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Oak Lawn Fire Chief George Sheets is also the chief in Chicago Ridge after a vote Tuesday night. Here, he poses with helmets from both communities.

Sheets is now fire chief of both Oak Lawn and Chicago Ridge With the final founding member of the Ramones dying, Vorva looks at how the group’s music was great even if some of the members of the group weren’t (page 3) while Rakow was a lot more sentimental about the death of a high school friend (page 6).

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Oak Lawn woman accused of killing five-month-old granddaughter with sledgehammer and knife is deemed unfit for trial See page 5

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for lack of a second. Sheets has been the Oak Lawn fire chief since 2009 and now is the boss of two area fire departments. He now has two jobs. He comes comes to Chicago He will wear two hats…well… Ridge amidst a dispute between make that two helmets. firefighters and village officials Will that also mean two times over the department’s future, as many headaches? Time will tell. which heightened two weeks ago For now, new Chicago Ridge when Fire Chief Robert MuszynFire Chief George Sheets is getting ski submitted his resignation. his feet wet as he takes over a job in the middle of a firestorm. He There was talk of eliminating will lead a department that his two lieutenant positions and that new boss – Mayor Chuck Tokar was strongly opposed by the union – admits is in a financial “quan- that represents Chicago Ridge dary’’ and needs “professional firefighters. The board decision advice’’ for some of its next steps. to keep three likely helped smooth Sheets will lead the department things a little. with the assistance of three lieuUnion President Chris Schmeltenants rather than one, the vil- zer said Tuesday that the departlage board decided Tuesday night ment is willing to give Sheets a after it approved his hiring, 3-2. chance “and see what he’s all The board ratified an intergov- about.” ernmental agreement with Oak But the proposed absence of Lawn that calls on Sheets to head two lieutenants would have meant the department through 2016. But that “two thirds of the departa vote to amend the budget and ment (would not) have a leader,” eliminate two of department’s Schmelzer said. three lieutenant positions died In the past, the department By Bob Rakow Staff Writer

had one lieutenant lead each of the three shifts, Schmelzer said. Two lieutenants retired, leaving the positions open, he said. The agreement to bring Sheets aboard was approved by a 3-2 margin with trustees Sally Durkin and Daniel Badon dissenting. Durkin said she opposed the agreement because “it was done without board input.” She emphasized that her decision had nothing to do with Sheets. Rather, she said, Mayor Tokar was asked to present to the board a variety of options to solve the fire department’s financial predicament. Instead, Sheets was presented as the sole option. “We were asked for input after the fact,” Durkin said. Sheets said that examining the Chicago Ridge Fire Department is his first step toward improved services and cost efficiencies. “I’ve got to evaluate the department and see what we’re going to do,” Sheets said after Tuesday’s (Continued on page 2)

Hickory Hills mayor doesn’t corner market on bingo calling By Kelly White Correspondent Calling bingo isn’t for everyone. Hickory Hills’ Mayor Mike Howley had to learn that the hard way at the Hickory Hills Street Fair during the last weekend in June. “It was bad,” Howley said at last Thursday’s city council meeting, “I was bad. I have never done it before.” The city appointed volunteers to take turns calling individual bingo games throughout the day on Sunday, June 29, and Howley was not-so lucky enough to step up to the microphone for an outside corners game, where winners need to cover the numbers on each corner of the card. “You know where I went wrong, is that I just wanted to call a regular bingo game, whatever that is,” Howley said. “And then somebody yelled out that they wanted to play corners, and I had no idea what a corner was. “During the bingo game I was calling, the people playing kept calling out and yelling out these things that I had no idea what they meant, and I couldn’t leave that bingo tent quick enough,” Howley joked. Ald. Tom McAvoy, who was

responsible for organizing the bingo tent, agreed Howley needs to work on his bingo calling skills and gave the mayor some public needling.

“The bingo crowd is very demanding,” McAvoy said. “But, I do appreciate all of our volunteers and everyone who helped, including the mayor’s bollixed performance as a bingo caller.” The bingo tent was sponsored by the Johnson-Phelps VFW Post 5220 in Oak Lawn. This was the first year the VFW sponsored the event and McAvoy said it was their involvement that led things to run smoothly. “Out of all the years I’ve been doing this, and it’s been 10 years

now, this is the smoothest running operation on the day of the event that I can recall,” McAvoy said, “I attribute that to is the involvement of the VFW post. The post brought in six seasoned bingo volunteers, including one 90-year-old World War II veteran, to help us out. We also had some last minute surprise volunteers.” Newly opened Aaron’s Furniture, 9600 S. Roberts Road, also sent over four employees to help in the bingo tent. The tent ran with a total of 75 volunteers and all of the volunteers who worked the whole day, according to McAvoy. Volunteers were responsible for calling bingo games, serving beer and passing out raffle tickets. From the bingo proceeds, $800 was donated to the JohnsonPhelps VFW Post 5220, 9514 S. 52nd Ave., and to St. Patricia’s, 9050 S. 86th Ave. “The first order of business when I originally asked the VFW post for sponsorship, they slipped over an application to me saying you’re now a member of Post 5220,” McAvoy said, “It took a while to find my discharge papers, but I did find them. And, I really just want to thank them for all of their involvement with this year’s street fair.”

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Hooters waitress and calendar girl Kelly Bronson was recently surprised in Oak Lawn with a nomination to participate in the Miss Hooters International Competition Wednesday in Las Vegas.

Vegas or bust EP native Bronson heads to Las Vegas for Miss Hooters International Pageant By Tony Pinto For Regional Publishing What happens in Vegas usually stays in Vegas but in this case a local woman wants to bring something back to Oak Lawn. An international title. E v e r green Park native and Oak Lawn Hooters waitress Kelly Bronson is heading to Las Vegas to compete in the Miss Hooters International 2014 Pageant, which takes place Wednesday at the Hard Rock Casino. When she started working at Hooters seven years ago she had no clue it would lead to something

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as glamorous as this. She just waitressed at the Oak Lawn restaurant and said she had no dreams of being in a pageant and no dreams of being in a calendar either. That all changed after she had her son, Jack, and decided to pose for a Hooters calendar last year. It was a total surprise to Bronson that she got picked for the Las Vegas event. Hooters official Michele Vasquez stopped by the restaurant recently and gave her the good news. “She brought flowers and bal(Continued on page 5)

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Two young patrons on the 1001 Nachts ride lift their soles up during the Friendship Fest in Palos Hills on Thursday. The originally scheduled four-day fest, which was wiped out on Saturday due to the rain, drew thousands and featured rides, entertainment, car shows and more. For more photos, see page 4.

The Reporter Thursday, July 17, 2014

POLICE NEWS

Chicago Ridge Rolando Reyes, 40, of Chicago, was charged with driving on a suspended license July 6 after he was stopped at 95th Street and Ridgeland Avenue, police said. *** Michael D. Holmes, 21, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft July 10 after reportedly stealing merchandise from Victoria’s Secret at Chicago Ridge Mall, police said. *** Eric West, 19, of Midlothian, was charged with retail theft July 10 after reportedly stealing goods from Kohl’s at Chicago Ridge Mall, police said. *** Henry Nib, 27, of Greensboro, N.C., was charged with driving on a suspended license, no insurance and driving while using a cell phone after a July 11 stop at 103rd Street and Harlem Avenue, police said. *** Issa M. Alsmadi, 51, of Chicago Ridge, was charged with driving on a suspended license and no insurance July 13 after a stop at 100th Street and Parkside Avenue, police said. Alsmadi also was arrested on an Oak Lawn warrant for driving on a suspended license, according to reports. *** Robert M. Medina, 27, of Chicago, was charged with driving on a suspended license and failure to wear a seat belt July 13 after being stopped at 95th Street and Ridgeland Avenue, police said.

green Park, was charged with retail theft July 10 after a she reportedly stole items from WalMart, 2500 W. 95th St., police said. *** Sarah E. Fineron, 40, of Chicago, was charged with battery July 10 after an incident in the 9000 block of Kedzie Avenue, police said. *** Tony L. Conway, 24, of Evergreen Park was charged July 12 with fleeing and eluding police and failure to secure a child under 8 in child restraint after a stop in the 8900 block of California Avenue, police said.

Hickory Hills Pedro Castillo-Britto, 31, of Hickory Hills, was charged with driving without a valid license July 9 after he was stopped at 89th Street and 88th Avenue, police said. *** Lucy Basso, 57, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft July 9 after allegedly stealing merchandise from Jewel-Osco, 9528 Roberts Road, police said. *** Janis Hazenkamp, 51, of Hickory Hills, was charged with retail theft July 14 after allegedly stealing packages of meat from Jewel-Osco, 9528 Roberts Road, police said.

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Cass D. Dates, 33, of Chicago, was charged with drunken driving and speeding June 28 after a stop at 104th Street and Pulaski Kimberly M. Shobe, 18, of Road, police said. Hometown, was charged with *** possession of drug equipment Several pieces of jewelry were July 8 following a stop in the reportedly stolen June 28 from 3300 block of 87th Street, po- an apartment in the 9700 block lice said. of Pulaski Road. *** *** Nova A. Lynch, 39, of Ever- A bicycle valued at $600 was

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reportedly stolen sometime between June 28 and July 5 from the garage of a condominium in the 9400 block of 51st Avenue. *** Kevin M. Kearns, 30, of Oak Lawn, was charged with drunken driving and speeding June 29 after he was stopped at 103rd Street and Cicero Avenue, police said. *** John W. Lawler, 28, of Oak Lawn, was charged with drunken driving, improper parking, disobeying a traffic signal and driving with one headlight June 29 after a stop at 95th Street and Southwest Highway, police said. *** A leaf blower was stolen July 1 from the loading dock at the Community High School District 218 Administration Center, 10701 S. Kilpatrick Ave., police said. *** A wallet was reported stolen July 1 from the purse of a customer at the Salvation Army store, 8732 S. Cicero Ave. *** Michael Rakow, 19, Oak Lawn, was charged with drunken driving and making an improper turn July 1 after he was stopped at 92nd Street and 49th Avenue, police said. *** Charles R. Slansky, 33, and Robert W. Slansky, 20, both of Chicago Ridge, were charged with hate crimes July 1 following a fight near 95th Street and Cicero Avenue, police said. *** Tracie Stanford, 22, and Brittney V. Caldwell, 23, both of Chicago, were charged with retail theft July 2 after admitting to stealing merchandise from Target, 4120 W. 95th St., where they were employed. Stanford told police she failed to ring items or would void items when family member would come to her register. Caldwell said she changed the prices on items, police said. *** Three football helmet visors were stolen July 2 from Play It Again Sports, 5600 W. 95th St. *** Michael Menagh, 35, of Plainfield, was charged with drunken driving, no insurance and improper lane use July 3 following a stop at 108th Street and Cicero Avenue, police said. *** Three cell phones were stolen July 3 from the T-Mobile store, 5141 W. 95th St. An employee said that two men entered the store at 1:43 p.m. and began looking at phones before taking three that were on display. They left the store, entered a blue Nissan, which headed south on Tulley Avenue, according to reports.

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*** A speaker box and amplifiers were reported stolen July 7 from a car in the parking lot at 87th Street and Cicero Avenue, police said. *** A leaf blower was reported stolen July 8 from a landscaper’s truck parked at Oak Street and Raymond Avenue.

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Paul Bratsos, 45, of Orland Park, was charged with damage to property, driving too fast for conditions and improper overtaking July 12 after he allegedly sped through a large puddle near 107th Steeet and Kean Avenue, soaking another car and the contents inside, police said. *** Vasili Limperis, 18, of Hickory Hills, was charged with battery and resisting arrest following a traffic stop July 12 at 104th Street and Roberts Road. During the stop, Limperis argued with police and struck an officer, according to reports. *** Stephen Willford, 49, of Belleville, was charged with battery July 13 following a fight near 109th Street and 86th Avenue, police said.

James Irby, 53, of Worth, was charged with battery July 3 following a disturbance in the 7200 block of Southwest Highway, police said. *** William F. Swan, 26, of Worth, was charged with domestic battery, battery and resisting a police officer July 3 after a disturbance in the 10700 block of Lloyd Drive, police said. *** Jonathan C. Smith, 29, of Westchester, was charged with driving on a suspended license and expired registration July 4 in the 6700 block of 107th Street, police said. Area police departments Chicago Ridge 425-7831 Evergreen Park 422-2142 Hickory Hills 598-4900 Oak Lawn 499-7722 Palos Hills 598-2272 Worth 448-3979

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New Chicago Ridge Fire Chief George Sheets, left, poses with Deputy Chief Scott Durling on Tuesday.

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meeting. He said he would need to closely look at the fire union’s contract and meet with firefighters to understand their concerns. The village and the fire department currently are in negotiations for a new contract. “I do understand their anxieties,” Sheets said. The Oak Lawn Village Board last week unanimously approved the agreement, which calls on Sheets to head up Chicago Ridge’s department for two more years. The agreement does not include consolidating the departments, and Tokar repeatedly has said that

he has no intentions to disband the fire department. Sheets comes two weeks after Muszynski resigned and Tokar confirmed that he asked for Muszynski to step down. Muszynski, who took over as chief in early 2011, supported the hiring of an additional seven or eight firefighters/paramedics who would be based at fire station at 107th Street and Lombard Avenue, Tokar said. That station currently is used for training and to store equipment, the mayor said. However, some residents have asked the village to consider having a second ambulance and possibility a fire truck at the Lombard Avenue station, which would reduce the response time to a large number of homes in the village.

The village’s other fire station is located in the industrial park and is not located near much of the village’s residential area. But Tokar said the village cannot absorb the costs of staffing a second station. He said Tuesday that the village needs “professional advice” regarding the future of the fire department. “We need to figure out what our options are,” Tokar said. “We have to be concerned about cost efficiencies.” The village’s fire pension levy stands at $627,000 and “it’s escalating every year,” Tokar said. At the same time, the village is realizing a drop is annual sales tax revenue, he said. “We’re in a quandary,” Tokar said.

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*** Asia C. Rias, 19, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft July 6 after allegedly stealing items from Kmart, 4101 W. 95th St., police said. *** Mick G. Wagner, 36, of Oak Lawn, was charged with possession of a controlled substance and drug equipment July 6 following a stop at Southwest Highway and Melvina Avenue, police said.

*** Hand tools valued at $370 were reported stolen July 3 or 4 from a garage in the 10000 block of Merrimac Avenue. *** Kiara C. Williams, 24, of Dubuque, Iowa, was charged with retail theft July 4 after allegedly stealing items from Kmart, 4101 W. 95th St., po- By Kelly White Correspondent

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Jason Bray and Mark Benaitis joined the Hickory Hills police force in 1997. These two cops shared another experience at last Thursday’s village board meeting. Both received promotions and plenty of compliments from their boss — Police Chief Alan Vodicka. Sgt. Jason Braywas promoted to lieutenant and Officer Mark Benaitis took over his role as sergeant. Also, officer Scott Sodaro was honored for 20 years of service. “I firmly believe that these two officers will excel in leading our department,” Police Chief Alan Vodicka said of Bray and Beneaitis Bray is a 17-year veteran of the Hickory Hills Police Department. He joined the department in 1997upon his completion of Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command.During his tenure, Bray has been a tactical officer, juvenile officer, evidence technician and detective. As a detective, he was assigned to the South Suburban Major Crimes Task Force as a lead homicide investigator and was responsible for investigating homicides throughout southwest suburban Cook County. In 2007, he was promoted to sergeant and assigned to supervise the inves-

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tigation division. “His personnel file contains an extensive number of commendations and letters of recognition,” Vodicka said. Benaitisalso began his law enforcement career in 1997 in Hickory Hills. During his tenure, he has held the position of juvenile officer, field training officer, detective, patrol officer in charge and has been assigned to the immigration customs enforcement task force, where his investigations generated significant revenue for the department through forfeiture seizures. “Along with his partner, [police dog] Oscar, he was part of the first K-9 unit for the Hickory Hills Police Department,” Vodicka said. Bray and Benaitis received a blessing from the department chaplain upon taking their oaths administered by Ken Fonte, commissioner of the city’s Police and Fire Board. After the promotions, the department is planning to hire a new recruit by September. The promotions were not

the only thing celebrated on Thursday. Sodaro was also honored for 20 years of service to the Hickory Hills Police Department. “During his tenure with the department, he had the greatest impact while assigned to the traffic enforcement division,” Vodicka said. “In this assignment, he took traffic safety to a whole new level by combining programs that emphasized education with enforcement tasks.” As a result, the police department received numerous awards for traffic safety from the International Association of Chiefs of Police. “Along with his (canine) partner, Trustee, they are also widely acclaimed for their community relations initiatives,” Vodicka said. Over the years, Sodaro and his partner have been a fixture at school, park district and community events. They have been requested to assist other police agencies with safety events and programs. Vodicka said he is proud to have Sodaroas a member of the department.

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Ramones produced fun music through all the turmoil The final pinhead has passed. Erdelyi Tamas, more famously known as Tommy Ramone, died of cancer at age 65 Friday and was the last surviving original member of my favorite rock group – the Ramones. (For the record, the group was called Ramones and not “the Ramones’ but it’s easier to just call them the Ramones). I’ve loved this New Yawk group for close to 40 years when I first heard the song “Judy Is a Punk” in the late 1970s on something called Triad radio, which was located somewhere on the right on the FM dial in Chicago. At the time, Triad played artists no one else on radio was playing and that included this struggling, rarely heard dude named Jimmy Buffett. The Ramones were like nothing I had ever heard before. They came up with fast and melodic assaults that were so brilliant that their first three albums were clones of each other but each one got progressively better. “Rocket

to Russia” contains my favorite song of all-time, “Rockaway Beach’’ but also had gems such as covers “Do Ya Wanna Dance” and “Surfin Bird” plus original classics “Cretin Hop,” “Sheena is a Punk Rocker,’’ and “Teenage Lobotomy.” The Sex Pistols were called the Beatles of punk rock and I thought the Ramones were the Beach Boys of that genre. On stage, the group was pretty basic. Joey Ramone was the human totem pole rarely moving from the mic stand with his long hair spilling into his sunglasses. To his left (and our right) was bass player Dee Dee Ramone, who was jumping up and down like he stuck his finger in a light socket. To Joey’s right (and our left) was Johnny Ramone who also jumped around but was mostly content to pose and look cool while playing music on his guitar at a million miles an hour. About the only change came toward the end of each show when they performed “Pinhead” and

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some roadie would come dancing on stage with a sign that said “Gabba Gabba Hey” that Joey would raise over his head. And in the background was Tommy who was later replaced by a few others including Marky Ramone, who served the longest term as the group’s drummer. To me, their first three albums, “Ramones,” “Leave Home,” “Rocket to Russia” and their fifth, “End of the Century” (produced by the insane Phil Spector) are masterpieces. The fourth, “Road to Ruin” is OK. The sixth album, “Pleasant Dream” is also pretty cool, but I didn’t appreciate it until decades later. The rest of the albums are hit-and-miss with some flashes of brilliance here and there. Heck, even an average Ramones song is still pretty good. The group had a cult following

and had no big charting hits for many of its years. Then the boys started dying off and their legend started to grow. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002. The first song off their first album, “Blitzkrieg Bop,” never cracked the top 100 but is now used in commercials and sports arenas and is considered a classic. I never met of talked to any of the fellas. One time I got to meet Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam and we talked a lot about the Ramones and he took my business card and said he would have Johnny call me. That never happened. When I covered the Cubs, I would attend parts of spring training and one year I missed out on meeting Johnny attending a game in Arizona by a week. The other writers razzed me about that. That said, I’m kind of glad I never did get to meet these guys. I’ve done a lot of reading on them and I liked them less and less as people. Dee Dee was just flat out crazy and had way too many drug problems and didn’t always treat people very nicely. Joey had drug issues of his own and in so many interviews

I tired of his whining about how underappreciated the group was. At times he complained about not having a breakthrough single or album. Other times he said he was glad the group never made it big because they kept their integrity. Can’t have it both ways, big fella. Johnny? There are plenty of stories about how he was ultra conservative and had a fascination with Hitler, the Nazis and the Ku Klux Klan. When Johnny stole Joey’s girlfriend and married her, the two Ramones rarely talked. Legend has it that Joey wrote the song “The KKK Took My Baby Away” in dishonor of the incident. If that’s true, how dumb is Johnny to play that song thousands of times live not realizing that it is a direct slap at him?

Anyway, there are plenty of ugly and dysfunctional stories about these dudes to be found (heck, a book about them is called “The Complete Twisted History”) but it never seemed to affect the magic on stage or in the studio. So as the final original Ramone has been laid to rest I was grimacing at the stories I remembered about their lives but grinning at the great music they made.

Basket case — North hoop to be taken down at Little Wolfe Park By Bob Rakow Staff Reporter Full-court basketball is about to go the way of James Naismith’s peach basket at Oak Lawn’s Little Wolfe Park. One basketball hoop will be removed from the court, a decision reached Monday night by the Oak Lawn Park Board nearly one year after a controversy about player conduct tipped off. Commissioners voted 3-2 to remove the north hoop at the park, 107th Street and Laramie Avenue. Commissioners Gary Callahan and Don Anderson voted against the measure. Residents who live near the park are hopeful that eliminating full-court basketball games will eradicate the vulgarity and poor behavior exhibited by some of the players. Park District Director Maddie Kelly said Monday that she drives by the park every day and has not witnessed any inappropriate behavior at the basketball court. Kelly hopes the hoop will be removed within one month. Little Wolfe will be better served by removing the hoop because the remainder of the park is designed for younger children, who should not be exposed to vulgar language. Park district officials consid-

ered replacing the remaining hoop with an adjustable model so that younger children can play basketball. Adding more playground equipment for younger children also is under consideration, Kelly said. Oak Lawn Trustee Carol Quinlan, who led the campaign to remove the hoop, said she was happy with the decision. “I’m glad the right decision was made,” Quinlan said. “The action was what the people (in the neighborhood) wanted.” The push to remove one of the hoops started late last summer after an Aug. 14 fight at the park that led to two arrests. The fight took place at about near a foot bridge that connects Little Wolfe Park with walking trails that stretch to the rear of Richards High School. Oak Lawn police stepped up patrols of the area following the fight and no similar incidents have been reported since that time, Kelly said. The fight involved both black and white teens, leading some to allege that removing one of the hoops had racial undertones. Other residents maintained that the push to remove a hoop was about eliminating poor player conduct, which included vulgarity, littering and parking cars in the neighborhood. Area residents attended several

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The basketball court at Oak Lawn’s Little Wolfe Park (in the background, behind this park bench that features a wolf head) will undergo a makeover in the coming weeks as one of the hoops will come down. park board meetings following the incident, demanding that one of the hoops be removed. A decision was delayed over the winter months because the park district wanted to wait and see if problems would resume this summer.

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The north hoop at Little Wolfe Park will be coming down in the next few weeks in order to make the park family friendlier.

OL cops crack down on Fourth The Oak Lawn Police Department made two drunk-driving arrests and issued 90 seat belt citations during the recent July 4th Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over/Click It or Ticket crackdown on drunk drivers and seat belt law violators, according to Sgt. Robert Brewer. Law enforcement agencies throughout Illinois participated in this statewide effort to get drunk drivers off our roadways

and encourage seat belt use, especially during late-night hours. The Oak Lawn Police Department joined forces with state and local law enforcement agencies in conducting the crackdown campaign featuring high-visibility enforcement combined with a variety of outreach activities including a media campaign and additional police activity. Extra emphasis was given to the late-night hours when sta-

tistics show the highest number of motorists drink and drive and the fewest buckle up. The recent law enforcement crackdown was funded by federal traffic safety funds through IDOT’s Division of Traffic Safety and is part of the statewide Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over and Click It or Ticket campaigns.

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No ‘Kumbaya’ but plenty of fun at Friendship Fest By Jeff Vorva Reporter Editor

The Burbank Detachment troop displayed the colors for the opening ceremonies of Friendship Fest on Friday in Palos Hills.

A traffic reporter on Joliet radio station said Friday that some roads in Palos Hills were closed because of Friendship Fest. She made a joke about people holding hands and singing “Kumbaya.’’ There was no “Kumbaya” to be heard, but band Maggie Speaks did open the fest’s entertainment by belting out Pharrell hit “Happy.” The four-day Friendship Fest featured entertainment, rides, games, a car show, fireworks and other amusements. What started out as a picnic in the early 1980s has blossomed into a large festival. Here are a few photos from the 2014 event.

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The group Maggie Speaks rocks out to “Walking on Sunshine” Mayor Jerry Bennett welcomes folks to the Friendship Fest during the opening ceremonies on Thursday. during Friendship Fest.

The speed boats ride draws fun for kids in Palos Hills.

The banners at Friendship Fest adorn the entertainment tent.

Kids enjoy a swinging time on a ride during Friendship Fest.

A panoramic view of the rides at Friendship Fest.

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News and events from our archives.

Worth Schools weren’t worth much 50 years ago

From the July 16, 1964 issue The story: The Worth School district was deemed one of the poorest (money-wise) for a district its size in Illinois. It was ranked 131st out of 148 districts with more than 1,000 pupils. The quote: “It looks like we have that much money but we haven’t,” — Palos Heights Alderman William Watson on an appropriation vote totaling $177,830. Fun fact: Dee’s Studio of Dance in Worth hosted a dance recital and mothers dressed in bunny costumes to perform in a “Wacky Wabbits” skit.

Martin twins rank high in Oak Lawn 25 years ago

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From the July 20, 1989 issue: The story: The CBN national cable channel filmed a show, “Kidsworld,” which featured local children Kelly Daihel of Worth, Karla Abbot of and Mike Dragas of Hickory Hills. They discussed the topic Training Your Animals at Home. The quote: “After I won third place, I knew why I did all that work on the car. All the hours of painting and sanding with my dad in our basement paid off.’’ — Worth 8-year-old Jason Winters, who took third place in the Chicagoland Soap Box Derby Fun fact: Oak Lawn Community High School named its top 15 academic seniors. Jeff Martin ranked eighth and his twin brother Steve was 14th.

Hickory Hills to get more gas 10 years ago

From the July 15, 2004 issue The story: The Mayor Ernest F. Kolb statue was unveiled outside of the Oak Lawn Village Hall, one year after his death while in office. The statue is of Kolb sitting on a park bench relaxing with his legs crossed. The quote: “It’s beautiful, he was a great mayor. I took a good look and smiled at it because I knew the man.” — Oak Lawn resident August “Gus” Lawrence, who stopped by the Kolb statue after paying his water bill. Fun fact: Construction started on the largest and most modern BP gas station in Illinois at 7933 W. 95th St. in Hickory Hills. Mayor Michael Howley said it could bring in $100,000 worth of sales tax each year.

July 17: ON THIS DATE in 1955, Disneyland opened in Anaheim, Calif. In 1996, TWA Flight 800, a Paris-bound Boeing 747, exploded and crashed off Long Island, N.Y., shortly after taking off from Kennedy International Airport, killing all 230 people aboard. July 18: ON THIS DATE in A.D. 64, the Great Fire of Rome began. (Nero did not play a fiddle). July 19: ON THIS DATE in 1870, the Franco-Prussian war began. In 1979, the Nicaraguan capital of Managua fell to Sandinista guerrillas, two days after President Anastasio Somoza fled the country. July 20: ON THIS DATE in 1944, an attempt by dissident German officers to assassinate Adolf Hitler failed when a bomb planted in a conference room only wounded him. In 1969, Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin became the first people to walk on the moon. July 21: ON THIS DATE in 1861, the first major battle of the Civil War — at Manassas, Va. — ended with a Confederate victory. July 22: ON THIS DATE in 1942, gasoline rationing began in the United States during World War II. In 1967, Jimi Hendrix quit as the opening act on the Monkees’ tour. July 23: ON THIS DATE in 1967, rioting that claimed 43 lives erupted in Detroit. Answer to last week’s question: This week in 1933, Wiley Post completed the first solo airplane flight around the world. This week’s question: In 1972, who withdrew his nomination as the Democratic candidate for vice president after revelations of past psychiatric treatment? (Mark Andrews can be reached via e-mail at mlandrews@embarqmail.com.)

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Community Briefs Oak Lawn Oak Lawn Park District Ice Arena hosts anniversary events

The Oak Lawn Park District Ice Arena 9320 S. Kenton, celebrates its 20th Anniversary with a weekend full of events Friday, Aug. 8 and Saturday, Aug. 9 dedicated to honoring our heroes. Events include hockey games featuring the Chicago Blackhawk Alumni versus Active Duty Soldiers of Hockey Saves, Oak Lawn Police/Fire versus Hockey Saves and Orland Park Police/Fire versus Hockey Saves, an open skate with a DJ, Salute to Heroes’ Figure Skating Exhibition, with raffles, split-the-pot, chuck-apuck, auctions and more. Ticket sale price includes admission to all events. The open skate is limited to capacity and the number of available skate rentals. The skate rental fee is not included. The pre-sale ticket price is $10 for adults and $5 for seniors and children ages 12 and younger. The at-the-door price is $15 for adults and $5 for seniors and children ages 12 and younger. All events will take place at the Ice Arena. The times will be announced at a further date. For more information, call Mary Hensley at 857-5173, Ext 2204, or email her at mhensley@olparks.com.

Oak Lawn Children’s Museum to recognize outstanding volunteers and staff

On July 23, 2014 at 6 p.m., The Oak Lawn Children’s Museum will be hosting a dinner to honor one exceptional staff member and several exceptional volunteers at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Garden Chalet in Worth, and will include many awards and activities. Ian Chafee, Ron Maynard and Kevin Mathers have all been named this year’s Soaring Spirit Honorees. This award goes to volunteers who have given tremendously to the museum. A community partnership award will also be presented to Oak Lawn Community High School. Several other outstanding volunteers and one museum staff member will be recognized alongside Chafee, Maynard and Mathers. Current sponsors of the event include BuschBach Insurance, KGM-C.S.I Complete Service Inspections, Quinn Mucker, Ltd., Ann Willingham, Standard Bank & Trust, and Cusack Insurance. Individual tickets are $25 each and tables seating eight can be purchased for $200. Reservations for the Volunteer and Staff Recognition Dinner can be made through the Museum’s website, www.cmoaklawn.org, or by phone at 423-6709 ext. 206. Established in 2001, the Children’s Museum in Oak Lawn houses several play-based educational exhibits for children of all ages. CMOL is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a vision to create fun-while-learning opportunities that inspire imagination and lifelong learning. For more information, please visit www.cmoaklawn.org.

Children’s Museum commitment to transparency receives acknowledgement

The Children’s Museum in Oak Lawn is the first Chicago area Children’s Museum to receive the Guide Star Exchange Gold participation level, a leading symbol of an organization’s transparency and accountability. This recognition is provided by Guide Star USA, Inc., the premier source of nonprofit information. This level demonstrates the Museum’s deep commitment to nonprofit transparency and accountability. For more information, please call Adam Woodworth, director at 423–6709, Ext. 201, or email

him at adam.woodworth@ cmoaklawn.org. The GuideStar Exchange is an initiative designed to connect nonprofits with current and potential supporters. With millions of people coming to GuideStar to learn more about nonprofit organizations, the GuideStar Exchange allows nonprofits to share a wealth of up-to-date information with GuideStar’s many audiences. Becoming a GuideStar Exchange participant is free of charge. To join, organizations need to update their report pages, completing all required fields for participation. The GuideStar Exchange level logos, acknowledged as symbols of transparency in the nonprofit sector, are displayed on all Exchange participants’ nonprofit reports. Established in 2001, the Children’s Museum in Oak Lawn houses several play-based educational exhibits for children of all ages. CMOL is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a vision to create fun-while-learning opportunities that inspire imagination and lifelong learning. For more information, please visit www.cmoaklawn.org.

CineVerse to learn about “Hopscotch”

CineVerse, the Oak Lawn Park District’s free weekly film discussion group open to anyone age 17 and older, will explore the 1980 spy comedy “Hopscotch,” starring Walter Matthau. The group will discuss the movie from 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday at Oak View Community Center, 4625 W. 110th St., in Oak Lawn. Participants should check building signage for the room number. For more information, call 529-9028, or visit cineversegroup.blogspot. com.

CineVerse will explore “Field of Dreams”

CineVerse, the Oak Lawn Park District’s free weekly film discussion group open to anyone age 17 and older, will discuss the 1989 drama “Field of Dreams.” The group will meet from 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, July 30 at Oak View Community Center, 4625 W. 110th St., Oak Lawn. Participants should check building signage for the room number. For more information, call 529-9028, or visit cineversegroup.blogspot.com.

Palos Heights Crisis Center Auxiliary to Walk Against Domestic Violence

The Crisis Center for South Suburbia Auxiliary will host a fundraising event to benefit the Crisis Center from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 9 at Lake Katherine Nature Preserve, 7402 Lake Katherine Drive, Palos Heights. Check-in and registration begin at 8:30 am. The registration fee is $15 for adults and children 12 and younger walk free. Those registering before Friday, July 25 receive a free T-shirt. In addition to the walk, guests can receive a free blood pressure check and participate in a raffle with a variety of prizes, including the grand prize of a $100 Walmart gift card. Raffle tickets will be available for purchase at the event and are priced at $1 each, or six tickets for $5. Donations are accepted for those who are not able to participate. All donations are tax deductible. Proceeds will benefit the Crisis Center’s emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence. To download a printable registration form for the walk, visit the Crisis Center’s website at www.crisisctr.org/events/ccssauxiliary. For more information about this event or the CCSS Auxiliary, call 312-448-3192. The Crisis Center for South Suburbia’s mission is to provide emergency shelter and essential services for victims of domestic violence. Visit www.crisisctr.org for more information on CCSS, ways to support its mission, and the services it provides.

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Like this ride at last year’s Fall on the Green event, Oak Lawn trustees went around and around on a decision on adding a charity to share in the profits from the event.

Around and around we go… OL board votes to give Fall on the Green profits to two charities after lively debate By Bob Rakow Staff Reporter Two Oak Lawn charitable organizations will share Fall on the Green proceeds this year, a decision the village board made last week after considerable debate by trustees. The board last Tuesday voted 4-2 to give 75 percent of a portion of fest profits to Park Lawn and the remaining 25 percent to the Courage program, a volunteer organization based at St. Germaine Parish that advocates for pregnant young women and their families. The split is pending a legal opinion from village attorneys because of Courage’s potential religious affiliation. Trustees Mike Carberry and Carol Quinlan voted against splitting the funds between the two organizations. They argued that Park Lawn partners with the village to promote the fest, provides approximately 50 volunteers and should continue to receive 100 percent of the proceeds. Park Lawn, which serves indi-

viduals with developmental disabilities, has received between $11,500 and $20,000 each year since 2006, said Jim Weise, executive director. The charity received more than $200,000 over the years via Fall on the Green. “We’ve been in a very fortunate position for all these years,” Weise said. “We kind of view the contribution as earned. We’re active partners.” The village’s special events committee recommended that fest proceeds be split between Park Lawn and Courage, Trustee Tim Desmond said. “I think it is in the best interests of the community if we give a little bit to someone else,” Desmond said. Desmond said the Courage program also has committed volunteers to the fest. He added that Park Lawn officials told him they had no objections to the split. He also said that the special event committee is considering donating 25 percent of Fall on the Green proceeds to a different charity each year. Carberry said the timing of the

decision was ill timed because the festival is less than two months away. Fall on the Green runs from Sept. 5-7 at the Village Green. “I think the timing of this is not right,” Carberry said. He also questioned the decision to give a portion of the proceeds to another charity. “This is Oak Lawn money,” he said. “This isn’t our money to support charities. This isn’t personal. This is Oak Lawn money we’re talking about.” Carberry added that the village might want to consider using future proceeds for other needs such as the development of a new senior center. Quinlan said the special events committee should have discussed changing the policy regarding the use Fall on the Green proceeds before deciding to add a second organization to the mix. She added that the proposal should had have been brought to the village board for discussion before it was proposed. Quinlan added that Park Lawn relies on the Fall on the Green proceeds for its budgetary needs.

“It’s a partnership with us,” Quinlan said. “They’re counting on this money.” But other village officials said the organization should not count on festival proceeds when preparing its spending plan. “They shouldn’t be putting this in their budget because (the success of the fest) is tied to (good) weather,” said village Finance Director Brian Hannigan. Trustee Terry Vorderer said he supports Park Lawn but wondered aloud how the organization became the sole recipient of the funds. “I question why for more than eight years it is only one charity,” Vorderer said. “We should look at a lot of charities, not just one.” Carberry said Park Lawn is not the village’s chosen charity. Rather, it is an Oak Lawn organization that partners with the village to make Fall on the Green a success. Trustee Alex Olejniczak said he did not oppose moving forward with the special events committee’s recommendation to divide the funds between two charities. “I don’t see anything wrong with doing that,” Olejniczak said. “We don’t want to make this into an ugly situation.”

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A look back at an exceptional friend and no, we really werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t married

This column was born shortly after a childhood friend died. When he passed away, I felt Published Weekly the need to say something, Founded March, 16, 1960 and the B-Side got its start. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been going well since then, although this weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s column was tough to write. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m devoting the B-Side to another friend. My closest high school friend, Adam Peters, passed away recently after a long, tough battle with cancer. By Rob Nikolewski go up and may, according to its Adam was my guy in high New Mexico Watchdog advocates, actually decrease the school, especially senior year. overall tax burden on citizens. He and I, along with Matt ForÂ 2012 Libertarian Party â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think a great starting point and Augie, were a great fourpresidential candidateÂ andÂ for- for a debate and discussion over some. We were together every mer New Mexico Gov. Gary John- a national consumption tax is, day after school, rolling in son,Â the ongoing controversy at letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s start with theÂ Fair Tax,Â leg- Adamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cadillac, wasting time theÂ Internal Revenue ServiceÂ is islation that has been written at Taco Bell. further proof the agency should up and I think signed up on by Great times. be eliminated. 80 congressmen and women,â&#x20AC;? The four of us had distinct â&#x20AC;&#x153;Imagine life without having said Johnson. personalities. We all brought to deal with the IRS,â&#x20AC;? Johnson Critics say that a consump- something to the group. But toldÂ New Mexico Watchdog in tion tax benefits people with Adam ran point. He possessed an interview just two days af- higher amounts of savings and, a certain charisma that was ter a new development in the therefore, could hit low-income not common amongst highIRS story, in which former IRS households harder. school-aged guys. He had an officialÂ Lois Lerner warned â&#x20AC;&#x153;Under a consumption tax air of confidence about him, a colleaguesÂ to be careful about system all savings would be great sense of fashion and a what they write in emails amid tax-free, it would all be taxed pretty girlfriend who went to congressional inquiries. like a 401(k),â&#x20AC;? saidÂ Len Bur- Mother McAuley. â&#x20AC;&#x153;None of it surprises me,â&#x20AC;? man, a senior fellow at the Johnson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To a higher left-of-center Urban Institute, degree or a lesser degree this in a 2005Â interview with PBS. is what happens when you have â&#x20AC;&#x153;But the question is, if people bureaucrats in charge that can donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get the special tax break manipulate the system any way will they still be putting money they so choose.â&#x20AC;? into retirement savings and if AÂ federal judge last Thursday they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t, if they just put it in orderedÂ IRS officials to explain their regular bank account, are under oath how Lernerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s emails they as likely to keep it until disappeared and how they might retirement, and a lot of people be recovered. are concerned that in fact withâ&#x20AC;&#x153;Come on, loss of emails? Give out the special tax breaks you me a break,â&#x20AC;? Johnson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If could actually end up with less that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t outrage anybody retirement savings and possibly who looks at this, then youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re even less savings overall.â&#x20AC;? out to lunch.â&#x20AC;? But Johnson saidÂ the advanJohnsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s call to abolish the tages outweigh the disadvanagency datesÂ back to 2009, after tages. he met with a number ofÂ econoâ&#x20AC;&#x153;Why would any company, mists, includingÂ Jeffrey Miron, anywhere in the world, locate director of Undergraduate anywhere but the United States, Studies in the Department of given zero corporate tax?â&#x20AC;? JohnEconomics at Harvard, whoÂ beson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The entire world will cameÂ an adviser in Johnsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s change their tax structure to 2012 campaign. emulate no income tax, no corâ&#x20AC;&#x153;Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s abolish the IRS, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s porate tax, no more filing.â&#x20AC;? eliminate income tax, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eliminate corporate tax, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;sÂ balWould it ever happen? After anceÂ the federal budget and if we all, the current tax system is need a tax, it can be one federal laden with incentives and tax consumption tax,â&#x20AC;? Johnson said. breaks, such as deductions for But how would that work? charities. Instead of collecting taxâ&#x20AC;&#x153;I believe itÂ will take place bees from various sources, cause at some point all these smart aÂ consumption taxÂ works from people will actually get with it,â&#x20AC;? a single point of purchase.Â It said Johnson. taxes people when they spend money on any given item or serContact Rob Nikolewski vice. By eliminating income tax, atÂ rnikolewski@watchdog.orgÂ and sales taxÂ and others, the idea follow him on Twitter @robis thatÂ overall price would not nikolewski

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Someone on Facebook commented that Adam could light up a room. That remark was spot on. He had sparkle in his eye but a mischievous look that made you wonder what he was thinking or might say next. I remember the two of us standing across the street from Brother Rice High School on one occasion, both of us wearing our designer clothes, collars popped, when a guy yelled from a passing car, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Are you two guys engaged?â&#x20AC;? Adam, without missing a beat, threw his arm over my shoulder and shouted, â&#x20AC;&#x153;No, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re married.â&#x20AC;? It was a classic moment. Though, I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think the guy in car appreciated the remark. Adam loved to read. He almost always carried a large book with him and spent much of his spare time devouring it. He was a bright guy. He majored in history, but understood that learning was a lifelong pursuit that didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t end when you left the classroom. I envied Adam in a lot ways, but enjoyed every moment that we spent together. We went our separate ways during college and didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stay in touch. I caught

up with him on Facebook and found out that he was sick. Still, I never thought Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d memorialize him in a column before either of us turned 50. I looked back at his Facebook page the other day and read the various posts that chronicled his battle with cancer. He never quit fighting, and he never lost his sense of humor despite his unfortunate circumstances. Another member of our graduating class said Adamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s battle taught him about faith and humility. I wholeheartedly agree. Thinking about Adamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s passing saddens me, but my vivid recollections of our time together speak volumes about my friend. Thirty-five years later, I still recall our stupid stunts, including the time I made an obscene gesture at a car on Western Avenue. The driver eventually pulled behind Adamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parked car, punched me in the head and said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m getting the gun.â&#x20AC;? Adam pulled away from the curb and we sped through the Beverly neighborhood until we outran the guy. We loved radio legends Steve Dahl and Garry Meierâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;their humor, their wit. When their engineer, Marcus Palmer, died during

The B-Side by Bob Rakow surgery, Adam and I went to the wake. He thought it was the right thing to do. We sat on the hood of Adamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cadillac afterwards and talked about the Blackhawks. I have no idea how I remember that detail. Somewhere, I have a picture of Adam and me standing on my front porch. May, 1982. High school graduation. Again, how we were dressed was so important. We were 17 years old. Who knew what the future held? Today I know, and I wish it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t true. When my father died, I struggled to write a eulogy. I told Adam that my dad passed away and he responded on Facebook with the following, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bob, he was a great guy. I always wanted a father like you had, and I know how lucky you feel to have had him raise you.â&#x20AC;? I never knew he felt that way about my dad. I used that touching remark to craft my dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eulogy. Adam was right. My dad was a great guy. But Adam was an exceptional friend who touched a lot of people. Rest in peace, my brother, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re suffering is over but your legacy lives on.

Inside the First Amendment

Beyond the outrage, is Hobby Lobby decision a win-win? By Charles C. Haynes Outrage over the Supreme Courtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision in the Hobby Lobby case reached fever pitch this week as congressional Democrats prepare to introduce legislation to reverse the ruling. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Your health care decisions are not your bossâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business,â&#x20AC;? Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) told the New York Times. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Since the Supreme Court decided it will not protect womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s access to health care, I will.â&#x20AC;? Of course, any attempt to reverse Hobby Lobby will fail in the House of Representatives. So Democrats are looking to the midterm elections â&#x20AC;&#x201D; already sending fundraising appeals headlined â&#x20AC;&#x153;Supreme Court decides that corporate rights trump womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rights.â&#x20AC;? Before going off that deep end, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all take a

deep breath â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and take a closer look at what the high court did and did not do. I would argue that the Supreme Courtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 5-4 decision in Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Stores is neither the all-out assault on womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rights alleged by some on the Left â&#x20AC;&#x201D; nor the major expansion of religious freedom trumpeted by many on the Right. Instead, the Hobby Lobby ruling is a narrowly tailored attempt to balance the conscience claims of religious owners of closely held businesses against the governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interest in ensuring that employees of those businesses receive health coverage, including full access to contraception services. True, the Courtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finding that the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 (RFRA) protects closely held corporations breaks some new ground.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Protecting the free-exercise rights of corporations like Hobby Lobby,â&#x20AC;? argues Justice Samuel Alito in the majority opinion, â&#x20AC;&#x153;protects the religious liberty of the humans who own and control those companies.â&#x20AC;? In a strongly worded dissent joined by three other justices, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg argues that religious owners of businesses like Hobby Lobby must comply with the contraception mandate. Recognizing closely held corporations as â&#x20AC;&#x153;personsâ&#x20AC;? protected by RFRA, says the dissent, allows religious employers to impose their beliefs on employees â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and opens the door to endless lawsuits over a parade of claims for religious exemptions. But, as Justice Alito takes pains to explain, the Hobby Lobby decision â&#x20AC;&#x153;is concerned solely with the contraceptive mandate.â&#x20AC;? In most

other instances, the government will have compelling interests such as health and safety that will trump religious claims for exemption when no less restrictive alternative is available. What tips the scale in favor of Hobby Lobby in this case, in the view of the Courtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s majority, is the fact that the government has already provided an accommodation for nonprofit organizations with religious objections to the contraceptive mandate. Writing for the majority, Justice Alito acknowledges that the government may have a compelling interest in full health care coverage for women. But if the government can accomplish that interest and simultaneously protect religious conscience â&#x20AC;&#x201D; as it has done with religious nonprofits â&#x20AC;&#x201D; then the government must

make the accommodation. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exactly whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to happen. In the wake of Hobby Lobby, the Obama administration will create a workaround for closely held corporations with religious objections to some forms of contraception â&#x20AC;&#x201D; modeled on the one already in place for religious non-profits (in which, for example, the insurer excludes contraceptive coverage from the employerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plan and provides separate payments for contraceptive services). The result will be a winwin: Religious owners will be protected â&#x20AC;&#x201D; women employees will be fully covered. This outcome, I believe, best upholds American principles and ideals. Striking a balance between religious claims of conscience and laws designed to serve the common good is a balancing act as old as the Republic.

From the founding period when Quakers were exempted from military service to more recent accommodations for Amish families to withdraw their children from school at age 14, adult Jehovahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Witnesses to refuse blood transfusions, Native Americans to use peyote in religious ceremonies (to name but a few), the United States has long been one of the rare nations in the world to take claims of religious conscience seriously. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sometimes complicated and often messy â&#x20AC;&#x201D; but protecting religious freedom is what makes America a haven for the cause of conscience. Charles C. Haynes is director of the Religious Freedom Center of the Newseum Institute, 555 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20001. Web: religiousfreedomcenter.org Email: chaynes@newseum.org

What is the best part of the month of July? (Asked at Oak Lawn Pavilion) Amy Miller, Oak Lawn â&#x20AC;&#x153;The beautiful weather.â&#x20AC;? Photos by Emily Smas

Joe Teandon, Oak Lawn â&#x20AC;&#x153;The 17th because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my birthday.â&#x20AC;?

Angie Bilo, Burbank â&#x20AC;&#x153;The 4th and the fireworks because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a day of celebration.â&#x20AC;?

From Left Olah Huska, Bridgeview, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fireworks.â&#x20AC;? and Haylana Huska, Bridgeview, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The clear sky and the weather.â&#x20AC;?

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Focus on Seniors AARP Safe Driving Program Being Offered In Evergreen Park

The Evergreen Park Office of Citizens’ Services, 3450 W. 97th St., offers the Driver Safety Class sponsored by AARP. The two-day class will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 7 and 8. The eight-hour refresher course is designed for drivers age 50 and older. Registration can be made in person, or check made payable to AARP, can be mailed to the Office of Citizens’ Service. The cost is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. Those signing up should include their name, address, and phone

number. For more information, call 422-8776.

Double Nickel

The Double Nickel Plus Chorus meets at the Community Center, 3450 W. 97th St. in Evergreen Park, every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in Room 111. Newcomers are welcome. 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.

55 and Up

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

Pinochle

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

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The new officers

The newly elected officers of the Joseph Cardinal Bernardin Council of the Knights of Colulmbus, located in Evergreen Park, led by Grand Knight Thomas W. Morrissey, were recently installed for the 2013-14 year by Chicago Chapter President William Doody in a ceremony in Evergreen Park. Cardinal Bernardin Council had a successful food drive in March and April. They also presented five $700 high school scholarships to graduating eighth grade students in May. Kneeling, from left, are Brian Chillmon, William Doody, Mike Scott, Tom Morrissey and Anton Iberle. Standing, from left, are Joe Muraida, Rich Meister, Don Macauley, Rick Whitlock, John Fox, Bob Whitlock, Tim Morrissey, Jim Tierney, Dick Fox and Bill Summerville.

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Train club seeks members The Steam-n-Diezels model railroad club located at 8156 Archer Avenue in Willow Springs meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The club has an operating layout approximately 36 feet by 17 feet and welcomes new members.

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

Sacred Heart Church, 8245 W. 111th St., Palos Hills, is hosting its third annual summer music series for the 2014 season. Musicians, under the guidance of James Grzadzinski, music director, will present five installments throughout the summer months, and everyone is invited to attend. Those attending may make a free will offering to benefit the Sacred Heart Music Depart-

ment. For more information, call Grzadzinski at 974-3336, Ext. 245. The series will be presented on these dates: • Sunday, at 4 p.m. in the church and the theme will be Musical Meditations on the Life of Blessed [soon to be Saint] Pope John Paul II in the Year of His Canonization. The musical program will be featuring the Sacred Heart Cantori and Organ under

the direction of Grzadzinski. • Wednesday, Aug. 6 at 7 p.m. in the Church. There will be music for church and chamber featuring an ensemble of strings, woodwinds, brass, and keyboard. Musicians include Helen Blazie (violin), Stephen Moran (violin/ viola), D. Liane Cochran-Stafira (cello), Angelica Nolan (trumpet), Christine Otrembiak (flute), and Josh Rodriguez (saxophone/clarinet).

Death Notices Janet (Ruzich) Baker Janet (Ruzich) Baker, 80, of Chicago Ridge died last Thursday in Winter Haven, Fla. Visitation was Tuesday at the Colonial Chapel in Orland Park and the funeral Mass was held Wednesday at Our Lady of the Ridge in Chicago Ridge and the internment was at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Ms. Becker was survived by her husband, Eugene T. “Gene” Becker and children Gregory (Kimberly) Becker and Anita (Larry) Knipper. She was born in Johnston City and was a bank officer. Thomas J. Czyzewski Thomas J. Czyzewski, 68, of Hickory Hills died Monday at Christ Hospital. Visitation is from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. today, Thursday, at the Palos-Gaidis Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Highway in Palos Hills. The funeral Mass is at 10 a.m., Friday at Sacred Heart Church. Interment is at Resurrection Cemetery. Mr. Czyzewski was survived by siblings Maryann (Raymond) and Dybala and Bernardine (Ron) Lowell. He was born in Chicago and worked as a printer.

Wednesday at the Palos-Gaidis Funeral Home in Palos Hills and the funeral is at 10 a.m. today, Thursday, at the Sacred Heart Church. Ms. Fortina was born in Chicago and worked as a legal secretary. Agnes Wittenmeier Agnes Wittenmeier, 100, formerly of Palos Hills died Friday in Lemont. Visitation is Friday

from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the PalosGaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy in Palos Hills. The mass is Saturday at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church. Intermet is at St. Mary Cemetery. Ms. Wittenmeier was survived by children Mary Frances (Jim) Goetz, Fred (Therese) and Marty (Sue). She was born in Chicago and was a homemaker.

June Burke

June Burke (nee: Lippner) Age 93, died Saturday, July 12, 2014 at West Suburban Nursing and Rehab in Bloomington, IL. She was born, March 8, 1921 in Chicago to John and Ethel (Nelson) Lippner and formerly living in Worth for over 50 years. June was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, who was very sweet and kindhearted. Preceded in death by her husband Raymond P. Burke; a son John Burke; a grandson Ryan Burke; a daughter-in-law Beverly burke and a son-in-law Raleigh Hayes. Survived by two sons Raymond and Ronald (Lucy) Burke; two daughters Darlene Hayes and Bonnie (Robert) Novak; 11 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Per June’s wishes, there were no services. Arrangements were under the care and direction of O’Neil Funeral Home, Lockport. Family and friends can sign the online guest book at: www.oneilfuneralhome.com

Dorothy “Dee” Fortina Dorothy “Dee” Fortina (née Raske), 87 of Palos Hills, died July 9 at home. Visitation was Across 1 Hardly hardy 6 Wind instrument 10 Minute Rice instruction 14 Caused 15 Title lover in a 1920s Broadway hit 16 Cartoonist Peter 17 Camp Granada chronicler Sherman 18 Hipsters who prefer old-school programming languages? 20 Minute Rice instruction 21 “Knots Landing” actress __ Park Lincoln 22 Mythical transport 23 Tiny Timex? 26 Challenger, for one 27 NFL gains 28 One was written to Billie Joe 29 Bolted, say 31 Not ‘neath 32 Shot 33 It’s inspired 34 British bombshell Diana 35 Golf club used as a dance pole? 38 Literary __ 40 Hikes 41 Scam 42 Pack animal

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12 Whole number 13 Team lists 19 Fill the hold 21 Aphid predator 24 Type of malware 25 Bristle 30 Slow flow 32 Western star makeup 33 Pop-ups, e.g. 34 Cozy retreat 35 Had to wear the winning team’s jersey, say 36 Decides 37 Viva __ 38 Like some files 39 Carbon-14, e.g. 43 Narrow cut 44 Scrubs 45 Puts away 46 Ricky Gervais’ forte 47 Demands, as payment 49 “Zut __!”: French exclamation 51 In front 52 Hoity-toity types 54 “Great Expectations” convict Magwitch 58 Stat for Clayton Kershaw 59 Busy one that has made its mark in this puzzle’s five longest answers

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Notice is Hereby Given that on 8-24-14, a sale will be held at B&D Auto Body Repair, 1226 E. 95th Street, Chicago, IL. 60619, to sell the following articles to enforce a lien existing under the laws of the State of Illinois unless such articles are redeemed within thirty days of the publication of this notice. State Farm Mutual Auto Insurance Co. & QCSA-322602 2002 Mitsubishi VIN# JA4MT31R32P007617 Lien Amount: $10,800.00

Notice is Hereby Given that on 8-24-14, a sale will be held at Integrity Motors, 4911 S. Main Street, Lisle, IL. 60532, to sell the following articles to enforce a lien existing under the laws of the State of Illinois unless such articles are redeemed within thirty days of the publication of this notice. James W. Johnson, Rose A. Johnson & Kyle Dakota 2000 Dodge VIN# 1B7GG22N8YS574795 Lien Amount: $6,614.66

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Thursday, July 17, 2014

SCHOOLS

Good grief! Charlie Brown invades McAuley’s theater The 99th Street Summer Theatre, in its 36th Anniversary Season, presents “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” on Thursday, July 24, Friday, July 25 and Saturday, July 26 at 8 p.m. on the Mother McAuley Auditorium Stage, 3737 W. 99th Street. The production shows a day in the life of Charlie Brown and the rest of the Peanuts gang. It delves deeper into their various relationships and brings the comic strip characters to life. Leading the cast is Matt Murphy as the title character, Alix Solis (Beverly) as Sally Brown, Stephanie Simon (Mount Greenwood) as Lucy Van Pelt, Reagan

Pender (Oak Lawn) as Snoopy, Andrew Gardner as Schroeder, Xavier Roe as Linus Van Pelt, Amanda Donohoe (Mount Greenwood) as Peppermint Patty, Jordan Jedry (Oak Lawn) as Shermy, Claire Cunningham (Beverly) as Violet Gray, Patrick Graney-Dolan as Pig-Pen, Kathleen Sullivan (Oak Lawn) as Frieda, Jessica Pedroza (Orland Park) as Marcie, Annabel Oliver (Morgan Park)as Peggy Jean, Jeffery Gougis as Franklin, Frankie Zabilka (Lemont) as Rerun Van Pelt, Kara Hynes (Orland Park) as Eudora, Neil Quigley as Woodstock, Mike Kehoe as Roy, Scarlet Wickert (Mor-

gan Park) as Charlotte Braun, Brian Krafeisin as Oliver, Caitlin Hennessey (Morgan Park) as the Little Red-Haired Girl and Molly Sheahan as Patty. The show is under the direction of Patricia Haynes with musical direction by Stacy Cunningham and Rose DeSanto and choreography by Michael Gutrich. The orchestra is conducted by Pat Mooney, with scenic design completed by Katie McCasland. Tickets are on sale now: $20 for adults, $16 for senior citizens and $10 for children 12 or younger. Submitted photo

— Submitted by Stephanie Simon (left), Andrew Gardener, Matt Murphy, Annabel Oliver and Xavier Roe rehearse Mother McAuley High School for their upcoming production of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” at Mother McAuley.

Bulletin Board Fenger High School

investment in their workforce by encouraging lifelong learning. • Sustainability—businesses committed to reducing their ecological footprint by incorporating environmentally sustainable practices. • Excellence in Government— a leader who demonstrates the foresight to create a healthy comMoraine Valley munity. Moraine Valley Accepting • Philanthropy—a business Business Champion Award or individual who demonstrates Nominations outstanding philanthropic contri Moraine Valley Community butions. College’s Corporate, Community • Entrepreneur/Small Business and Continuing Education sub- Person of the Year—individuals or division is seeking nominations no more than three partners who for its 2014 Business Champion operate a small business with a Awards. Nominations are being two-year track record and show accepted through Monday, Sept. continued growth. 1 for awards in the following • Women in Business/Leadercategories: ship Award—a leading woman of • Training and Development— influence in business with five to businesses that make a significant 10 years of professional experience. The Fenger High School Class of 1964 is having its 50th reunion Saturday, August 2, at the Tinley Park Convention Center. For more information, contact Susan Rheinheimer at susan_sings@att.net, or email Fengerreunion1964@ gmail.com.

• Innovation—Compelling idea, product or service that demonstrates significant benefit to users and addresses market needs. • Individuals and businesses can be nominated for as many award categories for which they qualify, but they can only win in one category. Entries must include a nomination form, a short biography, and a brief description of the business or individual and why they are being nominated. Self-nominations are accepted. The awards will be presented at the 19th annual Business Champion Awards—Stars of the Southwest Suburbs on Thursday, Nov. 6, in the college’s Moraine Business and Conference Center. The program recognizes the valuable contributions businesses and their advocates make to the economic development of Chicago’s southwest suburbs. Nomination forms can be downloaded at morainevalley.edu/ccce. For more information or to submit a nomination, call Sue Ryerson at 974-5433, or email her at ryerson@morainevalley.edu

Hooters

(Continued from page 1) loons, they surprised me at work,” Bronson said in a phone interview Monday. “I was ecstatic. I just started physically crying...I was so excited just because it was something I wanted for so long.” Bronson was picked among women from 11 different Chicagoland Hooters locations in a grueling process. “First the girls from the Chicagoland restaurants all did a casting call to see who was going tobe picked to shoot in the 2015 Hooters calendar,” said Vasquez, the director of recruiting and pro-

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High five The St. Laurence Sports Media Club started in 2009 under the direction of moderator and St. Laurence science teacher, Bill Gaichas. Since then, the club has grown and is now the largest in the school. This group of students set up, film, announce, and broadcast sporting events live on the Internet. Members also take pictures at home sporting events. “All the student members are actively involved in creating each and every broadcast,” said Gaichas. “It’s a lot of fun to see them take charge and help promote their classmates and the school with every event.” From left, Tim Hecker of Burbank and Marcin Murzydlo of Bridgeview announce a baseball game at St. Laurence. motions for restaurant’s Chicago area restaurants. “Once we select the girls who are going to be picked to shoot, then we narrow it down to who we think will best represent Chicago at the Hooters pageant.’’ At 26, Bronson is one of the older contestants in the pageant but she’s not letting her age stop her. But she is getting a little nervous as the pageant looms. “One of my biggest fears is... any kind of public speaking or being in front of people but that’s pretty much [true with] the majority of the people, too” Bronson said. “I’m nervous, but it’s going

to happen anyway I’m going to have to get up there as well as everyone else is, so I’m not by myself doing it.” The pageant consists of three parts: the swimsuit competition, the ball gown competition and the hometown gown competition. Bronson was showing her pokerface when talking about the outfits for the pageant as she won’t reveal anything until the public gets to see them on Wednesday. The 2006 Evergreen Park graduate is also up for the title of Miss Hooters Social and people can vote for her at https://vote.hooters.com/ and she can win $2,000. People can also help her cause in

the main pageant by voting at www.pageant.hooters.com. She said she likes working at Hooters, and whether she hits the jackpot or she goes bust in Vegas, she will be back at the Oak Lawn Hooters serving up some smiles. “My favorite parts of working at Hooters is the regular clientele that comes in, the people that I’ve met throughout all the years of working here and the people who keep coming back to see me,” she said. “A lot of families come in and their kids and I’ve waited on them since they were young. I’ve seen a lot of little kids grow up.”

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SCHOOLS

Working and fun on the farm Six Queen of Peace students along with two chaperones recently went to Nazareth Farm for one week to lend a helping hand. The students involved were seniors Natalie Chraca, Gianna Formica, and Marissa Villalobos and juniors Maria Blanas, Erica Gens and Claire Murphy. Nazareth Farm is a Catholic community in rural West Virginia that transforms lives through a service-retreat experience. They are devoted to living out the Gospel message through the cornerstones of community, simplicity, prayer and service. The girls helped with home repair in the surrounding community including replaced siding and roofing. They built

and enclosed porches as well as contributed to the everyday running of the farm. Gardening work done directly on the farm was a big portion of their work. One group of people each day was the home crew. That group was responsible for breakfast, lunch and dinner for the day as well as chores around the house and farm. Most of the ingredients for meals each day are provided directly from the farm gardens. Every Tuesday there is community night. The farm welcomes the community for dinner to cook and pray with them. Queen of Peace continues to keep this a yearly trip. Submitted photo

— Submitted by Queen of Peace High School

From left, Queen of Peace’s Marissa Villalobos, Erica Gens, Claire Murphy, Maria Blanas, Gianna Formica, Natalie Chraca, Chaperone Ashley Dick, and Counselor Heather Saylor pose at the Nazareth Farm.

CLampus Marist eaders student second in the nation

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Oak Lawn Community High School Senior Azziza Hasan received the Cook County Sheriff’s Youth Service Medal of Honor for her commitment to community service and her good citizenship. She received the medal personally from Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart at a recognition ceremony. Azziza is a member of the Class of 2014 and was an active member of the school’s Young Executive Club, girls’ tennis team, and Scholastic Bowl Team. She was also the vice president of Student Council. Hasan completed more than 500 hours of community service; the majority of the hours were earned volunteering at Christ Hospital.

North Central College in Naperville celebrated its 149th Commencement by conferring degrees on 815 students. Of those students, 704 received bachelor degrees and 111 earned master degrees. Ann Marie Coglianese of Chicago Ridge and David Janet, Catherine Smith and Colleen Sullivan all received bachelor’s degrees from North Central College. *** Monmouth College held its annual honors convocation near the end of the spring semester. The event was held in conjunction with Scholars Day activities on campus. Several areas students were recognized during the convocation for receiving scholarships, prizes, and department honors. Ariel P. Fornino of Evergreen Park was inducted into Eta Sigma Phi the honorary society for classical studies and received the Archaeology Prize. A 2014 classics major, she is the daughter of Joseph and Heidi Fornino of Evergreen Park. Kara Jean Teresi of Hickory Hills received the Woodburn Scholarship. She was inducted into Mortar Board, a national honor society recognizing seniors for exemplary scholarship, leadership and service. A senior exercise science and biopsychology major, she is the daughter of Ralph D. and Margaret A. Teresi of Hickory Hills. Barbara L. Pajor of Oak Lawn received the Modern Foreign Lanaguage Department Award in Spanish. She was inducted into Alpha Lambda Delta, the national honor society for first-year students. She was also recognized as a member of the Honors Program. A junior international business and Spanish major, she is the daughter of Richard and Annette Pajor of Oak Lawn. Kathleen Clare Tischer of Oak Lawn received the Lois Spencer Smith Memorial Scholarship. A senior elementary education major, she is the daughter of Steven Tischer and Alice Epley-Tischer of Oak Lawn. Allie M. Vallance of Palos Hills received the Jack and Betinha Schultz Scholarship. A sophomore accounting major, she is the daughter of Gary M. and Lena M. Vallance of Palos Hills.

The Kid’s Doctor

Marist High School junior Kelly Collins finished second in the nation at the National Catholic Forensic League Grand Tournament, which was held in Chicago over Memorial Day weekend. Collins competed in qualifying tournaments to advance to the national level, and was also the Chicago Catholic Forensic League Grand Champion. Collins of Blue Island has been involved with speech and acting since sixth grade, including her first two years at Marist. Speech—or forensics—competitions include a variety of categories that can be individual or duet and span a range of styles. Competitors are judged by a panel of coaches and experts. To prepare, Collins says she meets with her team and coaches two to three days a week and practices on her own. During the year, Collins competed in dramatic duet acting, but oratorical declamation is what brought her to the top at Nationals. In this category, competitors must memorize a speech and are critiqued on style, delivery, and other factors. Collins memorized Brené Brown’s “Ted Talk Listening to Shame, ’’which addresses moving past the feelings of

Kelly Collins shame and helping others do the same, using empathy. Next season, she plans on competing in oratorical declamation and original oratory—where she will get to write her own speech. Collins encourages other students to get involved with speech and acting because it is personally rewarding, builds new skills, and the team is like a family. “I enjoy competing because performing is challenging,” Collins said. “I love to speak and act, and competitions make

class presentations seem like nothing. However, I think that making the connection with the audience is my favorite part.” Outside of speech team commitments, Collins is a member of Marist’s chorus and theatre guild, and will perform in Marist’s Lantern Theatre production of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum July 17-19. She also has participated in the Chicago Teen Improv Festival. —Submitted by Marist High School

Here We Are!

By Sue Hubbard, M.D. Summer viruses are gearing up Goodbye, flu and RSV. Summer viruses that have been lying dormant are once again rearing their angry heads. My office has been overflowing with feverish kids of all ages. I think the most likely culprit for much of the illness we’re seeing right now is an enteroviral infection. (For some reason, it makes us parents feel better if we can “name that virus” and validate the illness.) Enteroviral infections typically cause a non-specific febrile illness, and with that you can see fairly high fever. In other words, just like when the thermometer rises as summer heat arrives, 101-104 degrees of fever is not uncommon in these patients. Of course, it’s no fun to have a high fever in summer when it’s already hot outside! That being said, don’t bundle up a feverish child in layers of clothes and blankets. It’s perfectly acceptable to have a younger child in a diaper and t-shirt, and older children can be in sundress or shorts rather than long sleeves and pants. Bundling may increase the body temperature. I often come into a room with a precious baby who’s running a fever, and the poor child I swathed in

blankets. That hot body needs to breathe. These summer enteroviruses may cause other symptoms beside fever. Many kids right now seem to have sore throats and are also vomiting and having diarrhea. With this type of virus, you also hear complaints of headaches and body aches (myalgias). The kids I’m seeing don’t look especially sick, but they do feel pretty yucky. A youngster can feel kind of wiped out when his/ her temperature is up. Besides treating you child’s fever, address their other symptoms to make them comfortable. If they’re vomiting, don’t give them anything to eat and start giving them frequent sips of liquids such as Pedialyte (for the younger ones), Gatorade, or even lemon/lime soda or ginger ale. Small volumes are key. I often use pieces of Popsicle or spoonfuls of a Slurpee to get fluids into kids. I always tried to pick drink colors for my own kids that were easy to clean up, in case they were going to vomit again, so no bright red! Cold fluids may also help soothe a sore throat. Once the vomiting has stopped (it usually lasts no more than 12-24 hours), you can start feeding your child small amounts

of food, but I’d steer away from dairy for a day or two. And remember, there’s nothing worse than thinking your child is over vomiting, fixing them a nice milkshake and watching them thrown up again! Many a parent has come into my office wanting to strip after being vomited on — in a hot car, no less. I don’t think there’s a car wash around that can fully get rid of that smell! Most enteroviral infections last anywhere from two to five days. Keep in mind that there are many different enteroviruses, so your child can get more than one infection during the season. And these infections are not confined to kids, so watch out, parents! Keep up good hand-washing, and keep your child home from school, the pool, camp, day care, play dates, etc. until they’ve been fever free for 24 hours. (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.)

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Mt. Greenwood’s post office could be named after ‘Herbie’ The House of Representatives Monday passed Congressman Dan Lipinski’s (IL-3) bill, H.R. 3085, renaming Chicago’s Mount Greenwood post office as the Captain Herbert Johnson Memorial Post Office Building. Johnson, known as “Herbie,” died on November 2, 2012, at 54, while battling flames in the attic of a two-story home in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood. The building is located at 3349 West 111th Street in Chicago. H.R. 3085 now moves on to the Senate. Photo by Tim Hadac “Capt. Johnson heroically Diane Goerg, owner of the Tastee-Freez at 11906 S. Harlem Ave., hoists the Spirit of Kindness served in the Chicago Fire Deaward she was given by a local representative of The Kindness Revolution., Donald Triezenberg partment for over 32 years,” Lipinski said in a news release. of the Triezenberg insurance agency in Palos Heights. “He learned public service from his family. Three of his brothers are Chicago police officers, a

Palos Heights Tastee-Freez named Kindness Company of the Month By Tim Hadac Staff Reporter Tastee Freez in Palos Heights has been named “Kindness Company of the Month” by an organization dedicated to spreading kindness. Diane Goerg, owner of the Tastee Freez at 11906 S. Harlem Ave., was given the award by Donald Triezenberg, a local business owner and “community champion” sponsor of The Kindness Revolution, a national notfor-profit dedicated to building a better world by encouraging kindness. “It was a total surprise,” Goerg said about winning the award. “I had no idea I was receiving the honor, which saluted her “dedication to great service, kindness and generosity within the community.” Goerg said she understands that her Tastee Freez is the first recipient of the local Kindness Company of the Month award. Goerg, a Tastee Freez owner for the last eight years, is well known locally for active participation in business affairs and community improvement. She

played a role in last year’s successful “welcome back” campaign that strengthened bonds between Palos Heights and Trinity Christian College. She also is a friend of local schools, Scout troops and other not-for-profits in and around the city. “Diane’s Tastee Freez location sets the standard for true community values,” Triezenberg said. “We think local businesses have what it takes to make Palos Heights and surrounding communities a kinder place to live and work, and Diane exemplifies that quality.” The award was presented at a ceremony held at Tastee Freez, where Goerg was named a “Kindness Revolution” ally. Kindness Revolution wristbands were provided to employees and others in attendance. The wristbands signify kindness and encourage recipients to “pay it forward” to spark a “kindness revolution” in their daily lives. Triezenberg said that wristbands are available through the Triezenberg Allstate Agency, 11801 Southwest Highway, Suite 3N, Palos Heights.

Park Clips Chicago Ridge

The Chicago Ridge Park District has several locations. One is the Frontier Fieldhouse, 9807 S. Sayre Ave. For more information on programs at this location, or to register, call 4233959. Another location is the Freedom Activity Center, 6252 W. Birmingham St. For more information on programs at this location, call 708-636-4900. *** Ongoing: The Chicago Ridge Park District is taking team registration for 4th through 8th grade boys basketball and girls volleyball leagues. For registration information, please call 708-423-3959 or visit our website www.chicagoridgeparks.com. *** *** Ongoing: Chicago Ridge Park District is offering Park and Pad Time for 3 to 5 year olds at the Lily Pad, 6246 Birmingham St. If it rains, class will be held inside the Freedom Activity Center. The class is being held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays from July 15 through Aug. 7. The fee is $70 for residents, and $80 for non-residents. *** Note: The Chicago Ridge Park District is offering a discount special of any two yoga classes for $65 for residents and $85 for non-residents.

Evergreen Park

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

Oak Lawn

The Oak Lawn Park District administrative building is located at 9400 S. Kenton Ave. For more information, call 857-2225 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. *** Immediately: The Oak Lawn Park District is offering a wide range of summer camps. Registration is ongoing for residents and non-residents. For more information about the camps, view the summer camp guide. *** Immediately: The Oak Lawn Park District is taking a customer service survey to find out how better to serve residents. For more information, call the park district’s administrative office, or visit olparks.com. Those taking the survey can be entered into a raffle for a chance to win one Community Theatre gift certificate good for two free admissions to one 2014 — 2015 production. *** Ongoing: Registration is currently being accepted for the Oak Lawn Park District’s Preschool classes. Registration will be accepted until classes are full. For more information on payment plans, or on preschool classes, please contact David MacDonald at 857-2200, ext. 2604. Learn as you Grow I and Playschool is for 3-year-olds. Sessions are held from 9 to 11:30 a.m., or 12 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, September through December and January through May 2015. Learn As You Grow I will be held at the Little White Building, 9514 S. 54th Ave., and Playschool will be held at the Oak View Center, 4625 W. 110th St. The fee is $670 for residents and $752 for non-residents. There are three payment options available and a $50 non-refundable deposit is included in the fee. Learn as you Grow II and Prep School is for 4-year-olds. Sessions are held from 9 to 11:30 a.m., or 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from September through December, and January through May, 2015. Learn as You Grow II will be held at the Little White Building, 9514 S. 54th Ave. Prep School will be held at the Oak View Center, 4625 W. 110th St. The fee is $1,000 for residents and $1,124 for non-residents. There are three payment options available and a $50 nonrefundable deposit is included in the fee. *** Ongoing: The Oak Lawn Park

The Kindness Revolution describes itself as a “business membership organization with the mission of raising the awareness of values, such as kindness, in leadership, customer service, schools, and communities.” Coast to coast, there are more than 175 Kindness Revolution “community champions”—mostly insurance agents—according to the group’s website. The organization was founded by Ed Horrell, a consumer advocate whose 2006 book, “The Kindness Revolution: The Companywide Culture Shift That Inspires Phenomenal Customer Service,” was acclaimed by some as a wake-up call to business owners to change the way their companies views their employees, and to practice the basic values of dignity, respect, courtesy, and kindness from top to bottom. Horrell’s view is that businessdriven kindness and respect have positive ripple effects that can change communities and even the world for the better. For more information about the effort, visit thekindnessrevolution.net or call the Triezenberg Agency at 923-9890.

and Michael, and daughter, Laurie. During a speech on the House floor, Congressman Lipinski said that the outpouring of grief after Herbie’s death demonstrated the impact he had on so many people. “Naming a postal facility honoring Fire Capt. Johnson is just a small tribute of our appreciation not only for him, but all first responders who bravely put their lives on the line every day for people they don’t even know,” Rep. Lipinski stated. “This post office naming will insure that Capt. Herbie Johnson, his family, and the sacrifices of all first responders will always be remembered and appreciated, and will hopefully serve as a powerful source of inspiration in the community.” — Submitted by Congressman Dan Lipinski’s office

Library Notes Evergreen Park

The Evergreen Park Public Library is located at 9400 S. Troy Ave. For more information, or to register for a program, call 422-8522. *** Ongoing: Evergreen Park Library, 9400 S. Troy, is hosting a book drive and accepting donations of used hardcover books, paperbacks, music CDs, videos, and DVDs. The library cannot accept magazines, encyclopedias, or textbooks, nor can a donation be picked up. pick up your donation. Donors are asked to remove the hard covers and recycle them in the green and yellow bin in the library parking lot. For more information call 422-8522. *** Ongoing: The Evergreen Park Public Library is asking residents to share their time, talents or hobbies with the library. Volunteering gives individuals the opportunity to enrich the quality of life in the community by investing in the public library. There are opportunites to fill an employment gap, enhance personal growth, earn service hours, and meet new people. Adult and teen volunteers perform a variety of tasks so that more resources can be directed toward library materials, services, and programs. All that is District is prepping for online required is a positive attitude and a willingness to give back to our registration. They are in the beginning stag- community. es of a new registration process Interested residents will need that will allow for online regis- to schedule a meeting with Voluntration. To make this transition teer Coordinator Kay O’Connor, as smooth as possible, the park by calling, or emailing volundistrict wants to inform residents teer@evergreenparklibrary.org. that in the near future they will Green Hills need assistance in developing an The Green Hills Public Library online household profile ensuring is located at 8611 W. 103rd St., residents ability to register and/or Palos Hills. For more information, participate in future Oak Lawn or to register for a program, call the information desk at 598-8446, Park District programs. The new registration system Ext. 120. Registration may also will have many new features and be available online at greenhillslibrary.org. benefits. Some include: *** User friendly easy to navigate system including a convenient July 18: During family movie time at the Green Hills Public shopping cart; Email confirmation of program Library The Lego Movie will be shown at 4:30 p.m. The whole registration; A Family Calendar which will family is invited to enjoy the include the entire family’s Park movie. Everyone who attends District program schedule; and, receives popcorn and lemonade. *** The ability to view or print childcare statements and transac- July 22: Janet McCabe, a member of the Cook County Farm tion history statements. The Park District will keep resi- Bureau, will talk “All About Hay” dents updated as to when access and the fact that hay is farmed to create an account is available. right here in the suburbs. Patrons are invited to come and listen to Worth The Worth Park District is McCabe as she talks about farmlocated at the Terrace Centre, ing hay in south Cook County 11500 S. Beloit Ave. For more and its impact in the local cominformation, or to register for the munity at 6 p.m. *** programs, call 448-7080. July 23: The Pokémon Club The Winter/Spring Worth Park District program guide has ar- will gather at 6 p.m. at the Green Hills Public Library. Patrons are rived. Registration has begun. invited to come to the library to *** July 20: Worth Park District meet and battle other Pokémon will be celebrating National fans. Participants should bring Ice Cream Day with the help their Nintendo DS, games, tradof Tastee-Freeze from 12 to 2 ing cards, books, and anything p.m. at Gale Moore Park. The else Pokémon that they would $5 activity wristband includes, like to share and discuss. ice cream, crafts and unlimited turns in the inflatable obstacle course and bounce houses. *** Aug. 13: The next Worth Park District monthly senior luncheon at the Terrace Centre will take place from 12 to 2 p.m. Both residents and non-residents of Worth Park District are welcome to attend. Reservations are due one week prior to the luncheon. *** Ongoing: Planning is under way for a festival of family fun for the friendly village. Worth officials are currently looking for crafters, business vendors, sponsors and more to join them for a weekend of family fun and entertainment. For applications, and the latest news on main stage entertainment, fireworks, carnival rides and more visit the website at worthparkdistrict.org, or like the Worth Days page on Facebook.

sister is a retired Chicago police officer, and another brother is a Chicago firefighter, so his family knows the dangers of being a first responder. “Capt. Johnson served in almost every Chicago neighborhood as a firefighter, but his heart belonged to the Southwest Side.” Over the years, Johnson taught over 1,000 recruits as an instructor at the Robert J. Quinn Fire Academy. After the terrorist attacks on 9-11, Johnson went to New York City to volunteer with the rescue efforts. In 2007, he was awarded the state’s highest honor for firefighters, the Illinois Medal of Honor, for rescuing several children from a burning apartment building. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Susan, two sons, Thomas

*** July 24: The Green Hills Public Library will host teen pizza and movie night at 6 p.m. Teens are welcome to hang out at the library, and to snack on some pizza and pop while they watch Ride Along. One person will win a copy of the movie the library is showing. Registration is required, limited to 30 teens and is available online. *** July 25: Friday Flicks at the Green Hills Public Library presents the 2014 film, Monuments Men, at 6:30 p.m. A few unlikely men are asked to go on the greatest treasure hunt in history: to find rare art in Nazi territory and save it from being destroyed. *** July 28: When Dr. Friedman talks about “The Big Chill,” participants will see how ordinary objects react extraordinarily when exposed to extremely cold

temperatures at 6 p.m. Patrons will see how liquid nitrogen turns a banana into a hammer, and other chilling science. Then the group will use liquid nitrogen to make ice cream. All ages are invited to attend. Registration is required, limited to 90, and available online. *** July 30: Tweens, ages 10 to 13, are invited to come and tiedye at the Green Hills Public Library at 4:30 p.m. A white T-shirt will be provided, or participants may bring their own article of clothing to tie-dye. Registration is required, limited to 20, and available online. *** July 30: Teens are invited to come and tie-dye at the Green Hills Public Library at 6:30 p.m. A white T-shirt will be provided, or participants may bring your own article of clothing to tie-dye. Registration is required, limited to 20 teens, and is online. *** July 31: The Cook County Farm Bureau is coming to the library for a story time all about cows and dairy at 11 a.m. and children ages 6 to 11 are invited read books, participate in activities, and complete a craft. Registration is required, limited to 30, and is available online. *** Daily: The library offers daily sessions of story time for children 18 months–5 years of age. Parents can register online, or call the Youth Services Department at ext. 117 for more information. *** Ongoing: The Friends of the Library accept book donation at the Circulation Desk on the second floor of the library. Those interested in becoming a Friend of the Library can find membership applications in the Friends Bookstore or at the Circulation Desk. *** Ongoing: Patrons can subscribe to Green Hills Public Library mailing list at greenhillslibrary.org for all of the latest announcements about the library. *** Ongoing: Patrons interested in their family history can visit the library and gain free access to Ancestry.com Library Edition and HeritageQuest Online. For more information, visit greenhillslibrary.org, or call the Information Desk at ext. 120.

Oak Lawn

The Oak Lawn Public library is located at 9427 S. Raymond Ave. The library’s regular hours are: Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. For more information, or to register for a program, call 422-4990. long. *** The Oak Lawn Public Library will be hosting Science Tuesdays during July. These weekly programs are for adults and teens. All programs will begin at 6 p.m. • July 22: Patrons will learn about “Sustainability: The Challenges and Opportunities.” An interactive discussion hosted by an Argonne National Laboratory Scientist and Architect for Urban Planning will be presented. • July 29: IIT Motorsports presents the “Electric Racecar.” Patrons are invited to the parking lot north of the Village Green to see the latest innovations in formula racecars. *** July 21: Family Storytime, for children 6 months to 7 years old with an adult, features stories in books, songs, finger plays and other activities. It will be presented at the Oak Lawn Public Library from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Older siblings welcome for family storytime. Registration is required and limited to 25 families. ***

• July 22: One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest is a 1975 film rated R, and is two hours, 13 minutes long, at 10 a.m. Upon admittance to a mental institution, a brash rebel rallies the patients to take on the oppressive head nurse. The movie stars Jack Nicholson and Louise Fletcher, and is a drama based on a novel by Ken Kesey. All movie screening titles and dates are now listed on the library’s website, and in a program booklet available at Oak Lawn Library. *** July 23: Pre-teens and teens ages 10 to 14 are invited to come for free nachos and stay to see Jack Black in “Nacho Libre” as a monastery cook leading a double life as a Mexican wrestler. The Oak Lawn Public Library will present this movie from 6 to 8 p.m. The 2006 film also stars Ana de la Reguera and Héctor Jiménez. It is rated PG and is 92 minutes long. Registration is required. *** July 24: What an animal leaves behind can reveal so much information. How did they move? What do they eat? Are they big or small? Two sessions of Scats and Tracks will be presented at the Oak Lawn Public Library for children ages 4 to 9 from 10 to 11 a.m. and for youngsters ages 10 to 13 from 2 to 3 p.m. Registration is required. *** July 25: Families are invited to bring lunch and watch “The Lego Movie” starting at noon at the Oak Lawn Public Library. An ordinary Lego construction worker, thought to be the prophesied ‘Special’, is recruited to join a quest to stop an evil tyrant from gluing the Lego universe into eternal stasis. The film stars Will Arnett, Elizabeth Banks, and Alison Brie, is rated PG and is 100 minutes long. *** July 26: In-person registration will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. for the Friends of the Oak Lawn Library sponsored trip to the Sanfilippo Estate on Thursday, Sept. 11. Members must present a current membership card or receipt to receive the $5 discount. There is a two-ticket limit per person. Trips sponsored by the Friends are not wheelchair accessible. The trip must have a minimum of 40 people registered and will close at the maximum of 56 participants. Trip-goers depart at 9:30 a.m. and return at 6 p.m. The cost is $86 for members and $91 for others. The day starts with a stop at the Fisher Nut Outlet in Elgin, followed by lunch at Chessie’s Restaurant in Barrington, which is well-known for its vintage 1900’s Pulman dining car. Lastly, it’s off to the San Phillip Estates and a guided tour of the grounds and expensive home of John B. Sanfilippo. John B. Sanfilippo & Son (JBSS) built an empire out of working for peanuts. One of the largest processors of peanuts, almonds, pecans, walnuts and cashews in the United States, JBSS markets the nuts as a snack and a baking ingredient under a number of private labels, as well as its own name brands, including Fisher, Orchard Valley Harvest and Sunshine Country. *** July 28: All ages can meet and greet an A K9 officer and his human partner. Many police departments have four-legged officers and they are trained to detect drugs, track people, search for suspects and protect their fellow two-legged officers. Patrons can see these highly trained officers demonstrate their skills and learn what it takes to be a working dog and handler from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Oak Lawn Public Library. *** July 29: There will be an encore free movie screening of (Continued on page 12)

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TECHNO TALK By Shelly Palmer

Could this tablet replace laptops? Will Microsoft’s Surface Pro 3 replace your laptop? That’s the $1 million question. Microsoft officials say it absolutely can — and they’re right. The Surface Pro 3 is Microsoft’s newest tablet. The device has a bigger screen than its predecessors (12 inches), is more powerful and comes with better accessories. There are five models, ranging in storage (64 GB to 512 GB), power (Intel i3, i5 and i7 Processors) and price ($799 to $1,949). If you really want to replace a laptop, you’re looking at any of the four best models (which start at $999). At these levels, the insides of the Surface Pro 3 are essentially the same as what’s inside a MacBook Air. For all practical purposes, the Surface Pro 3 is simply a laptop with a detachable keyboard. For $129.95, the optional plastic keyboard has a touchpad that’s pretty tactile and keys that actually click. This is a keyboard you can really touch-type on as opposed to the horrible plastic mess that Microsoft rolled out with the first generation Surface tablets.

Power Excel Users Rejoice

For Windows users, the Surface Pro 3 has only one important feature — it will run 100 percent of your Windows programs. Specifically, it will run 100 percent pure Microsoft Office. Where does this matter? Anywhere you need keyboard shortcuts such as Excel power users. If you use extensive Excel keyboard shortcuts, you know that the version of Excel that runs on OS X is useless. If you own a MacBook Air and you run Windows over Parallels, you know that MacBook Air keyboard does not allow most power Excel keyboard shortcuts — Mac keyboards simply don’t offer the key combinations. The same is true for the glass keyboards on iOS and Android devices. However, the Surface Pro 3 is a 100 percent Windows machine and when you run Excel you will be in keyboard shortcut, power user heaven. Of course, the Surface Pro 3 also runs everything else you can run on a Wintel machine including the full Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite and even Pro Tools (digital audio workstation) and Avid (digital video workstation) software. I loaded up my demo unit with all kinds of random Windows programs and they all ran perfectly.

Standout Features

Microsoft is quite excited about the hinge on the back of the Surface. When the product manager demonstrated the device to me, he spent about 10 minutes raving about the hinge — it’s got a sort of “infinite flexibility.” With it, you can turn the device upside down, you can stand it up… you can prop it just about any way you can think of… who could ask for more? One of the true hero features of the Surface Pro 3 is the pen. It’s far more than just a stylus. The pen has two buttons: an eraser and a selector. When you click the top of the pen, you immediately get into Microsoft OneNote — even if the device is locked. The pen is particularly excellent and it transforms OneNote into something special. If OneNote is a tool you like to use, you are really going to love

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the way it’s integrated into the Surface Pro 3.

Windows 8.1 — Love It or Hate It?

Tablets require touchscreen interfaces. Laptops require keyboard interfaces. The Surface Pro 3 offers both. You may have heard that Windows 8 sucks. I’ve heard that too (and said it a few times). Windows 8.1 sucks less. Would I like if it could be set to default to a Windows 7ish home screen devoid of the seemingly useless tile icons? Perhaps. But after using it for a while, you will come to appreciate how much care and thought went into the new interface and, as soon as you start mixing keyboard, touchpad and touchscreen user interface behaviors, you’re going to understand why there is no reason in the world to look backwards. Windows 8.1 may not be what you think you want in an operating system — but it’s an important step towards a touchsensitive future.

Who is the Surface Pro 3 For?

Students and professionals who really want to have the best of both worlds will really like the Surface Pro 3. If you like using a tablet for reading and Skype and browsing the Internet, but also need to really get work done, as Microsoft boasts, “This is the tablet that will replace your laptop.” The i5 models ($999 for 128 GB or $1,299 for 256 GB) are good devices. The all-singing, alldancing i7 models ($1,549 for 256 GB or $1,949 for 512 GB) are great devices. The $799 model (an i3 with 128 GB of storage) isn’t worth the money. The i5 models are available now, while the i3 and i7 models will start shipping on August 1.

Final Thoughts

This is the tablet everyone wanted before Apple invented iPads. It’s a “real” computer in a tablet form. It has a USB port, it has a stylus, it’s powerful, it can run “real” software. The problem Microsoft is going to have is that iPads havebeen invented and consumers have voted with their checkbooks. Hundreds of millions of iPad users have been trained to use apps instead of software. They are happy with single-purpose, easy to use, colorful tools that do simple things. Do you really want a full version of Microsoft Office on your tablet? Are you going to like the full version of Adobe Illustrator on a 12 touchscreen? Will the plastic keyboard comfortably replace your laptop keyboard? I say yes. But it’s not up to me… it’s up to you.

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CNB Bank & Trust promotes local talent CNB Bank & Trust has announced that Joe Orrico has been promoted to Assistant Vice President and Kelly Wood has been promoted to Assistant Vice President. These promotions followed the board of directors’ annual employee review process. Joe is a graduate of Stagg High School in Palos Hills. After schooling he attained several years’ of experience working in customer service and sales. Since transitioning into community banking in 2006 as a teller, he has worked his way up to his current position. Joe began employment with CNB of Oak Forest when they opened their facility in 2010 as a Lead Sales Rep. Joe now serves as Assistant Vice President/ Regional CSR Supervisor and resides in Joliet with his wife, Jessica, and their son Maelin with another

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son on the way. Kelly is a graduate of Sandburg High School in Orland Park where soon after graduation she began her career in

banking as a teller. With over 19 years’ experience as a Teller Supervisor in community banking, her qualifications made her a perfect fit to lead the Oak For-

est teller department in 2010. Kelly is currently our Assistant Vice President/ Regional Teller Supervisor, and resides in Tinley Park with her husband Scott, and two children, Tyler and Madelynne. “Everyone at CNB joins me in congratulating Joe and Kelly on their promotions,” said Tinberg. “We are very proud of the quality of people we have in our organization. We have an experienced group of professional and personable men and women focused on the needs of our clients.” CNB Bank & Trust has 13 locations, including Palos Heights and Oak Forest. For more information about CNB or its many banking services, call the Oak Forest facility at 535-8905, or visit the website at www.cnbil. com. — CNB Bank & Trust

What can investors learn from the All-Stars? Baseball’s best players were scheduled to gather in Minneapolis this week to participate in the All-Star Game. If you’re a fan or even a “weekend athlete,” you can admire these players for their abilities, even if you — like the vast majority of humanity — can’t hope to duplicate them. But if you’re an investor, you may be able to learn some practical lessons from the All Stars. So let’s look at a few common All-Star traits to see how they might apply to investors: • Consistency — All Stars typically don’t just have a few good weeks or months — they tend to be consistently excellent, year after year. As an investor, you, too, need to strive for consistency. Instead of periodically chasing after “hot” stocks, try to follow a long-term strategy by staying invested in the financial markets, through both “up” and “down” periods, and by rebalancing your holdings, as needed, to reflect changes in your life. • Ability to avoid errors — Ev-

eryone makes mistakes, but All Stars seem to make fewer of them. Whether it’s fielding balls cleanly, successfully executing a sacrifice bunt or not walking a player with the bases loaded, All-Stars seem to avoid errors while making the right moves at the right time. When you invest, you need to avoid common “errors,” such as investing either too conservatively or too aggressively. Instead of going to either of these extremes, build a portfolio appropriate for your risk tolerance but still capable of helping you reach your goals.

• Preparedness — All-Stars keep themselves in great shape and often develop additional skills as the years go by, such as developing a new pitch or learning to hit the ball to different parts of the field. By preparing themselves in this way, they can take advantage of opportunities as they arise. As you invest, you will also need to be prepared to take advantage of new opportunities. One such way to prepare is to have enough liquidity in your portfolio to make appropriate investment moves. In addition to preparing for opportunities, you’ll need to prepare for challenges that could jeopardize your investment strategy. So, for example, you may want to build an emergency fund containing six to 12 months’ worth of living expenses. With such a fund in place, you may not have to dip into your long-term investments to pay for short-term needs, such as a major car repair, a new furnace or a big bill from the dentist. • Awareness of limits — Not even the best All-Stars can do everything

well. A good “singles hitter,” for instance, won’t waste a lot of effort in trying to hit home runs, while a powerful, but slow, slugger might not attempt to steal a base. Investors have limits, too, based on their sophistication and their financial resources. To illustrate: Some wealthy and highly experienced investors may embark on complex or risky strategies, or purchase hard-to-understand investments. But these risky techniques and complex investments are not for everyone — and smart, “everyday” investors know this and stick with proven strategies and comprehensible investments. You may never step foot on a baseball diamond. But as an investor, you can still pick up some “gems” of wisdom from the All-Stars. Scott Johnson, CFP, is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, 8146 W. 111th St., Palos Hills, 974-1965. Edward Jones does not provide legal advice. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones financial advisor.

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If I were buying one, I would only consider the i7 with 512 GB of storage for $1,949 because you will really need the storage and you can never have too much processing power. While $2,250 (including keyboard and tax) is really expensive, it is about as future-proof as you can make this purchase. Literally every other model will be obsolete the moment you get it home. 256 GB simply is not enough local storage for anyone. BTW: I would not purchase a MacBook Air with anything less than an i7 processor and 512 GB storage either. There’s no point.

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 Halter Aaron Douglas to Martin Richard J, 10949 Lombard Ave, $162,000; Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp to Grochowski Jennifer, 10806 McVicker Ave, $147,000; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Favia Patricia, 10943 S Menard Ave, $195,000; Schmidt Judith L to R T L Enterprises LLC, 6147 Marshall Ave, Unit# 102, $45,500; Fannie Mae to Emlund John O, 10304 Ridgeland Ave, Unit# 107, $29,000; Niznik Maciej to Al-Assaf Vanessa, 10906 Parkside Ave, $194,000; Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp to Rtl Ent LLC, 6161 Marshall Ave, Unit# 3A, $47,500; Tinman Virginia M Tr to Chrupczak Monika, 9830 S Nashville Ave, Unit# 98407, $85,000. Evergreen Park Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp to Bobel Ann, 8820 S Francisco Ave, $41,000; Jones Ricko C to Coppage Shanta, 9531 S Utica Ave, $147,500; Fannie Mae to Olayeni Folashade Omowunmi, 9532 S Campbell Ave, $160,000; Paul Daniel to Manganti Francis, 2943 W 100th Pl, $195,000; Fanne Mae to Hynes Michael, 9531 S Spaulding Ave, $175,000; Meiman Joseph Patrick Tr to Folores Alberto Aranda, 9111 S Harding Ave, $157,500; US Bk to Maj Robert, 8842 S Troy St, $63,000; Merriman Kathleen Ann Tr to Merriman Kathleen Ann, 9338 S Lawndale Ave, $75,000; Paul Daniel to Freeney James, 2908 W 97th Pl, $194,000; Standard B&T Co Tr to Torres Margarita, 2832 W 99th Pl, $125,000; Starr Mary Jane to Macke Pamela M, 9533 S Springfield Ave, $124,000; Zamora Rafael to Schaffrath Dana, 3040 W 100th St, $150,000; Mack Ind LTD to Springview Inv II Il I LLC, 9624 S Troy St, $130,000; Frederick Joanne L to Reece Rebecca A, 2846 W 101st St, $145,500; Bieker Vincent Tr to Lewis Vincent, 3148 W 101st St, $164,000; 9436 Utica LLC to Hernandez Leonor, 9436 S Utica Ave, $79,000. Hickory Hills Cyburt Krzysztof to Peralta Pablo, 8642 Miroballi Dr, Unit# 8642, $210,000; An Cap LLC to Esparza Priscilla,

8942 Sandra Ln, $235,000; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Rensch Lindsey, 8355 85th Ct, $147,000; Wm Const Inc to Herpy Johnathan, 8716 S 85th Ct, $265,000. Oak Lawn Wideman Keith C to Guzman Angela, 4204 W 103rd St, $178,500; Taheny Cynthia J to Truss Franklin Troy, 9641 Karlov Ave, Unit# 9641-NW201, $49,000; Kampe Vernon G Tr to Jig LLC, 5309 105th St, $174,000; Johnson Lester Tr to Mahoney Irene M Trust, 9410 S Melvina Ave, Unit# 94102SW, $110,000; Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp to Villarde Florina, 9740 Pulaski Rd, Unit# 9740606, $50,500; Copper Tree Const Co to Gelder Adam W, 9650 Minnick Ave, $180,000; Sandberg Kenneth W to Quiroz Luis I, 9633 Tripp Ave, $235,500; 9501 S Kolin Inc to Cpmb Prop LLC, 9501 S Kolin Ave, $1,250,000; Patyk Michael J to Teutsch Michael A, 9604 Brandt Ave, $203,000; Zeljko Frances Tr to Jordan Robert F, 9420 S Melvina Ave, Unit# 94203SE, $115,500; Homko Kenneth Extr to Kotos Gloria M, 8849 Melvina Ave, $152,000; Marquette Bk Tr to Ledbetter Ethel A, 4560 W 93rd St, Unit# 1B, $88,000; Krasula David C to Acosta Guadalupe, 10408 Menard Ave, Unit# 2E, $49,500; Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp to Triplett Chriss II, 9725 S Keeler Ave, Unit# 6104, $37,000; Sheehan Rose Marie Trust to Lopez Salvador, 9510 S Kolmar Ave, Unit# 212, $107,000; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Estrada Jose I, 5957 W 87th St, $411,000; Intercounty Judicial Sales Corp to Cirrus Inv Grp LLC, 9233 Raymond Ave, $87,000; US Bk to Ruiz Melissa, 8759 Central Ave, $91,000; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Strzyzewski Ken, 9601 Austin Ave, Unit# 13103, $73,000; Girzadas Victoria Extr to Girzadas Victoria Extr, 4001 93rd Pl, Unit# 4A, $92,000; Woycehoski Ronald M to Gray Antonio, 9401 Melvina Ave, Unit# A4, $72,500; Brown Harriet J Tr to Murray Steven, 5640 W 103rd St, $70,000; Veterans Affairs to Hamdi Hamid, 4814 W 99th St, $120,000; Farrell Thomas J Tr to Murray Terrence Tr, 9840 Pulaski Rd, Unit# 3104, $40,000; Harper Kevin to Harper Ian, 9716 Karlov Ave, Unit# 2102, $35,000; Pardue Ronald A to Allen-Beaver

Peggy S, 5911 W 89th Pl, $160,000; Atella Lorraine Tr to Panteleoy Tiney, 9401 Melvina Ave, Unit# A7, $73,000; Narkus Marion Tr to Frederick Joanne L, 11012 Kilpatrick Ave, Unit# 11012NW2, $49,000; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Smith Joan E, 4112 Grant St, $168,000; Combs Angela to Mendoza Alexander, 9909 Elm Circle Dr, $169,000; Lawrence Robert W to Gentry Elliot K, 10301 Washington Ave, $257,000; Smith Jennifer J Tr to Moore Katrina M, 4020 W 105th St, Unit# 2N, $105,000; Chicago Trust Co Tr to Mural Peter, 10321 Laramie Ave, $165,000; Worsham Branch J Tr to Lira Uri J, 9716 Karlov Ave, Unit# 2304, $40,000; Intercounty Judicial Sales Corp to North Shore Holdings LTD, 10701 S Keeler Ave, $107,500; Cook County Sheriff to North Shore Holdings LTD, 5540 102nd St, $101,000. Palos Hills Reverse Mtg Solutions Inc to Szaflarska Maria, 8200 W 111th St, Unit# 11A, $84,000; Sheehy Joseph B Tr to Adamczyk Jaroslaw, 11111 Heritage Dr, Unit# 51B, $100,000; Bishop Jenna to Landuyt Timothy, 2 W Millstone Ct, Unit# 8C, $85,000; Wells Fargo Bk to Turgusas Rolandas, 10541 S Aspen Dr, $180,500;

Schweikert Roger W Jr to Guzman Perla, 16 Cour Michele, $128,000; Bugal Christian J Tr to Cybulski Maciej, 9046 Del Prado Dr, Unit# 90462N, $165,000; Skorsky Raymond J Jr Tr to Kirk Jeffrey P, 11141 East Rd, Unit# 11141E, $132,000; Casey Mary Carol Tr to Mysliwiec Robert, 11006 Theresa Cir, Unit# 2B, $105,000; Ramoska Mark Tr to Reardon Nancy, 8245 Juniper Ct, Unit# 37B, $117,000; Haubenreiser Mark to Nizik Anna, 11135 S 84th Ave, Unit# 111352A, $54,000; Burmeier William Tedford Jr to Cozzi Armond, 8218 Cobblestone Dr, Unit# 42D, $127,500; Lindberg Theodore Extr to Zemka Christine, 11015 Theresa Cir, Unit# 1C, $100,000; Tzonihakis Tzoylia to Lignarski Lukasz M, 10418 Broadmoor Rd, $230,000. Worth Daly Karen to Wolniakowski Robert A, 11146 S Natoma Ave, $100,000; Arcp Trs Cor to Fd Worth Illinois West 111th Street LLC, 6710 W 111th St, $700,000; Mihalek Kathy J to Sweeney Colleen F, 10801 S Rutherford Ave, $160,000; TCF Natl Bk to Sikora Kinga, 10836 S 76th Ave, Unit# 3E, $87,000; Wells Fargo Bk to Sproch Krzysztof, 11345 S Oak Park Ave, $87,500.

Mortgage Rates Around the Area First Midwest Bank (as of July 7) 30-year fixed 15-year fixed Jumbo 30-year fixed

RATES APR POINTS 4.250 4.297 0 3.500 3.769 0 4.250 4.295 0

United Trust Bank (as of July 15) 30-year fixed 15-year fixed 10-year fixed

RATES APR POINTS 4.250 4.271 0 3.375 3.411 0 3.125 3.178 0

Prospect Federal (as of July 14) 30-year fixed 20-year fixed 15-year fixed

RATES APR POINTS 4.250 4.288 .25 4.000 4.052 .25 3.250 3.314 .25

All rates subject to change daily. Equal opportunity lenders.

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Uncle! After careful review and the fact that no one got this one right, the WHATIZIT Board of Directors, a miserable group of people as you would ever want to meet, actually admitted they were wrong about last week’s photo. The clue of this beast scratching its head because he can’t figure out a connection between him and a low-selling car was begrudgingly and admittedly deemed a strrrrrreeeeetttttch by the board – and by some angry co-workers as well. See, the idea was that once upon a time, there was a low-selling car called an Edsel. A rock group called the Edsels had a hit with “Rama Lama Ding Dong” and this poor beast scratching himself is a llama. They say it takes a big man to admit he was wrong. The board is made up of small, weasel-y men but they still admitted it. Incorrect guesses were of pintos, colts and mustangs. As a makeup, we will give you an easy one this week. It’s an item found at Palos Hills Friendship Fest and the clue is Peter Brady. Because vacation time is coming for cantankerous board members send those guesses by SUNDAY night to thereporter@comcast.net. Put WHATIZIT? in the subject line and don’t forget your name and hometown.

Sylvester join A.J. Smith David A. Sylvester joined A.J. Smith Federal Savings Bank headquartered in Midlothian as a residential and commercial loan consultant. Sylvester has been in the real estate lending industry for more than 28 years and brings experience and contacts to A.J. Smith Bank. He started out in 1986 as a mortgage loan officer with a local south suburban bank and over the years has been a top producer and held several different positions in the industry including branch manager. Sylvester has been a resident of Manteno for the past 10 years.

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Spending some energy trying to get energy back I’ve read numerous articles about achieving energy and would guess I’ve tried it all. Some work, some don’t. There’s B12, coffee, vitamin C, energy drinks with caffeine and all that good and bad stuff, but what we rarely see addressed in the search for energy without the jitters, is the adrenal glands and the role they play in our overall health as well as helping our bodies utilize and attain energy. Have you ever asked your doctor why you feel tired? He or she will order a battery of tests and when they all come back normal, you are still at the same point you were when you made that doctor’s appointment. The fact is, many doctors rarely address adrenal glands. They think it’s either in your head and give you drugs, or tell you you’re very healthy—go home. I was reading an article by Michele Cagan, a writer for Health Sciences Institute, in which she explains that much of our fatigue can be associated with adrenal gland malfunction. She writes, “When your adrenal glands are out of balance, the wrong hormones (like cortisol) can dominate, and slow production of other necessary hormones (like DHEA).” (By the way, this is true with the thyroid gland as well), although, the product she is examining today relates to adrenals. She writes of Dr. Israel

Mixing it up for good health By Dee Woods

Brekhman, who, while in Siberia, observed villages where the townsfolk prepared a tonic from local herbs and scrubs. Brekhman first considered it all folklore, but eventually noted it seemed to help the locals and decided to study it further. Cagan explained one of the plants the Siberians used is what we now know as adaptogens. Soviet Olympic athletes and astronauts are given the plants during extended space missions, and she says even Russian political leaders use it. The plant is said to nourish the adrenal glands and help supply energy while also being a mood elevator. When we long for energy and we don’t have, it can be quite upsetting and even depressing for some. At any rate, the plant was Eleuthero (Siberian ginseng), a name the FDA banned in 2002. Well, the product wasn’t banned, the name was banned. It appears to have been an arbitrary decision. She says it has been used in the U.S. since the 1970s without incident. It’s all in the name. No bad reports — just confusion about the name. Eluethero, Cagan reports, is a plant that seems to be able

to address individual issues with adrenal glands. It seems to go where it is needed to help the body maintain balance. The active ingredients are called “eleutherosides,” and are being studied here in the U.S. with interesting results. While research is limited in the US, those studies seem promising. She points to a three-part animal study on mice that found mice given eleuthero, were found to have “a physical anti-fatigue” effect with longer lasting energy than the control group. Motor function after sleep deprivation, was superior among the eleuthero treated mice. So, both physical and mental anti-fatigue were the results of the tests, however, in Russia, testing has been more prominent and use of eleuthero is much more common. The Siberian tonic also contained a plant berry known as schisandrachinesis, another berry that is known for its anti-fatigue properties and can be found in many health food products. Yet another anti-fatigue property, that I am familiar with, is known as ashwagandha an Ayurvedicadaptogen, which is known for its ability to help balance adrenal glands. In studies aswagandha was shown to relieve stress. Another in the mix was licorice, which is known in small quantities to be healthy. Cagan also mentioed a product known as Peak Adrenal X6, which

is sold by NorthStar Nutritionals. Health Sciences Institute often studies products and writes about those products. They direct readers as to where the product can be purchased. On this particular product they have a disclaimer explaining that they do not accept fees from outside companies, however, in this one case, they explain HSI is a subsidiary of the same holding company as NewMarket Health Products that distributes this particular product. This is the first time I have noticed such a disclaimer and it is for this one product, not the others they write about. They will issue the disclaimer in the future on any other products they write about in which they have even such remote ties. I am thankful for the honesty and wish all pharmaceutical researchers and doctors would do the same. I often purchase products HSI researches and find no problem with the distant relationship in this case. If anyone decides to purchase Peak Adrenal X6, the number is 888 856-1489. Using a code of G650Q102 will result in a 10 percent reduction in price. As always, I like feedback and suggestions. Dee Woods is available to give presentations about alternative health treatments and healthy living. She can be reached at deewoods@comcast.net.

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God’s son enjoyed God’s gift to us Many people, for various reasons — religious, health or otherwise — question whether they should drink wine. Some believe wine to be no different than other alcoholic beverages, and that imbibing is morally wrong, dangerous or unhealthy. Well, wine is not wrong, dangerous or unhealthy if drunk in moderation. Drinking too much water can kill you, which just goes to prove all things, even those most essential to life, must be done in moderation. If everyone understood the health benefits of wine and that it can be a part of the daily diet with no adverse health effects, the world would be a healthier, happier place. It is a clinicallyproven fact that wine can help people live longer, healthier lives than teetotalers. This drink has existed for thousands of years and was referred to by the ancients as “God’s gift to man.” Archeologists have found paintings

on cave walls depicting people pouring wine, and in the time of Jesus Christ wine was a valuable commodity. In case you haven’t heard, Jesus himself was a wine drinker. He held it in such high regard he used it as a metaphor for his blood at the Last Supper, and turned water into wine at the wedding in Cana in what was his first miracle. The Jewish authorities at the time even tried to defame Jesus and discourage this rebel’s popularity by pointing out he drank wine. If it was good enough for Jesus, is it not good enough for you? What is wine? Well, we all know it is fermented grape juice. It contains dissolved iron, magnesium, potassium and vitamins A, B and C – which are easily absorbed by the body -and is good for the heart, blood vessels and blood. It contains carbohydrates and is a good source of energy, and because of its iron content is an effec-

The Wine Guy with Anthony Scarano tive treatment for anemia. It may even prevent cancer and heart disease, and lower blood pressure, as well as prevent and treat more everyday maladies such as constipation, dyspepsia, pimples and poor appetite. These facts are now after many years being publicized, and wine is growing in popularity as it is being recognized as a food and medicine. Countries all over the world are now growing grapes for winemaking, which is

a multi-billion dollar industry. You don’t have to start drinking wine if you don’t want to — you will survive and can still live a happy, healthy life if you take care of yourself. But think of all the benefits wine has. If you don’t drink it, it is your loss. I would like to add that a friend of mine, Arturo Penna, of Chicago, will be leaving soon for a vacation during which he will visit Mexico City and Italy. We wish him a safe and enjoyable journey. Anthony Scarano is not a doctor. He is an Evergreen Park resident, winemaker and certified naturopath. Suggestions in this space are solely the opinions of Mr. Scarano based on years of independent study and personal experience, and may not be beneficial to health. Wine should be consumed in moderation, as overindulgence may be harmful to health.

Library Notes (Continued from page 10) the 2013 film “Philomena” at 2 p.m. at the Oak Lawn Public Library. A world-weary political journalist picks up the story of a woman’s search for her son, who was taken away from her decades ago after she became pregnant and was forced to live in a convent. The biography/drams stars Judi Dench, is rated PG-13 and is 98 minutes long. All movie screening titles and dates are now listed on the library’s website, and in a program booklet. *** July: Weekly Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math programs, known as STEAM, for high school students will be presented from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays in the lower level meeting rooms at the Oak Lawn Public Library. The programs include experiments, videos, and crafts. Topics will include: • Matter and Chemistry on July 14, • Earth System on July 21, and • Robotics on July 28. *** Aug. 1: The Oak Lawn Public Library free family movie is the 2014 film “Muppets Most Wanted.” Patrons are invited to bring their lunch and sit and watch at

noon at the library. While on a grand world tour, The Muppets find themselves wrapped into a European jewel-heist caper headed by a Kermit the Frog look-alike and his dastardly sidekick. The movie stars, Ricky Gervais, Ty Burrell, and Tina Fey, is rated PG, and is 107 minutes long. *** August: The Oak Lawn Library offers free movie screenings during the summer. Many of the best movies were first a book. Patrons can experience the link of literature to cinema at this weekly film “Reel Books” summer movie series. All movie screening titles and dates are now listed on the Library’s website, and in a program booklet available at the Library. • The 1991 movie Fried Green Tomatoes, which is rated PG-13, and is 130 minutes long, will be presented at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3. A housewife who is unhappy with her life befriends an old lady in a nursing home and is enthralled by the tales she tells of people she used to know. The movie stars Kathy Bates and Jessica Tandy, and is a comedy/ drama based on a novel by Frannie Flagg. • Capote from 2005, which is

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rated R and 114 minutes long, will be shown at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6. In 1959, Truman Capote learns of the murder of a Kansas family and decides to write a book about the case. While researching for his novel In Cold Blood, Capote forms a relationship with one of the killers, Perry Smith, who is on death row. The movie stars Philip Seymour Hoffman, is classified as crime/drama, and is based on a book by Gerald Clarke. • Lee Daniels’ The Butler from 2013 is rated PG-13, and is 132 minutes long. The movie will be shown at 2 and 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11. As Cecil Gaines serves eight presidents during his tenure as a butler at the White House, the civil rights movement, Vietnam, and other major events affect this man’s life, family, and American society. The movie stars Oprah Winfrey and Forest Whitaker, is a biography/drama, and based on an article by Wil Haygood. *** Ongoing: The Oak Lawn Public Library, has held several programs recently on investing money and financial management. If patrons benefited from those programs, or did not have the opportunity to attend them,

consider the many investing resources available on the library’s website, oaklawnlibrary.org. Value Line Investment Survey contains investment surveys, the top 100 — Value Line’s number one ranked stocks and historical reports. MorningStar includes mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, valuation quick ranks and fund favorites. To access these investment research databases, go to the library website, click on “research,” then select the blue business button, then “Investing” to find MorningStar. Value Line can be accessed directly from the research page by clicking on the Value Line buttons. Cardholders using these resources will be prompted to type in their last name and library barcode number. *** Ongoing: Patrons are invited to utilize the Oak Lawn Public Library’s new 3D Printer, donated by the Friends of the Oak Lawn Library. A free design sample is available to anyone with a library card. Patrons can stop by the computer center to choose one of eight designs. Workshops are periodically conducted for patrons to learn more about how the 3D printer works and how to create original designs. Those wishing to print a design will

need to present a STL file that will be converted for our printer. The fee to print is 50 cents per hour. This money will help to recuperate the plastic filament costs. Small objects can take one to three hours to print and larger items may take more than 10 hours to complete. *** Immediately: Help for downloading eBooks through the Oak Lawn Public Library is now available. Downloading eBooks can sometimes seem intimidating for those not familiar with the process. However, help is at hand in the form of videos at oaklawnlibrary.org. Those using Media on Demand, click on “Help” near the top of the page on the right hand side. Next, click on “Overdrive Help.” A new page will pop up. Patrons should click on videos at the top of the page. It is recommended that patrons who have never downloaded ebooks watch the digital library website videos. Videos specific to the most popular devices are also available. Once patrons have an overview, it will be easier to see how to download to a specific device. Axis 360 is one of our other eBook sources, and thanks to a grant through eRead Illinois, Oak

Lawn patrons can now access over 6,100 eBooks using this site!. Videos about downloading from Axis 360 are available from YouTube at youtube.com/user/Axis360Support. Those needing more help should come to the Audio Visual Department. Those needing help that might take more than a few minutes, should schedule an appointment with one of the library’s AV staff for one-on-one help by calling the library. *** July and August: The Friends of the Library Book Discussion Group will meet during the summer on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 1 p.m. at the Oak Lawn Public Library. Books will be available at the Circulation Desk one month in advance. • July 23’s discussion will feature “Ordinary Grace” by William Kent Krueger. The book is about a boy standing at the door of his young manhood, trying to understand a world that seems to be falling apart around him. • August 27 will highlight “The Buddha in the Attic” by Julie Otsuka. This is an account of a group of young women brought from Japan to San Francisco as “picture brides” nearly a century ago in eight unforgettable sections.

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Our Lady of the Ridge School students pose during a celebration for the school’s 60th anniversary, the same year that Chicago Ridge celebrates its 100th anniversary. A fundraiser and all-school reunion is slated for Nov. 8 at Bourbon Street in Merrionette Park. For more information, check out the Salute to Chicago Ridge special section.

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Summer baseball roundup

Knights are the (No.) 1 By Ken Karrson

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The court at Governors State University underwent a facelift in preparation for the school’s first-ever basketball season. Improvements include a new floor and scoreboard.

Opening for business Governors State University will offer athletic programs for the first time By Frank Gogola Governors State University is ready to enroll. The south suburban college is undergoing a monumental transformation as it shifts from an upper-division university to a four-year institution. Along with that change will come the arrival of sports programs for the first time. GSU will offer seven sports during the 2014-15 school year, all on a club or JV basis: men’s and women’s basketball, women’s volleyball, softball, golf, bowling and table tennis. On the docket for the near future are cross country and baseball, which will be phased in over the next few years. School officials are waiting to hear back from both the NAIA and Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference regarding GSU’s acceptance. Newly appointed athletic director and men’s basketball coach Tony Bates said he expects a response from the CCAC in the fall and the NAIA by next spring. The Jaguars are hoping to offer full intercollegiate athletics for the 2015-16 season. Both the men’s and women’s basketball squads will play half of their 2014-15 games against club teams and the other half versus intercollegiate programs. The latter is being done as a way to slowly acclimate athletes to next year’s full-blown intercollegiate slate. “We want to recruit and build that energy now,” Dean of Students Aurelio Manuel Valente said. “We don’t want to build from scratch when it counts.” Bates, who spent the last 14 years as an assistant basketball coach under Tom O’Malley at St.

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Governors State University sports teams will carry the “Jaguars” nickname when they begin play this fall. Xavier University, has already signed eight men’s basketball recruits. His sales pitch is pretty straightforward. “One of my biggest recruiting tools is if you’re looking to follow tradition, then we’re not the place for you,” Bates said. “But if you’re looking to start tradition, then we want you. That’s kind of our motto here. “On the court, my coaching philosophy is 94 feet of defense and an up-tempo style that can average 100 points per game. Off the court, I’m looking for student-athletes who want to come in, become part of something new and understand graduation is more important than how many games we win.” Coaching the women’s team will be LaToshia Burrell, who spent two years as head coach at Trinity Christian College and was most recently an assistant at Roosevelt University. Burrell has been conducting open-gym tryouts and recruiting through word of mouth. No one has yet been signed, but she said she has gotten

some “strong commitments.” Burrell said she has never built a program from scratch but is “very excited” for the opportunity. She said dedication will be required, but Burrell has been given almost unlimited freedom to build the program as she sees fit. “It’s a coach’s dream to implement their vision as they planned,” Burrell said. “I’m very anxious to get the season started and look forward to putting everything in place as I planned it to be. “I’ve been given the opportunity from Coach Bates, and he has believed in me and supports my plan and my vision and has faith in me that I will bring in quality young women.” GSU has already renovated its basketball court with a new floor and new backboards in preparation for its first sporting event: a men’s basketball exhibition game on Oct. 9 that will kick off a family and friends weekend. Work is also being done on a soccer field and track. Bates said the next step is to continue to interview potential coaches for the school’s other sports and bring in student-athletes who understand what GSU is all about: starting a tradition. “I’m very pleased with the progress we’re making, especially internally,” Valente said. “I have been pleasantly surprised how the athletic side has come together. We’re on track and ahead of schedule.” In the classroom, GSU will roll out 23 new academic programs in which students can major or minor, including history, political science, economics, gender studies, and theater and performance studies.

Not running on empty Local competitors fare well in area races By Jeff Vorva

some of them put their talents on display. Whether young or old, strong Orland Park’s Maryclare Leonrunners can be found in this area. ard, a sophomore-to-be at Marist, And on the Fourth of July, was the top female finisher with

a time of 19 minutes, 4 seconds at the Stars & Stripes 5K run in Tinley Park. The 15-year-old was 22nd overall in a field of more (Continued on page 2)

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Oak Lawn’s Jose Franco was second in the 65-and-over age group at the Stars & Stripes 5K run.

A natural growth stage features seeds eventually turning into plants. In Chicago Christian’s case, however, the opposite was true. Last week the Knights grew into a seed — specifically, a top one. Christian’s baseball development during Eric Brauer’s coaching tenure has been ongoing and perhaps best illustrated by its steady improvement in summer-league play, when the Knights are annually the smallest south suburban school taking part. In 2014, Christian won 12 of its 15 regular-season games, a strong enough showing to make it the No. 1 seed in its regional. Postseason play began this past Monday, with the Knights slated to meet either Reavis or Eisenhower at home. If successful in that contest, Christian would have hosted either Homewood-Flossmoor or Stagg on Tuesday. “We’ve never advanced to Tuesday in the summer [tournament],” Brauer said. “It’d be nice, at a minimum, to do that, but I’d like to see us go further. We’re pretty excited about what we’ve done.” That’s understandable, seeing as how the Knights don’t have the kind of resources available to them as larger schools do. “We can’t just fill in with the next level of guys,” Brauer said. “That’s probably one of the biggest differences between us and every other team in the summer league. “We have about 30 kids in our [entire] program, so every summer we’re playing freshmen and sophomores — we’ve played three freshmen quite a bit [this summer]. But it promotes a lot of consistency in your program.” That youthful presence obviously hasn’t sidetracked Christian, which picked up right where it left off prior to the Fourth of July holiday. After performing well in four games at the Lockport Tournament, the Knights sat idle for a week, but they returned to action last Monday in a big way as they rolled over Bremen 9-1. Christian followed up that victory with wins over Shepard (8-2) and De La Salle (5-2) on Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively. The Knights were three outs away from a clean sweep, but an unexpected collapse in the bottom of the seventh on Thursday enabled Brother Rice to rally for a 5-4 triumph. Christian inadvertently assisted the Crusaders’ uprising with three errors, the most it has committed in any summer game. “We’re playing phenomenal defense this summer,” Brauer said. “That’s keeping pitchers’ pitch counts low because they have confidence in their defense and aren’t afraid to let the ball be put in play. We’re real pleased with the things we’re doing and how we’re playing with guys bouncing in and out of the lineup.” Brauer pointed to sophomore-to-be shortstop Zach Frieling, who played varsity ball in the spring, as a prime example of the team’s capabilities in the field. “He’s making all the routine plays and starting to make some of the great ones,” Brauer said. “He’s made a huge improvement from where he was at the start of the spring. He’s gotten so much better — he’ll be more like a junior next year.” The nifty glove work has done wonders for the Knights’ pitching stats. After breaking the single-season school record for lowest earned-run average in the spring, Christian has not wavered as its cumulative summertime ERA is a tidy 2.60. Having Player of the Year Christian Bolhuis back in the fold certainly helps in that regard. He went the distance on Tuesday versus the Astros, but sophomore-to-be Tyler Edgar did the same against the Meteors one day later. Another sophomore-to-be, John VanderWall, gave the Knights 4 2/3 stanzas of credible work in Monday’s clash with the Braves. “When you’re getting younger guys to really buy into the idea that walks are bad, that’s huge,” Brauer said. “[And] it doesn’t matter in the summer what your velocity is or what you throw. You can usually get through the [opposing] lineup once [without incident].” Christian resorted to more of a mix-and-match pitching strategy against Rice, but Brauer’s hodgepodge of hurlers still held the Crusaders pretty well in check over the first six innings. Although the

Knights couldn’t hang on for the win, their coach still felt upbeat. “We were missing five regulars against Rice, but something I love about our guys is they’ll fight,” Brauer said. “The younger guys see us compete with all these big schools and know we can compete with anybody.” While pitching and defense have been the cornerstones, the Knights’ finest summer season to date has also been aided by some timely hitting. Bolhuis, who carries a .440 average, and Pat McCarthy are two notable individuals for Christian, which used a seven-run fifth inning to topple Shepard and scored four times in the sixth versus De La Salle. The latter eruption was given a boost by the Meteors, who made an error and issued two walks. The Knights supplied a pair of hits and also laid down two sacrifice bunts. ST. LAURENCE The Vikings also closed fast as they swept a doubleheader from Bolingbrook last Tuesday and shut out Mt. Carmel on Wednesday. The 3-0 week allowed St. Laurence to conclude its regular schedule with a 10-2 ledger. “It was one of the more consistent weeks as far as having everybody around — we were only missing a couple guys — and we played pretty well for the most part,” said Vikings coach Pete Lotus, whose club opened postseason play this past Monday against Marist. A trigger man for St. Laurence last week was sophomore-to-be Tommy Farrell, who went 9-for-9. His triple got a three-run first inning underway for the Vikings in Game 1 versus the Raiders, an outburst that set the stage for a 12-1 triumph. “Farrell’s hit well for us all summer,” Lotus said. “We’ve led him off every game because he [often] gets on base and he can run the bases. He’s got very good qualities of a leadoff man.” Farrell, who later slugged a three-run double, wasn’t the only St. Laurence player to inflict hurt upon Bolingbrook. Nick Verta (two hits, including a double, two RBI), Mike Finger (two hits, including a triple, two RBI) and Rich Lamb (two-run single) were other key figures. Anthony Rios (double) and Jack Cavanaugh (sacrifice fly) also contributed one RBI apiece. Anthony Robles earned the pitching win by tossing a five-inning three-hitter and fanning seven. “He throws a lot of strikes and locates [his pitches] well,” Lotus said. “He’s been really, really good.” After bombarding the Raiders with 10 hits in the opener, the Vikings added eight more in Game 2. With some free passes and hit batsmen factored in, St. Laurence had more than enough ammunition to complete its sweep with a 9-2 victory. Besides Farrell’s second straight 3-for-3 effort, the Vikings’ offense received input from Jake Tholl (two-run triple), Jimmy Burnette (two-run triple), Cavanaugh (two hits, including a triple, two RBI), Rios (RBI single) and Kevin Aderman (RBI single). On the hill, Zach Erdman and Dan Heiden teamed up to stop Bolingbrook on five hits. Erdman struck out four. *** It was Cavanaugh’s turn on the mound Wednesday, and all he did was silence Mt. Carmel for four frames and whiff three. Mike Munoz threw an uneventful fifth to complete a 10-0 whitewash. St. Laurence tallied six of its runs in the fifth as Finger (double) and Farrell both delivered two-run hits. Rios (single) and Tholl (fielder’s choice) were the Vikings’ other RBI men during that rally. Rios finished the day with three hits and three RBI. “We have a long, long way to go, but I’m really happy with the way we’ve played [all summer],” Lotus said. “I’m really pleased with our progression. “It’s really hard to see what these [senior-to-be] guys can do when they didn’t get a lot of opportunities [in the spring] — and when they did get them, it was almost like they took a back seat. To a certain extent they were a little timid because they didn’t want to let the older guys down. “To see how they’ve embraced the new role [of team leadership] is good. It’s been fun to watch the difference in their attitudes and confidence. I think they’ve grown up.” RICHARDS After watching his squad stum-

ble twice at the beginning of last week, Bulldogs coach Brian Wujcik jokingly wondered if he’d made the right move by returning from a Florida vacation. “I knew they beat Mt. Carmel and Marian Catholic the week before when I wasn’t there, so I thought, ‘Gee, I might be a jinx,’” he said with a chuckle. But while a 20-13 loss to the Caravan on Monday and 11-0 setback against De La Salle represented a bottoming out, Richards wasn’t doomed to an entire week of despair. A huge uprising in the third inning on Wednesday laid the groundwork for a 7-6 triumph over Stagg and the Bulldogs performed admirably again on Thursday before dropping a 4-2 decision to neighboring Oak Lawn in nine innings. The only problem for Richards (9-7) in the latter contest was an inability to hit in the clutch, something that was a definite asset during the spring. “We squandered a boatload of [scoring] chances,” Wujcik said. “We struck out nine times and many of those were with runners in scoring position. We didn’t test their infield enough — we left the bases loaded twice and men on second and third in the bottom of the ninth.” But even with those shortcomings, the Bulldogs’ offense was a lot more vibrant versus the Spartans than it was opposite De La Salle. Richards’ entire attack against the Meteors consisted of singles from Nate Gimza, Mitch Crook and Andrew Zemke. Offense wasn’t the problem against Mt. Carmel; pretty much everything else was, however. But since the Caravan were something less than a smooth-running machine themselves, the Bulldogs were able to at least stay in the hunt much of the day. Between them the two teams committed a dozen errors — six by each side — and walked 19 batters. Richards augmented its gifts with 13 hits, but that wasn’t enough to prevent a defeat. “It was sloppy, ugly game,” Wujcik said. “It was bad high school baseball. After the game, we just said [to our players], ‘You have to have a little bit more pride than that.’ [But] you can’t dwell on it.” Maybe not, but Wujcik also didn’t want his guys immediately forgetting how that kind of loss felt. He’s hoping it spurs them to work harder during the offseason. “The thing that made our spring team [successful] was that they had a great work ethic,” Wujcik said. “They made themselves better ballplayers. Right now, guys are not doing anything to make themselves better — they show up to the games and that’s it. “Nobody does any running [on their own], nobody plays any long toss, nobody asks to take ground balls or fly balls. Everybody has to be told what to do. I kind of want them to be internally motivated.” Falling behind Stagg 3-0 was enough to light a fire beneath the Bulldogs on Wednesday. Chris Zeschke’s two-out double in the third inning began Richards’ game-turning rally and Matt Rockey’s bases-clearing double provided the highlight. Other runs crossed the plate on Noah Petrusevski’s single, a bases-loaded walk to Angelo Smith, a double steal and a Chargers error. On the hill, senior-to-be Noel Castro and Josh Chaffin scattered 11 hits between them. Castro fanned four, while Chaffin allowed only one earned run in his three innings. Perhaps most importantly, the Bulldogs didn’t spring a defensive leak like they had on Monday. “We don’t have a 10-strikeout guy [on the pitching staff],” Wujcik said. “So it’s crucial to play good defense because we know teams are going to put the ball in play against us.” More solid mound work was delivered by sophomore-to-be Tommy Olson and Zeschke on Thursday. Over a combined seven stanzas, they surrendered seven hits and struck out six. Oak Lawn’s scoring in the ninth off Richards’ third pitcher was sparked by a walk and hit batsman at the start of the inning. “Based on what we’ve seen this summer and what we know other teams have coming back, I can’t see us being predicted to finish higher than third in the [South Suburban] conference [Red] unless guys put in some work,” Wujcik said. That being said, the veteran leader felt some progress had nevertheless been made. (Continued on page 3)

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The Regional News - The Reporter

Nothing to be sorry about, Mr. Tanaka Bartosh Damn Yankee. Masahiro Tanaka really did all of us a disservice last week. As if he hadn’t already made enough American ballplayers feel inferior by embarrassing them with his array of pitches, the New York Yankees hurler went ahead and exacerbated the situation by making the entire American workforce feel similarly bad. You may not be familiar with the circumstances surrounding Tanaka. A Japanese import in his first season with the Bronx Bombers, Tanaka has performed well enough in his inaugural major-league campaign to earn a spot on the American League All-Star team. Tanaka, however, was unable to appear in Tuesday night’s contest at Minneapolis, and his immediate future with the Yankees remains somewhat in limbo thanks to an elbow injury. It was initially feared Tanaka might have to undergo the dreaded “Tommy John surgery,” which typically is accompanied by a recovery period lasting at least a year, but he may be fortunate enough to avoid it. Still, he will be idled for a while. To most professional athletes, that’s not too big a deal, and understandably so since those with guaranteed contracts are assured of receiving their handsome salaries even if their most strenuous activity is channel-surfing. So while the athlete’s teammates and fans may be put out of sorts, the injured party usually is not. Outside of some physical discomfort, he doesn’t feel bad in any way. But in Tanaka’s case, there appears to be a little mental anguish to go along with the arm maladies. As reported by various media outlets last week, Tanaka issued a public apology for his inability to do his job after learning that he will be sidelined. Let that sink in for a moment, remembering that Tanaka made his statement without

any prompting or assistance from the Yankees’ PR people. How many other professional athletes would have responded in such a manner? Consider LeBron James’ recent signing with Cleveland. The NBA superstar was praised by a number of media people for the low-key way in which he went about dealing with this latest round of free agency. Yeah, it was great that he returned to his home state and did so without the carnival sideshow that low-lighted his move to Miami four years ago. But James’ heartfelt explanation for his return to the Cavaliers was constructed with assistance from a Sports Illustrated writer, and let’s be honest -- some sprucing up of the old public image was due. While James obviously has an enormous following, there are also a great many basketball fans who believe his greatest weapon is his ego. In truth, that doesn’t make James any different than the elites in any field, but it also isn’t going to endear him to Joe Average when that ego appears to be running wild. Tanaka had no need for image restoration because humility seems to be in large supply in his culture. That’s a highly commendable trait to have. So why do I say he did all of us a disservice? Well, for one thing he has nothing for which to apologize. If anything, those who have coached him along the way should be the ones showing contrition. Speculation has begun that Tanaka is the latest victim of overuse, beginning in his younger days. Whether that is indeed true or not, the only thing Tanaka would be guilty of is doing what he was told without dispute. A good idea? Not unless it’s known for sure that those issuing the orders are operating with their worker’s best interests at heart. Managers and coaches are paid to get good results, Tanaka possesses the ability to make

that happen more often than not when he’s on the mound … well, you can take it from there. By apologizing, Tanaka is not only letting everyone else in his work life off the hook, but he is creating unreasonable expectations for other employers. Companies may soon demand similar expressions of regret from all employees who fail to answer the bell, even for a day or two. Imagine some of the possibilities: • Hello, Mr. Smith, I’m sorry I have to call off work for the first time in 12 years. I realize now I never would have gotten food poisoning if I hadn’t been so selfish and decided to eat dinner last night. Next time I’ll know better.” • Hi, Ms. Jones, please accept my sincerest apologies for having to miss work because I fell asleep at the wheel and drove my car off the road. There’s no reason for me not to be able to stay awake for the long haul when you supply us with free coffee. I know I’m a wimp for not being able to handle a weeklong double shift …” • Oh hello there, Mr. Davis. I am sincerely sorry for having to call off. I was completely wrong for not planning ahead well enough to make sure my wife gave birth to our child on a holiday …” • Mr. Johnson, I apologize for my absence at work today. I died over the weekend and you are listening to a recording …” Maybe it hasn’t yet gotten quite that bad, but we can’t afford to risk having it happen. So please Mr. Tanaka, while most of us are very impressed with your character and honor, we’d appreciate it if you could curb the politeness just a bit. While I hope your career resumes without any setbacks, in the event you do suffer another injury in the future, I suggest you follow the lead of so many of your new countrymen: complain, gripe and maybe even offer a veiled threat or two. After all, it is the American way.

Community sports news Orland man registers hole-in-one

Silver Lake Country Club was the site of another hole-in-one when Orland Park resident Bob Siegel became the latest local golfer to register one during a round of play on June 27. Playing with fellow Orland residents Jim Blaschek and Wayne Watland, Siegel hit his ace on the final hole of the South course. He used an 8-iron to sink the 130-yard shot. “I hit a solid 8-iron [shot] in line with the hole and [it] rolled 6 feet straight into the hole,” Siegel said. “It was a time of joy and disbelief.”

Local player among finalists in AJGA event

Orland Park’s Dan Cachey was among the finalists in the boys’ portion of the McArthur Towel and Sports Future Legends tournament, an American Junior Golf Association event held in Wales, Wis. Cachey wrapped scores of 80 around an 84 in the three-round event at the par-71 Legend of Brandybrook. He finished within four strokes of 10 other golfers, although meet winner Harrison Ott (even-par 213) wound up well ahead of Cachey. Illinois golfers occupied seven of the top 10 spots. The AJGA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the overall growth and development of young men and women who aspire to earn college golf scholarships through competitive junior golf.

Moraine student-athletes receive academic awards

the softball, volleyball and men’s tennis squads. Teams must have a cumulative GPA above 3.0 to be eligible for recognition. The ISCC distinction is for student-athletes with a 3.0 or higher GPA for at least 48 credit hours who participate in a sport. Moraine students feted in addition to the six who also got named to the NJCAA academic team included baseball player Joel Cordova (St. Laurence); golfer Pat Neylon (Shepard); basketball players Brennan Ivory (Sandburg), Brett Kaiser (Stagg), Nicole Maloney (Oak Lawn) and Maggie Yandel (Stagg); cross country runners Zach Butera (Sandburg), Amanda Gerzon (Stagg), Martiza Najera and Miranda Reyes (Queen of Peace); soccer players Gilberto Andrade, Breno Bisoni, Lukasz Duda, Jill Kossifos (Mt. Assisi) and Patricia Tuxford (Richards); tennis players Ryan Adamski, Brad Smith (Sandburg) and Tim Stewart (Stagg); softball players Arianna Bulthius (Mother McAuley) and Janay McGovern; and volleyball players Stephanie Dagenais and Taylor Serrano (Mother McAuley). All-conference freshman academic athletes must have completed at least 24 credit hours with a 3.0 or higher GPA. Among 211 ISCC honorees were Moraine baseball players Kyle Belluomini (Stagg), Sheamus Brennan, James Lulek and Mike Rankin (Stagg); golfer Joe Knight (Sandburg); basketball players John Curran, Paulius Otruskevicius, Megan Beckow (Evergreen Park) and Amanda Weiss (Shepard); cross country runners Anthony Briante (Evergreen Park), Justin Briante (Evergreen Park), Jesus Rojas and Amy Johnson (Sandburg); soccer players Steve Henry (Oak Lawn), Leo Lezama, Stephanie Aimone and Letitia Diaz; men’s tennis players Mike Broderick, Kevin Karczynski, Alec Mikes, Claudia Maka (Oak Lawn), Tricia Poremba and Lindsay Walker; softball players Kristie Bagus (Shepard), Jazmine Ramirez (Queen of Peace) and Abby Urchell (Evergreen Park); and volleyball players Colleen Kull, Olivia Lindner (Oak Lawn) and Samantha Newhall (Shepard). `“We are incredibly proud of our student-athletes who understand that their education is paramount to their future success,” athletics director Bill Finn said. “They all have done an exceptional job balancing the rigors of intercollegiate athletics while representing Moraine Valley in competition and in the classroom.”

hockey coach. Interested candidates must have previous high school coaching experience or an equivalent and must meet all AHAI and Archdiocesan requirements to be considered. St. Laurence does not presently have a varsity team, so the JV coach will head up the entire hockey program. The goal is to begin varsity play in a few years, with the JV coach being an integral part of the process. Applicants should send a resume and letter of interest to athletic director Tim Chandler at tchandler@stlaurence.com.

Eighth annual Palos Meltdown race slated for Sunday The eighth annual Palos Meltdown mountain-bike race will be held Sunday at the Palos Forest Preserve in unincorporated Cook County near Willow Springs. The Pulaski Woods race course will utilize a single track and include several challenges, including roots, rocks and ravines. Race distances will range from approximately 5 miles for first-timers to approximately 28 miles for the men’s pro and expert fields. Women’s pro and expert racers will cover 21 miles. The first race, for first-timers and juniors, will begin at 9:15 a.m. The day’s final races will get underway at 1:30 p.m. More than $1,000 will be awarded to the top finishers in the men’s and women’s expert races. The Palos Meltdown is organized by the Chicago Area Mountain Bikers-South Chapter, an all-volunteer organization that builds and maintains more than 15 miles of single-track mountain-bike trails at the Palos Forest Preserve. The organization has been in existence for more than 20 years. The annual Palos Meltdown is a fundraiser for the 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, as well as a way to show off what many deem to be the best single-track course in the Chicagoland area. More information on the Chicago Area Mountain Bikers and Palos Meltdown, including videos and registration information, can be found at http://palosmeltdown. com.

Six Moraine Valley College student-athletes and three Cyclones sports teams were recognized for scholastic achievement during the 2013-14 school year by the National Junior College Athletic Association. The NJCAA named those parties to its all-academic teams. In addition, a total of 28 Moraine student-athletes were chosen as Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference All-Academic Athletes of the Year and 29 others received All-Freshman Academic Athletes of the Year status from the ISCC. To become an NJCAA Academic Student-Athlete, an indiStampede to hold vidual must carry a grade-point baseball tryouts average of at least 3.6 on a 4.0 The Stampede Baseball Orgascale after taking 45 course-credit nization will conduct tryouts for hours and have participated in the 2015 season on July 26 and a sport at his or her institution Aug. 2 at Stagg. for at least one season. The six Both sessions will run from 9:30 Cyclones named were volleyball a.m.-1 p.m. Registration will be players Kara Kentner (Sandburg), taken at 9 a.m. each day. Individuco took second among those in the Tinley Race were Orland Joanna Curtis (Sandburg) and als only need to attend one of the Park’s Katie Mather (second in Gina Ryan, cross country runner St. Laurence seeking his 65-plus age group. tryouts but must have completed The 65-year-old Franco said he the 10-14 female age group), Palos Diana Dinh (Sandburg), basketregistration and medical release (Continued from page 1) JV hockey coach just took up the sport three years Heights’ Matt Wagner (second in ball player Cameron Juillerat and St. Laurence is seeking an indi- forms at the time of signups, both than 780 runners. ago after retiring as a machine male 10-14), Orland Park’s Thom- soccer player Max Boyso. of which are available at www. as Leonard (third in male 10-14), Team honors were garnered by vidual to serve as its junior-varsity Her performance came less than operator. 24 hours after her RedHawks “I’ve been in six races this year Orland Park’s Annemarie Leonteammate, junior-to-be Catherine and won three and finished second ard (first in female 15-19), Orland Viz, won the women’s division in in two,” he said. “After I retired, Park’s David Hansen (second in the Liberty Run in Orland Park. someone invited me for a run and male 20-24), Orland Park’s Me Might Marist become a cross I won first place, so I kept going.” gan Kobza (first in female 25-29), country power this fall? Franco, a native of Mexico who Orland Park’s Matt Swiatkows “I’m really excited [because] has lived in Oak Lawn for 17 years, ki (first in male 30-34), Orland we have a lot of good runners,” said he is a volunteer at the Oak Park’s Fredric Nielsen (first in said Leonard, who was the lone Lawn Park District. He played male 35-39) and Palos Park’s Mike RedHawk to qualify for state last baseball earlier but was unable Yuhasz (male 50-54). year and placed 20th. “Catherine to attend high school because his Orland Park runners dominated is a great runner. Overall, we have father died at a young age and, the male 55-59 group as Steve great runners in all of our classes, as the oldest of five children, he Orshonsky, Kevin Murphy and so it should be fun.” had to work. Franco moved to the John Sobelewski — all of whom are 55 — finished first, second On the other end of the age United States 40 years ago. Do you know what to do if there’s a chemical or biological attack in your spectrum, Oak Lawn’s Jose Fran- Other area award winners at and third, respectively.

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Community sports news (Continued from page 2) palosstampede.com. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;SBO fields teams in the U10 through U18 divisions. Coaches are also being sought for the U11 team. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; For more information, call 3692090.

Oak Lawn Baseball sponsoring fall league

â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Oak Lawn Baseball will sponsor a Fall Ball league, which will begin play after Labor Day. Practices start in late August. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;The league will run for six weeks, with games being held on weeknights and late weekend afternoons. Teams are scheduled for 12 games, although weather-induced stoppages are generally not made up. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Teams will be formed in the following divisions: Pinto (ages 6-8), Pixie (first-year Pixie players and second-year T-ball players), Mustang (8-year-old Pinto and 9-Yearold Mustang players), Petite (firstyear Petite and second-year Pixie players) and Bronco (10-year-old Mustang and 11-year-old Bronco players). â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;The cost is $60 for returning 2014 players, $85 for new players, and includes a team T-shirt. Returnees are expected to use the hat, pants and socks worn for their in-house teams. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;Registration will be taken through July 31 at www.oaklawnbaseball.com.

Beverly Hills cycling race set for July 24

â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; The historic Beverly neighborhood will be transformed into a high-speed race course when nearly 200 world-class cyclists compete in the 12th annual Beverly Hills Cycling Classic on Thursday, July 24. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Presented by the Beverly Area Planning Association, the event is part of the Prairie States Cycling Series. It will take place at 107th Street and Longwood Drive with start times of 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. In addition to the races, the event will feature live music, food and drink. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; For more information, call (773) 233-3100 or visit www.bapa.org.

Tryouts at Bo Jacksonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sports Dome

â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Tryouts for the U-Dawgs, Taylor Made softball and Cangelosi

Baseball (Continued from page 1) â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x153;With all the work we had to do â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still a lot of work to do â&#x20AC;&#x201D; in terms of teaching I thought we were able to accomplish some things we wanted,â&#x20AC;? Wujcik said. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; The Bulldogs entered this past Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s playoff game against Illiana Christian with a team batting average of .311 and an ERA just below five. Both stats were inferior to those posted in the spring, although Castro was a bright spot offensively with his .455 average. SHEPARD â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;The Astrosâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; disastrous fifth inning versus Chicago Christian â&#x20AC;&#x201D; which featured four errors, three walks, two balks, two wild pitches and a hit batsman â&#x20AC;&#x201D; was a recurring theme for the week. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x153;That was very freshman-like baseball,â&#x20AC;? Shepard coach Frank DiFoggio said of the Tuesday collapse. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It got real bad real fast, and each game that we lost we had one bad inning that killed us.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; The Astrosâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; lone success in five outings was a 15-1 romp past Eisenhower last Monday. Kevin Carmody (two doubles, two RBI) and junior-to-be Connor Doolan (two innings pitched) were Shepardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ringleaders in the victory. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; The latter, who batted over .400 for the sophomores in the spring and won a handful of games as a pitcher, was pegged by DiFoggio as the first of his younger players to have a legitimate breakthrough. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the one kid thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really turning the corner, on the mound and at the plate,â&#x20AC;? DiFoggio said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I could sense he was real frustrated [earlier], but for all young guys at some point the [varsity] game slows down and they start playing like themselves. The first guy to do that was Connor and it was cool to see.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;Not as cool were the breakdowns that followed in every other contest. In addition to their loss against Christian, the Astros fell short of Marist (8-4), Bremen (8-5) and Tinley Park (10-2) last week, and in each instance the opposition tallied at least four runs in one of their at-bats. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; The RedHawks spotted Shepard (3-12) a 2-0 lead on Wednesday but responded with a total of six runs in their first two plate appearances. A four-run second frame was fueled in large part by three Astros miscues. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x153;He shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have had the fate he did,â&#x20AC;? DiFoggio said of seniorto-be Ricky Mundo, who followed Adam Gregory to the hill. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He was rolling ground ball after ground ball and we kicked it. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going

Blacksox programs will be held in the weeks ahead at the Bo Jackson Elite Sports Dome in Lockport. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;The Cangelosi Blacksox will run tryouts on the following days: July 21 (9U from 5:15-7:30 p.m.; 10U from 7:30-9:45 p.m.) and July 22 (11U from 5:15-7:30 p.m.). A makeup date will be held July 29 (5:15-7:30 p.m. for 9U and 10U; 7:30-9:45 p.m. for 11U), but teams will begin being selected following the first round of tryouts. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;The U-Dawgs will conduct their tryouts July 30 and 31. Fifteen-and-under and 18U players will have sessions on the earlier date from 5:15-7:30 p.m. and 7:30-9:45 p.m., respectively, while the 16U and 17U teams will hold their tryouts on July 31 at those same times. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;Taylor Made softball tryouts will be held Aug.5-7. The opening session is for 10U players (5-7 p.m.) and 12U (7-10 p.m.). Aug. 6 is for 14U (4-7 p.m.) and 16U (7-10 p.m.) tryouts, while 18U players will try out from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Aug. 7. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;Registration can be made online. The Bo Jackson Sports Dome is located at 17130 Prime Blvd. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;For more information, email Tyler Thompson at Tyler@cangelosibaseball.com about either the Cengelosi Blacksox or U-Dawgs, or Venus Taylor at Venus@taylormadesoftball.com about softball.

Palos Heights Recreation Dept. offering sports camps

â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;The Palos Heights Parks and Recreation Department will sponsor various sports camps during the months of July and August. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;Scheduled for July is a MiniHawk youth athletic camp, which will teach the essentials of baseball, basketball and soccer. It is open to youngsters aged 4-7 and will run July 21-25 from 9 a.m.noon each day. The cost is $109 for residents, $129 for nonresidents, and includes a T-shirt, ball and merit award. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;A Chicago Bulls rookie and veteran camp for ages 6-12 will run Aug. 11-15 from 8:30-11:30 a.m. daily. The cost is $209 for residents, $219 for nonresidents, and includes a pass for two to go to the United Center for a Q&A session with a former or current Bulls player, Bulls duffle bag, Bulls basketball, T-shirt, evaluation report and graduation certificate. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;Registration is being taken at to get better, but youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to have these growing pains [with younger guys].â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;Gregory (two-run single) and Eric Horbach (two hits, double, one RBI, one run) were Shepardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hitting notables against Marist. *** â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;Ken Gorski (two-run triple), sophomore-to-be Tommy Cimoch (RBI single) and Doolan (RBI groundout) gave the Astrosâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; attack some juice on Thursday but not enough to overtake Bremen, which erupted for six runs in the second inning. Cimoch also did a credible job of pitching in relief, as did junior-to-be Logan Couture, who had just returned from a foreign-exchange trip to Germany. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;DiFoggio has high hopes for Couture in 2015. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x153;I like the way he pitches,â&#x20AC;? DiFoggio said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He knows how to spot pitches and hold runners on â&#x20AC;&#x201D; heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pretty polished.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;Senior-to-be Kyle Longfield, who visited Greece this summer, was also back in action last week but didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fare especially well as Tinley Park notched a five-spot in the third inning and went on to dispatch Shepard in another Thursday encounter. Doolan (double), Bobby Peterka (RBI single) and Ben Meyer (RBI single) paced the Astrosâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; offense. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x153;We did not help our cause this week,â&#x20AC;? said DiFoggio, whose squad squared off with Mt. Carmel in this past Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s playoff opener. â&#x20AC;&#x153;[But] is the summer a success for me? Absolutely. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to find a bench and find role players [for next season], and I did that.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; The overall strides made by his younger players are what DiFoggio found most satisfying. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Those kids got a ton of experience and it just increased the growth process,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Benny Meyer has made the jump to the varsity level as a hitter, and guys like Robbie Marinec and Jordan Noftz got better. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s getting to the point where kids are getting tired, but there were less mental mistakes later than there were earlier. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x153;And they also learned how not to play. When youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re having success at the lower levels, you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t pay attention to details. But guys on varsity are going to throw a little harder, run a little faster and hit it a little harder, so you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t slow down and wait to react.â&#x20AC;? STAGG â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; The Chargersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; loss to Richards was part of a 1-3 week for them. Sandburg (6-4) and Eisenhower (7-3) also got the better of Stagg, while Tinley Park suffered a 7-0 defeat. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;Chargers coach Matt Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill had a severely shortened roster against the Cardinals, so he didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t

the recreation department, 6601 W. 127th St.

White Sox, Bulls FUNdamental camps coming to Andrew

â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; The White Sox FUNdamentals Baseball clinic and Bulls FUNdamentals camp will take place at Andrew High School in Tinley Park during the month of July. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; The baseball event will be held July 21-22 from 1-2:30 p.m. The cost is $60, and includes a camp T-shirt, replica autographed photo of a current White Sox player and one raffle ticket. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;The basketball camp is scheduled for July 21-24 from 10:30 a.m.-noon each day. The cost is $95, and includes a camp T-shirt and replica autographed photo of Derrick Rose. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;Registration forms are available at www.BullsSoxAcademy. com and can be accessed by using the following codes: baseball â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 13700TAH1; basketballball â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 33220TAH1.

Palos Heights to sponsor flag football league

â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;The Palos Heights Parks and Recreation Department is accepting registration for an NFL Flag Football League it will sponsor this fall. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Coed teams are being formed for youngsters entering grades 3-8. Games will be held on Sundays from Sept. 7-Nov. 2 at Shepard. Practices will be held one day a week. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; The cost is $76 for residents, $96 for nonresidents, and the deadline to enter is Aug. 8 unless all spots are filled before that. All participants will receive a team jersey and participation award. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;Individuals can sign up at the recreation department, 6601 W. 127th St.

Tatra Foundation sponsoring camps

â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; The Tatra Foundation will sponsor a soccer camp for children aged 5-12 and ski-jumping school for ages 7-12 this summer. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;Hickory Hills will be one of two sites for the soccer camp. Ski jumping will be held at a facility specializing in that. The cost of the latter is $275, which includes two bus trips. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; For more information, call 7280464 or visit info@ultrafoundation.org. put much weight on that outcome. Alex Blizek (one hit, two RBI), Nick Worst (one hit) and Mike Spiewak (RBI) provided Staggâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s batting highlights. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;The Chargers (6-6-1) played respectably in each contest, but they were at their best versus the Titans, who managed only two hits off the mound duo of Conor Bartle (seven strikeouts, no walks in 4 2/3 innings) and Robert Stark (no hits, two strikeouts). Five runs in the first inning put Stagg in command. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;Jordan Henderson (two-run double), Austin Greer (two-run single) and Mitchell Spencer RBI single) spearheaded the quick getaway. Greer later added an RBI double and Nick Gerzon (two hits) also drove in a run. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; While Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t anticipate his team evolving into an offensive juggernaut next spring, he has begun re-evaluating just how effective the Chargers might be in that capacity. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to hit better than we did last year,â&#x20AC;? Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One through nine [in the order] we should be a little deeper. It may be one of the better teams weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had in a few seasons [in that regard].â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;Mike Bibbiano (double, two runs) and Brett Stratinsky (RBI) both collected a pair of hits against Sandburg, and the former was also sharp on the hill as he tossed four innings of two-hit ball. Bibbiano spiced that performance with three strikeouts. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;Bibbiano (double), Spencer, Kevin Burke (two RBI) and Max Downs (three runs) all collected two hits versus Richards. Gus Martinez poked a double and Stratinsky, Gerzon and Nate Miranda each had an RBI. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill believes his senior-to-be core of Stratinsky, Bibbiano, Calogelo Martinez and Ethan Glaza gives Stagg some good building blocks for 2015. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know if weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to have the vocal leaders like weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had, but most of these guys are pretty high baseball IQ guys and coachable,â&#x20AC;? Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think the majority of those guys in this senior group know what itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to take [to succeed].â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Settling on his pitching rotation and finding a shortstop to replace the graduated Max Strus are the things on which Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill places a premium. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x153;We still have some question marks with the pitching,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But as far as finding juniors to fill gaps and seeing whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ready, I think we saw what we needed to see this summer.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;Stagg faced Homewood-Flossmoor in a playoff matchup this past Monday.

For Notice Sale

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF BEAR STEARNS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES I TRUST 2006-HE10, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES SERIES 2006-HE10 Plaintiff, -v.CHERYL DOLEZAL Defendants 13 CH 13608 10446 SOUTH 80TH COURT Palos Hills, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 27, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 28, 2014, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 10446 SOUTH 80TH COURT, Palos Hills, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-14-223-015-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $291,313.58. 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, or a unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(h-1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, contact the sales department, FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG 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 F12050113. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www. tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com Attorney File No. F12050113 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 26122 Case Number: 13 CH 13608 TJSC#: 34-10445 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. I616549

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR WMALT 2005-10 Plaintiff, -v.JOSE T. VAYALIL, LUCY J. VAYALIL AKA LUCY VAYALIL, STANDARD BANK AND TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE OF A TRUST AGREEMENT DATED THE 26TH DAY OF JUNE 2007 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 19991, STANDARD BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, STATE OF ILLINOIS-DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Defendants 13 CH 15645 15232 Poplar Creek Ct. Orland Park, IL 60467 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 23, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 26, 2014, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 15232 Poplar Creek Ct., Orland Park, IL 60467 Property Index No. 27-18-204005-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $641,587.09. Sale terms: The bid amount, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, shall be paid in certified funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in 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. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, contact Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney: HEAVNER, SCOTT, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgageeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. HEAVNER, SCOTT, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 13 CH 15645 TJSC#: 34-10070 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. I614396

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.TERESA GUTIERREZ, CELSO GUTIERREZ Defendants 11 CH 007149 8545 S. 84TH AVENUE HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 6, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 2:00 PM on August 13, 2014, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8545 S. 84TH AVENUE, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. 18-35-411-026. 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. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, examine the court file or contact 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 14-11-05398. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-11-05398 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 11 CH 007149 TJSC#: 34-8687 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. I616267

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S � COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION E V E R B A N K � P l a i n t i f f , � v s . � MALGORZATA LICHOSYT; HARRIS, N.A.; GREEN O A K S � CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; D e f e n d a n t s , � 10 CH 29185 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on April 28, 2014, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, August 1, 2014, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 23-11-301-006-1097. Commonly known as 9974 S 84TH TER UNIT 33-209, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale. For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1011618. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I613714

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-GEL2 Plaintiff, -v.UNKNOWN SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE OF THE IDA M. MALLOY LIVING TRUST DATED MAY 29, 1997, THE IDA M. MALLOY LIVING TRUST DATED MAY 29, 1997, MARCIA MILLER, SHEILA MALLOY-HOWE, MILFORD COURT TOWNHOUSE ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF THE IDA M. MALLOY LIVING TRUST DATED MAY 29, 1997, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF IDA M. MALLOY, WILLIAM P. BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE Defendants 12 CH 044174 9330 S. 79TH AVENUE HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 16, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 30, 2014, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9330 S. 79TH AVENUE, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-01-302030. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-12-33222. 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. 14-12-33222 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 044174 TJSC#: 34-10956 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. I615440

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS AS TRUSTEE FOR RALI 2005QA10 Plaintiff, -v.EDWARD KERFIN A/K/A EDWARD S. KERFIN, SUSAN KERFIN A/K/A SUZANNE M. KERFIN A/ K/A SUZANNE KERFIN, ORLAND RIDGE CONDOMINIUMS ASSOCIATION, INC., MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTATIONS SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN MORTGAGE NETWORK, INC. D/B/A AMNET MORTGAGE, OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS Defendants 13 CH 007630 9840 W. 153RD STREET UNIT # 1NW ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 20, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 22, 2014, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:Commonly known as 9840 W. 153RD STREET UNIT # 1NW, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-16-204-026-1002. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-13-21076. 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. 14-13-21076 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 13 CH 007630 TJSC#: 34-9281 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. I615906

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP F/K/A COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP Plaintiff, -v.ROBERT W. WELLS JR A/K/A ROBERT W. WELLS, KIMBERLY A. WELLS A/K/A KIMBERLY ANN WELLS, HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORPORATION III Defendants 11 CH 037847 7648 W. 105TH 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 April 24, 2012, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 24, 2014, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:Commonly known as 7648 W. 105TH STREET, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-13-107-035. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-11-35527. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-11-35527 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 11 CH 037847 TJSC#: 34-10590 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. I614570

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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, NA SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING LP FKA C O U N T R Y W I D E � HOME LOANS SERVICING LP; P l a i n t i f f , � v s . � MALIK KANAAN AND MANAL KANAAN; LORENZ APPLIANCES INC.; UNKNOWN TENANTS; U N K N O W N � OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , � 11 CH 43063 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on April 12, 2013 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, August 4, 2014 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real e s t a t e : � P.I.N. 23-10-401-079. Commonly known as 8841 West 100th Place, Palos Hills, IL 60465. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 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 3 3 3 6 2 . � INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I614752

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S � COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, v s . � COLLEEN KINCAID; MICHAEL ZIMNY; RIVIERA R E G A L � CONDOMINIUM UMBRELLA ASSOCIATION; R I V I E R A � REGAL I CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; D e f e n d a n t s , � 13 CH 19761 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on April 28, 2014, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, August 1, 2014, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 23-23-200-026-1033. Commonly known as 11111 SOUTH 84TH AVENUE APT 2A A/K/A UNIT 2A, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale. For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1309314. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I613745

“10 in the Park” NEW as of 7/7/11 For Sale Notice For Sale Notice IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.CATHERINE KIM, OLIVER KIM, CNI NATIONAL MORTGAGE CO., COURTYARDS OF ORLAND PARK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Defendants 10 CH 13654 11259 Endicott Court Orland Park, IL 60467 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 20, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 31, 2014, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 11259 Endicott Court, Orland Park, IL 60467 Property Index No. 27-06-410026-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $368,955.90. Sale terms: The bid amount, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, shall be paid in certified funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, SCOTT, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. HEAVNER, SCOTT, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 10 CH 13654 TJSC#: 34-10162 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. I614134

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S � COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. P l a i n t i f f , � v s . � LOUDENA M. KRAUSE; DISCOVER BANK; D e f e n d a n t s , � 14 CH 306 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on May 12, 2014, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, August 15, 2014, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 23-27-101-005-0000. Commonly known as 11950 SOUTH HOBART STREET, PALOS PARK, IL 60464. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale. For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1318691. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I616099

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2 x 1-1/2 Cell: 708-212-1342 For Sale For Notice Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NA SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, INC. Plaintiff, -v.SUZANNE NEMEC, EDWARD J. NEMEC JR. A/K/ A EDWARD J. NEMEC, HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORPORATION III, STATE OF ILLINOIS, US FOODS, INC. F/K/A U.S. FOODSERVICE, INC., ARIA GROUP ARCHITECTS, INC., PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC, INDUSTRY MORTGAGE COMPANY, LP, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 13 CH 024361 10255 S. ELEANOR AVENUE PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 28, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 2:00 PM on August 6, 2014, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 10255 S. ELEANOR AVENUE, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-11-412-051. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-13-25529. 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. 14-13-25529 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 13 CH 024361 TJSC#: 34-9328 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. I615234

For Notice Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A, Plaintiff, -v.JOHN WAGNER, IDA STEVENS, PAMELA WAGNER F/K/A PAMELA STEVENS, MIDLAND FUNDING LLC, TOWN HOUSE ASSOCIATION Defendants 12 CH 26784 9219 HARTWOOD COURT, UNIT 1001 Orland Park, IL 60462 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 25, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 12, 2014, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9219 HARTWOOD COURT, UNIT 1001, Orland Park, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-03-306-017-1061 VOL. 0146. The real estate is improved with a condominium. The judgment amount was $218,240.29. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 12-2620. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 541-9710 Attorney File No. 12-2620 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 12 CH 26784 TJSC#: 34-8874 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. I613284

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff, -v.TEDDIE T. PARKS, VICTORIA M. PARKS, PALOS POINT TOWNHOME ASSOCIATION Defendants 13 CH 19242 7914 W. 105TH 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 March 28, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 30, 2014, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7914 W. 105TH STREET, Palos Hills, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-13-102-098-0000 VOL. 151. The real estate is improved with a townhouse. The judgment amount was $348,134.98. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 13-7690. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 541-9710 Attorney File No. 13-7690 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 13 CH 19242 TJSC#: 34-10257 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. I613832

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION MTGLQ INVESTORS, LP Plaintiff, -v.RAFAL KOWAL, NATIONAL CITY BANK, AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO MIDAMERICA BANK, FSB Defendants 09 CH 28348 7846 West 99th Place Palos Hills, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 8, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 11, 2014, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7846 West 99th Place, Palos Hills, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-12-300-0230000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $263,046.42. Sale terms: The bid amount, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, shall be paid in certified funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, SCOTT, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. HEAVNER, SCOTT, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 09 CH 28348 TJSC#: 34-9867 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. I612871

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, Plaintiff, -v.BRANDON RODRIGUEZ, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., CLEARVIEW CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants 11 CH 39035 7438 PONDEROSA COURT, #3A Orland Park, IL 60462 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 13, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 19, 2014, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7438 PONDEROSA COURT, #3A, Orland Park, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-13-204-028-1009 VOL. 0146; 27-13-204-028-1021 VOL. 0146. The real estate is improved with a condominium. The judgment amount was $150,742.60. 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. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 11-0238. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 541-9710 Attorney File No. 11-0238 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 11 CH 39035 TJSC#: 34-8536 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. I614041

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.WALTER LESNICKI, HELENA LESNICKI, PNC BANK, N.A. S/B/M TO NATIONAL CITY BANK, JACEK LESNICKI A/K/A JACK LESNICKI Defendants 13 CH 21626 7448 WEST 105TH STREET A/K/A 10447 SOUTH 75TH AVENUE PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 20, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 14, 2014, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7448 WEST 105TH STREET A/K/A 10447 SOUTH 75TH AVENUE, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-13-204021. The real estate is improved with a one story single family home with a two car attached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce. com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1313142. 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) 4765500 Attorney File No. PA1313142 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 13 CH 21626 TJSC#: 3411037 I616171

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For Notice Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.WOODS EDGE III CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF DONALD WITT, IF ANY, WILLIAM WITT A/K/A WILLIAM WITT III, DEBRA COHEN, WILLIAM BUTCHER, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 10 CH 45443 11130 EAST ROAD UNIT C PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 5, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 7, 2014, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 11130 EAST ROAD UNIT C, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-22-200-066-1075. The real estate is improved with a brick 4 or more unit condominium; detached parking. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce. com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1029272. 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. PA1029272 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 10 CH 45443 TJSC#: 34-7809 I615179

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

Broaden Your Horizons This week Family pottery wind chimes A pottery class for families will be hosted at the Log Cabin Center for the Arts on Wednesday, July 23, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. The Log Cabin Art Center is at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park. Instructor Heather Young invites families with children of any age to make terra cotta wind chimes with impressions of leaves and flowers. After being fired in the kiln, the terra cotta clay will look "flower pot orange." The pieces will be ready for pickup a week after the class. The class fee is $8 per person and includes all supplies and the firing. Advance registration is required. Call The Center at 361-3650.

Papercraft workshop The Log Cabin Center for the Arts, 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park, will offer a papercraft workshop on Tuesday, July 22, from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Ann Fowler will teach students to make greeting cards with a theme of summer water fun such as sand castles, swimming, and boats. The workshop cost of $18 plus a $6 materials fee. Registration is required. For more information, call The Center at 361-3650.

Children’s Farm preschool registration Few fall openings remain for young children who love

animals and nature at the Farm and Nature Discovery Preschool at Children’s Farm, 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park. The preschool is a lively hands-on opportunity for children, ages 3-5, to become creative learners through experiences with the natural world of the woods, fields, farm, and animals that lie directly outside their classroom door. Preschool director Kristin Hale says the adventure-packed program includes creek-walks, hayrides, hikes in the woods, animal care, pony rides, and nature-themed crafts, plus a basic academic curriculum to prepare children for kindergarten. The preschool is located in the Anderson Activity Center, in separate classrooms for 3-year-old children and for four to five year old children. Both morning and afternoon sessions are offered, either two or three days per week. Parents interested in further information should contact preschool director Kristin Hale at 361-8933 or visit www.thecenterpalos.org.

The Bridge Teen Center programs • Dream Boards with TRU Teen Magazine — 2 to 3:30 p.m. today (Thursday), The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Court, Orland Park, will team up with TRU Teen Magazine to host a program to help students discover their purpose in life. • The Essentials of Manhood - 3:30 to 5 p.m. today, program teaches guys how to be a gentleman. • Charcoal Portraits with Art-A-La-Carte — 4:30 to 6 p.m. today, the Bridge teams with

Videoview by Jay Bobbin (NOTICE: Ratings for each film begin with a ‘star’ rating — one star meaning ‘poor,’ four meaning ‘excellent’ — followed by the Motion Picture Association of America rating, and then by a family-viewing guide, the key for which appears below.) STARTING THIS WEEK: “DIVERGENT”: Veronica Roth’s novel of a world divided by people’s personal traits translates well to film, particularly sparked by Shailene Woodley’s fine performance as young heroine Tris. She learns she encompasses several of the dividing qualities, thus making her a Divergent ... and a danger to her society’s rulers, or so they perceive it. Along with an enigmatic mentor (Theo James), she goes on the run. Kate Winslet, Ray Stevenson, Tony Goldwyn (“Scandal”), Ashley Judd, Zoe Kravitz, Maggie Q (“Nikita”) and Ansel Elgort (reteamed later with Woodley in “The Fault in Our Stars”) also appear. DVD extras: audio commentaries with director Neil Burger and producers Douglas Wick and Lucy Fisher; deleted scenes.*** (PG13: AS, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “TRANSCENDENCE”: If this well-staged but familiar scifi tale seems like a Christopher Nolan movie, it is in part — he’s among its producers, and his frequent cinematographer Wally Pfister makes his directing debut on the project. Johnny Depp plays a proponent of artificial intelligence, unaware that he’s about to become an example of it himself; he’s targeted by opposing extremists, but his mind survives by being uploaded into technology, then goes on a threatening quest to obtain as much knowledge and power as possible. Rebecca Hall, Paul Bettany, Kate Mara, Cillian Murphy and Morgan Freeman also star. DVD extras: two “making-of” documentaries. *** (PG-13: AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “HEAVEN IS FOR REAL”: A deeply spiritual story that made its mark with its intended audience, this drama centers around a youngster (wonderfully played by Connor Corum) who claims he saw heaven during a near-death experience. His stunned father (Greg Kinnear as Todd Burpo, co-author of the best-seller the film is based on) isn’t sure whether to keep that information within the family or make it public. Kelly Reilly (“Black Box”), Thomas Haden Church and Margo Martindale (“The Millers”) also star. DVD extras: “making-of” documentary; deleted scenes. *** (PG: AS) (Also

on Blu-ray and On Demand) SABOTAGE: Police-drama specialist David Ayer (“Training Day,” “End of Watch”) stays gritty in the genre — and actually more gruesome this time — with this vehicle for Arnold Schwarzenegger, who plays the leader of a DEA team that gets creative with $10 million in confiscated drug money. After they take the cash, the officers’ scheme goes awry ... leaving them vulnerable to an internal investigation, and also to those they took the cash from. Terrence Howard, Olivia Williams, Sam Worthington and “Lost” alums Josh Holloway and Harold Perrineau also star. DVD extras: “making-of” documentary; deleted scenes; alternate ending. *** (R: AS, P, GV) (Also on Bluray and On Demand) “THE SINGLE MOMS CLUB”: Tyler Perry strikes again as writer, director and co-star of this comedy-drama about — you guessed it — several single moms who unite after their children get into trouble at school. The women decide to form a support group, to try to benefit from one another’s experiences and better their

Art-A-La-Carte to hold a program to teach students how to use charcoal as an art medium. • Game Night with Ruckuss — 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. July 18, Friday Night Live event with a game night, live music from Ruckuss (rock) and food from Noodles & Company. • Gabe Burdulis — 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. July 19, High School Saturday event with live music from Gabe Burdulis and free food from Meijer. • BTS: T-Shirt Screen Printing with Midwest Promotional Group — 1:15 to 4:45 p.m. July 22, will teach students how their favorite tees are made. • Windy City Skyline — 4:30 to 6 p.m. July 22, learn watercolor painting techniques, and then design a printed outline of Chicago’s skyline. • Culinary: Mystery Dish — 4 to 5:30 p.m. July 23, The Bridge will team up with the Harvest Room to show students how to cook some really delicious dishes. • Martial Arts with Victory Martial Arts — 4:45 to 6 p.m. July 23, participants will learn how to protect themselves with martial arts. Each week will include short lessons on topics like integrity, perseverance, and confidence. • Acoustic Guitar — 5 to 6 p.m. July 23, program to teaches students the basic. Guitar. • BTS: Chicagoland Speedway — 2 to 5 p.m. July 24, trip to the Chicagoland Speedway to get up close and personal with the local race track. • Soul Café: Turn Your Lows Into Highs — 3 to 5 p.m. July 24, discussion for students to help them face the challenges in their lives. These free events are for teens in 7th through 12th grade. (5320500; thebridgeteencenter.org).

Sinise could be a modern day Bob Hope By Tony Pinto For Regional Publishing

You may know him as Detective Mac Taylor from “CSI New York,” George Milton from the movie “Of Mice and Men” or as Lieutenant Dan Taylor from the movie “Forest Gump” but Gary Sinise is more than just an actor. Some might consider him a modern day Bob Hope. The Blue Island native, who grew up in Highland Park, is also a musician who uses his celebrity to bring awareness to various charities that help support our service men/women and veterans. “After September 11th when we started having these real life Lt. Dans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan, I got very involved with supporting them, and wanted to entertain our troops and do what I could to make sure that they were appreciated and not being forgotten,” Sinise said during a telephone interview with the Regional Publishing. For Sinise, it all started with his portrayal of Lieutenant Dan Taylor in ”Forest Gump.” Soon after the film was released the Disabled American Veterans Organization contacted him and invited him to their convention. They honored him for his portrayal of Lt. Dan and the rest is history. In 2003, Sinise started the Lt. Dan Band which performs close to 50 shows a year. They play shows for military bases, veterans and troops throughout the globe. “Guantanamo Bay, Alaska you name it we’ve played all over the place,” he said. You can’t forget that they also play fundraisers like the one they will be at this Saturday. On Saturday, Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band will be performing at the ninth annual Rockin’ For The Troops event at Cantigny Park in Wheaton. The event which is $25 is benefiting Operation Support Our Troops – America, a non-profit organization that looks to provide ways for community members to show support for our military lives. Nia Long, Amy Smart, Cocoa heroes. People can provide comBrown, Wendi McLendon-Covey fort, resources and education to (“The Goldbergs”) and Zulay them and their families, both Henao play the “club” members when they are deployed and afin a cast that also includes Terry ter they return home. For more Crews (“Brooklyn Nine-Nine”), information on the event, visit Eddie Cibrian and Ryan Eggold (“The Blacklist”). *** (PG-13: AS, P) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “WAHLBURGERS: THE Top Pop Singles COMPLETE FIRST SEASON”: Though this A&E Net- 1. Fancy, Iggy Azalea, featuring work series is about the title Charli XCX, Island/Def Jam Boston restaurant and bar, it’s 2. Rude, MAGIC!, RCA also a detailed profile of the 3. Problem, Ariana Grande, family life of the site’s owners, featuring Iggy Azalea, Universal the Wahlbergs ... including actor Republic brothers Mark (“Transformers: 4. Am I Wrong, Nico & Vinz, Age of Extinction”) and Donnie Warner Bros. (“Blue Bloods”). They operate 5. Stay With Me, Sam Smith, the eatery with their head-chef Capitol Records (Universal) brother Paul, and the camaraderie 6. Wiggle, Jason Derulo, featuramong the three is a big factor in ing Snoop Dogg, Beluga Heights/ the show’s entertainment value. Warner Bros. Also featured are their mother 7. All of Me, John Legend, Alma and Donnie’s fiancee, “The Columbia View” co-host Jenny McCarthy. 8. Summer, Calvin Harris, DVD extras: webisodes. *** (Not Sony Music rated: AS, P) 9. Turn Down for What, DJ Snake & Lil Jon, Columbia COMING SOON: “NOAH” 10. Happy, Pharrell Williams, (Continued on page 8) Backlot Music

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www.rockinforthetroops.org. Sinise also has his own foundation at www.garysinisefoundation.org. The foundation was started because he said he wanted to do more. His hectic schedule only left him so much time to play shows. He stated that he wanted to help even when his day job got in the way and he couldn’t play shows. His foundation supports many different charities including Disabled American Veterans, United Service Organization (USO), and the GI Film Festival among many others. His organization also has programs that give out college scholarships for family members of soldiers, along with programs that help give veterans skills to seek employment

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Orland Theater Troupe presents murder mystery On the heels of the triumphant spring performance of Peter Pan, the Orland Park Theater Troupe aims to delight audiences with their summer production of “Occupation Murder,” written by Billy St. John and produced in cooperation with Eldridge Plays and Musicals. “We are thrilled to bring back the murder mystery, audience participation production,” said Producer/Director Frann Carnivele. “During the show, 10 members of the audience will be asked to be part of the murder mystery while the entire audience will be asked take a guess to point out the murderer,” explained Carnivele. “We have been rehearsing for six weeks and, since the show allows for ad libbing, it makes for a new, fun and more entertaining ex-

perience each time it is performed.” The audience participation murder mystery centers around the TV quiz show “It’s A Living!” and the murder of the show’s sponsor. Performances will be this Friday and Saturday, July 18 and 19, at the Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 S. Ravinia Avenue, where audience members will enjoy hors d’oeuvres and dessert as they participate in the performance. Cost is $25 per person (includes hors d'oeuvres & dessert). A cash bar will also be available. Reserved seating may be purchased at the Recreation Administration Office, 14600 S. Ravinia Ave. For more information, call the village’s Recreation Department at 403-7275.

Omarr’s Weekly Astrological Forecast by Jeraldine Saunders ARIES (March 21-April 19): You can’t recover the stone after it’s been thrown or the word after it’s been spoken. Keep your temper under control in the week ahead, even if it is tempting to let it loose. Don’t rush into a business transaction without forethought. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Stand tall. Your own your stature is not diminished if you hold out your hand and help someone else. In the week ahead, focus on being a friend in deed whenever you see a worthy need. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Unite with others to promote a good cause in the upcoming week. You can meet someone who’ll help you reach your goals or who shares a similar vision of the future. Don’t mix business with pleasure. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Acting on your desires might put a dent in your wallet. Be sure you share similar values with peers before expressing unpopular opinions. You could be distracted by ambitions and competitions in the week ahead. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Gain more through cooperation than through competition. You might have the urge to push your way to the front of the line this week, or other people could push all your buttons. Don’t rush to judgment or start a battle. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The seeds of a financial idea could be planted, but you can’t force the growth. In the week to come, you might be in too much of a hurry to see immediate results. Use your money to make other people happy.

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Videoview (Continued from page 7) (July 29): Russell Crowe portrays the icon who built, and set sail with, an ark before a massive flood struck. (PG-13: AS, V) “THE OTHER WOMAN” (July 29): A lawyer (Cameron Diaz) learns her beau is married, then unites with the wife (Leslie Mann) and his other extramarital girlfriend (Kate Upton) to get even. (PG-13: AS, P) “NEED FOR SPEED” (Aug. 5): Aaron Paul (“Breaking Bad”) plays an ex-convict who gets a chance to get even with an enemy (Dominic Cooper) by driving fast. (PG-13: AS, P, V) “OCULUS” (Aug. 5): A woman (Karen Gillan) is determined to prove her brother (Brenton Thwaites) was guided by a supernatural force in committing murder. (R: AS, P, V) “BEARS” (Aug. 12): John C. Reilly narrates the live-action Disney documentary about young cubs’ struggle to survive

in Alaska. (G) “MUPPETS MOST WANTED” (Aug. 12): During an overseas trek, Kermit finds himself framed for theft by a look-alike ... and held under the watch of a humorless prison guard (Tina Fey). (PG: AS) FAMILY-VIEWING GUIDE KEY: AS, adult situations; N, nudity; P, profanity; V, violence; GV, particularly graphic violence.

Wolfgang Puck’s Kitchen by Wolfgang Puck

Grilling cauliflower is not as outlandish as it may sound If you considered Memorial Day Weekend the official start of the grilling season (as lots of people do), and July 4th as one of its main events, then around now you may be entering the midsummer grilling doldrums. You’re looking for something new to liven up your meals and wipe away those bored “Not again!” expressions you see on people’s faces when you bring to the table a platter of ready-to-serve food from the grill. I’ve witnessed dedicated grillers trying to cook so many new things over a live fire. Some of them have been great ideas, like grilled pizza — a surprisingly easy technique and recipe I’ve shared with you before. And some have been less than great, but I’ll spare you the fiery details, just in case the intrepid griller in your family decides to take up the challenge. But I often find that one of the easiest ways to bring fresh excitement to a menu from the grill can come in the same way that so many cooks liven up meals they cook indoors: by serving a beautiful, delicious, unexpected, yet simple new side dish alongside the main course. Grilling is one of my favorite ways to cook so many vegetables, from thick cross-sections of onion to long ribbons of summer squash, whole scallions to quarters of bell pepper, parboiled fingerling potatoes cut in half lengthwise to kebabs of mushrooms and cherry tomatoes. The heat of the grill cooks vegetables quickly, perfectly al dente, caramelizing their natural sugars as they char slightly and adding a welcome touch of smokiness. So many vegetables are suited well to the grill that you can plan your side-dish menu just by strolling through the farmers’ market or a good produce section. But one of my favorites usually raises eyebrows when I mention it: cauliflower. Yes, the often-disrespected cauliflower can become a thing of beauty if you grill it the right way. For me, that starts with parboiling a whole head of cauliflower, which partially cooks it so it needs just a fairly quick searing on the grill. Then, I slice the vegetable vertically into “steaks” — thick slices that you can cook and turn easily, as you would a slab of meat. The cross-sections look beautiful, especially if you pick up from the farmers’ market an assortment of the colorful varieties — purple, green, yellow — some growers are now cultivating. And the flavor is unbelievably delicious. Add a light version of pesto, as I do in the recipe I share from my new book, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Healthy,” and you have a side that could even double as a vegetarian main course. And won’t that open eyes with happy surprise when you serve it at your next grilled meal?

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LIGHT PESTO SAUCE Makes about 1/2 cup 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves 2 medium garlic cloves, peeled 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Put the basil, garlic, olive oil and lemon zest in a mini food processor, mini blender, or the blending cup of an immersion blender. Add 1 tablespoon cold water. Process or blend until smooth. Pulse in a little salt and pepper to taste.

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Set aside. Bring to a boil a large pot of water deep enough to immerse the whole cauliflower head. Meanwhile, fill a bowl large enough to hold the cauliflower with ice cubes and water, and place it near the stove. When the pot of water reached a full boil, lightly salt the water. Place the head of cauliflower on a large, sturdy wire skimmer or strainer spoon and gently lower it into the boiling water. As soon as the water returns to a boil, use the skimmer or spoon to lift out the cauliflower from the pot and transfer it to the ice water to cool for at least 2 to 3 minutes. Thoroughly drain the cooled cauliflower head and pat it dry with paper towels. Transfer it, stem end down, to a cutting board. With a large, sharp knife, and starting near the top-center, carefully cut the cauliflower head vertically into slices about 3/4 inch thick. You should get at least 4 large “steaks” and several other good-sized slices. Reserve any smaller pieces to use as crudités or in salads. Fotolia.com Build a fire in an outdoor grill, or heat a large nonstick ridged Check your local farmers market for an assortment of the colorful stovetop grill pan or electric coun- varieties, including yellow, purple and green. tertop grill to medium-high heat. Spray the cauliflower slices on both sides with nonstick cooking spray, or lightly brush them on both sides with olive oil, and seaLandscape Architects & Contractors son to taste on both sides with salt and pepper. Place the cauliflower steaks on the cooking grid, grill pan, or grill. Cook until they are seared a deep golden-brown color, about 5 minutes per side. After you turn them over with a wide spatula, drizzle a little of the Light Pesto over them; or, alternatively, leave them plain. Transfer the steaks to a heated platter or individual plates, and serve immediately, passing pesto alongside for guests to add to taste.

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