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Vorva talks about his rough and tough alma mater hosting a night football game for the first time in years (page 3), Parker talks about her one-year marriage with the Reporter (page 5) and Rakow talks about the importance of a journalist’s life and death (page 6)

Worth Days fun A look at some photos from the four-day Worth Days celebration can be found on pages 4, 7 and 9. And we will throw a few more in next week’s paper, too

IT’S BACK! The second season of Football Forecast gets rolling and Sports Editor Ken Karrson will defend his regular-season title against five challengers See sports

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

COLUMNISTS Jeff Vorva...........................3 I, Claudia............................5 Bob Rakow..........................6 Wine Guy..........................12

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Shepard players go bananas as they douse assistant football coaches Ryan McGuire (left photo) and Brendan Meany (right photo) as a part of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. Both assistant coaches had friends and family members die of the ALS and were touched by the players’ gesture.

Shepard football coaches touched by players’ Ice Bucket gesture By Jeff Vorva Reporter Editor The 2015 football season opens on Friday night and Shepard’s squad will have the challenge of trying to erase an 0-9 season in 2013 from Astros’ fans’ minds when it heads to Niles North in Skokie for a non-conference game. Before that challenge, the Astros faced another challenge. For the past couple of weeks, the phenomenon of having people take the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge has blazed across the world thanks to social media. Everyone from Michael Jordan to former President George W. Bush to heavy hitters in Hickory Hills (see page 5) have had buckets of ice water dumped on their heads to support finding a cure for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis -- commonly known as ALS and more commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.

That brings us our students, to a football pracathletes and tice last week our communion the Shepard ty have shown. campus in Palos It’s just another FRIDAY: Heights. great example • Indianapolis Arsenal at Richards, 7 p.m. Student athof excellence • Kenwood at Oak Lawn, 7 p.m. lete Mark Alat Shepard,” • Hillcrest at Stagg, 7 p.m. brecht dared McGuire said in • Lincoln-Way Central at Sandburg, 7:15 p.m. his teammates a news release. • Shepard at Niles North, 7:30 p.m. and coaches to Meany agreed. • DuSable at Marist, 7:30 p.m. participate in “As someone • Chicago Christian at Westmont, 7:30 p.m. the Ice Bucket who lost a famChallenge. ily friend to ALS • Reavis at St. Laurence, 7:30 p.m. The dousing this year, it was • Evergreen Park at Lake Station (Edison), Ind., 8 p.m. produced hoots, an honor to be SATURDAY: hollers and hilaripart of the ice • Brother Rice vs. Bloomfield Hills Mich. Brother Rice ty among a bunch bucket chalat Wayne State University, 2 p.m. of emotional teenlenge,’’ he said age boys. in a news reBut more lease. “And it important, the cold drenchings to ALS and the players’ gestures was awesome to see our kids so warmed the hearts of two Shepard meant a lot to the two of them. excited about such a noble cause.” assistant coaches. Head coach Dominic Passolano’s “I know someone who personRyan McGuire and Brendan ally lost a battle to this disease. splashdown caused the most noise Meany lost family and friends It is great to see the response that among the players.

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“It was awesome to see our kids take the initiative in helping others and have a clear understanding about the cause,” the coach said in a statement. “It was a great way to help bring awareness to ALS, a nice way to kick the school year off and bring our school community together.” ALS, which is fatal and has no cure, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. Now for the challenges ahead… Passolano, a former Providence Catholic player, came to the school in 2009 and the Astros made the playoffs just once in the previous 14 years. He took the team to the postseason four times in his first four years before last year’s 0-9 finish. The team hosts Marian Sept. 5 before heading to the South Suburban Red Conference.

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EP mayor takes to the silver screen to teach about the West Nile Virus By Bob Rakow Staff Reporter

Evergreen Park Mayor Jim Sexton is on the big screen, talking about a big subject. He is at a theater near you, warning people about West Nile Virus. Cook County Department of Public Health officials launched the West Nile virus prevention campaign this week featuring Sexton. This mayor’s short prevention message, which also features appearances with his grandchildren, began airing at movie theaters in suburban Cook County and will run until the end of September. “They wanted a poster child for West Nile Virus, so I agreed to do it,” Sexton said. Sexton contracted the virus in August 2012. He spent several weeks in coma at Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn before undergoing months in rehab. “I’m wishing and praying that nobody else gets it,” Sexton said. “I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy. It’s not good.” Sexton does not like to talk about his struggles with the virus. “People got it tougher than that,” he said. He added that the virus helped him rearrange his priorities, he said. “Family and friends have become more important,” he said. County officials were grateful that to Sexton for participating in the video.

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Debris from Oak Lawn residents’ basements and houses were picked up earlier this week. Village officials estimate 25 tons of debris was hauled away this week.

OL’s plans to resolve flood issues are coming… but not real soon Photo by Jeff Vorva

Evergreen Park Mayor Jim Sexton is on the big screen talking about West Nile virus in a short film. “Mayor Sexton and his family generously shared their time and their story of his experience with West Nile virus and the importance of prevention,” said CCDPH COO Dr. Terry Mason. “Thankfully, this year we have yet to see a human case of West Nile in suburban Cook County. However, we are seeing an increase in positive mosquito pools and the risk for human transmission is starting to increase so it is the right time to share the Mayor’s prevention message.” Palos Heights, Palos Park and Orland Park recently were added to the list of suburban communities where mosquitoes infected with the West Nile Virus have been detected

this year. A CCDPH surveillance report released Aug. 15 shows that the number of communities jumped from 18 to 33 in just one week. Other communities newly added to the list include, Lemont, Chicago Ridge, Oak Lawn and Evergreen Park. There are no known human cases of West Nile disease in Cook County suburbs and only one statewide (an elderly woman in Chicago), according to public health authorities, although that will probably change in the weeks ahead, if 2014 is anything like previous years. —Staff Reporter Tim Hadac contributed to this story

By Bob Rakow Staff Writer There are no near-term solutions coming down the pipe to resolve flooding problems in Oak Lawn, but the village is working on long-term answers to the dilemma, which has plagued several areas of the village this year, officials say. Residents in pockets throughout Oak Lawn neighborhoods were hit hard early Friday morning, as nearly five inches of rain struck the area. Neighboring Burbank was hit the worst, with several streets severely flooded and residents navigating some streets in rowboats. It wasn’t as bad in Oak Lawn, but don’t tell that to residents who spent the weekend dragging water logged carpet and furniture

to the curb for a special pickup on Sunday. In fact, Republic Services, the village’s waste hauler, along with public works crews, hauled away up 25 tons of debris, said Village Manager Larry Deetjen. Olejniczak said that in his district heavy rain impacted the same parts of his district that typically are hit hard when it rains hard. “Alexander [Place] got waylaid. It was just bad,” Olejniczak said. In fact, many homes in an area bounded by Central Avenue, 52nd Avenue, 87th Place and 88th Place were hit by flooding, Olejniczak said. Village officials admit there’s no quick fix to the problem, but say they’re working with officials from the Metropolitan Water Rec(Continued on page 3)

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POLICE AND COMMUNITY NEWS

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Joseph Dahike, 23, of Burbank, was charged with damage to property following an Aug. 21 disturbance in the 6700 block of 107th Street, police said. *** Zofia Kwiatkowski, 60, and Patricia Kwiatkowski, 28, both of Chicago, were charged possession of a theft detection device Aug. 21 at Bed Bath and Beyond at Chicago Ridge Mall, police said. *** Chana M. Matthews, 29, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft Aug. 22 after allegedly stealing shoes from Kohl’s at Chicago Ridge Mall, police said. *** Marian Sedlak, 35, of Palos Hills, was charged with drunken driving, driving with open alcohol and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident after an Aug. 23 accident in the 5900 block of 109th Street, police said. *** Maria Perez, 34, of Worth, was charged with driving on a suspended license Aug. 24 after being stopped at 107th Street and Harlem Avenue, police said.

Billy D. Williams, 36, was charged with driving on a suspended license and making an improper turn Aug. 18 after a stop at 96th Street and Roberts Road, police said. *** Firas M. Isa, 25, of Bridgeview, was charged with possession of marijuana, resisting arrest and speeding following a Aug. 21 stop in the 8700 block of 87th Street, police said.

Evergreen Park Litheria Askew, 47, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft Aug. 18 after allegedly stealing items from Wal-Mart, 2500 W. 95th St., police said. *** Roy E. Love Jr., 47, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft Aug. 21 after allegedly stealing $388 worth of merchandise from Wal-Mart, 2500 W. 95th St., police said. *** Bryan J. Page, 41, of Oak Lawn, was charged with possession of a controlled substance and drug equipment and improper lane use following a stop at 95th Street and Pulaski Road.

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Oak Lawn An arc welder was reported stolen between Aug. 9 and 19 from a construction site at Christ Medical Center, 4440 W. 95th St. *** An iPod, headphones and $20 were reported stolen Aug. 10 from a car in the 9200 block of Tripp Avenue. *** Miguel A. Alvarado, 27, of Oak Lawn, was charged with drunken driving, speeding, disobeying a red light, driving without a valid license and no insurance after an Aug. 13 stop at 111th Street and Kenneth Avenue, police said. *** Gary M. Dymitrowicz, 49, of Chicago, was charged with trespassing Aug. 14 after a disturbance in the 9600 block of Marion Avenue, police said. *** David L. Smith, 29, of Chicago, was charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession with the intent to deliver a controlled substance Aug. 14 after a stop at 95th Street and Southwest Highway, police said. *** David W. Lindelof, 29, of Hometown, was charged with retail theft Aug. 14 after allegedly stealing merchandise from

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One of the victims followed the suspects’ car and contacted police. Burbank police stopped the car, but the three suspects fled, police said. Police conducted a 90-minute search using a K-9 team and a

helicopter in an effort to locate a fourth offender, who is being sought, police said. They said the incident was not a random act. The suspects targeted the home. — Bob Rakow

A former Hickory Hills man has been extradited from Poland to face charges connected with a 2004 traffic crash that left two teenagers dead. Andrzej Rybka, 31, was charged with two felony counts of reckless homicide and one felony count of leaving the scene of an accident causing injury or death. He had also been wanted on two warrants, according to police. He recently appeared in bond court where he was denied bail and ordered to surrender all passports. The charges come nearly 10 years after a 1992 BMW hit a light pole in the 6000 block of

South Archer Avenue in Chicago on Oct. 10, 2004. An 18-year-old woman, Anna Jaronczyk, and an 18-year-old man, Jozef Maryniarczyk, were killed in the crash. A third passenger, a 20-year-old man, was also injured, according to police. The driver fled the scene. Federal travel records showed Rybka flew to his native Poland two days after the accident, and was spotted in his hometown of Poronin, according to the FBI. In November 2004, he was charged with two counts of reckless homicide, and a fugitive warrant was issued, according to reports. —Bob Rakow

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began to unravel under questioning, when he finally admitted that his sister was not in the hospital and did not need surgery, according to the police report. Police added that they found an open bottle of Hennessy cognac in the car, which was towed and impounded. Makhamre was given a court date of Oct. 6 in Bridgeview. In other Palos Park police news, burglars continued to steal valuables from unlocked vehicles parked in the village this month. A 58-yearold Burbank man reported that his pickup truck was burglarized while it was parked at Palos Park Presbyterian Community Church, 12312 S. 88th Ave., during the day on Aug. 14. Stolen were a video camera, two power drills, a battery charger, a radio charger, three electricity testers, and about $20 in loose change, the victim said. Two days earlier, a car and SUV were burglarized as they sat parked at a home in the 100 block of Forest Edge Drive. Stolen were a laptop computer, a video camera, and two

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bags of new clothing. The homeowner’s video surveillance showed that an unidentified white man had committed the crime at 1:25 a.m. Police charged Sebastian Borys, 20, of Palos Hills, with illegal consumption of alcohol by a minor. His car was pulled over by police in the 11900 block of South La Grange Road at 3:31 a.m. Aug. 17 after they said they saw an air freshener obstructing his view. When questioned by police, Borys allegedly admitted to having a beer a short time earlier. He was set to appear at a hearing at the Kaptur Administrative Center, although the police report did not give a date. An 82-year-old woman told police that someone vandalized the ornamental lamp at the end of her driveway in the 11900 block of South Winslow Road. She reported the crime at 1:53 p.m. Aug. 14 but said she was not certain when the vandalism had occurred. The glass light cover was smashed, as well as sprayed with yellow paint.

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Home Depot, 4060 W. 95th St., police said. *** Four syringes of Neulasta valued at $16,500 were reported stolen Aug. 14 or 15 from a locked refrigerator at Affiliated Oncologist, 4400 W. 95th St., police said. *** Eduardo Arias Jr., 34, of Burbank, was charged with drunken driving, no insurance and disobeying a traffic signal Aug. 15 after a stop at 95th Street and Cicero Avenue, police said. *** Gary Blue, 18, of Chicago, was charged with burglary to vehicles Aug. 15 after allegedly breaking into five cars in the 5300 block of Avery Place, police said. *** Krystle J. Jalbert, 22, of Oak Lawn, was charged with battery Aug. 16 after a disturbance at the Airway Trailer Park, 9001 S. Cicero Ave., police said. *** Michael E. Meagher, 68, of Chicago Ridge, was charged with battery Aug. 16 following a disturbance at Christ Medical Center, 4440 W. 95th St., police said. *** Three automobile tires were reported slashed Aug. 17 in the 5600 block of 99th Street. *** A wallet was reported stolen Aug. 17 from the purse of a customer at Target, 4120 W. 95th St. *** Heather-Sue A. Dennis, 30, of Sheridan, Mich., was charged with possession of a controlled substance and drug equipment Aug. 17 after a stop at 110th Street and Cicero Avenue, police said. *** Imran A. Chaudhry, 48, of Alsip, was charged with battery Aug. 18 after a disturbance at a medical building at 95th Street and Mayfield Avenue, police said.

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Cross your fingers — night football comes back to my high school Gather around, boys and girls, and Uncle Jeff will tell you about his high school days. No, I won’t say I had to walk 20 miles in the snow to get there. I actually got a ride to school each morning, but in the days before catalytic converters, some of the commutes to school stunk of exhaust fumes and that was pretty rough. Speaking of rough… I went to a Catholic grade school for eight years and my dad was a steel mill worker and we were middle class while most of the rest of the school had rich kids who were snobby and had parents that were lawyers and bankers. That said, the kids in the school were pretty well behaved. Sure, there were a few fights on the playground, but the hardest hit I saw was when the nun principal slapped a kid in the chops after he referred to another kid as something that rhymed with trucker. He couldn’t get the next word out as he was struck by the

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The only time there were cops at my Catholic grade school was when a member of the Joliet Police brass would drop off his By kid to school. Jeff Vorva • A faculty member was bloodied from the fists of a student – during a pep rally. • The first teacher I ever had was a drunk but I was too stupid to figure it out until junior year when I saw him in a store shoutslap heard ‘round the world. Or ing and acting goofy. at least ‘round the playground. I have a few other stories about That brings me to high school. good ol’ Joliet Central but you I went to Joliet Central. get the idea. Within the first couple of That said, I survived the mean months: hallways of Joliet Central and I • I was 10 feet away from a enjoyed my four years there betbig guy beating up a girl in the ter than my eight years at the cafeteria. Catholic school. • Someone put poison in the At the time, the school had a science teacher’s coffee and the bad reputation. guy nearly died. Years after I graduated, I • There were rumors of a worked as a freelance writer riot that was supposed to hap- for the Chicago Sun-Times and pen during my lunch hour. It covered basketball games in the never happened but there were inner city. Simeon. King. Westingcops in the cafeteria that day. house. Crane. Collins. Marshall.

These are schools that are not in Wilmette. Yet my boss never said anything to me about going to those schools. But when I had to cover a game at my dear alma mater, he growled “Get out of there as fast as you can – I don’t want someone hitting you in the back of the head with a wrench.” I bring you these wholesome memories because Friday night, Joliet Central will host its first night home football game in many years. Joliet West, which used to be the “goody goody” school in the district, will also host a night game later in the season after a long absence. Both schools have lights at their

fields. But in the past, night games were such big headaches, they were eliminated in favor of Saturday morning and afternoon games. “We just had a few issues not involving our students and we needed to change,” District Director of Activities and Athletics Chris Olson told the Joliet Herald-News. “I hope we embrace it this time.’’ Phew. I’m certainly glad it wasn’t the good kids of JT Central and West who caused trouble during night games. I wouldn’t want their reputations stained. So on Friday night, the Joliet Central Steelmen will host Thornridge at 6:30 p.m. and if

you wanted to just show up… well…good luck. No tickets will be sold at the game. Students who bought tickets are not allowed to sell them or give them to other students or non-students. Parents and other adults needed to come into the school at designated times and locations between Aug. 18 and today, Thursday. There will be no sophomore game. The administration and the cops are in close consultation to make sure Friday Night Lights turns into Friday Night Fights. There are a lot of hoops to jump through. “It would be awesome if we could make this work,” Olson told the Herald. “I will say this, I have a lot of faith in our student body.’’ We’ll see. At least this new generation of Steelmen hasn’t tried to poison their science teacher yet.

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lamation District on a series of solutions that will better prepare the village for heavy storms in the years to come. MWRD officials spent time on Friday at the village’s emergency command center and got first-hand look at flooding at the underpass at 95th Street and Harlem Avenue as well as 87th Street near the retention reservoir in Burbank. “They identified the problems,” Olejniczak said. “They’ve seen what happens.” “There’s no quick fix,” Trustee Tim Desmond added. Indeed not. Olejniczak points to the addition of turn lanes at Southwest Highway and Central Avenue as an example of a project that took required several years to accomplish as the village worked with Cook County to bring the work to fruition. Work is expected to begin in September, he said. Deetjen said three major projects would, over time, lead to significant flood relief in Oak Lawn. First, he said, the construction a reservoir at the northwest corner of St. Casimir Catholic Cemetery property “is a hugely important project.” A retention reservoir, would give the village somewhere to temporarily hold water during significant storms, he said. Second, he said, the village plans to install detention boxes underneath 103rd Street from

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A sign of the times at Batteries Plus in Oak Lawn after weekend flooding ravaged parts of the village. Central to Cicero avenues when that stretch of road is under construction. The detention boxes also would help alleviate flooding. Finally, improvements to the Melvina Ditch, which connects with Stony Creek, are part of the village’s master plan. “The creek has only so much holding capacity,” Deetjen said. The long-term plan won’t resolve any problems overnight, Deetjen said. “(It’s) not going to satisfy

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anyone who took on water,” he said. Mayor Sandra Bury said the village was proactive in its handling of the storm and its aftermath, despite criticism from political opponents that she, along with Deetjen and Olejniczak, remained silent and the village issued no official response. “It was all hands on deck,” Bury said. “We had radio and TV interviews, social media, website and two EOC brief-

Flood waters may not have been as bad in Oak Lawn as they were in nearby Burbank, but things still got pretty wet on Friday morning.

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held to gauge residents’ feelings on the plan. Weisman said his group did not A medical marijuana dispen- approach Oak Lawn, but village sary may locate in Worth if village trustees recently discussed the board members possibility of a approve a proclinic coming to posal at a Sept. the community 5 meeting. and how zonTrustees will ing regulations meet at 7:30 would play a role. p.m. next FriIf approved, day to vote on h o w e v e r, the Windy City WCCC’s Worth Cannabis Club’s clinic would be special-use perthe sole dispenmit to establish sary for a region and operate a of the state that medical mariincludes Worth, juana clinic at Calumet and 11425 S. Harlem Ave., next to Stickney townships. the Enterprise Car Sales. The state’s medical cannabis act “I was looking for a location took effect on Jan. 1. The law allows that met the state’s zoning regula- the use of marijuana by individutions,” said Steve Weisman, head als who have a medical need and of the investment group that owns a permit. Qualifying patients must WCCC. “I got lucky. The first per- be diagnosed by a physician as havson I spoke with was receptive.” ing a debilitating medical condition. “It was a combination of the A qualifying patient can obtain up landlord and the village.” to 2.5 ounces of marijuana every The state’s zoning restrictions two weeks. for medical marijuana dispensaIllinois is expected to begin takries did make the search for an ing applications for 60 medical appropriate location a difficult marijuana businesses in September. one, Weisman said. Those who want to want to apply Clinics cannot be located within must have “an application pinned 1,000 feet of a school or day care cen- down,” said Weisman, an attorney ter. Additionally, some communities for Kirkland and Ellis. add their own zoning prohibitions. In the end, however, only one Chicago Ridge, for example, does dispensary will locate in the area not allow the clinics within 1,000 because only 60 dispensaries are feet of parks or recreation facilities. permitted statewide with regions Weisman’s group had considered of the state divided into dispensary locations in Chicago Ridge, but had districts. difficulty finding one that met the Clinics are expected to open in zoning requirements. The company spring 2015, which does not give considered two locations: one in a selected clinics much time to prestrip mall on Southwest Highway, pare their sites for business and the other on Harlem Avenue. prepare a security plan. Chicago Ridge officials expressed Clients must possess a state ID few reservations about having a dis- card to purchase marijuana and pensary in town at a village board can only obtain 2.5 ounces every meeting attended by Weisman. two weeks, Weisman said. But Trustee Bruce Quintos later Efforts to reach Worth Mayor expressed his opposition to a clinic, Mary Werner for comment were saying a public hearing should be unsuccessful.

ings. I was very proud of the village response to the flooding caused by the worst downpour in recorded history. Our first responders are awesome.”

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The Reporter Thursday, August 28, 2014

Our Neighborhood

Hot 100: Worth celebrates steamy centennial birthday By Jeff Vorva Reporter Editor The Worth Days parade was hot on Sunday but 24 hours prior to that, it was raining and raining hard so organizers gladly accepted a hot and sunny day. It was so hot, members of Shepard and Sandburg bands were allowed to march in t-shirts and shorts rather than the traditional band uniforms. The four-day celebration started Thursday and ended with a fireworks show Sunday night. The parade, which had approximately 75 entries, celebrated the village’s 100th anniversary. It featured bands, old cars, floats, motorcycles and other fun entrants. Here are a few highlights from warm Worth Days:

Photos by Jeff Vorva The Jesse White Tumblers, right, performed sky-high stunts at the Worth Day parade. Worth Panthers cheerleaders shout out during the Worth Days parade.

Worth’s Ashley Taylor, right, and Hickory Hills’ Ava Moster take a drive Sunday at the Worth Days carnival.

People of various ages chased down candy that was thrown during the parade on Sunday.

The Sizzler ride at the Worth Days carnival found Worth’s Allison Andricopulos pretending to be asleep while in another car, Burbank’s Destini Giera and Worth’s Abigail Andricopulos got more of a thrill from the ride Sunday afternoon.

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News and events from our archives.

Breaking bones and breaking ground 50 years ago

From the Aug. 27, 1964 issue The story: Al Neal of Hickory Hills needed eight stitches to close up an injured knee suffered when he tried chasing down a prowler and tripped in a hole. He also suffered a black eye during the mishap. The quote: “During summer vacation, he managed to fall from a picnic table and (broke his arm) but he made sure it was his left arm so he could write after getting back to school.’’ – Ridge Reading Columnist Dolly Rakowski, writing about Paul Loewe’s accident late in the summer. Fun fact: Ground was broken for the new two-story church-school in Oak Lawn – St. Louis de Montfort.

He retired…no he didn’t 25 years ago

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From the Aug. 31, 1989 issue The story: Oak Lawn Village Manager Richard O’Neill announced he was remaining on the job shortly after announcing his retirement. The quote: “He’s one of the most generous people I’ve met,” – Attorney Patrick Tuite on Alan Masters, who drew a 35-year sentence for murder conspiracy of his wife, Dianne. Fun fact: “Girl You Know It’s True” by Milli Vanilli was sixth on the top pop album charts. Years later it came out that the two guys who made up Milli Vanilli not only lip synched in their concerts, they didn’t sing on this album.

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From the Aug. 26, 2004 issue The story: A dump truck hit a power line in Chicago Ridge causing an 11-hour power outage to the house of resident Ron Landquist. Landquist said he wanted compensation from the village to cover spoiled food and $500 in computer work that he lost because of the outage. The quote: “Your legs are taken out from under you. Once [users] get off, their decreases are so great,’’ – Chicago Christian coach and athletic director Mark Vander Kooi on athletes after they stop using the creatine supplements. Fun fact: In a public service to its readers, the Reporter’s wine expert, Anthony Scarano of Evergreen Park gave suggestions on how to open a bottle of sparkling wine without poking someone else’s eye out.

Aug 28: ON THIS DATE in 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. gave his “I Have a Dream” speech at Washington’s Lincoln Memorial. Aug 29: ON THIS DATE in 1862, the Second Battle of Bull Run (Manassas) began. In 1949, the Soviet Union exploded its first atomic bomb. Aug 30: ON THIS DATE in 1963, the hot line communications link between Washington and Moscow became operational. In 1967, the Senate confirmed Thurgood Marshall as the first African-American justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Aug 31: ON THIS DATE in 1907, England, Russia and France formed the Triple Entente; they later would be allies in World War I. Sept. 1: ON THIS DATE in 1666, the Great London Fire began, destroying 80 percent of the city. In 1939, Germany invaded Poland on a fictitious pretext to touch off World War II in Europe. Sept. 2: ON THIS DATE in 1945, Japanese officials formally surrendered aboard a U.S. battleship to end World War II in the Pacific. In 1963, both CBS and NBC expanded their evening-news broadcasts from 15 minutes to 30. Sept. 3: ON THIS DATE in 1783, the Treaty of Paris between the United States and Great Britain officially ended the Revolutionary War, securing America’s independence. Answer to last week’s question: This week in 1886, the last major U.S.-Indian war ended with the capture of Geronimo. This week’s question: In 1985, what Major League Baseball player broke Ty Cobb’s record for the most career hits? (Mark Andrews can be reached via e-mail at mlandrews@embarqmail.com.)

Thursday, August 28, 2014 The Reporter

Community Briefs The Beverly Theatre Guild Announces cast for ‘Young Frankenstein’

Several area residents were named to the cast of the new Mel Brook’s musical “Young Frankenstein. Tim Casey of Alsip will play Igor; Larry Symanski of Evergreen Park is playing Hermit; Rachel Szydlo of Evergreen Park is in the ensemble and will play a woman villager; Jessica Patrick of Evergreen Park is a dancer/ and plays Basha; and Khristopher Symanski of Evergreen Park is in the ensemble. Lolo Vitucci of Orland Park will play the part of Elizabeth; John Reidy of Palos Park is Ziggy; Dan Stokes of Orland Park is in the ensemble; Andie Zaragoza of Orland Park is a dancer and is in the ensemble; Gregory Wittenberg of Palos Park is also in the ensemble. Performances will be held at the Baer Theater at Morgan Park Academy, 2153 W. 111th St., Chicago. Performance dates are Oct. 24, 25, 26, 31, and Nov. 1 and 2. Other cast members are: Zachary Gipson (Frederick); Lindsay Foreman (Inga); Scott Hayes (Monster); Jane Brewer (Frau Blucher); Bruce Fredrick (Kemp); Rob Sorensen (Victor); Ian McCafferty (Telegraph Boy / Dancer); Wayne Wendell (Dracula/Quartet/Student/Dancer/Horse); Christopher Samdal (Dancer/ Student); Jennifer Reynolds (Masha /Dancer); Julie Zebleckis (Ensemble/Woman Villager); Holly Gabriel (Sasha/ Dancer); Ryan Breig (Quartet/ Dancer/ Steward); Qiana McNary (Quartet/Dancer/Tasha); Margaret Pesquera (Ensemble); Jim Seeberg (Harold/Male Villager); Kim Brines (Quartet/Ensemble/ Mad Scientist/Woman Villager); Meg Massaro (Ensemble); Janice Rose Augustine (Dancer); Jonathan Meester (Ensemble). Young Frankenstein will be the first production of The Beverly Theatre Guild’s 52nd Season, to be followed by the powerful drama Doubt in February 2015, and Neil Simon’s comedy 45 Seconds from Broadway in May, 2015. For tickets, season subscriptions, and more information, visit www.beverlytheatreguild. org, or call 773-284-8497.

Little Company of Mary Seeks hospice volunteers

Little Company of Mary Hospital and Health Care Centers invites members of the community to become a hospice volunteer. The Hospice Program provides compassionate care to patients with a terminal diagnosis. Patients are cared for in their homes surrounded by the people who love them. Training will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27 and Saturday, Oct. 4 in the Little Company of Mary’s Cancer Center Meeting Room, 2800 W. 95th St., Evergreen Park. Attendance is required at both sessions. Those interested in becoming a hospice volunteer and want more information, or can’t attend both sessions, call Ann Putlak at 229-6901. The Hospice program at Little Company of Mary is one of the first in the area and has been serving the terminally ill in their homes since 1976. The program provides spiritual, medical, emotional and social support to those in the final stages of life – and their families. Hospice volunteers are trained and supervised and can work in the patient’s home, the nursing home or in the hospice office where they provide administrative support to the Hospice team.

South Suburban College Features Women’s Empowerment Event A Women’s Empowerment

Event will take place starting at 8 a.m. Friday, Sept.12, at South Suburban College, University and College Center, 16333 S. Kilbourn Ave., Oak Forest. The event includes registration and breakfast, a welcome and Introductions and several programs: at 8:30 am - How Great Women Inspire Action (Mary Erlain), 9:30 am - Do You Have What It Takes? Busting 11 myths about alternative career paths (Rebecca Palumbo), 10:30 am - Women’s Worth: Finding Your Financial Confidence (Kelly Stanley), 11:30 am - People Don’t Come With Warning Labels (Lori Klinka), and 12:30 am - Yes, You Can: Practical Advice for Big Nutrition & Health Changes (Erin Dubich). Sponsorships are $100, and vendor tables are $50 with a limit of 12. This cost is $25 per person and includes continental breakfast and all seminars. The cost is $35 at the door. Participants can register at csn-wee.eventbrite.com

Oak Lawn Park District Community to Host Theatre Auditions The Oak Lawn Park District Community Theatre will hold auditions for the musical production of “Monty Python’s Spamalot” at 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, and at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8 at the Oak View Center, 4625 W. 110th St., Oak Lawn. Actors must be 15 and older. Callbacks, if necessary, will be at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9. Show dates are November 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, and 23. For more information, call 857-2200. *** CineVerse, the Oak Lawn Park District’s free weekly film discussion group open to anyone age 17 and older, will explore the 2012 movie “Silver Linings Playbook.” The group will meet from 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, 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 *** CineVerse, the Oak Lawn Park District’s free weekly film discussion group open to anyone age 17 and older, will explore the 1964 dark Japanese drama “Onibaba.” The group will meet from 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, at Oak View Community Center, 4625 W. 110th St., Oak Lawn. Participants should check building signage for the room number. For more info, call 529-9028, or visit cineversegroup.blogspot. com

Orland Township Recruiting Employers for October Job Fair

Orland Township is seeking employers to participate in its next annual fall job fair taking place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2 in the Orland Township Activity Center, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave., Orland Park. Employers can participate in the morning session from 10 a.m. to noon, afternoon session from noon to 2 p.m., or both, and will be given a table and up to three chairs for set-up. There are no registration fees. Lunch will be provided. Many employers have filled available positions with applicants they met at past Orland Township job fairs, making the event a successful opportunity for both employers and job seekers. Supervisor Paul O’Grady and the Orland Township Board of Trustees sponsor the fall job fair. For more information or to register, call Lea Sullivan at 403-4222.

From being the subject of an interview to writing stories – it’s been a fun year Guess who got hitched this time last year? Me and The Reporter. And it’s our first anniversary! One shouldn’t have an anniversary without a mushy story of how the union began. Far be it from me to ruin tradition. The Reporter and I were first introduced November of 2012. I received a call from a previous staff reporter, regarding an interview. I’d just published my memoir, “Becoming a Mother While Losing My Own,” and a children’s book titled, “Children’s Church with a Preschool Pastor.” The interview with the Reporter’s reporter was my first with any newspaper. It printed on Thanksgiving, 2012 and I was thrilled to see the story grace the front page. That left an impression on me. I became enthralled with the idea of being a reporter. I wanted to bark right out, “How can I get your job?” but that lacked class. About six months later I called to inquire about freelancing for The Reporter. Unfortunately, she was no longer with the paper. “What? No shoe-in-the-door for me?” I thought. I hate a cold-call but I dialed away. That landed me on the line with Jason Maholy, the former editor. Strike two! I happened to call on Maholy’s last day. He said, “…call back Monday, ask for Jeff Vorva, it’ll be his decision.” “Aw geez”, I worried. “Another hoop.”

I, Claudia

By Claudia Parker Writing is a subjective profession. Some love my style and some, not so much! My most memorable rejection was with a literary agent. After receiving a writing sample I submitted for representation she said, “Many thanks for contacting me about your work. I have now had the chance to consider your writing, and regrettably, I do not have sufficient enthusiasm for the project you’ve described to pursue representation.” Days afterwards I’d find myself repeating “I do not have sufficient enthusiasm for the project,” while aggressively folding laundry or slamming dishes in the sink. This business requires the ability to embrace criticism. I recently pitched a Father’s

Day tribute to a daily newspaper in the area and their folks swatted me away like a fly at a picnic. Undeterred, I solicited a Chicago newspaper and it ran that piece within a week. Like I said, it’s subjective. Even when the feedback is good you could be left scratching your head. Publishing my memoir was a horrendous experience. Everything that could go wrong, did! Once it finally hit the market the positive reviews led me to believe I’d be on the New York Times Bestseller list. However, there must be an awful mistake because I’m not on the list yet. I figured I’d freelance while waiting to be discovered. The Reporter was my first solicitation. The following Monday, I called just as Maholy suggested. “I’m trying to reach Jeff Vorva, the new editor? I said.” His personality was larger-than-life. “Well I guess that’s me. I AM the new editor, he said.” It was as if being the head chief hadn’t settled in until that moment. I’ve been writing for him ever since. My passion for writing was discovered seven years ago, shortly after resigning from corporate America to start a family. I traded suits for sweats and a designer handbag for a diaper bag. Writing professionally allows me to exercise vocabulary beyond a first grade level, that would otherwise lay dormant. My first year with The Reporter has been incredible.

I love being a part of a team that works as an ensemble, which I feel is reflective of our leader. Vorva serves more than he leads. I’ve learned the hard way writing for the newspaper isn’t like writing a novel. They’re entirely different creatures that I seem to unknowingly comingle. I’m absolutely a stronger writer because of him. But, the depth of my gratitude belongs to YOU! The reader. The communities from which our stories exist. Thank you for welcoming me into your lives. You bring hope, inspiration and encouragement to the world. I love sharing your accomplishments and I also love revealing your struggles. I applaud those who allow themselves to be vulnerable for the sake of helping others. I celebrate your businesses, large and small. I appreciate the contribution you’re making to our economy. Those who haven’t found their name or establishment within the pages of this paper are equally important to me. You’re our faithful readers. The ones who reach for us along with your morning coffee. We couldn’t print one page without you. I thank you for giving me the honor to write for you. Keep reading and I’ll keep writing, it’s been a happy, first year serving you! Claudia Parker is an Evergreen Park mother, author, runner whose columns appear the second and fourth Thursdays for the Reporter.

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Ice, ice baby…

Hickory Hills dignitaries had ice water dumped on their heads on Aug. 20 as a part of the ALS challenge, which has become a national craze that people such as Michael Jordan and former President George W. Bush participated in. Alderman Tom McAvoy (from left), Archer Bank Manager Georgia Vouris, Mayor Mike Howley and Building Commissioner John G. Moirano were doused.

Super Senior Day in Palo Hills give seniors a chance to review the Rules of the Road By Kelly White Correspondent

with Alderman William Hanson Palos Hills,” Mayor Jerry Bennett 6:30 p.m. and city council meet(3rd Ward) absent and unavail- said, “Those two towns are Palos ings will take place immediately able to vote. Alderman Stratton Heights and Alsip. In fact, Alsip afterward at 7 p.m. Senior citizens will be given a (2nd Ward) and Alderman Mar- is on the same summer schedule The city council cannot take unique day in Palos Hills when tin Kleefisch (1st Ward) were the we are, taking the last committee action on any resident’s request they will have the opportunity to only two opposed of combing the off every month until September. during committee meetings. With brush up on their driving skills. meetings. There is only one other town out the meetings combined, issues Super Senior Day, sponsored by “I feel we should wait until all of 21 that continues to meet four can be adhered to during the the Palos Hills Parks and Recre- of the aldermen are present before times a month.” point of discussion. ation Department, will take place deciding on this issue,” Kleefisch Combing the committee and Bennett reminded residents if on from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. said. city council meetings will al- they need to speak to him or any 12 at the Palos Hills Community However, the majority of city low for city council members city council members, they are also Center, 8455 W. 103rd Street. council members disagreed. to have two Thursdays off per available during daytime hours. “This is a nice event dedicated “I did a survey of the 21 mu- month. The combined meetings “Their issues will be addressed to senior citizens,” Alderman Pau- nicipalities in our region and there will take place on the first and immediately with the interaction line Stratton (2nd Ward) said at last are only two other towns that third Thursday of every month. by the department heads,” BenThursday’s city council meeting. meet four times a month, like Committee meetings will begin at nett said. The program will be administered through the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office by a group called Super Seniors. The group brings the State of Illinois’ driving resources and services into local communities and offers convenient a variety of ways for local senior citizens to renew their driver’s licenses. • Diamonds & Precious Stones • Coin Estates & Collections Qualifying senior citizens, aged 65 and older, are invited to par• Sports Cards & Related • All Silver & Gold Coins ticipate in the Rules of the Road Memorabilia • Silver & Gold Jewelry review course, beginning at 9:30 a.m., and receive a complimentary • Collectibles of All Kinds • Flatware & Antique Items vision screening exam, courtesy of • Pocket & Wrist Watches • All War Relics the Secretary of State’s Mobile Driver Services Unit. They can • Quality Costume Jewelry obtain a free, non-expiring Illinois State photo ID card. However, physical road tests will not be offered during this event. Advanced registration is required for the Rules of the Road review course. This is a free event for all local senior citizens. For more information and to register for the Rules of the Road review course, contact the Palos Hills Community Center. The Palos Hills City Council will be combing committee and city council meetings as of the first week in September. See us at our 2nd location: The city council voted 6-2 in favor of the combined meetings at Thursday’s city council meeting

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Letters to the Editor Think about sending some Knee Mail Dear Editor: First I would like to say Happy Birthday, Worth, which is 100 years old. May God bless all those who live there and everywhere. The reason, I am sending this to tell you about a labor of love. One day a person from St. Mark church in Worth saw a movie about a boy who was very ill and dying. This young boy would ask God to help those he loved by writing letters. For some time nothing seemed to be happening, but God had it all in his hands, then one day, things began to happen. The letters he wrote began to come true. See, GOD had brought all to pass. The letters ended with the ones God knew, could make them happen. Yes, the definition of miracles from the dictionary is â&#x20AC;&#x153;an event of nature and is regarded as an act of God.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; This person around the same time had lost their soul mate. They, like any of us found it hard to cope. I do believe, it would be no different for any one in their shoes, with this loss. This person found by getting on your knees and asked God for help that god did answer Knee mails. You see, I am ill, and I believe in miracles. Do you? Well, after sometime this person found help through praying. When this person told the

church about this, they found that god also had even a role for St. Mark church to play. Many thoughts most likely went through their minds, but in the end God got his way. See, here is the labor of love. St. Mark built a mailbox, to pray for people with knee mails, and this is how it works: Whatever you are praying about, write it down. You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to place your name on it. Then you place it in the knee mail box at the church, which is on the south side of the stairway. The next services all letters will be prayed for. I have been ill for over 30 years, and I was given a week to live in 1983. Two other times, I was told the same thing. God had his plans for me also â&#x20AC;Ś see, I believe the only way I am still here is because of praying by many. I am a miracle. Each day I wake up is because God is answering the churches and the prays of those who pray. There is power in numbers and God answers all. If you would like, here is where you can find the Knee Mail Box at: St Mark Church 11007 S. 76th Ave., Worth IL 60482 The Box will be available after the commencement Service on August 30th at noon. All are welcome for the service, in fact bring your first Knee Mail. May GOD bless all. Joan Marie Silke Worth

Foley must be remembered for how he livedâ&#x20AC;Śand how he died I read an interesting tweet last week from Kelly Foley, a journalist and the cousin of James Foley. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Please honor James Foley and respect my familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s privacy,â&#x20AC;? she wrote. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t watch the video. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t share it. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not how life should be.â&#x20AC;? James Foley, as you may know by now, was beheaded somewhere in the Middle East at the hands of the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria. Before pulling out the knife used to decapitate him, his masked executioner explained that he was killing the 40-year-old American journalist in retaliation for the recent United Statesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; airstrikes against the terrorist group in Iraq. Certainly, his familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s privacy should be respected, but his mother and fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s press conference at their home in Manchester, N.H, was incredibly moving. Watching these grieving parents face the microphones and cameras and express love for their son and admiration for his work was truly inspiring. Meanwhile, the video of their sonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beheading went viral and sparked outrage as well as considerable debate over whether

the horrific images should be restricted online. Those who oppose distributing the image online do so because it will give publicity to ISIS. One the other side of the debate, NPR said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;there are those who see the video as proof of the militantsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; barbarity and of the tragedy of Foleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death. Some see the restriction of images as censorship. â&#x20AC;&#x153; I tend to side with those argue that that video must be available. In fact, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d go a step further and say that Americans need to see it to fully comprehend what weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re up against when it comes to ISIS. I posted a news story on Facebook that included two photos: one of the ISIS executioner holding a knife to Foleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s neck, the other of President Obama swinging a golf club. Obama, you see, hit the links shortly after giving a speech in which he condemned ISIS. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t care that Obama golfs or, for the most part, how often he golfs. But surely someone could have told him that golfing immediately addressing the Foley tragedy was in poor taste. I received the following response about my post from a Facebook â&#x20AC;&#x153;friend.â&#x20AC;?

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Your political statement showed more of the gruesome killing of this man than I wanted to seeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;more than any post up until now in my feed regarding this issue. I totally donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t appreciate it.â&#x20AC;? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a curious response, to say the least. I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go out of my way to find the most gruesome photo that I could find. It was an existing post, but the gruesome imagery was all over social media. My aim was to contrast Foley making the ultimate sacrifice at the hands of ISIS barbarians with Obama shooting a leisurely 18 holes after addressing the tragedy. The person who called me out wants to bury his head in the sand. He prefers not to come face-to-face with the brutal acts of bloodthirsty terrorists nor does he believe the president is deserving of criticism for golfing as the world comes to terms with the heinous act. Heck, another person responded to my Facebook post justifying Obamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision to golf, saying the president needs to rest and refresh so he can work at his best. Huh? The truth is, we must not

The B-Side by Bob Rakow ignore James Foleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death. Indeed, the way he died must serve as a stark reminder that we are at war with radical militants who do not value life and of the freedoms were enjoy. In many ways, Foley represents us all. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an American, a journalist who valued free speech and was drawn to conflict journalism to tell the stories of those who could not speak for themselves. He was a man of faith, a graduate of Marquette University and Northwesternâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Medill School of Journalism. He believed he could make a difference and was brave enough to cover unrest in the most dangerous parts of the world. Watching the planes crash into the twin towers on Sept. 11 remains a horrific image more than a decade later. Thousands of Americans died that day. But the beheading of Foley is tougher to grasp, more gruesome to watch. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one man, helpless against his captor, who has no conscious, no soul. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not how life should be,â&#x20AC;? Kelly Foley reminds us. Simple yet powerful words. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget James Foleyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; how he lived and how he died.

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James Foley had courage in the face of danger By Gene Policinski To just mourn the brutal death of photojournalist James Foley ... seems not enough. To just be sickened by the shabby and cowardly manner in which he was beheaded by the terrorist group ISIS ... feels inadequate. And to hear his killers say Foley died in retaliation for U.S. military airstrikes in Iraq ... is to face the twisted logic of generational vendettas that so scar the Middle East conflict on which Foley was reporting. Foley, 40, was kidnapped in November 2012 while reporting on the Syrian civil war for a Boston-based online news organization, Global Post. He also had worked by PBS NewsHour and NBC News, and had returned to reporting after being abducted in 2011 and held for nearly 40 days by Libyan government troops. Dozens of journalists have

gone missing in Syria since 2012. And the Committee to Protect Journalists lists, worldwide, nearly 50 journalists and other media workers who have been killed or died thus far in 2014 while gathering and reporting news. A video posted on YouTube shows Foley reading a statement critical of the U.S. bombings of ISIS fighters in Iraq and then being beheaded by a masked executioner. The video ends by showing another captive American journalist, Steven Sotloff. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The life of this American citizen, Obama, depends on your next decision,â&#x20AC;? says the ISIS figure in black. Foleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family created a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Free James Foleyâ&#x20AC;? page on Facebook to seek his release, which now carries a plea from his mother, Diane Foley: â&#x20AC;&#x153;We implore the kidnappers to spare the lives of the remaining hostages. Like Jim, they are innocents. They have no control over American

government policy in Iraq, Syria or anywhere in the world.â&#x20AC;? She also says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have never been prouder of our son Jim. He gave his life trying to expose the world to the suffering of the Syrian people.â&#x20AC;? The Newseumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Journalists Memorial, in Washington, D.C., carries the names of more than 2,200 journalists who have died since the 1800s in the pursuit of news. Each year since 1997, the Memorial has been rededicated, and a symbolic group of new names is now added to represent all who died in the previous year, to call the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attention to the inherent danger globally in reporting the news. In a June interview on the Newseum Instituteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Journalism/Worksâ&#x20AC;? online news program, immediately after speaking at the 2014 Memorial rededication, Kathleen Carroll, executive editor of The Associated Press, agreed that there are increased dangers to journalists

worldwide. She noted the irony that the very new media and new technology that make it possible to report the news quicker and to more people also means that journalists no longer are considered noncombatants in war zones. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Even in the wars in the Balkans 20 years ago, you could still put â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;pressâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; signs, TV, on your car. And the combatants on all sides wanted their stories told and they felt it was important for you to help tell their story,â&#x20AC;? Carroll said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Not that you were taking sides ... but you were there to tell their story that otherwise would not be told.â&#x20AC;? Carroll said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really changed a lot. No one labels themselves â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;pressâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; anymore because that makes you a target. And part of the reason is these factions can tell their own stories. ... Journalists are no longer considered a tool to get

the message out.â&#x20AC;? Sadly, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not just in war zones that journalists face injury and death. Among the representative group added to the Newseumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memorial earlier this year are journalists from all areas of the globe who also challenged political figures and movements and who reported on drug gangs and other criminal activity. Foley and others who cover conflict, or place themselves at risk reporting or commenting on any number of controversial subjects, are willing witnesses on behalf of all of us â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and necessary ones. As Carroll notes, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s far too easy in this electronic age to shape messages from a singular point of view. The value of having multiple voices is multiplied exponentially by the opportunity we now have to read, see and hear them. Perhaps the ultimate context in which to place the horror of Foleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death, and others like it,

can be found in historyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lesson that such tactics ultimately fail. Messages can be blocked for a time, and messengers stilled for the moment â&#x20AC;&#x201D; but not for all time. Even now, the world knows ISIS for what it is. And to those left to carry on the work of James Foley, it may be the words of Winston Churchill, spoken in Britainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s darkest hours of WWII, in late 1941, that offer guidance and inspiration: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Never give in. Never give in. Never, never, never, never â&#x20AC;&#x201D; in nothing, great or small, large or petty â&#x20AC;&#x201D; never give in, except to convictions of honour and good sense. Never yield to force.â&#x20AC;? True then. True now. Gene Policinski is chief operating officer of the Newseum Institute and senior vice president of the Instituteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s First Amendment Center. He can be reached at gpolicinski@ newseum.org.

What does volunteering mean to you? (Asked at Park Lawn White Sox Volunteer Corps in Oak Lawn)

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Becky Bruckner, Homewood â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is so much negative news coming out of Chicago that it is nice to have a positive impact.â&#x20AC;?

Mae Pasamba, DesPlaines â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x153;It puts me into contact with other charities around town. And it feels good helping others out.

Joel Oberg, Wheaton â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x153;It means the world to me. It feels great!â&#x20AC;?

Mark Kuta, Tinley Park â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x153;Giving back to our community, giving our time for others, it means a lot.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;

Erin Kuta, Tinley Park â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x153;Helping others that are less fortunate, it feels good.â&#x20AC;?

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Great Scott— Christ Medical Center announces its new chief medical officer Advocate Christ Medical Center has appointed a new chief medical officer. Richard Scott, MD, who has been serving as system senior vice president, clinical effectiveness, at Meridian Health, in Neptune, New Jersey, since 2009, will join the medical center as chief medical officer, effective Tuesday. Scott will collaborate closely with the campus medical staff and its leadership to continue the medical center’s focus on clinical integration initiatives, health outcomes and delivery of safe, high quality care. “I am delighted that Dr. Scott is joining our health care ministry,” said Kenneth Lukhard, president, Christ Medical Center. “His expertise in advancing the critical partnership with our medical staff and leaders aligns well with our strategic focus to attain top-decile health outcomes.” As a senior vice president at Meridian Health, Scott was

responsible for the Meridian Health system’s quality program, its pluralistic network development, performance measurement, case management, and all medical staff offices. He also served as executive director for the Meridian Accountable Care Organization LLC, with more than 870 physicians covering nearly 44,000 lives. Prior to his work at Meridian Health, Scott was vice president, clinical effectiveness/medical affairs, at Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank, New Jersey. As an orthopedic surgeon, he first joined the Riverview medical staff in 1987 and practiced there for nearly 20 years. “Dr. Scott is a proven leader with diversified hospital and system leadership roles,” said Lee Sacks, MD, executive vice president/chief medical officer, Advocate Health Care. “He has extensive experience in population health, quality improvement, clinical integration and physician network

development and will be an excellent addition to our system-wide physician leadership team.’’ Scott earned his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia in 1982, a Master of Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst and his Bachelor of Arts degree from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. He completed residency training in orthopedic surgery in 1987 at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. A fellow and past president of the Medical Society of New Jersey, Scott also is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the American College of PhysiPhoto by Jeff Vorva cian Executives, the American College of Healthcare Executives and the American Medical Association. Scott and his wife, Leslie, have three children. United Methodist Church members Carey Mallory of Orland Park, Carol Martin and Julie Milcarek —Submitted by Advocate of Palos Heights serve free chips, hot dogs and corn on the cob before, during and after the Worth Christ Medical Center Days parade on Sunday.

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Focus on Seniors

Evergreen Park Senior Citizens’ Council to Meet

The next Evergreen Park Senior Citizens’ Council meeting, luncheon, and program will be held at 11: 30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, at the Evergreen Park Senior Center, 9547 S. Homan Ave., which has ample parking in the rear of the building. After the luncheon, the entertainment will feature The Convertibles Barbershop Quartet harmonizing with songs from the 40’s and 50’s. Individuals can purchase their tickets for $6 each at the Office of Citizens’ Services, 3450 W. 97th St. The ticket deadline is Monday, Sept. 15. 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.

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Donna J. Drew, nee McMullen, of Palos Hills died Aug. 18 at Palos Community Hospital. Visitation was held Friday at Schmaedeke Funeral Home in Worth and Mass was held Saturday at Sacred Heart Church in Palos Hills. Ms. Drew was survived by Raymond M. (Lori) Hilger, Kerry (Cody) Zozoka, Kelly (Joseph) Urso. She was born in Chicago and was a pre-arrangement counselor.

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Start Date AWANA will begin at Oak Lawn Bible Church, 9435 S. 54th Ave., Wednesday, Sept. 10. AWANA is a weekly club that introduces children to Jesus Christ and builds a biblical foundation for faith. The AWANA program is held on Wednesday nights from 7 to 8:30pm at the church. Children from preschool through fifth grade participate in Cubbies, Sparks, and Truth and Training groups. Sixth graders through high school age students can join Collide. Children need not be members of the church to attend. There are small dues associated with participation in AWANA. An adult Bible Study also meets from 7 to 8pm on Wednesday evenings and welcomes the parents and guardians of those children attending AWANA. For more information about Oak Lawn Bible Church, see the website at oaklawnbible.org, call the church at 857-9800, or send an email to info@oaklawnbible.org.

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Hans Lehmann, 78 of Oak Lawn died recently . The visitation was Tuesday at Kosary Funeral Home in Evergreen Park. The funeral was held Wednesday at Christ Lutheran Church in Orland Park. Interment was private. Mr. Lehmann was survived Martha, nee Josupait, and children Michael (Cheryl), Jeffery and Gregory (Lisa) Lehmann.

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Orland Township is now offering senior high-dose flu vaccine for residents 65 and older at all of its flu shot clinics in 2014. Senior high-dose flu vaccine contains four times the amount of antigen than what is found in the regular vaccine. Antigen is the part of the vaccine that prompts the body to make antibody. Additional antigen creates a stronger immune response or more antibodies in the person receiving the vaccine. Residents 65 and older should consider this high-dose vaccine because human immune defenses become weaker with age and this places older people at greater risk from the influenza virus. Aging also decreases body’s ability to have a good immune response after receiving a flu vaccine. The senior high-dose vaccine is just as safe as the regular flu vaccine, but mild and temporary effects can occur. Most experience no effects with either vaccine. Flu vaccines will be offered at the township office, 14807 S. Ravina Ave., Orland Park, and local church-

es on the following dates: 4:30 to 7 p.m. Mondays, Sept. 22, Sept. 29, Oct. 6, Oct. 20, and Oct. 27; from 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 24, Oct. 1, Oct. 8, and Oct. 22; from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 4 which is a drive-thru clinic. During fall, the senior high-dose vaccine will be offering four Sundays at various churches, including 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28 at St. Elizabeth Seton Church, 9300 W. 167th St., Orland Hills; 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12 at St. Michael Catholic Church, 14327 Highland Ave., Orland Park; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 26 at St. Stephen Deacon and Martyr, 17500 S. 84th Ave., Tinley Park; and from 8:30 to 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2 at St. Francis of Assisi, 15050 Wolf Rd., Orland Park. Residents 65 and older with Medicare Part B are eligible to receive the immunization free of charge. A Medicare Part B card must be presented at the time of vaccination. Those with an HMO/ Medicare plan are not eligible for a free vaccination and should visit their primary care physician. Without Medicare Part B coverage the cost of the vaccine is $40.

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SCHOOLS / FEATURES Bulletin Board Dorn and Glen Oaks

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Justin Harris coached at a camp hosted by Brandon Marshall and Dwyane Wade.

Richards coach lends his hand at youth sports camp Professional athletes Dwyane Wade and Brandon Marshall spent some time in New Lenox this summer hosting a sports camp for area kids. For a maintenance man at Providence Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center of Palos Heights, the camp provided a chance to add to the effort he already puts in coaching youth in Chicagoland. Justin Harris, of Robbins, was selected to be one of the football coaches at the Dwyane Wade and Brandon Marshall Sports Academy & Cheerleading Skills Camp at Lincoln-Way Central High School in July. He is a sophomore defensive coach at his alma mater, Richards High School. Wade, a three-time NBA champion with the Miami Heat, is also from Robbins and graduated from Richards High

School. For 10 years, Wade has returned to Chicagoland to host a youth basketball camp. Over the years, the camp has continued to expand, drawing in youth from all across the country. Marshall, a five-time NFL Pro Bowler, is currently a wide receiver for the Chicago Bears. Elena Delle Donne of the WNBA’s Chicago Sky also made an appearance at the camp, which was for boys and girls age 7-18. Harris was even younger than the smallest campers when he first picked up a football. “I’ve been playing sports since I was five years old — never took a year off,” said Harris, who attended some sports camps as a kid himself. “I played a lot of sports, but my main one was football.” After graduating from

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Richards, Harris went on to play football at Joliet Junior College. He said he has always enjoyed football, and now he’s passing on his love for the sport. Currently, he coaches a team of five- and six-year-olds — including his oldest son, Jae’dyn. His younger son, Justin Jr., is just a year old, so he has a few years before he joins any sports programs. “You’ve got to be real careful with kids — you’ve got to make it fun,” Harris said. He’s been coaching youth football for six years and high school football for five years. He laughs as he notes that there’s a big difference between fiveyear-olds and 15-years-olds. The younger kids need a lot of teaching, he said, and their attention spans are short — so the basics of the game are often interrupted by butterfly-chasing and bathroom breaks. Harris worked with kids of all ages at the camp, where young athletes move though stations, spending about 10 minutes at each. He was impressed by the fact that Wade and Marshall worked with the campers, too. “Usually at things like that, [professional players] will just show up and wave,” Harris said. “But they actually interacted with the kids. It was a great experience, just to see the kids’ faces — they were so happy. I’m glad to be part of something like that — I love kids and I love teaching.” And while he’s teaching them football, he adds, he’s also hoping to teach them a lot more. He often sees the skills he learned in football put to use in his everyday life. “You can translate football into anything,” said Harris, who is well-loved by the staff at Providence “[It helps with] work ethic, learning procedures, and getting tasks done. With football, you have a variety of coaches and players, but you have to be a team, get along with everybody, to get things done. That’s just like work.” And that is what Harris wants to teach his players. “I know they won’t play forever,” Harris said. “It’s more about life lessons and experience. Nothing is handed to you; you have to go out and get it.” —Submitted by Providence Life Services

Dorn and Glen Oaks to host “Reading Night” Fundraiser Dorn and Glen Oaks Elementary schools in Hickory Hills, are sponsoring a “Back to School Reading Night” fundraiser at the Barnes & Noble bookstore in Orland Park. The event will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 4 at the bookstore, 160 Orland Park Place. The schools will host a number of events, including LEGO stations, crafts, face-painting and a Teachers’ Readers Theater. There will also be cupcake decorating and a book fair where the schools will receive a percentage of the sale of most items, including food and drink. Gift cards and e-book sales are not part of the fundraiser. This is the first time the schools have combined forces for a reading night event. Individuals interested in participating in the fundraiser but can’t attend that night can still support the schools by using an online code to buy books and other materials from Barnes & Noble. The online code is 11418449 and is good on items purchased between Thursday, Sept. 4 and Tuesday, Sept. 9. ***

Local School Supply Lists Now Available on TeacherLists.com Parents from local schools should be aware that all of the schools supply lists are now posted on TeacherLists.com, the National School Supply Lists Directory. With just one or two clicks, parents can find all of their 2014 lists and get a head start on their school shopping. Parents can print their lists, or for the first time, look up their lists right on their smart phones in store aisles. Unlike most school websites, the TeacherLists site is completely optimized for mobile use. Participating schools include: • Southeast Elementary, Evergreen Park, • St Alexander School, Palos Heights, • St Patricia School, Hickory Hills, and • St. Linus School, Oak Lawn. Complete details and all the lists are available at www.teacherlists.com

Academy of Our Lady

Academy Of Our Lady/ Longwood Alumnae Plan Reunion 2014 Those who graduated from the Academy of Our Lady/Longwood

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High School in a year ending in 4 or 9 will receive a special salute at the Academy of Our Lady Alumnae Association’s all-school reunion from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, at the Hilton Oak Lawn, 9333 S. Cicero Ave. Hot and cold hors d’oeuvres will be served from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. (cash bar). Tickets are $50 ($55 after Oct. 13). Proceeds will assist the Alumnae Office. Photos of milestone-anniversary classes will be taken and may be ordered. A.O.L. memorabilia will be available for purchase. Earlier in the day, at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, alumnae may visit the Academy of Our Lady former campus, now the Chicago International Charter School, Longwood campus, for a prayer service at the Lourdes Grotto followed by a tour of the school buildings. Alumni should enter at Loomis Street, just south of 95th Street. Reservations are required for the evening reunion, but not for the campus visit. Members of five-year-anniversary classes have received reunion invitation letters and reservation forms. Other alumnae may use a reservation coupon included in the summer (Continued on page 9)

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Members of the Shepard band do some high stepping during a song at the Worth Days parade on Sunday.

The Kid’s Doctor By Sue Hubbard, M.D. children who’ve had their faces cleaned with wet wipes. And the problem isn’t confined to kids. It Most parents with young chil- seems people of all ages are now dren find themselves wiping their using wet wipes to wash their children’s faces several times a hands and faces. They travel well day, at the minimum. In the “old- and are being heavily marketed en days,” I remember my own for their convenience. mother swabbing my cheeks with It seems that the culprit in a bit of spit on her finger when these new cases is methylisothiathere was nothing else available. zolinone (MI) a chemical found (I swore I’d never do that myself, in certain brands of wet wipes. but, of course, never say never!) Previously, baby wipes contained Today, most parents have the a lower percentage of MI, but in luxury of using a wet wipe/baby recent times the concentration of wipe rather than Mom’s spit or MI has increased by more than a wet washcloth in a plastic bag. 25 times, as it was not thought This may not be the perfect to cause sensitization. solution, however. There have This small study of eight chilbeen several reports of an allergic dren, and another study from contact rash developing in some Australia also showed that once the children stopped using the wipes, the “mystery” rash resolved. The American Contact Dermatitis Society has named the chemical MI the contact allergen of the year. Somewhat like being named “most likely to succeed” Doctors and parents need to

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Lewis and Laurence partner up St. Laurence High School will partner with Lewis University, which will offer St. Laurence students leadership development with Lewis faculty. This includes a dual enrollment opportunity for juniors at St. Laurence. “We are excited to announce an Organizational Leadership partnership with St. Laurence High School,” said Senior Vice President for Enrollment Management, Marketing and Planning at Lewis University Raymond R. Kennelly. “This innovative partnership is centered around teaching St. Laurence students leadership and real-world methodologies within a values-centered curriculum.’’ Pictured, Roman Ortega Jr., Director of Veterans Affairs and Recruitment at Lewis University, spoke to St. Laurence faculty about the partnership.

be on the lookout for unusual rashes that appear to be red, eczematous and sometimes impetiginous, that don’t resolve with usual treatment. It might be worth looking at what kinds of wipes your family is using and if they contain the chemical MI (which may also be found in some soaps and shampoos). In the study, all of the patients had rapid resolution of their rash, within about two days, after discontinuing the use of wipes. Most of the children had experienced symptoms for 1-12 months before being appropriately diagnosed. Who knew spit would be better tolerated! (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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SCHOOLS / FEATURES

Bulletin Board (Continued from page 8) Longwood Update newsletter. For more information, call the Academy of Our Lady Alumnae Office at 773-445-2300, or visit the website, AOLAlumnae.com. Alumnae who wish to take advantage of a group rate of $129 plus tax, single or double, for Reunion 2014 guest rooms at the Hilton Oak Lawn may access a link on the Academy of Our Lady website, or call Hilton reservations at 800-3151058 before Sept. 26. Mention the Academy of Our Lady High School Reunion on Oct. 18. The Hilton’s phone number is 708-425-7800. Founded by the School Sisters of Notre Dame in 1874 as a Catholic school for girls, the Academy of Our Lady/Longwood closed in 1999. The goal of the Academy of Our Lady Alumnae Association is to foster support of current School Sisters of Notre Dame ministries and to keep Longwood’s spirit alive among its alumnae.

Bogan High School

The Bogan High School Class of 1974 is hosting a reunion from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at 115 Bourbon Street, 3359 W. 115th St., Merrionette Park. Appetizers and an open bar will be available. For more information check the reunion website at bogan1974.com, or contact Laura Thorp O’Connor atleaveittolaura@comcast.net

Chicago Christian

Chicago Christian High School, 12001 S. Oak Park Ave., Palos Heights, will be hosting two events for alumni and their families and friends during the month of September. The first event will be an alumni trivia night which will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13 in the Will Slager gymnasium. This event is not just for alumni, family and friends are also invited. Each team will consist of eight to 10 members, and will have their own table. Each team should consist of at least two alumni. Participants should bring their own snacks and refreshments. Prizes will be awarded for the top two teams. There is no cost for the evening. The second event will take place starting at 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26 where Chicago Christian High School will be hosting an alumni tent for the homecoming football game. The alumni tent will be set up behind the end zone for all alumni and their families. There is no cost for admission to the tent. Chicago Christian will also be giving away an autographed Chicago Bear Jared Allen football. For more information on either of these events, contact Tim Schnyders at tschnyders@swchristian.org

Governors State

Governors State University will officially open its newly renovated science, health sciences and technology wing on Sept. 5. The 80,000 square feet of renovated research and teaching space will provide students and faculty a state-of-the-art facility unequalled at a public university in south Chicago. Housed in the new space will be programs and departments from two of the GSU colleges. The College of Arts and Sciences will have programs in biology, chemistry, computer science, information technology and mathematics. The College of Health and Human Services, and departments of Communication Disorders, Nursing, Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy will also have programs in the new space. The opening of the renovated science and technology wing culminates the GSU celebration of its transformation to a four-year university. New facilities such as Prairie Place, the first-ever GSU residence hall, and additional facility renovations dot the campus. Governors State University is located at 1 University Parkway, University Park, Ill.

needed for Moraine Valley Community College’s Fall Job and Internship Fair Thursday, Oct. 16, from 2 to 5 p.m. The fair will be in the Moraine Business and Conference Center, Building M, on campus, 9000 W. College Pkwy., Palos Hills. Employer check-in is at noon, and the employer luncheon is at 12:30 p.m. The Fall Job and Internship Fair is a prime opportunity for employers to recruit diverse students, alumni and community members to fulfill employment needs, including hourly or salary jobs, and paid or non-paid internships. Commission-only positions and undisclosed third party recruiting will not be included. The registration fee is $100 for a six-foot table and lunch for two recruiters. Registration forms and payment are due by Friday, Oct. 3. The form can be downloaded from the college’s website at morainevalley.edu/jrc. Space is limited. For more information about the fair or other events, call the Job Resource Center at 974-5313, or visit the website.

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Shepard High School will host a community open house celebrating the completion of the new science wing tonight, Thursday.

Shepard science building ready to open

Shepard High School will host S. Ridgeland Avenue in Palos new classrooms also features new congestion at Shepard, the projan open house for the community Heights. The event will feature furniture, equipment, computers, ect also featured a new corridor Moraine Valley Accepting celebrating the completion of the tours and refreshments. The and other technologies. connecting the science wing to Business Champion Award new 33,000-square foot science public is invited. The construction project, the band and choral rooms and Nominations wing from 5 to 6:30 p.m. tonight, The new science wing has which totaled $13 million, also main entrance. Moraine Valley Community Thursday. added 12 classrooms and labo- included new offices and an exCollege’s Corporate, Community Shepard is located at 13049 ratories to Shepard. Each of the panded main entrance. To relieve —Submitted by District 218 and Continuing Education subdivision is seeking nominations for its 2014 Business Champion Awards. Nominations are being accepted through Monday, Sept. 1 for awards in the following categories: • Training and Development— businesses that make a significant investment in their workforce by More than 400 students, encouraging lifelong learning. • Sustainability—businesses parents, grandparents, alumni committed to reducing their eco- and friends attended the annual logical footprint by incorporat- Black and Gold game on Friday ing environmentally sustainable at Richards High School. practices. The Richards community • Excellence in Government— traditionally attends the Fria leader who demonstrates the day before the Bulldogs’ season foresight to create a healthy opener to celebrate the start of community. a new season. The Black and • Philanthropy—a business Gold game features a barbecue, or individual who demonstrates performances by the cheerleadoutstanding philanthropic con- ers and marching band, and of tributions. course a scrimmage between the • Entrepreneur/Small Business offense and defense. Person of the Year—individuals or no more than three partners who Coaches reach out to local operate a small business with a businesses for food donations two-year track record and show during the summer. Donors included Jack & Pats Old Fashcontinued growth. • Women in Business/Leader- ioned Butcher Shop; the Chiship Award—a leading woman cago Ridge Park District; The of influence in business with Private Bank; Nick’s Pizza; five to 10 years of professional Fireplace Inn of Chicago; The Valley Inn; Melvin Fisher; Al experience. • Innovation—Compelling idea, Bosco; Keith Crot; Marathon Submitted photo product or service that demon- Sportswear; the DiNovo Famstrates significant benefit to users ily; the Kortz Famly; David The varsity cheerleaders perform at the Black and Gold game at Richards High School Friday night. Piper; Dr. Jeffery Mulac; the and addresses market needs. schools, see the special section • Individuals and businesses Frias Family; the Rutkowski ily; Mohamad Makhlouf; Sam and Grill. can be nominated for as many family; the Anderson Family; Aiello; XsportFitness; Kenwood For rosters and stories on the in this week’s Reporter. — Submitted by District 218 award categories for which they the Lee family; the Pratl fam- Liquors; 7-11; and, Trio Bar Bulldogs and nine other area 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, The optimism of a new school year is Nov. 6, in the college’s Moraine projected by student volunteers at Trinity Business and Conference Center. Christian College in Palos Heights, as they The program recognizes the valuwait to greet and assist freshmen arriving able contributions businesses and on campus at last Friday’s annual Welcome their advocates make to the ecoBack day. nomic development of Chicago’s southwest suburbs. Using shopping carts borrowed from the Nomination forms can be Jewel-Osco in Palos Heights, students helped downloaded at morainevalley. unload luggage from cars as they arrived, edu/ccce. For more information and then wheeled the belongings to dorm or to submit a nomination, call rooms for grateful students and parents Submitted photo Sue Ryerson at 974-5433, or on move-in day. email her at ryerson@morainevalley.edu

Bulldogs prepare for football season with annual Black and Gold Game

Warm welcome back to campus at Trinity

Moraine Valley

Employers Needed For Moraine Valley Fall Job And Internship Fair Employers from all industries who have position openings are

CLampus eaders Several area students were named to the dean’s list at Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais during the spring 2014 semester. Those students named to the list include Joel Andrade of Evergreen Park, Stephanie Linquist, Dana McMahan and Rebecca Timmer of Worth, Gabrielle Metzger, Leslie Miller and Luke Miller of Oak Lawn, and Serena Procknow of Palos Hills. To qualify for inclusion, a student must have been enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student and must have attained a semester grade point average of 3.50 or higher on a 4.00 grading scale.

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Chicago Christian High welcomes new parents Chicago Christian High School welcomed nearly 200 new parents to the Palos Heights campus for a dinner and time of fellowship last week. The dinner was for parents of new students to the school system, which includes Chicago Christian High School, Southwest Chicago Christian School in Oak Lawn and Southwest Chicago Christian School in Tinley Park. After dinner, the parents were welcomed by Superintendent Joel Satterly. An administrator discussed support groups available for the new parents and how they can get involved at the various schools. The night also included a freshman lock-in for all incoming freshmen sponsored by the Student Council. Students participated in a variety of games and activities overnight, and the event culminated with a breakfast for the students in the school atrium.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Library Notes Evergreen Park

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Dogged survivor Teddy Bear (left), the teacup Yorkie dressed in a pink tutu, recently participated in the annual Smith Village Dog Days of Summer Pet Parade after having lost a toe to cancer. Erin Heintz, her owner, who resides in Beverly, and John Keating of Darien pose with other contestants, Zoe and Hope. Keating is the son of Smith Village resident Dolores Keating. In 2007, the pet parade started at the continuing care retirement community in Chicago’s Southside Beverly neighborhood to call attention to the fact residents’ pets are welcome to live at Smith Village. After a brief hiatus in 2009, the competition returned due to popular demand. In addition to dogs, several cats, snakes, birds, guinea pigs and a goat have participated.

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 423-3959. Another location is the Freedom Activity Center, 6252 W. Birmingham St. For more information on programs at this location, call 708636-4900. *** Immediately: The Chicago Ridge Park District has openings for the RAH program. This is an after school program for children ages 6 to 14 years old. Employees will be responsible for: supervising the children, designing and implementing games for them to play. Program hours range from 2 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, with occasional morning hours. For more information, call Dominic Malito at 636-4900. *** Immediately: Chicago Ridge Park District has a vacant Tiny Tot position available at the Freedom Activity Center, 6252 W. Birmingham St.. The position will be Monday through Friday each week. The shift time is from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. each day. The applicant must want to work with children. For more information, call Dominic Malitoat the Freedom Activity Center at 636-4900. *** Immediately: The Chicago Ridge Park District has openings for our Tiny Tot Preschool program. This preschool is for ages 3 to 5 years of age. The school year runs from Sept. 2 through May 14. The 3 year olds have class on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon, and 4 and 5 year olds have class on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 am to noon. For more information, call Dominic Malito at 636-4900, or stop by the Freedom Activity Center, 6252 W. Birmingham St. *** Sept 9: Children who do not meet the age requirements for preschool, and are ready for a two day a week preschool experience, are invited to Halfway There. This class for children between 2 and 3 will be held from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays Sept. 9 and Jan. 8. At the Freedom Activity Center, 6252 W. Birmingham St. The fee is $90 for residents and $115 for non-residents. Park district staff will instruct the children. Participants will take part in fun activities designed for 2.5-year-old children with special emphasis on socialization, sharing and cooperative play. Children will be exposed to a consistent, loosely structured routine revolving around games, crafts, stories and free play. This classis an introduction to any preschool routine, and hopes to give child a positive glimpse of just how much fun school can be. Parents are asked that since this class is only two days a week, that they be confident that their children are ready to separate

from them. Children must be 2.5 years old before the program begins. No refunds or credits can be given for this program if a child is not willing to enter/stay in the classroom. *** Sept. 9: Toddlin’ Twos offers children 2 years of age the opportunity to socialize with other children and enjoy fun activities. This program will ease your child into group-oriented activities. Children must be ready to separate from their parents. This class will be held from 11:30 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. Tuesdays during three sessions: Sept. 9 through Oct. 14, Oct. 21 through Nov. 25 and Dec. 2 through Jan. 6, at the Freedom Activity Center, 6252 W. Birmingham St. The fee is $35 for residents and $45 for non-residents. The instructors are Coni Ryan and Liz Gertos, *** Ongoing: Chicago Ridge Park District residents are invited to visit Ball Fore Miniature Golf Course and Batting Cages, 6701 W. 107th St. Ball Fore has a championship level miniature golf course and six batting cages where batters can choose their own speeds and select either baseball or softball. There is also a concession stand serving hot and cold items featuring, slushies, dippin’ dots, baseball helmet soft serve ice cream, pizza, nachos and much more. Ball Four hours are 4 to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday, and noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sundays. *** 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 708-4233959 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.

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.

The Evergreen Park Public Library is located at 9400 S. Troy Ave. For more information, or to register for a program, call 4228522. *** Ongoing: Evergreen Park Library, 9400 S. Troy, is hosting a book drive and accepting donations of used hardcover books, paperbacks, music CDs, videos, and DVDs. The library cannot accept magazines, encyclopedias, or textbooks, nor can a donation be picked up. pick up your donation. Donors are asked to remove the hard covers and recycle them in the green and yellow bin in the library parking lot. For more information call 422-8522. *** Ongoing: The Evergreen Park Public Library is asking residents to share their time, talents or hobbies with the library. Volunteering gives individuals the opportunity to enrich the quality of life in the community by investing in the public library. There are opportunites to fill an employment gap, enhance personal growth, earn service hours, and meet new people. Adult and teen volunteers perform a variety of tasks so that more resources can be directed toward library materials, services, and programs. All that is required is a positive attitude and a willingness to give back to our community. Interested residents will need to schedule a meeting with Volunteer Coordinator Kay O’Connor, by calling, or emailing volunteer@ evergreenparklibrary.org.

Green Hills

The Green Hills Public Library is located at 8611 W. 103rd St., Palos Hills. For more information, or to register for a program, call the information desk at 5988446, Ext. 120. Registration may also be available online at greenhillslibrary.org. The Library will be closed Monday, Sept. 1 for the Labor Day holiday. *** September: Green Hills Public Library District residents are being urged to sign up for library card. They can use it as an allaccess pass: enjoy free streaming music and video on Freegal, learn another language on Mango Languages, or simply check out that bestseller they have wanted to read. Individuals wanting to sign up should bring in a valid picture ID, and a piece of mail with their current Hickory Hills or Palos Hills address and present it to a librarian at the circulation desk.

*** September — October: The Green Hills Public Library District’s Friends of the Library is Oak Lawn hosting a sign for this non-profit The Oak Lawn Park District ad- organization that helps support ministrative building is located at the library’s vision. The library 9400 S. Kenton Ave. For more in- relies on many facets of this orformation, call 857-2225 between ganization to provide unique op8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. portunities for its constituents. In *** the past, the Friends have pur Immediately: The Oak Lawn chased furniture for the library, Park District is offering a wide covered expenses for educational range of summer camps. Registra- trips to The Plant Chicago and tion is ongoing for residents and Heritage Prairie Farm, and more. non-residents. For more informa- The members also volunteer in tion about the camps, view the the Friends Bookstore, which summer camp guide. helps raise funds for the library *** and makes secondhand materi Immediately: The Oak Lawn als easily available to everyone. Park District is taking a customer Individual membership is $5 and service survey to find out how family memberships are $10. Cash better to serve residents. For or checks are accepted. Please 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 Each month, more than 1,000 Community Theatre gift certificate good for two free admissions children across greater Chicago to one 2014 — 2015 production. work on improving their motor and verbal skills by interacting *** Sept. 19: The Oak Lawn Park with specially trained Rainbow District Stony Creek Restaurant Animal Assisted Therapy dogs. To keep these programs runand Banquet Facility, 5850 W. 103rd St., invites ladies only to ning and to meet the demand enjoy a night of beauty, shopping, for new programs, Rainbow is and light appetizers from 7 to 10 offering an Introduction to Anip.m. The cost is $12 per person mal Assisted Therapy course this and all participants must be 21 fall in Evergreen Park to help owners train their dogs to beyears or older. Ladies are invited to browse come therapy dogs. The course the wares of various local vendors includes instruction on hand sigthat include skincare products, nals, getting your dog to work jewelry, purses, and more. A cash for others, and an introduction to the games used in therapy bar is available. For more information, or to work to help improve and enhance verbal and motor skills. reserve a seat, call 857-2433. The course includes four manda*** Ongoing: Registration is cur- tory sessions held on Tuesday rently being accepted for the Oak mornings 10 to 11:30 a.m., Sept. Lawn Park District’s Preschool 16, Sept. 30, Oct. 7 and Oct. 21. classes. Registration will be ac- It is being held at Peace Memocepted until classes are full. For rial, 3200 West 101st St., Unit 1, more information on payment Evergreen Park. Evergreen Park The fee for the six-hour pro The Evergreen Park Recreation plans, or on preschool classes, please contact David MacDonald gram is $75 for one handler and Department is located at 3450 W. $125 for two handlers. Pre-reg97th St. For more information, at 857-2200, ext. 2604. or to register for a program, call Learn as you Grow I and Play- istration is required. Dogs must 229-3373, or visit evergreenpark- school is for 3-year-olds. Sessions be at least 10 months old and are held from 9 to 11:30 a.m., familiar with basic obedience ill.com. or 12 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays and commands (sit, down, stay, etc.). *** The camp for 4 and 5 year old Thursdays, September through Handlers must be 18 or older. will be held from 9 to 10:30 a.m. December and January through Additional information and onand fee will be $55. The camp May 2015. Learn As You Grow I line registration is at: http://www. for ages 5 and older will be held will be held at the Little White rainbowaat.org/classes.html; for from 9 a.m. until noon and the Building, 9514 S. 54th Ave., and questions contact rainbowintro@ Playschool will be held at the Oak gmail.com. fee will be $95. (Continued on page 11) Founded in 1987, Rainbow is ***

visit the Circulation Desk for a membership form. Those joining by Friday, Oct. 31 will be able to take part in the Friends’ annual fall program Thursday, Nov. 6. *** Sept. 3: The Green Hills Public Library supplies the Legos, children in kindergarten through fifth grade supply the imagination and building-skills. Due to limited space, patrons are asked to only attend either the afternoon, or evening session, at 2:30 or 4:30 p.m. Registration is required and limited to 30. Registration is available online. *** Sept. 4: The Prairie Godmothers will show patrons how to make natural household cleaners that are better for individuals and the environment by using simple ingredients at 7 p.m. This demonstration includes recipes to try out at home. Registration is required. Registration is available online. *** Sept. 9 and 10: AARP and the Green Hills Public Library are offering a two-part class, AARP members and others can learn how to handle driving challenges and operate a vehicle more safely. The class is $15 for AARP members and $20 for nonmembers. The fee is collected on the first day of class. The class will be held Tuesday, Sept. 9 Wednesday, Sept. 10 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. *** Sept. 10: Children ages 6 to 8 can enjoy Green Time with Miss Emily at 6:30 p.m. Participants will hear nature themed stories and participate in nature themed activities. *** Sept. 11: South Side Seniors will watch “Heaven is for Real” at 10 a.m. in the South Side room. Refreshments will be served. *** Sept. 12: The Green Hills Public Library Family Movie Time will be showing “Rio 2” at 4:30 p.m. All ages are welcome to the library for popcorn and lemonade as they watch the movie. *** Sept. 16: Teens, 13 to 17, are welcome to the Green Hills Public Library to participate in some D.I.Y. crafting at 6 p.m. Participants will be making stained glass candle votive holders using tissue paper, modge-podge, paper punches, and more. Tuesday, September 16 at 6 p.m. Registration is required and limited to 25. Registration is available online. *** Sept. 17: The Pokémon Club will come to order at 6 p.m. Participants are invited to come to the Green Hills Public Library to meet and battle other Pokémon fans. Participants should bring their Nintendo DS, games, trading cards, books, and anything else Pokémon that they would like to share and discuss. *** Sept. 18: The Green Hills Public Library is bringing three members of the Cosley Zoo to its patrons at 6 p.m. Animals with feathers, webbed feet, hooked beaks, and more will be present. Participants will uncover amazing bird features as they meet three very different animals from Cosley Zoo. All ages are welcome and registration is required. Register all those attending the event. Registration is available online. *** Sept. 19: Friday Flicks at Green Hills Public Library present, “Captain America: The Win-

ter Soldier” at 6:30 p.m. The film came out this year. All patrons are welcome. *** Sept. 22: Drop-In Story Time for children ages 2 to 6 will be presented at 10 a.m. Participants and their caregivers can come to the Green Hills Public Library for songs, stories, and fun. No registration is required. *** Sept. 22: Tweens, ages 10 to 13, are invited to participate in “Back to School Rock Your Locker!” at 6 p.m. at the Green Hills Public Library. Participants will craft magnets, mirrors and more, all to fit into a locker. Registration is required and limited to 25. Registration is available online. *** Sept. 23: The Green Hills Public Library Manga Club invites patrons, ages 10 to 17, who like to read manga and watch anime, or who are looking for a new series to get hooked on to come to the library at 6 p.m. Participants will talk about manga and enjoy some snacks. Club members should bring their favorite titles to share. *** Sept. 23: Green Hills Public Library patrons are invited to play Bridge at 7 p.m. Bridge is a game that requires a lot of skill and memorization. Amateurs or seasoned players are welcome to stop and ask the library’s resident expert questions they may have. *** Sept. 27: Science Saturdays are open to children ages 3 to 6 with a caregiver. Junior scientists are welcome at 11 a.m. at the Green Hills Public Library to do a science experiment based on a favorite story time book. Registration is required and limited to 15 participants. Registration is available online.

Oak Lawn

The Oak Lawn Public library is located at 9427 S. Raymond Ave. The library’s regular hours are: Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. For more information, or to register for a program, call 422-4990. The library is closed Monday, Sept. 1 for the Labor Day holiday. *** The Oak Lawn Public Library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave., is planning for the future and the library is in the final year of its current longrange plan. The board and staff are now starting the process of gathering a broad range of ideas and perspectives to generate a new strategic plan. Survey feedback from the community is needed to guide the Library’s collection development and services. Patrons are asked to tell library officials and staff members what they like and offer improvements to make the Oak Lawn Public Library even better. The survey can be taken at oaklawnlibrary.org. Patrons who complete the survey are eligible to be entered into a drawing for an iPad Mini, donated by the Friends of the Library). Those taking the survey must provide name and e-mail address at the end of the survey, to be qualified. The survey closes Tuesday, Sept. 30. For more information, call 4224990, or visit the library web site. (Continued on page 11)

Dog therapy course offered in EP

a volunteer organization that operates 155 programs across the Chicago metropolitan area using the capabilities of dogs in therapeutic environments. On Chicago’s southwest side and southwest suburbs, Rainbow dogs are involved in programs

for hospitals, such as Advocate Children’s Hospital and Little Company of Mary Hospital, numerous libraries, schools and park district special recreation associations. —Submitted by Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy Dogs

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CONSUMER / FEATURES

Work to become a better investor On Monday, we observe Labor Day — a celebration of the American worker. Of course, you work hard at your own job, but, when you think of it, every worthwhile endeavor in life requires significant effort — and that’s certainly the case with investing. The harder you work at it, the more likely you are to make progress toward your goals. So as you think about investing, consider the following areas in which you will need to apply yourself: • Work to identify your goals. It’s important that you know just why you’re investing. Do you want to send your children (or grandchildren) to college? Do you want to retire early? What sort of retirement lifestyle do you envision? What kind of legacy do you want to leave? Identifying your financial goals is the necessary first step toward achieving them. • Work to know your own risk tolerance. It’s essential that you

know your own investment personality — that is, how much risk you can comfortably handle. If you think you can handle a relatively high level of risk, but you find yourself worrying excessively over every drop in the market, you may need to re-evaluate your risk tolerance and adjust your investment habits. Conversely, if you believe yourself to be highly risk-avoidant, but you find yourself frustrated over the relatively low returns you get from conservative investments, you may need to revise your thinking — and your actions. • Work to avoid bad habits. Many investors chase after hot stocks or try to time the market. However, hot stocks can cool off quickly, while efforts to predict market highs and lows are doomed to fail — because no one can accurately forecast those points. You will want to be especially diligent about learning to look past the headlines and beyond short-term price movements in

the financial markets — because too many people overreact to these events. If you can avoid these bad investment habits, you’ll be doing yourself a favor. • Work to follow a consistent investment strategy. If you invest over the course of several decades, you are going to see a lot of ups and downs in the financial markets. And when the markets get choppy, you may be tempted to take a “time out” from investing. But if you do this repeatedly, you will certainly interrupt the progress you need to make toward your financial goals. If you can develop the discipline to follow a consistent investment strategy and to keep investing in all types of markets, you have a pretty good chance of “smoothing out” the effects of market volatility over time. And, as a bonus, you’ll be far less likely to concern yourself over day-to-day price fluctuations. • Work to review your progress.

Area Property Tran$fer$

Area Property Tran$fer$ Following are the property transfers in the area, according to the latest report, as received from the Cook County Recorder of Deeds Office. The Reporter Newspaper does not attempt to correct errors made by that office. Chicago Ridge Standard B&T Co Tr to Dorrego Realty LLC, 5713 106th St, $505,000; Veterans Affairs to Virbickiene Gene, 10530 S Ridgeland Ave, Unit #105302, $35,000; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Perry Amy L, 10519 Princess Ave, $152,500; North Comm Bk to Animal Welfare League, 10301 Southwest Hwy, $460,000.

S California Ave, $180,000; Deutsche Bk Natl Trust Co to Chuqui Jaime, 9620 S. Kedzie Ave, $88,000; Standard B&T Co Tr to Moroney Richard J Jr, 9821 S Ridgeway Ave, $190,000; Judicial Sales Corp to K & J Inv Grp LLC, 3101 W 100th Pl, $104,500. Hickory Hills Fannie Mae to Mietus Monica, 7841 W 89th St, $63,000; Oswald James E to Gliwa Grzegorz, 9433 S 82nd Ave, $168,000. Oak Lawn Bages Sameer to Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr, 10227 S Keeler Ave, $350,000; Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp to Melendez Jose C, 4837 W 93rd St, $89,500; with Tony Dunst Snedden William to Mondragon Ramos Adrian, 9031 S Mcviker Ave, $110,000; Fannie Mae to Staszel Marek A, 8808 Meade Ave, $160,500; Allsot Pete to Kwak Krzysztof, 4637 97th Pl, $112,000;

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Evergreen Park Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp to Healy Kevin M, 9750 S Albany Ave, $150,000; Nowicki Gerald L to Wooten Latonia S, 2932 W 100th Pl, $198,000; Pedersen Niels Peder to Thornton Mary, 9310 S Turner Ave, $160,000; Exodus 1 LLC to Serc LLC, 8825

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Ante-only tournament gives poker a unique spin One of the great things about the World Series of Poker is that the organizers continue to innovate. Each year there are new variations of poker and new structures. A few years ago, the WSOP introduced the ante-only game, and it was a hit with players. This year’s $1,500 ante-only no-limit hold ‘em event drew 714 players, a massive field for an event still in its infancy. In an ante-only tournament, there are no blinds. Everyone puts in an ante to get their hole cards. Instead of the under-thegun player being the first to act, the player who would normally be the small blind (directly to the left of the button) acts first, because there is no small blind. The player on the button acts as the big blind, making that position even more advantageous than usual. It gets a little confusing at times, especially for observers trying to figure out what’s going on, but it’s a unique style of play that makes for a fun tournament. Most of the pros at the WSOP have played in hundreds of tournaments, have seen millions of hands, and have a deep reservoir of information on players

and strategy. But because there are so few ante-only events, it seems as if everyone is still trying to figure out the “correct” way to play. This year, I was particularly excited about the ante-only event. I finished 22nd in the 2013 event and knew I could improve on that. I made it to the final table in with Tony Dunst good position. With five players left, I had about 450,000. I was well behind the two biggest stacks, but well ahead of the fourth- and fifth-place guys, who had about 200,000 each. At this stage, I was aiming to take third or maybe, with some luck, take down the event. With antes at 12,000, I looked down at As Qd. In ante-only events, after youTony ante, there’s with Dunsta minimum “bring-in” to continue playing. The bring-in is equal to the lowest-denomination chip in play, and at this stage it was 1,000. With 60,000 already in the pot, I was getting 60-1 for my hand. The two short stacks folded. I didn’t want to open into the big stacks too much, so I made it 32,000. The player on the button, Rhys Jones, had about 1 million in chips and called. The flop came Qc 8d Ad. I had two pair and figured to be well ahead. I bet 55,000 into a pot of just over 120,000. Jones

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shoved all in. I quickly called. He was on a flush draw with Kd 4d. Unfortunately, the turn came out 5d, the river 7d, and his flush knocked me out in fifth place. I got unlucky. But top two pair is going to play itself there. Some people told me I could have gone all in preflop. It’s a reasonable argument, and A-Q was a pretty good hand in this spot. But in ante-only, there are all kinds of hands in play that wouldn’t be in a normal hold-’em event, so your strategy has to change. Sure, I wanted to win, but it’s an education. I definitely would have played some things differently, but I learned a great deal and know that I’ll be able to take those lessons into next year’s WSOP no-ante event. (Adam “Roothlus” Levy is a professional poker player who has had two deep runs in the WSOP Main Event, finishing 12th and 48th. He has won more than $5 million in live and online events. Follow him on Twitter: @roothlus.)

Library Notes (Continued from page 10) *** CineVerse, the Oak Lawn Park District’s free weekly film discussion group open to anyone age 17 and older, will explore the 2011 French/Canadian drama “Monsieur Lazhar.” The group will meet from 7 to 10 p.m. on Wednesday at Oak View Community Center, 4625 W. 110th St., Oak Lawn. Participants should check building signage for the room number. For more info, call 708-529-9028, or visit cineversegroup.blogspot.com *** CineVerse, the Oak Lawn Park District’s free weekly film discussion group open to anyone age 17 and older, will explore the 2000 dark drama “Requiem For a Dream.” (The group will meet from 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27 at Oak View Community Center, 4625 W. 110th St., Oak Lawn. Participants should check building signage for the room number. For more info, call 708-529-9028, or visit cineversegroup.blogspot.com

(Continued from page 10) 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 non-refundable deposit is included in the fee.

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The Worth Park District is located at the Terrace Centre, 11500 S. Beloit Ave. For more information, or to register for the programs, call 448-7080. The Winter/Spring Worth Park District program guide has arrived. Registration has begun. *** Immediately: Planning is under way for a festival of family fun for the friendly village. The Worth Park District is currently looking for crafters, business vendors, sponsors and more to participate in a weekend of family fun and entertainment. For applications and the latest news on main stage entertainment, fireworks, carnival rides and more, visit the Worth Park District website at worthparkdistrict.org, or like the Worth Days page on Facebook. *** 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. *** Ongoing: Pickle Ball will be at the Terrace Centre, 11500 Beloit Ave., from 6 to 8 p.m. every Tuesday. Pickle Ball is a cross between tennis and ping-pong and involves strategies such as lobbing, drive shots and overhead slams. Cost is $1.

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Metro South patients can take steps after data breach stole personal info The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers that the most recent data breach that has impacted Metro South Medical Center in Blue Island’s parent company, Community Health Systems Inc., is yet another example of how easily your personal information can be compromised. Community Health Systems Inc., which owns 206 hospitals in 29 states, says that it is the victim of a recent cyber-attack from a sophisticated group of hackers located in China. This cyber-attack has resulted in the theft of personal data from 4.5 million patients including their names, addresses, birth dates, telephone numbers and Social Security numbers. Three of the 206 hospitals that could be affected are located in the northern Illinois area including Metro South Medical Center in Blue Island, Vista Medical Center located in Waukegan and Vista Medical Center West, also located in Waukegan. “This most recent attack is the perfect example of how vulnerable your personal information really is. Not only are hackers trying to steal information to hack into bank accounts, but they have also resorted to stealing health care information in order to obtain prescriptions,” said Steve J. Bernas, president and CEO of the BBB serving Chicago and Northern Illinois. Additionally, he says, “As consumers, we must always be vigilant in protecting ourselves against becoming a victim of identity theft.” Should you find that you have

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WHATIZIT? OK, let’s get this out of the way before we return to our usual monkey business. In the past couple of weeks, some of the WHATIZIT? Wizards have been guessing the previous week’s photo and that puzzled the easily fool-able Board of Directors. These mental midgets couldn’t figure this out until, by sheer accident, one of them had a coherent thought. Some of our guessers may be guessing the smaller photo, which is the previous week’s photo, and not the big one on the top. So, in the future, remember to guess the big one at the top and not the little one at the bottom or on the side. Last week’s guest WHATIZIT? photo from Palos Park’s Patricia Bailey of a patio table (and we accepted patio furniture) received a lot of correct answers. The clue of it sounding like the answer to an Irish riddle (What’s Irish and stays out all night? Paddy O’Furniture) may have helped as some guessers groaned or grinned their way to the right answer. Oak Lawn’s Steve Rosenbaum came in with the first correct answer, which is interesting because he was the last correct guesser last week. Other table setters were Worth’s Donna Hirsch, Jerry and Carol Janicki, Theresa and George Rebersky, Nathan and Len Marszalek, E.J. Oahueke, Robert Solner and Celeste Cameron, Hickory Hills’ Jack and Griffin Burke Faddis, Ken Osborne, Tom McAvoy and Debbie and Jon Gruver, Evergreen Park’s Jan Merchantz and Henrietta Mysliwiec . Others on the table top of their game were Chicago Ridge’s Dan and Kathy Higgins, Dana Oswald and Patty Vandenberg, Palos Hills’ Ed Modla, Palos Park’s Ron Wagenhofer, the Friday Night Poker Ladies from Oak Lawn, Orland Park and Oak Forest and Jim Cap from parts unknown. This week’s clue is that it looks like chicken but some might think it is the lamb of God. Send those guesses by Monday night to thereporter@comcast.net with WHATIZIT on the subject line. Don’t forget your name and hometown.

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Mixed bag for Trolls in opening week By Amy Strong Two Trinity Christian College sports teams entered the 2014 fall season with recognition from NAIA poll voters, but neither emerged unscathed from the opening week of play. The Trolls women’s soccer squad, which went 16-4-2 and made an appearance in the National Christian College Athletic Association Championships last season, were just outside the top 25 in

the national preseason poll but were among the programs receiving votes. That, however, meant nothing to Viterbo University on Saturday as it edged Trinity 3-2 in LaCrosse, Wis. The V-Hawks tallied twice in the match’s first 90 seconds and were up 2-1 at intermission, the Trolls having sliced their deficit in half on sophomore Cassidy Bosselaar’s goal in the 23rd minute. Senior Kayla Diemer assisted on the marker. Trinity needed only three minutes of the second half to pull even with its hosts, doing so on freshman Brooklyn Celebron’s marker, which Bosselaar set up. That deadlock remained in place

until the final minute, when Viterbo converted a rebound shot into the deciding goal. The V-Hawks outshot the Trolls 22-9. Trinity keeper Liz Schutte made six saves. “Despite the terrible start to the game I am pleased with the effort we put in,” Trolls coach Josh Lenarz said. “I saw some very good things and I am positive about the prospect for this season.” In his 13th year at Trinity Lenarz must replace 10 members of last season’s crew, including ace defender Bekah Gonzales. Diemer, junior forward Rachael Webb, senior midfielder/defender (Continued on page 2) Photo by Jeff Vorva

Eagles flying high in girls' golf ence gained in 2013 could prove vital this year. Already Sandburg is standing Todd Allen knew two years ago. He understood that if the top out. The Eagles romped over players on Sandburg’s girls’ golf Andrew in their opening match team kept improving, his 2014 of the season, scoring a massive squad would stand a good chance 79-stroke victory on the back nine of making the 12-team Class AA of Silver Lake Country Club’s championship field at season’s North course. Then on Saturday they captured the Joliet Invitaend. A group including Frankie tional at Woodruff Golf Course, Saban and Emily Cosler indeed Cosler leading Sandburg to a team continued to get better, but there victory by winning the individual was one thing about which Al- title with a 7-over-par 75. Saban, who has verbally comlen erred: With junior Saban and sophomore Cosler leading the way, mitted to Bradley University, and the Eagles made the state finals Cosler, a junior getting her share of attention from college coaches, last fall. “It’s a big deal down there,” continue to be the leaders, but the Allen said. “Only 12 teams from Eagles are not merely a two-girl the whole state go down, [so] it show. McGiles, junior Erin Cronin was an honor for us. I was proud and senior Patty Meza are some others expected to play big roles. of the girls for what they did.” “We’ve still got to get some Sandburg placed 11th at state, with Saban its highest individu- other scorers,” Allen said. “You al finisher in the 54th position. need [decent] 4-5-6 scores if you Cosler deadlocked for 67th and want to be competitive. Hopefully freshman Emily McGiles tied for we’ll continue to improve — our goal is to go downstate again.” 96th. Team scoring in high school golf With everyone back the experiBy Tim Cronin

is taken from a squad’s four lowest individual rounds. A fifth golfer’s score is used as a tiebreaker. A state-qualifying team can play six players a day and change the roster for the second day. Last year at state Allen used seven players, with Reilly Scanlon and Alex Kappel each playing one round at Hickory Point Golf Course in Decatur. But Saban and Cosler are the undisputed team leaders. “I think it starts from the top, with Frankie and Emily kind of setting the tone [with] all the work that they do over the winter,” Allen said. “They’re good friends on and off the course [and] they push each other. I knew we’d be good because we have girls that really work hard. “Last year we were probably a year ahead of schedule. Maybe we didn’t play as well as we’d have liked down there, but the whole experience was new for the girls and I think that bodes well for this year. We know what to expect.” (Continued on page 3)

Mother McAuley volleyball players were able to huddle up for several postseason championship photos last year en route to a Class 4A state title. The Mighty Macs are hoping for another deep playoff run in 2014.

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await them. “We’ll be hitting it hard the first two weeks and we’ll be playing a lot of high-level matches,” DeJarld said. “It will be hard to pinpoint weaknesses until we get in match play. “We’re known for our ball handling and top serving, as well as passing and excellent defense. We’ll see what we can accomplish against those top teams.” The challenging slate is exactly what DeJarld wants for her girls, who seek to carry on McAuley’s tradition of excellence by defeat-

ing the strongest competition. “Every team that has played here knows that,” DeJarld said, referring to her program’s rich history. “What happened last year was great, but I do want them to remember it. They will be missing out if they don’t repeat what they did last year — that’s motivation enough to work hard to attain that goal.” MOTHER MCAULEY 2013 Record: 40-2. Head coach: Jen DeJarld. • Who’s gone: Courtney Joyce (Western Illinois), Jenny Phelan (Continued on page 3)

Winning a state championship is akin to munching on potato chips — after sampling one there’s a strong desire for more. Further snacking is easy, but repeating as a titlist requires far greater effort. However, if any group of Illinois high school athletes understands what’s needed to reign supreme in volleyball it’s the ones enrolled at Mother McAuley. The Mighty Macs became dynastic under the guidance of former coach Nancy Pedersen and, after a nine-year dry spell, returned to the mountaintop last fall. Forty victories — the last of which came against two-time defending Class 4A champion Benet Academy — made McAuley not only No. 1 in Illinois for the 14th time but highly ranked nationally as well. But that achievement wasn’t enough to sate the Macs. “Winning the state championship is the plan every year, no matter what our success was in the past year,” McAuley coach Jen DeJarld said. “We’re also shooting for a national championship this year as well, so we have our sights set pretty high. The girls are wanting to take it to the next level [and] they’re always working to hone [their skills]. “The mental game is what we’re really working on and looking to improve. We’re not taking things for granted, being complacent and resting on last season’s accomplishments. To take care of small details and execute the game plan, that comes with mental toughness.” McAuley graduated four members of last season’s 40-2 squad, the most notable being setter Courtney Joyce. But six key players are back and they will be joined by fresh talent DeJarld hopes will jell quickly. “For us to reach our goals it’s going to take a lot of hard work and [us] remaining healthy,” DeJarld said. “We had a few injuries here and there last year, but we were healthy for the most part.” The Macs will certainly need all hands on deck right from the get-go as they open the season against two national powerhousPhoto by Jeff Vorva es and then travel to Kentucky Photo by Jeff Vorva Some people are singing the praises of Sandburg sophomore Emily McGiles (left) and senior for the Assumption Tournament, Shepard junior Kendall Yerkes is one of the top returning players Frankie Saban, who posed last October on a Silver Lake Country Club bench. where more formidable foes will in the area this season.

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Welcome to our second season of Football Forecast. Everyone is even and full of optimism, meaning no one has embarrassed himself yet. We picked up a new expert in Reporter reporter Bob Rakow. Sports editor Ken Karrson is ready to defend his regular-season title. The other chumps hope to unseat him. Let the games begin… Last week: Overall: Indianapolis Arsenal vs. Richards Kenwood at Oak Lawn Hillcrest vs. Stagg Lincoln-Way Central vs. Sandburg Shepard vs. Niles North DuSable vs. Marist Chicago Christian vs. Westmont Reavis vs. St. Laurence Evergreen Park vs. Lake Station (Edison), Ind. Brother Rice vs. Bloomfield Hills Mich. Brother Rice

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Hopefully Chicagoans aren’t ‘offanded’ Bartosh Chicagoans are used to things not working out quite as expected whenever athletics are involved. Sure the Bulls had their shining moments during the 1990s, but you may not have noticed — the ‘90s ended 15 years ago, Chicago’s string of NBA championships one year prior to that. And while everything has also fallen into place properly for most of the city’s other pro sports teams on occasion, those represented accidents rather than official announcements of an impending championship-contending era. Being No. 1 is a concept older sports fans simply will not be able to ever fully embrace because history really hasn’t been all that kind to Chicagoans. But that doesn’t mean they abandon ship. Quite the contrary is in fact true. Chicago sports fans are a tenacious lot not prone to bandwagon-jumping, although there have been a few exceptions. Most notable were the young professionals who populated the United Center during Michael Jordan’s heyday but knew less about basketball than your Lawrence Welk-loving grandma. That yuppie faction sat courtside to be seen rather than to watch. When the titles stopped coming and the Bulls ceased being front-page news, the fair-weather fans exited almost immediately. Bears fans are a vastly different bunch, however. Fair weather or foul — and foul is the preferred atmospheric condition — they pack Soldier Field, sometimes with painted torsos, many times in less than a stone-cold-sober state. But while one could easily question their sanity, Bears fans’ dedication can’t be denied. Having been, to my deep regret, an Illinoisan my entire life and therefore around many Bears fans, I was struck by a recent Forbes survey. Posted on the Internet, the survey listed the NFL’s best fans, and I was certain those who slavishly follow the Monsters of the Midway would be included. And indeed they were, but true to Chicago form they weren’t No. 1. That was OK since our Second City sensibilities enable us to easily cope with not being top dog in any sort of contest, but as I kept scrolling down the list of names I became confused as to why the Bears weren’t at least in the top three. After all, what other NFL franchise has had its fans portrayed on comedy skits? Or were all those old vignettes on “Saturday Night Live” actually about “Da Lions” and we just never paid close enough

attention? I checked Forbes’ criteria for its rankings. They were as follows: hometown crowd reach, social media reach based on the area’s population and three years’ worth of Nielsen TV ratings, stadium capacity percentage and merchandise sales via NFLShop.com. But when dealing with the Bears there are also intangibles to consider. Their original owner was one of the NFL’s founders, the greatest all-around running back in league history played in Chicago and so did the meanest — and best — linebacker ever, which means the team’s history is richer than pretty much all of its fellow NFL members. Let’s talk Super Bowls — the Bears have only one world championship to their credit in the past half-century, but no other team has milked more mileage out of a single title than the 1985 Bears. The only one that comes close is the 1969 New York Jets, and that was due as much to one man — Joe Namath — and his public guarantee of victory as anything else. But even with all that going for them the Bears wound up at the bottom of Forbes’ top 10. Yes, the Buffalo Bills, St. Louis Rams and a dozen-and-a-half other pro clubs would gladly swap places with them, but No. 10 seems awfully low. It’s difficult to argue with No. 1, though Bears fans probably wouldn’t mind seeing as how that team is the arch-enemy Green Bay Packers. The Packers are publicly owned, so it’s understandable that Wisconsinites have a special affinity for the team. More telling, though, is geography — simply put the Packers are the only game in town. Green Bay doesn’t have any other professional franchise, meaning fans’ allegiances aren’t being pulled away by another sports team. The closest things Green Bay citizens have to other professional sports are the Milwaukee Brewers and Bucks, and the latter just barely qualifies for that description. But even if both teams were of championship caliber it’s not as much fun having to share any moments of glory with outsiders, particularly when the outsiders are actually the insiders. Forbes’ No. 2 pick, Denver, does have baseball and hockey but neither poses a big threat to the Broncos as far as fan interest is concerned. No. 3 New Orleans is in a similar boat as Green Bay. Not until No. 4 do we see a team housed in a sports-filled area. The New England Patriots are in competition with the Boston Red Sox, Celtics and Bru-

ins for Beantown attendance dollars and all of them have won championships in the new millennium. Since that includes the Patriots, their exalted status is understandable — hey, everybody except a Cubs fan adores a winner. The remainder of Forbes’ top 10 includes Baltimore, Indianapolis, Dallas, Pittsburgh and Seattle. The Seahawks at No. 9 would seem a bit undervalued, too, and frankly I don’t see how the Ravens and Colts rank ahead of either Seattle or the Bears. Dallas, the self-anointed “America’s Team” that so much of America loves to hate, is tied for seventh with the Steelers. Considering that those two franchises account for 15 Super Bowl appearances and 11 titles between them, I suppose they need to be somewhere among the top 10. But the Cowboys might not necessarily be the top choice of football-watching Texans. While the Houston Texans are the only other NFL team representing the Lone Star State, folks down in those parts dearly love college and high school football as well and probably invest as much emotion into the sport at those levels as they do the Cowboys. Remember the book “Friday Night Lights” was written about a Texas high school team and that it’s not uncommon for rivalry games to draw upwards of 20,000 fans. Many Illinois prep players don’t perform in front of that many people in a career’s worth of contests. No college or high school football team in Illinois eclipses the Bears, nor does any other sport at any other level. Interest in the Bears is strong enough that the start of their training camp each July leads off local sportscasts regardless of how well the Cubs or White Sox are doing at that moment. Like them or not the Bears rate as a national entity as much as any other NFL team one cares to name. Any news about them usually extends beyond Chicagoland and goes nationwide — think that happens with the Colts now that Peyton Manning is no longer in the organization? Forbes needs to go back and re-evaluate the numbers that were collected. The Bears may be no better than No. 10 on the field — and even that may be a stretch in 2014 given how pathetic their defense and special teams have looked in the preseason — but no one can convince me they deserve that same slot when it comes to overall popularity. Move over, Denver. Make room for Da Bears.

Community sports news Orland residents record holesin-one

Orland Park residents Tony Majchrowicz and Patrick Lipscomb gave Silver Lake Country Club two notable achievements on the same day as both golfers registered holes-in-one during rounds of play on Aug. 16. Majchrowicz carded his ace on the 122-yard fourth hole of the North course, using an 8-iron to

hit his shot. Lipscomb, meanwhile, covered the 118-yard distance of the South course’s 18th hole with just one shot. He used a 9-iron to sink his hole-in-one, which was witnessed by playing partners Joe Knight and Steven Schmidt, both of Orland. “[I had] a perfectly smooth follow-through,” Lipscomb said. “[The shot] went sky high, dropped 3 feet in front [of the

cup], bounced once and rolled in. I threw my arms in the air and let out a scream like a high school girl.” Majchrowicz’s ball bounced twice on the green before hitting the bottom of the flagstick and dropping into the hole. “Everyone around me started freaking out,” he said. “They gave me high-fives and were so happy for me.”

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SXU sports summary

Men’s soccer team blanked in opener A goal by sophomore Patricio Arce in the 18th minute told the tale as St. Xavier University men’s soccer team dropped its 2014 season opener, 1-0, to No. 7-ranked University of Rio Grande (Ohio) Friday night at Bruce R. Deaton Field. The Cougars’ defense was solid as the Red Storm were limited to five shots on goal for the match. SXU freshman Frank Valle played well in his collegiate debut as he stopped three shots while manning the net in the second half. Senior AJ Pfatschbacher handled the first-half goalkeeping chores and was credited with one save. The evening’s lone tally was set up by a cross from the left side by sophomore Jorge Andres Guinovart. Junior forward Marco Gutierrez led the Cougars’ offensive charge with three shots, including one on goal. Senior for-

before falling to a straight-set loss against the host Lancers by scores of 25-20, 25-8, 25-18. Hackert paced the Cougars in their triumph by putting down a team-best 10 kills to go along with four block assists. Senior setter Kelli Shaffer dished out 26 assists, juniors ward Lorenzo Savino registered Meghan Falsey and Heidi GreSXU’s only other on-target shot. gerson each recorded four kills The Cougars resume play on and three block assists, senior Wednesday when they host Aqui- Jessica Galotta (Mother McAuley) nas (Mich.) College at 7 p.m. totaled six kills and eight digs, and VOLLEYBALL senior libero Dominique Arambu Senior middle hitter Marie ru (Mother McAuley) had 17 digs Hackert earned a spot on the to further aid SXU’s cause. Comall-tournament team as the Cou- plete stats for Saturday's second gars split their first two match- match against Grace College were es of the season on Saturday at not provided due to a computer Grace College’s Wyndham Classic malfunction. in Winona Lake, Ind. The Cougars squared off against SXU defeated Indiana Univer- Clarke (Iowa) University in a road sity-Kokomo 25-21, 25-17, 25-22 match this past Wednesday.

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while freshmen Oeverman and Dykstra combined for 18 more. The two new middle hitters also had a hand in seven blocks. Schuh totaled 51 assists and 14 digs. Carroll (Mont.) College also went four sets with the Trolls before bagging a 25-8, 25-18, 2025, 25-21 triumph. Oeverman (11 kills, three blocks) and Dykstra (nine kills, three blocks) were Trinity’s top performers along the net, Schuh had 29 assists and 11 digs, and sophomore libero Michelle Busscher finished with a team-high 12 digs. The Trolls put down 37 kills overall. *** Day 2 of the tournament began with Trinity falling short in five sets versus No. 9 Columbia (Mo.) College by scores of 25-18, 2025, 22-25, 25-18, 15-12. Oeverman produced 14 of the Trolls’ 48 kills, while Courtney Samudio and Van Dellen backed her with 11 and nine, respectively. Oeverman also registered three blocks. Other Trinity contributors were junior Karliegh Krchmery (12 digs), Busscher (10) and Schuh (39 assists, three blocks). The Trolls wrapped up their tourney stay with another fiveset defeat. No. 5 Northwestern (Iowa) College spotted Trinity a 2-1 lead in games before rallying for a 25-19, 24-26, 22-25, 25-16, 15-12 win. Van Dellen (18) and Samudio (16) accounted for the majority of their club’s 55 kills, while Krchmery (11), Schuh (10) and Busscher (10) all reached double digits in digs. Schuch distributed 46 assists as well, and both she and Busscher were perfect at the service line. For the weekend Van Dellen averaged 2.67 kills per set and posted a .234 attack percentage. Both Samudio (2.33) and Oeverman (2.17) also averaged over two

(Continued from page 1) Brooke Ellis and senior midfielder Katie Linehan spearhead a group of 14 returnees, while Celebron, freshman defender Lilly Brummel and sophomore keeper Jesse Bultsma are the most heralded new arrivals. VOLLEYBALL Also in the receiving-votes category in an NAIA Top 25 preseason poll is Trinity’s volleyball team, which is coming off a 37-10 campaign. The Trolls won both the 2013 regular-season and tournament titles in the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference and reached the NAIA national event while ending the year ranked 22nd in the country. Six players are gone from last fall’s roster, but 11 returning athletes give Trinity a solid foundation for 2014. Key among them are senior setter Erynn Schuh, senior right-side/middle hitter Kaitlyn Van Dellen and junior outside hitter Lauren Macadlo. Brittany Dykstra and Danielle Oeverman lead a quartet of newcomers. Eighth-year coach Bill Schepel tested the Trolls right away by entering them in the Grand View (Iowa) University Tournament last weekend. There, Trinity encountered three top-10 opponents and was unable to grab a victory in four tries. “It would have been nice to come away with a win, but I am pleased that we competed well against nationally ranked programs,” Schepel said. The Trolls opened play against the No. 6-ranked host school, which prevailed 17-25, 31-29, 25-16, 25-20. Van Dellen and Macadlo accounted for 22 of Trinity’s 56 kills,

kills per set, and the latter was second to Dykstra in blocks per set (0.77-0.61). Schuh’s 165 assists gave her a per-set average of 9.17 and both Busscher and Krchmery averaged 2.61 digs per game. Trinity has another four matches on tap this weekend when it co-hosts the St. Xavier/Trinity Crossover event. MEN’S SOCCER The Trolls aren’t ranked in men’s soccer, but they got their 2014 campaign off to a strong start as they shut out Viterbo University 2-0 on Saturday. Trinity scored once in each half. The Trolls, who outshot the V-Hawks 16-5, went ahead in the 23rd minute as Chicago Christian grad Getenet Timmermans notched his first collegiate goal off an assist from sophomore Mauricio Salgado. The same duo teamed up on the second marker as well, which was delivered in the 62nd minute. Netminder Gabe Fennema had three saves for Trinity. The Trolls, who host Northwestern (Iowa) College on Friday at 5 p.m., went 5-12-1 overall in coach Jose Dominguez’s seventh season. They lost nine players from a year ago and count Salgado, Fennema and junior defender Alex Medina as their top returnees. Along with Timmermans, freshman Edgar Rodriguez and junior Fernanao Avalos, a transfer from South Suburban College, are considered the top newcomers. CROSS COUNTRY The Trolls men and women usher in their 2014 season on Friday at 6 p.m. at a meet hosted by the University of St. Francis in Joliet. MEN’S GOLF Also getting underway this weekend is the golf team, which plays Friday and Saturday in a tournament hosted by Olivet Nazarene University.

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Volleyball preview (Continued from page 1) (Lipscomb University), Gabby Ennis (Cornell University), Mallory Maxwell (Eastern Kentucky). • Who’s back: Ryann DeJarld, OH, Sr.; Kelsey Clark, MB, Sr.; Kennedy Arundel, OH, Sr.; Kayla Caffey, MB, Jr.; Maggie Scanlon, RS, Sr.; Carla Cahill, DS, Sr. • Who’s new: Amber Casey, S, Sr.; Jane DeJarld, S, Jr. • Outlook: The defending Class 4A champions return a great deal of talent from last year’s history-making season. Notre Dame recruit Ryann DeJarld will again be an offensive catalyst along with Arundel (committed to Connecticut). Clark (George Washington) and Caffey (Missouri) provide strong support the net, while Casey (University of St. Francis) is expected to fill the big shoes of the departed Joyce as the Mighty Macs’ setter. • Coach’s comment: “This team brings a wealth of experience. Most of them are three-year varsity starters who not only finished third in state in 2012 and first in state in 2013 but won a national championship in club [volleyball] in 2012. They have a strong work ethic and an even stronger desire to win. This team knows how to compete.” — Jen DeJarld SANDBURG 2013 Record: 31-8. Head coach: David Vales. • Who’s gone: Bridget Lebert, Meghan Hutchinson, Kelly Finlay. • Who’s back: Alexa Dimperio, DS, Sr.; Nicole Lahey, DS, Sr.; Sami Knight, S, Sr.; Julia Borschel, OH, Sr.; Leah Lane, RS/S, Sr.; Kathleen Bollito, MH, Sr.; Kristina Stoncius, MH, Sr. • Who’s new: Tara Gerst, DS, Jr.; Morgan Kmak, L, Jr.; Allison Nagel, OH/RS/S, Jr.; Gillian Thanasouras, OH, Jr.; Gillian Thanasouras, OH, Jr.; Emily Makina, S/RS, Jr.; Emily Makina, S/ RS, Jr.; Caroline Stefanon, MH, Jr.; Gabrielle Christie, DS, Jr. • Outlook: After going undefeated in SouthWest Suburban Conference play and surpassing the 30-win mark a year ago the Eagles are poised to travel a similar path, thanks to a seven-player veteran nucleus. Borschel, Lane, and Bolito are all three-year starters. Among Sandburg’s early tests are three tournaments — the Plainfield North Invitational, Lyons Quadrangular and Wheaton-Warrenville South Classic — as well as its home opener against District 230 sister school Andrew. Coach Dave Vales, who surpassed the 200-victory plateau last season, considers Knight a perfect example of how dedication can lead to improvement and terms Lane one of the strongest blockers he’s ever seen in his 14 years with the program. • Coach’s comment: “Last year we got out of the gate pretty

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quickly, and I’m hoping we can do the same this season. Lincoln-Way North will definitely be a challenge in conference. We lost to them in our summer-league semifinal, but we’re shooting for another conference title. “Sami sets the tone for the team, and she’s always looking for a challenge and for the next thing to improve. Leah has to be one of the strongest blockers [around] and it really fires the girls up to see a huge block. She’s a multi-threat for us and a great motivator for the younger girls.” — Vales CHICAGO CHRISTIAN 2013 Record: 28-12. Head coach: Chrissy Gust. • Who's gone: Emily Workman, Jessica Krygsheld, Elise Haan, Maggie Kavanaugh, Maddie Wohl, Kim Hocker. • Who's back: Leah Kamp, MH, Sr.; Samantha Kubik, S, Jr.; Anna Kamp, OH, Sr.; Melanie Belstra, OH, Sr.; Barbara Arrington, RS, Sr.; Victoria Skala, L/DS, Sr. • Who's new: Abby Leo, DS, Jr.; Emily Vilender, S, Jr.; Aaryana Moore, OH/RH, Jr. • Outlook: For the second year in a row the Knights return key figures from a team that reached the Class 3A supersectional round the previous season. However, this latest edition of Chicago Christian volleyball will feature a new leader as 2002 Shepard grad Chrissy Gust has taken over for James Garcia. Despite the coaching change Gust doesn't expect the Knights to low-ball their goals, and there's no reason they should. The Kamp sisters offer stability on the offensive side, while Moore and newcomer Arrington have been touted by Gust for their athleticism. Christian's own invitational and one at Rich East are among the hurdles the team must clear if it hopes to build momentum for another serious tournament run. The Knights would love nothing better than to bookend the Class 2A title they won in 2010 with a Class 3A crown this time around. • Coach’s comment: “The foundation here has definitely been laid. I have some great girls who are so excited about the season. It’s been nice to give the kids a new perspective, variety and get them working at a different pace. "It’s awesome to come back home. We play at Shepard this season and it’s going to be a surreal experience to be back on my home court as a coach. I’ve come full circle. If you had told me 14 years ago that I would be coaching a varsity team on that court I would have never believed you. We’re all looking forward to this season.” — Gust MARIST 2013 Record: 27-10. Head coach: Julie Popp-Hopkins. • Who's gone: Carolyn Yerkes, Leah Gbur, Bridget Krasowski, Lauren Marx, Molly Mayo, Shannon McKevit, Morgan Murphy, Megan Ryan. • Who's back: Lizzie Zaleski, RS/S, Sr.; Emily Coghlan, S, Sr.; tournaments in the Illinois Junior Golf Association. Many highly accomplished players tee it up in regional and national tournaments as well. Cosler, for instance, won an IJGA tournament at Silver Lake in 2013 and also picked up a pair of second places and a third that same summer, good for 11th in the IJGA Player of the Year standings. This year, against competitors from across the country, she finished second in a two-day tournament at Notre Dame — her favorite school — and fifth in one at The Rail in Springfield in March, both on the Plantation Tour. Saban, who took third in an American Junior Golf Association tournament in Winnetka and tied for third at the Shrine Invitational at Medinah this summer, proved her toughness last October by firing a career-low 2-under 69 with four birdies down the stretch at Coyote Run Golf Course in Flossmoor. That enabled her to claim individual sectional honors and helped the Eagles secure their state berth. She’s since lowered her career mark in casual play to 68. Both girls have elite teachers — Saban takes lessons from John Platt at Mistwood in Romeoville while Cosler works with Kevin Weeks at Cog Hill in Lemont.

Thursday, August 28, 2014 Section 2 Cameron Enright, OH, Jr.; Maggie Hughes, MH, Sr.; Sarah Lowery, OH, Sr.; Colleen Reilly, MH, Sr.; Ann Marie Stifter, MH, Jr. • Who's new: Haley Belcik, DS/L, Jr.; Madeline Dunterman, OH, So.; Emily Graff, OH, Jr.; Margaret Murphy, DS/L, Jr.; Allyssa Rizzo, DS/L, Jr.; Katelin Sokolowski, S, Jr.; Emily Sullivan, RS, Jr. • Outlook: While not entirely a rebuilding season, the RedHawks graduated eight players from last season’s sectional qualifier. They do, however, return seven players from that team and add seven newcomers to the fold. As always Marist, now in its second year under coach Julie Popp-Hopkins, will face a rugged schedule loaded with upper-tier opponents. The RedHawks' stiffest challenges will come at the prestigious ASICS Challenge, Wheaton Classic and Rich East Invitational, but also presenting obstacles will be encounters with Hinsdale South, York, Providence Catholic, Marian Catholic, Joliet Catholic Academy, Benet Academy and defending Class 4A champion Mother McAuley. RICHARDS 2013 Record: 20-8. Head coach: Ray VanSyckle. • Who’s gone: Meagan Albon (University of Dubuque), Camille Losoya (Loras Collage), Shannon Gardner (Moraine Valley). • Who’s back: Dana Wujcik, OH, Sr.; Katelyn Sullivan, S, Sr.; Halee Barker, MB, Sr.; Kaitlyn Fetchko, DH/OH, Sr.; Lexi Badon, L, Sr.; Taylor Yanke, RS, Sr. • Who’s new: Kelly Lind, OH, Jr.; Sara Kiziak, MB, Jr.; Nicole Hansen, L/DS, Jr. • Outlook: New coach Ray VanSyckle inherits a team that went 9-4 last season in the South Suburban Conference and pocketed 20 victories in all. Missing, however, was a regional title, which is one of the Bulldogs' primary objectives this fall. Leading the way will be outside hitter Wujcik, the daughter of Richards' longtime baseball coach Brian Wujcik and an all-conference selection in 2013, who is being looked at as a main source of offensive firepower. • Coach’s comment: “Injuries are always key, but if we can stay healthy we should battle in the SSC this year. Our depth is solid, especially on defense, and where we lack in some height we’ll play big in other areas. They’re a tough group of girls who love coming to the gym every day and I’m excited about working with [them]. It should be a fun ride.” — VanSyckle OAK LAWN 2013 Record: 20-10. Head coach: Dennis McNamara. • Who's gone: Becky Bradshaw (University of Wisconsin-Stout), Tracy Peck. • Who's back: Simona Tomczak, OH, Sr.; Brianna Markusic, MH, Sr.; Alyssa Radiocic, Sr.; Ashley Labuda, Sr.; Daniele Vanderwarren, Jr.; Sam Lesiak, Jr. • Who's new: Alli Yacko, OH,

Saban and Cosler represent a 1-2 punch that south suburban girls’ golf hasn’t seen since Ashley (Continued from page 1) Armstrong and Michelle Mayer And everyone in the Sandburg were a dynamic duo for Homeprogram is expecting a lot. wood-Flossmoor from 2008-2010. “This is super exciting,” Cosler The Vikings, who won one state said. “We think we can go top title and bookended that crown three.” with two runner-up showings, That would bring a trophy back were deeper than Sandburg is to the school, a first for girls' golf. now. H-F’s third player, Ryann “I’ve always said we’ve had Gilley, also scored a Division a four-year plan since I was a I scholarship. However, this freshman,” Saban said. “We have year’s Eagles have more depth such great potential. A top-three than SouthWest Suburban Confinish would be awesome.” ference Blue rival Lincoln-Way Clearly, the Eagles aren’t lackEast, which stars University ing for confidence, but they’re not of Illinois-Chicago recruit Kelly just talking. These girls can play. Sterling. “They play a lot of tournament But being conference kingpin golf over the summer, and that’s is only the beginning. key [to be] getting that tourna“We want to return to state,” ment golf in,” Allen said. “Then Cosler said. “We’ve done a lot of you get used to playing with a work and that was part of it. In little pressure and playing tough the winter we were at McQ’s [golf courses. dome in Bolingbrook] three days “It takes a lot of commitment. a week.” It’s a simple formula, though — The work has paid off in added they put in the time and effort length. On the par-4 17th of Silver and they see the results.” Lake’s North course, a 283-yard How much golf? The schedules test from the ladies’ tees, both followed by Cosler and Saban are a Cosler and Saban blew their tee window into how teens who excel shots over the bunker protecting in a sport find outlets. the dogleg left, leaving them with For the serious young play45-yard pitch shots to the green. er the high school season is the “I work a lot on swing speed,” tail end of a year that generally said Saban, petite but with a powincludes a full slate of summer erful swing. “I’ve always been an aggressive player,” Cosler said with a smile. “We had a little gap in the trees.” Cosler shot 37, Saban 36, just under the ladies’ par of 38 and just over the standard par of 35. Their respective scores lapped the field. The high school season is short — the state championship weekend is Oct. 17 and18, and for Saban it’s the final go-around before she trades in her Sandburg blue and gold for Bradley red and black. “I want to see how my golf game grows,” Saban said. “I’d love to be a golf coach or play professionally some day. I never get away from golf, never get burned out. “I played travel softball for Submitted photo three years and got completely Sandburg golfers finished 11th at state last year. With the heart burned out, [but] not [with] golf. of the team back the Eagles are setting their sights even higher I just want to be the best player I can be.” in 2014.

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Anna Kamp, (11), and her teammates at Chicago Christian have a new coach but are hoping for their traditional postseason success in November. Fr.; Rebecca Suarez, S, Jr. • Outlook: Despite losing talented outside hitter Becky Bradshaw to graduation the Spartans' cupboard isn't bare. They return a core of four seniors and a junior in addition to welcoming a promising freshman, all of whom seek to build on last season’s solid effort. Veteran coach Dennis McNamara (232-147 in 13 seasons) will look to the experience and senior leadership of Tomczak and Markusic to show the way. Oak Lawn's early schedule will be challenging as matches against DeLaSalle, Chicago Christian, Lemont, Richards and Shepard pop up within the first couple weeks. • Coach's comment: “I think these girls are capable of winning a few more [matches] than last season even though we’ll have some growing pains early. We do have more volleyball knowledge from last year’s team, but the question is how fast [will] the underclassmen pick up the game? "We’re learning how to practice like a full varsity team because we didn’t have everyone over the summer. In the meantime Simona and Brianna have to carry a big load, stay strong in the front row and be the big offensive threats that they can be for us. Things are coming together.” — McNamara SHEPARD 2013 Record: 20-12 Head coach: Dan Grunauer. • Who’s gone: Chrystal McAlpin, Brianna Volpentesta, Jackie Evans, Meghan Williamson, Carolyn Notter. • Who’s back: Briana Haugh, RS, Sr.; Caroline Graham, S, Jr.; Kendall Yerkes, OH, Jr.; Abbey Graham, L, Jr.; Amanda Carberry, MH/RS, Jr. • Who’s new: Abby Newsome, OH, Jr.; Sarah Kiwan, MH/RS, Fr.; Jenny Kempczynski, S/DS, Jr.; Jessica Ferguson, MH, Sr.; Chasz Wells, MH/RS, Sr.; Heather Banis, L, Jr. • Outlook: Coach Dan Grunauer is excited about a team that returns five solid players from last year’s 20-win club that went 10-3 in the South Suburban Conference. Haugh (229 kills, 32 solo blocks, 133 digs, 40 aces), Yerkes (171 kills, 198 digs, 23 aces, 28 solo blocks), Abbey Graham (159 kills, 235 digs, 30 aces), Carberry (104 kills, 30 solo blocks, 49 digs, 16 aces), and Caroline Graham (639 assists, 36 aces, 98 digs) are the Astros’ mainstays. Caroline Graham established a single-season team record for assists each of the past two years. • Coach’s comment: “Briana

Haugh missed summer league with mono, so getting her back and healthy will definitely help the team out. Key matches this year will be at Plainfield North, [the] Rich East Rocket Invite and Lyons Township, [which will allow us to] gauge our team’s progress throughout the season to see how we’ll match up with some of the stronger teams in the state. We start conference play with Oak Forest and Tinley Park, two teams I feel should be conference contenders this season, so we definitely will be working hard to prepare for them and start off on the right foot.” — Grunauer STAGG 2013 Record: 16-21. Head coach: Deanna Storino. • Who's gone: Megan Hearne, Kellie Senese, Hannah Yandel, Kelly Runyon, Hannah Henderson. • Who's back: Lexi Mantas, MH/OH, Sr.; Ariana Mantas, MH/ OH, Sr.; Kaitlyn Dwyer, MH, Sr.; Allison Stefan, Sr.; Amanda Collins, Sr. • Who's new: Madeline Duffner, S, Fr.; Allyson Mussallem, Fr. • Outlook: While the Chargers graduate five members of last season’s squad, they return five talented players. Most notable are the Mantas twins, who want to finish their prep careers on the same high note as the Conrad sisters did as seniors a few years back. Coach Deanna Storino is also inserting a pair of freshmen into the mix, which will make for an interesting dynamic as Stagg prepares for its second season in the SouthWest Suburban Conference Blue and opponents such as Sandburg, Lockport, Bolingbrook and Lincoln-Way East. • Coach's comment: “Having Ari and Lexi back will help us be a stronger force on the court. Katie Dwyer has been looking really good in the summer leagues as a force in the middle [by] working hard while coming back off an injury. "We think we can be a really good team. We’re still young with the two freshmen, but I think we have a strong group, especially Ari and Lexi from the outside. Amanda Collins has also stepped up at the libero position. We’ll definitely face some stiff competition, [but] we’d like to increase the wins. The goal is always to be above .500 — “I think they’re more than capable of that.” — Storino EVERGREEN PARK 2013 Record: 13-18. Head coach: Carrie Barry. • Who’s gone: Sarah Klawitter.

• Who’s back: Nicole Larkin. MB, Sr.; Emma Przeslicke, OH, Jr.; Maddie Vojacek, MB, Jr. • Who’s new: Gabby Lasinek, MB/OH, Jr.; Sydney Cerrantano, S, Jr.; Vivica Price, MB, So. • Outlook: The regional-champion Mustangs return several pivotal players from their 2013 squad, including Larkin, a threesport athlete who has played varsity volleyball all four years at Evergreen Park, and Przeslicke. The latter was stationed at outside hitter last fall but transitioned to setter during club season. • Coach’s comment: “This team has great potential of getting Evergreen Park back on track to being a dominant program. Our goals are to have a winning record, be a top-three team in the [South Suburban] conference on our side and to win [a] regional. Our offense and aggressive serves will be keys to our success.” — Carrie Barry QUEEN OF PEACE 2013 Record: 10-28. Head coach: Ryan Denson. • Who’s gone: Michelle Frederick, Rebecca Huerta, Jelyn Chua. • Who’s back: Colleen Corbett, S, Jr.; Bridget Hannon, RS, Jr.; Sam Stirn, MH, Jr.; Sydney Schergen, L, Sr.; Kaitlyn Myles, MH, Sr.; Abby Bennett, OH, Sr.; Mary Keenan, MH, Sr.; Bethany Kingsley, S, Sr. • Who’s new: Katie O'Leary, OH, Jr.; Jordan Jakubowski, MH, Jr.; Kylie McGivney, DS, Sr. • Outlook: Ryan Denson, a former volleyball standout at St. Laurence, St. Xavier University and for the Chicago Volleyball Club, takes over as Pride coach. He inherits a team that claimed a regional title and played for a sectional championship following a rather forgettable regular season. In addition to some important returnees of its own Queen of Peace’s roster is bolstered by the arrival of a few newcomers from Mt. Assisi. Denson is confident that last year’s taste of postseason success will fuel Pride players from the get-go in 2014. • Coach’s comment: “With the experience and group of new girls we have, each player brings something unique and different to the table. We can learn from each other as well as the new coaching staff, who brings new views and ideas. This year should be a fun and exciting year as we begin the season with high hopes and expectations. The coaches are pushing the girls as much as the girls are pushing each other.” — Denson

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION ONEWEST BANK N.A. Plaintiff, -v.MICHAEL EGIZIO, MATTHEW EGIZIO, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, HERITAGE TOWNHOUSES CONDOMINIUM- PHASE II, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MARILYN B. EGIZIO, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, WILLIAM P. BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR MARILYN B. EGIZIO (DECEASED) Defendants 13 CH 027513 9312 W. 141ST PLACE ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 23, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 4, 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 9312 W. 141ST PLACE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 2703-301-032-1020. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS ISâ&#x20AC;? condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (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 14-13-30249. 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. 14-13-30249 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 13 CH 027513 TJSC#: 34-13324 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. I621082

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION THE LEADERS BANK Plaintiff, -v.LOYAL LYNN LIGHTFOOT, AS TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST AGREEMENT DATED AUGUST 31, 1987 & KNOWN AS THE LOYAL LYNN LIGHTFOOT REVOCABLE TRUST, BOARD OF MANAGERS OF THE OAK HILLS CONDOMINIUM I CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, BOARD OF MANAGERS OF THE OAK HILLS COUNTRY CLUB VILLAGE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2014 CH 02388 7851 W. GOLF DRIVE, UNIT 1-A Palos Heights, IL 60463 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 29, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 16, 2014, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7851 W. GOLF DRIVE, UNIT 1-A, Palos Heights, IL 60463 Property Index No. 23-36-303-143-1029. The real estate is improved with a condominium. The judgment amount was $250,728.09. 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, contact Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney: CHUHAK & TECSON, P.C., 30 S. WACKER DRIVE, STE. 2600, CHICAGO, IL 60606, (312) 444-9300 Please refer to file number 23662-52632-SLB. 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. CHUHAK & TECSON, P.C. 30 S. WACKER DRIVE, STE. 2600 CHICAGO, IL 60606 (312) 444-9300 Attorney File No. 2366252632-SLB Attorney Code. 70693 Case Number: 2014 CH 02388 TJSC#: 34-9482 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. I620831

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S ďż˝ COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. P l a i n t i f f , ďż˝ v s . ďż˝ UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ROBERT W. BALL AKA ROBERT BALL; DAWN JERGER; TRACY BALL; JESSICA BALL; HIDDEN LAKE ESTATES C O N D O M I N I U M ďż˝ ASSOCIATION; RICHARD IRVIN SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE ESTATE OF ROBERT W. BALL AKA ROBERT BALL; UNKNOWN OWNERS A N D ďż˝ NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS D e f e n d a n t s , ďż˝ 13 CH 28501 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, September 22, 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 estate: P.I.N. 23-22-200-082-1013. Commonly known as 35 Lucas Drive, Palos Hills, IL 6 0 4 6 5 . ďż˝ 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: 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 Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Freedman Anselmo Lindberg LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale. F13120206 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I623140

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ďż˝ ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.-ďż˝ ďż˝ ANTHONY J. CICIORA, KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Defendants 13 CH 027732 8518 FOREST DRIVE HICKORY HILLS, IL ďż˝ 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 12, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corpoďż˝ ration, will at 2:00 PM on September 24, 2014, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wackďż˝ er 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 8518 FOREST DRIVE, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. 18-34-408052. 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 ďż˝ $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 ďż˝ 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 ďż˝ the assessments required by The Condominium ďż˝ Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU ďż˝ 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 ďż˝ 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 14-12-35120. 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. 14-12-35120 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 13 CH 027732 TJSC#: 34-14222 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. I623403

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S ďż˝ COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. P l a i n t i f f , ďż˝ v s . ďż˝ ELIZABETH WILSON; RIVIERA REGAL A S S O C I A T I O N ďż˝ AKA RIVIERA REGAL I CONDOMINIUM A ďż˝S S O C I A T I O N ; ďż˝ RIVIERA REGAL - PHASE II ASSOCIATION AKA RIVIERA REGAL II CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; JPMORGAN CHASE BANK N.A. FKA WASHINGTON ďż˝ MUTUAL BANK; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC ďż˝ R E G I S T R A T I O N ďż˝ SYSTEMS, INC.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND N O N - R E C O R D ďż˝ Cďż˝ L A I M A N T S ; ďż˝ D e f e n d a n t s , ďż˝ 13 CH 13787 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, September 15, 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 estate: P.I.N. 23-23-101-116-1044. Commonly known as 11114 South 84th Avenue, Unit 1B, 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: 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 Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Freedman Anselmo Lindberg LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale. F13050187 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I622204

PUBLISHERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NOTICE â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;All Real Estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S ďż˝ COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE, IN TRUST FOR REGISTERED HOLDERS OF LONG BEACH MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2006-WL3, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-WL3, P l a i n t i f f ďż˝ V . ďż˝ LOUIS F. REGA; BARBARA A. REGA, D e f e n d a n t s ďż˝ 11 CH 3877 Property Address: 15161 HIAWATHA TRAIL ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 11-049989 (It is advised that interested parties consult with their own attorneys before bidding at mortgage foreclosure s a l e s . ) ďż˝ PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered on June 30, 2014, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on October 1, 2014, at 205 W. Randolph Street, Suite 1020, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real property: Commonly known as 15161 Hiawatha Trail, Orland Park, IL 60462 Permanent Index No.: 27-16-105-014 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection. The judgment amount was $ 257,145.50. Sale terms for non-parties: 10% of successful bid immediately at conclusion of auction, balance by 12:30 p.m. the next business day, both by cashier's checks; and no refunds. The sale shall be subject to general real estate taxes, special taxes, special assessments, special taxes levied, and superior liens, if any. The property is offered "as is," with no express or implied warranties and without any representation as to the quality of title or recourse to Plaintiff. Prospective bidders are admonished to review the court file to verify all information and to view auction rules at w w w . k a l l e n r s . c o m . ďż˝ For information: Sale Clerk, Fisher and Shapiro, Attorney # 42168, 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301, Bannockburn, Illinois 60015, (847) 291-1717, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays only. I617240

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S ďż˝ COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. P l a i n t i f f , ďż˝ v s . ďż˝ ANTHONY M. LOIACONO AKA ANTHONY L O I A C O N O ; ďż˝ MANORHOMES OF SOMERSET PARK C O N D O M I N I U M ďż˝ ASSOCIATION NO. 1; LISA LOIACONO; UNKNOWN ďż˝ OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS D e f e n d a n t s , ďż˝ 13 CH 15982 ďż˝ NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at the ďż˝ of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison hour Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public ďż˝ auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 27-10-400-042-1124. ďż˝ Commonly known as 9227 Montgomery Drive, Unit 2E, Orland Park, IL 60462. ďż˝ mortgaged real estate is improved with a The condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than ďż˝ 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: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The ďż˝ property will NOT be open for inspection Forďż˝information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Freedman Anselmo Lindberg LLC, 1771 West Diehl ďż˝ Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale. F13060291 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION ďż˝ Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I623170

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Broaden Your Horizons This week Jenny Riddle as Barbara Walters

A dramatic portrayal of Barbara Walters will be offered at a program at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park, on Tuesday, Sept.

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

2, at 1 p.m. Professional actress Jenny Riddle will portray newscaster Barbara Walters, focusing on how she cut through the glass ceiling and became the first woman co-anchor of prime time news and the most celebrated interviewer in TV history. The program follows a noon luncheon, which has already filled to capacity. Those attendCompassionate ing only the 1 p.m. program are Knitters and asked to arrive between 12:45 Crocheters group and 1 p.m. and to pay a $10 program fee. Advance reservations A New knitting and crochetare required. Call The Center at ing group called Peaceful Hands 361-3650. will meet on Saturday morning, Sept.6, at 10:30 a.m. at The CenThe Bridge Teen ter, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park. Center events Led by master knitter/crochet• Around the World: Thaier Georgann Ring and Pastoland — 4:30 to 6 p.m. today ral Director Chris Hopkins, the (Thursday), The Bridge Teen group makes prayer shawls or Center, 15555 S. 71st Court, other handmade items for those Orland Park, will teach stuin need. This is not a class. Pardents about Thai culture by ticipants bring their own projects. tasting authentic Thai food, Basic knitting or crocheting comhearing the language, making petency is necessary. This group crafts and more. provides a creative opportunity • Karaoke Night/Pain After to heal and show compassion to August - 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Aug. those who are ill or discouraged. Pre- registration is requested. 29, Karaoke Night with Live music from rock band Pain After Call The Center at 361-3650. August and with free samples from White Castle. • Improv Night with High Voltage (Andrew High School’s Improv Troupe) — 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Aug. 30, an Improv Night, with Andrew High School’s Improv Troupe, and with free popcorn from a Popcorn Bar. • Super Smash Brothers Tourney — 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sept. 2, a Super Smash Brothers Tournament for all students to participate in. • Around the World: English Tea Party - 4:30 to 6 p.m. Sept. 3, an authentic English tea party with different teas, scones, and sandwiches. • Start Your Engines with Breakfast — 4:30 to 6 p.m. Sept. 4, a culinary to teach students how to make a healthy breakfast to help them start the day off right. These free events are for teens in 7th through 12th grade. For more information call 532-0500.

Orland Park Dance Company auditions

The Orland Park Recreation Department will hold auditions for its Dance Company on Thursday, Sept. 4, beginning with a mandatory parent meeting at 6:15 p.m. The Junior Dance Company is for 6th through 8th-graders, with the Senior Dance Company for high schoolers. The Dance Company is for the serious dancer who will be required to take the Company Technique Class on Mondays, in addition to company rehearsals on Thursday evenings. All dancers must audition on September 4 and should wear appropriate dance attire. Dancers will not be permitted to audition unless a parent is present. The fees for the program include technique class and rehearsals for 31 weeks plus two costumes for the annual recital in June

and various appearances. Fees may be paid in full or with a payment plan. Rehearsals and classes follow the same schedule as other dance classes, Sept. 15 through Dec. 11 and Jan. 12 through May 28. The cost for the Dance Company is $600 for residents and $750 for non-residents. The program is led by veteran village Dance Instructors Colleen Panega and Kristin Lux. Auditions will be held at the village’s Cultural Center Dance Studio, 14760 Park Lane, beginning with the mandatory parent meeting at 6:15 p.m., followed by the 6:30 p.m. auditions. (403-PARK)

Center Singers

The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park, invites new members to join its choir, which rehearses this fall on Mondays from 7 to 8 p.m. The first rehearsal of the new year is scheduled for Sept. 8. Known as the Center Singers, the choir performs once or twice a month on Sunday afternoons at Wayside Chapel Vespers services and at special seasonal events such as the Wayside Chapel's Christmas Cantata. The choir is led by Director Penny Wills and accompanied by rehearsal pianist Shirley Swanson. They welcome all who love to sing! For more information contact 361-3650 or www.thecenterpalos.org.

Salsa and bruschetta workshop

Garden herb workshops will be held at the Children's Farm on Sunday, afternoon, Sept. 7, from 2 to 4 p.m. The farm is located at 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park. Adult participants are invited to make jars of colorful salsa and bruschetta, from basil, tomatoes, and other herbs and vegetables, which the students will pick from the farm garden at the beginning of the class. According to instructor Lois Lauer, salsa and bruschetta are both easy to make and highlight the fresh taste of the tomatoes and herbs, since the ingredients are not cooked before eating. The class fee is $16 per person plus a $6 materials fee, and students can expect to go home with jars of both salsa and bruschetta, plus taste both in class. The class will meet at the farm garden and prepare the salsa and bruschetta in the Anderson Activity Center kitchen at the farm. Advance reservations are required. Call The Center at 3613650.

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: “DRAFT DAY”: Kevin Costner has had success with sportsthemed movies (“Bull Durham,” “Field of Dreams”), and he stays in that realm with this Ivan Reitman-directed drama, which supplies him with the means of a good character study. The star plays the Cleveland Browns’ general manager who mulls saving his job by making an important pick in the NFL draft, though his choice may not be in line with the one many others expect him to make. The very solid cast also includes Jennifer Garner, Frank

Langella, Denis Leary, Ellen Burstyn and Terry Crews (“Brooklyn Nine-Nine”). DVD extras: audio commentary by writers Rajiv Joseph and Scott Rothman; deleted scenes. *** (PG-13: AS, P) (Also on Blu-ray) “THEY CAME TOGETHER”: Anyone familiar with the cult classic “Wet Hot American Summer” can guess that its makers, David Wain and Michael Showalter, don’t play it straight down the line with this take on the romantic-comedy genre. Paul Rudd and Amy Poehler play people in the candy business who are on opposite ends of its scale, in both size and success. Despite their mutual scorn at the start, they get involved, and their affair isn’t all sweet. A supporting cast packed with familiar faces includes Cobie Smulders (“How I Met Your Mother”), Ed Helms (“The Office”), Melanie Lynskey

and Poehler’s “Parks and Recreation” comrade Adam Scott. DVD extras: “making-of” documentary; audio commentary by Wain and Showalter; deleted scenes; table read. *** (R: AS, P) (Also on Blu-ray) COMING SOON: “BRICK MANSIONS” (Sept. 9): In the last film he completed, Paul Walker plays a policeman dealing with vice in a neighborhood that’s literally enclosed. (PG-13: AS, P, V FAMILY-VIEWING GUIDE KEY: AS, adult situations; N, nudity; P, profanity; V, violence; GV, particularly graphic violence.

Teenage girls may cry but others will just sigh watching ‘If I Stay’ “If I Stay” is a movie that wants to make you feel all emotional. It wants you to get invested in the characters. It wants to tug on your heart strings. It does those things at times, but most of the time everything just seems forced. For a movie based upon emotion, it lacks any true emotion. Adapted from Gayle Forman’s book of the same name, “If I Stay” is a story about young love, life and death, and life choices. It’s basically like every other story written for teenage girls. This film is reminiscent of another movie released this summer called “The Fault in Our Stars.” Some can argue that this is just a rehashing of that film that’s not done as well. The story is about Mia (Chloe Grace Moretz) who has her whole life ahead of her until a car accident derails her future. She goes from being a promising cellist, to lying on a hospital bed trying to decide whether she should live or die. The movie moves fairly quickly from a happy snow day to the somberness of a car wreck. It’s really two films in one. It’s

Pinto’s Popcorn Picks by Tony Pinto the depressing hospital scenes and the mostly happy flashbacks. With two different types of scenes the emotional temperament of the film is all over the place. One minute you’ll be crying and then a flashback will happen that will make you happy again. It’s a back-andforth of forced emotion. Teenage girls just might be an emotional wreck after the film. Throughout the film we see flashbacks of important events in her life. We see her Dad (Joshua Leonard), her Mom (Mireille Enos), and her boyfriend Adam (Jamie Blackley) throughout the flashbacks. They are all different people who affect her life in different ways. Most of the flashbacks are very touching scenes, but again they seemed forced. Her parents are these want to be rocker type people, while

she’s just this completely opposite person who is into classical music. She’s so unlike her parents, which is normal, but in a strange twist she falls for Adam who is exactly like her parents. He’s the want to be a punk rocker who plays generic pop music. It wants to show all of Mia’s happiness, her promise, and all her struggles but those things alone don’t make a movie. It tries hard to give us more than that, which it doesn’t succeed at. “If I Stay” makes us invest in all these characters but the characters don’t give us anything back. Life isn’t perfect and that’s what makes us human. The movie is made for its characters to be perfect. But that makes for an uninspiring movie. For Mia, her life doesn’t feel lived in, it feels unrealistic. Throughout the film, there is just a lack of anything that feels real. If you’re a teenage girl or someone who cries easily, you probably will cry so be warned. For anyone else this film will be like being in a coma for 90 minutes. Tony Pinto’s grade B.

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New session of art classes to begin at The Center’s Log Cabin center The Log Cabin Center for the Arts offers new six-week sessions of art classes, beginning Sept. 3 through Sept. 8, at 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park. Wednesday classes begin Sept.3, featuring Collage with

April Schabes at 9:30 a.m., and Quilting with Denise Dulzo at 1:00 p.m. Evening Watercolor classes at 6:30 p.m. with Lenox Wallace are offered beginning Wednesday, Sept.3 for beginners and Thursday, Sept.4 for experienced painters. Water-

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color painting is also offered with instructor Lois Hrejsa for both beginners and experienced painters on Thursdays at p.m. Hrejsa also teachers a Drawing class beginning Sept. 4 at 9 a.m. Basketry classes begin Thursday, Sept. 4 at 9:30 a.m. with Ann Fowler and at 6:30 p.m. with Jane Dwyer. Also beginning Thurs, Sept 4, at 6:30 p.m., Harry Meneghini teaches Stained-Glass class. On Monday, Sept. 8, Pastels with Susan Flanagan and Lapidary with Larry Rothenberg both begin at 9 a.m., Calligraphy with Marge Boyd begins at 1 p.m., and two new silver jewelry classes begin, both taught by Dan Snyder, at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Collage, Pastel, Calligraphy, Drawing, and Watercolor classes last two and a half hours each week and cost $110. Two hour Quilting, Silver, Stained Glass, Lapidary, and Basket classes cost $90 for 6 weeks. Students provide their own materials for most classes. Lapidary, silver, and weaving classes also require a $10 introductory materials fee from new students, who will then purchase their own materials after the first two weeks. Basket classes provide all materials for students and thus require an additional materials fee of $25 each 6 weeks. Advance registration is required for all classes at the Log Cabin Center for the Arts. For more, call The Center at 3613650 or visit www.thecenterpalos.org .

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