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has been serving people with developmental disabilities for 60 years, was there to protest Rauner’s budGovernor Bruce Rauner was met get cuts that are expected hit social Serving Chicago Ridge, Evergreen services hard. Park, Hickory Hills, Oak Lawn, Palos Hills and Worth by hundreds of picketing union memwanted toPark, show him that weHills, Oak Lawn, Palos Hills and Worth bers and other protesters, including Serving Chicago Ridge,“We Evergreen Hickory Oak Lawn special needs provider matter,” said Kelly Ewing, a case Park Lawn, who waited in driving manager in charge of enrichment rain for him to arrive at Gaelic Park programs at the facility, located at in Oak Forest on Monday before 5040 W. 111th St. in Oak Lawn. Dozens of Park Lawn clients were he spoke to the Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce. (Continued on page 2) Park Lawn, an organization that

Vorva shares his thoughts about the past high school sports season and having his son play in the state tournament (page 3) while Hanania toasts the former Tinley Park mayor, Ed Zabrocki (page 6).

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Marist outfielder Brooke Wilson poses with the 2015 and 2012 state championship trophies as if they were bookends on Saturday. She became the first female in Marist history to win two state titles.

Brooke-ends Wilson makes history as Marist wins second state softball title in four years By Jeff Vorva Reporter Editor

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Park Lawn clients and officials protest Governor Bruce Rauner’s proposed cut before he gave a speech in Oak Forest on Monday.

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Kaner to the rescue Medical experts and firemen praise Palos Hills teen after he saves his father’s life

Oak Lawn resident and avid Blackhawks fan Becky Koehler and her dog, Kaner, named after Blackhawks star Patrick Kane, march in the Oak Lawn Pet Parade. Koehler said Kaner was going to bring the Hawks another Stanley Cup title and the real Kane helped do that with a goal and an assist in Tuesday’s 2-0 victory over Tampa Bay. For more photos from the parade and OL’s Spring Into Summer event, see page 4.

By Kelly White Correspondent “Move out of the way, we have a hero coming through!” This announcement rang through the halls of Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn last month, from Patient Care Assistant, Susan Schnoor, as 15-year-old Bobby Sianis visited his father. The Palos Hills resident and freshman at Stagg High School had learned CPR only one week prior to saving his father’s life on May 6. “He’s a hero,” Schnoor said, “You don’t hear cardiopulmonary resuscitation success stories every day and especially because he is so young, it is really incredible.” Bobby was paying his respects to his grandmother at Lack & Sons Funeral Home in Hickory Hills when his father, George Sianis collapsed and stopped breathing. As Bobby administered compressions on his dad’s chest, he coached his mom on how to tilt George’s head back and blow air into his lungs. Upon arrival, paramedics from Christ praised Bobby’s courage and resourcefulness.

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Bobby and George Sianis are able to enjoy a moment after Bobby was recognized by the Roberts Park Fire Department last Tuesday for saving his father’s life.

week that mosquitoes testing positive for West Nile virus were found in Oak Lawn and Evergreen Park Mayor Evergreen Park in May—one James Sexton lost 60 pounds in each village. Sexton said it serves as a the hard way. And he nearly lost his life. reminder to residents to take So when there is even a hint precautions. Sexton, who survived a serithat the West Nile virus can be found in his village, he takes ous bout with West Nile virus is 2012, said his village had it seriously. Sexton, who has battled been at the forefront of the and survived the West Nile battle against West Nile virus virus, and Oak Lawn officials since 2002. said the Illinois Department of Public Health reported last (Continued on page 7)

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The Illinois High School Association Class 4A state softball state championship between Marist and Lincoln-Way East was scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. Saturday. But at 5:30 p.m. the RedHawks players, coaches and fans were back in Chicago in the Marist cafeteria eating cake after listening to speeches about how great they were. The weather forecast in East Peoria forced the IHSA officials to schedule the game before noon and the Redhawks found morning glory with a 1-0 victory over the Griffins at the EastSide Center to claim its second softball title in four years. Pitcher Zariya Gonzalez notched the shutout, tripled in the second in-

ning and scored on Vanessa Villasenor’s groundout. Senior outfielder Brooke Wilson had four catches on defense and played on both championship teams. She was a freshman on the 2012-winning team and became the first Marist female athlete to win two state titles. “I still feel like I’m on a softball high,” she said at the celebration. “The entire experience has been surreal.’’ Wilson is an Orland Park resident who grew up in the Midway area and is headed to Loyola to play softball next season. She compared the two championships. In 2012, the team was 15-15 and ran the table. This year’s team finished 36-4-2 with a 29-game winning streak. “Our first year, it was definitely unex-

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POLICE BEAT taking a piece of jewelry worth $20. The charge was increased to a felony due to previous convictions, police said.

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Three arrested in shooting at Oak Lawn apartment Oak Lawn police have arrested and charged three individuals in connection with a shooting that took place at an apartment complex in the village on the 10200 block of South Pulaski Road. The victim received a single gunshot wound to the hip at 1:54 p.m. June 7 and was discovered by police when they entered the apartment. The wound was non-life threatening and the victim was transported by ambulance to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn. Oak Lawn detectives investigated the crime that resulted in arrests and charges on June 11. Each of the suspects were transported to the 5th District Courthouse in the Bridgeview Courthouse for a bond hearing last Friday.

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present picketing. “Social services are underfunded anyway. There hasn’t been any increased funding at Park Lawn for more than seven years,” said Ewing. “It is reflective of who is valued in society and who is not.” She couldn’t say whether funding cuts would result in Park Lawn programs being cut. Ewing said that the agency already depends heavily on fundraising, and that will have to increase

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Charged in the incident were Shaquan Carter, 20, of the 3000 block of 200th Place in Lynwood; Torron Hawkins, 21, also of the 3000 block of 200th Place in Lynwood; and Latika Martin, 19, of the 500 block of Price in Calumet City. Carter and Hawkins each had their bond set at $750,000. Martin’s bond was set at $500,000. Each of the suspects were charged with one count of home invasion armed with a firearm, one count of aggravated discharge of a firearm, and two counts of armed robbery with a firearm. All three are scheduled to appear at the Bridgeview Courthouse on July 2. —Reporter News

to make up for any more cuts. “The state is already slow to pay. It is a bad situation that is not getting any better,” she said. From a worker standpoint, hundreds of union employees were on hand to give the governor a piece of their mine. “We’re just here to let him know we don’t like what he is trying to do to the unions,” said Brian Hickey, president of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 399. Hickey was referring to Rauner’s efforts to revamp workers compensation laws, among other things. Electricians, carpenters, sheet

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metal workers, pipefitter, sprinkler fitters and others were also there. “The union provided me with a living, a very good living, for 40 years, and the powers-that-be want to take that away. There is a movement to destroy all these unions,” said Ken Purse, a retired pipefitter from Chicago’s Ashburn neighborhood. Rauner proposed eliminating the requirement that employees pay union dues. While outside of the building was hostile, inside, chamber members gave Rauner a warm welcome. He spoke at length about his turnaround plan. Rauner didn’t dwell on the protesters in his speech but said: “Change isn’t easy. If you’re not upsetting somebody, you’re not making changes.” Keloryn Putnam, executive director of the Orland Park Chamber of Commerce, described Rauner’s speech as “pretty impressive.” “I wasn’t surprised by what I heard him say, because I am familiar with the turnaround plan. But I was surprised by all the protesters. “As citizens, we have to make sure that our voices are heard. They certainly heard the group outside,” she said, referring to the chanting of protesters that could be heard while Rauner was speaking inside the banquet hall. “If residents became more informed about tort reform, I think they would become more involved. The turnout at elections is apathetic, and we get what we get.” Editor’s note: Next week Dermot Connolly recaps the highlights of Rauner’s speech, in which the state’s boss said he want Illinois to start “kicking tail.’’

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Deiontra A. Jeffries, 20, of the 13700 block of South Wentworth Avenue, Riverdale, was charged with retail theft at Kohl’s department store, 9700 S. Ridgeland Ave., at 1:27 p.m. June 11. Police said security officers detained her outside the store after she was seen concealing athletic apparel worth $732.

Sergio Crespo, 35 of the 5300 block of West 73rd Street, Summit, was issued a village citation for possession of cannabis when he was found in possession of one gram of the drug following a traffic Erik U. Montes-Tabora, 24, stop at 9:54 a.m. June 14 at 92nd of the 6800 block of West 95th Place and Kean Avenue. Street, Oak Lawn, was charged with driving on a suspended liLeticia L. Matchain, 29, of the cense following a traffic stop at 5600 block of South California Av9:06 p.m. June 11 in the 9500 enue, Chicago, was charged with block of South Nashville Avenue. driving on a suspended license and obstructing justice following Jose E. Marrero III, 19, of the a traffic stop at 7:17 p.m. June 3700 block of South 53rd Court, 9 in the 7700 block of West 95th Cicero, was charged with driving Street. Police said she was not carwithout a valid license following rying identification and initially a traffic stop at in the 6400 block gave a false name, leading to the of West 95th Street at 9:26 p.m. obstruction charge. June 12.

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Elijah G. Luciano, 21, of the 5200 block of South Long Avenue, was charged with driving without William A. Keating, 45, of 8554 a valid license at 8:39 a.m. June S. Parkside Ave., Burbank, was th 13 in the 6400 block of West 110 charged with battery after throwStreet. ing his wallet at a police officer who questioned him following a traffic accident he was involved in at 3:36 p.m. June 10 at 95th Street and Natoma Avenue. Police said KeatMichael Vasquez, 27, of Bur- ing became argumentative when bank, was charged with possession asked for his license and insurance of cannabis when he was found information, and hit the officer in in possession of 4.1 grams of the the chest with his wallet. drug following a traffic stop at 12:09 a.m. June 10, in the 2500 Two men and a woman face variblock of West 95th Street. ous charges after the car they were in was pulled over at 4:58 p.m. June Earlene Washington, 51, of Chi- 1 at 95th Street and 52nd Avenue cago, was charged with retail theft because the backseat passenger for allegedly stealing 10 items, was seen smoking what looked including books and candy worth like marijuana. The driver, Justin $40.13, from Walmart, 2500 W. A. Hicks, 25, of the 6900 block of 95th St., at 10:25 a.m. June 7. South Oglesby Avenue in Chicago was charged with driving on a susTwo men were charged with pended license, while Crystal R. retail theft for taking bottles of Wilson, 34, of St. Louis, Mo., was liquor from Meijer grocery store, charged with possession of mari9200 S. Western Ave., at 7:29 p.m. juana found in her pocket. The June 10. Kiev Dobbins, 22, of backseat passenger, Eric J. Howard, Park Forest, was caught with one 30, of the 6000 block of South Eberbottle of bourbon worth $42.99, hart Avenue, Chicago, faces a felony and Ryan Brown, 24, of Chicago, charge of possession of a controlled had a $70.99 bottle of cognac. substance, and possession of cannabis and drug paraphernalia, both Angela Walker, 52, of Chicago, misdemeanors. Police said Howard was charged with retail theft and claimed ownership of a purse in criminal trespassing at Walmart, the backseat that contained meth2500 W. 95th St., at 12:34 p.m. amphetamines, two burned mariJune 10. Police said she took five juana cigars, fresh marijuana, and items, including air freshener and a marijuana grinding tool. He was soap wrth $25.57. She was cited held for a bond hearing. for trespassing because she had been banned from entering the A 55-year-old Chicago man is store due to past incidents. wanted for stealing a cargo van from the U-Haul business at 4650 Ceandre Moore, 25, of Matte- W. 95th St. on May 4. The theft son, was charged with obstructing was reported to police on June 2 identification and resisting arrest after the company made multiple following a traffic stop at 4:31 a.m. attempts to contact the man in the June 11 in the 3400 block of West weeks since he rented it in May. 103rd St. Police said he initially He kept making excuses and then gave a false name and address, stopped responding to calls and a because he had multiple outstand- certified letter was returned as uning warrants, and he struggled deliverable. Police were told the with police trying to handcuff him. vehicle was last seen at 45th and South Michigan Avenue in Chicago. Tommie Moore, 62, of Chicago, was charged with driving under Three Burbank men were the influence of alcohol, no in- charged with drug offenses after surance or child safety seat, and police made a traffic stop at 10:21 illegal transportation of alcohol a.m. June 2 at Southwest Highwhen he was stopped at 6 p.m. way and Central Avenue. Patrick June 9 in the 9200 block of South J. Klebba, 24, of the 7900 block Western Avenue. of South Mayfield Avenue, was charged with possession of canCrystal Fondren, 21, of Chicago, nabis after a bag containing five was charged with felony retail grams was found in his pants. His theft at Walmart, 2500 W. 95th passengers, Murad D. Talib, 37, of St., at 3:27 p.m. June 7. Police the 8000 block of South Menard said she took 70 items of cloth- Avenue, and Taha H. Darwish, 20, ing and footwear worth $632.50. of the 5400 block of State Road, were both cited for possession of William Oliphint, 23, of Detroit, drug paraphernalia for rolling paMich., was charged with felony pers found where they were sitting. possession of a controlled sub stance, driving on a suspended David E. Takla, 35, of the 1600 license, not carrying his license, block of Buckingham Drive, Des and no insurance when he was Plaines, was charged with driving stopped at 4:15 p.m. June 9 in the under the influence of alcohol (.135 9600 block of South Harding Av- blood-alcohol count), resisting arenue. Police said he had .3 grams rest, speeding, and driving without of Xanax without a prescription. insurance when he was stopped at 2:25 a.m. June 3 at Southwest Jesse Robertson, 34, of House Highway and Ridgeland Avenue. Springs, Mo., was charged with felony retail theft for allegedly Welton Travis, 54, of the 3700

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block of South Indiana Avenue, was charged with disorderly conduct and a felony violation of sexoffender registration following an incident at 1:30 p.m. June 4 outside Standard Bank, 4001 W. 95th St. An employee in the bank reported seeing Travis unzip his pants and urinate on a bank window. He then got on a bus heading east on 95th Street, which Evergreen Park police stopped at Kedzie Avenue. An investigation determined that he had not signed the sex offender registry since being released from prison in 2013. He was held awaiting a bond court appearance. Clifford R. Moore, 26, of the 3600 block of West Nuala Lane, Alsip, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a one-car rollover crash at 12:56 am. June 6 at 108th Street and Pulaski Road. Police observed him speeding 69 mph, and before an officer could catch up to him, the 2012 Nissan Rogue hit a curb and guardrail and flipped over. Moore was not injured. In addition to DUI, he was cited for speeding and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

Palos Hills A juvenile male was charged with criminal damage and underage consumption of alcohol following an incident at 11 p.m. June 12 in the 11100 block of South East Road. Police were called to the scene by a woman who said the juvenile tried to get into her home, and then threw rocks through the screen door when she would not allow him in. Police determined that he had been drinking alcohol when he was found in an adjacent building. A woman reported her wedding and engagement rings missing from her home in the 8500 block of West 101st Terrace on June 9. She told police she realized they were missing from her jewelry box on June 1, and last saw them there on May 22. No forced entry was observed at her home, police said.

Worth Bernie L. Shanks, 38, of the 4900 block of Southwest Highway in Oak Lawn, was charged with battery after an altercation with a 51-year-old Palos Heights man outside Krapil’s restaurant, 6600 W. 111th St. at 2:15 a.m. May 31. The victim said Shanks punched him multiple times after he laughed and commented when Shanks bragged about spending years in jail. Shanks fled in a car with the second man, and was apprehended in Palos Heights. Julian Sgiers, 19, of the 200 block of East Center Street in Glenwood, was charged with criminal damage to property for breaking a window of a 32-year-old female acquaintance’s apartment in the 10800 block of South Harlem Avenue at 11:22 p.n. May 31. The victim told police he broke the window and tried to get in after she did not respond to his knocks on the window. Dawn M. Pecher, 47, of the 8000 block of Archer Road, Willow Springs, was charged with criminal damage to property for allegedly kicked in and damaged a 51-year-old man’s door in the 7200 block of West 107th Street at 11:20 p.m. June 1. The victim told police Pecher came to his house and became angry and violent when he refused to let her in. Hani M. Hayek, 37, of the 1400 block of South Canal Street, Chicago, turned himself into Worth Police at 1:30 p.m. May 31 on a bond forfeiture warrant from Chicago for retail theft. He was turned over to Chicago police later the same day. Ahmed Isifan, 36, of the 3800 block of South Blair Avenue, Oak Forest, was charged with driving without a license after being stopped for a cracked windshield at 8:14 a.m. June 5 in the 6900 block of West 107th Street. Hatim M. Salim, 46, of the 12200 block of South Spencer Avenue, Alsip, was charged with driving on a suspended license at 8:55 p.m. June 2 at 107th Street and South Nashville Avenue. He was also cited for no insurance, only one red taillight, and no rear registration light. A 16-year-old male was charged with driving without a license following a three-vehicle accident at 10:10 p.m. June 5 on U.S. Postal Service property at 11114 S. Harlem Ave. No injuries were reported. Area police departments Chicago Ridge 425-7831 Evergreen Park 422-2142 Hickory Hills 598-4900 Oak Lawn 499-7722 Palos Hills 598-2272 Worth 448-3979

Thursday, June 18, 2015 The Reporter

With a horse in the race, this high school season was special The 2014-15 high school sports season officially ended in our area on Saturday, with Marist’s softball team bringing a state championship trophy back to the Chicago school. Also, a handful of Orland Park kids who play for Providence brought a first-place trophy in baseball to New Lenox. For me, it was one of the most emotional seasons I ever encountered. At times, I was at the top of the world. Other times I felt like I was in a sewer in Hell. The first sporting event I ever covered as a professional reporter was in November, 1977 and it was a boys basketball game between Lemont and Bolingbrook. I was a senior in high school. Since then, I’ve been to thousands of high school, college and professional events as a reporter. I’ve covered kids and their kids and possibly their kids’ kids. I’ve always maintained a reporter’s detachment. I never rooted for anything but a good story. This year – and the last couple of weeks – has been surreal. My son, T.J. was a key cog on Sandburg’s boys volleyball team. Now I am at these games as a parent, not as a reporter. After decades of covering other kids in a multitude of sports, it was a little shock to my system to see T.J. and my daughter, Lauren, the first time they donned high school basketball or volleyball uniforms for their first game.

IMPRESSIONS By Jeff Vorva

I don’t care if your kid is a star or a benchwarmer, the accomplishment of making even a freshman team is still rare and not to be taken lightly. There are thousands of kids who go to some of our area’s bigger schools and a tiny percentage who make it on a high school team. It’s even rarer to be on a state power. I’m not going to take you on a trip through Sandburg’s volleyball season but after an 8-4 start, the Eagles looked like a good, but not great team. Then they piled up a 28-match winning streak that took us frazzled parents to the state’s final four. As a writer and photographer, I’ve always enjoyed covering state tournaments. The drama. The triumphs. The disappointments. It’s all good stuff. Emotions run high and even for a detached writer, I get pumped up. I still get goosebumps when I shoot photos of a state football championship celebration when all these big macho guys are screaming and hollering and jumping up and down like little

Photos by Jeff Vorva

“Geez, is that MY kid with a state trophy?” is columnist Jeff Vorva’s reaction on June 6. Vorva also will look at postseason triumphs, such as Marist’s softball supersectional win on June 9, right photo, in a different light after this season. school girls. And now, there was my kid on the floor for a state tournament game. The sportswriter in me doesn’t allow me to yell and scream too much during these games. I try to stay cool. But inside, I am dying after every error and ready to have my head explode after every kill or block. My wife, Maggie said the stress was getting to her so much, she joked about it feeling like having a heart attack, especially in the last four or five matches.

Friends and family came to Hoffman Estates to watch the action – some of whom may have not been to a volleyball match in a while – if ever. We hoped hard that he would play well in front of them. This postseason was the weirdest and most pressure-filled because we had a horse in the race. During sectional play, the fellas beat Eisenhower in a wild first match at Shepard and then I breathed a sigh of relief as I broke out the camera to cover another fun battle between Marist

and Brother Rice. “Now I’ve gone from (deleted) father back to unbiased reporter,” I told a couple of my peers. “The pressure is off.” The volleyball season ended with a fourth-place finish on June 6 and I figured that would be the end of that. It’s over. But three days later, the Marist softball team won a come-frombehind 5-4 victory over Downers Grove South at the Benedictine University Class 4A Supersectional and I was caught in the middle of the mob-scene celebration.

Regional and Reporter earn five Illinois Press awards By Jack Murray Regional News Editor The redesigned Regional News’ front page has won first place in the Illinois Press Association’s annual Best of the Press newspaper contest. It was one of three journalism and two advertising awards brought home by The Regional News and The Reporter Newspaper at the Illinois Press Association’s annual convention held last week in Normal. More than 100 daily and non-daily newspapers competed in 36 editorial categories. Judges evaluated more than 3,100 contest entries The Regional News won first

place in the category of single page design and took an honorable mention in feature writing in the 2015 Best of the Press contest. The Reporter Newspaper took third place in headline writing. Both newspapers are owned and published by Southwest Regional Publishing in Palos Heights. In the IPA’s Best in Advertising Contest, The Regional won first place in the category of best community focus special section and second place for best spot color ad. Both contests judged submitted entries published during 2014. ·Newspaper designer Chuck Ingwersen was responsible for the first-place award for the redesigned Regional, winning

for his layout and design of the Front Page of Dec. 4. 2014. In their comments, the judges were fulsome in their praise: “Judging this category is subjective. There are differing views on page design. Many of us still believe we can have graphically pleasing page design that draws the reader with crisp headlines, interesting photos and graphics and still include good old-fashioned text. When I see this page, I want to spend time with it. The design draws me in and the quality content keeps me there.” Staff graphic designer Rebecca Lanning was responsible for both awards earned by The Regional in the IPA’s Best in Advertising Contest, winning with designer

Order and law in Chicago Ridge

Village gets its insurance controversy in order and hires interim lawyer By Dermot Connolly Staff Reporter Completing a process that began in April, the Chicago Ridge Village Board passed an amended ordinance at Tuesday’s meeting that will end the controversial policy of providing lifetime, taxpayerfunded insurance for retired part-time trustees and their surviving spouses. The board also approved the temporary appointment of Burt Odelson and his Odelson & Sterk law firm to represent the village, replacing George Witous, who announced his immediate retirement at the June 2 meeting, after 51 years as village attorney. Odelsson was put to work right away putting the finishing touches on the insurance policy issue, which has been a sore spot for some concerned residents for months. Letters explaining the change in the insurance policy were scheduled to be mailed Wednesday to the retirees affected by the policy change. As of July 1, if they decide to keep the village-provided insurance, retirees will have to pay 40 percent of the health insurance premium, and 100 percent of dental, vision and life insurance. The widow of one retired trustee also currently receives insurance provided by the village, and she will have to pay 100 percent of health, life, vision and dental premiums if she decides to keep the policies. Mayor Charles Tokar had appointed Trustees Sally Durkin and Frances Coglianese to work with Odelson to draw up the ordinances needed to resolve the contentious issue, which drew hundreds of angry residents to several board meetings. The issue had died down somewhat in recent weeks, as progress was made, and there was no public comment from the appriximately 50 people in attendance on Tuesday. “It’s a big day. We worked hard to fix it, and nobody is going to try something like this again, It’s only fair,” said Coglianese, who was elected in April and campaigned against the insurance perk. Due to changes the board had already approved in May, the lifetime insurance will no longer be available to any part-time trustee or village clerk elected from now on. Coglianese and Durkin are among the five current board members who, by making the changes, ruled themselves ineligible for the lifetime insur-

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Bert Odelson has been named temporary attorney in Chicago Ridge and got busy right away finishing up the paperwork on a controversial health insurance issue. ance because they will not have completed two full four-year terms by the next election in 2017, as required. The others are newly elected Trustee William McFarland, and Trustee Amanda Cardin, elected two years ago with Durkin. Village Clerk George Schleyer is also no longer eligible, and said after the meeting that he was not interested in the lifetime insurance anyway. Only veteran trustees Bruce Quintos and Jack Lind meet those qualifications, and it wouldn’t be free for them either if they choose to take it. The hot seat Odelson was already sitting in the village attorney’s seat Tuesday, although Witous’ name had not been removed since the last meeting when he announced his immediate retirement. Mayor Tokar cited Odelson’s “good work” done with Durkin and Coglianese on the insurance issue as a reason for giving the temporary appointment to his law firm. “We are going to do our due diligence to see what other firms are out there,” said Tokar. “We were rather surprised that George Witous made his retirement effective immediately after the last meeting (two weeks ago),” he said. “We knew he was planning to retire, but we thought we would be in a few weeks or a month,” the mayor explained. “We needed representation because we have some pressing issues and we couldn’t just put them on hold.”

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Kari Nelson a first place for The Regional’s Palos Park Centennial/Autumn in the Park special section in the category of best community focus special section. A “great reflection of the past entwined with the present – nice layouts and presentation of information,” the judges wrote in their comments. • Lanning’s work also resulted in a second place award in the category of best spot color ad for the McCord Gallery ad in The Regional’s Gift Guide. “A very festive ad … the color of the artwork, product, logo is tied together beautifully,” the judges commented. • The Reporter Editor Jeff Vor-

va wrote the headlines that won the third-place award in headline writing for The Reporter. “Five headlines from Jeff Vorva. Some creative headlines,” the judges’ comments stated. “At 92, she’s still using her Curves,” was among his entries. Last year, Vorva’s headlines won second place for The Reporter in the same category. • The Regional’s staff reporter Tim Hadac was given an honorable mention in feature writing for his story, “Is it junk or genius?” It told the story of behind a colorful artwork made up of an old pickup truck filled with empty oil drums that sat for some months on the lawn of a house in Orland Park.

More goose bumps. Yeah, the players went nuts and that was to be expected. But after the wild celebration and posing for photos was over, I watched the Marist parents as they excitedly talked about the game and their travel plans for the state tournament. For them, all was right in the world. I knew how they felt. So after what has turned out to be an unusual sports season for me, I am never going to be able to cover a high school postseason event without a little smile.

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The judges commented on Hadac’s story: “Strong, clear writing that clearly outlined the article’s subject matter and greater universal theme.” Publisher Amy Richards represented Southwest Regional Publishing at the IPA’s annual convention and awards luncheons held June 10-12 at the Marriott Hotel and Convention Center Bloomington-Normal. Celebrating its 150th anniversary, the IPA, located in Springfield, represents 450 daily and weekly newspapers.

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Our Neighborhood

Oak Lawn springs into action with Spring Into Summer event

Oak Lawn’s Joey Caprio gets a little tangled by his Husky dog at the pet parade at Oak Lawn’s Spring Into Summer on Saturday.

Photos by Jeff Vorva

Jasper, a dog owned by Pat Radloff of Bridgeview, is dressed for the occasion.

Miss Illinois Galaxy contestants march in the parade at Spring Into Summer.

Cicero’s Alejandro Navarrete and his horse, Smokin’ Hottie (which is boarded in Western Springs) mug for the camera before the start of Oak Lawn’s Spring Into Summer event.

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Members of the bike tour wind down at the Spring Into Summer event in Oak Lawn on Saturday.

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

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News and events from our archives.

This guy thinks Cleveland rocks 50 years ago

From the June 17, 1965 issue The story: A 6-year-old boy from Chicago Ridge, Scott Andrasco, was mourned after he died in a swimming pool accident. The quote: “We hear he’s terrific,” – Oak Lawn Library Board Member John Gooley, who was bringing author Cleveland Armory to town for a talk. Fun fact: Palos Park hosted new White Sox stars Danny Cater, Bruce Howard and Ken Berry to the Countryside Bookstore.

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From the June 21, 1990 issue The story: The five-day suspension of Palos Hills police sergeant Daniel Hurley was upheld. Hurley, the former chief of police, was suspended on charges that he failed to obtain immediate medical assistance for a prisoner he took into custody outside of city limits. He also was charged with allowing a subordinate to use excessive force in an arrest. The quote: “We were just about to start a conversation when I heard the phone in the background ringing. He said ‘excuse me a moment’ but he never came back. I guess that the call was pretty important.’’—Palos Hills’ Roger Lausen on meeting presidential candidate Barry Goldwater. Fun fact: Former St. Laurence basketball player Dennis Freyer was named the Vikings head hoops coach. He played for legendary coach Chuck Schwarz and Jeff Prestinario.

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From the June 16, 2005 issue The story: Worth library officials were considering a makeover for the library as it still had furniture from the 1970s, including orange and avocado color schemes. The quote: “Quite frankly, it’s like you are bringing up the dead here,’’ – Oak Lawn Park Board member Gary Callihan admonishing new board member Mary Margret Wallace for bringing up a missing funds issue that took place in 2002. Interestingly, in the same issue of the paper, the 22-year-old Wallace won a Coldwell Banker Rookie of the Year award for real estate sales. Fun fact: Eniarc the life size robot, which was built in 1991 by Chicago Ridge’s Steve Craine, was donated to the village shortly after Craine’s death. Eniarc is Craine spelled backward.

June 18: ON THIS DATE in 1873, pioneering suffragette Susan B. Anthony was fined $100 for attempting to vote for president. June 19: ON THIS DATE in 1586, English colonists sailed for home from Roanoke Island, N.C., after failing to establish England’s first permanent settlement in America. In 1862, slavery was outlawed in U.S. territories. June 20: ON THIS DATE in 1837, Queen Victoria ascended the British throne following the death of her uncle, King William IV. She reigned for 63 years until her death in 1901. June 21: ON THIS DATE in 1982, a jury in Washington, D.C., found John Hinckley Jr. not guilty by reason of insanity in the shootings of President Reagan and three other men. June 22: ON THIS DATE in 1972, President Nixon and White House chief of staff H.R. Haldeman discussed a plan to use the CIA to obstruct the FBI’s investigation into the Watergate break-in five days earlier. June 23: ON THIS DATE in 1931, aviators Wiley Post and Harold Gatty took off from New York on the first round-the-world flight in a single-engine plane. In 1969, Warren Burger was sworn in as chief justice of the United States. June 24: ON THIS DATE in 1977, the Internal Revenue Service revealed that President Jimmy Carter had paid no income taxes in 1976. Answer to last week’s question: This week in 1963, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that mandatory prayer in public schools was unconstitutional. This week’s question: In 1951, the Soviet Union proposed a ceasefire in what conflict? (Mark Andrews can be reached via e-mail at mlandrews@embarqmail.com.)

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Out of comptrol Congrats from Illinois official features errors for three Hickory Hills aldermen By Sharon L. Filkins Correspondent It is common knowledge in Hickory Hills that the city is served in part by Aldermen Tom McAvoy, John Szeszycki and Mike McHugh. But a recent mailing from the state’s comptroller’s office had them checking their name plates at last Thursday’s council meeting. It was the right time. But were they in the right place? In a merry mixup that brought chuckles at the meeting, the three aldermen told Mayor Mike Howley that they recently received letters of congratulations from the office of Comptroller Leslie Geissler Munger for their election victories earlier in the year. McAvoy was congratulated on being elected in the city of Park Ridge. Szeszycki was given a written attaboy on his election in the village of Willow Springs. McHugh was honored by the comptroller for his election to Evergreen Park. After the members of the board had laughs about the gaffes, Howley responded by stating he would have to recheck his letter to see where he was now serving as mayor. Ready to party x 3 Hickory Hills is ready to party this summer with three events on the books for the coming months. At Thursday’s meeting, council members approved a request for a block party in July and a first-time car show in August which could attract more than 200 cars. The celebrations start this month with the annual Street Fair slated for Sunday, June 28, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The family-oriented event includes carnival rides for kids and bingo games and a car show for adults. The fair kicks off June 27 with a concert featuring Nick Lynch, from 7 to 10 p.m., in the beer garden located in the TCF Bank lot. Alderman Debbie Ferrero added that everything was set to go with the fair, with 69 vendors, including 10 food vendors, signed up. The approved block party, another staple in town locat-

ed between Forest Drive and Chestnut Lane, will be held July 4. New to Hickory Hills will be the car show scheduled for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 23 in front of Aladdin’s Banquets at 8821 W. 87th Street. McAvoy, who presented the request, said that the show, sponsored by the Northwest Special Recreation Association (NWSRA), has been held successfully in locations across the country. He added that the show traditionally attracts more than 200 cars. Sign of the times Howley found it interesting and even amusing that two of the city’s name signs were recently wiped out in traffic accidents days from each other. As luck would have it, he said, the sign at 87th and Roberts Road and another one at 95th St. and 76th Street were victims of crashed that did not involve any injuries. The sign on 95th was taken out by a semi truck, which turned over and just totally flattened the sign, which had just been erected with new landscaping. ‘Terrible situation’ Not all the talk at the meeting was fun and games. In the public comment portion of the meeting, the council heard concerns from a female resident who lives on 84th Court. Speaking at length, she related various acts of vandalism to her car and property and profane name-calling by residents in near-by apartment units. She acknowledged that she has called the police department many times and they have always responded. “But it is a terrible situation, and I am afraid something bad is going to happen there,” she said. Howley said that he knew of the problems in the area and that steps were being taken to try to improve the situation. “I am very sorry you have had to endure this and live through this. But we think there is a light at the end of the tunnel. It is going to improve,” Howley said. Howley said he was referring to a cluster of multifamily units which have gone into foreclosure and have not been properly maintained. He added that there is a new owner who is planning to improve the buildings. “We are encouraged by his intentions,” said Howley.

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Oak Lawn’s Cleo Lampos, above, is one of a handful of authors from the Oak Lawn Writer’s Group who has a book out. Oak Lawn’s Jeff Templin’s physical and emotional pain has turned into some book ideas (right).

Book it – these local authors have the write stuff By Claudia Parker Correspondent A dozen local authors from various communities united last month to participate in an Author Fair held at the Oak Lawn Public Library. This event offered community members an opportunity to browse books on exhibit while meeting authors of numerous genres. Programming Librarian, Melissa Apple, said feedback from some of the authors pinned the venue a success. “We’ve held author fairs in the past but with fewer authors, and not as many patrons.” Apple said, “The Oak Lawn Writers Group really wanted this. I just worked with their efforts to make sure it ran smoothly.” The authors might agree that the Fair’s biggest promoter was Bern Moss of Palos Hills. She said she began a crusade to get the fair noticed six weeks prior. “I’m not an author yet. I’m a member of the Oak Lawn Writers Group.” Moss said, “I wanted to make a contribution to their success.” The group is comprised of about 12 consistent members who meet the second and fourth Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon. Author Paul McAllister of Blue Island is the group’s correspondence liaison. “I just published my first book, “Pauly’s Mother: A Story of Childhood, Loss and Recovery’’ and it took me almost seven years,” he said. “Had it not been for this group keeping me accountable, I might not have finished.’’ The authors from the OL Writers Group in attendance included Evelyn Cullet, Cleo Lampos, McAllister, Dr. Gaile Sprissler, Mike Martin, Ralph Horner, Lesleigh Nahay and Jeff Templin. They write on everting from horror to health. Other authors who participated were Helen Macie Osterman (who writes the The Emma Winberry mysteries) Jeanne Meeks, Lydia Ponczak and Mitch Karbin.

Blue Island’s Paul McAllister took seven years to write his biography, which is on display at a recent author fair. Oak Lawn’s Lampos said she’s been a member of the OL group for seven years. Looking at the presentation of books on her table, one could see this wasn’t her first rodeo. She has five books to her credit. “I have a passion for my message and I look for ways to share it.” She said. “I do fairs, book clubs, author chats and ppen mic night- right here at the OL library.” Some might think an open mic event is an unconventional approach to getting an author exposure but according to Apple, it’s common. “We offer open mic night in January, February and September,” she said. “It’s open to the public and usually last andhour and a half. Participants can showcase whatever they wish within a five-minute timeframe.” Some believe Templim of Oak Lawn has taken his pain and made it work in his favor. He said he was inspired to write new release

“Shadows, Dreams and Other Nightmares” after being shot in a mugging. The scar on his neck is a visible reminder of where a bullet pierced his vocal cord miraculously sparing his life and his voice. He can still speak! “Life can be going along smoothly when suddenly, like a thunderclap, it shifts into the realm of nightmares,” said Templin. His book is a collection of 15 short stories where, like in his real life, things seemed to be going fine but suddenly turned tragic. “Sometime things end well for the character and sometime it doesn’t,” Templin said. The comradery among the authors could be observed even with the authors not participating, but patronizing the fair. Lampos exchanged books with Margaret Edinburgh, an author visiting from Atlanta, Georgia. The two posed for a picture holding each other’s book. Lampos said, “I’m a big believer in supporting other authors.”

Plaza ready for destuction to make some room for Evergreen Park Marketplace By Sharon L. Filkins Correspondent

Conduct a village board meeting on the night the Blackhawks can clinch the Stanley Cup title and see how long it lasts. Evergreen Park board members joked they may have set a record themselves by covering a 16-point agenda in 22 minutes, Monday. Receiving a rapid-fire approval on each of the agenda items, Mayor James Sexton laughed and said “We may have to take this into consideration for future meetings.” In a unanimous vote, trustees approved an ordinance proposing the establishment of a special service area for demolition and site improvements for the Evergreen Plaza property -- to be called the Evergreen Park Marketplace -- located at 95th Street and Western Avenue. The ordinance also provides for a public hearing on the issue. Sexton said the hearing will be at 2 p.m., July 13 at the village hall. The plaza property was recently purchased by Evergreen Park Developers, a partnership between

DeBartolo Development and Lormax Stern Development Co., of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Their plans call for the Plaza to be razed and redeveloped as an upscale outdoor mall featuring 30-40 retail stores. The developers recently attended the International Council of Shopping Centers Convention (ICSC) in Las Vegas to attract nationally-known retailers. According to Sexton, they have a number of major retailers who have expressed interest in the new Marketplace, but names cannot be released until plans are finalized. Demolition of the existing facility is tentatively scheduled to begin within 30 days. Projected completion time for the total project is 18 months to two years. Sexton said he can’t wait for all the anticipated ribbon-cuttings. Also approved was a 10-year agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for routine maintenance of state routes which run through the village. According to the agreement, IDOT pays $75,510 annually for upkeep of the roads and the village

provides the labor and equipment for the maintenance. The agreement is for the period of July 1 through June 30, 2025. Approval was also granted to a request for the building commissioner and the mayor to sell the property at 9544 So. St. Louis Avenue,after completion of the demotion of the vacant church building on the property. Sexton said he hopes the property will move quickly and plans can proceed to build single-family homes on the two-lot parcel. “We will keep the character of the neighborhood in mind,” he said. A request to go out for bid for body cameras for the village police officers was unanimously approved. The police department received a $21,500 Justice Assistant Grant (JAG) from the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management towards the purchase of the cameras. In the open public forum portion of the meeting, Sexton commented on the report of the West Niles virus mosquitoes found in the village. “All dead water spaces have been sprayed. Be cautious and wear repel-

OL avoids $3.2 million in back pay By Dermot Connolly Staff Reporter Oak Lawn Village Manager Larry Deetjen expressed feelings of vindication when reporting that on Friday, an administrative judge from the Illinois Labor Relations Board had vacated an earlier ILRB decision that would have required the village to pay approximately $3.2 million in back pay and interest to local firefighters. “This is truly a victory for Oak Lawn taxpayers,” said Deetjen, of the decision by ILRB Administrative Law Judge Anna Hamburg-Gal to reverse the earlier decision. He had argued that not appealing the decision would have been a dereliction of duty. The case dates back to 2008, when Oak Lawn Professional Fire Fighters Local 3405 filed a grievance for unfair labor practices in 2008 against the village for not adequately staffing shifts after Deetjen reduced shift coverage from 22 to 21. An ILRB compliance officer had ruled in February that the village owed the firefighters $3.2 million, plus 7 percent interest, for overtime they would have earned

if they had been called in to work the shifts. Deetjen and other village officials had been criticized for appealing the February ruling, which, had it stood, would have awarded more than $30,000 to each of the 74 firefighters. Opponents of the village’s appeal predicted that the decision would be upheld and the appeal would just cost the village more money. It was the village’s contention that the $3.2 million was for “work never performed nor public safety improved.” The extra money to pay the firefighters would have come from a special assessment of $200 on property tax bills for every piece of property, which Deetjen said would have been unfair to taxpayers. “Our firefighters can appeal and we will respect their decision to do so. We will defend with vigor our position on behalf of our homeowners and businesses,” said Deetjen in the statement released following the decision. Attempts on Tuesday to obtain comments from Lt. Vince Griffin, president of Oak Lawn Professional Fire Fighters Local 3405, and Vice President Scott Tsilis, were unsuccessful.

lent, if you don’t want to end up looking like me,” he said. Sexton contracted the West Niles virus in late summer 2012 and was seriously ill. Sexton also said that the Evergreen Park water meter systems were running properly. “There is no comparison to the situation in Tinley Park (where some water meters have been found to be faulty and residents have been overcharged for water usage). Our meters are working fine, are properly installed and were not purchased from the same company that Tinley Park used,” he said. Business licenses were approved for Banfield Pet Hospital at 2603 W. 95th Street and Vitamin World at 8204 S. Western Avenue.

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Hold the Mayo, being happy isn’t a science By Matt Barber I love this quote by illustrious NASA scientist Dr. Robert Jastrow (19252008): “For the scientist who has lived by his faith in the power of reason, the story ends like a bad dream. He has scaled the mountain of ignorance; he is about to conquer the highest peak; as he pulls himself over the final rock, he is greeted by a band of theologians who have been sitting there for centuries.” I would just add to Dr. Jastrow’s keen insight, that it’s not merely theologians at large who have long lounged atop Mount Understanding. It is, more precisely, Judeo-Christian theologians. Indeed, with time and chance, even science can eventually catch up to God’s Word. Case in point: Minnesota’s Mayo Clinic is one of the world’s most prestigious health institutions. With much fanfare, researchers there announced last week that they have “cracked the code to being happy.” “Imagine scientists coming up with an actual formula for happiness – a specific recipe for lifelong contentment and joy,” they tease. Well, my forlorn little friends, imagine no more. These scientists boast of having “created just such a formula based on neuroscience and psychology.” For a mere $15.95 – less than your daily dose of Zoloft and vodka – they’ll rush off to you “The Mayo Clinic Handbook for Happiness,” a “four-step self-help process” to finding “a lifetime of joy and contentment.” “Happiness is a habit,” says the study’s chief researcher Dr. Amit Sood in the Daily Mail. “Some of us are born with it; others have to choose it.” “Previous research has shown that our minds are hard-wired to focus on negative experiences. For our ancestors,” continues the report, being perpetually PO’ed, “helped them stay alive, providing an evolutionary advantage in the face of danger.” (Some of us attribute this to mankind’s fallen, selfish, sinful nature, but we can go with that whole evolution thingy if it makes them feel better.) Concludes the Daily Mail: “The book makes readers focus on a different positive emotion each day, such as gratitude, forgiveness and kindness.” Wait. Hold the Mayo. This is déjà vu all over again. What “book” are we talking about here? Where have we heard all this before – talk of gratitude, forgiveness, kindness and whatnot, leading to joy, contentment, happiness and so forth? Anyway, click over to Mayo’s related “How to be happy” page and you’re given a little more detail. “People who are happy seem to intuitively know that their happiness is the sum of their life choices, and their lives are built on the following pillars: Devoting time to family and friends Appreciating what they have Maintaining an optimistic outlook Feeling a sense of purpose Living in the moment Look, I’m glad you’re getting the message out, guys, but, c’mon, plagiarize much? This isn’t a revolutionary “formula” “created” by “scientists” and “based on neuroscience and psychology.” While it’s all true, you’re a bit late to the game. Dr. Jastrow’s theologians have been well acclimated to this lofty altitude for, oh, about 2,000 years. You guys have more degrees than a thermometer. You should know to cite your original source. So, let’s break it down. Though there are many to choose from, and while the following is in no way comprehensive, let’s contrast Mayo’s “breakthrough” happiness pillars to but a few of their long-established counterparts in the original “handbook for happiness:” Devoting time to family and friends “Not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near (Hebrews 10:24-25).” “A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother (Proverbs 18:24).” “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends (John 15:12-13).” “A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity (Proverbs 17:17).” “Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor (Romans 12:10).” Appreciating what they have “Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, ‘I will never leave you nor forsake you’ (Hebrews 13:5).” “Now there is great gain in godliness with contentment, for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world (1 Timothy 6:6-8).” “Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content (Philippians 4:11).” Maintaining an optimistic outlook “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me (Philippians 4:13).” “Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go (Joshua 1:9).” “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose (Romans 8:28).” “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds (James 1:2).” “A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones (Proverbs 17:22).” Feeling a sense of purpose “I cry out to God Most High, to God who fulfills his purpose for me (Psalm 57:2).” “Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might (Ecclesiastes 9:10).” “The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever. Do not forsake the work of your hands (Psalm 138:8).” “For still the vision awaits its appointed time; it hastens to the end – it will not lie. If it seems slow, wait for it; it will surely come; it will not delay (Habakkuk 2:3).” “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men (Colossians 3:23).” Living in the moment “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own (Matthew 6:34).” “So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them (Matthew 6:31, 32).” “As it is said, ‘Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts as in the rebellion’ (Hebrews 3:15).” Still, ultimately, Jesus Himself sums it all accordingly: “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me (John 14:1).” The Mayo Clinic’s pilfered wisdom notwithstanding, that, my friends, is “the actual formula for happiness.” Matt Barber is founder and editor-in chief of BarbWire.com. He is an author, columnist, cultural analyst and an attorney concentrating in constitutional law and said he retired as an undefeated heavyweight professional boxer.

Letters to the Editor To avoid f-bombs, don’t take teen to R-rated flick

Dear Editor: Mr. Hanania took his son to see “Spy,” an R-rated movie and then complained about fbombs in the movie. R-rated movies prohibit children under 17 from attending unless accompanied by an adult. A responsible parent

does not take a 14-year-old to a R-rated movie. Mr. Hanania could have avoided embarrassment by researching the movie rating system. My advice to Mr. Hanania is if he wants to avoid further embarrassment, don’t take a 14-year-old to an R-rated movie. John Sawilchik

Palos Heights

A toast to Ed Zabrocki — a hell of a public servant Ed Zabrocki was first elected as a Tinley Park trustee in 1979, right about the time that I bought my first home there in Brementown Estates. It didn’t take him long for the longtime Brother Rice counselor to become mayor, in 1981. Tinley Park was a blossoming suburban community “through the forest preserve” back then. Today’s it’s one of the region’s best, right there next to Orland Park where I moved a few years later. Last Thursday, I attended the salute to Zabrocki as he ended his career in public service surrounded by his friends, colleagues and many of the people who were inspired to volunteer by him to make Tinley Park a better place. More than 300 people filled the banquet room at the Odyssey Country club right behind the old Tweeter Center, which is now called The First Midwest Bank Amphitheater. Tinley Trustee Dave Seaman, who was named to take Zabrocki’s place, was the emcee. Years ago when I met Seaman, he was shy and wasn’t much of a speaker. But last week, he was on point. Seaman was followed by Clerk Patrick Rea, who is as glib today as he was when we first tussled over issues years ago. Also attending were dozens of mayors and politicians including Orland Park’s Dan

The Grapevine By Ray Hanania

Zabrocki’s real crime was that he was a Republican. The column I wrote compared him to Jimmy Stewart in the 1939 movie “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington,” the story of a great young man who goes to Congress believing he can make a difference, only to discover the Congress is corrupt and dysfunctional when it comes to serving the people. Zabrocki does not stutter like Stewart, despite his loss of words Thursday, there was no doubt in mind that he was cut from the same cloth, wanting to do good but discouraged by the hurdles of the Springfield’s molasses. While he may not have conquered Springfield, Tinley File photo by Jeff Vorva Park really owes its greatness Ed Zabrocki, celebrating at an event in 2014, is a great mayor today to Zabrocki’s hard work. and politician according to columnist Ray Hanania. Zabrocki started working as a counselor at Brother McLaughlin, and State Senator Illinois Legislature after citing Rice High school in 1965 and Springfield’s molasses culture Michael Hastings. retired in 2005. When it was Zabrocki’s turn of conflict and slowness to act. I couldn’t stay long to Zabrocki, who in recent to speak, he was overwhelmed chat much that night with and could barely get his words years was called “coach” by Zabrocki, because I had friends, was elected to the 37th promised my son, Aaron, that out through his tears. House District in 1994, and With him were his kids, his I would take him that same retained his post as Tinley wife Emily, and his grandnight to the premiere of “JuPark mayor. He surprised daughter Faye, who is wheelrassic World.” everyone when he announced chair bound but inspired the Then it hit me. I watched a that he would resign the post crowd when she offered her blockbuster film after spendless than a year later. own words of love for her ing time with a blockbuster Zabrocki never really grandfather. politician of Jurassic stature. explained the precise reason I can’t imagine Zabrocki You are one hell of a public why he resigned, but I recall without thinking about poliservant, Ed “Jefferson Smith” that the issue was that he tics. Zabrocki. was still serving as mayor One of my favorite col Ray Hanania is an awardand also as a legislator. In a umns that I wrote was about winning former Chicago City Democratic-controlled state, Zabrocki resigning from the Hall reporter.

Inside The First Amendment

A High Court win for workplace religious freedom By Charles C. Haynes “This is really easy.” So said Justice Antonin Scalia when he announced last week’s Supreme Court 8-1 ruling in Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Abercrombie & Fitch. The case involved Samantha Elauf, an American Muslim who claimed that Abercrombie & Fitch denied her a job because she wore a headscarf to a job interview. In siding with Elauf, the justices relied on Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits religious discrimination in hiring. Abercrombie had argued that allowing head coverings would violate the “look policy” required of all employees. Moreover, since Elauf didn’t inform the company that she wore a headscarf for religious reasons, she had no grounds for claiming religious discrimination. A majority of the justices, however, found it easy to reject the clothing company’s argument since there was ample evidence that Abercrombie officials knew Elauf’s headscarf was a religious practice — and their decision not to hire her was motivated by a desire to avoid accom-

modating that practice. Under Title VII, the court concluded, “an employer may not make an applicant’s religious practice, confirmed or otherwise, a factor in employment decisions.” Now that the Supreme Court has ruled that Elauf had a cause of action, the case goes back to the appeals court where it is very likely Elauf will prevail. The decision in E.E.O.C. v. Abercrombie may help prevent future religious discrimination in hiring — and that’s a good thing. The Court has made it clear that a Muslim cannot be rejected as a job applicant because of his or her dress or grooming. This ruling will help protect the religious expression of other religious groups including Sikhs, Jews and others. At the very least, the Court’s decision should push employers to re-think dress codes — and add religious exceptions if they have none. Abercrombie itself has already changed its “look policy” to allow more flexibility and, in the years since this lawsuit was filed, the company has made any number of religious accommodations. But beyond religious garb and grooming, it remains to

be seen to what extent the Court’s ruling will encourage business owners to work harder to accommodate other requests for religious accommodation on such issues as religious holidays and Sabbath observance. Title VII requires religious accommodation only if it doesn’t cause “undue hardship on the conduct of the employee’s business.” Unfortunately, past court decisions have set a low bar for “undue hardship,” allowing companies to refuse accommodation if it causes more than a minimal burden. In other words, employers may now be more careful about dress codes but still do little to accommodate other religious practices of people they hire citing “undue hardship.” For more than 15 years, a bipartisan coalition in Congress — supported by many religious groups — has tried without success to strengthen the requirement for religious accommodation by amending Title VII. Called the the Workplace Religious Freedom Act, the amendment would require employers to accommodate religious practice unless it causes “a significant difficulty or expense on the conduct of

the employer’s business” — much tougher than the existing standard. The Supreme Court’s decision in E.E.O.C. v. Abercrombie sends a needed message to employers warning against religious discrimination in hiring. But given the pattern of discrimination experienced by many religious workers over the years, more needs to be done to expand religious freedom in the workplace. Samantha Elauf’s case should remind business owners that for many religious Americans, head coverings are not fashion statements, Saturdays are not simply “days off,” and holy days are more than holidays. Religious obligations are not mere preferences or lifestyle choices — religious obligations are matters of conscience. In a country committed to protecting liberty of conscience, workers should not have to choose between practicing their religion and keeping their job. Charles C. Haynes is vice president of the Newseum Institute and executive director of the Religious Freedom Center. Web: www.religiousfreedomcenter.org E-mail: chaynes@newseum.org

Thursday, June 18, 2015 The Reporter

Manning to take over at Park Lawn After more than 40 years serving as executive director of Park Lawn, James Weise will retire on June 30. Steve Manning, Park Lawn’s new executive director will replace him. Under Weise, Park Lawn grew from one location serving 50 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities from Oak Lawn and Evergreen Park to 12 locations serving over 500 individuals from surrounding communities. Park Lawn’s programs and services also evolved with the development of the Supported Employment Program (SEP) and residential facilities to meet the changing needs of participants. Weise began his career at Park Lawn in 1975 as an Adult Services Coordinator working directly with participants. In 1978, Weise became Associate Executive Director of Park Lawn. And in 1982, Weise became Executive Director. “Parents created Park Lawn 60 years ago and then 40 years ago entrusted it to Jim Weise who made it grow into the stellar organization that it is today. He has done that in many ways, but probably the most important way, is the genuine love and concern that he has for each of the men and women who are enrolled in Park Lawn’s Programs. Jim will be missed by the board, staff, parents, participants, the community of Oak Lawn, and our sister organizations,” said Maureen Reilly, Park Lawn Association Acting Board President.

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“I take a serious, hard look at (reports of positive tests). But we were leading the way on this, even before I got sick,” said Sexton. “We’ve always taken a very aggressive approach (to mosquito abatement), since 2002. We’re going to continue on this same path.’’ Sexton contracted the virus in 2012 right around the time another mayor, Lombard’s Bill Mueller, died of West Nile virus. The story was huge in the Chicago area. “I certainly wasn’t looking for the PR that Evergreen Park received,’’ Sexton said. “But in a strange way it was good if it helped others by shedding light on the seriousness of the situation. I spent 45 days in Christ Hospital, including two in intensive care. “I lost 60 pounds, but I wouldn’t recommend that diet to anyone,” he added wryly. A single mosquito with West Nile doesn’t sound like big news, but Sexton has some warnings. “I am not sure how seriously people take it, but we all must be diligent in covering up and applying repellant when mosquitoes are active,” he said. Sexton encouraged residents to be diligent about checking their property for standing water, and disperse it. “The village will abate it,” said Sexton, explaining that anyone needing help to get rid of wa-

Weiss

Manning

Manning was Park Lawn’s Finance Director from 2002 to 2009. At his most recent position he served as vice president of finance and administration at Chicago Theological Seminary where he directed all the business activities of the graduate school. Manning has extensive prior businesses and management experience. “It’s exciting to have Steve Manning as our new Executive Director. His past tenure as Finance Director for Park Lawn and his other nonprofit experience gives him a strong foundation for facing challenges, helping the association grow and brings a new enthusiasm to the organization,” Reilly said. --Park Lawn

ter can get assistance from the village. The IDPH statement said employees collected a positive mosquito batch on May 21 in Oak Lawn, and another one on May 26, in Evergreen Park. These were the first positive batches in northern Illinois this year, according to a statement. No human cases were involved, and none have been reported so far this year. Last year, 50 counties in Illinois reported a West Nile virus positive mosquito batch, bird and/or human case. IDPH reported 44 human cases in 2014, including four deaths. Douglas Wright, general manager of the South Cook County Mosquito Abatement District, explained that finding by the IDPH of one or two mosquitoes that tested positive will not require any additional action to be taken beyond what is being done already. “We have treated catch basins in Evergreen Park (and Oak Lawn) with larvicidal briquettes, slow-acting over 45 days. We are constantly clearing standing water (where mosquitoes lay eggs) and checking traps. We are monitoring, and if we see repetitive tests coming back positive, we will take further action,” he said. Oak Lawn Village Manager Larry Deetjen also stressed people should take this seriously. “West Nile is a serious virus and residents should take precautions,” he said, noting that there is information about prevention provided on the

village website (under Latest News) at www.oaklawn-il.gov and on Channel 4. “We proactively treat the storm sewers with larvicide. This time of year we will get more aggressive in enforcing village ordinances, such as keeping grass cut,” he said. In addition to tall grass, the village manager added that outdoor wood piles are also not permitted, because they often retain water and attract mosquitoes. He encouraged residents to be aware of any stagnant water, in pools and gutters or elsewhere, and contact the village if they need help getting rid of it. Surveillance for West Nile virus in Illinois includes laboratory tests on mosquito batches, dead crows, blue jays, robins and other perching birds, as well as testing sick horses and humans with West Nile virus-like symptoms. People who observe a sick or dying crow, blue jay, robin or other perching bird should contact their local health department, which will determine if the bird will be picked up for testing. West Nile virus is transmitted through the bite of a mosquito that has picked up the virus by feeding on an infected bird. Common symptoms include fever, nausea, headache and muscle aches. Symptoms may last from a few days to a few weeks. However, four out of five people infected with West Nile virus will not show any symptoms. In rare cases, severe illness including meningitis or encephalitis, or even death, can occur.

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14 Narc’s agcy. 18 Type of 72-Across 21 Type of 72-Across 24 Morgan of comics 26 Self-help website 28 Sight from the Brenner Pass 29 Excuse, sometimes 31 Skedaddle 33 List of options 35 BOAC destination in a Beatles hit 37 Some crew members 39 Aeration target 41 See 3-Down 42 Optima or Soul 43 Common street name 45 Type of 72-Across 46 __ diem 47 Type of 72-Across 48 Island farewells 49 News show staple 51 Natives of Paris and Odessa 55 “It floats” soap 57 National Poetry Month 59 Seal hunter 61 “Vous tes __”: Paris map words 63 Italian river 64 Bell curve center 66 Zombie leader? 68 Old vitamin bottle no.

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The Sianis family poses outside of the Roberts Park Fire Station.

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“I didn’t even know that he knew CPR,” George said, “I am very proud that he took charge. Usually Bobby is shy, but that day he really stood up and took action.” Bobby received the Citizen Hero Award from the Roberts Park Fire Department last Tuesday night from Fire Chief Jeff Ketchen who thanked Bobby for his calm and collective actions. Bobby also received a plaque from the American Red Cross for extraordinary personal action. “We want to recognize Bobby for the astonishing actions he took that were necessary to save his father,” Theresa Rees, territory aquatics specialist for American Red Cross said. George has diabetes but until that day, he did not know he had heart issues. The Sianis’ youngest son, Demetri, 11, was born with a heart condition and has already undergone open-heart surgery. “It’s a very scary thing,” George said, “However, even with everything that has happened to our family, I couldn’t have asked for better kids.” His kids were on his mind when he awoke from cardiac arrest in Christ Hospital, according to one of the nurses caring for George, Heidi Hall. “When he woke up the first thing he did was ask for his son,” Hall said, “He was repeating ‘Where’s my son? Where’s my son?’.” When Hall first heard of George’s story prior to taking on treatment, she assumed Bobby was an adult. “When I realized Bobby was just a 15-year-old boy, I was absolutely floored,” she said. Bobby’s grandmother, Mary Athanasiou, of Burbank, describes the event as a miracle.

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VIRGINIA LECOMPTE Virginia H. LeCompte (nee Dombrowski), 89, of Chicago Ridge, died June 14 in Palos Heights. Mrs. LeCompte was a homemaker originally from Chicago. Services were June 18 from Schmaedeke Funeral Home to Our Lady of the Ridge Church. Interment was at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Leo C. LeCompte; daughters, Adrienne LaJeunesse, Andrea Skriba and Audrey Pavilonas; and sons, Greg, Gary and Roland LeCompte; 18 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and brother, Ray Dombrowski.

Bobby Sianis receives the Citizen Hero Award from Roberts Park Fire Chief Jeff Ketchen last Tuesday. “Everything happens for a reason and if this would have happened any other day and Bobby not had been there, he wouldn’t be with us today,” she said. George also suffered a broken ankle during the incident and at the hospital; a defibrillator was implanted to monitor his heart. Often patients who survive such an ordeal experience subsequent breathing issues or brain damage; however, because of Bobby’s CPR, George was saved from those side effects as well, Bobby’s mother, Bessie, said. “I am just so proud of Bobby,” Bessie said. “As it happened, I just kept thinking, please don’t die like this. Don’t leave us.” Thanks to Bobby, his father is

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Focus on Seniors Tickets now available for Orland Township’s senior trip to Fireside Theater Tickets are available for Orland Township’s senior trip to see Pump Boys and Dinettes, at the Fireside Theater, 1131 Janesville Ave., Fort Atkinson, Wisc., Thursday, Aug. 13. Transportation is provided. Buses leave from Orland Township, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave., Orland Park, at 7:45 a.m. and return at 7:30 p.m. Before the show, seniors will enjoy a fullcourse meal from Fireside’s featured menu. After the show, they will have the opportunity to shop in the theater’s many specialty shops and bakery. Tickets are $95 for residents and $100 for non-residents, and can be purchased at the Township. For more information, call 403-4222.

still here and reportedly doing much better. “Bobby has been helping me a lot around the house,” George said. “Since he’s out of school for the summer now, he has even been cooking for me. Anything I need, he’s always there. He’s my son and I couldn’t be prouder.” Bobby is hoping to take his compassionate nature to a whole new level and aspires to become a paramedic. “Even if it isn’t on the South Side, I know now that I want to become a paramedic and help save lives,” he said. Being called a hero from nurses at Christ Hospital may have made the timid teenager blush, but he admits it was “really kind of cool.”

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SCHOOLS & COMMUNITY

Relay racers aim to make it 100 for the record books at Shepard By Tim Hadac Staff Reporter A round-the-clock, 625-mile relay race designed to put Palos Heights in the Guinness Book of World Records is set for later this month on the Shepard High School athletic field, 13049 S. Ridgeland Ave. “Never before has a world record been set in Palos Heights--until now,” claimed race co-organizer Joseph Lerner, a Shepard High School math teacher, as well as a track and cross country coach at Shepard and Trinity Christian College. “We plan to do something historic.” The event is set to start at 4 p.m. Thursday, June 25 and will see 100 athletes run—one at a time, rain or shine—10 kilometers (25 laps) each around the Shepard track, ending at about 4 p.m. Sunday, June 28. The current world record for the fastest 100-runner 10K relay is 77 hours, 25 minutes, set four years ago by a group in Florida, Lerner said. He hopes his group in Palos Heights can run the event in just under 72 hours. Most of the runners set to make a run at the record book are current or former students from Shepard and Trinity Christian, as well as Richards High School and Moraine Valley Community College. Co-organizer Dimitri Dimizas is a

track and cross-country coach at Richards and Moraine Valley. “Our plan is for our runners to average just under seven minutes per mile,” he said. “Our team has state qualifiers, national qualifiers, school record holders and even an Olympics trial qualifier, so we’re pretty confident we can get this done.” More than a run for a record, the event is designed to raise awareness of cancer and funds for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society—all to honor and support Shepard High School specialeducation teacher Bridget Durkin, who has battled the disease for nearly a year. “So many people in the Shepard community have done so many things, large and small, for me—it really means a lot, every little bit helps,” she said. Durkin, who returned to teaching earlier this year after taking six months off after diagnosis, said she and her family hope to be at the event at some point to cheer on the runners in their quest for the record. Lerner said he wants the entire community involved. “We’re trying to make this a huge event, a really awesome event,” he said. “We want to support our colleague, as well as rally the entire community to fight cancer. “With this event, we’re teaching our student-athletes the importance of giving

For Sale

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION

MIDFIRST BANK Plaintiff, -v.THE BRIARGATE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, PNC BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO MIDAMERICA BANK, FSB, KRZYSZTOF SZYBINSKI, BOZENA NITECKA Defendants

MTGLQ INVESTORS, LP Plaintiff, -v.DANIEL J. BRODERICK III AKA DANIEL J. BRODERICK AKA DANIEL BRODERICK, JENNIFER L. BRODERICK AKA JENNIFER L. HOSTY, CITIBANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION F/K/A CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA) N.A., LVNV FUNDING, LLC Defendants

13 CH 27863 10430 SOUTH RIDGELAND AVENUE, UNIT 3 Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 15, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 16, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: UNIT NUMBER 10430-3 IN THE BRIARGATE CONDOMINIUMS AS DELINEATED ON A SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCELS OF REAL ESTATE: PART OF LOTS IN BRIARGATE APARTMENTS, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF LOT 4 IN TOBEY’S SUBDIVISION IN THE NORTH 1/2 OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, AND ALSO PART OF LOTS IN BRIARGATE ADDITION, ALSO BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF LOT 4 IN TOBEY’S SUBDIVISION IN THE NORTH 1/2 OF AFORESAID SECTION 18; WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT ‘’B’’ TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED October 18, 1993 AS DOCUMENT 93836170, AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 10430 SOUTH RIDGELAND AVENUE, UNIT 3, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 Property Index No. 24-18-216-093-1081. The real estate is improved with a 3 story condominium. The judgment amount was $60,567.52. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 291-1717 between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. only Please refer to file number 13070346. 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. SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 Attorney File No. 13-070346 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 13 CH 27863 TJSC#: 35-6198 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.

14 CH 9567 10541 SOUTH KOLMAR AVENUE Oak Lawn, IL 60453 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 15, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 16, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 13 IN LEAHY’S PARKVIEW SUBDIVISION OF LOT 35 IN LONGWOOD ACRES, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 AND THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 AND THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

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Representing current and former track athletes from Shepard and Richards High Schools, Garrett White (from left), Ryan Walt, Mike Rores, Tony McGraw, Coach Joseph Lerner and Brian Hankes warm up in preparation for a three-day 10K marathon set for June 25-28 at Shepard High School’s athletic field, 13049 S. Ridgeland Ave. back to the community,” Lerner added. “Plus, we want the kids running to be able to say, ‘Man, I got my name in the Guinness Book of World Records.’”

Individuals and groups interested in serving as independent witnesses to the event (working in four-hour shifts to certify the relay for the record book), as

well as businesses interested in corporate sponsorship opportunities, are encouraged to call Lerner at 208-9192 or send an email to joseph.lerner@chsd218.org.

Right on they money, SXU’s financial director earns award Saint Xavier University’s Executive Director of Financial Aid SueSwisher was recently awarded the Meritorious Service Award by the Illinois Association of Financial Aid Administrators. This award recognizes exemplary service to colleagues and students in the State of Illinois and is highly valued within the ILASFAA organization. Swisher was selected for this awrd due to her vast expertise in the field and her leadership on various projects. She was also recognized for her significant contributions to the profession, the association, and education in general. “I am truly honored to receive the ILASFAA Meritorious Service Award, and appreciate the recognition of my commitment

to my colleagues in the financial aid community and the students we serve,” Swisher said. “It is an even greater honor to join the ranks of past recipients of the award whom I have admired and respected.” Swisher has over 30 years of financial aid experience, and has lead the office of financial aid at SXU for the past 20 years. She has been actively involved in financial aid issues at the state, regional and national levels. She is also a past president of ILASFAA and has served throughout her time on their executive board and various board committees. Submitted photo “We are very fortunate that Sue Swisher someone whose leadership in financial aid is recognized and University,” said SXU President valued throughout the state also Christine Wiseman. serves the students of Saint Xavier --St. Xavier University

Commonly known as 10541 SOUTH KOLMAR AVENUE, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Property Index No. 24-15-125-013-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $341,145.29. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, or a unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(h-1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact the sales department, ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.falillinois.com. Please refer to file number F14040175. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com Attorney File No. F14040175 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 26122 Case Number: 14 CH 9567 TJSC#: 35-6492 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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Johnna Alvarez of Koraes Elementary is pictured with State’s Attorney Anira Alvarez and Richard Sasso, executive director, Key Lime Cove and Bob Bongren, dean of continuing education, School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

Koraes student wins art award Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez recently honored 13 local students for their award winning artwork that will be featured in the State’s Attorney’s 2016 calendar. Among the students recognized was Johnna Baniewicz, a seventh grader at Koraes Elementary School in Palos Hills. The annual contest, which is open to all sixth, seventh and eighth grade students in Cook County, asked students to depict positive alternatives to drug use. The 13 winners were cho-

sen from more than 800 entries submitted from public, private and parochial schools throughout the county. “These students show talent and wisdom beyond their years with their artistic displays of consequences of drug use and positive alternatives,” Alvarez said. “I want to congratulate this year’s winners and thank all the students who participated in the contest.” In addition to having their artwork appear in the State’s Attorney’s 2016 calendar, the

winners received numerous other prizes, including passes to Key Lime Cove, and the three first place winners received scholarships from the School of the Art Institute. The awards ceremony took place on May 21 at the National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago. ABC 7 Sports Anchor Jim Rose served as emcee for the event. The 13 winning posters can be viewed on the State’s Attorney’s website: statesattorney.org. --State’s Attorney’s Office

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CLampus eaders Western Illinois University Several local students have been named to Western Illinois University’s dean’s list for the spring semester. Rebecca Ann Dunterman from Chicago Ridge was named to the dean’s list. Annie Saba Gortowski, Nicholas P. Kudrys and Brenna Catherine Smith, all of Evergreen Park, earned a mention on the dean’s list. Hickory Hills residents Kara Lynn Kwak and Joseph Jeffrey Michaels also earned this accomplishment. Sarah Marie Molloy and Joshua Thomas Smith of Oak Lawn, Jazlyn Jaris Torres and Alexander Anthony Galvan of Palos Hills also earned a place on the dean’s list. University of WisconsinMadison The University of WisconsinMadison has recognized students named to the Dean’s List for the spring semester. Briana White of Evergreen Park earned a place on the dean’s honor list. Brendan Getches and Crystal Maciel Of Oak Lawn were named to the dean’s list. Kamaljit Braich of Palos Hills was also named to the dean’s list. Students who achieve at a high level academically, are recognized by the dean at the close of each semester. To be eligible for the dean’s list, students must complete a minimum of 12 graded degree credits in that semester. Each university school or college sets its own grade point average requirements for students to be eligible to receive the distinction. Most call the honor the dean’s list, but some grant the dean’s honor list, and dean’s high honor list. COASTAL CAROLINA Jo Pieczynski makes the Dean’s List at Coastal Carolina University Jo Pieczynski, a Senior majoring in English, from Oak Lawn, IL, (60453) was among approximately 1,800 students at Coastal Carolina University who made the Spring 2015 Dean’s List. To qualify for the Dean’s List, freshmen must earn a 3.25 grade point average, and upperclassmen must earn a 3.5 grade point average. To qualify for the President’s List, students must earn a 4.0 grade point average. All students must be enrolled full time. Ohio Wesleyan Melanie Doweiko of Evergreen Park, has been named to the spring semester dean’s list at Ohio Wesleyan University. To qualify for dean’s list recognition, Ohio Wesleyan students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale in all applicable classes.

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The top 10 students at Richards High School, left photo, and Shepard, right photo, were announced.

The upper crust from Richards and Shepard Richards High School in Oak Lawn and Shepard High School in Palos Heights announced students who graduated with the 10 highest grade point averages for the class of 2015. Each has merited Honors with Distinction, the highest classification possible, for earning a GPA above 4.0 (possible due to weighted grades for Honors and Advanced Placement courses.) All 10 also qualified for National Honor Society and received Illinois State Scholar honors this year. The top 10 Richards graduates are: Jannah Alaiwi â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Secretary of NHS, Jannah also participated in Spanish Honor Society, Matheles, and Scholastic Bowl. She will begin studies in nursing in the Honors College at the University of Illinois at Chicago next fall. Khaled Almusa â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Captain of the volleyball team, Khaled participated in student council, Spanish Honor Socieyt, Mathletes and Scholastic Bowl. Next fall he begins studies in the pre-med program of the Honors College at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Agata Bernat â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Agata competed in tennis, Mathletes, and Scholastic Bowl and participated in Rotary/Interact Club, Feminism Club, and student council. She will begin studies this fall in psychology at the University of Illinois

at Urbana-Champaign. Charbel Bourjas â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Treasurer for NHS, Charbel served on student council and competed in Mathletes, Scholastic Bowl, and tennis. Next fall he will begin studies in engineering at Northwestern University. Siobhan Fox â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Senior class treasurer and vice president of NHS, Siobhan also participated in Spanish Honor Society, Rotary/Interact Club, and Feminism Club. Next fall she will begin studies in nuclear engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Jessica Gall â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Senior class vice president, Jessica competed in cheerleading, and Mathletes and participated in Leo Club, student council, and Leo Club. She will begin studies in chemistry next fall at Northern Illinois University. Vanessa Kalinowska â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Captain of the cross country team, Vanessa participated in Spanish Honor Society, senior mentors, and Mathletes. She will begin studies in biochemistry next fall at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Angelika Kwak - President of Spanish Club and Spanish Honor Society, Angelika participated in Leo Club, Rotary/Interact Club, and Feminism Club and advance to the IHSA state finals in tennis. She will begin studies in neuroscience at the

University of Illinois at Chicago this fall. Caitlin Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Sullivan â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Senior class president, Caitlin competed in chess, Mathletes and Scholastic Bowl and participated in peer tutoring and senior mentors. She will begin studies in biomedical engineering at Northwestern University this fall. Katelyn Sullivan â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Captain of the volleyball team Katelyn participated in Leo Club, Spanish Honor Society, volunteered at Ronald McDonald House, and raised thousands for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. She will begin studies in nursing at Loyola University Chicago this fall. The top 10 Shepard graduates are: Nicolette Alex â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A Shepard Ambassador, Freshman Advisor and a volleyball and softball player, Nicolette will begin studies next fall at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Brandon DeChene â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A Mathlete who competed in cross country and track, Brandon will begin studies in the fall at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Logan Dolehide â&#x20AC;&#x201C; President of German Club and captain of Mathletes and soccer, Logan will study business at Carthage College. Nate Gibson â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Captain of the cross country team and a Mathlete who also competed in Scholastic Bowl, Nate will study actuarial

Campus Leaders LEWIS UNIVERSITY Lewis University honored nearly 1,000 undergraduate and graduate students at the May graduation ceremony in Romeoville. Melissa Siemion of Chicago Ridge graduated with a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in nursing, and Jennifer Dillon of Chicago Ridge graduated with a masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in business. Several residents from Evergreen Park walked across Lewis Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stage to receive their degrees. Magaly Ceballos graduated with a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in human resource management, Lindsey Showalter graduated with a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in psychology, and Michael Murphy graduated with a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in chemistry. Earning masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degrees were Erica Edgeworth, who graduated with a masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in secondary education, and Janet Boland and Monika Okitikpi graduated with masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degrees in graduate organizational leader. Hickory Hills residents were also among the graduates at Lewis University. Tanya Kaminski graduated with a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in criminal/social justice, Kaitlyn Curtis graduated with a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in environmental science, Josh Hamel graduated with a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in finance. Earning masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degrees were Hickory Hills residents Betty Mushynski who graduated with a masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in graduate organizational leader, Tomas Balsys who graduated with a masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in business, and Mohammed Isa who graduated with a masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in business. Palos Hills residents who earned degrees included, Iwona Wysocki who graduated with a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in health care leadership, Shada Shublaq who graduated with a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in

MORAINE VALLEY Children and teens invited to Valley Learning Center at Moraine Valley ST. AMBROSE UNIVERSITYÂ Children and teens can join The following students were pre- Moraine Valley Community Colsented with scholastic and leader- lege for a summer of fun with the ship achievement awards during Valley Learning Center â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Programs St. Ambroseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Student Awards for Children and Teens. Academic Night in May. camps and classes are available for Sean McLoughlin of Oak Lawn kids ages 4 to 16 and are taught by received the Student Disability Ser- state-certified teachers. vices Student Leadership Award. Camps and classes range from McLoughlin recently graduated Common Core Math and Language with a degree in psychology. Emily Arts, Drawing, Cartooning, PotRamel of Worth received the Major tery, Lego Robotics, Moviemaking, of the Year for Exercise Science French Language, Chemistry, Magic, Award. Ramel recently graduated Juggling, Creative Writing, Sewing, magna cum laude with a degree CSI Moraine Valley and more. Days in exercise science. and times vary. Sessions start June 15, June 29 and July 13. Visit moELMHURST COLLEGE rainevalled.edu/vic to see a detailed There were several area resi- brochure. dents who earned degrees from Children must be registered unElmhurst College in May. der their name and not a parentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Evergreen Park Emily LaDuke name. To register, call 974-2110 earned a masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in Edu- (TTY 711), or register online at cation in early childhood special morainevalley.edu. For more inforeducation. mation, call the Corporate, ComHickory Hills residents Aliyah munity and Continuing Education Ahmed earned a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s de- office at 974-5735. gree in chemistry and Spanish and graduated cum laude, while Children and teens wanted for Ronald Altman earned a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s summer eFun STEM Academy degree in exercise science, graduat- at Moraine Valley ing summa cum laude. The Valley Learning Center at Oak Lawn residents Gianfranco Moraine Valley Community College Calafiore earned a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s de- is now registering for its summer gree in biology graduating cum eFun STEM Academy. Kids ages 6 CULVER-STOCKTON laude, Megan Gill earned a bach- to 18 will be challenged by an adult COLLEGE elorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in interdisciplinary mentor to solve real world-inspired Katie Flynn, junior psychol- communication studies, Michael science, technology, engineering, ogy major from Oak Lawn, was Olsson earned a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree and mathematics challenges. Some named to the Culver-Stockton in finance and English graduat- classes began June 15, with addiCollege deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list for work done ing magna cum laude, and Sophia tional classes starting throughout during the spring semester. To Welsh earned a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree the summer. be named to the deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list, in communication sciences and Kids have 23 classes to choose Culver-Stockton College requires disorders. Jeffrey Kelleher of Oak from; however, each class is designed students to have earned between Lawn earned a masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree for a particular age group. Each class a 3.5 and 3.99 grade point aver- in industrial/organizational psy- is one week but times and costs vary. age and have been enrolled in a chology. Lego builders have a variety of classes to enroll in. Teens can register for an Android App Programming or Microsoft App Studio class to learn how to develop software applications for their personal use Hubbard, M.D. www.kidsdr.com or to sell in the Windows Phone Store. Game Programming I, II and horrible memories of flights with angelâ&#x20AC;? was sleeping and her parents III introduce the programming cona screaming baby who wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;we need to wake herâ&#x20AC;? as we cepts behind popular online games eat, take a pacifier, or quiet down took off. I made a leap of faith and such as Angry Birds, Plants vs. Zomthroughout a flight, to the horror decided to offer my â&#x20AC;&#x153;two centsâ&#x20AC;? (I bies and Club Penguin. Students in of glaring fellow passengers. I cer- really do try to keep my lips sealed) these classes will be given lab time tainly didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want them to know and suggested they let her sleep. to implement their own game using that I was not only a mother, but Guess what? We took off and a programming tool. also a pediatrician who had no idea she continued to sleep. Thirty minYounger kids ages 6 to 9 who how to stop the madness! If there utes later, she woke up happily and enroll in Tech Time: Frozen, Tech had been a parachute available, played for a bit before taking her Time: Minecraft or Tech Time: The there were times, I swear, I would bottle â&#x20AC;&#x201D; all with no crying and LEGO Movie will develop their own have jumped. no obvious discomfort in her ears. stories using their favorite characBut, I digress. I tell patients all So, as the summer vacation ters. A complete list of available the time, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wake up your baby travel season kicks off, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m stickclasses with dates can be found on if (he/she) is sleeping!â&#x20AC;? On a plane, ing to the advice: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Never wake a a baby will start to cry not from sleeping baby â&#x20AC;&#x201D; even for flying.â&#x20AC;? the collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website morainevalley. edu/ccce. Click on the Summer Comear pain but because the child was awakened. (Dr. Sue Hubbard is an award- munity Education schedule in the While traveling with my grand- winning pediatrician, medical edi- highlights box. Registration can be done in baby recently, I had the opportu- tor and media host. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Kidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nity to â&#x20AC;&#x153;practice what I preachâ&#x20AC;? Doctorâ&#x20AC;? TV feature can be seen on person at the Registration Office, (which is humbling the second time more than 90 stations across the located in Building S, Room S103 around the parenting track). As U.S. Submit questions at http:// on campus, 9000 W. College Pkwy., Palos Hills, or by calling 974-2110 we boarded a plane, the â&#x20AC;&#x153;sweet www.kidsdr.com. ) mass communications, Natalia Marusarz who graduated with a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in criminal/ social justice, Michal Pawlowski who graduated with a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in accounting, and Kerry McGowan who graduated with a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in nursing. Lindsey Campione of Worth graduated with a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in forensic criminal investigation. There were a number of Oak Lawn residents who graduated with bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degrees from Lewis University. Alfredo Melendez graduated with a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in computer graphic design, Nicole Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Keefe graduated with a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in criminal/social justice, Mutasem Daineh graduated with a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in biology, Alyssa Moretti graduated with a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in business administration, Linda Drexel, Joanna Fafrowicz, and Lauren Johns all graduated with bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degrees in nursing. Earning masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degrees were Oak Lawn residents Joan Strainis, Lisa Boland and George Gavrilos all who graduated from Lewis University with a masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in graduate organizational leader. Wendy Stoner graduated with a masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in business.

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science at Bradley University. Nick Martinez â&#x20AC;&#x201C; President of the senior class and a member of Senior Leaders, Shepard Ambassadors and Peer Mentors, Nick will attend the University of Notre Dame. Gabriella Ramirez â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A Golden Apple Scholar, vice president of NHS, drum major, and secretary of Tri-M (music honors society), Gabriella will study secondary education at Eastern Illinois University. Aubrey Quick â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Secretary for National Honor Society and captain of SSC champion soccer team, Aubrey qualified for Spanish National Honor Society and served as a Freshman Advisor. She will attend Carthage College in the fall. Kyle Ruger â&#x20AC;&#x201C; President of National Honor Society and Tri-M (music honorary society) and a member of marching band and speech team, Kyle will begin studies at Purdue University next fall. Leeana Skuby â&#x20AC;&#x201C; President of Leo Club and the winner of many individual honors for the Shepard speech team, Leeana will study political science at George Washington University. Oluwatomi Sogebi â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A member of student council, Class Officers and the biodiesel project, Oluwatomi will begin studies in pharmaceutical science at the University of Pittsburgh in the fall. --District 218

Bulletin Board (TTY 711). Participants also can 17 schools in the nation, so inclusion register online at morainevalley.edu on this annual list further illustrates by selecting â&#x20AC;&#x153;register for noncredit the hard work of SXUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leadership classesâ&#x20AC;? under Academic Focus and and faculty. The baccalaureate/ then â&#x20AC;&#x153;search, register and pay for masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nursing program is also noncredit classes.â&#x20AC;? Input the nine- accredited by the Commission on digit course code in the box and Collegiate Nursing Education until click, submit. June 30, 2023. Â The U.S. News & World Reportâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ST. XAVIER UNIVERSITY rankings weighed a variety of facSXU achieves high ranking in tors, including: student engagement, nursing on U.S. News & World faculty credentials, student services Report and technology. Additionally, the proSaint Xavier University recently grams had to belong to institutions surpassed more than 1,100 educa- that are certified for the GI Bill tion degree programs across the and participate in the Yellow Ribcountry to earn the number two bon Program, two federal initiatives ranking in nursing on U.S. News & that help veterans reduce the cost World Reportâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;2015 Best Online of school. More information about Programs for Veteransâ&#x20AC;? list. Â the listâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ranking methodologies is SXU has been designated a Na- available online. tional League of Nursing Center Â For more information about of Excellence in Nursing Education SXUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s online programs call 773since 2007, an honor held by only 298-3701.

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WORTH The Worth Park District is located in the Charles M. Christensen Terrace Centre, 11500 S. Beloit Ave. For more information, or to register for a program, call 448-7080, or visit worthparkdistrict.org. Ongoing: The Worth Park District Tot Lot Preschool is accepting registrations for the new school year. For 3- and 4-year olds, this developmental, all-inclusive program features curriculum and group play that is designed to prepare children for kindergarten, making the transition as comfortable as possible. Children will also participate in programs that will encourage healthy habits, fitness awareness, and fine and large motor development. Ongoing: The Worth Park District offers a number of morning and evening Jazzercise classes throughout the week. Classes are held at the Charles M. Christensen Terrace Centre. The fee is $37 per month for unlimited number of classes with a one-time joining fee of $25.

Ongoing: The Worth Park District Memorial Tree Program provides the opportunity for families to remember loved ones. Trees can be planted at any of the Worth Park District parks for a lasting gift, occasion or to commemorate a special person. Ongoing: The Worth Park District Charles S. Christensen Terrace Centre offers plenty of space for groups up to 175 guests to host meetings, events and a variety of family gatherings including birthdays, bridal showers and more. Facility rental room rates include set-up, tables and chairs. For minimal fees, kitchen use, ice, coolers and coffee pots are provided. Liquor licenses are also available. Ongoing: The Worth Park District is the perfect host for children’s birthday parties. A variety of party themes, packages and prices are available. To book your party or for more information, call the Charles S. Christensen Terrace Centre. Monday and Wednesday: The Worth Park District Pinochle Club members play

on Monday and Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Charles M. Christensen Terrace Centre. Players can join anytime. Ongoing: The Worth Park District Recreation After School program is committed to providing quality care for school age children in a safe and fun environment. Students will enjoy structured and unstructured play including large and small group activities, homework time and more. Transportation is provided between Worth District 127 schools and the Charles S. Christensen Terrace Centre. Ongoing: Every step of Worth’s transformation, from agrarian life to a bustling blue-collar community, has been met with resistance to modernization, yet the spirit of camaraderie continues to grow. Walk each step of Worth’s,”the friendly village’s” history from the past to the present at the Worth Park District Historical Museum. The museum is located in the Charles M. Christensen Terrace Centre and the hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is free.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION

TCF NATIONAL BANK Plaintiff, -v.BARBARA MCHUGH A/K/A BARBARA L. MCHUGH, JOHN WORATSCHEK A/K/A JOHN W. WORATSCHEK, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants

U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE OF OWS REMIC TRUST 20131 WITHOUT RECOURSE, Plaintiff, -v.AWILDA FELICIANO-MALEC A/K/A AWILDA FELICIANO, RIDGE COVE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, ALAN M. MALEC, UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS CWABS, INC., ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-13, Plaintiff, -v.MARIA C. MANDUJANO, BENJAMIN MANDUJANO, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, NICOR GAS COMPANY, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA) N.A. F/K/A CAPITAL ONE BANK, UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants

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NOTICE OF SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 21, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 22, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 23, 2012, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 1, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

PARCEL 1: UNIT 38D TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS IN RIDGE COVE CONDOMINIUM, AS DELINEATED AND DEFINED IN THE DECLARATION RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 89247735, IN THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 2: EASEMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF PARCEL 1, AS SET FORTH IN DECLARATION OF EASEMENT MADE BY COLE TAYLOR BANK, AS TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST AGREEMENT DATED OCTOBER 19, 1988, AND KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 4923, DATED OCTOBER 4, 1990, AND RECORDED OCTOBER 12, 1990, AS DOCUMENT 90501307, FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS. Commonly known as 10508 RIDGE COVE DRIVE, UNIT 38D, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

LOT 24 (EXCEPT THE WEST 8-1/8 INCHES) IN BLOCK 3 IN FICKLIN AND COOK’S SUBDIVISION OF THE EAST HALF OF THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CMLTI ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007AMC3 Plaintiff, -v.DIANE R. WOKOUN, ANSON STREET, LLC Defendants 12 CH 30294 11000 MANSFIELD AVENUE Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 24, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 27, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 1 TOGETHER WITH THE EAST 1/2 OF THE VACATED ALLEY LYING WEST AND ADJOINING SAID LOT 1 IN BLOCK 2 IN BOULEVARD SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTH 1/4 OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS Commonly known as 11000 MANSFIELD AVENUE, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 Property Index No. 24-17-405-012-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $246,403.62.

14 CH 14405 8806 W. 93RD PLACE 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 April 21, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 22, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 1 IN PRILL’S DYNELL SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH EAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTH EAST 1/4 OF SECTION 3, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 12 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 8806 W. 93RD PLACE, Hickory Hills, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-03-403-013-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $368,060.54.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number C14-96992. 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. POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263-0003 Attorney File No. C14-96992 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 12 CH 30294 TJSC#: 35-6806 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.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact DAVID T. COHEN, DAVID T. COHEN & ASSOCIATES, 10729 WEST 159TH STREET, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467, (708) 4607711 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. DAVID T. COHEN & ASSOCIATES 10729 WEST 159TH STREET ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 (708) 460-7711 Attorney Code. 25602 Case Number: 14 CH 14405 TJSC#: 35-8246 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.

Property Index No. 24-18-101-108-1111. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $211,091.71. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: KOZENY & McCUBBIN ILLINOIS, LLC, 105 WEST ADAMS STREET, SUITE 1850, Chicago, IL 60603, (312) 605-3500 Please refer to file number 12-1108. 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. KOZENY & McCUBBIN ILLINOIS, LLC 105 WEST ADAMS STREET, SUITE 1850 Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 605-3500 Attorney File No. 12-1108 Attorney Code. 56284 Case Number: 12 CH 28165 TJSC#: 35-6607 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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Commonly known as 3800 W. 64TH PL., Chicago, IL 60629 Property Index No. 19-23-109-040-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $284,477.88. 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. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: KOZENY & McCUBBIN ILLINOIS, LLC, 105 WEST ADAMS STREET, SUITE 1850, Chicago, IL 60603, (312) 605-3500 Please refer to file number 090993. 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. KOZENY & McCUBBIN ILLINOIS, LLC 105 WEST ADAMS STREET, SUITE 1850 Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 605-3500 Attorney File No. 09-0993 Attorney Code. 56284 Case Number: 10 CH 8689 TJSC#: 35-8108 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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Lois Duran (right) will bring animals from the Children’s Farm to the next Palos Heights Farmer’s Market on Wednesday, June 24. She is shown with Jill Duran (from left) and Center Program Director Lois Lauer, all holding animals from The Children’s Farm at The Center in Palos Park.

Animals to pet from The Center’s Children’s Farm at Heights Market The Center in Palos Park will be the guest of the Palos Heights Farmers Market on Wednesday June 24. Small bunnies and chickens will be available to pet, and program information will also be available. It’s not too late to sign up for the Summer Camp at the Children’s Farm. In addition, many children’s art programs are available this summer at The Log Cabin for the Arts, including drawing, printmaking, pottery, papier-mâché, painting, papermaking, knitting, calligraphy, and beading. Adult art classes are also held. Mark your calendar for the upcoming Rummage Sale, to be held on Aug. 28 and 29, and the S.A.G.E. Farm to Table Fundraiser, to be held on Sunday, Aug. 23. Finally, The Chapel at the Center has many offerings. Make sure to stop by the Community Tent for all the information. The selection of fruits and vegetables coming into the market increases every week. Many of the spring fruits have a short season, so make sure to stock up on farm fresh spring produce while it is available. Find all you need for summer barbeques, graduation parties, and other special events right here! Additional food products available include breads, croissants, bakery, pies and noodles, cheeses, eggs, butter, olive oils and vinegars, jams and local honey, beef, pork, bacon, sausages, chicken, salsas, pasta sauces and Italian peppers, toffee, three different varieties of ready to eat tamales, pizza and pizza products, ready to bake pizza, pesto, and organic and vegan frozen vegetable patties, soups, desserts and peppers. Make sure to bring your knives and tools to be sharpened onsite, and pick up everything you need for summer parties and picnics at Pampered Chef. Face painting will be available at the City Tent. Cate has lots of designs to choose from, so stop by and have fun picking out your favorite. LINK cards are accepted at the Palos Heights Farmers Market. Recipients must stop at the City Tent to start the process. Also, pick up or have endorsed

your “Frequent Shopper Card.” Ten card endorsements will enter you into a year-end market raffle held on Oct. 14, at noon. Bring a can of fruit, vegetables, or protein and receive double credit on your card. All canned goods are donated to local food pantries. Recipients of the canned goods to date have been the Worth Methodist Church Food Pantry, Catholic Charities, and Operation Blessing. The market is partnering with Dr. John Principe MD of WellbeingMD Center for Life for the 2015 “Recipes of the Week”. Pick up this week’s recipe along with previous early spring recipes while at the City Tent. In addition, all previous recipes can be found at www.WellbeingMD.com, or at www.palosheights.org Richert-Phillips Farm has a limited number of CSA applications available for the 2015 season. CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture. The patron “buys” a share of the farm, is guaranteed the first picks of the week, and your basket is ready and waiting for you at the market. This program is great for time-crunched patrons. Stop by and speak with Michael or Daniel for more information and to pick up an application. Reservations continue to be taken for this year’s Community Tent. Interested not-for-profit organizations, area businesses and local artisans should email farmersmarket@palosheights.org or call 203-6631 for more information. Reservations are taken on a first come first served basis, and dates are available in September and October. Representatives from the Palos Heights Beautification Committee will be on hand at the City Tent with split the pot raffle tickets for this year’s “Car Classic Event”. Tickets are only $2.00 each. The drawing will be held on July 16, and a minimum grand prize is $10,000. Additional information about the Palos Heights Farmers Market can be found at www.palosheights. org, by calling 361-1800, or email farmersmarket@palosheights.org —Palos Heights Farmers Market

Outdoor music fest at Marrs-Meyer Post The Marrs-Meyer American Legion Post 991 in Worth will host an outdoor music fest this Saturday, from 7 to 11 p.m., at the post’s lounge and banquet

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(Continued from page 1) pected,” she said. “We got hot in the postseason, which really helped us. This year, we were driven to achieve that goal of winning state and winning conference. We did both of those.’’ It was also a state title for former player Colleen Biebel, who is in her first year as the RedHawks coach. “You brought glory and honor to us and glory and honor to God, who gave you that talent,” Marist president Brother Hank Hammer told the players at the celebration. “You should reflect on that – thanking God for your talent, sense of perseverance and sense of commitment.’’

hall, 11001 S. Depot St. in Worth. Live music by the band Rusty Nails. All are welcome; no cover. Beer and hot dogs will be sold, and raffles held. He also said that either in August or September, the players will be honored with a banner unveiling and ring ceremony. Principal Larry Tucker and athletic director Bob Lim also gave speeches praising the team. Lim was choked up and had to put the microphone down before talking about the first team to win a state title under his watch. The Redhawks have seven state titles in school history. “It’s nice to win one of the trophies,’’ he said. “And I’m not going to say it’s not important to win first place, because it is. But just seeing the hard work and resiliency and love to make it down state was great.’’ For more details on the postseason, see the sports section.

Thursday, June 18, 2015 The Reporter

CONSUMER Comings & Goings By Bob Bong

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Special Olympian Deming Fanslau of Schaumburg poses with Scoopie and is among one of the Chicagoarea athletes who will sign autographs during the June 30 fundraising event in Evergreen Park.

Grand moves into Grant’s in Orland

It didn’t take long for northwest suburban Grand Appliance & TV to pounce once Grant’s Appliance finished its liquidation sale earlier this year. The Zion-based chain quickly moved to take over the space at 14740 S. LaGrange Road in Orland Park. “The company had been thinking about opening in Orland Park for a while and had had discussions with the plaza owner,” said store manager Jeff Serr. “Orland was always Grant’s top location. The traffic counts on LaGrange are off the charts.” As soon as Grant’s was done for good, Grand swooped in and began renovating the space in February. The 11,000-square-foot was gutted and renovated and held a soft opening under its Grand Appliance banner. “We took everything down to the concrete,” said Serr. “It was a tremendous investment.” Serr said the company was not concerned about ongoing construction on LaGrange. “There is still plenty of traffic,” he said. “The construction was not a deterrent.” There will be a grand opening later for the store, which is the chain’s 18th location but its first in the southern suburbs. It has eight stores in Illinois, but the majority of stores is in Wisconsin. Store hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Friday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Grand was founded in 1930 under the name Service Electric and while it sold appliances its main business was electrical supplies and light fixtures. After World War II, the company concentrated on home appliances because of the Baby Boom. In 1966, then owner, Fred Reckling, moved the store to a bigger, more visible location on Grand Avenue in Waukegan. He also changed the name to Grand Appliance to signify the move and change in company focus. The store in Waukegan remained Grand’s sole location until 1992 when current owner,

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Grand has opened in Orland Park at the old Grant’s location. Mark Reckling, convinced his father, Fred, to open a second location in Kenosha. For information, visit the company website http://www.grandapplianceandtv.com.

Summit OKs cruise nights

Fergie & Foz sports bar and dance club and Korner Shrimp House restaurant are partnering up to sponsor a weekly cruise night every Tuesday from 6-9 p.m. The cars will be parked across the street from Fergie & Foz at 7245 W. Archer Road in Summit and spectators can park at the Fleetwood Roller Rink, Auto Zone and Burger King back lot. The cruise night started this week and will continue weekly through the rest of the summer.

Indian Motorcycle opens

Indian Motorcycle of Monee, a new dealership that features Indian and Victory bikes opened last month at 26120 S. Governors Highway in Monee. Indian Motorcycle dates back to 1901 and the brand was relaunched as an Americanmade bike in November 2013 by its new owner, Minnesota-based Polaris Industries. The new Indian brand was aimed at stealing (Continued on page 12)

Evergreen Park Culver’s hosts Special Olympics fundraiser Celebrate Father’s Day by investing Culver’s in Evergreen Park is partnering with Special Olympics Illinois this June with several in-store activities planned including the inaugural ButterBurgers & Badges fundraising event from 5 to 9 p.m. June 30. ButterBurgers & Badges will feature local law enforcement officers providing table service for guests dining inside, and also delivering the chain’s famed burgers and fresh frozen custard desserts to those visiting the drive-thru at the 9515 S. Kedzie Ave. location. The officers will collect tips for their service, which along with one dollar for every purchase of any size concrete mixer, will benefit Special Olympics. In addition, local Special Olympics athletes will be on-hand to meet and greet guests and sign autographs. ButterBurgers & Badges is part of a month-long initiative by more than 45 Culver’s locations across Chicagoland that includes participating stores displaying Change for Champions donation canisters near counter areas. “Culver’s is proud to partner with Special Olym-

pics Illinois,” says Guy Hollis, owner of Culver’s of Evergreen Park. “Many of our restaurants currently employ team members who are also Special Olympic athletes, and that brings us an even closer connection to this great organization.” Funds raised will help Special Olympics Illinois continue its programs that provide year-round sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Culver’s will continue its support of Special Olympics throughout the month as the organization approaches its Illinois Summer Games mid-June and, shortly after, when 15 athletes from Illinois head to Los Angeles for the World Games in July. “We’re excited to partner with Culver’s this month on the Change for Champions and ButterBurgers and Badges event,” says Dave Breen, Special Olympics Illinois President and CEO. “We appreciate the support they’re providing for the Special Olympics athletes of Illinois, and we look forward to a very successful event and partnership with such a wonderful organization.” --Silbar Public Relations

Area Property Tran$fer$ Following are the property transfers in the area, according to the latest report, as received from the Cook County Recorder of Deeds Office. The Reporter Newspaper does not attempt to correct errors made by that office. Evergreen Park Gavin Francis J Tr to HP IL I LLC, 3160 W 101st Pl, $186,500; Sommerfeld Phillips N to Lewis Anthony, 3117 W 101st Pl, $169,000; AN Capital LLC to Murphy Claire M, 9221 S Springfield Ave, $162,500; Newcastle West LLC to Duggirala Vinay, 9521 S Ridgeway Ave, $275,000. Hickory Hills Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr 2727 to Oxford B&T Tr 1198, 8450 Coey Ln, $900,000; Brehovsky Donna M to Lobato Laura Pineda, 9432 S 86th Ct, $190,000; Freeman Dianne to Jasiukaitis Devidas, 9132 W Kopping Ln, $234,000. Oak Lawn Valela Victor J Tr to Olson Eileen M, 11001 W 111th St, Unit #1001301, $115,500; Helstern Jack E to Miles Sharon D, 9651 Marion Ave, $278,000; First Amer Bk Tr to Janiszewski Mary Kay Tr, 9820 Pulaski Rd, Unit #2182, $60,000; Greenbluff LLC to Ghouse Mohammed, 9820 Pulaski Rd, Unit #1092, $53,000; First Midwest Bk to Giebudowski John David L, 5214 Alexander Pl, $134,000; Wells Fargo Bk to Adamczyk Szymon, 10332 Pulaski Rd, Unit #307, $27,560; Fannie Mae to Hernandez Raquel, 9241 Lynwood Dr, $158,000;

TCF Natl Bk to Kuch Dev Inc, 9531 Sayre Ave, $99,000; Krol Barbara L to Myers Stephanie Elaine, 9820 Pulaski Rd, Unit #1172, $32,000; Krembo Prop & Consult Inc to Silva Marcia, 9224 S Parkside Ave, $219,000; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Bilek Grzegorz, 6437 W 87th Pl, $190,000; Walczak Lisa M to Einoder Pamela, 10131 Minnick Ave, $210,000; Bank Amer to Dudzic Iwona, 9840 Pulaski Rd, Unit #2184, $33,000; Chimino Elizbeth S to Forte Mary P, 10936 Kilpatrick Ave, Unit #109362D, $50,000. Palos Hills Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr

to Ciszek Krzysztof, 10235 90th Ave, $176,000; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Pawlowski Richard, 9024 Del Prado Dr, Unit #90241N, $140,000; Rossa Lawrence to Weller Brian J, 9184 South Rd, Unit #9184F, $124,000; Ogara Timothy M to Jondi Mahren, 8042 W Circle Dr, $298,000. Worth Schutt Richard to Oleshko Michael W, 11548 S Ridgeland Ave, $130,000; Hamer Mak Arthur to Oleszkiewicz Lukasz, 7231 W 113th Pl, $212,500; Stevens Peggy to International Rlty Inv LLC, 7015 W 111th St, $215,000.

in your children’s future

Father’s Day is almost here. If you’re a father, especially one with young children, get ready to add to your collection of homemade cards, ties, golf tees or other such gifts designed to please you. Your greatest gift, of course, is your children — and you would doubtlessly get great satisfaction from knowing that you’ve provided them with financial resources that can benefit their lives in many ways. So, why not use this Father’s Day as a starting point for investing in your children’s futures? Here are a few methods for doing just that: • UGMA/UTMA — If you would like to buy and sell securities for the benefit of a child, you may consider opening a custodial account known as either an UTMA (Uniform Transfers to Minors) or UGMA (Uniform Gifts to Minors) account. You would serve as the custodian for this account, giving you control of it until your child turns either 18 or 21 (depending on your state of residence), at which point he or she would take over ownership. Investment income from an UGMA/UTMA account can receive favorable tax treatment. As long as the child is under age 19 (or under age 24 and a full-time student) and does not have earned income providing more than half of his or her support, the first $1,050 of investment income is tax-free, and the next $1,050 will be taxed at the child’s tax rate, which is typically 10%. Investment income above $2,100 will be taxed at the parent’s tax rate. • Roth IRA — Even young children can contribute to a Roth IRA, as long as they have some type of earned income from babysitting, mowing lawns or any other type

of employment. Your children can fund a Roth IRA and choose from several different types of investments — stocks, bonds, government securities, and so on — and withdrawals of contributions are tax-free. Roth IRA earnings are also tax-free, providing the investor is at least 59½ and has had the account for at least five years. A Roth IRA can be used to help provide retirement income for your children, but it also offers penaltyfree withdrawals of earnings when the money is used for a first-time purchase of a home. • 529 Plans — If you would like to give your child the gift of education , earnings in a 529 college savings plan accumulate and are distributed tax free, provided they are used for qualified higher education expenses. (529 plan distributions not used for qualified expenses may be subject to federal and state income tax and a 10% IRS penalty on the earnings.) Another benefit to 529 plan contributions is that they may be deductible from your state taxes. However, 529 plans vary, so be sure to check with your tax advisor regarding deductibility. A 529 plan offers other benefits, too. For one thing, the lifetime contribution limits are generous; while these limits vary by state, some plans allow contributions well in excess of $200,000. And a 529 plan is flexible: If your child decides against college or vocational school, you can transfer the unused funds to

another family member tax and penalty free. • Living and Testamentary Trusts — If you would like to leave a financial legacy for your children, and even their children, but still maintain some control over when they receive the money and how they can use it, you might consider speaking with an estate-planning attorney about establishing a trust. Some individuals create a trust to offer long-term support to heirs or charities after death, whether for several decades or several generations. Before you decide on any of these plans, consult with your tax and financial professionals to make sure the arrangement you’ve selected is suitable for your needs. But however you choose to help your children, your generosity will make all the Father’s Days to come even more meaningful for you — so consider taking action soon. Scott Johnson, CFP, is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, 8146 W. 111th St., Palos Hills, 974-1965. Edward Jones does not provide legal advice. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones financial advisor.

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A healthy dose of Whatizit wizards really knew their stuff as they knew that last week’s photo was of asparagus. Oak Lawn’s Steven Rosenbaum was the first to stalk the right answer. Kudos to Chicago Ridge’s John Mrozek who not only guessed the right answer but also guessed it came from the Chicago Ridge Farmer’s Market. Others who got it right were Oak Lawn’s Frieda D’Amore, Jane Foley, Cindy Foulkes, Diane Dee, Robin Scanlan, Worth’s Celeste Cameron, Mike Martin, Laurie Cerle, Tammy Moran, and Theresa and George Rebersky, Evergreen Park’s Henrietta Mysliwiec, Rich Rahn, Vince Vizza, Ailish Ryan and Jan Merchantz, The list also includes Chicago Ridge’s Dana Osward, Patty Vandenberg and Chris and Rick Towner, Hickory Hills’ Cathy Krueger and Janice Mastro, Palos Park’s Helga Fuller, Palos Hills’ Linda Pinto and Palos Heights’ Jim Cap, Donna White and Jackie Miller, A guy who identified himself just as THOM from Oak Lawn also nailed it. “One handsome guy from the Asparagus night Poker Town from the O Towns” also got it right as did the The Friday Night Ladies and Boy Toy Poker, Agricultural and Poetry Club of Oak Lawn, Orland Park and Oak Forest. There was one incorrect guess of sweet smelling lavender. This week’s clue: Don’t break a leg on this. Send those guesses to thereporter@comcast.net with Whatizit in the subject line by Monday night. Don’t forget your name (first and last, please) and home town.

Comings & Goings (Continued from page 11)

Music played a large role in my life, and I have always felt it uplifted me. I had to listen to music wherever I went. I had a radio on my bike and mom always had one in the kitchen. I was never into one particular type of music and loved everything from “Peer Gynt Suite,” to Josh Groban; naturescapes, gospel, U-2, to country. I enjoy it all. There are days when I’m in the mood for gospel or classical and days I want the latest hits. It makes me feel good. I’ve noticed I haven’t had time to listen to music lately. I’ve been researching and reading health issues, because I enjoy doing that, however, I never took the time out to relax and enjoy the sounds of nature or music. Just this week I read an article from Ben Fuchs, PhD, regarding the power of sound and sound healing. Fuchs points out that even in the Bible, David played his harp to relieve King Saul’s depression. He also said the ancient Greeks used the flute and the lyre for treating

various physical illnesses. Fuchs writes, “The French ear, nose and throat specialist Dr. Alfred Tomatis has devoted the last 50 years to understanding the ear and its function. He believes that the ear is the most important of all our sense organs. The ear controls the body’s sense of balance, rhythm and movement and is the conductor of the entire nervous system. Through the medulla, the auditory nerve connects with all the muscles of the body. Hence, muscle tone, equilibrium, flexibility and vision are affected by sound. Through the vagus nerve, the inner ear connects with the larynx, heart, lungs, stomach, liver, bladder, kidneys, small intestine and large intestine.’’ Fuchs said that high frequency sounds (3000 hz and above) actually affect cognitive functions such as thinking and listening to those sounds increases alertness. What I found most amazing in the Fuchs article was his explanation of how science was applied in testing the efficacy of music and certain sounds on healing

Mixing it up for good health By Dee Woods

the body of disease. Certain music and certain sounds are used to bring the mind/body into harmony. It is called Sound Healing. While it’s not always in the form of music, it does deal with various sound frequencies. His example was how modern medicine uses sound waves to break up kidney stones. Amazingly, Fuchs says, “Every organ, every bone, every cell in the body has its own resonant frequency. Together they make up a composite frequency like the instruments of an orchestra. When one organ in the body is out of tune it will affect the whole body. Through sound healing it may be possible to bring the diseased organ into harmony with the rest of the body, hence avoiding the need for drugs or surgery.’’ While it may not take the place

of necessary surgery, attempting to heal with sounds, light and touch are magnificent beginnings. I attempt to cover any healing that is non-invasive or healing that may be accomplished without medications. Certain sounds have been able to reduce blood pressure and begin the body’s own healing process with medical issues. Our own Palos Heights, author, Sue Busen, has written about the power of healing with affirmations while tapping lightly with the fingers, known as the emotional freedom technique (EFT). While the scientific aspects of healing with sounds are done in a clinical setting with certain sets of sounds and frequencies, it’s clear that music itself is generally relaxing or invigorating, depending on what it is you are attempting to accomplish. So sing, dance, relax and pray. You deserve the break in this uncertain world. Dee Woods column runs every first and third week. She can be reached at deewoods10@icloud. com.

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Overlooked plants pay healthy dividends The value of plants as food known most commonly as a far outweighs their cost at the garnish, and flat or “Italian,” grocery store. Many of these but they do the same thing. plants are those you may not Its juice can help eliminate typically think of as part of poisons from the body, disa healthy diet. solve kidney stones and treat Barley is rich in minerals, venereal diseases. Parsley vitamins A and C, and contea, meanwhile, is good for tains more iron per serving diabetics, and acts as a diwith than any other plant. This is uretic and mild sedative. why it is fantastic as a cereal Parsley itself can be used Anthony for infants, but it is also good in soups, salads, sandwiches Scarano your whole life through. It and Italian dishes such as lais indicated as an effective sagna. It is remarkable that treatment of anemia, nephritis, tuberculo- this small, leafy plant with such valuable sis, syphilis, halitosis, menstrual disorders, medicinal properties can be purchased for fever, urinary tract infections, rheumatism, such a low cost. For good health use it obesity, dyspepsia and high blood pressure. It every day. is also good for removing the smell of garlic Parsnips are another overlooked and and onions from the breath. underrated vegetable. His white root, a Parsley is often thought of as nothing member of the carrot family, can be grated more than a garnish to make your dinner into salads and sauces, or cut up and used look pretty, but it can be much more. There in soups. It is good for tuberculosis, gout, are two types of parsley — curly, which is colitis, neuritis, insomnia, hemorrhoids and

diarrhea. It is also a mild diuretic. Eat these foods and all of your vegetables with a glass of wine. With pollutants, asbestos, pharmaceuticals, bacteria, fluoride and calcium tainting our drinking water and causing illnesses, it may be a wise idea to substitute two glasses of wine for two glasses of water each day. The alcohol in the wine will not do you any harm, and you only have better health and well-being to gain. Wine can actually kill many of the bacteria found in food and water, making it a medicine that should be a part of every person’s daily diet.

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Thursday,March June 5, 18,2015 2015 Thursday,

Ken Karrson, Sports Editor • sports@regionalpublishing.com

Un-4A-gettable RedHawks

Marist rules over Illinois softball for 2nd time since 2012 By Anthony Nasella Correspondent

Every sports program sets goals for itself at the start of a season. Depending on the team, those may be modest in nature. Sure, everyone says winning a state title is the main objective, but the truth is only a handful of squads have a realistic chance to achieve such rarified status and therefore must adjust their sights downward a bit. For Marist softball players, however, shooting for the top was not only a reasonable aspiration but an attainable one as well. The RedHawks made it so on Saturday in East Peoria, where they squeezed out a 1-0 victory over Lincoln-Way East at EastSide Centre that gave them the Class 4A championship for the second time in four seasons. That win followed a pair of comefrom-behind triumphs. Marist, which will carry a 29-game unbeaten streak into 2016, edged Oak Park-River Forest 2-1 in Friday’s semifinal and slipped past Downers Grove South 5-4 in last Tuesday’s Benedictine Supersectional. What made this latest title particularly noteworthy is that it came under the leadership of a rookie coach. Colleen Biebel took over the reins of the RedHawks’ highly successful softball program from Denise Bromberek, who had guided Marist to its 2012 crown. “No first-year coach at Marist has

ever won a state championship,” school president Brother Hank Hammer said during a welcome-home celebration on Saturday. “And isn’t it wonderful that it happened with a woman’s sports team here in a formerly all-male high school? This is something we would have never dreamed about years ago.” Current players definitely dreamt about it, though, prior to the start of the 2015 campaign. “We talked about this in March and set goals at the beginning of the year,” Biebel said. “We said we wanted to win [the East Suburban Catholic] conference and win state, and each girl did not take one step back the whole year. We stayed focused and determined and I could not be prouder of them. “They’re a mentally tough group of girls. They knew they had to get the job done, and if one didn’t do it then another would. We really took things an inning at a time this season.” While each of its last three victories came by one run, Marist’s championship-game clash with the Griffins may have redefined the term “nail-biter.” The RedHawks (36-4-2) managed just two hits, but one of them was a triple by pitcher Zariya Gonzalez, who then tallied the contest’s lone run in the second inning by racing home on Vanessa Villasenor’s sacrifice fly. From there Gonzalez maintained control as she stranded five baserunners and struck out four. Outfielder

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The celebration Marist players held after beating Downers Grove South for a Class 4A supersectional title last Tuesday was merely a prelude to a bigger prize: the school’s second softball state championship in four years, which was garnered Saturday in East Peoria as the RedHawks edged Lincoln-Way East 1-0 in the finale.

Brooke Wilson, who also played on Marist’s 2012 state-winning club, supported Gonzalez with four catches. “My defense always backs me up,” Gonzalez said. “It feels good to have them behind me catching every ball

Taking it to the top By Jeff Vorva Reporter Editor

It took Marist’s softball team until the last possible day to prevent the area from being shut out in winning an Illinois High School Association state title. The last time that happened was the 2007-08 season. The Reporter/Regional area has had a remarkable run of state championships as nine of its 12 coverage schools have combined to win 62 crowns since 1974-75. Marist moved into a third-place tie with Richards with seven state titles apiece. Sandburg leads the way with 19, but Mother McAuley is right behind with 18. The RedHawks also won a state crown in softball in 2012 and brought home the top trophy twice in both boys’ volleyball and wrestling. The baseball program captured a championship in 1978. Sandburg was runner-up in boys’ cross country and wrestling and Photo by Jeff Vorva The sign says it all as Marist boasted its seventh state fourth in boys’ volleyball this school year. It did, however, have indichampion after the softball team captured its second vidual state champs in wrestling and boys’ track. By not winning any team titles, Sandburg was blanked for the second Class 4A title in four years by defeating Lincoln-Way East 1-0 on Saturday in an all-South Side finale in East Peoria. year in a row after claiming at least one in the five seasons prior to that.

and making every play. And when somebody didn’t do their job, another teammate picked them up.” Gonzalez, who won 28 of 32 decisions this spring, said she relished the challenge of having to perform in a

tense situation. “I thought about the pressure the 2012 team had when they won state and I just wanted to be in that posiSee REDHAWKS, Page 2

HOME OF THE CHAMPIONS 1974-75 -- Richards wrestling 1975-76 -- Brother Rice baseball 1976-77 -- St. Laurence football, Richards wrestling 1977-78 -- Mother McAuley volleyball, Marist baseball 1978-79 -- None 1979-80 -- None 1980-81 -- Mother McAuley volleyball, Chicago Christian girls’ basketball 1981-82 -- Mother McAuley volleyball, Brother Rice football 1982-83 -- Mother McAuley volleyball, Marist wrestling 1983-84 -- Stagg wrestling 1984-85 -- Mother McAuley volleyball 1985-86 -- Mother McAuley volleyball 1986-87 -- Richards girls’ volleyball, Marist wrestling 1987-88 -- Mother McAuley volleyball 1988-89 -- Richards football 1989-90 -- Richards football, St. Laurence wrestling, Chicago Christian girls’ track 1990-91 -- Mother McAuley basketball, Chicago Christian girls’ track 1991-92 -- Chicago Christian girls’ track, Richards boys’ volleyball 1992-93 -- Mother McAuley volleyball 1993-94 -- Sandburg boys’ soccer, Oak Lawn boys’ volleyball 1994-95 -- Mother McAuley volleyball

1995-96 -- Mother McAuley volleyball, Sandburg boys’ volleyball 1996-97 -- None 1997-98 -- Mother McAuley volleyball 1998-99 -- Sandburg girls’ volleyball, Sandburg boys’ volleyball 1999-2000 -- Sandburg boys’ volleyball 2000-01 -- Mother McAuley volleyball 2001-02 -- Sandburg boys’ soccer, Mother McAuley water polo, Marist boys’ volleyball, Sandburg baseball. 2002-03 -- Sandburg boys’ soccer, Mother McAuley water polo, Brother Rice water polo. 2003-04 -- None 2004-05 -- Mother McAuley volleyball, Sandburg wrestling 2005-06 -- Sandburg cheerleading, Sandburg wrestling 2006-07 -- Sandburg wrestling, Mother McAuley water polo 2007-08 -- None 2008-09 -- Sandburg cheerleading 2009-10 -- Marist boys’ volleyball, Sandburg softball 2010-11 -- Chicago Christian girls’ volleyball, Sandburg badminton, Sandburg boys’ volleyball 2011-12 -- Sandburg cheerleading, Sandburg wrestling, Marist softball 2012-13 -- Sandburg wrestling 2013-14 -- Mother McAuley volleyball 2014-15 -- Marist softball

2015 ALL-AREA BASEBALL TEAM

Diamond gems POY Schalasky was a double-edged weapon for Rice FIRST TEAM MIKE SCHALASKY, Brother Rice, C/P, Sr. * When the National Federation of State High School Associations removed aluminum bats from prep baseball a few years ago, there was a noticeable drop in power numbers. Suddenly far fewer balls were leaving the yard and teams were forced to improvise a bit more in order to score. And then along came Schalasky, who managed to turn back the clock by unloading a dozen homers this season and serving as the ringleader of a potent Crusaders lineup that cleared the fence more than two-dozen times in all. But unlike so many free swingers, Schalasky was definitely not just an all-or-nothing performer -- when he wasn’t go-

ing deep he was finding holes in opposing defenses often enough to compile a hefty .459 average and respective on-base and slugging percentages of .543 and .936. And there was more, such as the 51 RBI, 102 total bases, 12 doubles, 21 runs and 19 walks. Schalasky fanned just 17 times in 130 plate appearances, fielded his position at a .942 clip and, as a bonus, was Brother Rice’s winningest pitcher with a 7-1 record. He kept his earned-run average below three, held opponents to a .207 cumulative average, struck out 51 batters in 52 2/3 innings and tossed two complete games. The 2015 area Player of the Year was an Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association All-State selection and will attend the University of Indianapolis on a baseball scholarship.

CHRISTIAN BOLHUIS, Chicago Christian, P/OF, Sr. * While Bolhuis didn’t repeat as Player of the Year, he became the Knights’ career-wins leader during his senior season after claiming seven of eight decisions and is also No. 1 all-time in strikeouts with 298, a teamhigh 75 of which were registered in 2015 in only 49 1/3 innings. Headed to Wheaton College in the fall to play both football and baseball, Bolhuis struggled a bit more with his control this season than he had as a junior, which was reflected in his 39 bases-on-balls, but he still did well enough to post an impressive 1.99 ERA. At the plate Bolhuis stroked 33 hits -- 10 of which went for extra bases -scored 30 runs and drove in the same number of them, the latter

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Mike Schalasky’s combination of hitting heroics and pitching and catching prowess was strong enough to net the Brother Rice senior this paper’s baseball Player of the Year award for 2015.

mark placing him in a four-way tie for team leadership in that department. For good measure he also drew 20 walks and stole 10 bases.

ANDREW DYKE, Brother Rice, OF, Jr. * Dyke skipped football last fall so he could concentrate on baseball and his extra work

paid off in a season that, had Mike Schalasky not been on the scene, likely would have es-

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Hair today, fans gone tomorrow? People are fascinated by hair. Maybe it’s just an American thing, but there’s no denying the importance of it here in the U.S. The availability of hair-care products is seemingly infinite, gazillions of dollars are spent on them and countless folks devote far more time to working on their coifs than working at their jobs. Sometimes fame can be gained from going hairless simply because such a look runs counter to what most of us prefer and thus stands out. Would Michael Jordan have become a household name or Mr. Clean a notable household cleaner without his bald pate as a form of advertisement? Quite possibly not. Hair can be unwelcome too if it’s found anywhere but on one’s head, unless we’re referring to a man’s chest. Over the years that’s often been thought as a sign of virility, although once those hairs turn gray all bets are off in that department. But a woman typically wants hair solely on her head and neither sex is keen about having any that turns two eyebrows into one. And who among us desires even a few strands of hair substituting for parsley as plate garnish at a fine-dining establishment? Apparently there’s also one guy who’d prefer to see it removed from the faces of NHL players in the spring. It’d be easy to dismiss this man’s dislike by labeling him some sort of weirdo except for one thing: He’s a very influential weirdo. Actually, Mark Lazarus’ feeling about bearded hockey players is quite easy to understand. As chairman of NBC Sports, he has a vested interest in players’ recognition level and, by extension, their potential marketability. Lazarus’ network dropped $2 billion — that’s billion with a “b” — on the NHL for the sport’s broadcasting rights over a 10-year span. Considering hockey is still seen as a regional sport in some ways, the Blackhawks’ hold over Chicagoans notwithstanding, it’s not at all surprising Lazarus and whoever else has a financial stake in the NHL would want to put the organization’s best face forward. But playoff beards have been a tradition for over three decades, dating back to the New York Islanders teams of the early 1980s that won four straight Stanley Cups. At least that’s where credit is given — or the blame if you’re Mr. Lazarus. “Let’s get their faces out there,” Lazarus told one major news outlet. “Let’s talk about how young and attractive they are. I know it’s a tradition and superstition, but I think (the beards) hurt recognition.” Maybe, but try telling that to James Harden. The Houston Rockets player was runner-up for the NBA’s MVP award this season, but no one knows him solely because of that; in fact there are probably a number of people who had no idea of how the MVP voting unfolded until it was just mentioned here. No, what makes Harden eminently recognizable is a beard that would fit right in with those worn by colonialists. It’s become as much of a trademark for him as the chrome dome was for Jordan and Clean. There’s no case of mistaken identity whenever one sees a painting of Jesus, and that pudgy guy who spends his Decembers mingling with reindeer and elves has gotten pretty good mileage out of a face filled of whiskers. So too did our nation’s 16th president. Some may say Jesus, Saint Nick and Abe Lincoln are exceptions, that beards are the domain of the unkempt and connote an overall unsavory quality. According to Lazarus, hockey players “have a great opportunity with more endorsements or simply more recognition with fans saying, ‘That guy looks like the kid next door,’ which many of these guys do.” But what if the kid next door chooses to look the way former major-leaguer Johnny Damon did before joining the New York Yankees? With his long hair and shaggy beard, Damon resembled the kind of guy whose mug shot might have appeared on “America’s Most Wanted.” At least that’s what we’re told. Somehow I don’t think the Boston Red Sox cared much about Damon’s grooming habits while he was helping them win the 2004 World Series. Neither did long-suffering Red Sox fans whose wait for a championship was almost as inexhaustible as that of Cubs fans. Although Mark Lazarus isn’t trying to be a stick in the mud, he’s falling into that same trap as so many before him: thinking clean-shaven equates to clean living. It sometimes does, but as many debutantes could verify the biggest wolves are often the ones with every hair in place and none of it on their faces. Now let me make clear that Lazarus is not suggesting hockey players are suddenly bad guys because they’re sporting facial foliage. His contention is that they’ll be more appealing to a greater number of fans minus the beards. But it really shouldn’t matter because the game ought to be enough of a draw on its own merits. Playoff hockey is, in this humble opinion, the most exciting happening in sports. How can it not be? Heck, those of us watching are barely able to keep our balance while emptying the contents of an ice tray in our kitchen let alone while skating on a surface covered with ice. These guys are magicians who skate fast enough to get ticketed in a school zone and are also the toughest sons of guns around. So if hockey somehow fails to connect with enough of an audience to satisfy NBC honchos, I highly doubt being able to see Jonathan Toews or Patrick Kane in a less-hirsute state is going to make that much of a difference. And let’s not forget that even with freshly shaved mugs, hockey players still won’t be all that visible thanks to the helmets and face shields they’re required to wear. Lazarus isn’t suggesting that safety gets compromised in the name of promotion, so aren’t we really back at Square 1 regardless of how close athletes get to their razors? Truth is, broaching a subject like beards and attaching any degree of importance to them seems rather silly. You obviously don’t see the NBA worrying about such trivial matters. Why just the other day I noticed an important story about LeBron James, one that frankly I was surprised to see because I thought everything that could have possibly been written about him already had been. But I learned that James does not use dye on what little hair he has, a declaration that came straight from his barber’s mouth. Boy, I can rest easy now knowing the truth about LeBron’s head. And now you can officially call me — and everyone else who perused the article — hair-brained.

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With the state championship trophy in the background, Marist coach Colleen Biebel speaks Saturday during a gathering to welcome the RedHawks softball team home from East Peoria.

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Continued from page 1 tion,” Gonzalez said. “I was pretty much in a groove in those final two games and I knew I had to focus on every pitch and just get the job done. We all just wanted to win state and we knew we had to be laid back and positive about the game.” Biebel wasn’t surprised by either Gonzalez’s handiwork or that of her team as a whole. “She had her stuff -- [if] I asked for a pitch on the plate or outside, she would hit it,” Biebel said of Gonzalez. “[And if] I’d ask for a changeup, low and inside, she would hit it. She hit every one of her spots and was just stellar. Zariya was hungry for a state championship and she was not going to take anything less. “Everyone was making the plays, especially in those last two games. It was not an easy ride to get down there and defense is what really pulled us through. We had to play tough defense.” Wilson, the first female athlete in school history to be a two-time state champion, said the two triumphant clubs “were definitely two very different teams, but both teams put it together at the right time.” Actually, the 2015 RedHawks rarely failed to be at their best as evidenced by their record. The 2012 contingent, however, sat at .500 well into the season before embarking on a late charge that resulted in 12 straight victories, the last, of course, being the championship-clinching encounter. “Our first year it was definitely unexpected,” Wilson said of the title. “We got hot in the postseason, which really helped us. This year we were driven to achieve that [preseason] goal of winning state.” Biebel was grateful for Wilson’s presence. “Brooke was the No. 2 hitter on that [2012] team and she knew what the experience was like and was able to share [it with the other players],” Biebel said. *** In order to punch their ticket to the finale, the RedHawks had to rally against Oak Park-River Forest on Friday. Paige Egan’s fifth-inning RBI single that knocked in Alexis Rogers proved to be the difference for Marist. Egan had also stroked the game-winning hit versus Downers South three days earlier. That chopper past the infield was good for two RBI and handed the Mustangs only their second setback in 37 games. “I wanted to put the ball in play,” Egan said, referring to her clutch hit in the supersectional. “I wanted to make sure I was able to do something. I didn’t know it would go through when I hit it, but I did know the field had a lot of bounce to it.” “Paige is our little slapper and she came

Junior pitcher Emily Reilly operated in the shadow of Zariya Gonzalez this season, but it was Reilly getting the win in relief for Marist last Tuesday when it rallied past Downers Grove South 5-4 to claim the Class 4A Benedictine Supersectional crown

through with three big RBIs for us in the playoffs,” Bielbel said. Egan’s hit on Tuesday capped the RedHawks’ rebound from what had once been a 4-2 deficit against Downers South. Marist also trailed 1-0 on Friday before overtaking the Huskies. “We’ve been strong in making comebacks this year,” Egan said. “We just want to try to win the inning [and] we were relentless in doing that. We picked each other up at the plate and we were sure something [good] was going to happen. “We knew we had a good team and that Coach Biebel is a good coach. It was a matter of bringing it all together [this season] and becoming one.” Gonzalez held Oak Park-River Forest in check after surrendering an early homer. She fanned three and stranded five bas-

erunners. Earning the pitching win against the Mustangs was Emily Reilly, who relieved Gonzalez in the third and allowed just two hits the rest of the way. “Emily Reilly helped us get to state,” Biebel said. “She didn’t get the chance to pitch in Peoria because Zariya was so stellar, but she saved the [playoff] games against Mother McAuley and Downers Grove South. That was huge for us.” While Biebel admitted to some anxious moments along the way because “the teams that we played were amazing teams,” she said her athletes’ resolve provided comfort. “The girls’ energy, focus, drive and determination definitely helped me to keep calm and know that we were going to be focused on our task at hand,” Biebel said. “The girls executed when it was needed.”

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Vikings as a hitter as he batted .344 with 33 hits, 49 RBI and 20 runs. Included among his safeties were 10 doubles, five triples and three homers. Greco’s slugging stood at .646, his on-base percentage was .431, and he received 16 walks and stole 8-of-9 bases.

Continued from page 1 tablished Dyke as the Crusaders’ top gun. As it was, he still enjoyed an outstanding junior campaign with a .440 average, .680 slugging percentage and .537 on-base percentage. Augmenting those statistics were 44 hits, 37 runs, 35 RBI, eight doubles, four homers, 18 free passes and seven stolen bases. Dyke, a first-team all-area pick for the second consecutive year, whiffed only 13 times in 123 plate appearances and was guilty of just two errors, which helped him produce an excellent .965 fielding percentage. Dyke, Michael Massey, Ryan Kutt and Ryan King will form the nucleus of Rice’s 2016 club that should contend for a Chicago Catholic League Blue championship next spring. TOMMY FARRELL, St. Laurence, 1B, So. * After displaying plenty of promise while participating in summer ball with the Vikings, Farrell showed those 2014 exploits were no fluke as he quickly became an integral part of a revamped St. Laurence lineup. He paced the Vikings with a .429 average and 51 hits while manning first base and demonstrated a keen batting eye for one so young -- opposing hurlers fanned Farrell just eight times in 132 plate appearances, which included 119 official atbats. Twelve of his hits went for extra bases, but even when he only got to first Farrell was a threat because of his speed, as attested to by his team-high 13 steals. He scored 36 runs, drove in 26 more, drew 10 walks and generated respective slugging and on-base percentages of .546 and .485. ANDY GAYTAN, Sandburg, OF, Jr. * A virtual unknown at the start of the 2015 season, Gaytan was a shining light for the Eagles in what turned out to be something of a rebuilding campaign. Sandburg failed to win 20 games for the first time in memory, but Gaytan certainly did his part to try to prevent any shortcomings as he batted .408 with a .504 on-base percentage and .495 slugging percentage. He included six doubles among his 42 hits, tallied 34 runs, knocked in 13 more and demonstrated a superb eye at the plate -- he struck out only four times in 124 plate appearances while coaxing 17 walks. Gaytan also was reliable on defense -he made two catches Richards coach Brian Wujcik raved about in the Eagles’ 7-1 victory over the Bulldogs in the teams’ Class 4A regional opener. ADAM GREGORY, Shepard, P, Sr. * An Illinois Baseball Coaches Association All-Northern Illinois selection and runner-up to Oak Lawn’s Boo Quillin in South Suburban Conference Red Player of the Year voting, Gregory anchored an Astros pitching staff that was missing one of its aces -- Brett Smith -- much of the year due to injury. He went 9-1 on the hill, the only loss being a 2-1 decision to Evergreen Park in a game where Mustangs hurler Brian Pall fanned 15, and Gregory complemented that record with a 1.02 ERA and 68 strikeouts in 55 innings while holding opposing batters to a meager .172 cumulative average. Gregory, who walked only 19 and threw seven complete games, did not give up any triples or home runs. As a hitter, he batted .391 with a .509 on-base percentage and .494 slugging percentage, 18 RBI, 18 runs and 15 walks. Gregory posted a solid .975 fielding percentage as well while helping the Astros tie the school record for single-season triumphs and capture their first league title in two decades. RICH KAIRIS, Marist, OF/P, Sr. * Making his second straight appearance on the all-area first team and a three-time All-East Suburban Catholic Conference pick as well, Kairis was the RedHawks’ cornerstone both as an everyday player and on the hill. At the plate Kairis batted .427 with 53 hits, .556 slugging and .503 on-base percentages and 19 stolen bases; the average and hits total were dramatic increases over 2014. He tallied 33 runs, knocked in 16 more, smacked 10 doubles, coaxed 18 walks and was virtually impossible to strike out -- only four whiffs in 124 official at-bats. When he stood on the rubber, however, Kairis managed to find opponents’ weaknesses as evidenced by his 53 strikeouts

ERIC HORBACH, Shepard, P, Sr. * Adam Gregory understandably commanded the most attention among Astros pitchers, but Horbach also was a significant contributor to Shepard’s South Suburban Conference Red-winning fortunes in the absence of Brett Smith from the rotation. Horbach didn’t match Gregory’s glossy ledger, but his 5-3 record was certainly acceptable, particularly when complemented by 51 strikeouts -- versus 17 walks -- in 56 innings and a 1.50 ERA. Opposing batters managed just a .213 cumulative average against Horbach, who tossed four complete games. Offensively, he racked up a .327 average with 32 hits, 26 runs, 18 RBI and seven doubles. Horbach got hit by a pitch 11 times, making him the Astros’ leader in that painful category.

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Mike Schalasky slugged an area-best 12 homers, drove in 51 runs and went 7-1 as a pitcher for Brother Rice, a season-long performance that deemed him worthy of receiving Player of the Year recognition.

in 67 1/3 innings of work and foes’ cumulative .198 average. Kairis boasted a 1.35 ERA, logged six wins and didn’t hand out many gifts -- batters drew only 14 free passes from him. And just in case that wasn’t enough, Kairis, who’s headed to Augustana University, did not commit a defensive error in 85 fielding opportunities. RYAN KING, Brother Rice, 2B, So. * Being surrounded by heavy hitters likely helped King see some good pitches, but he didn’t squander his opportunities as he quickly became a stalwart in his own right. King performed admirably on both sides of the ball for the Crusaders -- defensively he accumulated a .985 fielding percentage by committing just two errors in 136 total chances. He augmented that with offensive production that included a .369 average, 38 hits, 25 runs, 15 RBI and 17 stolen bases in 19 attempts. King’s respective slugging and on-base percentages were .456 and .444. While Brother Rice will obviously miss Player of the Year Mike Schalasky in 2016, King is one of several solid returnees who will give the Crusaders a running start into next season. BOBBY PETERKA, Shepard, DH, Sr. * While no one was about to dislodge Mike Schalasky from his position as all-area firstteam catcher, Peterka’s numbers were too good to drop him down into second-team territory. And although he was the Astros’ regular backstop, Peterka easily could have filled the designatedhitter role as he swung the bat to the tune of a hefty .422 average. Thirteen of his 38 hits were of the extra-base variety -- two of them left the ballpark -- and he posted a solid .622 slugging percentage to go along with an equally impressive .509 on-base percentage. Peterka drove in 34 runs, scored 20 of his own and reached base 17 times via walks. He struck out just seven times in 90 at-bats. Behind the dish Peterka was highly dependable -- he was guilty of only three errors while ringing up a .986 fielding percentage. BOO QUILLIN, Oak Lawn, SS, Sr. * The 2015 South Suburban Conference Red Player of the Year put together a memorable senior campaign for the Spartans, who led the division for a while before giving way to eventual champion Shepard. Quillin batted a hefty .454 with 49 hits, 35 runs, 19 RBI and respective slugging and on-base percentages of .565 and .535. He reached base 16 times on free passes, went 12-of-14 in steals and rarely whiffed -- just six strikeouts in 128 plate appearances. What further enhanced Quillin’s value to Oak Lawn was his work on the mound. While his 4-2 ledger seems somewhat pedestrian, there was nothing ordinary about his other pitching stats, which included a microscopic 0.58 ERA and .192 opponents’ batting average. Quillin, who will play baseball at Elmhurst College next season, struck out 43 in 48 1/3 in-

nings while walking only 12. He threw five complete games and two of his victories came via shutout. JACK SNYDER, Marist, P, Jr. * Rich Kairis understandably attracted much of the attention directed toward the RedHawks, but Snyder was an important member of first-year coach Kevin Sefcik’s roster. His seven wins were tops among Marist pitchers and he also saved one game. Working 50 2/3 innings, Snyder issued just 13 walks while striking out 32 and opponents didn’t do much against him when they put the ball in play, as shown by their cumulative .173 batting average for the season. Snyder, who’ll unquestionably be considered the RedHawks’ mound ace in 2016, registered a minute 1.11 ERA. DAN VOS, Chicago Christian, P, So. * Proving his notable sevenwin freshman campaign was no accident Vos stepped forward as the Knights’ workhorse in 2015. His 63 2/3 innings pitched were 14 more than the next-busiest hurler and he compiled a 10-1 record, which put him more than halfway to Christian Bolhuis’ program-best career total for victories. Vos registered his second straight sub-2.00 ERA (1.98) and whiffed 68 batters while walking just 22. He was not necessarily counted on to be an offensive force, but Vos still contributed 24 hits, 26 RBI and 24 runs to an attack that played a key role in Christian reaching the 30-win plateau. Vos achieved all-area honorablemention status as a freshman. TREVOR WOLTERINK, Chicago Christian, 3B, Jr. * Chosen an all-area firstteamer for the second season in a row, Wolterink performed well enough to be named the Metro Suburban Conference Player of the Year in the Knights’ inaugural campaign there. His 2014 stats obviously warranted later recognition, but Wolterink still managed to improve on all of them this spring. As a junior he batted an even .400 with 40 hits, 38 runs and team-high 30 RBI. Eleven of his hits went for extra bases as he posted respective slugging and on-base percentages of .530 and .485. Wolterink drew 26 free passes, stole five bases and was unselfish -- he tied for the lead among Chicago Christian players with nine sacrifices. And although Dan Vos and Christian Bolhuis anchored the pitching staff, Wolterink certainly did his part in that area too as he went 7-3 with a 1.76 ERA and 61 strikeouts over 47 2/3 innings.

SECOND TEAM JOHN CARMODY, Marist, 1B, Jr. * Solid both offensively and in the field, Carmody’s RBI total was just one less than his number of base hits (35-36). A dozen of the latter went for extra bases, including four roundtrippers, and he recorded a .479 slugging percentage to go along with a .391 on-base percentage, .308 average, 18 runs and 15 free passes. Carmody handled

his defensive chances at a .960 clip and was a part of 16 double plays turned by the RedHawks’ infield. Last fall he gained allarea first-team recognition as a defensive lineman after making 56 tackles for Marist’s football squad. JACK CAVANAUGH, St. Laurence, OF, Jr. * Along with Tommy Farrell, Cavanaugh was a newcomer of influence as the Vikings survived the graduation of some key individuals from the previous season to remain an area heavyweight. Cavanaugh was somewhat anonymous at the outset, but he quickly made himself known with a potent bat that generated an eyeopening .408 average by year’s end. He stroked 40 hits -- 10 of them going for extra bases -scored 27 runs and drove in 21 while posting a .551 slugging percentage and .450 on-base percentage. Cavanaugh also swiped 8-of-10 bases. MAX DOWNS, Stagg, OF, Jr. * The Chargers’ attack couldn’t be termed a juggernaut, but it was improved over the past couple seasons and a big reason for that was Downs’ presence in the lineup. He flirted with the .400 mark before finishing with a .392 average, one point less than Josh Nowak’s team-leading figure. Downs built his mark on 40 hits, which included a Staggbest 11 doubles, and amassed respective slugging and onbase percentages of .529 and .451. He accounted for 40 runs (22 scored, 18 driven in) and augmented his efforts at the plate with a respectable .965 fielding percentage. ZACH FRIELING, Chicago Christian, SS, So. * An all-area honorablemention choice as a varsity freshman, Frieling continued his rapid development in 2015 and stands on the cusp of becoming one of the Knights’ all-time greats. In his second year he paced Chicago Christian in virtually every major offensive category, including average (.402), runs (47), hits (45), doubles (19), slugging (.607), on-base percentage (.531), steals (18 in 21 attempts) and even hit-by-pitches (eight). Frieling’s 30 RBI tied him with three teammates for the No. 1 slot in that department while his 24 bases-on-balls ranked third overall. FRANK GRECO, St. Laurence, 3B, Sr. * Greco is back as a member of the all-area second team, but he accomplished the repeat in a rather unique manner as this time he was selected as an infielder. He got tabbed as a pitcher in 2014 and again performed admirably in that regard as he was 6-4 with a 2.71 ERA and nearly 4-to-1 strikeouts-to-walks ratio (44-12) in 59 1/3 innings. One of his losses came in a 2-1 verdict against a California team that occupied the nation’s No. 1 position in USA Today for part of the season. However, Greco was perhaps even more valuable to the

PAT MEEHAN, Marist, P/INF, Sr. * Along with Rich Kairis, Meehan served as a veteran ringleader for the RedHawks, who won 24 games and just missed reaching a sectional final. He saw action on the hill as both a starter and reliever and had a hand in one-third of Marist’s successes (five victories, three saves). He averaged nearly a strikeout per inning, finishing with 45 in 48 frames while surrendering only 11 free passes. Meehan’s ERA was 2.63 and opponents hit just .237 against him. He was also a defensive standout -- Meehan registered a .929 fielding percentage on 127 total chances and took part in 14 double plays. He will attend Dayton University but does not plan to continue his baseball career in college. SEAN MILLER, Evergreen Park, 2B, Sr. * Alongside fourth-year shortstop Mark Martin, Miller provided the Mustangs with one of the south suburbs’ best double-play tandems. The latter was especially proficient with the glove during the South Suburban Conference Red portion of Evergreen Park’s schedule as he committed only one fielding error in 68 defensive plays. Miller was guilty of just two miscues on 94 chances overall for the season and had a hand in nine double plays. He was no slouch as a hitter either as he batted .358 with a .427 onbase percentage, .547 slugging percentage, 32 RBI, 25 runs and three homers. Miller will attend Loras College in Iowa along with Mustangs teammate Brian Pall. BRIAN PALL, Evergreen Park, P, Sr. * The other half of Evergreen Park’s Loras College-bound duo, Pall pieced together the single most memorable pitching outing of the spring when he mowed down 15 Shepard batters on third strikes in a 2-1 win over the eventual South Suburban Conference Red champions. Pall, an honorablemention linebacker on the 2014 all-area football team, ended the season with 77 strikeouts in 60 innings and mustered a 6-3 ledger. He also recorded a save in his lone opportunity to garner one. JOHN ROBERTS, Oak Lawn, C, Jr. * In a year when quality catchers abounded, Roberts nosed out such strong competition as Evergreen Park’s Mike Rizzo, St. Laurence’s Anthony Rios and Stagg’s Mitchell Spencer for the second-team nod. The Spartan did so largely on the strength of a superb .448 average -- which was just four points below Boo Quillin’s squad-leading mark -- that was constructed on 47 hits, eight of which went for extra bases. He accrued 25 RBI, tallied 15 runs and fanned only nine times in 114 plate appearances. Roberts’ respective slugging, on-base and fielding percentages were .543, .478 and .973, the latter of those being fashioned on 222 chances. JIM ROCHE, Sandburg, DH, Sr. * The Eagles shortstop didn’t get placed ahead of Chicago Christian’s Zach Frieling at that position on the all-area second team, but he was still

good enough to warrant a spot after pacing Sandburg with an excellent .458 average. He also was No. 1 in hits (44), doubles (14) and triples (three) while being runner-up in runs (32) and RBI (23). Roche drew 12 walks and struck out just seven times in 111 plate appearances. He was named an all-area honorable mention as a junior. PATRICK SLATTERY, Oak Lawn, OF, Jr. * Another important cog in the Spartans’ offensive machine was Slattery, one of four Oak Lawn players to bat at least .365 for the season. Slattery’s final mark was .385, which was generated on 40 hits, almost one-third of which were of the extra-base variety. Those included nine doubles and two homers, which helped him compile a .567 slugging percentage. Slattery also had a .453 on-base percentage, 27 runs scored, 17 RBI and nine steals. He reached base eight times after being plunked by a pitch and produced a fielding percentage of .915. ANGELO SMITH, Richards, P, So. * After becoming just the second freshman to start his prep baseball career at Richards on the varsity level in 2014, the hard-throwing Smith returned to action this spring as one of the area’s top strikeout pitchers. While exhibiting just enough wildness to keep batters from getting comfortable in the box, Smith blew third strikes past 83 of them – the highest total among local hurlers – in just 53 2/3 innings of work. And despite his alleged control issues, the lefty boasted a fine 3-to-1 strikeouts-to-walks ratio. Smith won six of nine decisions and amassed a nifty 1.57 ERA. In addition, he fielded at a .943 clip (six errors in 98 chances) and batted .327 with 27 hits and 16 RBI.

HONORABLE MENTION RYAN KUTT, Brother Rice MICHAEL MASSEY, Brother Rice TOM PRZEKWAS, Brother Rice PAT MCCARTHY, Chicago Christian MARK MARTIN, Evergreen Park MIKE RIZZO, Evergreen Park JOE DODARO, Oak Lawn IVAN GEORGELOS, Oak Lawn NICK MEJIA, Richards BRETT THOMAS, Richards CHRIS ZESCHKE, Richards KENNY GORSKI, Shepard ETHAN GLAZA, Stagg JOSH NOWAK, Stagg MITCHELL SPENCER, Stagg ANTHONY RIOS, St. Laurence

COACH OF THE YEAR FRANK DIFOGGIO, Shepard * The veteran skipper had several close calls over the years when it came to conference championships, but the Astros always had to settle for bridesmaid status -- until 2015, that is. Not only did Shepard erase a 2 ½-game deficit to overtake Oak Lawn and end a 20-year title drought by capturing the South Suburban Conference Red championship, but the Astros’ 24 victories tied a single-season school record and their winning percentage was the program’s best ever. What made DiFoggio’s coaching stand out was that he was able to keep his guys focused on the task at hand while dealing with injuries that sidelined two mainstays -- Brett Smith and Kevin Carmody -- for most of the year. Along the way DiFoggio also collected his 300 th career triumph.

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Community Sports News ST. LAURENCE SEEKING FOOTBALL COACHES

St. Laurence is seeking two assistant football coaches for the 2015 season. Offensive coordinators are being sought for both the sophomore and freshman teams. The latter candidate should have a specific ability to coach quarterbacks and both must have a flexible schedule that will allow for attendance at summer practices as well as those conducted during the school year. Previous high school coaching experience or the equivalent is preferred and candidates must hold a valid Illinois teaching certificate or be ASEP certified. Qualified individuals should send a letter of interest and resume to varsity coach Harold Blackmon at hblackmon@stlaurence.com.

REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR UPWARD SOCCER IN ORLAND PARK

Upward Soccer in Orland Park is accepting registration for the 2015 fall season and will conduct evaluations on Saturday, July 18, from 9 a.m.-noon. Practices begin Aug. 15 and the first matches will take place one week later. The league is open to youngsters in grades K-6. For more information, call the Stone Church office at 385-2770 or visit the web site at www.thestonechurch.org/next-steps/ministry/kids/upward-soccer.

CHRISTIAN TO HOST ‘STAR SHOOTER’ CAMP IN JUNE

Chicago Christian will host the “Star Shooter” camp for youngsters entering grades 5-12 in the fall on Monday in two sessions. Kids in grades 5-7 will go from 8:30 a.m.-noon while those in grades 8-12 will meet from 1-4:30 p.m. Both sessions will be run by Jay Wolf, who is recognized as one of the world’s finest shooting instructors. The cost is $59. Registration can be picked up in the high school’s main office at 12001 S. Oak Park Ave. For more information, call Kevin Pittman at 388-7650.

SPORTS CAMPS AT RICHARDS

Camps in a number of sports — including softball, basketball, baseball, football and volleyball — will be held at Richards this summer. For a full listing of what’s being offered along with specific dates, times and age requirements, call 499-2550.

IN THE PAINT HOOPS TO HOLD ‘BIG MAN’ CAMP

In The Paint Hoops will conduct its inaugural “Post Player/Big Man” basketball camp Monday-Thursday. The camp, which is devised to develop both offensive and defensive techniques, will run each day from 9:30-10:30 a.m. For more information, call Mike Robinson at (773) 257-7525 or visit www.itphoops.com.

SPORTS CAMPS AT QUEEN OF PEACE

Queen of Peace will offer eight sports camps this summer for girls in grades 4-12. Youngsters can participate in basketball, cross country/track, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball and dance. The camps will focus on conditioning and developing both individual and team-related skills through instruction, contests and the introduction of game rules and advanced strategies. Class sizes are limited and those interested are encouraged to sign up at least three weeks before camps begin. To register or for more information, contact George Shimko at 496-4736 or at www.queenofpeacehs. org.athletics.

BEARS NON-CONTACT CAMPS COMING THIS SUMMER

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

Score one for the RedHawks

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Freshman courtesy runner Kara Apato scores Marist’s third run in last Tuesday’s 5-4 come-from-behind triumph over Downers Grove South in the Class 4A Benedictine Supersectional.

TRINITY TO RUN SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS

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

YOUTH SPORTS CAMPS COMING TO MORAINE

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

SHRINERS FOOTBALL GAME SET FOR SATURDAY

The Illinois Football Coaches Association and the Shriners of Illinois will co-host the 41st annual Illinois High School Shrine Game on Saturday at Tucci Stadium on the campus of Illinois Wesleyan University. Eighty-eight of the state’s best football players will participate in the contest, which helps raise money for Shriners Hospital for Children, the official philanthropy of Shriners International. Last year’s event raised over $23,000 that went directly to providing medical care for children at Shriners Hospital. Kickoff will be at 1 p.m., but the day’s festivities get underway at 9 a.m. with a Walk for LOVE event at the stadium. A postgame banquet will feature Alex Tanney, who competed in the 2006 game and now plays for the Tennessee Titans, as guest speaker. More information about scheduled events, along with rosters for both the East and West teams, can be found at www.ilshrinegame.com<http://www.ilshrinegame.com/>. Information can also be obtained by calling Eric Tjarks (217) 781-2400 or Matt Hawkins at (309) 665-0033.

NAYS TOURNEYS COMING TO PLAINFIELD, BOLINGBROOK

North American Youth Sports will conduct basketball tournaments for players in grades 4-12 this summer. The Plainfield event will be held at Plainfield East High School July 17-19 while several area sites will host the Bolingbrook tourney, which will run July 22-26. Included among the game locales will be Bolingbrook High School, Annerino Recreation Center and the Bolingbrook Recreation and Aquatic Center. The entry fees are $265 (Plainfield) and $600 (Bolingbrook) with respective signup deadlines of June 26 and July 1. Each team at Bolingbrook is guaranteed a minimum of nine games while those at Plainfield will play at least five. For more information, call (866) 352-5915 or visit the website at www.northamericayouthsports.org. Additional info on the Plainfield tournament can also be obtained from Tracy Rainey at (630) 677-7988. Are heroes born? Or are they made?

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION HSBC BANK USA, N.A., AS TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF ACE SECURITIES CORP. HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST AND FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF ACE SECURITIES CORP. HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2006-HE4, ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES Plaintiff, -v.MARIO RODRIGUEZ Defendants 12 CH 40424 4609 W. 106TH STREET Oak Lawn, IL 60453 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 27, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 28, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 4609 W. 106TH STREET, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Property Index No. 24-15-116-015-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $329,582.95. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number C13-92846. 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. POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263-0003 Attorney File No. C13-92846 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 12 CH 40424 TJSC#: 35-6927 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.

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF Cook County, Illinois, County Department, Chancery Division. JP Morgan Chase Bank, National Association P l a i n t i f f , v s . Kenneth W. Anderson III aka Kenneth Anderson III; Crystal Tree Homeowners Association; Grotta & Associates, P.C.; Unknown Owners and Non-Record C l a i m a n t s D e f e n d a n t s , 12 CH 33820 Sheriff's # 150213 F12080208 CHOH Pursuant to a Judgment made and entered by said Court in the above entitled cause, Thomas J. Dart, Sheriff of Cook County, Illinois, will on July 6, 2015, at 1pm in room LL06 of the Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction the following described premises and real estate mentioned in said Judgment: Common Address: 14451 Morningside Road, Orland Park, Illinois 60462 P.I.N: 27-08-203-017-0000 Improvements: This property consists of a Single Family Home. Individually owned Row House or T o w n h o m e s . Sale shall be under the following terms: payment of not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the successful and highest bid to be paid to the Sheriff by cashier's check or certified funds at the sale; and the full remaining balance to be paid to the Sheriff by cashier's check or certified funds within twenty-four (24) hours after the sale. Sale shall be subject to general taxes, special a s s e s s m e n t s . Premise will NOT be open for inspection. For information, contact the sales department, ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com. Please refer to file number F 1 2 0 8 0 2 0 8 . This is an attempt to collect a debt pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I659042

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Real Estate IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.MAUREEN A. MCKAY Defendants 12 CH 020341 11610 W. 139 STREET 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 April 20, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 22, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 11610 W. 139 STREET, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 Property Index No. 27-06-202-025, Property Index No. (27-06202-018 underlying). The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-11-42012. 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. 14-11-42012 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 020341 TJSC#: 35-6637 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. I660409

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY D I V I S I O N CITIMORTGAGE, INC. P l a i n t i f f , v . DAVID SOLLIS, PALOS CREEK TOWNHOME A S S O C I A T I O N D e f e n d a n t s 12 CH 10487 10870 S. 84TH 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 April 24, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 27, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 10870 S. 84TH AVENUE, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-14-410-020-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: 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 PA1404947. 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. PA1404947 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 12 CH 10487 TJSC#: 35-6536 I659853

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY D I V I S I O N PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION P l a i n t i f f , v . ALKETA DARDOVSKI, NEHART DARDOVSKI, NATIONAL CITY BANK D e f e n d a n t s 08 CH 15753 12900 SOUTH 82ND COURT PALOS PARK, IL 60464 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 19, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 1, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 12900 SOUTH 82ND COURT, PALOS PARK, IL 60464 Property Index No. 23-35-206-001. The real estate is improved with a single-family, one-story, red brick 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. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA0808276. 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. PA0808276 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 08 CH 15753 TJSC#: 35-7987 I658871

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 TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF CITIGROUP MORTGAGE L O A N TRUST INC., ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-HE3; Plaintiff, v s . JADWIGA BACZOWSKI; WOJCIECH BACZOWKSI; UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY AND NON R E C O R D CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 14 CH 15994 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on March 27, 2015 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real e s t a t e : P.I.N. 23-36-205-019-0000. Commonly known as 7518 W. Manitoba Drive, Palos Heights, IL 60463. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Mr. David C. Kluever at Plaintiff's Attorney, Kluever & Platt, L.L.C., 65 East Wacker Place, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 236-0077. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I658690

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CHASE HOME FINANCE, LLC P l a i n t i f f , v s . GEORGE KASBOSKE; HANNAH KASBOSKE; J P M O R G A N CHASE BANK, NA; D e f e n d a n t s , 10 CH 43017 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on February 24, 2014, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, July 6, 2015, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 23-02-103-008-0000. Commonly known as 9040 SOUTH 85TH AVENUE, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457. 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 1027157. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I659594

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“10 in the Park” For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC, Plaintiff, -v.RICKEY E. LOEPER A/K/A RICKEY LOEPER, PINEWOOD P.U.D. SOUTH HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, PINEWOOD EAST UNIT FIVE ASSOCIATION, PINEWOOD P.U.D. SOUTH ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 14 CH 01613 11958 S. PINECREEK DRIVE Orland Park, IL 60467 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 13, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 14, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 11958 S. PINECREEK DRIVE, Orland Park, IL 60467 Property Index No. 27-07-308-016-0000 VOL. 0146. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $54,517.91. 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. You will need a photo identifi cation issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 14-9420. 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. JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 541-9710 Attorney File No. 149420 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 14 CH 01613 TJSC#: 35-4240 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. I659802

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK County, Illinois, County Department, Chancery Division. BMO Harris Bank N.A. f/k/a Harris N.A. f/k/a Harris Trust & Savings Bank, P l a i n t i f f , v s . Kazimierz Chlebek, Anna Chlebek, Marquette Bank, solely as Trustee u/t/a dated January 13, 2003 known as Trust No. 16513, Orland Car Wash, Unknown Owners, Unknown Occupants, Unknown Tenants, and Non-Record Claimants, D e f e n d a n t s . 14CH 2501; Sheriff's No. 150106-001F. Pursuant to an Amended Judgment made and entered by said Court in the above entitled cause, Thomas J. Dart, Sheriff of Cook County, Illinois, will on July 9, 2015, at 1:00 P.M. in Room LL06 of the Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction the following described premises and real estate mentioned in said Amended Judgment: PIN.: 27-13-205-005-0000 Address: 7225 W. 151st St., Orland Park, IL 60462.Improvements: A ten bay self serve car wash.Sale shall be under the following terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds.Sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments, and prior first mortgages. Premises will NOT be open for inspection. For information: Mia D. D'Andrea, Chapman and Cutler, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 111 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60603, Tel. No. (312) 845-3000.This is an attempt to collect a debt pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.I659159

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO NATIONAL CITY BANK, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO MID AMERICA BANK, FSB Plaintiff, -v.JADWIGA DZIUBEK, PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO NATIONAL CITY BANK, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO MID AMERICA BANK, FSB Defendants 14 CH 02122 12001 SOUTH 70TH COURT PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 20, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 21, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 12001 SOUTH 70TH COURT, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 Property Index No. 24-30-112-001-0000. The real estate is improved with a one story, single family home with a two car attached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service. atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1317767. 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. PA1317767 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 14 CH 02122 TJSC#: 35-6218 I659358

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Plaintiff, -v.D AV I D J K R AW C Z Y K , B A X T E R C R E D I T UNION, PNC BANK, N.A. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO NATIONAL CITY BANK, GLENMOOR COMMONS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants 14 CH 14603 9439 SOUTH 79TH AVENUE UNIT 302 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 April 24, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 27, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9439 SOUTH 79TH AVENUE UNIT 302, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-01-318-026-1010. The real estate is improved with a 6 unit condominium; no garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1406039. 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. PA1406039 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 14 CH 14603 TJSC#: 35-6542 I659097

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A Plaintiff, -v.STEVE KOSTECKI AKA STEVE W KOSTECKI, BARBARA KOSTECKI AKA BARBARA J KOSTECKI, THE EARL CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, MILL CREEK CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 14 CH 17873 9748 MILL DR E APT 2E AKA 9748 W MILL DR UNIT #2-E PALOS PARK, IL 60464 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 19, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 14, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9748 MILL DR E APT 2E AKA 9748 W MILL DR UNIT #2-E, PALOS PARK, IL 60464 Property Index No. 23-33-209-031-1022. The real estate is improved with a mid rise condominium; no 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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS ISâ&#x20AC;? condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identifi cation for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce. com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1407545. 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. PA1407545 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 14 CH 17873 TJSC#: 35-4450 I658354

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“Jurassic World” picks ups some 22 years after the disaster on Isla Nublar, the site of “Jurassic Park.” That horrible experiment had washed away the dream of an enthusiastic billionaire who tried to build a dinosaur-themed amusement park but failed before it was even realized. We now have a new enthusiastic but crazy billionaire, who brings us “Jurassic World,” a fully functioning theme park full of dinosaurs and fun for the whole family. Apparently real live dinosaurs are not good enough anymore, so they have to create new genetically-altered dinosaurs. Basically, the park needs to drum up more revenue by finding corporate sponsors. The film itself is product placement at its finest. Back to the film, Clair (Bryce Dallas Howard) is trying to get some gullible company to sponsor the latest attraction — the indominus rex — all while having to watch her kid nephews. She’s a horrible aunt, but that’s not important. We don’t have to care about that, we just want to see the inevitable. When Owen (Chris Prat) learns of the new dinosaur he said, “These people never learn.” He’s right, and that’s the theme of the movie. This know-it-all dinosaur trainer gets brought in to check out the cage of the new dinosaur and doesn’t like what he sees. As you can mostly all guess, we get dinosaurs escaping and chasing humans. This is what makes the film enjoyable. All the CGI and special effects help make the movie the summer blockbuster it’s destined to be. Frankenstein may not be in the film, but the new dinosaur has this Frankenstein look about it. It has this unnatural look that can give you the belief it’s in pain all the time. The dinosaurs are the star of the

TONY PINTO film even if they weren’t meant to be. The cookie-cutter personality of the characters help make the dinosaurs the star. Who’s to blame for that: the director Colin Trevorrow, the writer Mark Protosevich, or the guy who created the characters, Michael Crichton? Since I’m not sure who’s to blame for the flat characters, let’s blame them all equally. The main problem of the film is the human element. All of the characters seem likable except the ones you’re supposed to hate. Its funny how that works. Chris Pratt plays a wannabe Indiana Jones who is unmemorable. He does fine with what he is given to work with, like everyone else in the movie does. Just like everyone else his character is forgettable. If only the characters were better, it wouldn’t so bad that they try to force the two leads Clair and Owen into a relationship. Every movie does not need a love story. We don’t need love here — we just want to see dinosaurs hunt down humans. The lack of memorable characters shouldn’t keep you away from “Jurassic World.” It’s still a highly enjoyable film that most of the family can enjoy whether it’s with dinosaurs flying at you in 3D or with the action flat on the screen. —Tony Pinto’s grade: A-

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BROADEN YOUR HORIZONS This Week Juried community art exhibition at Moraine Valley Moraine Valley Community College is hosting a juried exhibition of artwork by community artists in the Robert F. DeCaprio Art Gallery, in the Fine and Performing Arts Center, 9000 W. College Pkwy., Palos Hills. The exhibit runs through Friday, July 31. The exhibition features original work from across all areas of study, including painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, photography, metal, and mixed media. Submissions were judged on May 31. From 90 submissions, awards were given to the top three pieces of artwork along with two honorable mentions at a reception on June 6. One of the honorable mentions was presented to Carole Wilson, of Palos Heights. The Robert F. DeCaprio Art Gallery provides students of Moraine Valley and the surrounding community the opportunity to view locally and nationally recognized artists. All exhibits are free and open to the public. Summer hours for viewing are Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., as well as during most Fine and Performing Arts Center performances. For more information, visit morainevalley. edu/fpac.

The Bridge Teen Center upcoming programs

• Make Your Own Short Film – 5 to 6 p.m. today (Thursday), The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Court, Orland Park, will host a program to show students how to create a successful short film. • Behind the Heart and High School After Hours – 7:30 p.m. to midnight June 19, The Bridge Teen Center will host a S’mores Night with live music from punk band Behind the Heart. High school students are invited to stay for extended hours (10 p.m. – midnight). • Open Studio – 1 to 2:30 p.m. June 24, students will create their own personalized items. • Space, Time & Einstein – 4 to 5:15 p.m. June 24, a program with Fermilab for students to see several experiments that will visually explain how space and time are related.

The Mudcats Sunday, June 28 at 2 p.m. Laissez les bons temps rouler! Let the good times roll with the Mudcats and footstomping Dixieland jazz. Bring your own chair. May be moved indoors in bad weather.

you already have plenty of things and Adult Events novelty only lasts for a day or two. Women’s Self-Defense Workshop SaturLIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22.): Avoid day, June 20 at 10 a.m. ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19): Keep other people’s feelings in mind this knee-jerk reactions. A thorny situation Retired Chicago Police officer Pat Collins week. Making drastic changes could may have you ready to take immedi- demonstrates how to protect yourself by speed up your agenda but leave those ate action, but you’ll eventually real- incorporating awareness, avoidance, verbal around you a bit miffed. Look for ize it’s beyond your control. Someone skills, and fear management. solutions that benefit everyone, not may try to steer you into making an Decoy Carving Tuesday, June 23 at 7 p.m. ill-advised purchase this week. just No. 1. Recently cheaper plastic decoys have beSCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): come more popular, threatening this unique TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): Don’t make excuses. Admit to mis- Grab the bull by the horns. Others art form and tradition demonstrated by carver takes rather than trying to convince may try to thwart your plans by quib- Patrick Gregory. From Generation to Generaothers that it wasn’t your fault this bling over minor details, but if you tion: Folk Art of Illinois grant was produced week. Nobody expects you to be stand firm you can have it your way. by Company of Folk with partial support perfect, so there’s little to be gained This week may be a great time for by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council by trying to be a paragon of virtue. signing agreements and striking deals. Agency and the National Endowment for GEMINI (May 21-June 20): SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. the Arts. Have a little faith. Quell feelings 21): Wipe the slate clean. You may of suspicion and doubt and place feel a compulsion to make amends Computer Classes for Adults your trust in someone else in the and right past wrongs in the week Microsoft Word 2010 Part 1 Monday, June week ahead. Maintaining a positive ahead. While your intentions may 22 at 11:30 a.m. outlook will be contagious to those be honorable, others may feel that Create simple documents and save work. around you and create a pleasant you’re trying to grease the wheels. Designed for computer beginner. Prerequienvironment. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): site: Typing and mouse skills. CANCER (June 21-July 22): He Ride out the storm. Stay on course Pinterest Basics Tuesday, June 23 at 6 p.m. who hesitates is lost. When uncer- through adversity this week, as trying Create Pinterest account and start pintainty has you in a holding pattern, to change direction now can only lead ning. Prerequisites: Active email account the only way to get back on track you into deeper trouble. Sometimes and Internet experience. is to find the willpower to press on. the best choice of action in a tough Microsoft Word 2010 Part II Monday, It may be better to wait until late in situation is to take no action at all. June 29 at 11:30 a.m. the week to make an extravagant AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): A Discover advanced formatting options. purchase. little progress is still progress. While Prerequisite: Word 2010 Part I. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Don’t be you may not be reaching your objecIntroduction to eBay Tuesday, June 30 shy about touting your achievements. tives as quickly as you’d like this at 6 p.m. While you may have discovered that week, if you keep plugging away Learn techniques for safely buying and you’re deficient in certain areas, there you’ll eventually get there. Gaining selling goods online. Prerequisite: Active are plenty of other areas where you experience is part of the journey. email account and Internet experience. excel. Focus your energies on what PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): time to experiment. This is Dolev a Adult Book Discussions you do best in the upcoming 121736 client 1 week. 00:45 Take 02/01/01 kev 65 VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The good time for trying out new styles Romantic Reads Book Discussion grass is always greener on the other and methods to find the one that’s Thursday, June 25 at 7 p.m. side of the fence. A friend or neigh- just right for you. Be careful not to Join us to discuss Somewhere in France: A bor’s latest toy may leave you feeling overstep boundaries or invade other envious this week. Remember that people’s personal space this week.

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Summer solstice night: Candlelight labyrinth walk

A celebration of the Summer Solstice will be held on Monday, June 22, from 8 to 10 p.m., at The Center’s labyrinth garden, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park. Pastoral Director Chris Hopkins will lead the group in star-watching and a celebration of gratitude for summer’s bounty and long days of light, and then invite participants to walk the labyrinth which will be ringed by candlelight. Participants are asked to bring lawn chairs, bug spray, a small snack to share, and a poem or short reflection about nature, Earth, or the cosmos. The summer solstice celebration costs $10 and registration is required. The evening is not weather dependent, but the format will change if it is raining. (361-3650)

Upcoming Weaving class A new six-week weaving class begins at The Log Cabin Center for the Arts, 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park, Wednesday, July 1, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Weaver Nettie Botts of Palos Park teaches new students to create samplers on portable table looms during their first weeks in her class. For the remaining class weeks, Botts then helps them to design a project of their own choosing. Experienced weavers design projects in the pattern weave of their choice, using either the table looms or the large floor looms. Weavers make projects such as scarves and table linens of their own color scheme and design. The cost of the weaving class is $90, plus a $10 materials fee for new weavers’ samplers. Students will purchase their own threads and yarns for future projects.

Memoir writing workshop A memoir-writing workshop is offered at The Log Cabin Center for the Arts, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park,

on six Thursday afternoons, beginning July 16, by Personal Historian Beth LaMie of Kankakee. From to 3 p.m., students write memoirs or family stories. Using writing prompts, exercises, and techniques to capture memories, participants learn to organize their thoughts and experiences and how to elicit stories from other family members. The Memoir Writing class fee is $90 per person paid upon registration, plus a $10 workbook fee to be paid directly to the instructor in class. Students should bring a notebook or pad of paper and their favorite writing instruments. Advance registration is required. Call 361-3650.

Citrasolv workshop at McCord Learn to manipulate inks using Citrasolv to create beautiful abstract pages of color at the McCord Gallery & Cultural Center, Saturday, June 27, from 1 – 3 p.m. Fees are $45 for members, $55 for non-members. Supply list will be provided at registration. Participants will learn the process of creating and manipulating old magazine pages to create scenes and an image transfer. The class will be taught by instructor Lorelei Jones. McCord Gallery & Cultural Center is at 9602 W. Creek Road (129th and LaGrange), Palos Park. To register or for more information call 671-0648 or visit www.mccordgallery.org

Tinley Park Community Band summer concert

The Tinley Park Community Band will give their annual free summer concert on Saturday, June 27, from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Tinley Park Park District Bettenhausen Recreation Center, 8125 W. 171st St. This outdoor concert includes high school musicians who have been rehearsing with the adult band. Selections include tunes from movies and musicals. Highlights include John Williams music from “Superman” and “Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back,” “The Phantom of the Opera” and “The Sound of Music.” Bring a lawn chair or blanket. In inclement weather, concerts will be held in the Recreation Center Gym. Free water and lemonade will be available while supplies last. Refreshments will sold.

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Teen Events, Grade 6-12

Iron Chef Teen! Battle of the Brands Friday, June 19 at 7 p.m. Team up with a friend for this sweet challenge! Create a delicious Twinkie dish based on your favorite music and present it to our judging panel, including a special chef guest judge, for tasting. We provide the ingredients. Summer Craft Café, Cassette Tape Wallet Thursday, June 25 at 1 p.m. Test your crafting skills by making a wallet out of an old cassette tape, fabric, and a zipper. Pinterest Palooza Teen! Monday, June 29 at 7 p.m. Supplies provided to make Pinterestinspired project: Sheet Music Monogram

Youth Services

Cozy Corner Bedtime Storytimes Friday, June 19 and 26 at 7 p.m. Children, ages 4 and older. Don’t forget to wear your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal! EnvironMental Club 2 Friday, June 19 and 26 at 4 p.m. Grades 3-5. Learn how to save the earth through interactive science activities. Your help is needed to maintain the library’s container gardens. Bright Starts Family Storytimes Saturday, June 20 and 27 at 10 a.m. Children of all ages and their families. Rhythm and Rhymes with Laura Doherty Sunday, June 21 at 2 p.m. Clap and sing along to Laura’s catchy, original songs at this upbeat concert. Bring your own chairs. May be moved indoors in bad weather. Tail Waggin’ Readers Monday, June 22 at 11 a.m. Cuddle up to an adorable pup and read him your favorite story. REGISTRATION for your 15 minute storytime begins Sunday, June 7 at 1:00 p.m. either online or in

Youth Services. You may register for one 15 minute session only during our Read to the Rhythm summer challenge. Space is limited. Handlers/dogs are licensed by Therapy Dog International. LEGOs Galore Wednesday, June 24 10 a.m.–Noon OR 6–8 p.m. Children of all ages are invited! Children must be registered for the Read to the Rhythm summer reading challenge. Parents of children ages 5 and under must stay with their child during the program. Music Makers Thursday June 25 at 10 a.m. Ages 24-47 months with parent/adult caregiver. Music, books and fun. What more could you ask for? Children must be registered for the Read to the Rhythm summer reading challenge. Space is limited. Pinterest Palooza Junior Thursday, June 25 at 2 p.m. Grade 4 & 5. Feeling crafty? Join us to create a Pinterest-inspired Fourth of July wreath. We’ll provide the supplies. Children also must be registered for the Read to the Rhythm summer reading challenge. LEGO Club Sunday, June 28 from 2–3 p.m. Children of all ages are welcome. Parents of children ages 5 and younger must stay with their child. Music with Little Miss Ann Monday, June 29, at 11 a.m. The whole family will be hooked with Miss Ann’s rhythm and melody! Children must be registered for the Read to the Rhythm summer reading challenge. All events are free. Some programs may require participation in the Summer Reading Challenge, which is open to Orland Park Public Library cardholders. For more information, visit orlandparklibrary.org or call 428-5100. The Orland Park Public Library is at 14921 S. Ravinia Ave. in Orland Park. Hours are Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. — Orland Park Public Library

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