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Oak Lawn Trustee Bob Streit received a warning from the Illinois Board of Elections for campaign violations but one resident said it was just “a slap on the wrist.’’

Streit takes responsibility after warning from Board of Elections By Dermot Connolly Staff Reporter An Oak Lawn trustee who has pointed out political transgressions of others on the board was caught up in a possible misstep of his own. A May 18 ruling by the Illinois Board of Elections against the campaign committee of Oak Lawn Trustee Bob Streit (3rd) led resident Norman Lupescu to berate Streit at the May 26 Village Board meeting. Lupescu, a 31-year resident of Oak Lawn, filed the complaint against Friends of Bob Streit and raised the issue when the floor was opened to public comment. The Board of Elections found that Friends of Bob Streit violated the Campaign Finance Act by not including legally required disclosure language on emails, mailers and on its website. The organization was told simply to follow the rules in the future, otherwise, it could face (Continued on page 3)

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By Claudia Parker Correspondent For a girl who prefers t-shirts and sweatpants over gowns and high heels, Ashley Gray did pretty well for herself in her first beauty competition. Gray, 17, of Palos Hills, competed in the 2015 Miss Teen-Chicago Beauty Pageant on April 19 and won fourth runner up. The top placement among 165 girls in the pageant came as a complete shock to Gray, who just graduated from Stagg High School. “This is overwhelming,” said Gray. “I’ve never been in a beauty pageant before. A t-shirt and sweatpants is my favorite outfit.” Those ranked in the top 10 are invited to compete in the 2015 National Competition, hosted in Orlando, Florida at the posh Rosen Centre Hotel in December. Gray said her family has always told her she would make a great model but she never took them seriously. “I love sports. I’ve played volleyball, ran track and basketball; I started basketball in sixth grade and played through sophomore year. I had to stop due to a torn meniscus,” said Gray. Actually, basketball is what connected her to this opportunity. “One of my old teammates asked me to be in a prom fashion show at Hannah’s Boutique, in Palos Park. Her aunt is the owner and needed extra models.” Gray said, “I’d never been in a fashion show either. I told her ‘no’ twice, but, she’s my friend and I wanted to help her so I finally said, ‘okay.’” Trina Evans, a photo editor who serves in various other roles in the Miss Teen organization her organization looks for more than just whistles and bells. “Our slogan is ‘Pageantry with a Purpose.’ ’’ Evans said. “We are not a glitzy pageant, it’s not about expensive gowns, we’re looking for natural beauty.” Apparently, what they were looking

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bench at the Worth Boat Launch also covered by Chicago television at 115th Street and Beloit Avenue, stations. in memory of Brittany. Werner’s only post-meeting comPatrick Wawrzniak and Rebecca Board members agreed unani- ment Tuesday was regarding the Tully, parents of Brittany Wawrz- mously in approving the installa- selected site for the bench. niak, who died at the age of 18 in tion of the approximately six feet “It is just a very peaceful place a tragic event in Worth on Nov. 8, wide, wrought iron and rosewood where people will be able to sit on 2013, were back in attendance at a bench. “The family will purchase the bench and enjoy the quiet.” board meeting at the Village Hall the bench, but the village’s Public She added that the Wawrzniak on TuesdayServing night. Works Department installHickory it at case is closedOak and declined fur- Hills and Worth Chicago Ridge, EvergreenwillPark, Hills, Lawn,any Palos Thursday, March 1, 2007 This time it was icy as opposed the site,” said Worth Mayor Mary ther conversation on it. Serving Chicago Hills,was Oak Lawn, to the red-hot fiery meetings they Ridge, Werner.Evergreen Park, Hickory Brittany killed whenPalos she Hills and Worth Thursday, March 1, 2007 attended in the past as the family Patrick publicly thanked the fell from a moving car and struck and friends were at odds with vil- mayor and the board and the couple the pavement. She was pronounced lage officials and the police about left the meeting after the vote. They dead at Christ Hospital less than the handling of the tragedy. declined further comment when one hour later. In contrast to their attendance at approached by a reporter. During An investigation into her death meetings in April, 2014, this meet- one volatile meeting last year, both resulted in tumultuous meetings File photo by Jeff Vorva ing was calm and quiet, as they had plenty to say before, during Unlike meetings in 2014 when he had plenty to say on and off (Continued on page 2) requested permission to erect a and after the meeting, which was cameria, Patrick Wawrzniak was a man of few words Tuesday.

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‘Beautiful guardian angel’ from Palos Park killed in Chicago By Tim Hadac Staff Reporter Funeral services were scheduled Wednesday from Our Lady of the Woods Church for a 25-year-old man from Palos Park who died in the early morning hours last Saturday during an apparent robbery on Chicago’s North Side. Kevin O’Malley died on a sidewalk in the 900 block of West Oakdale, in the Lakeview neighborhood, after being shot twice in the chest at about 2 a.m. His girlfriend of nearly three years, Michelle Rinck, publicly posted her sentiments to Facebook on Monday, describing Mr. O’Malley as “the love of my life and my beautiful guardian angel. I love you, Kevin, so much. Please watch over me.” A short time after the shooting, Chicago police arrested a West Side man on a nearby CTA Brown Line train platform and charged him with firstdegree murder and aggravated robbery. Kristopher K. Pitts, 22, is currently held without bond by the Cook County Department of Corrections and was due in court yesterday at 26th and California. According to prosecutors, moments after Pitts robbed him of his cell phone and cash, Mr. O’Malley gave chase on foot. An argument and struggle ensued, and Pitts shot him twice with a small silver revolver, they added. They also said that CTA security video captured images of Pitts fleeing the scene and climbing onto the train platform. Prosecutors added that when Pitts was apprehended, he was wearing only one shoe and that the other shoe was found at the scene of the shooting. Further, police said, Pitts was positively identified by several witnesses and Mr. O’Malley’s cell phone was found in Pitts’ pocket. Mr. O’Malley attended Stagg High School and graduated from the University of Iowa in 2012, according to his Facebook and LinkedIn profiles. He was a Certified Public Accountant employed by a metal fabrication firm on the Near North Side. Several public comments on Facebook made by those who knew Mr. O’Malley describe him as a good friend with an engaging sense of humor. Mr. O’Malley is also survived by his parents, Brian and Sharon (nee O’Donnell); twin brother, Brian; brother, Michael (Meg), sister, Erin (AJ); grandmothers, Eileen (the late Edward) O’Malley and Donna

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Robert Allen, 56, of the 12800 block of Carriage Lane, Crestwood, was charged with driving on a revoked license and improper turning following a stop at 8:30 p.m. May 29 in the 10300 block of South Harlem Avenue. Police determined that he was also wanted on two outstanding warrants for driving on a revoked license.

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Kevin O’Malley poses his longtime girlfriend, Michelle Rinck, in a photo posted publicly on Facebook. (the late Ray) O’Donnell; nephews, Sean, Danny and Charlie; and other family and friends. Interment was at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Arrangements were by Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Homes. Mr. O’Malley was the second Palos Park man to die in Chicago gun violence in the last 15 months. On Pitts March 1, 2014, Palos Park businessman Herbert Goode was shot and killed in an apparent robbery outside his company’s production facility near 57th and Claremont. The man accused of Mr. Goode’s slaying, 30-yearold Tyneil Washington, is—like Pitts--currently held without bond by the Cook County Department of Corrections. His next court date is June 23 at 26th and California.

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(Continued from page 1) lege for her first two years while trying to decide on a specific field of study. “I’d love a career working with kids. Since my freshman year I’ve been working with 4-7 year olds at Hickory Hills park district summer camps in Krueger Park. I’ve completed over 200 community service hours with those kids.” Gray said. “God’s got my whole life planned. Being in this pageant is evidence of that, everything happens for a reason. Look at how many doors opened just by saying yes to a prom fashion show.” Gray said her faith is strong because of her mother Carmilla, father Richard Sr., sister Adorea and brother, Richard Jr. “It is because of my family, especially my mother, and her words of wisdom and encouragement, that I am who I am today!” Gray said.

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needles at 11:55 p.m. May 29 in the 7900 block of West 95th Street. Police, who were doing a premise check, said Boblak admitted that he planned to dissolve the pills and inject them. Daniel Williamson, 29, of the 9200 block of South 84th Avenue, Hickory Hills, was charged with driving on a suspended license and failure to signal following a traffic stop at 11:53 a.m. May 26 at 95th Street and 84th Avenue. Similar spray-painted graffiti was found on two garages, in the 9300 block of South 78th Avenue and the 9400 block of South 79th Avenue, at 11:45 a.m. May 21. The owner of the 78th Avenue property said the graffiti on his garage was done between 7 and 9 p.m. the previous night. In both cases, the graffiti done in black paint resembled a rabbit with the letters VI, which may be a gang symbol.

Qingfeng Hu, 31, of the 3400 block of South Cottage Grove Avenue, Chicago, was charged with domestic battery after allegedly striking his girlfriend in the face in the parking lot of X-Sport Fitness, 222 Commons Drive, at 6:30 p.m. May 27. Police responding to a disturbance in the parking James R. Zaher, 20, of the 10900 lot were told by the 27-year-old block of South Massasoit Avenue, woman that the incident began Chicago Ridge, was charged with with an argument over his driving. reckless driving following a onecar accident at 1:03 a.m. May 23 Antwun Dennis, 33, was at 99th Street and Austin Avenue. charged with domestic battery fol- Police said Zaher admitted speedlowing an argument with a woman ing east on 99th Street from the in his home in the 9700 block Southwest Highway, losing conof South Nottingham Avenue at trol and hitting a fence at Austin 10:10 p.m. May 28. The woman Avenue. He said he slammed on told police that an argument had the brakes when he could go no escalated, and he began throwing farther east. He was also cited for garbage around the apartment, leaving the roadway and damage and slapping and pushing her. She to village property.A passenger hit refused medical attention. his head against the windshield but refused treatment.

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Britni Collins, 27, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft at 11:51 a.m. May 22 at Walmart, 2500 W. 95th Street. Police said she took 18 items, including clothing and diapers, valued at $155.43. Two women face retail theft charges after being apprehended together at 11:24 a.m. May 23 at Walmart, 2500 W. 95th St. Police said Kenya Carter, 35, of Tinley Park, was with a misdemeanor for taking 10 items of clothing worth $70.79. Taleshia Robinson, 38, was charged with felony retail theft for taking 20 items worth $195.69. Police said Robinson has a history of retail theft convictions, and this time was using a motorized scooter due to a broken foot. George Heard, 43, of Evergreen Park, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, speeding, and not having insurance, at 3:56 a.m. May 24 at 99th Street and California Avenue. Leona O’Brien-Hruby, 57, of Chicago, was charged with criminal trespassing after police said she caused a disturbance and refused to leave the Speedway gas station, 3000 W. 95th St., at 5:29 p.m. May 24. Police said she tried to get into random cars, and spit at a cashier.

A 30-year-old man reported being robbed and beaten by four men in the 9500 block of South Merton Avenue at 1:19 a.m. May 24. The victim said he walked from the 9600 block of Merton Avenue through an alley between Merton and Marion avenues, and was jumped by four men when he emerged at 95th Street. He was punched in the face and kicked several times. When he fell down, one of the men stole his wallet containing $370 from his pocket. All four fled in a black SUV. Robert B. Charles IV, 26, of the 700 block of Bristol Avenue in Westchester, faces multiple charges after being found allegedly intoxicated behind the wheel of his car in the drive-through lane of McDonald’s, 6034 W. 95th St., at 3:38 a.m. May 24.Police were called to the scene because he was blocking traffic and refused to move. Employees said he was belligerently asking for a refund although he didn’t buy anything. He was taken into custody, and was carried into a squadrol wagon because he refused to walk. He was charged with being in control of a car while intoxicated, driving on an expired license, no insurance, and obstructing traffic. Diana Pacheco, 23, of the 3300 block of West 60th Street, Chicago, was charged with speeding, driving on a suspended license, no insurance, and not carrying driver’s license when she was stopped at 7:45 p.m. May 24 in the 5900 block of West 95th Street.

Trevor Gills, 24, of Chicago, Anthony P. Peck, 28, of the was charged with retail theft for allegedly taking a $28.99 radio 6400 block of West 94th Street, transmitter from Walmart, 2500 was charged with possession of a W. 95th St., at 3:30 p.m. May 25. controlled substance after police stopped him at 4:15 a.m. May 25 Joseph Rochkus, 41, of Chicago, in the 9200 block of South Cicero was charged with theft for alleg- Avenue. Police said they questioned edly stealing $60 from a woman’s him as he walked, carrying two cups bank account using an ATM at of water. He told them he was going 9:45 p.m. May 25 in the 9800 to a nearby motel. He was taken into custody after police determined block of South Kedzie Avenue. he was wanted on an outstanding warrant for a probation violation, and an unspecified amount of heroin was found in his possession.

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with the Worth Village Board as the Wawrzniak family and supporters sought the truth about her death and accused the Worth Police Department and Village officials of not conducting an effective investigation. Werner, who previously had come under profane attacks from Wawrzniak supporters in several board meetings in 2014, said Tuesday that the bench would be a very nice addition to the village.” Money matters In other news, emotions also cooled when the board approved the purchase of a 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe for $32,706.84, after Trustee Kevin Ryan assured Trustee Rich

Palos Hills Nicholas Buttron, 24, of Worth, was charged with disorderly conduct following a disturbance at 2 p.m. May 28, at the Social Security office at 10718 S. Roberts Road. Police said Buttron was yelling at staff and refused to leave. He was carrying a bottle containing vodka. Eric Roman, 45, of Palos Hills, was charged with disorderly conduct at 11 p.m. May 28 in the 10300 block of South Roberts Road. Police investigating a report of a suspicious person arrested Buttron have seeing him punch a man in the face. A victim of identity theft told police that 11 a.m. May 29 that when she looked into why her credit score was unusually low, she found that someone was attempting to take out credit cards in her name and use her current cards both in the United States and internationally.

Worth Stephen D. Ziel, 29, of the 14000 block of Willow Lane, Crestwood, faces three counts of residential burglary after three homes were broken into on May 17. Police responded to reports of a burglary in the 6800 block of West 107th Street, and two in the 10800 block of Depot Street between 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. that day. Police said they began canvassing the area, and Ziel was picked up later the same day in Chicago Ridge. Michael P. Gallagher, 35, of the 10400 block of Circle Drive in Oak Lawn, was charged with domestic battery at 10:36 p.m. May 20 in the 10600 block of South Harlem Avenue. Police said the victims were two women, ages 30 and 32. Ahmmad Alqasem, 28, of the 10400 block of South Menard Avenue, Oak Lawn, was charged with driving without a valid license at 1:29 p.m. May 19 in the 8400 block of West 107th Street. Kenneth L. Lascola, 28, of the 6500 block of West 111th Street, Worth, was charged with harassment by telephone at 12:34 a.m. May 18. Police said the person he was calling was a 28-year-old male neighbor. Armando Lucero, 32, of the 100 block of East Kensington Avenue, Chicago, was charged with driving on a suspended license at 5:37 p.m. May 23 at 115th Street and Natoma Avenue. Shaileshbhal R. Patel, 43, of the 5800 block of West 84th Street, Burbank, was charged with domestic battery at 7:52 p.m. May 28 at Water’s Edge Golf Course, 11605 S. Harlem Ave. Police said the case involved a 37-year-old female victim. Angelica M. Blanco, 37, of the 10800 block of South Lloyd Drive, was charged with domestic battery at 9:50 p.m. May 25 in the 10800 block of Lloyd Drive. Police said the victim was a 38-year-old man.

Kaitlyn R. Bedford, 24, of the 11000 block of Edgebrook Lane, Indian Head Park, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol at 3:06 a.m. May 22 at 95th Street and Brandt Avenue.

Worth residents Alexander Soto, 25, of the 10800 block of South Harlem Avenue, and Lauren E. Yozze, 27, of the 7500 block of West 109th Street, at Gale Moore Park, 10901 S. Depot St. Francisco Carrillo, 29, of the 6600 block of West 111th Street, Worth, was charged with driving on a suspended license at 11:03 a.m. May 24 at 112th Street and Oak Park Avenue.

Dziedzic that it was in the 2015 budget. The matter had caused a heated discussion at the last board meeting when Dziedzic and Trustee Pete Kats stated they had not been informed of the intended purchase. Additionally, Trustee Warren Soldan announced that the police department had received grant funds which would allow the purchase of a 2015 or 2016 Ford Explorer, not to exceed $30,000. This purchase had also come under scrutiny at the May 19 meeting due to the board not being informed ahead of time. It was approved unanimously, in Tuesday’s meeting. Additional financial matters included discussion of a $150,000 loan for golf course equipment and POS Computer from The Private Bank proposed in the Water’s Edge Golf Course budget presented at the May 19 meeting.

Trustee Tedd Muersch said that he and the golf course management had been working for months to get the equipment purchased by March, but the paperwork for the loan had not yet been completed. He said he was concerned that the golf course was in danger of its image being damaged because of the condition of its grounds. “We have worked very hard over the last couple of years to dispel the rumors that our course was not in good shape,” he said. “We need this new equipment to get things in shape and to prevent our image being damaged.” Financial Director, Greg Fox, suggested that the Village forward the $150,000 to the golf course so the equipment can be purchased now. “The village could then be repaid with the loan from the bank,” he said.

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Wojciech Boblak, 23, of the 7100 block of West 81st Place, Burbank, was charged with felony possession of a controlled substance after being found in a car with several oxycodone pills and hypodermic

Police said she was stopped for erratic driving and submitted a breath sample registering .155 blood-alcohol count. She was also cited for improper lane use.

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Half marathon organizers iron out race’s rough edges First Midwest Bank Half Marathon co-founder Mel Diab said that 99 percent of his event is “good stuff.’’ But the race committee convened Friday to talk about the 1 percent that is not-so-good stuff and to try to make it better. The eighth running of the halfmarathon took place May 3 and 26 days later, members of the event’s committee got together for a 90-minute skull session in Palos Heights on what went right and what went wrong plus what they need to do to make it better for the ninth race in 2016. Most of the time, these postrace meetings feature a lot of talk about smaller items that don’t affect a lot of people but this year, there were a couple of blemishes that founders Diab and Jeff Prestinario want cleaned up. One of the biggest gaffes in the history of the race was when Warrenville’s Kyle Brady won the race but no one knew it. This was the second year that a 10K race was also run with the half marathon and some of the faster marathoners were passing up the slower 10K runners. Prestinario realized this mistake could happen and told officials from Special Events Management. So they had a guy yelling at the runners for the 10K runners

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to go into a chute at the left and for the half-marathoners to go into the right chute. As bigger groups were crossing the finish line, Brady was mixed in with the 10K runners and didn’t get recognized as the winner right away. He wasn’t able to be in the ceremonial breaking of the tape in victory. Those in charge of the timekeeping weren’t sure of his official time because of the mistake. “He came in the wrong chute and we didn’t know if he was a 10K runner or in the half marathon,” Prestinario said Friday. “We had different people coming in there. There was a guy there [directing the runners] but he was confused.” Adding to the confusion was that the 10K runners were supposed to have different colored numbers on their bibs than the half-marathoners but that

changed when there was an abundance of people wanting to change races at the 11th hour and officials had to use the extra half-marathon bibs for those extra 10K runners. Diab said next year he wants to see signs directing runners as they get close to the finish line. “We need it clear that the 10K runners go to one side and the half-marathon runners go to the other side,” he said. “We had that in 2014. We didn’t have it this year. Let’s put the signs back up.’’ Another issue that came up was some of the music that a D.J. played before the race. “I heard the ‘F’ word and some other swear words,” Prestinario said. “It was hip-hop type of stuff and we were looking for higherenergy type of stuff. We can improve that for next year. Having swear words at a family event isn’t right. I heard some goofy song and heard some of the words but the guy did cut the music off after one of the swear words. But that should never happen.’’ Others on the committee said that some of the music in the middle and end of the race was appropriate and uplifting. Prestanario said one year, the race had the theme from “Rocky” to pump up the runners and he

would like to see that brought back.’’ Another area Diab wants to improve on is the relationship between race officials and residents of the Edelweiss in the Park subdivision in Palos Park, who deal with the inconvenience of the race every year. “There are not many complaints but there are a few,” Diab said. “I had one upset gentleman complain to me and when I explained to him how much good this race does for the community and the money we raise for great causes. He said some things I can’t say here. He said he didn’t care. He didn’t want to be inconvenienced for one minute. “You can’t please everybody. It’s impossible. We would love to please everybody but we know that’s not realistic. We have a good batting average. I think that 99 percent of this race is good stuff.’’ Diab said that he planned on attending a town hall meeting with residents of Edelweiss in the coming weeks to try to see what he could do to smooth things over. Photo by Jeff Vorva “I might have to wear a bulletproof vest,’’ Diab joked. “But Chicago’s Kayoko Hamamura crosses the finish line at the 2015 I will talk to them and see what half-marathon in May. Officials discussed ways to improve the I can do to help them.’’ race last Friday.

No more free rides for health After more than a half-century, insurance in Chicago Ridge Ridge attorney steps down

By Dermot Connolly Staff Reporter

The controversial policy of free lifetime insurance benefits for part-time elected officials is coming to an end in Chicago Ridge. Trustees agreed at Tuesday’s board of trustees meeting to send letters to the vested retirees now getting the taxpayer-funded insurance benefits, advising them of changes being made to the program. Trustee Sally Durkin said that the retirees will be given the choice of opting out of the program, or accepting the changes being made. As of July 1, all retirees who remain in the program will be required to pay 40 percent of their health insurance premiums and 100 percent of life, vision, dental and Medicare premiums. Any spouses of deceased retirees will have to pay 100 percent of premiums for any of the insurance policies they wish to retain. A committee made up of Durkin and Trustee Frances Coglianese with attorney Burt Odelson, held

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(Continued from page 1) possible fines up to $5,000. However, the Board of Elections also found that fundraising email that was sent to Oak Lawn employees at their official email addresses may violate “election interference” provisions of the Campaign Finance Act related to political solicitation. The board advised referring that complaint to Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan’s office. After Lupescu repeatedly called Streit a “liar” and “thief” during his time at the podium, Trustee Alex Olejniczak (2nd) asked Mayor Sandra Bury to stop him. “We’re all elected officials. We don’t have to listen to this,” said Olejniczak, who is frequently at odds with Streit. “Well, it is public comment,” said Bury, before stopping Lupescu when he reached the three-minute time limit. Streit made no comment on the ruling until after Bury brought up the issue of emails being sent to employees in her report. “Nice job, getting him up to the podium for a three-minute assault on me,” Streit told the mayor sarcastically. “If that was one of your allies (being attacked), you wouldn’t have allowed it,” he added. “I will take responsibility for everything I did,” said Streit, acknowledging that campaign literature had been emailed without the notation directing

several meetings in recent weeks to determine the best way of resolving the issue. The program had been in place for more than 15 years, but many residents only became aware of it this year and it turned into a major issue leading up to the April 7 election. Durkin said she and Coglianese had discussed the latest move with Odelson before bringing it the full board for discussion in the executive session before the meeting. “We are drafting an ordinance (detailing the changes to the policy),” said Durkin. She said the changes will affect six or seven people, including retirees and the surviving spouse of a retired trustee. Trustee Bruce Quintos, now midway through his fourth term, is the only current board member qualified to receive the insurance benefits, which he said he has been doing for four years. “We took a cold hard look at what everyone was paying, and I think we did an excellent job resolving this. I think it is fair,” he said. In other business, the board also

tightened the existing restrictions on watering lawns and gardens, following advice on water conservation from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Watering lawns and gardens is now limited to alternating days, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 11 a.m., and 7 and 11 p.m. yearround. Therefore, people with oddnumbered addresses may water between those hours only on oddnumbered calendar days, while those with even-numbered addresses will be allowed to water on even-numbered calendar days. The current ordinance limits the watering restrictions to between May 15 and Sept. 15, but Trustee Jack Lind said he wanted to make it year-round, and the others agreed. “It is just simpler,” he said, adding that it will be make monitoring it easier for law enforcement. Quintos agreed, after ensuring that the ordinance would state that lawns less than three months old would be exempt from the restrictions.

readers to the website for financial disclosure information. He said the campaign solicitation was sent to employee emails “erroneously,” adding that he wasn’t the only candidate to send that type of material. “I have a stack of emails here (from other candidates),” he said. Streit blamed the errors, in part, on this being his first time using social media and email, rather than just relying on printed campaign material to get his message out. The trustee also pointed out that although Lupescu filed the complaint, he was represented by attorney Jim Nally at the hearing, and did not attend. “I wonder who paid for him,” said Streit, referring to Nally as the mayor’s attorney. “He’s not my attorney. He has represented you, too,” said Bury. “It’s obviously personal and political,” said Streit, questioning why his case was singled out for attention when the mayor and several trustees have been cited and fined by the Board of Elections for more serious offenses involving finances. Lupescu, who left the meeting before Streit spoke, said later that he stayed away from the hearing to avoid getting into arguments. “I don’t have to say who paid for the attorney. That is privileged,” he added. Lupescu said he felt Streit “just got a slap on the wrist,” adding that he plans to speak

at the next Village Board meeting, which takes place Tuesday. “It’s not just (Streit) I’ve had problems with. I’ve spoken against Mayor Heilmann and a lot of the trustees. I’m a Vietnam veteran, and I fought for my right to free speech,” he said.

By Dermot Connolly Staff Reporter Chicago Ridge Village Attorney George Witous waited until the closing minutes of Tuesday’s board of trustees meeting to drop a bombshell. The veteran lawyer announced at he would be retiring, effective immediately, after 51 years representing the village. “Mr. Witous started here in 1964. He has been with us through thick and thin,” said Mayor Charles Tokar. “No one has been with us longer.” Witous received a standing ovation from both the board and audience after the announcement. “I’ve served this village for 51 years. I now believe my time is better spent on my private practice, and romancing my wife,” said Witous. Witous runs a practice in Oak Lawn. According to his firm’s website, he attained a bachelor of arts degree graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1953 and attained a juris doctor degree from DePaul University in 1958. He has represented clients in estate planning, probate, real estate and formation of business entities, including partnerships, corporations and LLCs, for 50 years. His practice also includes the representation of villages and public bodies since 1964.

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Things are looking up for cops and Special Olympics By Jeff Vorva Reporter Editor

than $430,000. The area had its share of police raising money for the cause. It’s officially called the Cop on Beat cops and higher-ranked the Rooftop event. police personnel alike hit the roofs It’s been called other things – and other fanned the perimeter Cops on Top, Cops on a Roof etc. of the Dunkin’ Donuts to collect – but whatever it’s called, it brings money from customers. in valuable dollars to the Special Those who donated received Olympics Illinois organization. a coupon for a free donut and The 13th Cop on a Rooftop those who donate more than $10 event took place Friday at close received a silver travel mug. to 200 Dunkin’ Donuts across Illinois and the police were crossing Here are a few photos of Fritheir fingers they could raise more day’s fun:

Photos by Jeff Vorva

Oak Lawn’s Randy Palmer, left, and Matthew Harland wave during Cop on a Rooftop day on Friday.

Tom Novak and Quinten Jackson of the Bridgeview Police Department try to get a leg up as they raise money for Special Olympics Illinois at the Hickory Hills Dunkin’ Donuts.

An Oak Lawn police vehicle hawks the event on Cicero Avenue.

Worth cop Tony Ritz has the important job of collecting cash on the ground while some of his peers are on the roof at the Dunkin’ Donuts on 111th Street.

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Worth Deputy Chief Charles Kulisek, left, joins William Kolberg and Nicole Daly on the Dunkin’ Donuts roof for the 13th Cop on a Rooftop event.

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Compiled by Jeff Vorva

News and events from our archives.

Why Richards? 50 years ago

From the June 3, 1965 issue The story: North Palos schools were asking for bonds to build Glen Oaks, Dorn and Oak Ridge schools. The quote: “He had not only been fully devoted to the betterment of educational facilities, but he has participated in civic and community affairs,” – District 218 President Leslie McCord on why the new Oak Lawn high school was named after Harold Richards. Fun fact: More than 100 Worth baseball fans travelled to Comiskey Park to watch the White Sox beat what the paper called the “fabulous” New York Yankees, 2-0.

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From the June 7, 1990 issue The story: Sixteen teenagers and six juveniles were arrested after police found them with 49 cans of beer in an Oak Lawn hotel room. The quote: “To consider writing to be a recreation of something we should sort of do as a hobby is nonsense,’’ – Playwright E. Eugene Baldwin, who had been a playwright in residence for weekends at Bridgeview School. Fun fact: White Sox pitcher Donn Pall and legend Minnie Minoso signed autographs during Park Lawn’s Community Night.

Seal-ed with a kiss 10 years ago

From the June 2, 2005 issue The story: Worth Trustee Mary Rhein was looking into replacing the Water’s Edge Golf Club management, Kemper Sports Management Ltd., to save money. The quote: “I was shown the food-sucking power of a seal through a kiss,” – Reporter reporter Maureen Vizza writing a first-person story of working with various marine animals at Brookfield Zoo. Fun fact: Illinois Lt. Governor Pat Quinn spoke at the Memorial Day observance in Chicago Ridge.

June 4: ON THIS DATE in 1989, hundreds, possibly thousands, of people died as Chinese army troops stormed Tiananmen Square in Beijing to crush a student-led pro-democracy movement. June 5: ON THIS DATE in 1968, Sen. Robert F. Kennedy was shot in a hotel kitchen shortly after claiming victory in California’s Democratic presidential primary. He died the next day. June 6: ON THIS DATE in 1966, civil-rights activist James Meredith was shot and wounded by a white sniper in Mississippi. In 1967, the Six-Day War between Israel and its Arab neighbors began. June 7: ON THIS DATE in 1775, the United Colonies changed their name to the United States. In 1929, the sovereign state of Vatican City came into existence. June 8: ON THIS DATE in 1948, the “Texaco Star Theater” made its debut on NBC-TV with Milton Berle as guest host. Berle later was named the show’s permanent host. June 9: ON THIS DATE in 1934, the first Donald Duck cartoon was shown. June 10: ON THIS DATE in 1752, a kite flown by Benjamin Franklin was struck by lightning during his experiments on electricity. Answer to last week’s question: This week in 1944, in the massive D-Day invasion against Nazi forces in France during World War II, Allied forces landed on five Normandy beaches — code-named Omaha, Gold, Juno, Sword and Utah. This week’s question: In 1935, Dr. Robert Smith of New York and Bill Wilson of Akron, Ohio, formed what support organization? (Mark Andrews can be reached via e-mail at mlandrews@embarqmail.com.)

Thursday, June 4, 2015 The Reporter

Palos official sings praises of Cal-Sag Trail

Leonard raves about trail after riding it to work By Tim Hadac Staff Reporter While most fans of the new CalSag Trail talk about it in terms of the recreation opportunities it will provide, Palos Heights Parks & Recreation Director Mike Leonard showed a more practical side last Thursday. An avid bicyclist and trail advocate, Leonard rode his mountain bike from his home in Lemont (at the trail’s west edge) to his office at the Palos Heights Recreation Center, 6601 W. 127th St. He started at 7:11 a.m. and arrived at work about an hour later, pedaling through Palos Park and Palos Heights in ideal weather conditions: sunny and 74 degrees, with a whisper of a breeze from the east. “The ride was beautiful,” he said. “The way the engineers curved the trail is well thoughtout. There are some long, straight shots in the forest preserve, but then it winds around.” Leaving his SUV at home, Leonard not only saved gas but the relative boredom of a same-old, same-old commute. “Today, I saw a raccoon, I saw a turkey buzzard perched at the canal, and I’ve seen deer out there before,” he said. “What you encounter on the trail is just awesome, really awesome.” Leonard started at 7:11 a.m. and took about 60 minutes to get to work. He expressed gratitude to those whose vision and persistence have

brought the trail from dream to reality. “It really started with Gayle Greenwald, a resident of Palos Heights,” Leonard said. “None of what we have today would have been possible without her first saying, ‘Hey, wouldn’t this be great?’ She got ahold of Steve Buchtel, who at that time was with the Active Transportation Alliance, and they started forming a coalition.” A great blue heron in flight over a Lake Katherine prairie interrupted the tale. “Oh man, look at that, a great heron,” Leonard said as the majestic bird with a six-foot wingspan glided away to the west. “That’s awesome. See, that’s what makes this stuff really cool. The variety of birds you see and hear singing on the trail—it’s a chorus out here.” He continued the story by noting that Greenwald and Buchtel “set up a coalition. They got the help of [recreation planner] Diane Banta of the National Park Service. The coalition hired an engineer, and 10, 12 years later, we have the grand opening of the west end of the trail.” Along the way, there was some opposition. “We overcame some NIMBY (not in my back yard) attitudes that you get in any big project like this, but it’s always about the greater good of a community,” Leonard added. “The thing about the Cal-Sag Trail, it’s about the greater good of the regional community, not just the [14] towns that have the trail in

Photo by Tim Hadac

Palos Heights Parks & Recreation Director Mike Leonard stops briefly to discuss the western section of the Cal-Sag Trail and his bike ride on it last Thursday. their backyard.” More than a pleasant walk or bike ride, the Cal-Sag Trail is expected to improve the health of nearby communities, advocates say. * It will attack obesity and sedentary lifestyles by offering an attractive exercise option to the estimated 185,000 people who live less than a mile from it. * It will contribute to environmental health by encouraging people to leave their cars, vans and trucks at home and choosing walking and bicycling instead.

* It will give a shot in the arm to local businesses by bringing thousands of consumers to the area. “If the Cal-Sag Trail were a health club, it would be a 3.7 million square foot recreational and fitness facility that serves everyone and costs nothing join,” the not-for-profit Friends of the CalSag Trail proclaims on its website. When completed, the trail will extend from Lemont on the west to the Burham Greenway (near the state border with Indiana) on the east, and it will be the lon-

gest in the South Suburbs, eight miles longer than the Old Plank Road Trail. Leonard and others will participate in a “Bike the Sag” event set for Saturday. The event will see bicyclists start at 10 a.m. at Chicago Christian High School, 12001 S. Oak Park Ave., and pedal several blocks west to the Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens. There they will join the Friends of the Cal-Sag Trail to witness a 10:30 a.m. ribbon cutting for the trail’s western leg, which stretches

from Alsip on the east to Lemont on the west. After the ceremony, riders can choose to ride to Palos Park, Alsip, and Camp Saginaw. Ride lengths will depend on each rider and can vary from three to 20 miles. After the ride, bicyclists are invited back to Chicago Christian High School for a party that will include lunch, music, a bike rodeo and more. Participants are encouraged to register in advance by visiting palosheightsrec.org online.

D230 board members get sneak peak at budget By Tim Hadac Staff Reporter

Committee. Langert agreed and said the only unknown in the district’s Financial stability and taxpay- budget is the state’s contribuer accountability were themes tion, but said that at the mosounded at several points at last ment the state’s piece of the Thursday’s meeting of the Con- funding puzzle “appears to be solidated High School District roughly the status quo, actually 230 Board of Education, held a bit better than the status quo.” at the district administration center in Orland Park. He added that a full presentaWith the retirement of As- tion of the draft budget, which sistant Superintendent Steve he said does not call for a tax Langert, the district’s chief fi- increase, will be made at next nancial officer, a mere month month’s board meeting, set for away, district officials asked for 7 p.m. Thursday, June 25 at the and received a sneak peek at administration center, 15100 S. the FY 2016 budget. 94th Ave. Serratore also said that the “So far, based on what [infor- district will hold the line on mation] we have, the budget’s student fees for the 2015-16 balanced and hopefully we can school year, but will “continue keep it there,” said board mem- to look at those fees from now ber Tony Serratore, chairman until the end of the year to make of the board’s Building/Finance some decisions regarding some

possible changes for the following school year.” Board President Rick Nogal praised the move and noted that student fees in the district have not increased in a number of years. Chief Technology Officer John Connolly mentioned that the district is replacing its “long in the tooth” phone system on the phone system. The move, which will see a technology upgrade this summer that will integrate voice mail and email for faculty and staff, will save the district about $450,000 over the next decade, Connolly said.

High School, 8015 W. 111th St., Palos Hills, as well as masonry repairs in the gym’s balcony and new bleachers in the south gym.

Work at Sandburg High School, 13300 S. La Grange Road, Orland Park, will include parking lot repairs, installation of fireproof doors at the kiln room in the art lab, an additional exhaust system for the swimming pool, and other minor upgrades. Tickets are still available for the District 230 Foundation’s annual golf outing, set for Monday, July 27 at Silver Lake Country Club. Foundation SecDirector of Facilities Bob retary Carla Erdey noted that Hughes briefly mentioned sev- green fee is $100 per golfer, and eral summer renovation projects sponsorship opportunities are at the district’s three schools, still available. For details on File photo by Jeff Vorva including replacement of the the event, visit d230foundation. Outgoing Assistant Superintendent Steve Langert gave District floor in the main gym at Stagg org online. 230 officials a sneak peak at the budget for the next school year.

Evergreen Park mayor says his cops will go anywhere to catch drug dealers By Claudia Parker Correspondent

scofflaws. “Our police have a strong presence on our streets. These Evergreen Park Mayor James drug dealers know that, so they Sexton might be forgiven if the try to get residents to meet them “Cops” TV series theme song is outside of Evergreen.” Sexton running through his head. said, “Let it be known to the While he wasn’t singing “Bad people trying to sell drugs to boys, bad boys, whatcha gonna our residents, our police will do? Whatcha gonna do when they come outside of their jurisdiccome for you?” at Monday’s village tion to get you.” board meeting, he had a lot of • The board voted 6-0 to boasting to do about his own cops. grant an application for busiSexton commended Evergreen ness to Champions II Barbecue, Park’s Tactical Unit for leaving to be located at 8730 S Kedzie city limits recently to appre- Ave, in the strip mall next to hend two drug dealers simul- Walgreens. taneously, preventing the sale Chicago residents Juanita and of narcotics. Henry Sampson Jr. hope to open The mayor has a warning for Aug. 1.

The original Champions Barbeque was owned by Juanita Sampson’s parents, Willie and Annie Ruth Hoskins. It was located at 11503 S Michigan Ave, in the Roseland community. “My mother and I came up with the recipe for our secret sauce together,” said Sampson.” It seems to have worked because their open-for-business sign remained lit for a quarter of a century. “The previous location has since been torn down. We’ve been scouting for a new spot for over a year. I’m really excited about coming to Evergreen Park.” Juanita Sampson said. “This is a great location and

overall, I really appreciate how the mayor and city officials run this town.” Sampson’s parents closed their business to retire 10 years ago. “We’re hopeful Champions II Barbeque will be as successful as my parents’ business was,’’ she said. “It put four kids through college, it was a very lucrative business.” Mrs. Hoskins has passed away but her dad, Willie Hoskins will be joining the staff at Champions II Barbecue this summer. Sampson said, “I want Evergreen Park to experience our excellent service. We cater to your preference, get your order right and serve it up promptly.”

Hills Chamber now has a Stacked deck

Hills Chamber hosts Networking Night Wednesday

By Sharon L. Filkins Correspondent

She has 14 years of service as a volunteer at St. Patricia School in Hickory Hills and served on Palos Hills’ Theresa Stack was the school board and as secreintroduced to the Hickory Hills tary/fundraising director for the City Council last Thursday. St. Patricia Athletic Association. Phyllis Majka, president of Trustee Tom McAvoy said the Hills Chamber of Com- the Hills Chamber also released merce, presented Stack, who has its 2015 Chamber Calendar of been appointed secretary to the Events which can be found on its chamber’s board of directors. renovated website at http://theShe succeeds Donna Venezia, hillschamber.org or on their who passed away late last year. Facebook page at facebook. The Hills Chamber of Com- com/thehillschamber. A copy merce serves businesses in the of the events calendar can also Hickory Hills and Palos Hills be found on the Hickory Hills communities. city website www.hickoryhiStack, a graduate of Fox Col- llsil.org under Business Info. lege, has extensive experience The Hills Chamber of Comin business, secretarial services, merce serves businesses in the computer technology, printing Hickory Hills and Palos Hills and website development. communities.

Alderman Brian Waight announced that B.E.T.H. Ltd., a facility offering daily care and therapy to autistic children, will open at 9630 Roberts Road, pending proof of state licensing. The owner is Arthur Jimenez. In other news, it was a quiet meeting as alderman Scott Zimmerman officiated as mayor pro tem in the absence of Mayor Michael Howley. Also absent was city attorney Vince Cainkar. With a light agenda, only two items required action: payment of bills and approval of the summer committee schedule -- no committee meetings will be held from June to September. The council approved both with a unanimous vote.

The Hills Chamber hosts Networking Night from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at MidAmerica Orthopaedics, 10330 S Roberts Road, Palos Hills. Guests can network with fellow business owners and meet the orthopaedic physicians who provide immediate care for orthopaedic needs including personal, family and work related. Cocktails and Hors D’Oeuvres will be available. For additional information on this or any other coming Hills Chamber events, visit the website at www.thehillschamber.org or at facebook.com/thehillschamber. --Hills Chamber of Commerce

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As what would be the last year of the Civil War began, Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses Grant and William Sherman knew that the end was near. Lincoln hoped it would end without more bloodshed. Grant and Sherman both realized that the with Confederates would not surrender without a fight. Don C. White In late March 1865 in a meeting at City Point, Virginia Lincoln, Grant and Sherman discussed how the end of the war would be played out. They all listened as Sherman regaled them with tales of his march through Georgia. Something to ponder if you were as a soldier in Grantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s or Leeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s army -- you had a better chance of being killed, wounded or captured than you did in Shermanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s or Joseph E. Johnstonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s or John Bell Hoodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s army. After the year of relentless fighting in 1864, both sides knew there would be more bloodshed before the war ended. The President had other things on his mind besides the war. Lincoln the lawyer knew that his Emancipation Proclamation freeing the slaves was a war measure and could be struck down by the courts when the war ended. In 1864 the Senate had passed the 13th amendment to the Constitution. The House had not and Lincoln felt that with his reelection in November, 1864 he had the will of the people behind him and he wanted the lame duck congress to bring the bill up for a vote before their session ended and before he was sworn in again and pass it. His entire cabinet was against him doing this. They all wanted to wait for the seating of the new congress before attempting it. No one knows for sure why Lincoln was so fervent about it. Did he have a premonition about his death? (He had many strange dreams about death and dying.) For whatever reason he wanted this congress to pass the amendment and would accept no excuses. If you saw the Steven Spielberg movie â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lincolnâ&#x20AC;? you know some of the behind-the-scenes intrigue that went into the all-out effort to get this done by January 31, 1865. While this was going on, Preston Blair hounded Lincoln to keep his promise to allow him to go to Richmond, Virginia to talk peace with Jefferson Davis. Finally, without telling any of his cabinet, Lincoln gave Blair the okay to go to Richmond andmeet with Davis. When Secretary Seward found out about this he was so angry with Lincoln he told him straight out â&#x20AC;&#x201C; you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have both: the passing of the 13th amendment or peace with the Confederacy. Lincoln knew what he wanted and more than anything he wanted the amendment passed. He knew that the war would end and he also knew that Jefferson Davis was not going to agree to any peace settlement that ended slavery and brought the wayward states back into the Union. He and Seward finally met with the three peace commissioners. They were the Confederate Vice President Alexander Stephens, Senator Robert Hunter and Asst. Secretary of War John Campbell. They had been taken to Fortress Monroe, Virginia and told to wait until called to Washington. Lincoln decided he did not want them in the capital, so he and Secretary Seward met with them aboard the steamer River Queen on February 3, 1865. The meeting proved to all concerned that neither side would be willing to give up what they were fighting for. Both sides were prepared to continue this struggle to the bitter end and they did. The fighting and dying would continue. In January 1865 Union troops tried again to capture Fort Fisher and close the last remaining Confederate port at Wilmington, North Carolina. They captured the fort in fighting from January 13 -15, 1865. Then on February 21 Wilmington was evacuated by Confederate forces. (General Winfield Scottâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Anacondaâ&#x20AC;? plan had worked.) The last Confederate port was finally closed. After the peace commissioners came and went the fighting continued. General Lee was not ready to order his army to lay down their arms. On March 25, a plan of General John Gordonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s was approved by General Lee and troops carried out an attack on Fort Stedman. At first it was successful, but soon Union troops countercharged and the Confederates were forced to retreat or surrender. The Battle of Five Forks took place on April 1, 1865. On April 2nd General Lee sent a note to President Jefferson Davis that was so urgent that it was delivered to Davis while he attended church. Lee wrote that his line had been broken and that Richmond must be evacuated immediately. Also on April 2 as Union troops were pouring into Petersburg General A. P. Hill was killed while trying to stop the Union breakthrough. That night, troops from Richmond and Petersburg were evacuated as Lee attempted to get to Lynchburg to be resupplied. Grant applied so much pressure that Lee could not outrun the Union steam roller. Next week: The end is nearing. Authorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s note: A correction to my article of April 30, 2015 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Leonidas Polk was killed on Pine Mountain, Ga., not Kennesaw Mountain. Don. C. White is a local historian who wrote a book on the Civil War.

Some more big, fat thoughts about us aging baby boomers There are more than 65 million Americans who are baby boomers -- people born between 1946 and 1964. This was the generation born after World War II, a war which took the lives of nearly 85 million people across the globe. I was born right in the middle and all my baby-boomer compatriots are â&#x20AC;&#x153;coming of ageâ&#x20AC;? boosting the steadily rising senior citizen population estimated to be onefifth of the American population. We are a peculiar bunch of people, too. Arrogant. Entitled. Believing in our immortality. We vote at a higher rate than any other population group. We also have our quirks, reflected in the things we like to say. I hear it all the time at Palos Health & Fitness Club where Baby Boomers â&#x20AC;&#x153;young and oldâ&#x20AC;? walk out thousands of miles on treadmills every week. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hey. How are you?â&#x20AC;? The answers: A â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Living the dream.â&#x20AC;? B â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m still alive.â&#x20AC;? C â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;What did you say?â&#x20AC;? Or, â&#x20AC;&#x153;You on Xaralto or Coumadin?â&#x20AC;? Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re all taking one form or another of blood thinners hoping a blood clot doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t end our exercise routine before TVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s blond bombshell Elisabeth Hasslebeck, every seniorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s idea of a â&#x20AC;&#x153;trophy

wife,â&#x20AC;? finishes her mindless yapping on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fox & Friends.â&#x20AC;? We monitor our heart rate, and how many steps we take each day (the goal is 10,000), all for no reason. And we spend a fortune on computers, gadgets, and heart rate monitors. We stopped enjoying meals a long time ago, cutting back on sugars, carbs, and ice creams. We think the Atkins Diet will save us, or at least help bring down our bloating guts. We all have opinions and we talk a lot. We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stop talking for anything, except when those Viagra commercials come on the TV. You can hear the treadmill cycles whirring as actress Kelly King explains itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not too late to have sex, if you would just get that prescription. We try not to stare when a young girl walks past in yoga pants, but you can hear the treadmill speeds rising. No one talks about Bingo. Most men wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be around when the age comes along when we will end up playing, and the bingo halls will be filled with widows who finally get to breathe a little now that the responsibility of pampering their baby husbands has ended. Men just donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t live as long as women, and for good reason. Society couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t

The Grapevine By Ray Hanania

take a surge of old cranky men complaining about everything. Older women are just so mellow. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll shrug off anything, learning from years of turning away from our male egos over the years. We love gym shoes, baggie Chicago Bears sweatpants and hats. Yes, old men still come into the gym wearing a hat. Some things will never change. We still wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take directions and would rather get lost than have a younger person tell us which way to go. A map is just a waste of money but the car navigation constantly saves us from ourselves. We smoke cigars on vacation, cheat on our diets all the time, and buy our pants two sizes too small around the waist. If 60 is the new 40 in terms of age, 40 is the new 36 in terms of waistlines. And we all want to drive a two-seater sports car, to look cool -- even if we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t lift our fat derrieres out of the driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seats for the life of us. Ray Hanania is an award-winning former Chicago City Hall reporter and now President/CEO of Urban Strategies Group media consulting. Reach him at rghanania@gmail.com.

Letters to the Editor Thanks for letting me crow

Dear Editor, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not leaving, but I wanted to take time out to thank the Reporter newspaper organization and editors: Jack Murray, [former editor] Jason Maholy and Jeff Vorva for allowing me to spread my wings as a writer. I had been writing letters to the editor for many years and always received very good coverage. Then one week Jason put my article on the editorial page with my own byline and the rest is history. From there things just seemed to take off. With my love of Civil War history and Lincoln, it was easy to write something whenever I had time. During Lincolnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 200th birthday celebration Jason asked me to write a series about Lincoln. When Jeff took over, he allowed me to continue with the series on the 150th anniversary of the Civil War that I had begun.

Jeff added a new phase to the mix when he began calling the column, â&#x20AC;&#x153;History Lesson with Don C. White.â&#x20AC;? That really made my day! So again, thanks to all of the wonderful people at the Reporter that have given this old codger something to crow about. Don C. White Palos Hills

Advice to grads: never stop fighting

Dear Editor, The 2015 college graduates are to be commended on the completion of their college studies. I want to share some of my thoughts at this time. I feel it is just common sense and I hope Â theyÂ think so too. Let me start with a quoteÂ by American Poet E. E. Cummings (1894-1962) who Â had this to say: â&#x20AC;&#x153;To be nobody-but-myself - in a world which is doing its

best, night and day, to make you everybody else-means to fight the hardest battle which any human being can fight, and never stop fighting.â&#x20AC;? There are many pressures in our lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s journey. How we handle them is the key to our success as a human being. If you can look in a mirror and honestly say â&#x20AC;&#x153;I like youâ&#x20AC;? not because of your appearance but because you see the beauty of your being -Â a person who has done his or her best in personal and professionalÂ relationships. Â Faith, hope andÂ love are only words unless they are put into action. As todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s graduates you are our hopeÂ for a better tomorrow. It will be your responsibility to leadÂ us on a new journey, hopefully, one of peace. WeÂ live in a beautiful country. We have our problems but in uniting we find our strength to overcome these issues. Â Lastly, I found these two

statements on a church marquee to hit home. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Be yourself - everyone else is takenâ&#x20AC;?Â andÂ ÂŤAspire to in inspire before you expireÂťÂ Perhaps you have created one for yourself. Good Luck! Thank You, Â Marlene Jeziorski Oak Lawn â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;The Reporter Newspaper

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;After two months of baseball, do you think the Cubs or the Sox will make it to the playoffs?â&#x20AC;? Asked at Lake Katherine Photos by Danielle Van Witzenberg

Chris Slansky, Alsip Catherine Smitko, Oak Lawn â&#x20AC;&#x153;I feel like the Sox are going to â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Sox! Why? Because they make it. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m rather biased when have a better track record of sucit comes to sports, honestly. Af- ceeding.â&#x20AC;? ter the corking situation with the Cubs way back when I just kind of lost respect for the team in general.â&#x20AC;?

Michael Barker, Oak Lawn Frank Healy, Orland Park â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cubs. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no doubt about â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cubs because I like the Cubs!â&#x20AC;? the Cubs. They just have a better year this year then they have had in along time. I know Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a Boston Red Sox fan. I hope they do win because the Red Sox took a long time to get back to win the pennant.â&#x20AC;?

Gail Filomena, Mokena â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cubs because Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a Cubs fan, only a Cubs fan!â&#x20AC;?

Thursday, June 4, 2015 The Reporter

Honor Flight Chicago trying to locate heroes There are an estimated 17,000 World War II veterans living in the Chicago area who have not yet received their day of honor in Washington, D.C. Honor Flight Chicago, a not-for-profit that provides free trips for World War II veterans to visit the National World War II Memorial built in their honor, is enlisting community support in reaching these remaining humble heroes. “As the anniversary of D-Day approaches (Saturday), we are all reminded of those who made the ultimate sacrifice in support of our freedom,” said Mary Pettinato, cofounder and CEO of Honor Flight Chicago. “Our veterans live with those memories every day. Visiting their memorial with others who shared their experience is an op-

portunity for these senior heroes to pay tribute to fallen brothers and sisters, and for us to show the greatest generation we will never forget their service.” To date, Honor Flight Chicago has flown more than 5,500 World War II veterans to Washington, D.C., for a day of recognition and remembrance. While waiting lists for these free honor flights exceeded 2,000 in 2013, these aging heroes have become increasingly difficult to reach. Health and mobility concerns are the number one barrier for many World War II veterans who otherwise want to take an honor flight, according to Pettinato. “These concerns are certainly understandable among a group whose average age is 90. But we want these senior

heroes and their families to understand that Honor Flight Chicago is prepared for the challenges and has safely travelled with thousands of individuals just like them. “On each trip, we have veterans who cannot see, veterans who have difficulty hearing, and veterans who cannot walk,” said Pettinato. “Yet after the trip, just about every veteran tells us that their day with Honor Flight Chicago was by far one of the best days of their lives.” An early morning departure from Midway Airport begins a day of reminiscing for veterans who waited almost 60 years to see their World War II Memorial built. A short ceremony at the Memorial provides traveling veterans with an opportunity to

pay tribute to comrades whose dreams and aspirations were cut short by the war. There are also visits to the Lincoln, Korean, and Vietnam memorials and, as time permits, the Enola Gay at the Air and Space Museum. The day’s adventure concludes back at Midway with a “welcome home” celebration of a lifetime. Anyone who knows a World War II veteran living in the Chicago area, or able to travel to Chicago to board an honor flight, is encouraged to visit honorflightchicago.org or call 773-227-8387 for additional information and a veteran application. Remaining 2015 honor flights are scheduled for June 30, July 29, Sept. 2 and Sept. 30. --Motion Public Relations

Christ Medical is as good as gold in stroke care Advocate Christ Medical Center, which has one of the largest stroke programs in the state of Illinois and is designated a Comprehensive Stroke Center by DNV Healthcare, again has been recognized for excellence in the treatment of stroke patients by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association (AHA/ ASA). The Association has selected the medical center and its Neurosciences Institute for a Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award in recognition of the institution’s ongoing commitment to evidence-based stroke-care guidelines under the AHA/ASA Get With The Guidelines® program, said Melvin Wichter MD, co-director of the Neurosciences Institute and chair of the medical center’s neurology department. Get With The Guidelines provides the most up-to-date, research-based care standards to speed recovery and reduce death and disability among stroke patients. To earn the award, the Christ Medical Center stroke team had to meet specific, quality achievement measures for the diagnosis and treatment of stroke patients at a set level for a designated period of time. These measures include aggressive use of medications, such as tPA, antithrombotics, anticoagulation therapy, DVT prophylaxis, and cholesterolreducing drugs, as well as smoking-cessation education – all aimed at reducing death and

disability and improving the lives of stroke patients. In addition to the Gold Plus Award, the medical center has made the AHA/ASA’s Target: StrokeSM Honor Roll for following stroke quality measures that reduce the time between a patient’s arrival at the hospital and the onset of treatment using the clot-buster, tPA, the only drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat ischemic stroke. People who suffer a stroke and receive tPA within three hours of the start of symptoms may recover more quickly and be less likely to suffer severe disabilities, experts say. “With a stroke, time lost is brain lost. The Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award demonstrates Christ Medical Center’s commitment to being one of the leading hospitals in the country for providing aggressive, proven stroke care,” said Franco Campanella DO, medical director of the Christ Medical Center stroke program. “We intend to continue our focus on providing care that has been shown in the scientific literature to treat patients quickly and efficiently with evidence-based protocols.” Advocate Christ Medical Center has also met specific scientific guidelines as a Comprehensive Stroke Center – the highest level stroke center certification awarded – featuring a comprehensive system for rapid diagnosis

and treatment of stroke patients admitted to the emergency department. “We are pleased to recognize Advocate Christ Medical Center for their commitment and dedication to stroke care,” said Deepak L. Bhatt, MD, MPH, national chair of the Get With The Guidelines steering committee, executive director of interventional cardiovascular programs at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School. “Studies have shown that hospitals consistently following Get With The Guidelines quality improvement measures can reduce patients’ length of stays and 30-day readmission rates and reduce disparity gaps in care.” According to the AHA/ASA, stroke is the fifth leading cause of death and a major contributor to adult disability in the United States. On average, someone suffers a stroke every 40 seconds, and someone dies of a stroke every four minutes. Some 795,000 Americans experience a new or recurrent stroke every year. “The number of acute ischemic stroke patients who are eligible for treatment is expected to grow during the next decade due to increasing stroke incidence and a large aging population,” Dr. Campanella said. “We will continue to use Get With The Guidelines – Stroke in enhancing the overall quality of our stroke care.” --Advocate Christ Medical Center

Hangin’ with Jenn Jenniffer Weigel, author and reporter was the lunch and learn speaker for the Professional Women’s Network’s event on Thursday, May 28 at Flossmoor Station. Pictured are, from left, Maribeth Hearn, Debbie Halverson, Jennifer E. Stoner, Weigel, Barbara Karstrom, and Tina Fagan. For more information about the Professional Women’s Network, visit pwncentral.com

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Death Notice SABINE R. FLOREK Sabina R. Florek (nee Zielinski), 90, died May 27 at her Oak Lawn home. Mrs. Florek was a retired beautician. Services were Saturday, May 30, from Kosary Funeral Home in Evergreen Park to St. Linus Church in Oak Lawn. Interment was at St. Mary Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter, Charlene Davis; son. Charles Kropke; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

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Veterans enjoy reading letters to them on their honor flights.

Focus on Seniors WORTH TOWNSHIP Worth Township seniors can take a trip to Four Winds Casino The Worth Township senor bus trip will take participants to Four Winds Casino New Buffalo, Mich., Tuesday, June 23. Registration is required by Friday, June 12. For more information, call 3712900. The bus leaves Worth Township, 11601 S. Pulaski Ave., Alsip at 9 a.m. and returns at approximately 4 p.m. The trip costs $31 per person. The bus package includes $15 in instant slot credit, a $10 food credit, and deluxe motor coach transportation. The trip is on with a minimum of 30 people and a maximum of 55 people.

the Community Center, 3450 W. 97th St. Canned good donations for the E.P. Village Pantry are always appreciated. For more information, call 422-8776. Meals on Wheels The Evergreen Park Office of Citizens’ Services offers a Meals on Wheels program for village residents 60 years and older who are unable to prepare their own meals. Meals are delivered Monday through Friday. For more information, call 422-8776.

CHICAGO & ORLAND PARK Smith Village, Smith Crossing to host financial planning session As part of an ongoing Smart Sessions series informing older adults about retirement living ORLAND TOWNSHIP and planning, Smith Senior LivTickets on sale for Orland ing, sponsor of two continuing care Township’s Lake Geneva retirement communities, will pressenior trip ent guidelines for financial plan Seniors can join Orland Town- ning to enjoy a variety of satisfying ship Aug. 4 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. retirement options. These two free for a trip to Lake Geneva, Wisc., to workshops titled, “Financial Plansee the U.S. Mail jumpers. ning and Cost Comparison 101,” Tickets are now on sale for will be offered at Smith Crossing residents for $95, and go on sale in Orland Park and Smith Village tomorrow, Friday, for non-residents in Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood. for $100. Tickets are available at The Smith Village financial preOrland Township, 14807 S. Ravinia sentation is scheduled from 11 a.m. Ave., Orland Park. For more infor- to 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, at 2320 mation, call 403-4222. W. 113th Place, Chicago. For more For residents who live on the wa- information and reservations, call terfront property of Lake Geneva, 773-474-7303. The Smith Crossing the daily mail delivery comes by boat presentation is from 11 a.m. to 2 via the U.S. Mail boat Walworth, p.m. Thursday, June 18, at 10501 from June 15 to Sept. 15, stopping Emilie Lane, Orland Park. For more at over 60 lakefront homes. The information, and reservations, call interesting thing about this is that 326-2308. boat never stops moving, so the mail Kevin McGee, Smith Senior Livgirl, or mail boy, jumps from the ing president and chief executive boat, races to the mailbox, grabs officer, will present an overview of the outgoing mail and drops off the benefits associated with living in a incoming envelopes before running not-for- continuing care retirement back to catch the boat. community and help retirees consid Seniors will get a close up view er lifestyle setting options, current of the mansions as these athletic and anticipated healthcare needs, jumpers deliver the mail. After this as well as their related costs. He extraordinary experience, everyone also will discuss types of contracts can enjoy lunch at Sprecher’s Res- and financial options available at taurant, where seniors can choose continuing care retirement commufrom five different entrees. There nities, plus financial qualifications will be time after lunch for shop- for residency and more. ping in the shops of Lake Geneva. Both events include complimentary valet parking, a EVERGREEN PARK gourmet luncheon and tour of the EP Senior Council luncheon host continuing care retirement features Las Vegas style encommunity. tertainment Evergreen Park seniors will PALOS HILLS meet Thursday, June 18 for the 55 and Up Evergreen Park Senior Council fi- Palos Hills residents 55 years and nal luncheon and program of the older meet from noon to 2 p.m. season. The program will be a Las the second and fourth WednesVegas style review featuring vocalist days of each month at the Palos Dennis Colby. Hills Community Center, 8455 W. The event will be held at the 103rd St. Tickets for events must Senior Center, 9547 S. Homan, at be purchased one week in advance. 11:30 a.m. The charge for the chick- Entertainment includes musicians, en luncheon is $6. Tickets must be singers, luncheons, movies, plays purchased by Monday, June 15 at and bingo.

St. Andrews Church hosting its annual rummage sale

Across 1 __ Husky 9 Shoot for, with “to” 15 Like poisonous mushrooms 16 *Colonial imposition that led to a “party” 17 *After-school chum 18 “I __ a clue!” 19 Fun-with-bubble-wrap sound 20 Sign of success? 21 Sweetie 22 Novelist Hunter 24 Dropped in 28 *FedEx, for one 32 Simple 33 Sty fare 34 Prince Valiant’s boy 37 *Wrestling move 41 Record producer Brian 42 Tract for Heathcliff and Cathy 44 Any Elvis number 46 *Some like it hot 53 Direct opposites 54 Receiving customers 55 Wild party 56 Sportscaster Costas 59 Hwy. 60 7-Up, in old ads 63 “Whoa! Do that somewhere

else!” ... which hints at what can be shared by the beginning and end of the answers to starred clues 65 *Summary of atlas symbols 66 Notice in passing? 67 Cheers up 68 They’re often displayed on a cart Down

1 Nursed 2 Under Cupid’s spell 3 “Help me out, will ya?” 4 Eponymous ice cream maker 5 Salty spots on margarita glasses 6 Steel beam 7 Midrange voice 8 Wedding column word 9 Where telecommuters work 10 Deck coating 11 __ dog: conditioned reflex experiment 12 Meteor tail? 13 Was published 14 Telephone no. add-on 21 Courtroom VIPs 23 Beak 24 One-eyed monster (Answers on page 11)

25 Repulsive 26 Nobel Prize subj. 27 Confiscated auto 29 Actor Kilmer 30 Laramie-to-Cheyenne dir. 31 Big truck 34 Prefix with dextrous 35 Colorful horse 36 Kid’s punishment 38 Bullfight “All right!” 39 USN officer 40 Sephia automaker 43 South African antelopes 45 Ike’s WWII arena 47 Seat of County Kerry 48 School writing assignments 49 “So what” 50 Racket 51 Sharp comeback 52 “The __ in view; draw up your powers”: “King Lear” 56 Actress Neuwirth 57 Elevator name 58 Dugout rackmates 60 Thurman of “Kill Bill” 61 ‘60s-’70s arena, briefly 62 PC component 63 Word on U.S. currency 64 Repent

St. Andrews, 18001 94th Ave., Tinley Park, will be the site of a large rummage sale featuring adult and children’s clothing, toys, knick-knacks and treasurers. The sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 13, and Saturday, June 20.

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Hickory Hills Presbyterian Church Vacation Bible School Coming Next Week Hickory Hills Presbyterian Church, 8426 W. 95th St., will hold Vacation Bible School, Monday through Friday, June 12 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. This year’s program is titled, “Journey Off The Map-Unknown to Us, Known to Him.” The week will be filled with Bible stories, crafts, music, recreation and refreshments. The church will welcome Tricia and Company as the special guests. This program is open to all children age 4 through sixth grade. For more information, and to register, call Dianne at the church office at 598-3100.

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SCHOOLS

CLampus eaders GRACELAND UNIVERSITY Graceland University published its spring term honor roll and two Oak Lawn students were included. Brittani LaRusso and Dariusz Obrochta, both of Oak Lawn earned a mention on the honor roll. Students with a GPA between 3.65 and 3.99 are named to the honors list. CALIFORNIA LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY Madeleine Krueger of Evergreen Park earned a place on the dean’s list at California Lutheran University for the fall semester. Krueger is a liberal studies major. Students qualify for the dean’s list by maintaining a 3.6 grade point average in their academic subjects.

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Racing to a strong finish

Katie Luckett’s first grade class at St. Louis de Montfort School, 8840 S. Ridgeland, participated in the school Track-A-Thon. All proceeds raised benefit their school’s STEM program. Pictured Marco Budzak, Arie Centeno, Teagan Cusack, Alexis Gabel, Dominic Englehart, Mya Lavalle, Jonathan Liesen, Nicolas Lofgren, Angel Lopez, Melek Luna, Mia Magpantay, Mariana Mayorga, Ariel Motyka, Janell Ocampo, Bella Regep, Izzy Rehacek, David Ruiz, Sydney Smith, Norah Smith, Angelo Vaniglia and Addison Villareal.

Area school No. 1 in Make-A-Wish donations The Oak Lawn Hometown Middle School had its annual Make-A-Wish assembly in May and students were told the school was No 1 in fundraising in Illinois with more than $44,000. The purpose of the assembly is to honor the Wish families and children that are granted their wishes this year and to show

the OLHMS students what their hard work and fundraising efforts have gone towards. The students of OLHMS have supported local children who have been affected with life threatening medical conditions. OLHMS is also one of the top fundraising schools in the nation. The 43 OLHMS students who made it onto

the Wall of Fame, which means they raised over $200, were introduced and recognized for their help. The assembly also included raffles for the Wall of Fame kids, the OLHMS staff, and all of the students that participated in fundraising and the Walk-A-Thon. --Submitted by OLHMS

LEWIS UNIVERSITY The Omega Omicron Chapter of Beta Beta Beta (Tri-Beta), the honor society for Lewis University biology students, inducted 40 new members, including Kaitlyn Curtis of Hickory Hills and Mutasem Daineh of Oak Lawn during an April ceremony. More than half of the inductees qualified for regular membership in Beta Beta Beta. To become a regular member, students must be a biology major, have taken no less than three semesters of coursework in the program and achieved a grade point avereage of 3.0 or higher in the major. TRINITY EVANGELICAL GRADUATE SCHOOL Barbara Lawrence of Chicago Ridge graduated from Trinity Graduate School following the spring semester. She earned a Master of Arts in Christian Studies. Trinity Graduate School is part of Trinity International University. CARTHAGE COLLEGE Three local students have graduated from Carthage College. Steven Kupcikevicius of Oak Lawn earned a Bachelor of Arts in physical education, sport and fitness instruction. Stephen Hobe of Hickory Hills earned a Bachelor of Arts in biology and musical theatre. Samantha Craig of Oak Lawn earned a Bachelor of Arts in physical education, sport and fitness instruction and graduated cum laude.

Students from OLHMS raised more than $44,000 for Make-A-Wish, which is the most an Illinois school has raised.

By Sue Hubbard, M.D. www.kidsdr.com low jacket stings are similar. 3. Fire ants: These insects are so named because their venom induces a painful, fiery sensation. When disturbed, fire ants are very aggressive. To help kids avoid fire ants, regularly check your yard and play areas. If a child is stung, apply ice to the site and elevate the extremity. Check with your pediatrician for the correct dose of an oral antihistamine to ease itching and inflammation. A small number of children experience a severe (anaphylactic) reaction within minutes of a sting and may experience hives, weakness, dizziness, wheezing, difficulty swallowing, shortness of breath, or confusion. Head to the nearest emergency room. 4. Ticks: These pests are common in grasses and wooded areas. If you have pets, make sure they’re tick free. Ticks are usually harmless but can carry Lyme disease. To remove a tick, use a cotton swab to apply rubbing alcohol or petroleum jelly on the site. Let this swab sit on the tick for 3 minutes. This suffocates the insect and it will back out for retrieval with tweezers. 5. Mosquito bites. Ivillage. com offers these tips for treating/preventing mosquito bites. The usual reaction is a local skin inflammation that’s red, raised and itchy. Apply anti-itch creams like calamine as needed to help prevent scratching. Use an anti-inflammatory like cortisone cream. For severe itching and multiple bites, use antihistamines like Benedryl. These make children drowsy, so work well at night. Antihistamines like Claritin, Allegra, and Zyrtec are less sedating. Check with you doctor on dosage. An insect repellant with DEET

is the most effectiveness against flies, gnats, chiggers, ticks and other insects. 6. Scorpions. These bites are painful but mostly harmless. The only dangerous scorpion in North America is the bark scorpion, found in all of Arizona and parts of California and New Mexico. Scorpions usually sting to protect themselves. Scorpion stings without a serious reaction can be treated with ice and over-the-counter pain medication. Bark scorpion anti-venom is available only in Arizona. (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.)

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS CWABS, INC., ASSETBACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-13, Plaintiff, -v.MARIA C. MANDUJANO, BENJAMIN MANDUJANO, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, NICOR GAS COMPANY, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA) N.A. F/K/A CAPITAL ONE BANK, UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 10 CH 8689 3800 W. 64TH PL. Chicago, IL 60629 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 23, 2012, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 1, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 24 (EXCEPT THE WEST 8-1/8 INCHES) IN BLOCK 3 IN FICKLIN AND COOK’S SUBDIVISION OF THE EAST HALF OF THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 3800 W. 64TH PL., Chicago, IL 60629 Property Index No. 19-23-109-040-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $284,477.88. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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.

The onset of eye disease may not be as visible as the appearance of new wrinkles. An eye doctor can spot the early warning signs of vision problems like glaucoma and macular degeneration, as well as other serious health conditions such as diabetes and hypertension. Early detection is key. For men and women over 40, it might be wise to look into your eyes. For more information, visit checkyearly.com. A public service message from Vision Council of America and AARP.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: KOZENY & McCUBBIN ILLINOIS, LLC, 105 WEST ADAMS STREET, SUITE 1850, Chicago, IL 60603, (312) 605-3500 Please refer to file number 090993.

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Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption.

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pattern. A blister forms at the site, then sloughs off to reveal a deep ulcer that may turn black. If bitten by a brown recluse or black widow: 1) Cleanse the wound and skin around the wound, 2) Slow the venom’s spread by tying a snug bandage above the bite and elevating the limb, 3) Apply a cloth dampened with cold water or filled with ice and seek immediate medical attention. 2. Bee stings: In most cases, these are just annoying and home treatment is all that’s necessary, but if you’re allergic to bee stings or you get stung numerous times, you may have a more serious reaction that requires emergency treatment. Most symptoms from a bee sting are minor. Your child may experience a burning pain, a red welt and slight swelling. Some kids have a stronger reaction, with extreme redness and swelling. Anyone allergic to bee stings may have a severe reaction called anaphylaxis. Symptoms include: skin reactions like hives, itching and flushed or pale skin; difficulty breathing; swelling of the throat and tongue; a weak, rapid pulse; nausea, vomiting or diarrhea; dizziness or fainting; loss of consciousness; convulsions; shock. For most bee stings, apply an ice pack or cool compress, or a meat tenderizer solution made by mixing one part meat tenderizer and 4 parts water. A baking soda paste works well or a topical anti-itch cream such as Calamine. Ask your pediatrician about ways to prevent bee stings and possible immunotherapy if your child is allergic. If your child is allergic to bee stings, always have an EpiPen available. Wasp, hornet and yel-

CHICAGO CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL Lions Club recognizes Chicago Christian students for service Members of the Palos Heights Lions Club visited Chicago Christian High School in May to present the Lions Club Silver Service Awards to students who completed at least 50 hours of service to the community. Area students who received this prestigious award include Ellie Tiemens of Worth, Elijah Altena of Evergreen Park, and Morgan Campbell of Hickory Hills.

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.

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Be prepared for bug bites and stings As kids head outside this spring and summer, insect bites and stings are sure to follow. Most are just an annoyance, but make sure you know which bites to be concerned about and which require just a hug and a kiss. Knowing how to prevent and treat common insect bites and stings, and knowing when to not overreact, can help keep your kids safe and healthy. Babies and children may be more affected, so let’s start with some common spring and summer insects: 1. Spider bites: Most spider bites don’t actually penetrate the skin, and the majority of spiders found in the U.S are mostly harmless, with the important exception of the black widow and brown recluse spider. Fortunately, spider bites are uncommon. In many cases, presumed spider bites are actually due to another skin condition or an insect sting. A black widow bite is said to feel like a pin-prick, and some victims don’t even realize they’ve been bitten. The most common symptoms where the bite occurs are immediate pain, burning, swelling, and redness. Other symptoms may include chills, fever, nausea and vomiting, and severe abdominal pain. While black widow spider bites are rarely fatal, deaths have occurred from brown recluse spider bites, and are more common in children than in adults. At first, the bite of a brown recluse leads to a mild stinging, followed by local redness and severe pain. Some reports describe a blue or purple area around the bite, surrounded by a whitish ring and large red outer ring in a bull’s eye

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THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. KOZENY & McCUBBIN ILLINOIS, LLC 105 WEST ADAMS STREET, SUITE 1850 Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 605-3500 Attorney File No. 09-0993 Attorney Code. 56284 Case Number: 10 CH 8689 TJSC#: 35-8108 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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SCHOOLS

Put this in the yearbook – Shepard yearbook among nation’s best

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K of C doles out scholarships The Joseph Cardinal Bernardin Council of the Knights of Columbus, located in Evergreen Park, for the seventh consecutive year, awarded five $700 scholarships to deserving graduates of five local Catholic Schools for their exemplary service to their school, church and community. Anton R. Iberle, Past Grand Knight, presented the awards in May to Sophia Signorelli, (Most Holy Redeemer, pictured) , Kevin Ruiz (St. Bede the Venerable), Matthew Reidy (Queen of Martyrs), Shannon Neumann (St. John Fisher) and Robert Helme (St. Catherine of Alexandria). They will be attending local high school Brother Rice, Mother McAuley or Marist.

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

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.MATTHEW STAHURSKI, SHERI STAHURSKI Defendants

WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WELLS FARGO BANK MINNESOTA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR REPERFORMING LOAN REMIC TRUST CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2003-R1 Plaintiff, -v.MARY HROUDA-QUINLAN Defendants

12 CH 29789 5322 W. 89TH ST. Oak Lawn, IL 60453 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 8, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 6, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOTS 31 AND 32 IN BLOCK FOUR (4) IN CAMPBELL’S SECOND ADDITION TO OAK LAWN, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF LOT 3 OF THE SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTH WEST 1/4 AND THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 5322 W. 89TH ST., Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Property Index No. 24-04-108-063-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $325,289.60. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC, ONE EAST WACKER, SUITE 1250, Chicago, IL 60601, (312) 651-6700 Please refer to file number 14-033487. 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. MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC ONE EAST WACKER, SUITE 1250 Chicago, IL 60601 (312) 651-6700 Attorney File No. 14-033487 Case Number: 12 CH 29789 TJSC#: 35-7725 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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13 CH 8542 9300 SOUTH FRANCISCO AVENUE Evergreen Park, IL 60805 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 16, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 6, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 27 IN CEDARCREST, A SUBDIVISION OF THE EAST 1/4 OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 9300 SOUTH FRANCISCO AVENUE, Evergreen Park, IL 60805 Property Index No. 24-01-321-022-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $149,794.13. 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.

Walsworth Publishing, one of the nation’s largest yearbook printers, has selected the Shepard High School annual for its Gallery of Excellence. Just five percent of Walsworth yearbooks earn this distinction. “The 2015 Shepard yearbook’s strongest features are its theme and design,” said faculty sponsor Erin Kay. “It is surprisingly difficult to make a yearbook look cohesive through theme and design, but the students succeeded at doing exactly that.” Kay credited design editor Briana Haugh for developing the winning look. “Students chose to include several key elements including cones of color, overlapping words, photographs with blurred backgrounds, and bold titles to really create a visually appealing design consistency throughout the book,” Kay said. Earning national honors reflected the staff’s dedication and attention to detail. “The collective work ethic of the students made this award possible. My students were dedicated and thorough, which made creating a consistent design much easier,” Kay said. Distinguishing the Shepard yearbook from others – Walsworth staff view many annuals, so it’s not easy – requiring “going the extra mile to include fun features on almost every page of the book,” Kay said. Students tried to give the

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Walsworth Publishing chose the 2015 Shepard High School yearbook for its Gallery of Excellence. Just five percent of yearbooks published by Walsworth earn this honor. Faculty sponsor Erin Kay appears with the Shepard yearbook staff. yearbook the look of a magazine. “The yearbook students had to find and interview many students, teachers, and coaches in order to include personal insights and opinions on every page. Each of these features with their own unique headlines helped make the book more fun

and interesting,” she said. Yearbook staff members included Marcos Barba, Sidney Bullock, Demetrius Cooper, Jamir Dunbar, Kevin Dusek, Lola Folk, Adam Gordon, Tiana Gordon, Susana Gutierrez, Briana Haugh, Zackery Haxel, Andres Hernandez, Deanna

Loughran, Edgar Madrigal, Rebecca McNicholas, Timberlyn Meeks, Kaylee Neylon, Angela Patla, Mackenzie Pfeiffer, Jazelle Pratts, Philip Quinlan, Emily Robinson, Susana Rodriguez, Miranda Skala-Ramirez, and Chasz Wells. --District 218

Queen of Peace HS honors top students Each year, the students and parents of Queen of Peace High School are recognized and celebrated for their accomplishments in the areas of academics, all school honors and athletics. In May, four seniors were awarded the highest recognition for the school as valedictorian, salutatorian, Principal’s Leadership Award and Woman of Peace. Alexandra Herman was named valedictorian based on her GPA, rigor of schedule and academic achievement. Herman has excelled both academically and in co-curricular activities. She has participated on the math team, cross-country and basketball for four years. She is a National Honor Society member, Mu Alpha Theta member and a Spanish National Honor Society member. She was, also, a St. Catherine of Siena scholar. In addition, she participated in the Nazareth Farm service trip. Natalie Chraca was named Salutatorian based on her GPA, rigor of schedule and academic achievement. Chraca was a member of National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta. She, also, participated in the Nazareth Farm service trip. Jocelyn Perez received the Principal’s Leadership Award based on living out the Queen of Peace mission of inspiring academic excellence through collaboration,

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From left, Jocelyn Perez from Chicago, Natalie Chraca from Lemont, Mary Keenan from Bridgeview and Alexandra Herman from Chicago were the big award winners from Queen of Peace.. moral and ethical leadership, service and a passion for peace and justice. Mary Keenan was recognized as the Woman of Peace for the 2015 year. This award recognizes a senior who emulates

all of the qualities and characteristics that we hope are at the core of each and every graduate, but stands out truly as a Woman of Peace. --Queen of Peace

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, or a unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(h-1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

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For information, contact the sales department, ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com. Please refer to file number F11040492. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com Attorney File No. F11040492 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 26122 Case Number: 13 CH 8542 TJSC#: 35-6553 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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Thursday, June 4, 2015

COMMUNITY CALENDAR / EVENTS Community Briefs

EVERGREEN PARK June marks new days and location for Serenity Family Outreach Serenity Family Outreach, whose mission is to provide support, resources, understanding and hope to individuals and families struggling with the disease of addiction, will meet on their new day and location beginning this month. Meetings will now take place on the first and third Wednesdays of the month at 7 p.m., at the Evergreen Park Recreation Department, 3450 W. 97th St., Evergreen Park. The meeting on Wednesday, June 17 will feature Leanne Makovitch, Anger Management specialist, who will present, Addiction in the Family: Letting Go of Anger and Embracing Forgiveness. For more information, visit serenityoutreach.org. Evergreen Park Candlelight Theatre will â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Say It With Musicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Tickets are now on sale for the Evergreen Park Recreation Department Candlelight Theatre production of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Say It With Music,â&#x20AC;? a new musical comedy written by Evergreen Park resident Glenn Pniewski. The production opens on Friday, June 12 at 8 p.m. in the auditorium of the Evergreen Park Senior Center, 9547 S. Homan Ave. Performances continue on Saturday, June 13 at 7 p.m., with a final matinee performance on Sunday afternoon, June 14 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students and senior citizens. Tickets can be purchased at the Maher Community Center, 3450 W. 97th St., Evergreen Park. A dinner theatre option is available for the Sunday performance, where guests with pre-paid reservations can arrive at 12:30 p.m. for a delicious dinner prior to the 2 p.m. curtain. Tickets for the dinner theatre combo are $22 for adults, and $19 for students and senior citizens. This family-friendly and family-affordable production features local actors Alivia Aldape, Tim Broniec, Dennis Burns, Kevin Denny, Coco Di Bella, Sinead Doogan, Maureen and Mike Erickson, Jessica and Julius Fassl, Conrad and Genevieve Garbacz, Elisabeth and Ruth Hansen, Austin and Gwendalynn Hohman, Amanda Janis, Shaina Lieske, Morgan Markowicz, Josh McCoy, Claire and Grace McLaughlin, Jessica Patrick, Kevin and Michelle Pniewski, Querron Smith, Dana Stanecki, Karina Widman and Amelia Woody. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Say It With Musicâ&#x20AC;? pays an affectionate nod to the classic Mickey Rooney-Judy Garland musicals of the 1940s. A group of talented young musicians reside at a privately owned music academy. When a greedy old banker decides to foreclose on the property, the students decide to â&#x20AC;&#x153;put on a showâ&#x20AC;? to help the struggling school. Throw in a visit by a good-hearted gangster on the lam, plus a romantic subplot or two, and the makings of a classic Hollywood-inspired screwball musical comedy comes to life. The Evergreen Park Candlelight Theatre, overseen by Recreation Department Director Dennis Duffy, is a community theatre program in its second year of offering family-friendly and family-affordable theatre. More information can be found by visiting the village website at www.evergreenpark-ill.com, or by calling 229-3343. Marquette Bank sponsors Evergreen Park Library block party Marquette Bank is the newestÂ sponsor of the Evergreen Park Libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ultimate Summer Block Party fundraiser Saturday, Aug. 8, from 6 to 10 p.m. Live music from Katie Quick and her highenergy band, grilled barbeque favorites, beverages including beerÂ and wine. Entry is $20, or $25 at the door for anyone 21 years and over.Â Register online at evergreenparklibrary. orgÂ or call 422-8522.Â OAK LAWN First through fifth graders invited to South Side Baptist Church free soccer camp The South Side Baptist Church, 5220 W. 105th St., Oak Lawn, invites boys and girls entering first through sixth grade to a free soccer camp. The camp runs from Monday, June 22 through Friday, June 26 from 9 to 11:15 a.m. Each day the campers will be taught the fundamentals of soccer. Several games will also be played throughout the week. The campers will have a break where they will be able to rehydrate while listening to a Bible challenge. Children ages 3 to 5 will also be introduced to soccer. For more information, please call the church office at 425-3435. Tickets on sale for Oak Lawn Park District performance of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Les MisĂŠrablesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Tickets are available for the Oak Lawn Park District Theatre production of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Les MisĂŠrables.â&#x20AC;? Tickets are $25 for adults and $24 for seniors 60 and older, and children 12 and younger. Tickets are available at the Oak View Center, 4625 W. 110th St., or can be purchased by phone at 857-2200.Â The production will run at the Oak View Center at 8 p.m. tomorrow, Friday, and Friday, June 12, this Saturday, and Saturday, June 13, and at 3 p.m. this Sunday, and Sunday, June 14. For more information call 857-2200. Oak Lawn Park District and Firefighters Union presents family fun challenge Families are invited to come together for the Oak Lawn Park Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second annual â&#x20AC;&#x153;Famazing Raceâ&#x20AC;? family fun challenge, sponsored by the Oak Lawn Firefighters Union. The event will be held Saturday, June 13 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Centennial Park, 9401 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Lawn. Pre-registration is required by Sunday. The registration fee for the first two team members is $20 and $5 for each additional team member. The race fee includes a T-shirt and picnic lunch. Registration is available online at olparks.com, or at any park district facility.

Teams consisting of at least one adult and child, ages 5 and older, will compete in a series of exciting challenges, both physical and mental, and race to the finish to win prizes. Participants should dress in a theme to be entered to win the costume contest. For more information, contact the Community Pavilion at 708-857-2420. Oak Lawn Garden Club offers public a walk through local gardens The Oak Lawn Garden Club presents its annual Garden Walk from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 28. Tickets may be purchased at James Saunoris and Sons Nursery, 6000 W. 111th St., from noon to 4 p.m. at the Village Green Gazebo on the day of the walk, or by calling 363-2371. Â Park Lawnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grand raffle offers a variety of prizes including automobiles Tickets are available for Park Lawnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Annual Grand Raffle with the first prize being a choice of $15,000.00 cash or a 2015 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy-FLSTF or a 2015 Ford Focus SE Sedan or a 2015 Ford Fiesta or a 2015 Keystone Passport travel trailer. The Grand Raffle drawing and reception will be held on July 23 at Park Lawn School and Activity Center. Doors open at 6 p.m. drawing will be held at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased by visiting parklawn.com, or mailing to Park Lawn School and Activity Center, 10833 S. LaPorte Ave., Oak Lawn, IL 60453, or by calling 425-6867. The second prize is $5,000, third prize is $3,000, fourth prize is $1,000, fifth prize is $500, sixth prize is $300 and the seventh through twentieth winners will take home $200 each. Tickets are $100 each and only 999 tickets will be sold.Â Another opportunity to win even more cash will be provided by the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;share the potâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; raffle. Tickets for this raffle are $25 each or three for $50. This pot will continue to grow with every ticket sold. Park Lawn requests that when you purchase the deal of 3 discounted tickets for $50, participants must also purchase a $100 grand raffle ticket. Terryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Automotive Group of Peotone and Illinois Harley-Davidson of Countryside are sponsoring the grand raffle. Â ORLAND TOWNSHIP Tickets on sale for Orland Townshipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Festa Italiana senior trip Orland Township will celebrate Italian culture at Festa Italiana at Henry Maier Festival Park in Milwaukee, Wisc.Â Seniors can expect to look forward to all things Italian including a great line-up of Italian entertainers, traditional Italian food, gondola rides, wine tasting, bocce ball, a cultural tent and the brightest and loudest fireworks in the Milwaukee sky. The tour departs Friday, July 17 at 8 a.m. and returns Saturday, July 18 at 9 p.m. Seniors will enjoy a tour that includes admission to Festa Italiana, one night accommodation at the Doubletree Hotel in downtown Milwaukee, a guided tour of the city focusing on Milwaukeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Italian heritage featuring a stop at Gloriosoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Italian Deli and Bakery; lunch at a quaint Italian family owned restaurant; and a sightseeing cruise sailing through downtown and the Historic Third Ward neighborhood on the Milwaukee River.Â Tickets for double occupancy at $250 per person, and single occupancy at $335, are now available at Orland Township, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave., Orland Park.Â For more information, call 403-4222. Â Â Orland Township to host seminar on osteoporosis, osteopenia and bone health Orland Township, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave., Orland Park, and ATI Physical Therapy, 13125 S. LaGrange Road, are hosting a seminar on osteoporosis, osteopenia and bone health on Thursday, June 25 at 11 a.m. at the township office. Bone density gradually decreases over time, attend this free event and learn what can be done to delay the process. Attendees will also learn how to combat common bone density ailments and how to decrease the chances of bone injuries and adverse conditions. Â Â Orland Park offers senior trip to Memphis and Branson Orland Township is offering a trip for seniors featuring Memphis Blues and Red Hot Branson featuring the Graceland Estate, Dublinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Irish Tenors and Showboat Branson Belle.Â Seniors will enjoy a five-day, seven meal trip, which includes free home or local pickup and return, two nights in Memphis, Tenn., and two nights in Branson, Mo., before returning back home. Tickets for double occupancy at $1,205 per person, and single occupancy for an additional $299, are now available at Orland Township, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave., Orland Park. For more information, call 403-4222. The tour departs Monday, Aug. 31 and returns Friday, Sept. 4. Seniors will board the motor coach and enjoy an evening of live music and great food at Alfredâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on Beale Street upon arriving in Memphis, Tennessee.Â Day two of the trip includes a tour of Graceland, the home of Elvis Presley, a musical panoramic tour of Memphis including Beale Street, Cotton Row, and the Lorraine Motel followed up with a guided tour of the Gibson guitar factory.Â After a good nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rest the group will travel to Branson, Missouri, to see Dublinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Irish Tenors and the Celtic Ladies.Â Seniors will begin the fourth day of the trip with a visit to one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most unique attractions, the Titanic museum, featuring the Grand Staircase and more than 400 artifacts from the ship.Â For lunch, seniors will take a cruise on the clear waters of Table Rock Lake aboard the Showboat Branson Belle before finishing up the trip with the Legends in Concert show featuring such acts as The Blues Brothers, Elvis, Marilyn Monroe and other legends of yesterday.

Heights Farmers Market welcomes Chiro One to the Community Tent Chiro One, located at 7202 W. College Drive in Palos Heights, will be the guest of this weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Community Tent. Chiro Oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vision is that all people will discover their full potential. They serve that vision by providing free health and wellness information, along with information about the chiropractic services available at the Palos Heights office. Fresh picked strawberries are in! Many of the spring fruits have a short season, so make sure to stock up on farm fresh spring produce while it is available. Other food products available include breads, croissants, bakery, pies and noodles, cheeses, eggs, butter, olive oils and vinegars, jams and local honey, beef, pork and chicken, salsas, pasta sauces and Italian peppers, toffee, three different varieties of ready to eat tamales, pizza and pizza products, ready to bake pizza, pesto, and organic and vegan frozen vegetable patties, soups, desserts and peppers. Make sure to bring your knives and tools to be sharpened onsite, and pick up everything you need for summer parties and picnics at Pampered Chef.

Richert-Phillips Farm has a limited number of CSA applications available for the 2015 season. CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture. The patron â&#x20AC;&#x153;buysâ&#x20AC;? a share of the farm, is guaranteed the first picks of the week, and your basket is ready and waiting for you at the market. This program is great for time-crunched patrons. Stop by and speak with Michael or Daniel for more information and to pick up an application. LINK cards are accepted at the Palos Heights Farmers Market. Recipients must stop at the City Tent to start the process. While at the City Tent, pick up or have endorsed your â&#x20AC;&#x153;Frequent Shopper Card.â&#x20AC;? Ten card endorsements will enter you into a year-end market raffle held on Oct. 14 at noon. Bring a can of fruit, vegetables, or protein and receive double credit on your card. All canned goods are donated to local food pantries. Recipients of the canned goods to date have been the Worth Methodist Church Food Pantry and Catholic Charities. The market is partnering with Dr. John Principe MD of

WellbeingMD Center for Life for the 2015 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Recipes of the Weekâ&#x20AC;?. Pick up this weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recipe along with previous early spring recipes while at the City Tent. In addition, all previous recipes can be found at www.WellbeingMD. com, or at www.palosheights.org Reservations continue to be taken for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Community Tent. Interested notfor-profit organizations, area businesses and local artisans should email farmersmarket@ palosheights.org or call 2036631 for more information. Reservations are taken on a first come first served basis, and dates are available in September and October. Representatives from the Palos Heights Beautification Committee will be on hand at the City Tent with split the pot raffle tickets for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Car Classic Event.â&#x20AC;? Tickets are only $2 each. The drawing will be held on July 16, and a minimum grand prize is $10,000. Additional information about the Palos Heights Farmers Market can be found at www. palosheights.org, by calling 3611800, or email farmersmarket@ palosheights.org

Park Clips PALOS HILLS Now: The Palos Hills Community Resource and Recreation Department is still taking registration for summer day camps. The camps still available are full day camp, half-day camp, tot camp and before and after camp care. Registration for these camps at the Palos Hills Community Activity Center, 8455 W. 103rd St. For more information, call 430-4500. CHICAGO RIDGE The Chicago Ridge Park District has five facilities, but most registration is taken at the Freedom Activity Center, 6252 W. Birmingham St. For more information, or to register for a program, call 636-4900, or visit chicagoridgeparks.com. Now: Ball Fore, 6701 W. 107th St., featuring a miniature golf course, batting cages and concession stand, is currently open. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday 4 to 8 p.m., and weekends from noon to 8 p.m. The Lily Pad Splash Pad is also open. The Lily Pad fee is $2 for residents and $4 for non-residents. Children seven and younger must be accompanied by an adult, and all children eight and over must have Chicago Ridge Park District identification, which is available at Frontier Fieldhouse.

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The Lily Pad spring hours are Monday through Friday 3:30 p.m. to dusk and Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to dusk. Beginning Monday, the Lily Pad will be open Monday through Sunday from 11 am to dusk. June 6: Chicago Ridge Park District residents are invited to enjoy a day at Navy Pier. The bus leaves the Freedom Activity Center at 9 a.m., and will return around 4 p.m. The fee is $7 for residents, and $12 for nonresidents. A family deal is also being offered: $25 for residents, and $35 for non-residents for a family of up to four people. June 11 and June 18: Ball Fore is offering different grade level miniature golf tournaments. The grade levels will run from fifth through eighth grade. The tournaments will take place on Thursday evenings during the summer season. Each tournament will be two rounds in length and will include an ice cream cone for signing up. Each grade level tournament be will separate. The fee is $5 per entry. Fifth and sixth grade will play Thursday, June 11 at 6 p.m., and seventh and eighth will play Thursday, June 18 at 6 p.m. June 20: The Chicago Ridge Park District is hosting a trip to Lincoln Park Zoo. The bus leaves the Freedom Activity Center at

9 a.m., and will return around 4 p.m. The fee is $7 for residents and $12 for non-residents. WORTH Worth Park District headquarters is located at the Charles S. Christensen Terrace Centre, 11500 S. Beloit Ave. For more information, or to register for a class, call 448-7080, or visit worthparkdistrict.org. Ongoing: The Worth Park District Charles S. Christensen Terrace Centre offers plenty of space for groups up to 175 guests to host meetings, events and a variety of family gatherings including birthdays, bridal showers and more. Room rates include set-up, tables and chairs. For minimal fees, kitchen use, ice, coolers and coffee pots are provided. Liquor licenses are also available. Ongoing: The Worth Park District is the perfect host for childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s birthday parties. A variety of party themes, packages and prices are available. To book a party, or for more information, call the park district. Ongoing: The Worth Park District Pinochle Club members play on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Charles M. Christensen Terrace Centre, 11500 S. Beloit Ave., Worth. Members can join anytime.

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WORTH The Worth Public Library is located at 6917 W. 111th St. For more information, visit worthlibrary.com. June 13: The Worth Public Library will start giving away free lawn passes to select performances at Ravinia. The passes are available to Worth residents only. Residents may select one date per visit, one visit per day. Dates are available at Worth Public Library and on the website. June 13: The Worth Public Library will be having an adult summer reading program. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s summer reading theme is, Read to the Rhythm. Patrons can pick up a book log at the Adult Services desk. Each patron will be entered into a drawing to win a prize for each book read between June 13 and Aug. 8. The drawing will be held Monday, Aug. 10.

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Should you make investment moves based on a strong dollar? Currently, the U.S. dollar is pumped-up and powerful. But what does a strong dollar mean to you, as an investor? To begin with, it’s important to understand just what is meant by a “strong” dollar. The U.S. dollar does not exist in a vacuum — its value, from a global perspective, is determined by its changing strength relative to that of other currencies. Let’s look at an example: Suppose that, in 2011, you traveled to Europe and wanted to trade in one dollar for its equivalent value in euros. At that time, your dollar would have converted to about .75 of a euro. Fast forward to early 2015; if you returned to Europe now, your dollar would fetch you almost one full euro. In other words, you can buy more euros because the dollar is “stronger.” In fact, earlier this year, the euro hit a 12-year low versus the dollar. And it isn’t just the euro; the dollar is strong against almost every other major currency in the world. What has led to this strength? It’s not always easy to determine what’s behind foreign exchange rates — which can fluctuate even more than the stock market — but the recent surge in the dollar seems to be due, at least in part, to its obvious connection to the American economy, which has been growing faster than many other economies around the world. The stronger

lar can help foreign companies compete and may give them an earnings boost from their U.S. sales. Also, the stronger dollar can help make foreign investments “cheaper.” Even more importantly, by taking advantage of the stronger dollar and investing an appropriate amount internationally, gaining exposure to different economies and markets, you can help diversify your holdings, which is important. Although didollar is also due to expectations versification can’t guarantee a that interest rates will remain profit or always protect against higher in the U.S. than in many loss, it can help reduce the impact other countries. of volatility on your portfolio. Be But whatever the reasons for aware, though, that internationit, the dollar’s strength may al investing carries special risks be having an impact on your beyond currency fluctuations, investments. A strengthening including political and economic dollar typically lowers returns instability. from international investments The strong dollar may have atbecause you get fewer dollars tracted your attention, but don’t be in exchange for the value in distracted by it — and don’t overeuros or other foreign curren- react. Currency exchange rates can cies. And some U.S. companies fluctuate rapidly, and no one can with a global presence may face predict how long a strong dollar challenges due to lower earn- environment will last. By sticking ings from their international with a solid, long-term investment operations. strategy, you can help keep up the These results might lead you “strength” of your own dollars. to think that a strong dollar would be bad news for the stock Scott Johnson, CFP, is a finanmarket, but that hasn’t been the cial advisor with Edward Jones, case in the past. At different 8146 W. 111th St., Palos Hills, times, the markets have per- 974-1965. Edward Jones does not formed well with both a strong provide legal advice. This article and a weak dollar. was written by Edward Jones for In contrast to its impact on use by your local Edward Jones U.S. companies, a strong dol- financial advisor.

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Year two… The Chicago Ridge Farmers Market kicked off on Monday with handful of tents and tables selling fresh food. The market will run from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Monday through Oct. 5.

Area Property Tran$fer$ Following are the property transfers in the area, according to the latest report, as received from the Cook County Recorder of Deeds Office. The Reporter Newspaper does not attempt to correct errors made by that office. Chicago Ridge Christoff Randal J to Drozd Christie, 6520 Ridge Dr, $125,000; Standard B&T Co Tr to Pepper Robert J, 10298 Southwest Hwy, Unit #13D, $93,000; Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp to Kobylak Diana Taukeviciute, 10549 Oxford Ave, $97,000; Boros Donna T to Rachner Joshua, 10819 Oak Ave, $131,000. Evergreen Park Knieps Michael F to Olson Scott S, 9745 S Troy St, $155,000; Macero Investments Inc to Owens Herman Luther, 9042 S Troy St, $230,000; US Bk Natl Assn to Mack Ind II LLC, 9800 S Washtenaw Ave, $92,500; Khan Mazher A to Clements Mary, 3931 W 98th St, $195,000. Hickory Hills Mestas Deborah K to Aburahma Alaa, 9442 S 82nd Ave, $180,000; Reitz Mary Colleen Adm to Balos Barbara M, 8524 W 89th St, $195,000; Kerelis Inc to East Coast BP LLC, 9525 79th Ave, $450,000. Oak Lawn Demas James to Liakh Vadim, 9550 Campbell Ave, $38,000; Miller George C Tr to Zlotkowski Matthew, 6223 W 94th St, Unit #62232SE, $119,500; Schmitz Dale H Tr to Dearth William M, 10940 S Kolmar Ave, $253,500; Husein Rowaida to Brown Chrystal, 10710 Central Ave, Unit #3B, $80,000; PNC Bk to Williams Maryanne N, 9732 53rd Ave, $140,000;

Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Sertuche Elba, 10616 S Kenneth Ave, $240,000; Bigos Anthony to Golden William G, 8739 Newland Ave, $372,000; Skopek Linda K Extr to Vonplinsky Monica, 10700 S Washington Ave, Unit #10700104, $110,000; Heidegger Robert Tr to Roza Abigail C, 4126 Wainwright Pl, $92,500; Judicial Sales Corp to Kahriman James S, 9220 55th St, $133,000; Boron Teresa to Moreira Luis H, 9717 S Keeler Ave, Unit #8206, $47,000; Standard B&T Co Tr to Morton Justine, 9213 S Komensky Ave, $214,000; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Mota Oswaldo I, 5505 W 90th St, $108,000;

Kim-MP Multistate LLC to Wong Cynthia S Tr, 4001 W 95th St, $2,333,000. Palos Hills Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Devon Bk, 10446 S 84th Ave, $265,500; Standard B&T Co Tr to Galassi Renee T, 9186 South Rd, Unit #9186B, $93,000; First Personal Bk to Novak Kimberly D, 11102 S 84th Ave, Unit #111022B, $75,000. Worth Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp to Kaufmann Peter J, 10605 Southwest Hwy, Unit #1D, $45,000; Fannie Mae to Husein Rowaida, 10959 S Neenah Ave, $152,000; Shaughnessy Linda A to Myers Bradley J, 6853 W 114th Pl, $130,000.

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Oak Lawn welcomes new sub shop Firehouse Subs, a restaurant chain that features sub sandwiches and a firehouse motif in its locations, was scheduled to open Monday at the Stony Creek Promenade plaza in Oak Lawn. The Oak Lawn location at 11008 S. Cicero Ave. and is expected to have about 20 workers. It’s a franchise owned by Ron Magnabosco from Tinley Park. Firehouse Subs was founded in 1994 in Florida by two brothers, Chris and Robin Sorensen. The chain prides itself on connecting with local first responders for fundraisers. It now has more than 750 locations nationwide. The Oak Lawn restaurant will be the chain’s third in the south suburbs; other locations are in Orland Park and Joliet. There are 13 franchises in Illinois with three more on the way along with Oak Lawn. Firehouse Subs will be the ninth tenant to open in the Promenade. Other tenants include Mariano’s Fresh Market, Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurant, Meatheads hamburger joint, Message Envy, Starbucks, Sleepy’s mattress store, Great Clips and Oak Lawn’s second Chipotle Mexican restaurant.

Justice OKs business licenses

Justice village trustees have approved new business licenses for Dollar Plus, 8300 S. 88th Avenue, the catering business Coast 2 Coast at 8523 S. 88th

Talkin Poker

By Ed Miller

If at first you don’t succeed ... keep bluffing One of the things that separate professional poker players from amateurs is risk tolerance. It’s human nature to avoid risk, and amateur players tend to play poker in a style that they think will limit their downside. Professional players, on the other hand, learn to be risk-seeking. And because amateurs can usually be counted on to try to avoid big losses, professionals can exploit this difference in attitude to create persistent advantages. This hand from a $5-$10 cash game at the Aria in Las Vegas illustrates this principle. Two amateur tourists limped in for $10 each, and I raised on the button to $50 with 9c 8c. The blinds folded, and both limpers called. There was $165 in the pot, and we were playing $2,000 stacks.

By raising a non-premium hand all the money. like 9-8 suited before the flop, I had My opponent checked, and I bet already taken a risk-seeking approach $450. He thought for quite a while, to the hand. This aggressive foun- visibly pained by the size of my bet dation would support my strategy and the direction the hand was takafter the flop. ing. Eventually he called. The flop came 10h 4h 3c, giving me The river was the Kd. My opponent backdoor straight and flush draws. checked. There was $1,365 in the It’s not much of a hand, but on this pot, and we had $1,350 remaining sort of flop, with low, somewhat dis- in our stacks. Tony Dunst with TonyMy Dunst jointed cards, it’s hard forwith anyone opponent had called me three to make a good hand. I assumed times already. He called preflop. Then that without a good hand, my op- I bluffed the flop, and he called. Then ponents wouldn’t want to gamble I bluffed fairly big on the turn, and for all $2,000. he called. On many boards — and My opponents checked, and I bet this was one of them — you should $150. The first player folded and the keep on bluffing. second called. There was $465 in the I shoved all in. pot. My opponent shook his head and The turn was the 2d, a card that thought for about 10 seconds. “They was unlikely to appeal to my oppo- say you should never go broke with nent unless he held 6-5 or A-5. While just one pair,” he said. And then he Dunst those hands were possible, itwith was Tony folded Js Jd face-up. still unlikely that my opponent had That little nugget of conventional a hand on which he’d gamble for wisdom is fairly well-known — and

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it’s not a bad rule of thumb when you’re up against other amateurs. Since amateur players are risk-avoiding, rarely will they bluff four times with nine-high. If you can assume your opponent isn’t bluffing, then you probably should fold any one pair hand when your opponent wants to play for stacks. But a professional player knows that it’s hard to make more than one pair when the board comes 10-4-32-K. It’s especially hard when most players are smart enough to avoid weak preflop hands like 10-4, 4-2, K-4, etc. Furthermore, a pro knows that a player with a strong hand like 4-4 might have raised earlier in the hand. The pro will add it all up and find the final bluff every time. (Ed Miller is an author of nine poker books. Check out his latest book, “The Course: Serious Hold ‘Em Strategy For Smart Players,” at Amazon or at his website, edmillerpoker.com.)

Comings & Goings By Bob Bong Avenue, for the new owners of Gim Bow Chinese Restaurant, 8019 W. 79th St., and a home occupation license for All Natural Disasters 7747 S. Banks St.

Sports Authority unveils new look

Sports Authority unveiled its newly remodeled store in May at the Green Oak shopping center at 9633 S. Cicero Ave. in Oak Lawn. “We are very excited about the grand reopening of this store,” Sports Authority CEO Michael Foss said in a news release. “Sports Authority believes in bringing communities together through the good of sport, and we are committed to

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Brookfield Farmers Market to open

The annual Brookfield Farmers Market will reopen for the season on Saturday. The market is held every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. through mid-October at the Village Hall parking lot at 8820 Brookfield Ave. Fresh fruit, vegetables, eggs, coffee and baked goods will be available. There will be live music during the market. If you see a new business in town or wonder what happened to an old favorite, drop me a line at bobbong@hotmail.com. You can also catch up on Comings & Goings in other parts of the Southland at www.southlandbusinessnews. com and www.southlandsavvy. blogspot.com

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Since there were so many components shown in last week’s photo of a kickstarter on a motorcycle, we accepted a variety of answers. That means more winners!!! And it means that we didn’t want any of you Hell’s Angels-type to go Altamont on us. The first to show he was worthy of his cut was Worth’s E.J. Oahueke. Others who zoomed in with the right answer were Chicago Ridge’s Joe and Mar Blackwell, Patty Vandenberg, Dan and Kathy Higgins and Dana Oswald and Worth’s Theresa and George Rebersky and Celeste Cameron. Others whose motors were running smoothly were Hickory Hills’ Jack and Griffin Burke Faddis, Palos Hills’ Don Studnicka and Dean Diaz, Oak Lawn’s Jane Foley, Evergreen Park’s Rich Rahn, Henrietta Mysliwiec and Jan Merchantz and The Friday Night Woman’s and Boy Toy Poker and Hell’s Angels Wannabe Club. An incorrect answer was of a foot pedal from a drum set. This week’s clue: A great Father’s Day gift. Send those guesses by Monday night to thereporter@comcast. net with Whatizit? in the subject line. Don’t forget your name and hometown.

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Here is some new information about the sun

I have often wondered why people who are exposed to the sun’s rays on a regular year-round basis, such as in Florida, California and Arizona, are often lacking sufficient vitamin D. It just never made sense. There had to be another answer. I have scoured the internet and located numerous doctors as well as publications such as the Harvard Health Publication, an online health group to gather information on the issue. It appears, just about everything we learned about the sun was inaccurate. It has been discovered that the Ultra Violet A (UVA) rays, which are the most abundant, are the more dangerous rays for the skin. UVA was believed to be the healthier of the two, but that has changed. UVB rays, which are not abundant, are the rays that help the body to absorb vitamin D. We have always learned that the hours between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. are the times we must stay out of the sun, however, the UVB rays, that we need, are generally available when the sun is above the angle of about 50 degrees over the horizon, which can end up being between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., sometimes earlier and sometimes a bit later, depending on where one lives. We do not need an extended time in the sun, many scientists feel we can get what we need in 15 to 20 minutes a day. Older folks over age 60 have a more difficult time absorbing the vitamin D from the sun, according to the Harvard Health Publication. People on low fat diets also have a more difficult time absorbing vitamin D, because D is a fat soluble vitamin. Just like in the case of turmeric and astaxanthin, a healthy fat is essential to absorb. The time of day UVB rays are available is the hottest time of day and explains why many who live in warmer sunny climates, aren’t able to absorb enough vitamin D. Add to that the SPF situation. SPF blocks all UV rays, but it also blocks the body’s ability to absorb vitamin D. Many of the SPF formulas are created from chemicals that alternative physicians, and some conventional physicians feel are dangerous to Mon-Fri: 9am-8pm the skin because they have been Sat: 9am-5pm | Sun: 9am-3pm shown to cause cancer in mice and degrade soon after applica-

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tion. Many cause skin reactions and rashes as well. Alternative physicians say most sunscreens are actually endocrine disrupters, which can affect the immune system because they are absorbed into the skin and then into the body and organs. Some of the most abundant nasty chemicals contained in sunscreens can actually accumulate in the system, according to the May 2012 issue of Women’s Health. In seeking information about SPF, I found there are natural SPF agents that allow the skin to be protected. Those natural sunscreens generally are more expensive. Some contain micronized zinc and other substances like green tea and natural ingredients such as shea butter and jojoba as moisturizing agents. Just a note: Green tea/white tea, when consumed

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before going into the sun, can create some skin protection by itself. The Harvard Health publication explained diet matters, color of skin matters (darker the skin the more difficult to absorb D), adequate vitamin C is essential as well as having good gut health. They also state having strong kidneys and liver contribute not only to good health but to enabling the body to absorb vitamin D more efficiently. When in the sun, the longer you go without washing the skin, the more helpful in

absorbing the vitamin D. It takes some time for the vitamin D on the skin to actually absorb into the skin and into the system. The Environmental Working Group online has some good advice and recommendations on safe sunscreens. Now comes the most interesting part. A young girl in a bikini absorbs 20,000 units of vitamin D within 20 minutes. The actual trunk of the body absorbs the most vitamin D, while the arms and legs absorb less. Unfortunately, many of us would be arrested for indecent exposure if we attempted to don a bikini. So, I guess I’ll supplement with D3/K2. Dee Woods column runs every first and third week. She can be reached at deewoods10@icloud. com.

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Home cookin’ Vikings slip past Spartans to win crown

By Ken Karrson Sports Editor

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Stagg’s Asmaa Amara jumps for joy after the Chargers beat rival Sandburg 1-0 in a Class 3A Lincoln-Way North Sectional semifinal match last Tuesday. Stagg went on to capture the championship and was scheduled to face Collinsville in the supersectional round this past Tuesday.

Joyous Stagg Nets Championship By Anthony Nasella Correspondent

For the first time since 2006 Stagg captured a sectional championship, and the accomplishment was definitely an earned one. First, the Chargers prevailed 1-0

in a hotly contested battle with rival Sandburg in last Tuesday’s Class 3A Lincoln-Way North Sectional semifinal. The momentum from that triumph carried over into Friday’s championship match as Stagg recorded another shutout, this time over the host Phoenix,

who fell 3-0. The Chargers (21-3) faced Collinsville this past Tuesday in a supersectional encounter. “We have a collection of great coaches and players working together,” Stagg boss Chris Campos said. “Starting from the preseason

Home-field advantage was exactly that for St. Laurence on Saturday — barely. Whatever edge the Vikings might have had as host of their own Class 4A regional was razor thin. In essence, they were 180 feet better than Oak Lawn. That was the distance separating Spartan Ivan Georgelos from home plate in the seventh inning. After driving in Oak Lawn’s initial marker of the day with an infield hit, Georgelos eventually represented the tying run but got stranded at second. As a result, St. Laurence emerged with a 3-2 triumph that netted it a sixth consecutive regional championship. The Vikings meet Chicago Catholic League Blue rival St. Rita today in a semifinal of the latter’s sectional. The winner of that game will face off against either Mt. Carmel or Simeon on Saturday for the championship. And in St. Laurence coach Pete Lotus’ opinion, the Vikings’ narrow escape in the regional finale could prove beneficial as the going gets tougher. “We didn’t put them away and we let them hang around,” he said of the Spartans, “but hopefully it’s good for us in a few ways. It shows us [that] when we have [scoring] opportunities we have to take advantage of them at this time of the season. “And the silver lining was we faced a lot of adversity. Teams that can overcome that put themselves in a good position.” The Vikings (23-11) certainly appeared to be in just such a place after only one inning. A few Oak Lawn bobbles contributed to a two-run St. Laurence rally that placed the Spartans in chase mode the entire day. “Getting a run right away was big for us,” Lotus said. “At that point, even though they gave us a couple runs, I thought we did a good job.” “I think our guys were a little nervous [at first],” Oak Lawn coach Bill Gerny said. “If we catch the ball, we’re getting out of there with no runs and it’s a whole new ballgame.” The sluggish start was similar to the one that dogged the Spartans in a 2014 regional encounter with Mt. Carmel. In that earlier instance, things quickly spiraled out of control and Oak Lawn suffered a season-ending mercy-rule defeat. See VIKINGS, Page 3

to the regular season and now the playoffs, we have been coming up with a great performances. And we’re looking for more. “We know we’re playing a good Collinsville team. They’re going See SPORTS WRAP, Page 5

CLASS 4A ANDREW REGIONAL

Leaving nothing to chance this time Third-inning rally lifts RedHawks to title

By Ken Karrson Sports Editor

This time nothing was left to chance. A year ago Marist was on the verge of capturing a regional championship, only to see Lincoln-Way North swipe it away with a late uprising. The RedHawks’ problem that day, as it was for much of the 2014 campaign, was too little offensive support for their pitcher. Rich Kairis, who took part in that previous contest, had no such worries in Saturday’s Class 4AAndrew Regional title game. Marist erupted for seven third-inning runs versus another team from Frankfort, and Lincoln-Way East simply didn’t have enough in its arsenal to counter thanks largely to Kairis’ efforts on the hill. The Griffins did ruin the senior’s shutout bid, but Kairis got the final say as he fanned five and walked no one in an 8-1 RedHawks victory that propelled them into their own sectional. Marist was to play either Sandburg or Providence Catholic in today’s semifinal. Saturday’s regional matchup between the Eagles and Celtics was postponed by rain and rescheduled for this past Monday afternoon. The same held true for the other two regionals, Shepard and Lincoln-Way North, feeding into the Marist Sectional. “I can’t believe it,” RedHawks coach Kevin Sefcik said, referring to his club’s ability to punch its sectional ticket while so many other games were washed out. “We had a little sprinkle in the first, but it was dry after that.” And will those circumstances give Marist (24-13) an edge going forward? “I think it does,” Sefcik said. “We can basically pitch whoever we want [because] we’ll

have three guys rested.” The same was not true of Lincoln-Way East, which had to win twice in order to qualify for Saturday’s finale. One of those triumphs came at the expense of higher-seeded HomewoodFlossmoor. “I think they were a little tired,” Sefcik said of the Griffins’ hurlers. “That was their third [playoff] game since Monday. [I know] we’ve needed three guys all year the way our [East Suburban Catholic] conference sets up. Their first guy was OK, but I think he just ran out of gas.” The RedHawks pushed across a run in the second as a Lincoln-Way East miscue factored into the scoring, but Eric Hansen’s two-run double keyed the bigger surge one stanza later. Pat Meehan (4-for-4 with a double, one RBI, one run), Grant Kenny (two RBI, one run) and Brian Wood also contributed hits for Marist. “My seniors are playing great — they’re carrying us right now,” Sefcik said. “Our two best players are playing exceptional. Pat Meehan had four hits [here], Kairis had four hits against Andrew — that’s good stuff. “We’ve already accomplished a lot, but I think they feel they’re good enough to win this [sectional]. We’ve played everybody except [Lincoln-Way] North and know where we stand — we lost 4-3 to Brother Rice, 1-0 to Providence and beat Sandburg [and Marian Catholic]. I don’t feel there’s much nerves because we feel like we can compete with those teams and have a chance.” Marist 3 Andrew 2 The nerves might have been frayed a bit last

Thursday, however, when the Thunderbolts took a 2-1 lead in the fourth inning. Andrew used a double to fuel the scoring but also figuring in it was a botched relay throw to home plate by the RedHawks. But Kairis’ double in the fifth led to the tying run. After being sacrificed to third, Kairis crossed the plate on Meehan’s grounder that slipped past the infield. One inning later Tyler Haizel used a two-out drag bunt to get aboard and then was driven in on another Kairis double. This was accomplished against T’bolts pitcher Tom Bushnell, whose fastball was clocked in the upper 80s. “He was bringing it, but he was having trouble with his breaking ball,” Sefcik said. “It was a little more nerve-wracking, but I like the fact we were down in the regional and came back. “We were the higher seed in both games so technically you’re supposed to win, but high school baseball is a big momentum game. Emotion does start to play a little bit of a part so getting ahead is big.” Meehan earned the pitching win in relief of Jack Snyder, who worked the first five frames. John Carmody’s RBI single accounted for Marist’s initial tally in the first. inning Being involved in a one-run game was nothing new for the RedHawks, but the outcome was. Their aforementioned setbacks to Rice and Providence were among eight one-run losses absorbed during the regular season. Now Marist has an opportunity to make amends. “If you don’t walk a lot [of opposing batters] and don’t make many errors, you’ve got a good chance to win,” Sefcik said. “It sounds kind of simple, but that’s what it is.”

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Getting their kicks, before and after Ryan O’Connell is the holder and Spencer Scott the kicker (top) as Brother Rice volleyball players re-enact a field-goal attempt seconds before their sectional match with rival Marist Friday night. But seconds after the match Marist’s Brendan Mullen (bottom) lets out a yell after the third-seeded RedHawks knocked out the second-seeded Crusaders 25-17, 24-26, 2624 in a thriller at the Shepard Sectional. Marist was scheduled to take on Sandburg for the title this past Tuesday.

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CLASS 3A EVERGREEN PARK REGIONAL

Playoff business as usual

Mustangs snare another championship By Ken Karrson Sports Editor

Suddenly postseason success has become a business-as-usual proposition for Evergreen Park. The Mustangs once went more than a half-century between regional championships, but when they whipped Solario Academy 12-2 on Saturday they pocketed their second Class 3A title in three years. Evergreen lost a regional final in 2014. “That works,” Mustangs coach Mark Smyth joked of his team’s recent run of achievement, which includes a total of six playoff victories since 2013. “It was a good weekend.” What also was familiar to Evergreen (18-11) was Solario hurler Brian Alvarez, whom Smyth described as “a finesse lefty with a really good changeup.” The Mustangs had difficulty dealing with Alvarez a year ago, although they eventually squeezed out a 2-1 triumph. “We knew what he was going to throw — he was a carbon copy of last year,” Smyth said. Maybe so, but that didn’t prevent Alvarez from controlling the early action. He retired the first nine batters he faced, five via strikeout, as Evergreen spotted Solario a 2-0 lead. “I guess we had to get through the lineup once to get adjusted to it,” Smyth said of Alvarez’s style. “Last year [Brian] Pall had a no-hitter [going for us], but we were losing 1-0. We told our guys [then], ‘If you don’t stay back [in the box] on this guy, the scoreboard’s not going to change.’” The Mustangs heeded Smyth’s advice earlier this time around and “had really good at-bats” after growing accustomed to Alvarez’s offerings. According to Smyth, Evergreen batters made sure they “went the other way [with pitches] and hit up the middle.”

Mike Rizzo registered the Mustangs’ initial hit in the fourth and that got a momentum-shifting four-run uprising underway. Singles by Pall, Brendan Walsh (bunt) and JR Wazio (RBI) followed and then Alvarez lost sight of the strike zone as Harold McClarin, Ronnie O’Toole and Mark Martin all drew bases-loaded walks. “When you get a kid like that who can mix up pitches, he can be effective, but I think he got tired,” Smyth said. Sean Miller fueled a clinching seven-run outburst in the top of the sixth with a two-RBI double. He finished the day with a couple of two-baggers. Both Martin and McClarin knocked in a pair of runs as well. Pall, a stalwart on the mound this spring, was not in top form but still managed to easily bag his sixth win in eight decisions because of Evergreen’s robust offense. He scattered three hits over five innings and fanned five but issued a higher-than-usual four bases-on-balls. “It was wet out there and I think he was having trouble getting a [good] grip on the ball,” Smyth said of Pall. “[But] he kept us in the game early and grinded it out for us.” Martin whiffed one batter in an uneventful bottom of the sixth, thereby bringing the game to a premature close by the mercy rule. Evergreen Park 11 Kennedy 0 Equally hamstrung by the Mustangs on Friday were the Crusaders, who also played as the home club on Evergreen’s field because of being awarded a higher seeding. While Smyth said Kennedy “had a nice right-hander going [who might make it tough] to get runs off of,” the Mustangs’ ability to outshine both the Crusaders and Solario didn’t come as a complete shock to him. “Everybody’s bigger than us [in See MUSTANGS, Page 3

Toodle-oo to the ’do rag From May 10, 2001

In the grand scheme of things, it rated little more than a passing blurb from the nation’s media outlets. And truthfully, it’s not that big a deal. Still, the NFL’s decision to officially ban the ’do rag served as yet another reminder of how the sports world values style over substance. The ’do rag, as you may recall, is the nickname given to bandannas worn by football players under their helmets. Supposedly, some athletes originally began using them as a way to keep their hair from getting unfashionably matted down beneath the weight of team-issued headgear, which means 1960s NFL icons Ray Nitschke and Y.A. Tittle would never have needed them. Hair care wasn’t at the root of the NFL’s dislike for the style, however. As I stated in a column back in 1995, the pooh-bahs of the pro ranks were wary of the ’do rags because of the image they supposedly projected, namely lawlessness. Gang members reportedly lean toward the wearing of ’do rags, and any connection with such a virulent faction of society — be it real or imagined — just isn’t going to cut it in the image- and marketing-conscious NFL. The league also trotted out the hoary claim of wanting uniformity among its players, but that simply doesn’t hold weight. Where was all the hue and cry, for example, when Joe Namath was wearing white shoes and sporting a Fu Manchu mustache in a football world populated by brush cuts and high-top cleats some three decades ago? And as ludicrous as it now seems — especially given his latter-day reputation as a truly congenial guy — Namath’s anti-establishment stance was also viewed by many as downright anti-American back then, meaning there’d have been no push by the league’s conservative decision-makers to cut him any special slack. But nobody forced him to change his look, either. So please, NFL, don’t give us the everyone-has-to-look-likeeveryone-else bit. If it didn’t wash then in an era of greater conformity, it certainly doesn’t now in this societal age of anything goes. As for the gang symbolism attached to ’do rags, there are indeed some individuals of the thug persuasion who make it part of their standard village-pillaging attire. But to imply that the wearing of one automatically classifies someone as a gang-banger would no doubt come as a surprise to Aunt Jemima, not to mention all those laborers who have long worn bandannas as a way to keep sweat off their faces while operating a jackhammer or swinging a sledge. If I’m a member of the NFL hierarchy, I’m more concerned these days about player misbehavior, both on and off the field. How much more breaking of the rules in either area by athletes — even those sans ’do rags — will be tolerated before the league starts acknowledging the existence of a problem? And if after delving into that morass I’m still interested in running alongside the league honchos, I’m equally unsettled by what I’m seeing from fans — and not only those watching my sport. Look at the incidents of vandalism and hooliganism in a few cities housing universities which lost in the later rounds of the NCAA Tournament. West Lafayette, Tucson and College Park all have reason to be ashamed after students enrolled at Purdue, Arizona and Maryland were among those causing the problems. Yet I don’t hear any sudden rumblings from parents about not wanting to send their kids to college because of the bad influences they might run into on campus. Ah, but place a piece of cloth atop your head and watch the critics emerge en masse. Hey, looks are everything, right? Granted, the ’do rag is not a fashion statement paunchy, middle-aged guys are looking to make. But paunchy, middle-aged guys aren’t the ones on the field of play. Much younger men are and, for some reason completely foreign to conservative thinkers, this is one of the styles today’s under-30 group has chosen to embrace. It may reflect rather lousy sartorial taste, but donning a ’do rag doesn’t make the wearer evil or bad. Besides, it beats a pair of earrings.

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Oak Lawn’s Kaleigh Hayes dives back into third base to avoid a tag last Thursday. The Spartans also avoided playoff elimination as they advanced in the Class 4A Marist Regional with a 4-0 win over Riverside-Brookfield.

SOFTBALL ROUNDUP

Spartans show postseason fight By Anthony Nasella Correspondent

When it comes to giving pep talks, Oak Lawn coach Brian Frangella has recently abstained from rhetorical theatrics and simply let his team go out and play. And the Spartans continued to perform at a high level. Last Thursday Oak Lawn advanced to the final of the Class 4A Marist Regional with a 4-0 win over Riverside-Brookfield that was made possible by Mia Loya’s solid pitching effort and big offensive contributions from Marisa Loya, Kaleigh Hayes and Ashley Labuda. Mia Loya went the distance in the circle and fanned eight while scattering seven hits and issuing just one walk. A two-run double by her sister in the first inning gave the Spartans (17-15) an early advantage they never relinquished. “A lot of what we’ve done in this stretch where we’ve been playing really good softball is I haven’t overdone it with [emphasizing] how important a moment or a game is,” Frangella said. “I’ve just been letting them play through it, and they seem to react a lot better that way. “The girls seem to peaking at the right time. A lot of it has to do with confidence and having that strong demeanor — where things get tight, we seem to be stepping up and executing in clutch situations. I’m just excited to see that.” Frangella said he was also pleased to watch Mia Loya dominating a quality opponent. “Mia did a great job pitching,” he said. “She really had command of all of her pitches and was just outstanding. Every time they got runners on, she was just of a different mindset and would throw that big pitch to get us out of the inning.” Oak Lawn tacked on single runs in both the sixth and seventh. Labuda (3-for-4, one run, stolen base) drove in one of them and Hayes (2-for-4, double, one run) also was a pivotal figure. “When Marisa came up with the big run-scoring double, I felt really good about having the early lead, especially with Mia pitching,” Frangella said. “The defense kept playing well and it just kept building our confidence. “Then Ashley Labuda came up with big hits later in the game. It was really nice to see Ashley smile. She hit the ball for us real well on Thursday.” What Oak Lawn earned with its victory was a date with Marist, which hadn’t suffered a loss since April 14. “We’re not putting any more pressure on this game than we have on any other game we’ve played,” Frangella said. “If we go out and play solid defense, get strong pitching and push across a run or two, I think we have a good shot.” The Spartans did the first

two things this past Monday, but they were unable to solve the RedHawks’ pitching. As a result, Marist kept its win streak going with a 3-0 triumph.

MARIST

Victory No. 22 in the RedHawks’ string was gained last Wednesday at Hinsdale South’s expense. The Hornets were no match for Marist as they were bounced by a 12-2 count. Leadoff hitter Amanda McIlhany went 3-for-5 with a triple, three RBI and one run to pace the RedHawks (31-4-2).

SHEPARD

The Astros defeated Eisenhower 6-3 in the semifinals of the Class 4A Hinsdale South Regional last Wednesday but fell short in the championship game against Hinsdale Central, 1-0, in a grueling 13-inning marathon on Friday. Jalyn Stepney slugged a tworun homer, her 12th round-tripper of the season, and Gabby Graffeo whiffed seven to lead Shepard Baserunner Marisa Loya is ready to take off and give Oak Lawn’s offense (23-10) past the Cardinals. a boost during last Thursday’s 4-0 regional win over Riverside-Brookfield. The Astros never trailed after Stepney’s third-inning blast, but Eisenhower did close to within 2-1 in the fourth. Heather O’Kelly’s single got that run right back for Shepard, then the Astros tacked on some insurance in the fifth as Breanna Graffeo rapped an RBI double and Jessica Coyle stroked a tworun single. *** In the season-ending setback against Hinsdale Central, Gabby Graffeo pitched all 13 innings for Shepard, giving up just eight hits on the day. Breanna Graffeo collected two of the Astros’ four hits.

CHICAGO CHRISTIAN

The Knights opened last Tuesday’s Class 2A Seneca Sectional semifinal contest against Bishop McNamara with a bang as Sam Kubik swatted a two-run homer to right field. However, Chicago Christian (15-16-1) did little of note after that and wound up on the short end of an 8-3 final that brought its 2015 season to an end. Kubik tallied the Knights’ other run on a wild pitch after having reached base on a free pass. The Fightin’ Irish tallied three times in their half of the first and never trailed after that.

SANDBURG

The Eagles advanced to the championship contest of the Class 4A Proviso West Regional after blanking Morton 6-0 in last Wednesday’s semifinal. They defeated Richards this past Monday for the title. Madeline Hanley’s two-run homer showed the way for Sandburg (22-13) versus the Mustangs.

Oak Lawn pitcher Mia Loya delivers one to the plate last Thursday. RiversideBrookfield batters struck out eight times and scattered their seven hits as the Bulldogs absorbed a season-ending 4-0 loss in a Class 4A Marist Regional semifinal contest.

Bulldogs (16-16) slipped past Reavis 3-2 last Thursday in the other Proviso West semifinal. Hailey Czerwinski went 2-for-3 and knocked in all three of Richards’ runs in the victory over the Rams.

EVERGREEN PARK

The Mustangs defeated Instituto 15-0 last Tuesday in a Class 3A Evergreen Park Regional semifinal and then captured the championship on Saturday with a 12-1 triumph over UIC Prep. Evergreen, which improved to 16-12 with the two playoff victories, was led by Megan Quick’s triple and three RBI against UIC RICHARDS Before falling to Sandburg, the Prep.

MOTHER MCAULEY

The Mighty Macs advanced to the championship of their own Class 4A Mother McAuley Regional with a 12-0 triumph over Washington last Wednesday and was to face Lyons Township this week for the championship.

STAGG

The Chargers’ season came to an end last Wednesday when Lyons shut them out 10-0.

QUEEN OF PEACE

The Pride were eliminated from the state tournament by Chicago Christian, 5-0, in the championship game of the Class 2A Queen of Peace Regional.

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CLASS 4A PROVIDENCE CATHOLIC REGIONAL

CLASS 2A REED-CUSTER SECTIONAL

Eagles soar past Bulldogs Blocked party Knights denied postseason advancement

By Ken Karrson Sports Editor

By Ken Karrson

The unpredictability would be enough to confuse even the most adept mathematician. In that world, if “A” is greater than “B” and “B” is greater than “C,” it stands to reason that “A” tops “C” as well. Not so on the baseball diamond, however. If that were true, Richards would have been the team meeting Providence Catholic in the final of the Celtics’ own Class 4A regional this past Monday. After all, the Bulldogs had recently gotten the better of Stagg, which had swept a pair of games from District 230 sister school and SouthWest Suburban Conference Blue rival Sandburg for the first time since 2007. So based on that sequence of events, Richards figured to hold the upper hand against the Eagles in last Thursday’s semifinal matchup. Just to better his team’s odds, Bulldogs coach Brian Wujcik opted to bypass hard-throwing sophomore Angelo Smith in favor of Ryan Renken as Richards’ starter on the mound. “They faced Smith earlier in the year,” Wujcik said of Sandburg. “[And] they play in a power-pitching conference, so I didn’t know if his 83-mile-per-hour fastball was enough. Renken throws a lot of curveballs and changeups, and I was hoping to keep them on their front foot and off-balance.” The strategy, though seemingly sound, got wrecked immediately, however. Four singles — including a couple of the seeing-eye variety — two walks and a passed ball were mixed together to produce four first-inning runs for the Eagles, who never wavered en route to an 8-1 victory over the Bulldogs. Renken was eventually replaced by Smith, who fared no better as he also yielded four runs. They were spread out over three different stanzas but were more than enough to drive the final nail into Richards. “There was really no second-guessing on my part,” Wujcik said of his pitching decision. “I could have thrown Roger Clemens — we only had three hits. We just couldn’t get anything going. The balls we hit well were right at them.” And even when they weren’t, Sandburg usually made the plays defensively. Center fielder Andy Gaytan was credited with two of the more impressive ones as he made a diving catch and also raced into the gap to rob the Bulldogs (19-15) of an extra-base hit on another occasion. “Their balls found the holes and ours didn’t,” Wujcik said. Dan Dziadkowiec’s two-run single and Ben Kociper’s RBI hit were two key ingredients in the Eagles’ initial round of scoring and the former lofted a sacrifice fly to drive in another teammate in the fourth. Jim Roche, Gaytan and Jim Landgraf (RBI) contributed singles to that later rally. Richards threatened a bit in its portion of the fourth, but a double play pretty much ruined that scoring bid. It broke through one frame later on Brett Thomas’ RBI groundout, but that

Somebody else will be doing the celebrating. What Chicago Christian had built its 2015 baseball season on was the idea of claiming the school’s first sectional championship. It was one of the few goals thus far unattained during Eric Brauer’s seven-season coaching tenure as conference and regional titles have become the norm. But the Knights’ hoped-for party got blocked by Herscher on Thursday in a Class 2A ReedCuster Sectional semifinal. Actually, Christian’s downfall was partly the Tigers’ doing and partly its own. Close calls in past sectional outings were commonplace for the Knights, and this latest contest was no different in that regard as just two runs separated the clubs by game’s end. Definitely out of the ordinary, though, was the manner in which Christian succumbed. Unlike on previous occasions the Knights’ offense made its presence felt. Victimized four times before by 3-2 scores and once by a 2-0 count, Christian struck for six runs versus Herscher. “If you’d have told me we’d score six runs, I’d have signed on the dotted line,” Brauer said. “That’s the most runs we’ve scored in a sectional the last seven years.” Unfortunately for the Knights, they also surrendered the most. The Tigers amassed five between the second and third innings, gave up the lead in the fourth, then tallied three more times in the fifth to register an 8-6 triumph. While Herscher totaled eight hits, just as damaging to Christian’s well-being were five walks, four errors and three hit batsmen. “Against a good team that’s going to spell runs,” Brauer said. “It’s definitely been good pitching and defense [by us] all year — we hit 10 guys [with pitches] and three of them were in this game. It’s kind of a bummer to not play our best in that capacity. “You look at it in the whole and you feel you had a good season, but it’s definitely frustrating [to end like this]. I’m not saying we should have won, but if we play [them] 10 times, we prob-

Sports Editor

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Richards pitcher Angelo Smith was summoned in relief last Thursday, but he couldn’t stop Sandburg from ending the Bulldogs’ season in a Class 4A Providence Catholic Regional semifinal. The Eagles prevailed 8-1 but then got shown the exit door themselves this past Monday by the host Celtics, 11-0.

was to be the extent of the harm inflicted on Sandburg, which added solo tallies on Roche’s sacrifice fly and a passed ball in the fifth and sixth, respectively. Ryan Willett, Noel Castro and Smith accounted for the ‘Dogs’ hits off Jack Wolfe. “We had some quality wins — Stagg, TF South, Oak Forest — and I thought we were playing decent baseball [late in the year],” Wujcik said. “We weren’t limping into the playoffs, but we needed to get into a rhythm early [versus Sandburg].” Making that more difficult was the weatherrelated idle period Richards endured right before the state tournament began. “I don’t know if it would have made a difference, but not playing for six days [probably] didn’t help,” Wujcik said. “It was a nice opportunity to go over things, but it would have been nice[r] to have stayed game-sharp.” Like most coaches at season’s end, Wujcik had a somewhat difficult time accepting the finish, especially since it occurred in Richards’

first postseason outing. But upon further review he will find a lot to like about a plus-.500 campaign that featured the Bulldogs staying in the hunt for a South Suburban Conference Red title almost the entire length of the schedule. “Give me a month and I’ll look at it in that [positive] way,” Wujcik said. “We didn’t have a lot of guys returning with experience — there were never more than three seniors on the field at a given time — and we often had three sophomores on the field at a given time. “We’ll have all of our starting pitching coming back and [people at] some other key positions, so we’ll get to work this summer and start preparing for next year.” *** Editor’s note: Sandburg’s season came to an end this past Monday when it dropped an 11-0 verdict to the host Celtics in the Providence Regional championship game. The Celtics now enter the Marist Sectional, where they will be joined by the RedHawks, Lincoln-Way North and Marian Catholic.

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Sandburg first baseman Sean McShane applies the finishing touch on an unassisted putout during last Thursday’s 8-1 victory over Richards.

Vikings

Continued from page 1 Not so here. The Spartans (20-15) improved defensively after their initial miscues — center fielder Bobby Beard stretched out to make a catch in the third inning that stranded a pair of Vikings on the bases and third baseman Joe Dodaro also made a diving play of his own that prevented St. Laurence from getting two runners in scoring position during another at-bat. “Our guys battled right up to the last pitch,” Gerny said. “They didn’t back down from the challenge. They came out and competed the way the coaches hoped and thought they would. “I couldn’t be prouder of our guys. I thought we played our best game of the season and did everything but outscore them.” Jack Cavanaugh’s single upped the Vikings’ edge to 3-0, but that was to be the end of the pain inflicted upon Oak Lawn pitcher Boo Quillin, recently named the South Suburban Conference Red Player of the Year. The Spartans’ work in the field and some erratic baserunning by St. Laurence conspired to short-circuit one promising inning for the home team. “That part of the game was frustrating, especially the way [Saturday] was with the weather,” Lotus said. “It rained

Sandburg pitcher Jack Wolfe held Richards to three hits in the Eagles’ 8-1 triumph last Thursday in the Class 4A Providence Catholic Regional.

the entire game, we had the tarp out about four times and we lost a little momentum. It got too close there at the end for sure.” Vikings pitcher Frank Greco didn’t have to deal with many threats through the first six frames. John Roberts and Beard (double) both hit safely in the second, but a double play was sandwiched in between and a sixth-inning pickoff kept Oak Lawn from getting two runners on in that plate appearance. Nevertheless, Gerny was satisfied with how his batters looked for the most part. “We weren’t striking out a lot,” he said. “Our guys had good at-bats and were making solid contact.” It finally paid off in the seventh as the Spartans did some noisemaking. Justin Swatek’s double opened the stanza, Beard got plunked by a pitch and a passed ball put them both in scoring position. When Ryne Melnik also was hit with a pitch, Gerny was anticipating a big inning. But Lotus successfully argued that Melnik had initiated contact with the ball and the latter eventually struck out. Gerny said “that changed the dynamic of the game,” but Georgelos’ hit and Matt Witkowski’s groundout brought Oak Lawn within one and set the stage for Quillin. Gerny felt the Spartans “couldn’t have scripted it

any better,” but Vikings reliever Zach Erdman retired Quillin for the third out on a hard-hit grounder. “Not many people were probably giving us much credit, but we’re a much better team [than in March]” Gerny said. “This was one of the most emotional games I’ve ever been a part of and I think our players became better people at dealing with life because of it.” Lotus was understandably happy with his own guys too and hoped they appreciated their accomplishment. “I don’t want them to take for granted winning a regional,” he said. “A lot of teams didn’t get the opportunity to do that. I’m really proud of how we stuck together through that bad weekand-a-half [in the early part of May] and stuff we haven’t been forced to deal with for a while.” St. Laurence 11 Kenwood 1 Lotus’ biggest concern last Wednesday was how the Vikings would view the Broncos. Coming off a solid showing in the competitive Steve Bajenski Tournament against some familiar opponents, St. Laurence players could have easily overlooked their regional semifinal foe. “I definitely worried about how our kids’ approach would be,” Lotus

the South Suburban Conference Red],” Smyth said. “When we finally get to the playoffs, it levels the playing field a little bit.” For Evergreen perhaps that’s true, but Kennedy soon found itself in over its head. Three runs in the fourth gave the Mustangs a 5-0 cushion and pitcher Joe Moran (one hit over five innings, seven strikeouts, four walks) wasn’t about to let the Crusaders gain a foothold. O’Toole (single), Miller (hit by pitch), Pall (single) and Dan Smith (sacrifice fly) supplied the early RBI. Evergreen polished off Kennedy with two more markers in the sixth and a four-run eruption in the seventh. Miller’s homer was responsible for the first batch of scoring while Martin (two-run double) and Joe Piet (RBI single)

said. “Going from playing in that nice [Standard Bank] stadium with literally hundreds of people in it and a lot of excitement to our little field [was a big change]. “It was very easy to get up for those [Bajenski games], but we had no idea about Kenwood or who they played. We definitely didn’t want to be thinking ahead at all. Our focus was just to come out and play a really good game.” That’s pretty much what the Vikings did, beginning with a three-run opening frame. They went on to score in four of their ensuing at-bats as well, two of which equaled the initial scoring output. Cavanaugh paced the St. Laurence attack with a 3-for-3 performance that included four RBI. Also chipping in were Nick Verta (two hits, two RBI), Greco (RBI single, RBI groundout), Mike Finger (RBI double), Kevin Aderman (RBI single) and Tommy Farrell (double). Prospering behind all that offensive support was John Riordan, who scattered five hits and struck out that same number of Broncos. “We played pretty well for the most part,” Lotus said. Oak Lawn 13 Morton 4 Gerny had no complaints either about

ably go 5-5.” Certainly, the mistakes loomed large, but the Knights (30-8) also “didn’t do enough” at the plate. The nine hits they generated were acceptable, but Brauer pointed to 11 stranded runners as a more telling stat. In two bases-loaded situations, Christian batters fanned three times and popped out once. “One thing here or one thing there can be the season,” Brauer said. “We had a lot of chances — you get a sacrifice fly or a dribbler [there] and it makes a big difference.” The veteran coach did like his players’ refusal to roll over after falling behind 5-0. The Knights kept their predicament from being worse by escaping a bags-filled jam in the top of the third and then bit into the Tigers’ advantage with a four-spot in the bottom of the frame. Christian Bolhuis’ two-run single was a key element in the rally. He picked up another RBI in the fourth with his groundout. Jack DeVries (groundout) and Trevor Wolterink (sacrifice fly) also knocked in runs in the third and fourth, respectively. “We could have folded, but the pitching was reminiscent of what we saw all season when we averaged 8½ runs a game,” Brauer said. That total would have been enough to get the job done here too, but no more scoring was forthcoming. Meanwhile, Herscher answered Chicago Christian’s challenge by taking back the lead for good against Wolterink and Bolhuis. With the unfavorable result, questions again were raised as to how much impact the Knights’ easy regional path may have had. Brauer admitted it was “10 days between competitive games,” citing Christian’s regular-season windup versus Manteno as its sternest test prior to meeting Herscher. “It’s two more games you don’t have to worry [much] about,” Brauer said of the Knights’ recent regional schedules that have pitted them against foes from the Chicago Public League. “But our weak regional does hurt us [in some ways]. “There’s nothing we can do about it. We play who shows up. There are a lot of ways to slice it and you try to make the best of it, but regardless of who it is you’ve got to win the game that’s in front of you.” led the final charge. As was the case with Marist in Class 4A, the Mustangs were the lone club among the four that will fill out the field in the Joliet Catholic Academy Sectional to seal its deal on Saturday. The other three advancing teams were to be decided this past Monday, with Evergreen slated to square off against the Manteno-Kankakee winner. “It definitely helps pitchingwise, but it really comes down to how you play and what you can control,” Smyth said. “You have to execute.” Whatever unfolds, though, Smyth wants his athletes to savor the moment. “Lay it all out there, go out and compete, but have fun,” he said. “A lot of these guys played two years ago and they have that [playoff] experience, so I think you relax. It’s kind of their life right now, but it’s still a game.”

the Spartans’ display on Thursday. Oak Lawn removed all doubt as to the semifinal outcome by exploding for nine first-inning runs, an eruption greatly aided by seven Mustangs errors. The Spartans also did their part as Roberts (two-run double), Georgelos (triple), Dodaro and Melnik all stroked RBI hits. Quillin and Witkowski both provided run-scoring singles in the next inning and Witkowski’s grounder plated Oak Lawn’s 13th tally in the fourth. “It was nice because it took all the pressure off,” Gerny said of his team’s game-opening volley. “Being able to take care of a team early was good for our guys. It showed them how good they’ve become.” Rodrigo Zavala was the pitcher of record for the Spartans, who gave Gerny his winningest season to date. “This is a tough group to let go of,” he said of his seniors. “But there’s a lot to build on.”

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CLASS 4A SHEPARD REGIONAL

Pardon the interruption

Crusaders’ quest for crown gets delayed By Ken Karrson Sports Editor

To play’s the thing. The sentiment is true for all baseball teams this time of year as postseason championships are there to be won. But sometimes outside forces interfere with the games. That was the case for many area programs on Saturday as rain wiped out a number of scheduled regional-title contests. Included among them was a slated matchup between Brother Rice and Marian Catholic in the Class 4A Shepard Regional. “Weather’s a part of it,” Crusaders coach John McCarthy said. “Our kids want to play, but there’s nothing you can do. We control the things we can control.” What made sitting particularly difficult for Rice athletes was that they were hoping to maintain the momentum constructed last Wednesday in a 16-6 pounding of CreteMonee. McCarthy tried to keep his guys sharp with a couple practice sessions, but he wasn’t sure how they’d respond when they clashed with the Spartans this past Monday. What McCarthy was certain of was the need to simply live in the moment and not worry about anything that came before. “It doesn’t matter,” he said. “Everything’s a different test. Anything can happen [in the playoffs], so you’ve got to bring your best [effort]. You’ve got to go out and win games.” That’s what Rice (26-10) did versus the Warriors but not before Crete shocked the Crusaders in the top of the first. Rice pitcher Jack Guzek, who has pieced together a solid season on the hill, was unable to retire any of the seven batters he faced. One of those players was thrown out on the bases, but the Warriors still piled up five runs as a two-run double and three RBI singles were part of a seven-hit onslaught. “I give them a lot of credit — they were ready to play,” McCarthy said of Crete. “They came out of the gates firing and were hitting [well]. Being down five was not how I drew it up, but to be honest I expected Crete to be good. They have strong senior leadership.” Luckily for McCarthy, so too does his own squad. “I don’t know if it could have gotten off any worse [for us],” he said. “While we’re going through it, we figured it’s going to end — that’s the law of averages. [But] once we got through it, it was time to regroup. [We needed] to have good at-bats and not panic and try to do too much.” Helping right the ship was an immediate response to the Warriors’ assault. The Crusaders shaved all but one run off their deficit in the bottom of the first, using Andrew Dyke’s RBI single and Mike Schalasky’s three-run homer as the pivotal blows. “Everybody kind of breathed a sigh of relief when he hit that,” McCarthy said, referring to Schalasky’s blast. “That was about as clutch as you can get.” Schalasky’s contributions didn’t end

there. He went deep again in the third to drive in two more runs and collected a sixth RBI with his fifth-inning single. And that still wasn’t all. Schalasky took the hill in relief of Guzek and, save for a run in the second, held Crete scoreless the remainder of the way. In upping his ledger to 7-1, Schalasky fanned six, walked two and surrendered just two hits. “I think he was selling tickets before the game [too],” McCarthy joked of his talented star. Schalasky was not forced to be a oneman gang, however. Dyke finished 4-for-4 with five RBI as he also drove in two runs apiece with a fourth-inning triple and fifthinning double. Michael Massey singled in a pair of teammates, Max Hughes chipped in a double, Danny Paluch stroked an RBI single and Jake Ridgway gave Rice another marker by coaxing a bases-filled walk. “You’re not taking any learning experiences from losing [now],” McCarthy said. “Maybe the younger players do, but for the seniors their season is over [with a defeat]. We were able to find a way to get through [the early trouble] and that’s what I was most impressed about. We took many positives from it.” Marian Catholic 1 Shepard 0 Given their South Suburban Conference Red championship and a school-recordtying number of wins this spring, it was reasonable to expect the Astros to supply the Crusaders with their opposition in this past Monday’s title clash. But that would-be matchup of local talent didn’t materialize thanks to Bryce Hennessy. The Spartans’ pitcher quieted Shepard’s offense to a degree few probably felt possible when the clubs tangled last Thursday. The Astros (24-9) managed just three singles of Hennessy, only one of which came before the sixth inning. Eric Horbach, who was almost equally as sharp on the mound, Rob Marinec and Bobby Peterka accounted for Shepard’s safeties. “We were very nervous of that kid,” Astros coach Frank DiFoggio said of Hennessy. “We watched him against St. Rita and he was the right person to give us problems. [With] fastballs and changeups we’re OK, but he threw a cutter and nice curveball — nothing straight. “He had just enough movement [to bother us]. We popped a lot of balls up and hit a lot of them on the ground — we didn’t get square on too many.” Perhaps in anticipation of Hennessy’s mastery, Marian Catholic employed a somewhat unusual defensive strategy. “They played us shallow and basically dared us to hit it over their heads,” DiFoggio said. The scheme didn’t backfire, but Horbach made sure Shepard never fell out of contention by handcuffing Spartans bat-

ters. Marian collected only four hits off the Astros’ senior hurler and fanned six times, the same amount of strikeouts as Hennessy amassed. “He pitched great,” DiFoggio said of Horbach. “We felt pretty good that they weren’t going to score a lot of runs against us if we didn’t play bad defense.” Shepard made only one minor mistake, but it wound up having a major influence on the proceedings. After allowing a seventh-inning single, the Astros were unable to cleanly field a sacrifice bunt, which gave the Spartans a pair of baserunners. Another bunt put the lead man on third and he raced home on a sacrifice fly. Hennessy gave up his last hit in the bottom of the seventh, but a pickoff prevented Shepard from capitalizing on it. The Astros then went down without further incident. Notable for Shepard in defeat was that DiFoggio was able to pencil in his regular starting lineup for the first time all season. Kevin Carmody, who had missed the majority of the campaign with an injury, was cleared for action and, according to DiFoggio, the “only person that hit a ball pretty deep — and he did it twice.” “Offensively, we thought we’d get a couple freebies,” DiFoggio said. “We figured if we could get on [base] we’d bunt or run to get guys over. We didn’t expect zero walks or zero hit-by-pitches, and they didn’t make any errors. “It’s disappointing, but it’s just one of those things. You want to have a good, clean baseball game and we didn’t play bad. You’ve got to give them credit.” DiFoggio was actually referring to the Spartans with his last statement, but the same sentiment applied to his own players. “We can’t hold our heads [down],” he said. “We had an unbelievable season — the best record in school history and we won our first conference championship in 20 years. Ninety-nine percent of all the high school baseball players in Illinois end their seasons with a loss. “We happen to be among the 99 percent, but what [our guys] did this year was fantastic. They really persevered through all the adversity we had early.” Carmody, arguably the club’s best hitter, and pitcher Brett Smith were both beset by injuries well before the Astros embarked on their second-half surge that carried them past Oak Lawn in the SSC Red standings. Shepard’s schedule was decidedly weighted toward the back end in regard to quality of opponents, but that’s when the Astros were at their best. “I’d love to see how good we could have been with everybody playing all season and clicking heading into the playoffs,” DiFoggio said. *** Editor’s note: Marian Catholic also brought Brother Rice’s season to an unexpectedly early halt by administering a 5-0 defeat in this past Monday’s regional final. The Spartans joined Marist, Lincoln-Way North and Providence Catholic in the RedHawks’ sectional.

SXU SPORTS SUMMARY

2014-15 season ends at track nationals A busy 2014-15 sports season at St. Xavier University ended in Alabama. That’s where two members of the Cougars men’s track team participated in the NAIA Outdoor Track & Field National Championships. Senior Brian Corcoran ran the final race of his stellar collegiate career as part of the field in the 5,000-meter event while sophomore Abel Hernandez competed in the 10,000 at Mickey Miller Blackwell Stadium in Gulf Shores. Hernandez posted the higher finish of the two as he wound up 13th overall with a time of 33 minutes, 36.43 seconds. Corcoran clocked a 15:50.39 while placing 23rd in the 5,000. “Brian didn’t get the finish he was hoping for, but he deserved to have his impressive collegiate career end at the national meet and he will be sorely missed next season,” SXU coach Kyle Rago said. “Abel had a great learning experience at this meet and will be back even stronger next season.” While neither Janis Pastars nor Ben Tracy qualified for the national meet, the two juniors weren’t forgotten. Both were named as Daktronics-NAIA Scholar-Athletes following the event. In order to be nominated by an institution’s head coach or sports information director, a student-athlete must maintain a minimum grade-point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale and have achieved junior academic status. “Great work by Janis and Ben in the classroom this year,” Rago said. “It is not always easy to balance the workload of being a college athlete and a successful student, but these two handle it very well.” Chosen for that same honor on the women’s side were senior Amanda Magee and junior Ann

Kolker. They were among 450 female track athletes selected nationwide. “I could not be happier for both of these young women,” Cougars coach Lisa Ebel said. “It is great to see them recognized for all of the hard work that they put into their education. They both embody what the term ‘studentathlete’ truly means.” SXU’s women completed their 2015 campaign at North Central College’s Dr. Keeler Invitational in early May.

SOFTBALL

While the Cougars’ season didn’t extend as far into the national tournament as hoped, Nicole Nonnemacher still reaped an impressive individual benefit. For the second year in a row the junior was tabbed as the NAIA Softball Pitcher of the Year. The selection was made by the NAIA All-America Committee. Nonnemacher is the first SXU athlete in any sport to earn multiple player of the year awards and just the second woman in the country ever chosen as top pitcher in consecutive seasons, joining former California Baptist hurler Amy Thomas (2007 and -08) in that category. Nonnemacher is an All-American for the third straight season, the only member of the 2015 squad to carry that distinction. She posted a 25-7 record in the circle in 2015 while throwing 16 shutouts and averaging an NAIA-best 13.06 strikeouts per nine innings. Nonnemacher, who pitched 206 1/3 stanzas, was No. 2 nationally in lowest opposing batting average (.119), earned-run average (1.02) and total strikeouts (385), No. 3 in wins and 10th in shutouts. She is third in NAIA career annals for fewest runs allowed (119) and seventh in strikeouts (937). Nonnemacher was the na-

tional Pitcher of the Week after getting all 15 outs via strikeout in a five-inning victory over Trinity International University in April and establishing a school standard with 19 strikeouts versus Robert Morris University later that same week. A two-time Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Pitcher of the Year, Nonnemacher was pegged as the conference’s Pitcher of the Week six times this spring. “I am so incredibly proud of Nicole,” Cougars coach Myra Minuskin said. “I am, however, not surprised that she put up even better numbers than last year. It is the result of her amazing dedication to pitching and fitness. “She displayed an impressive maturity this season, which allowed her to work more successfully through challenging situations. We are so fortunate to have her in our program and I am grateful for that every day.” SXU went 44-5-2 in 2015 and was a national-tourney qualifier for the third consecutive year after winning the CCAC regular-season championship. It also captured the conference tournament title.

WOMEN’S GOLF

Just days after finishing in a tie for 17th place individually at the NAIA Women’s Golf National Championship in Savannah, Ga., Cougars sophomore Taylor Thompson was named an honorable mention member of the NAIA All-America team. A total of 45 golfers were recognized nationwide with 15

named to the first team, 15 to the second and 15 more getting picked as honorable mentions. Following her freshman campaign Thompson was named the CCAC Women’s Golfer of the Year but was not selected to last year’s All-America squad. “Taylor had a great sophomore season, finishing in the top 10 of every tournament she played in along with her 17th-place finish at the national championship,” SXU coach Mike Mandakas said. “She has worked very hard on her game as she improves every year. I am very proud of Taylor for her accomplishments [and] she will have many more to come.” Thompson helped guide the Cougars to a team berth at this year’s national event by placing second overall at the CCAC Women’s Golf Championship with a two-day score of 158 (83-75). Thompson qualified for the final round of national competition by finishing among the top 40 after three rounds in Georgia. Her four-day total score was 307. Seniors Alexandra Bahner and Holly Hilden both represented the Cougars softball team as Daktronics-NAIA Softball Scholar-Athletes when the NAIA recently released its nationwide list of 402 softballplaying student-athletes who were honored. “[I’m] extremely thrilled when our athletes are recognized for their work in the classroom because our program has always stressed the importance of academics,” Minuskin said. “These two young women have done a great job throughout their college careers of balancing the demands of being athletes and successful students. They deserve to be recognized for all their hard work.”

Going for the kill

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Brother Rice’s Frank Basile winds up for an attempted kill Friday night in a Shepard Sectional semifinal match against Marist. Basile and his teammates dropped a hard-fought three-set verdict to their neighborhood rivals.

CLASS 4A LINCOLN-WAY NORTH REGIONAL

Their best makes ‘em last Chargers win twice to reach final vs. Phoenix By Ken Karrson Sports Editor

Glancing at Stagg’s season record might have given opponents reason for optimism. Such a feeling would be terribly misguided, however. And more than a few teams could verify that. One of those would be Lockport. Chances are the Porters didn’t really overlook the Chargers in last Wednesday’s Class 4A LincolnWay North Regional semifinal, not after splitting a two-game SouthWest Suburban Conference Blue series with them during the regular season. But Stagg did not have to deal with pitcher Cole Bellair previously except in a brief relief stint. Lockport’s ace was available for full-time duty in the rubber match between the schools, and when the Porters handed Bellair a 3-0 lead in the second inning things weren’t looking particularly bright for the Chargers. However, Stagg had demonstrated plenty of late-season resiliency and it wasn’t about to stop doing so with far more on the line. “Getting wins against good teams helps guys’ confidence,” said Chargers coach Matt O’Neill, whose squad had also logged a pair of victories over District 230 rival Sandburg and one each over Homewood-Flossmoor and Andrew down the stretch. “Our goal every year is simple: be better on Day 1 of the playoffs [than we were earlier]. We started settling down and getting more consistency. We’ve been playing better defense and gotten more consistent pitching.” All systems were go in that regard against Lockport. Stagg (1816) shored up its fielding after some second-inning woes, Nick Gerzon stayed tough on the hill and the senior also spearheaded a comeback at the plate with a two-run double. That hit, which followed Calogelo Martinez’s RBI single in the fourth, pulled the Chargers even with the Porters. Ethan Glaza’s sacrifice fly one stanza later that brought home Joe Zaremba (single) then gave Stagg the margin it needed to claim a 4-3 triumph and advance into the regional final. Rain washed out a Saturday date with the host Phoenix, so the two went at it this past Monday for the crown. If successful, the Chargers’ regional championship would be their second in a row. Like the current group, Stagg’s 2014 members got better as the season progressed. So how much alike are the two clubs? “From strictly a mental standpoint, there are similarities,” O’Neill said. “Guys are playing with quiet confidence. Being

around the guys last year helped [in that respect]. “We don’t make a lot of noise in the dugout like some teams, but [our players] really believe they can compete with anybody when they walk on the field. We had a mindset that [Bellair] wasn’t going to beat us and guys were able to get some hits.” The Chargers outhit Lockport 8-5 as Josh Nowak and Brett Stratinsky led the way for Stagg with two hits apiece. In chalking up his sixth win of the year, Gerzon struck out four and walked no one. “Gerzon was phenomenal,” O’Neill said. “He threw 81 pitches and the two hardest-hit balls [off him] were outs.” With the rainout O’Neill was going to be able to call on Gerzon, his most experienced hurler, once again on Monday. While LincolnWay North was likely to summon Purdue University-bound Kyle Ostrowski to the hill, O’Neill was confident “Gerzon can keep us in the game.” “We’ve got to find a way to get it done, [but] people talk about us as a team that tends to play their best in the playoffs,” O’Neill said. “In the past we’ve always done pretty well in here beating a team higher-seeded than us. I think you play good teams [during the regular season] for a reason and we’ve played so many close games [that we’re adequately prepared].” Stagg 11 TF North 1 There was no peeking ahead for the Chargers, who avoided the temptation to think about Lockport while competing against the Meteors. Three runs in its initial at-bat and four more tallies in the second quickly put Stagg in command. Mitchell Spencer filled the hero’s role on offense as he went 3-for-3 with two doubles and five RBI. One of his two-baggers highlighted the Chargers’ initial spurt and each of his other safeties also resulted in at least one run batted in. Nowak again poked a pair of hits as did Max Downs, and Glaza (two), Martinez (two) and Zaremba all added RBI. Martinez didn’t restrict his input to just batting, however. He also was the winning pitcher as he fired a three-hitter with nine strikeouts and no free passes. “Martinez did what he was supposed to do [on the mound] — he threw strikes,” O’Neill said. *** Editor’s note: Stagg lost 4-0 to Lincoln-Way North in the championship contest of the latter’s regional this past Monday. The Phoenix advanced to the Marist Sectional along with the host RedHawks, Marian Catholic and Providence Catholic.

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Continued from page 1 to be a tough opponent, but the girls will be ready.” Against Lincoln-Way North, a program appearing in its fourth consecutive sectional-title match, the Chargers received goals from Hannah Mussallem, Paulina Stafira and Allison Stefan while netminder Claire Heneghan made eight saves in notching her second whitewash of the week. “We know Lincoln-Way North is a good program, so we knew we had to bring our best,” Campos said. “Once we got settled, Hannah did the rest and got us that first goal. She’s a very special player. Then we followed that score with scores by Ally and Paulina. “To score on that team at their place is hard to do. We were pretty fortunate to be in that spot.” Freshman Ally Mussallem scored the lone goal for Stagg in its victory over Sandburg. She did so off an assist from Angelia Kosmas with 8:14 left in regulation. “It felt pretty amazing,” Mussallem said. “This is the best goal I ever scored. It was great to get it against Sandburg. “I missed another opportunity [by] hitting the crossbar [minutes before the goal] and I just wanted to finish it. All of my teammates and coaches were telling me I was going to get a goal and they were right.” The triumph was the Chargers’ second over the Eagles this season. “Beating Sandburg twice in one season has never happened in [Stagg] girls’ soccer history,” Campos said. “And Sandburg was very gracious in defeat — [its players] came over and congratulated us. This is going to be nice battle for years to come. “My girls played awesome against Sandburg. They were very focused in winning that game as well as the sectional championship. The wins were the result of a lot of hard work.”

BOYS’ TRACK

In the three previous Class 3A state boys’ track finals, Sandburg’s 3,200-meter relay team finished fourth, then third and most recently second. Saturday at O’Brien Stadium on the campus of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, the Eagles completed their ascent by reaching the top. By winning the 3,200-relay in thrilling fashion, Sandburg brought home the school’s first state title in track since the late 1970s. The foursome of juniors Tom Brennan, Brandon Lukas, Sean Torpy, and Chris Torpy grabbed championship glory with a time of 7 minutes, 42.03 seconds as they finished over a full second ahead of runner-up Lyons Township. The 10 points garnered for the victory helped Sandburg total 16 for the meet, which placed it in a four-way tie for 18th in the team standings. But to make Saturday’s state title a reachable goal, Eagles coach Joe Nemeth gambled by running freshman Dylan Jacobs and sophomore Martin Skucas in the place of the Torpy twins — who were also state qualifiers in individual events — in Friday’s qualifying race. The risk paid off as the Friday foursome clocked a 7:52.22, fast enough to qualify for the finals while keeping Chris fresh for the 800-run — where he finished fourth (1:53.42) for Sandburg’s other six points — and Sean for the 1,600. Sean Torpy was 12th (4:30.31) on Saturday. “It really is a two-day meet,” Nemeth said. “We went with the different lineup on Friday, and those underclassmen did a great job for us. If it wasn’t for their runs on Day 1, we wouldn’t have had a shot on Day 2. It was a tremendous job by a freshman and sophomore to get us into Day 2. “It was a six-man team [because] those guys helped us so much. The sacrifices made on Day 1 put us in the position to win a state title. It was a tremendous job.” Chris Torpy, who ran the last leg of the relay, couldn’t recite enough superlatives to describe the feeling of being a part of the school’s first state-champion relay team and first track champion in any event in almost 30 years. “It was awesome,” he said. “Being the first state champion since 1978 when Tom Graves won the one mile and two mile is an amazing feeling while carrying on the tradition of these 4-by- 800 teams over the past years. It was an incredible atmosphere. “It was four guys and not just one, and then we also had the two who raced in the prelims — they played a huge part in getting us in the finals. Coach made the right choice on Friday because four events in two days would have been a hefty load [for my brother and me]. It gave [our replacements] great experience in a huge event, which was exciting for them, and the extra rest made all the differ-

ence for Sean and me.” Just like Chris, Sean felt Saturday’s relay team had both the potential and ability to bring home a state crown. “We really laid it on the line out there,” Sean said. “It was not easy from a coaching standpoint to decide who to run, [but] everybody ran their hearts out and I’m so proud of them. “We worked hard and felt confident that we could do it this year. We knew it was tough competition out there, but we were all confident in our abilities. We knew we could put it together on the last day.” Nemeth said it was important to keep the Torpy twins fresh in order to maximize their potential in the individual events while also making a run at the state championship in the relay race. “We were so close in previous years in the 3,200-relay, and it’s hard to pass up a state title in any event,” Nemeth said. “We rolled the dice with what we thought was the best four on Friday. It will be great to get the extra two medals for Dylan and Martin. “Both Chris and Sean ran their legs at 1:53 each, and we knew we needed both those times to win the state title.” And Nemeth said the cheers that came from the Sandburg section were almost as memorable as watching his kids compete and thrive on track’s biggest stage. “That was the loudest cheering section I’ve ever heard, even dating back to my high school days,” he said. “It was so loud you almost forgot what happened. And what was also great was that kids came back from the previous relay teams, including the entire team from 2014. It was great to see everyone come together and support the team. “The whole experience was incredible. And as [is true] every year, Eastern Illinois is the only place that can host this event [with] the dorms that are available for all the kids and a nine-lane track — not many places have that. This is the perfect place for a state event.” In the 800 Chris Torpy moved up from 10th to fourth over the final 200 meters and reached the finish line in 1:52.23. He had run a 1:55.56 in Friday’s prelims, which was slower than the time posted by Saturday’s 10th-place runner, Bolingbrook’s Peyton Chapman, who clocked a 1:54.99. “I felt good about the fourthplace finish, especially coming after a disappointing prelim time,” Torpy said. “It was great to come away with a much better time than what anybody expected of me. “It was a combination of adrenaline and determination. I wanted to make a name for myself. The (rain) delay helped too, allowing me to sit back, pace myself and make my run at the right time.” Sean wasn’t quite so fortunate in the 1,600. “I struggled a bit after the 4-by800,” he said. “I was running on fumes, but I still gave it all I had. It was exciting to run against the top runners in the state. “We’re so excited to have everybody coming back next year. There will be a lot of improvements to be made, but we’ll work hard, get after it and all compete to our potential.” *** Brother Rice’s Eric Burke finished eighth in the high jump with a leap of 6 feet, 4 inches. He had qualified for the finals at that same height, which represented a 1-inch improvement over his sectionalwinning performance. *** Chicago Christian qualified for the Class 1A state meet in the 1,600- and 3,200-relays and totaled seven points. Luke Boss, Ben Friesen, Josh Van Dyk and Chad Ellens teamed up in the shorter race to place fifth in 8:04.84, a time that was just a half-second slower than the No. 4 finisher’s and five seconds in arrears of the winning quartet. Boss and Friesen were also part of the 3,200-relay unit along with Bradford Fitzpatrick and Colby Roundtree. That foursome clocked a 3:27.96 to take eighth. The seventh-place group was less than a half-second ahead of the Knights team. Evergreen Park also won two relay medals, doing so in the Class 2A 400 and 800. Sean Ryan, Kris Nichols, Josh Carter and Charles Taylor comprised both Mustangs quartets and posted respective times of 42.01 and 1:27.81, both of which landed Evergreen in fourth place.

BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL

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regional semifinals, captured the crown with a 25-18, 25-14 decision over Oak Forest on Wednesday and then got past Eisenhower 25-22, 25-18 in Friday’s sectional semifinal. Tajai Ling racked up 10 kills and Grant Burden distributed 25 assists to lead the Eagles to their first playoff success, then Kyle Van Stedum registered eight kills and five blocks to boost Sandburg past the Bengals. Throughout the Chicago area there were some crazy upsets in the world of boys’ volleyball, but the top four sectional seeds at Shepard all survived regional play and battled in the sectional semifinals. Paul Chmura put down 11 kills and Jake Hanes had six to lead the top-seeded Eagles over the No. 4 Cardinals. That set up a main event in which third-seeded Marist knocked off No. 2 Rice 25-17, 24-26, 26-24. The RedHawks had match point in the second set and lost but were able to recover and hold off the Crusaders in the final set. Patrick Bradford was strong at the net for Marist with six kills and five blocks while Brian Barry had 24 digs. Tuesday’s victor between the RedHawks and Sandburg faces the Loyola Academy-New Trier winner in a 1 p.m. state quarterfinal at Hoffman Estates High School on Friday. *** Shepard opened the postseason with a 25-4, 25-7 win over Goode last Monday in a Brooks Regional quarterfinal but was eliminated by St. Rita 18-25, 25-17, 25-23 in the semifinals on Friday. Johnny Morrissey recorded eight service aces against Goode while Dylan Doidge distributed 27 assists for Shepard (13-17). The Astros also received 14 digs from Edgar Madrigal and seven kills from Dave Prince. In addition, Shepard coach Dustin Cochrane earned South Suburban Conference Red Coach of the Year honors. The Astros finished third one year after occupying the seventh position in the standings. *** Stagg defeated Illiana Christian 25-23, 25-18 last Tuesday at the Marist Regional but was knocked out of the tournament by the host RedHawks (25-12, 26-24) in Wednesday’s championship clash.

BOYS’ TENNIS

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Emily Smolenski assists fallen Sandburg teammate Christine Szymanski and gets her to her feet during last Tuesday’s Class 3A Lincoln-Way North Sectional semifinal match with District 230 sister school Stagg. The Chargers ended the Eagles’ campaign with a 1-0 triumph.

play, however, Wudtke-Michael Wolan bounced back in the secondround consolation bracket. The Chargers’ duo defeated Plainfield North’s Tyler BusellRyan Holt 6-1, 6-0 but could go no further as IMSA’s Rajiv PatelO’Connor-Daniel Costa of IMSA prevailed 1-6, 7-5, 6-4 in the thirdround encounter. *** Sandburg earned five points after qualifying two singles players and two doubles teams for state. Representing the Eagles were Nate Carper and Jonluke Passett plus the pairs of John Stefik-Ricky Smith and Trent Sichelski-Nick Wood. Passett lost his first-round match to Oskar Ladfords of Port Byron Photo by Jeff Vorva 6-2, 6-1 but rebounded to capture three straight consolation matches. Stagg freshman Ally Mussallem refreshes herself during a quick break taken He defeated Elk Grove’s Markos after she netted the lone goal in a victory over Sandburg at last Tuesday’s Christoforou (6-0, 6-1), St. Ig- Class 3A Lincoln-Way North Sectional semifinal in Frankfort. natius’ Bobby Solberg (7-6 (4), 6-1) and Streamwood’s Christopher Veltkamp (6-0, 6-2) before finally losing to Scott Bickel of New Trier 6-2, 6-2 in the fourth round. Carper lost his opening match to Mack Galvin of Rolling Meadows 6-0, 6-0 but rolled past DundeeCrown’s Dither Rangle 6-0, 6-3 in the first consolation round. His For Sale For Sale state run came to an end in the next match, however, as Rangle IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, lost 7-6 (3), 6-1 to Homewood- ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHAN- ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY CERY DIVISION DIVISION Flossmoor’s Devohn Hall. FARGO BANK, NA WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A Stefik-Smith lost their opening WELLS Plaintiff, Plaintiff, -v.match to Gil Anozie-Jared Priesz -v.J. ZOREK, WILLIAM P. BUTCHER, AS STEVE KOSTECKI AKA STEVE W KOSTECKI, BARof Prairie Ridge 6-2, 6-3 and then TAMMY SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR SCOTT R. BARA KOSTECKI AKA BARBARA J KOSTECKI, THE dropped a 6-1, 6-2 decision to Eff- OWENS (DECEASED) EARL CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, MILL CREEK CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNingham’s Jared Minor-Drake Hill Defendants 14 CH 012836 ERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS in their first consolation encounter. 8940 FOREST LANE HICKORY HILLS, IL Defendants 60457 CH 17873 Sichelski-Wood dropped their ini- NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HERE- 14 9748 MILL DR E APT 2E AKA 9748 W MILL DR UNIT tial match to Ben Kasbeer-Colton BY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Fore- #2-E PALOS PARK, IL 60464 England of Lake Forest 6-2, 6-1, closure and Sale entered in the above cause on NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY April 14, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and came back to upend O’Fallon’s Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 16, 2015, Sale entered in the above cause on March 19, 2015, an Matt Lloyd-Jon Garry (4-6, 6-2, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, AM on July 14, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, 6-2) and then fell to Carbondale’s Wacker sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, Jack Wood-Zach Pereira (6-0, 6-2) forth below, the following described real estate: 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as Commonly known as 8940 FOREST LANE, set forth below, the following described real estate: to conclude their tourney stay. HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. Commonly known as 9748 MILL DR E APT 2E AKA 23-03-411-011. The real estate is improved with 9748 W MILL DR UNIT #2-E, PALOS PARK, IL 60464 *** Sale terms: 25% down of the highProperty Index No. 23-33-209-031-1022. The real Shepard’s Paul Milkus was de- aestresidence. bid by certified funds at the close of the sale estate is improved with a mid rise condominium; no feated in his first match at state, payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by third party checks will be accepted. The balance, funds at the close of the sale payable to The losing to Jack Morkin of Normal including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned certified Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be 6-2, 6-0. He was then beaten by Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee is calculated on residential real estate at for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Barrington’s Mohammed Malji 6-1, which the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at 6-1 in the consolation opener. of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exthe rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the

Stagg scored seven points at last weekend’s state finals at Hersey High School in Arlington Heights behind the efforts of singles player Brendan Wolan and the doubles tandem of Warren Wudtke and Michael Wolan. Brendan Wolan won his firstround match against Mascoutah’s Andy Graf (7-6 (4), 3-6, 6-3) but lost in the second round to Normal’s Tyler Washington (6-4, 3-6, 7-5). Wolan bounced back in the second-round consolation match to top Matthew Scaggs of Champaign Centennial 6-3, 6-0 He would continue his winning ways in the third-round consolation match by beating Riley Muren of O’Fallon 6-1, 6-3, but Wolan was finally eliminated in the next round as he dropped a 6-4, 6-3 verdict to Naperville Central’s Bill Zhang. Wudtke and Michael Wolan opened the state meet with a 6-4, 7-6 (4) win over Troy’s team of Tanner Massa-Caleb Fagan but lost in the second round to Lawrence Hiquiana and Zach Wood of Editor’s note: Reporter editor Jeff Downers Grove South, 6-2, 6-0. Like Brendan Wolan in singles Vorva contributed to this report.

Sandburg won three postseason matches last week to extend its winning streak to 26 and reach the championship encounter of the Shepard Sectional. The Eagles faced Marist, a semifinal winner over Brother Rice, this past Tuesday. Photo by Jeff Vorva Sandburg began the week with Sandburg’s Aislinn Mulvey (right) fights for position with Stagg’s Erin O’Leary a 25-10, 25-15 win over Thorn- during last Tuesday’s semifinal clash in the Class 3A Lincoln-Way North ton Fractional on Tuesday in the Sectional.

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amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce. com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1407545. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA1407545 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 14 CH 17873 TJSC#: 35-4450 I658354

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TRINITY SPORTS REPORT

Community Sports News

Trolls women compete at national track meet

‘RUN WITH THE NUNS’ EVENT COMING SUNDAY

A “Run with the Nuns” 5K run and youth dash will be held on Sunday at 8 a.m. on the Mt. Assisi campus, 13860 Main St. in Lemont. Registration begins at 6:30 that morning or can be accessed via www.signmeup. com/105488. Volunteers are needed and high school students requiring service hours are urged to participate in that capacity. For more information, contact Carrie Peters at (630) 257-7844, ext 223 or at carriepeters2@ sbcglobal.net.

By Amy Strong

Trinity Christian College was represented by five entries in the women’s portion of the NAIA Outdoor Track & Field National Championships in Gulf Shores, Ala. Although no Troll posted a victory, Anna Bos did supply Trinity with a top-10 finish. The crosscountry standout tapped into her background in that sport to complete the 10,000-meter run in 37 minutes, 26.28 seconds, a time that placed Bos ninth in a 20-competitor field. She finished nine spots above her qualifying position. Two other Trolls landed in the top 20. Ashley Jourdan was 17th among runners in the 1,500 as she clocked a 4:47.14 and Courtney Kalous took 19th in the 800 but did so with a school-record 2:13.74, which put her ahead of nine competitors. Also participating as an individual was Jessica Disselkoen, who wound up 26th in the 3,000-steeplechase. Jourdan and Kalous then raced in a second event as they teamed with Anna

EVERGREEN’S LARKIN TO ATTEND MILLIKIN

Evergreen Park senior Nicole Larkin, a winner of nine varsity letters as a Mustangs student-athlete, will attend Millikin University in the fall and play basketball for Big Blue coach Lori Kerans. Larkin, a four-year varsity starter for Evergreen, totaled 279 points and 212 rebounds as a prep senior while earning All-South Suburban Conference honors and a spot on this paper’s all-area first team. An Illinois State Scholar, National Honor Society member and recipient of the Prairie State Achievement Award, Larkin has consistently been on the high honor roll at Evergreen and plans to enter Millikin’s pre-physical therapy program of study. “Having watched Nicole multiple times this past year, our staff knew we wanted her in a blue uniform for the next four years,” Kerans said in a statement. “[She is] a strong 6-foot stretch-4 post player [and] an opponent going to the basket or reaching for a rebound is going to have to go through or around Nicole. She has the potential to own the paint. “As a very bright student, outstanding leader and winner of nine varsity letters at Evergreen Park, Nicole Larkin is the type of person, player and athlete we want wearing the blue.”

FINN WILL CONDUCT BASKETBALL CLINIC

Moraine Valley College athletic director and former men’s basketball coach Bill Finn will conduct a hoops clinic focusing on skills, drills and scrimmages each Friday from 10:30 a.m.-noon beginning on Friday. Sessions will run a total of nine Fridays through Aug. 7 in Moraine’s “G” gymnasium. Finn will oversee both individual and group training. For more information, contact Finn at 974-5213 or at Finn@morainevalley.edu. Additional questions can be asked of Bill Lammel at 289-3438.

PALOS THUNDER 8U TEAM WINS TOURNAMENT

The Palos Thunder 8U baseball team capped its Memorial Day appearance at the annual Chicagoland Sunday Baseball League Tournament by beating Central Elgin in the championship contest. Comprising the Palos roster were Scott Dinnon, Ryan Doyle, T.J. Georgis, Brody Jeffers, Tommy Lebel, M.J. McKinney, Jackson Natanek, Chase Sytsma, Gavin Triezenberg, Caleb Vande Wenken, Ethan Wilson and Caden Workman. Dave Triezenberg, Mike Dinnon and Mike McKinney coached the squad.

ST. LAURENCE SEEKING FOOTBALL COACHES

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

REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR UPWARD SOCCER IN ORLAND PARK

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

CHRISTIAN TO HOST ‘STAR SHOOTER’ CAMP IN JUNE

Chicago Christian will host the “Star Shooter” camp for youngsters entering grades 5-12 in the fall on Monday, June 22, in two sessions. Kids in grades 5-7 will go from 8:30 a.m.noon while those in grades 8-12 will meet from 1-4:30 p.m. Both sessions will be run by Jay Wolf, who is recognized as one of the world’s finest shooting instructors. The cost is $59. Registration can be picked up in the high school’s main office at 12001 S. Oak Park Ave. For more information, call Kevin Pittman at 388-7650.

CHRISTIAN TO HOST ‘COFFEE WITH THE COACH’

Incoming Chicago Christian football coach Nick Cook and his staff will meet with former Knights players in a “Coffee with the Coach” event on Saturday, June 13, at 9 a.m. in the school cafeteria. Cook will share his vision and plans for the future of Knights football at this free event. He will also provide information on how alumni can become immediately involved in helping to revitalize the program. In addition, there will be

The Palos Thunder 8U baseball team won a Memorial Day weekend tournament.

giveaways and ongoing bits of Chicago Christian football trivia. Anyone interested in attending should contact Tim Schnyders at tschnyders@swchristian.org by June 10.

MARIST TO CONDUCT CAMPS

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Camps” link. For further information or questions regarding the camp, call Laura Kurzeja at (773) 298-3785.

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

SPORTS CAMPS AT RICHARDS

TRINITY TO RUN SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS

CHICAGO CHRISTIAN TO CONDUCT SPORTS CAMPS

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

IN THE PAINT HOOPS TO HOLD ‘BIG MAN’ CAMP

In The Paint Hoops will conduct its inaugural “Post Player/Big Man” basketball camp June 22-25. The camp, which is devised to develop both offensive and defensive techniques, will run each day from 9:30-10:30 a.m. For more information, call Mike Robinson at (773) 257-7525 or visit www.itphoops.com.

SPORTS CAMPS AT QUEEN OF PEACE

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

HALLBERG TO RUN CAMPS AT SXU

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

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BEARS NON-CONTACT CAMPS COMING THIS SUMMER

Marist will conduct a variety of athletic camps this summer for students entering grades 1-8. They’ll begin June 15. Boys will be offered camps in baseball, basketball, football, lacrosse, soccer, running, tennis, volleyball and wrestling. A discount is available for those registering for both baseball and football. Girls can choose from basketball, lacrosse, running, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball. Coed activities include pole vaulting, tennis and track. All sports camps will be run by members of Marist’s coaching staffs. There will also be camps, both athletic and non-sports, for kids in grades 1-4. Complete schedules and registration forms are available online at www.marist.net. For more information, call (773) 881-5310. Camps in a number of sports — including softball, basketball, baseball, football and volleyball — will be held at Richards this summer. For a full listing of what’s being offered along with specific dates, times and age requirements, call 499-2550.

Spotts and Kasey Zaremba in the 3,200 relay, which was covered in 9:26.28. That placed the quartet 22nd. No team scores were kept for the meet, which was held at Mickey Miller Blackwell Stadium. *** As was reported last week, Trinity’s baseball team also participated in a national tourney. The Trolls went 0-4 in the National Christian College Athletic Association World Series at Prasco Park in Mason, Ohio, but even with that showing the Trolls (28-29) concluded their 2015 campaign with the most single-season victories in school history.

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

YOUTH SPORTS CAMPS COMING TO MORAINE

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

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BROTHER RICE 16, CRETE-MONEE 6 Crete-Monee 510 000 -- 6 Brother Rice 402 334 -- 16 Brother Rice 2B: Dyke, Hughes. 3B: Dyke. HR: Schalasky 2. RBI: Schalasky 6, Dyke 5, Massey 2, Paluch, Ridgway. WP: Schalasky (7-1). HERSCHER 8, CHICAGO CHRISTIAN 6 Herscher 032 030 0 -- 8 Chicago Christian 004 200 0 -- 6 Chicago Christian RBI: Bolhuis 3, DeVries, Wolterink. LP: Wolterink (7-3). EVERGREEN PARK 11, KENNEDY 0 Evergreen Park 011 302 4 -- 11 Kennedy 000 000 0 -- 0 Evergreen Park 2B: Martin, Wazio. HR: Miller. RBI: Miller 3, Martin 2, O’Toole, Pall, Piet, Smith: WP: Moran. MARIAN CATHOLIC 1, SHEPARD 0 Marian Catholic 000 000 1 -- 1 Shepard 000 000 0 -- 0 Shepard LP: Horbach. MARIST 3, ANDREW 2 Andrew 000 200 0 -- 2 Marist 100 011 x -- 3 Marist 2B: Kairis 2. RBI: Carmody, Kairis, Meehan. WP: Meehan. MARIST 8, L-W EAST 1 L-W East 000 010 0 -- 1 Marist 017 000 x -- 8 Marist 2B: Hansen, Meehan. RBI: Hansen 2, Kenny 2, Meehan. WP: Kairis.

ST. LAURENCE 3, OAK LAWN 2 Oak Lawn 000 000 2 -- 2 St. Laurence 200 100 x --3 Oak Lawn 2B: Beard, Swatek. RBI: Georgelos, Witkowski. LP: Quillin (4-2). St. Laurence RBI: Cavanaugh, Greco. WP: Greco (6-4). ST. LAURENCE 11, KENWOOD 1 Kenwood 000 001 -- 1 St. Laurence 303 113 -- 11 St. Laurence 2B: Cavanaugh, Farrell, Finger. RBI: Cavanaugh 4, Greco 2, Verta 2, Aderman, Finger. WP: Riordan (2-0). SANDBURG 8, RICHARDS 1 Richards 000 010 0 -- 1 Sandburg 400 211 x -- 8 Richards RBI: Thomas. LP: Renken (4-5). Sandburg 2B: Landgraf. RBI: Dziadkowiec 3, Kociper, Landgraf, Roche. WP: Wolfe. STAGG 11, TF NORTH 1 TF North 000 100 -- 1 Stagg 340 301 -- 11 Stagg 2B: Spencer 2, Downs, Nowak. RBI: Spencer 5, Glaza 2, Martinez 2, Zaremba. WP: Martinez. STAGG 4, LOCKPORT 3 Stagg 000 310 0 -- 4 Lockport 030 000 0 -- 3 Stagg 2B: Gerzon. RBI: Gerzon 2, Glaza, Martinez. WP: Gerzon.

OAK LAWN 13, MORTON 4 Morton 103 000 0 -- 4 Oak Lawn 930 100 x -- 13 Oak Lawn 2B: Quillin, Roberts. 3B: Georgelos. RBI: Roberts 2, Witkowski 2, Dodaro, Georgelos, Melnik, Quillin. WP: Zavala (2-0).

SHRINERS FOOTBALL GAME SET FOR JUNE 20

The Illinois Football Coaches Association and the Shriners of Illinois will co-host the 41st annual Illinois High School Shrine Game on June 20 at Tucci Stadium on the campus of Illinois Wesleyan University. Eighty-eight of the state’s best football players will participate in the contest, which helps raise money for Shriners Hospital for Children, the official philanthropy of Shriners International. Last year’s event raised over $23,000 that went directly to providing medical care for children at Shriners Hospital. Kickoff will be at 1 p.m., but the day’s festivities get underway at 9 a.m. with a Walk for LOVE event at the stadium. A postgame banquet will feature Alex Tanney, who competed in the 2006 game and now plays for the Tennessee Titans, as guest speaker. More information about scheduled events, along with rosters for both the East and West teams, can be found at www.ilshrinegame. com<http://www.ilshrinegame.com/>. Information can also be obtained by calling Eric Tjarks (217) 781-2400 or Matt Hawkins at (309) 665-0033.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY D I V I S I O N PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION P l a i n t i f f , v . ALKETA DARDOVSKI, NEHART DARDOVSKI, NATIONAL CITY BANK D e f e n d a n t s 08 CH 15753 12900 SOUTH 82ND COURT PALOS PARK, IL 60464 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 19, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 1, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 12900 SOUTH 82ND COURT, PALOS PARK, IL 60464 Property Index No. 23-35-206-001. The real estate is improved with a single-family, one-story, red brick house with an attached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA0808276. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA0808276 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 08 CH 15753 TJSC#: 35-7987 I658871

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANKFINANCIAL, F.S.B. Plaintiff, -v.RICHARD A. THEWIS, BANKFINANCIAL, F.S.B., AS TRUSTEE U/T/A DATED 1/20/98 A/K/A TRUST NO. 10438, UNKNOWN BENFICIARIES OF THE BANKFINANCIAL, F.S.B., AS TRUSTEE U/T/A DATEED 1/20/98 A/K/A TRUST NO. 10438, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 14 CH 007169 3 COMMONS DRIVE PALOS PARK, IL 60464 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 2, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 6, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 3 COMMONS DRIVE, PALOS PARK, IL 60464 Property Index No. 23-26-201-103. 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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS ISâ&#x20AC;? condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-14-05646. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-14-05646 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 14 CH 007169 TJSC#: 35-5987 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I655513

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-2 Plaintiff, -v.WASFI TOLAYMAT, CYNTHIA R. TOLAYMAT AKA CYNTHIA TOLAYMAT, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR AEGIS FUNDING CORP, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, KHALIL OUYUON, ENTERPRISE LEASING CO OF CHICAGO D/B/A ENTERPRISE RENT A CAR, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 11 CH 5840 7911 WEST 101ST STREET PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 11, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 23, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7911 WEST 101ST STREET, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-12-306-004. The real estate is improved with a two level, red brick, single family house; detached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS ISâ&#x20AC;? condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1037061. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA1037061 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 11 CH 5840 TJSC#: 35-7336 I657429

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL A S S O C I A T I O N , P l a i n t i f f V . DAINIUS ZUKAUSKAS; PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO NATIONAL CITY BANK; RIVIERA REGAL CONDOMINIUM UMBRELLA ASSOCIATION; RIVIERA REGAL II CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; EVA MARKEVICIUTE, D e f e n d a n t s 10 CH 42649 Property Address: 11126 SOUTH 84TH AVENUE UNIT 3B PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE C O N D O M I N I U M Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC file # 10-045145 (It is advised that interested parties consult with their own attorneys before bidding at mortgage foreclosure s a l e s . ) PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered on April 9, 2015, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on July 10, 2015, at 205 W. Randolph Street, Suite 1020, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real property: Commonly known as 11126 South 84th Avenue, Unit 3B, Palos Hills, IL 60465 Permanent Index No.: 23-23-101-116-1082; 23-23-101-116-1117; 23-23-101-116-1118 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay such of the condominium association's assessments and legal fees as are required by 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). The judgment amount was $152,637.68. Sale terms for non-parties: 10% of successful bid immediately at conclusion of auction, balance by 12:30 p.m. the next business day, both by cashier's checks; and no refunds. The sale shall be subject to general real estate taxes, special taxes, special assessments, special taxes levied, and superior liens, if any. The property is offered "as is," with no express or implied warranties and without any representation as to the quality of title or recourse to Plaintiff. Prospective bidders are admonished to review the court file to verify all information and to view auction rules at www.kallenrs.com. For information: Sale Clerk, Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC, Attorney # 42168, 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301, Bannockburn, Illinois 60015, (847) 291-1717, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays only. I653390

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

PUBLISHERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NOTICE All Real Estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise â&#x20AC;&#x153;any preference, limitation or discrimination.â&#x20AC;? Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are herby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1 (800) 669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is: 1 (800) 927-9275.

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK NA AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF BANC OF AMERICA ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2004-4; MORTGAGE P A S S THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2004-4; P l a i n t i f f , v s . UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OFJOSE J. N E V A R E Z ; YOLANDA A. NEVAREZ; BROOK HILLS H O M E O W N E R ' S ASSOCIATION; BROOK HILLS, PUD UNIT SIX HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION; CITIZENS C O M M U N I T Y BANK OF ILLINOIS; PRAIRIE TRAIL CREDIT U N I O N ; JOSE NEVAREZ, JR.; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND L E G A T E E S OF YOLANDA A. NEVAREZ, IF ANY; UNKNOWN O W N E R S AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , 10 CH 33517 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 27-31-105-005-0000. Commonly known as 11744 Cranna Court, Orland Park, IL 60467. 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 1 0 2 8 9 3 . INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I657577

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$789,000 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; P l a i n t i f f , v s . DANIEL J. KIRK AND MICHELLE L. KIRK; CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY; D e f e n d a n t s , 14 CH 14578 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on March 24, 2015, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, June 26, 2015, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 9041 POPLAR ROAD, #5, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462. P.I.N. 27-10-207-003. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Mr. Ira T. Nevel at Plaintiff's Attorney, Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel, 175 North Franklin Street, Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 357-1125. Ref. No. 14-02765 I657617

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HOMES For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR VM TRUST SERIES 1, A DELAWARE STATUTORY TRUST Plaintiff, -v.THOMAS D. GOSHEN, DAVID W. GOSHEN, JR., LEEANN GOSHEN, HUNTER RIDGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 10 CH 043050 16214 HAWTHORNE LANE ORLAND HILLS, IL 60477 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 31, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 2, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 16214 HAWTHORNE LANE, ORLAND HILLS, IL 60477 Property Index No. 27-22-106-030. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS ISâ&#x20AC;? condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-10-33960. 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. 14-10-33960 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 10 CH 043050 TJSC#: 35-5808 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I657047

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. P l a i n t i f f , v s . GHADA SHAABNAH; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE F O R COUNTRYWIDE BANK, N.A.; D e f e n d a n t s , 10 CH 37060 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Thursday, June 25, 2015 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 10601 South 80th Court, Palos Hills, IL 60465. P.I.N. 23-14-217-037-0000. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 15-008995 NOS INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I657594

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

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.CHESTER BEDNARZ, THE FOREST RIDGE AT WESTGATE VALLEY ELITE HOMES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, OAK LAWN JOINT VENTURE, LLC, BARCLAYS BANK DELAWARE, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 13 CH 015657 13306 GREENLEAF COURT PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 1, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 6, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 13306 GREENLEAF COURT, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 Property Index No. 24-32-300-056-1082 (24-32300-023 Underlying). The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS ISâ&#x20AC;? condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-13-14633. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-13-14633 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 13 CH 015657 TJSC#: 35-5939 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I657381

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.ILONA KAROSIENE, ROMUALDAS KAROSAS A/K/A ROMULDAS KAROSAS, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NA Defendants 13 CH 001899 8738 W. TAOS DRIVE 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 1, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 6, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8738 W. TAOS DRIVE, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-14-103-004. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS ISâ&#x20AC;? condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-12-35057. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-12-35057 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 13 CH 001899 TJSC#: 35-5848 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I657385

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CITIMORTGAGE, INC., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER WITH ABN AMRO MORTGAGE GROUP, INC. Plaintiff, -v.JOHN P. LAUCIELLO A/K/A JOHN LAUCIELLO, MICHELLE LAUCIELLO, PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES LLC, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. S/B/M TO LASALLE BANK N.A., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 13 CH 14021 10503 PENTAGON DRIVE ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 31, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 2, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 10503 PENTAGON DRIVE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 Property Index No. 27-32-215-006-0000. The real estate is improved with a two story, single family home with a three car attached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS ISâ&#x20AC;? condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service. atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1305401. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA1305401 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 13 CH 14021 TJSC#: 35-5195 I658153

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The Regional News • The Reporter

Thursday, June 4, 2015

Southwest • Section 2, Page 9

BROADEN YOUR HORIZONS This Week Visit Moksha Imports at Body, Mind, Sprit Expo Moksha Imports will have booth selling gems, rocks, minerals, jewelry and more at the Mind, Body Spirit Expo this Saturday and Sunday at the Tinley Park Convention Center, 18451 Convention Center Drive in Tinley Park. Look for them at Booth No. 314. Expo hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Weekend expo admission is $12. For more, visit www.bmse.net.

Spirituality Discussion Series Experiencing life as a spiritual pilgrimage is the focus of a new discussion group on Tuesday evenings beginning June 9, 6:30 p.m., and Thursday mornings beginning June 11, 10 a.m., at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park. Led by Chris Hopkins, the series will use the book “Way of the Winding Path” as a guide. The class will include input, discussion, and walking the labyrinth, or for those unable to walk, using finger labyrinths. The book is not required but is recommended, and is available through Amazon.com. The cost of participation is $5 per week. Preregistration is required. Call (708) 361-3650.

Yoga Class and retreat

A new five-week series of Gentle Yoga classes will be offered at The Center on Tuesday evenings beginning June 9, from 6:30 – 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 class costs $50. An all day yoga retreat is also offered, on Saturday, June 20, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Valerie Lindstrom will lead this day of yoga immersion, with an opening mandala activity, yoga sessions morning and afternoon, a “wish-paper” ceremony, and some reflective time at the labyrinth and in the woods. Retreat cost is $45, which includes lunch. Registration is required for the class and for the retreat. Call The Center: 361-3650.

PINTO’S POPCORN PICKS The Log Cabins are located in the woods and feature the natural beauty of the Palos area. On Thursday, June 4, new basket classes begin with Lois Shive and Jane Dwyer at 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Pottery classes with instructor Karen Stasky also begin on June 4 at 6:30 p.m. and on Tuesday morning, June 9, 9:30 a.m. Georgann Ring offers knitting instruction on Fridays at 9:30 a.m. beginning June 5 and Mondays at 6:30 p.m. beginning June 8. Also beginning June 8, are silversmithing classes with Dan Snyder begin at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. and lapidary classes with Larry Rothenberg at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Beginning Thursday, June 11, at 9 a.m., Arlene and Don Lesiak offer instruction in woodcarving. Advance registration is required for all classes at the Log Cabin Center for the Arts. Call The Center at 361-3650 or check the website: www. thecenterpalos.org.

Draw, paint and sculpt at McCord

Artist Liz Wall will offer summer classes for young people at the McCord Gallery & Cultural Center on Tuesdays and Wednesdays beginning June 10 and 11. In these 4-week classes students will explore a variety of media depending on their individual interests and skill level. Classical techniques are taught but imagination and creativity are encouraged. Students may choose from charcoal, colored pencil, pen and ink, printmaking, pastel, watercolor and acrylic paints as well as paper mâché and clay. All materials included. Students will receive weekly take home packets for practice and fun. Cost is $60 for members of McCord/$65 for non-members. McCord Gallery & Cultural Center is located at 9602 W. Creek Road (129th & LaGrange), Palos Park. For more information call 671-0648 or visit www.mccordgallery.org

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It’s The Rock vs. Rock in this shaky ride

Labyrinth

Group labyrinth walks will be held on Thursday evening, June 4, at 5:30 p.m., and on Saturday morning, June 6, at 8 a.m., at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park. The labyrinth, a large outdoor circular stone path for spiritual meditation is located at the north end of The Center parking lot. In addition to the group walks, the labyrinth is available for individual walks at any time during the month. There is no cost to those wishing to walk the labyrinth and no reservations are necessary. The walks will take place rain or shine. For information, call Pastor Chris Hopkins at 361-3650.

In the scope of summer blockbusters, “San Andreas” is as typical as a film can be. That may not be a bad thing for this film. Even though it’s not the most original of films, it still offers up a bit of fun. The film straddles the line between action and disaster film. Basically, the biggest earthquake in history hits along the San Andreas fault. All of California gets destroyed. It’s The Rock vs.an Earthquake – what more can you ask for? Maybe a better plot, but what can you expect from a movie about an earthquake? He may only be going by Dwayne Johnson now but if there was ever a time to be Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, this is it. It’s The Rock vs. crumbling rock. “San Andreas” has two story arcs that for the most part are unrelated. They don’t cross paths or really even help the other story move. The one is meant to teach us about the earthquake while the other is basically so The Rock can do his thing. The less exciting story is one about a seismologist, Lawrence (Paul Giamatti) who makes a big breakthrough in predicting earthquakes mere hours before the big one hits. He teams up with a journalist, who was doing a report on him, to tell the world what to do in the face of this earthquake. That storyline is meant to teach you about the gravity of the earthquake. It’s predictable and it falls flat. Lawrence is a teacher at a school that has a TV studio and everything needed to broadcast to the world. Only in a movie would he be so lucky to have people who know how to use the equipment around during an earthquake. The other storyline stars the Rock as a rescue chopper pilot named Ray, who in the midst of the largest earthquake in history travels with estranged wife (Carla Gugino) to save their daughter Blake (Alexandra Daddario). This storyline, or more specifically The Rock, is the reason to watch this movie. There is this dynamic of Ray and his wife being separated. She has moved on with this sleazy architect Daniel (Loan Gruffudd), and he hasn’t. Maybe the money Daniel has makes him less sleazy to her? Apparently it is now a prerequisite that all movies have a love story. You already know about the unhappily married couple, but there is also this love story between Blake and the older of the two brother who she befriends (Art Parkinson and Hugo Johnstone-Burt). They help each other navigate earthquake-torn San Francisco. She doesn’t really need the help, but without them who is there for her to fall in love with? Really, you’re only watching this film to see California get destroyed and for The Rock to do his thing. Everything the movie does is passable. What you expect in a movie about an earthquake happens. Don’t expect to be amazed and you’ll have fun watching “San Andreas.”

The Bridge Teen Center events

• Lemonade Bar & Apples to Apples – 4 to 5 p.m. today (Thursday), The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Court, Orland Park, will host a game of Apples to Apples while students quench their thirst with some unique lemonade flavors. • Around the World: Italy – 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. today, a program to explore Italian culture. • Summer Kick-Off – 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. June 5, a Summer Kick-Off event with live music from singer/songwriter Kiernan McCullan and Ryan Langlois. Free food samples will be provided by White Castle. • Project Serve: Thrift Store – 1 to 3 p.m. June 9, The Bridge Teen Center will host a program for students to give back to the community by volunteering at a local thrift store. • Juicing with Fruits and Veggies (Middle School only) 1:30 to 3 p.m. June 9, a program with The Vitamin Shoppe to teach students how to create their own healthy smoothies. It will be repeated at 3:30 p.m. • Around the World: Fair Trade – 4 to 5 p.m. June 9, students will learn how fair trade works. • Thanks Dad – 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. June 10, students will create a gift for Father’s Day. • Horseback Riding – 3:30 to 6 p.m. June 10, students will learn how to skillfully ride a horse. • DIY Earring Holder – 3:30 to 6 p.m. June 10, students will earn how to create a holder to display and organize their earrings. • Reading at the Park – 1:30 to 3:15 p.m. June 11, students enjoy a beautiful forest preserve while reading a book or magazine. • Boxing – 4 to 5 p.m. June 11, 18 and 25, a boxing program with UFC Gym to teach students the basics of boxing. • Make Your Own Short Film – 5 to 6 p.m. June 11 and 18, program will show students how to create a successful short film.

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Visit the McCord Gallery & Cultural Center on Saturday, June 6, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and plan for your garden for years to come. In this workshop you will learn how to create a garden with the amount of maintenance you prefer. With proper placement you can create a floral display throughout the growing season. Proper exposure and conditions will help your garden flourish. Bring a photo and measurements of your outdoor space and receive excellent advice from expert MaryAnn Nowak. Fee is $30 for members of McCord/$35 for nonmembers. Summer Art Classes McCord Gallery & Cultural Center is at 9602 New six-week sessions of summer adult art W. Creek Road (129th and LaGrange Road), Palos classes begin soon at the Log Cabin Center for Park. For more information call 671-0648 or visit These free events are for teens in 7th through 12th grade. For more information call 532-0500. the Arts, 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park. www.mccordgallery.org

Orland Theatre Troupe brings ‘Oklahoma!’ to Sandburg stage

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Michael Carioto, of Worth, and Annie Roach, of Plainfield, appear as Curley and Annie in the Orland Park Theatre Troupe’s presentation of “Oklahoma!” June 1214 at the Sandburg High School Performing Arts Center.

An American classic comes to the Orland Park stage June 12-14 when the Orland Park Theatre Troupe presents its summer musical, “Oklahoma!” at Sandburg High School. “Most people don’t know that “Oklahoma!” was the first musical written by Rodgers and Hammerstein,” said Producer/Director Frann Carnivele. “That’s some good musical trivia. It was their first of many great musicals.” The original Broadway production opened in March 1943 to rave reviews and ran for more than 2,200 performances. The musical won a special Pulitzer Prize in 1944 and the 1955 movie won an Academy Award. Orland Park’s performances will be at the Carl Sandburg High School Performing Arts Center, 13100 S. LaGrange Road. Shows are at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 12, and Saturday, June 13, with a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, June 14. Reserved seat tickets are currently on sale at Recreation Administration, 14650 South Ravinia Avenue. Adults are $18 each, with seniors/students at $16 each and children age 12 and under at $14. Orland Park’s production features Annie Roach

as Annie, with Michael Carioto of Worth playing Curley. Orland Park’s Jennifer Shoemaker portrays Aunt Eller with Rudy Chavez playing the part of Will Parker. Orland Park’s Sarah Callis is Ado Annie and Matt Bedell of Frankfort is Ali Haikem. Bryan Riess of Burbank appears as Jud Fry. Orland Park residents appearing in the show include Allison Belair, Amanda Belair, Hannah —Tony Pinto’s grade: B Belair, Michelle Belair, Allison Boertlein, Caroline Bueche, Ann Burns, Bridget Burns, Ellie Callis, Rose Foley, Jack Ford, Cara Hall and Amy Come Out & Enjoy A Great Night of Entertainment! Henrichs. Additional Orland Parkers include Jillian Kuligoski, Joanna Leafblad, Veronica Leafblad, Mollie McCormick, Dan McMillan, Nicolette Mutnansky, Tom Sadzewicz, Jacob Sexton, Nicole Stubenfoll, Kari Torgerson, Taylor Villa and Leah Vithoulkas. For more, call the village Recreation Department at 403-7275.

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Saturday, June 20th

OMARR’S WEEKLY ASTROLOGICAL FORECAST By Jeraldine Saunders ARIES (March 21-April 19): Beautiful dreamer, reach upwards for starlight and the center stage. The search for fame and popularity could be on your schedule this week. Let your inner poet loose and create an original and totally new public presence. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): The parts are bigger than the whole. All the small acts of kindness you perform this week strengthen friendships and knit you more firmly into the community. Focus your energies on money-making activities. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You’ve got a head for business. Alas, patience isn’t necessarily your most noticeable virtue in the week to come. Plot and plan, scheme and analyze, then wait for the very best timing to launch important new business ventures. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Color inside the lines and avoid smudging the boundaries this week. Small misunderstandings, especially about money, could cause anxiety. Remain strictly on the up and up where finances are concerned. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your intuition isn’t as keen as you may think. Words must be exchanged to validate your suspicions and firm up vague ideas. In the week to come, your generosity of spirit will win new friends and admirers. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You may not exchange any cross words yet still work at cross purposes. As the week unfolds, someone close may express vague misgivings or a sense of disappointment. Focus on making improvements at work. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Develop your leadership abilities this week. You can become a model

of industry others want to emulate. By sharing your hopes and dreams with others you gain support and will be able to reach your goals. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): A little friendliness goes a long way. People will be so glad to see your smiling face that they won’t notice you have your foot in the door. If you have to sell anything, including yourself, you can make the grade this week. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Your family background and upbringing may influence who you are, but you’re responsible for the person you become. Childhood memories, as well as some hang ups, can be relived during the week ahead. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): To make orderly progress, everything needs to be in order. Career or business efforts will pay off soon because you’re adept at working your way from point A to point Z. Be alert for lost messages in the week ahead. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You may get more than your fair share of public acclaim. Hold off on making major financial decisions in the early part of the week. Don’t make romantic, financial or business statements that could be misinterpreted. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Sprinkle some bread crumbs to find our way home. Let your imagination lead you down romantic pathways this week without getting lost. Correct possible misunderstandings before they occur by talking things over.

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

OUT & ABOUT

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Thursday, June 4, 2015

Southwest • Section 2, Page 10

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A newly installed mural at Isle a la Cache Museum in Romeoville depicts 18th Century French voyageurs unloading supplies along the Des Plaines River. Artist Jeanine Hattas Wilson (inset) puts the finishing touches on the mural

Island Rendezvous at Isle a la Cache will bring 1700s fur trade history alive Journey back in time to the 18th century French fur trade era as the Forest Preserve District of Will County presents its 32nd annual “Island Rendezvous” at Isle a la Cache. The Rendezvous, which was traditionally celebrated to mark the end of the trading season, will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, June 13, and 14, at Isle a la Cache Museum, 501 E. Romeo Road, Romeoville. “Island Rendezvous” will feature re-enactors from all over the Midwest who portray voyageurs, colonists and soldiers of the 1700s. Saturday’s activities include a tomahawk-throwing contest at 11 a.m., nature hikes at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., a tall-tales contest at 12:30 p.m., a period fashion show at 1 p.m. and a camp cooking demonstration at 3 p.m. Sunday’s activities include a working dog demonstration at 10:30 a.m., a skillet toss contest at 11 a.m., a nature hike at 11 a.m. and a storyteller performance at 2 p.m. Falconry demonstrations will be held at 10 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. both days. French and Native crafts and games, trader training (where kids learn fur trading skills) and a scavenger hunt will be ongoing both days. Live music will be presented at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Saturday and 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Sunday. “Island Rendezvous” is free of charge, but vendors will be selling clothing, jewelry, tools and other crafts from the period. Food also will be available

for purchase. Free parking and shuttle service will be available. For more, visit ReconnectWithNature. org or call 815-886-1467. Mural in musuem A mural depicting a scene from the 18th Century French fur trade era now graces an interior wall at the Isle a la Cache Museum. Traders, or “voyageurs” as they were called, are depicted unloading a canoe as a wave of passenger pigeons flaps by overhead. The artwork blends the area’s history and ecology by including French voyageurs, who traded goods with native Potawatomi in the 1700s, and passenger pigeons, which were in ample supply at the time. Sadly, passenger pigeons were hunted into extinction in the following decades, so their inclusion in the mural also tells a cautionary conservation tale. The mural was created by Jeanine Hattas Wilson, a California artist who grew up in Woodstock. To view a time-lapse video of Wilson creating and installing the mural, visit vimeo.com/hattas/furtrademural. The mural scene is set on the Des Plaines River, as is the museum, and a Potawatomi summer lodge sits across the river in the mural’s background. It can be viewed during museum hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday. The museum is closed on Monday.

▲ History re-enactors make the French fur trade era come alive during the Island Rendezvous at the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Isle a la Cache Museum in Romeoville. This year’s event will be held on June 13 and 14.

Log Cabin offers Kids’ Summer Art

Creative outdoor art classes for kids begin June 22 at The Log Cabin Art Center, 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park. Two-week sessions on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 9 until 11 a.m. begin June 22, July 6 and 20, and Aug. 3. The children will explore the Center’s farm, woods, fields, and creeks, immersing themselves in the natural world, and using natural objects for many of their creative projects. Summer art instructor Heather Young teaches groups of children, ranging from Kindergarten to 8th grade, and all use a variety of artistic media and techniques, including drawing, painting, pottery, papermaking, papier-mâché, printmaking, and more. Classes are kept small to encourage individual selfexpression and safe outdoor exploration. A two-week Monday, Wednesday, Friday session costs $110. All materials are included in the price. Advance registration is required. Call 361-3650.

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