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Zoe and Jax Norris, of Mount Greenwood, first enjoyed the Jumpin’ Star ride Saturday at Worth Days. Then the ride kicked in with some up-and-down action and the pair didn’t feel so cheerful. But they were all smiles again when the ride was over. Worth Days held its four-day fest starting last Thursday and thousands of people were there for the various activities and Sunday’s parade. For more photos, see Page 4.
OL cops beef up security in wake of ‘really scary’ fight By Bob Rakow Staff Writer Oak Lawn police have stepped up patrols of Wolfe Wildlife Park following an Aug. 14 fight between black and white teens that led to two arrests. Police officers in patrol cars and on bicycles are patrolling the area hourly, said Oak Lawn Division Chief Mike Kaufmann. “It’s been known as a place to hang out,” said Kaufmann, who added that there have been no additional incidents in the past two weeks. The fight took place near a foot bridge that connects Little Wolfe Park with walking trails that stretch to the rear of Richards High School. Stephen Hyde, 18, of Oak Lawn, and Hexadore Randall, 19, of Chicago, were arrested and charged with battery after they were picked out of a lineup by teenagers injured in the melee, police said. The duo said the fight was racially motivated and broke out after a group of white teens used racial slurs, according to police. They said they were walking the trails adjacent to the park when they encountered the white teens, who shouted racial slurs before hitting them, police said. The white teens offered a different version of events. Two teens told police they were punched in the face while another said he was jumped, according to reports. The father of one of the teens involved, who asked not to be identified, said the incident was not racially motivated. “This was unprovoked. This had nothing to with race,” he
said. He said his son, who was alone in the park, would not utter slurs or disparaging remarks to a group of older teens accompanied by a pit bull. “He didn’t do anything,” said the father. The father added that he and his neighbors are worried about similar incident occurring in the village. “I absolutely, 100 percent worry. This has been reoccurring and getting worse,” he said. Oak Lawn Trustee Carol Quinlan (5th District), who lives near the park, said her several neighbors were unsettled by the incident. “It’s very concerning,” Quinlan said. “They’ve been concerned for a while. We don’t want to see this in Oak Lawn. A lot of parents are upset about it. My neighbors are beside themselves. This is really, really scary to my neighbors.” Quinlan is a friend of a woman whose son was thrown into the creek during the fight. “He was shaking when I saw him,” Quinlan said. Quinlan said the park, which includes a tot lot and basketball courts has a wooded area where some teens go to drink. “There’s a lot of hiding places in there,” Quinlan said. “A lot of kids hang out there.” Quinlan added that she’s worried about retaliation by either side. She said that many of her neighbors would like park district to remove the baskets on the basketball court to reduce the number of teens who congregate at the park. (Continued on page 3)
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Students and mannequins line the floor in the Oak Lawn High School gym Sunday for a full-scale exercise depicting a shooting at the school.
Area responders put to the test By Kelly White Correspondent First responders from police and fire departments on Chicago’s South Side and south suburbs were given a unique opportunity this weekend, as they ran through a stimulated high school shooting. The Village of Oak Lawn in conjunction with Oak Lawn Community High School and Advocate Christ Medical Center hosted a full scale exercise Sunday at Oak Lawn Community High School. Headed by Cmdr. Arthur L. Clark from the Oak Lawn Police Department, Coordinator for the Oak Lawn Emergency Management Agency, a total of more than 370 people from more than 35 agencies were involved in the drill. “This was the first full scale exercise at Oak Lawn High School,” Clark said. “We have held other full scale exercises in Oak Lawn, most
recently in 2010. Oak Lawn High School was selected because of its size. It is considered a large venue, meaning the number of people and the size of the physical plant, and it was available on the date.” Police and fire officials were broken into teams to have a chance to experience a real-life stimulated high school shooting, with the help of Oak Lawn Community High School students, playing both live and injured or dead victims in the scenario. Police and fire officials were able to talk with the students, as they explained how and when the stimulated shooting took place, where the shooter ran to and indications on how to find him, using frightened tone of voices and screaming as if a real-life shooting had just occurred. The exercise began with a frightened student making a flustered stimulated 911 call to the Oak Lawn Police Department to announce a shooting had just oc-
curred at the school gym. Within minutes, the hallways were flooded with police and fire department officials. Students played injured victims along with mannequins lined throughout the hallways and gymnasium. Shell casings from bullets lined the floors with “do not cross” taping to mark off dead bodies. The exercise was designed test response capabilities to a mass casualty/active shooter event. First Responders from more than 25 local Police and Fire Departments along with representatives from local hospitals, Cook County, State and Federal Agencies participated in this drill, including fire/EMS responders from Alsip, Bedford, Bridgeview, Burbank, Central Stickney, Chicago Ridge, Evergreen Park, Hometown, North Palos, Oak Forest, Oak Lawn, Orland Park, Palos Heights, Palos Park, Roberts Park and Summit, along with police re(Continued on page 5)
Worth Park District commissioner resigns
Cites ‘personal reasons’ for leaving shortly after Orland Park arrest By Bob Rakow Staff Reporter
He submitted his resignation Aug. 21 and subsequently turned in his commissioner’s handbook and other materials, Worth Park District Director Carlo Capalbo said. Martin cited “personal reasons” for his resignation, said Capalbo, who was unaware of the criminal charge against the former commissioner. “I have no knowledge of that whatsoever,” he said. Martin became a park district commissioner in April following a successful write-in campaign for an open seat on the fivemember board.
A Worth Park District commissioner resigned shortly after being charged with indecent solicitation to meet a child, Orland Park police said. Anthony M. Martin, 46, was charged Aug. 21, one week after police received a complaint from the child’s mother. The charge against Martin, a felony, stems from text messages he allegedly sent over a 10-hour period Aug. 3 and 4 to a 14year-old Orland Park girl, who he met at a party, according to 20-page police report. Martin was released on $100,000 bond the following day, said Orland Park Police Commander John Keating. Attempts to reach Martin for comment were unsuccessful. Martin works with the boy-
said. He allegedly asked her to send him a picture of her belly, face, fully clothed or whatever she wanted to send him, reports said. Police said the girl also told them that Martin touched her inappropriately while at the party. She said she did not react to being touched and did not tell anyone while at the party, police said. According to police, the girl told her mother about the texts several days after the party. Her mother told her to delete the messages so she would not have to look at them any longer. She first took screen shots of the texts, which were forwarded to
For more police news see page 2 friend of the girl’s mother and the party was thrown by their boss, police said. Martin’s texts allegedly asked the girl if she drank, was interested in piercings and if he could sneak her out for an overnight visit so she could get her navel pierced. Martin allegedly called the girl a “sexy dork” and asked if she would like to “mess around with” him or consider getting to know him romantically, police
Orland Park police the report said. The Orland Park police said that he admitted to sending the messages while he was drinking and added that he probably should not have sent them, according to reports. He allegedly told police he did not recall the entire contents of the texts, but realized the following morning upon reviewing them that he should not have sent them. Martin said he asked the victim for her email address and added that he knew she was under 18 years old, police said. Capalbo said he will appoint a candidate to fill the remainder of Martin’s two-term on the park board. Anyone interested should call the park district at 448-7080 for information.
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Chicago Ridge John Ambrose, 56, of Oak Lawn, was charged with retail theft Aug. 28 after allegedly stealing shrubs and flowers from Home Depot, 9000 S. Ridgeland. *** Maese Da’Souqi, 29, of Hickory Hills, was charged with retail theft Aug. 24 after he allegedly stole merchandise from Kohls at Chicago Ridge Mall, police said.
Chicago, was charged with retail theft Aug. 22 after allegedly stealing merchandise from WalMart, 2500 W. 95th St., police said.
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Peter E. Sveum, 31, of Oak Lawn, was charged with drunken driving and improper lane use Aug. 18 after being stopped at 95th Street and McVicker Avenue, police said. *** Richard H. Hunter, 42, of Atlanta, was charged with drunken driving and speeding Aug. 18 after a stop at 97th Street and Cicero Avenue, police said. *** A Coach purse valued at $1,300, a game system and $500 cash was stolen Aug. 20 from an SUV parked in the lot in the 4000 block of 95th Street. *** Randy J. McKenzie, 46, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft Aug. 21 after stealing merchandise from Walgreens, 4740 W. 95th St., police said. *** Catalytic convertors were stolen from three cars Aug. 20 and 21 from the 9900 block of Cicero Avenue and the 4000 block and 4100 block of 95th Street. *** Jose A. Gonzalez, 63, of Oak Lawn, was charged with public indecency Aug. 20 after he exposed himself in front of an apartment building in the 4100 block of 97th Street, police said. *** A generator and air compressor were stolen Aug. 21 or 22 from a pickup truck in the 4800 block of 97th Place.
Deandre D. Trotter, 20, of Chicago, and Cortrell C. Rush, 19, of Oak Lawn, were charged with disorderly conduct Aug. 15 after a disturbance at 95th Street and 52nd Avenue, police said. *** Oscar Baez, 35, of Romeoville, and Armando Vazquez, 40, of Chicago, were charged with battery and disorderly conduct Marquita D. Webb, 21, of Chi- Aug. 16 after a disturbance at cago, was charged with retail Hooters, 9159 S. Cicero Ave., theft Aug. 16 after allegedly police said. stealing merchandise from Wal*** Mart, 2500 W. 95th St., police Four wheels and tires were said. stolen Aug. 16 or 17 from a car *** in the 9100 block of Komensky James L. Morgan, 24, of Avenue. The owner discovered Hometown, was charged with his car on patio blocks. possession of a controlled sub*** stance and drug equipment, no A Volkswagen Jetta was stolen insurance and failure to signal Aug. 17 from the service area Aug. 20 after a stop at 87th of Haggerty Volkswagen, 8920 Street and Kedzie Avenue, po- S. Cicero Ave. lice said. *** *** Jacob M. Schaller, 37, of Mer Adley Y. Shelby, 25, of Or- rionette Park, was charged with land Hills, was charged with drunken driving Aug. 17 after a possession of marijuana with stop in the 4700 block of 103rd intent to deliver Aug. 20 after Street, police said. being stopped at 109th Street *** and LaCrosse Ave., Oak Lawn, Tools valued at approximately police said. $1,400 were stolen Aug. 17 or *** 18 from a garage in the 9800 Justin E. Moreland, 27, of block of Merrimac Avenue. Chicago, was charged with forg*** ery Aug. 20 after attempting Latresse D. Torry, 31, of Chito cash $1,100 worth of forged cago, was charged with retail checks July 7 at an Evergreen theft Aug. 17 after stealing merPark currency exchange, police chandise from Kmart, 4101 W. said. 95th St., police said. *** *** Mariusz Rosa, 41, of Burbank, Timothy L. Budzius, 47, of was charged with battery Aug. Oak Lawn, was charged with 21 after a disturbance at Little drunken driving, improper lane Company of Mary Hospital, use and failure to signal Aug. 18 2800 W. 95th St., police said. after a stop at 102nd Street and Oak Lawn police are looking *** 52nd Avenue, police said. for a man who robbed Walgreen’s Natalie E. Fitzsimmons, 26, *** at 95th Street and Cicero Avenue on Saturday night. The man entered the store at approximately 9 p.m. and milled around for about 20 minutes before selecting a power bar and approaching the register, police Chicago Ridge / Evergreen Park / Hickory Hills said. The offender produced enough Oak Lawn / Palos Hills / Worth money to pay for the power bar, but raised his shirt to expose a Publisher Amy Richards black, semi-automatic weapon Editor Jeff Vorva that had yellow coloring on the Sports Editor Ken Karrson grip, according to reports. Graphic Design/Layout Kari Nelson & Jackie Santora He told the male clerk to slowly raise the cash drawer before Advertising Sales Val Draus reaching into it and removing and undetermined amount of To advertise call (708) 448-6161 cash. He walked into the store’s To subscribe call (708) 448-6161 / Fax (708) 448-4012 parking lot and entered the passenger side of a grey car, police Website: TheReporterOnline.net said. e-Mail: thereporter@comcast.net The offender was described The Reporter is published weekly by the Regional Publishing Corp. as Hispanic, 35 to 40 years old. 12247 S. Harlem Ave. He wore a light-colored pullover, Palos Heights, IL 60463 dark pants and gyms shoes, police Office Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Sat. 9 a.m. to Noon said. He also wore a Chicago Bears baseball cap. Entered as periodical mail at the Post Office at Worth, Illinois, under the Act of March 3, 1879. Anyone with information on Subscription rates: $37.00 per year by mail in Cook County. $47 per year by mail elsewhere. $1.00 per copy on newsstands and vending machines. this crime is asked to the Oak Postmaster: Send address changes to The Reporter, 12247 S. Harlem Ave., Palos Heights, IL 60463. Lawn Police Department at 708422-8292. — Founded in 1960 and Locally Owned —
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Oak Lawn man charged with assault after incident in bank parking lot An Oak Lawn man was charged with aggravated assault and unlawful use of a weapon Aug. 20 after he threatened a man with a semi-automatic handgun, police said. The incident occurred at about 9:20 p.m. when Brian S. Green, 41, of the 4800 block of 103rd Street, threatened a man in a bank parking lot at 102nd Street and Cicero Avenue, police said. The 32-year-old victim told police he ran out of gas while driving east on 103rd Street and coasted to the bank parking lot. He got a container of gas at a nearby gas station and returned to his car, police said. The victim saw three or four men on the balcony of a building on the south side of 103rd Street and heard them shouting
at him as he filled his tank, according to reports. He then spotted a man who appeared to be carrying a handgun walk across 103rd Street and into the bank parking lot, police said. The man pointed the gun at the man and his nephew, causing them to retreat toward Cicero Avenue. They said it appeared Green placed a round of ammunition into the gun as he shouted profanities at them and demanded that they leave the parking lot. The men, who told police that they feared for their lives, ran across Cicero Avenue to the gas station where they called police. Green returned to the building where he was later arrested after being identified by the two victims. Police found a semi-
auto handgun in the attic of the house. Police said Green later admitted in a statement that he was drinking on the balcony when he saw two men in the bank parking lot beating up a third man. He yelled for them to stop but they did not listen to him. He said he placed his unloaded handgun in his pocket and walked to the parking lot, according to police. The two men came at him, he said, but ran across Cicero Avenue after seeing the butt of his handgun. He never removed gun from his pocket and never pointed it at anyone, police said. He went home and went to bed. — Bob Rakow
Worth man, 22, charged with trespass to vehicle in Heights Palos Heights police arrested Richard Gram, 22, of Worth, and charged him with tampering with parked vehicles and trespass to vehicle. Gram allegedly was spotted pulling on door handles of vehicles in the 7300 block of West College Drive at 1:56 p.m. Friday. Police said they found him inside one of the vehicles he was reportedly checking. Bond was set at $1,500, and he is scheduled to appear in court on Oct. 11. In other Palos Heights police news, Jihad S. Malley, 25, of Homer Glen, was arrested and charged with driving on a suspended license, as well as improper lane use. Police pulled him over in the 7900 block of West 131st Street at 1:38 a.m. Aug. 21 and took him into custody after learning of the suspension, police said. Bond was
set at $1,500, and he is due in court on Sept. 5. Michael P. Christ, 47, of Homer Glen, was arrested and charged with driving on a suspended license and speeding. Police said he was pulled over in the 6300 block of West 135th Street at 8:45 p.m. Friday and taken into custody. Bond was set at $1,500, and his court date is Oct. 11. Police arrested Othon Torres, 34, of Orland Park, and charged him with driving without a valid license and improper lane usage. He was pulled over by police in the 12200 block of South Harlem at 12:01 a.m Aug. 22 and taken into custody, police said. Bond was set at $1,500, and Torres is scheduled to appear in court on Sept. 13. Nikola P. Zecevic, 26, of Chicago, was arrested and charged
with DUI. Responding to a call of a suspicious auto in the area, police said they saw Zecevic asleep in a parked car in the 13000 block of South 71st Court at 9:24 p.m. Sunday. He showed signs of intoxication and failed field sobriety tests, according to the police report, and was taken into custody. Bond was set at $3,000, and he is scheduled to appear in court on Sept. 27. Police arrested 41-year-old Paul Kallemeyn, of Oak Forest, and charged him with criminal damage to property after he allegedly kicked a delivery truck in the heat of an argument with its driver at 2:55 p.m. Aug. 20 in the 12100 block of South Ridgeland. Bond was set at $1,500, and Kallemeyn’s court date is Sept. 27. — Staff reports
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WHEREAS, the aforesaid Act requires that the Worth School District 127 of Worth, Illinois investigate and ascertain the prevailing rate of wages as defined in said Act for laborers, mechanics and other workers in the locality of Cook County employed in performing construction of public works, for said Worth School District 127. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE School Board of Worth School District 127: Section 1: To the extent and as required by “An Act regulating wages of laborers, mechanics and other workers employed in any public works by State, county, city or any public body or any political subdivision or by any one under contract for public works,” approved June 26, 1941, as amended, the general prevailing rate of wages in this locality for laborers, mechanics and other workers engaged in construction of public works coming under the jurisdiction of the Worth School District 127, is hereby ascertained to be the same as the prevailing rate of wages for construction work in Cook County area as determined by the Department of Labor of the State of Illinois as of June, 2013, a copy of that determination being attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. As required by said Act, any and all revisions of the prevailing rate of wages by the Department of Labor of the State of Illinois shall supersede the Department’s June determination and apply to any and all public works construction undertaken by the Worth School District 127. The definition of any terms appearing in this Resolution which are also used in aforesaid Act shall be the same as in said Act. Section 2: Nothing herein contained shall be construed to apply said general prevailing rate of wages as herein ascertained to any work or employment except public works construction of the Worth School District 127, to the extent required by the aforesaid Act. Section 3: The Worth School District 127 shall publicly post or keep available for inspection by any interested party in the main office of the Worth School District 127 this determination or any revisions of such prevailing rate of wage. A copy of this determination or of the current revised determination of prevailing rate of wages then in effect shall be attached to all contract specifications. Section 4: The Worth School District 127 shall mail a copy of this determination to any employer, and to any association of employers and to any person or association of employees who have filed their names and address, requesting copies of any determination stating the particular rates and the particular class of workers whose wages will be affected by such rates. Section 5: The Worth School District 127 shall promptly file a certified copy of this Resolution with both the Secretary of State Index Division and the Department of Labor of the State of Illinois.
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Section 6: The Worth School District 127 shall cause to be published in a newspaper of general circulation within the area a copy of this Resolution, and such publication shall constitute notice that the determination is effective and that this is the determination of this public body. PASSED THIS 12TH DAY OF JUNE, 2013. Certified as true and correct copy of resolution.
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Looking at Weishfest, HS football, nerd dating and tough guys     One of the coolest tributes I’ve ever seen came in January at Brother Rice.     Andrew Weishar, a Brother Rice alum who died of cancer at age 21 the previous fall, was honored before a boys basketball battle against bitter rival Marist and a couple of mats covering the walls were unveiled in his honor because he was the type of kid who would slam into a wall to keep the ball inbounds.     Nearly a year after his death, friends and family are all but running through a wall to raise money for some of Andrew’s favorite causes. The Andrew Weishar Foundation’s mission is to send money to groups such as Cancer for College, the St. Damian Educate a Child Fund and the Illinois Wesleyan School Fund. The foundation is also raising money to aid families battling cancer or other life-changing illnesses.     One of the ways the foundation is trying to make big bucks for these organizations is the first ever Weishfest. And this bash isn’t a small endeavor.     The event takes place from 2 p.m. to midnight Sunday at Standard Bank Stadium in Crestwood. For $20 admission, folks can watch entertainment from Trippin’ Billies, Infinity and Sean and Charlie.     For $50, you get all the food and beer and pop you can eat and drink.     There are signs all over the area for this event and last week I saw someone spelled out WEISH-
Editor’s Notebook by Jeff Vorva FEST using plastic cups trough the holes of a chain link fence on the overpass along 294 near the western suburbs.     As a rule, I don’t tell people where to go and how to spend their money because there are so many great causes out there. But this sounds like a pretty special fundraiser that will benefit a lot of people and may be around for a long time.
Ready for some football
    The high school football season is starting Friday night and our area teams will compete in nine games Friday and Saturday.     This is one of my favorite times of the year. And hopefully it will be even more fun this year as the Reporter and Regional will hold its football picks in the sports section.     Five fine experts will battle it out for bragging rights to see who will become the champion picker.     While we realize that some teams that we don’t pick will be mad at us and claim we don’t respect them and try to use this for motivation, we still want to keep it light and fun.     Sports editor Ken Karrson, my-
self and Anthony Nasella have oh, about three quarters of a century of sports writing experience. Former Reporter Editor Jason Maholy said he wants to be in on the action. And reader Wally Findysz of Worth will also be picking.     Wally said he is the vice president of K&S Precision Metals, teaches a marriage enrichment class for Oak Lawn Bible Church and played football and baseball for St. Rita High School and baseball at Bellarmine University in Louisville. He said he’s been watching and reading about Illinois high school football for 25 years, so he is going to give us a run for our money.     Let the games begin‌
Nerd dating
    There is an old news phrase “if it bleed, it leads.�     With this column, the philosophy is that “if it makes me grin — it’s in.�     After going through hundreds of emails a day, I enjoy those that make me chuckle and guffaw.     One of them came the other day. It was labeled Speed Dating for Nerds.     The literary genius who wrote this prose deserves a prize.     “Be a star during quick connections with other smart singles at a celebrigeek themed mixer,� it says. “Strike a pose during one on one matches, then rotate seats to meet more single hot shots.     “Grant exclusive interviews using a selection of optional, nerd inspired conversation prompts.
Community Briefs Palos Hills Zombie talks at Moraine Valley
    The fictional oral history of a zombie apocalypse is the selected text for Moraine Valley Community College’s One Book, One College program for the 2013-14 academic year. The college’s library will host several events this fall that feature themes from “World War Z� by Max Brooks. The Library is in Building L, on campus, 9000 W. College Pkwy., Palos Hills. All events are free and open to the public.     The opening event welcomes Roosevelt University’s literary scholar Mairin Barney on Sept. 11, from noon to 1 p.m. Barney will explore “World War Z� and zombie literature as well as define characteristics of the genre and how Brooks’ work fits into it.     Moraine Valley faculty members from various disciplines will lead a panel discussion on “Surviving a Zombie Apocalypse� on Sept. 24 from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m.     Each will share how they think governments and institutions would stand up to a major societal collapse and will be challenged to think about how they would survive an apocalypse.     Another panel discussion, “Am I Really an Individual or Just a Zombie?� will be on Oct. 3, from 11 a.m. to noon. Philosophy faculty members will discuss the ways philosophers have thought about the individual and the group.     “Zombies, Art and Pop Culture� is a third panel discussion led by Moraine Valley faculty members on Wednesday, Oct. 9, from 1 to 2 p.m. The creepy, brain-hungry zombie has be-
come a symbol across art, film and literature. Where did it come from and why does it resonate with audiences?     The college will show the feature film “World War Z,� starring Brad Pitt, on Oct. 12, 6:30 p.m., on the Gateway. Bring blankets and food for the free outdoor movie. The movie will be moved inside Building M in the event of inclement weather.
Moraine to host presentation on prostate cancer
    Moraine Valley Community College is hosting its Medical Education Series presentation on “Making Sense of Prostate Cancer� from 7 to 8 p.m. on Sept. 18, in the Dorothy Menker Theater in the Fine and Performing Arts Center, 9000 W. College Pkwy., Palos Hills. The event is co-sponsored by Northwestern Memorial Hospital and is free and open to the public.     Dr. Joshua Meeks is giving this presentation. Dr. Meeks received his undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, before attending Northwestern University for medical and graduate school with a research focus on genetics and tumor cell biology.     For more information call Mari Smith at 708-608-4039 or email her at Smithm@morainevalley.edu.
Cyber Security Awareness Symposium co-hosted by Moraine Valley
    Between cyber bullies and a multitude of scams, the Internet can be a dangerous place.
That’s why a few organizations, including Moraine Valley Community College and its Center for Systems Security and Information Assurance are sponsoring a free Security Awareness Symposium on from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday in the gym hall at St. Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church, 6330 W. 127th St., in Palos Heights.     This event aims to bring parents, teachers and the community together to better understand ways to protect children from cyber space. Topics include online bullying; how Facebook influences teens and young adults; self-identity and self-esteem; effects of social media on relationships and friendships; changes to online privacy; Facebook addiction; emotional manipulators on Facebook; and juvenile financial ID theft.     Ice cream, cookies and drinks will be provided by Cold Stone Creamery and the Fuheis American Association. In addition to Moraine Valley, the event also is co-hosted by Northwestern University, Robert Morris University and the FAA.     For more information, contact Lynn Dohm at 815-7176546 or lynn.dohm@morainevalley.edu.
Worth Attorney Barrett to talk to Rockers
    Attorney Michael Barrett will address the St. Mark’s Rockers at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 10 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 11007 S. 76th Ave. in Worth.     He will discuss the importance of knowing when it is in your best interest to consult with a lawyer.
    “Share your 15 minutes of fame during a Shake it Like a Polaroid post round mingler where attendees show off their moments in the nerd spotlight.     “Send and receive fan mail throughout the evening using a personal letterbox.     “Get red carpet ready with prizes like paparazzi sunglasses, Super Mario bling and Star Trek money clips.     “And, toast your success with drink specials like the Laureate (a prize worthy concoction of Goldschlager, Southern Comfort and Sprite), the Indie Rocker (a vintage cocktail with gin, champagne and a dark twist of bitters) and the Tech Titan (whiskey and lager disrupted with mint and sugar).�     This affair will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8 at the Abbey Pub, 3420 W. Grace St. in Chicago.     The phone number for more information is (855) 637-3568, which translates to (855) NERDPhoto by Jeff Vorva LOVE. Expect some high-flying action starting Friday when high school football opens up over the weekend.
The ultimate WHAT?
    Continuing along with the giggle-worthy events, if you happen to in the Macomb area Friday, a dude by the name of Joe Decker, who the Guiness Book of World Records calls the “World’s Fittest Man� will put on quite a show.     This guy will put on a show called “The Ultimate Suck� which already has my inner Beavis activated. This is a 36hour race for the tough guys or
but will only be roughly onethird of the events.     “My goal is to combine Midwestern farm chores with military boot camp, trail running, strongman training, basic survival skills and whatever else somewhat punishing, but enjoyable, activities I can come up with. I would strongly suggest competitors get proficient at all the military physical training tests and standards.�
South Suburbs ready to show their stuff at Toyota Park By Kevin M. Coyne Correspondent     Members of the Southwest Conference of Mayors will host 10 communities at the Business Developers Summit next month in hopes of enticing new businesses, better traffic flow and major improvements to each community.     Most of the communities have property along the Harlem corridor, which extends from 63rd Street to Interstate Highway 80 through 10 communities from Bedford Park to Tinley Park. Communities that don’t have property along Harlem Avenue are still expected to market the best of their municipality.     “We started with a key list of 100 developers and we are asking each individual community to reach out to a developer they may know personally,� Southwest Conference of Mayors Executive Director Vicki Smith said. “We want each community to market their town, if they have a piece of property on Southwest Highway they can market that too, it’s not just for communities with property along the Harlem Avenue corridor.�     For the past several months members of the Southwest Conference
of Mayors and community leaders have prepared to showcase the best of their community. Over 1,000 business developers are expected to be contacted and at least 18 have already agreed to attend the Sept. 18 summit at Toyota Park.     “All 10 communities will be at the summit and have an opportunity to market their community to business developers,� said Smith. “We are really excited for the summit, this is something we’ve never tried before and we expect to fill up with 40 to 60 developers.�     Many communities such as Palos Hills and Chicago Ridge have already reached out to marketing firms in Chicago to acquire brochures, posters and other materials that will help to showcase the best of their community.     “This is the first time we are able bring developers into each town to see what each community has to offer a potential developer,� said Palos Hills Mayor and President of the Southwest Conference of Mayors Gerald Bennett. “The summit is an important stage of the planning process and potential projects along the Harlem corridor.�     Since Palos Hills only has a small section of land located
along Harlem Avenue city officials are planning on showcasing other areas of the village in hopes of sparking economic development in the community, Bennett said.     The Southwest Conference of Mayors in conjunction with Pace Bus, CTA, IDOT, Metra and RTA conducted studies along the Harlem Avenue corridor to improve transportation and development throughout each of the 10 communities. The 10 communities include, Bedford Park, Bridgeview, Burbank, Chicago Ridge, Oak Lawn, Orland Park, Palos Heights, Palos Hills, Tinley Park and Worth.     Oak Lawn is currently conducting a similar study after receiving a grant from Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning. Oak Lawn officials along with CMAP teamed up with Teska Associates Inc. to study 95th Street from Pulaski Road to Harlem Avenue.     “We are hoping to reach out to over a 1,000 developers and this is an excellent opportunity for each community to meet with potential developers and hopefully improve development in their community,� Bennett said.
Dispatchers willing to compromise By Bob Rakow Staff Reporter     Emergency telecommunicators in Oak Lawn are willing to return to the bargaining table to negotiate an agreement that potentially would deter a proposal to replace them with an outsourced firm.     The village’s dispatchers on Monday voted to meet with village officials to discuss a contract extension and the cost-saving measures proposed by the village, said Ron Cicinelli, an attorney for the Metropolitan Alliance of Police, the union the represents the dispatchers.     “We’re going to see if we can come up with an agreement between the two parties,� Cicinelli said.     The union in late 2012 approved a contract with the village after a lengthy negotiation, Cicinelli said. The contract is set to expire in December 2014. The union is hopeful it could extend the contract through at least 2016, he said.     One month after the current contract was ratified, the village asked the union to consider cost-saving measures, including deferring the 2.5 percent wage increase included in the contract, regular pay for overtime hours, hiring part-time dispatchers and changing the wage scale for new employees, Cicinelli said.
Photo by Bob Rakow     The union overwhelmingly opA statue stands of kids having fun at Little Wolfe Park in Oak Lawn. This area had a recent fight posed the proposal and filed an that has some residents concerned and frightened. unfair labor practice grievance with the Illinois Labor Relations     She added that trouble seems trict tax dollars on our own police Board, which was rejected. The to alternate from one park to an- force,� she said. “I have full confi- union appealed the decision, and (Continued from page 1) other, including Lake Shore, Memo- dence in the Oak Lawn police.� the village has responded, Cici    Park District Director Mad- rial and Sullivan parks over the     She added Wolfe Wildlife Refuge nelli said. is difficult for police to patrol due     Village Manager Larry Deetjen die Kelly said the fight is not the years. said the cost-saving measures preworst violence she has seen in her     She added that park district has to its size. no plans to add security to the parks     “It was a fight between two viously proposed by the village are tenure.     “I’ve been here 23 years and I’ve because the Oak Lawn police do an groups of kids,� Kaufmann said. no longer on the table. He added “When you take it do a different lev- that he had not been notified as of seen much worse,� Kelly said. “It’s excellent job responding to calls.     “Why would we waste park dis- el you’re going to get arrested.� Tuesday afternoon of the union’s cyclical.�
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a mere 12-hour mini-option for who I assume are the pantywaists of the group.     “With The Suck, I want to bring awareness about this type of event to the Midwest, which traditionally does not offer anything like this,� Decker said in a news release. “Generally, fitness tests like The Suck are offered on the coasts or in the Rockies. The 12-hour race will start the same time as the 36-hour race,
desire to negotiate.     Deetjen said he has entered “earnest� discussions with an outside firm to assume the village’s
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Another swinging time at the Worth Days festival
Worth Trustee Tedd Muersch Jr., is ready to throw out candy to a group of kids in the Worth Days parade.
Worth’s Zaak Smith has a wild time on the Swinger Ride at Worth Days.
Photos by Jeff Vorva
One patron holds onto his Noka Zaiotynski of Worth covers his ears as the sirens at horns Amber and Autumn O’Laughlin of Minnesota drive on a car ride at the Worth Days festival. The stuffed toy while riding down a blare from many fire trucks and police cars from the area early slide Saturday at worth Days. two were in town visiting their grandparents, who live in Worth. in the parade.
Members of the Our Lady of the Ridge Knights of Columbus ride Bahira Karim helps decorate the Worth Library 50th’s birthday Kameron and Layla Mamo of Chicago Ridge have good seats a float that looks like an ark in the Worth Days parade. float at Sunday parade. for the parade.
Rat-a-tat! Tom Urban of Worth shows off a toy machine gun as he poses near his gangsterstyle 1951 Mercury Sport during Saturday’s car show at Worth Days.
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The center also handles fire department calls for Bedford Park and a portion of the Central Stickney Fire Protection District. “The action of the board was very, very clear,” Deetjen said. “We’re talking millions of dollars. Our partners want us to drive the costs down.” Cicinelli said the union would sue the village if it replaces dispatchers with an outsourced firm. Deetjen said the potential move is not a reflection on the performance of the current dispatchers. Rather, the dispatch center is facing mounting expenses, which could cause some of its customers to leave. He added that if any of the towns the village serves choose another dispatch service, Oak Lawn
would be forced to lay off dispatchers. The dispatchers do not believe that Deetjen’s decision to explore outside firms is a bluff, Cicinelli said. “The whole atmosphere at (Monday’s meeting) was tense,” he said. “Obviously, this is a very serious decision. You cannot go on the assumption that anyone is bluffing here. It’s a serious concern.” Kathy Hansen, the village’s director of emergency communications, said the center is losing revenue as more people eliminate land phone lines in favor of cell phones. The village receives $1 per a month from customers with land lines. It only receives 58 cents a month from cell phone users, Hansen said.
Duty, Honor, Country Strong complete Plebe summer Navy Midshipman Bleu D. Strong, a 2012 graduate of Harold L. Richards High School, recently completed Plebe Summer at the U.S. Navy Academy. Plebe Summer began on Induction Day, June 27th and concluded after seven weeks of basic midshipman training. Plebe Summer activities include swimming, martial arts, basic rock climbing, obstacle, endurance and confidence courses designed to develop physical, mental and team-building skills, as well as 40 training hours devoted to the instruction of infantry drill and formal parades. This year the Naval Academy received over 17,500 applications for the Class of 2017.
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Bands make some noise at Worth Days Parade Flag team members of the Shepard band whirl and twirl in the Worth Days parade (left photo). The Worth Junior High band (above) was also a part of Sunday’s parade as it performed a variety of songs for the many along the parade route.
Shepard, Richards welcome new staff
Bulletin Board Evergreen Park Dist. 124
School District 124 provides free vision, hearing, speech, language, basic concepts knowledge, and fine and gross motor skills screenings for children 3 to 5 years old who are not yet in kindergarten. Children eligible can qualify for special programs. For more information call Jean Hector at 4230951, Ext. 2140.
Mother McAuley
Teresa LeCompte, current faculty member at Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School and Youth Minister for the St. Linus Parish, was the first to be certified as a Coordinator of Youth Ministry/High School by the Archdiocese of Chicago. On June 6, she was presented her certification by Cardinal Francis George at St. Ferdinand parish. LeCompteis the first youth minister/high school CYM in the Archdiocese to receive certification from St. Linus parish and Mother McAuley High School. This certification is awarded through a process that includes attending basic youth ministry courses and takes into account the individual’s professional skills, dedication to and efficiency in pastoral work, and experience. Teresa LeCompte devoted two and a half years to receive this certification. The archdiocese hopes more high school teachers will follow in her path to lend them more credibility in their field. *** Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School was awarded a $46,000 grant from the Sisters of Mercy West Midwest Community for the 2013-14 school year in support of its Student Support Project. This project consists of several initiatives. The Student Counseling Ini-
tiative provides students with professional counseling services which are designed to aid in developing the healthy interpersonal skills needed by young women seeking fullness of life and equality in society and church. This initiative is open to all students, and is especially beneficial to students whose families have limited financial resources. *** Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School sophomore, Kara Hynes from Orland Park, attended the National Young Leaders State Conference in Chicago on July 11 — 14. The conference is sponsored by the Congressional Youth Leadership Council and focuses on honing leadership skills for outstanding students in grades six through nine. Hynes graduated from Palos South Junior High in 2012 and is a current sophomore honor student at Mother McAuley, where she participates in a multitude of activities, including the Theatre and Music Programs.
Moraine Valley
Job-seekers can improve their interviewing skills by attending Moraine Valley Community College’s fall Mock Interview Day on September 11, from 2 to 5 p.m. The free event will be in the Moraine Business and Conference Center (Building M), on campus, 9000 W. College Pkwy., Palos Hills. Community members, students and graduates are encouraged to participate in a formal, 30-minute mock interview with an actual employer who will provide valuable tips to help them tey to ace their next interview. Business attire and two resumes are required for entry. Participants must pre-register, and space is limited. Call
the Job Resource Center at 708974-5737 to schedule a mock interview or to participate as an employer. For more information, visit morainevalley.edu/jrc. *** Employers from all industries who have position openings are needed for Moraine Valley Community College’s Fall Job and Internship Fair on Sept. 26, 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 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 thirdparty recruiting will not be included. The registration fee is $100 for a six-foot table and lunch for two recruiters. You also can register for the Spring Job and Internship Fair, and the fee for both fairs will be reduced to $150. Registration forms are due by Sept. 20, and 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 708-974-5313, or visit the website. *** Volunteers for Moraine Valley Community College’s Literacy Program are currently being recruited to tutor adults who read, write or compute math at or below a ninth-grade level or who need additional help in learning English. (Continued on page 7)
Principal Josh Barron and the Shepard High School community welcomed five new teachers to the 2013-2014 school year while principal John Hallberg and the Richards High School community welcomed several new teachers last week. New staff members at Shepard include Carrie Alvarado, a science teacher with a bachelor’s degree from St. Xavier University; Jennifer Banos-Glaz, an art teacher with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Chicago and a master’s degree from Dominican University; Danielle Jones, a foreign language teacher with a bachelor’s degree from Illinois State University Submitted Photo and a master’s degree from the Richards High School welcomed new teachers, from left, (front University of New Mexico. row) Joyce Cruse, Erin Lara, Crystal Miguez, Valerie Pelak, (back Also, Matthew Krogh, an row) Steve Haddad, Joshua Hammann, Meaghan O’Shea, and industrial technology teacher Brian Kazda. with a bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University at degree from the University of members include Joyce Cruse, Carbondale and a master’s de- Illinois at Chicago and master’s social studies, who has earned gree from the American College degree from St. Xavier Univer- a bachelor’s degree from DePaul of Education; and, Hala Miari, a sity were welcomed. University and master’s degree science teacher with a bachelor’s At Richards, the new staff from the University of Iowa; Steve Haddad, a math teacher with a bachelor’s degree from Chicago State University; Joshua Hammann, a music teacher with a bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University and a master’s degree from North Park University; Brian Kazda, a math teacher with a bachelor’s degree from Governors State University. Also, Erin Lara, a foreign language teacher with a bachelor’s degree from Trinity Christian College; Crystal Miguez, an art teacher with a degree from Trinity Christian College; Meaghan O’Shea, a counselor with bachelor’s and master’s degrees from DePaul University; and, Valerie Pelak, a social studies teacher with bachelor’s degrees from Submitted Photo both the University of Iowa and Shepard High School welcomed new teachers, from left (front Northern Illinois University. row) Danielle Jones, Hala Miari, (back) Matthew Krogh, Jennifer Banos-Glaz, and Carrie Alvarado. — District 218
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From left, Dave Spedale, executive vice president Standard Bank and Trust, Marion Klatka, director of finance, Marist High School, Mohammed Abunada, assistant vice president Standard Bank and Trust, Larry Tucker, principal, Marist High School, Br. Patrick McNamara, president, Marist High School and Tom Inzinga, executive director of development, Marist High School pose with a check from Standard Bank to the high school.
Standard Bank presents Marist with big check Standard Bank and Trust Co. presented Marist High School with a $15,000 donation to support endeavors benefiting the students and their families. “Standard Bank is delighted to support Marist High School,”
said Mohammed Abunada, assistant vice president of private banking & wealth management. “We understand that we have a positive and lasting impact on the community through helping students fulfill their educational dreams.”
“We are grateful to Standard Bank for their continued support of our school,” said Br. Patrick McNamara, president of Marist High School. “The generosity of our supporters will positively benefit many of our students.”
(Continued from page 1) sponders from Alsip, Bridgeview, Burbank, Chicago Ridge, Evergreen Park and Oak Lawn, and hospital and other agency responders from Advocate Christ Medical Center, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Loyola, Region VII Hospitals, Chicago Red Cross, Cook County Medical Examiner, Oak Lawn Community High School, Oak Lawn 911 Center, Training Command and Great Lakes Naval and Training Center. “This exercise allows First Responders an opportunity to work together in a realistic setting with all the equipment and vehicles that would be needed in a large-scale disaster.” Clark said. The exercise tested the capabilities of first responders to respond to the immediate and long term implications of a mass casualty/active shooter event and local hospitals’ ability to surge and treat mass trauma victims. This exercise is part the first responders’ ongoing commitment to community preparedness and school safety. This was one of the largest multi-agency events occurring in the state prior to the start of the new school season. Cmdr. Clark explained sometimes the most difficult thing to do in a mass shooting tragedy is finding or identifying the shooter. Police and fire teams were all given the opportunity to locate the attacker acting out the event. If a shooting were to take place at Oak Lawn High School, the school would remain on lockdown until all injured students, staff and faculty members were cared for and the shooter was taken into custody. Clark added the Oak Lawn Police Department works closely with all Oak Lawn Schools during the school year to promote school safety through a number of different programs.
LEGAL NOTICE WORTH PARK DISTRICT Cook County, Illinois ANNUAL TREASURER’S REPORT Fiscal Year Ended April 30, 2013
Corporate Recreation Museum Handicapped IMRF Social Security Unemployment Public Liability Bond Issue Capital Improvement Paving & Lighting Police Audit TOTAL
May 1, 2012 98,849 42,209 9,855 118,709 14,519 23,964 3,426 65,990 52,375
Revenues 356,946 508,139 21,013 75,319 33,033 34,982 5,736 11,124 44,913
Expenditures 372,695 505,174 19,989 88,204 35,074 35,494 3,260 26,471 48,132
April 30, 2013 83,100 65,364 10,879 105,824 12,478 23,452 5,902 50,643 49,156
6,000 1,137 1,213 -141
72,139 0 0 0
76,303 0 0 0
1,836 1,137 1,213 -141
438,105
1,163,344
1,210,796
410,843
ANNUAL STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS Fiscal Year Ended April 30, 2013 REVENUES: Property Taxes $718,945, Illinois Replacement Taxes $8,218, Program Fees $281,349, Grants, $72,139, Donations $5,165, Fundraising $7,105, Facility Rental Fees $55,626, Health Insurance Reimbursement $6,477, Interest Income $421, Other Revenue $7,899 Total Revenues: $1,163,344 DISBURSEMENTS: Vendors over 2,500: American Sealcoating & Maintenance, Inc. $4,037, Ancel and Glink Law Office $2,873.75, Bank of New York Mellon $23,335.50, BMO Corporate MasterCard $139,166.19, CNH Capital America LLC $2,995.15, Com Ed $28,821.72, Excel Electric, Inc. $4,765, Fence Work $3,000, Ford Motor Credit Company $16,180.91, G&M Concrete Construction $25,440, Green-Up $17,023, Hagg Press $7,424, Heritage Technology Solutions $11,130.70, Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund $35,074, Interact Business Technology $10,283.13, Knutte & Associates $7,500, Marathon Petroleum Company LLC $11,235.40, Most Dependable Fountains $3,120, Nicor Gas $7,896.71, Parkreation $22,978, PCS Industries $6,802.50, Park District Risk Management Agency (PDRMA) $88,186.42, Quality Alarm $3,411, Silk Screen Express
$2,577, Social Security $35,494, South Suburban Umpire Association $4,230, South West Special Recreation Association $48,344, Sovereign Bank $5,352, The Private Bank 24,388.71, Tumblebear Gymnastics $3,030, Unemployment Insurance $3,260, Village of Worth $12,190.64, Wells Fargo $6,000 PAYROLL: Salaries under $25,000: Boehm, John; Cairo Jr., Emil; Drozd, Jeremy; Dusek, Sheri; Fasano, Jennifer; Gunnes, Terry; Hoekstra, Darla; Hranicka, Amber; Jamrozy, Alan; Jelderks, Kara; Larson, Julie; Lund, Barb; Maes, Pamela; McElroy, Colleen; McAuliffe, Moira; Modrick, Kathryn; Modrick, Dana; O’Shea, John; Pezdek, Kelly; Riley, Joseph; Schiera, Mike; Schwarz, Katie; Smith, Joseph; Stypinski, Laura; Swiney, Patty; Vicik, Kayla; Woodworth, Beverly; Salaries $25,000 to $49,999.99: Bedore, John; Long, Brian; Newton, Edward; Redmond, Sarah; Russo, Robert; Schiera, John; Salaries $50,000 to $74,999.99: Capalbo, Carlo. Carlo Capalbo, Director of Parks & Recreation Sarah Redmond, Finance & Personnel Manager Worth Park District August 21, 2013 ATTEST: Bran Urban Board Treasurer
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Et Tu, Buddhist? In every war, both sides claim that God’s on their side. By Donald Kaul Throughout the centuries people have killed each other in vast numbers for the very best of reasons — religion. Oh they’ve done it for other reasons too — money, politics, geography, skin color, revolution — but never with more enthusiasm than when the cause was holy. From the early Christian martyrs to the Crusades to the bloody wars of the Protestant Reformation to the genocides of the two World Wars and the Hindu-Muslim conflicts, right up to the present time, when Muslims slaughter Muslims because they differ on the legitimate successor to the Prophet Muhammad, religion and war have commingled. It never ends. The 9/11 bombers claimed to be committing a religious act when they murdered thousands of strangers, and hardly a day goes by without a report of yet another suicide bombing that adds to the carnage. In Egypt, the military government has recently gunned down more than 800 protesters for the sin of supporting the ousted Muslim Brotherhood government. Meanwhile, the killings go on unabated in Iraq, Syria, Yemen, and Libya. In blaming religion for all of this I’m being simplistic, of course. Religionists are as much victim as perpetrator in these slaughters. The issues involved are complex and varied. But peel away enough layers from each of those conflicts and you find a religious component. When was the last time we had a war in which both sides didn’t claim that God was on their side and, worse, believed it? Even Communists, who profess not to believe in God, construct a deified leader (Stalin, Mao, Ho Chi Minh) to believe in. Through it all I, a non-believer, have taken solace in the fact that there was Buddhism.
You can argue that it’s not a real religion, but it certainly is a coherent system of belief and it doesn’t condone war. That’s what I thought. Now I find out that Buddhists are accused of killing Muslims in Burma. I don’t know why. I’m sure they have a good reason; people who kill people of a competing religion always have a good reason. But it’s disillusioning. To me, the warlike nature of religion is the greatest argument to be made for the separation of church and state. We’ve got people all over Washington clamoring for more religion in our government. “Let’s put God back in the schools,” they say. Let’s not. The more religion you have in government, the more wars you have and the more popular they are. It’s the nature of the beast. A democratic government in a pluralistic society must be inclusive and tolerant of the views of others. The religious instinct is exclusive and suppressive of the views of others. I don’t care what religion you pick — Catholic, Protestant, Jew, Muslim, Hindu — as you move along the spectrum of their beliefs, the more fundamentalist you get, the more intolerance you find, and the less desire to accommodate those who disagree with them. Fundamentalists know they’re right and you’re wrong, and they have a book to prove it so don’t argue. As soon as the Muslim Brotherhood took control in Egypt, I knew the revolution there was doomed. The Brothers immediately went about setting up a repressive Muslim state, which in turn ignited a counter-revolution. We tend to think of democracy as an unadulterated good. As Egypt proves, democracy without respect for the rights of minorities can be just as ugly as a dictatorship. A wise man once said: “An evil man can do evil things for evil reasons — that’s his nature — but when a good man does evil things it’s almost always for religious reasons.” Amen to that, brother.
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Martin Luther King’s Dream and the Declaration of Independence By Michael Coulter Wednesday marked the 50th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington. Martin Luther King Jr.’s speech at that great rally is rightly honored as one of the greatest speeches in American history. All Americans recognize the soaring rhetoric of the final portion of the speech, where King speaks of a dream of an America without legal discrimination or racial prejudice. But the first part of that speech, wherein King speaks of the Declaration of Independence and Constitution, is not as well-known but deserves to be. That portion demonstrates King’s commitment to the conception of justice held at the American founding. In the third paragraph of King’s text, he says that “when the architects of our Great Republic wrote the magnificent words of the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence, they were signing a promissory note to which every American was to fall heir.” With this reference to the declaration, there is a clear echo of that other great American
speech from 100 years before King’s March on Washington speech: Lincoln’s Gettysburg address, which speaks of America as “dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.” A “promissory note” is not one of those terms we use frequently, but it’s a powerful term. It’s not a hope or a wish. In fact, there was an international agreement in 1930 which defined a promissory note as implying an unconditional promise. For King, the Declaration of Independence, which he quoted directly from, was a promissory note that the United States would ultimately guarantee for all people “the unalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” As King then said, “It is obvious that America has defaulted on this promissory note.” King was not calling for the destruction of the American political order, but rather for us to be true to the ideals of the founding, and that’s why it is important that he quoted the Declaration. It is more than reasonable to assume that King could have been so disheartened
by the treatment of blacks in the United States that he would have rejected the proposition that the United States had the capacity to correct past wrongs and ultimately be true to the Declaration’s claim about the equality of rights for all people. Instead, he said that “we refuse to believe that the bank of justice is bankrupt.” It is interesting to contrast this with someone like Howard Zinn, author of “The People’s History of the United States,” a widely assigned textbook that portrays oppression as central and unending in American history, who seemed to believe that America had no capacity for respect for rights and could never improve. King added that “we refuse to believe that there are insufficient funds in the great vaults of opportunity in this nation.” For nearly all individuals, it doesn’t take more than one or two unfulfilled promises made by another to result in giving up on the possibility of working with that person or group. Despite the unfulfilled promise of the protection of rights and the protection of freedom, King hadn’t
given up on America. Finally, at the end of King’s speech is a beautiful sequence where he presents images of a truly post-racial society—and there again is one more reference to the Declaration of Independence. As he begins this “dream” section, he says: “I still have a dream. It is deeply rooted in the American dream. I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up, live out the true meaning of its creed: We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.” King’s hopes were rooted in that powerful second paragraph of the Declaration of Independence that claims that no man by nature is ruler or the servant of another. It’s not just a great statement during a social struggle, it’s a great statement about what it means to be an American. Dr. Michael Coulter is a professor of humanities and political science at Grove City College and a contributor to The Center for Vision & Values. Contact him at mlcoulter@gcc.edu.
OtherWords columnist Donald Kaul lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan. OtherWords.org
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By removing Islam display, Kansas school surrenders to ignorance By Charles C. Haynes Back to school means back to culture wars for Minneha Core Knowledge Elementary School in Wichita, Kansas. On the very first day of school, someone snapped a photo of a bulletin board display in the hallway featuring the Five Pillars of Islam and then posted it on Facebook. “This is a school that banned all forms of Christian prayer,” said the caption under the photo. “This can not stand.” The Islam display went viral migrating from the “Prepare to Take America Back” page on Facebook to likeminded pages and web sites. Islamophobia is a cottage industry on the Internet. School officials were immediately inundated with complaints from gullible and
misinformed people who apparently believe the canard that public schools indoctrinate kids in Islam — and persecute Christians. I wish I could report that Minneha administrators faced down the Facebook smears and courageously defended their bulletin board display. But sadly, the school surrendered to ignorance and fear and removed the Five Pillars of Islam display — ostensibly to “alleviate the distraction.” After caving in, the school issued a statement explaining that the missing display actually had an educational purpose: “Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism and Islam are all taught in a historical context of their study of the world to understand the place of religion and religious ideas
in history.” As it turns out, a bulletin board in another part of the school features an image of the Last Supper as part of teaching about the religious art of the Renaissance. Other religious images and beliefs are featured on bulletin boards at other times of the year. These inconvenient facts were left out of the Facebook posting. Imagine, for a moment, that instead of singling out Islam, someone had posted a photo of the Last Supper display and attacked the school for promoting Christianity. I guarantee that the same “take back America” crowd would have been first in line to defend the right of the school to put up the Christian image. Minneha administrators and teachers should have
stood their ground. The school’s curriculum, Core Knowledge, is an outstanding and rigorous program of study based on the work of scholar E.D. Hirsch. Among other things, students are introduced to the world’s religions at a young age, learning about basic beliefs, practices, symbols and holidays. Bulletin boards can and should feature temporary displays about what students are studying in the classroom about religions. Such teaching about religions is not only constitutional; it is essential for giving students the understanding of the role of religion in history and society necessary for a good education and citizenship in a diverse society. Moreover, teaching about religions in public schools (as distinguished from religious
indoctrination, which is unconstitutional) contributes to understanding across differences and counters the ignorance at the root of the controversy in Wichita. Minneha Core Knowledge Elementary School is doing exactly what public schools are supposed to be doing in teaching about Islam, Christianity and other faiths in ways that are constitutionally and academically sound. Moreover, public schools — including Minneha — have not “banned all forms of Christian prayer.” Under current law, students are free to pray alone or in groups during the school day, as long as their prayers don’t disrupt the school or interfere with the rights of others. Removing the Five Pillars display, of course, doesn’t mean that the school will cease
teaching about religions in the classroom (at least I hope not). The school has indicated that the display might go back up later in the fall when the unit on Islam is being taught. That remains to be seen. But for now, the suddenly empty space on the bulletin board sends a chilling message to students, parents, and teachers at Minneha and other public schools: Study about religions in a public school — no matter how fair and objective — can get you into trouble. When ignorance trumps knowledge, we are all in trouble. Charles C. Haynes is director of the Religious Freedom Education Project of the Newseum Institute in Washington, D.C. Web: religiousfreedomeducation. org; Email chaynes@newseum. org.
What do you say? How do you think the Bears will do this year? (Asked at the Worth Post Office) Photos by Bob Rakow
Jim Bronson, Palos Park “I think they’re going to be OK. I don’t think it’s Super Bowl time.”
John Joyce, Chicago “I think this could be a very good year for them. I think they’ll go far in the playoffs.”
Art Kiwacz, Palos Hills “I think they’ll do good. They’ll feed off the Blackhawks vibe.”
Kurt Jandacek, Palos Heights “The Bears will be competitive. They have a chance to be really good or really bad.”
Jim Butler, Worth “Eight and eight. They made a whole lot of changes in the off season.”
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Whiskey-flavored ice cream? Beer on the way? Stagg grad helps run Milwaukee ice cream venture with unusual flavors By Margaret Pretkelis Correspondent A Palos Heights native who churned her childhood dream into a reality is bringing her cool creations to the Chicago area. Former Palos Heights resident Lauren Schultz and her husband Steve are the faces behind Purple Door Ice Cream, a successful ice cream business in the Milwaukee area. The couple is beginning to distribute their frozen concoctions to the Chicago area where Schultz believes it will satisfy many sweet tooths with dairyland ingredients and original flavors. Lauren said that they are in several stores in Chicago now and that they hope to be in more stores and potentially restaurants. Chicagoans looking to purchase a pint can swing by any Treasure Island Foods or Sunset Foods grocery stores, Mariano’s in Elmhurst, or Whole Foods in the city’s South Loop area. Dis-
tribution into Cook and DuPage Counties is expected to grow over the coming months. Purple Door’s top pint sellers are Salted Caramel, Raspberry Green Tea, Mint Chip, Espresso and vanilla. However, visitors to their location will get to choose from a wider selection that includes Chai with Pink Peppercorn, Whiskey, and Fair Trade Banana Chocolate Walnut. Soon to be added to this list is a beer flavored ice cream. “We’re based in Milwaukee,” Lauren said. “How could we not do a beer flavored ice cream?” Known for including local dairy products in their ice cream, Purple Door’s owners also use neighboring businesses to roast their coffee beans and supply their whiskey. Each flavor is made in small batches using butterfat that is then frozen for 12 minutes. The coffee and tea flavors require several days of preparation. A 1997 graduate of Stagg High School, Lauren spent her
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childhood summers at Plush Horse Ice Cream Parlor in Palos Park. The idea to open up her own ice cream store came to her while enjoying the treat with her friends. “I had the dream to open up my own store sometime in middle school. I knew I loved ice cream and I always thought an ice cream store was a place where people are happy,” she said. Upon graduating from high school, Lauren obtained a bachelors’ degree in graphic design at the University of Dayton before completing the masters’ program in deaf education at the University of Minnesota. It was there where she met her husband, Steve. On their first date, Lauren told him about her dream of opening an ice cream parlor. “Steve thought it was a great idea. Even after we spent several rewarding years in education, he remembered my dream and thought we should give it a shot,” she said. After moving to Milwaukee
in 2008 to be closer to their families, the couple decided it was time to start their ice cream business. “We were nervous at first,” Lauren said. “We weren’t sure how the community would take it. Milwaukee is a custard town.” But word of their cold treat made with local ingredients spread and within months Purple Door ice cream was being served in a handful of restaurants and sold at the nearby food co-op. Since then Purple Door’s business continues to grow. They spend their time running their business and raising their two sons aged three and one. They manage one fulltime and one part-time employee and are currently preparing for their move to a larger store to accommodate their growing number of customers. Future business plans include increasing distribution sites in ChiSubmitted photo cagoland grocery stores and Lauren and Steve Schultz are hoping some of their wild ice cream flavors restaurants. — including whiskey and beer — will catch on in the Chicago area.
Work to become a better investor Next week, we observe Labor Day. A federal holiday since 1894, Labor Day celebrates the achievements of American workers — people, like yourself, who work hard for their money. But to make progress toward your longterm financial goals, you need to do more than just earn money — you have to invest it wisely. And that takes work, too. Fortunately, there’s no real mystery to the types of labor in which you’ll need to engage to become a good investor. Here are a few suggestions: • Work to make investing a priority. Many people delay investing until they “have a better handle” on their finances. But these good intentions frequently go unfulfilled because there will always be something else on which to spend one’s money. To work toward your important goals, such as a comfortable retirement or a child’s
education, you need to put away some money regularly. If you’re just starting out in your career, you might not be able to afford much, but even a small amount can help. And when your salary increases, so can your investment contributions. To make it easier on yourself, consider arranging for your bank to automatically move money each month from your checking or savings account into an investment account. • Work to understand what’s in your portfolio. Some investors aren’t certain about what investments they own — and this uncertainty can lead to poor decision-making if it becomes necessary to make changes. So make sure you know what’s in your
portfolio — and why. • Work to keep your portfolio current with your goals. Even if you know why you initially purchased certain investments and how they fit into your portfolio, you can’t put things on “autopilot.” Over time, your goals may evolve, which means you’ll need to be vigilant in working with your financial advisor to adjust your portfolio accordingly. • Work to diversify your holdings. No matter where you are in your life, you will still need to diversify your portfolio by owning a variety of investments — stocks, bonds, government securities and other vehicles. Consequently, you’ll need to review your portfolio regularly to ensure that it’s still properly diversified. Diversification is a strategy designed to help reduce the effects of volatility on your holdings, but keep in mind that even a diversified portfolio can’t guarantee profits or protect against loss. • Work to maintain a longterm perspective. No matter what you might hear from anyone else, there’s no “shortcut” to investment success. Many people
hope they will “hit” on that one investment that will make them rich quickly — but that’s pretty much a fantasy. To help achieve your goals, you will need to invest for many years, through good markets and bad. And during those inevitable downturns, you’ll need to focus on your long-term objectives and follow a consistent investment strategy, making only those adjustments that make sense for your situation. As you can see, you’ll need to work on many aspects of investing to stay on the road toward success. But you don’t have to work alone: Investing can be complex, so you may want to get help from a financial professional — someone who knows both the investment world and your individual needs, goals and risk tolerance. Scott Johnson, CFP, is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, 8146 W. 111th St., Palos Hills, 974-1965. Edward Jones does not provide legal advice. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones financial advisor.
Bulletin Board (Continued from page 5) Tutors commit to teaching basic reading, math, computer, or English skills to an assigned student for two hours each week for one year. Regular meeting days and times are decided by the tutor and the student. The literacy program offers tutoring at local libraries, the main campus in Palos Hills and college extension centers in Blue Island and Tinley Park. Tutors can choose a location close to their work or home. Volunteers should be high Photo by Bob Rakow school graduates over the age of 18. Teaching experience is not required. Volunteers must complete 12 hours of manda Jack and Pat’s hot dog stand is moving. The stand, located on 10717 Ridgeland Ave. has been closed tory training, which can be comawhile and Arlene Rum (left) recently bought it and is in the process of tearing it apart and will reassemble pleted online at cyberdriveilit and move it to 38th Street and Ashland Avenue. She said she hopes to reopen it next summer. linois.com or at the college in September. To volunteer or for more information, call 608-4151.
Hot dog stand on the move Talkin Poker
By Bryan Devonshire
Good bluffs tell a convincing tale Bluffs should tell a story. The story needs to convince your opponents that your hand is better than theirs. The best bluffers weave their bluffs into their value bets, sizing them the same. They are the best at determining not only when they are behind in the hand, but what hand their opponent is most likely to have and how likely they are to fold it. Take a walk through this hand with me as I try to take a pot away from a guy I’ve never seen before. It was the last preliminary event of the 2013 World Series of Poker, a $1,500-buy-in no-limit hold ‘em event. We were on level seven, with blinds at 150-300 and an ante of 25. It was shortly after dinner, and I had 10,000 in chips. A new player was moved to my table. He had 20,000 in chips and reeked of cigarettes and aggression. In his first hand at the table, he opened for a raise from under the gun to 650. It was my turn third down the line, and I had Ac 10h. The standard play would be to fold, but I had a sneaking suspicion
that my new tablemate’s range was wide in this spot, meaning that he was more likely to be weak than his raise from under the gun suggested. Running with this hunch, I decided to reraise to 1,450. I was risking 1,450 to win 1,350. At that price, my opponent needed to fold 52 percent of the time or more for my raise to be profitable. I felt like he was going to fold more than 54 percent of the time, and thus I reraised. I chose to do it with A-10 offsuit because if he calls, my hand can still do things postflop, and having an ace and a 10 in my hand means that those two cards can’t be in his hand (the concept of card removal). My opponent called. The flop came Kh Jd 4c. My opponent checked. There was 3,600 in the pot and 8,600 in my stack, so my bet-sizing should have been somewhere around 1,200 — big enough to get a fold when I’m bluffing and big enough to play for stacks when I have a value hand, yet small enough so that I lose the minimum when I’m caught bluffing. My opponent will only need to fold 25 percent of the time for this bet to be profitable. I should
have bet here and then given up on the hand, but instead I made my second mistake and checked. The turn was the 7s. My opponent bet 2,200, a pretty big bet size. The standard move is to fold in this spot, but I still felt like my opponent was weak and likely bluffing, and I didn’t want him to get away with it. I could go all in, risking 8,600 to win 5,800, and I would need to get folds nearly 60 percent of the time for that move to be profitable. Or, I could call, let him bluff the river and then take it away from him. I made my third mistake and called. The river was another king. He immediately bet 3,500, which looked weak. I went all in for 6,400, hoping to win the 11,500 that was out there. He only would have to fold a little more than a third of the time for it to be profitable. I was wrong again. He called, rolled A-K onto its back and sent me to the showers. (Bryan Devonshire is a professional poker player from Las Vegas. Known as “Devo” on the tournament circuit, he has amassed more than $2 million in career earnings. Follow him on Twitter: @devopoker.)
Queen of Peace
Six Queen of Peace students along with two chaperones went to Nazareth Farm for one week to lend a helping hand. Nazareth Farm is a Catholic community in rural West Virginia that transforms lives through a service-retreat experience. They are devoted to living out the Gospel message through the cornerstones of community, simplicity, prayer and service. While there the girls helped with home repair in the surrounding community. They also did a lot of gardening work directly on the farm. One group of people each day was the home crew. That group was responsible for breakfast, lunch and dinner for the day as well as chores around the house and farm. Most of the ingredients for meals each day are provided directly from the farm gardens. “I think the best experience I had was the bonfire prayer circle. There, we discussed where we had seen God that week; everyone opened up and had great things to share. Many people had moving stories that changed my outlook on everything,” said junior Victoria Graczyk.
Every Tuesday is a community night. The farm welcomes the community for dinner to cook and pray with them which the girls said they really enjoyed. “I learned as a community we need to work together to take care of the Earth,” said junior Sara Durkin. Queen of Peace plans to keep this a yearly trip.
Saint Xavier
Saint Xavier University recently raised more than $90,000 at its 17th Annual Golf Classic on Aug. 6 at Silver Lake Country Club in Orland Park. “We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the donors and sponsors who helped provide scholarships to Saint Xavier University’s most deserving students through this wonderful event,” said Executive Director of Development Steven Murphy. In addition to playing an 18hole round of golf with contests to test their golf skills, participants were treated to breakfast, lunch and a buffet dinner. Throughout the day, SXU students sold raffle tickets for prizes including the “Downtown” package, the “Weekend Escapes” package, the “Chicago Sports & Tailgate” package, and the “Golf” package. Many other raffle prizes were featured, including a flat screen TV, an iPad with retina display, a Kindle Fire HD, and more. The event also included a silent auction with seven items to choose from, including a Chicago Blackhawks ticket package and a trip to the 2014 Waste Management Phoenix Open in Arizona. *** Journalist, blogger and commentator on all things related to the Vatican John Allen, Jr. will discuss the papacy of Pope Francis on Sept. 11 as part of Saint Xavier University’s Catholic Colloquium lecture series. This event is co-sponsored by SXU’s Office for University Mission and Ministry and the Vicariate V Ministry Commission. Allen’s lecture, titled “Faith and the Francis Effect: What a
New Pope Means for the Catholic Future,” is scheduled from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Butler Reception Room, located in the Warde Academic Center at SXU’s Chicago campus, 3700 W. 103rd St. This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required for guaranteed seating. To register, please visit www.sxu.edu, keyword: allen. *** Saint Xavier University will host the 13th Annual Cougar 5K Run/Walk during its 2013 Homecoming Week at 9 a.m. on Oct. 5. The race begins and ends at SXU’s Chicago campus, 3700 W. 103rd St, and travels through Evergreen Park. Pre-registration is $30 for runners/walkers and $25 for SXU students. Prices increase to $35 for runners/walkers and $30 for SXU students from Mon., Sept. 30 to Fri., Oct. 4. On race day, registration is $40 for runners/walkers and $35 for SXU students. The Cougar 5K is bringing back the family rate which costs $75 for two adults and one child age 17 or under from the same immediate family. Each additional child is $20. Family rate registration is not available on race day. Visit www.sxu.edu, keyword: cougar 5k to register. All participants will receive a white cotton long-sleeve Cougar 5K shirt. Participants that register before Sun., Sept. 15 have the option to purchase a black dry-tech long-sleeve Cougar 5K shirt for an additional $5 instead of the white cotton shirt. Exclusive Cougar 5K charcoal grey quarter-zip jackets also are on sale for $30 through the online registration form or in the Shannon Center at the Chicago campus. For more information or to register, visit the Cougar 5K Run/Walk website at www.sxu. edu, keyword: cougar 5k or call the race hotline at 773298-3592. Printed on Recycled Paper Please Recycle Your Reporter
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Death Notices Lois M. Zuro Lois M. Zuro, née Sanders, 81, of Chicago Ridge died Aug. 21 at home. Visitation will be held Friday as friends and family will gather from 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and a memorial service will follow at the Schmaedeke Funeral Home in Worth. Mrs. Zuro is survived by children Lorre Norwood and Michael
Zuroplus four grandchildren and one great grandchild. She was born in Chicago and was a head purchaser for G.E. Railroad. Paul De Grado Paul De Grado, 45, of Palos Hills died Sunday at his home. Visitation is today, Thursday, from 9 a.m. until the time of
service at noon at the PalosGaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Highway, Palos Hills. Interment is at Orland Memorial Park Cemetery. He is the son of Joseph (Ruth) and Lillian. He is the father of two daughters and the brother of Joseph and Lori Ann. He was born in Moline and worked several years with Cardinal Building Maintenance.
Charles F. Busch Charles F. Busch, 87, of Palos Hills died Tuesday at Palos Community Hospital. Visitation will be held Friday from 3 to 9 p.m. at Schmaedeke Funeral Home in Worth. The funeral will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday at
Sacred Heart Church of Palos Hills and burial will be held at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Palos Hills. He is survived by his brother, Richard Joseph Busch. Mr. Busch was a life-long member of Sacred Heart
Church, a member of the Holy Name Society, the Fun Club and New Horizon. He worked for the Pullman Car Company and Crowley-Sheppard Asphalt. He was born in Blue Island.
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Chalk it up
Devyn and Chloe Ivers of New Jersey recently visited their grandparents, Bill and Shirley Ivers of Chicago Ridgeand chalk painted a tree. Shirley found the information on this activity in a magazine.
Church Corner Amy and Todd Block along with their children will be at Palos United Methodist Church, 12101 S. Harlem Avenue, Palos Heights at 10 a.m. Sept. 8 to share their testimony of being missionaries through the Village of Hope. Village of Hope cares for special needs orphans, particularly those living with HIV/AIDS in San Lucas, Guatemala. *** Salem UCC, 9717 S. Kostner Avenue, in Oak Lawn, will be presenting its annual Rally Day at 11 a.m. on Sept. 8 with an outdoor church service (weather permitting) at 10 a.m. Rally Day activities feature food, face painting, games, bingo and the famous Circus Boy Bobby Hunt perform-
ing. For more information, call 708-423-9717. *** Registration is being accepted for the Kids Club of Hickory Hills Presbyterian Church, 8426 West 95th Street, Hickory Hills. This after-school program, starts on Sept. 9 and is open to all children from age 5 to the sixth grade. It meets every Mondays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. through the month of May. There is no cost for participation in this program. For further information concerning this program or registration, contact the church office at 708-598-3100. Limited spaces are available and filled on a first come, first serve basis. ***
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Oak Lawn Bible Church has announced Sept. 4 as the start date of its annual AWANA Club program. 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 8:30 p.m. at the church located at 9435 S. 54th Avenue in Oak Lawn. Children from preschool through 5th 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 8 p.m. on Wednesday evenings and welcomes the parents and guardians of those children attending AWANA. For more information about Oak Lawn Bible Church, see their website at oaklawnbible.org, LIKE on Facebook, call the church at 708-857-9800 or send an email at info@oaklawnbible.org. *** St. Mark will hold its outdoor fun fair Aug. 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 11007 South 76th Avenue in Worth.
Race will help other good causes
Orland Township will soon host its first annual Illumin8K race/ walk to raise funds in support of suicide prevention, counseling for surviving family members of suicide victims, and scholarships for exemplary local youth headed to college. The Illumin8K will kick off at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, from the grounds of Orland Township at 14807 S. Ravinia Ave. in Orland Park. The twilight race will wind through Orland Park’s beautiful and scenic park area. With the Chicago Marathon following a month later, the event is expected to sparkle with numerous marathon runners in training. Altogether, the Illumin8K — the hottest race in the south suburbs — is expected to attract some 500 runners and walkers. “Orland Township is dedicated to supporting our children and youth while also promoting initiatives that strengthen families, embrace the senior population, and build our local work force,” said Orland Township Supervisor Paul O’Grady.
“The Illumin8K is the latest in our continuing lineup of events that rally our community around valuable local causes, and we couldn’t be more excited about this addition.” The first annual Illumin8K will “illuminate” critical local programs by: • Promoting suicide education and prevention through the Jason Foundation. In conjunction with Riveredge Hospital in Forest Park, Orland Township is hosting suicide prevention training sessions in August and October. The township also is planning age-appropriate workshops and a support group for parents and family members of suicide victims. • Supporting assistance for grieving people through Catholic Charities’ Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide (LOSS) program. Over 35 years, LOSS has assisted thousands with such services as counseling and support groups. • Empower youth through education by supporting the Orland Township Scholarship Foundation. The Scholarship Foundation has awarded $84,500 in scholarships to local students heading to college. Scholarships are awarded based on grade point average, leadership skills, community service participation, extracurricular activities, recommendations and a response
to an essay question. Competitors may save on the registration fee by registering in advance by mail — for a mail-in registration form, call 403-4222 — or online at Illumin8K.com before noon on Friday, Sept. 6. The fee is $25 for adults and $20 for youth 17 or under. Competitors also may pre-register from 2 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 11 and Thursday, Sept. 12, at Orland Township’s office, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave. Or they may register immediately before the race begins between 5 and 6:30 p.m. At those times, the fee is $35 per participant. Medals will be awarded to the top male and female finishers overall, as well as the top three finishers in each age group. Illumin8K will feature door prizes and goody bags, and free massages will be available for participants. The race is USA Track & Field-certified. Neyl Marquez, USAT&F Certified Official and Lead Vehicle Procession Manager for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon and Shamrock Shuffle, is routing this race. Following the event, an “Afterglow” party on the grounds of Orland Township will feature food from local restaurants and libations compliments of the Orland Park Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery.
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Crafts & Bazaars VFW Post 177 McDonald-Linn in Chicago Ridge will hold a holiday craft fair Nov. 9. Table rentals are $30 per table. For more information call the post at 708-636-3220.
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Digging into the summer mailbag: Part 1
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Every few months, I like to tax deduction of up to $5,000 per have determined that with my empty out the inbox, which has year by an individual, and up pension and retirement savings, definitely piled up this summer. to $10,000 by a married couple I can probably retire as early as This week and next, I will answer filing jointly (only contributions age 55, though I was planning a variety of your questions. As a made by the account owner, or to keep working until 59 1/2 so reminder, if you have a financial if filing jointly, by the account I could tap my 401(k) account question or a comment about owner’s spouse, are deductible). without penalties. Recently, a a column, send it to: askjill@ If you were to use the R.I. plan, co-worker told me that I could jillonmoney.com. If you would like you would forego that extra tax use something called Rule 72-T to be a guest on my syndicated benefit. to get the money earlier. Is that radio show, call 855-411-JILL. Perhaps you are wondering true? — Jerome Q. I have 3 young grandchildren, why on earth your broker would A. IRS Rule 72(t) allows and my broker suggested that I suggest the R.I. plan. The most for penalty-free withdrawals open 529 college savings accounts likely answer is that the R.I. plan from a retirement account for them. Although I live in New would pay him a commission. before age 59 1/2, as long as York, he has recommended a plan Skip the extra cost, grab the distributions are made as part from Rhode Island. When I saved extra benefit and go directly to of a series of substantially equal for my own kids, I used custodial www.nysaves.org to enroll. You periodic payments over your accounts, so I am not as familiar can research 529 plans at www. life expectancy. The account with a 529. Is there any reason savingforcollege.com. owner must take at least five that I would use a R.I. 529 versus Q. I offered to help my son and substantially equal periodic one from NY? — Delia his wife with the downpayment payments, and the amount A. 529 plans are operated on their home. When they depends on the account owner’s through states and allow you went through the mortgage life expectancy calculated with to save for higher education in application process, the bank various IRS-approved methods. a tax-effective way. Here’s how asked for my bank statement. If you want to take advantage they work: You invest an after-tax Is that customary? I don’t feel of Rule 72(t), you must separate dollar into a 529 and then choose comfortable sending the details from service with the employer from a variety of investment of my finances. — John maintaining the plan before the options, which usually include A. The mortgage process has payments begin. different kinds of mutual funds. changed dramatically since the Keep those questions coming, The money grows without any housing boom and bust. Not only readers. I enjoy hearing from current taxation, and when the do borrowers have to provide lots you! child is ready to attend college, of information, but when a gift (Jill Schlesinger, CFP, is it can be withdrawn on a tax- is involved, the lender is likely the Emmy-nominated, Senior free basis to pay for qualified to ask for a donor letter/affidavit Business Analyst for CBS News. education expenses. and could require the donor’s A former options trader and While I agree with the advice account statements to verify CIO of an investment advisory to establish a 529 plan as the the source of funds. According firm, Jill covers the economy, college savings vehicle, it makes to mortgage brokers, this new markets, investing and anything little sense for you to use a plan twist has more to do with rules else with a dollar sign on TV, from RI. The main reason is that, to prevent money laundering radio (including her nationally as a N.Y. resident, you would be than for underwriting purposes. syndicated radio show), the web missing a great opportunity. Some Bottom line: If you want to help and her blog, “Jill on Money.” Work on improving your swing, states, like N.Y., offer special state your kids, you need to comply She welcomes comments and too. Take a lesson occasionally to tax benefits to residents. New with the new rules. questions at askjill@jillonmoney. make sure your form is still good. York allows for a state income Q. I have run the numbers and com.) Finally, invest in quality equipment. Clubs with graphite shafts and irons that are cavity-backed reduce the vibration of impact and can help prevent injuries. Something as simple as using fatter grips to keep you from squeezing the club too By Christopher Elliott tightly and aggravating tendinitis also may be of benefit. — Sanjeev Kakar, M.D., Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. (Medical Edge from Mayo Clinic is an educational resource and doesn’t replace regular medical care. To submit a question, write to: medicaledge@mayo.edu, or Medical Edge from Mayo Clinic, c/o TMS, Q: While traveling through as evidenced the next morning quality” means you should have 2010 Westridge Drive, Irving, TX Pennsylvania on a college tour by our find of a handful of long expected more from your lodging 75038. For health information, visit with our daughter, my husband red hairs stuck to the wall of experience. www.mayoclinic.com.) and I made a reservation for the shower. By the way, if you ever find two nights at a Super 8 through The next morning, a hotel yourself in a similar situation, Hotels.com. When we arrived at attendant informed me that here are a few tips. When the the hotel late in the evening, we Super 8 had nothing to do with air conditioner is turned down were dismayed to find a hotel with our transaction, and that if I to 45 degrees, open a window. questionable clientele (there was ever were to be issued a refund, It will take only a few minutes a couple behind us looking for a I’d have to go through Hotels. to warm things up. If the rug is couple of hours’ stay at the hotel) com. I have called Hotels.com sticky and the shower is dirty and a hotel attendant behind a and asked for a refund, but so and the bedspreads smell like By Mark Andrews double-panel glass window. far, I’ve gotten nowhere. Can smoke, ask for another room. And I asked to see the room before you help? — Gladys Martin, most of all, when dealing with a refund request, put everything in Aug 29: ON THIS DATE in signing any paperwork and the Berea, Ohio attendant declined. He simply A: Are you sure you were writing. Calling Super 8 was just 1862, the second Battle of Bull Run (Manassas) began. In 1949, gave me a form to fill out with booked at a Super 8? It sounds an exercise in futility. the Soviet Union exploded its first my name and address. Due to like you tried to check in at the I contacted Hotels.com, which the late hour and not having any No-Tell Motel, instead. sold you the room, and it helped atomic bomb. other viable option for a night’s Hotels.com shouldn’t have sold you secure a $150 refund from Aug 30: ON THIS DATE in 1963, the hot line communications link stay, we agreed to spend the you a room like that. But even Super 8. Hotels.com also sent you between Washington and Moscow night at the hotel but to check a cursory online search would a $20 voucher as an apology. became operational. In 1967, out the following morning as soon have revealed that this Super (Christopher Elliott is the 8 was horrible. Sure, the Super author of “Scammed: How to the Senate confirmed Thurgood as possible. Marshall as the first black justice Although the room had been 8 chain is a budget brand, but Save Your Money and Find Better recently renovated, the carpet this one was — and I quote the Service in a World of Schemes, of the U.S. Supreme Court. Aug 31: ON THIS DATE in was filthy. Our shoes stuck to recent write-ups — “just gross.” Swindles, and Shady Deals” 1907, England, France and czarist the carpet. The air conditioner One reviewer advised everyone to (Wiley). He’s also the ombudsman Russia formed the Triple Entente, was set at 45 degrees, and it took “stay away” and the hotel received for National Geographic Traveler an alliance that lasted until the more than three hours for the an aggregate rating that would magazine and the co-founder of Bolsheviks quit World War I. In room to heat up to 74 degrees. embarrass anyone associated with the Consumer Travel Alliance, 1971, U.S. astronaut Dave Scott The walls were thin enough the Super 8 brand. In other words, a nonprofit organization that advocates for travelers. Read became the first person to drive a that we could hear every move you had ample warning. of our neighbor upstairs and of Under the terms of your more tips on his blog, elliott.org vehicle on the moon. reservation, your room was or e-mail him at chris@elliott. Sept. 1: ON THIS DATE in 1807, our neighbors around us. former Vice President Aaron Burr The room was supposed to be completely nonrefundable by org. Christopher Elliott receives was acquitted of treason. In 1939, smoke free, yet the bedspread on the time you checked in, so a great deal of reader mail, World War II in Europe began as one bed had cigarette burns and technically Super 8 was right for and though he answers them as the room smelled like cigarette refusing your refund — both to quickly as possible, your story Nazi Germany invaded Poland. Sept. 2: ON THIS DATE in smoke. We did not have enough you and to Hotels.com. But who may not be published for several 1945, Japanese officials formally towels for three people and the cares about technicalities? Super months because of a backlog of surrendered aboard a U.S. battleship bathroom had not been cleaned, 8’s promise to be the “best in cases.) to end World War II in the Pacific. In 1963, CBS and NBC both 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. 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Golfers’ wrist injuries often occur from overuse, poor mechanics or trauma DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I golf three to four times each week, but lately the pain in my wrists makes golfing extremely uncomfortable. A friend of mine had similar symptoms and ended up having surgery to treat tendinitis. Is there a way to get some relief that won’t require surgery? ANSWER: Wrist injuries are common in people who play golf regularly. These injuries often occur due to overuse, poor mechanics or trauma. The right treatment depends on the underlying cause. For most people with the type of wrist pain you describe, surgery is rarely needed. Many golfing-related wrist injuries are a result of overuse, particularly in recreational golfers who take a break during the winter, and then play a lot during warmer months. For example, some golfers may go to the driving range for the first time in the spring and hit 200 balls in one session, or they may start playing four rounds of golf a week after taking several months off. Both situations could lead to wrist injuries. Poor mechanics may also be to blame. For example, if a golfer is swinging the club inappropriately or “casting” the club, it could lead to pain at the back of the wrist due to injury to a tendon called the extensor carpi ulnaris. In time, that can result in chronic wrist pain. Wrist injuries also can come from some type of trauma. A golfer may be playing in the rough, for example, swing hard and catch the club in the long grass. That can twist the wrists and, depending on the power of the swing, cause serious wrist tendon damage or even break a bone. Similar injuries may happen if a golfer takes a large divot out
of the turf or hits a rock or other solid object with a club. When wrist pain and swelling first appear, the best steps are to rest it and put ice on it to bring down the swelling. Using heat on the injured area can relieve soreness and stiffness. A compression wrap or a wrist brace also may be helpful. If symptoms continue for more than a week and the pain gets worse, medical attention is in order. Your doctor will likely ask about your symptoms, when and how they started, and examine your wrist. This can help shed light on how the injury occurred and determine if tests such as X-rays, computerized tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans are needed to diagnose the problem. If the condition is tendinitis, it may get better with just rest and physical therapy. You might need to wear a wrist brace, as well. If that’s not enough, an injection of a corticosteroid can help reduce inflammation in the injured area to allow for healing. Rarely, if nothing else has helped, surgery may be an option for chronic tendinitis. For a broken wrist bone, a cast may be needed to allow the injury to heal, and physical therapy eventually may be necessary. In most cases of a broken wrist bone, no additional treatment beyond those two measures is required. Depending on the type of broken bone, however, in rare circumstances surgery may be needed. To help prevent future golfingrelated wrist injuries, take time to stretch your arms, elbows and wrists before you play. Also, warm up with some easy practice swings before you begin a round of golf or start hitting at the driving range.
The Kid’s Doctor By Sue Hubbard, M.D. Swimming injuries on the rise Swim season is in full swing as the “dog days of summer” grip the country, accompanied by an unusually large wave of emergency room visits for swimming injuries. Maybe the good news is more people are swimming, and therefore the increase in injuries may be related to parents not playing close enough attention to their children in swimming pools, lakes and rivers. One study reveals that approximately 1.6 million swimming injuries were reported in the U.S between 1990 and 2008 The annual rate of swimming injuries among children 7 years and older increased by 30 percent during the study period. Kids younger than 17 accounted for about 60 percent of swimming injuries. That data correlates to about one swimming injury every six minutes (those lifeguards must be tired). For every 100,000 people who swam yearly, 18 injuries occurred among kids ages 7-17, and 9 injuries among people 17 and older, according to the study. About 87 percent of injuries occcurred in and around swimming pools, and 13 percent in natural bodies of water. While most of the injuries were
cuts, bruises and scrapes, others were more serious. Children younger than 7 were more likely to require hospitalization and there were more deaths in this younger age group, according to the study/ Over the July 4th weekend there were seven drownings reported my area. Two children died and several young adults. Parents need to be vigilant at all times when swimming with their children and should never be more than arms’ length from a young child in the water. Additionally, alcohol and water don’t mix! Swimming and boating while drinking is as deadly as drinking and driving! Parents should never operate a boat while drinking. Several teens, as well as young adults, recently died due to drowning in our area after they’d been partying on boats and no one noticed that they’d gone overboard. Lastly, always wear lifejackets while boating or participating in water sports. Life jackets save lives and may have prevented several deaths this summer. (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 www. kidsdr.com.)
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community calendar hat’s W Going On Oak Lawn Chamber luncheon The Oak Lawn Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly luncheon on Sept. 10 at Hilton Oak Lawn. Registration and networking begins at 11:30 a.m., followed by noon lunch. This is a good opportunity for networking and meeting other businesses in and around Oak Lawn. All events are open to members and business owners. Please contact the Chamber office at 708-424-8300 or email office@ oaklawnchamber.com to reserve a spot.
Woofstock Fest coming Sept. 14 The Oak Lawn Park District’s Woofstock Festival takes place from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 14 at Bailey’s Crossing Dog Park, 9910 S. Melvina. This free event will include contests, a dog fashion show, doggie dashes, and vendor booths. Concessions will be available for purchase. Participants are encouraged to bring donations of dog treats, food, and toys to the event. Donations will then be distributed to local animal organizations in need. For more information call 708-857-2200 or email jcanty@ olparks.com.
Hamfester meeting in Crestwood Hamfester member, Gregg Rosenberg, AB9MZ, will speak on the subject of emergency preparedness at the next Hamfesters Radio Club meeting. It begins at 7:30 p.m., Friday, September 6, at the Crestwood Community Center, 14025 S. Kostner Ave., Crestwood. Refreshments will be served. Hamfesters Radio Club, serving the Chicagoland area for over seventy-five years, also conducts VE testing for those wishing to get their ham licenses — and for radio amateurs wishing to upgrade to higher classes of licenses. These take place on the second Saturday of each month at 9 a.m., at Oak Forest Village Hall, 15440 S. Central Ave.
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Library Notes Evergreen Park
The Evergreen Park Public Library is at 9400 S. Troy Ave. The phone number is 422-8522 *** The library will be closed on Sundays until Sept. 8. *** The library is accepting donations of hardcover books, paperbacks, music CDs, videos and DVDs. Magazines, encyclopedias and textbooks are unacceptable. *** The library is accepting applications for exhibits at its Mini Maker Faire to be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19. The event will celebrate the doit-yourself mind set by showcasing various projects in a showand-tell format. Submit projects at evergreenparklibrary.org. *** The library booth at the Evergreen Park Farmers Market will be offering samples of strawberry shortcake, strawberry recipes and strawberry themed stories and crafts from 10 to 11 a.m. at the market, 89th Street and Kedzie Avenue.
Green Hills
The Green Hills Public Library is at 8611 W. 103rd St. in Palos Hills. The phone number is 598-8446. *** The Library will be closed on Monday, September 2. *** The Library offers morning and evening sessions of story time and toddler time for your child. Classes are available for children from 18 months to 5 years of age. Call the Youth Services Department to find out when the next session starts! *** Learn how to make your own jewelry using simple items such as beads, glitter, and string! All supplies will be provided. Registration is limited to 25 teens and the event is at 6 p.m. Wednesday, September 4. *** Learn basic computer skills including where to start, how to find programs and documents, and customizing your desk to at 5 p.m. Monday, September 9. Registration is limited to four per class. Laptops will be provided. Residents only. *** Chef Kate Bradley will be providing samples of deviled eggs, chicken and mushroom pie, ginger nut biscuits, treacle tarts, and pork tenderloin with port wine sauce. Registration is limited to 60. The event is at 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 10. *** Enjoy nature themed stories and activities for ages 6 to 8 at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, September 11. *** Leslie Goddard portrays Margaret Powell, a kitchen maid and cook who worked in several stately English homes in the 1920s. Powell’s 1968 best-selling memoir, Below Stairs was a key inspiration for the television programs Downton Abbey and Upstairs, Downstairs. This presentation is at 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 17 at 7 p.m. *** Learn how to create letterheads, charts, tables, and to customize layouts for flyers with Microsoft Word 2010 at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, September 18. Registration is limited to four per class. Laptops will be provided. Residents only. *** It’s time for crazy craft day.
Southwestern Chicago and suburban families and caregivers of seniors living with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia can get together with others who have the same concerns at free 6:30 p.m. meetings either Thursday, Sept. 5, at Smith Crossing in Orland Park or Tuesday, Sept. 10, at Smith Village in Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood. The hour-long gatherings at both continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) will open to questions and comments from the assembled groups. Before ending, light refreshments will be served. On Sept. 5, Smith Crossing’s director of admissions Amie Kamba and life enrichment director Dana Mahler will facilitate an open forum discussion at 10501 Emilie Lane in Orland Park (enter at 104th Avenue and 183rd Street). To reserve a place, please call 708-326-2300 or go to fami lyandfriends@smithcrossing.org. Sept. 10, Smith Village’s memory support coordinator Diane Morgan will give tips and practice successful techniques to prepare a loved one with dementia for special family occasions at a meeting at 2320 W. 113th Place in Chicago. To reserve a seat, please Evergreen Park call 773-474-7300 or go to fami The Evergreen Park Office of lyandfriends@smithvillage.org. Citizens’ Services will take a seven-day trip to “Christmas at the Legal clinic at PLOWS Biltmore House and Dollywood” PLOWS will host the next in Tennessee from Nov. 10 to 16. monthly legal clinic presented Cost includes transportation, hoby the Center for Disability and tel, some meals, and admission Elder Law (CDEL). to Dollywood and Biltmore Es Low-income senior citizens may tate. For more information call receive free assistance with a va- 422-8776. riety of legal matters including *** powers of attorney, wills, land- The Evergreen Youth Departlord/tenant issues, collections and ment has teens and young adults consumer fraud. available to help with yard work, Appointments are necessary and cleaning garages and basements, may be made by contacting CDEL and hauling items to the dumpat (312) 376-1880, Ext. 22. ster. For more information call Double Nickel 229-3377. The Double Nickel Plus Chorus Hickory Hills meets at the Community Center, The Hickory Hills Park Dis3450 W. 97th St. in Evergreen trict has openings in its prePark, every Wednesday at 9:30 school classes. Five-day class is a.m. in Room 111. Newcomers $1,540, three-day class (Monday, are always welcome. For more Wednesday, Friday) is $860, and information call 422-8776. two-day class (Tuesday and Meals on Wheels Thursday) is $695. Classes start The Evergreen Park Office of in September and run through Citizens’ Services offers a Meals May 2014. Class times are 8:45 on Wheels program for village to 11:45 a.m. and 12:15 to 3:15 residents 60 years and older p.m. The office is open Monday who are unable to prepare their through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. own meals. Meals are delivered for registration. Parents must Monday through Friday. For more provide child’s birth certificate information call 422-8776. and immunization records. For
Come and make a craft that you missed or would like to make again. It is open to ages 5 and older and registration is limited to 30. The event is at 6 p.m. Thursday, September 19. *** Come with the family to enjoy the movie Oz the Great and Powerful. Each person gets popcorn and lemonade. The allages event is at 4 p.m. Friday, September 20. *** The foreign film “Amour” will be shown at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29. The film is about Georges and Ann, retired music teachers whose lives change after Anne suffers a stroke. Amour was the 2013 Oscar winner for Best Foreign Language Film. Refreshments will be served and an AMC gift card will be raffled. Registration required. *** The library offers IndieFlix. Get unlimited access to Awardwinning independent movies, shorts, documentaries, and web series that can be viewed on a home computer or portable device. Go to greenhillslibrary. org to start streaming free movies. *** The library offers books for parents and teachers to borrow for a three-week period. Resources may be helpful for lesson planning and obtaining creative ideas. Books are in the Youth Services Department. *** The library is collecting Legos to be used in a Lego club that will begin this summer. Bring donations to the library. *** The library offers the eBook platform 3M Cloud Library, and has a touch-screen Discovery Station where patrons can browse and checkout eBooks. Cloud eBooks can be read on most eReaders, computers, tablets and smart phones. Check out a 3M eReader at the circulation desk. Visit greenhillslibrary. org to get started. *** The library has an eBook service, Axis 360, through which users can download bestselling eBooks for as many as 21 days directly onto a device using the Blio software application. Titles automatically expire at the end of the lending period and there are no late fees. Place holds on items that are checked out. Service is only available to Green Hills cardholders. To start browsing visit http://ghpl.axis360.baker-taylor. com. For more information call 598-8446. *** The library is collecting firstperson accounts of stories of military service to be donated to the Veteran History Project of the Library of Congress. The library is seeking photos, memoirs, and wartime diaries from World War II, Korea, Vietnam, the Persian Gulf, and the conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq. Call 598-8446 for more information. *** The library offers Freegal Music, a downloadable music service that provides access to the Sony Music Entertainment catalog. The catalog offers hundreds of thousands of songs in more than 100 genres of music. *** The library’s Media on Demand program enables patrons to download best-selling and classic audiobooks, eBooks, mu-
sic and video. No late fees. Works include best-selling novels, wellknown classics and self-improvement guides. For more information visit mediaondemand.org. *** The library has a scanner available to the public. Pictures, documents, etc., can be scanned and sent to an email, printer or USB device. *** The library offers TumbleBooks!, a collection of animated talking picture books with fiction, non-fiction and foreign language titles, and read-alongs (chapter books with sentence highlighting and narration but no animation). Visit greenhills. lib.il.us or call 598-8446, Ext. 117, for more information.
Oak Lawn
The Oak Lawn Library is at 9427 S. Raymond Ave. The phone number is 422-4990. *** The library will host a free movie screening of “Admission” at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. today, Thursday. A Princeton admissions officer who is up for a major promotion takes a professional risk after she meets a college-bound alternative school kid who just might be the son she gave up years ago in a secret adoption. The movie features Tina Fey, Paul Rudd and Michael Sheen and is rated PG-13. *** The library’s Preschool and Afterschool Storytimes are lacking creativity in their names. Youth Services is asking for ideas to name our Storytimes. Can you think of anything creative? To participate: fill out a Storytime Contest Form, which are currently available at the library. Rules are on the Storytime Contest Form. All ages are welcome to participate. Forms must be turned in by end of day Sept. 30. If Youth Services picks your name for our Storytime, you’ll win a prize. If multiple patrons come up with the winning name, a prize drawing will be held. *** The library will be closed Sunday and Monday, Sept. 1 and Sept. 2 for the observance of Labor Day; and Friday-Sunday, Sept. 6 and Sept. 8 for staff training and special projects. Parking around the Library will be reduced due to the Village’s Fall on the Green festival setup, which will affect our area from Sept. 3 through Sept. 9. *** Due to changes with the Village of Oak Lawn’s battery recycling program, the library will now only accept rechargeable batteries. Alkaline batteries do not need to be recycled anymore, since they no longer contain mercury. Rechargeable batteries should be dropped off at the first floor reception booth. *** Donate gently-used books, magazines, CDs and videos to the Friends of the Oak Lawn Library Ongoing Book Sale at the Oak Lawn Public Library. The Friends will not accept Readers Digest condensed books, encyclopedias and older text books. The donation drop-off area is near the library’s Cook Avenue entrance. Interested parties may fill out a short form at the Reception Booth to receive a tax letter by mail that acknowledges their donation. Hardcover books cost 50 cents each, paperbacks are 25 cents and magazines cost five cents each. Audio visual items are priced as indicated. Funds
Park Clips more information call 598-1233 or visit hhparkdistrct.org.
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Duplicate bridge will be held at 11:30 a.m. Mondays at the Oak View Center. Cost is $7 per person and includes a light lunch. For more information, call 857-2200.
Palos Hills
The Palos Hills Community Resource & Recreation Department, 8455 W. 103rd St. in Palos Hills, will take a trip to Shipshewana, an Indiana Amish community, flea market and historical downtown shopping area on Tuesday, Sept. 24. Coach transportation is $30 per person, must register and pay before trip.
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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. *** Open gym basketball is offered at the Terrace Centre, 11500 Beloit Ave., Thursdays from 6 to
8 p.m. Cost is $1. *** The park district is holding a smile search contest with two ways to participate. All summer long the park district will hide its “Worth Your Smile” logo throughout its website, worthparkdistrict.org. To participate follow “Worth Park District” on Facebook for contest details. Through Facebook participants will get instructions and clues on how to find the logo and report back to the park district. Several online Smile Searches will be held through the summer. *** Little Club offers benefits such as free indoor playground usage. Fee is $10 resident, $15 nonresident. For more information call the park district. *** The Terrace Centre, 11500 Beloit Ave., has an indoor playground featuring slides, a climbing wall, tree house and more for children who can walk through 4 years old. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Fee is $1 for residents, $2 for non-residents. For more information call 448-7080 or visit worthparkdistrict.org.
collected from the book sale support library programming and purchases that are beyond their regular budget. *** The library sponsors three adult writers groups that meet year-round. A general interest group meets from 10 a.m. to noon on the second and fourth Saturday of each month. Writers interested in screen-writing meet from 1 to 3:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Saturday of each month. Budding children’s authors meet from 10 a.m. to noon on the third Thursday each month. Meetings include readings, critiques and writing exercises. New members are welcome anytime. No registration required. *** The library would like to add photos of patrons reading or listening to library books to the library’s Pinterest page, pinter est.com/OakLawnPL. Send photos to jchurchill@olpl.org. *** The library now offers movie check-out for free. Check-out periods are seven days with no renewals. Oak Lawn residents may check out up to 10 films at a time. *** The library offers “Temporary Online Patron Registration.” Fill out a registration form at oak lawnlibrary.org/librarycards2. shtml, and visit the Circulation Desk within 14 days to receive a permanent card. Proof of residency in Oak Lawn is required. *** The library has the newest and most popular titles and resources in its collection of eBooks, Blu-Ray and DVDs (movies and TV series), CDs for a range of music interests, and hard copy books. The library also has a language learning program and databases. During September, new library card-holders will add a leaf to the tree in the Cook Avenue foyer and be eligible to enter a drawing for a book of their choice (one child prize and one adult/young adult prize up to $35 value each). Cards are available to Oak Lawn residents at the Circulation Desk. Bring an ID and proof of address. *** Books, tapes and CDs not found at the library can be requested online from another library. For more information call the Interlibrary Loan department or stop by the Help Desk on the first floor. *** “Images of America: Oak Lawn” by Oak Lawn Library local history coordinator Kevin Korst contains more than 200 photographs with captions and chapter introductions, and highlights the many aspects of Oak Lawn’s history including Round-
Up Days and the 1967 Tornado. The book is available for purchase at the library’s Reception Booth for $21.99 (cash or check). Book sales benefit the Oak Lawn Community Library Foundation. A corresponding photo exhibit is on display and features more than 100 historic Oak Lawn images and dozens of artifacts. The display is in the Local History Room on the library’s second floor. For more information contact Korst at 422-4990. *** The library offers “Accessible Archives,” an electronic resource available at oaklawnlibrary.org. Click on the “Research” tab and select the icon for “Accessible Archives.” The collection features historic periodicals and books and provides eyewitness accounts and editorial observations of events, genealogical records, county histories and Godey’s “Lady’s Book” — a magazine published to entertain, inform and educate women of America. The Civil War collection is noteworthy and presents coverage based on various historical perspectives. *** The Freegal music service is available on the library’s website, oaklawnlibrary.org. Patrons may download up to three songs a week from the Sony catalog with their library card. Freegal includes millions of songs and requires no software to install. Files that can be played on any device including iPods. For more information visit oaklawnlibrary.org.
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The Worth Public Library District, 6917 W. 111th St., will hold a slide / lecture program at 7 p.m. Sept. 16 by Colleen McElroy about the history of Worth at 7 p.m. Sept. 16. McElroy recently wrote a book about the history of the village titled “Worth”. It is published by Arcadia Publishing in the Images of America Series. Copies of this book will be available for purchase. Colleen McElroy is the curator of the Worth Historical Museum. Please register at the library or call 448-2855. *** The library subscribes to Zinio, an online magazine stand that enables patrons to read magazines on computers, tablets or phones using web browsers and apps. Must have Worth Library card. Zinio is accessible at worthlibrary.com. *** The library offers Try-It Illinois, which allows access to 300 free databases from more than 40 vendors. Access Try-It at worthlibrary.com (login and password is available at the library).
Health Scan Smith sessions for caregivers Southwestern Chicago and suburban families and caregivers of seniors living with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia can get together with others who have the same concerns at free 6:30 p.m. meetings either Thursday, Sept. 5, at Smith Crossing in Orland Park or Tuesday, Sept. 10, at Smith Village in Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood. The hour-long gatherings at both continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) will open to questions and comments from the assembled groups. Before ending, light refreshments will be served.
On Sept. 5, Smith Crossing’s director of admissions Amie Kamba and life enrichment director Dana Mahler will facilitate an open forum discussion at 10501 Emilie Lane in Orland Park (enter at 104th Avenue and 183rd Street). To reserve a place, call 326-2300 or go to familyandfriends@smithcrossing.org. Sept. 10, Smith Village’s memory support coordinator Diane Morgan will give tips and practice successful techniques to prepare a loved one with dementia for special family occasions at a meeting at 2320 W. 113th Place in Chicago. To reserve a seat, please call (773) 474-7300 or go to fami lyandfriends@smithvillage.org.
SUDOKU The object of the game is to fill all the blank squares with the correct numbers. Each row of 9 numbers must include all digits 1 through 9 in any order. Each column of 9 numbers must include all digits1 through 9 in any order. Each 3 by 3 subsection of the 9 by 9 square must include all digits 1 through 9.
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    History was made this week!     Our first Regional News readers got into the fun and games as Palos Park’s Andrew Staron and Palos Heights’ Chrystine Busch correctly guessed that last week’s photo was a bowling shoe. That photo was taken at the recently closed Bleekers Bowl in Evergreen Park.     Those two weren’t alone.     Other striking guesses include Chicago Ridge’s Patty Vandenberg, Dan and Kathy Higgins and Dana Oswald, Oak Lawn’s Jane Foley, Joanna Kammholz and Kristen Gute and Hickory Hills’ Bella Fruendt.     Others who had 300-game guesses were Worth’s Theresa and George Rebersky, Nick Belseth and Bev Strzempa plus Evergreen Park’s Vince Vizza and Ellen Reddington.     Winning the beer frame was Frank and Donna Hirsch of Worth who said “Looks like smelly bowling shoes to us. We even tried smelling the newspaper for confirmation, but that didn’t help.�     Those who rolled gutter balls guessed sports jerseys, a golf club cover and a high school jacket. Someone pointed out that I didn’t give a clue, but I said “Since you guys are rolling, I won’t insult you with a hint.� The word “rolling’ was my clue even thought I said I wasn’t giving out a hint. I am sneaky that way.     OK, now that you guys are pounding me pretty good and I have to write a phone book of winning names every week, let me challenge you with this one. The hint: Maybe you saw it at Worth Days.     E-mail the guesses by Monday night to thereporter@comcast. net under the subject line Whatizit? and include your first and last names and town you are from.
It’s time to re-designate the criteria for cancer     At age 88, my grandmother, who never believed in going to doctors, was diagnosed with cancer. We asked the doctor what treatment she should receive and his answer was “none.�     He explained she was elderly and wouldn’t be able to handle treatment, however, her age worked on her behalf because most cancer doesn’t progress quickly in the elderly. At age 97, she died in her sleep, having had no discomfort. I thought that was amazing.     Recently, Dr. Joseph Mercola wrote of a major re-designation in diagnosis, screening and treatment in various cancers and non cancerous tumors. The new designation is to prevent overtreatment of harmless tumors. The change was recommended by the National Cancer Institutes and approved by Dr. Otis Brawley, chief medical officer for the American Cancer Society.     Mercola wrote, “The reason for this is because mounting research shows that many harmless tumors are being over treated, hereby causing more harm than good.�     A National Public Radio program featured an interview with Dr. Brawley who related that in spite of the advances in technology, many treatments were unnecessary. The NPR reporter explained we unnecessarily treat some lesions that look like cancer because they are not always cancerous.     Mercola further explained, “According to Dr. Brawley thoughts on cancer have started to change as a result of new information. For example, about 50 to 60 percent of prostate cancer cases would likely be better off being watched instead of treated. Ditto for thyroid and lung cancer, where 20 to 30 percent and about 10 percent respectively, should be watched rather than treated.�     Mercola writes, “As you can see, there’s a crucial difference between a non-malignant lesion/tumor and invasive cancer. Yet at present, little distinction is made between the two. Either is typically delivered and received as a death sentence. It is this that the National Cancer Institute’s proposed re-designation of ‘cancer’ is aiming to address.�     Among the other findings were that yearly mammograms are not necessarily a good idea, because of misdiagnosis and mistreatment, especially among women under 50. The New England Journal of
Medicine reported that over the last 30 years, 1.3 million women were misdiagnosed and mistreated as a result of regular mammogram screenings. One concern is that regular mammograms expose women to cancer-causing radiation.     “In order to not only make better informed decisions, but also make decisions that are less colored by fear, women need to be provided with all of their screening options including their strengths and weaknesses; benefits and risks. Today, women are rarely informed about the fact that ionizing radiation is a major contributor to cancer, for example, i.e. that routine testing itself can increase their risk of lethal breast cancer,� according to Mercola.     A meta-analysis from the Archives of Internal Medicine of 117 randomized, controlled mammogram trials found false-positive results are high (20 to 56 percent after 10 mammograms). The study reported women between the ages of 40 to 49 had higher risks versus benefits than those over age 50. The consideration suggested that neither women under 50, nor women over 74, may be helped by yearly mammograms.     Self-examination discovers about 50 percent of breast cancers.     Know your own body, but even more, Dr. Mercola believes, in as much as possible, we need to do all we can to prevent cancer. He suggests cancers can be caused by deficiencies/exposures such as iodine deficiencies and overexposure to various substances and foods. Sugar, smoking, obesity, pesticide exposure, pharmaceutical drugs, ionizing radiation, stress, synthetic hormone replacement therapy, lack of vitamin D and other nutrient deficiencies.     If you are already being treated, ask your doctor about adding Curcumin as an adjunct to treatment because of its anti-inflammatory properties. He reminds us that the American Institute of Cancer Research estimated that 40 percent of all cancers could be prevented merely through lifestyle changes.     We all pretty much know that, don’t we?
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Fruits of the spirit keep the soul healthy   In approximately 3000 BC, the Buddha told one of his disciples, “Mahamati,� that in a worldly life one should cherish the ideals of charity, good behavior, patience, zeal, thoughtfulness and wisdom. The practice of these virtues, he said, will bring rewards of happiness and success. The disciples and masters will then bring joy, emancipation, enlightenment and peace of mind.     Charity can no longer be expressed in the giving of impersonal gifts, but with sympathy and understanding. It will now call for patience with one’s self, and greater self control. Being disciplined in these practices will help reveal truth and love.     Those who are devoted to higher spiritual discipline understand there is nothing to be seen in the world but that which comes from the self. They are free from all attachments to worldly objects and ideas. Their minds are free to consider ways that benefit and give happiness to others, extending love and truth to all.     A good example of the spiritual qualities is given in the following story. It is said that in one of America’s big cities, a restaurant was serving breakfast when a little man walked in dirty, unshaven and wearing worn clothes. The waitress assigned to his table refused to serve him, but another waitress came to take his order. She was very kind to him and dutifully respected him, and gave him a cup of coffee “on her.� The man died a year later — and left the kind waitress more than a million dollars.     Practice the spiritual disciplines that make you a better person who is able to extend love to others. Be patient with and kind to one another, for people treated with love, patience and kindness are usually
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Mighty Macs want to take care of ‘unfinished business’ By Anthony Nasella A third-place finish at the 2012 Class 4A state tournament was obviously a great accomplishment for Mother McAuley. But coach Jen DeJarld doesn’t want her girls riding on the press clippings of last season, no matter how plentiful and complimentary
they were. Instead, the No. 2 na- finishing third, we really thought tionally ranked Mighty Macs seek we could have been a contender to improve and build on their suc- for the title. “We would like to take care of cess from a year ago. “For this team, ‘unfinished that business this year, and I think business’ is one of our themes,” we have the team to do it. We just DeJarald said. “We feel that’s true have to keep everybody healthy in the way our season ended last and on the right course.” year. While we were very excited An interesting part of that about being back downstate and “course” will be a trip outside
Making them see ‘Red,’ but forget about ’Skins’ Bartosh An age-old axiom for journalists to follow is that they’re supposed to report the news, not create it. That’s not to say news people never do anything legitimately newsworthy. If a reporter is cited for being drunk and disorderly, for instance, or if a male editor makes an unsolicited grab at a female writer or if a publisher plays fast and loose with company finances, those acts should absolutely not be ignored just because members of the fourth estate are involved. But no media outlet should endeavor to get noticed by purposely building a story around itself. It’s fine to be recognized for something done to enhance the common good. Railing against a government edict that has far more visible flaws than plusses from an outsider’s viewpoint — hello Obamacare — is sufficient reason to weigh in on a matter, but media should not consider itself the purveyor of a socially correct agenda that is basically self-manufactured. Slate, a general-interest magazine owned by the Washington Post Co., recently announced its intention to no longer refer to the NFL team in Washington D.C. by its actual nickname, even though the franchise has no plans to change that moniker from “Redskins.” According to an online article posted on the company’s website, Slate is not the first publication to make this move — apparently a Washington paper, as well as ones in Buffalo and Philadelphia have chosen to do the same thing — but this is the one drawing the most attention. The reason behind all of the actions is simple to understand: The name “Redskins” is not an especially tasteful one. Even individuals who aren’t bound by PC thinking tend to find it pretty insulting. Some may argue beyond the obvious and say all nicknames relating to Native Americans be expunged, but there’s really no reason for that. There is nothing inherently derogatory about “Braves” or “Indians” or “Seminoles,” the latter, of course, being the name of an actual tribe. “Redskin” supposedly has something of an innocuous past, but it really does sound like a slur. As one reader stated in the comments section of another on-
line story, it’d be akin to changing Notre Dame University’s nickname from “Fighting Irish” to “Drunken Irish,” which would be fostering a stereotype. So, on the surface, I don’t disagree with the Slate’s level of discomfort. But until Redskins owner Dan Snyder decides to bow to public pressure, the team’s nickname remains and, because of that, the club should be referred to by that name whenever the city itself isn’t used as identification. Snyder did himself no favors when he told USA Today that he “will never change the name. It’s that simple. NEVER — you can use caps.” It’s evident Snyder was wearing the one with “dunce” written on it when he was quoted, but that’s beside the point. The team is his to do with as he wishes. So, for example, when Snyder grossly overpays for underachieving athletes — which he has actually done with a fair degree of frequency over the past several seasons — it’s his own business. Or at least 65 percent of it is. There are a few minority owners also involved, but the majority of the franchise belongs to Snyder. This situation reminds me a little of the verbal dust-up that developed years ago between Hootie Johnson, the then-chairman of Augusta National, and Martha Burk, the spokesperson for a prominent women’s organization. The latter lobbied hard for females to be admitted as members of the private golf club, but the old guard in charge of Augusta refused to back down or be harangued into opening its doors any wider. That eventually happened, but it was on Augusta’s terms, not the women’s group’s. So it is with Snyder, who probably will alter his own determined stance at some point in time. Far more troublesome to me is the fact that, as expected, politicians have picked up the scent and are sniffing around the controversy in an attempt to look useful. A group in the House of Representatives went so far as to introduce a bill to void the Redskins trademark. Hey, guys, when you’re through with that important task maybe you can look into some of the other niggling problems plaguing our nation, like
high unemployment, massive debt, growing civil unrest, abuse of invasion-of-privacy laws … Well, you get the idea. The government has no business meddling into any disagreement about a sports team nickname. As for the folks at Slate, I have no issue with them disagreeing with the continued use of “Redskins,” and if its writers choose to argue strongly in support of a change, so be it. That’s what publications are designed to do. However, making an editorial decision to eliminate the name while it still exists is overstepping the boundaries. Some parties might praise the Slate for being so proactive, but let us not fail to consider one thing here: the Slate’s commitment, or lack thereof, to sports. The writer of the website article readily admitted that the magazine’s “coverage is sporadic” and that “hardly anyone will notice” when Slate stops referring to the Redskins by name. Further, that same writer acknowledged that it would be much more difficult for the Washington Post to act in a similar manner because that august publication considers the Redskins “essential to its editorial mission.” In other words, the Post really can’t afford to alienate team ownership — and, by extension, its own readership — with a grandstand play like the Slate is executing. Would the Slate, if it had as much at stake as the Post or other big-name publications do, be as quick to travel the moral high road? I’d like to think so, but somehow I doubt it. It’s always easier to play the rebel’s role when relatively few are likely to notice. And that’s not solely a knock at the Slate. Media outlets everywhere are reliant on story sources, and no reporter is going to risk cutting off any of those sources if it can at all be prevented. Sometimes there’s no choice, but the reason has to be far more substantive than it is here. As I said, it’s difficult to argue in favor of Washington’s nickname and say it shouldn’t be retired. And some day, hopefully sooner than we think, it will be. Until then, even though it may get under our skin, it’s still Redskins.
of the area on Sept. 6 and 7, when McAuley travels to Louisville, Ky., to compete in a 24-school tournament that features the nation’s No. 1 ranked team, Assumption (Ky.). “Since there isn’t a GCAC Tournament being contested, we’re traveling for the first time,” DeJarld said. “It should be a great tournament for us. It’s highly regarded as one of the strongest tournaments in the country, and we’re excited about the competition.” In addition to the Kentucky event, the Macs will be tested in their season-opener against Joliet Catholic Academy and on Friday against the nation’s No. 6-ranked team, Wheaton-St. Francis. McAuley will also face defending state champion Benet Academy, Lyons Township, St. Charles East and Naperville Central in tournament play later in the season. “This is probably one of our strongest teams that we’ve had in a very long time,” DeJarld said. “We’re 16 players deep, and we have a lot of options. “We have players who can step up in a couple of different positions. They’re multifaceted players, and we have a lot of senior leadership with eight returning seniors.” MOTHER MCAULEY • Last year: 36-5. • Who’s gone: Patsy Boland, Kelly Clarke, Erica Harris, Michelle Koneck. • Who’s back: Courtney Joyce, Sr., S; Ryann DeJarld, Jr., OH; Kennedy Arundel, Jr., OH; Carla Cahill, Jr., L; Kelsey Clark, Jr., MB; Gabby Ennis, Sr. MB.; Maggie Scanlon, Jr., RS. • Who’s new: Kayla Caffey, So., MB/RS. • Outlook: The Mighty Macs return a deep core group from last season’s memorable run, which was capped off with a third-place
squad, she’s not willing to call this season a rebuilding campaign due to the number of talented players who are returning to the Stagg roster. The Mantas twins will pace the offensive effort. Runyon played behind Morgan Thomas last fall, but Storino said she matured during summer competition and should step up to be a big part of the 2013 defense. Storino is also impressed with the example Henderson has set, not only as an athlete in terms of quickness, energy and versatility, but also as a student in the classroom. Henderson will start at middle hitter. The Lady Chargers, who move into the SouthWest Suburban Conference Blue Division this fall, will be challenged by some potent new additions to the schedule: Joliet Catholic Academy, Lincoln-Way East and Lincoln-Way Central. • Coach’s comment: “I believe this team can win 20-to-25 [matches]. It’s hard to make a guess if a team is going to win — our team two years ago went just 19-18, and then we win over 30 [times] last season. But with this team, I absolutely expect them to have a winning record, play in a regional championship [match] and finish in the top three in the conference. Everyone is working and we’ve had good practices leading up to the season. STAGG It will be nice to finally get in • Last year: 32-7. • Who’s gone: Morgan Thom- some matches.” — Storino. as, Jill Conrad, Ali Conrad, Liz MARIST Panella, Alexa Janus. • Who’s back: Megan Hearne, • Last year: 29-6. Sr., OH; Lexi Mantas, Jr. MH; • Who’s gone: Rachel Dalton, Kellie Senese, Sr., OH; Hannah Mallory Salis, Elyse Panick, Kelly Yandel, Sr., S.; Kelly Runyon, Sr., Marcinek, Abbi Anderson, Taylor DS; Hannah Henderson, Sr., OH; Holder. • Who’s back: Lizzie Zaleski, Ariana Mantas, Jr., MH/OH. • Who’s new: Gianna Petrelli, Jr., RS/S; Carolyn Yerkes, Sr. DS; Leah Gbur, Sr., MH; Bridget KraJr., S; Kaitlyn Dwyer, Jr., MH. • Outlook: Though Lady Char- sowski, Sr., OH; Laruen Marx, Sr. gers coach Deanna Storino lost DS; Molly Mayo, Sr., S; Shannon an accomplished batch of athletes McKevitt, Sr., DS; Morgan Mur(Continued on page 2) from last year’s high-achieving
finish at state in Class 4A. Joyce, a Western Illinois University recruit, is an offensive weapon as an all-area setter and also Mother McAuley’s ringleader. DeJarld, who has committed to Notre Dame, was another all-area selection after leading the team in kills and aces in 2012. Coach Jen DeJarald calls her daughter a “cerebral player whose skills the team relies on.” Arundel, who’ll head to the University of Connecticut next year, is an explosive player and a great jump server. Coach DeJarld said that Cahill, yet another all-area player who led the south suburbs in digs, is an intuitive athlete and the strongest defensive player around. Clark will be a huge presence for McAuley with her explosive arm, while the Cornell University-bound Ennis brings leadership, a solid work ethic and great blocking skills. Scanlon is an all-around skilled player who excels at defense and makes few mistakes, while Caffey is a newcomer who will be a force at the net and should surprise a lot of people. • Coach’s comment: “I think this will be one of the strongest [and] deepest teams I’ve had in a long time. I’m expecting big things from them this season.” — DeJarld.
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Volleyball team successful in initial outing By Maura Vizza The record is already blemished, but overall it was a successful 2013 debut for Moraine Valley College’s volleyball team. The Cyclones, who went 35-0 during the 2012 regular campaign and earned a berth in the National Junior College Athletic Association Division II national tournament, got handed a defeat during the two-day South Suburban Tournament. However, Moraine offset that loss with three wins to begin the year on a high note last week. The Cyclones beat Harper College 25-20, 25-19, 23-25, 25-18 in their season-opener on Thursday behind solid performances from Kara Kentner, Gina Ryan and Taylor Serrano, all of whom totaled 11 kills. Serrano also registered four blocks. Other contributors were Autumn Seiler (10 kills) and freshman Alexandria Bojan (six kills, one block). *** Carl Sandburg was vanquished more easily as Moraine downed it 25-16, 25-15, 25-15 in its second encounter of the young season. Ryan (12 kills), Seiler (eight kills, three service aces), Kentner (sev-
en kills) and Serrano (five kills, three blocks, one ace) paced the Cyclones’ winning effort. Moraine found further success at Indian Hills’ expense on Friday, with the former prevailing in a hard-fought match by a 25-19, 19-25, 25-19, 25-21 count. Kentner put down 12 kills while not committing any errors to spearhead the Cyclones’ performance. In addition, the Sandburg product supplied her team with 17 assists, eight digs and a pair of aces. Ryan and Seiler both chipped in 10 kills, while Serrano provided eight. Setter Joanna Curtis (27 assists) and libero Kayla Manthei (12 digs, two aces) also made their presences felt. *** After battling Indian Hills, Moraine had little time to rest before tangling with Des Moines Community College and wound up on the short end of a 25-16, 28-26, 25-13 final. Serrano (six kills, two aces, one block), Ryan (six kills, 10 digs, one ace), Seiler (five kills, two aces) and Kentner (five kills) all played well in a losing cause. Cyclones coach Gloria Coughlin said her squad, which was ranked seventh in the NJCAA Division II preseason poll, will get tested
a number of times in the coming weeks. “We have a tough schedule ahead of us, and we’re looking forward to those first few tournaments that allow the players to get to know one another on the court,” said Coughlin, who is in her 22nd year at Moraine. “We have great potential and are very excited for the possibilities as things start to come together for this team. “Our 2012 undefeated regular season was grand. However, the fifth-game loss in the first round at nationals still burns this team, and these players welcome the additional talent to help get us back to the tournament. They understand that every new season brings new challenges. “This team is happy to be back in the gym preparing for the tasks ahead of them.” Kentner, a D-II All-American and the reigning Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference Player of the Year, is the Cyclones’ top returnee. Others who earned postseason honors a year ago include Ryan (All-Region IV and all-conference), Seiler (all-region and all-conference), Curtis (allconference) and right-side hitter (Continued on page 2)
FOOTBALL FORECAST Welcome to our first Football Forecast. All of the football teams are 0-0 with high expectations. The same with our five fearless forecasters. Here we go with Week 1… Last week: Overall: Brother Rice vs. Shepard Harlan vs. Richards Oak Lawn vs. Kenwood Evergreen Park vs. Little Village St. Laurence vs. Reavis Sandburg vs. LW Central Stagg vs. Hillcrest Chicago Christian vs. North Lawndale Marist vs. St. Rita
Ken Karrson 0-0 0-0 Brother Rice Richards Oak Lawn Evergreen Park Reavis Sandburg Stagg Chicago Christian Marist
Jeff Vorva 0-0 0-0 Brother Rice Richards Oak Lawn Evergreen Park St. Laurence Sandburg Hillcrest Chicago Christian St. Rita
Anthony Nasella 0-0 0-0 Brother Rice Richards Oak Lawn Evergreen Park Reavis Sandburg Hillcrest Chicago Christian St. Rita
Jason Maholy 0-0 0-0 Brother Rice Richards Oak Lawn Evergreen Park Reavis Sandburg Stagg Chicago Christian Marist
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Section 2 Thursday, August 29, 2013
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AYSO soccer season gets underway
Several matches are already in the books as Palos AYSO Soccer got its 2013 campaign underway last weekend. Following is a roundup of reported matches.
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Icy Hot 13, Team #2 0 Icy Hot flashed some serious firepower as they routed Team #2 in their opener. Olivia Gaidas registered a hat trick and Daniel Scarnavak booted home a pair of goals to lead the onslaught. Eight other Icy Hot players also scored, including Leonidas Angelos, Emmanuel Borishade, Katherine DeSanti, Jamis Lizzio, Mark Marino, Oliwer Pyzik, Andrew Staron and Paul Striepling. Meghan Lennon played well in defeat for Team #2. Lightning 8, Team #8 3 Once trailing 3-2, the Lightning notched six unanswered goals to pull away from Team #8 and record a victory. Ramiz Fakhoury and Josh Pappas both had hat tricks for the winners, while Abby Becker and Jack Forden tallied once apiece. Dishing out assists were Ty-
ler Winkelmann (three), Pappas (two), Fakhoury, Kelsey Kelly and Jaime Ryan. Samantha Michniak and Jake Yerkes were the top defenders in front of a quartet of netminders, a group that included Fakhoury, Forden, Connor Casey and Darek Michniak. Team #1 5, Team #7 0 Michael Kounas scored twice and was one of four goalies to share in a shutout, as Team #1 blanked Team #7. Also strong between the pipes were Patrick Stevens, John Mattes and Samantha Marek. Stevens and Mattes were goal scorers as well, as was Michael Kazanecki. Other defenders of note were Sydney Downs, Anna Mattes, Kaitlyn Meyer, Erik Labrakis, Nicolas Kopanis, Michael Anderzunas and Hailey Wreza.
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Smurfs 8, Blazing Energy 2 Aidan O’Leary’s hat trick was the offensive catalyst, as the Smurfs extinguished Blazing Energy. Tallying once each for the Smurfs were Gianna Demgiopoulos, George Evangelopolous,
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Bart Nowobilski, Eric Nunez and Ethan Zickert. Evangelopolous (two), Nowobilski (two), O’Leary, Zickert, Matt Houston and Ryan Thomason all passed out assists. Green Monsters 8, Team #7 2 Yosef Ismail’s hat trick lifted the Monsters to a resounding triumph over Team #7. Also lending a hand for the winners were Michael Georgiou (two goals), Jonathan Lezon (two) and Aldan Doyle Odenbach (one). Campbell Brown had a goal and assist for Team #7, while TJ Mohan scored once. James Apel was credited with an assist. Silver Soldiers 7, Team #5 5 The Soldiers outlasted Team #5 in a high-scoring match behind strong efforts from James Hunt (two goals), John Kennedy (two), Dominic DeAngelis (one), Joe Gregory (one) and Matt Bognar (one). *** The Nightmares defeated an unidentified opponent 6-2 behind goals from Daniel Wysocki (two), Demetrios Sacha (two), Logan Droesch and Kamil Taiwo.
second half of last season. This time, they will get plenty of opportunities to contribute right (Continued from page 1) from the outset. phy, Sr., DS. • Coach’s comment: “We lost • Who’s new: Emily Coghlan, a ton of firepower in Dakota, Paige Jr., S; Cameron Enright, So., OH; and Kristy, but we come back with Maggie Hughes, Jr., MH; Sarah a tighter defense. Our focus will Lowery, Jr., OH; Colleen Reilly, be playing as a team and being Jr., MH; Ann Marie Stifter, So., tough in serving. We took second MH; Megan Ryan, Sr., RS. at summer league [after losing to • Outlook: Finding a replace- Lincoln-Way East 25-21, 12-25, ment for coach Natalie Holder, 15-12 in the final], so we know whose Lady RedHawks teams that we’re going to be very composted a staggering 314-80 record petitive.” — Vales. with her at the helm, would be a tough task for any school. But CHICAGO CHRISTIAN Marist tagged local product Julie • Last year: 23-16. Popp Hopkins, who brings skill • Who’s gone: Megan Kamp, and positive enthusiasm, to try Emily Lindemulder, Sami Bruto continue the Lady RedHawks’ inius. tradition of excellence. Popp Hop- • Who’s back: Emily Workkins, who was team MVP dur- man, Sr., S; Jessica Krygsheld, ing her senior years at Queen Sr., OH; Elise Haan Sr., DS; Magof Peace and the University of gie Kavanaugh, Sr., DS; Maddie Illinois-Chicago, coached Chicago Wohl, Sr., DS; Leah Kamp, Jr., Latin to consecutive conference MH; Samantha Kubik, Jr., S; titles before taking the job at Anna Kamp, Jr., OH. Marist and was also a member • Who’s new: Melanie Belstra, of McAuley coach Jen DeJarld’s Jr., OH; Barbara Arrington, Jr., staff at the Chicago Michio Vol- RH; Victoria Skala, Jr., L/DS. leyball Club. If Popp Hopkins is • Outlook: The Lady Knights able to cultivate similar success return a solid group from their within a Marist program that Class 3A supersectional team that boasts several returnees from lost to eventual 2012 state chamits solid 2012 team, a long ride pion Wheaton-St. Francis. Though through the state tournament is it’s been two years since Chicago a very real possibility. Christian captured its own state crown, coach James Garcia is exSANDBURG cited about his returning play • Last year: 29-9. ers and believes they can help • Who’s gone: Paige Bendell, the Lady Knights make another Dakota Hampton, Kristy Theisen, extended postseason run. WorkKendall Riechman. man is a four-year varsity player • Who’s back: Sami Knight, who racked up 940 assists, 205 Jr., S; Bridget Lebert, Sr., OH/ digs, 103 kills, 60 blocks and 50 RS; Meghan Hutchinson, Sr., OH; aces last season. Krygsheld (292 Kelly Finlay, Sr., MH; Kathleen kills, 264 digs, 23 aces, 38 blocks), Bollito, Jr., MH; Leah Lane, Jr., Leah Kamp (119 kills, 85 blocks) RS/S; Julia Borschel, Jr., OH. and Kavanaugh (170 digs) were • Outlook: The Lady Eagles other statistical notables in 2012. will look to build on last year’s Kubik and Anna Kamp, both of success despite losing four quality whom were pulled up to varsity players to graduation. Coach Dave last season for the playoffs, will Vales (174-56 lifetime) is express- now contribute to a larger deing much excitement about the gree. Kubik was named an Allreturning players and has high American at this summer’s AAU hopes they will meld into a sol- Girls Volleyball National Chamid nucleus that will contend for pionships while playing for Hard honors in the state tournament. Cross Volleyball Club, and as setKnight led Sandburg in assists ter for her 16 Navy team helped and aces last year and, according secure a third-place finish in the to Vales, is one of the best and Gold Division. Kamp also had a purest volleyball players he has breakout summer season with ever coached. Lebert is an explo- Hard Cross. sive attacker who has received • Coach’s comment: “We increased playing time each year, have some nice young talent joinwhile Hutchinson, a third-year ing the core group, and we should starter at outside hitter, is a solid have another successful season defender and has improved her in 2013. We are all definitely hitting each season. Finlay, who looking forward to this season.” gained a great deal of experience — Garcia. in the middle over the past two years, excels in blocking, but her OAK LAWN hitting also continues to get better. • Last year: 25-8. Though not newcomers, juniors • Who’s gone: Amber MaiBollito, Lane and Borschel didn’t berger, Olivia Lindner, Rachel play significant minutes until the Kestian.
• Who’s back: Becky Bradshaw Sr., OH; Simona Tomczak, Jr., OH; Tracy Peck Sr., OH, Brianna Markusic, Jr., MH. • Who’s new: Alyssa Radiocic, Jr.; Ashley Labuda, Jr.; Daniele Vanderwarren, Jr.; Sam Lesiak, So. • Outlook: Along with a few reliable returnees, the Lady Spartans will also count on some promising newcomers as they seek to keep things rolling in 2013. Oak Lawn won 25 times last season, a ledger that was highlighted by an 11-2 mark in the South Suburban Conference Red. Coach Dennis McNamara (212-137 in 12 seasons) will look to senior leadership from Bradshaw (273 digs, 212 kills, 38 aces, 18 solo blocks, 11 assists) and Peck (160 digs, 96 kills, 31 assists, 29 aces, 17 solo blocks). Tomczak (240 kills, 232 digs, 39 aces, 19 assists, 16 solo blocks) adds to the team’s depth at outside hitter. Among the Lady Spartans’ key matches this season will be ones against Chicago Christian (Sept. 4), Lemont (Sept. 12), Richards (Sept. 24) and Shepard (Oct. 15). Oak Lawn also hosts its own Spartan Classic Sept. 20 and 21. • Coach’s comment: “We have four of our six starters returning from a team that won 25 matches last year. We will be led by two of the area’s premier outside hitters in Becky Bradshaw and Simona Tomczak. That is why I believe we should contend for a conference championship in the South Suburban Conference. Overall, it is shaping up to be a very good team and I am looking forward to an exciting 2013 season.” — McNamara.
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collecting conference and region titles along the way. Its big gun was two-time national qualifier and ISCC Player of the Year Nicole Selvaggio, who has succeeded Bill Finn as Cyclones boss. Although she is no longer competing, Selvaggio intends to have a team that will fight hard for wins this season. All-region and all-conference player Alexandra Armon heads up the group, but Ann Pendergast is another reliable veteran who participated in the national tourney along with Armon. Joining them on the roster Claudia Maka (Oak Lawn), Elizabeth Dominguez, Kelley Grzych, Tricia Poremba, Lindsey Walker and Atah Bahri (Shepard). “I’m used to winning so I want to keep that up,” Selvaggio said. “I know what it takes. I want to come in first — I want that [championship] banner in the gym. “They all have a great attitude and they’re picking up on things that benefited me when I was a player. If they do their best and fight for every point, I’ll be happy.” The Cyclones open their season at home on Sept. 6 against the College of DuPage.
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Stephanie Dagenis (all-conference). Besides Mother McAuley grad Serrano, a transfer from Illinois central College, Moraine’s list of newcomers includes Bojan, Manthei, Jessica Chaput (Shepard), Samantha Newhall (Shepard), Olivia Lindner (Oak Lawn) and Colleen Kull. MEN’S GOLF With a deeper squad lined up this season, the Cyclones anticipate more success in 2013. All-ISCC golfer Jack Misheck returns and is expected to be a leader for this year’s crew. Pat Neylon (Shepard) played every match last season and should step up his game as a sophomore, while Nathan LaPorte is another returnee who has worked hard to improve and will likely find himself as one of Moraine’s regular scorers. New to the roster are Sandburg alumni Joe Knight, a potential all-region player, and long-hitting John Randolph. Along with them come John Yerkes (Marist), Jeff Cizek (Sandburg), Austin Temple
(Stagg), Avery Peterson and Zac Trainar. While the Cyclones will miss the presence of national qualifier Jeremy Fraser, who’s now at Lewis University, they shouldn’t have to endure any measurable drop-off. “We have a stronger and deeper team, and I look forward to the season with cautious optimism,” Moraine coach Bob Freudenthal said. “We’ll miss having Fraser on the team, but we have some experienced players and we’ll be competitive. We’ll be in the mix this year.” Despite their promising future, the Cyclones were unable to start the season off as well as they had hoped at the PrairieView Preview. Misheck’s 80 was Moraine’s lowest individual score. Rounding out the scoring were Neylon (86), Randolph (87), Cizek (88) and Knight (89). WOMEN’S TENNIS With a former standout player now coaching the team and a couple returnees having experienced last season’s national meet, the Cyclones carry some momentum into 2013. Moraine went unbeaten in 2012,
SHEPARD • Last year: 21-11. • Who’s gone: Franchesca Graffeo, Jessica Chaput, Stephanie Korbakes, Natalie Carberry, Sam Newhall. • Who’s back: Caroline Graham, So., S; Chrystal McAlpin, Sr., MH; Brianna Volpentesta, Sr., DS; Amanda Carberry, So., MH. • Who’s new: Kendall Yerkes, So, OH; Abbey Graham, So., OH; Chasz Wells, Jr., MH; Briana Haugh, Jr., RS; Jackie Evans, Sr., OH; Meghan Williamson, Sr., L; Carolyn Notter, Sr., S. • Outlook: Fourth-year head coach Dan Grunauer said this year’s Lady Astros team is talented, but also inexperienced and untested — glimpses of greatness, followed by some uncertainty. The type of campaign Shepard ultimately has, he said, depends heavily on his athletes’ mindset during the first week of the season, known to the Lady Astros as “the gauntlet.” McAlpin registered 79 kills and 42 blocks last season, and
Droesch, Taiwo and Wysocki also passed out assists, as did Jeffrey Korbitz and Daniel Mroz.
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Green Machine 2, Red Bull 1 Jack Wade’s goal midway through the third period broke up a scoreless duel, then he added another marker to offset one by the Red Bull’s Alexander Hughes and boost the Green Machine to a victory. Sophia Alonso and Mary Englehart starred in the nets for the Machine, with defensive help from Felix Alonso, Mark Jones, Jake Lata and Colton Sterling. Both goalies made three saves. Michael Stasik had an assist for the Bull, while Grace Compagner, Skylar Compagner, Ryan Farkas, Josh Miller and Kaidence Roque were defensive standouts. Killing Bees 10, Team #13 4 Seven different players found the back of the net as the Bees stung Team #13. Michael Jeffers, Grace Kennedy and Lucas Kopec paced the Bees with two markers apiece. Tallying once each were Madelyn Holmstrom, Ryan Jirka, Grunauer said Graham (schoolrecord 542 assists, 115 digs, 34 aces) puts all the hitters in good position because of her volleyball IQ and ability, crucial elements for this young club. Carberry (53 kills, 34 blocks), an aggressive player who isn’t afraid to go for it on game point if the set is there, returns with the confidence of a seasoned veteran. Volpentesta (80 digs) is a gritty defender who wears her heart on her sleeve. Her passion and passing, according to Grunauer, will be crucial if Shepard is to make any noise this year. • Coach’s comment: “Our conference has gotten a lot stronger from top to bottom this year. It definitely won’t be a one- or two-horse race for conference [supremacy]. I think both divisions have three to four teams capable of beating one another on any given night. If we can maintain a growth mindset and learn from each point, we’ll be successful and have a great year; if we have a fixed mindset and let the first week define us instead of drive us, it’s going to be a challenging year.” — Grunauer. RICHARDS • Last year: 17-12 • Who’s gone: Kara Rockey, Kelly McGreal • Who’s back: Shannon Gardner, Sr., OH, Megan Olbon, Sr., OH, Haley Gertz, Sr., S; Brianna LaPapa, Sr., MH; Bridget Ferrin, Sr., S; Sara Tobin, Sr., OH; Dana Wujcik, Jr., OH; Katelyn Sullivan, Sr. S. • Who’s new: Camille Losoya, Sr., L. • Outlook: With only one key player gone from last year’s solid 2012 squad and the entire offensive core returning, Lady Bulldogs coach Troy Grevengoed said expectations are high. A group of six battle-tested seniors will look to challenge Shepard and Oak Lawn in the South Suburban Conference Red. Three-year starter Olbon will provide solid leadership while complementing Wujcik. Grevengoed said LaPapa was raw last year, but her hard work is paying dividends as she has polished her skills and shown increased maturity. • Coach’s comment: “We don’t have just one or two players who are strong — all six are very solid. We have the right, left and middle covered. No one player is amazing, but all have worked hard in the summer. They have improved, and we’ve added some depth to our squad. One of our weaknesses last season was net plays and defense because we were smaller and we had middles that weren’t used to playing middle.
Jakub Mierzwa and Aydan Wilson. Seven players also doled out assists, including Lily Thielmann (two), Hedaya Hassanein (two), Caera Kennedy (two), Vazeed Haleem, Grace Kennedy, Jeffers and Kopec. Rubber Duckies 5, Team #7 2 Aidan O’Hara scored twice to lead the Duckies past Team #7. Delivering one goal each for the winners were Faith Duggins, Lenny Kobilca and Laith Talla. Kate Boyle was the Duckies’ best defender. Neon Nights 0, Team #6 0 Daniel Sweeney, Dylan Gumtow, Erik Knutson, G.G. Navarrete, Jimmy Navarrete, Nate Tran and netminder Luke Lisiecki were the notables for the Neon Nights as they fought Team #6 to a scoreless standoff.
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Sharks 7, Team #1 1 Three goals from Lana Kersey, plus two by Julian Ruiz provided the Sharks with ample offense as they cruised past Team #1. Tyler Blocker and Brendan Carroll also scored for the victors, while Frank Ryan and Brian Manns handed out one assist Now, we have last year’s experience to our credit, and I’m excited about what this year is going to bring. We know, however, that we still have to prove ourselves.” — Grevengoed. EVERGREEN PARK • Last year: 13-15. • Who’s gone: Megan Beckow, Leigh Bennett, Colleen Burns, Claritza Garcia, Chelsea Christopher. • Who’s back: Zoe Monks, Jr., S; Sarah Klawitter, Sr., OH/L; Emma Przeslicke, So., OH/MB, Nicole Larkin, Jr., MB; Sam Flores, Jr., S, Sarah Klawitter, Sr., OH/L; Maddie Voijeck, So., OH. • Who’s new: Vivica Price, Fr., MB. • Outlook: Lady Mustangs coach Carrie Berry is confident her team can improve upon last season’s seventh-place finish within the South Suburban Conference Red and an early tournament exit. She refers to Przeslicke and Voijeck as her “dynamic duo” on the outside. Even though the pair are just sophomores, Berry believes they have the potential to become top players in the conference. Monks led Evergreen Park last year in assists. Berry said she’s excited to see Klawitter transition from outside hitter to libero this season. • Coach’s comment: “One of the keys to a successful season is to encourage our underclassmen to step up and become leaders. Our strengths are [that] we have more depth this season and some players with club experience; our weakness is the commitment level is questionable [right now] for some players. But our goal is to have winning season, and I’m confident that this group has the potential to do that.” — Berry. MT. ASSISI • Last year: 13-21. • Who’s gone: MaryKate Deeley, Amber Koenig. • Who’s back: Anna Broadhurst, Sr. MH, MaryKate Wetzel, Sr., S, Kelly Magliano, Sr., MB; Jessica Jakubowski, Sr., DS; Bailey Andjulis, Sr. OH. • Who’s new: Hayley Hetzel, Jr., OH, Clare Wasilewska Jr., OH, Maddie Cahue, Jr., MH/RS, Shyann Koenig, Jr., DS. • Outlook: Screeching Eagles coach Karen Van Assen returns a solid group of seniors who have all played on varsity since their sophomore season and are poised to not only compete hard in 2013, but succeed. Broadhurst (163 kills), Wetzel (375 assists), Magliano (187 kills, 58 blocks) and Jakubowski (309 digs) are Mt. Assisi’s mainstays. Due to
apiece. Blue Skyscrapers 6, Purple Ninjas 2 Gavin Triezenberg and Nolan Navarrete both booted home a pair of goals to carry the Skyscrapers past the Ninjas. Navarrete also dished out an assist. Lucas Parr and Sean Richards each found the back of the net once for the Skyscrapers. Supplying solid defense were Nicholas Gilhooly, Gianna Bacerott, Harry Doyle, Alexandra Jancekova, Claire Connors and Jake Cachor. Orange Knights 2, Green Dragons 1 Tessa Welch delivered two goals, and that was just enough to counter a tally by the Dragons’ Logan Wright and lift the Knights to a triumph. Jade Welsch assisted on one of Welch’s markers, while Karl Freimuth, Emily Purtill and Donny Chapman anchored the defense. Playing well in defeat for the Dragons in addition to Wright were Gavin Wright, Lizzy Ellsworth, Patrick Grossman, Annie Olsen, Noah Rhodes, Jaclyn Rizzo, Grant Saunders, Bronson Sterling and Ellie White. the GCAC Tournament not being contested this year, Van Assen said an additional tournament will be played to give the Eagles experience that could produce more victories. Broadhurst and Magliano will continue to lead Mt. Assisi both by example and performance. • Coach’s comment: “Our starters are obviously much mature compared to two years ago. They bring a sense of confidence to the court [and] our experience should help us to pull through in close games, [while] solid defense will keep us in the [match] against big teams. Those will be the keys to our success. Our goals are to be in top three in the GCAC Red and to win a Class 2A regional.” — Van Assen. QUEEN OF PEACE • Last year: 6-32. • Who’s gone: Katie Hannon, Missy Quero, Kathleen Miller, Lindsey Walls, Natalie Doogan, Vanessa Ramirez. • Who’s back: Michelle Fredericks, Sr., OH; Sidney Schergen, Jr., L; Sam Stirn, So., MH; Collen Corbett, So., S; Rebecca Huerta, Sr., L; Jelyn Chua, Sr., DS; Stephanie Kingsley, Jr., S. • Who’s new: Kaitlyn Myles, Jr. MH; Amy Bosniak, Jr., OH; Abby Bennett, Jr., OH. • Outlook: Coach Megan Jones has been emphasizing team unity for the Pride this season, and so far the second-year leader likes what she has seen from a group of determined players who believe they’re much better than last season’s record indicated. Corbett and Kingsley will share setting duties, and Jones is especially pleased with Kingsley’s persistence to become more effective in that role. A plus-.500 ledger, in Jones’ opinion, would definitely be a big step toward once again making Queen of Peace a respected volleyball program and an attractive draw for future players. • Coach’s comment: “The seniors want a better record than what we had last year. I [also] expect much more this year, so I think we’re all on the same page. We certainly have more talent and ability from what that [2012] record shows. The Queen of Peace I grew up knowing could hang in tournaments [and] I expect to get the program back to that place. We want to have fun, but we want to win. The girls have great attitudes and have done everything I’ve asked of them, so now we just need to keep doing more. We’re going to have to work harder and put in more time than our opponents, but these girls are willing to do that.” — Jones.
Community sports news Stagg girls win golf opener
Stagg ushered in its 2013 girls’ golf season in successful fashion as it nipped Lincoln-Way North last Wednesday at Silver Lakes’ par-37 North course. Keying the Lady Chargers’ 206207 SouthWest Suburban Conference crossover victory was Natalie Collina, who earned medalist honors in the dual match by firing a nine-hole score of 42.
Shepard golfers fall in first outing
Shepard’s boys couldn’t overcome Oak Forest in their initial golf match of 2013 last Monday. The Bengals defeated the Astros 167-181 in the South Suburban Conference crossover affair, using medalist Dan Hlad’s round of 39 as the catalyst.
Plaines River. The event begins with a 6 a.m. check-in. Competition will start at 7:15 and run through 2 p.m. Schools may register an unlimited number of boats, but the overall field will not exceed 50. Each boat, which must be captained by an adult, can include up to four anglers. The cost of entry is $40 per boat. For information, contact Chris Kuchyt at ckuchyt@olchs. org.
Back-to-School basketball camp begins Sept. 9
Illinois Hoopla will conduct a Back-to-School basketball camp for youngsters beginning Sept. 9 and running through Halloween. In addition, tryouts will be held Sept. 19 for Hoopla’s winter travel season. For complete details, contact Rick Palmer at Hooplamr@ gmail.com or 460-6513, or visit www.illinois.hoopla.com.
Wolves hold kickoff clinic
The Orland Hills Wolves youth football program, which features grammar-school children from Orland Park and several other south suburban communities, held its fall kickoff clinic on Aug. 17 at Kelly Park. The guest speaker was North Park University coach Mike ConOL High School to co-host way, who previously played profesbass-fishing tourney sional football. North Park players Oak Lawn High School and conducted drills with the Wolves, Rayjus Outdoors will co-host a who were divided up by position, bass-fishing tournament on Satur- and offered the younger athletes day, Oct. 12, at the Kankakee/Des advice on proper techniques.
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For Notice Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION ASTORIA FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.LOREN LYSEN, SUZANNE LYSEN, STANDARD BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, VALUE RECOVERY GROUP, L.P., AS ASSIGNEE OF THE FDIC AS RECEIVER FOR NEW CITY BANK, PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO NATIONAL CITY BANK Defendants 12 CH 015655 8650 W. PENNY LANE PALOS PARK, IL 60464 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 9, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 11, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8650 W. PENNY LANE, PALOS PARK, IL 60464 Property Index No. 2335-105-035. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certied 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 certied funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to conrmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certicate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after conrmation 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 le 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. For information, examine the court le or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to le number 14-12-11116. 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. 14-12-11116 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 015655 TJSC#: 33-16215 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I552967
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For Notice Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY D I V I S I O N � CITIMORTGAGE, INC. P l a i n t i f f , � v . � HYANG S. CHUNG A/K/A HYANG SOON CHUNG A/K/A HYANG CHUNG, KEUN Y. CHUNG A/K/A KEUN YOUNG CHUNG A/K/A KEON CHUNG A/K/A KEON Y. CHUNG, FOSTER BANK D e f e n d a n t s � 13 CH 005579 10528 S. 83RD AVENUE PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 11, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 30, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 10528 S. 83RD AVENUE, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-14-203-020. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-12-28426. 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. 14-12-28426 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 13 CH 005579 TJSC#: 33-14674 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I548865
For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY D I V I S I O N � BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP P l a i n t i f f , � v . � MILAN POPOVIC, DOBRILA POPOVIC, HSBC NEVADA, NA FKA HOUSEHOLD BANK, CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA) N.A., LAS FUENTES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA) N.A. D e f e n d a n t s � 11 CH 17280 9086 W. DEL PRADO DRIVE UNIT 2E PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 20, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 23, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9086 W. DEL PRADO DRIVE UNIT 2E, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-10-209-013-1090. The real estate is improved with a multi unit condominium building; two car attached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1102466. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA1102466 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 11 CH 17280 TJSC#: 33-18355 I556932
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BMO HARRIS BANK N.A. F/K/A HARRIS N.A. Plaintiff, -v.LAURENCE NELLIGAN AS INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF KATHLEEN A. NELLIGAN, PALOS LANDINGS TOWNHOUSE ASSOCIATION, BMO HARRIS BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, DANIEL NELLIGAN, PATRICK NELLIGAN, MIDLAND FUNDING LLC, EQUABLE ASCENT FINANCIAL, LLC, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 13 CH 002358 7 N. BAY ROAD 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 22, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 3, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7 N. BAY ROAD, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 Property Index No. 23-24-300-206. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certied 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 certied funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to conrmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certicate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after conrmation 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 le 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. For information, examine the court le or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to le number 14-12-37754. 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. 14-12-37754 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 13 CH 002358 TJSC#: 33-13260 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I549080
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST BY PURCHASE FROM THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION AS RECEIVER OF WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK Plaintiff, -v.AZZAM AL-HINDI AKA AZZAM ALHINDI AKA AZZAM M. AL-HINDI, GHAIDA AL-NAJJAR AKA GHAIDA ALNAJJAR, OXFORD BANK & TRUST, ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY Defendants 12 CH 03467 7556 SYCAMORE DR. 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 3, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 4, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7556 SYCAMORE DR., Orland Park, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-13200-012-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $292,969.48. Sale terms: The bid amount, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, shall be paid in certied funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to conrmation by the court. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certicate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after conrmation 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 le 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. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, SCOTT, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. HEAVNER, SCOTT, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 12 CH 03467 TJSC#: 33-16319 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I550769
For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S � COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE C E R T I F I C A T E H O L D E R � OF CWABS INC. ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES SERIES 2004-AB1; P l a i n t i f f , � v s . � ASMA ODEH; YASEEN ODEH AKA DR. YASEEN O D E H ; � PARADISE CONDOMINIUMS; ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC R E G I S T R A T I O N � SYSTEMS, INC.; HEALTH MEDICAL IMAGING LLC; THOMAS VALENTI; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ASMA ODEH, IF ANY; UNKNOWN H E I R S � AND LEGATEES OF YASEEN ODEH, IF ANY; U N K N O W N � OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , � 12 CH 13405 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on April 25, 2013 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real e s t a t e : � P.I.N. 23-13-102-083-1006; 23-13-102-083-1012. Commonly known as 7921 West 103rd Street, Unit B3 and G6, 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 Clerk at Plaintiff's Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455 W 1 2 1 1 0 4 . � INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I556494
For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S � COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, NA; P l a i n t i f f , � v s . � ANGELIKA K. KAVROULAKIS; JOHN N. K A V R O U L A K I S ; � MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ANGELINA K . � KAVROULAKIS, IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JOHN N. KAVROULAKIS, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD C L A I M A N T S ; � D e f e n d a n t s , � 12 CH 12975 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on December 4, 2012 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real e s t a t e : � P.I.N. 27-23-308-003-0000. Commonly known as 16621 South 88th Avenue, Orland Park, IL 60462. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff's Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455 W 1 2 0 6 0 6 . � INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I556493
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION ONEWEST BANK, FSB (D/B/A FINANCIAL FREEDOM, A DIVISION OF ONEWEST BANK, FSB) Plaintiff, -v.FIRST MIDWEST BANK, AS TRUSTEE U/T/A DATED APRIL 23, 1987 A/K/A TRUST NUMBER 12489, UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF FIRST MIDWEST BANK, AS TRUSTEE U/T/A DATED APRIL 23, 1987 A/K/A TRUST NUMBER 12489, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 13 CH 006111 13621 ELM STREET 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 2, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 10, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 13621 ELM STREET, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-03-205-003. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certied 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 certied funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to conrmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certicate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after conrmation 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 le 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. For information, examine the court le or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to le number 14-13-02578. 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. 14-13-02578 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 13 CH 006111 TJSC#: 33-15831 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I551907
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP Plaintiff, -v.THOMAS FANTASIA AKA THOMAS W FANTASIA AKA THOMAS FANTASIA JR AKA THOMAS W FANTASIA JR, MARY ANNE FANTASIA AKA MARY FANTASIA AKA MARY A FANTASIA, SPRINGLEAF FINANCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS, INC FKA AMERICAN GENERAL FINANCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS, INC., CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO CAPITAL ONE BANK, PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC Defendants 11 CH 36309 13921 THOMAS DRIVE 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 November 6, 2012, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 24, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 13921 THOMAS DRIVE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-03-307-012-0000. The real estate is improved with a two story single family home with a two car attached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certied 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 certied funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to conrmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certicate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after conrmation 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 le 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. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to le number PA1112909. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA1112909 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 11 CH 36309 TJSC#: 33-18391 I557152
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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S � COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION MIDFIRST BANK, P l a i n t i f f � V . � RUTA HARDIN A/K/A RUTA KHAN; NOORUN KHAN; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; THE RIVIERA IN PALOS IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD C L A I M A N T S , � D e f e n d a n t s � 11 CH 3582 Property Address: 23 COUR MADELEINE PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 11-049689 (It is advised that interested parties consult with their own attorneys before bidding at mortgage foreclosure s a l e s . ) � PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered on April 19, 2013, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on September 26, 2013, 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 23 Cour Madeleine, Palos Hills, IL 6 0 4 6 5 � Permanent Index No.: 23-23-101-018 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection. The judgment amount was $ 216,835.68. Sale terms for non-parties: 10% of successful bid immediately at conclusion of auction, balance by 12:30 p.m. the next business day, both by cashier's checks; and no refunds. The sale shall be subject to general real estate taxes, special taxes, special assessments, special taxes levied, and superior liens, if any. The property is offered "as is," with no express or implied warranties and without any representation as to the quality of title or recourse to Plaintiff. Prospective bidders are admonished to review the court file to verify all information and to view auction rules at w w w . k a l l e n r s . c o m . � For information: Sale Clerk, Fisher and Shapiro, Attorney # 42168, 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301, Bannockburn, Illinois 60015, (847) 498-9990, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays only. I555966
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. P l a i n t i f f , � v . � HISHAM BREISH, SAMAHER MATARIYEH, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 12 CH 22798 14100 STONEGATE LANE Orland Park, IL 60467 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 20, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 23, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 14100 STONEGATE LANE, Orland Park, IL 60467 Property Index No. 27-06-402-015-0000. The real estate is improved with a two story single family home; two car attached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1212260. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA1212260 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 12 CH 22798 TJSC#: 33-16362 I551278
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CHASE HOME FINANCE, LLC Plaintiff, -v.SANG J. LEE A/K/A SANG JOON LEE, KIL YE LEE, CITIBANK, N.A. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CITIBANK, FSB, MIDLAND FUNDING LLC, HIGHLAND BROOK TOWNHOUSE ASSOCIATION, INC. Defendants 10 CH 045328 8744 GOLDEN ROSE DRIVE 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 1, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 3, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8744 GOLDEN ROSE DRIVE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-23-102-034. The real estate is improved with a condo/townhouse. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certied 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 certied funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to conrmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certicate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after conrmation 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 le 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. For information, examine the court le or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to le number 14-10-19566. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-10-19566 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 10 CH 045328 TJSC#: 33-15860 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I552680
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB P l a i n t i f f , � v . � HEATHER MORANDI A/K/A HEATHER C MORANDI A/K/A HEATHER C BAASKE A/K/A HEATHER BAASKE, KEVIN MORANDI A/K/A KEVIN T MORANDI, BMO HARRIS BANK, N.A. S/I/I TO HARRIS N.A. D e f e n d a n t s � 11 CH 42560 17912 RIVER BEND ROAD ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 10, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 23, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 17912 RIVER BEND ROAD, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 Property Index No. 27-31-401-004-0000. The real estate is improved with a brown brick two story single family home with a three car attached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1121338. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA1121338 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 11 CH 42560 TJSC#: 33-18361 I557191
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Your Guide to Arts and Events in the Southwest Suburbs and Beyond The Regional News - The Reporter
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Thursday, August 29, 2013
Not the end of the world if you miss second half of this movie by Jase Howell Director Edgar Wright’s “The World’s End” is a completely ridiculous and over the top comedy. This should come as no surprise to anyone familiar with his resume. Some of his work includes “Shaun of the Dead,” “Hot Fuzz” and “Scott Pilgrim vs. The World.” If you’ve seen any of these flicks then you have a pretty good idea of the writer/director’s sense of humor. Those unfamiliar should expect a heavy dose of slacker humor centered around genre send-ups. This time around the director has re-teamed with star Simon Pegg on the script (the two worked together on “Shaun of the Dead” as well) on a film that attempts to be part buddy reunion
flick and part sci-fi spoof. Gary King (Pegg) is a man obsessed with a pub crawl attempted, but not completed some 20 years ago. The golden mile is a strip of 12 pubs in his hometown of Newton Haven. The idea is to drink a pint in each of the twelve, in one night. That King is still stuck on this exercise in excess two decades later pretty much gives us an idea of his maturity level and lot in life. Yet, Gary is able to assemble his three friends from the first foray — Andy (Nick Frost), Oliver (Martin Freeman), and Steven (Paddy Considine) — to give the mile another go. Not an easy sell considering the three unlike Gary, actually have lives and families now. The hardest sell is Andy, who no longer drinks and still harbors a grudge against Gary stemming
from the last time around. The “four muskateers” head back to Newton Haven, Gary already imagining a monumental night of drinking and ladies, perhaps even a repeat of hookup with Sam (Rosamund Pike), Andy’s sister, with whom Gary spent time with 20 years ago. Yes, this man truly lives in a time warp. But much to his chagrin no one seems to remember the four. Much of the first half of the film plays well enough to buddies reunion theme with some with some pretty clever humor, particularly a running bit involving the Newton Haven bars being transformed into chain style replicas. However, this being a Wright picture he has to find a way to unleash some absurd action sequences. Without trying
to give too much away, it seems, that not just the interiors of the bars have changed but the people of the town, as a well, and to get out alive they will have to keep drinking. After all, the world may be at stake, as it always is Wright’s films. Complete silliness aside a lot of “The World’s End” works — particularly the first half. It may have been a more interesting film had Wright had the guts to skip the sci-fi element a just ride the reunion concept for the duration. The characters are certainly interesting enough if not likable (Gary’s case). The second half isn’t necessarily bad, it just the whole twist to the film may not have been needed. The banter between the four mixed with nostalgia and sometimes bitterness would have made
Simon Pegg plays a pub crawler in “The World’s End.” for a different, but perhaps better film. Then, again it probably would have disappointed the core fans of his films. The performances by Pegg and Frost stand out the most — no surprise there as the two by now are quite comfortable working off each other. Frost especially provides some of the highlights during the sci-fi portion. And Pegg really has the heavy
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lifting in trying to humanize the pathetic Gary. In all, I suppose the film delivers on what it advertises and will probably play quite well with the demographic it’s aiming for. But perhaps next time around Wright and Pegg could trust their script to the characters they’ve created, without relying on the gimmicks. They might be surprised sometimes less is more.
Broaden Your Horizons This week Guitar 101 at McCord
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Basketry student Pat Earnest makes a two-tiered basket.
Log Cabin offers art classes The Log Cabin Center for the Arts offers new six-week sessions of watercolor, collage, quilting, basketry and silver-jewelry classes, beginning Sept. 4 through Sept. 9, at 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park. Wednesday classes begin Sept.4, featuring Collage with April Schabes at 9:30 a.m., and Quilting with Denise Dulzo at 1 p.m. Evening Watercolor classes at 6:30 p.m. with Lenox Wallace are offered beginning Wednesday, Sept.4, for beginners and Thursday, Sept.5, for experienced painters. Basketry classes begin Sept. 5 at 9:30 a.m. with Ann Fowler and at 6:30 p.m. with Jane Dwyer. On Monday, Sept. 9, two new silver jewelry classes begin, both taught by Dan Snyder. Intermediate/advance Silversmithing classes are held on
Monday afternoon at 2 p.m., while Silver Jewelry classes for setting polished stones into pendants are held on Monday evenings, 6:30 p.m. Collage and Watercolor classes last 2½ hours each week and cost $103. Two-hour Quilting, Silver, and Basket classes cost $84 for 6 weeks. Students provide their own materials for Watercolor, Collage, and Quilting, and their own sewing machines for Quilting. Basket classes provide materials for students and thus require an additional materials fee of $25 each six weeks. Silver students should expect to pay $40 to $50 in silver costs directly to the instructor in class. Registration is required for all classes at the Log Cabin Center for the Arts. For more information, call The Center at 361-3650, or visit thecenterpalos.org.
Beginning Aug. 31, the McCord Gallery & Cultural Center in Palos Park will hold an eight-week Guitar 101 course every Saturday. It will be led by Ben Parker, the gallery’s newest addition to their stable of music instructors. This course will be the very beginning of a student’s guitar journey. They will achieve the essential foundations behind every successful guitar player: sight reading, strong sense of rhythm, tuning and knowledge of the musical alphabet, musical symbols and basic parts of the guitar. The course will be broken up into four age groups: 8-10 year olds (10 a.m.), 11-13 year olds (11 a.m.), 1416 year olds (noon), and adults (1 p.m.). Registration will be $170 for nonmembers and $160 for members of the gallery. The course book will be
included as well. Sign up by either calling McCord at 671-0648, or stopping by 9602 W. Creek Road, Palos Park. Registration ends Aug. 28.
New peace meditation group A new loving-kindness meditation group will begin meeting on Monday morning, Sept. 2, from 9 to 9:30 a.m., at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park. Pastoral Director Chris Hopkins invites anyone interested to attend this short period of group prayer for “peace in the world beginning with ourselves.” The group will meet every Monday morning and participants are welcome to come whenever they are able. Call 3613650 for information.
Writing workshops Three writing workshop are offered this fall at The Log Cabin
Center for the Arts, 12700 South- shop, in which students write, west Highway. share, and supportively critique On the first and third Tuesday each other’s work, as they learn of each month, beginning Sept. 3, together to express significant from 9:15 to 11:45 a.m., MaryAnn feelings and ideas through their (Continued on page 6) Grzych facilitates a poetry work-
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Your Guide to Arts and Events in the Southwest Suburbs and Beyond
Broaden Your Horizons (Continued from page 5 ) writing. The cost of the poetry workshop is $52 for six class sessions. On six Thursday mornings and afternoons, beginning Sept. 5, Ethical Wills and Memoir Writing workshops are taught by Personal Historian Beth LaMie. From 10 a.m. to noon, 1 to 3 p.m., students will learn to write Ethical Wills or Legacy Letters to their families. These letters include personal values, history, life lessons and achievements, and hopes for the future. By the end of the class, students will complete an ethical will on archival paper. In the 1 to 3 p.m. class, students write Memoirs, or Family Stories. Using writing prompts, exercises, and techniques to capture memories, participants learn to organize their thoughts and experiences and how to elicit stories from other family members. The Ethical Wills and the Memoir Writing classes each have a class fee of $84 per person, plus a $10 workbook fee to be paid Submitted photo directly to the instructor in class. Students should bring a notebook or pad of paper and their favorite writing instruments. Registration is required for all Artist Gary Wick will be teaching a class in painting with pastels at the McCord Gallery & Cultural writing classes at The Center. Call Center in Palos Park beginning Friday, Sept. 6. 361-3650. Wick creates his paintings from photos he has taken on various trips to Europe and around the United States. From 1997-2009 he participated in many local outdoor art fairs such as the Old Town Art The Bridge Teen Fair and various other prestigious art shows having won several awards along the way. He has been Center programs published in the April 2009 issue of American Artist magazine and in “Best of American Pastel Artist’s Vol. II.” In 1998 as a Vietnam veteran, he became a displaying artist member at the National Veterans Project Give — 4:30-5:30 p.m. Art Museum, which is now permanently located in Chicago. His demonstrations serve as a learning today, Thursday, The Bridge Teen Center will host a protechnique as well as inspiration for his students. gram where students can give For more information, call 671-0648 or visit mccordgallery.org. back to The Bridge by helping clean the facility. Students are able to receive community service hours for school credit. This free program is for teens in 7th through 12th grade. To by Jay Bobbin sign up, call 532-0500 or visit thebridgeteencenter.org. (NOTICE: Ratings for each hero of the piece, who ultimately woman (Kerry Washington) • Friday Night Live — 7:30film begin with a ‘star’ rating and now famously shows how isn’t completely prepared to 10:30 p.m. Aug. 30, Karaoke — one star meaning ‘poor,’ four effective a chain saw can be when introduce her less-than-classy Night. This free event is for meaning ‘excellent’ — followed by you’re inside a shark. Tara Reid boyfriend (Craig Robinson) to teens in 7th through 12th the Motion Picture Association of and John Heard also star in the so- her Hamptons-residing family. grade. America rating, and then by a bad-it’s-good picture, which proved (PG-13: AS, P) family-viewing guide, the key for popular enough to rate a theatrical FAMILY-VIEWING GUIDE • Night Of Hope — 7:30showing afterward. *** (Not rated: KEY: AS, adult situations; N, 10:30 p.m. Aug. 31, a suicide which appears below.) nudity; P, profanity; V, violence; awareness event with Forever STARTING THIS WEEK: P, V) (Also on Blu-ray) S O O N: GV, particularly graphic U. This event is exclusively for “NOW YOU SEE ME”: Amid the C O M I N G students in 10th-12th grade and big-budget blockbusters of summer, “PEEPLES” (Sept. 10): A violence. this well-cast and well-played tale of magician thieves made its mark, if briefly. Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher and Dave Franco play the so-called “Four “IT’S FABULOUS! Horsemen,” a team of illusionists A soaring joyful who use their skills for robbery. Broadway musical” Mark Ruffalo also stars as an FBI – Time Magazine man who’s on to them, trying to catch them in the act in such locales as New Orleans and New York. Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine and Common also star. DVD extras: audio commentary by director Louis Leterrier and producer Bobby Cohen; “A Brief History of Magic” featurette. *** (PG-13: AS, P) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “SHARKNADO”: Television’s “Pure heart! It celebrates inspiring Syfy channel has offered a lot of relationships of faith and love. horror-fantasy movies over the years, but none had the impact A BROADWAY HIT!” – USA Today — especially in terms of social media reaction — as this thriller that delivers just what it promises, For Tickets Call a tornado that lifts sharks from Or Visit mercurytheaterchicago.com the ocean and lands them in the 3745 N. Southport Ave Great Discounts for Groups 10+ Call 312.423.6612 streets of Los Angeles. Ian Ziering Chicago (“Beverly Hills, 90210”) plays the
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Buddy Guy added to Moraine Valley’s season line-up Chicago blues legend Buddy Guy will help Moraine Valley Community College celebrate the 20th Anniversary Season of its Fine and Performing Arts Center with a performance at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 23. The guitarist will play the blues on the Dorothy Menker Theater stage, on campus, 9000 W. College Parkway, Palos Hills. Tickets for this show go on sale at the Box Office and online at morainevalley.edu/fpac on Tuesday, Sept. 3. The cost is $65 for seniors and students, and $75 for the general public. “The college is really excited to have Buddy Guy perform this special show because he’s a living legend who resides in our community college district. It’s a fantastic way to celebrate 20 years of the college bringing the arts to its communities,” said Tommy Hensel, manager of the Fine and Performing Arts Center. This special event is not part of the 2013-14 Mainstage Subscription and may not be chosen as one of those performance options. For more information, contact the Box Office at (708) 974-5500 or email BoxOffice@ morainevalley.edu.
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