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Rescue boats search for bodies of boaters on the Cal-Sag channel on Saturday afternoon after a crash involving a pleasure boat and a barge occurred the night before.

Three people killed after boat hits barge By Bob Rakow Staff Reporter

We have Palos Hills news about a native who appeared on a reality dating show plus stories about Moraine Valley’s $10 million project and the safety of the city’s swimming pool Pages 3 and 5 Vorva talks about Richards’ football team’s unusual first opponent (page 3), Rakow opines about a bullying lawsuit (page 6) and Parker messes up the date on a doctor’s appointment (page 12)

Palos Hills historian Don C. White gives us wisdom on the Medusa Challenger Page 5

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

COLUMNISTS Jeff Vorva...........................3 Bob Rakow..........................6 I, Claudia...........................12

Bob Bielarz’s pleasure craft was approaching the Worth boat launch late Friday night after a cruise along the Cal-Sag Channel when the unthinkable happened: the boat collided with a 66-foot barge. Bielarz’s body was recovered Monday morning approximately 1.5 miles west of the boat launch. He was not wearing a life jacket, authorities said. He was the last of the three victims recovered during the search. The bodies of Bielarz’s wife, Viengsavanh, 40, and their friend, Jeremy Muzika, 33, of Palos Hills, were recovered from the channel Saturday afternoon, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. Neither was wearing a life jacket, according to the Coast Guard. They died of drowning and multiple injuries following

the collision. Their deaths were ruled accidental. An autopsy was scheduled for Tuesday for Bob Bielarz’s body, authorities said. Bielarz, of Orland Park, was a local musician who, according to the heavy metal website Loudwire, played in the Chicago numetal band No One from 20002003 and again in 2010 when the band reunited. No One released one self-titled album in 2001 via Immortal Records and played alongside several other bands on the second stage at Ozzfest 2001. No One also performed as a part of the Pledge of Allegiance tour, which was co-headlined by Slipknot and System of a Down. Muzika played in a local cover band with Bielarz. The crash was reported at about 11 p.m. on Friday when a crew member of the towing vessel notified the Coast Guard station in Milwaukee of the col-

lision with the 19-foot pleasure craft at mile marker 311 of the Cal-Sag Channel. The cause of the collision remained under investigation. The boat capsized and had significant damage after colliding with the barge, Illinois Department of Natural Resources officials said. The Coast Guard and other emergency responders immediately began searching for occupants of the pleasure craft. The search team included a Coast Guard response boat stationed at Calumet Harbor, a helicopter aircrew stationed at the Coast Guard Air Facility in Waukegan, inspectors from the Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit in Chicago and crews from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. The Palos Hills and Lockport fire departments and Palos Hills and Worth police departments also were on the scene. Dive

Bullet pass ‘I didn’t know if I was going to die or what,’ Richards’ star QB said after being shot on Memorial Day By Frank Gogola For Regional Publishing Richards’ dual-threat quarterback Hasan Muhammad-Rogers wasn’t at first too concerned if he would ever play football again after he had been the unintended victim of a drive-by shooting. He was more concerned if he would even be alive the next day. Muhammad-Rogers, one of the top returning football players in the area, said he was on his bike in the front yard of his dad’s house in Dolton, preparing for a Memorial Day barbeque, when a bullet from a drive-by shooting hit him in the right side of the abdomen, went through and got stuck in the left side. He got up and ran into his dad’s house and an ambulance brought him to a hospital. “As soon as it happened there was a lot going through my head,” Muhammad-Rogers said Monday night. “When I was in the ambulance I didn’t know if I was going to die or what.” He arrived at the hospital, was soon in stable condition, and the senior-to-be said doctors told him the bullet was a couple inches away from hitting an organ but his abs were strong enough to the stop the bullet. However, the doctors told him they might have to leave the bullet in him based on its location to his organs. “With the bullet not being taken

out I didn’t think I’d play again,” he said. “But the doctors talked it over and decided they could take it out.” He had surgery Photo by Frank Gogola the next day -May 27. He was Richards’ quarterback Hasan Muhammadback home the Rogers poses during a break Saturday at a 7-on-7 tournament. Rogers missed just one practice following day. His name was this summer – mandated by his coach – despite not released in getting shot in the stomach on Memorial Day. news stories but friends and rivals were shaken planning to guide the Bulldogs back up by the news on social media to a state title game. Last year, they and a #prayfor8 popped up on made it to the Class 6A champiTwitter shortly after the shooting. onship and lost to Batavia 34-14. “He’s looked good, but you can “May be a rival on the field but this man is my friend. He better tell he’s not moving the same,” make it through,” wrote former Sheehan said. “He’s sore in his Marist wide receiver Flynn Nagel, midsection, but he’s getting who is attending Lemont High breaks on certain things so that School. “Keep praying for Hasan.’’ he’s not forcing it too much.” Muhammad-Rogers has reHe was ready to go for the Bulldogs’ first practice on June ceived college offers from Indi9 but coach Tony Sheehan made ana State, Illinois State, Northern his signalcaller stand on the side- Iowa and North Dakota, but – he lines that day. But the following said he won’t make a decision until after the season. day he was back taking snaps. Sheehan said Muhammad-Rog“I didn’t want to miss practice because I had to be there with my ers is working harder, taking a leadguys,” Muhammad-Rogers said. “I ership role and has “a newfound was a little sore, but being the cap- appreciation for a lot of things.” “Now I just do everything to the tain I didn’t want to show anything. I was setting an example that pain fullest because I never know when is weakness leaving the body. It it’s going to be over,” Muhammadwasn’t anything I couldn’t handle.” Rogers said. “That last play could He said he’s “still a little sore” be your last ever, so I never take but “will be ready for the season,” anything for granted.”

A Coast Guard boat is a part of the search mission on the CalSag channel. teams using side-scan sonar also were instrumental in the search, which lasted several hours before switching from a search-and-rescue to recovery operation, officials said.

Chicago Ridge’s Frank Mastalerz, owner of FM Entertainment, which books shows throughout the Midwest, said (Continued on page 2)

A mess of fests for the weekend By Jeff Vorva Reporter Editor

A quick look at some of the activities this weekend:

“I just want to celebrate another day of living.’’ Rare Earth made that lyric popular in 1971 and 43 years later, folks can soon hear the group belt it out live. There will be plenty to celebrate this weekend, which is one of the busiest weekends when it comes to big fairs and fests in and near the Reporter area. That will include Porky Fest at Toyota Park in Bridgeview starting today and running through Sunday. The aforementioned Rare Earth will appear at 9 p.m. Sunday at the event.

Hickory Hills Street Fair The annual event will have a kickoff party on Saturday night at the beer garden, located in the parking lot of TCF Bank, 9528 S Roberts Road. Saturday night’s entertainment is the Fabulous Jah Moe. The beer tent will be open from 6-10 p.m. The band takes the stage at 7 p.m. The main event runs from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday on Roberts Road between 91st and 95th streets. Entertainment continues on Sunday when The Captain Miller (Continued on page 10)

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Food and fun are big items at the annual Hickory Hills Street Fair, which takes place on Sunday.

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POLICE NEWS Street and Pulaski Road, police said. *** Florentino Ortega, 36, of Chicago, was charged with driving on a suspended license June 19 after a stop at 95th Street and Campbell Avenue, police said. *** Ronnie Cannon, 35, of Chicago, was charged with driving on a suspended license June 20 after he was stopped at 91st Street and Pulaski Road, police said.

Target, 4120 W. 95th St. Police later learned that the Evanston Police Department had in custody Meeghan E. Doherty-Alkaisari, Tiffany S. Robinson, 22, of Chi36, of Chicago, who they said cago, was charged with theft June admitted on June 18 to stealing 20 after reportedly stealing money a vacuum from the Oak Lawn and merchandise from Sears at Target, police said. Chicago Ridge Mall, where she *** was an employee, police said. Damage estimated at $1,500 *** was done June 19 to a car in the Brittney Porter, 20, of Chicago, 9600 block of Ridgeland Avenue. was charged with theft June 20 Witnesses told police that a man after he allegedly stole money was seen leaving the apartment from Sears at Chicago Ridge Mall, parking lot on a 10-speed bike where he was an employee, poafter damaging the windows of lice said. the car. *** *** Sandra Travis, 49, of Chicago Kelly A. Norge, 31, of Blue IsKenneth J. Rasussen, 55, and Ridge, was charged with driving land, was charged with driving on Christopher H. Berg, 55, both of on a suspended license and driv- a suspended registration June 21 Oak Lawn, were charged with bating with a loud muffler June 21 following a stop at 87th Street and tery June 19 after a disturbance after a stop at 109th Street and Roberts Road, police said. in the 9800 block of 54th Avenue, Ridgeland Avenue, police said. *** police said. *** Leticia Arrieta-Ramirez, 41, of *** Devarkonda A. Prasad, 39, of Orland Park, was charged with An ATV was reported stolen Chicago, was charged with re- speeding, driving without a valid June 19 or 20 from a garage in tail theft June 21 after allegedly license and no insurance June 22 the 6700 block of 87th Place. stealing merchandise from Home after a stop in the 8100 block of *** Depot at the Chicago Ridge Com- 95th Street, police said. Two laptop computers, cash, mons, police said. *** credit cards and jewelry valued at *** Thomas R. Siemeck, 44, of approximately $2,200 were stolen Latasha U. Boston, 34, of Chi- Hickory Hills, was charged with June 20 from an apartment in the cago, was charged with retail theft possession of drug equipment, 9600 block of Ridgeland Avenue. and battery June 22 after alleg- transportation of open alcohol and edly stealing merchandise from disobeying a traffic signal June Robert C. Martin, 64, of Dolton, Carson’s at Chicago Ridge Mall 22 following a stop in the 9200 was charged with assault June 20 and pushing a security guard who block of Roberts Road, police said. after an incident at Manor Care, tried to detain her, police said. 6300 W. 95th St., police said. *** *** Jaime Robles, 24, of Chicago, Teymour Chehreh-Tab, 61, of was charged with driving without Oak Lawn, was charged with a valid license and using a cell Catalytic convertors were re- retail theft June 20 after allegphone while driving June 23 after ported stolen June 15 from a car edly stealing goods from Fairplay a stop at 95th Street and Ridgeland in the 9600 block of Mason Avenue Foods, 8700 S. Cicero Ave., police Avenue, police said. and a vehicle in the 9300 block said. of Sproat Avenue. *** *** A wallet was reported stolen Groceries valued at approxi- June 21 from the purse of a cusmately $115 were reported stolen tomer at Jewel-Osco, 4650 W. 103rd Quentin D. Creamer, 22, of Rob- June 17 from Jewel-Osco, 8801 S. St., police said. The woman told bins, was charged June 16 with Ridgeland Ave. A store security police she was followed through driving on a suspended license guard told police that a man and the store by man who got his after a stop at 96th Street and two children entered the store, foot stuck in her shopping cart. Kedzie Avenue, police said. loaded a cart with groceries and The woman’s husband assisted *** left without paying. the man. At that time, another Gregory J. Lichtenberger, 31, woman showed up. The alleged *** of Worth, was charged with drivvictim realized that the woman A vacuum valued at $400 was ing on a suspended license June had been standing behind her th reported stolen June 14 from 19 after he was stopped at 109 the entire time her husband was helping the man, police said. The alleged victim realized her wallet was missing when she was in the cashier lane, police said. *** A large amount of alcohol was reported stolen June 22 from WalChicago Ridge / Evergreen Park / Hickory Hills greens, 10639 S. Cicero Ave. Store Oak Lawn / Palos Hills / Worth surveillance video showed a man and woman enter the store and fill Publisher Amy Richards bags with multiple bottles of alcoEditor Jeff Vorva hol. The couple was seen entering an older, light blue convertible Sports Editor Ken Karrson that headed east on 106th Street. Graphic Design/Layout Kari Nelson & Jackie Santora *** Malachy M. Farrell, 34, of Oak Advertising Sales Val Draus

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Palos Hills Daniel Torres, 25, of Palos Hills, was charged with driving on a revoked license June 18 after a stop in the 7800 block of 103rd Street, police said. *** Police received deceptive practice reports June 19 that involved giving money to someone who identified himself as a stranded motorist who needed money. Both

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OL fireman recognized statewide for heroism Engineer Michael Keane of the Oak Lawn Fire Department has again been recognized both locally and statewide for heroism. He received the Illinois Veterans of Foreign Wars Firefighter of the Year presented June 14 at the annual VFW conference. This time Keane was honored by the State of Illinois Veterans of Foreign Wars on May 20 at the Oak Lawn Lions Club “Law and Order Night.” Keane was selected by his peers to receive the Firefighter of the Year award for his performance of duty at an apartment

fire at 9745 Karlov on April 26 as well as several other fire scenes over the previous months. Engineer Keane was recognized for his actions by rescuing a man from his burning apartment. The man suffered from first and second degree burns along with smoke inhalation. He was treated and released after a short stay in the hospital. The events of that early morning fire on April 26 were submitted to the Illinois VFW for nomination to be recognized. —Submitted by Oak Lawn Fire Department

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Thieves pull hair from shop Hair extensions valued at $40,000 were stolen in the early morning hours Sunday from an Oak Lawn beauty supply store, police said. A landscape brick was used to smash the glass door of Adams Beauty Supply, 8718 S. Cicero Ave. Several people entered the store through the door and stole the extensions from behind the counter, police said. A surveillance video shows three African-American men and one African-American fe-

male walk north past the store at 3:30 a.m. The group stopped briefly at a nearby bench before walking south past the store again, looking downward and concealing their faces, according to reports. At 4:19 a.m. ,the tape shows the three men and six additional individuals return to the store, wearing hoodies and gloves. They broke the glass door using a landscape rock, entered the store and take the extensions, police said. The group fled south

through the parking lot. The owner of the store told police he received a text message from his security company notifying him of the broken window. He notified the store manager and police. A man who cleans the strip mall told police he found some of the extensions in the south parking lot of the strip mall near L.A. Fitness and the Salvation Army thrift store. — Bob Rakow

No injuries in Evergreen Park fire An Evergreen Park home was damaged Monday morning when a fire broke out in the basement, officials said. The fire, which broke out shortly before noon, caused significant damage to the home in the 9400 block of Utica Avenue,

according to reports. Fire officials said the fire might have started when someone tried to start a lawnmower in the basement, though they continue to investigate the cause of the blaze. The home was occupied at the

time of the fire, but no one was injured, and surrounding homes did not incur any damage. Evergreen Park firefighters received assistance extinguishing the blaze from the Oak Lawn and Hometown fire departments. —-Bob Rakow

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Boat crash (Continued from page 1) he was promoting Throttle Fest on Friday night at Toyota Park in Bridgeview when he heard the news of the accident. “Halestorm had just gotten off the stage and I was actually standing with a lot of mutual friends of Bob’s,” said Mastalerz, a friend of Bielarz for more than 20 years. “We all started receiving texts about what happened. Here we were all having a good time and the next thing we knew, we were all trying to make sense out of all of it. It’s so sad.” Bielarz was a central figure in the Chicago area music scene, which is mourning his death,

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Mastalerz said. “Bob and his wife were sincere, genuine people and they were truly in love. This is so sad because the music community in this area is so close knit,” he said. “Since this happened, I was able to look back at some photos, There were so many good times I remember with Bob and his

group and there were so many good times I had forgotten about. It’s unfortunate to see the good times end.’’ As of press time, funeral arrangements were not announced, but Mastalerz predicted “There will be a massive turnout.’’ —Jeff Vorva contributed to this report

CLARIFICATION In the June 12 edition of the Reporter, an analysis of the 71-page report on the Brittany Wawrzyniak death investigation said that a couple that found the Worth teenager’s body was not interviewed. In fact, the report said the couple was interviewed by police on the first day of the investigation. The analysis also said a key witness, Courtney Hyzy, was not interviewed. Worth Mayor Mary Werner said that even though it was not in the report, Hyzy was interviewed by police and, because of a court case, information about that interview is not allowed to be made public.

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Are you (POW) ready (KICK) for some (OUCH) football? For some, it’s never too early to get geeked up for football. In this area, high school football enjoyed a special season last year, which included Richards taking second in the state in Class 6A. So even though the 7-on-7 summer leagues have not even peaked yet, it’s still fun to think about the start of the 2014 season, which begins Aug. 29. Some of the schedules have leaked out and it looks like Richards’ first non-conference opponent that night in Oak Lawn will be interesting. The Bulldogs face Indianapolis Arsenal Tech. The name alone is fun. The intrigue of whether this team is any good or not is also interesting to ponder because we have no idea of the competition that team plays. Richards could win 55-0, could play in in a nailbiter or get waxed. You never know. What we do know is this… Arsenal Tech and its fans seem to be an edgy bunch. Last September, Tech and Fort Wayne South Side High School played to a rare double forfeit. The Fort Wayne News Sentinel reported that a South Side player laid a late hit on a Tech player in the third quarter and a melee ensued. Both benches emptied. Fans came out of the stands to join

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in on the action and just when cooler heads started to prevail… well…a couple of assistant coaches started to fight and the riot was back on in full swing. The Indiana High School Athletic Association levied a bunch of suspensions and coaches and players all had to attend sportsmanship classes before they would be allowed to compete in postseason play. The two assistant coaches who duked it out when things were dying down were suspended for the rest of the season. Come Aug. 29, I really don’t expect Gary Korhonen Field to turn into a war zone. I’m guessing players, coaches and fans from the Indianapolis school have learned some lessons. But to quote the old sarge on “Hill Street Blues”, let’s be careful out there.

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Senior-to-be Ryan Willett of Richards is shown running in the state championship game last season. In the first week of 2014, Richards will host a team out of Indianapolis that was involved in a rare double forfeit. tion on Bob Bielarz, a victim of a boating accident on the CalSag Channel, my eyes have been opened to some new websites. Bielarz played guitar for No

One, a NU Metal group from Chicago. So while looking up information on the man known in the business as B-Larz, I was able

to find a website called blabbermouth.com, which is a funny name for a site that specializes in metal music. Then there was a guy with his

own blog named Chris Harris who calls himself the Gunshy Assassin. His motto is “More metal than your mama’s kettle” which made me laugh out loud.

A royal scam: Palos Hills native duped by so called Prince Harry reality show By Declan Harty For Regional Publishing Palos Hills almost had its first member of the royal family, well kind of. If the star of FOX’s dating show, “I Wanna Marry Harry,” Matt Hicks, was actually Prince Harry, and if Palos Hills native Karina Kennedy had won, then the community would have had its first member of England’s royal family. Well, kind of. In a confusing turn of events, Kennedy finished as the runnerup on the reality series, which was cancelled in early June, with the remaining four episodes airing on Hulu, Fox.com

and Fox OnDemand. And since it wasn’t really Prince Harry, and it was one big prank, she lost some time but gained national television exposure. Kennedy, who lives in Chicago and works as a physical therapist in Evergreen Park, declined to comment to the Reporter because the show had been cancelled. But when the show was being filmed, she was quoted on the program saying “Growing up watching dating shows, I never considered it but I thought ‘If I’m joining to go on a dating show, this is the one …it would be respectful.”’ The Stagg graduate, who

played water polo and was named to the all-sectional team in 2005 and 2006, made an impression on the show. The website TWC Central called her “easygoing” and “popular.” She told the faux Harry that she used to date a European soccer player. Kennedy lost out to Long Island’s Kimbery Birch, who is still dating the fake Harry. “The lengths that they went to get us girls into the mindset that we could be dating the prince was brilliant,” Birch told the New York Post. “But when we would spend time together, I noticed how normal and down-to-earth he was. For me, it became harder and harder to

believe he was actually [Prince Harry].’’ The show was filmed last summer across the pond in various locations in England, and it was the travel that enticed Kennedy into joining the show. “That’s kind of how they hooked me: the traveling,” Kennedy told the Sun-Times in May in a rare interview. “He was just so charming, you trusted him,” she said. Kennedy competed against 11 other American girls for the heart of who they believed to be Prince Harry. The imposter, Hicks, describes himself on his Twitter page as, “just an average ‘bloke’” and has been getting compared to Prince Harry

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Karina Kennedy, a Palos Hills resident, was on the TV show “I Want to Marry Harry.” in terms of his looks since he was in his youth, according to an interview with Vulture.com. Kennedy told the Sun-Times she expressed fear of being judged because she was on a reality show and believing that Hicks was Prince Harry. Kennedy said that she had just fin-

ished grad school, and it was the real opportunity to travel that drew her to the show. “I had no money and really wanted to go around the world. This sounded like a great opportunity to celebrate getting my doctorate,” Kennedy said. “It was too good to be true.”

10 million reasons for Success Moraine Valley eyes $10 million renovation for Student Success Center By Declan Harty For Regional Publishing With more than 250 collective years spent at Moraine Valley Community College, retiring faculty and staff members were honored at the Board of Trustees meeting last Wednesday. But despite impending departures from the school, the honorees were able to see what is in the future for the campus and what could be the school’s next large scale construction project -- a $10 million renovation for a new Student Success Center in building S. The board approved the hiring of an architect to continue working with the school on the designs and the future renovation of the building. The proposal, which was presented to the board by Andy Duren, executive vice president for administrative services, has been in the development stages for six months. “Well, we hope that they (students) have a facility, which will provide them and continue to provide them the services that we already do in various locations on campus,” said Mark Horstmeyer, director of college and community relations. “This is basically an expansion of programs that we already have in place, it just provides a central location for these services so they do not have to go from one building to another, which might be the case (now).” The building would offer a new home to a growing necessity for tutoring on campus, a testing center, orientation, honors pro-

grams, staff and faculty offices and a new home to the Veterans Affairs department. “This is an opportunity to give back to our students,” Duren said. The proposed building would become available at the beginning of the 2016-17 school year. Construction is tentatively planned in July 2015, and finish in June 2016, with the final touches being worked out during July and August 2016. The renovation would occur in building S, where the health fitness center remains open to the public even with the opening of Health, Fitness and Recreation Center at building H. Duren said that with the design of the building and renovation, the old fitness center would remain open and accessible to the public once the renovations are completed. In other MVCC news: • Board members thanked Illinois State Rep. Kelly Burke, (D-36), which houses Palos Hills, Chicago Ridge, Evergreen Park, and Oak Lawn along with other communities. Burke recently was able to direct $50,000 to Moraine Valley from the Illinois Community College Board for the continued development of the Student Success program. According to Burke, the program assists students financially if they are the first ones in their family to attend, are attempting to change from their days as a high school student, are dealing with low income along with many other students. “They might need some extra

supports that people who are better prepared might not need and so they offer a lot of support both academically and just making sure people are on track,” Burke said. “All education has a lot of financial challenges these days so they try to highlight that.” Burke said her time as a staff attorney at St. Xavier University allowed her to understand the importance of the program and the benefits that Moraine Valley is doing for the students and in the community. “I think the impact on the community is great. I think all community colleges really try to be resources for their communities, but I think Moraine really has a diverse population that they are dealing with,” she said. “They have got a ton of different populations to deal with, and I think they really do a good job of dealing with trying to address all of those.”

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Palos Flying Club still soaring after 50 years By Tim Hadac Staff Reporter The Palos Flying Club held its Learn to Fly Event on June 14 at Morrill Meadow. Founded in 1964, the club is celebrating its 50th birthday this year. The Learn to Fly event was staged specifically to spark interest among young people in flying radio controlled model aircraft. The club will host its annual Scale Air Show from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. July 6, also at Morrill Meadow, at 107th Street and La Grange Road. Here are some photos from the Learn to Fly event.

Ryan Brenz of Hickory Hills was small enough to crawl into one of the model planes and looked a little nervous at first (left photo) but all was well as he gave a wave.

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Wesley Reardon, 2, of Worth won a grand prize of a radio controlled aircraft via a raffle. The lucky tot poses with his Carefully breaking down his model airplane after a day of flying Student pilot Salam Rafati, 12, of Burbank, taxis a plane with Orland aunt, Veronica Collins of Willow Springs and his parents Matt is Clarendon Hills resident Zach Scepurek, who has been flying Park’s Dennis DeGregorio (left) and Tinley Park’s Ed Jongsma. and Jessica Reardon. radio-controlled crafts for about three years.

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News and events from our archives.

Storm devastates the area 50 years ago

From the June 25, 1964 issue The story: A huge storm ravaged the area damaging homes, power lines, schools and trees. The quote: “Following the storm, telephone switchboards all over our system all over our system were jammed. If your call was delayed, or you couldn’t get through at all, we sincerely say ‘we’re sorry.’ ’’ – an ad in the Reporter for Commonwealth Edison addressing what it called “Our worst storm damage since 1948.” Fun fact: Stan “Zip” Bond was scheduled to bring his famous human torch act to Chicago Ridge as a part of the town’s Golden Jubilee. Other entertainers slated for the big bash were Conway Twitty and Yodelin’ Slim and his Tumbling River Wranglers. A beer drinking contest was also on the docket.

Hickory Hills’ police chief barely keeps his job 25 years ago

From the June 29, 1989 issue The story: For the third time in a month, Hickory Hills city council members debated Mayor Ray Kay’s efforts to remove Peter Hurst as chief of police and the council voted 5-4 to retain the top cop. The quote: “It’s a reasonable request and I’m going to honor it. No good interest would be served. In fact, harmful interest would be served.’’ – Worth Police Lt. Chuck Walsh on why he wouldn’t release the name and details on how a resident who died from an electrical shock from a high tension line. The family requested anonymity.

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Oak Lawn cops arrests ‘God’ for possession of pot 10 years ago

From the June 24, 2004 issue The story: Chicago’s Daniel Martin, 28, was charged with resisting arrest and possession of cannabis by Oak Lawn police. At the police station, Martin allegedly told police that he was God and that he would kill all of the officers. The quote: “If there are no questions or comments, we’ll get ready for ice cream,” – Evergreen Park Mayor Jim Sexton as a board meeting in which Oberweis Dairy brought in a cooler of ice cream for those attending the board meeting as a part of an announcement that Oberweis was coming to town. Fun fact: Palos United Church was ready to host it 14th annual “Thanks for the Sweet Memberries” event in a homage to strawberries.

June 26: ON THIS DATE in 1917, the first troops of the American Expeditionary Force arrived in France during World War I. June 27: ON THIS DATE in 1844, Mormon leader Joseph Smith and his brother, Hyrum, were killed by a mob in Carthage, Ill. In 1929, the first demonstration of color television was made in New York. June 28: ON THIS DATE in 1919, the Treaty of Versailles was signed, officially ending World War I. In 1950, North Korean forces captured Seoul, South Korea. June 29: ON THIS DATE in 1927, the first flight from the U.S. Pacific coast arrived in Hawaii. In 1967, after the Six-Day War, Jerusalem was reunified as Israel removed barricades separating the Old City from the Israeli sector. June 30: ON THIS DATE in 1936, “Gone with the Wind” by Margaret Mitchell was published. July 1: ON THIS DATE in 1898, Theodore Roosevelt and his Rough Riders charged up San Juan Hill during the Spanish-American War. July 2: ON THIS DATE in 1776, the Continental Congress resolved that “these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, Free and Independent States.” In 1881, President Garfield was shot by Charles J. Guiteau at the Washington railroad station; he died two months later. Answer to last week’s question: This week in 1946, the bikini swimsuit — named for an atomic bomb-testing site in the Pacific Ocean — made its debut at a Paris fashion show. This week’s question: In 1951, President Truman asked Congress to formally end the state of war with what country? (Mark Andrews can be reached via e-mail at mlandrews@embarqmail.com.)

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Palos Hills officials tell their residents their pools are safe By Kelly White Correspondent

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The so-called jinx ship, the Challenger, is a ghost of what it used to be.

Sad ending for the Grand Old Lady of Great Lakes How many of you remember what was called the jinx ship of the Chicago River? The S. S. Medusa Challenger was the ship that was accused of causing the bridges over the river not to open or close on command. Let me tell you my story about the Challenger. My first encounter with the Grand Old Lady of the Great Lakes was in September, 1974. This was when I began working at the Penn Dixie Cement terminal on Goose Island in Chicago. I had known of the vessel prior to that so I was anxious to see her operate. From my vantage point 150 feet up on top of the Penn Dixie silos it was awesome to watch her make the last few turns in the North branch of the Chicago River to reach the dock. At 552-feet long it was not an easy task to bring her through the river and have all the bridges work in sync. That is why to this day she carries the moniker as the jinx ship. Of course, the truth be told, it wasn’t the Challenger’s fault that the bridges would not open or close on command. She always came in with two tugs for safety purposes. My last visit with the Grand old Lady of the Great Lakes came near the close of the 2013 shipping season. Her final stop was the shipyard at Sturgeon Bay, Wisc., where she was under-going major surgery on her hull. After sailing the Great Lakes since 1906, she was scheduled to have her hull cut away and the steam engine removed. A notch will be built into the hull and she will become a barge with a large tug used to push her around the lakes. Before I begin telling about my 25-year working affair and another 15 during my retirement years, I need to talk about my first ten years in the cement business. That story begins with my employment at Missouri Portland Cement Company based in St. Louis, Missouri. I started work for them in downstate Peoria in 1963 and transferred to the Chicago area in 1967. All of my cement experience up until 1974 was with barges unloading bulk cement at the rate of 50 to 100 tons per hour. Shortly after coming to Chicago I met a fellow that worked for a company that was involved in the conversion of the ore carrier S. S. Alex D. Chisholm to a cement carrier to be named the S.S. Medusa Challenger. (The conversion was finished in time for the Challenger to be reborn as a cement carrier for the 1967 sailing season.) As we were talking during one of his visits to the terminal where I worked, he told me about this vessel that unloaded 1,000 tons of bulk cement per hour. At first I thought he was joking, but soon realized he was serious. Little did I know that a few years later I would be working at Penn Dixie Cement in Chicago where the Challenger unloaded. At that time Medusa Cement did not have a terminal on water in the Chicago area. My stay at Penn Dixie lasted until 1981 when the company went into bankruptcy and was sold off to other companies. The terminal continued to operate for a few more years but as a barge facility. After unloading the Challenger at 1,000 tons per hour, I did not want to go back to the “Fred Flintstone” age so I declined the offer to work for the new company. Early in 1982, I received a call from the home office of Medusa Cement asking if I would be interested in working at a new terminal they were building in the Calumet Harbor on the far south side of Chicago. Some of the Challenger crew and a former salesman at Penn Dixie had put my name up for the job. It was

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one of the best moves I ever made. So from 1982 until my retirement in 1999, I was back working with the Challenger and her crew. As with any operation that depends on weather conditions, high-speed unloading equipment and bridge delays even in the Calumet River, it was not without headaches and hardships for the ships crew nor for us on shore side. My crew and I were always on call and were expected to be at the terminal before the Challenger docked. No excuses accepted; we had to be there night or day, week-ends or holidays. Family plans would have to be cancelled, delayed or missed. My younger son, David, is now the manager at the terminal and even though the operation has been streamlined, the crew is still on call to unload the vessels any time they arrive. Many of the crew members were away from their families on special days, holidays and family emergencies. It is still a tough life being a merchant seaman, even in peace time. Through the years I came to know many of the crew and got to meet some of their family members. Early on, I was always welcome to come aboard for a meal and on occasion my wife and sons were invited. That invitation held throughout my retirement years. In 1974 the first cook was Larry who reminded me of Sgt. Schultz of “Hogan’s Heroes”. The meals he putout were always first class. For example, a breakfast of eggs, bacon or sausage, fried potatoes and hot cakes the size of a horse blanket were sure to keep the crew fueled up. Then in 1982 when I began work for Medusa Cement at the Calumet Harbor location, Sam was the cook. He carried on where Larry left off and the crew and guests were always well fed. Saturday dinner was prime rib or one or two other choices. The Challenger was one of only a few of the Great Lake freighters that had first class guest quarters to accommodate V.I.P. passengers. It was equipped with two state rooms and a lounge. In later years trips on the Challenger were donated to charitable organizations for fund raising purposes and auctioned off. One year the Challenger docked in Chicago near Navy Pier where it was used for a fund raising event was held on her deck. No, I was not invited. How many remember the snow storm in January 1979? The Challenger was due in for her last delivery of the season to the Penn Dixie terminal. Our crew always ran the unloading system before the ship arrived to make sure everything was ready to unload. I was returning from out of town that day and went straight to the terminal to check on things. The crew had detected a noise in the system and called in our electrical contractor to trouble shoot the problem. He found nothing wrong and said to go ahead and unload. I decided to stay until the Challenger arrived and began unloading. Soon after the unloading began the system alarm sounded and ship and shore systems shut down as they were supposed to do. Upon inspection of our system, we found that one of the two — two hundred horsepower motors driving the bucket elevator system — had failed. It had stopped with the system fully loaded and

it was not going to restart with only one motor. Remember this was winter in Chicago and as now storm was heading our way. What we had to do that night would not have been fun in any weather conditions but in a snow storm in January it was brutal. We were finally able to get the system up and running but at a much slower rate per hour. So the unloading took much longer than it should have and by the time we finished, the Challenger was not going anywhere. The Blizzard of 79 had jinxed the jinx ship. There was so much snow piled up on the bridges that they could not be safely opened. So, on her last load of the season to Chicago, the Challenger was stuck at our dock for more than a week. The captain and crew were not happy campers. While working at Penn Dixie Cement and Medusa Cement all of those years, I spent many long days and nights unloading the Challenger. The most I ever worked were 36 hours straight. It was not always hard physical work, but it could be stressful at times. As you can tell, I have some fond memories and some not so fond memories of my years working with the last steam ship to sail the Great Lakes. It was amazing to work alongside this ship and her crew. Medusa Cement Company was by far the best company I ever worked for. It was more than a hundred years old when an upstart company came along and bought it out in 1998. And wouldn’t you know it — the new company thought it would be prudent to buy cement from foreign companies. The product would arrive by ship into the port of New Orleans and be off loaded into barges for transport up the Mississippi and Illinois rivers to our terminal in Lake Calumet. So, for the busiest terminal in the company’s system, they thought they could keep up with shipments with cement delivered by barges that would unload at the rate of 75 to 100 tons per hour. Well, for me, that was my cue to take early retirement in 1999. The 2014 cement shipping season is about to begin. As soon as the conversion of the Grand Old Lady is finished the ghost of the Challenger will be back on the lakes pushed by a tug. For those of us who knew and loved her all we have left are memories of what was last known as the St. Mary’s Challenger. — Don C. White is a historian and author from Palos Hills.

A tragedy in Bridgeview resulted in Palos Hills’ city officials assuring residents their community pools are safe. After the June 17 drowning of 6-year-old Michael Duda of Justice, Palos Hills Parks and Recreation Committee Commissioner Mary Jo Vincent sent an email out to the parents of children enrolled in Palos Hills summer camp informing them the city’s pools are safe. “When an unfortunate event takes place at a school, the school immediately sends letters out to the rest of the children’s parents in the school telling them about the incident,” Mayor Jerry Bennett said. “We are doing the same thing here as a municipality.” Vincent sent out the email to reassure parents how the city proceeds when their children are involved in swimming activities during summer camp, held at 8455 W. 103rd St. The email informed parents when campers use the community pool, they will not be combined with the general public; the pool will be reserved, in advance, for the day the children will be swimming. The only people present at the pool during summer camp swimming days will be the mixture of children, camp counselors and

lifeguards. Although the Palos Hills Summer Camp has never had a drowning incident, the city is also guaranteeing extra counselors and lifeguards will be on-duty during swimming days to keep a protective eye on the children. While the majority of city officials agree this was a horrible tragedy they tried to use it as a positive way to handle the situation, one alderman disagreed. “I’m glad that we put it out there to the parents that we are taking extra precaution, however, I feel the email sent out to them might have caused adverse reactions,” Alderman Joe Marrotta (4th Ward) said. After the email was sent out on Thursday morning, Marrotta said he received seven emails and two phone calls from concerned parents questioning whether or not their son or daughter will be safe during swimming activities at summer camp. “I feel that we shed doubt on ourselves and put ourselves out there worrying parents that our counselors cannot handle our camp,” Marrotta added. “And, that is not true, because our summer camp has always been safe. My kids have gone there since they were three years old and it has always been safe. I have never had to worry. Now I have parents emailing and calling me asking if their children

are going to be ok.” Bennett reminded parents if they are nervous or uncertain about their child participating in a summer camp event, they have the right to choose not to have them participate. “There is always an option for the parents to decline for their child to participate,” he said, “There is no harm in saying no.” Not all parents were aware of Duda’s drowning event that had taken place at Bridgeview, causing more of a rise for concern when the email was sent out, Marrotta said. Six-year-old Duda was pulled unresponsive from the shallow end of the Bridgeview public pool and died the following evening at Christ Hospital. He was at the Bridgeview pool as part of the Village of Justice summer camp program. Duda was one of 73 children chaperoned by 10 counselors. The Bridgeview Police Department has reviewed the videotape taken from the pool security cameras, but they do not show much other than the boy being rescued from the shallow end of the pool. Police are still in the process of interviewing camp counselors and pool personnel. Palos Hills Summer Camp began on June 12 and the camp is still planning to hold regularly scheduled swimming days.

Centennial Park facelift depends on grant By Bob Rakow Staff Reporter Oak Lawn’s Centennial Park will get a major facelift if the park district receives a $400,000 state grant. The park district will formally submit the grant proposal later this year, but won’t learn if it receives the money until early next year, said Park District Director Maddie Kelly. The matching grant, awarded by the Department of Natural Resources, would pay for 50 percent of an $800,000 renovation plan that district has in mind for Centennial Park, 93rd Street and Nashville Avenue. Plans call for reconfiguring the baseball diamonds into a clover leaf design to prevent batted balls from entering other diamond. The plan also includes new walking paths, installation of exercise equipment along the path, bean bag pits, a disc golf practice area and construction of a tree arboretum and rain gardens, she said. The district has been fortunate with grants, having re-

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ceived more than $3 million in the past few years, Kelly said. If it does receive this grant, “we’ll cut down the project,” she said. “We’ve been so very fortunate with DNR grants,” she said. The 38-acre Centennial Park is the largest in Oak Lawn and features the Community Pavilion on the west end and one of the district’s two swimming pools. The park also has two playgrounds, two tot lots, nine baseball fields, picnic areas, three sand volleyball courts, football fields and a walking path. It hosts adult softball leagues, sand-volleyball leagues, plus youth soccer and Nerf-football programs. This year, the district won a $400,000 grant that it will use to help fund significant improvements at Worthbrook Park, 90th Street and Ridgeland Avenue.

Improvements include construction of a new skate park and installation of a walking path, new splash pads and new family picnic shelter. Plans also call for the addition of a new basketball court that will accommodate three hoops, new LED lights and a rain garden. The state awarded grants totaling $16.5 million to 46 park and playground projects statewide in 2014. The 46 were chosen from among hundreds of application from park and recreation throughout the state. The projects are financed through the state’s Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development program, which is administered by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Grants have been awarded each year since 1986. It is funded through the Real Estate Transfer Tax, which is part of every property sale in Illinois.

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We should be proud of the way the south suburbs honors the military â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Welcome home parties for troops have become common in recent years as members of the military return after serving stints overseas. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; The ceremonies usually include an escort from the airport by local police and members of veteran organizations; many who mount their motorcycles for the ride home. The procession usually advances through a flag line until it arrives at the soldierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home where he or she is greeted by friends and family members. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re emotional, patriotic experiences and well-deserved events that soldiers appreciate. But these military members are quick to add that they were just doing their jobs while stationed overseas and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t deserve any special attention. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Unfortunately, there was no welcome home party for Army Pfc. Aaron Toppen, 19, of Mokena, who was killed in Afghanistan earlier this month during a friendly-fire airstrike. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; But area residents should be proud of the way they honored the fallen soldier on Saturday. Thousands of residents from throughout the southwest suburbs lined Cicero Avenue to pay tribute to Toppen as his remains were transported from Midway Airport to Mokena. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Yellow ribbons were attached to practically every light pole along the route, and those who turned out waved American flags, displayed homemade signs and placed their hands on their hearts as the hearse slowly proceeded through Oak Lawn, Alsip, Crestwood, Midlothian, Oak Forest and Tinley Park. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; It was a touching and patriotic tribute that hopefully will lend just a bit of comfort to Toppenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family as they struggle with the unimaginable grief of losing a son. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; But the show of support was not surprising. Residents from our area have time and time again supported the troops and veterans by raising money, sending care packages, writing letters and erecting memorials to the fallen. Saturday was just another example of that support.

Calling bull on this bullying lawsuit I was picked on a fair amount as child. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bullyingâ&#x20AC;? wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t part of the popular lexicon back then. I probably deserved some of the grief I took. I had a big mouth and didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hesitate to criticize other kids. In some bizarre way, I thought I might fit inâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;be one of the guysâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;if I talked a little smack now and then. Didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t work out that way. My problems occurred at school as a small group of guys made it their mission to give me a hard time. I did nothing about it and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when other classmatesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;kids who never would initiate troubleâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;decided to pile on. Typical group mentality. Somewhere along the way, it was deemed that I had a big head. Thus, the nickname â&#x20AC;&#x153;Headâ&#x20AC;? was created. It was brutal. Guys would walk past me in the school hallways with their palms open and extended several inches from their headsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the universal symbol for big head, I guess. I remember several classmates gathering around me on the day that we were measured for graduation caps and gowns. For the first time, the true size of my gargantuan cranium would be revealed. The truth is, I have a pretty big head. I got to thinking about the taunting I received after seeing a news report about the parents of a fourth-grade-boy in Mt. Prospect who have sued a classmate, his parents, the principal of the

The B-Side by Bob Rakow school and the school district because their son was bullied during third grade. The suit claims the boy was the victim of almost weekly attacks, ranging from hitting, punching and kicking, to more violent threats, NBC Chicago reported. He was choked and threatened, and would wake up at night screaming and crying and saying he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to go to school, the suit said. His parents filed numerous police reports and met with the school, to no avail. I could only imagine my parents filing a police report during my elementary school years. They had the same mindset that most parents of that era possessed: If you had a problem at school, settle it. Stand up for yourself. Sadly, that thinking has gone the way of the Dodo bird. Students who resort to physical violenceâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;no matter how minor, even if in retaliationâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;are looking at suspensions or worse. Times have changed since I was in school. At that time, boys fought. They settled their differences, accepted the consequences and moved on. If they didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fight, everyone knew it. Trust me, I know. I remember throwing hands with a guy by the name of Bob

Jones in the office of the Hayes Park gym on Chicagoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Southwest Side. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one of the rare times I stuck around to fight. But the interesting part was, the park superintendent sat by and watched the whole thing. If that happened today, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be fired. He understood that two guys were scrapingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;not the end of the world. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jonerâ&#x20AC;? landed a fist right below my ear and I took off. But I had the satisfaction of knowing I hung in there with him for a while. I also recall hitting a classmate after gym class at Brother Rice. I never would have considered it, but another student convinced me that I had to take action to get the other guy off my back. I hit the guy, and the locker room erupted. I served a Saturday detention for that misdeed. But my gym coach, George Sedlacek (God rest his soul), later told me that while he had no choice but to issue the detention, he was happy to see me throw a punch. Sedlacek was old school. He understood that the punch sent a message to the class that I was willing to defend myself. Anyway, back to the litigious family in Mt. Prospect. This story gets better. Their attorney, Joel Handler, is seeking monetary damages from all of the named defendants, including the boy who allegedly perpetrated the attacks, NBC reported.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;He has committed multiple assaults, multiple batteries, on my client,â&#x20AC;? Handler said.Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;Since the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not going to address it, and the parents presumably are not going to address it, then we are going to have to address it.â&#x20AC;? Handler said if he is successful recovering monetary damages from the young defendant, he would go so far as to garnish any of the boyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s future earnings, NBC reported. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d better get the lemonade stand up and running post haste. For their part, the victimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parents said they hope the lawsuit sends a message. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kids, all kids, need to be in a safe and healthy environment to learn in, because learning fuels the rest of your life,â&#x20AC;? the boyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s father told NBC. And watching mom and dad handle your problems in the courts sends a great message as well. The boyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother went on to say that the suit might actually help the alleged assailant. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just about our son anymore,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is about the child thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been bullying our son, that he gets the help that he needs, and that the school provides it for him.â&#x20AC;? Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe a word. This became about money and revenge the moment the family filed a lawsuit seeking monetary damages from a fourth grader. The rest sounds great, but is absolutely disingenuous.

challenging this pension abuse. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;Rest assured that no one wants to take away anyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s job. Our firefighter/paramedics provide an important service and for that service they are well paid. Their highest base salary with benefits is over $100,000 annually, counting overtime. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;As taxpayers with families ourselves, some of us born and raised here, we would never jeopardize the safety of our residents and their families. We all have a vested interest in seeing our hard-earned dollars being used wisely and in a way that benefits us the most. By looking into how other towns operate, where our firefighters themselves live, we may discover better, more cost effective ways to operate. Like you, we are all tired of seeing our tax bills constantly increasing. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;Finally, as noted above, none of our full-time union firefighter/paramedics lives in or pays taxes to Chicago Ridge. Should we be listening to them on how best to run our fire department? We were not elected by them and do not represent their best interests. We were elected by you, we are responsible to you,

and we are obligated to put your best interests first! â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;Thank you! Mayor Chuck Tokar Clerk George Schleyer Trustee Dan Badon Trustee Amanda Cardin Trustee Michael Davies Trustee Sally Durkin Trustee Jack Lind Trustee Bruce Quintos

Letters to the Editor Ridge not looking to dissolve fire department Dear Editor: â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;The following letter was submitted to the residents of Chicago Ridge: â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;Our Village was recently saturated with a letter issued by our own Fire Department members that contains misrepresentations of fact in an attempt to cause fear. As your elected representatives, we feel obligated to bring some of these intentional misrepresentations to your attention. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;First, your Village Board recently passed a Resolution unanimously directing the Mayor to investigate and report to the Board cost saving measures that might save our taxpayers money while increasing the level of fire and ambulance service provided to you. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;It did NOT seek to dissolve the Fire Department, it did NOT suggest contracting out ambulance service, and it did NOT mention reducing fire services to our community. Many of our residents have asked about having a second ambulance, and possibly a fire truck, operating out of our fire station

on 107th Street at Lombard Avenue, thereby reducing the response time to the majority of our homes. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;This would be a huge benefit in our community, but it needs to be done in the most economical way possible. Simply hiring more full-time firefighter/ paramedics not only increases personnel costs but also pension obligations for decades to come. As your elected officials, we have the responsibility in these difficult economic times to explore all options for achieving these goals and others as economically as possible. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;Second, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s look at where the fire unionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s letter is coming from. We are currently in the middle of contract negotiations with our firefighters. Their letter, circulated mostly by firefighters from other communities, is designed to confuse our residents over fire safety issues. These non-resident union firefighters helped in spreading false misrepresentations about our Fire Department, which is paid for by our tax dollars. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;Third, of the total 13 full time union members of our Fire Department, none chose to live in our Village. They all live in

and pay taxes to other towns, which is their right, some as far away as beyond Kankakee, with one recently asking to move to Indiana. Tinley Park, a growing community of more than 56,000, does not have a single full-time firefighter/paramedic. They save millions of dollars by hiring only part-time firefighters, and going out for bid with private ambulance companies with fully trained and certified paramedics. Two of our firefighters live in Tinley Park, where they must feel their families are safe and well served. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;Evergreen Park also uses only part-time firefighter/paramedics. Their fire pension levy is only about $50,000 each year for their one full-time fire employee, their Chief. In contrast, our fire pension levy is more than $625,000. Worth recently contracted with the North Palos Fire Protection District, which uses both full-time and part-time firefighter/paramedics. Crestwood and Hometown are both mentioned in the fire unionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s letter, which says their system â&#x20AC;&#x153;works better.â&#x20AC;? They failed to mention that both towns operate with all part-time firefighters and paramedics,

including their Chiefs. That â&#x20AC;&#x153;better systemâ&#x20AC;? certainly is cheaper, with no fire pension levy at all in either town. Do they want us to move to that â&#x20AC;&#x153;betterâ&#x20AC;? system? If so, we have no problem with that. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;Fourth, over two million dollars, which is half of the total property tax levy in Chicago Ridge, goes to the Fire and Police pensions. Admittedly, pension benefits are a deserved benefit for those working a career in public safety. We pay for this and we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t begrudge them this earned benefit. But we do not agree with pension â&#x20AC;&#x153;spiking.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;Recently, by a 3 to 2 vote of the Fire Pension Board, a retiring firefighter was given a 20% â&#x20AC;&#x153;spikeâ&#x20AC;? added to his pensionable salary. How many of you reading this has received such a retirement gift? The Fire Pension Board consists of 5 people, with 2 appointed by the Mayor and Board, and the firefighters choosing the other three members. Yes, the Village is â&#x20AC;&#x153;representedâ&#x20AC;? on the Pension Board â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and out voted. This pension spike will cost our taxpayers for decades to come. By the way, the Village has filed a lawsuit

Happy Birthday to the USA Dear Editor: â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;F ounded by our forefathers â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;O ur country was born â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;U niting its people â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;R ealizing a dream â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;T raditions we follow â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;H onoring our nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s birth â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;O ur flag flies proudly â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;F reedom reigns in the land â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;J ustice for all â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;U nited we stand â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;L ife, liberty and the pursuit of happiness â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;Y earning to unite in world peace â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;Happy Birthday America! Marlene Jeziorski Oak Lawn

Who is one person you admire from aviation history? (Asked at the Palos R/C Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual air show, held June 8 at Morrill Meadow, 107th Street and La Grange Road.) Photos by Tim Hadac

Joe Felonk, Willow Springs â&#x20AC;&#x153;Scott Crossfield, who as a test pilot in 1960 survived a horrific explosion during an X-15 (rocketpowered aircraft) ground test. He had the guts to get into it, and he survived because of the bulkhead that he designed.â&#x20AC;?

Ed Jongsma, Tinley Park â&#x20AC;&#x153;Orville Wright. The Wright brothers were aviation founders who did a lot of pioneering work. They really got a lot started. â&#x20AC;?

Tony Mataitis, Homer Glen â&#x20AC;&#x153;Charles Lindbergh. He was an early aviation pioneer of transAtlantic flight, an innovator in the field, and a pathfinder for both military and commercial aviation.â&#x20AC;?

Herbert Kilian, Downers Grove â&#x20AC;&#x153;Glenn Curtiss. He went beyond what the Wright brothers achieved in advanced the science of flight and designed what essentially became the modern airplane. He also was a real rebel who would fly anything with wings.â&#x20AC;?

Luis Rodriguez, Hickory Hills â&#x20AC;&#x153;Howard Hughes. He was a great inventor in aviation. He designed planes that were bigger and faster than what was out there, and he would try things that others were afraid to.â&#x20AC;?

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Church Corner Palos Hills

Sacred Heart Church, 8245 W. 111th St., Palos Hills, is hosting its third annual summer music series for the 2014 season. Musicians, under the guidance of James Grzadzinski, music director, will present five installments throughout the summer months, and everyone is invited to attend. Those attending may make a free will offering to benefit the Sacred Heart Music Department. For more information, call Grzadzinski at 974-3336, Ext. 245. The series will be presented on these dates: • Sunday, July 20 at 4 p.m. in the church and the theme will be Musical Meditations on the Life of Blessed [soon to be Saint] Pope John Paul II in the Year of His Canonization. The musical program will be featuring the Sacred Heart Cantori and Organ under the direction of Grzadzinski. • Wednesday, Aug. 6 at 7 p.m. in the Church. There will be music for church and chamber featuring an ensemble of strings, woodwinds, brass, and keyboard. Musicians include Helen Blazie (violin), Stephen Moran (violin/viola), D. Liane CochranStafira (cello), Angelica Nolan (trumpet), Christine Otrembiak (flute), and Josh Rodriguez (saxophone/clarinet).

Each day will feature games, crafts, Bible stories, music and dancing. Children age four through fifth grade are welcome. The cost is $5 per child for the whole week. For more information, or to register, call 422-4200, or visit 2014.cokesburyvbs.com/pilgrimfaithvbs. *** Oak Lawn Bible Church Vacation Bible School to Explore the Three Ds Oak Lawn Bible Church will be holding its annual Vacation Bible School from 9 a.m. to noon July 7 through July 11 at the church, 9435 S. 54th Ave., Oak Lawn. The program w is open to those children entering kindergarten through those entering fifth grade. This year’s program is “Agency D3 — Discover, Decide, Defend.” Children do not need to be members of the church to attend. The program is free. For more information, and to register, call 857-9800, or visit oaklawnbible.org.

Teaming up for Teresa rolls on Saturday By Bob Rakow Staff Reporter

again. McDermott’s ongoing struggle with cancer led her to quit work Teresa McDermott has spent and her family faces serious finanmuch of her life taking care of cial obstacles. others. A family caretaker, she’s Her friends and family have remade a career assisting those in sponded by sponsoring a fundraiser, need. Teaming Up for Teresa, which will Now McDermott is relying on be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday at the help of her friends and fam- Gaelic Park, 6119 W. 147th St., ily during the most difficult time Oak Forest. of her life. The event will feature live muMcDermott, a Chicago Ridge sical entertainment, a DJ, silent resident, was diagnosed with stage auction, raffle, and food and re3 colon cancer in 2004. She under- freshments, including a cash bar. went surgery combined with sevAt-will donations will be accepteral months of chemotherapy, and ed in lieu of admission. Monetary the cancer went into remission. donations can be sent to Archer Five years later, McDermott, a Bank, 3435 W. 111th St., Chicago, mother of two, faced the battle Ill., 60566.

The cancer returned in 2009 and spread to her ovaries. She underwent a hysterectomy, had some of her colon removed, and endured several more rounds of chemotherapy that were successful. Two years later, McDermott was told the cancer had returned once more but was inoperable because it had spread into her bones. McDermott experiences considerable pain due to the location of her tumors, but despite her daily struggle, she has not given up her fight against the disease. McDermott’s physicians recently referred her to the University of Chicago for new clinical trials treatment, and she remains a candidate for the treatment.

“Everything we take for granted like her daily activities have been affected by this terrible disease,” said Fidelma O’Rourke, a close friend. A native of County Leitrim, Ireland, McDermott moved to the United States 20 years ago. Friends describe her as a humble woman who always responded to others in need by being involved in numerous benefits over the few years. Additionally, she is involved with the St. Vincent De Paul at Our Lady of the Ridge parish in Chicago Ridge. “She’s a very good person,” said Lynn Barker, a friend and benefit organizer. “She’s a very proud woman, very soft-spoken.”

Therapy dog Marco Choo joins LCMH In April, Little Company of Mary Hospital welcomed a new volunteer, Marco Choo, a shepherd mix who was adopted by Dr. Julia Choo, a board-certified radiation oncologist at LCMH. Marco was adopted in 2008 from a shelter in the Chicagoland area and became a certified therapy dog in 2010 through Therapy Dogs International. He has had experience providing therapy to hospital patients and works spe-

*** Vacation Bible School to Plumb the ‘River of Life’ The “River of Life” is the theme of the Vacation Bible School to be held at Faith Lutheran Church, 9701 S. Melvina Ave., Oak Lawn. Vacation Bible School will be in session from 9:30 a.m. to noon through Friday, June 20. The event is free of charge and open to children Oak Lawn Pilgrim Faith United Church ages 3 to 12. An opportunity to of Christ of Oak Lawn, 9411 pre-register, and to meet and S. 51st Ave., invites the chil- greet the staff will be held from dren of the community to their 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, but a parent “Workshop of Wonders” Vaca- or guardian can register particiMeals on Wheels tion Bible School Monday, July pants any day of the week. For The Evergreen Park Office of 7 through Friday, July 11 from more information, visit faitho- Citizens’ Services offers a Meals aklawn.org, or call 424-1059. 9 to 11:30 a.m. on Wheels program for village residents 60 years and older who are unable to prepare their own meals. Meals are delivered Monday through Friday. For more information call 422-8776. 425-6867. Park Lawn To Host 55 and Up There are a multitude of Grand Raffle Drawing Palos Hills residents 55 years choices for the first prize win Tickets are available for ner, including $15,000 cash, or and older meet from noon to 2 p.m. Park Lawn’s annual Grand a 2014 Ford Focus, or a 2014 the second and fourth Wednesdays Raffle Drawing. The Grand Ford Fiesta, or a 2014 Harley- of each month at the Palos Hills Raffle Drawing and reception Davidson FXDF Fat Bob, or a Community Center, 8455 W. 103rd will be held on Thursday, at 2014 Keystone Passport 2810 St. Tickets for events must be purchased one week in advance. Park Lawn School and Activity — 31’ Travel Trailer. Center, 108 S. LaPorte Ave., The second prize is $5,000, Entertainment includes musiOak Lawn. Doors will open at third prize is $3,000, fourth cians, singers, luncheons, movies, 6 p.m., and the drawing begins prize is $1,000, fifth prize is plays and bingo. at 7 p.m. Pinochle $500, sixth prize is $300 and Only 999 tickets will be sold the seventh through twentieth The Worth Senior Pinochle club at $100 each and this includes a winners will take home $200 is seeking new members. Memberbuffet and drinks at the recep- each. ship is free. Visit the group at the tion. Tickets can be purchased This year’s Grand Raffle Worth Park District Terrace Centre, by visiting www.parklawn.com, Drawing is being sponsored 11500 Beloit Ave., every Monday or mailing the cost of the tickets by Terry’s Automotive Group and Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to to the Park Lawn School and of Peotone and Chicago Harley- 3 p.m. Games begin at noon. Call Activity Center, or by calling Davidson of Glenview. 448-1181 for information.

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cifically with Dr. Choo’s cancer patients to help bring some joy into their lives during an especially difficult time. Going through cancer treatment can be very scary, but nonverbal therapy with a dog is something that can help a patient deal with the stress of cancer. “Studies have shown that interaction with dogs can help decrease depression and anxi-

ety in addition to lowering blood pressure,” Dr. Choo said. Marco is a very well-behaved therapy dog with a sweet and affectionate personality that draws people in. As a certified therapy dog, Marco maintains stringent health records and grooming. He also undergoes a yearly recertification. He has received a warm welcome since his arrival to LCMH in April, both by patients and by staff members.

Marco is nine years old and is a third-year therapy dog veteran. He is available for all of Dr. Choo’s patients who are open to therapy dogs. Marco can come along for weekly visits and for consultations or follow-up appointments. “He is always happy to see people and is always in a good mood,” said Dr. Choo. “It is such an incredible feeling to see our patients and staff benefit from his presence.”

Death Notices Dennis E. Ber Dennis E. Ber, 69, of Palos Hills, died Monday at Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn. Visitation was Wednesday at Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home in Palos Hills. The funeral is at 9 a.m. today, Thursday, at Sacred Heart Church, 8245 W. 111th St. in Palos Heights. Interment is at Resurrection Cemetery. Mr. Ber was survived by wife Karen (nee Lamsarges) and children Andrea (Robert) Burns, Melissa Le Claire and Steven (Brenda). He was born in Chicago, was a plastics fabricator, was a longtime member of the Justice Chamber of Commerce and was a United States Air Force veteran.

chelle) Kjeldsen, Todd Kjeldsen, Timothy “Bo” Kjeldsen, Melissa “Sissy” Kjeldsen, Benita Rodriguez and Raquel Rodriguez.

Mr. O’Neill was survived by children Thomas P. (Susan) O’Neill Jr., Donna (Tom) Bailey, Mary (James) Lucas), Sheila (Tom) Clyder and Michael (Vicenta) O’Neill. He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah and was a truck driver.

Agnes A. Norris Agges A. Norris, née Campbell, formerly of Worth died June 18 in Hinsdale. Visitation was Sunday at Schmaedeke Funeral Home in Worth and the funeral service was held Monday at the funeral home. Burial was at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Ms. Norris was revived by Richard Norris, James (Renee) Norris, Sharon Norris and Kathy Viverito. She was born in Chicago and was a vault teller.

Robert F. Welch Robert F. Welch, age 82, formerly of Hickory Hills died June 16 at Palos Community Hospital. Visitation was June 18 at Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home in Palos Hlls and the funeral was June 19 at Sacred Heart Church. Interment was at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Mr. Welch was survived by children Mark (Brigit), Chris (Deanna), Tim, Scott (Donna), Patrick (Judi) and Kelly (Nick) Furio. He was born in Chicago and was a longtime building superintendent at Sandburg High School and was a United States Army veteran of the Korean War.

Thomas P. O’Neill, Sr. Thomas P. O’Neill, Sr., 90, of Chicago Ridge died June 15 at home. Visitation was held June 18 at Schmaedeke Funeral Home in Worth and a Mass was held June 19 at Our Lady of the Ridge on Chicago. Burial was at Holy Sepulchre.

Paul A. Gonzalez Paul A. Gonzalez, 91, formerly of Palos Hills, died last Friday in Bloomingdale. Visitation was held Wednesday at Schmadeke Funeral Home in Worth and Mass will be held at 10 a.m. today, Thursday, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Palos Hills and burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery in Evergreen Park. Mr. Gonzalez is survived by children Raul (Shirley) Gonzalez and Edward Gonzalez. He was born in Mexico, worked as a carpenter for VA Hospitals and was a World War II Army veteran.

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SCHOOLS & COMMUNITY

Campus Leaders Marquette University Announces Area Students on Dean’s List Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wis. has announced its dean’s list for the spring semester. Several area students were included in that list: • Timothy M. Goldrick, Timothy McGinnis and Tara McQuillan of Evergreen Park; • Artur Pacyga and Christian Villanueva of Hickory Hills; • Patrick Bangs, Jonathan Eskra, Cody Haberkorn, Joel Haberkorn, Kyle Kalchbrenner, Joseph Kelly, Austin Lenz, Michelle Nudo, Andrew Roberts, Mary Sullivan, and Khader Zahdan, all of Oak Lawn; and, • Lauren Julia Falzone of Palos Hills. Marquette University is a Catholic, Jesuit university that draws its more than 11,500 students from all 50 states and more than 75 different countries. In addition to its nationally recognized academic programs, Marquette is known for its service learning programs and internships. Find out more about Marquette University at marquette.edu. Palos Hills Woman Named to Drake University Dean’s List Ashley Abed of Palos Hills was named to the dean’s list at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa for the spring semester. Students must achieve a grade-point average of 3.5 or above to earn this honor. Drake University is a midsized, private university. Drake enrolls more than 3,300 undergraduates and 1,900 graduate students from 47 states and more than 45 countries.

Local Residents Inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi The following area students were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Denis Bergstedt of Oak Lawn and Debra Higens of Evergreen Park were both initiated at DePaul University. Membership is by invitation and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors, having at least 72 semester hours, are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff, and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction. Oak Lawn Woman Receives Bachelor’s Degree Bridget Sheerin, of Oak Lawn earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Marketing from Rider University in Lawrenceville, NJ. Rider University celebrated its 149th Commencement with more than 1,300 undergraduate degrees and graduate degrees awarded. Oak Lawn Residents Named To Dean’s List At Boston University Kyle Cheng and Timothy A. Geraghty of Oak Lawn have been named to the dean’s List at Boston University for the spring semester. Each school and college at Boston University has its own criterion for the dean’s list, but students generally must attain a

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3.5 grade point average, on a 4.0 scale, or be in the top 30 percent of their class, as well as carrying a full course load as a full time student. Palos Hills Woman Graduates From Augustana Ashley Yaros of Palos Hills graduated with a major in Biology, Pre-Medicine from Augustana College, Rock Island, Ill. during the spring commencement ceremony. Congresswoman Cheri Bustos delivered the commencement speech, and more than 600 students participated in the ceremony. Evergreen Park Woman Earns Nursing Degree Sandra M. Gula Gleason of Evergreen Park earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from The University of Saint Mary in Leavenworth, Kan. The university is a Catholic, coeducational, applied liberal arts university founded and sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth. USM’s Overland Park campus offers evening, accelerated graduate and undergraduate degree-completion programs. The university also offers online programs. Visit stmary.edu for more information.

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Area Students Earn Dean’s List Honors Northern Illinois University in Rockford announced its spring dean’s list. Several area students earned this honor, including: • Caroline Bourke, of Evergreen Park, in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; • Julia Boyle, of Oak Lawn, in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; • Madison Geraghty, of Oak Lawn, in the College of Education; • Frank Gogola, of Palos Hills, in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; • Jamie Harris, of Oak Lawn, in the College of Education; • Stephanie Knafl, of Worth, in the College of Health and Human Sciences; • Nicole Minik, of Palos Hills, in the College of Education; • Atif Mirza, of Oak Lawn, in the College of Engineering; • Zilvinas Peciura, of Oak Lawn, in the College of Engineering; • Frida Uribe, of Evergreen Park, in the College of Health and Human Sciences; and, • Maggie Wheaton, of Oak Lawn, in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Cari Kunce of Oak Forest poses with her dog, Sookie, top photo, at Oak Lawn’s Spring into Summer annual Pet Parade on Saturday Several dog owners participated in Saturday’s event, which kicked off at Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School and proceeded to the Village Green. The daylong event also featured an auto show, entertainment and food. In the middle photo, Cole, a cocker spaniel, was one of many dogs that participated in the parade. In the bottom photo, Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School Jazz Ensemble members strike a goofy pose before performing at Oak Lawn’s Spring into Summer event.

Oak Lawn Residents Named to University Dean’s List Eric Hall and Harley Miller of Oak Lawn were named to the University of Dubuque dean’s list for the spring semester. To be named to the dean’s list, a student must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale for that semester. The University of Dubuque, founded in 1852, is a private, coeducational, professional university with a focus in the liberal arts.

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Helping Blue Cap students The St. Walter National Junior Honor Society recently spent two days with students from Blue Cap in Blue Island. Sixth, seventh, and eight grade honor students took a field trip to participate in some activities with the Blue Cap students. Students were divided into groups and asked to complete a square that will be put together to create a patchwork quilt. NJHS students shared their support while assisting their new friends with the drawing and painting. In addition, the St. Walter NJHS sponsored a school collection to raise money for developmental and learning aids. The NJHS raised $800 and will be purchasing these items from the Blue Cap wish list. Pictured is Nina Penny from Chicago helping out a Blue Cap student.

Parents can help teens deal with stress If you have a teenager, you’ve probably heard the words, “I’m stressed out!” on a regular basis. I don’t remember ever saying this as a teen, but I’m sure there must have been some version of that saying in the air, although stress wasn’t much of an issue when I was growing up. Our society, as a whole, is much more stressful (I think both real and perceived) today, and parents often utter the same words. But while the teenage years are sometimes difficult, and may be stressful at times, they should also be filled with friends, fun and downtime. There should be “lazy” days to fill up with “whatever.” But when I talk to my adolescent patients, most tell me quite the contrary. They’re always worried about grades, and start discussing SAT and ACT tests long before high school. Most have nearly every waking hour filled with school commitments (and crazy competitive class schedules), extra-curricular activities, homework, private lessons and part-time jobs. Many teens are getting too little sleep (do yours get the recommended 8 hours per night?), have poor nutrition, and spend too much time on the Internet. Stressed teens report difficulty falling asleep (or staying asleep), which may lead to further problems with concentration and mood. I see many high school students who are convinced they have ADHD, even though they’ve never had such issues before. Suddenly, say they can’t

focus, which may be exacerbated by lack of sleep. Trying to get them to believe what I tell them is not always easy! For example, a teen may not always see “eating junk food” as poor nutrition. Their brains need protein, vegetable and fruits to keep functioning at warp speed, yet skipping meals is quite common. Stress can often be reduced by parental involvement in setting a teen’s daily schedule. I don’t mean you should tell your teen what to do all the time. But the security that comes from knowing that breakfast will be served every day, that dinner will be a family meal, and that there’s a set “bedtime” when the computer and phone must go dark can ease the tension in a teen’s life. Having parents willing to sit down and help a teenager see their way through a stressful event or provide wisdom or perspective also helps control anxiety. And try to strike a balance between “not being involved” but “being available.” Of course, that’s sometimes easier said than done! Stress will always be part of life, but teenagers should not perceive that their life is filled with constant tension. They have plenty of time for that once they become parents, right? (Dr. Sue Hubbard is an awardwinning pediatrician, medical editor and media host. “The Kid’s Doctor” TV feature can be seen on more than 90 stations across the U.S. Submit questions at http:// www.kidsdr.com. The Kid’s Doctor e-book, “Tattoos to Texting: Parenting Today’s Teen,” is now available from Amazon and other e-book vendors.)

Thursday, June 26, 2014 The Reporter

SCHOOLS & COMMUNITY

Oak Lawn student to study in Australia â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;Clarkson University Ph.D. student Katie L. Poetz of Oak Lawn has been awarded a National Science Foundation East Asia and Pacific Summer Institute fellowship for this summer. Poetz is a fourth-year student studying organic polymer chemistry in the Department of Chemistry and Katie Biomolecular Science. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; This prestigious award will allow Poetz to visit Monash University in Melbourne, Australia, for 10 weeks to investigate the conjugation efficiency between various peptides and polymers for drug delivery and tissue engineering applications. The work is part of a collaboration between chemistry professors Devon A. Shipp and He Dong at Clarkson and Sebastien Perrier at Monash. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;She will synthesize a series of peptides that are known to self-assemble and undergo gelation or penetrate cellular membranes, and conjugate them with polymers that are either anionic or hydrophobic which will aid in biomineralization or drug delivery. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x153;I will investigate the conjugation efficiency between the peptides and polymers using various â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Clickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; chemistries and conjugation pathways,â&#x20AC;? she says, refer-

ring to recently developed â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Clickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; chemistries that provide highly efficient coupling of peptides and polymers. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;Poetzâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s thesis work is focused on the development of novel biomaterials, in particular surface-eroding polyanhydrides and polymer-peptide conjugates, both of Poetz which have potential for delivery of therapeutics and tissue engineering. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;Clarkson University launches leaders into the global economy. One in five alumni already leads as a CEO, VP or equivalent senior executive of a company. Located just outside the Adirondack Park in Potsdam, N.Y., Clarkson is a nationally recognized research university for undergraduates with select graduate programs in signature areas of academic excellence directed toward the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pressing issues. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Through 50 rigorous programs of study in engineering, business, arts, sciences and health sciences, the entire learning-living community spans boundaries across disciplines, nations and cultures to build powers of observation, challenge the status quo, and connect discovery and engineering innovation with enterprise. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Submitted by Clarkson University

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Jessica Heller (middle row, third from left) and Evan Held (top row, far right) of St. Xavier University pose with other participants at the Mercy UN Analysis and Advocacy Program in New York City.

SXU students attend UN program in Big Apple

â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;Two Saint Xavier University students, Evan Held, a junior majoring in philosophy with a minor in environmental sustain ability, and Jessica Heller, a seform, a short biography, and a brief nior pre-law student majoring Fenger High School â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;The Fenger High School Class description of the business or in- in political science, recently atof 1964 is having its 50th reunion dividual and why they are being tended the Mercy UN Analysis Saturday, August 2, at the Tin- nominated. Self-nominations are and Advocacy Program in New York City. ley Park Convention Center. For accepted. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; The program was sponsored by â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; The awards will be presented at more information, contact Susan Rheinheimer at susan_sings@att. the 19th annual Business Champion the Conference for Mercy Higher net, or email Fengerreunion1964@ Awardsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Stars of the Southwest Education and included 11 stuSuburbs on Thursday, Nov. 6, in dents from five Mercy colleges gmail.com. the collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Moraine Business and and universities in Illinois, Maine, Conference Center. The program New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Moraine Valley recognizes the valuable contribu- â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; The students were exposed to Moraine Valley accepting tions businesses and their advocates the opening of the UN Forum Business Champion make to the economic development on Indigenous People and were Award nominations of Chicagoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s southwest suburbs. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Moraine Valley Community Colâ&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Nomination forms can be downlegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Corporate, Community and loaded at morainevalley.edu/ccce. Continuing Education subdivision For more information or to submit is seeking nominations for its 2014 a nomination, call Sue Ryerson at Business Champion Awards. NomiChicago 974-5433, or email her at ryerson@ nations are being accepted through Smith Village to hold morainevalley.edu Monday, Sept. 1 for awards in the free support meeting following categories: St. Xavier University â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;˘ Training and Developmentâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; for caregivers Helen Brach Foundation businesses that make a significant â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;Caregivers and families of Awards Grant to SXU Clinic investment in their workforce by seniors living with Alzheimâ&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;Saint Xavier Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ludencouraging lifelong learning. erâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disease or dementia can den Speech and Language Clinic â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;˘ Sustainabilityâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;businesses comget pointers on â&#x20AC;&#x153;living in the received a generous grant of $30,000 mitted to reducing their ecological momentâ&#x20AC;? at a free 6:30 p.m. from the Helen Brach Foundation, footprint by incorporating environgathering Tuesday, July 8, at a longtime supporter of the Clinic. mentally sustainable practices. Smith Village, a continuing care This gift is vital to the continuation â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;˘ Excellence in Governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a retirement community at 2320 of services and programs that the leader who demonstrates the foreW. 113th Pl. Ludden Clinic offers to south side sight to create a healthy community. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;That evening, memory supfamilies impacted by communicaâ&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;˘ Philanthropyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a business or port coordinator Diane Morgan tion disorders related to language individual who demonstrates outwill screen a short film, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Comdelays, phonology/articulation, aphastanding philanthropic contribuplaints of a Dutiful Daughter.â&#x20AC;? sia, hearing, stuttering, and fluency. tions. The film chronicles the journey â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;The clinic serves more than â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;˘ Entrepreneur/Small Business of a daughter, and her mother 1,000 community residents each Person of the Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;individuals or afflicted by Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, as both year through its on-campus and no more than three partners who learn from each other the reoff-site programs; for many, finanoperate a small business with a wards of â&#x20AC;&#x153;living in the moment.â&#x20AC;? cial subsidization makes these sertwo-year track record and show â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;After the film, light refreshvices easier to access. SXU students continued growth. ments will be served and Mordirectly benefit from the Ludden â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;˘ Women in Business/Leadergan will take questions from Clinic as well. Undergraduate and ship Awardâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a leading woman of the floor. To reserve a seat, call graduate students preparing for cainfluence in business with five to 773-474-7300, or send an email reers in Communication Sciences & 10 years of professional experience. to familyandfriends@smithvilDisorders observe and participate â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;˘ Innovationâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Compelling idea, lage.org. in the screening, diagnosis, and product or service that demontreatment of clients under the sustrates significant benefit to users pervision of certified and licensed Oak Lawn and addresses market needs. speech-language pathologists. Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Museum â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;˘ Individuals and businesses can be nominated for as many award â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;For more information about the in Oak Lawn opens categories for which they qualify, but services offered at SXUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ludden Science Exhibit they can only win in one category. Speech and Language Clinic, call â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;The Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Museum in Entries must include a nomination 773-298-3571. Oak Lawn debuted a long-term interactive Nano Science exhibit.

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with fellow members of the global community.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; By the final day, students had experienced a blending of all elements â&#x20AC;&#x201D; advocacy, reflection and vocation â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and wrapped up their visit by developing and critiquing action plans to take back to their institutions. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x153;To describe sitting in the General Assembly in the United Nations is an experience beyond words. The culture and diversity of not only the United Nations itself but of the surrounding area as well was a wonderful educational experience,â&#x20AC;? Heller said. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Submitted by St. Xavier University

Community Briefs â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nano â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Science of Smallâ&#x20AC;? is a hands-on exhibit intended for children ages four and older, and features the basics of nanoscale science, technology and engineering. It presents real world applications while exploring the effects of technology on both societal and ethical levels. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; The Nano Science exhibit was created by the Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network and the National Science Foundation. NISE is a national organization that works to educate the public about nanoscience, technology and engineering. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; NISE will only create 70 copies of the Nano Science exhibit that will be distributed amongst museums across the United States. The exhibit accompanies the organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s NanoDays events and other educational experiences. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;For more information, call Adam Woodworth, the museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s executive director, at 423-6709, ext. 201, or email him at adam. woodworth@cmoaklawn.org.

and Nashville Avenue. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; The day will begin with a variety of family activities from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;Families can look forward to Oak Lawnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Got Talent, a treasure hunt, the Freshline watermelon eating contest, an obstacle course, kids tattoos, carnivals games, pony rides, inflatables, bingo, crafts, a magician, balloon animals, concessions and more. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; A fee of $5 per child, for children ages 3 and older, will allow for participation in all daytime activities. Adults are free. Admission to all pools is $2. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;Free evening entertainment will be held at the football field at Richards High School, 106th Street and Central Avenue. Gates will open at 6 p.m. Dave Rudolf will take the stage at 8:15 p.m., followed by a fireworks display that is cosponsored by the Village of Oak Lawn. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; An agenda of all activities and times will be available soon at www.olparks.com. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;For more information, call 857-2225.

Oak Lawn Park District presents Star Spangled Fourth of July

Orland Park Bibles for Missions Thrift Center Celebrates 18th Anniversary

â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;Oak Lawn Park Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual Star Spangled Fourth of July celebration will be held Friday, July 4, at Centennial Park, located at 94th Street

â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;Bibles for Missions Thrift

Center, 15605 S. 71st Ct., part of Bible League International, is celebrating its 18th anniversary in June. Bibles are translated into several languages and sent all over the world including, Mexico, Europe, Africa, Latin America, Middle East and AsiaPacific. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;Donations of cash and merchandise are tax deductible as the law allows. The center also picks up furniture in good condition from Orland Park and nearby suburbs. Bibles for Missions Thrift Center is open six days a week from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; The thrift center is completely run and staffed with volunteers. The thrift shop features everything from designer clothing, furniture, house wares and gadgets, to antiques, and valuables. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; We are always looking for volunteers for various jobs including, sorting, cleaning, organizing, truck driving and helping at the center. Those who have four hours or more to spend, are welcome to come in and see about volunteering. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;The Bridge Teen Center is located next door. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;For more information, or to donate to Bibles for Missions, call 614-6972, or visit bibleleague.org/bibles-for-missions.

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The Porky’s Rib Fest at Toyota Park features ribs from all over the country and some from Australia.

Fests (Continued from page 1) Band performs from 12:15-3:15 p.m. followed by Heartland Star, who will take the stage from 3:45-7 p.m. The beer tent opens at noon. The annual summertime event will feature approximately 100 craft vendors, 20 food vendors, who will serve a variety of entrees and treats, including popcorn, exotic drinks and shaved ice. Auto enthusiasts can take advantage of the antique car show, sponsored by the Hickory Hills Park District from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Kasey Meadow Park, 8047 W. 91st Place. Evergreen Park’s Day in the Park Evergreen Park’s 26th annual Day in the Park is described as “the biggest block party” in the village. Saturday’s daylong celebration is on the grounds of the Community Center, 3450 W. 97th St. Festivities began at 11:30 a.m.

and run through 9 p.m. A 5k run will be held at 8:30 a.m. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. The festival features music and live entertainment, food, a beer and wine garden and plenty of children’s activities, including face painting. 4-H Fair at Toyota Park For the first time in more than 100 years, Cook County will have a joint 4-H fair. The Cook County 4-H Fair will be held Saturday at Toyota Park at 7000 S. Harlem Ave. in Bridgeview. The Cook County Fair will run from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., and a variety of activities will be offered while the projects are judged the fair and activities are open to the public. Porky’s Rib Fest at Toyota Park Porky’s Rib Fest at Toyota Park, 7000 S. Harlem Ave. in Bridgeview runs from Thursday through Sunday. Live entertainment from classic rock to country and blues; a

huge carnival, a spectacular fireworks show on Saturday and a petting zoo are a part of the test. There will be a new mega beer fest, Friday and Saturday, featuring a selection of over 75 craft beers for sampling from around the world. Rib vendors include local and international cookers, including: Chicago BBQ Company, Uncle Bub’s BBQ from Westmont, Robinsons Ribs, Famous Daves, Texas Thunder BBQ and even Aussom Aussie Australian BBQ from Australia. Headlining the live musical entertainment will be Rare Earth, performing Sunday from 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Performances from Tynan, Crazy Uncles, ZZ Top Tribute Band Eliminator, Back Country Roads, Screamin’ End, Brother Trouble, Brushville, Maxwell Mojo and Rolling Stones Tribute Band Hot Rocks will fill out the schedule. The hours are 4 p.m.-11 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, 1 p.m.-11 p.m. on Saturday and from noon to 11p.m. on Sunday.

The Chicago Ridge Park District has several locations. One is the Frontier Fieldhouse, 9807 S. Sayre Ave. For more information on programs at this location, or to register, call 423-3959. Another location is the Freedom Activity Center, 6252 W. Birmingham St. For more information on programs at this location, call 708636-4900. *** July 9: A third session of Vinyasa yoga, which focuses on flowing from pose to pose and linking the movement with the breath, is being offered. This energizing type of yoga builds endurance, strength, and flexibility, all while calming the mind. Class is set to upbeat music and ends with peaceful relaxation and all levels are welcome. The class is being taught by Kelly McKimson-Rhodes, a certified yoga teacher trained at Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School, Chicago. The yoga class will run from 6 to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays, July 9 through Aug. 13 at the Freedom Activity Center. The cost is $40 for residents and $50 for non-residents. Registration and more information are available at the Center. *** Spring and Summer: The Chicago Park District is offering a discount special for those who register for yoga or zumba classes. Participants who register for any two yoga or zumba classes will receive the classes at a cost of $65 for residents and $85 for non-residents. *** Summer: The Chicago Ridge Park District is looking for seasonal supervisory help this spring and summer. The supervisor position would be available from April through September, and would entail supervising a splash pad, miniature golf course and batting cage facility. Applicants must be available days, nights and weekends. Applications are available at the Frontier Fieldhouse, or the Freedom Activity Center. *** Ongoing: The Chicago Ridge Park District is taking team

registration for 4th through 8th grade boys basketball and girls volleyball leagues. For registration information, please call 708-423-3959 or visit our website www.chicagoridgeparks. com.

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The Evergreen Park Recreation Department is located at 3450 W. 97th St. For more information, or to register for a program, call 229-3373, or visit evergreenpark-ill.com. *** Ongoing: Registration is ongoing for summer programs. Park department hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday. The program brochure is on the website where residents can click on recreation summer book. The Evergreen Park Recreation Department also is on Facebook at facebook.com/evergreenparkrecreation. The departments offers summer camps, exercise classes for children and adults, tumbling classes, sport camps, drawing classes, dance classes for all ages, free concerts in the park, movies in the park and more. Residents are invited to view the recreation book on line, and register for programs.

Oak Lawn

The Oak Lawn Park District administrative building is located at 9400 S. Kenton Ave. For more information, call 857-2225 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. *** The Oak Lawn Park District’s Stony Creek Clubhouse, 5850 W. 103rd St., is hosting special events during March. Reservations are suggested. For more information and reservations, call 857-2433. *** Immediately: The Oak Lawn Park District is offering a wide range of summer camps. Registration is ongoing for residents and non-residents. For more information about the camps, view the summer camp guide. *** Immediately: The Oak Lawn Park District is taking a cus-

tomer service survey to find out how better to serve residents. For more information, call the park district’s administrative office, or visit olparks.com. Those taking the survey can be entered into a raffle for a chance to win one Community Theatre gift certificate good for two free admissions to one 2014 — 2015 production. *** Ongoing: Registration is currently being accepted for the Oak Lawn Park District’s Preschool classes. Registration will be accepted until classes are full. For more information on payment plans, or on preschool classes, please contact David MacDonald at 857-2200, ext. 2604. Learn as you Grow I and Playschool is for 3-year-olds. Sessions are held from 9 to 11:30 a.m., or 12 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, September through December and January through May 2015. Learn As You Grow I will be held at the Little White Building, 9514 S. 54th Ave., and Playschool will be held at the Oak View Center, 4625 W. 110th St. The fee is $670 for residents and $752 for non-residents. There are three payment options available and a $50 non-refundable deposit is included in the fee. Learn as you Grow II and Prep School is for 4-year-olds. Sessions are held from 9 to 11:30 a.m., or 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from September through December, and January through May, 2015. Learn as You Grow II will be held at the Little White Building, 9514 S. 54th Ave. Prep School will be held at the Oak View Center, 4625 W. 110th St. The fee is $1,000 for residents and $1,124 for non-residents. There are three payment options available and a $50 nonrefundable deposit is included in the fee.

Worth

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Attractions start holiday at Palos market Senior Farmers Market Nutritional Coupon info available Get ready for the Fourth of July holiday week at the Palos Heights Farmers Market. There will be lots of entertainment for the children, beautiful jewelry to purchase, and all the food you will need for holiday picnics and barbeques. The Palos Heights Library visits the Farmers Market on Wednesday, July 2, at 10 a.m. with Farm Animal stories by Miss Rebecca. The winner of the June 18 “Novel Cooking” library cookbook drawing was Chris Walsh of Palos Heights. There will be another cookbook raffle on the Wednesday, so be sure to stop by to enter. We always have lots of information about the library’s programs and events. We will also be kicking off our 70th Anniversary Countdown Contest to our Sept. 7 celebration. Congratulations also to Devon Lyons of Chicago Ridge, winner of the June 18 Palos Pool Pass Raffle. The Palos Heights Fire Department will also be at the July 2 market. Come and meet local firefighters and see the fire trucks. Moshka Imports will be the guest of the Community Tent. Moshka offers large selections of gemstone and silver jewelry, quartz and amethyst points and clusters, rare rock and mineral specimens, polished and tumbled stones, crystals and much more. Come see all the beautiful items on display. Moshka Imports are the original owners of Sanctuary Crystals. More information can be found at www.MokshaImports.com. Applications for Senior Farmers Market Nutritional Program (SFMNP) coupons are being taken on July 2 at Catholic Charities Worth office, 7000 W. 111th St., from 9 a.m. to noon, and 1 to 4 p.m. SFMNP coupons are available for low income seniors (60 plus) on a first-come, first-served basis. A photo ID and proof of current 2014 income must be brought at time of application. Proof of income includes Social Security award letters, or the last two check stubs. For more information, email Yolanda James at yjames@catholiccharities.net We have it all for the grill and all the salads. The selection of fruits and vegetables is growing every week. Berries are in market, as are tomatoes, peas, zucchini, potatoes, leafy greens, onions and radishes, kohlrabi, and more. Windy Hill Farms carries hormone free, antibiotic free, non-GMO corn fed beef and pork products, and whole Amish chickens. Other market offerings include hormone free, free-range eggs, butter, cheeses, local honey, syrup and jams, bakery items and organic breads, olive oil and vinegars, pizza products and pesto, tamales, salsas, pasta sauces and Italian peppers, coffee products and nutritional drinks. Pick up Pampered Chef products for the picnic and BBQ, health and wellness products at Shaklee, and stop by to have your knives sharpened while you shop. Stop at the City Tent and pick up the latest recipe from Dr. John Principe MD of the WellbeingMD Center for Life. Pick up or have endorsed the 2014 Frequent Shopper Card. New this year; bring a friend and receive double credit on your card! Make sure to sign up for weekly email updates. Photo note cards, featuring Palos Heights and farmer’s market scenes, are back again this year. They sell for $4, or three/$10. Proceeds benefit the market. Raffle tickets for the 2014 Car Classic are also available at the City Tent. The tickets are $20 each, or six/$100, and all proceeds of the Car Classic benefit the city’s Beautification Committee. The Classic Car event will be held Thursday, July 17, along Harlem Avenue. The Palos Heights Farmers Market is open Wednesdays, rain or shine, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 12217 S. Harlem Ave. More information can be found at www.palosheights.org join our email update list, or follow us on Facebook.

The Evergreen Park Public Library is located at 9400 S. Troy Ave. For more information, or to register for a program, call 422-8522. *** Ongoing: Evergreen Park Library, 9400 S. Troy, is hosting a book drive and accepting donations of used hardcover books, paperbacks, music CDs, videos, and DVDs. The library cannot accept magazines, encyclopedias, or textbooks, nor can a donation be picked up. pick up your donation. Donors are asked to remove the hard covers and recycle them in the green and yellow bin in the library parking lot. For more information call 422-8522. *** Ongoing: The Evergreen Park Public Library is asking residents to share their time, talents or hobbies with the library. Volunteering gives individuals the opportunity to enrich the quality of life in the community by investing in the public library. There are opportunites to fill an employment gap, enhance personal growth, earn service hours, and meet new people. Adult and teen volunteers perform a variety of tasks so that more resources can be directed toward library materials, services, and programs. All that is required is a positive attitude and a willingness to give back to our community. Interested residents will need to schedule a meeting with Volunteer Coordinator Kay O’Connor, by calling, or emailing volunteer@evergreenparklibrary.org.

Green Hills

The Green Hills Public Library is located at 8611 W. 103rd St., Palos Hills. For more information, or to register for a program, call the information desk at 598-8446, Ext. 120. Registration may also be available online at greenhillslibrary.org. *** June 26: Board games will be played during Teen Game Night from 6 to 8 p.m. Participants are invited to bring in their own games or play games provided by the Green Hills Public Library. Refreshments will be provided. *** June 30: All Green Hills Public Library patrons are invited to “PAWS for Crafts,” in the library’s activity room to make some fun and simple animal related crafts. All ages welcome and patrons can drop in any time between 2 and 4 p.m. *** July 1: Touched by their teenage son’s battle with a foodborne

superbug, filmmakers Jeff and Jennifer Spitz document their family’s struggle to raise backyard chickens and grow food. “Food Patriots” educates people from all walks of life how to eat and buy food, and educate the next generation of consumers. Patrons are invited to watch the film and discuss its issues with director Jeff Spitz at 6 p.m. Register is required and available online. *** July 2: The Lego Club is meeting once again at the Green Hills Public Library at 2:30 p.m. or 4:30 p.m. The library will supply the Legos and participants will supply the imagination and building-skills. The club is open to students in kindergarten through fifth grade. Due to limited space, patrons are asked to register only for the afternoon or evening session. Registration is required and limited to 25. Registration is available online. *** July 9: The Green Hills Public Library invites patrons to “See a Juggler,” then “Be a Juggler.” In this interactive show, patrons become the entertainment. First, Jason Kollum will show off his stunts and comedy in his juggling variety show. Then, the fun becomes hands-on, as everyone gets to learn some juggling skills. All ages are welcome to the show at 6 p.m. Registration is required, limited to 90, and available online. *** July 10: Baby Boomers, those residents 55 and older, are invited Byte Boot Camp at the Green Hills Public Library to learn about the Internet, e-books, and smartphones. The library is offering a five-week boot camp where the staff will teach participants about different technology topics. Campers at the last session will receive a chance to win a Nook Glowlight. Registration is required for all classes and limited to 20. Classes will end Aug. 7. For more information, please call the Information Desk at Ext. 120. *** July 10: Body Smart Gardening will be presented by Master Gardener Donna Hirsch at 7 p.m. at the Green Hills Public Library. Gardening can be a rewarding activity, however, it can take a toll on the body, whether a gardener is young or old. Participants will learn some of the steps they can take to make gardening more enjoyable and safe. *** July 11: The Green Hills Public Library once again plays host to Green Team Time with Miss

Emily at 6:30 p.m. Children ages 6 to 8 can enjoy nature themed stories and activities. *** July 14: Children ages 2 to 6, and their caregivers, are invited to Drop-In Story Time at 10 a.m. This program features songs, stories, and play. *** July 14: Everyone is welcome to Paws for Crafts between 2 and 4 p.m. at the Green Hills Public Library. Patrons can stop by the activity room to make some fun and simple animal-related crafts. All ages are welcome. *** July 14: The library presents its next world film at 2 p.m. In this Oscar-nominated French film from 2004, The Chorus, a newly hired teacher tries to positively impact his students’ lives through music, despite the overly strict school administration. Refreshments will be provided. *** July 17: Chef Kate Bradley will be “Finding Food Balance” with the South Side Seniors at 10 a.m. Eating healthy isn’t easy, and it’s even harder as we get older. Patrons can join Bradley with our South Side Seniors as they walk through what seniors need for a balanced diet and how we can achieve it through Bradley’s simple recipes. Samples are provided. Registration is required and is available online. *** July 17: The Manga Club meets at 6 p.m. at the Green Hills Public Library. Those who like to read manga and watch anime and are looking for a new series to get hooked on should come to the library this summer to talk about manga and enjoy some tasty snacks. Club members should bring their favorite titles to share. Registration is required and is available online.

Oak Lawn

The Oak Lawn Public library is located at 9427 S. Raymond Ave. The library’s regular hours are: Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. For more information, or to register for a program, call 422-4990. *** June 30: The Oak Lawn Public Library is hosting the Family Game Program for all ages. Patrons are invited to drop in for some fun and family friendly games. These games may include: Chutes and Ladders, Candy Land, Uno, Go Fish, Connect 4, Jenga and Wii Sports, from 10 a.m. to (Continued on page 12)

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Chicago Ridge officials are cracking down on tardy taxes By Bob Rakow Staff Reporter

to encourage the approximately 10 bars and restaurants in Chicago Ridge that frequently are Chicago Ridge officials have late in paying the tax, Mayor increased the late fee bars and Chuck Tokar said. restaurants will pay the village “We’re trying to get that if they are tardy in submitting cleaned up,” Mayor Chuck Totheir monthly food and bever- kar said. age tax. He said some of the establishVillage board members on ments are a few months late, June 17 unanimously approved while others have stopped payan ordinance that increases to ing the tax entirely. 10 percent from 1 percent the The village implemented a 1 late fee bar and restaurants percent tax on food and beverowners will pay if they are late age (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) in cutting a monthly check to which can be consumed on or off the village. the premises where purchased. The increased fine is designed Collection of the tax began in

2013. The food and beverage tax is due monthly. “Some people just don’t want to comply,” Tokar said. “You’ve got to have everybody comply.” He added that that the previous 1 percent fine did not compel business owners to pay the tax.

TECHNO TALK By Shelly Palmer

Most won’t be ready to jump in the Fire

Amazon finally unveiled its long-awaited smartphone, the Fire Phone. Twitter hashtags for the item are tough — #epicfail #at&texclusiveareyoukidding The village sent a letter to #tooheavyandawkward #toolate every business affected by the #seenitbefore #wherearetheapps increased fine notifying them #shouldhavecalledzuckandaskedof the decision. first #jeffwhatwereyouthinking Tokar, who also serves as the Built around the Amazon village’s liquor commissioner, Prime experience, the Fire Phone said he would consider suspend- runs the same heavily tweaked ing the liquor licenses of busi- version of Android found on the Kindle Fire. That means it’ll have nesses that do not comply. access to the 240,000+ apps in the Amazon Appstore, but not every app in the Google Play store (which is roughly five times as big as Amazon’s Appstore). What’s missing? Most notably Snapchat percent annual inflation rate. And and YouTube. in 25 years at that same rate, your monthly costs will have more than doubled, to about $6,200. Firefly and the To help protect yourself against Amazon Experience inflation risk, you should consider The phone is a market leader having at least some investments in one category: helping you buy that offer growth potential, rather stuff from Amazon. That’s thanks than only owning fixed-income to the phone’s “Firefly” feature, vehicles. And some investment which is “basically an everythingvehicles, such as dividend-paying scanner.” Once you open up the stocks, can offer both growth po- Firefly app (via a dedicated buttential and current income. In ton on the side of the phone), fact, some stocks have paid, and you can point your phone at even increased, their dividends just about any item — a DVD, for many years in a row, giving a bottle of water or any number you not just income, but rising of 70 million other products — income. (Keep in mind, though, and the Fire Phone will display that companies are not obligated it on Amazon. Firefly can also to pay dividends, and can reduce scan text like phone numbers, or discontinue them at any time.) restaurant signs and QR codes, To determine the right mix of then identify that text to make growth and income vehicles for calls, create contacts, send emails, your individual needs, consult go to websites and more. with a financial advisor who is Firefly also recognizes a quarfamiliar with your retirement ter of a million movies and TV plans, your risk tolerance and shows and 160 live TV channels. your family situation. And it may It taps into Amazon’s X-Ray feawell be a good idea to plan for a ture to show you relevant info very long retirement. You may not about what you’re watching, like live to be 100 — but it would be the cast and plot. Like Shazam, a good feeling to know that you Firefly can recognize songs, then let you download those songs or could afford to do so. add them to a Wish List. Unlike Scott Johnson, CFP, is a finan- Shazam, you can then use that cial 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.

Could you afford to live to 100? Here’s an interesting statistic: Over the past three decades, the centenarian population in the United States has grown about 66 percent, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Of course, this doesn’t necessarily mean that you have a good chance of living to 100 — but the possibility may not be as remote as it once was. In any case, if you do plan to retire in your mid-60s, and you are in good health, you may well have two, or even three, decades ahead of you. To enjoy this time to the fullest — and to help prevent the possibility of outliving your financial resources — you will need to invest for income and growth throughout your retirement years. As a retiree, how much income do you need from your investments? There’s no one “right” percentage for everyone. Furthermore, you shouldn’t have to rely solely on your investment portfolio, because you may have other sources — such as Social Security and potentially your employer-sponsored retirement plan — from which to draw income. Nonetheless, your investments can play a big role in providing you with the income you’ll need during retirement. Many retirees depend on fixedrate investments for a good portion of their retirement income — so it’s a real challenge when interest rates are low, as they have been for the past several years.

Consequently, when you retire, you’ll certainly need to be aware of the interest-rate environment and the income you can expect from these investments. Longerterm fixed-rate vehicles may be tempting, as they typically offer higher rates than shorter-term ones, but these longer-term investments may have more price fluctuation and inflation risk than shorter-term investments. Ultimately, you’ll likely need a balance between short-, intermediate- and long-term fixed-income investments to provide for a portion of your income in retirement. While it’s important to invest for income, you can’t ignore the need for growth — because you won’t want to lose purchasing power to inflation. As you know, with Tony Dunst we’ve experienced quite mild inflation recently. But over time, even a low rate of inflation can seriously erode your purchasing power. To illustrate: If your current monthly costs are $3,000, they will be about $4,000 in 10 years with only a 3

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Stammen. Stammen plays many hands and also leads out with many hands — which means he often bets into the raiser on the flop after just calling preflop. He usually makes this play after calling from one of the blinds, and with blinds at 12,000-24,000 we played a hand where led out yet again. with he Tony Dunst I had raised to 50,000 from the button with Kc 8c and a stack of 950,000. Stammen, who was in the big blind with more than $1.5 million in his stack, called my small raise. When the flop came Qc 7d 5d, he led out for 65,000. I knew Stammen was capable of leading with a variety of hands, and that even if I didn’t make one of my backdoor draws, I could potentially bluff him on a with Tony Dunst diamond. I called, and the turn brought a good card for me, the Jc. Stammen checked, and I bet 150,000. He thought for a moment and made the call. The river missed my draw but brought an excellent opportunity to bluff, the 9d. That card completed both a flush and an 8-6 straight draw on the flop, and I felt it was a mandatory bet with my king-high. The question was whether I should maximize the pressure and go all in, or bet smaller and make sure I’d still be alive if Stammen called me. The pot contained nearly 550,000, a little less than what I had left in my stack. Shoving was a viable option, but I liked my chances of chipping up against my table if I were still in, and I felt Stammen might believe I’d bet smaller with my value hands to make sure I get

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information to buy concert tickets on StubHub or create an iHeartRadio station around that song.

Hardware

Inside, the phone has a 2.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor, 2 GB of RAM, a battery that Amazon says should last “all day” and a 13 MP camera (that can also shoot 1080p video). The standout hardware feature is the phone’s four cameras positioned at the four corners of the phone’s 4.7-inch screen. These cameras create “Dynamic Perspective,” a custom-designed sensor system that responds to the way you hold and look at your phone. What’s that mean? If you’re buying a Yankees ticket on Stubhub, you can look 90 degrees to the left and right of your seat like you’re in the stadium. It also means that the phone can access hidden panels or perform shortcuts based on the way you tilt your phone. The feature also helps you read books or long web pages without ever touching the screen.

Odds, Ends and Nice Features

Amazon’s 24/7 tech support feature, “Mayday,” is also included in the Fire Phone. First included in the most recent wave of Kindle Fire tablets, Mayday offers free, live, on-device tech support where Amazon’s experts will guide you through any issues you’re having on your device. Amazon also says you can get Mayday help in 15 seconds or less, with no waiting in line and no appointments required. Amazon’s also offering some nice free perks with the device. The big add-in is a free year of Amazon Prime (normally $99) with every phone purchase. If you’re a Prime customer already, Amazon will tack on 12 months to

your subscription. Amazon’s also including 1,000 Amazon Coins (a $10 value) for apps, games and in-app purchases with the phone. Finally, for photo fanatics, Amazon is offering free unlimited Cloud Drive storage for pictures you take with the Fire Phone. The Fire Phone will be an AT&T exclusive (at least to start), and is now available for pre-order (to launch on July 25). It’ll run you $200 for the 32GB version and $300 for the 64GB model along with the standard two-year contract.

Should You Buy One?

If you live in the Amazon ecosystem — if you’re a Prime customer, addicted to Amazon Instant Video, newly-launchedAmazon Prime Music and the Kindle Owners Lending Library — this phone was made for you. It’s the best parts of Amazon condensed into a device small enough to fit into your pocket. For everyone else, the phone is good, but not a must-own device. While the hardware is acceptable, the app offerings will leave sophisticated users wanting. The phone also doesn’t have Bluetooth LE, which is bad news for wearables. It was also rumored that Amazon might offer the phone for free or underwrite service costs, but neither of those happened, which is a big relief to other Android manufacturers. More importantly, the Firefly technology will undoubtedly end up as an app, or be given away free to other manufacturers, when Amazon realizes that it cannot sell enough phones by itself. While I’m hugely impressed with the nascent image recognition software and I am sure it is the beginning of a new era in mobile assisted living, for all but the biggest Amazon junkies, it may be early to jump into the Fire.

Moraine invites nominations for Business Champion Awards

Talkin Poker Tournament priorities: gathering chips vs. staying alive The subject of maintaining one’s tournament life was often debated in strategy forums back when online tournaments thrived. Some argued that it was critical to maximize the effectiveness of your plays, even if it meant a greater likelihood of being eliminated. Others said it was more important to maximize your chances of staying alive in a tournament, even if it meant missing opportunities to accumulate chips. There was never any clear consensus, and I’ve gone through periods when I believed one approach was more correct than the other. Today, I think about those opposing strategies as two sides of a continuum, and not mutually exclusive. There are moments in a tournament when you should prioritize accumulating chips, and moments when you should prioritize staying alive. Recognizing those moments comes from evaluating a few factors: table draws, cash bubbles, payout percentages, opponents’ mentalities, etc. For example, sometimes I’ll avoid risking my entire stack on a soft table where accumulating chips from small pots is easy. But I’m not the only one who knows you should do this. With two tables left in the $15,000 World Poker Tour Championship in Atlantic City, I was fortunate to find myself at the softer table. The other table was stacked with talented players, but there was only one other longtime professional at mine: Keven

called. I bet 325,000, and Kevin went into the tank. He stacked the necessary chips to call, then evaluated how much he’d have left. Finally, he placed the chips in the pot, and I tabled my kinghigh. He showed Qs 3s and raked a huge pot with his top pair. I was left with 335,000, good for 13 big blinds. Within 15 minutes of the failed bluff, I’d won enough small and medium hands to surpass the million-chip mark. Those chips carried me to the final table, and eventually a third-place finish and the largest payout of my career. But what I’ll never know is this: Was betting small the safe play that kept me alive, or the brutal play that blew my chance at winning? (Tony Dunst is a poker pro and host of “Raw Deal” on World Poker Tour telecasts. Catch him every Sunday night on FSN.)

Moraine Valley Community College’s Corporate, Community and Continuing Education subdivision is seeking nominations for its 2014 Business Champion Awards. Nominations are being accepted through Sept. 1 for awards in the following categories: Training and Development— businesses that make a significant investment in their workforce by encouraging lifelong learning. Sustainability—businesses committed to reducing their ecological footprint by incorporating environmentally sustainable practices. Excellence in Government— a leader who demonstrates the foresight to create a healthy community. Philanthropy—a business or individual who demonstrates outstanding philanthropic contributions. Entrepreneur/Small Business Person of the Year—individuals or no more than three partners who operate a small business with a two-year track record and show continued growth. Women in Business/Leadership Award—a leading woman of influence in business with five to 10 years of professional experience. Innovation—Compelling idea,

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product or service that demonstrates significant benefit to users and addresses market needs. Individuals and businesses can be nominated for as many award categories for which they qualify, but they can only win in one category. Entries must include a nomination form, a short biography, and a brief description of the business or individual and why they are being nominated. Self-nominations are accepted. The awards will be presented at the 19th annual Business

Champion Awards—Stars of the Southwest Suburbs on Thursday, November 6, in the college’s Moraine Business and Conference Center. The program recognizes the valuable contributions businesses and their advocates make to the economic development of Chicago’s southwest suburbs. Nomination forms can be downloaded at morainevalley.edu/ccce. For more information or to submit a nomination, call Sue Ryerson at 974-5433 or email her at ryerson@ morainevalley.edu.

LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF RESOLUTION PREVAILING WAGE RATES WHEREAS, the State of Illinois has enacted “An Act regulating wages of laborers, mechanics and other workers employed in any public works by the State, county, city or any public body or any political subdivision or by any one under contract for public works,” approved June 26, 1941, codified as amended, 820 ILCS 130/1 et seq. (1993), formerly Ill. Rev. Stat., Ch. 48, par. 39s-1 et seq. and WHEREAS, the aforesaid Act requires that the Worth School District 127 of Worth, Illinois investigate and ascertain the prevailing rate of wages as defined in said Act for laborers, mechanics and other workers in the locality of Cook County employed in performing construction of public works, for said Worth School District 127. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE School Board of Worth School District 127: Section 1: To the extent and as required by “An Act regulating wages of laborers, mechanics and other workers employed in any public works by State, county, city or any public body or any political subdivision or by any one under contract for public works,” approved June 26, 1941, as amended, the general prevailing rate of wages in this locality for laborers, mechanics and other workers engaged in construction of public works coming under the jurisdiction of the Worth School District 127, is hereby ascertained to be the same as the prevailing rate of wages for construction work in Cook County area as determined by the Department of Labor of the State of Illinois as of June, 2014, a copy of that determination being attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. As required by said Act, any and all revisions of the prevailing rate of wages by the Department of Labor of the State of Illinois shall supersede the Department’s June determination and apply to any and all public works construction undertaken by the Worth School District 127. The definition of any terms appearing in this Resolution which are also used in aforesaid Act shall be the same as in said Act. Section 2: Nothing herein contained shall be construed to apply said general prevailing rate of wages as herein ascertained to any work or employment except public works construction of the Worth School District 127, to the extent required by the aforesaid Act. Section 3: The Worth School District 127 shall publicly post or keep available for inspection by any interested party in the main office of the Worth School District 127 this determination or any revisions of such prevailing rate of wage. A copy of this determination or of the current revised determination of prevailing rate of wages then in effect shall be attached to all contract specifications. Section 4: The Worth School District 127 shall mail a copy of this determination to any employer, and to any association of employers and to any person or association of employees who have filed their names and address, requesting copies of any determination stating the particular rates and the particular class of workers whose wages will be affected by such rates. Section 5: The Worth School District 127 shall promptly file a certified copy of this Resolution with both the Secretary of State Index Division and the Department of Labor of the State of Illinois. Section 6: The Worth School District 127 shall cause to be published in a newspaper of general circulation within the area a copy of this Resolution, and such publication shall constitute notice that the determination is effective and that this is the determination of this public body.

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WHATIZIT?

Well, this turned out to be a bear for some of you. Last week was a photo of a plastic bear filled with honey that we found at the Chicago Ridge Farmers Market. Not a lot of guesses this week. Worth’s Celeste Cameron was the first correct guesser. Other sweet guessers were Worth’s Theresa and George Rebersky and Evergreen Park’s Ellen Reddington. Sour answers were of a raccoon, wisdom (this guesser thought it was an owl), Kool-Aid, helium. This week’s clue is that it’s a summer item of Biblical proportions. Send those guesses by Monday night to thereporter@comcast.net with your name and hometown and don’t forget to put WHATIZIT in the subject line.

Protect your ears during fireworks Zounds Hearing in Palos Heights will give away free earplugs between now and the Fourth of July, with the goal of helping those with sensitive or diminished hearing better endure holiday fireworks. Everyone stopping in Zounds’ location at 7202 W. 119th St. can request the yellow E-A-R Classic earplugs, which conform to the shape of the ear canal to create a comfortable, snug noise barrier. Zounds recommends hearing protection for those of any age who want to protect their hearing, but especially children and anyone who has previously been diagnosed with diminished hearing. “Noise-induced hearing loss can be caused by a one-time exposure to loud sound as well as by repeated exposure to highdecibel sounds over an extended period,” says Jeff Clark, the Hearing Specialist at Zounds

in Palos Heights. “I recommend hearing protection if you’re going to be particularly close to any fireworks show.” On the average, one in ten Americans experiences hearing loss that affects his/ her ability to understand normal speech. In addition, the National Institute of Health states that about 15 percent of Americans from the age of 20 to 69 have high frequency hearing loss as a direct result to occupational or recreational activities. For more information on how to protect your hearing, or to make an appointment for a free hearing test, call 827-5654 or visit http://www.zoundsil. Zounds is located at 7202 W. 119th Street (College Drive) in Palos Heights, next to Starbucks. Hours of operations are Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Zounds Hearing

Park Clips (Continued from page 10) information, or to register for the programs, call 448-7080. The Winter/Spring Worth Park District program guide has arrived. Registration has begun. *** Ongoing: Pickle Ball will be at the Terrace Centre, 11500 Beloit Ave., from 6 to 8 p.m. every Tuesday. Pickle Ball is a cross between tennis and ping-pong and involves strategies such as lobbing, drive shots and overhead slams. Cost is $1. *** Ongoing: Open gym basketball is offered at the Terrace Centre, 11500 Beloit Ave., Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m. Cost is $1. *** Ongoing: The Terrace Centre, 11500 Beloit Ave., has an

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During a recent Friday, I felt like I was being cast for an episode of “The Twilight Zone.” For those unfamiliar with this 1960 television series, it was like being “Punk’d” on MTV by Ashton Kutcher. Upon stepping into my doctor’s office for a routine appointment, I was pleasantly surprised to find no other patients waiting. “Nice,” I thought. “I won’t be needing my Kindle after all.” It was tucked under my armpit. I just knew I was about to finish the last few chapters of “Unglued: Making Wise Choices in the Midst of Raw Emotions” by Lysa Terkeurst. However, a vacant lobby was an indicator of no waiting. Relief set in. My morning had been rushed and stressful. I’d taken great care in obtaining a sitter and cleaning up prior to her arrival. I’m energy deficient until I know someone is coming over. Heaven forbid, someone judge me for my lived in home. Once my rendition of “Bewitched” magically made my house presentable, I scrambled to fix the kids something edible, but not quite what I’d call breakfast. A good prayer before they eat is my consolation. With a slurp of juice and swal-

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By Claudia Parker low of a multivitamin, I dashed up the stairs to dress them. This is usually an intense saga as my kindergartener likes to insist on the opposite attire I’ve chosen. My parenting style encourages communication and articulate expression. However, I was running late. There was no time for negotiation. I went old school with a Clint Eastwood statement. “Go ahead. Make my day!” I told her. Needless to say, I welcomed my child-free, laid back, routine, doctor visit. I approached the counter and said, “Hi. How are you?” to the registration clerk.

She didn’t respond. I proceeded with, “Nice and quiet in here today.” I picked up her pen. Upon writing the first three letters of my name on the sign-in sheet, she spoke, “I’m sorry. Do you have an appointment?” Smiling back at her dazed glare, I continued signing in and said, “Yeeaahh!” She turned to her colleagues petitioning help with her eyes, “With what doctor?” she asked. “Dr. Axel.” I replied, this time with a frank tone. “What’s her deal?” I thought. She fired away at me like bullets. “He’s gone. We’re done for the day. Have you been here before? What’s your name? Do you know your chart number?” I was taken aback by her apparent oblivion. “Did I walk into the wrong building?” I thought, while quickly scanning the room for familiarity. After rumbling to find my chart, this registrar concluded with, “Your appointment is for next Friday. Not today!” I wanted her to be wrong. I wanted her to fix it and fit me in anyway. I wanted the cameras of MTV or ABC’s “What Would You Do?” with John Quinones to come zooming in but they

didn’t. I felt like my preparation and effort had been wasted but it hadn’t. I learned a life lesson. There have been various times in my life that I’ve been prepared for an opportunity and found myself banging down doors I had no business going through. Trying to force my way in only begot frustration. When the timing is right, the door opens easily. Just as it has for me to have this column. My fantastic editor, Jeff Vorva has been eating samples of my correspondent work for just shy of a year now. He’s thinks my loopy life may provide you comic relief on a few occasions and a bit of encouragement or reflection on others. Look for me every second and fourth week of the month. I don’t know much but what I do, I teach, coach and encourage…usually as a result of my flaws. Oh, and if you’re finding yourself in a place where you’re doing the right thing and not getting the desired result, check your calendar. It’s probably, the wrong day. Claudia Parker is an Evergreen Park mother, author, runner whose columns appear the second and fourth Thursdays for the Reporter.

Library Notes (Continued from page 10) Noon. Registration is not required. *** July 9: Pre-teens and teens will have a better summer than Greg Heffley when they visit the Oak Lawn Public Library to participate in Diary of a Wimpy Kid games and activities, including the dreaded Cheese Touch, from 1 to 3 p.m. Registration is required. *** July 10 and 17: Patrons are invited to find their roots by learning and using library databases such as Ancestry.com, Heritage Quest and the Chicago Tribune Historical Archives to locate census records, ship passenger lists, death notices and more. The program will take place from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Oak Lawn Public Library. In person registration has begun and will be taken in Adult Services or the Computer Center. The program cost is $6. For more information about this program, call Adult Services Librarian Kathy O’Leary, or visit the library’s website. *** July 11: Oak Lawn Library invites everyone to Adopt — Don’t Shop to meet a half dozen animal rescue groups and shelters from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, July 11. They will have information on the adoption process for their specific organization, and families will meet many animals that are looking for a forever home. Please leave your current pets at home. Registration is not required. *** July 14: The Oak Lawn Library invites patrons to explore some of the best resources for free online entertainment through their own devices at 2 p.m. This demonstration will give participants tips and tricks for utilizing the Internet to read books and magazines or watch videos. No registration required. *** July 14: Paws in Job Land is

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to a mental institution, a brash rebel rallies the patients to take on the oppressive head nurse. The movie stars Jack Nicholson and Louise Fletcher, and is a drama based on a novel by Ken Kesey. All movie screening titles and dates are now listed on the library’s website, and in a program booklet available at Oak Lawn Library. July: Zinio — “The World’s Largest Newsstand” — is coming to the Oak Lawn Public Library. With this addition to the library’s extensive collection, Oak Lawn cardholders will enjoy free unlimited access to 83 popular titles with no holds or checkout periods. To get started, go to www. oaklawnlibrary.org and click on the “Zinio” button. You will be prompted to set up two separate accounts, a library account and a personal account. For more information, contact the Periodicals Department. Patrons can enjoy reading their favorite magazines cover-to-cover as soon as the print editions are published. Back issues are also included. Zinio digital magazines may be downloaded to multiple viewing platforms, including computers (PC or Macs), smart phones and compatible tablets through the Zinio reader app inside or outside of the library.

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2014 All-Area Baseball Team FIRST TEAM CHRISTIAN BOLHUIS, Chicago Christian, P, Jr. • With 23 varsity wins already banked, Bolhuis is on track to become the Knights’ all-time victories leader in 2015 as he trails record holder Trent Overzet by just six. His 2014 pitching numbers on the Knights’ behalf were almost off the charts — his 100 whiffs topped all area hurlers, and he did that while throwing only 64 1/3 innings and walking just 19 batters. The Suburban Christian Conference Player of the Year posted an 8-3 ledger, allowed 35 hits, sported a minuscule 1.20 earned-run average and held opposing hitters to a meager .146 cumulative average. Bolhuis, the son of Knights football coach Jim Bolhuis, became just the third Chicago Christian baseball player ever named to the all-state team, joining Mike Kamp (2012) and Bob Schaaf (1990). Offensively, this paper’s Player of the Year chipped in a .326 average, .415 on-base percentage, 24 runs, 23 RBI and nine doubles. Bolhuis will be the Knights’ starting quarterback for the third season in a row this fall.

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SHAWN CHIARAMONTE, Richards, OF, Sr. • In a Bulldogs lineup loaded with heavy hitters, Chiaramonte swung one of the most potent sticks. His statistics included team-leading figures of 46 hits, 34 RBI and 16 doubles, plus a .418 average and .645 slugging percentage, the latter of which ranked second among regulars. Chiaramonte, who also served as Richards’ place-kicker last fall, augmented those offensive numbers with the following: .472 on-base percentage, 27 runs, 11 walks and three homers. He plans to play both baseball and football at North Central College. MATTHIAS DIETZ, Sandburg, P, Sr. • Overshadowed at the start by Division I recruits Bryan Pall (University of Michigan) and Sean Leland (Louisville), Dietz emerged as the Eagles’ staff ace, at least in a statistical sense. His ERA couldn’t quite equal Pall’s 0.67 mark, but Dietz was no slouch with his tidy 0.84 effort. And the latter was Sandburg’s biggest winner with eight victories in nine opportunities, one of which came on a season-opening no-hitter versus Oak Lawn. He also one-hit Glenbard South in early May. Dietz converted both of his save opportunities and struck out 87 batters in 66 2/3 innings. Making the strikeout total stand out even more was Dietz’s stinginess when it came to giving up free bases — he boasted an outstanding 7-to-1 strikeouts-to-walks ratio. ANDREW DYKE, Brother Rice, OF, So. • Having gotten a taste of varsity play as a freshman, Dyke was ready to roll right from the start of the 2014 campaign and he did his fair share to help the Crusaders seriously challenge for the Chicago Catholic League Blue title by pacing them in four batting categories: average (.383), hits (44), RBI (34) and runs (30). One-quarter of his hits went for extra bases and he also drew 21 walks. Dyke proved his worthiness elsewhere, too, as he went 7-of-8 as a base stealer and handled 43 defensive chances without mishap. Dyke is no one-sport wonder, either — as a sophomore member of Brother Rice’s football squad, he topped the Crusaders in both unassisted (42) and assisted (23) tackles in 2013 while earning second-team all-area status. MIKE ENRIQUEZ, Brother Rice, P, Sr. • With big-reputation pitchers scattered throughout the area this spring, Enriquez may have initially been overlooked by the casual fan. There’s no ignoring his importance to the 2014 Crusaders, however, as Enriquez stepped forward as the main man on a solid staff. Only Sandburg’s Bryan Pall bettered Enriquez’s microscopic 0.68 earned-run average — by .01. The durable Enriquez pitched four complete games and threw two shutouts while compiling an 8-2 record. He struck out 37 batters in 51 1/3 innings. RICH KAIRIS, Marist, OF, Jr. • Former RedHawks coach Tom Fabrizio didn’t hesitate to call Kairis the most important cog in an overachieving Marist baseball machine. He showed signs of pitching prowess after being elevated to the varsity as a sophomore in 2013, and Kairis delivered on the hill in a big way this spring as he won six times while carrying a 1.59 ERA over 74-plus innings and holding opposing batters to a meager .218 cumulative average. Although his 38 strikeouts don’t seem like many, that total was still 2 ½ times higher than the amount of walks he issued. Even more important in 2014 was Kairis’ stick, which was quite welcomed in a potency-starved lineup. While Marist registered a team average of just .210, Kairis swung away at a .366 clip and stroked 34 hits, both numbers representing team-best marks. He scored 17 runs, drove in 16 and stole 18 bases in 20 tries. MIKE KORNACKER, St. Laurence, P, Sr. • The 2013 Player of the Year very nearly captured that same award again. Although Chicago Christian’s Christian Bolhuis edged him out for it, the Purdue University-bound Kornacker still had a memorable final season for coach Pete Lotus’ winningest club. Kornacker notched eight of those victories in 10 decisions, saved two other wins for the Vikings, fanned 86 batters in only 62 innings and finished with a sparkling 1.35 ERA. He complemented his pitching stats with some impressive offensive ones: a .360 average, .560 slugging percentage, .408 on-base percentage, 45 hits, 43 RBI, 30 runs and 13 walks. Fifteen of Kornacker’s hits went for extra bases — four cleared the fence — and he struck out just nine times in 125 at-bats. Oh, and when he got on base Kornacker was a good bet to advance without benefit of a hit, as demonstrated by his 24 steals in 25 attempts. MARK MARTIN, Evergreen Park, SS, Jr. • After spending the past two years as an all-area second-teamer, Martin made the jump up to first team, thanks to a batch of skyrocketing statistics. Already a very reliable performer, Martin became an offensive force in 2014, one whose numbers compared favorably to those of the south suburbs’ premier players. His .472 average, for instance, represented a 129-point increase over his team-high 2013 standard, and his on-base percentage rose from .404 to a staggering .833. Martin’s 52 hits, 35 runs and 28 RBI bettered his previous year’s totals by 17, 12 and 14, respectively, and he posted a .513 slugging percentage. Martin amassed 24 extra-base hits (four homers, 13 doubles, seven triple) and stole 16 bases. Along with his baseball talents, Martin is a top-flight student. MIKE MASSEY, Brother Rice, 2B, Sr. • Prior to 2014, nobody really had Massey on the radar, but he became a steady contributor to the Crusaders’ success. He did it both in the field and at the plate, and his defensive efforts may have been the most noteworthy — while playing a demanding position, Massey committed just three errors in 135 chances. In addition to the nifty glove work, Massey provided Brother Rice with a .333 average, 36 hits, 28 runs, 17 RBI and team-best 18 steals in 21 attempts. Five of his hits were doubles and Massey also reached base 23 times via free passes. COREY MILLER, Evergreen Park, 1B, Sr. • Following a somewhat nondescript junior season, Miller was anything but a sure thing entering 2014. That changed in dramatic fashion as he became an integral part of a productive Mustangs attack and earned South Suburban Conference Red Player of the Year honors in the process. Miller’s .468 average was just four points below Mark Martin’s team-high showing and he raised it to .471 when runners were in scoring position. Fifteen doubles and 18 extra-base hits in all were part of Miller’s output as he posted an on-base percentage of .490 to go along with 29 RBI and 23 runs scored. Veteran Evergreen coach Mark Smyth said one of his primary summertime goals is to try to discover “the next Corey Miller.” NATE NATIVIDAD, Richards, 3B, Sr. • The Dominican University-bound Natividad possessed quite the batting eye, as evidenced by his drawing of 27 bases-on-balls this spring. Along with all those freebies — which were the most for any Richards hitter — Natividad supplied the Bulldogs with a team-best 39 runs, plus 38 hits, 28 RBI, and respective slugging and on-base percentages of .670 and .580. Twelve of his hits went for two bases and he was successful in 6-of-7 steal attempts. Coach Brian Wujcik wasn’t afraid to use Natividad at either of the two positions on the left side of the infield. TREVOR WOLTERINK, Chicago Christian, DH, So. • This sophomore did not jinx the Knights in any way; quite the contrary, in fact. After getting his varsity indoctrination in basketball during the winter, Wolterink had long since conquered any jitters and was ready to be a baseball contributor from the get-go. The 2014 campaign ended (Continued on page 3)

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Bulldogs not hangdog after 2014 ending By Frank Gogola Richards football players could have hung their heads while recalling the team's shortcoming against Batavia in last fall’s Class 6A championship game. And remembering that nine starters from the 2013 state runner-up club have moved on would further the reason to feel crestfallen. But instead of dwelling on various kinds of losses, the returning Bulldogs are looking ahead to the 2014 season with confidence. They plan on applying the lessons learned a year ago and becoming stronger because of it, robust enough perhaps to be the last team standing this time around. “Last year, we learned that hard work pays off,” said senior-to-be quarterback Hasan Muhammad-Rogers, who is back for his third varsity season “We did everything that we could. All season we busted our butts [and] Coach [Tony Sheehan] pushed us to the limit. “And we saw that it didn’t go unnoticed. It showed in our performance on the field. Now we know how hard we have to work to get back there [to state].” While acknowledging last season’s great run, Sheehan admitted he was also pleased by what he saw from his returnees during the first two weeks of summer practice and Saturday’s 7-on-7 tournament hosted by Richards. “We had a great group of seniors [a year ago] and they took a lot of the leadership,” Sheehan said. “We’re going to miss them, but you have to replace and reload, and that’s what we do around here. That’s what we’re expecting. “We have a good group of young guys coming up that look good so far. Our seniors, we’re expecting them to keep the tradition going, and they’ve really taken a leadership role. It’s been a good summer so far.” The Bulldogs’ biggest departures on the defensive side of the ball are lineman Savon Robinson and linebackers Romel Hill and Andrew Venerable, a trio of threeyear regulars. Ramonta Hill is the most notable returnee, but he thinks the defense will be up to Richards’ typical standards when the regular season begins at the end of August. “On defense, we’re just smashmouth football,” Hill said. “We lost a couple good linebackers, but other than that we’re going to be pretty good.” Last year’s defense pitched six shutouts and held opponents to six or fewer points on two other

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Husan Muhammed-Rogers will be Richards’ starting quarterback for a third straight season. occasions. Hill expects to see more of the same and didn’t hesitate to say so. “Shutouts,” he said, referring to the prevention crew’s main objective each time out. “Definitely shutouts.” Offensively, the dual-threat Muhammad-Rogers will have an almost entirely new line blocking for him, but he has big expectations for the group. “We have some young guys that are stepping up that are pretty good, so I don’t think we’ll be any weaker than last year,” he said. “We have some young guys that work hard. They know what it takes — they watched the line from last year and they’re doing more than them. I think we’re going to be pretty strong up front.” As far as skill-position guys, Richards is in good shape experience-wise, starting with its quarterback. Muhammad-Rogers said the familiarity those players already have with one another will be instrumental in keeping the offense flowing this season. “It’s like we never missed a beat,” he said. “We come out and just keep doing what we do best: making plays. We’re always in rhythm, we have our timing down with our routes, [and] we can only get better. And then we added more weapons on the outside, so it’s going to be pretty hard for [opposing] defenses. “We’re expecting to put up a lot of points, especially when we go up-tempo. We want to put together long drives [to] keep our defense off the field and keep their defense on. We want to wear teams out and we expect to be back in

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Life goes on without Weishar Trying to replace a player like receiver Nic Weishar is not an easy task. And it’s made more difficult for Marist in 2014 by the absence of many other members of last season’s starting offensive unit — 10 players in all. One who was expected to return, Duke University-bound all-area wideout Flynn Nagel, has transferred to Lemont. There’s no question, though, the largest hole to fill is the one left by the graduation of 2013 Player of the Year Weishar, who is now at Notre Dame. “With Nick, he’s a guy that basically when you talk about replacing him, I don’t know if you can,” RedHawks coach Pat Dunne said at Saturday’s 7-on-7 tournament at Richards. “But I can tell you one thing: He left a lot of great things through his example and what he did for our guys. … His work ethic and obviously what he did on the field, it’s something that these young guys being around him saw. “Nick was just all around a phenomenal player, a great player, obviously very diverse for the offense. He was a guy that brought so much to the table, but his leadership and what he left the younger guys is a great thing, too, because he left a major impact on this program.” The lone returning starter on offense is tailback Jawill Aldridge, who Dunne said “brings a new dimension” to the running game. With positions to fill across the (Continued on page 3)

Summer baseball roundup

No stretch for Mustangs in seventh By Ken Karrson Down to its last at-bat, Evergreen Park made sure its first outing of the summer turned out right. It was a case of seventh heaven for the Mustangs last Wednesday against Richards. Even when trailing the Bulldogs by three runs entering the final frame, Evergreen discovered staging a rally didn’t require too big a stretch. Richards contributed a couple errors and a walk in the inning, and Bulldogs coach Brian Wujcik said one of the Mustangs’ hits was misplayed by his team. But Evergreen also did its part as Mark Martin, Joe Piet and Matt Lyons all delivered run-scoring hits. Lyons’ double actually chased across two teammates, and that provided the Mustangs with the difference in a 7-6 victory. “He’s a super-strong kid,” Evergreen coach Mark Smyth said of Lyons. “He’s a little bit raw, but he’s all baseball.” The Mustangs are playing a reduced schedule this summer, in part because Evergreen’s 2013-14 school year extended deeper into June than usual. The plan is to not go beyond the Fourth of July. That gives the Mustangs relatively little time to display their baseball wares, but Smyth isn’t worried. “I think we have enough talent to keep it rolling for a few years,” said Smyth, whose teams have won 36 of their last 53 spring contests dating back to midway through the 2013 campaign. “Our sophomores beat Lemont in the spring, and they’re excited and more than willing to work and put the time in [to adjust to varsity play]. “We have a solid nucleus coming

back and it’s good for the young guys to see the [veterans’] work effort. It’s businesslike and they do expect to win.” JR Wazio, Pat Doran and Will Doran split the pitching chores versus Richards, which tallied in the first, third and fifth stanzas. The Bulldogs’ RBI men included Brett Thomas (two-run double), Richard Calderon (single), Josh Chaffin (single) and Nick Fritz (bases-loaded walk). Thomas was one of the two pitchers used by Richards. He struck out five and scattered three hits during his stint on the hill. While he was happy that his guys opened with a triumph, Smyth tried to keep a proper perspective. “You never know who’s going to be there, or who’s going to think basketball is more important or football is more important,” he said. “Summer’s always a crapshoot. You hope you have everybody there, but you never do.” One guy Smyth was happy to see on the job was Tim Donahoe, the head of Evergreen’s grounds and maintenance department. Smyth called Donahoe “our MVP right now” because of the latter’s ability to get the Mustangs’ field playable in a week that was punctuated by several downpours. RICHARDS While Evergreen has been limited to one game thus far, the Bulldogs have stayed active. Their encounter with the Mustangs was their fourth, following two matchups with Bolingbrook and one with Westmont. The low point for Richards unquestionably was its first outing against the Raiders, who used a 12-run fourth inning to bury the Bulldogs 17-6. Bases-on-balls were a big part of Bolingbrook’s

uprising, but Wujcik had an explanation for that. “One of the things we do in the summer is we’ll leave pitchers in there longer than we would in the spring,” he said. “What we want to accomplish is for them to pitch their way out of jams.” That didn’t happen on this particular occasion, which offset some decent offensive efforts from Noel Castro (homer), Nick Mejia (two-run triple, RBI double) and Andrew Zemke (a pair of RBI singles). However, Fritz and Adrian Garcia teamed up to quiet the Raiders substantially in the rematch, which went Richards’ way by a 9-2 count. “The fact that we did bounce back after something like that [first game] shows a little bit of character, which was nice to see,” Wujcik said. “It was a nice comeback win.” The Bulldogs did all of their scoring within the first four frames. Three Bolingbrook errors contributed to Richards’ uprisings, but so, too, did RBI hits from Angelo Smith (two-run triple), Matt Rockey and Chris Zeschke. Tommy Olson also picked up an RBI on his first-inning groundout. The Bulldogs’ bats were out in full force last Monday opposite Westmont, which got struck by a 14-hit onslaught and suffered a 16-6 setback. Four players produced multiple-hit performances, a group led by Smith (3-for-3, two triples, three runs, one RBI). Also swinging big sticks were Thomas (two hits, one double, three RBI, two runs), Ryan Ranken (two doubles, four RBI) and Nate Gimza (two hits, one RBI, one run). Wujcik hopes to see continued development by his younger athletes, who must make up for the (Continued on page 2)

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An unlikely place to ‘p’-erform Bartosh (Reprinted from April 4, 2013) Take me out to the ballgame, where I can ski with my pee ... Sorry to be blunt, but there’s no genteel way to accurately describe what the Lehigh Valley IronPigs minor-league baseball team has in store for its male patrons this season. Lower-level organizations involved with the national pastime have typically swum upstream when it comes to odd promotions, but this particular one will also involve a steady stream. In an attempt to promote increased awareness of prostate health — that’s the official explanation anyway; let’s just call it what it really is: a bizarrely unique marketing tool — the IronPigs have installed above restroom urinals screens that will allow men to play video games while they are relieving themselves. What’s that you say? How can guys worry about manning game controls while they’re busy trying to control the direction of their flow? That’s just it — the games are designed to function on a hands-free basis. All the gamers must do is make sure there is plenty of liquid saved up in their bladders because them having to go makes everything else go — sort of a pee-for-play, if you will. First up will be an alpine skiing game, where the various twists and turns on the screen mandate that the player consume several beverages before his restroom visit, lest his skier soon find his progress on the course halted by a tree or misplaced outhouse. And just to fill the competitive-juice tank up a little further, recaps of player performances won’t necessarily remain private information. According to the New England News Service version of the story I saw, users will receive a score and code to enter upon completion of the game, and the highest scores will then be displayed in real time across videoboards within the ballpark so that everyone else can either marvel or mock. At this point, it’s important to

clarify that, although you may think otherwise, this concept is not merely a figment of my own, slightly warped imagination. It originated elsewhere, but it really does exist and is set to begin, as a two-minute promotional clip I watched online assured me. I’m curious, however, as to whether or not the IronPigs’ brain trust has ever visited the restrooms at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown, Pa. I haven’t, but I’m guessing it’s not too much of a stretch to place them on a par with public facilities elsewhere. If such a comparison is indeed valid, then the brain trust should realize no one in his right mind wants to spend an excessive amount of time in an area where stench has established a monopoly. After all, a guy can only hold his breath for so long. The allure of baseball has little to do with the game itself or the quality of play on the field. If it did, last summer’s attendance figure at Wrigley Field wouldn’t have matched that of an area T-ball league. Going to the ballpark is about basking in the sunshine and experiencing the great outdoors. It’s supposed to be a relaxing recreational escape from our day-to-day norm, and no one except individuals with kinkier tendencies chooses an escape route that leads them directly into the not-so-great indoors and causes them to loiter there. One writer offered a theory that the IronPigs would benefit from the video games in a monetary sense, speculating that in a mad desire to keep sending their virtual Jean-Claude Killys whooshing down the slopes, many men would drink far more overpriced beer than they might otherwise. Perhaps, but if this video deal does catch on, what comes next? Will we soon be tossing a football around in the midst of an IRS audit? Shooting baskets inside a movie theatre? Banging on a set of drums while undergoing surgery? Sure, each of those scenarios sounds silly, but so was the video-can idea until someone conducted a urine analysis. Let me

again remind you that there is supposedly a medical-oriented catalyst behind the IronPigs’ endeavor, which was developed in conjunction with the Lehigh Valley Health Network. But are guys really going to be giving their physical conditions any thought once their virtual skier begins competing? They’ll only be concerned if the latter suddenly begins resembling a statue instead of a sportsman. What this activity truly represents is the latest means by which we can avoid encountering a few dreaded idle seconds. For whatever reason, we’ve become a society that requires entertainment on a 24/7 basis and is addicted to busyness. Quiet moments are no longer desired. We seem completely unwilling to shake free from phones, texts, tweets or whatever newfangled invasion-of-privacy communications method tech companies make available to us. On a dinner date? Nope, not without an all-important cellphone call to take or make. Out for a drive? Hey, let’s make sure we text our whereabouts every 10 seconds and then pray that the last destination doesn’t become our final one. Given the current climate, don’t be shocked if the IronPigs’ promotion becomes popular and gets copied ASAP by bandwagon-jumping marketers everywhere. And you certainly have to give the developers of the idea props for originality, a trait that’s becoming increasingly rare in today’s corporate world. Once upon a time, thinking outside the box was commonplace. That’s how discoveries were made, but few people these days possess that same sense of adventurous creativity. It’s much easier to borrow from a proven commodity. So kudos to the folks involved with the restroom video games. While I don’t anticipate visiting Coca-Cola Park, they’ve already had an influence on me. Whenever I hear the term “pea shooting” in the future, I’ll never again think of a kid with a straw.

Community sports news Junior Bulldogs basketball camp ference contingents. Representing sor various sports camps during the baseball squad were junior the months of July and August. to be held at Richards outfielder Rich Kairis and senior pitcher Matt McKenzie. Soccer players tabbed were junior forward Lorna McCall and sophomore defender Alex Lenz. Senior right-side hitter Jake Moran and senior setter Tim Hauser were RedHawks volleyball players honored, while senior midfielder Courtney McNicholas and junior attacker Alyssa Anderson were Marist’s all-conference lacrosse performers.

Scheduled for July are the Challenger British soccer camp, beginning golf camp and MiniHawk youth athletic camp. The soccer camp, slated for July 7-11, is open to ages 3-16 and will be run in four separate sessions. A first-kicks session for ages 3 and 4 will go from 9-10 a.m. each day, mini-soccer for ages 4-6 will go from 10:30 a.m.-noon, and a halfday camp for individuals aged 6-16 will be offered from 9 a.m.-noon and from 1-4 p.m. The costs range from $87 to Palos Park man sinks ace Marist athletes chosen for $117. All participants will receive Palos Park resident Avery MillAll-ESCC teams er realized a golfer’s dream when a soccer ball, camp T-shirt, award Marist student-athletes were he registered a hole-in-one during and individual skills evaluation. well-represented on various All- a round of play in early June at The beginning golf camp, deEast Suburban Catholic Con- Silver Lake Country Club in Or- signed for ages 5-9, will run July ference sports teams that were land Park. 14-18 from 9 a.m.-noon daily. The selected for the spring season. Miller sank his shot on the cost is $119 for residents, $139 The Lady RedHawks softball 167-yard 13th hole of the South for nonresidents, and includes a squad, which played for a section- course, using a 6-iron to do so. T-shirt and merit award. Equipal championship in coach Denise His feat was witnessed by playing ment will be provided. Bromberek’s final campaign, led partners Bert Coghill of Orland The Mini-Hawk camp, which the way with five all-conference and Paul Carvey of Palos Heights. will teach the essentials of basechoices. The quintet included se“There was a strong wind from ball, basketball and soccer, is open nior infielder Brooke Wyderski, behind and the shot was hit high,” to youngsters aged 4-7 and will senior catcher Bella Wilkinson, Miller said. “[It] took one bounce run July 21-25 from 9 a.m.-noon junior outfielder Brooke Wilson, and entered the hole. My reaction each day. The cost is $109 for junior pitcher Zariya Gonzalez was disbelief.” residents, $129 for nonresidents, and sophomore infielder Madison and includes a T-shirt, ball and Naujokas. merit award. Marist’s baseball, girls’ soccer, Palos Heights Recreation Dept. Rounding out the camps will boys’ volleyball and girls’ lacrosse offering sports camps be a Chicago Bulls rookie and The Palos Heights Parks and veteran camp for ages 6-12 that teams all placed two individuals on their sports’ respective all-con- Recreation Department will spon- runs Aug. 11-15 from 8:30-11:30 a.m. daily. The cost is $209 for residents, $219 for nonresidents, and includes a pass for two to go to the United Center for a Q&A session with a former or current Bulls player, Bulls duffle bag, Bulls basketball, T-shirt, evaluation report and graduation certificate. Keith Budinger, England FA Level 2 Licensed Coach UEFA (Union Registration is being taken at of European Football Associations) B Part 1 License is running a the recreation department, 6601 soccer camp for girls & boys: W. 127th St. Richards High School will be the site of the Junior Bulldog basketball camp July 7-9. The sessions, which are open to ages 7-14, will run from 9-11 a.m. each day. The cost is $25 before July 7, $35 for walk-up registrants. The camp will be hosted by incoming varsity basketball coach Jevon Mamon. For more information, contact Mamon at j_mamon@hotmail. com.

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White Sox, Bulls FUNdamental camps coming to Andrew

The White Sox FUNdamentals Baseball and Fastpitch clinics and Bulls FUNdamentals camp will take place at Andrew High School in Tinley Park during the month of July. The softball and baseball events will be held July 14-15 and July 21-22, respectively. All sessions will run from 1-2:30 p.m. The cost (Continued on page 3)

Meeting resistance

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Oak Lawn's Josh Prince sets up for a shot but is prevented from getting a clean look by a Lemont defender during play at the Stagg Summer Shootout.

Baseball (Continued from page 1) loss of a dozen members from the 2014 spring roster. “This is the most seniors we’ve graduated since, I think, ’04, and [the majority of] the guys that are returning weren’t regulars,” Wujcik said. “We know we’re going to have growing pains, but they’re not interested in using the excuse that we graduated a lot of guys and we’re not going to be very good. “A lot of them recognize the fact we have a lot of competition for open spots. There’s certain guys we have an eye on, of course, but we’re auditioning a lot of guys and they’re working hard. And our seniors are doing a nice job of showing leadership.” Another plus is that the newcomers have already experienced success. Richards’ sophomores captured the school’s sixth straight South Suburban Conference Red lower-level championship this spring. Acclimating to the demands of varsity ball won’t come without at least a few trials, however. “We do have a lot of teaching to do this summer,” Wujcik said. “I don’t think I’ve ever known what it’s like to reload, but we’re under the hood now, rebuilding things.” Pitching the ‘Dogs to their victory over Westmont were Smith, Mejia and Garcia, who fanned eight between them. Garcia is being groomed as a future reliever. “Not necessarily a closer, but we want him to get used to a reliever role where he gets used multiple times a week,” Wujcik said. “There’s nothing electrifying about his stuff, but he gets a lot of ground balls.” OAK LAWN The Spartans are off to a 4-4 start to the summer, and three of the wins came during last weekend’s Richards Tournament. Oak Lawn defeated St. Charles East (3-2), Morton (5-4) and Oak Park-River Forest (15-1). Spartans coach Bill Gerny didn’t know if his club actually claimed the tourney title, but that was almost irrelevant in his mind. “Either way, it was a positive experience for our guys,” he said. “I think going 3-0 in the Richards Tournament was a step in the right direction and is going to give these guys some confidence.” A dose of self-assurance certainly isn’t the worst thing for players who endured a disappointing spring campaign, one that ended with a slaughter-rule loss to Mt. Carmel in the final of the Caravan’s own Class 4A regional. “We have some guys who have a bad taste in their mouth from last year that are working extremely hard [to improve the situation],” Gerny said. Oak Lawn’s returnees have been seeing action in the first half of most games and, perhaps not so coincidentally, the Spartans have pretty much hung tough in each. That included in another clash with Mt. Carmel, which scored a 12-2 triumph but did the majority of its damage over the final two innings. The Caravan, who have seven starters back from their spring squad, were ahead just 5-2 after five stanzas and managed only two earned runs off the combo of Matt Witkowski and Brandon Quillin over that span. “We had a much stronger showing than [in] the regional championship,” Gerny said. “We ended up losing 12-2 because some of our younger guys are still getting used to playing varsity defense. Our defense has been suspect for a majority of the summer. “Our starters have been strong,

but we want to develop all 25 players on the roster. We share a lot of our athletes with football, so we haven’t had a game yet where we’ve had our full team.” The story was similar against both De La Salle and TF South. The Meteors were ahead just 4-1 after five innings before pulling away for a 10-1 win, while the Rebels did nothing of note against Oak Lawn hurlers John Roberts and Ryne Melnick but eventually squeezed out a 7-5 victory. “Our starting pitchers have been really good,” Gerny said. That included Billy Dunne, the younger brother of 2014 graduate Matt Dunne. Billy Dunne surrendered only one earned run in a 6-3 loss to Morton, which preceded the Richards Tournament. The Spartans gained revenge on Morton Saturday, when Melnik’s RBI single snapped a 4-all tie in the bottom of the sixth. His hit followed ones by Quillin and Witkowski. Marcus Montes pitched five innings for Oak Lawn, but Melnik (win) and Witkowski (save) were the hurlers of record. Chad Cwik threw seven innings last Friday to help the Spartans edge St. Charles East. Quillin (triple) and Witkowski (RBI single) were key men at the plate. Fueling the rout of Oak Park-River Forest were Melnik (homer), Quillin, Roberts, Witkowski, Patrick Slattery and Liam Blake, all of whom had extra-base hits. “We scored five [runs] in the top of the seventh and looked dominant at times,” Gerny said. Witkowski went the distance on the hill. Quillan collected a pitching win over Reavis by registering the last four outs in a 10-8 verdict in the Spartans’ summer opener. He also stroked the deciding hit in the bottom of the sixth. SHEPARD Scheduled for five games through last Friday, the Astros got in only three. Wet grounds forced cancellation of their first contest in the Richards Tournament on Friday, while Romeoville was a no-show last Monday. Shepard earned a forfeit victory in the latter instance and also collected one on the field by defeating Crete-Monee 11-6 last Tuesday. Losses were doled out by Andrew (13-2) and Oak Park-River Forest (8-4) in a tourney affair. “Each of our games we’ve played, we’ve had our good moments and those moments where you say, ‘Oh man, what are we doing?’” Astros coach Frank DiFoggio said. “It’s all about getting [newer] kids experience. “You know what the [returning] varsity guys can do because they’re practicing with you all the time [in the spring]. You tell them, ‘Get your work in for the day and get out.’” DiFoggio “threw a bunch of guys” at Crete in order to “learn what they can do,” and one who impressed was pitcher Jake Fredrick. The junior-to-be saved a win for Tyler Walters after tossing four solid innings. “I just like the fact he’s fearless,” DiFoggio said of Fredrick. “He goes out there and pumps strikes and gets a lot of ground balls. I like that type of kid.” DiFoggio also liked what the trio of Eric Horbach, Kevin Carmody and Bobby Peterka gave him. The three spring vets went a combined 7-for-8 versus the Warriors with five doubles, six RBI and five runs. Mark Albrecht also smacked an RBI hit. Carmody was involved as well in breaking a 3-all tie with Oak Park-River Forest as he tripled ahead of Ricky Mundo’s suicide squeeze. Billy Mitchell (single) and Jordan Noftz (groundout) also had RBI for Shepard, which was victimized by the Huskies’ five-

run fifth, one of only two scoring innings for the latter. “We did a lot of things fundamentally well at the plate,” said DiFoggio, whose club accrued a half-dozen hits. “We had productive outs.” Mundo and Benny Meyer both delivered some respectable work on the mound. Meyer is the brother of former Chicago Christian player Brodie Meyer. *** The lopsided loss to Andrew seemingly had little to offer in the way of positive points, especially since the Astros sprang a defensive leak. But since it was mostly rookies in the field, DiFoggio felt there was something good that could be taken from the contest. “You see what it’s like [against a good varsity program] so you know where you need to get to,” he said. “Summer allows kids new experiences in a competitive situation. [The Thunderbolts] beat us up a little bit, but it was an eye-opener and a good learning experience for them. “But I told them, ‘You guys weren’t afraid.’ They battled and kept trying, and I like that.” CHICAGO CHRISTIAN The Knights’ perfect summer ledger ended last Tuesday against Sandburg, but they recovered quickly from that 5-2 setback as they romped past Eisenhower 11-1 two days later. In between, Chicago Christian lost a game to bad weather after playing 4 ½ innings. “We’re off to a good start, obviously,” Knights coach Eric Brauer said. “I’d like to have a couple situations back in the Sandburg game — we played pretty sloppy, to be honest — but we’ve played pretty well overall. We’re learning and getting better.” Christian Bolhuis, Jack De Vries and Jacob Bulthuis each supplied Christian with a pair of hits in its triumph over the Cardinals. Brauer employed four different pitchers, but Eisenhower was unable to inflict much harm against any of them in the five-inning contest. Bolhuis homered and De Vries poked an RBI double versus the Eagles, but the Knights’ bid for success was undermined by a few mishaps. “We did not play our best,” Brauer said. “We gave a couple away on defense and we made a lot of baserunning mistakes.” Bolhuis, this paper’s Player of the Year and a member of the 20-man Class 2A all-state team this spring, threw admirably in a losing cause. Although he allowed seven hits, including a two-run homer, the senior-to-be fanned nine and issued only two walks. STAGG Behind a big day from senior-tobe Brett Stratinsky, the Chargers outslugged Class 4A runner-up St. Rita 12-9 last Tuesday. Stratinsky’s three-run homer in the fourth highlighted a six-run outburst that expunged Stagg’s 8-6 deficit. Stratinsky also stroked RBI singles in the first and third frames. Austin Greer (two-run single), Ethan Glaza (RBI double) and Mike Bibbiano (RBI single) were other batting notables for the Chargers. Greer, Bibbiano, Jordan Henderson and Calgelo Martinez had two hits apiece for Stagg, which amassed 14 in all. The Chargers also took advantage of three Mustangs errors, two of which let in a total of three runs. Stagg’s other contest wasn’t quite as rewarding as it dropped a 10-1 verdict to Andrew on Thursday. Mike Crosby collected three of the Chargers’ eight hits and Nick Mussari knocked in their lone run. Stagg batters whiffed eight times against T’bolts pitching.

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2014 All-Area Baseball Team (Continued from page 1) with Wolterink being Chicago Christian’s leader in average (.355) and hits (39) while ranking second on the team in on-base percentage (.425) and third in runs scored (31). Other batting stats included 19 RBI, 14 walks and five doubles. His defensive improvement can’t be ignored, either — after committing two errors in his first game at third base, Wolterink was guilty of only four more the rest of the season. BRAD WOOD, St. Laurence, P, Sr. • A three-year varsity player for the Vikings and three-time selection as an all-area first-teamer, Wood’s absence will be felt by St. Laurence in 2015 as keenly as older brother Kyle’s was a few years earlier. Brad Wood departs the scene after going 7-2 on the mound with a 1.80 ERA, 68 strikeouts and only 14 walks in 58 1/3 innings, and one save. And don’t forget about his batting exploits — Wood delivered a .419 average, .650 slugging percentage, .507 on-base percentage, 49 hits, 45 runs and 27 RBI on the Vikings’ behalf. The Northern Illinois University recruit smacked 18 extra-base hits, got aboard 26 other times either by getting plunked with a pitch or coaxing a walk, and went 24-of-28 in stolen bases. Wood whiffed only seven times in 117 at-bats. CHARLIE ZESCHKE, Richards, C, Sr. • The Roosevelt University recruit, a three-year varsity player for the Bulldogs, capped his prep career with a second consecutive all-area-worthy season. This time around he batted .433 with respective slugging and on-base percentages of .635 and .528. Zeschke’s 45 hits included 12 doubles and three homers, he drove in 33 runs and tallied 22 more himself and was walked 18 times. And in more than 100 official at-bats Zeschke almost never failed to put the ball in play as he struck out just six times.

SECOND TEAM

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Players are strewn about the floor while the basketball remains up for grabs in a matchup between Brother Rice and Richards at the Stagg Summer Shootout.

Bulldogs

tend to be creatures of habit, but they aren’t letting the IHSA’s new rule regarding summer practice (Continued from page 1) faze them. The by-law eliminates full board and every job wide open over the summer, Dunne said he pads and full contact —defined likes the level of competition he’s as drills or game simulations seen from his offensive players. where live action occurs — “From their competing end during the 25 contact days of and learning the basic concepts summer. Players are limited to of what we’re trying to do, I’m 14 hours per week in helmet and very excited,” Dunne said. “It’s shoulder pads and a maximum a great group of guys and I’m of 15 days in all. We’re getting more out of excited about how hard they’re practice,” Richards quarterback working.” Dunne said that while he has Hasan Muhammad-Rogers said. taught basically the same concepts “It’s not all about just banging during his six years as head coach, heads no more. Now we have to every team is different, so those learn, and I think that’s actually need to be tweaked to fit each sea- better for us. “We would still like to have a son’s personnel. What that means lot of contact, but we’re taking for 2014 remains to be seen. “Those questions will be an- what we got and we’re rolling swered throughout the summer,” with it. We’re just learning a Dunne said. “We feel like we have lot in practice, with coach[es] an idea, but a lot of times that throwing a lot at us, and it’s idea can change as we go on far- easier for us to get it down now ther and different guys step up.” because it’s more down time and more explaining. So it’s pretty *** good.” Rule change not fazing players, Even with the rule change, neicoaches ther Richards coach Tony SheeFootball players and coaches han nor Marist boss Pat Dunne

has noticed anything that is hindering players’ progress or the level of competition. Sheehan’s Bulldogs have been practicing for two weeks and he said his athletes are still getting a lot of work done in helmets and pads. “You’d like to be in full pads, but we understand the new rule,” Sheehan said. “We’re adjusting our practice plans to what we have to do and it’s been working out fine. We’re throwing a lot at them and they’re picking it up.” Dunne’s RedHawks have done mostly 7-on-7s, but he said he doesn’t expect the new rules to largely impact Marist’s summer camp because his past teams “haven’t really gone with full pads in the summer.” “As coaches, you have to plan around what the IHSA rules are,” Dunne said. “But it’s also something that as far as our program goes and everything, we’ll continue to follow that plan and within that model do everything that we can to still continue to teach the right fundamentals of the game.”

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Individuals can sign up at the recreation department, 6601 W. for each is $60, and includes a 127th St. camp T-shirt, replica autographed photo of a current White Sox playTatra Foundation sponsoring er and one raffle ticket. The basketball camp is sched- camps uled for July 21-24 from 10:30 The Tatra Foundation will a.m.-noon each day. The cost is sponsor a soccer camp for chil$95, and includes a camp T-shirt dren aged 5-12 and ski-jumping and replica autographed photo of school for ages 7-12 this summer. Derrick Rose. Hickory Hills will be one of Registration forms are avail- two sites for the soccer camp. Ski able at www.BullsSoxAcade- jumping will be held at a facility my.com and can be accessed specializing in that. The cost of by using the following codes: the latter is $275, which includes fastpitch — 23700TAH1; base- two bus trips. ball — 13700TAH1; softball — For more information, call 72833220TAH1. 0464 or visit info@ultrafoundation.org.

Palos Heights to sponsor flag NAYS tournament coming to football league The Palos Heights Parks and Bolingbrook in July Recreation Department is accepting registration for an NFL Flag Football League it will sponsor this fall. Coed teams are being formed for youngsters entering grades 3-8. Games will be held on Sundays from Sept. 7-Nov. 2 at Shepard. Practices will be held one day a week. The cost is $76 for residents, $96 for nonresidents, and the deadline to enter is Aug. 8 unless all spots are filled before that. All participants will receive a team jersey and participation award.

A National American Youth Sports basketball tournament will be held July 23-27 at various sites in Bolingbrook. Included among them will be Bolingbrook High School, the Annerino Recreation Center and Bolingbrook Recreation and Aquatic Center. The entry fee is $600 per team with a nine-game minimum, and the deadline to enter is July 1. For more information, call 1-866-352-9215 or visit www. northamericanyouthsports.org.

Moraine to conduct summer sports camps

Moraine Valley College will conduct three youth sports camps this summer. Athletic director and former men's basketball coach Bill Finn will lead a hoops camp from July 14-17 for youngsters entering grades 3-8. Each session will run from 9-10:30 a.m. The camp is designed to develop and improve fundamental basketball skills through instruction, group and individual drills, and team play. Former Cyclones volleyball coach Gloria Coughlin will host a camp in that sport July 14-17 from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. daily. The program, which is open to players entering grades 5-9, will improve fundamental skills through individual attention and group work. Moraine women's tennis coach Nicole Selvaggio will instruct youngsters entering grades 5-12 in the fundamentals of her sport July 7-10. Sessions for those in grades 5-8 will go from 9-10:30 a.m. each day, with ones for grades 9-12 to follow from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The cost of each camp is $70, and all three will be held in the school's new Health, Fitness & Recreation Center gymnasium. For more information, call 9745727 or visit www.morainevalley. edu/Athletics.

FRANK GRECO, St. Laurence, P, Jr. • Toiling in anonymity figured to be Greco’s baseball life this spring, seeing as how the Vikings returned aces Mike Kornacker and Brad Wood to their pitching staff and had Alex Hitney penciled in as the No. 3 man. And although none of those athletes disappointed, Greco still managed to carve out a niche for himself. While he didn’t always face the cream of the crop opposition-wise, those teams that did encounter Greco probably wished they hadn’t, given their overall lack of success against him. Greco won every one of his seven pitching decisions and registered an eye-opening 0.36 ERA over 39 innings while accruing a 7-to-1 strikeouts-to-walks ratio (34-5). He will unquestionably be St. Laurence’s go-to guy on the hill in 2015. KEVIN KNOERZER, Shepard, OF, Sr. • As happened with a few area squads in 2014, the Astros were far less than an offensive juggernaut. Shepard hit just .276 as a team and only three regulars even reached the .300 plateau. The best of those individuals was Knoerzer, who batted .346 and paced the Astros in hits (36), runs (23) and stolen bases (11). He recorded slugging and on-base percentages of .442 and .423, respectively, and belted one of Shepard’s two homers. Not to be overlooked was Knoerzer’s defensive abilities — he was charged with just one error and logged a team-high .979 fielding percentage. SEAN LELAND, Sandburg, P, Sr. • The Eagles have not traditionally lacked for pitching, but 2014 may have been one of their best seasons in regard to depth. Sandburg could deliver an effective 1-2-3 punch from the mound, and part of that was due to the University of Louisville-bound Leland, who went 7-3 with a 1.02 ERA that was, amazingly, the highest among the Eagles’ top three hurlers. Like hill mates Matthias Dietz and Bryan Pall, Leland also built a superb strikeouts-to-walks ratio (4-1; 63-15). His best outing came in Sandburg’s regional semifinal contest against Crete-Monee, which struck out 13 times against Leland and managed only two hits in a 7-1 loss. ERIC MALLO, Richards, DH, Sr. • The Bulldogs’ seemingly endless string of productive stick men included Mallo, who played a major role by batting .358 with a .558 slugging percentage and .467 on-base percentage. His 34 hits featured seven doubles, he crossed the plate 33 times and drove in 14 teammates. Mallo also drew 16 walks and had six successful steals. For added impact, he went 4-0 in limited mound duty. FRANK MEISL, Evergreen Park, P, Sr. • An offensive lineman for the Mustangs’ playoff-qualifying football team in the fall, Meisl went from opening holes for area rushing leader KeyShawn Carpenter to closing down opposing baseball offenses. Two numbers speak loudly of Meisl’s mound efficiency: his 1.54 ERA and 56 strikeouts in 59 innings. His 6-3 ledger might seem a bit pedestrian, but here’s something to be considered — in two of Meisl’s losses, Evergreen Park plated the grand total of one run. SHANE MILLS, Richards, 2B, Sr. • Mills did his part to fuel the Bulldogs’ robust attack by batting a healthy .362 with a .486 slugging percentage and .391 on-base percentage. Ten of his 38 hits were doubles, and he had a hand in 47 runs (25 scored, 22 knocked in). Mills was all about making contact — in 105 at-bats, he was set down on strikes only seven times. BRYAN PALL, Sandburg, P, Sr. • Headed for the University of Michigan, Pall took his rightful place among the great hurlers in Eagles history by being almost impossible to score on. His 0.67 ERA was the area’s lowest, and his nearly 10-to-1 strikeouts-to-walks ratio (83-9) was mind-boggling. Those stats spoke volumes for a guy whose 4-2 record suggested someone of more run-of-the-mill capabilities. Pall struck out at least 10 batters in four of his starts, including a season-best 14 against Homewood-Flossmoor. He one-hit Joliet Central and threw three two-hitters, including in an eight-inning affair with eventual SouthWest Suburban Conference Blue champion Lockport. BOBBY PETERKA, Shepard, C, Jr. • His .311 average wasn’t awe-inspiring, but it did rank as second-best among Astros regulars. And measuring Peterka’s impact on Shepard’s fortunes solely by that one statistic would be misguided. His .522 slugging percentage topped the Astros, as did his 32 RBI and 14 doubles — the latter, in fact, was two more than his singles total. Peterka supplied Shepard’s other homer, swatted one of the team’s four triples and reached base 15 times without benefit of a hit. His six hit-by-pitches was also a club-high figure. For good measure, Peterka fielded his position at a .966 clip, a percentage that trailed only Kevin Knoerzer’s. BRANDON QUILLIN, Oak Lawn, SS, Jr. • The Spartans struggled to find an offensive groove in 2014, but that certainly wasn't due to any shortcomings on Quillin’s part. After batting. 400 last summer, Quillin showed that he could be similarly productive during the longer, more competitive and weather-influenced spring season as he finished with team-best numbers in average (.367), runs (25), RBI (16) and stolen bases (11 in 14 attempts). Quillin stroked 40 hits in all and registered a .461 on-base percentage. He was also difficult to strike out as he did so just seven times in 128 plate appearances. AJ SANCHEZ, Richards, P, Sr. • A solid two-way performer for the Bulldogs, Sanchez spearheaded an effective mound corps and did his part for a high-powered Richards attack. As a pitcher, Sanchez lost only one time in six decisions, averaged over a strikeout per inning and posted a 7-to-1 strikeouts-to-walks ratio (48-7), and kept his ERA under three (2.73). Ten of his whiffs were notched in one game. Complementing those stats were the following ones on the offensive end: .421 average, .508 on-base percentage, .570 slugging percentage, 45 hits, team-high 33 runs, 29 RBI, 12 doubles, 18 walks and five steals. Sanchez fanned only 10 times in 107 official at-bats. CHRIS STEARNS, Sandburg, OF, Sr. • Sandburg's 2014 success was largely built on the exploits of an outstanding pitching trio, but Stearns made sure the Eagles’ offense was occasionally heard from as well. The former St. Laurence player batted .402 with respective slugging and on-base percentages of .557 and .500. Nine of his 39 hits were doubles, two others cleared the fence, and he totaled 29 RBI and 18 runs. Without question, Stearns was at his best during the week of April 10-17, when he went 13-of-19 over five games versus Homewood-Flossmoor (two), Lincoln-Way West, Minooka and Eisenhower. His output included four two-baggers, a homer and three RBI. KEVIN WHITE, St. Laurence, OF, Sr. • In his final year before enrolling at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, White provided the Vikings with dependable play and served as an able accomplice for team ringleaders Mike Kornacker and Brad Wood. His 44 hits tied for third-most among St. Laurence players in 2014 and ranked only five behind Wood’s team-best total, and White used those to compile a .379 average. He also wound up with a .447 on-base percentage, .517 slugging percentage, 38 runs, 30 RBI, 10 doubles, two homers and 14 stolen bases in 16 tries. ROGER WILSON, St. Laurence, 1B, Sr. • One of several Vikings who’ll continue his baseball career in the collegiate ranks, Wilson is staying close to home as he plans to attend the University of St. Francis in Joliet. What the Fighting Saints will be getting is someone who was a steady contributor to a St. Laurence program that won 59 games the past two springs. Wilson’s final numbers included a .358 average, . 433 on-base percentage, .520 slugging percentage, 44 hits — 16 for extra bases, including 13 doubles — 36 runs, 31 RBI and 19 steals in 20 attempts. He fanned only nine times in 123 atbats while drawing 13 free passes. JAKE WIMMER, Stagg, 3B, Sr. • Much like Shepard's Kevin Knoerzer and Oak Lawn's Brandon Quillin, Wimmer bucked the odds by posting credible offensive numbers in the midst of his squad’s overall batting malaise. His .340 average, for instance, was 67 points higher than the team mark and made him one of just five Chargers to eclipse the .300 plateau. Wimmer’s on-base and slugging percentages were nearly identical (.369-.368) and his 36 hits also represented a team-best figure. He was third in both RBI (18) and runs scored (16) and committed only 10 errors while manning the always-challenging hot corner.

HONORABLE MENTION ERICH LIESER, Brother Rice BRIAN MUSIELAK, Brother Rice KEVIN SULLIVAN, Brother Rice ZACH FRIELING, Chicago Christian JOSH NOVAK, Chicago Christian DAN VOS, Chicago Christian BRIAN PALL, Evergreen Park ROBERT HOVEY, Marist MATT DUNNE, Oak Lawn NOEL CASTRO, Richards RYAN THOMPSON, Richards

ALEC MARTINEZ, Sandburg JIM ROCHE, Sandburg ERIC HORBACH, Shepard BRETT SMITH, Shepard TIM GAMBILL, Stagg NICK GERZON, Stagg NICK NOWAK, Stagg BRETT STRATINSKY, Stagg MAX STRUS, Stagg TJ MARIK, St. Laurence MIKE MILLER, St. Laurence

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Stagg’s Jeff Goral, right, defends against Thornwood on Saturday during a summer league shootout at Joliet West. The Chargers played six games in two days in Joliet one week after hosting their own 32-team shootout.

PETE LOTUS, St. Laurence • Coaches of talented teams rarely get recognized for the roles they play in any accomplishments, but dismissing what the Vikings have done under Lotus’ guidance, both in 2014 and before that, would be hugely unfair. St. Laurence has prospered big-time during Lotus’ tenure, but never more than this spring when it amassed 32 victories while earning a piece of its third Chicago Catholic League Blue championship in four seasons. Overall, the Vikings have averaged 27 wins over Lotus’ nine years in charge, the best sustained run in program history. Lotus also enjoyed success as a player at St. Laurence — in 1994, he was an integral part of a team that placed third at state.

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For Notice Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.INDRE MATIJOSIUTE, GLENMOOR CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants 11 CH 003925 9435 S. 79TH AVENUE, UNIT #302N 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 14, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 2:00 PM on July 23, 2014, 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 9435 S. 79TH AVENUE, UNIT #302N, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-01-318-026-1026. The real estate is improved with a condo/townhouse. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-10-45356. 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. 14-10-45356 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 11 CH 003925 TJSC#: 34-6530 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. I613074

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S � COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, AS TRUSTEE, F O R � CWMBS, INC., CHL MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH T R U S T � 2007-18, MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH C E R T I F I C A T E S � SERIES 2007-18; P l a i n t i f f , � v s . � MICHAEL P. CODY; KELLI L. CODY; STATE BANK O F � COUNTRYSIDE; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MICHAEL P. CODY, IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS A N D � LEGATEES OF KELLI L. CODY, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , � 09 CH 9909 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on September 20, 2010 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, July 7, 2014 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real e s t a t e : � P.I.N. 24-30-323-006-0000. Commonly known as 12555 South 69th Avenue, Palos Heights, IL 60463. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the condominium Property Act Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff's Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455 W 0 9 0 4 9 4 . � INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I610413

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�� For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF Cook County, Illinois, County Department, Chancery Division. Wells Fargo Bank, NA P l a i n t i f f , � v s . � John C. Boerner aka John Conrad Boerner; Barbara Boerner; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants D e f e n d a n t s , � 13 CH 16732 Sheriff's # 140439 F13060235 WELLS 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 30, 2014, 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: 8517 West 87th Place, Hickory Hills, Illinois 60457 P.I.N: 23-02-117-003-0000 Improvements: This property consists of a Single Family Home. 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. Firm Information: Plaintiff's Attorney FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC Anthony Porto 1807 W. DIEHL., Ste 333 Naperville, IL 60566-7228 forecl o s u r e n o t i c e @ f a l - i l l i n o i s . c o m � 866-402-8661 fax 630-428-4620 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com 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. I607572

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FIRSTMERIT BANK, N.A., AS SUCCESSOR-IN-INTEREST TO GEORGE WASHINGTON SAVINGS BANK Plaintiff, -v.MICHAEL McELREE, individually, ADELINE McELREE, individually, MICHAEL McELREE, as Trustee Under Trust Agreement Dated February 20, 2006 known as the Michael A. McElree Living Trust, ADELINE McELREE, as Trustee Under Trust Agreement Dated February 20, 2006 known as the Adeline McElree Living Trust, UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF TRUST AGREEMENT DATED FEBRUARY 20, 2006 KNOWN AS THE MICHAEL A. McELREE LIVING TRUST, UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF TRUST AGREEMENT DATED FEBRUARY 20, 2006 KNOWN AS THE ADELINE McELREE LIVING TRUST, HERITAGE CONDOMINIUM PHASE III ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 10 CH 52686 8810 W. 140 STREET #1A Orland Park, IL 60462 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 28, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 7, 2014, at The The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8810 W. 140 STREET #1A, Orland Park, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-03-400-044-1011. The real estate is improved with a condominium. The judgment amount was $177,816.45. Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HOWARD AND HOWARD ATTORNEYS, PLLC, 200 S. MICHIGAN AVE., SUITE 1100, Chicago, IL 60604, (312) 372-4000. 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. HOWARD AND HOWARD ATTORNEYS, PLLC 200 S. MICHIGAN AVE., SUITE 1100 Chicago, IL 60604 (312) 372-4000 Attorney Code. 46359 Case Number: 10 CH 52686 TJSC#: 34-9416 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. I611124

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION A.J. SMITH FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK Plaintiff, -v.WILLIAM GEORGE A/K/A GEORGE WILLIAM, LOVELY GEORGE, PNC BANK N.A. SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO NATIONAL CITY BANK, MISSION HILLS- ORLAND PARK, L.L.C., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2012 CH 36289 17549 SAN BERNARDINO 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 April 22, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 23, 2014, at The The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 17549 SAN BERNARDINO DRIVE, Orland Park, IL 60467 Property Index No. 27-32-204-006-0000. The real estate is improved with a two story residence. The judgment amount was $474,479.27. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Kimberly A. Padjen, GOMBERG, SHARFMAN, GOLD & OSTLER, PC, 208 South LaSalle Street, Suite 1410, CHICAGO, IL 60604, (312) 332-6194. Please refer to file number 45149. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. GOMBERG, SHARFMAN, GOLD & OSTLER, PC 208 South LaSalle Street, Suite 1410 CHICAGO, IL 60604 (312) 332-6194 Attorney File No. 45149 Attorney Code. 90334 Case Number: 2012 CH 36289 TJSC#: 34-7629 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. I610358

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S � COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE COMPANY Plaintiff, v s . � KONSTANTINOS DRAKES; NANSIA DRAKES; T A M E L I N G � TOWNHOUSE ASSOCIATION Defendants, 13 CH 26852 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 25, 2014 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, July 21, 2014 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real e s t a t e : � Commonly known as 7900 West Tameling Court, Palos Hills, Il 60465. P.I.N. 23-13-103-066-0000. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 651-6705. 1 3 0 3 0 7 4 6 � INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I612641

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.NIJOLE PANKIENE, THE HILLS OF PALOS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, CITIBANK, N.A. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CITIBANK, FSB, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 11 CH 010984 9 CINNAMON CREEK DRIVE UNIT #3S 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 9, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 2:00 PM on July 16, 2014, 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 9 CINNAMON CREEK DRIVE UNIT #3S, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-10-200-015-1106; 1118; 1130. The real estate is improved with a condo/townhouse. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-11-02249. 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. 14-11-02249 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 11 CH 010984 TJSC#: 34-6993 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. I611879

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S � COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WACHOVIA MORTGAGE, FSB, SUCCESSOR IN I N T E R E S T � TO WORLD SAVINGS BANK, FSB Plaintiff, v s . � VALDAS KERULIS; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE F O R � COUNTRYWIDE BANK, N.A.; Defendants, 11 CH 26548 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on April 16, 2014, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, July 18, 2014, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 23-14-106-007-0000. Commonly known as 8717 WEST VAIL DRIVE, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale. For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1115605. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I611527

Plaintiff, -v.ADORACION L. DUQUE Defendants 13 CH 15056 8937 Biloba Ct. Orland Park, IL 60462

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Reserve now for your fall getaway Four bedroom, two bath home offers privacy on a lovely wooded 1+ acre lot. Well-stocked, large kitchen & open living room-bar area. Backyard features a large patio, stone fireplace, propane grill & firepit. Downtown Fish Creek & Egg Harbor are just minutes away — an ideal location for all Door County adventures.

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EXPANSIVE 2.8 ACRE SITE, maintained in perfect harmony with up-to-date beautifully done 4500 sq. ft. home w/1st fl. mster bdrm, superb kitchen, much more. Separate professional greenhouse & detached 4-c garage or stable. Near Forest Preserves. $925,000.

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 30, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 31, 2014, at The The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:Commonly known as 8937 Biloba Ct., Orland Park, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-10-403-026-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $280,185.46. Sale terms: The bid amount, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, shall be paid in certified funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, SCOTT, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719. If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. HEAVNER, SCOTT, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 13 CH 15056 TJSC#: 34-8245 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. I609010

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Applications may be obtained at www.palosheights.org or picked up at City Hall, 7607 W College Dr., Palos Heights, from July 1 – July 17, 2014. Hours are 8:30 am to 5 pm, Monday - Friday. There is a $25.00 non-refundable fee that must be submitted with the completed application by July 18, 2014. Applicants must be 20 (21 at time of appointment) to 35 years of age (except as permitted by statute), be a citizen of the U.S., have a valid driver’s license and possess one of the following:

The written examination will take place on Saturday July 26, 2014. The City of Palos Heights is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY, JUNE 27 & 28 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. Many household items, children’s clothes, air conditioners, lawn mower. Too Much to List! 9337 S. Hamlin Evergreen Park

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LAKE PROPERTY NEW LOG CABIN ON 5 ACRES w/ LAKE ACCESS ONLY $89,900! Includes FREE BOAT SLIP! ONE DAY SALE - Saturday, June 28th. 3BR, 2BA cabin ready for your finishing touches. Close to white sand beach. SAVE THOUSANDS! Excellent financing. Call now 877-8880267, x.134

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Fri, July 11th, Sat, July 12th and Sun, July 13th at Rock Island Auction Company in Rock Island, IL! Over 3000 lots, Nearly 7000 Firearms, 3300+ Items Classified as Antique or Curio & Relic, Over 700 Winchesters, Over 600 Colts, Nearly 800 Sporting Arms, Nearly 400 Military items. Manufacturers to include: Winchester, Smith & Wesson, Colt, Remington, Browning, Mauser, Savage, Ruger and more. Plus Edged Weapons, Ammunition, Books, Holsters, Firearms Parts, Randall Knives and more! To inquire about this sale or selling at auction call 1-800-238-8022, email: info@rockislandauction.com. View catalog in full color and bid today at WWW.ROCKISLANDAUCTION.COM. Open to the public. Auction begins 9am Fri, July 11th Sat, July 12th & Sun, July 13th at 7819 42nd Street W. Rock Island, IL. Full day preview Thurs, July 10th 10am to 6pm and Fri-Sun July 11th-13th from 7:30am to 9am. 17.5% buyer’s premium for C/C, discount offered to 15% for pre-approved check or cash.

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Auction to be held at the Tumbleson Auction Center, 1635 North Main Street, Princeton, IL, Located 100 miles West of Chicago, Il just off INT 80, Exit 56, South on Rt. 26. (Behind the Sherwood Antique Mall) on: FRIDAY, JULY 4, SATURDAY, JULY 5, SUNDAY, JULY 6, 2014 TIME: 10:00 A.M. (Preview: 8:00 A.M.) Each Day **SPECIAL PREVIEW OF ALL THREE DAYS: THURSDAY, JULY 3, 2014 TIME: 4:00-6:00 P.M.** View Full Listing, Photos & Absentee Bid on website: www.tumblesonauction.com FRI., JULY 4 ÐOver 250 DECOYS & DUCK CALLS: Including Perdew, Elliston, Graves, Heck Whittington, Weeks, Illinois River, Calendars & Prints, MANY PERDEW ITEMS Including Letters, Framed Duck Call w/ Literature, Many Framed Duck Prints & Paintings; OVER 150 FIREARMS (Long Guns & Handguns) Including Winchester, Remington, Colt, Lorcin, Hi Point, S&W, Mossberg, Sako, Ruger, Many Military Rifles & Dbl. Brl. Shotguns & Others; MANY Nice Framed Gun Ad Prints; Nice Group of Ammo, Wood Ammo Boxes & Old Ammo Cardboard Boxes; Collection of Knives & Coins; Collection of Nazi Germany Items; 10% BuyerÕs Premium & Proxibid Available for This Auction!! SAT., JULY 5 Ð 1956 Chevy 4-door Car & 2004 4-door Grand Marquis w/33,500 miles; Antique Furniture; Slot Machine; Many Lamps, Clocks, Artwork; Very Lg. Collection Sterling Silver Including Coffee/Tea Set & Many Flatware Sets; Lladro; Fine Glassware Including Waterford, Lalique, Wedgwood, Belleek, Pottery; Nice Stoneware Collection; Many Sets Nice China; Ladies Items-Diamond, Fine & Sterling Silver Jewelry, Costume Jewelry, Quilts, Linens & More! Proxibid Available for this Auction!!! SUN., JULY 6 Ð Antique & Primitive Furniture; Allis Chalmers WD 45 Style Original Pedal Tractor; Collection of Nice Old Bottles; Kitchen & Farm Primitives; Wood Adv. Boxes, Tins & Trays; Marbles; Pocket Knives, Several Guns, Some Ammo, Fishing & Hunting Items; Kerosene Lamps & Shades; Ironstone; Collector Plates; ChildÕs Flat Irons & Wagon; Many Glassware and Dishware Pcs.PLEASE NOTE: This is a Very Large Quality Estate Three Day Auction! Please See Website for Full Listing, Photos & Absentee On-Line Bidding!!! CRANK ESTATE, KICKAPOO, IL AND OTHERS TT TUMBLESON AUCTION COMPANY, PRINCETON, IL E-mail: ttauction@yahoo.com AUCTIONEERS: TOM AND MARY TUMBLESON LIC # 040000396-397 & TIFFANY FOES LIC #041.001601-PHONE: 815-872-1852

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TOP 10 REASONS TO HAVE A GARAGE SALE! 1. Make ROOM For Your Car! 2. MAKE SOME EXTRA CA$H! 3. You Get to Put COLORFUL STICKERS on Stuff! 4. RECYCLING is Good For The Earth! 5. MAKE SOME EXTRA CA$H!! 6. Chance To Meet New NEIGHBORS! 7. You Can Wear That Old FANNY PACK Again! 8. MAKE SOME EXTRA CA$H!!! 9. Make Room For MORE STUFF!

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Out & About

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

Broaden Your Horizons This Week Family pottery rooster sculptures A pottery class for families will be held at the Log Cabin Center for the Arts on Wednesdays, July 2 and 9, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. The Log Cabin Art Center is located at 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park. Instructor Heather Young invites families with children of any age to make colorful ceramic rooster sculptures for your kitchen or yard on July 2 and to come back to glaze their creations on July 9. The class fee is $16 per person and includes all supplies and two kiln firings. Advance registration is required. Call The Center at 361-3650.

Fabric coiling workshop The Log Cabin Center for the Arts, 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park, will offer a Fabric Coiling Workshop on Wednesday, July 9, from 1 to 3 p.m. Denise Dulzo will teach students to make colorful bowls using strips of fabric coiled and sewn into useful shapes. The workshop costs $16. Students need to bring their own sewing machine and thread, but fabric will be provided. Advance registration is required. Call The Center at 361-3650.

Yoga class A new five-week series of Gentle Yoga classes will be offered at The Center on Tuesday evenings beginning July 8, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The class will meet at the Anderson Activity Center of The Children’s Farm, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park. Instructor Valerie Lindstrom will lead the yoga sessions, which will include discussion and practice on breathing, relaxation, and centering, as well as movement and poses. Yoga newcomers are welcome. Students should dress in comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat. The five-week class costs $50. Preregistration is required. Call The Center: 3613650.

The Bridge Teen Center programs • Sun Catchers — 2:30 to 4 p.m. today (Thursday), The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Court, Orland Park, will teach students how to make their very own sun catchers with colored beads and wire. • Colors of Chemistry — 3 to 4:30 p.m. today. Students can discover their inner scientist with a hands-on chemistry program. Students will learn how to take a purple cabbage and extract its juice to use as a pH tester. • Woodworking — 4:30 to 6 p.m. today. Turn a boring block of wood into a personalized set of wood coasters.

• Sunglasses Contest with Alissa Turner & Cinnabon — 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. this Friday, A sunglasses themed night with music from Alissa Turner and food from Cinnabon. • Mandi Burnison & Nuala Walsh — 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, June 28, a High School night with live music from Mandi Burnison and Nuala Walsh and food from White Castle. These free events are for teens in 7th through 12th grade. For more information call 532-0500. • Rock Climbing at Lifetime Fitness - 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. July 1, students will learn how to rock climb at Lifetime’s indoor rock wall. • Splash Photography with Harrington College — 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. July 1, learn how to take stunning high-speed photos that capture the exact moment an ice cube breaks. • Paracord Bracelets — 1:30 to 3 p.m. July 2, program will show students how to make their own Paracord bracelet. • Mortal Combat Trilogy Tournament - 3 to 4 p.m. July 2, The Bridge Teen Center will hold a Mortal Combat Trilogy Tournament for guys only. • Design a T-Shirt — 4:30 to 6 p.m. July 2 and 3, learn the basics of T-shirt design. Students will have the chance to design their own t-shirt and the winning design will be put on a T-shirt during a behind the scenes tour of Midwest Promotional Group on July 22.

Upcoming Dino Draw youth classes McCord Gallery & Cultural Center will present youth classes on Mondays, July 7 - 28 (four weeks), 4 to 5:30 p.m. with instructor Beth Leahy. During those classes children ages 4 - 6 will have a roaring good time by learning about his or her favorite dinosaur. Little hands will cut, color, shape and create a variety of dinosaurs and learn some interesting facts along the way. Fossils, dino eggs and a brontosaurus bank are just some of the projects McCord will make together with your child. The cost of the classes is $50 or $40 for the members of McCord. McCord Gallery & Cultural Center is located at 9602 W. Creek Rd (129th and LaGrange), Palos Park. For more information call 671-0648 or visit www. mccordgallery.org.

Monet’s Garden Party youth classes McCord Gallery & Cultural Center will present youth classes on Tuesdays, July 8 - 29 (four weeks), 4 to 5:30 p.m. with instructor Beth Leahy. This will be a unique introduction to famous garden paintings and the artists who created them. After learning about the artwork, we

Videoview by Jay Bobbin (NOTICE: Ratings for each film begin with a ‘star’ rating — one star meaning ‘poor,’ four meaning ‘excellent’ — followed by the Motion Picture Association of America rating, and then by a family-viewing guide, the key for which appears below.) STARTING THIS WEEK: “A YOUNG DOCTOR’S NOTEBOOK: SEASON ONE”: “Harry Potter” himself, Daniel Radcliffe, and Jon Hamm (“Mad Men”) are both representations of the doctor in question — at different ages — in this adaptation of Mikhail Bulgakov stories. The medic struggles with considerable selfdoubt, while trying to adjust to dealing with others’ concerns and ailments, as he launches his career at the time of the Russian Revolution. Hamm also was an executive producer of the darkly comedic series. DVD extra: “making-of” documentary. *** (Not rated: AS) “HELIX: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON”: The Syfy horror-fantasy series makes its home-video debut, with Billy Campbell (“The Killing”) among the stars as a virus spreads throughout an Arctic research station. A quarantine effort goes badly, with the growing panic compounded by the discovery that the disease has two strains ... one that immediately kills anyone afflicted, the other turning people into zombies who become vessels for the virus to others. The project’s executive producers include “Bat-

tlestar Galactica” alum Ronald D. Moore; additional stars include Hiroyuki Sanada, Kyra Zagorsky and Jordan Hayes. DVD extras: four “making-of” documentaries; audio commentary by cast and crew members on selected episodes; deleted scenes; outtakes. *** (Not rated: AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray) “ELTON JOHN: THE MILLION DOLLAR PIANO”: The music icon’s Las Vegas show, which recently ended the run it had over a span of just under three years, is captured for all time on home video. The contents cover all phases of the singer-songwriter’s career, from his initial success with “Your Song” and “Tiny Dancer” through his “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” period, and on to such later triumphs as his “Circle of Life” composed and performed for Disney’s “The Lion King.” **** (Not rated) (Also on Blu-ray) “AFFLICTED”: Sort of a merging of “An American Werewolf in London” and “The Blair Witch Project,” this effective thriller uses a cinema-verite style in recounting the all-too-memorable trip that two friends — played by Derek Lee and Clif Prowse, also the picture’s writers and directors — take around the world. They meet a lovely woman in Paris, but the encounter takes a drastic and ultimately horrifying toll on one of the pals. The movie fared well on the film-festival circuit, taking several prizes including best picture at Fantastic Fest. DVD

will make functional art pieces to put in your garden: stepping stones, birdfeeders, windsocks and more. The cost of the classes is $50 or $40 for the members of McCord. McCord Gallery & Cultural Center is at 9602 W. Creek Rd (129th and LaGrange), Palos Park. For more information, call 671-0648 or visit www.mccordgallery.org.

Spirituality Book Club The Center’s spirituality book club is meeting on Monday, July 14, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park. Led by Pastoral Director Chris Hopkins, the group will discuss the Barbara BrownTaylor’s “An Altar in the World,” which questions the conventional distinction between the sacred and the secular. Taylor suggests that no physical act is too earthbound or too humble to become a path to the divine. There is no participation fee, By Tony Pinto but pre-registration is request- For Regional Publishing ed. All are welcome. Call The Bringing the funk since 1996, Center at 361-3650. the Libido Funk Circus has been rocking the Chicago area and beAmerican Folk yond by bringing its high enerArt youth classes gy show to festivals all the way McCord Gallery & Cultural to weddings and anywhere else Center will present youth class- imaginable. es on Friday, July 14-18, 10 a.m. Although there are no shows to noon, with instructor Liz in the immediate area scheduled Wall. in the next month, the group The students (ages 7 – 12) will has been a staple at many area be introduced to many types of events including Autumn in American Folk Art and spend Palos Park, Tasted or Orland the week creating their own and the Fourth of July in Oak painted functional fine art as Lawn. well as paintings. This class will The band was born out of recombine culture and creativity. sourcefulness when one of the All supplies are included. original members tried to book The cost of the classes is $90 a disco band for a party at his or $80 for the members of Mc- recording studio. Long story Cord. short, he didn’t like the price McCord Gallery & Cultur- and decided that he could get al Center is located at 9602 W. a band together himself. Soon Creek Rd (129th and LaGrange), after, they started to get offers Palos Park. For more informa- to play shows and the band was tion call 671-0648 or visit www. formed. Being in a cover band mccordgallery.org. was not something that any of the members planned on doing, it is just kind of what happened Around the World for them. with painting classes As for the name? McCord Gallery & Cultural “A friend of theirs just decidCenter will present a youth class- ed....that they needed something es on Monday – Friday, July 21 – July 25, 10 a.m. to noon. with instructor Liz Wall. The students (ages 7 – 12) will travel around the world learning about the colors and patterns used in artwork in many different countries. They will create their own paintings every day using some of the special techniques used around the world. They may also choose to work on their own heritage if they like. All supplies are included. The cost of the classes is $90 I don’t want to step into the or $80 for the members of Mc- middle of the ongoing debate about global warming. But, as Cord. McCord Gallery & Cultural I write this column, temperaCenter is at 9602 W. Creek Rd tures where I live in Southern (129th and LaGrange), Palos California are heading toward a Park. For more information, call seasonal record of more than 100 671-0648 or visit www.mccord- degrees F. And it’s just two days into summer! Now, you and I are gallery.org. thinking about the best ways to beat the heat. Tempting as they may be, I stay away from the easy standbys of sodas and punches, regardless of whether they’re sweetened naturally or artificially. Report extras: two “making-of” documen- after report confirms that we’re taries; deleted scenes. *** (R: AS, consuming too much sugar these P, GV) (Also on Blu-ray) days, and it makes no sense to “THE LUNCHBOX”: The ti- ingest lab chemicals in our quest tle object plays a big role in two for calorie-free sweetness. strangers’ lives in writer-direc- I prefer refreshing myself more tor Ritesh Batra’s drama from naturally. Often, I’ll drink pure India, shown at a number of water when I’m thirsty, but I also prestigious film festivals in- enjoy juices that I extract from cluding Cannes and Sundance. in-season, organic, pesticide-free Thanks to a mistaken delivery fruits and vegetables. in Mumbai, two lonely people You’ll find many electric juice (Irrfan Khan, Nimrat Kaur) extractors available in stores tobecome connected through day. Look for one that’s sturdy, notes they send to each other simple to use and easy to clean. via the city’s lunchbox system, Some models enable you to regultimately developing a relation- ulate the amount of pulp in your ship almost as personal as if juice, which means you can enjoy they were face-to-face. *** (PG: thicker juices that also contain AS) (Also on Blu-ray) more dietary fiber. “SCAVENGER KILLERS”: As you’ll see from the two recVigilantism is a tried-and-true ipes I share here, you can make theme of melodramas, and this all sorts of different, delicious, example involves some notable healthful juice drinks. One of my actors as a judge (Robert Bogue) favorites, my Power Juice Blend, and a lawyer (Rachael Robbins) is a great example of the “green” embark on a campaign to dole out juice drinks so popular today. personalized justice to notorious It blends kale (an outstanding criminals. This was one of the source of vitamins including K, A, final projects Charles Durning and C; minerals; and micronutrimade, and the cast also includes ents that help fight heart disease Eric Roberts and Robert Loggia and cancer); spinach (similarly ... as well as Dustin Diamond, the vitamin- and mineral-rich and legendary Screech of “Saved by a great source of antioxidants); the Bell.” DVD extras: behind- juicy, mild celery and cucumber the-scenes footage; world-pre- (still more good nutrient sourcmiere footage. ** (Not rated: es); sweet apple (you know what AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray and they say about “an apple a day”); On Demand) and spicy-sweet ginger (a great immune-system booster, cancer FAMILY-VIEWING GUIDE fighter, and natural pain-reliever KEY: AS, adult situations; N, for arthritis). What amazes me nudity; P, profanity; V, violence; is how the apple and ginger flaGV, particularly graphic violence. vors star here; and some people

Libido Funk Circus plays fun covers but also releases CD of original songs that represented sex, fun, and music,” said co-lead singer Desiree Starr who joined the band 10 years ago to help round out the group’s sound. With a name like Libido Funk Circus you expect somewhat of a circus themed show and they deliver that with their outfits. According to Starr, they want to appear “circusy” and stand out from other bands. “There are so many bands that do and play the same type of music we do...we don’t want to see a band up there dressed in street clothes because it’s just not fun. If you see somebody up there dressed really cool...you will do a double take.” Starr said. “Its just about being silly, letting loose, playing some good music, having a good time.” Starr said a Libido Funk Circus show is “a lot of high energy tongue-in-cheek type stuff. We like to make it as fun, interactive, carefree as possible.” Having been called a human jukebox because of their large song-list, they play songs all the way from Simon and Garfunkel, to ABBA, to modern music such as Katy Perry. “The goal is always to make other people happy, we don’t re-

ally select songs for our personal pleasure... anything that we hear a lot in clubs, anything that people request often, anything that we would be able to pull of really well, anything that’s danceable, really is something we go for...anything you can’t dance to we don’t play,” states Desiree. Originally a four piece band, LFC has evolved into seven pieces. The band consists of Jaysun McBain (lead vocals), Starr (lead vocals), Erica Heiden (lead vocals), Barely White (guitar), Bob Pucci (guitar), Brian Kovacs (bass guitar) and Dan Milligan (drums). Based out of Glen Ellyn LFC is a local band that honed its sound in the western suburbs. Members didn’t plan on being cover musicians. Libido Funk Circus has evolved from being just a cover band, to now writing its own music. It released a CD called “Roustabouts and Debutantes” with hopes of a second CD coming out within a year. For more information about the Libido Funk Circus such as tour dates, booking information and song clips, visit www.lfcentertainment.com or www.facebok.com/libidofunkcircus.

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Start off summer with a refreshing and healthy homemade juice drinks

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You’ll find many electric juice extractors available in stores. Look for one that’s sturdy, simple to use and easy to clean. wouldn’t even realize that vegetables play a supporting role, if it weren’t for the emerald color. Speaking of which, many nutritionists now suggest that a great way to get a wide variety of nutrients is to eat (or drink) a rainbow of produce. My Orange Gazpacho definitely covers another part of the spectrum with its blend of carrots, oranges and apples — abundant in vitamins A and C, among many other nutrients. I call it a gazpacho, after the traditional Spanish cold tomato soup, because you can serve it in chilled bowls as a light first course. But it’s also great sipped as a juice, and children love it. Try these two recipes, and then start experimenting with your own variations. Enjoy a summer full of refreshment, along with great nutrition. WOLFGANG’S POWER JUICE BLEND Makes about 3 cups, 4 servings 6 leaves organic green kale, thoroughly chilled in the refrigerator 4 large stalks organic celery, thoroughly chilled in the refrigerator 2 organic green apples, thoroughly chilled in the refrigerator 1 medium organic English cu-

cumber, thoroughly chilled in the refrigerator 1-inch piece fresh ginger root 1 cup packed organic baby spinach leaves, thoroughly chilled in the refrigerator About 30 minutes before serving, put juice glasses in the freezer to chill. Just before serving, use a sharp knife to cut out and discard the tough ribs of the kale leaves. Trim the celery. Cut the apples into wedges and the cucumber into chunks. Peel the ginger. One at a time, feed all the ingredients, including the spinach, through an electric juice extractor. Stir the juice thoroughly and serve immediately, pouring the juice blend into chilled glasses. CARROT-ORANGE GAZPACHO Makes 4 servings, each about 6 ounces 2 cups fresh organic carrot juice, juiced at home or store-bought 1/2 cup fresh organic apple juice, juiced at home or store-bought 1/2 cup fresh organic orange juice, juiced at home or store-bought Thin slices fresh organic carrot or apple for garnish (optional) Combine the juices in a nonreactive pitcher or jar. Cover and refrigerate for several hours, until thoroughly chilled. Meanwhile, put 4 glasses or small serving bowls, each with about a 1-cup capacity, in the freezer to chill. Just before serving, remove the pitcher or jar from the refrigerator and the glasses or bowls from the freezer. Briefly stir the juice blend and then pour it evenly into the glasses or bowls, garnishing with carrot or apple slices, if you like. Serve immediately.

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1. Platinum, Miranda Lambert, RCA Records Label Nashville 2. Here’s to the Good Times, Florida Georgia Line, Republic Nashville 3. Just As I Am, Brantley Gilbert, VALORY 4. Riser, Dierks Bentley, Capitol Nashville (Universal) 5. Rewind, Rascal Flatts, Big Machine Records

1. Fancy, Iggy Azalea, featuring Charli XCX, Island/Def Jam 2. Problem, Ariana Grande, featuring Iggy Azalea, Universal Republic 3. All of Me, John Legend, Columbia 4. Turn Down for What, DJ Snake & Lil Jon, Columbia 5. Wiggle, Jason Derulo, featuring Snoop Dogg, Beluga Heights/ Warner Bros.

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Azalea, Island/Def Jam 7. Me. I Am Mariah ... The Elusive Chanteuse, Mariah Carey, Def Jam 8. Frozen, Soundtrack, Walt Disney Records 9. The Secret, Austin Mahone, Universal Republic 10. Now 50, Various Artists, UMe

The Children’s Farm in Palos Park, hosts summer camp rodeos on Friday nights, June 27, July 11, July 18, July 25, and Aug. 8. Anyone interested in The Center's camp program is invited to attend. The rodeos are the culmination of camp sessions in which 160 children ages 9-17 learn to care for animals and ride horses during four sessions of overnight camp. Each rodeo begins with the youngest campers parading in and introducing their chosen animals. During camp, each of the campers feeds and cares for one of the farm's animals, which they learn to carry or lead. The teenage campers then ride in on their horses, whom they have cared for and learned to ride during camp. After being introduced, the campers win ribbons for horsemanship and an apple-bobbing rodeo race, plus entertain the audience with a synchronized group riding routine. Apparent throughout the event is the camaraderie and fun that are an inherent part of the camp program at The Center. Children entering 4th through 7th grades attend the Farm Camp, which includes hiking in the woods and creeks, making campfires, meeting new friends, and enjoying campouts, hayrides, games, and crafts, in addition to horseback riding and animal care. Teens entering 8th and 9th grades have the opportunity to ride and care for their own horse for two weeks. Older teenagers, ages 15-17, learn leadership and outdoor adventure skills, such as canoe-camping. The first session of the 2014 summer camp began June 15. Later sessions of camp begin on June 29, July 13, July 20, and July 27. Ten spaces remain available for the 2014 overnight camp season. The Center also offers several Outdoor Art, Farm Explorer Day Camp, and Junior Farmer programs for preschool to sixth grade children. Prospective campers are encouraged to attend one the camp rodeos, and to call The Center at 361-3650. The Children’s Farm is at 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park. Call 361-3650 or visit www.thecenterpalos.org for more.

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by Jenelle Riley ‘Breaking Bad’ star Giancarlo Esposito on a career ‘Just Beginning’ Giancarlo Esposito recently realized a lifelong dream: meeting Sidney Poitier. The actors crossed paths at a post-Oscars party, where Esposito had to work up the nerve to approach his idol. “I’m half Italian and half African-American and my dream was always to be a communicator and an artist,” says Esposito. “When I came to this place called America, I was regarded as a black man, not a human being or an Italian. But his performances were always without color, even if they dealt with color. He had such dignity and compassion and charisma.” Esposito says seeing an actor like Poitier opened his eyes to possibilities for himself. “Some of us are put in a box or we put ourselves in a box and we keep repeating ourselves because we like to work. Sidney was an original every time,” he says. “And I was finally able to tell him that he inspired me to

cultivate a sound spirit in what is not a level platform I play on in the motion picture industry.” Though he turned 56 last week and has been a professional performer since age 8, Esposito says he hardly considers himself a veteran. “I feel like I’m just beginning,” he says with a laugh. Though he has a long stage and film career, he is being recognized in the television category, as the medium has been very good to him of late — he’s starring on season two of NBC’s “Revolution” as insurance adjuster turned militia leader Tom Neville. But it was his role as Gustavo “Gus” Fring on the AMC hit “Breaking Bad” that catapulted him from “that guy” character actor to a force to be reckoned with. Gus started in season two of the show as a seemingly gentle soul using a fast-food joint to front his drug empire. By the end of season four, he had gone down as one of the most terrifying, yet complex, bad guys to ever grace the small screen.

Esposito does not downplay the effect “Breaking Bad” had on his career, referring to the show as “bringing me back from the dead.” Point out he has always worked regularly as an actor, he elaborates, “Things were dry and I worried I wouldn’t be able to support my family. But the real problem I should have recognized was that I wouldn’t be able to support my spirit. I still get this great joy from delivering something real and honest and truthful in helping to tell a story. There’s just nothing like it in my life.” Esposito was born in Denmark to an African-American mother, a nightclub singer who once shared billing with Josephine Baker, and an Italian father, a stage carpenter. The family moved to New York when he was 6, and by 8, Esposito was into voiceover work. Also at the age of 8, he landed his first role in a Broadway show, the musical “Maggie Flynn.” Many stage productions followed, and at 17, he auditioned for the

movie “Taps.” Casting director Shirley Rich kindly informed him that he needed to learn to act for the camera. He took her advice, enrolling at Elizabeth Seton College and spending a year at the Actors Institute in New York. After winning his first of two Obie Awards for Charles Fuller’s 1980 play “Zooman and the Sign,” he booked his first film role. The movie was none other than “Taps,” which still hadn’t been made since his audition five years earlier. He often played men on one side of the law: there were cops (“The Usual Suspects,” “Homicide: Life on the Street”) and drug dealers (“Fresh,” “King of New York”). After “Breaking Bad,” he admits many offers to play villains came his way, most of which he turned down.

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Taste the flavors of Greece at St. Spyridon’s Greek Fest St. Spyridon’s Greek Festival on Saturday and Sunday, July 12 and 13, promises to be a traditional Greek-style festival loaded with a lot of opa! Come experience our authentic Greek food, fun, and fellowship that will have you coming back for more. Bring the whole family as we share our south-side hospitality with young and old alike. St. Spyridon’s Festival is widely known for its authentic Greek cuisine: Greek-style chicken, shish kebobs, gyros, and spinach and cheese pita pies. And we take pride in our Greek pastries – everything is homemade, of course! All your favorites will

be available. Don’t forget to top off your dinner with our popular homemade honey-soaked honey puffs or “loukoumades.” For some lighter fare, try our succulent mini appetizer-size shish kebobs, hot off the grill while you sit and relax at our Café Opa with a frappe, a Greekstyle iced coffee. Of course, our “taverna” will be open and ready to quench your thirst with wine, beer or ouzo. For your entertainment, the St. Spyridon Dancers, our very own children, will be performing both Saturday and Sunday evenings at 7 p.m. To keep the little ones happy, we will again be offering kiddie games for them.

Stop by to see our vast assortment of beautiful religious items, icons, books and popular souvenirs. We have quite a collection that covers a wide range of topics for all ages and in both Greek and English. Admission to the Festival is $2 for adults, and free to children 12 and under. Hours are: Saturday, July 12, from 3 to 11 p.m.; Sunday, July 13, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. St. Spyridon is located at 12307 S. Ridgeland Ave. in Palos Heights. For more information, call the Church Office at 3852311.

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