterested, uninvolved, and unmotivated throughout the movie. There are people who will go see the movie because she’s in it and those people will be sorely disappointed. On a more positive note, this is her best portrayal of Mystique/ Raven yet, so it’s not all bad for her. Whether you’re a casual movie goer or an X-Men aficionado, “X-Men: Days of Future Past” is an enjoyable movie that the whole family will enjoy. Tony Pinto’s grade: A+

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: “ENDLESS LOVE’’: Also the source of a 1981 Brooke Shields movie that yielded a classic title song (no trace of which is found here), Scott Spencer’s novel also is the basis of this passable update starring Alex Pettyfer (“Magic Mike’’) as a young man whose involvement with a former class-

mate (Gabriella Wilde, “Carrie’’) leads her to change her plans for her future ... which makes her father (Bruce Greenwood) determined to break them up, with unforeseen results. Joely Richardson and Robert Patrick also star. DVD extra: “making-of’’ documentary. *** (PG-13: AS, N, P) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “THE BOB NEWHART SHOW: THE COMPLETE SERIES’’: In one of the classic sitcoms of the 1970s — back in the days when Saturday nights were a television powerhouse — famously low-key comic Newhart transfers his persona onto the role of Dr. Bob

Hartley, a Chicago psychologist. He has a level-headed schoolteacher wife (Suzanne Pleshette), an airline pilot neighbor (Bill Daily), a dentist (Peter Bonerz) sharing his office suite, and a wisecracking receptionist (Marcia Wallace). Jack Riley and John Fiedler also gets considerable laughs as a couple of Hartley’s patients. Still funny after all these years, the show is bound to stir nostalgic feelings for more than a few viewers. *** (Not rated: AS) FAMILY-VIEWING GUIDE KEY: AS, adult situations; N, nudity; P, profanity; V, violence; GV, particularly graphic violence.

Classes and camps at McCord Submitted by McCord Gallery McCord Gallery & Cultural Center has planned summer classes that will give children of all ages a chance to explore their creativity. Located at 9602 W. Creek Rd. (129th & LaGrange), Palos Park, McCord is known as a welcoming home for the arts and provides a nurturing and supportive environment for artists and musicians. For more information call 708-671-0648 or visit www.mccordgallery.org.

the projects that Beth Leahy has in store. Monet’s Garden Party on Tuesdays in July will be a unique introduction to famous garden paintings and the artists who created them. After learning about the artwork, students will make functional art pieces to put in their garden: stepping stones, birdfeeders, windsocks and more. Summer camps for children ages 7 – 12: Monday - Friday, July 14 July 18, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. with instructor Liz Wall students will be introduced to many types of American Folk Art and spend the week creating paintings as well as their own painted functional fine art. This class will combine culture and creativity. All supplies included. Monday- Friday, July 21 July 25, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. with Liz Wall students will travel around the world learning about the colors and patterns used in art work in many different countries. They will create their own paintings everyday using some of the special techniques used around the world. They may also choose to work on their own

heritage if they like. All supplies included. Portfolio Class for High School Students Wednesdays & Fridays, June 11 – July 3, (8 sessions), 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Colleges today rely more and more on the portfolio as a basis for admission and merit scholarship. Sandburg High School art instructor is offering this class to high school art students who wish to add to and improve their portfolio of work. Students will work on a different piece each week with a variety of media, content and format to create quality work that addresses intent, personal voice and theme. Instructor will supply some basic media, including paper. Students will be encouraged to bring in their own sets of pastels, markers, color pencils, etc. Private Music Instruction for all ages McCord’s excellent instructors offer lessons in voice, piano, guitar, bass, ukulele, saxophone, flute clarinet, oboe, trumpet, French horn, violin, cello, drama, Irish fiddle, songwriting and music theory.

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9. Let It Go, Idina Menzel, Walt Disney Records 10. Ain’t it Fun, Paramore, Fueled by Ramen

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Teens in grades 7 through 12 may register for a six-week pottery class beginning Monday, June 9, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at The Log 1. Ride Along, Universal Pic- Cabin Center for the Arts, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park. Instructor Heather Young will teach students to create all shapes tures, PG-13 and sizes of clay pots both by hand and on the pottery wheel. The 2. The Secret Life of Walter class fee is $90, which includes all materials plus kiln-firing costs. Mitty, 20th Century Fox, PG 3. I, Frankenstein, Lionsgate, Advance registration is required. For more information, call The Center at 361-3650 or visit www.thecenterpalos.org. PG-13

4. That Awkward Moment, Focus Features, R 5. The Nut Job, Open Road Films, PG 6. The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, Warner Bros., PG-13 7. The Legend of Hercules, Lionsgate, PG-13 8. 47 Ronin, Universal Pictures, PG-13 9. The Wolf of Wall Street, Paramount Pictures, R 10. Labor Day, Paramount Pictures, PG-13

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Weekly classes for children ages 4- 6: On Mondays and Tuesdays in June instructor Beth Leahy will offer ABC’s of Summer: Art – Books – Creativity. Each day the class will enjoy a story and then create an art project based on the book using a variety of art mediums. The perfect way to end a summer day! On Mondays in July children will have a roaring good time as they learn about their favorite dinosaurs. Little hands will cut, color, shape and create a variety of dinosaurs and learn some interesting facts along the way. Fossils, dino eggs, and a brontosaurus bank are just some of

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Calling this the best superhero film ever may be too strong of a statement, but calling it the best superhero film of the year is an accurate assessment. “X-Men: Days of Future Past” is not just the best superhero film of the year, it’s one of the best films —period — to come out this year. The film stars people such as Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Jennifer Lawrence, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Halle Berry, Hugh Jackman, and countless others. With all those stars, it has actors and actresses for everyone to enjoy. Could there be too many A-list stars for one movie? Not in this case. This film brings back most of the characters from “X-Men 2” and “X-Men: First Class," with the original actors, even if some only make brief appearances. This is great for all the fanboys and it’s good for the casual movie goer also. It’s kind of a sequel to the movies mentioned earlier, but not a direct sequel because not everything matches up. If you haven’t seen the previous movies, don’t let that deter you from seeing this one. Continuity of the films could be a small issue to some,

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• ABC’s of Summer: Art – Books – Creativity, ages 4-6 with Beth Leahy Mondays, June 9, 16, 23, 30 (4 weeks), 4:00 – 5:30pm • Dino Draw, ages 4-6 with Beth Leahy Mondays, July 7, 14, 21, 28 (4 weeks), 4:00 – 5:30pm • Monet’s Garden Party, ages 4-6 with Beth Leahy Tuesdays, July 8, 15, 22, 29 (4 weeks), 4:00 – 5:30pm • American Folk Art, Ages 7-12 with Liz Wall Monday - Friday, July 14 - July 18, 10:00am – 12:00pm • Around the World with Painting, Ages 7-12 with Liz Wall Monday- Friday, July 21 - July 25, 10:00am – 12:00pm . • Portfolio Class for High School Students with Mary Michaelson Wednesdays & Fridays, June 11 – July 3, (8 sessions), 9:30am – 11:30am • Private Music Instruction McCord offers ongoing lessons in all of the band instruments, piano, voice, guitar, and violin. Summer is the perfect time for students to hone their skills!

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Thursday, May 29, 2014 Section 2

Orland Days rolls in for five big days of family fun Lions Club lineup includes carnival rides, games, food music By Tim Hadac Staff reporter

Orland Days, one of the region’s �irst and best outdoor celebrations of the season, has rolled into the village for �ive days of fun, now through Sunday, June 1. The Orland Park Lions Club has been putting on Orland Days for more 40 years, incoming President Steven Anton, chairman of this year’s event, noted. “This is a community event, a family event, and everyone is invited,” he said. Orland Days is set for Wednesday, May 28 through Sunday, June 1 at the Centennial Park Metra Station, 10401 W. 153rd St. The popular event typically draws about 20,000 people of all ages. Event hours are 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 5 p.m. to midnight Friday, noon to midnight Saturday, and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday. “Back in the day, before I was a Lion, it was run by a smaller club than we have now,” Anton said of the festival. “We’ve enlarged Orland Days quite a bit over the years. Of course, we have a bigger club now, and we can do more things. We’re mighty proud that it’s ours.” The event includes carnival rides, a midway with games of skill and chance, and traditional carnival fare like cotton

candy and lemonade. There will also be a tent with food from local vendors, as well as wine and domestic and craft beer. Bracelets that offer unlimited rides on certain days and times are available for $20 each and may be ordered online at orland-park-lions-club.ticketleap. com. Musical entertainment will play a central role in Orland days, as always. A disc jockey will spin the hits of yesteryear and today from 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. Taking the stage from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday will be CTA (a Chicago tribute band), followed by Heartache Tonight (an Eagles cover band) from 9 to 11:45 p.m. Saturday’s musical entertainment starts with The Hat Guys (an eclectic band that covers everything from Southern rock to Motown) from 6 to 8 p.m., followed by Infinity (a Journey tribute band) from 9 to 11:45 p.m. Sunday will see McCarthy Road (rock, funk, reggae and alternative) perform from 2 to 4 p.m., Libido Funk Circus (disco and other dance music) from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., and closing out Orland Days from 7 to 9 p.m. is Maggie Speaks, which bills itself as “the most popular live band in Chicago” with “a repertoire that includes nearly

every track on your phone.” A parade will step off at the event at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 1, marching to a theme that salutes the Orland Park Lions Club’s 50 years of service to the community. Many floats will be decorated to reflect one of the five decades since the club’s founding in 1964. New this year is a partnership that will see the Kiwanis Club of Orland Park run bingo in the entertainment tent from noon to 4:30 p.m. Saturday. One of the most popular feature of the annual event is Norm Meyer’s Special Day for Special People, set for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, when more than 1,800 children and adults with disabilities will be treated to Orland Days, entirely free of charge. “What’s nice about it is, none of the kids have to be embarrassed about stopping a ride because [the ride operators] can’t deal with [their disability],” Anton added. “Everybody’s the same on this special day, and it’s a great thing to do. We bring them into the entertainment tent, give them lunch, bring in a petting zoo for the kids, and all the rides are free, as are the games on the midway. The Lions have been staging Norm Meyer Special People Day for more than 25 years. The day is named to honor the memory and generosity of the original

owner of Midway Entertainment, a traveling amusement park business. “The best thing about that day is not what we do for the kids, but what they do for us,” he continued. “Seeing the smiles on their faces, hearing their laughter—that warms the heart of a Lion. It makes standing out in the cold, selling Christmas trees, worth it.” Orland Days is one of the club’s largest annual fundraisers, although Anton would not speculate publicly on how much this year’s event is expected to generate—emphasizing that all funds go directly back to community service, long a hallmark of Lions Clubs around the world. “Everybody in this organization, from the president of Lions Clubs International to the new Lion that I swore in last night, gets paid the exact same amount—nothing,” he added with a note of pride. Anton, who also is a past president of the Orland Park Lions Club, joined the organization 16 years ago. “I was associated with Boy Scout Troop 381 here in Orland, but I couldn’t do any camping with them because of my work schedule and stuff like that,” he recalled. “So I said, ‘Let me do something for the Lions, because I used to run their bratwurst tent as a vendor at

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expanded their reach to aid the needy in the greater Orland area. “People think that Orland, being a little bit on the affluent side, doesn’t have issues [of poverty],” Anton observed. “We absolutely do have those issues, especially in this economy.” The Orland group is part of Lions Club International, which had more than 46,000 clubs and 1.35 million members worldwide at last count. Its motto is “We Serve.” Now in its 51st year, the Orland Park Lions Club is currently 56 strong and is always in search of new members. More information on Orland Days, as well as the club itself, may be found online at orlandparklionsclub.com.

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