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THE The2 results SECTIONS 22 PAGES of the brutal winter could Volume XLVII No. 50 still provide headaches in parts of Palos Hills See Michael Gilbert’s report, page 3 Vorva hears that reading e-books in bed could mess up your sleep patterns (page 3), Parker is in awe of an Oak Lawn author published on his first try (page 5) while Rakow writes about his jury duty experience (page 6) Attorney General Lisa Madigan was in Oak Lawn to talk about identity theft and Tim Hadac was there to bring you the highlights, page 7

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Beth Hart bursts out of the Evergreen Park High School banner before Friday’s homecoming game. The school’s superintendent will retire in June.

Leaving EP Bethless Longtime super Hart to retire in June

But come June, Hart will call it career after 35 years in education as both a teacher and administrator. “It just felt right,” said Hart, 63. But retirement doesn’t mean Hart will start sleeping until noon. She plans to teach or use her Spanish-speaking abilities in some capacity. In fact she’s often called on at the high school when Spanish-speaking parents By Bob Rakow stop to voice a concern. Staff Reporter “I hope that I’ll find something to do,” said Hart, who also plans Beth Hart does not know what to spend more time with her it’s like to sleep in. young grandchildren, who live “I’ve just always been an early in Chicago’s Mount Greenwood riser. I get up early,” Hart said community. Tuesday morning, five hours after Hart, who was honored at halfrolling out of bed at 4:30 a.m. time of last Friday’s homecoming The superintendent of Ever- game, spent her entire career in green Park High School District the Southland after growing up 231, Hart recalls sitting alone in in St. Thomas More parish in her college cafeteria early on Sat- Chicago’s south side. urday mornings while classmates She taught Spanish at Quigslept in. ley South, Brother Rice, Marist Hart checks her email in the and Bremen high schools over a early morning hours—her first 16-year-period before becoming task in a typical day filled with an assistant principal at Bremen. myriad responsibilities. Her path as an administrator “It’s a 24/7 job,” she said of ultimately led her to Evergreen overseeing the school at 99th Street Park High School in 2001, where and Kedzie Avenue. she’s served as both principal and

Two Stagg alums die in motorcycle mishaps Separate accidents cap off wild sixday period in area By Jeff Vorva and Bob Rakow Reporter News

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see combat until April of 1943. Some feel The Black Knights portrayal of history is an insult J. Marcellus Burke, a 15 year and is discrediting African Ameriresident of Oak Lawn, is a World can history many worked hard to Hills and Worth Thursday, March 1, 2007 War II veteran and retired Chicago have acknowledged. Police Detective, who can now add Burke however disputes that ‘author’ to his list of accolades. claim. “The Black Knights,’’ published “I wrote this book because of by Path Press, is a fictionalized the scarcity of information about account of four fighter pilots of the role people of color played African descent who served in during WWII in and beyond the the Luftwaffe German air force US,’’ Burke said. “My research during WWII. proved we weren’t adequately While the book is listed as fic- credited for our contributions in tion, Burke said it’s based on ac- Germany, Russia or even Great tual events. It was released two Britain.” months ago and it’s said to be He said many of his first-hand ruffling feathers among people experiences are indicators of acof color. curacy in his findings. “Some of my black critics are His 70-year old military disupset,’’ Bruke said. “They’re charge papers are kept wrapped saying that African Americans, in a protective covering. A vispecifically the Tuskegee Airmen, brant, 87-year-old, Burke, proudly were the first military aviators.” showed off his proof of service. He demonstrated a raised fist But it’s bittersweet. being pumped into the air to “These papers say I was a dissignify how passionate one of patch clerk,’’ he said. “It’s simply his critics became during their not true. I was a cartographer. I conversation. studied and made maps. In addiBurke said his five years of tion, while stationed in Austria and research revealed that Germany Germany I became fluent in Gerhad the first aviators of African man and served as an interpreter.” descent, claiming they went into The year was 1945 when a combat in 1939, while the United (Continued on page 5) States Tuskegee Airmen didn’t

superintendent—a post she was named to in 2008. “I feel like it went by unbelievably fast,” said Hart, who lives in Chicago’s Morgan Park community. Hart described Evergreen Park an “unbelievable community” that is home to an “an allAmerican high school.” She added that the school’s 850 students represent all aspect of the teen years. The school is home to a wide spectrum of students, including those who have gotten perfect ACT scores to others who excelled in sports or drama. Hart oversaw renovations to the football field, science labs and theatre during her tenure at the school, but she’s most proud of her ongoing interaction with students. “The thing I hope I’m known for is being student-centered,” Hart said. “I would describe myself as a democratic leader.” Leading a small school and having her office in the same building makes that task a little easier, but Hart said that empowering Photo by Jeff Vorva students is a lesson she learned from her days at Queen of Peace J. Marcellus Burke and his wife, Gloria, thumb through his High School and throughout her controversial book “The Black Knights” before he spoke at a Tilden Tech alumni meeting last Wednesday at the Chicago Ridge American Legion hall. (Continued on page 10)

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Mother McAuley’s Maggie Scanlon needs to trespass near the Marist cheering section to hunt down a ball in last Thursday’s 25-23, 25-20 volleyball victory in front of a packed house at Marist. McAuley, one of the top teams in the country, improved to 10-2 with the victory. Marist fell to 5-2. For more photos on this match and details on a host of football games and other sporting events, see Sports.

Stagg math teacher John Daniels came to school Monday and found out the bad news that one of his former geometry students, Amy Reed, was killed in a motorcycle accident in Joliet the night before. His day was about to get worse. Daniels, who is also coach of the boys basketball team, found out that night that a former player of his, Giedrius Lisnicenka, was driving a motorcycle Monday night in Palos Hills and was killed in an accident. “This is sad, man,” Daniels said on Tuesday. “These were two good kids. It’s crazy. Two Stagg kids in two days killed in motorcycle accidents. It’s tough being on a motorcycle.’’ The accidents capped off a sixday stretch of death, destruction and arrests affecting several people from the communities in the Reporter coverage area. Lisnicenka’s accident happened in the late afternoon on Monday

on La Grange Road near 111th Street. Police said he hit the back of a stopped vehicle on southbound La Grange Road at around 5 Lisnicenka p.m. and was pronounced dead at Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn early Monday night. The accident closed a portion of La Grange Road for approximately four hours, according to police. Daniels said that Lisnicenka, 22, “lived at a different speed” than other students. He said his former player would always make him laugh. The coach also remembered having a heart-to-heart talk with Lisnicenka when the player opted to leave the basketball team in December, 2010 for family reasons. “I offered to let him come back in a few weeks to get ready for the regionals,” Daniels said. “He said that he didn’t want to do that because it wouldn’t be fair to the other players. That’s the kind of kid he was.” Less than 24 hours before that fatality, Reed was killed in Joliet on Sunday night when the motor(Continued on page 2)

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enue, police said. *** Matthew Mellenthin, 21, of Bur Ariel Epps, 22, and Keenan bank, was charged with drunken Pearson, 23, both of Chicago, driving Sept. 20 after being stopped were charged with battery Sept. at 111th Street and Mayfield Av11 after an reported disturbance enue, police said. *** at Buffalo Wild Wings at Chicago Daniel J. Berg Jr., 37, of Worth, was Ridge Mall, police said. charged with driving on a suspended *** Elizabeth Munoz, 33, of Chicago, license and no insurance following was charged with retail theft Sept. a Sept. 20 stop at 107th Street and 13 after allegedly stealing mer- Harlem Avenue, police said. *** chandise from Kohl’s at Chicago Patrick Grosse, 60, of Palos Ridge Mall, police said. Hills, was charged with drunken *** Nexhibe Memisovski, 23, of driving, possession of a controlled Palos Hills, was charged with retail substance, disobeying a stop sign, theft Sept. 14 after allegedly steal- failure to signal and failure to ing goods from Kohl’s at Chicago wear a seat belt Sept. 21 after being stopped in the 6300 block Ridge Mall, police said. of 111th Street, police said. *** James Anderson, 62, of Oak Lawn, was charged with drunken driving Sept. 14 after a stop at 107th Street and Central Avenue, police said. Maureen McGlynn, 50, of Ev*** Timothy Raczek, 23, of Justice, ergreen Park, was charged with was charged with retail theft Sept. trespassing Sept. 2 after allegedly 17 after allegedly stealing merchan- attempting to open multiple doors dise from Kohl’s at Chicago Ridge at the Evergreen Care Center, 9760 S. Kedzie Ave., police said. Mall, police said. *** *** Hector Gallegos, 39, of Chicago, Ronald L. Weston, 56, of Park was charged with driving on a sus- Forest, was charged with retail pended license and no insurance theft Sept. 14 after allegedly stealSept. 19 after a stop at 102nd Street ing merchandise from Wal-Mart, and Southwest Highway, police said. 2500 W. 95th St., police said. *** *** Greg Vik, 43, of Worth, was Arturo Delamora, 20, Willow charged with retail theft and pos- Springs, was charged with trespass session of stolen property Sept. 19 to vehicle and illegal transportaafter allegedly stealing merchandise tion of alcohol Sept. 15 after a stop from Home Depot at the Commons 95th Street and California Avenue, police said. Shopping Mall, police said. *** *** Michael E. Campagna, 26, of William J. Parker, 30, of ShorePalos Hills, was charged with wood was charged with possession driving on a revoked license and of drug paraphernalia and improper violating the median after a Sept. 20 lane use Sept. 17 after a stop at 94th stop at 104th Street and Ridgeland Street and Pulaski Road, police said. Avenue, police said. *** *** Devon M. Hill, 22, and Kadijah Michael Rubio, 29, of Hickory M. Jackson, 20, both of Chicago, Hills, was charged with drunken were charged with possession of a driving, driving on a suspended controlled substance with intent to license, improper lane use and deliver Sept. 17 following a stop at disobeying a traffic control signal 87th Street and Kedzie Avenue, Sept. 20 after he was stopped at police said. 106th Street and Ridgeland Av***

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Egypt E. Gavin, 33, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft Sept. 18 after allegedly stealing goods from Wal-Mart, 2500 W. 95th St., police said.

ergreen Park, was charged with drunken driving and improper lane use following a Sept. 12 stop at 89th Street and Cicero Avenue, police said. *** James M. Osinski, 22, of Chicago Ridge, was charged with possession of a controlled substance, no insur Patrick Sullivan, 28, of Palos ance, disobeying a traffic signal and Park, was charged with possession improper lane use Sept. 12 after he of drug equipment and driving was stopped at 104th Street and without a valid license Sept. 16 Cicero Avenue, police said. after a stop in the 8800 block of *** 87th Street, police said. A snow blower was reported sto*** len Sept. 12 from a garage in the Emil J. Kolakowski, 38, of Chica- 9700 block of 54th Avenue. go, was charged with speeding and *** riding without special equipment A catalytic convertor was reported Sept. 19 after a stop in the 8600 stolen between Sept. 12-15 from a block of 95th Street, police said. car in the 6200 block of 92nd Place, *** police said. Marquel M. Bellazer, 22, of Chi*** cago, was charged with resisting Michael A. Morales, 22, of Eva police officer and given a tres- ergreen Park, was charged with passing warning Sept. 21 after a drunken driving, damage to village disturbance at the T-Mobile store, property and no insurance Sept. 14 7608 W. 95th St., police said. after striking a guardrail at 99th Street and Mansfield Avenue, police said. *** Brian K. Johnson, 49, of Ev A catalytic convertor was reported ergreen Park, was charged with stolen between Sept. 1-13 from a drunken driving, speeding and car in the 4500 block of Rumsey failure to signal Sept. 14 following a stop at 103rd Street and Karlov Avenue. Avenue, police said. *** *** Nasir Y. Haleem, 28, of Oak Lawn, and Fahed N. Atiq, 19, of Hickory Michael R. Kittl, 44, of Oak Lawn, Hills, were charged with possession was charged with failure to reduce of a controlled substance Sept. 2 after a stop in the 5100 block of Oak Center Drive, police said. Haleem also was charged with obstructing a police officer and resisting arrest, and Atiq was charged with no insurance, failure to wear a seatbelt and expired registration, police said. *** By Tim Hadac Monica A. Palmer, 42, of Highland, Staff Reporter Ind., was charged with drunken driving, speeding and failure to sig- A shoeless Worth man who nal Sept. 14 after she was stopped at fled on foot from a traffic stop 95th Street and Nashville Avenue, in Palos Heights eluded authoripolice said. ties for more than 10 hours last *** week, while he apparently hid Katrina Grimmage, 32, of Chi- at various locations in the city, cago, was charged with drunken according to police. driving, speeding, driving without Michael A. Kelly, 26, was iniheadlights, illegal transportation of tially stopped by police near 123rd alcohol and no insurance after a Street and 72nd Court at 2:38 a.m. Sept. 9 stop at 105th Street and Sept. 16 after police said they saw Cicero Avenue, police said. his vehicle traveling at 53 mph, 18 *** mph over the posted limit. Hand tools valued at approxi- Kelly bolted from the car, leavmately $1,200 were reported stolen ing behind a pair of sandals and Sept. 10 from a garage in the 9600 running away wearing a T-shirt, block of Menard Avenue. sweatpants and black socks., ac*** cording to police. David A. Wilczak, 45, of Chicago, Police said they chased Kelly was charged with disorderly conduct through a number of residential after a Sept. 11 disturbance at Christ yards without apprehending him. Medical Center, 4440 W. 95th St., At the same time, police from police said. Crestwood, Chicago Ridge, Palos *** Park, Palos Hills and Worth joined Carlton A. Barnes, 56, of Ev- the search, as well as a Willow Springs canine unit. Police said that so many other LEGAL NOTICE

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the 11100 block of 84th Avenue, police said. *** Leah Wright, 19, of Palos Hills, was charged with possession of a controlled substance, resisting arrest, driving without a license, no insurance and improper use of registration Sept. 18 after a stop at Taco Bell, 7601 W. 111th St., police said. *** An employee of Palos Pantry, 8100 W. 111th St., reportedly was hit in the back with a bottle of alcohol at 10 p.m. Sept. 18 after two men wearing ski masks entered the store. One of the men opened the cash register, which was empty, causing him to become angry and throw the bottle at the employee. The two men ran from the store without any money, police said. *** Michael Bebenek, 24, of Summit, and Sylvester Butryn, 36, of Palos Park, were charged with disorderly conduct Sept. 21 following a fight at El Gallo’s, 10164 S. Roberts Road, police said.

Worth Anthony L. Potacki, 31, of Justice, was charged with hit and run, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, no insurance and resisting a police officer Sept. 20 after a crash at Southwest Highway and Harlem Avenue, police said.

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speed to avoid an accident, failure to give information, leaving the scene of a property damage accident, no insurance and driving without a valid license Sept. 14 after a stop 95th Street and Oak Park Avenue, police said. *** Jewelry valued at $2,500 and $500 cash was reported stolen between Sept. 14-18 from a condominium unit in the 7100 block of 93rd Place, police said. *** Michael A. Seidel, 56, of Oak Lawn, was charged with drunken driving, speeding, improper lane use, failure to signal, driving without a valid license and failure to yield to an emergency vehicle Sept. 15 after being stopped at 107th Street and Cicero Avenue, police said. *** Timothy M. Raczek, 23, of Justice, was charged with retail theft Sept. 17 after allegedly stealing goods from Kmart, 4101 W. 95th St., police said. *** A catalytic convertor was reported stolen Sept. 17 or 18 from a car in the 9100 block of 55th Avenue, police said.

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Michael A. Kelly jurisdictions were called in because it was unclear who Kelly was, why he fled, or if he posed a danger to others, according to a published report. The predawn manhunt was cut short after 90 minutes, after police failed to find Kelly. The pursuit was resumed at about 6 a.m., when a citizen reported seeing Kelly walking in the 12200 block of South 70th Avenue. That search also proved unsuc-

cessful and was called off after two hours. Several hours later, a Palos Heights police sergeant responding to yet another Kelly sighting said he spotted Kelly near a bicycle path along the Cal-Sag Channel. When Kelly saw the sergeant, he reportedly jumped into the water, in an apparent attempt to swim to the other side near the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District’s SEPA (Sidestream Elevated Pool Aeration) waterfall on the north bank in Worth. When he reached the north bank, he was taken into custody by police and transported to Palos Community Hospital, where he was treated for cuts and exhaustion. Kelly was charged with obstruction of justice, driving on a revoked license, and speeding. Bond was set at $200,000, and Kelly is scheduled to appear in court next Thursday in Bridgeview, according to the Cook County Department of Corrections.

cycle on which she was a passenger crashed through the brick wall of a building, Joliet police said. Reed, 24, and Patrick Ortiz, 34, of Channahon, were killed when Ortiz’s Harley-Davidson jumped a curb and collided with the building, police said. The motorcycle was traveling at a high-rate of speed on Barney Drive and jumped the curb at a T intersection at Glenwood Avenue. Reed died in the emergency room at 9:27 p.m. and Ortiz died in the emergency room at 9:54 p.m. at Saint Joseph Medical Center, according to the Will County Coroner’s office. Police do not believe Ortiz had been drinking. In other news: • Leah Wright of Palos Hills was found asleep while she was at the drive-thru of the Palos Hills Taco Bell, 7601 W. 111th Street last Thursday. When she woke up, the real trouble began. The 19-year-old was arrested by Palos Hills police and charged with two felony counts of drug possession and one count of resisting arrest. She was also cited for improper registration, not having a driver’s license and operating an uninsured vehicle. • A Palos Hills woman was instrumental in helping Riverside police catch a hit and run driver. The woman waved down a police in the 3200 block of Harlem Avenue at 7:32 p.m. last Thursday and said her car was hit by a pickup truck that left the scene, Riverside police said. The woman said the truck changed lanes before rear ending her car. She provided police with a description of the driver as well as

picture of the license plate. Police located the owner of the truck at his home in Summit. He said his brother had driven the truck earlier in the day. A short time later, his brother, Pasqual Hernandez, 42, met with police and admitted to being in a minor accident that day. He said he left the scene because he needed to take his medication and forgot to call police to report the collision. He was charged with leaving the scene of an accident, speeding and driving on a revoked license, police said. • In Worth, A Jeep Grand Cherokee last Wednesday crashed into Premier Mortgage Services, 7059 W. 111th St., police said. The 5 p.m. crash resulted in damage to the office’s front windows and frame, according to reports. Irtekaz M. Qoran, 30, of Worth, who is learning to drive, was charged with failure to reduce speed to avoid and accident. Qoran told police she has a driver’s permit. She said the person in the vehicle instructing her told her to pull over on 111th Street, but she hit the gas pedal rather than the brake, causing the SUV to jump to curb and hit the building, police said. • An 18-year-old man was ordered held on $1 million bond last Thursday for allegedly setting up a drug deal that left an Oak Lawn man dead earlier this month near Midway International Airport, police said. Giovanni Galindo, 24, of Oak Lawn, died at the scene after he was shot Sept. 5 during a fake drug deal in the 6100 block of South Kilpatrick Avenue, Rogers said. Luis Alfaro was contacted by an acquaintance, who told Alfaro he planned to rob a drug dealer, prosecutors said. The acquaintance

asked Alfaro to set up a drug deal and promised to give Alfaro marijuana in return for setting up the robbery, Rogers said. Galindo died at the scene, according to the Cook County medical examiner’s office. The robbers fled with the drugs and later gave Alfaro some of the cannabis as payment for setting up the deal, Rogers said. Alfaro told police he set up the drug deal knowing about the robbery plan and was charged with first-degree murder despite not being at the scene, authorities said. He will be back in court Oct. 7. The other suspects have not yet been charged, authorities said. • Oak Lawn police, meanwhile, arrested a third man allegedly involved in an Aug. 20 home invasion in the 9200 block of Central Avenue. Damion Larios, 22, of Chicago, on Friday appeared at the Bridgeview Courthouse and was charged with one count of home invasion. Bond was set at $500,000. On August 20, Oak Lawn police responded to the home invasion in which three men reportedly entered the house and committed an armed robbery, police said. The offenders fled and were followed into Burbank by one of the victims, who called 911 to update police on their location. Burbank police ultimately arrested two of the three male offenders, along with a female accomplice.

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Warning! E-books screw up your sleep patterns I have never met Ruth or Larry Kuhn but I feel a kinship with the couple who own the Oak Lawnbased Paperback Trading Co., Inc. They are trying to save books just like people in my racket are trying to save newspapers. The couple realizes there are merits to e-books but they don’t want to see real books disappear. These two will go to any lengths to convince you that real books are better than e-books including seeking out medical research to prove their point. Not to turn this into a Dee Woods’ column, but here are some medical facts the Kuhns have come up with in a letter that they sent my way. They quote a dude named Stephen Adams, who is a medical correspondent and has these words of wisdom: “More and more people are taking their e-books to bed with them,” Adams wrote. “Researchers are warning the blue light their screens emit can stop users from getting a good night of sleep because this type of light mimics daylight, convincing the brain that it is still day time. “Blue light suppresses production of a brain chemical called melatonin, which helps us fall asleep. This is because our brains have evolved to be wakeful during daylight hours. Neurologists have known for years staring at screens late in the evening can disrupt sleep. However, because

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e-books are portable – not to say addictive – more people are taking them into the bedroom.’’ I don’t know if all of this is true or not, but it sounds good. So the Kuhns add: “To prevent oneself from possibly having a restless night, try the traditional book with the night light attached.’’ Now I am off to find a research expert to prove that getting your news from Twitter – or anyone except the Reporter – will cause blindness and warts to grow on your unmentionable parts.

Ugly garage contest I get a lot of e-mails from all over the world and few make me laugh. But my favorite press release so far from September comes from the Downers Grove-based Blue Sky Builders, which sponsored the Ugliest Garage Contest. ”The Ugliest Garage Contest of 2014 sought to identify the ugliest garage in the Chicago region and nationwide, and is pleased to announce the winner,’’ the release

breathlessly announced. And the winner is? “A homeowner from Glen Ellyn, Ill.’’ Wait. No name? The only other reference to this person is “the winner will receive their choice of a 50-inch LCD Television or cash equivalent.’’ Aw, come on. I can see someone being embarrassed by having an ugly garage and may not want their name splashed around. But if you enter a contest like this – and win a cool prize – you might want to let them use your name. After all, the photo of the offending garage was provided and used. And a proud honor it is. We’re not just talking about a Chicago area bad garage. We’re talking about some stiff competition here. “The Ugliest Garage Contest received entries from across the United States, with the majority from northern Illinois and the Chicago region,’’ the press release said. “The Ugliest Garage Contest has been a fun way to engage with the community and our social media networks,” said Scott Wendell of Blue Sky Builders in the release. “When we saw the winning garage, we knew it was one of the ugliest we have encountered.’’ As long as we’re cracking wise about this contest, why not offer

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This is the ugly garage contest winner from Glen Ellyn but organizers of the contest didn’t release the winner’s name. a first prize of a garage make- getting a medical marijuana impact this clinic may or may over instead of a TV? dispensary. not have in Worth. This editor informed people “There are already enough Up in smoke “Cannabis clubs will not be the restaurants in that area to help The editor of the Desplaines stuff of Cheech and Chong mov- any future customers get over Valley News, a paper that serves ies with stoners knocking on an the case of the munchies.’’ a bevy of communities including alley door and saying a password Oh, and the name of the ediBridgeview, Summit and Wil- to get a bag of reefer. There are tor who is writing all of this? low Springs, wrote a lead piece enough of those already.’’ His name is Bob Bong. in a business notebook about The editor also had a little I can’t make this stuff up, the village of Worth potentially fun talking about the economic folks.

Winter still sticking it to Palos Hills Streets damaged by freezing temps and snow to be fixed this fall By Michael Gilbert Correspondent Last year’s historically cold and snowy winter may be gone, but it certainly isn’t forgotten. And it may indirectly cause a headache or two in what is being called a “logistical nightmare’’ this fall for people who want to use 112th Place in Palos Hills. The Palos Hills City Council awarded a contract to D Construction for the 2014 road resurfacing project at last Thursday night’s meeting. The road surfacing is needed because of damage caused by last year’s severe winter weather. Palos Hills will pay the Coal City-based firm $148,000 to complete the project, but nearly $90,000 of that figure will be spent on crack sealing, which, according to Public Works Commissioner Dave Weakley, was needed after the constant freezing and thawing that occurred this past winter. “[Last winter] you had freezing

and thawing and freezing and thawing and that tears the heck out of roads,” Weakley said in an interview following the council meeting. “You go up into northern Wisconsin, North Dakota or Minnesota and typically their road freezes in the winter and thaws in the spring, but here in Illinois, roads go through many freeze and thaw cycles and they do tear the roads up.” A total of 21 city-owned roads are slated for improvements as part of this year’s project, Alderman Frank Williams said. Crack sealing will occur on 19 of those roads. The other two projects are the reconstruction of 112th Place west of Southwest Highway and the resurfacing of 98th Street from 88th Avenue to 89th Avenue. The crack sealing is expected to start within the next week while the resurfacing and reconstruction will occur in the next 30 days, Weakley said. Weakley expected the crack sealing work would cause “relatively no inconvenience” to residents, but that the reconstruction of 112th Place would be a “logistical nightmare” because all of the trucks that use the road. D Construction is required to notify residents in the area when the work is set to take

place, Weakley added. Palos Hills received five bids for the project ranging in price from $148,000 to $189,000, Weakley said. Although the city has never used D Construction before, Weakley said they are respectable firm with a solid background. “They are qualified IDOT contractors and they are the contractors who are doing the LaGrange Road [widening] in Orland Park,” he said. “They’re a very big company.”

Website revamp coming soon

Alderman Rick Moore told the council and a handful of residents in attendance that the city’s new-look website is scheduled to launch on Wednesday. This will be the first major upgrade to the Palos Hills’ website in more than five years, he said. “The No. 1 goal for the new site is to improve the navigation for visitors and make it easier to extract the information,” Moore said. “Basically we want it to be a venue for us to get information out to the residents in a quick and efficient way.” A new feature to the website will be individual pages for each council member to post news and

OL trustees refuse to make motion granting Mr. Gyros liquor license By Bob Rakow Staff Writer Lady Luck did not smile upon an Oak Lawn fast food restaurant looking to obtain a liquor license in order to add video gaming. Mr. Gyros request for a liquor license died at Tuesday’s village board meeting because no trustee would make a motion to vote on the proposal. Mayor Sandra Bury said the board’s inaction signals that video gaming “stops at fast food.” She added that the owner of the restaurant, 9229 S. Cicero Ave., can petition a second time for the liquor license. Big Pappa’s Gyros, 10806 S. Cicero Ave., is the only fast-food restaurant in the village to feature video gaming machines. Trustees in February voted 3-2 to grant a liquor license to Big Pappa’s after its owner, Sandi DiGangi, argued that she needed the revenue gaming would bring to expand her business. But Mr. Gyros was denied Tuesday. Bury has long expressed her opposition to video gaming machines because of the social consequences.

“I don’t like them. I feel like I’m in Las Vegas,” Bury said after Tuesday’s one-hour meeting that did not feature any arguments or exchanges between board members. Trustee Terry Vorderer, who is opposed to video gaming, said he would have voted against the proposal if it came to a vote. Vorderer has long voiced concerns about the village’s inability to control the number of businesses with machines. “I don’t want to walk into a store every time I need a hot dog and see gaming machines,” Vorderer said. There are a total of 147 video gambling machines in 32 village businesses, Village Manager Larry Deetjen said. Most of the businesses are taverns and a handful of restaurants. Owners argued when video gaming became legal that they needed the machines to remain competitive. There are also two video gaming cafes in the village: Penny’s, 6346 W. 95th St., and Stella’s, 8759 W. Ridgeland Ave. Both establishments serve alcohol, offer a limited menu of sandwiches and appetizers along with video gaming Under the state’s Video Gaming

Act, liquor-serving establishments as well as the Johnson Phelps VFW Post 5220 and other fraternal organizations will each — if licensed — be allowed to operate up to five video gambling machines. Gambling machines are licensed by the state, which take 25 percent of each machine’s net profits. Municipalities receive five percent of the net profits from each machine in town, while the business in which the machine is located will garners 35 percent. In August, the village received $30,681 in gaming revenue, the best month so far in 2014. Since the January, the village has picked up $217,783 in revenue, according to a state gaming revenue report. “Any money is helpful,” Bury said. In a related matter, the board approved a liquor license for Fed’s Food & Liquor, 10329 S. Central Ave. The license prohibits the new convenience store from selling hard liquor and alcohol cannot take up more than 20 percent of the sales floor. Liquor sales are cut off at 11 p.m., according to terms of the license.

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information about the ward they represent, Moore said. Department heads will also be given the same forum, he said. The website will continue to offer agendas for upcoming meetings, information on the city’s chipper service and the ability to pay water bills online, Moore said. The overhaul of the website will be completed entirely inhouse, Moore said. Palos Hills IT Coordinator Bill Kinney and an intern from Moraine Valley Community College have worked since the spring to revamp the site, Moore noted. “It was very cost efficient the way that we did it,” Moore said. Photo by Jeff Vorva “The new website is really going to enhance our communications with Bumps and potholes will be repaired on 112th Place in Palos Hills our constituents and residents of this fall as a part of a project to fix roadways that were damaged by the severe winter weather. Palos Hills.”

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Elephants and butterflies invade the area

GOP gubernatorial nominee Bruce Rauner speaks to well wishers, moments after he stepped off his campaign bus at the annual picnic hosted last Saturday by the Palos, Worth and Orland township Republican organizations at the Worth Days field on 115th Street near the Water’s Edge Golf Club and boat ramp.

With her children and their friends wide-eyed and wincing in disbelief, Palos Heights resident Nancy Segal eats a chocolate-covered cricket. Segal, a teacher at Southwest Suburban Montessori School in Palos Park, said she wanted to encourage the children’s sense of adventure, although they all played it safe and stuck to their snow cones.

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Grillmasters Roger Nosal, of Worth (from left), Rea Bolton, of Palos Heights, and Glen Kraemer, of Orland Park, were even busier than the political candidates, putting heat to the meat for hundreds of hungry men, women and children.

A few weekends ago, the elephants and butterflies took center stage in the area. On Sept. 13, the Republican political party, which has an elephant as a mascot – welcomed gubernatorial candidate Bruce Rauner near the Water’s Edge Golf Club in Worth. He brought his big spiffy blue bus to town and posed and talked to area voters and politicians. The next day, Lake Katherine in Palos Heights hosted its 22nd Monarch Butterfly Festival, which brought 4,000 people to the event to take in the beauty of the butterflies and the Lake itself. The tag-team photography duo of Tim and Joan Hadac were at both events and captured these moments from those two events.

Matilda Dulian quickly succeeded in making a new winged friend, perched on her finger.

Tabling their political discussion long enough to pose for a friendly photo are Beverly Miller (from Palos Heights retiree Don Hunter, a 15-year member of the Hickory Hills Woodworking Club, shows left), Joe Miller and Pat Erickson, all of Palos Heights, Mike Burke and Jim Mick, both of Palos off a marble tree he made. The quirky noises it made as marbles dropped from branch to branch, were a favorite with children at the festival. Hills, and Gene Nowicki, of Bridgeview.

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News and events from our archives.

Stagg opens its doors 50 years ago

From the Sept. 24, 1964 issue The story: The public was invited to the grand opening of Stagg High School. There were 227 freshmen enrolled and school officials predicted the big building would have 2,000 students in the five or six years. The quote: “Why didn’t you run from that big fire, Mommy?” — a heartbreaking question asked by three-year-old Johnny Henderson of Hickory Hills to his mother, who suffered burns rescuing him and his baby brother during a house fire. Both boys were in critical condition. Fun fact: The Chicago Ridge Fire Department offered a thrill show for kids that included car fire rescues and a life net jump.

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From the Sept. 28, 1989 issue The story: Hickory Hills officials were as an impasse whether to spend $2,100 to paint three police cars that were previously unmarked. The quote: “I think the jury had been out on our defense. This game answered a lot of the questions…’’ — Richards football coach Gary Korhonen, whose team beat Reavis, 42-0, for the Bulldogs 18th win in a row. Fun fact: Groundbreaking on Moraine Valley’s Fine and Performing Arts Center took place on the Palos Hills campus.

Man who stomped woman to death found guilty 10 years ago

From the Sep. 23, 2004 issue The story: An Oak Lawn man who stomped an elderly woman to death in her garage in 2011 was found guilty of third-degree murder. Dennis Scott, 24, was convicted after a one-hour, 45-minute deliberation by the jury. The quote: “We had some big names in acting, maybe not as well in their music ability.’’ — Chicago Ridge Mayor Eugene Siegel joking about having Keanu Reeves and Kevin Bacon play at RidgeFest. Fun fact: Mother McAuley’s volleyball team won six straight matches after a loss to Downers Grove South in what some were calling retiring coach Nancy Pedersen’s farewell tour.

Sept. 25: ON THIS DATE in 1789, the first U.S. Congress adopted 12 amendments to the Constitution and sent them to the states for ratification. Ten were approved and became the Bill of Rights. Sept. 26: ON THIS DATE in 1960, Richard M. Nixon and John F. Kennedy met in Chicago in the first televised debate between presidential candidates. Sept. 27: ON THIS DATE in 1939, Warsaw, Poland, surrendered after weeks of resistance to invading forces from Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union during World War II. Sept. 28: ON THIS DATE in 1850, flogging was abolished as a form of punishment in the U.S. Navy. Sept. 29: ON THIS DATE in 1829, Scotland Yard was formed in London. In 1978, Pope John Paul I was found dead in his Vatican apartment just over a month after he had been installed as head of the Roman Catholic Church. Sept. 30: ON THIS DATE in 1927, Babe Ruth hit his 60th home run of the season, breaking his own major-league record. In 1955, actor James Dean was killed in an auto accident near Cholame, Calif. Oct. 1: ON THIS DATE in 1908, Henry Ford introduced the Model T automobile. Answer to last week’s question: This week in 1939, in his first BBC broadcast as First Lord of the Admiralty, Winston Churchill referred to Soviet policy toward Nazi Germany, thought to be an implacable enemy, as “a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma.” This week’s question: What U.S. vice president resigned in 1973 after pleading no-contest to tax-evasion charges in Maryland? (Mark Andrews can be reached via e-mail at mlandrews@embarqmail.com.)

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Book it – Oak Lawn author beat odds getting story published on his first try Path Press, Inc. said it was love at first sight with its title, “The Black Knights.” During my recent interview with J. Marcellus Burke, of Oak Lawn regarding the release of his new book, “The Black Knights,” I found myself enthralled by how easily he became published. Burke is the subject of a frontpage piece in this week’s Reporter that I wrote but that article doesn’t explain how Burke went from being a writer, carrying around a manuscript, to published author, with a traditional publishing company after just one solicitation. “They looked it over, told me File Photo to clean it up, and gave me a Jim Riley, left, and his son, also named Jim, will be closing up contract.” Burke said. their Riley’s Trick Shop business after 77 years. I sat down with Path Press President, Bennett J. Johnson during a book signing for Burke, at the American Legion in Chicago Ridge. Johnson stated, a-matterof-factly, “‘The Black Knights’ was published on the merit of the author’s skill. Read it and you’ll find out for yourself.” Perhaps Johnson didn’t want me to misconstrue him giving Burke an on-the-spot contract with him

Riley’s plans to close after 77 years of trickery By Jeff Vorva Reporter Editor After 77 years, including 40 in Worth and one in Palos Hills, the business commonly known as Riley’s Trick Shop will disappear. On Monday, officials from the store posted that the longtime business will close its doors. “ T h i s is it!’’ the post said. “After 77 years, Riley’s Trick Shop will be closing its doors for the final time. We haven’t set a date yet. That will be determined by how long it takes to sell down our inventory at greatly reduced prices...up to 90 percent off. “Since all our children have good jobs and no interest in taking over (we) have decided to move on. We’d like to see what it’s like to have a weekend together and maybe take a trip or two. It’s been a long time. “Thanks to everyone for 77

great years. We hope to see you all at least one more time before we head off into our new adventure.’’ Jim Riley, his son, also named Jim, and wife Judy run the shop, located at 8086 W. 111th St. in Palos Hills. Riley’s father opened for business in Chicago in 1937 and moved it to Worth in 1973. T h e new store in Palos Hills was renamed Riley’s Tricks and Gifts and emphasized its selection of birthday and gag gifts. It stopped selling Halloween costumes, according to a Reporter story in April 2013 and the new store was half the size of the old store, which was 5,000 square feet. “It’s going to be a lot of work,” Riley said at the time. “We’ve got to move everything into a smaller space and try Photo by Jeff Vorva not to kill each other, because we’re family. It’s not going to Oak Lawn author J. Marcellus Burke speaks to a group of Tilden Tech be easy.’’ alumni members in Chicago Ridge last Wednesday.

Community Briefs Oak Lawn

CineVerse, the Oak Lawn Park District’s free weekly film discussion group open to anyone 17 and older, will kick off its October movie series, Shocktober Theater, with “Theatre of Blood” starring Vincent Price (1973) Wednesday, Oct. 1, from 7-10 p.m. The group will meet at the Oak View Community Center, 4625 W. 110th St., Oak Lawn. Participants should the check building signage for the room number. For more information, call 529-9028, or visit cineversegroup.blogspot.com. CineVerse, the Oak Lawn Park District’s free weekly film discussion group open to anyone age 17 and older, will host part 2 of Shocktober Theater, its October movie series, by exploring “The Devil and Daniel Webster” (1941) Wednesday, Oct. 8, from 7 to 10 p.m. at Oak View Community Center, 4625 W. 110th St., Oak Lawn. Participants should check building signage for the room number. For more information, call 529-9028, or visit cineversegroup.blogspot.com.

Orland Park Orland Township to Host Fall Job Fair

Orland Township will be hosting its annual fall job fair Thursday, Oct. 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Orland Township activity center, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave., Orland Park. The job fair is free and open to both residents and non-residents. Job seekers will learn about available positions while networking with representatives from over 30 local businesses and organizations. Dr. Casey Barczyk of Purdue University, Calumet, will be on site conducting résumé checkups. Job seekers are asked to bring copies of their résumé for distribution. Dress code is business casual. Orland Township’s fall job fair is sponsored by Supervisor Paul O’Grady and the board of trustees. For more information visit orlandtownship.org or call 403-4222.

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being inexperienced. Because, then he exclaimed, “Let there be no mistake, I’ve been in business since 1961.” Those were his words, but if I could guess his body language, it might have sounded more like… “This ain’t my first rodeo. I know a good manuscript when I read one.” Johnson’s rare first-try-contract spared Burke the arduous process most aspiring authors’ experience. Even an optimist like myself would tell an unpublished writer to expect to query at least 20 publishers or literary agents before getting a contract. Once a signed contract is in place, it may be 18 months to three years before the book hits the market. Nevertheless, time can be salvaged by pursuing the appropriate establishment. Budding writers are commonly advised to look for publishers that specialize in the genre of which they’ve written. Being that Burke’s book is about WWII fighter pilots of African descent, he said he felt Path Press was a great place to start. He was right. Johnson said Burke’s manuscript fit perfectly into the criteria

Paul O’Grady and the Board of Trustees are jumping on a nationwide trend in healthcare and will host a drive-thru flu shot clinic Saturday, Oct. 4 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 14807 S. Ravinia Avenue, allowing residents to receive a flu shot from their own cars. Flu shots are free for children 6 months to 18 years of age who do not have vaccine insurance coverage, or who are Medicaid-eligible, Native American or Alaska Native. Flu shots for adults 19 and older are $25 and senior highdose shots are $40 for those 65 and older. Both the regular adult flu shot and the senior high-dose flu shot is covered by Medicare Part B; a Medicare Part B card must be displayed at the time of vaccination and no Medicare Advantage plans will be accepted. Proof of residency is required. The one-time flu shot clinic will be held in the parking lot of Orland Township. Attendees should enter at the south entrance of the parking lot, off of Ravinia Avenue, and should arrive with proof of residency, payment and/or Medicare Part B card ready for display. Residents should be prepared to complete and sign a consent form before vaccination.

Palos Hills Ensemble Español To Provide Free Performance, Lecture At Moraine Valley

Moraine Valley Community College is inviting the public to attend a free concert and multimedia lecture given by Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theatre Friday, Oct. 3, at 10 a.m. The premier Spanish dance company will present “Tales of Spain” in the Dorothy Menker Theater, Fine and Performing Arts Center, 9000 W. College Pkwy., Palos Hills. “Tales of Spain” is an interactive Spanish dance concert/presentation designed to awaken in students in grades four to eight an appreciation for the dances, music, art, and culture of Spain. The one-hour performance features narration accompanied by the music of Spain’s revered composers; breathtaking visu-

als and scenery; dancers dressed in exquisite costumes unique to each province of Spain; taped and live Flamenco, classical and folkloric music; and audience participation in a “Gypsy Jam” session with sharp and soft handclaps, finger-snaps, shouts of appreciation for the dancers, and an introduction to the musical instruments and their rhythms. Ensemble Español also is performing “Flamenco Passion!” Saturday, Oct. 4, at 7:30 p.m. “Flamenco Passion!” is a lavish two-hour concert of original Spanish classical ballets, folkloric suites and fiery Flamenco dramas from a repertoire of over 125 choreographies. Tickets to this show are $25 for the general public and $20 for students and seniors. Described as magnificent, beautiful and scorching, Ensemble Espanol Spanish Dance Theatre is the premier Spanish dance company to have in-residence status at a universityNortheastern Illinois University in Chicago. The ensemble shares the rich traditions of the dance, music, literature, and culture of Spain in the classical, folkloric and Flamenco styles. The company of dancers, singers and musicians is a mosaic of world cultures. Tickets to Ensemble Español and other upcoming performances can be purchased at morainevalley.edu/fpac, by calling 974-5500, or at the Box Office located on the south end of the Fine and Performing Arts Center.

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A representative of the Illinois Treasurer’s Office will be at the Worth Public Library Friday, Oct. 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to help patrons claim their unclaimed property.

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By Claudia Parker of his company’s mission. “We seek to provide opportunities for people of African descent and Third World heritage to write stories in a way that expresses their ideas or concerns on topics about political, philosophical, social or any other aspect of human existence.” Johnson said. Path Press, Inc. is a small company but it is long standing. “I founded one of the first blackowned publishing companies in the United States — we launched

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young, 17-year-old, Burke, voluntarily enlisted into the United States Army. He was allowed to graduate early from Tilden Tech High School, which some believe was one of the top all boy schools in the city of Chicago during that period. Burke was a guest speaker at a Tilden Tech alumni meeting in Chicago Ridge last Wednesday. Burke said most of the African Americans within the military were segregated unless they had advanced skills. His was mathematics. He said the Army sent him to Michigan State University to become certified as a combat engineer. Recently he enthusiastically spread pictures across a table at his home pointing to himself in groups of all white men saying, “There’s yours truly. I’m the only black.” In spite of being the only black much of the time within his tour of duty he said he was accepted and treated well. Burke and his wife, Gloria, have been married for 60 years. They have seven children — one daughter and six sons. Three of his sons followed in his footsteps

in Chicago in 1969.” Johnson said. Johnson said he ceased production with Path Press for a number of years and began working with Third World Press as its vice president. One of their main achievements was the publication of “The Covenant with Black America,” by Tavis Smiley, which became a New York Times bestseller in 2006. Smiley is most known for his radio talk show, “The Tavis Smiley Show.” However in 2012, Johnson decided to reactivate Path Press to pay homage to his late friend and co-founder Herman C. Gilbert. He said, “I’ve acquired several manuscripts that are outstanding in creativity. My goal is to continue to produce quality work.” At Burke’s rate, he just might be the next New York Times bestselling author Johnson helps bring to the forefront. Good luck gentlemen, I salute you both. Claudia Parker is an Evergreen Park mother, author, runner whose columns appear the second and fourth Thursdays for the Reporter. by serving in the military. “I had ideas about what I wanted this book to be but God lead me in a different direction.” Burke said. He said initially he was just conducting research about the war to share with his sons. Information is easily accessible as his personal library holds upwards of 3,000 books. Beyond the pages of books, Burke said he met face to face with General Field Marshall, Adolf Galland, who is documented to have served as the commander of all the fighters in the Luftwaffe in WWII. Burke said his interview with Galland substantiated that it was feasible for qualified candidates of African descent to have become pilots in the Luftwaffe. It isn’t just people of color finding The Black Knights to be controversial. “I’ve had some whites tell me it’s impossible for people of African descent to have been pilots during the reign of Hitler,” he said. Burke said his intentions for The Black Knights is to give knowledge to others. “I want the truth to be told.” Burke said. To obtain a copy of the Black Knights visit PathPressInc.com. For more about the author, email PathPressInc@aol.com or call 1-847-492-0177.

Santo walk for JDRF ready to step off at MVCC The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and tens of thousands of adults and children are expecting to participate in the Ron Santo Walk to Cure Diabetes in memory of JDRF champion Ron Santo and to turn Type One into None. JDRF will host its annual Ron Santo Walk to Cure Diabetes on Sunday, Oct. 5, with walks scheduled in Illinois, including Palos Hills (Moraine Valley Community College), the Chicago Lakefront, Libertyville, Schaumburg, Peoria and Warrenville. A walk will also take place in Northwest Indiana in Merrillville on Sun., Sept. 28. Submitted photo The Walk goal is to raise a total of $4 million in support of research to find a cure for type 1 diabetes. The Moraine walk with cover Guests placed roses on the grave-site of aborted children at St. 2.5K and 5K with a check in at 8:30 a.m. with a 9:30 a.m. start time. Mary Cemetery in Evergreen Park on Sept. 13 as part of a service JDRF is hoping to raise $4 mil- during the National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children. Bishop Joseph Perry was on hand to speak at the service. lion this year.

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tant,â&#x20AC;? auditors wrote. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;The TSA and the Department of Homeland Security â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;The Transportation Security told auditors they are working Administrationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exists to keep to implement better oversight. terrorists and other potential â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;The problem here is relathreats away from American tively simple to explain and airliners, in the name of predifficult to fix. The governventing another 9/11. ment has access to virtually â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;The TSA uses a series of unlimited information about â&#x20AC;&#x153;watch listsâ&#x20AC;? and works with American airline passengers, airlines to track passengers along with more than a dozen who may threaten security. Pas- lists of potentially dangersengers determined as possible ous individuals provided by threats are given more adgovernment agencies such as vanced and thorough screenings the Department of Homeland at the airport before they can Security, the Center for Disboard a plane; known threats ease Control and federal law may be added to the â&#x20AC;&#x153;no-fly enforcement. list.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;Matching all that informaâ&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;If someone on the â&#x20AC;&#x153;no-fly tion can be difficult. Even listâ&#x20AC;? tries to board a plane at when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re right most of a commercial airport, the boys the time, the mistakes can be in blue will stop him and send costly. him home â&#x20AC;&#x201D; or call the cops. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;But not knowing who is â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;Unless, of course, they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t. slipping through the screening â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;A new GAO audit reveals the process is only the latest in a TSA doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know how often disturbing trend of problems someone on the â&#x20AC;&#x153;no fly listâ&#x20AC;? the TSA has had with its was allowed to fly after slipping screening process. through security undetected. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;In a May 2009 report on But on 16 occasions between the Secure Flight program, 2010 and 2013, the advisory the GAO found passengers board that oversees the TSAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s who should be targeted for security system held meetings extra scrutiny from the TSA to discuss â&#x20AC;&#x153;system matching er- could easily avoid the enrors,â&#x20AC;? in which lists of passenhanced screening process by gers were incorrectly screened simply giving a fake name against the â&#x20AC;&#x153;no-fly listâ&#x20AC;? or when they bought tickets. other lists maintained by the â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;A follow-up report in 2012 TSAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Secure Flight program. found â&#x20AC;&#x153;several incidentsâ&#x20AC;? in â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;But when the GAO asked the which passengers used frauduTSA for more specific inforlent documentation to board mation about those matching a flight. errors and what the TSA was â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;In an attempt at cleanup, doing to correct them, the anthe TSA spent $2.6 million on swer wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forthcoming. 1,400 new boarding pass scanâ&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;First, it took the TSA six ners â&#x20AC;&#x201D; one for every access months to produce a list. point at Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commercial Then, the GAO determined airports. All were deployed by the list was incomplete. March. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x153;Given Secure Flightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s importance to securing civil Eric Boehm is a reporter for aviation and achieving TSAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Watchdog.org and former risk-based screening goals, the bureau chief for Pennsylvaextent to which passengers nia Independent. He lives in are being accurately identiMinneapolis, Minnesota, where fied by the system (including he enjoys great weather and computerized matching and low taxes while writing about manual reviews) for stanstate governments, pensions, dard, expedited, and enhanced labor issues and economic/civil screening is critically imporliberty.

The jury is out on this duty Jury summons. I complained since the day it arrived. Where? Cook County Criminal Courts. 26th Street and California Avenue. Not the Bridgeview or Markham branches of the circuit court, which are much closer to my home. When? A Tuesday. Deadline day here at the Reporter. Then again, I was a standby juror. Maybe when I call the court the day before my assigned date, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d find out they wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need me. It worked a few years ago for my wife. No such luck. Individuals with last names beginning with D through R were to report. I guess Bob Rakow was spending a day at the Criminal Courts Building. The trip there was less hectic than I expected despite Western Avenue construction that detoured cars to Damen Avenue. I still arrived in plenty of time and checked into the jury room before 9:30 a.m. I was on panel 43. There was a decent chance that panel would not be called. After all, I never made it past the waiting room the last time I had jury duty at criminal court. Instead, I spotted former Oak Lawn Trustee Steve Rosenbaum back then and chatted with him most of the day. I got into a car crash on the

way home that afternoon, but wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t called for jury duty. Hey, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a â&#x20AC;&#x153;glass half fullâ&#x20AC;? kind of guy. This time there were no familiar faces in the waiting room and no traffic accidents on the way home, but my jury panel was the third one called. It was looking more and more like Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be spending some time in the jury box. A large group was led on a long walk from the jury room to a courtroom on the seventh floor. Other proceedings were ongoing, so we were forced to wait in the hallway for nearly an hour. When we finally were seated, the judge told us we were potential jurors in a case involving battery and some lesser charges. He introduced the prosecuting attorneys and the defendant, who was acting in his own defense. At one point, the defendant called for a sidebar and approached the benchâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;probably a big â&#x20AC;&#x153;Law and Orderâ&#x20AC;? fan. It was the most amusing moment of the dayâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the defendant as Johnnie Cochran. The judge then read the names of all the potential witnesses, offered some other instructions and sent us to lunch. A 90-minute lunch. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d have settled for a half-hour break. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nothing to do in the courthouse, and the cafeteria

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food is average at best. But the extra time did give me a chance to write a story for the Reporter. If you read last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Oak Lawn flooding update story, it was written in the jury waiting room, which is a great place to get stuff done. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quiet, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s usually no one to talk to and working on something helps pass the time. I returned to the courtroom at 2 p.m. ready to face questions from the attorneys and the defendant acting in his own defense. Maybe Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be selected, maybe not. As I entered the jury box, I noticed my hefty paycheck for $17.50 on my chair. Judge Joseph Claps then informed us that the case was not proceeding and we were being sent back the jury room. But when we stepped into the hallway, the sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deputy had better news: â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you have your paycheck, you can go home,â&#x20AC;? she said. I was out the courtroom door by 2:30 p.m. and home an hour later. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll admit that I was happy to avoid a trial and the likelihood of returning to court for a second day. Most of my fellow jurors seemed equally pleased. Still, I spent five hours in court and just as easily could have landed on a jury. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re told that jury duty is a responsibility, a privilege. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

all part of living in a free and democratic society. Judge Claps reminded us of this before dismissing us from his courtroom. He told us that members of U.S. Armed Forces are serving all over the world, including dangerous places in the Middle East, to preserve and protect our freedoms, our way of life. He reminded us that without military personnel protecting those freedoms, we might not have the judicial system that is like no other in the world. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a message we hear quite often, especially as bloodthirsty terrorists behead Western journalists and diplomats and commit unspeakable acts against their own people. But when the message is delivered by a judgeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a man sent to the bench via a free electionâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; it carries a little more weight. Judge Claps offered a brief but very sincere message. He wanted us to understand that we all played a role that day in a system that works for the most part because others sacrificed to make it work. I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t promise Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be thrilled the next time a jury summons arrives in the mail. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve gotten three so far. But Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll try to remember Judge Claps message and consider it more of privilege and less of a pain.

Inside The First Amendment

Social media no longer just free expression â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;toy boxâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; By Gene Policinski

social media is driving public discussion and debate that is Â Time to take social media the essence of First Amendout of the freedom of expresment freedoms. sion â&#x20AC;&#x153;toy box.â&#x20AC;? The passion of public protest Serious issues and seri(in other words, the freedoms ous work now abound in this of assembly and petition), was relatively youngÂ methodÂ by extended and multiplied in which we not only exchange Ferguson, Mo., where street information, but also to rally to demonstrations over the shootcauses and hold public officials ing death of Michael Brown accountable. instantly reached a world audiJust a few years ago, scarcely ence â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and may well have been a few percent of Americans eclipsed in impact by virtual turned to Twitter, Facebook protests. and the like for real news A photo posted on Aug. and issues. The medium was 13 of more than 200 Howdismissed as the stuff of gosard University students with sip, personal notes and largely their hands and arms in the meaningless personal snapshots.Â air, accompanied by the TwitAnd ok, fascination with the ter hashtag â&#x20AC;&#x153;#dontshoot,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;selfieâ&#x20AC;? persists today. became an iconic expresBut from controversy in Fersion online, and prompted guson, Mo., to tragedies in the hundreds of posts of similar Middle East to the flap over poses â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and thousands of hacked nude photos of celebricomments. ties to serious debate over doEven as what many saw as mestic abuse and pro athletes, a stereotypical and negative

photo of Brown was released by authorities â&#x20AC;&#x201C; showing his hands making what some claimed was a gang sign â&#x20AC;&#x201C; thousands posted online photos at â&#x20AC;&#x153;#iftheygunnedmedown,â&#x20AC;? showing two images of the same person sideby-side, one playing to a violent image but the other showing innocent scenes, often with family members and young children. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;The ISISÂ thugs choseÂ to use social media to post horrific videos of their brutal slayings of two U.S. journalists and a British aid worker, and they reportedly also make sophisticated use of the online medium to recruit others to their ranks. In effect, these terrorists used â&#x20AC;&#x153;freedom of speechâ&#x20AC;? forÂ vile purposes. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;Even what isÂ notÂ on social media gets attention: Using their own free expression rights to determine what content will appear in their sites, social

media operations made decisions to remove and prevent reposting of the ISIS murder videos, and took quick action to prevent the spread of purloined nude photos of several celebrities. All just new aspects of an age-old question for editors and broadcasters: What to do with graphic, disturbing and or vulgar images that are in the news? â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;The question of â&#x20AC;&#x153;what to showâ&#x20AC;? has dogged editors and others since Civil War photographer Mathew Bradyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s photographs of battlefield corpses at Antietam were displayed in New York in 1862. A newspaper photographer smuggled an â&#x20AC;&#x153;ankle cameraâ&#x20AC;? into the 1928 execution of Ruth Snyder in SingÂ Singâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s electric chair â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the first known photo of death by electrocution â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and kicked off a debate that remains active today over such photos.

The Ferguson protest may well find a historical niche as the moment when virtual protest took the foreground over actual demonstrations, and when the response from online communities proved to have wider impact than what came from those on the scene. And not only did the Howard and â&#x20AC;&#x153;donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t shootâ&#x20AC;? prove more effective, they have been immediate, reached audiences around the world, and didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t allow those bent on violence â&#x20AC;&#x201C; as one peaceful demonstrator on the streets of Ferguson said â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to â&#x20AC;&#x153;hijack our voices.â&#x20AC;? In 2007, an internet milestone was reached at Virginia Tech University, where a gunman shot and killed 32 people. In the hours after that tragedy, major news outlets set up so-called Twitter and Facebook desks, and solicited cell phone photos and video from nonjournalists â&#x20AC;&#x201C; believed to be the

first time this was done on a major story by so many news organizations. In that instance, it was freedom of the press that found a new, technological expression. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;Taking to the public square or streets to protest carries its own special impact, with a history that dates back to the colonial era. And face-to-face debate still counts, even in presidential elections. But in a world now so tightly interconnected through social media, free speech, protest and petition may well have the most impact when done online â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and even at 140 characters at a time. Gene Policinski is chief operating officer of the Newseum Institute and senior vice president of the Instituteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s First Amendment Center. He can be reached at gpolicinski@newseum.org.

What do you most like about the fall? (Asked at the Palos Parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Autumn in the Park Festival.) Photos by Joan Hadac

Tricia Padgurskis, Palos Park â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hiking in the woods with the fall colors. Palos Park is good for this.â&#x20AC;?

Crystal Page, Palos Park â&#x20AC;&#x153;Apple picking. The whole family goes together. I have three children. We all dress the same and go apple picking in Michigan.â&#x20AC;?

Terry Thomason, Palos Park â&#x20AC;&#x153;I enjoy the weather the best.â&#x20AC;?

Heather Lewis, Palos Park â&#x20AC;&#x153;I like the change in the colors of the leaves. Palos Park has beautiful trees, and the streets look gorgeous in the fall.â&#x20AC;?

Kathie Kermer, Orland Park â&#x20AC;&#x153;I like the season itself with the chilly weather, leaves changing color, and school is in session.â&#x20AC;?

Thursday, September 25, 2014 The Reporter

Madigan addresses ‘fastest growing problem’ By Tim Hadac Staff Reporter For all men and women in the Southwest Suburbs, damaging and potentially devastating identity theft is not a matter of “if,” but a matter of “when,” Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan said Monday. “What I can tell you is this: identity theft not a new problem, but it is one of the fastest growing problems that we’re seeing,” Madigan said to an audience of about 40 civic and elected leaders, law enforcement and other public safety officials, and representatives of financial institutions. The presentation by Madigan and her staff was made at the Oak Lawn Public Library. Madigan said that in 2006, she established an identity theft unit, “a group of people who are really experts at how to prevent this, how to help [victims] clean up. So far, we’ve helped over 35,000 people in the state remove over $26 million in fraudulent charges from their credit. So that just gives you a sense of what’s taking place.” The attorney general said that some of the increase has been driven by high-profile security

breaches at major retailers. “There was the Target breach that occurred right around the holiday shopping season, but right after that, it was Michaels, Neiman-Marcus, and then now, seriously, we hear about a new breach every single week,” she added. “Just last week, it was reported in the news that Home Depot finally confirmed that it was 56 million people’s credit card numbers had been [stolen] in the breach they suffered.” Madigan offered her four top pieces of advice to reduce the risk of identity theft. • Put transaction alerts on credit and debit cards, which will “let you know [via text message] if someone else has used your card,” she said. “Now, I know that can be a little annoying, because in this day and age, many of us are using our credit and debit cards 10 or 12 times a day. But you won’t be annoyed when you’re sitting in your local library and you get a text message that says that someone is at Best Buy, and they just bought a flat-screen TV in your name. What you’ll do is take out your credit card, find the toll-free number on the back, call your credit card company and say, ‘We have a problem here,’”

and that way, you’ll be able to resolve that problem quickly.” • Read bank account and credit card statements, promptly and line by line, every month—more frequently for those who bank online. “You need to make sure all the charges are accurate and that all the numbers add up,” Madigan told the group. “If there’s a problem, you call that 800 number quickly and get it resolved right away.” • Obtain and examine copies of personal credit reports, which is especially important, Madigan said, to detect identity theft that might not otherwise be detected early. “Sometimes you don’t find out that someone has damaged your credit until you yourself go to use it,” she observed. You go to rent an apartment, you go to finance a car purchase, you go to get a mortgage—and you’re either denied because it looks as though you don’t pay your bills, or when they extend you credit, it will be at a higher rate than it should be.” She encouraged everyone to visit annualcreditreport.com online to obtain a free credit report. • Put a freeze on personal credit reports, which “basically locks down your credit [report],

so that when somebody goes to take out credit in your name, a legitimate company will not extend credit because they can’t see your report,” the attorney general said, adding that she and her husband have taken the preventive step with their credit reports. Considerably more information was shared by Madigan’s staff after she spoke, covering a broader range of consumer fraud topics that included tips for law enforcement, as well as advice for companies that maintain customer databases. All of the information can be found online at illinoisattorneygeneral.gov. Madigan also encouraged everyone to call her office’s identity theft hotline at 1-866-999-5630, where she said staff members stand read to offer one-on-one advice and assistance to everyone. Audience reaction appeared positive. “Scams and financial crimes have always plagued our communities, but as these evolve, it’s important to stay abreast of what’s going on, so we can better protect ourselves,” said Oak Lawn Trustee Terry Vorderer, a 34-year police veteran in the village who retired as chief of patrol in 2003. “Events like these are important, and I’m grateful to Attorney General Madigan for hosting this to-

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Lisa Madigan makes a point about identity theft as officials listen during Monday’s event at the Oak Lawn Public Library. day. The information I receive here today will help me better serve my constituents.” Vorderer added that he has been an identity theft victim twice, and his wife, once. “Somewhere along the line, somebody stole my financial records and then used that information to open credit card accounts in my name, charging thousands of dollars in my name, somewhere near Detroit,” he recalled. “It was inconvenient, a real headache, and it involved a lot of straightening out, to make

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Crystal Heart Ball Gala plans underway Dr. Thomas and Daine Quinn and Dennis and Jennifer O’Malley are the chairpersons for the 2015 Crystal Heart Ball, Little Company of Mary’s premier fundraising event benefiting Little Company of Mary’s mission-driven services. The event will be held on Saturday, Feb. 7 at the Field Museum. Guests will be offered a gourmet dinner prepared by Blue Plate Catering and music stylings of the Indigo Orchestra. The Ball will honor Rita Ryan (founder of A New Direction) and Little Company of Mary’s ICU Nursing Teams.

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things whole again.” Lisa Anderson, a financial advisor from Palos Heights, said that “while none of the information was new, every bit of it was useful. This is the type of information that has to be said to people, again and again, for it to sink in so people can protect themselves. Not doing what [Madigan] said is like going on vacation and leaving your front door wide open for burglars. She gave some solid advice today, and we all need to ingrain it to protect ourselves and our families.”

Ann Marie Ardolino a member of the St. Richard Ann Marie Ardolino, 100, of Golden Agers. Palos Park, died Sept. 15 in Chicago Palos Heights. Visitation was Lois C. Kraus Choirs to be in Sunday at the Palos-Gaidas Fu- Lois C. Kraus, 81, of EvConcert in Morgan Park neral Home. Funeral services ergreen Park, died recently. The Fall Festival ofChoirs were Monday at Sacred Heart Visitation was held Friday Concert will be held at 3:30 Church in Palos Hills followed at Kosary Funeral Home in p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5 at Morgan by entombment Queen of Heav- Evergreen Park. Funeral serPark Presbyterian Church, 2017 en Cemetery. vices were held Saturday at W. 110th Pl., Chicago. Most Holy Redeemer Church She is survived by her daugh- followed by interment at Rester, Mary Stakenas and son, urrection Cemetery. Oak Lawn Fall Rummage Sale coming Michael. Mrs. Ardolino worked Mrs. Kraus is survived three for several years as correctional children, Paul, Stephen and to First United Methodist The United Methodist Women officer with the Cook County Catherine and sisters Elaine, of the First United Methodist Sheriff’s Department. She was Collette, Janice and Linda. Church of Oak Lawn, 100th Street and Central Avenue, are having their fall rummage sale, You may already know that we offer which includes nearly new items, cremation, but you may not know this: from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday Sept. 26, and from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday Sept. 27. Saturday is $4 a bag day. For more information, call 423-1170.

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Discussion series participants to talk about forgiving Pastor Peggy McClanahan will lead a six week discussion series on Forgiving from 7 to 8:15 p.m. Tuesdays beginning Sept. 30. The group will explore how they can forgive others, using a four-step process outlined by Desmond Tutu and Mpho Tutu in their recently published “The Book of Forgiving.” Discussion will include whether to reconcile or release a relationship, and how to ask for forgiveness from others and God. The group will meet Pilgrim Faith United Church of Christ at 9411 S. 51st Ave., Oak Lawn. Enter through courtyard on 51st Avenue. All are welcome. For more information contact the church at office@pilgrimfaith. org, or call 422-4200.

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Grace Evangelical Church to serve spaghetti dinner Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 212 S. Nolton Ave., Willow Springs, will be serving up spaghetti and sides from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18. The tab is $8 for adults and $3 for children 3 to 9 years old. Children younger than 3, eat free. Dinner includes spaghetti, salad, bread and butter, beverages, and dessert. Take-outs will be available. Parking is available at the upper and lower level.

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Thursday, September 25, 2014

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MVCC chef earns Executive Chef designation Lampros Tzimas, an instructor of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management at Moraine Valley Community College, has earned the Certification of an Executive Chef from the American Culinary Federation—the second highest certification after Master Chef. The year-long process culminated with a three-hour practical exam during which Tzimas was evaluated by 10 judges on a three-course menu he created. According to the American Culinary Federation, “The Executive Chef certification identifies chefs who have demonstrated a level of culinary competence and expertise through their education, work

experience, culinary knowledge, and skills that are consistent with the executive chef level.” “This certification means a lot to me as a professional and as an educator. As a professional, I am proud to demonstrate the food industry’s standards at a very high level and to be among individuals who also do that, not only because it is their job but because they have love, passion and desire to work in such a setting. As an educator, I am thrilled to be a role model to my students and to continue to work hard to achieve goals that better myself and anything I am surrounded by.” Tzimas said. To be eligible for the

certification, Tzimas needed at least three years of experience as a chef in charge of food production, supervising at least three people in preparation of food. Prior to teaching at Moraine Valley, he was the executive chef at Dionysus in Worth for seven years. He also needed 150 hours of continuing education and documentation of three 30-hour courses in Nutrition, Food Safety and Sanitation, and Supervisory Management. The process to earn certification included assembling the documentation required, taking a written exam, creating and practicing a menu with specific standards and

requirements, and taking the practical exam, which Tzimas said was the most stressful experience of his career. He was provided a list of required ingredients he was responsible for bringing to the exam and using in his dishes. He prepared lobster gazpacho and salmon lettuce wraps for the fish course, an endive gorgonzola salad and panroasted airline chicken breast for the main course. He also had to demonstrate mastery of four classical vegetable cuts, four cooking methods, appropriate vegetable/starch accompaniment, an emulsified vinaigrette, and two sauces using different methods.

“Ten chefs were judging me the whole time on everything I did. They were watching everything I did. If I didn’t wash my hands, I failed, and someone was watching for that. I know my skills, but it’s hard to produce them in a new environment with people who are totally new to you. Thank God I did a good job and passed on the first try. I am very proud,” Tzimas said. “I cook because I love it. I really enjoy it. I don’t do it for my students or my wife or my kids. I do it for me. The kitchen is where my heart is,” he said. Submitted photo

—Submitted by Moraine Valley Community College

Moraine Valley instructor Lampros Tzimas,is now an Executive Chef.

Trinity offers a WorldView Monday, October 13—Thomas Gouwens, organist Thomas Gouwens, associate organist at Fourth Presbyterian Church of Chicago, will perform in concert. He has served as a faculty member at various colleges, a university organist, and dean of the Chicago Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. Monday, October 20—Nontombi Naomi Tutu, race and gender justice activist Naomi Tutu is the third child The 2014 series events are: of Archbishop Desmond Tutu Monday, October 6—David and Nomalizo Leah Tutu. The Orr, Cook County Clerk challenges of growing up black Cook County Clerk David Orr and female in apartheid South has been the chief election author- Africa have been the foundation of ity for suburban Cook County, one her life as an activist for human of the U.S.’s largest election ju- rights. In her speeches she blends risdictions, since December 1990. a passion for human dignity with As county clerk, Orr has earned a humor and personal stories. reputation for responsible budgetMonday, October 27—Reing and government efficiency by turn to the Hiding Place, film modernizing elections and returnBased on a true story: As part ing millions of dollars to Cook of Corrie ten Boom’s army of unCounty’s coffers every year. trained students, Hans, Piet, and Trinity Christian College’s annual WorldView kicks off in October. WorldView is a community and college series for film, word, and music, held on Mondays in October at 7 p.m. All events are free and open to the public. This year’s events will be held in the Ozinga Chapel. For more information, contact Beth Decker at 708.293.4908 or beth.decker@ trnty.edu.

Taking the challenge

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This year Covington Elementary School is challenging students to a Read Around the World Challenge, which means that each minute read equals one mile. Teachers want to see how many times each class can get around the world throughout the school year.  To help kick off the 2014-15 Read Around the World Reading Challenge, Covington principal Kelly Zimmerman asked students to create a bookmark. The bookmarks were voted on by the Covington School staff. The bookmarks will then be reproduced and given to all students at the kickoff event on Sept. 19, to use as they read throughout the year. The winners of the bookmark challenge are Eleni Patrianakos (kindergarten), Julie Marquez (first grade), Fotis Patrianakos (second grade), Vasili Patrianakos (third grade), Peador Walksh (fourth grade), and Elliot Flores (fifth grade).

their friends navigate a deadly labyrinth of challenges to rescue Jewish people from Nazi capture. The film’s climax is the true, breath-taking rescue of an orphanage of Jewish children from Hitler’s assassins. In addition to WorldView, the college offers a variety of cultural and educational events for everyone to enjoy. Coming music and theatre performances include the Black and White Dress-up Night of Jazz on Friday, September 26, and the annual fall play, “Richard III,” on Friday and Saturday, November 7-8 and 14-15. Throughout the year, Trinity’s Seerveld Gallery will exhibit the art of local as well as world-renowned artists. For a full list of coming events, visit www.trnty.edu and click the Cultural Events Calendar banner at the bottom of the page. —Submitted by Trinity Christian College

Bulletin Board Oak Lawn Hometown Middle School

District 123 is Running for the Green Everyone is invited to attend the District 123 Go Green 5K Run Saturday, Oct. 4 at Oak Lawn Hometown Middle School, 4201 W. 93rd St., Oak Lawn. Registration begins at 8 a.m., followed by a groundbreaking ceremony at to establish a tree nursery on the OLHMS campus as part of the village’s reforestation efforts after the Emerald Ash Borer took out 2,000 trees in Oak Lawn. The race starts at 9 a.m. Registration is $5, or free for the entire family with a valid PTA/PTSA/PTO membership. For more information, visit www.d123. org/GoGreen5K for more details The 5K race snakes through the side streets near Oak LawnHometown Middle School. The route avoids major thoroughfares and will have runners traveling in both directions for some of the course. The race is not a chip-timed event. The top three male, the top three female and the top three 14 year-old and younger finishers will be awarded medals. Runners with faster times will be encouraged to move to the front of the starting line. There will be two water stops and race administrators strongly recommend that runners take into consideration conditions on race day such as heat and humidity.

Academy of Our Lady

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

High School in a year ending in 4 or 9 will receive a special salute at the Academy of Our Lady Alumnae Association’s all-school reunion from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, at the Hilton Oak Lawn, 9333 S. Cicero Ave. Hot and cold hors d’oeuvres will be served from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. (cash bar). Tickets are $50 ($55 after Oct. 13). Proceeds will assist the Alumnae Office. Photos of milestone-anniversary classes will be taken and may be ordered. A.O.L. memorabilia will be available for purchase. Earlier in the day, at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, alumnae may visit the Academy of Our Lady former campus, now the Chicago International Charter School, Longwood campus, for a prayer service at the Lourdes Grotto followed by a tour of the school buildings. Alumni should enter at Loomis Street, just south of 95th Street. Reservations are required for the evening reunion, but not for the campus visit. Members of fiveyear-anniversary classes have received reunion invitation letters and reservation forms. Other alumnae may use a reservation coupon included in the summer Longwood Update newsletter. For more information, call the Academy of Our Lady Alumnae Office at 773-445-2300, or visit the website, AOLAlumnae.com. Alumnae who wish to take advantage of a group rate of $129 plus tax, single or double, for Reunion 2014 guest rooms at the Hilton Oak Lawn may access a link on the Academy of Our Lady website, or call Hilton res-

ervations at 800-315-1058 before Sept. 26. Mention the Academy of Our Lady High School Reunion on Oct. 18. The Hilton’s phone number is 708-425-7800. Founded by the School Sisters of Notre Dame in 1874 as a Catholic school for girls, the Academy of Our Lady/Longwood closed in 1999. The goal of the Academy of Our Lady Alumnae Association is to foster support of current School Sisters of Notre Dame ministries and to keep Longwood’s spirit alive among its alumnae.

Bogan High School

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

Brother Rice High School

The Brother Rice Mothers’ Club will host its annual fashion show “Reach for the Stars! Today’s Students, Tomorrow’s Stars” at noon Sunday, Nov. 9, at the Oak Lawn Hilton, 9333 S. Cicero Ave. This annual fundraiser supports the activities of the Mothers’ Club. All proceeds from the event are donated to Brother Rice High School for the education and enrichment of the young men of Brother Rice. This event features a luncheon, fashion show, and raffles. This year’s theme, “Reach (Continued on page 9)

The worm turns

Southwest Christian preschool students and seventh grade students at its Oak Lawn campus worked together with worms for a science project. Together they investigated whether or not worms were rough or smooth; whether they were light or dark, whether or not worms could smell and tested if worms move toward soap, gummy worms, water, or apples. The preschool teacher, Bev Hoffman, grouped her students with seventh grade students from Dale Hillegond’s class.

McAuley H.S. announces Hall of Fame inductees The Mother McAuley/Saint Xavier Academy Alumnae Association will host the school’s second annual, All-Class Reunion and McAuley Hall Induction ceremony on Saturday, October 25. All alumnae, friends and supporters of the school are invited to attend the event, which will be held on the school’s campus, located at 3737 W. 99th Street in Chicago. The evening will begin with Mass as 5 p.m. followed by a ceremony recognizing the inductees into McAuley Hall – the school’s Hall of Honor. Established in 2013, McAuley Hall is a permanent installation at the school, serving to educate and inspire current and future students, and all who visit the school. Inductees

into the Hall were chosen from more than 100 nominations. This year’s inductees are alumnae Barbara Patrick O’Toole, SXA ’55, Margaret Dee Merrion ’67, Anne Edwards Cotter ’73, Trish Biondo Soltys ’85, Katie Schumacher Cawley ’97, Kerry Ryan Lynch ’98 and faculty member Sister Nancy Houlihan, RSM. “The impact of a McAuley education can be seen and celebrated in the personal and professional accomplishments of these women,” said Lorri Johnson Nagle ‘81, president of the Mother McAuley and Saint Xavier Academy Alumnae Association. “They put into action and live out every aspect of the Lifetime Advantage that exemplifies a McAuley education.

Confidence, compassion and advancement of the Mercy charism are the hallmarks of all McAuley women and their success.” Visit www.mothermcauley.org to read more about the 2014 inductees. The All-Class Reunion will be held in the school and will kickoff at 7 p.m. Food, drink and a variety of entertainment will be featured throughout the evening. Tours of the school will be offered and McAuley spirit wear and other merchandise will be available for purchase. Ticket packages start at $35. Early-bird ticket sales close on October 17, 2014. After that date, prices will increase by $10. —Submitted by Mother McAuley

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice is Hereby Given that on 11-9-14, a sale will be held at M.A.C. Network, Inc., 1329 W. 171st Street, East Hazel Crest, IL. 60429, to sell the following articles to enforce a lien existing under the laws of the State of Illinois unless such articles are redeemed within thirty days of the publication of this notice. Kevin Neal & Nu-Life Auto Repair 2004 Chevrolet VIN# 2G1WZ121649209307 Lien Amount: $7,205.46

Notice is Hereby Given that on 11-9-14, a sale will be held at A-Top Auto Service, Inc., 601 E. 47th Street, La Grange, IL. 60525, to sell the following articles to enforce a lien existing under the laws of the State of Illinois unless Submitted photo such articles are redeemed within thirty days of the publication of this notice. Asim A. Jaber & Asim Jaber The students and staff of Oak Lawn Hometown Middle School came together Sept. 5 to get ice water 2005 GMC dumped on their heads. A total of $1,613 had been collected for the ALS Foundation. In return for VIN# 1GKEK63U35J237542 Lien Amount: $5,118.36 the donations, 35 staff members pledged to take on the Ice Bucket Challenge.

Wet and willing

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Thursday, September 25, 2014 The Reporter

SCHOOLS

Bulldogs on a boat Richards students live on sailboat for eight days By Bob McParland School District 218 Fall classes have started, and if Allison Lively, Angeles OchoaRaya and Dan Schwarz long for the summer everyone would understand. The three U.S. Navy JROTC students from Richards High School lived for eight days aboard a 50-foot sailboat in the British Virgin Islands this summer. With the Caribbean Sea as their classroom, Lively, Ochoa-Raya and Schwarz earned certification as senior crewmen. They were among a handful of JROTC students from around the United States to complete the course, titled LeaderSail. Students also participated in safety drills. The course concluded

with a capstone written test and a four-hour race with the crews of other LeaderSail boats. The U.S. Naval Sailing Association sponsors LeaderSail as a leadership development program built around sail training and marine exploration. “It was a different kind of leadership and teamwork experience,” said Ochoa-Raya, the student commander of the JROTC program (Bulldog Company) this year. “I learned how to organize a prep pod for sailing, including how to operate the engine, check the oil, and work the main (sail) and jib.” “I truly enjoyed the family-like atmosphere and all the fun we had aboard the Bella Christine. I learned how to trust people I

had never met before,” Lively said. Students learned all the basic elements of sailing, they snorkeled the coral reefs, they cooked the meals and took turns standing watch for four-hour shifts at night. “I went from not knowing anything to racing a huge sailboat on the last day,” Schwarz said. The three said they would definitely recommend the experience to others. “It was worth every penny. I can’t wait to go next year,” Schwarz said. “I want to help new cadets that don’t know anything about sailing, just like how I was in the beginning.” “It was an amazing trip. Though it was a learning experience it was also relaxing. It was a great balance of going on vacation and learning something new,” said Ochoa-Raya. Lively placed LeaderSail atop anything else she’s ever done. “It was the best experience of my life so far,” she said.

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Dan Schwarz and Allison Lively, U.S. Navy JROTC students from Richards High School, participate in a man-overboard drill aboard the Bella Christine during LeaderSail. They earned senior crewman status during the eight days they lived on the 50-foot sailboat in the British Virgin Islands.

Bulletin Board (Continued from page 8) for the Stars! Today’s Students, Tomorrow’s Stars” references the Edmund Rice education our boys’ receive which prepares them to be the leaders of tomorrow. Tickets for the event are $45. For more information and tickets, Gale Suweat suwe@sbcglobal. net, or call at 312-375-7348.

Chicago Christian

Chicago Christian High School, 12001 S. Oak Park Ave., Palos Heights, will host an open house Sunday, Oct. 12, beginning at 1:45 pm. Families interested in Chicago Christian can attend the open house and receive information about the counseling department, learning assistance, tuition and tuition assistance, the athletic programs, curriculum, our Project Lead the Way STEM classes, cocurricular activities, and a question and answer session with principal, Bob Payne. Faculty and coaches will also be on hand. Information regarding our seventh grade Step-Up program, shadow days, and Knight Hoops basketball program will also be available this day.

Evergreen Park Community High School

Evergreen Park Community High School senior, Sierra Riley, recently won the title Miss Black Windy City USA. This qualifies her for the Miss Black Illinois Pageant, which will take place on Oct. 25, 2014, at the DuSable Museum of African-American History. More than just a pageant, the organization is about empowering young black women, providing a proactive image for youth today, and encouraging these young women to give back to their communities. The experience has helped Riley gain self-confidence and grow as a person and her journey has just begun. She spent the summer donating her time in the Chicago area talking to young men and women about living a positive lifestyle. In addition, Riley volunteered at a food pantry and helped provide the homeless with gift cards to nearby restaurants and stores. Her ultimate goal is to begin a non-violent movement in the area for local youth.

Governors State

Governors State University is hosting its first Family and Friends weekend October 9 through 12. Students, their families, alumni and friends of the university are invited to attend a weekend filled

with family-oriented events and entertainment. Registration is free for parents, family members, alumni and friends of GSU. Registration is required and participants must register for the overall weekend. Space is limited for some events, and there is a minimal cost for some activities. To see a list of activities and to register, visit govst. edu/weekend. The weekend begins on Thursday, Oct. 9 with the 6 p.m. tip-off of the first men’s basketball game as GSU takes on Trinity International University. After a day of on-campus activities on Friday, Oct. 10, everyone is invited to enjoy a performance by hypnotist Jim Wand at 7 p.m. in the GSU Center for Performing Arts. Saturday is filled with activities ranging from face painting and hayrides to open swim in the Recreation Center and receptions for alumni. Also on Saturday, there is the performance by the national dance troupe Step Afrika. The weekend finishes on Sunday morning with the Jazz Brunch with the President of GSU, Dr. Elaine P. Maimon, and music by Legacy. Family and Friends Weekend is an opportunity to experience GSU’s campus life. For many students, this special event provides their first chance to visit with family and friends since the beginning of the semester and show off the GSU campus. This October weekend also offers families and friends the opportunity to share firsthand in the GSU student experience. Alumni and community members are also invited to visit the campus, have some fun, and see all that is new at GSU. *** The Chicago Southland Graduate Fair is an opportunity to learn about graduate school programs and opportunities offered by colleges and universities from the region and the nation. The fair takes place Thursday, Oct. 1, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Governors State University, 1 University Parkway, University Park. More than 35 graduate schools will have information available on their programs, admission process, and financial aid and scholarship opportunities. The Chicago Southland Graduate Fair is free and open to the public. Advance registration is not necessary. For more information, call 5344490.

Moraine Valley

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

munity College’s Fall Job and Internship Fair Thursday, Oct. 16, from 2 to 5 p.m. The fair will be in the Moraine Business and Conference Center, Building M, on campus, 9000 W. College Pkwy., Palos Hills. Employer check-in is at noon, and the employer luncheon is at 12:30 p.m. The Fall Job and Internship Fair is a prime opportunity for employers to recruit diverse students, alumni and community members to fulfill employment needs, including hourly or salary jobs, and paid or non-paid internships. Commissiononly positions and undisclosed third party recruiting will not be included. The registration fee is $100 for a six-foot table and lunch for two recruiters. Registration forms and payment are due by Friday, Oct. 3. The form can be downloaded from the college’s website at morainevalley.edu/jrc. Space is limited. For more information about the fair or other events, call the Job Resource Center at 974-5313, or visit the website. *** A cross between fine art sculpture and “The Matrix,” PUSH Physical Theatre will express the power of the human body at Moraine Valley Community College at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18. in the Fine and Performing Arts Center’s Dorothy Menker Theater, 9000 W. College Parkway, Palos Hills. Tickets are $25 for the general public and $20 for students and seniors. Tickets to PUSH Physical Theatre and other upcoming performances can be purchased at morainevalley.edu/fpac, by calling 9745500, or at the Box Office located on the south end of the Fine and Performing Arts Center. PUSH Physical Theatre features performers who appear to manipulate time and space in a live environment. The performance is all about stories, the narratives of life played out with hope, strength and optimism.

Stagg — Andrew High Schools

• Empowering teens to make good choices is the theme of the fourth Successful Schools — Successful Students community event from 7 to 9 p.m. at Andrew High School Performing Arts Center, 9001 W. 171st St., Tinley Park, Wednesday, Oct. 29. This is part of the district’s social and emotional learning goal. A great line-up of speakers and panelists will educate parents, guardians and other interested community members on preparing teens to handle the pressures related to drugs and alcohol while

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in high school, and when making the transition to a less structured post-secondary life. It will also address decision-making and risktaking related to the transition to adult life, and connect people to the supports available in our schools and in the community. The event is open to anyone interested in empowering teens to make good choices. The event will feature expert speakers and panelists including: • Keynote speaker Ron Jakubisin from the Illinois Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Association who will talk about how the teen brain works to make decisions and how to empower them to make good choices. • Andrew High School Guidance Director Brian Nolan; • Illinois Alcoholism and Drug Dependence Association CEO Sara Howe, a Stagg graduate; • An Orland Township Youth and Family Counseling Services Representative; • Palos Medical Group Psychotherapist and Addictions Counselor for Behavioral Health Amy Shanahan, LCSW, CADC; • Rosecrance Director of Outreach Mary Egan; • Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities Executive Vice President and Governor’s State University professor Peter Palanca; WGN Radio’s Andrea Darlas, an Andrew graduate and member of District 230 Legacy Hall, will moderate the event.

before Wednesday, Sept. 10, have the option to purchase a white dry-tech long-sleeve Cougar 5K shirt for an additional $5 instead of the white cotton shirt. Participants can receive tickets to the homecoming football game at 1 p.m., where they can watch Saint Xavier University take on University of Saint Francis. Tickets can be picked up at the gear check area between 7 and 11 a.m. on race day. New this year, prize money will be awarded to the top three overall male and female runners, and is sponsored by the Mid American Group. First place overall male/female wins $150 each, second place overall male/female wins $100 each, and third place overall male/female wins $50 each. Also, the runner who breaks the current male or female record will win the Mid American Group Record Breaking $100 award. Males must break 15:41 and females must break 19:54. Some of the Cougar 5K high-

lights include post-race massages and stretching, blood pressure checks, children’s activities, performance from the university band, visits from the cougar mascot and refreshments from the following sponsors: Chartwells bagels, muffins and fruit, Jimmy Johns cookies, Barraco’s Pizza, Mariano’s string cheese, Culvers fresh frozen custard, Aquafina Water and Propel Flavored Water. Cougar 5K sponsors include Presenting Sponsor Meijer, Mid-American Group, Gallagher Investments, Accelerated Rehab, Go Promotions, Lakeshore Brewing, Matrix Fitness Equipment, Running for Kicks, Sports and Ortho, Wishfit Study, Core Fitness and Physical Therapy, Gilhooley’s. Aquafina, Jimmy Johns, Barraco’s Pizza, Beverly Review, McDonalds, Saint Xavier University Alumni and Parent Relations, Village of Evergreen Park, Jackson Capital and Shannon Center Member.

St. Xavier University

SXU To Host 14th Annual Cougar 5k Run/Walk During 2014 Homecoming Celebration Saint Xavier University will host the 14th annual Cougar 5K Run/Walk during its 2014 Homecoming Week at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 27. 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 on race day. The Cougar 5K is bringing back the family rate, which costs $75 for two adults and one child age 17 or younger from the same immediate family. Each additional child is $20. Family rate registration is not available on race day. For more information, or to register for the event, visit sxu.edu, keyword: cougar 5k, or call the race hotline at (773)-298-3592. All participants will receive a white cotton long-sleeve Cougar 5K shirt. Participants that register

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Faculty members from Shepard High School this week took 50 students to the College of Engineering open house at Northern Illinois University. Promo Vohra, the dean of the College of Engineering at the DeKalb school, greeted the students. “He discussed the opportunities that NIU can offer students applying to engineering. Students learned that NIU offers a wide range of scholarships,” said Shepard physics teacher Brian Sievers. The Shepard students were treated to lunch and later a tour of the college and campus. “The students had a great time and learned more about engineering. Several said they are looking to apply to NIU’s engineering program,” Sievers said.

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Going places

Chicago Christian’s Blake VandeKamp dresses up for Destination Day as a part of the school’s homecoming celebration this week. The Knights host Walther Christian Friday night in the homecoming game.

The Kid’s Doctor By Sue Hubbard, M.D. There’s no proof that essential oils can boost a child’s immune system With kids heading back to school, coughs, colds (and eventually, flu) are just around the corner. Recently, a patient asked me about the use of essential oils. Her 2-1/2-year-old daughter is heading to preschool for the first time and she’d heard from her friends “that essential oils help a child’s immunity during cold season.” Unfortunately, there’s very little data to confirm that statement. I only wish that rubbing on a bit of lavender oil would help prevent the common cold. While they may smell great and be relaxing, I can find no data to indicate that there’s any reproducible science behind claims that essential oils boost the immune system. While I was researching the issue, I found many web sites stating that “eucalyptus oil is an anti-viral” and “peppermint oil is an anti-pyretic (fever reducer).” Tea tree oil is touted as being “both anti-bacterial and anti-fungal” (I don’t know of other drugs that can claim both!). Alas, I haven’t found data to support any of this. The word “essential” refers to the essence of the plants the oils are derived from — rather than the oils being “essential” to your health. While in most cases essential oils (which are highly concentrated) used for aromatherapy are not harmful for adults, it may be a different story for children, especially those under the age of 6.

While labels for these products may use the word “natural,” that doesn’t always mean safe. Many such oils are poisonous if ingested, and there have been reports of accidental overdoses in children with several different oils. In one report, tea tree oil and lavender oil applied topically have been shown to cause breast enlargement in boys. Oil of eucalyptus and peppermint are high in menthol and cineole. These substances may cause children to become drowsy have decreased respirations. While there are published articles stating that the use of menthol (Vicks) on a child’s feet may be helpful for reducing a cough associated with a cold, do not use this product for children young enough to put their feet in their mouth. I must say that I sometimes use a few drops of eucalyptus oil in the shower when I have a cold, as I think it smells great and seems to help “open up” my head. Whether this is in my mind, or a response from my olfactory centers, which send calming messages to respiratory center, is not clear. But, I’m not ingesting the oil or using it topically. (Dr. Sue Hubbard is an awardwinning pediatrician, medical editor and media host. “The Kid’s Doctor” TV feature can be seen on more than 90 stations across the U.S. Submit questions at http:// www.kidsdr.com. The Kid’s Doctor e-book, “Tattoos to Texting: Parenting Today’s Teen,” is now available from Amazon and other e-book vendors.)

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Thursday, September 25, 2014

COMMUNITY CALENDAR Operation Christmas Child charitable volunteers to rally at Moraine Valley Church A grassroots group of Palos Heights area volunteers who will help needy children worldwide in the annual Operation Christmas Child collection of shoeboxes filled with gifts will hold a celebration rally, this Saturday, Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., at Moraine Valley Church, 6300 W 127th St. in Palos Heights. Marina Bianco will share how a gift-filled shoebox from Operation Christmas Child changed her life as a young girl in a Russian orphanage. The event supports efforts

Hart

Hart’s secretary, Sheri Sochacki, said Hart has always promoted teamwork and encour(Continued from page 1) aged staff and faculty to make college days. suggestions. She earned her bachelor’s de“I think she has the natural gree at Mundelein College and ability to bring people together,” did post-graduate work at the Sochacki said. “She always proUniversity of Illinois and Loyola motes team effort. I’m definitely University. All along she learned going to miss working for Beth.” that giving students responsibility Evergreen Park Mayor Jim and a voice was important. Sexton lauded Hart for her acThat message was not lost on complishments at the school. the School District 231, which has “Beth has a done a wonderfour members who attended the ful job,” Sexton said. “She’s been high school. In fact, board presi- very good to this community. dent Christopher Trzeciak was a She’s very involved. The school student at the school when Hart has made a lot of improvements was principal. since she’s been there.” “Now he’s my boss,” she said. Principal Bill Sanderson calls

Hart a mentor. “She allows you to do your job,” Sanderson said. “She allowed me to put my own personality on the position. I’ll be forever indebted to her.” Sanderson credited Hart for connecting with students. As principal, she would go through the yearbook to learn students’ names. She also started the senior exit interview as means of getting students’ honest assessment of the school The district has already taking steps to find Hart’s replacement having hired a search firm that surveyed the community members, parents, faculty and staff before bringing finalists to the school board for consideration.

Park Clips Chicago Ridge

The Chicago Ridge Park District has several locations. One is the Frontier Fieldhouse, 9807 S. Sayre Ave. For more information on programs at this location, or to register, call 423-3959. Another location is the Freedom Activity Center, 6252 W. Birmingham St. For more information on programs at this location, call 708-636-4900. *** Saturdays and Sundays: Chicago Ridge Park District residents are invited to visit Ball Fore Miniature Golf Course and Batting Cages, 6701 W. 107th St. Ball Fore has a championship level miniature golf course and six batting cages where batters can choose their own speeds and select either baseball or softball. There is also a concession stand serving hot and cold items featuring, slushies, Dippin’ Dots, baseball helmet soft serve ice cream, pizza, nachos and much more. Ball Fore hours are from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sundays. *** Sept. 27: The bus for Long Grove Apple Festival trip is scheduled to leave from the Freedom Activity Center, 6252 W. Birmingham St., at 10 a.m. and return around 5 p.m. The Apple Festival is the oldest and most well known of Long Grove’s signature festivals. Participants can enjoy the shops, food, vendors and local restaurants in this historic district. The fee is $12 for residents, and $17 for non-residents, but the $5 admission fee is not included in this fee. *** Sept. 30 and Oct. 2: : Zumba is a Latin inspired dance fitness program designed to feel like a party. It’s a program that the fit athlete and the shy, uncoordinated beginner can enjoy. The dance rhythms include: meringue, salsa, reggaeton and much more. The two sessions of Zumba will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays from Sept. 30 to Nov. 4 and Thursdays from Oct. 2 to Nov. 6 at the Freedom Activity Center, 6252 W. Birmingham St. The cost is $40 for residents and $50 non-residents. *** Oct. 4: The bus for the trip to Brookfield Zoo will leave the Freedom Activity Center, 6252 W. Birmingham St., at 9:30 a.m. and will return around 4 p.m. The fee is $7 for residents and $12 for non-residents, and there is a family deal of $25 for residents and $35 residents for up to five people. Participants can check out the Chicago area’s best zoo, featuring all sorts of animals that everyone will enjoy. *** Oct. 8: Vinyasa yoga focuses on flowing from pose to pose and linking the movement with the breath. This energizing type of yoga builds endurance, strength, and flexibility, all while calming the mind. Class is set to fun, upbeat music and ends with peaceful relaxation. All levels welcome. The class taught by Kelly McKimson-Rhodes, a certified yogo teacher trained at Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School in Chicago, will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday Oct. 8 through Wednesday, Nov. 12. The cost is $40 for residents and $50 for

non-residents. The class is held at the Freedom Activity Center, 6252 W. Birmingham St. *** Oct. 11: A trip to Navy Pier is open to all Chicago Ridge Park District residents. Participants can enjoy a day at one of Chicago’s most well known tourist attractions. Navy Pier is a tradition of Chicago, filled with an assortment of family events. The fee is $7 for residents and $12 for non-residents and includes transportation to and from Navy Pier. There is a family deal of $25 for residents and $35 for nonresidents of up to five people. The bus for the Navy Pier trip leaves from the Freedom Activity Center, 6252 W. Birmingham St. *** Note: The Chicago Ridge Park District is offering a discount special of any two yoga classes for $65 for residents and $85 for non-residents.

Evergreen Park

The Evergreen Park Recreation Department is located at 3450 W. 97th St. For more information, or to register for a program, call 229-3373, or visit evergreenparkill.com. *** Sept. 25: The Evergreen Park Recreation Department is offering something new this year for boys and girls ages 5 to 13. Chess Wizards is a premier chess education company providing fun, informative, and challenging chess lessons to students. Chess Wizards teaches children many important life concepts such as learning the ability to win graciously and accept defeat with dignity and sportsmanship. Students will be divided into groups according to their chess experience. The fee is $119 for eight weeks and will be held at the Community Center, 3450 W. 97th St. *** Sept. 29: Mom and Tots classes, a comprehensive gym and movement experience designed to allow the child, with the help of the parent, to learn the basic stretching and flexibility exercises. These classes include songs, finger exercises, equipment exploration, as well as socialization for the children. Classes are offered to babies 3 months to 48 months. For more information about class times and days, call 229-3373. The fee is $5 for 8 weeks for residents and $55 for non-residents. Classes begin the week of Sept. 29 and are held at the Community Center, 3450 W. 97th St. *** Sept. 29: Get Fit Kids Boot Camp for ages 3 to 6 years old will be held Mondays from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m.; children 7 to 9 will meets Thursdays from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m.; and youth 10 to 13 will gather Tuesdays from 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. The fitness group will run, exercise, learn self-respect for their bodies and encourage each other. These classes will be held at the Activity Center, 3220 W. 98th St. *** Sept. 29: Zumba Kids Junior for boys and girls ages 3 to 6 will meet Mondays from noon to 12:30 p.m. Children 7 to 9 will zumba Thursdays from 4:15 to 4:45 p.m., and youngsters 10-13 will participate in their zumba class Tuesdays from 3:30 to 4:45

p.m. This is a dance fitness party that gets children moving together with fun, educational and exciting dance routines and games. Participants can learn the Latin dance in fun and healthy ways. These classes will be held at the Activity Center, 3220 W. 98th St. *** Sept. 30: Tumbling classes for boys and girls ages 4 years and older will introduce some basic movements such as tuck, straddle, bridges, handstand and cartwheels to our beginners. Participants will work on improving these basic skills and adding more advanced skills such a running round offs, front and back walkovers, and front and back handsprings for our returning students. The fee is $73 for 45 minutes, $75.00 for an hour class. These classes will be held at the Activity Center, 3220 W. 98th St. *** Oct. 1: Kids Fitness for boys and girls is for children in kindergarten through third grade. This class offers children a little exercise, running off some and giving parents a break for an hour each week. The first half hour a child will learn about a healthy lifestyle and exercise. The second half hour they will play a game of tag, dodge ball, soccer, or basketball. The Fee is $60 and will be held on Wednesdays from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Activity Center, 3220 W. 98th St. *** Oct. 1: Drama classes for children ages 8 and older at all levels will be held Wednesdays from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Advanced drama class for teens 14 years and older will be gained by audition and will be held Wednesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Monologue class for children ages 8 years and older will be held Wednesdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The Fee for drama class and advanced drama class is $200. The Monologue class is $80. Classes are being held at the Community Center, 3450 W. 97th St. *** Ongoing: Registration is ongoing for summer programs. Park department hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday. The program brochure is on the website where residents can click on recreation summer book. The Evergreen Park Recreation Department also is on Facebook at facebook.com/evergreenparkrecreation. The departments offers summer camps, exercise classes for children and adults, tumbling classes, sport camps, drawing classes, dance classes for all ages, free concerts in the park, movies in the park and more. Residents are invited to view the recreation book on line, and register for programs.

war, poverty, disease and similar challenging situations. The initiative is all part of Operation Christmas Child, the world’s largest Christmas project of its kind. This year individuals of all ages — along with families, churches, groups — and countless others who have experienced the joy that comes from giving to those less fortunate, are aiming to help collect 19,200 gift-filled shoeboxes in the Palos area. This event is open to all. —Submitted by Moraine Valley Church

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Evergreen Park High School Superintendent Beth Hart confers with EP police officer Phil Rizzo about a security matter before Friday’s homecoming game.

to mobilize the Palos Heights community to unite with more than 100,000 year-round volunteers around the country who are working hard to pack and collect shoeboxes filled with toys, school supplies and basic hygiene items. During National Collection Week, Nov. 17-24, these giftfilled shoeboxes will be received at some 4,000 drop-off sites operating nationwide, where volunteers just like those in Palos Heights will pass them on for delivery to children in more than 100 countries who are victims of

Dancing With the Senior Stars Benefits Seniors and Youth

Orland Township’s third annual Dancing with the Senior Stars happens Thursday, Oct. 9 from 5 to 10 p.m. at Georgio’s Banquets, 8800 W. 159th St., Orland Park. On this night of entertainment, five couples will waltz their way to the top as they compete for a cash prize and the coveted mirror ball trophy. Just like the TV show, couples will show off their moves in front of a panel of distinguished judges whose votes, in conjunction with votes from the audience, will determine the final score and the winning couple. This year’s event has a new spin. Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Mokena has partnered with Orland Township and will be providing each competing couple with ten complimentary dance lessons prior to the big night. Not only is Dancing with the Senior Stars a great event for seniors, but it benefits the younger generations, too. All proceeds from Dancing with the Senior Stars go to the Orland Township Scholarship Foundation. In 2014, the Orland Township Scholarship Foundation awarded a total of $16,500 to 22 outstanding high school seniors for their academic achievement and community service. Dancing with the Senior Stars is the first of many fundraising events for the Foundation’s 2015 year.

For the audience, the night will include live entertainment, dinner and a cash bar. Tickets for Dancing with the Senior Stars are now on sale at Orland Township, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave., Orland Park. For more information, visit orlandtownship.org, or call 403-4222.

Driver’s Course Offered

The Office of Citizens’ Services, 3450 W. 97th St., Evergreen Park, offers the Driver Safety Class sponsored by AARP in October. The two-day class will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Oct. 2 and 3. The eight-hour refresher course is designed for motorists age 50 and older. Sign up for the class can be made in person, or by mailing a check made payable to AARP-$15 for members and $20 for non-members, a name, address and phone number to the Office of Citizens’ Service. In addition to updating your driving knowledge and skills, participants may be eligible for a discount on auto insurance after completing the course. For more information, call 422-8776.

Evergreen Park’s Office of Citizens’ Services Offers One Day Trips

The Evergreen Park Office of Citizens’ Services, 3450 West 97th St., is inviting residents to a oneday trip. The trip includes roundtrip, motorcoach transportation.

“Christmas Remembered” is Wednesday, Dec. 10 at Rosewood of Delavan. Departure is planned for 9:45 a.m. and return at 6 p.m. Tickets are $83. After experiencing “farm to table” cuisine prepared by Chef John Schnupp, participants can spend time at Rosewood’s boutique retail shops, and then enjoy “Christmas Remembered.” It will be performed in a state of the art cabaret style theater. The reservation deadline is Saturday, Nov. 1.

Double Nickel

The Double Nickel Plus Chorus meets at the Community Center, 3450 W. 97th St. in Evergreen Park, every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in Room 111. Newcomers are welcome. For more information, call 422-8776.

55 and Up

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

Pinochle

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

Library Notes Chicago Ridge

The Chicago Ridge Public Library is located at 10400 S. Oxford Ave. For more information, or to register, call 423-7753. *** Sept. 25: The Chicago Ridge Public Library, 10400 S. Oxford Ave., is hosting, Illinois Concealed Carry: Just the Facts, at 7:00 p.m. Patrons can learn about Public Act 98-63, the Firearm Concealed Carry Act, and have their questions answered to make educated decisions about what it means for individuals who choose to either carry or not carry. Topics also will include who is eligible for a permit and how to find and select an instructor. Shaun Farmer, certified fraud examiner, certified firearms Instructor, private investigator, and president of Blackhawk Defense Inc., will present the seminar. For more information and to register for the program, call the library at 423-7753. *** Sept. 25: 7:00 p.m. Shaun Farmer, certified fraud examiner, certified firearms instructor, private investigator, and president of Blackhawk Defense Inc. will discuss and answer questions about Public Act 98-63, the Illinois Firearm Concealed Carry Act, at 7 p.m. at the Chicago Ridge Library. He will try to help participants to make educated decisions about what it means for individuals who choose to either carry, or not carry. Topics also will include who is eligible for a permit and how to find and select an instructor. For more information, and to register for the program, call the library. *** Sept. 28: The Block of the Month Quilting Club will Begin a quilt project in September that will be completed in May. The group meets Sundays at 1:30 p.m. at the Chicago Ridge Library. There is a supply list available at the library. *** Sept. 29: Intermediate InterOak Lawn The Oak Lawn Park District net will be offered at 6:30 p.m. at administrative building is locat- the Chicago Ridge Library. Pared at 9400 S. Kenton Ave. For ticipants will learn the parts of a more information, call 857-2225 URL, types of domains, Boolean operators and how they work, between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. advanced tips for successful *** Online Registration is now avail- searching, and websites that use able at olparks.com. For more in- https:// and why. Participants will also have time to browse popular formation, call 857-2222. websites they may not have heard *** Sept. 30: The Oak Lawn Park about prior to this class. For more District’s overnight Galena Trip information, and to register for will be held through Thursday, the program, call the library. *** Oct. 2. Participants will enjoy a Ongoing: Patrons needing help with their computer, tablet, (Continued on page 12)

e-reader, mp3 player, or smartphone, need to brush up on their computer skills, or need help with in Microsoft Office, your e-mail, the Internet, applying for jobs, or their resumes, can “Book A Librarian” at the Chicago Ridge Library. Patrons can call the library and and set up an appointment with one of the library’s technologically savvy staff members, who will work one-on-one with them.

Evergreen Park

The Evergreen Park Public Library is located at 9400 S. Troy Ave. For more information, or to register for a program, call 422-8522. *** Ongoing: Evergreen Park Library, 9400 S. Troy, is hosting a book drive and accepting donations of used hardcover books, paperbacks, music CDs, videos, and DVDs. The library cannot accept magazines, encyclopedias, or textbooks, nor can a donation be picked up. pick up your donation. Donors are asked to remove the hard covers and recycle them in the green and yellow bin in the library parking lot. For more information call 422-8522.

Green Hills

The Green Hills Public Library is located at 8611 W. 103rd St., Palos Hills. For more information, or to register for a program, call the information desk at 598-8446, Ext. 120. Registration may also be available online at greenhillslibrary.org. The Library will be closed Monday, Sept. 1 for the Labor Day holiday. *** Sept. 27: Science Saturdays are open to children ages 3 to 6 with a caregiver. Junior scientists are welcome at 11 a.m. at the Green Hills Public Library to do a science experiment based on a favorite story time book. Registration is required and limited to 15 participants. Registration is available online. *** Sept. 28: Die Musikmeisters Oktoberfest Concert will be presented at the Green Hills Public Library at 1 p.m. Jawohl! Join the Musikmeisters as the library celebrates the German festival of Oktoberfest. Patrons can listen to polka favorites and classic tunes by way of accordion, woodwinds, and brass instruments. *** Sept. 30: The Essential Great Chicago Fire will be explained as entertainer William Pack weaves together technical details of the fire with vivid firsthand accounts

from those who lived through the conflagration of 1871. He will be bringing alive all the excitement and terror in a multi-media storytelling event at 7 p.m. Registration is required. Register is available online. *** October: Teens looking for a way to clear some overdue fines from their Library accounts are invited to come to the Youth Services Desk to find out how they can “Read Down Your Fines” this October. This is part of the Teen Read program. *** Oct. 1: Registration will begin at 9 a.m. for the Weird Chicago’s Devil in the White City Bus Tour set for Saturday, Oct. 25. Participants will learn about serial killer H.H. Holmes, how he impacted Chicago’s history during the 1893 World’s Fair. The tour also includes some of the actual sites in which murders took place and ghost stories became legend. Time will be included for a late lunch beforehand, which is on the participants’ own. Registration is required. A fee of $50 includes admission for the three-hour bus tour and transportation. No refunds will be given. *** Oct. 1: The Green Hills Public Library supplies the Legos, and children in kindergarten through fifth grade supply the imagination and building-skills at 2:30 or 4:30 p.m. Due to limited space, participants are asked to attend either the afternoon or evening session. Registration is required and limited to 30. Registration is available online. *** Oct. 4: The Greens Hills Public Library’s After Dark program will feature a Frankenstein double feature at 7 p.m. Patrons are invited to join the library staff for a special weekend screening of two classic horror films that have made their mark in cinema history: Frankenstein (1931) and Bride of Frankenstein (1935). Themed “mocktails” and refreshments will be provided and an AMC gift card will be raffled off at the end of the night. Registration is required. Registration is available online. *** Oct 7: From Al Capone to the Lipstick Killer to the Butcher of Plainfield, Chicago has had a hand in true crime stories. Join Clarence Goodman for, A Killer Among Us: Serial Killers in Our Town as he walks Green Hills Public Library patrons through (Continued on page 12)

Thursday, September 25, 2014 The Reporter

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When is it time to make portfolio changes? The kids are back at school and summer vacations are now just fading memories, so it must be autumn. But the seasons don’t just move on the calendar — they also change in your life. And, speaking of changes, you’ll have to make many of them as you move through the years — and that includes changes to your investment portfolio. But how will you know when it’s time to take action? Just as Mother Nature sends out “signals” to indicate a change in seasons — blooming flowers, falling leaves, warmer or colder temperatures, longer or shorter days, etc. — your portfolio will frequently tell you when you need to make adjustments. Here are a couple of indicators you may want to heed: • Out-of-balance portfolio — Even the best stocks can lose value when the overall market is down, but if you only own stocks, you could take a big hit during a downturn — and if it happens repeatedly, you may find it hard to even stay invested. After all, stocks will always fluctuate

as when a stock, or stock-based vehicle, has increased so much in value that it now takes on a larger percentage of your portfolio than you had intended — possibly bringing with it more risk than you had intended, too. As a general rule, no single investment should take up more than a small percentage of your entire portfolio. Your own life may also send you some messages regarding in value, and protection of your changes you may need to make principal is not guaranteed. Yet to your investment and financial you can at least help defend your- strategies. Here are just a few of self against market volatility by the milestones that may trigger balancing your portfolio with a necessary moves: mix of stocks, bonds, government • New child — You’ll need to securities, certificates of deposit review your life insurance to make (CDs) and other investments, with sure it’s sufficient to help provide the percentage of each type of as- for a newborn or newly adopted set based on your individual goals, child, should anything happen to time horizon and risk tolerance. you. You may also want to begin • “Overweighting” of indi- investing in a college savings vevidual investments — Related hicle, such as a 529 plan. to the point made above, you • New job — Assuming your can also have too much money new job offers you a retirement kept in a single investment, such plan, such as a 401(k) or similar as an individual stock or bond. vehicle, you’ll have some choices Sometimes, this “overweighting” to make. How much can you afford can happen almost on its own, to contribute? How should you

allocate your dollars among the investment choices offered in the plan? How can you best integrate your 401(k) or other plan into your overall investment portfolio to avoid duplication? • Impending retirement — As you enter retirement, you may want to adjust your portfolio to help reduce its short-term fluctuations and to provide more current income opportunities. At the same time, you may still need to invest for growth — you could be retired for two or three decades, and you’ll need to stay ahead of inflation. Pay close attention to the messages coming from your portfolio — and from your life. These “signals” will give you a good idea of when it’s time to make the right investment-related moves. 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.

Chick-fil-A helps out Advocate Children’s Hospital Area Property Tran$fer$

Area residents are asked to drive through the Chicago Ridge Chick-fil-A today, Thursday, buy a chicken sandwich and help support pediatric patients at Advocate Children’s Hospital. The Chicago Ridge Chickfil-A restaurant has selected the

hospital as recipient of one of its drive-thru donation days. For every original chicken sandwich sold via the drivethru, Chick-fil-A will donate one meal card to the patients and families of Advocate Children’s Hospital. Chick-fil-A’s

drive-thru donations are part of the organization’s Community Appreciation Week activities. The restaurant is at 9600 Ridgeland Ave. “Advocate Children’s Hospital is incredibly grateful to

Chick-fil-A for the restaurant’s generosity,” said Rabi Sulayman, MD, chair of pediatrics at Advocate Children’s Hospital — Oak Lawn. “We look forward to brightening the day of our patients and their families with free meal cards.”

Area Property Tran$fer$ Following are the property transfers in the area, according to the latest report, as received from the Cook County Recorder of Deeds Office. The Reporter Newspaper does not attempt to correct errors made by that office. Chicago Ridge Bourjas Dany to Flores Rocio, 7104 W 99th St, Unit #105, $45,000; Potas Robert to Patel Ashishkumar V, 10351 Mcvicker Ave, Unit #1S, $60,000; Sikorski Stanislaw to Bloomfield Jennifer, 7045 98th St, Unit #303, $62,000; Mancil Charlotte Ann to Lenz Brian J, 10649 Oak Ave, $190,500. Evergreen Park Chicago Title Land Trust Co to Karingada Robin, 5304 S Crawford Ave, $335,000; Ward Karen A to Ward Michael J, 8725 S Francisco Ave, $85,500; U S Bk to Lynch Patrick M, 10043 S Homan Ave, $131,000; Depeder Dennis Tr to Linder Ave LrtyGrp LLC Santa Maria Series, 9529 Grove Pl, $82,000; Ocwen Loan Serv to Jachymiak Damian, 9313 S Turner Ave,

488,000; U S Bk to Martinez Ramon, 9325 S Troy St, $19,000; Collins Joan M to Rutzen Michael A, 9314 S Francisco Ave, $155,000; Linehan Mary T Tr to Solis Nidia, 9919 S Homan Ave, $224,000. Hickory Hills Wieczorek Michael J to Sullivan Kelly J, 9349 S 81st Ct, $197,500; Nelson Robert Extr to Kisielius Sherry, 8901 S Roberts Rd, Unit #207, $56,500; Kois Wojciech to Zumot Hani M, 9450 Greenbriar Rd, Unit #2A5, $100,000. Oak Lawn Strzyzkowski Theodore F to Stoner Wendy L, 9940 Buell Ct, $210,000; Dunkel Ronald W to Reidy Dean T, 10336 S Keating Ave, Unit #202, $108,000; Wallquist Barbara Extr to Collins Edward A, 9128 Pulaski Rd, Unit with Tony Dunst #1E9128, $80,000; Standard B&T Co Tr to Pacor Mtg Corp, 10937 S Knox Ave, $230,000; Fannie Mae to Augle Charles, 9715 S Rutherford Ave, $124,000;

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Standard B&T Co Tr to Cyze Elizabeth, 10320 Tripp Ave, $159,000; Njoku Adaku N to Dragos Silviu, 9621 Karlov Ave, Unit #9621SE304, $45,000; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Bajrami Arton 6652 W 87th Pl, $162,000; Gasior Maria to Laciak Elzbieta M, 5700 Circle Dr, Unit #304, $50,000; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Ruggiero Catherine, 10312 S Cicero Ave, Unit #19051, $150,000; Mazeika Donald Extr to Johns Marshall, 9009 Melvina Ave, $180,000; Fortuna Michael to Felton Kevin M, 10830 Kilpatrick Ave, Unit #NW1, $64,000; Calich Bettina L to Real Juan D Del, 4653 101st St, $235,000; Dinovo Vincent Extr to Christophersen Micahel C, 10300 Lamon Ave, $207,000 Truchan Bartek to Flores Elisha, 9024 49th Ct, $192,500; Schulz Kelly to Walsh Mary Pat, 11004 S Keating Ave, Unit #1B, $48,000; Household Fin Corp III to Sangra Tarsaim, 10718 Pulaski Rd, $55,000;

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By Jonathan Little

Cautious play helps preserve WSOP main event stack The following hand took place in the $10,000-buy-in 2014 World Series of Poker Main Event in Las Vegas. Around 33 percent of the players who started the tournament remained in contention. The blinds were 1,000/2,000 with a 300 ante. Everyone folded around to me in the cutoff seat. I raised to 4,500 with Ac Qs. The player on the button (a loose-aggressive kid) and the player in the big blind (a splashy, straightforward player who typically overvalues his marginal made hands) called. From late position, my raise with a strong hand was completely automatic. I certainly would have raised many inferior hands as well. When my opponents decided to call, I assumed I was in good shape going to the flop.

my entire stack in this scenario, I decided to check behind on the flop, allowing me to control the size of the pot. While I will often miss out on winning a large pot when my opponent has a worse top pair, I make it nearly impossible to lose a huge pot when my opponent has trips.with Tony Dunst The turn was the 2c. The big blind bet 12,000 into a pot of 17,200. I decided to call. The button folded. Since I was in decent shape against the big blind’s probable range, which I believed to be comprised entirely of aces and tens, and since I had excellent pot odds, folding was out of the question. That said, raising for value would with Tony Dunst make no sense, because my opponent would likely continue only with a hand that had me beat. The river brought the 9d. The big blind bet 16,500 into a pot of 41,200. Calling was the only play that made sense, because I thought the big blind would

make this bet with any ace or ten. I called and lost to 10h 8c. Even though I lost this hand, it is important to realize that I could have lost many more chips if I had failed to pick up on the fact that my opponent thought he had a good hand on the flop. If I made a standard continuation bet, I would have almost certainly faced a checkraise that would have put my entire stack at risk by the river. By checking behind, I saved my stack, which eventually led to me cashing in the Main Event for $22,678.

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The flop came Ah 10s 10d. The big blind looked interested but then checked. I decided to check behind, as did the button. While I would almost always make a continuation bet of around 40 percent of the pot, I decided to check because I picked up the read that the big blind liked his hand. I knew the big blind to be the type of player who would check-raise the flop with a wide range of hands he perceived as strong. Since I was in marginal shape against his probable check-raising range of an ace or ten, and I didn’t want to risk

Notice is Hereby Given that on 11-2-14, a sale will be held at Gamboas Automotive, 19200 Wolf Road, Mokena, IL. 60448, to sell the following articles to enforce a lien existing under the laws of the State of Illinois unless such articles are redeemed within thirty days of the publication of this notice. James Barth, Ericka Bilek & Erica Beilek 2008 Chevrolet VIN# 1G1AK58FX87267274 Lien Amount: $3,000.82

TECHNO TALK By Russell Brandom Theverge.com

Double trouble when double clicking Google ads Last week, researchers at Malwarebytes noticed strange behavior on sites like Last.fm, The Times of Israel and The Jerusalem Post. Ads on the sites were being unusually aggressive, setting off anti-virus warnings and raising flags in a number of Malwarebytes systems. After some digging, researcher Jerome Segura realized the problem was coming from Google’s DoubleClick ad servers and the popular Zedo ad agency. Together, they were serving up malicious ads designed to spread the recently identified Zemot malware. A Google representative has confirmed the breach, saying “our team is aware of this and has taken steps to shut this down.” Malware served through ad units (or “malvertising”) is nothing new, but this incident is notable because of the unusually broad reach of the attack. “It was active but not too visible for a number of weeks until we started seeing popular sites getting flagged in our honeypots,” Segura said. “That’s

when we thought, something is going on.” The first impressions came in late August, and by now millions of computers have likely been exposed to Zemot, although only those with outdated antivirus protection were actually infected. Zemot is focused on computers running Windows XP, although it can also infect more modern operating systems running on x86 and 64 bit machines. Zemot is designed to bypass a system’s security before infecting computers with additional malware, so it’s difficult to exactly what effect the attack would have on a system once security had been breached. And while the conditions needed for a successful attack are quite specific, the broad reach of the ads suggests that whoever is behind the attack came away with more than a few successful compromises. “Even if there were only 5 percent of vulnerable machines,” Segura says, “We are still looking at a very large number of infections.”

Mortgage Rates Around the Area First Midwest Bank (as of Sept. 22)

Basil Albert to Maggio Victor, 9420 S Melvina Ave, Unit #94202NW, $130,000; Karuza Daiva Indp Adm to Chowdhury Tanvir, 11025 S Keating Ave, Unit #204, $50,000; Fannie Mae to Breault Raymond F, 5257 Otto Pl, $135,000; Lee William B Extr to Jernberg David L, 10904 Kilpatrick Ave, Unit #2B, $63,000. Palos Hills Pace Gene Tr to Wolski Raymond, 7945 W 100th St, $312,000; Gniadek John Jr to Bohac Bradley C, 11000 Theresa Cir, Unit #3A, $118,000; Feipel Charles A Sr Tr to Feipel Charles A Jr, 7524 W 105th St, $215,000; Marquette Bk Tr to Dolewa Krzysztof, 10606 S Terry Dr, $195,000; Juracka Patricia J Tr to Bojan Karen L, 9180 South Rd, Unit #9180C, $125,000; Powers Steven T to Skyline 1 Inc, 10650 S 82nd Ct, $60,000.

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Prospect Federal (as of Sept. 22) 30-year fixed 20-year fixed 15-year fixed

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Worth Cook Harry A Tr to Mendez Roberto Serna, 7523 W 109th Pl, $120,500; Acosta Gregorio to Medina Anai, 10747 S Harlem Ave, Unit #3A, $19,500; HSBC Bk USA to Faruqi Muhammad K, 7533 Southwest Hwy, Unit #A2, $37,000.

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(Jonathan Little is a professional poker player and coach with over $5.8 million in live tournament earnings. He is also the author of numerous bestselling poker books, including his new e-book “The Main Event With Jonathan Little.” For more information on Jonathan, check out his personal site, JonathanLittlePoker.com, and follow him on Twitter: @JonathanLittle.)

Notice is Hereby Given that on 11-2-14, a sale will be held at Art’s Auto Rebuilders, 7400 S. Western Avenue, Chicago, IL. 60636, to sell the following articles to enforce a lien existing under the laws of the State of Illinois unless such articles are redeemed within thirty days of the publication of this notice. Mamie S. Anane 2009 Nissan VIN# 1N4AL21EX9N461391 Lien Amount: $7,500.00

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ChiCago Ridge

Jack & Pat’s - 10717 S. Ridgeland 7-11 - 10658 S. Ridgeland Ave. PK Pantry - 6410 W. 107th Street Shoprite - 9910 S. Harlem Avenue Mobile - 10001 S. Ridgeland Avenue

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7-11 - 9860 S. Kedzie Avenue Lagens - 8859 S. California 7-11 - 3440 W. 95th Street

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Walgreens - 7945 W. 95th Street Jewel - 9528 S. Roberts Road

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Gennaros - 5549 W. 87th Street Freshline - 5535 W. 95th Street 7-11 - 4501 W. 95th Street

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continued Barcus - 4708 W. 103rd Street 7-11 - 10441 S. Cicero Ave. 7-11 - 10220 S. Central Ave. Foodies - 9652 S. Pulaski

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All hail Queen Bea! Bernadette Pratl of Evergreen Park hit the guessing trifecta with last week’s photo. It is the photo of an old fashioned warning light on a police car, also known as a cherry top or bubble light. The clue was that it was featured in a Bruce Springsteen song. Not only did Brilliant Bernadette come up with the right answer, she was the first to do so and she let us know that the song was “Jungleland.” The goofy WHATIZIT Board of Directors let several answers go by but stomped their silly little feet down when it came to guesses involving ambulance or fire truck lights. After all, this photo was of the top of a cop car. Others who were 10-4 on the guesses were Worth’s Theresa and George Rebersky, E.J. Oahueke and Robert Solner (who also provided the “Jungleland” reference) and Hickory Hills’ Jack and Griffin Burke Faddis. Incorrect answers were a party light, ambulance warning light, a curly-wurly and a fire truck light. The clue for this week is that you probably won’t see one of these at an area restaurant or bowling alley. Send those guesses by Monday night to thereporter@comcast.net with WHATIZIT in the subject line. Don’t forget to include your name and hometown.

In all the years we have spent on this Earth, never have we found a book as wonderful as “Medicinal Value of Natural Foods.” Pay attention to that word, “medicinal,” a word that thrills me when I hear it. Multitudes of books and articles have been written and continue to be written today, but so few include that word. Do you believe foods have medicinal properties? Well, this book starts with the foods beginning with the letter ‘A’ and explains what vitamins and minerals are found in each and every food that begins with each and every letter, all the way to ‘Z.’ For instance, it reveals that alfalfa has 10 times the mineral content of various grains. It explains alfalfa is so rich in nutrients such as calcium, potassium, and vitamins A, B, C and D because it has roots that extend

The Wine Guy with Anthony Scarano 30 or more feet into the ground that can bring up vital nutrients inaccessible to other plants. Alfalfa can be eaten fresh in a salad or can be chopped and cooked with spinach and other greens. It can help treat anemia, diabetes, bladder disorders and indigestion, and can be used as a diuretic or as an appetite stimulator. The book

also claims it is good for teeth and bones, and can be used as a remedy for skin eruptions and arthritis. This wonderful plant can also be used to make a tea that not only tastes good but is a tonic that increases the cleansing action of the kidneys and peristalsis of the bowels. If you are interested in bettering your life and health, you must eat and drink the right foods — the medicinal foods. Overindulging in processed foods, meats, beer and hard liquor, and dependence on prescription drugs that merely mask your symptoms, will leave you feeling bad at best, and at worst will leave you sick or dead. Use these natural foods to avoid arthritis, inflammation, heart disease, atherosclerosis, liver problems and dyspepsia, among others. By “these foods” I mean those of the Earth,

provided by the Earth, for you. Stop for a moment and understand what I am telling you: Our bodies are designed to be sustained by foods that grow out of the ground — berries, apples, oranges, tomatoes, eggplant, broccoli, nuts, leaves, herbs, and on and on and on. You can’t go wrong by eating these, they were put here for us and we have evolved to need them to be the best and healthiest we can be. Anthony Scarano is not a doctor. He is an Evergreen Park resident, winemaker and certified naturopath. Suggestions in this space are solely the opinions of Mr. Scarano based on years of independent study and personal experience, and may not be beneficial to health. Wine should be consumed in moderation, as overindulgence may be harmful to health.

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Thursday, September 25, 2014

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Life in the fast lane Speed kills as Bulldogs race past Spartans By Ken Karrson In automotive parlance it was like pitting a pickup truck against a Ferrari — and letting the Ferrari have a head-start. Friday night’s South Suburban Conference Red matchup between cross-town rivals Oak Lawn and Richards pretty much rated that comparison. Here’s how Spartans coach Sean Lucas described his team’s foe: “They’re not the big Richards teams of the past, but they are fast,” he said. “Our kids battled them and a few times we had kids in position to make a play, but their feet moved faster than ours.” Keeping up with the Bulldogs while competing on a level playing field would have been tough enough for Oak Lawn; making things worse was that it spotted Richards a lead. The Bulldogs scored on each of their first three possessions to Submitted photo Former Chicago Christian football player Jason Vander Laan, (15) a redshirt junior at Ferris State, shove the Spartans into a 19-0 has put up some amazing offensive statistics — over 7,000 total yards and 77 combined passing hole. It was 33-7 at halftime and and rushing touchdowns — at the collegiate level while quarterbacking the Bulldogs to 15 wins despite Oak Lawn’s best efforts to fight back in the final two quarters in 21 games since becoming a starter in 2012. it couldn’t avoid a 46-21 setback. “I’m proud of our kids, but we knew we’d have to play near-perfect to beat them,” Lucas said. “I wish they had seen a better shot [from us], but I flat-out told our Local grad Vander Laan is a statistics-generating machine at Ferris State kids after the game this [Richards] team was better than us. There week. that stopping the Bulldogs' aeri- are greater tragedies in life than By Tim Cronin There's little question coaches, al attack is the answer, Vander Perhaps it’s fitting that Jason players and fans of Ferris State Laan will then attempt to run Vander Laan is majoring in ac- football are really enjoying the foes ragged. He definitely can, as tuarial sciences at Ferris State. numbers he has amassed since evidenced by his 3,278 rushing He definitely has a way with becoming the Bulldogs' starting yards and 39 scoring dashes. You could easily call him Ferris' numbers. And when he's not busy quarterback in 2012. The redshirt calculating them in the classroom junior has thrown for 3,851 yards big wheel. But those stats, which he's piling them up on the foot- and 38 touchdowns while guiding would be gaudy at any level of play, Ferris State to 15 wins in its last are an indication of how confident ball field. Vander Laan now is in both his By Ken Karrson “I really, really enjoy working 21 games. But wait there's more. Just ability and that of his teammates. with numbers,” Vander Laan, a (Continued on page 6) Chicago Christian grad, said last in case opposing defenses think The sophomore jinxed Wheaton-St. Francis Friday night. As a freshman in 2013 Ricky Smalling drew little attention as a football player. That’s not surprising, seeing as how lower-level teams tend to operate with more anonymity than their varsity counterparts. But Brother Rice coaches knew what they had in the 6-foot-1, By Ken Karrson 185-pound wideout, and Crusaders boss Brian Badke didn’t hesLike Siegfried and Roy, Dave itate to elevate Smalling to the Wierzal has had a knack for hanvarsity this season. Undoubtedly dling Tigers. the Spartans wished he hadn’t. In the Sandburg coach’s case, Smalling was a big man in the the cats in question suit up for Chicago Catholic League crossover Joliet West. While the Tigers havas he caught 11 passes for 150 en’t always been an easy capture yards, one of the better perfor— last year’s game pretty much mances by a Rice receiver in a went down to the wire — the while. Two of his grabs went for Eagles have always found a way touchdowns, including a 70-yard to prevail during Wierzal's tenure. play that put the visiting CrusadUntil Friday night, that is. ers ahead for keeps in the third Racking up 140 more yards quarter. than its hosts, Joliet West never “Ricky Smalling really stepped trailed in the SouthWest Subup,” Badke said after Rice ruined urban Conference Blue contest. St. Francis’ homecoming by pinSandburg was within four points ning a 35-29 setback on the hosts. of the Tigers at the start of the “We didn’t have a deep threat [last fourth quarter, but another Joliet year] after Chris [Rozell] went West touchdown sealed the deal down with an injury. as it bagged a 21-10 win at Se“You’ve got to have a guy who liga Field that put the Eagles in can beat double coverages and a somewhat precarious position stretch out the defense. Ricky’s a playoff-wise. Photo by Jeff Vorva play-maker, a big-time player, and While the postseason is still Joliet West’s Navontae Battle (1) plows into Jonathan Milazzo Alex [Alarcon] is going to deliver over a month away, Sandburg Friday night, but the Sandburg kicker still manages to connect it to him.” (2-2, 1-1) now must beat at least on a first-half field goal. Unfortunately for the Eagles little else Alarcon, a senior who took some one of the conference’s acknowl- went right in the SouthWest Suburban Conference Blue contest lumps a year ago, enjoyed perhaps (Continued on page 5) his finest hour as the Crusaders’ as they dropped a 21-10 verdict to the Tigers in Orland Park.

Doing it by the numbers

losing to someone who’s better than you.” Just as in their 2012 meeting with the Bulldogs, the Spartans (13, 0-2) refused to succumb quietly after falling behind. Two years ago while suffering an 18-7 loss they shut out Richards in the second half. That wasn’t quite the case here, and in addition the Bulldogs (31, 2-0) carved out a much more comfortable lead for themselves. Leading the way was senior quarterback Hasan-Muhammad Rogers, who threw for 276 yards and five touchdowns, including ones of 24 yards to Spencer Tears and 11 yards to Ryan Willett to culminate the visitors’ first two series. “[Bulldogs coach] Tony [Sheehan] told me that kid is a oncein-a-lifetime talent,” Lucas said, referring to Muhammad-Rogers. “You don’t get kids like that all the time. They made it look so easy [at times].” Perhaps it came too easily, as Sheehan believed. After Pat Doyle (8-yard run, 65-yard reception) and Willett (4-yard catch) extended Richards’ edge before halftime, Sheehan thought his guys may have gotten “kind of complacent.” “[Oak Lawn’s] kids didn’t give up,” he said. “They played hard, we gave them a couple chances [because of mistakes] and they took advantage like a good team would. There’s a little bit of pride and bragging rights on the line

in games like this and [the opposition] is going to bring it. “We’ve got to put the hammer down. We’ve got to keep preaching it and teaching it — you put the nail in the coffin and move on.” The Bulldogs were never in any real danger, but Steve Anaya (25-yard TD catch) and Joe Robinson (two scoring receptions) made sure the Spartans didn’t go into full retreat. Had Oak Lawn been able to recover an onsides kick at one juncture it would have gotten a chance to narrow the gap to two touchdowns, but that opportunity never materialized. Jared Moore (40-yard reception) and Muhammad-Rogers (8-yard dash) completed Richards’ scoring. The ‘Dogs finished with 450 total yards, but Sheehan pointed to a couple lost fumbles and an interception in the second half as proof that his squad was not executing properly at all times. “After that [Moore TD] we stopped playing offensively,” Sheehan said. “We had been moving the ball, playing well, doing the little things right [before that] — that’s the way you want it. You get into a close game and you get three turnovers in the second half, you’re not going to win. “[Our players] saw how it cost us a game in Week 2 [versus Geneva]. It’s starting to resonate with these young guys that we can’t take plays off or days off (Continued on page 4)

It’s a Smalling world

Sophomore wideout keeps Crusaders moving ahead

Earning their stripes

No. 1 signal-caller as he completed caught throws from Alarcon. 80 percent of his 25 passes for “Alex played well and it’s im225 yards. Four other players also (Continued on page 6)

Tigers deal Eagles heavy blow

Going backwards

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The backwards visor on Evergreen Park coach Ray Mankowski’s head is an indicator of how things went for the Mustangs Friday night. Evergreen’s fortunes traveled in reverse, too, as the hosts fell behind Reavis early and never fully recovered in what became a 42-21 South Suburban Conference Red victory for the Rams. Story on Page 3.

FOOTBALL FORECAST

We’re all still in shock that Robert Morris University was down 14 with 10 minutes left in the game and beat mighty St. Xavier, 27-24, thus denying Vorva the first perfect week of the season. Vorva was also the only one of the crop to pick Niles Notre Dame to beat Marist and was one second away from looking foolish. He should send ND kicker Tim Simon a Christmas gift for that one. So Vorva is in the rare position of leading the pack by two games while Unholy Maholy and rookie Bob Rakow are right behind. Defending King Ken Karrson is within striking distance while Anthony Nasella and reader Wally Findysz are hoping for their own Robert Morris-like finishes in the next five weeks…

Last week: Overall: Eisenhower at Richards Benet at Marist Evergreen Park at Oak Lawn Sandburg at Joliet Central St. Laurence at Brother Rice Lockport at Stagg Walther Christian at Chicago Christian Reavis at Shepard St. Francis (Illinois) at St. Xavier

Ken Karrson Jeff Vorva 8-2 9-1 27-12 30-9 Richards Richards Marist Benet Evergreen Park Oak Lawn Sandburg Sandburg Brother Rice Brother Rice Stagg Lockport Chicago Christian Chicago Christian Reavis Reavis St. Xavier St. Xavier

Anthony Nasella 7-3 25-14 Richards Benet Evergreen Park Sandburg Brother Rice Stagg Walther Christian Reavis St. Xavier

Jason Maholy Wally Findysz 7-3 7-3 28-11 23-16 Richards Richards Benet Benet Evergreen Park Evergreen Park Sandburg Sandburg Brother Rice Brother Rice Lockport Stagg Chicago Christian Chicago Christian Reavis Reavis St. Xavier St. Xavier

Bob Rakow 8-2 28-11 Richards Benet Oak Lawn Sandburg Brother Rice Stagg Chicago Christian Reavis St. Xavier

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These ‘sportsmen’ grin and beer it Bartosh (Reprinted from July 1, 2010) Beer and sports will be forever linked. Whether or not you personally choose to imbibe in the malt-andhops mixture is irrelevant. The fact is that more than enough people do so while attending athletic events to render the small number of non-drinkers meaningless. If that weren’t true, why would beer manufacturers be regular sponsors of sports broadcasts? It’s all but impossible to watch a football game on TV, for example, and not see a plethora of beer ads, most of which are juvenile in their sales approach. Unlike the famed Miller Lite commercials of the 1970s and ’80s that featured retired jocks spouting genuinely clever and humorous dialogue, today’s TV spots tend to embrace a frathouse mentality and lack any memorable moments, save for the lingering camera shot of whatever scantily-clad coed du jour is being used in the ad. The one thing that does make me laugh is how the goofy, beer-holding — notice how no one is actually shown drinking the product on those commercials — guys think they’ve got a chance to become involved with Ms. Hot Number, who, in real life, would either mock or completely ignore them. There’s proof positive of how alcohol can impair both judgment and sensibilities. But we’ve learned to live with beer commercials as a trade-off for being able to watch many games free of charge. However, what happens when beer becomes part of the game itself? A recent Associated Press story — housed under the “sports” heading no less — talked about an activity called “beer pong,” which consists of two teams assembling at opposite ends of a table, upon which sit two sets of 10 plastic cups filled with beer and arranged in a triangle formation. One set of cups is placed in front of each team.

The object is for shooters to try and toss Ping-Pong balls into the cups across from them. If a ball goes in, the cup is taken off the table and a member of the opposing team has to drink the beer in it. The first team to get rid of all 10 of its opponents’ cups wins. That’s it. Hardly the stuff from which athletic legends are created, but suddenly beer pong has become more than just a novelty pastime for the inebriated college crowd that lacks something more substantive to do with its free time. Now, there’s money to be made from the endeavor, beyond the silly side wagers pals of the “competitors” might engineer. That aforementioned AP story told of a nationwide contest recently held in Atlantic City that awarded a $25,000 first prize to the winners, courtesy of something called the “World Beer Pong Tour.” Actually, the event should have been dubbed “Water Pong,” since that supposedly was the liquid found in the cups. According to the tour commissioner — and, yes, I felt ridiculous writing the words “tour commissioner” in this specific instance — Sam Pines, “No one [was] here to get drunk or act like fools,” and a few of the competitors echoed his sentiment. One went so far as to claim using beer is “totally ’90s.” I guess that means the activity can now be considered fun for the whole family. Of course, there remain some hard-core types, such as Brian Bailey. The 25-year-old Maine resident offered this description of his average day to the AP writer: “I play all day with beer. It’s like, we get hammered and make cups all day. I drink all day and make cups all day. That’s what I do. That’s my life.” Bailey can afford to be that devoted because he doesn’t have to hassle with the whole employment thing. Not being on any company’s payroll gives Bailey plenty of time to waste, something at which he’s obviously proving quite adept.

A New Jersey man named Antonio Vassilates doesn’t want everyone to think, however, that just any drunken bum can adequately handle the demands of beer pong. In fact, Vassilates — whose play is apparently marked by histrionics that 1970s relief-pitching icon Al “The Mad Hungarian” Hrabosky would envy — asserts “the kids who know this is a growing sport take it seriously. It is a real sport.” Yeah, and so are lawnmower racing, ironing, Frisbee, pole dancing, rock/paper/scissors and any one of myriad other undertakings, at least if you listen to those who get involved with them. But just because someone’s dumb enough to put up prize money doesn’t instantly make it a sport. And beer pong is the worst idea yet. If, as Pines said, water was used in the Atlantic City contest, fine. But what about those times when beer is in the cups? It’s an invitation for rapid inebriation, which means that, unless a lot of those competitors have made overnight lodging arrangements with the bar owner, the number of drunken drivers increases at closing time. And while defenders of beer pong will insist such a thing won’t happen, I ask you to consider some of the names on T-shirts worn by the Atlantic City competitors — “Drunkenballers” and “Drunk and Drunker” are two of the most charming. Listen, too, to the words of Virginia man Thomas Reap, considered one of the leading men in beer pong. He told the AP that his team gets challenged quite often because he and his partner are “the best in the world, so [opponents] have to drink a lot.” Just what we need: another reason for groups of young men to overindulge in alcohol. But, hey, it’s all in the name of sport, so it’s OK. I’m sure the Brian Baileys of the world will gladly drink to that.

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Mother McAuley’s Kelsey Clark (16) registers a kill during last Thursday’s neighborhood showdown with Marist. The Mighty Macs outlasted the arch-rival RedHawks 25-23, 25-20.

Volleyball roundup

Eagles soaring through first 15 matches with a pair of victories at the play. Leah Lane put down a total Wheaton Classic on Wednesday of 15 kills for the Eagles. Emily Makina (10 assists), Allison With 15 matches already in and followed that up with a win Nagel (five kills) and Gillian Thanathe books Sandburg counts 12 over Thornwood on Thursday. Sami Knight dished out 34 souras (five kills) were Sandburg's victories among them. But Eagles coach Dave Vales assists as Sandburg beat Wau- catalysts in its 25-9, 25-9 conquest will tell you that exceptional teams bonsie Valley (25-18, 25-11) and of Thornwood in a SouthWest Subfind a way to win the close match- host Wheaton-Warrenville South urban Conference crossover. es. And in that regard Sandburg (25-11, 25-18) in tournament pool (Continued on page 6) is still feeling its way around. Two of the Eagles' losses to date came at Saturday's Wheaton Classic, where they wound up fourth overall. Libertyville edged Sandburg 25-21, 20-25, 25-23 in the semifinals and then Downers Grove North pocketed a 27-25, 11-25, 27-25 victory in the thirdplace match. “The challenge of playing Libertyville was that we were anticipating playing Marist, but they lost in three [sets] so our scouting wasn’t the best heading into that match,” Vales said. “They hit us with a huge player in the middle and took it to us early. They rocked us back on our heels and it was a dogfight all the way to the end. “We were actually up 22-20 in the last game and we let it slip out of our hands. We had [a bit of] trouble finishing the last two Photo by Jeff Vorva matches. You have to learn to win the close matches, and right now Kelsey Clark wears a look of relief after Mother McAuley scored we’ve been getting close but no a point at the end of a long Game 2 rally last Thursday against Marist. The Macs captured that second set and, along with it, cigar.” The Eagles began last week the match. By Anthony Nasella

Just enough time to lose Four-gettable moments

Late breakdowns saddle Cougars with defeat Vikings fall to Irish in closing seconds By Ken Karrson Want to bet on a sure thing? There aren’t many out there, but one seemingly safe wager would be to figure on St. Xavier University protecting a 14-point lead in the fourth quarter. Anyone acting on that assumption Saturday afternoon, though, would have come up a loser. So, too, did the Cougars in rather stunning fashion. Seven days after springing an upset on NCAA Division II University of Indianapolis SXU became a victim of one itself. Host Robert Morris ran off 17 unanswered points in the final 11 minutes, the last three coming on Josh Techeira’s 40-yard field goal with 32 seconds remaining. The late surge carried the Eagles to a shocking 27-24 triumph over the NAIA No. 10-ranked Cougars in a Mid-States Football Association crossover in Arlington Heights. “I can’t remember the last time we were up [by] two scores in the fourth quarter and gave the game away,” SXU coach Mike Feminis said. “I can’t say I didn’t warn our guys, but too many things went wrong to beat a good team. We made a ton of mistakes in the game.” The most glaring was getting a punt blocked and having it result in a score for the opposition, the second such occurrence for the Cougars (2-1) this season. In this latest instance Robert Morris’ Jeremy Robinson registered the touchdown that brought his team even at 24. The Eagles, who had tallied earlier in the period on Lamont Wims’ 9-yard run, then regained possession on Shepard grad Jimmy McClinton’s interception. Eight Wims runs followed and put Techeira in position to boot the game-winner. Techeira also kicked a 20-yard field goal in the opening stanza after SXU coughed up the ball on a fumble. “If we don’t play well, anybody on our schedule can beat us — and that isn’t ‘coachspeak,’” Feminis said. “There’s not a cupcake on the schedule and there’s no time to take a breather. “I think our conference is the best in the country — we’ve had the last three national champions.

There’s not that much difference, from top to bottom, in our league.” The obvious question raised by the Cougars’ shortcoming is whether they were still riding too high in the aftermath of their conquest of Indianapolis. While Feminis admitted he “didn’t like our attitude Monday morning,” he felt practice sessions last week were decent enough to adequately prepare SXU players for the task in front of them. “I don’t want to use the excuse that we were looking past them just because we beat Indianapolis,” Feminis said of the Eagles. “To me, that’s not showing Robert Morris any respect. They won the turnover battle and I’d rather give Robert Morris the credit.” After Techeira put the Eagles ahead early, the Cougars retaliated with 17 straight points. Stephen Simms caught a 6-yard TD toss from John Rhode and Abdul Mahdi kicked a 45-yard field goal in the second period, then Randall Wells hauled in a 45-yard Rhode throw in the third quarter. But while shaken, Robert Morris wasn’t ready to falter. Right after Wells hit paydirt, the Eagles struck from 80 yards away on a Matt Westerkamp-to-Deshawn Weaver aerial collaboration. “Overall, I’ve been happy with the way we’ve played for three weeks on defense,” Feminis said. “That was the one play we fell asleep.” Not surprisingly it awakened Robert Morris. Mike Ivlow’s 12yard dash temporarily restored order for SXU, but that third-period score couldn’t put the Eagles down for good. The Cougars outgained Robert Morris by 63 yards (388-325) but committed three turnovers to the home club’s one. SXU was also hurt by two dropped touchdown passes and an overthrown ball that missed connections with a receiver in the end zone. Simms, Wells and Nick DeBenedetti combined for 28 receptions and 268 yards for the Cougars, but that was largely offset by Wims’ 180 rushing yards on 38 carries. Rhode completed 32-of-51 passes for 323 yards. Greg Hayward (six solo stops, four assists, 2 ½ tackles for loss, one sack), Joe DeMarco (five so-

los, four assists, 1 ½ tackles for loss, one pass breakup), Michael Mettille (four solos, five assists, one-half tackle for loss) and Doug Ruggles (three solos, six assists) were SXU’s top performers on the prevention side. “There are things we’re going to have to clean up, but this isn’t the time to jump ship,” Feminis said. “There are a lot of teams that have a loss right now — Marian beat [defending champion] Grand View by 13 — and it happened [to us] early enough in the season that it’s not really going to have an effect down the road in the rankings as long we take care of our business. “[But] if this wasn’t a wake-up call for us I don’t know what would be. You really have no choice but to move on.” The Cougars host longtime rival University of St. Francis Saturday afternoon at Bruce R. Deaton Field.

Statistics St. Xavier 0 10 Robert Morris 3 0

14 0 - 24 7 17- 27

SXU RMU First downs 20 16 Yds. rushing 65 194 Yds. passing 323 131 Total yds. 388 325 Att./comp. 51-32 22-8 Fumbles/lost 3-2 1-1 Had intercepted 1 0 Penalties/yds. 5-40 4-42 Punts/avg. 7-30.0 8-45.4 Scoring RMU — Josh Techeira 20 field goal SXU — Stephen Simms 6 pass from John Rhode (Abdul Mahdi kick) SXU — Mahdi 45 field goal SXU — Randall Wells 44 pass from Rhode (Mahdi kick) RMU — Deshawn Weaver 80 pass from Matt Westerkamp (Techeira kick) SXU — Mike Ivlow 12 run (Mahdi kick) RMU — Lamont Wims 9 run (Techeira kick) RMU — Jeremy Robinson blocked punt recovery in end zone (Techeira kick) RMU — Techeira 40 field goal St. Xavier Rushing: Ivlow 8-41, Ferguson 6-30, Simms 3-7, Hunter 4-3, Rhode 8-(-16). Passing: Rhode 51-32-323. Receiving: Simms 13-109, Wells 8-68, DeBenedetti 7-91, Feeney 2-34, Ferguson 1-15, Carroll 1-6.

By Ken Karrson

Now St. Laurence knows how St. Ignatius must have felt. In Week 3 the Wolfpack found themselves less than a minute away from victory — and away it stayed, thanks to Vikings quarterback Alex Martinez, whose touchdown run with just a half-minute left propelled St. Laurence to a come-from-behind win. Fast forward to Friday night in Kankakee, where the Vikings were on the verge of success in what has been a house of horrors for them in recent years. But when host Bishop McNamara stopped St. Laurence on a fourthand-3 play with 3:32 remaining, all hope was not yet exhausted for the Fightin’ Irish. True, they had no time to lose in terms of staging a rally, but it wound up being just enough time for the Vikings to lose the game instead. Fourteen plays were required to cover 75 yards, but the last of those — an 18-yard reception by Jonathan Ward — took Bishop Mac into the end zone and expunged a one-point St. Laurence advantage. And with just 10.9 seconds on the clock, the Vikings were forced to absorb a gut-wrenching 27-21 Chicago Catholic League White setback. “It’s tough,” St. Laurence coach Harold Blackmon said of the outcome. “There were a lot of things we could have done that wouldn’t have led to that [conclusion]. You don’t capitalize, that’s what happens.” The Vikings’ failure to convert that fourth-down play was not a one-time occurrence. The same thing also happened on back-toback third-quarter series, including one that had begun at the Irish 28 following Alex Salach’s fumble recovery. That possession fizzled out at the 14, while the one before it stalled at Bishop Mac’s 11. “It’s not like they were more physical than us,” Blackmon said. “If that would have been the case I would have slept a lot better. It was [a matter of] missed blocking assignments, something we practice every day.” St. Laurence (2-2, 1-1) did strike gold once in the opening half as Martinez tossed a screen

pass to Matt Gurgone and the latter sped 45 yards for a TD. The score came after the Irish had forged a 12-0 lead on Ward touchdowns runs of 64 yards and 1 yard. But the hosts missed a kick and were unable to hit a twopoint conversion, meaning that Jake Kolniak’s 25-yard reception and Tyler Snee’s conversion catch staked the Vikings to a 15-12 edge at the start of the fourth period. “I don’t know when a St. Laurence team last won a game in Kankakee, but we were going down there looking for a win,” Blackmon said. “And we liked the opportunity to do it there because it would be that much sweeter.” Sweetness ultimately turned sour, but not before the Vikings responded to Bishop Mac’s goahead score that piggy-backed on Kolniak’s touchdown. Ward’s 64-yard grab of a Kobe Shutter aerial had moved the Irish in front by five, but St. Laurence fought back with a seven-play, 80-yard journey that was keyed by Kolniak’s 55-yard catch. That placed the visitors at the Bishop Mac 5 and sophomore Marcus Smart crossed the goal line from the 3 to hand his squad a 21-20 lead. “We did not play anywhere near a perfect game, but we’re not [ever] giving up,” Blackmon said. “We’ve shown to be a very resilient football team — that’s the foundation of championship teams. I think this was a litmus test type of game and I think our kids are starting to understand we can play with these guys. “This would have been a game to build some momentum. We’re close and it’s painful [to fall short]. I think everybody, coaches and players, are frustrated and I told them it should hurt [because] they’re all invested.” After holding foes below 130 total yards the previous two weeks, the Vikings gave up 378 here, including 168 to Ward on the ground. St. Laurence gained 310, although all but 38 of that came through the air as Martinez completed 18-of-29 passes. Mike Sterna, Gurgone and Tim Delaney made 15 catches between them for 207 yards. Defensive stalwarts in a losing cause were Gurgone (seven solo

tackles, one assist), Tom Lyons (five solos, seven assists, 1 ½ sacks), Snee (four solos, five assists, 2 ½ sacks) and Carlos Baker (three solos, three assists). The Vikings registered a half-dozen sacks of Shutter. “I didn’t have a feel [before the season] of what this team was because we had so many young guys in important positions,” Blackmon said. “[But] they’ve put a lot of work in and I love coaching these kids.” A long stretch of road contests ends Friday when St. Laurence visits Joe Johnston Field to clash with Brother Rice. The Crusaders have won three in a row, including a 35-29 decision over Wheaton-St. Francis last Friday. While the Vikings will likely be considered an underdog, that status hasn’t meant much this season as so-called upsets have been somewhat commonplace throughout the Chicagoland area. “The unpredictability of it all keeps it exciting and keeps it fun,” Blackmon said. “We just have to get lucky.”

Statistics St. Laurence 0 7 0 14 - 21 Bishop McNamara 6 6 0 15 - 27 STL First downs 16 Yds. rushing 38 Yds. passing 272 Total yds. 310 Att./comp. 29-18 Fumbles/lost 1-0 Had intercepted 0 Penalties/yds. 4-40 Punts/avg. 3-42.7

BM 19 240 138 378 18-7 1-1 0 6-65 5-26.8

Scoring BM — Jonathan Ward 64 run (kick failed) BM — Ward 1 run (run failed) STL — Matt Gurgone 45 pass from Alex Martinez (Saul Pinal kick) STL — Jake Kolniak 25 pass from Martinez (Tyler Snee pass from Martinez) BM — Ward 64 pass from Kobe Shutter (Shutter run) STL — Marcus Smart 3 run (pass failed) BM — Ward 18 pass from Shutter (Chance Marcotte kick) St. Laurence Rushing: Smart 23-40, Martinez 10-(-2). Passing: Martinez 29-18-272. Receiving: Sterna 6-73, Kolniak 5-95, Delaney 4-39, Gurgone 1-45, Gamboa 1-13, Baker 1-7.

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Thursday, September 25, 2014 Section 2

One to grow on

Wheaton offers template for Knights in win By Ken Karrson From the rubble is being built a solid football program. That’s the view Chicago Christian coach Jim Bolhuis took of Wheaton Academy Friday night. The Warriors were in rather dire straits just a couple of seasons ago, but the arrival of coach Brad Thornton in 2013 began reversing Wheaton’s downward course. Thornton, who shares with Bolhuis Wheaton College as an alma mater, surrounded himself with respected assistants — one of them has coached in the Arena Football League for several years — and has orchestrated a rapid about-face. While the Warriors’ best days are probably still ahead they managed to have a pretty good evening at the Knights’ expense. Christian hung tough, but Wheaton eventually wore the Knights down and pocketed a 35-7 win in West Chicago. The Warriors were playing just their second home contest on what Bolhuis referred to as their “field of dreams.” “They’ve got something special going on,” he said of Wheaton. “They form a good model of how to turn it around in a short time. I wouldn’t be surprised if they become the next Aurora Christian [the Class 3A champion in 2011 and 2012]. “They were losing numbers, [but Thornton] has brought back kids into the program who had left. Program-wise it’s encouraging [to other schools that size], but it was discouraging getting beat up.” Bolhuis said it was “hard to gauge” the Warriors’ talent prior to game night, in part because none of their first three foes rated as a serious challenger. In fact, the Knights’ touchdown was the first surrendered by Wheaton this season. And while Christian (1-3) couldn’t add on to that second-quarter score it did generate over 200 yards of offense and was outgained by only 105 yards overall. The Knights’ opening se-

ries featured them marching to midfield before an 8-yard loss and holding call slowed momentum. “We were one block away from keeping it going,” Bolhuis said. Forced to punt, Christian had its kick blocked, which set up Luis Ramos’ 3-yard TD run. Ramos’ six-pointer came on the eighth play of a possession that had begun at the Knights’ 20. After Camden Meade’s 2-yard run increased the hosts’ edge to 14-0, Christian responded with a trek that was highlighted by a long Colby Roundtree reception and finished off with Luke Rattler’s 21-yard burst. “That was one of those heart-attack plays, where it could have gone for six [points the other way],” Bolhuis said of Roundtree’s catch that covered nearly 50 yards. “But he caught it and turned upfield and a facemask penalty got tacked on. Colby and Luke ran really hard.” Any positive energy gleaned from Rattler’s touchdown disappeared in a flash, however, as Wheaton completed a long pass of its own to set up a second Meade tally right before intermission. “That was a tough one for us,” Bolhuis said. “We’re battling them defensively and to pop the one long pass [hurt]. They caught us behind our coverage and it was a letdown. “Holy cow, this team was good. And in the fourth quarter they started putting a whipping on us.” The Warriors had actually extended their advantage in the third period on Scottie McLean’s 1-yard plunge. Their final TD was provided by Meade, who raced 16 yards into Christian’s end zone in the fourth stanza. Wheaton totaled 321 yards, but Bolhuis was satisfied with his squad’s defensive performance. Steve Gallagher (six solo tackles, three assists), Luke Boss (five solos, three assists), Clay Bouquet (three solos, three assists, one tackle for loss), Jack De Vries (three solos, three assists), Dan Lawler (three solos, two assists, one-half sack) and Nathan Krygsheld (interception)

were the Knights’ principal figures on that side of the ball. Roundtree wound up as Christian’s offensive ringleader as he accounted for 137 combined yards (69 rushing on 15 carries, 68 receiving on three catches). “We’re starting to treat it the way it needs to be treated,” Bolhuis said, referring to his athletes’ postgame reaction. “We’re not making excuses and there’s no boo-hooing or ‘Whoa is me’ [comments]. The players are taking ownership and reacting the right way, [where they’re saying], ‘Man, we’ve got to get this right.’” The Knights will try to do that against Walther Christian Friday night in their Metro Suburban Conference East opener. Chicago Christian will celebrate its homecoming that evening. “The kids are fired up and we’re looking forward to it,” Bolhuis said. “This is going to be huge. It’s never easy [to triumph], but we’re building up a defensive mind-set and developing a winning attitude.”

Statistics

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Chicago Christian 0 7 0 Wheaton Academy 7 14 7

0-7 7- 35

CC WA First downs 7 14 Yds. rushing 148 219 Yds. passing 68 102 Total yds. 216 321 Att./comp. 13-3 8-6 Fumbles/lost 0-0 0-0 Had intercepted 1 1 Penalties/yds. 4-40 10-80 Punts/avg. 4-20.0 0-0

Evergreen Park defensive back Mike Rizzo wrestles Reavis’ Marc McClinton down during Friday night’s South Suburban Conference Red encounter. The unbeaten Rams, who had already conquered local schools St. Laurence and Oak Lawn this season, added another victim to their list as they defeated the Mustangs 42-21.

Beginning is their end Mustangs can’t overcome rough start vs. Rams By Ken Karrson

Scoring WA — Luis Ramos 3 run (Graham Cote kick) WA — Camden Meade 2 run (Cote kick) CC — Luke Rattler 21 run (Jeremy Slager kick) WA — Meade 3 run (Cote kick) WA — Scottie McLean 12 run (Cote kick) WA — Meade 16 run (Cote kick)

The tortoise lied. At least that’s how it must have appeared to Evergreen Park players Friday night. In the famous fable that pits the slow-moving reptile against a much speedier hare, the former is able to overcome its leisurely start and win a race between the two critters. Chicago Christian Rushing: Roundtree The Mustangs’ opening act 15-69, Rattler 15-50, Bolhuis 7-29. against visiting Reavis was equally Passing: Bolhuis 13-3-68. Receiving: sluggish, but there was no reward for them at the end of the evening. Roundtree 3-68. Instead, that lackluster beginning haunted Evergreen the entire way as it got tagged with a 42-21 loss in the South Suburban Conference Red contest. The Mustangs’ second straight defeat placed the defending divisional champs two games in arrears of both the Rams and Richards. While five weeks of the regular season remain, Evergreen Class 8A title contest. coach Ray Mankowski acknowl Dunne would love to see a re- edged that his team faces a steep peat of that resurgence, and he uphill climb in its quest to repeat realizes the RedHawks are only a as SSC Red kingpin. handful of plays away from per- “I don’t want to put more preshaps sporting a 3-1 ledger. But sure on the kids, but we’ve got to Dunne insists he’s not letting the play like every [remaining] game’s current circumstances overwhelm a playoff game,” he said. “If we him or his players. can start doing things consistently, “I don’t mention what could be we’ll be OK.” with the record, but we’re reiter- That’s where the Mustangs (2ating about [making] the [correct] 2, 0-2) got undermined against plays,” he said. “What’s in the Reavis. Their mishandled return past is in the past. I tell them of an onsides kick gave the Rams the same thing as in years past: another scoring shot right after continue to be in the moment and the latter had gone ahead 7-0 with continue to get better. a touchdown on their initial series. “There are a lot of opportunities The visitors didn’t squander the [still out there]. We can’t wait to gift, either, as they increased their get back to practice.” edge to 14-0. And if that didn’t dig a deep enough hole for Evergreen, fumStatistics bling on its first offensive possesNotre Dame 0 7 7 6 - 20 sion assuredly did. Once again

Agony of de-feet Last-second kick pushes ND past RedHawks By Ken Karrson Supposedly football is a game of inches, but Friday night in Mount Greenwood it became a game of feet. Or more precisely a game of foot. The one Notre Dame’s Tim Simon uses to kick a football left host Marist in agony as it delivered the deciding points in the Dons’ 20-18 East Suburban Catholic Conference victory. Simon booted a 27-yard field goal with one second left to cap a furious late surge by Notre Dame. The Dons had fallen behind on Brendan Cooke’s 25-yard field goal before embarking on their 50-yard closing drive with just 46 seconds remaining. “You never know what plays are going to have a major impact, so you’ve got to be focused on the moment each and every play,” RedHawks coach Pat Dunne said. “Our effort’s great, but we’re focusing on finishing [better]. “It’s a game of execution and a game of momentum. There’s things we left on the field. We want to be more consistent in all three phases.” Marist (1-3, 0-2) had some shining moments along the way. Its offense racked up more than 400 yards, its defense recorded a couple turnovers and a safety, and the special teams blocked a punt and produced a field goal. Patrick O’Connor was credited with the safety. That and Micah Awodiran’s 7-yard touchdown dash staked the RedHawks to a 9-0 advantage in the opening stanza, something Dunne was relieved to see. “Honestly, the previous two weeks we had started slow,” he said. “We had some good momentum and the defense was playing pretty well. A lot of guys were stepping in [to contribute].” The prevention-side work stayed pretty strong, even though Notre Dame was able to erase its shutout in the second peri-

od. Nick Gasbarro (interception, fumble recovery, punt block), Louis DePasquale (sack), Marty Ryan (sack), Marty Meyer and Sean McGuire were among the principal figures making sure Marist retained a lead heading into halftime. But there were a few ominous signs on the horizon. One firsthalf trip into the red zone ended uneventfully for Marist as it misfired on a field-goal try and the RedHawks also came up dry on a later series after they were stopped on a fourth-and-1 play near the Dons’ goal line. Notre Dame inched in front on the second of two Quentin Grays touchdown runs, but Awodiran — who was again seeing extended action due to Jawill Aldridge’s injury-induced absence — responded with a 3-yard scoring dash to regain the edge for Marist. Awodiran, who topped the 200yard plateau in Week 3 versus St. Viator, finished with 118 rushing yards on 28 carries here. The back-and-forth tenor continued as Simon kicked a 26yard field goal that was offset by Cooke’s three-pointer. Dunne was hoping the RedHawks could have inflicted more hurt upon the Dons after getting down to the visitors’ 3, but a penalty backed Marist up 5 yards and the coach opted for the field-goal attempt. “We had a lot of possessions, but their defense came up with big stops,” Dunne said. Quarterback Brendan Skalitzky accounted for 273 yards for the RedHawks, 252 through the air on 24-of-38 passing. Liam Keffer and Seamus Glascott caught 15 balls between them for 146 yards’ worth of gains. Marist will try to snap its first three-game skid of the Dunne era when its squares off with Benet Academy on Friday. A year ago the RedHawks’ Week 8 win over the Redwings signaled the beginning of a late-season charge that carried Marist to the brink of the

Marist

Reavis — which took over at the Mustangs’ 25 — capitalized. “They’re a pretty good team,” Mankowski said of the Rams. “But when you spot them 21 points and your offense has run three plays, that’s not good. It was ridiculous. We get punched in the mouth and we’re reeling a little bit.” Reavis continued to do damage as quarterback Isiah Alpulche (two rushing touchdowns, TD pass to Marc McClinton) and Calvin Jordan (58-yard scoring run) served as ringleaders. The Rams found the end zone once more before the first period ended. “Offensively nothing was new for them,” Mankowski said. “Defensively we didn’t play very well. They were doing what they do, but we were just not executing.” Evergreen finally began doing so when it had the ball, and by the time intermission arrived the Mustangs were back on their feet, albeit with a bit of a wobble. Behind quarterback Sean Ryan (22-of-41, 210 passing yards, two TDs; 12 carries, 116 yards, one TD) the hosts tallied twice in the second quarter to slice their large deficit in half. “We’re feeling good at that point,” Mankowski said. “Then it was Penalty City in the third quarter — illegal procedures, offsides … you take one step forward and two steps back. You can’t win games that way. “When you’re down that much some kids think they’re Superman and try to do too much. Guys are trying to overcome 14 points by themselves, but do your job first and play football.” Evergreen never got closer than 14 points. That was the margin after the Mustangs countered Reavis’ third-quarter score with

one in the fourth, but the Rams got the final say to continue along an unbeaten path. Reavis has now defeated three area clubs — St. Laurence and Oak Lawn in addition Evergreen — en route to its 4-0 start to the campaign. The Mustangs finished with 329 total yards, most of which were supplied by Ryan. Tailback Antwan Moore, who paced Evergreen’s ground attack each of the first three weeks, was limited to just 8 rushing yards here. Isaac Matthews (five receptions, 50 yards) and Mike Rizzo caught Ryan’s touchdown throws. “We’ve got to perform better — we know that,” said Mankowski, whose squad tangles with Oak Lawn on Friday. “It is what it is. We’re looking for small [performance-oriented] victories. We’ll just try to fix some things and make it better.” Mankowski said a few personnel changes are likely to be implemented in an attempt to give the Mustangs a lift. While he realizes that isn’t likely to go over well with some parties he stated that he’s “here to win football games.” “We’re 2-2 [and] we’ve got to get to 6-3 [to qualify for the playoffs],” Mankowski said. “We know Richards will be a tough game [in Week 8], but we’ve beaten them before. That’s what we’re going to remind our guys of.”

Statistics Reavis Evergreen Park

28 0 7 7 - 42 0 14 0 7 - 21

Evergreen Park Rushing: Ryan 12-116. Passing: Ryan 44-22-201. Receiving: Matthews 5-50.

9 0 6 3 - 18

MAR First downs 18 Yds. rushing 158 Yds. passing 252 Total yds. 410 Att./comp. 38-24 Fumbles/lost 0-0 Had intercepted 0 Penalties/yds. 9-85 Punts/avg. 4-37.0 Scoring MAR — Safety (Patrick O’Connor makes tackle in end zone) MAR — Micah Awodiran 7 run (Kyle Gambla kick) ND — Quentin Grays 5 run (Tim Simon kick) ND — Grays 8 run (Simon kick) MAR — Awodiran 3 run (pass failed) ND — Simon 26 field goal MAR -- Brendan Cooke 25 field goal ND — Simon 27 field goal Marist Rushing: Awodiran 28-118, Skalitzky 5-21, McCullough 3-15, T. Weaver 4-4. Passing: Skalitzky 38-24-252. Receiving: Keffer 9-65, Glascott 6-81, Meyer 3-21, McCullough 2-32, Condon 2-22, Dunican 1-20, T. Weaver 1-11.

A child is calling for help.

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Evergreen Park’s Kerron Brown (8) spins in the air after getting hit by a Reavis defender Friday night.

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Thursday, September 25, 2014 The Regional News - The Reporter

Victory is kid stuff Sophomores lead Astros to rout of Hawks By Ken Karrson

a really good job with making great cuts and he’s making big plays for us. “Carberry is going to really come along as a quarterback as soon as he gets enough experience. For sophomores to come in and provide the leadership they did, we are really excited [about that].” Carberry hadn’t played much at quarterback prior to Friday’s start, but Passolano said he’s a straight-A student who absorbed offensive coordinator AJ Porter’s teachings without much difficulty. “He’s like Cool Hand Luke out there,” Passolano said of Carberry, whose father Kevin starred for St. Rita. “He never seemed rattled out there. He’s just an athlete and a competitor and he’s going to be a load.” One of Carberry’s completions resulted in a 46-yard touchdown catch for Alec Hufstedler, which put the finishing touches on the Astros’ romp. But Shepard’s offense wasn’t its only source for points. Also getting into the scoring act were the defense and special teams. Mark Albrecht accounted for the former’s TD with his 42-yard fumble return, while EJ Rueck returned a Hawks punt 64 yards for six more points. And along with his five conversion kicks sophomore Mike Iturbe booted a pair of field goals. While Albrecht (four solo stops, one assist and one tackle for loss in addition to his fumble recovery) was the only defender to reach the scoring column, several of his mates did their part to ensure Hillcrest didn’t do so too often. Only one of the Hawks’ touchdowns was tallied by their offense; a kickoff return delivered the other. Starring for the Astros’ prevention group was Keyon Lansdown, who totaled nine solos, seven assists and one tackle for loss. Besides Albrecht, support for Lansdown came from Jeff Taylor (four solos, four assists, two tackles for loss, forced fumble), Kenny Brown (one solo, six assists, three tackles for loss), Mario Wilson (two solos, six assists, two forced fumbles, one tackle for loss) and Charlie Burnett (three solos, three assists, one tackle for loss).

Three of those players are juniors. Maybe the sophomore-to-var “Our defense was playing pretty sity learning curve isn’t so steep consistent — [it] continues to step after all. up and give us a solid effort,” Certainly, Shepard’s sophomore Passolano said. “To have a comduo of Demetrius Harrison and plete game like this and do what Jack Carberry has made a pretwe did was good. We are looking ty smooth adjustment. Of course, forward to see where the season Harrison could almost be classigoes with many of these young fied as a seasoned vet by now, players stepping in and making seeing as how Friday’s matchup plays.” with Hillcrest was his fourth game Unbeaten Reavis, which is comwith the big club. ing off a win at Evergreen Park, But he was coming off the first is next on the docket for Shepard. sub-par outing of his young career The Astros host the Rams Friday as Richards’ formidable defense and Passolano said it’s importslammed the door on him in Week ant for his team to not let Rea3. So how did Harrison respond vis dictate the early tempo — in to that act of yardage denial? He their victory over the Mustangs Submitted photo ran wild against the Hawks, who the Rams were up 21-0 before surrendered 170 rushing yards on Evergreen had taken its fourth Moraine Valley College goaltender Alexis Boyer (00) kicks the ball away during last week’s match versus Elgin. Boyer finished the contest with eight saves while posting a shutout. 23 carries to the youngster and offensive snap. got scored upon twice by him. Beyond Reavis, however, the As for Carberry, he took snaps rest of the SSC Red does not under center for the first time as look overly daunting to Passolano, Astros coach Dominic Passolano which has him at least considering sought an answer to Shepard’s football life beyond Week 9. passing woes that came to the “We’ve got to get to six [wins] forefront after Chris Hennington because we’re not going to have By Maura Vizza the first team to accumulate 10 suffered a season-ending injury enough playoff points,” he said. points triumphs — COD’s duo against the Bulldogs. “But [beating Hillcrest] helps a reached the brink as they held a Good things come to those who While his numbers weren’t gaulot [to build confidence].” 9-5 advantage. But that winning wait. dy, Carberry kept a steady hand point never materialized; instead Those words couldn’t have at the controls. He didn’t commit Statistics Dominguez-Seldal rattled off six in been truer for Moraine Valley any turnovers and completed five succession to storm past their foes. College’s women’s soccer team passes for 79 yards, just enough Hillcrest 0 6 8 0 - 14 last Wednesday. After seeing a “I honestly haven’t seen that to make sure Hillcrest’s defense Shepard 10 7 17 7 - 41 few prime scoring chances foiled level of mental toughness and focouldn’t zero in solely on Harcus in a very long time,” Selvaggio during regulation, the Cyclones rison. ABS finally broke through against Elsaid. “It’s just so rare nowadays. With the two kids leading the Yds. rushing 217 gin College in overtime. Two strokes behind him was Da- The way all of the girls were cheerway, the Astros rolled over the Yds. passing 79 ing each other on and then came Less than two minutes into the vid Karwoski. Hawks 41-14 to square their ledTotal yds. 296 extra session Diana Lozano ended Providing Moraine’s other together at the end was a moment ger at 2-2. Att./comp. 12-5 the match on a positive note for scores were John Orowick and Joe all of us will never forget. “We’ve been 2-2 in playoff Fumbles/lost 0-0 Moraine. After beating a defender Knight, who carded an 85 and 91, “Matches like this are why I years,” said Passolano, whose Had intercepted 0 down the field and seeking only respectively. The Cyclones were in do what I do. It’s about creating 2013 squad was his first to miss to hit the ball across the box, the action again this past Wednesday. that memory and then sharing it out on the state tournament in Scoring with each other. This was a heck WOMEN’S TENNIS Richards grad instead watched it five seasons. “We can draw on that ABS — Mike Iturbe 23 field goal The Cyclones kept rolling last of a match.” go into the net to give the Cyand point to that [going forward]. ABS — EJ Rueck 64 punt return (Iturbe clones a 1-0 victory that halted week as their 9-0 demolition of CROSS COUNTRY We’ve always been able to bounce kick) The Cyclones continued to show McHenry College on Tuesday a losing streak. back [from early defeats].” ABS — Demetrius Harrison 2 run (Iturbe Before Lozano came through, represented their sixth straight progress as they competed at Sat Shepard (2-2, 1-1) has never kick) Kristina Cypser (Shepard), Alex- victory and third consecutive urday’s Gil Dodds Invitational done so before, though, with sophABS — Iturbe 28 field goal hosted by Wheaton College. Both is Delgado and Maggie Hacker whitewash. omores filling two pivotal roles ABS — Harrison 15 run (Iturbe kick) Each singles position displayed Moraine squads ran well despite (Sandburg) nearly did. Hacker, in on offense. But Passolano isn’t ABS — Mark Albrecht 42 fumble return fact, fired a shot that ricocheted the fighting mentality that is syn- an alteration on the course due worried about Harrison and Car(Iturbe kick) off the crossbar in the later stages onymous with Moraine tennis this to a construction project at the berry’s relative inexperience being ABS — Alec Hufstedler 46 pass from of the second half. season. Liz Dominguez, Claudia forest preserve. detrimental in any way. Jack Carberry (Iturbe kick) The men ran their second 8K Moraine keeper Alexis Boyer Maka (Oak Lawn), Lindsey Walk “We were extremely impressed received her share of tests, too, er, Agnieszka Szudy (Stagg), Tri- race of the season and placed with how the two sophomores Shepard Rushing: Harrison 23-170, but was equal to the challenge cia Poremba and Kailyn Seldal 12th in a 15-team field. Richards stepped up and filled in,” PassoRueck 1-46, Carberry 5-3, Wilson 2-(- as she finished with eight saves. (Queen of Peace) were the Cy- grad Yousef Khazneh led the Cylano said. “Harrison continues to 2). Passing: Carberry 12-5-79. Receiving: The shutout was her third of the clones’ ringleaders, with Domin- clones over the altered 8,045-meimpress with his field vision and Lopez 2-21, Hufstedler 1-46, Harrison season. guez, Maka and Poremba putting ter course at St. James Farm in competitiveness. He’s just doing 1-8, Graham 1-4. strong performances on display Warrenville by completing his run *** Boyer recorded another white- in both singles and doubles en- in 28 minutes, 6 seconds, which landed him in the 75th position wash on Saturday, stopping three counters. “To have any shutout, let alone overall among 225 finishers. shots along the way, as the CyFollowing him down the chute clones blanked South Suburban three so far, is very difficult to do,” College 3-0. The win was Mo- Moraine coach Nicole Selvaggio were Anthony Briante (87th raine’s second over the Bulldogs, said. “I think it speaks volumes in 28:25), Braulio Castellanos although it didn’t come as easily about our capabilities [and that] (112th, 29:00), Justin Briante we never take a match lightly. To (147th, 30:14, and Alejandro as the earlier 9-3 triumph. The teams were locked in a have each girl play as well as she Montes (162nd, 30:59). Moraine’s good start against them.” By Ken Karrson Fahey did credit defenders scoreless duel in the second half did in each respective position is non-scorers were Dawid Palac (172nd, 31:32), Anton Thauer That ranked as something of Jmari Armon (sack), Gary Kopca before Hacker’s header handed really great to see.” (175th, 31:44) and Larry Byrd *** an understatement. The Raiders and Chioke Elmore with playing the Cyclones a 1-0 advantage five Well, at least that’s over. The win streak reached seven (190th, 32:43). When he looked at his team’s began their opening drive deep in commendably in a losing cause, minutes into the session. Alyssa “We were faster at the front 2014 schedule, Stagg coach Mike Stagg territory, ran back a punt for but the second-year leader doesn’t Braun turned a Delgado cross into on Thursday as the Cyclones deFahey noticed a pattern identical a TD soon after and then complet- deny being glad that another jug- a second score 15 minutes after feated the College of DuPage 7-2 and slower at the back from a week ago,” Cyclones coach Mark to that of 2013. What that meant ed a long pass for a third score. gernaut isn’t awaiting the Char- that and then connected once in another ISCC clash. Dominguez, Seldal, Maka Horstmeyer said. “Our [Nos.] 4 was back-to-back encounters with Quincy Woods had the second gers this week. more with 10 minutes remaining two of the SouthWest Suburban and third touchdowns and Jalen Not only is Lockport a more in the match off an assist from and Poremba set the tone with through 7 guys have to push harddominating singles matches. er. Their spacing was not as good Conference Blue’s heavyweights, Huff also tallied twice during the compatible foe, but Stagg play- Maria Gabino. The third-doubles pair of Ma- as at Illinois Intercollegiates, but Lincoln-Way East and Boling- evening to fuel Bolingbrook’s of- ers have plenty of reason to be GOLF fensive assault. brook, in Weeks 3 and 4. motivated. A controversial road The Cyclones’ quest for an ka-Poremba clinched the team we expect that to change. “The guys work hard and we A year ago the Chargers “We keep stressing we’re not setback to the Porters is what Illinois Skyway Collegiate Con- win, although the most thrilling couldn’t handle that assignment, a good enough team to do that,” separated the Chargers from a ference championship got momen- match came from the No. 1 dou- now have to convince them that although they trailed the Raiders Fahey said, referring to having playoff berth in 2013. tarily derailed last Wednesday as bles tandem of Dominguez-Seldal. when adversity strikes during After dropping the opening set the race, they are very capable just 6-0 midway the second con- to climb out of such a deep hole. “That’s something we’ve been they took fourth in a tournament test. Bolingbrook ran away and “Bolingbrook is very talented. mentioning in the offseason when at the Highlands Golf Course in 6-3, Dominguez-Seldal fell behind of dealing with it. We continue hid in the second half, but it didn’t They have five [NCAA] Division we were in the weight room in Elgin. The finish was Moraine’s 5-2 in the second before mount- to be pleased with the way they wait to wreak havoc when the I guys — we don’t have that. February — that was a game that lowest in a conference event so ing a comeback. Five wins in a finish and that will get better as row forced the match into a third well. Overall, [it was] a good outEven when they do make mis- got away,” Fahey said. “The next far this season. clubs met again Friday night. As the Raiders’ homecoming takes they’re so quick and so fast two or three are against teams that Matt Contey was the Cyclones’ set, where another slow start left ing but with potential for lots of guest, Stagg got treated rudely they can make up for it.” are highly competitive with us.” top gun with his round of 79, Dominguez-Seldal again staring improvement.” Moraine’s women took on their from the get-go. Before the first Just as was the case in Week 3 And don’t expect anyone in the which continued a positive pattern at a 5-2 deficit. Playing the deciding set as first 6K race of the year and were quarter ran out, the Chargers’ the Chargers offered little in the Stagg program to own a defeatist for him. Contey has shot between (Continued on page 7) luck already had as they were way of response. A missed field attitude in the aftermath of two 78 and 80 in each outing to date. a super tiebreaker — where goal was pretty much the extent of lopsided losses. staring up at a 21-0 deficit. And the situation never im- their first-half noisemaking here. “[Bolingbrook was] a game we’d proved. Bolingbrook eventually Little went right after intermis- like to win, but on paper we’re play like every game’s a playoff Yds. rushing 174 2 pocketed a 41-0 triumph for the sion, either, as Stagg’s lone drive supposed to be 2-2 right now,” game [from here on].” Yds. passing 276 222 second season in a row against didn’t occur until after a running Fahey said. “We came out rela The Bulldogs, meanwhile, con- Total yds. 450 224 Stagg. Coupled with their defeat clock had been implemented — tively healthy and we’re 2-2 and clude their run of rivalry games Att./comp. 23-15 43-21 (Continued from page 1) versus Lincoln-Way East, the and that possession ultimately in prime position to still make when they welcome their other Fumbles/lost 2-2 0-0 or make mistakes.” Chargers (2-2, 0-2) have been died out as well. the playoffs.” District 218 sister school, Ei- Had intercepted 1 3 Ramonta Hill and Anthony senhower, to Korhonen Field on Penalties/yds outscored 85-0 the past two weeks. “It was their homecoming and 9-60 — Quinn both registered eight to- Friday. While the Cardinals have Punts/avg. “We played better [than against a good atmosphere,” Fahey said. Statistics 4-40.0 — tal tackles to pace the Bulldogs’ yet to hit their stride, Sheehan the Griffins], believe it or not,” “We told our players, ‘You’ve got 0 0 0 0 - 0 defensive effort. Roque Castro doesn’t want his athletes de-em- Scoring Fahey said. “The kids competed to be in the moment,’ but it was Stagg Bolingbrook 21 7 13 0 - 41 had six stops and an intercep- phasizing the upcoming encounter HLR — Spencer Tears 24 pass from harder, [but] we didn’t have a very a long night.” Hasan Muhammad-Rogers (Andrew tion, Kenny Spey and Chris Ca- in any way. sey notched three sacks between “We’ve got to worry about Ei- Calderon kick) them, and Doyle and Kush Baxter senhower because we’ve got to HLR — Ryan Willett 11 pass from Mualso swiped passes. handle our business and worry hammad-Rogers (kick failed) Robinson was a standout for about ourselves,” he said. “No HLR — Pat Doyle 8 run (pass failed) Oak Lawn on both sides of the one’s going to help us [win the HLR — Doyle 65 pass from Muhamball. He caught seven passes in conference]. You can’t bank on mad-Rogers (Calderon kick) all for 51 yards and finished with other teams’ [assistance]; that’s OL — Joe Robinson 5 pass from Joe four solo tackles, one assist and what makes this week import- Cosenza (Adnane Laanati kick) an interception while on defense. ant. We’ve got to come ready to HLR — Willett 4 pass from MuhamOther notables among the preven- play and be always striving to mad-Rogers (Calderon kick) HLR — Jared Moore 40 pass from Mution crew were Quintin Prince get better. (four solos, nine assists, two forced “There’s been some pleasant hammad-Rogers (Calderon kick) fumbles, two tackles for loss, one surprises and I think we’re getting HLR — Muhammad-Rogers 8 run (kick sack), Kamal Ashkar (three solos, closer [to where we thought we’d failed) three assists, one pass breakup, be]. Obviously that Week 2 [loss] OL — Steve Anaya 25 pass from Cosenza forced fumble) and Ryne Melnik was a disappointment, but that’s (Laanati kick) (one solo, seven assists). why we schedule games like that OL — Robinson 14 pass from Cosenza Alec McCarthy (six receptions, in the second week: to see how (Laanati kick) 67 yards) and quarterback Joe good we are and what we can Cosenza (21-of-43, 222 yards) also do. It gets us better for later in Richards Rushing: Doyle 10-78, Johnson want better health care? start asking more questions. to your doctor. to your pharmacist. 5-40, Muhammad-Rogers 12-31, Bridgeplayed well on behalf of the Spar- the year.” to your nurse. what are the test results? what about side effects? don’t fully understand your water 5-28, Coleman 2-0, Jamerson 2-0, tans, who host Evergreen Park prescriptions? don’t leave confused. because the most important question is the one you should Tears 1-(-3). Passing: Muhammad-Rogon Friday. ers 23-15-276. Receiving: Willett 5-66, have asked. go to www.ahrq.gov/questionsaretheanswer or call 1-800-931-AHRQ (2477) “We’ve got to learn from our Statistics Moore 4-69, Tears 3-58, Doyle 1-65, mistakes,” said Lucas, whose team for the 10 questions every patient should ask. questions are the answer. 19 14 13 0 - 46 Johnson 1-15, Bridgewater 1-3. compounded its misery against Richards 0 7 14 0 - 21 Oak Lawn Rushing: Gipson 7-6, Cosenza Richards by dropping eight balls Oak Lawn 15-1, Robinson 2-(-5). Passing: Cosenza the coach deemed catchable. HLR OL 43-21-222. Receiving: Robinson 7-51, “We’re looking forward — you 21 — McCarthy 6-67, Anaya 4-35, Loehr 3-33, don’t have a choice. We’ve got to First downs

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Thursday, September 25, 2014

Trinity sports report

Section 2

SXU sports summary

Volleyball team stretches win streak to 11 Huizenga honored for work as SID By Amy Strong Nobody’s perfect, but Trinity Christian College’s volleyball players did their best to refute that theory in a series of matches last week. Not only did the Trolls take down five straight opponents, but they did so without losing a single game. Included among the wins was their third straight in Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference play. That 25-15, 25-6, 25-10 victory over Purdue University Calumet last Tuesday swept Trinity into Olivet Nazarene University’s Holiday Inn Express Invitational over the weekend. There, the Trolls defeated Hannibal-LaGrange (Mo.) University (25-21, 25-12, 25-14), Ohio Valley (WV) University (2523, 25-17, 25-18), Campbellsville (Ky.) University (25-21, 25-21, 25-14) and Cornerstone (Mich.) University (25-22, 25-17, 25-22). Trinity (12-5, 3-0) entered the current week with an 11-match unbeaten streak. The Trolls hosted Indiana University-South Bend in a CCAC match this past Tuesday. PUC only challenged Trinity in the opening set on Tuesday as it was tied at 8 and trailed just 16-13. However, the Trolls seized control after that by running off eight consecutive points, half of which came on kills. Danielle Oeverman put down three of those and Karleigh Krchmery contributed a service ace to the game-changing rally. A .706 hitting percentage boosted Trinity in Game 2 as it recorded 12 kills on 17 attempts. The Trolls used a nine-point run to construct an insurmountable 15-3 lead as Tori Mantel led the way at the service line. Game 3 was more of the same as Trinity jumped out to leads of 17-6 and 21-10. Behind Oeverman (13 kills, four blocks, no hitting errors) the Trolls posted a .435 attack percentage and totaled 36 kills for the match. Other notable team stats were a .973 percent success rate at the service line, six aces, 36 digs and seven blocks. Krchmery (three aces) and Michelle Busscher (11 digs) were Trinity’s other key performers. *** Sparked by all-tournament selection Erynn Schuh (121 assists, 41 digs, 10 aces), the Trolls continued traveling the high road by dispatching all four foes at Olivet. Kaitlyn Van Dellen (45 kills, .314 hitting percentage, 10 blocks), Lauren Macadlo (44 kills, .273 hitting percentage, 29 digs, six aces) and Oeverman (11 blocks) were stalwarts along the net, while Busscher (34 digs) anchored the defense. Trinity started out slowly against Hannibal-LaGrange on Friday but finally pulled even in Game 1 at 11-all on two Mantel aces. There were seven more ties before a 5-0 Trolls run tilted things their way for good. Two Macadlo kills ended the set. A .440 attack percentage carried Trinity to Game 2 success, then it built leads of 10-3 and 20-9 to put the third set beyond Hannibal-LaGrange’s reach. Kathy Wilkening’s kill locked up the match victory. Macadlo (14 kills, seven digs), Van Dellen (10 kills, .556 hitting percentage, three assisted blocks, no errors), Schuh (30 assists, seven digs) and Mantel (four

aces) paced the Trolls, who wound up with 37 kills, 38 digs, nine aces and registered respective attack and service-line percentages of .277 and .932. Ohio Valley made Trinity work in Friday’s second encounter as the locals were locked in a 19-19 tie in Game 1 and 13-13 stalemate in Game 2 before emerging triumphant. And the third set was even more of a battle for the Trolls, who had to climb out of a 17-8 hole. With Schuh at the line, however, Trinity reeled off 10 consecutive points to ease in front. That edge grew to 23-18 and the Trolls finally finished off their pesky foe on an Ohio Valley hitting error and Oeverman kill. Van Dellen had 11 of Trinity’s 41 kills, Brittany Dykstra put down 10, and the former augmented her effort with a teambest 10 digs. Also contributing to the victory was Schuh (29 assists, 15 digs, four aces). *** On Saturday the Trolls bettered Campbellsville in kills (4129) and rode that advantage to their fourth straight-sets win of the week. Trinity constructed a sizable lead in each game, saw Campbellsville make a run and then wrapped up the decision. The Trolls were ahead 21-14 in the first set and 21-13 in the second before settling for a pair of fourpoint victories. Game 3 featured a 22-7 Trinity getaway before Campbellsville responded much too late. Van Dellen (14 kills, three blocks), Macadlo (10 kills, nine digs), Oeverman (five blocks, including two solos), Busscher (12 digs, two aces) and Schuh (32 assists, eight digs) were the Trolls’ headliners. In addition to its 41 kills Trinity recorded 46 digs, eight aces and seven blocks. The Trolls’ final tourney clash was against Cornerstone, which beat them earlier this season. Both teams are currently receiving votes in the NAIA national poll. Macadlo (11 kills), Van Dellen (10), Oeverman (six kills, five blocks), Schuh (30 assists, 11 digs) and Busscher (10 digs) were all instrumental in helping Trinity administer payback. The Trolls had 35 kills, 11 aces and nine blocks overall. In addition to her all-tournament selection Schuch was accorded CCAC Volleyball Player of the Week honors for the week ending Sept. 13. During a fourmatch stretch she averaged 10.4 assists and 3.18 digs per set while totaling seven assisted blocks and five aces. GOLF After struggling with the elements on Day 1 of the Deer Creek Classic in Oglesby, Ill., the Trolls were unable to make up any ground when the rainy weather broke on the second day. Trinity wound up ninth among 11 teams at the Cardinal Stritch University-hosted event at Deer Creek Country Club. Trinity did lower its score by 20 strokes on Day 2, finishing last Tuesday with a cumulative 299 to post a final score of 618. Junior Cody Tiesman had the Trolls’ best individual score with his 150 (76-74), which tied him

for the 27th position in a field of 59 golfers. Logan Vos (152; 78-74) was Trinity’s only other entrant to shoot in the 70s both rounds. He tied for 33rd place. Also scoring for the Trolls were Evan Eissens (tied for 42nd with a 155; 74-81) and Jonathan Zandstra (162; 85-77). Alek Svabek carded a two-day score of 165 (84-81). *** Trinity was part of a 16-school field at last weekend’s Illinois Valley College Invitational, which was played at Deer Creek on Friday and Senica Oak Ridge Golf Club in LaSalle on Saturday. The Trolls were tied for fifth after the first day but settled for the No. 10 spot at tourney’s end. Spencer TenHaken was Trinity’s top golfer as he finished tied for 26th among 94 participants. He fired a 79 on Friday and an 80 on Saturday. Tiesman (163; 80-83) tied for 39th, Tim Hoeksema (165) was 49th and Brian Deckinga (166) tied for 50th to complete the Trolls’ team scoring. Scott Ebbeling (tied for 58th, 17), Matt Dail (170), Tony Dykstra (170) and Sam Andringa (179) also represented Trinity at the event. Vos, Eissens, Zandstra and Svabek sat out the tournament, which included a majority of junior colleges. Trinity hosted its own Troll Classic this past Wednesday at Calumet Country Club. WOMEN’S SOCCER A shortage of goals kept the Trolls from winning either of two matches last week, although netminder Jesse Bultsma’s five saves helped maintain a shutout against Taylor University on Saturday and salvage a scoreless tie for Trinity (3-3-1). The Trolls dropped a 2-0 verdict to Siena Heights (Mich.) University on Friday. Both matches were road contests for Trinity. At Taylor both the Trolls and host Trojans unleashed five shots in the opening half. Taylor added seven after halftime, Trinity three, and both clubs took one more in the first overtime period. *** Siena Heights tallied once in each half to defeat the Trolls on Friday. The Saints’ initial goal came in the 24th minute on a shot that bounced off the post and then deflected off Bultsma before entering the net. Sixteen minutes into the second half Siena Heights added an insurance marker. The Saints outshot Trinity 18-8 and Bultsma was credited with four saves. The Trolls resumed play this past Tuesday when they visited Purdue University Calumet for a CCAC match. MEN’S SOCCER The Trolls ended a lengthy break with a road match against Purdue Calumet this past Wednesday. CROSS COUNTRY Also idle last week were both cross country teams. Their next meet is Oct. 4. Jessica Disselkoen, who has been Trinity’s top female runner in each of its last two races, was named Runner of the Week by both the National Christian College Athletic Association and CCAC for the second straight time. The latest award was given to her following Disselkoen’s first-place finish at the Illinois Intercollegiate Championship on Sept. 12 at Aspen Ridge Golf Course in Bourbonnais.

Sports wrap By Anthony Nasella In preparation for his senior golf season at Shepard Shane Wright participated in junior tournaments at Cog Hill this summer and came away with an improved game. Those strides have been paying big dividends for the Astros so far. Wright shot 37 twice last week. The first score came in Shepard's four-stroke dual victory over Stagg on Monday at Palos Municipal while the second helped the Astros capture their own triangular at Water's Edge the next day. “Shane is definitely the team leader for us,” Shepard coach Mike Oziemkowski said. “He’s definitely improved his short game and putting game since last year, and that’s how he’s lowered his scores this year. He really improved his short game at the junior tournament at Cog Hill. “He had a good week and is definitely hitting his stride. Shane is a really solid golfer who is capable of consistently shooting the types of scores that he shot this [last] week.” To be sure, Wright didn't do it alone. Also starring for the Astros were Nick Bush, whom Oziemkowski views as the team’s No. 2 golfer, and Johnny Korbakes. “With those three golfers, I really think we have a shot at winning [the South Suburban] conference this season,” Oziemkowski said. “Both Nick and Johnny have been golfing in the low 40s, which definitely makes

us a competitive squad.” And despite losing a tough 163171 SSC Red match to Evergreen Park on Friday at the Meadows, Oziemkowski believes his team will be ready for Monday's conference tournament. “We did well this [last] week,” he said. had a tough loss against Evergreen Park, but overall we played pretty well. "We’re going into our conference tournament with high hopes. And Shane definitely has the potential and a good shot of making sectionals.” Jake McFarland and George Kazanacki each carded a 42 for Stagg in its loss to Shepard. The Chargers also dropped a 159-178 verdict to Joliet Township in a SouthWest Suburban Conference Blue match at Inwood on Friday. GIRLS' GOLF Stagg fell short of Lockport, 184-224, in an SWSC Blue encounter at Broken Arrow last Monday. BOYS' SOCCER Shepard (7-4, 3-2) split a pair of SSC Red matches last week as it fell 2-0 to Reavis on Monday but rebounded to post a shutout of its own, 8-0, over Oak Lawn. Logan Dolehide’s hat trick spurred the Astros' victory. Corry Williams and Mike Kaczmarczyk added two goals apiece for Shepard. *** Stagg (3-3-2) battled St. Laurence to a 1-1 standoff last Monday in Palos Hills as Sami Kizlaitis scored for the Chargers with 34:32 left in the match. John Zajac as-

sisted on Kizlaitis' tally. *** Jake Robertson's hat trick was the key element in Chicago Christian's 5-1 Metro Suburban Conference East triumph over Guerin Prep last Tuesday. The win followed a 1-0 loss to Oak Lawn on Monday and left the Knights with a 3-8 ledger. Christian is 1-1 in conference action. GIRLS' TENNIS Shepard defeated Andrew 3-2 last Wednesday as the No. 1 doubles team of Rachel Habbal-Brooke Zielke notched a threeset win in the deciding match. Habbal then joined her sister Rhonda on Saturday to help the Astros beat neighboring Chicago Christian 7-5, 6-4 at the Shepard Doubles Quad. Also performing well for the Astros at the latter were twins Kelsey and Taylor Domina, who teamed up to capture matches against the Knights, Morton and Stagg. GIRLS' SWIMMING Shepard took second at its own triangular last Tuesday with 109 points. That score left the Astros well behind champion Reavis (143) but comfortably ahead of third-place Argo (68). Delivering event victories for the hosts were Joanna Rangel in the 200-yard individual medley (2 minutes, 34.76 seconds), Becca Gleich in the 500-freestyle (5:59.90) and the 200-free relay foursome of Rangel, Gleich, Annie Rangel and Grace Spindler (1:56.98).

He isn’t an athlete himself, but he has written extensively about those who compete for St. Xavier University. And like a great many of those individuals Rob Huizenga’s efforts have paid off in a big way. Huizenga, SXU’s sports information director since 2003, was recently named the top person in his field during the 2013-14 academic year by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. The inaugural NAIA Sports Information Director of the Year award was given out as part of the organization’s first-ever National Awards Day. The award acknowledged Huizenga’s work in raising the visibility of Cougars athletics with both regional and national media and his contributions to the NAIA and Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Association. In addition to his SID duties, Huizenga serves as SXU’s assistant director of athletics. "I have been very fortunate over my 11-year career at St. Xavier University to work with some amazing and talented student-athletes and coaches and [have] witnessed a number of them earn some pretty impressive national awards,” Huizenga said. “I never imagined that one day I would have my own chance to bring a national award to this university just for doing the job that I love.

the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association-NAIA National Player of the Year award as well. Other former student-athletes benefiting from Huizenga’s promotional work were softball player Samantha Eyman (2005 Courageous Female Student-Athlete Giant Steps Award), football place-kicker Tom “There are so many people who Lynch (Fred Mitchell Award in deserve my thanks for helping 2010 and 2011) and football player me earn this prestigious honor, Shane Zackery (National Football but first and foremost I have to Foundation National Scholar-Aththank my family (wife Jade and lete Award finalist in 2012). Also notable are Huizenga’s daughters Ashlyn, Ivy and Lily) for supporting and standing by me annual media guides, several of when things get busy and I spend which have been selected as “Best long days, nights and weekends in the Nation” at the NAIA level. Included among those were his away from home. “I also want to thank my assis- combined men’s and women’s bastant Chris Gbur for his constant ketball brochures in 2004-05 and efforts in helping SXU sports in- 2005-06 and his football media formation continue to grow and guides in 2011 and 2012. Last summer he completed develop.” Huizenga, a Henderson, Ill., his fourth redesign of the SXU native and 2001 graduate of athletic department website. He Knox College, was instrumental has also created and maintains in helping three athletes — bas- the Cougars’ social media pages, ketball player Brad Karp and which have grown to over 1,100 softball players Megan and Nicole followers on Facebook and more Nonnemacher — earn prestigious than 800 on SXU’s Twitter page. “I absolutely love coming to honors last school year. Karp and Megan Nonnemacher were both work every day, and a huge reason chosen as members of the Capital for that passion is the St. Xavier One Academic All-America team University community,” Huizenga in their respective sports, while said. “From the student-athletes Nicole Nonnemacher was tabbed to the coaches to the adminisas the NAIA National Softball tration, faculty and staff, I have met and built relationships with Player of the Year. (Continued on page 7) Morgan Stuut was a finalist for

Eagles (Continued from page 1) edged power players — Bolingbrook, Lincoln-Way East and Homewood-Flossmoor — in the weeks ahead in order to have a chance at qualifying. Potentially dangerous, too, is fellow District 230 member Stagg. “I’ve been thinking about how I’m going to address this,” Wierzal said. “This is a situation I haven’t been in in eight years as far as a team dynamic. “We’ve got to acknowledge our situation, but I don’t want that to be the thing we dwell on. We have to work on playing better football and play to our standards — we didn’t do that in this game.” In a performance sense it wasn’t completely a lost cause for the Eagles. Their one touchdown drive, for example, covered 95 yards as Jim Robley capped the 11-play march with a 2-yard scoring run. Two of the pivotal plays were receptions of 32 and 21 yards by Zak Razik and Adam Valiga (seven catches, 95 yards), respectively. But there were also plays Wierzal would love to have had back. Among them was a fourth-down play at Joliet’s 34 on Sandburg’s initial possession that went nowhere, a first-quarter interception and a couple passes that were dropped in the end zone during the second period. “We hurt ourselves a lot, but I don’t want to single out those things because I could go right down the line,” Wierzal said. “There were a variety of things that went wrong across the board that made it difficult for us to stay competitive. They played more mistake-free football and showed the ability to move the ball more than we did. We just didn’t execute.” The Tigers did so well enough to tally twice in the first half. John Choate’s 6-yard catch got the scoring underway late in the opening quarter, but the bigger dagger plunged into the Eagles was Evan French’s 80-yard TD reception that was delivered just 13 seconds after Jonathan Milazzo got Sandburg on the board with a 25-yard field goal in the later stages of the second stanza. “That was definitely heartbreaking,” Wierzal said. “We kicked off in the end zone, so they’ve got to go 80 yards in three minutes. You think that’s a pretty good situation.” Before halftime arrived, Joliet threatened again but was halted at the Eagles’ 25 by a fumble. Patrick Brucki (eight solo stops, six assists, forced fumble), Matt Frostman (six solos, one assist), Ian Chladek (six solos, four assists), Brian Krasowski (five solos, one assist, one sack), Marcus Payton (five solos), Anthony Lopez (five solos), Greg Ostrowski (four solos, three assists, fumble recovery, one sack) and Mike Saylors (four solos, one assist) all made their presences felt on behalf of Sandburg’s defense. Chladek and Payton were subs seeing action, the former doing so as a fill-in for all-area linebacker Graham Hevel, who was ill. After Robley drew the Eagles within 14-10 with his 2-yard dash midway through the third period, the Tigers again retaliated in kind. This time they chewed six minutes off the clock while traveling 80 yards in 15 plays, a drive culminated by Bernard Thompson’s 3-yard run that restored a double-digit edge for the visitors. “There was still plenty of time, but the way they responded was

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Zac Razik makes a catch for Sandburg during Friday night’s matchup with Joliet West.

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Sandburg’s Jim Robley finds plenty of running room on this play Friday night. Robley scored the Eagles’ lone touchdown in a 2110 SouthWest Suburban Conference Blue loss to visiting Joliet West. kind of frustrating,” Wierzal said more parity [overall] this year.” of Joliet’s third touchdown, which was collected four seconds into the final quarter. “It was not necessary to hit a panic button, but that’s not what we planned on.” Nor was the mishandled snap that short-circuited Sandburg’s ensuing series deep in Tigers territory. The drop came at the Joliet 20 on a fourth-and-2 play. “That was a series we needed to score on,” Wierzal said. “We were in field-goal range, but we felt good about going for it on fourth down. I think our inexperience is showing at times.” One more Eagles march also ended unsuccessfully because of an interception. Wierzal praised the Tigers afterward, saying they “played well on both sides of the ball.” Sandburg gets pitted against Joliet’s other SWSC Blue representative, Joliet Central, on Saturday. Unlike Joliet West the Steelmen have been struggling, but Wierzal doesn’t want his guys becoming overconfident because of that. “Anything is still possible,” he said. “There seems like there’s

Statistics Joliet West Sandburg

7 7 0 7 — 21 0 3 7 0 — 10

JW CS First downs 19 15 Yds. rushing 103 39 Yds. passing 264 188 Total yds. 367 227 Att./comp. 27-18 27-14 Fumbles/lost 1-1 3-1 Had intercepted 0 3 Penalties/yds. 9-80 5-55 Punts/avg. 6-33.7 4-48.0 Scoring JW — John Choate 6 pass from Alex Tibble (Kyle Kopchak kick) CS — Jonathan Milazzo 25 field goal JW — Evan French 80 pass from Tibble (Kopchak kick) CS — Jim Robley 2 run (Milazzo kick) JW — Bernard Thompson 3 run (Kopchak kick) Sandburg Rushing: Robley 13-63, Scheldberg 7-9, Johnson 1-5, Verble 7-(-38). Passing: Verble 27-14-188. Receiving: Valiga 7-95, Carney 4-30, Razik 1-32, T. Brown 1-16, Robley 1-15.

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Vander Laan

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Marist’s Colleen Reilly (9) spikes a shot that Mother McAuley’s Maggie Scanlon tries to dig during last Thursday’s match.

Volleyball roundup (Continued from page 2) After a win over Naperville North when play at the Wheaton Classic resumed on Friday, the Eagles faced a different set of challenges on Saturday, in part because it was homecoming weekend at Sandburg. “We were a little distracted by that,” Vales said. “Minds were on the dance when they left [Wheaton] at 7:30 Friday night and homecoming was at 7. They had already missed half the dance [by the time they arrived]. However, I gave the girls credit to battle through a pair of epic three-set matches and give themselves a chance. "They probably could have been a little more focused mentally, but given the circumstances it could have been worse. It certainly wasn’t a lack of effort on their part. Hopefully, we learn from that experience [and] next time when they continue to give it all they have, they’ll push through.” Leading the way on Saturday for Sandburg were Knight (75 assists, seven service aces) and Lane (26 kills, eight blocks) “Sam and Leah have been with me three to four years,” Vales said. “We knew from the get-go they would be a pivotal part of our success. They’re also great leaders because our juniors are stepping up their own games, knowing they don’t want to disappoint them. In addition to praising Knight and Lane, Vales commended the serve-receive and defensive play of Nicole Lahey and Morgan Kmak. "The play on [the defensive] front from Nicole and Morgan has helped us to a lot of those 12 wins,” he said. “Both of them have been trading off from the libero spot and they step up and do terrific jobs in their roles, even if the numbers don’t [always] show or translate to the stat sheet.” After just two matches this week the load gets heavier as the Eagles will once again participate in the prestigious Asics Challenge. “We have Bradley-[Bourbonnais] at home, Lincoln-Way Central away, and nothing for the weekend,” he said. “We have a nice restful weekend before the Asics Challenge. It’s always a big tournament and I’m so glad homecoming is not on that weekend. “The Asics is a bounce-back to see how we fare against some of the best teams in the nation. Every year we tend to do fairly well, so hopefully we’ll be able to repeat that success.” MOTHER MCAULEY In the highly popular neighbor-

hood showdown known to high school volleyball fans as the “Battle of Mount Greenwood,” the Mighty Macs got the better of rival Marist last Thursday in front of a crowd of more than 2,000. McAuley defeated the RedHawks in straight sets, 25-23, 25-20, at Marist. Kayla Caffey and Kelsey Clark combined for 11 kills and five blocks to pace the Macs (10-2) along the net. Caffey was tops in kills with six while Clark blocked three Marist shots. Also lending a hand were Jane DeJarld (19 assists), Ryann DeJarld (three aces, eight digs, two kills) and Carla Cahill (13 digs). Leading the RedHawks in a losing effort were Cameron Enright (11 kills, 12 digs), Lizzie Zaleski (16 assists, eight digs), Emily Graff (seven kills) and Allyssa Rizzo (13 digs). MARIST The RedHawks fared a little better the rest of the week as they placed fifth at the Wheaton Classic. Marist began tournament action by bagging pool-play wins over Plainfield Central (25-20, 25-22) and Lemont (25-20, 2515) last Wednesday. Colleen Reilly (15 kills, four blocks), Graff (13 kills), Enright (10 kills, 21 digs) and Rizzo (20 digs, three aces) all played pivotal roles for the RedHawks. Perhaps feeling a bit of a letdown following the loss to McAuley, Marist was unable to handle Libertyville on Saturday as the latter collected a 13-25, 25-18, 25-16 win to knock the RedHawks (7-3) out of championship contention. However, Marist rebounded nicely as it beat Naperville North (25-12, 25-23) and Wheaton North (25-15, 25-27, 25-13) in ensuing matches. Saturday's standouts for the RedHawks included Enright (26 kills, 30 digs, six aces), Anne Marie Stifter (19 kills, 11 blocks, 15 digs) and Zaleski (51 assists, 11 kills, eight aces). EVERGREEN PARK The Mustangs split a pair of midweek matches before going 2-3 at last weekend's Oak Lawn Tournament on Friday and Saturday. Maddie Vojacek (six kills, three aces), Vivica Price (five kills, three aces) and Nicole Larkin (four aces) were the ringleaders as Evergreen Park beat Hillcrest 25-11, 25-22 in a South Suburban Conference crossover last Tuesday. Vojacek (four kills, eight digs) and Price (four kills, two blocks) performed well again on Thursday, as did Emma Przeslicke (seven kills, 11 assists), but it wasn't enough to spare the Mustangs from a 2125, 25-15, 25-21 SSC Red loss to Oak Lawn. Simona Tomczak (nine kills, 15 digs) and Alli Yacko (eight kills,

eight digs) spearheaded the Spartans' winning effort. All-tourney selection Przeslicke (22 kills, 21 assists, 12 digs) and Vojacek (18 kills, 23 digs, six blocks) were Evergreen's stalwarts over the weekend. The Mustangs topped Portage, Ind. (22-25, 2725, 15-9) and Thornwood (25-10, 25-18) while falling to Providence Catholic (25-22, 25-16), Stagg (2513, 26-24) and Lincoln-Way West (25-19, 25-20). OAK LAWN In addition to last week's victory over Evergreen the Spartans bested Bremen (25-20, 25-23) on Tuesday behind strong play from Tomczak (13 kills, nine digs) and Becca Suarez (21 assists). SHEPARD Kendall Yerkes and Abbey Graham combined for 18 kills to lead the Astros past TF South (25-8, 25-22) in an SSC crossover last Tuesday. In addition to her 10 kills, Yerkes also supplied Shepard with four aces. Graham complemented her net work with 10 digs and Caroline Graham distributed a team-high 16 assists versus the Rebels. The Astros (10-2, 5-0) also swept past Argo, 25-14, 25-4, in an SSC Red encounter on Thursday. Contributors to that triumph included Briana Haugh (five kills, three aces) and Jessica Ferguson (three solo blocks, two kills). STAGG After dropping a 33-31, 25-18 verdict to Lincoln-Way North in an SWSC crossover last Monday, the Chargers rebounded to defeat District 230 sister school Andrew (25-14, 20-25, 25-21) in a Thursday crossover. Lexi Mantas played well for Stagg (4-6) in both outings as she totaled 17 kills and 16 digs versus the Phoenix, then followed up with a 15-kill, 12-dig stat line opposite the Thunderbolts. Ari Mantas pitched in with nine kills and 12 digs in the first match before hitting Andrew with nine kills, nine points and eight digs. Also making their presences felt were Maddie Duffner (23 assists versus Lincoln-Way North, 18 against the T'bolts) and Amanda Collins (16 digs versus the Phoenix). QUEEN OF PEACE The Pride captured a 19-25, 29-27, 27-21 victory over DePaul Prep in a Girls Catholic Athletic Conference crossover last Monday. Bethany Kingsley passed out 25 assists, Samantha Stirn put down eight kills and Colleen Corbett had 12 digs to power host Queen of Peace (5-9). RICHARDS The Bulldogs lost twice last week, including 25-22, 25-14 to Eisenhower in an SSC Red match on Thursday.

(Continued from page 1) It wasn't always so, at least in regard to his own skills. Vander Laan sat out his true freshman season, a move he doesn't at all regret. “I didn’t have much confidence as a freshman,” he said. “I am so glad I was redshirted.” Vander Laan's rookie campaign revealed a more self-assured player and featured a combined 2,831 offensive yards (1,493 passing, 1,338 rushing), 13 TD throws and 100 points. It concluded with him earning Freshman of the Year honors in the Great Lakes Conference. As a sophomore he got better as he passed for 1,741 yards, rushed for 1,607 and had a hand in 36 touchdowns (21 running, 15 throwing). The Bulldogs went 8-3 — a one-game improvement over the previous year — and narrowly missed qualifying for the NCAA Division II playoffs. And Vander Laan's right back at at in 2014. Ferris State is off to a 3-0 start, which includes a 42-17 trouncing of rival Grand Valley State on Saturday. In that game Vander Laan threw for 215 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 158 yards on the ground. For the year thus far he's already nearing 1,000 total yards (617 passing, 333 rushing) and been a part of a dozen TDs. Vander Laan has made it look easy, but he insists it hasn't been. “For a year there were a lot of struggles,” he said of mastering the offense. “In high school the offense was more of a free-for-all; here it is a system. Even in my sophomore year there was more of a hassle (to understand it) than not, but halfway through last year I got really comfortable with it.” Vander Laan arrived in Big Rapids, Michigan, as a recruit of former Bulldogs coach Jeff Pierce, who offered Vander Laan a scholarship and shot at becoming the quarterback. That was not a common occurrence. Several colleges definitely had an interest in Vander Laanbut not

Crusaders (Continued from page 1) portant for him to get going like that,” Badke said. “He’s a running threat and passing threat and we need him to perform like that.” With Alarcon and Smalling making sure the Spartans had to guard against the passing game, avenues opened for Marcus Jones. The Northern Illinois University-bound tailback augmented Rice’s aerial attack with 178 rushing yards and three touchdowns. Jones (35-yard run) and Smalling (24-yard catch) both tallied in the opening period, their TDs sandwiching one by St. Francis’ Nate Zito (10-yard reception). Jones reached the end zone again in the second quarter, but buoyed by their homecoming crowd the Spartans scored twice more, including on a 66-yard hookup between Peter Fassnacht and Matthew Hanson. With Zito snaring a conversion pass after the third touchdown, St. Francis entered intermission in front by one. “We didn’t [always] play so hot in the first half,” Badke said. “No. 1, St. Francis is a pretty good football team and No. 2, it was a new environment for us.” That was true in both a literal and figurative sense. In regard to the latter, the Crusaders were coming off their first win over Loyola Academy in six years — which immediately followed a Week 2 victory over neighborhood rival Marist. With both triumphs serving as payback for 2013 defeats, there was understandably a great amount of emotion attached to them. Dealing with the aftereffects of such heady accomplish-

as an offensive player. Although he had been Chicago Christian's top weapon, college scouts envisioned the 6-foot-4 Vander Laan as a perfect fit in the secondary. He played linebacker for Knights coach Eric Washington and made 53 tackles while also intercepting three passes. When Pierce was fired as Ferris State coach and replaced by Tony Annese, Vander Laan's future with the Bulldogs suddenly had a cloud over it. But instead of retreating Vander Laan forged ahead, eager to get to know the new coach and system and viewing it as a fresh opportunity. “It was really nerve-wracking at first, but I told myself that we were all going to be on the same level starting out,” Vander Laan said. “Then Taylor Masiewicz got hurt, I got the start [in the fifth game of the 2012 season] and we’ve gone from there.” Vander Laan quickly made a believer of Annese, whose confidence in his signal-caller was illustrated in Saturday's matchup with Grand Valley State. In a fourth-and-4 situation at the Bulldogs' 25, Annese called for a run and Vander Laan gained the necessary yardage to acquire another set of downs. Ferris State eventually scored on that possession. “We’re the only team in the nation that would go for it right there — he's insane,” Vander Laan joked of Annese. “I almost wanted to call [a] timeout. [but] that’s why you’ve got to trust him and those guys up front.” “He’s a tough guy to stop on a quarterback sneak," Annese said. “I call him the 'ace in the hole.' When we have to we’re going to pull out the ace in the hole. He really burdens the defense. “And he’d completed 70 percent of his passes [this season] before the first [and thus far only] interception.” The triple-option offense Annese employs is made to order for Vander Laan, who rushed for 103 yards in his 2012 debut against the University of St. Francis. He saw action in the next three contests as well before stepping in for Masiewicz at Saginaw Valley and

gaining 214 yards on the ground. From there Vander Laan's star has kept rising. His 185 yards helped Ferris State overcome a 21-0 deficit versus Grand Valley State and snap a 12-year dry spell against its rival, and three more 100-yard rushing efforts followed in 2012, including a 244-yard outburst against Wayne State. And when he wasn't running for big yardage Vander Laan was doing it through the air — Michigan Tech was torched for 357 passing yards, Northwood for 210. “Night and day,” said Vander Laan, when asked to compare his football experiences at the prep and collegiate levels. “It’s the difference between high school and college. We had 25 [or] 26 guys on the team at Christian.” Like any runner Vander Laan credits his offensive line for his success. It’s a line that this year includes 300-pounders Adam Bennett and Justin Glover, who helped clear the way for a team-record 489 rushing yards in Ferris State's 75-14 romp over McKendree. “The amazing thing is nobody was over 100 yards,” said Vander Laan, who topped the Bulldogs that day with 89 yards. That share-the-wealth philosophy is perfectly fine with Vander Laan, a team guy on and off the field. He’d love to be in the NFL eventually — “I’d play H-back, tight end or linebacker,” he said — but for now he concentrates on his team and serving the community. “Being a Christian is a big part of my life,” Vander Laan said. “I think there’s something more to life than just going to college, getting a degree and getting out of there.” Vander Laan participates in Fellowship of Christian Athletes meetings and goes on mission trips for his church. That, rather than a run to Daytona Beach, has been a tradition the last three years during spring break. “It’s shocking how many unfortunate people there are in the U.S.,” Vander Laan said. “People are so grateful when you help them.” That proves more than numbers can have an impact.

ments is something with which Rice has been rather unfamiliar in recent years. But just when some questions about the Crusaders’ fortitude might have been raised, they were answered decisively in a positive manner. Rice’s defense, in particular, shone as it hamstrung the Spartans on all but one second-half possession — and St. Francis’ breakthrough came too late to create a game-changing rally. Spearheading the Crusaders’ prevention unit were Jordan Boyd (five solo stops, one assist, interception, forced fumble), Greg Bernier (five solos, one assist, two pass breakups), Steven Robinson (five solos, fumble recovery, tackle for loss), Mike McGinley (four solos, one assist, two tackles for loss) and Jim Opoka (four solos, one assist, two tackles for loss, interception). Also contributing were Julian Blain (four solos), Kevin Furlong (three solos, two assists, one tackle for loss, one quarterback hurry) and Robert Woods (two pass breakups, interception, one hurry). As a team Rice recorded eight pass breakups, seven tackles behind the line of scrimmage and four turnovers, which helped negate the Spartans’ 38 completions and 402 passing yards. “That was the turning point,” Badke said, referring to the Crusaders’ second-half stonewalling of St. Francis. “We made our mistakes [earlier], but we got a two-touchdown lead, settled down and were carrying out assignments a little better. “You’ve got to believe in what you’re doing and execute. That comes from [having] some experience — I believe that [our guys] are confident and feel they can play and compete with anyone,

and that’s good to see.” So far three teams in Illinois have been unable to solve Rice. St. Laurence gets the next crack at the Crusaders when it visits Joe Johnston Field on Friday. The Vikings are coming off a 27-21 loss at Bishop McNamara. “It’s a tough road ahead of us and we have a long way to go,” Badke said. “But as long as we do the things we’re supposed to do we have a chance [to prosper].”

Statistics Brother Rice St. Francis

14 7 7 7 — 35 7 15 0 7 — 29

BR First downs 20 Yds. rushing 202 Yds. passing 225 Total yds. 427 Att./comp. 25-20 Fumbles/lost 1-1 Had intercepted 1 Penalties/yds. 10-11 Punts/avg. 6-39.2

WSF 20 43 402 445 61-38 2-1 3 55-45 4-38.5

Scoring BR — Ricky Smalling 24 pass from Alex Alarcon (Matt Pikowski kick) WSF — Nate Zito 10 pass from Clint Bobowski (Trevor Jungles kick) BR — Marcus Jones 35 run (Pikowski kick) WSF — Matthew Hanson 66 pass from Peter Fassnacht (Jungles kick) BR — Jones 8 run (Pikowski kick) WSF — Zito 2 pass from Bobowski (Zito pass from Bobowski) BR — Smalling 70 pass from Alarcon (Pikowski kick) BR — Jones 20 run (Pikowski kick) WSF — Michael Shaw 31 pass from Bobowski (Jungles kick) Brother Rice Rushing: Jones 25-178, Alarcon 8-24. Passing: Alarcon 25-20225. Receiving: Smalling 11-150, Kubil 4-26, Jones 3-24, Blain 1-18, Houston 1-7.

Community sports news Oak Lawn Sharks seeking players

The Oak Lawn Sharks 14U baseball team is seeking one or two players to add to its roster. The Sharks are part of Oak Lawn Baseball’s accelerated program and play a full-time schedule of spring and summer games following fall and winter workouts. They take part in tournaments that pit them against top-flight competition. For more information, contact Gary Renken at 903-1472 or renk6@sbcglobal.net.

Oak Lawn baseball team feted for academics

Members of Oak Lawn High School’s 2014 baseball team were recently feted by the IHSA for their work away from the field. The Spartans qualified for the organization’s Team Academic Achievement Award, thanks to a cumulative 3.1 grade-point average. Three of last spring’s seniors — Mitch Swatek (Southern Illinois University), Jake Slusinski (St. Xavier University) and Matt

Dunne (Roosevelt University) — were among Oak Lawn’s top classroom performers, as were underclassmen Joe Dodaro and Alan Spies, both of whom carried GPAs of either 4.0 or above due to advanced placement classes. In recognition of their scholastic accomplishments the Spartans will be featured on the IHSA website and included in the 2014-15 state finals baseball program. “It’s satisfying that this achievement is becoming a trend,” Oak Lawn coach Bill Gerny said. “As a coaching staff we stress academic success. The players have risen to the challenge and made the classroom a priority.”

Southside Shooters holding tryouts

The Southside Shooters Boys Basketball Club will hold tryouts for 4th- and 5th-graders on Monday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Moraine Valley College’s Building “G” Gymnasium. For more information, contact Bill Finn at 508-0170 or coachfinn34@yahoo.com.

Oak Lawn bass tournament coming Oct. 4

The Oak Lawn High School bass tournament will be held Oct. 4 at the Des Plaines Conservation area. In conjunction with Rayjus Outdoors, the tourney has been designated as an Illinois B.A.S.S. Nation high school championship qualifying event. Teams registered to compete in the Oak Lawn tournament can also fill out registration making them eligible to take part in the IBN tourney. The top five finishers registered with IBN on the morning of the Oak Lawn event will be qualified to fish the state championship on Lake Springfield in June 2015. For more information, visit http://www.illinoisbassnation. com/Tournaments/HSTournaments.aspx.

Mt. Carmel Foundation to honor alumni in ‘Salute to the Champions’

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Softball players honored

With the 2014 softball season extending into June and no chance to get honored at school then, The M.C. Foundation, a nonprofit organization committed to members of Sandburg’s Class 4A runner-up squad finally received some overdue recognition for their (Continued on page 7) feat during halftime of Friday night’s football game in Orland Park.

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AYSO Roundup

Strong production continues in Palos AYSO While a few teams flashed rugged defense, offense remained a key component for several Palos AYSO soccer squads in recent contests. Following is a recap of reported matches. UNDER-14 Blues Clues 2, Team #2 1 Two goals from Connor Casey, plus sharp netminding by Casey, Maria Hennessy and Danny Russo lifted Blues Clues to a win over Team #2. Martin Kizaitis assisted on one of Caseyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s markers. Providing good defense in front of the keepers were Dylan Paddemors, Adam Dajani, Kelsey Kelley, Brandon Atkinson, Izzy Martinez, Hailey Wreza and Nick Kopanis. Food 2, HMG 1 Koralia Juruklis and Mia Pagnotta both scored as Food edged HMG. Scott Kodelski (two), Griffin Sterlinga and Patrick Clancy were all credited with assists. Also aiding the winning cause were Stefanos Aidons, Alyssa Barraco, Abigail Compagner, Kaleb Donahue, Kyle Donague, Jeff Korbitz, Donna Mulchrone, Elizabeth Sodetz, Ryan Soohoo, Cailin Stevens and Omar Taha. Compagner, who shared goalkeeping duties with Kaleb Donahue, continued playing after being hit in the face with the ball. Derek Michnaik accounted for HMGâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lone goal. Netminder Sam Schilling also performed well in a losing effort. UNDER-12 Demons 5, Code Red 1 Grace Kennedyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goal on Code Redâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s behalf wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t enough to prevent a setback to the Demons. Anthony Blasco, Lily Ceretto, Lukasz Janik, Dam Mroz, Lexi Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Leary and Leo Wreza were other Red notables. Team #3 8, Code Red 2 Michael Georgiou found the back of the net twice, but Code

Redâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attack was otherwise quiet and Team #3 was able to make off with a victory. Nathan Jabaay set up one of Georgiouâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tallies. Blasco, Janik and Wreza also played well for Code Red. Blizzard 6, Team #10 0 Michael Jeffersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; hat trick was the catalyst as the Blizzard stormed past Team #10. Luke Christy, Alex Forczyk and Ryan Thomason supplied solo markers for the winners, while Jeffers and Max Strama each dished out an assist. Christy, Strama and Tom DiBrizzi shared the shutout between the pipes. Norah Sullivan, Erik Knutson, Jennifer Rizzo, Colton Sterling and Hudson Sterling also anchored the defense. Maroon Magic 4, Team #3 1 Omar Gad scored twice and NateTran and Luke Liesecki both contributed a goal and assist as the Magic defeated Team #3. Lenny Koblica was the winning netminder. Alicia Kuna, Amelia Kuna and Andrew Kopinski were other principal figures for the Magic. Blue Pickles 6, Rage United 4 Two goals from Gail Korbitz, plus one apiece by Kevin Brennan and Demetrios Sacha couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t spare Rage United from a high-scoring loss to the Pickles. Korbitz and Nick Cocarro each distributed an assist. Julian Cortez, Logan Doesch, Ryan Farkas, Timothy Gorka, James Murphy and Kaidence Roque were other notables. UNDER-10 Green Fire 8, Orange Sting Rays 6 An offensive showdown tilted the Fireâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s way despite big performances from Caden Workman (two goals), Ryan Mitchell (two), Konrad Poradowski (goal, assist) and Manuel Urquiza (goal, assist) on the Raysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; behalf. Michael Miskocic doled out an assist as well. Also supplying commendable efforts in the loss were Gianna

Barcerott, Joel Doesch, Daniela Gal and Carter Mitchell. Blue Flame 9, Team #1 3 Justin Lang booted home four goals and five other players scored once as the Flame extinguished Team #1. Lang complemented his offensive effort with a team-best three assists. Also lending a hand were Andrews Villagomez (one goal, two assists), Jack Wade (one goal, two assists), Isabella Russo (goal), Gordon Strobosscher (goal), Sean Doyle (goal) and Lucas Kopec (two assists). Wade and Doyle split the goalkeeping chores and received defensive help from Emma Lonosky, Jacob Jennings, Rachel Jennings, Sophia Alonso and Kyle Georgiou. UNDER-8 Gators 5, Orange Fire 4 The Gators rallied from a twogoal deficit to beat the Orange Fire as Emmett Knoll spearheaded the comeback by tallying four times in the match. Ryan Fianagan added one score as well as an assist, and Layan Abuhanoun (two assists) and Anthony Diliberto also set up goals. Kayla Kalousek, Rachel Lacina, Noah Jones, Adam Jay, Bayan Abuhanoun and Omar Naser also contributed to the triumph. Sharks 4, Tornadoes 0 The Sharks quieted a Tornados club they scrimmage against each week at practice behind two goals apiece from Vasilis Eliadis and Thomas Thornburg. Passing out one assist each were Emma Burke, Oliver Levy, Marco Marquez and Samantha Valencia. Defensive stalwarts included netminder Jack Dakiel, Charlie Garvey and Antoni Mierzwa. Red Devils 4, Blue Thunder 0 Max Kawa, Malaina Lisiecki, Mari Jarmoszka, Mardi Matulenka and Zoe Touloupakis were the Thunderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top performers in a defeat against the Devils.

Moraine Valley (Continued from page 4) 13th among 15 teams. Marist alumnus Aileen Gorman once again set the pace for the Cyclones as she clocked a 25:05 for 6,030 meters, an effort that earned her the 69th spot in a 212-runner field. Supplying the remainder of Moraineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s points were Crystal Flores (138th, 27:16), Jackie Navarette (139th, 27:17), Abby Correa (145th, 27:34) and Sarah McCann (157th, 28:00). Also representing the Cyclones were Amy Miller (160th, 28:05) and Jessica Flores (191st, 30:14). â&#x20AC;&#x153;We werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t as sharp as we wanted to be and the girls were disappointed,â&#x20AC;? Horstmeyer said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We still liked how our second through sixth runners finished, but the spacing wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t what we had hoped for, especially after how well they did at Illinois Intercollegiates. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think our first-year kids learned a lot from this race in terms of needing to push harder when itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not quite going the way they wanted it to. They will take that knowledge into their next race and we expect the results will be different. [Our team was] the top two-year college finisher, so they acquitted themselves well.â&#x20AC;? Moraine travels to Rock Island on Friday to compete in the Brissman-Lundeen Invitational hosted by Augustana College. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a very competitive, fast race and we look forward to the challenge,â&#x20AC;? Horstmeyer said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is our first time at â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Augieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in several years and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re excited about competing there. This will be a lot of fun.â&#x20AC;? MENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SOCCER The Cyclones stepped up their game last Tuesday, but still fell short of Morton College by a 2-1 score in ISCC play. Jordy Padillaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goal in the 75th minute briefly pulled Moraine into a 1-1 tie, but the Panthers scored off a rebound in the last three minutes to grab the win. *** Two goals from Jonathan Salas and one by Padilla gave the Cyclones enough juice to defeat Kankakee College 3-1 on Saturday. VOLLEYBALL Winning ugly was the Cyclonesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; theme last Tuesday as they outlasted the College of Lake County

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Diana Lozanoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s overtime goal lifted Moraine Valley College to a 1-0 victory over Elgin College in an Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference soccer match last week. 25-16, 21-25, 25-23, 25-14 in an ISCC match. Producing a strong defensive effort on Moraineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s behalf was Marist product Carolyn Yerkes, who recorded 26 digs while playing error-free in the back row. Kayla Manthei picked apart the Lake County serve-receive on her way to registering nine aces and Kate Patnett posted the highest hitting efficiency (.625) while putting down five kills. *** South Suburban College overcame a 2-1 deficit in games to beat the Cyclones 25-21, 18-25, 10-25, 25-14, 15-9 last Thursday. Bridget Ferrin (Richards) had 40 assists, five digs and an ace for Moraine in a losing cause. Manthei (11 kills, 14 digs, two aces) and Carly Trinley (13 kills, nine digs) also had good nights, especially along the net. Patnett (eight kills), Alex Bojan

(six) and Yerkes (25 digs, two aces, 2.46 serve-receive efficiency) were other Cyclones notables. *** Host Kankakee repaid a debt owed Moraine for a setback earlier this season by beating the Cyclones 25-18, 25-23, 25-22 Saturday. That same day Columbus State College (25-20, 25-17, 25-18) also got the better of the Cyclones before Moraine defeated Triton College (25-19, 25-16, 25-6) to complete play in a quadrangular. Yerkes had a total of 29 digs in the two losses, plus two kills and a 2.63 serve-receive rate against Kankakee. Trinley had 11 kills in the opening match, while Manthei (16 digs) and Bojan (eight kills, five solo blocks) were other notables opposite Columbus State. The Cyclones pulled everything together in the last match of the day as they put down 36 kills and served 13 aces to topple Triton.

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SXU (Continued from page 5) so many wonderful and talented people over the years.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The entire St. Xavier University community is extremely excited to see our hard-working and dedicated department employee, Rob Huizenga, honored by the NAIA with such a prestigious award,â&#x20AC;? SXU director of athletics Bob Hallberg said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The quality of work Rob turns out on a daily basis is outstanding. His enthusiasm for our entire sports program and his attention to detail make Rob an outstanding sports information director. "We are proud of his accomplishments and proud that he is a member of the St. Xavier University athletic department.â&#x20AC;? FOOTBALL Following back-to-back wins, including a 19-14 home victory over NCAA Division II No. 15-ranked University of Indianapolis on Sept. 13, the Cougars moved up six spots to No. 10 in the first regular-season NAIA Football Coachesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Top 25 poll of 2014. It is the 78th consecutive appearance for SXU in the top 25, the fifth-longest active streak among NAIA programs. The Cougars were one of four teams from the Mid-States Football Association Midwest League to be ranked in the weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s poll, joining No. 1 Grand View (Iowa) University, No. 20 William Penn (Iowa) and No. 25 St. Ambrose. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is great to be moving up in the poll and back in the top 10, but I know if you ask our players and coaches right now they are not satisfied with just being a top-10 team,â&#x20AC;? SXU coach Mike Feminis said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our mentality has [been] and always will be [about] competing for a national championship, and that is how we prepare each week. Our players want to be down in Daytona Beach this December competing for the national title.â&#x20AC;? *** Freshman place-kicker Abdul Mahdi was named the MSFA Midwest League Special Teams Player of the Week following his performance in the Cougarsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; victory over Indianapolis. Mahdi converted two of his three field-goal attempts. His first one of 21 yards came with 4:30 left in the opening half and gave SXU a 9-7 lead that was never lost. The second kick was a 25-yarder with 30 seconds remaining before halftime and extended the Cougarsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; advantage to 12-7. Mahdi also had five kickoffs for 283 total yards, including a pair for touchbacks. WOMENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S GOLF With three players found among the top 10 individual finishers, the Cougars placed third overall at last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Deer Park Classic, which was hosted by Cardinal Stritch University at Deer Park Country Club in Oglesby, Ill., on Monday and Tuesday. Sophomore Taylor Thompson saw her season-opening two-match victory streak stopped, but she still finished as overall runner-up after posting a two-day score of 158 (7870). She wound up four strokes behind the event winner. With Thompson leading the way SXU registered a team score of 719 (364-355) for the tournament. Grand View University captured the event with a two-round total of 660 (335- 325). Freshmen Hunter Schultz and Hannah Cruz were eighth and ninth, respectively, for the Cougars. Schultz carded a 166 (85-81) over 36 holes, while Cruz turned in a score of 170 (82- 88). Freshman Marissa Hohman completed SXUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s scoring by taking the 23rd spot with her 225 (119-106). The Cougars were back in action this past Monday at the Loyola University Fall Invitational. The tournament at Flossmoor Golf Course wrapped up on Tuesday. MEN'S GOLF Junior Kyle Bahnick tied for 22nd place individually with a twoday score of 149 (75-74) to lead the Cougars to an eighth-place team finish at the Deer Park Classic. SXU recorded a 612 team score, built on rounds of 309 and 303. Grand View won the event with

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a two-day total of 568 (282-286). Freshman Michael Perez claimed the 32nd position among 59 golfers with a 151 (77-74) and sophomore Robert Lively tied for 36th with a 153 (77-76). Sophomore Kyle Yaeger (tie for 46th with a 159; 80-79) was the Cougarsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; other scorer. Sophomore Mark Kluk (53rd place with a 164; 82-82) also represented SXU in the tournament. The Cougars resumed play this past Monday at the two-day Chicago State University Invitational at Harborside Golf Course in Chicago. VOLLEYBALL Senior middle hitter Marie Hackert finished with 10 kills and a solo block to help lead the Cougars to their first CCAC victory of the season last Tuesday at the Shannon Center. SXU (5-8, 1-1) took down visiting Trinity International University 25-13, 25-22 and 25-15 as senior setter Kelli Shaffer supported Hackertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s effort by delivering 25 assists, three service aces, three kills and six digs in the match. Senior defensive specialist/outside hitter Jessica Galotta totaled 11 digs and five kills, junior rightside hitter Meghan Falsey contributed six kills and freshman outside hitter Anna Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Hara chipped in four kills, five digs and three aces. The Cougars set the tone early by posting a .357 hitting percentage (15 kills, five attacking errors) in the opening set. *** Galotta totaled 51 kills and 30 digs and earned all-tournament recognition as the Cougars won three of four matches at Illinois Wesleyan University's Barker Classic II last weekend in Bloomington. SXU (8-9) split its Friday encounters as it defeated Lincoln Christian University (25-22, 25-17, 25-19) before falling to Anderson (Ind.) University (18-25, 25-21, 2521, 25-23). Saturday was a sweep of Monmouth College (25-23, 25-14, 18-25, 25-12) and Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (25-19, 21-25, 25-16, 25-16). Galotta recorded 13 of her kills in the victory over Lincoln Christian and was backed by Joanna Curtis, who had team-best totals of 28 assists and 15 digs. The same tandem also excelled in defeat as Galotta recorded 18 kills, Curtis distributed 40 assists and the two combined for 30 digs versus Anderson. O'Hara notched 15 kills and two blocks, including one solo, in the latter match. Hackert (12 kills, five total blocks), Shaffer (34 assists, five kills) and freshman Shauna Meagher (12 digs, four aces) stepped forward against Monmouth, while Hackert (19 kills), Galotta (13 kills, nine digs, two aces) and Shaffer (25 assists, 13 digs) were the mainstays opposite Rose-Hulman. The Cougars hosted Cardinal Stritch in a CCAC match this past Tuesday. MENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SOCCER After both teams scored a goal in the opening 15 minutes, the defenses tightened in last Wednesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s match between the Cougars and host Cornerstone University. The Golden Eagles finally snapped a 1-all tie in the 103rd minute to claim a 2-1 double-overtime triumph in Grand Rapids, Mich. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Freshman midfielder Ricardo Aldape recorded SXUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lone marker by using a bicycle kick to drive the ball into the net off senior midfielder Brandon Simoesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; corner kick in the 15th minute. That tally answered one by Cornerstoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chris Buitenhuis, who redirected Tristen Espiritâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s corner kick past Cougars keeper AJ Pfatschbacher. Pfatschbacher made one save in the match. The Golden Eagles took 10 shots in all, while SXU unleashed seven, four of which were on target. The Cougars missed a chance to decide things in their favor during regulation when Cornerstone netminder Nick Hopkins turned aside junior forward Marco Gutierrezâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attempt. Caleb Colp then notched the deciding marker for the home team off Garrett Nimmoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assist. *** Simoesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; goal in the 77th minute was all the scoring SXU (2-5) could muster on Friday as it dropped a 3-1 verdict to Marygrove (Mich.) College at Bruce R. Deaton Field. The win was the Mustangsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; first

of the year following seven defeats. The Cougars were aggressive offensively and outshot Marygrove 20-10, but Mustangs keeper Ryan Plonka was up to the task as he registered 10 saves. Marygrove broke a scoreless tie in the 53rd minute on Oneil Robinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goal from 25 yards out, which was set up by Abdoulie Jallow. Four minutes later those same players reversed roles, with Jallowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s marker pushing SXU into a deeper hole. After Simoes shaved the Cougarsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; deficit in half by converting a pass from Aldape, Alex Cabildo responded with a tally that re-established a two-goal cushion for his club. Pfatschbacher finished with five saves on SXUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s behalf. The Cougars began CCAC play this past Wednesday in Joliet versus the University of St. Francis. WOMENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SOCCER Despite a penalty-kick goal in the 32nd minute by senior midfielder Morgan Graves, the Cougars could not keep pace with No. 7-ranked Davenport (Mich.) University, which collected a 5-1 win last Tuesday at Deaton Field. The Panthers (6-0) were very aggressive offensively throughout the match as they racked up 23 shots, 18 of which were put on goal. Sophomore Alex Perry was credited with 11 saves. Junior Rachel Didier paced SXU with three shots, part of the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 10-shot total. Half of the Cougarsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; shots were on target and sophomore Julia Gawlak delivered two of those. Davenport went ahead in the third minute, extended its lead in the 27th and then negated Gravesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; goal with another of its own just a minute before intermission. The Panthers booted in two more scores within the first 22 minutes of the second half. *** Graves struck twice more last Thursday, and this time her effort wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wasted as the Cougars broke into the win column by dispatching Bethel College 4-1 at Morey Field in Mishawaka, Ind. SXU (1-3-2) took control early as it tallied twice in the first 21 minutes. Graves converted sophomore Delanie Bosworthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pass into a goal four minutes into the contest and sophomore Mariana Hoerr buried a shot into the Pilotsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; net 17 minutes later after being set up by senior Monica Chavolla. Before halftime arrived the Cougars were up 3-0, courtesy of junior Lexi Cozziâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unassisted marker. Bethel ruined Perryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shutout bid less than five minutes into the second half, but the sophomore didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t allow anything else to slip past her. Perry finished with six saves. And Graves restored a threegoal edge for Perry to protect in the late going by scoring on an unassisted play. SXU opened its CCAC schedule this past Tuesday on the road against St. Francis. SOFTBALL Two local high school products, Shepardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Breanna Graffeo and Evergreen Parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jenna Haase, will be joining the Cougars softball team in the spring of 2016 after signing letters of intent to continue their education at SXU. Graffeo, a senior third baseman for the Astros, is the younger sister of Cougars sophomore infielder Franchesca Graffeo. Breanna Graffeo will be a third-year starter for Shepard next spring and has previously received spots on the All-South Suburban Conference team. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bre is a student of the game and will make a smooth transition into the Cougar softball program,â&#x20AC;? SXU coach Myra Minuskin said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She is a solid hitter and a tough competitor. I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait to have another Graffeo in the program.â&#x20AC;? Haase, whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll pursue a degree in science, batted .546 with 53 hits and 41 RBI last spring for the Mustangs, stats that were good enough to get her selected to this paperâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all-area second team. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jenna has the skills to step right in and have an immediate impact,â&#x20AC;? Minuskin said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She is an outstanding catcher with a strong, accurate arm and she will also add another powerful bat to our lineup. I can hardly wait to see Jenna in an SXU uniform.â&#x20AC;?

The latter group includes Tom Kilmartin, Greg Carney, Ken Wallace, Richard Kolovitz, David Lewis, Larry Moore, John Walsh, Emmet Lewis, Charles Plonczynski, Pete Doyle, John Noonan, Tim Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Sullivan, Ben Slowinski, Mike Atkins, Pat Ryan, Victor Morris, Fr. Michael Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Keefe, Fr. Dan Carroll, Norm Kaye, Wayne Durham and head coach Howie Fagan. The cost is $60 per person or $600 for a table of 10, and includes clubhouse admission, buffet, racing program and door prizes. Checks should be made payable to the M.C. Foundation. For more information, call Howie Fagan at 780-3679 or 426-5212, or Craig Ferguson at (773) 3590490.

Players must bring gloves, cleats and water bottles, but no bats or helmets are needed. No preregistration is required. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;For more information on the clinic, email Sefcik at sefcik.kevin@marist.net or call (773) 8815300.

serving the financial needs of students at Mt. Carmel High School, will host a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Salute to the Championsâ&#x20AC;? event on Saturday, Oct. 25, from noon-3 p.m. at Hawthorne Race Course in Cicero. The event honors coaches, players, captains, faculty and select individuals who have made valuable contributions to Mt. Carmel. Honorees will include Man of the Year Jordan Lynch (Class of 2009); Man in the Arena award winners Tom Barry (2007), Carmen Bucci (1991), Peter Doyle (1967), B.J. Futrell (2008), Robert Gordon (1958), Jerry McPartlin (1968), Marist hosting free baseball John Papas (1981), Michael Power (1981), John Walsh (1967), Bob clinics Marist baseball coach Kevin Lucid (1962), Coach John Kading and Dr. Michael Liston; and Sefcik is hosting a final free basemembers of the 1965 city-cham- ball clinic for 8th-grade pitchers on Tuesday. pionship team.

South Side Shooters conducting hoops sessions

The South Side Shooters Girls Basketball Club is conducting its â&#x20AC;&#x153;Skills, Drills and Scrimmagesâ&#x20AC;? sessions for players in grades 4-12 Tuesdays at Stagg. Sessions run 6:30-9:30 p.m. For more information, contact Gary Ferguson at ssshootersbball@aol. com or (630) 935-1150, or visit www.shootersbball.com.

Section 2 Thursday, September 25, 2014

For Sale

For Notice Sale

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.LEO P. SMIETANSKI, SHARON M. SMIETANSKI Defendants 14 CH 004473 9320 OAK 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 11, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 20, 2014, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9320 OAK STREET, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 2710-107-002. 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. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-14-04738. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-14-04738 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 14 CH 004473 TJSC#: 34-12377 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. I623371

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WORLD SAVINGS BANK, FSB Plaintiff, -v.STEPHEN DOHERTY, SPRING CREEK PLACE TOWNHOME ASSOCIATION, SPRING CREEK PLACE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 13 CH 27546 11114 KAREN DRIVE Orland Park, IL 60467 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 29, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 9, 2014, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 11114 KAREN DRIVE, Orland Park, IL 60467 Property Index No. 27-20-104-0120000. The real estate is improved with a two story townhouse; 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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS ISâ&#x20AC;? condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce. com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1314962. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www. tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 4765500 Attorney File No. PA1314962 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 13 CH 27546 TJSC#: 3415528 I625798

For Sale For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S ďż˝ COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO NATIONAL CITY BANK, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO MID AMERICA BANK, FSB Plaintiff, v s . ďż˝ PIOTR GARUS; MARGARET GARUS A/K/A M A R G A R E T ďż˝ MARIA GARUS A/K/A MARGARET WICKOWSKI A / K / A ďż˝ MALGORZATA M. GARUS; WOODS EDGE H O M E O W N E R S ' ďż˝ ASSOCIATION; BMO HARRIS BANK, N.A. F/K/A HARRIS N.A.; Defendants, 13 CH 21512 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on July 22, 2014, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, October 24, 2014, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 23-22-200-034-1082. Commonly known as 9197 North Road, Unit F, Palos Hills, Il 60465. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale. For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1313137. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I626935

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S ďż˝ COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION ďż˝ CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY; P l a i n t i f f , ďż˝ v s . ďż˝ MARLENE WILLIS MCKANE, AS SUCCESSOR T R U S T E E ďż˝ TO ANTHONY J. DESALVO, AS TRUSTEE UNDER T R U S T ďż˝ ďż˝ AGREEMENT DATED JUNE 20, 2005 AND D E S I G N A T E D ďż˝ ďż˝ AS TRUST NUMBER 14736; THE UNITED STATES O F ďż˝ ďż˝ AMERICA-SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND U R B A N ďż˝ ďż˝ DEVELOPMENT; CRYSTAL TREE HOMEOWNERS A S S O C I A T I O N ; ďż˝ D e f e n d a n t s , ďż˝ 13CH 17278 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, October 24, 2014 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 14736 Pine Tree Road, Orland Park, IL 60462. P.I.N. 27-08-407-004-0000. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 1 3 0 0 2 1 0 1 ďż˝ INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I626929

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(708) 903-9865 For Notice Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.GLENN STURTEVANT A/K/A GLENN A STURTEVANT, BARBARA STURTEVANT A/K/A BARBARA B STURTEVANT, KIMBERLY GENTRY A/K/A KIMBERLY A GENTRY, THE WEST SUBURBAN NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION AGENCY Defendants 13 CH 23925 9337 SOUTH 81ST COURT HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 2, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 14, 2014, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9337 SOUTH 81ST COURT, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-02-407-009. The real estate is improved with a two story single family home with a two car detached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS ISâ&#x20AC;? condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce. ďż˝ com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorneys, One North ďż˝ Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Telďż˝ No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1313745. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORďż˝ PORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can ďż˝ also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www. tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. ďż˝ PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476ďż˝ 5500 Attorney File No. PA1313745 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 13 CH 23925 TJSC#: 34ďż˝ 15414 I626283 ďż˝ ďż˝

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S ďż˝ COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF T H E ďż˝ CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS INC., A S S E T ďż˝ BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-2; P l a i n t i f f , ďż˝ v s . ďż˝ MARIUSZ ZALEWSKI; AMERICA'S WHOLESALE L E N D E R ; ďż˝ D e f e n d a n t s , ďż˝ 13 CH 11676 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to aďż˝ Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 9041 West Forest Lane, Hickory Hills, IL 60457. P.I.N. 23-03-203-008-0000. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 1 3 0 1 1 5 4 4 ďż˝ INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I625812

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.ADNAN ABUSAMEN, VEVYAN DAWOOD AKA VEVYAN F. DAWOOD AKA V. DAWOOD Defendants 13 CH 28551 9033 W. 93rd St. Hickory Hills, IL 60457 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 24, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 2:00 PM on October 29, 2014, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9033 W. 93rd St., Hickory Hills, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-03-416-015-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $318,097.27. Sale terms: 100% of the bid amount, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, shall be paid in certified funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale. The certified check must be made payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS ISâ&#x20AC;? condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, contact Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney: HEAVNER, ďż˝ BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no ďż˝ further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgageeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney. THE JUDIďż˝ CIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) ďż˝ 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales ďż˝ Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. HEAVNER, BEYERS & ďż˝ MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, ďż˝ IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 13 CH 28551 TJSC#: 34-13776 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I623344

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-2 Plaintiff, -v.WASFI TOLAYMAT, CYNTHIA R. TOLAYMAT AKA CYNTHIA TOLAYMAT, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR AEGIS FUNDING CORP, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, KHALIL OUYUON, ENTERPRISE LEASING CO OF CHICAGO D/B/A ENTERPRISE RENT A CAR, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 11 CH 5840 7911 WEST 101ST STREET PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 11, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 14, 2014, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7911 WEST 101ST STREET, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-12-306-004. The real estate is improved with a two level, red brick, single family house; detached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information: Visit our website at service. atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1037061. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www. tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 4765500 Attorney File No. PA1037061 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 11 CH 5840 TJSC#: 34-12040 I625252

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC, Plaintiff, -v.PHILLIP MCLAUGHLIN Defendants 14 CH 02196 9019 W. 92ND STREET Hickory Hills, IL 60457 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 21, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 3, 2014, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9019 W. 92ND STREET, Hickory Hills, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-03412-015-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $114,721.45. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 14-9533. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 541-9710 Attorney File No. 14-9533 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 14 CH 02196 TJSC#: 34-12720 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. I625298

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.PATRICK J. MCHALE, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NA, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 13 CH 018574 8317 W. 118TH STREET 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 14, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 2:00 PM on October 22, 2014, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8317 W. 118TH STREET, PALOS PARK, IL 60464 Property Index No. 23-23-407002. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-13-18021. 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. 14-13-18021 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 13 CH 018574 TJSC#: 34-12437 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. I626546

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CITIMORTGAGE, INC., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER WITH ABN AMRO MORTGAGE GROUP, I N C . ďż˝ P l a i n t i f f , ďż˝ v . ďż˝ EUSEBIO NAVA, IRMA NAVA, DISCOVER BANK, BROOK HILLS HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION D e f e n d a n t s ďż˝ 13 CH 27122 17181 HIGHWOOD DRIVE ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 29, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 30, 2014, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 17181 HIGHWOOD DRIVE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 Property Index No. 27-30-405-014-0000. The real estate is improved with a two story single family home; 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. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1317031. 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. PA1317031 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 13 CH 27122 TJSC#: 34-13197 I627039

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Out & About

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

Broaden Your Horizons This week Yoga class

A new five-week series of gentle yoga classes will be offered at The Center on Tuesdays, beginning Sept. 30, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The class will meet at the Anderson Activity Center of The Children’s Farm, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park. Instructor Valerie Lindstrom will lead the yoga sessions, which will include discussion and practice on breathing, relaxation, and centering, as well as movement and poses. Yoga newcomers are welcome. Students should dress in comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat. The five-week class costs $50. Registration is required. Call 361-3650.

The Teen Bridge Center events • Pass the Class with Sylvan Learning Center — 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. today (Thursday) The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Court, Orland Park, will host a program with Sylvan Learning Center to help students to feel confident to pass a class they are struggling with. • Gabe Burdulis 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Sept. 26, Friday Night Live event with live music from Gabe Burdulis and with free food from Gatto’s. • Walk in Style — 4:30 to 6 p.m. Sept. 30, students create their own T-shirt, using puff paint and fabric markers, to wear at their Bullying Stops Here Community Walk to be held Saturday, Oct. 4. • Fitness For You: Swallow Cliff Boot Camp — 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 1, a fitness program with Anytime Fitness for students to workout using the stairs at Swallow Cliff. • Project Serve: Walk Goodie Bags — 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Oct. 1, put together goodie bags for their Bullying Stops Here Community Walk. • Bean Bag Tourney — 5 to 6 p.m. Oct. 2, program for high school students to join their friends and enjoy a tournament of bags.

These free events are for teens reservations. For further inforin 7th through 12th grade. For mation, call The Center at 361more information call 532-0500. 3650.

Womantalk discussion The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park, will host its monthly Womantalk coffee hour and discussion on Tuesday, Sept 30, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Led by MaryAnn Grzych, ladies are invited to join the discussion of “Simple Abundance” by Sarah Ban Breathnach or other inspirational readings that participants wish to bring. There is no cost, but advance reservations are required. Call The Center at 361-3650.

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Upcoming Spiritual Book Club: Amish Grace The Center’s spiritual book club will meet Monday, Oct.13, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park. Led by Pastoral Director Chris Hopkins, the group will discuss “Amish Grace” by Donald Kraybill, Steven Nolt and David Weaver-Zercher. The book concerns the incident that took place on Oct. 2, 2006, when Charles Roberts walked into a one-room Amish schoolroom and killed five young girls before killing himself. “Amish Grace” explores the many questions this story raises about the religious beliefs and habits that led the Amish to forgive him and to offer support to his family.

“Singin’ in the Rain” will be shown this Friday, Sept. 26, at 6:30 p.m., as part of the monthly Center Cinema series at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park. “Singin’ in the Rain” is one of the most beloved American There is no participation fee, pictures ever made. Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds, and Donald but registration is requested. All O’Connor celebrate the coming are welcome. Call The Center at of sound to movies by dancing 361-3650. their hearts out. A discussion follows the movie. Free popcorn Spiritual Book is served. No fee is charged but Club: Amish Grace pre-registration is necessary. The Center’s spiritual book Call The Center at 361-3650. club will meet Monday, Oct.13, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at Book review 12700 Southwest Highway, by the author Palos Park. Led by Pastoral Director Linda Whittaker will review her recently published book at a Chris Hopkins, the group will luncheon on Tuesday, Sept. 30, discuss “Amish Grace” by Donfrom noon to 2 p.m., at The Cen- ald Kraybill, Steven Nolt and ter, 12700 Southwest Highway, David Weaver-Zercher. The book concerns the incident that Palos Park. “Isabella and the Tale of the took place on Oct. 2, 2006, when Unanswered Question” takes Charles Roberts walked into a readers on a journey into the one-room Amish schoolroom inner realms of the self, through and killed five young girls before a fairy-tale story of a young girl, killing himself. “Amish Grace” Isabella, who goes on a magi- explores the many questions cal journey from elf-loathing to this story raises about the reliself-confidence, from longing to gious beliefs and habits that led joy, from brokenness to whole- the Amish to forgive him and to ness. Whittaker is a psycho- offer support to his family. There is no participation fee, therapist in private practice in but registration is requested. All Olympia Fields. The luncheon begins at noon, are welcome. Call The Center at costs $18 and requires advance 361-3650.

Videoview by Jay Bobbin (NOTICE: Ratings for each film begin with a ‘star’ rating — one star meaning ‘poor,’ four meaning ‘excellent’ — followed by the Motion Picture Association of America rating, and then by a family-viewing guide, the key for which appears below.) STARTING THIS WEEK: “TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION”: Towering, converting, living robots ... countless explosions ... and Michael Bay directing. You know the drill, but the fourth entry in the toy-inspired movie franchise puts forth a new human cast, led by Mark Wahlberg as a mechanic whose salvage mission uncovers a truck that turns out to be Optimus Prime. The discovery ends up drawing him, his daughter (Nicola Peltz) and her boyfriend (Jack Reynor) into a new battle. The mighty beings impressively lay waste to much of Chicago and Hong Kong over the course of the story; Stanley Tucci and Kelsey Grammer also star. *** (PG-13: AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “CHEF”: As a filmmaker, Jon Favreau has spent his share of time in the big-budget major-studio realm — lately with the “Iron Man” movies — but he shows he still has a knack for more personal storytelling

as writer, director and star of this involving comedy-drama. He plays the title chef, who has a very public meltdown over a review and loses his prominent Los Angeles job ... then comes into ownership of a food truck and sets out cross-country, not only to keep cooking in his own style but to bond with his son (Emjay Anthony). The impressive cast also includes (speaking of “Iron Man”) Robert Downey Jr., John Leguizamo, Dustin Hoffman, Scarlett Johansson, Sofia Vergara and Oliver Platt. DVD extras: audio commentary by Favreau and co-producer Roy Choi; deleted scenes. *** (R: AS, P) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “24: LIVE ANOTHER DAY”: Counterterrorism operative Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland) hits the ground running in this recently televised miniseries sequel to the show. This time, Bauer is in London, where he tries to protect the American president (William Devane) from an enemy threat ... and the resourceful Chloe (Mary Lynn Rajskub) is in the thick of the action more than ever. “24” devotees should be very satisfied; Kim Raver also returns from the series, and cast additions include Yvonne Strahovski and Michelle Fairley (“Game of Thrones”). DVD extras: three “making-of” docu-

mentaries; deleted and extended scenes. *** (Also on Blu-ray) “MOTOWN 25: YESTERDAY, TODAY, FOREVER”: It’s been said that almost everything makes its way to home video eventually, and here’s fresh and hugely notable evidence. When NBC first televised this salute to the Motown record label in 1983, it made immediate and lasting history with Michael Jackson’s moonwalk performance. Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, the Four Tops and the Temptations are among the other Motown stars present to salute the company and founder Berry Gordy. Retail editions of the show are offered in a single-disc version and (with many more bonus features) a three-disc set, but both offer 20 extra minutes of the special. **** (Not rated) FAMILY-VIEWING GUIDE KEY: AS, adult situations; N, nudity; P, profanity; V, violence; GV, particularly graphic violence.

New Neeson movie harkens back to the simpler times...of 1999 Fans of old school detective thrillers can rejoice in the film “A Walk Among The Tombstones.” The film. which is adapted from the work of crime novelist Lawrence Block, may not be the most original film out there, but it does the detective genre justice. Starring Liam Neeson as Matt Scudder, an ex-cop who does unlicensed private detective work for gifts after a bad hop from a bullet cost him the life of an innocent boy. The now sober excop has his own trials and tribulations he must deal with while helping others. The movie follows Scudder around as he tries to find the men who kidnapped and killed the wife of drug dealer Kenny Kristo (Dan Stevens of “Downton Abbey” fame). The two meet when a junkie named Peter (Boyd Holbrook), who Scudder met at an AA meeting, introduced the two. After this movie you will know all of the 12 steps if you didn’t already. Director Scott Frank doesn’t tell us much about the killers. All we really know is that they are sick and twisted people. It might be nice to know why. Is

Pinto’s Popcorn Picks by Tony Pinto there a reason they go after the loved ones of drug traffickers or is that just a coincidence? There must be a reason, but apparently we don’t need to know that. The only person we get any back story from is Neeson’s character and that’s fine, but it makes it seem like he’s the only character of any note. For some the lack of any real character development may not even be an issue, but for some it might be nice to grow to care about the characters which this movie doesn’t let us do. There is also a street kid named T.J. (Brian "Astro" Bradley) in the movie that befriends Scudder. They bring in the kid to help humanize Scudder and the kid actually does that. The kid makes it seem like Scudder might actually care about people. Instead of a young kid, we could have gotten a women

character that’s not dead or a waitress. A big flaw of the movie is its lack of a female character. It’s not a traditional detective drama. It’s not a whodunit because we know who did it early on. We don’t have to find out why, because we get told that pretty early on too. It’s a hunt to find the killers. In a way this film is a throwback to a much simpler time when, people still used pay phones. Young people may need to see this film, just to see how a pay phone works. It takes place in 1999 back when everyone is fretting over the Y2K epidemic. The film can be a little nostalgic. It has video stores, pay phones, microfilm, and the Y2K anxiety all as important parts to the story. They even show the New York skyline with the Twin Towers gleaming high above. Just because it can be somewhat creepy at times doesn’t mean you should skip this movie. You don’t need to run out to see this movie, but it is a quality movie that harkens back to the old school detective thrillers of the past that most will find some enjoyment in. Tony Pinto’s Grade: B

Omarr’s Weekly Astrological Forecast by Jeraldine Saunders ARIES (March 21-April 19): Developing new contacts and friendships may be your best bet. It’s tempting to waste time or money on a passing enthusiasm in the early part of the week. Avoid confrontational people and situations. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Sometimes it’s best to ignore a challenge. It may be to your advantage to act gullible, innocent and naive early in the week. You can ignore a test of your authority or pretend you didn’t hear someone’s remarks. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You are known by the company you keep. In the week ahead, you should stick close to the movers and the shakers and follow their good example if you want to keep your piggy bank filled to the brim. CANCER (June 21-July 22): An unexpected bonus or extra cash in your pocket could solve long-term troubles in the week ahead. Overlook a temporary setback that blocks a project, as it may be a blessing in disguise. A busy schedule may keep you hopping. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your prayers could be answered in a most unexpected way during the week ahead. Adopting an unconventional attitude could pave the way to a brighter future and acts of generosity will definitely enhance your reputation. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Don’t let imagination or sympathy work overtime in the first part of the week, or you may end up at odds with a loved one. Effusive gestures could be misunderstood. A cool head and objectivity brings the best success. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Put your thinking cap on and create a tactical game plan. You’ll find that the answer you need is only a phone call away. Focus on business, job and money making activities in the first part of the week. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Trust in the universe and

it will provide. In the week ahead, friends and casual acquaintances may give you valuable hints about how to succeed in business without really trying. Pay attention to astute personal observations. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Increased popularity or simply more fun on the social circuit might be yours in the week to come. Hanging with your favorite companions is time well spent. Widen your horizons without using your wallet. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Make others feel good about themselves and they’ll feel good about you. Misunderstandings can easily stir up trouble, so be clear as a bell in the early part of the week. Remain tolerant and politically correct. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb.

18): An itch for excitement needs scratching. You’re apt to leave more staid companions behind to explore the newest, latest and hottest places and things. Avoid major purchases and investments in the first half of the week. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Outwit opponents by offering sincerity rather than guile. By remaining calm in the face of a passing storm you can avoid being swept into a difficult, long-lasting situation. Don’t be overly defensive in the week ahead.

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Out & About

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

Wolfgang Puck’s Kitchen by Wolfgang Puck

Start a healthy Jewish New Year’s trend with light, flavorful sea bass fillets Over the years, I’ve shared through this column, and also personally with my friends, many main-course recipes for Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. Most of these have featured meats like beef brisket or short ribs, in preparations reflecting the central European traditions that so many people associate with Jewish cooking. They provide robust dishes that seem especially festive and appropriate as autumn approaches. Such hearty specialties, however, can also pose certain challenges for the holiday. The biggest one, of course, is the fact that the tougher cuts of beef they use require slow, gentle cooking to coax them to tenderness, which can cause logistical problems for busy families in which both spouses may well have full-time jobs — not to mention that there’s probably a rush to put the meal on the table before or after an evening holiday service. Add to that the fact that Jewish holidays follow a lunar calendar, which in some years brings Rosh Hashanah in early September, and this year sees the holiday start just days after summer’s end. So there’s the strong possibility that the weather will still be too warm for a hot kitchen and heavy food. Therefore, I’d like to propose something different for this year: a main course featuring fish. In fact, Jews of Sephardic heritage, from Mediterranean and Middle Eastern lands, often make fish the star of their Rosh Hashanah tables. Not only is fish a logical choice for countries bordering the sea, but it also has a symbolic meaning, offering up the hope for a year ahead that will be as plentiful as the creatures that swim in the waters. My recipe for Sea Bass en Papillote with Spicy Tomato Sauce, Fennel, Olives and Capers, which is also featured in my recent book, “Wolfgang Puck Makes It Healthy,” is an especially light but very satisfying main dish that makes use of ingredients you’ll readily find in many Mediterranean, and Sephardic Jewish, kitchens — and in just about any well-stocked supermarket. Feel free to adjust the seasonings to your taste; add other vegetables, like carrots and sweet onions; and even swap out another variety of fish fillet you might like. Better still, the dish cooks quickly, and you can do most of the preparation in advance. Just assemble the foil packets up to several hours ahead and keep them in the refrigerator, ready to pop into a preheated oven about a quarter

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Jews of Sephardic heritage, from Mediterranean and Middle Eastern lands, often make fish the star of their Rosh Hashanah tables. hour before serving. Serve the fish with steamed rice, couscous, or another grain to soak up all the delicious juices that form in the packets during cooking. I hope you’ll enjoy this great recipe not only for Rosh Hashanah but also throughout the autumn and the year ahead. Here’s to your good health and happiness! SEA BASS EN PAPILLOTE WITH SPICY TOMATO SAUCE, FENNEL, OLIVES AND CAPERS Serves 4 4 skinless sea bass fillets, each about 6 ounces (185 g) Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Olive oil-flavored nonstick cooking spray 1-1/2 cups (375 ml) store-bought bottled arrabbiata sauce or other spicy tomato pasta sauce 1/4 cup (60 ml) oil-packed sundried tomatoes, well drained and patted dry, cut into strips 1/4 inch (6 mm) wide 2 tablespoons drained small capers 24 pitted Kalamata olives, halved lengthwise 1 small fennel bulb trimmed, halved and sliced crosswise into thin shavings 8 fresh basil leaves Adjust the oven shelf to the middle position and preheat the

oven to 450 degrees F. (230 degrees C). Tear 4 sheets of aluminum foil, each large enough to fold over and comfortably enclose a sea bass fillet along with some sauce and vegetables. Lightly season each fillet on both sides with salt and pepper. Lightly spray one side of each foil sheet with nonstick cooking spray and center a fillet on one half of each sheet. Spoon 6 tablespoons of arrabbiata sauce over each fillet. Dot each fillet evenly with sun-dried tomatoes, capers, and olives. Arrange the fennel shavings over the fish and place 2 basil leaves on top. Fold the foil over each fillet. Double-pleat the edges of the foil tightly to create airtight seals on the packets. Carefully transfer the packets to a baking sheet, place the baking sheet in the preheated oven, and bake for about 15 minutes. Carefully transfer each foil packet to a dinner plate. Warn your guests in advance to watch out for and keep clear of the steam inside. Then, with the tip of a sharp knife, puncture each packet to let out some of the steam and let everyone carefully open their packets to eat the fish and toppings.

SAVE THE DATE! Saturday, October 4, 2014

The Children’s Farm, at 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park, opens for pumpkin picking from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday in October, plus Columbus Day, and from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. every weekday in October. There is no admission fee to the pumpkin patch. In addition to purchasing pumpkins, there is a huge variety of gourds, cornstalks, strawbales, honey, and colorful ears of corn for autumn decorating. Each weekend will also feature complimentary hayrack rides and food concessions. On Saturdays and Sundays in October and Columbus Day, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the farm also features a Pumpkin Playland, an interactive experience for both children and adults. Admission to Pumpkin Playland is $8 each; children under 2 are free. A straw-bale climber and giant corn box (shown above) provide active enjoyment for children. The spooky woodshed gives youngsters a spooky Halloween experience, and the Crazy Maze-y allows all guests to navigate their way through a tunnel of fall themed and ghostly passageways. All can visit the farm to see and pet the cows, sheep, donkeys, horses, pigs, goats, chickens, rabbits, ducks and geese. For more, call 361-3650 or visit www.thecenterpalos.org.

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Celebrate Illinois Arts & Humanities Month…. Sculpture Dedication Join Public Arts Commission on Saturday, October 18th for a free tour of the new sculpture collection and murals of Palos Heights. Tours are being offered at 2:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. and will be docent led. Meet at the city municipal parking lot at 122nd & Harlem Avenue. Call 708361-1800 to reserve your seat and then complete your evening by dining at Sam Buca's Restaurant as they will be offering a special menu to celebrate the arts.

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