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The Chicago Ridge Park District plans to continue its effort that began last year to provide playground equipment to children in countries wracked by pestilence, war and natural disasters. The park district last year forged Chicago a partnershipServing with Rockford-based nonprofit group Kids Around the World in an effort to provide underprivileged children in impoverished countries with refurbished playgrounds. The district donated two playgrounds, one that was sent to Haiti and the other that went to Tanzania. Since 1994, Kids Around the World has built more than 300 playgrounds in 60 countries. “We do a mixture of new and refurbished playgrounds in country and internationally,” said Kids Around the World administrative assistant Laura Biby. “We are up to almost 50 communities in Illinois, a lot of Chicago suburbs are donating their playgrounds and community leaders will help remove the playground prior to reassembly internationally.” The 20-year-old playground donated to Haiti was in good shape, but time was right for the district to update its equipment, said Chicago Ridge Park District director Kevin King. “Most of the time we would scrap
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the old equipment so working with a nonprofit like Kids Around the World is a win-win for the village, nonprofit and those who benefit from the new playground,” King added. Playgrounds can range from USPS 118-690 $5,000 to $30,000 depending on its type and size. Working with Kids Around the World helps to defer the cost of destroying the playground, and benefits children who would otherwise be unable to utilize the refurbished equipment. “We typically have a team doing one to five playgrounds and we can vary from five to 50 people helping to install the equipment,” said Biby. “All of our funding is from Ridge, Evergreen Park, Hickory Hills, Oak Lawn, Palos Hills and Worth Thursday, March 1, 2007 donations from churches, communities, businesses and individuals. Our funding goes to removing, refurbishing and assembling playgrounds at home and abroad.” Strict regulations in the United States prohibit a playground deemed unsafe or unusable from Photo by Jason Maholy being refurbished and relocated Kieran Kelly, 3 (left), and his sister, Layla, 6, of Frankfort, enjoy the rises and falls of the Frog within the country; however, other Hopper on Saturday at Palos Hills Friendship Fest. countries have no such regulations, enabling park districts to donate their old equipment instead of destroying it. As its own playgrounds continue to age and be rendered unusable by standards here, the park district will donate it to Kids Around the World. “It’s great working with Kids Around the World so we are able By Kelly White to donate playground equipment Correspondent that we would otherwise have to get rid of because of the rules,” Pleasant weather and a billing of top entertainment King said. “Kids can now enjoy contributed to what the mayor of Palos Hills deemed new playground equipment and our an excellent turnout at last weekend’s Friendship community feels great for helping Fest. less-fortunate kids in other coun- The city’s annual summer event was held last Thursday through Sunday at the Moraine Valley tries.” Triangle, the fest grounds for many years until the past three campaigns which were held just south on the old Moraine Valley driving range. Friendship Fest featured a children’s area and the traditional carnival, as well as Journey tribute band Infinity and The Beatles tribute band American English, both of which drew huge crowds, according to Palos Hills Mayor Jerry Bennett. Animal lovers and curious fest-goers enjoyed Woody’s Menagerie Educational Wildlife Show which took the stage for a performance on Friday and for four shows on Saturday. “The wildlife show was definitely unique,” said Allie White, 19, of Chicago Ridge, after viewing Friday’s performance. “It was so cute when the baby tiger Photo by Kelly White meowed during the show.” A tiger cub was among the animals on display (Continued on page 4) during Woody’s Menagerie Wildlife Show.
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Whatizit? Ladies and gents, last week’s “Whatizit?” was not an elephant’s mouth, trunk or eye, or the mouth of a manatee or seal. It was the mouth of a horse, of course, which was known by Bella Fruendt, Kristen Gute, Vince Vizza, Don and Kathy Higgins, Jane Foley, Patty Vandenberg, Jack and Griffin Burke Faddis, Theresa and George Rebersky, Lois Faragher, Dana Oswald, E.J. Oahueke, and Mike and Linda Denham. Great job, readers! This week’s clue is: Mobile home. Send responses to thereporter@comcast.net under the subject Whatizit, and include your first and last names and where you live. And don’t forget to check out our very special “Whatizit?” in the RidgeFest promotional section. It might be worth your while, and besides, you can never have enough “Whatizit?”
Palos Hills residents Gavin Krupinski (from left), 6, Zachary Van Loon, 6, and Logan Krupinski, 4, ride the Dragon Coaster.
Worth reduces finance director to part-time Dwayne Fox will fill position as an independent contractor By Jessie Molloy Correspondent
time basis as an independent contractor.
Worth village trustees voted Tuesday to amend two ordinances and reduce the roles of code enforcement officer and finance director to part-time positions.
The amended ordinance pertaining to code enforcement reclassifies the office to be under the command of the police chief. Previously, the position worked through the building department and was appointed by the mayor; however, it was funded by the police department budget and the officer worked closely with the department — even using a police-like uniform, badge, and ticket book.
The move was made because the village has no need for people to fill the positions on a full-time basis, according to Worth Mayor Mary Werner. Worth’s most recent code enforcement officer has retired, providing the board the opportunity to address the matter. Sue Marawski had held the position for five years. Finance director Dwayne Fox, who has filled his role for four years, will retain the job on a part-
Under the amended ordinance, the responsibilities of hiring and training the new code enforcer will fall to the police department. The individual will still work closely with the building department
as well as Police Chief Martin Knolmayer, who said the police department will defer to the building department’s expertise when questions of handling code violations arise. Trustee Mary Rhein opposed moving primary control of the position from the building department to the police department, and Trustee Pete Kats also expressed his opinion that the position should remain full-time. Werner claimed the village’s budget has no room for the job to be full-time. Rhein cast the lone dissenting vote against amending the ordinance. Murawski’s replacement has yet to be officially named. Knolmayer has a candidate in mind who is already a part-time em-
ployee of the police department, Werner said. Should that person be named to the job she would retain her current position as a desk clerk in the police department and consolidate it with the code enforcer’s job. The individual would in that case between the two positions receive full-time pay and benefits, Werner said. The finance director job is not being reduced to part-time because of money, but because there is no need for it to be a full-time position, Werner said. Fox will work about 10 hours per week. One other alteration was made regarding part-time employees. The board voted to approve an ordinance amendment that requires non-union part-
time employees to put in more hours to accrue vacation time. Under the old ordinance, employees received three weeks of vacation time after six months; now, they will receive two weeks of vacation after one year of employment. The board also voted Tuesday to amend the liquor license ordinance, reducing the number of licenses that allow alcohol to be served by one and increasing the number of licenses permitting the sale of packaged liquor by one. The reason for the changes is that Mario’s restaurant is no longer going to be serving alcohol, and the shuttered BP gas station, 10631 Southwest Highway, has applied for the packaged liquor license. BP plans to reopen the station in September.
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Chicago Ridge Youths reportedly used pellet gun in robbery Two Richards High School students and another boy were charged with armed robbery and attempted armed robbery after they allegedly used a pellet gun to try to rob one person, then robbed a youth with the same gun just minutes later on June 29. Christopher Serrato, 17, Erick Robinson, 17, of Calumet City, and a juvenile were arrested at 4:50 p.m. that day. The three youths allegedly approached a man in the 6600 block of Birmingham Street and demanded his cell phone. One of the boys lifted his shirt to reveal a handgun tucked into his waistband, but the would-be victim did not think the gun was loaded and walked away, police said. The youths the reportedly entered a Chevy Cavalier and left the scene. Shortly thereafter, three boys riding their bikes near RidgeLawn School, 5757 W. 105th St., told police that a Chevy Cavalier pulled up alongside them and that one youth exited the vehicle and punched one of the bike-riders in the stomach. Another one of the alleged offenders then exited the vehicle, displayed a black handgun and demanded a backpack one of the boys was wearing, police said. The alleged victim gave the youths the bag, which contained a wallet and two cell phones, according to police. The alleged robbers then left the scene, police said. Police later received a call that a man had found a bag containing a black handgun in the parking lot of an apartment building in the 5700 block of Ridgemont Lane. Police went to the location and arrested one of the alleged robbers who was walking near a Chevy Cavalier. Police reportedly found the other two youths in the 5700 block of 108th Street. Serrato and Robinson were
charged as adults. The other boy was charged as juvenile, police said. *** An 28-year-old Worth man was charged with leaving the scene of an accident, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and driving without insurance after the vehicle he was driving reportedly struck a building in the 9800 block of Sayre Avenue. Daniel Mitchell turned himself in at the Chicago Ridge police station at 5:22 p.m. last Saturday. The accident reportedly occurred in the early morning hours last Saturday. Police reportedly found the vehicle Mitchell unoccupied in the 9800 block of Nottingham Avenue. *** A 22-year-old Midlothian woman was charged with disorderly conduct after she allegedly banged on a home’s window and flashed gang signs at the resident and his children in the 10500 block of Major Avenue at around 3 p.m. June 16. Tiffany Miller was reportedly arrested July 9 at her residence in the 14500 block of Turner Avenue. *** A 25-year-old Blue Island woman was charged with retail theft after she allegedly took clothing and jewelry valued at $557 from a store at Chicago Ridge Mall. Crystal Podilla was reportedly arrested at 4:56 p.m. July 9.
the parking lot, then walked next door to Prime Time Bar & Grill where he allegedly threw a bottle at a garbage truck. Police reportedly found Saweikis in the Prime Time parking lot, and the officer recognized him as the man who had allegedly been involved in an incident at 5:22 a.m. at a nearby McDonald’s. Sawiekis reportedly admitted to police that he had been drinking. While being and held at the police station, Saweikis allegedly plugged the toilet, flooding the holding cell and surrounding booking area.
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A Worth woman was charged with assault after she allegedly threatened to kill a man. Loreen S. Markiewicz, 46, of the 7200 block of West 107th Place, was arrested around 2 p.m. July 4. Markiewicz allegedly refused to pay a relative money she owned him, then threatened to kill him while at his home in the 9500 block of South Moody, according to reports. *** A 50-year-old homeless man was reportedly assaulted by another homeless man while loitering in the parking lot of a gas station in the 6600 block of West 95th Street around 1:30 a.m. July 12. The victim said he was punched several times in the head by another homeless man who goes by the name “Dutch,” police said. The offended was A 21-year-old Palos Park man described as 6 feet 1 inch tall was charged with assault and with a stocky build, a beard, and criminal damage to property af- wearing a white t-shirt and blue ter he allegedly used garbage to jeans, according to reports. *** plug a toilet and flood a holding cell at the Hickory Hills police An Oak Lawn woman was charged with attempted auto station. Nicholas Saweikis had report- theft after she allegedly atedly been charged with assault tempted to drive away with a for an incident at 6:07 a.m. Sat- recently-sold vehicle from the urday at Les Brothers, 7750 W. service lot of a car dealership 95th St. Saweikis was allegedly in the 6100 block of West 95th shirtless and throwing bottles in Street. C. Patrice Clausen, 46, of the 9400 block of S. McVicker Ave., was arrested at 4:13 p.m. July 9, according to reports. Clausen allegedly got into the driver’s seat of a red 2007 Chrysler 300 that was being detailed by one Chicago Ridge / Evergreen Park / Hickory Hills of the dealership’s porters, and drove away while the car was Oak Lawn / Palos Hills / Worth temporarily unattended. Two employees from the dealership Publisher Amy Richards followed the car before pulling Editor Jason Maholy in front of it to stop it in the Sports Editor Ken Karrson 9600 block of South Moody Ave., according to reports. Graphic Design/Layout Kari Nelson & Jackie Santora
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*** An Oak Lawn man was charged with keeping a disorderly house after police responding to a complaint broke up a house party in the 4000 block of West 100th Street around 12:30 a.m. July 6, according to reports. Edward I. Cruz, 19, was arrested after police allegedly saw party-goers throw empty beer bottles and other refuse into neighboring yards while fleeing. *** A black 1998 Pontiac Grand Am valued at $1,200 was reported stolen from the parking lot of an auto repair shop in the 5400 block of West 110th Street sometime between 4 p.m. June 25 and 8 p.m. July 4. *** A 24-pack of Miller Lite and two packs of Kool cigarettes were stolen from a black 2008 Dodge Caravan sometime between 5 p.m. July 5 and 10:30 a.m. July 6 while the vehicle was parked in front of a home in the 10100 block of South 52nd Avenue, according to reports. *** Three metal floor grates worth $719 were reported stolen from the stalls of a car wash in the 10900 block of South Cicero Avenue at 2:53 a.m. July 6. Surveillance cameras recorded two men removing the grates from the floor and putting them into the bed of a white pickup truck before leaving, according to reports. *** Someone broke the rear window of a black 2007 Toyota Camry and stole a notebook from the vehicle’s back seat while it was parked in the parking at Denny’s, 9217 S. Cicero Ave., sometime around 2:20 a.m. July 3, according to reports. *** Vandals used fireworks to blow up the mailbox of a home in the 6500 block of West 91st Place sometime around 11:50 p.m. July 8, according to reports. *** An Evergreen Park man was charged with using intoxicating compounds after police reportedly witnessed him huffing gas from two electronic dusting aerosol cans while standing at the southwest corner of 96th Street and Pulaski Road. Kyle C. Summers, 40, was arrested at 5:48 p.m. July 5 after police responding to a call of suspicious activity watched him huff the gas from one of the aerosol cans before sitting against the trunk of a tree near the intersection, according to reports.
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The Oak Lawn Park District has received a workplace award from the state for health and wellness. The award recognizes district facilities for focusing on creating a safe and healthy working environment. The facilities were judged on a 48-point scale, and the park district scored a 46. Park board Commissioner Donna McCauley said the point total was impressive given the district’s large area and number of facilities. — Jessie Molloy
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Palos Hills Don’t be drunk and stupid on Taos Drive An 18-year-old Hickory Hills woman was reportedly charged with illegal consumption of alcohol after police responded to a reported disturbance in the 8700 block of Taos Drive. Ellen Faber-Mancini was reportedly arrested at 11:50 p.m. July 9. *** An 18-year-old Worth man was reportedly cited for illegal consumption of alcohol after police reportedly responded to a disturbance in the 8700 block of Taos Drive. Tyler Taylor was reportedly ticketed at 1 a.m. July 10. *** A youth was charged with illegal consumption of alcohol after police reportedly responded to a disturbance in the 8700 block of Taos Drive.
The boy was arrested at 2:30 a.m. July 10. Police were reportedly called to the area and were given a description of a vehicle that left the scene, then found a vehicle matching the description in the 10300 block of Roberts Road. The youth was also cited for two traffic violations, police said. *** A 34-year-old Worth man was charged with unlawful use of a weapon for allegedly firing a gun at a vehicle while he was driving in the 7900 block of 103rd Street last month. Weddaborn acknowledged he was aiming at another vehicle during the incident that occurred June 14, police said. *** The windows of nine vehicles in the area of 111th Street and 84th Avenue were reported damaged by BBs before 7 a.m. last Thursday. *** Six mailboxes in the 8600 block of 97th Street were reported knocked to the ground sometime before 7:30 a.m. last Friday. *** Several vehicles parked in the area of 99th Street and 84th Terrace were reported burglarized sometime before 2:15 a.m. Sunday. All the vehicles had been left unlocked, police said. *** Jewelry and perfume were reported missing from a home on Cour Caravelle at 10:30 p.m. last Friday. Police reportedly found no forced entry to the home. *** A man reported being struck in the back of his head by a thrown bottle at 2 a.m. Sunday on Cour D’Alene. *** A check was reported stolen from the night drop box at Scenic Tree Apartments sometime before 4 p.m. July 10. The check was confirmed cashed at a bank in Bridgeview, police said. *** A youth was charged with retail theft after he allegedly took items from a convenience store in the 10300 block of Roberts Road. The boy was arrested at 3 a.m. Sunday. He had allegedly taken cigarettes and pizza-flavored pretzels. Area police departments Chicago Ridge 425-7831 Evergreen Park 422-2142 Hickory Hills 598-4900 Oak Lawn 499-7722 Palos Hills 598-2272 Worth 448-3979
Oak Lawn Park Dist. approves 2013 budget Several facilities to be improved By Jessie Molloy Correspondent The Oak Lawn Park District board of commissioners voted unanimously earlier this month to approve its 2013 budget. The budget shows $20.07 million in expenditures and $17.23 million in revenues, compared to last year’s $20.65 million in expenditures and $19.37 million in revenues. The district will use funds form a bond issue to cover the anticipated $2.84 million deficit, according to park district finance director Les Swintek Last year’s infusion of bond money accounts for the $2 million difference in revenues from 2012 to 2013. The park district will this year embark on a number of capital improvement projects at district facilities. The $4 million expansion of the Community Pavilion, 94th Street and Oak Park Avenue, and the $1.18 million improvement of adjacent Centennial Park have both received state grant funds that will pay for portions of those projects. The park district will use $1.8 million of a $6.1 million bond to cover some of the cost. The projects are expected to be completed this fall.
The Pavilion expansion will increase the gymnasium’s size to include two new basketball courts and four volleyball courts, add a café and offices, and renovate the rest rooms. The Centennial Park work includes the addition of a picnic pavilion, playground, basketball courts, and a children’s splash pool. The Memorial Park renovation approved in April has been budgeted at $1.53 million, which will be funded with bond money. The project is a complete renovation of the park’s facilities including improvements to the fishing pond, a new pier, new walking paths with outdoor fitness equipment as well as the reintroduction of the park’s classic rocket ship slide and the addition of a space themed spray pad. In other park district news, a “rec mobile” will visit parks and bring traveling activities every Monday and Wednesday through the end of the month. The park district is also using July — which is Parks and Recreation Month — as an opportunity to bring the community into a promotion plan. Residents are through July invited to submit their own videos explaining why they love the Oak Lawn Park District. The videos can be submitted at the park district administrative building to public relations superintendent Vince Clark, who will use some of the submissions in upcoming promotional materials.
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*** Vandals detonated fireworks that caused damage to a portable toilet on the walkway near the northeast baseball field at Centennial Park, 9401 S. Oak Park Ave., sometime between June 25 and July 9. *** A Riverdale man was charged with battery after he allegedly punched a man in the face during a dispute at an apartment in the 9500 block of South Mansfield Avenue. Rashad B. Aaron, 34, was arrested at 6:28 p.m. July 9. *** An Oak Lawn man was charged with criminal damage to property after he allegedly carved an obscenity into the bed frame of a bed inside a holding cell at the Oak Lawn police station, 9446 S. Raymond Ave. Steven J. Broderick, 23, of the 10400 block of S. Keating Avenue, was arrested at 10:05 a.m. according to reports. Broderick reportedly defaced the bed frame while being held over the night of July 8 on an unrelated charge. *** Someone slashed the driver’sside tires of a silver 2005 Chrysler Town and Country minivan between 8:30 and 10 p.m. July 3 while the vehicle was parked in one of the parking towers at Advocate Christ Medical Center, 4440 W. 95th St., according to reports.
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What do you say? What do you like to do when the weather is oppressively hot? (Asked at the Palos Heights Public Library)
Mary Ceebin, Palos Heights     “I like to enjoy it.�
Rachel and Rose Reddy, Palos Heights     “We like to go to the Palos Pool and swim around.�
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Rita and Alexandra Schuble, Palos Heights     “When it’s really hot out, we like to go to the library for story hour and play with the puzzles and the other activities with Miss Debbie.�
Clara VanHowe, Maddie Palcow, Palos Heights Palos Heights     “I like to stay inside with the     “I like to go to the pool.� air conditioning and hope that it doesn’t break down.�
Walking strong at Rice Relay teams nearly meet fundraising goal by opening lap
    Organizers’ goal was to raise $23,000 to go toward cancer research and treatment, and the participating teams were just $1,000 short of that mark by the start of the first lap, Duffy said.     The event kicked off at 2 p.m. Saturday with an opening ceremony that included speeches by the event organizers and Evergreen Park resident Marlo Keyser, who shared the story of her experience with breast cancer. Keyser, who’s cancer is in remission, thanked the Relay for Life Committee for inviting her to tell her story, and emphasized the importance of getting mammograms and check-ups to catch cancer early on.     After the speeches, cancer survivors were invited onto the track to be recognized and receive their “Medals for Mettle� from the Chicago chapter of Medals 4 Mettle, a charity that awards donated marathon, half-marathon, and triathlon medals to cancer survivors “who’ve run an even harder race every day of their
lives.� The survivors then walked the relay’s opening lap.     For the second lap the survivors were joined by caregivers of cancer patients, and from there the remaining 16 hours were given different lap themes including By Jessie Molloy the patriotic lap, beach party, Correspondent and hours dedicated to Halloween, country and disco. At 9 p.m.,     About 130 people hit the runafter darkness had fallen on the ning track at Brother Rice High Crusaders’ stadium, the walkers School last weekend for the Amerparticipated in the ceremonial ican Cancer Society’s Relay for Luminaria lap to honor persons Life of Evergreen Park, Beverly who have been affected by or died and Mt. Greenwood. of cancer by lighting candles in     The participants comprised 14 decorated paper lanterns. teams that each pledged to keep at     “The luminaria is one of the least one member of their squads most important parts of the on the track for 16 hours from night,� Duffy said. “It’s really Saturday afternoon through Sunvery moving.� day morning to represent how     Participants showed their supthe struggle against cancer never port and donated money and time sleeps. They also honored their to the cause, and many brought friends and relatives who have with them stories about their the disease, who have survived it experiences with cancer. Lauren and who despite their efforts sucKielbasa organized the event’s cumbed to it — the latter whom largest team — “Adam’s Army� event chairman Kelly Duffy said — to honor her husband, who “are only here in memory.� has been stricken with epithelioid sarcoma, a rare cancer found in the tissues of the extremities and which affects about one in 4 million people. Since being diagnosed in 2011, Adam Kielbasa has undergone radiation, eight rounds of chemotherapy and seven surgeries including one that removed a large portion of his right calf. He is now undergoing treatment for tumors in his shoulder and lungs. The 27-year-old Brother Rice alum has not let the disease keep him down.     “I always tell people it’s not the physical part that’s hard,� Kielbasa said. “The surgeries don’t phase me, it’s the emotional part and seeing how it affects everyone that’s the hardest part. Honestly, the scars on my body don’t hurt me, it’s the emotional scars that take longer to heal.�     In this, their first year participating in the Relay, the 30 members of Adam’s Army raised more than $4,000 by the start of the event, with more efforts planned before the official close of the relay fundraising season including a lemonade stand at the team’s relay campsite.     “I’ve been very fortunate not to need too much help financially,� said Kielbasa, “but I’m glad these organizations exist to help people who are less fortunate. That’s why Marlo Keyser speaks about her experience with cancer at the we wanted to come out and give Relay for Life of Evergreen Park, Beverly and Mt. Greenwood. our support.�
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Participants of the Relay for Life of Evergreen Park, Beverly and Mt. Greenwood walk around the track at Brother Rice High School last Saturday.     Lauren Kielbasa explained that she and Adam had wanted to take part in the event last year, but Adam’s surgeries had prevented him from partaking. This year he was not only out of the hospital, but strong enough to walk with the team.     Felicia Alston and her husband of the “My Crafty Table� squad both have sisters who survived cancer. Felicia’s sister, Brenda Fitcher, was diagnosed in December 2010 and received a medal in the opening ceremony Saturday. As part of their fundraising, the sisters were selling custom-made pillows and pillow cases.     “When my sister was going through her treatment, she made pillows for some of the patients and she saw they seemed to take a lot of comfort from them,� Alston explained. “She couldn’t go to work but she was making the pillows to keep busy. Eventually I asked her why she didn’t just make a business out of it.�     That is, in fact, what Brenda Fitcher has done. She designs and sews pillows she was selling at the Relay to help raise money for the American Cancer Society. The sisters manned a sewing station set up in their team’s camp, and was making custom pillows and pillow cases for a $10 donation.     Not all the teams participating had big teams or elaborate fund raising plans, some just had a lot of dedication. “The Procrastinators: The Next Generation� was the smallest team participating with only eight members. It was also the youngest one. All eight mem-
Adam Kielbasa and his wife, Lauren, stand beside the “Adam’s Army� camp at the Relay for Life of Evergreen Park, Beverly and Mt. Greenwood. bers are either Evergreen Park High School students and recent graduates, and half of the team has been participating in the Relay since childhood, when their parents started the Procrastinators.     “The Putlakas [family] started the team because they had several cancer survivors in the family and the Townsends were on it with them,� explained Mary Dickey. “I wasn’t on the team then, but they kind of just tagged along. A couple years ago their parents decided they just didn’t want to do it any more so they
kept the name and recruited some friends to help them keep it going.�     The team is composed of Dickey and her sister, the five Putlaks and Townsends who took part in the relay as children, and another friend. The members used their connections at Evergreen Park High to run a pie-sale fundraiser this spring that yielded $100 dollars. They raised another $192 at the Relay and are looking forward to continuing with the tradition in coming years.
SXU golf classic next month at Silver Lake Country Club Grange Country Club (for three plus member), Ridge Country Club (for three plus member), Silver Lake Country Club (for four with carts), Beverly Country Club (for three plus member), Oakley men’s sunglasses, and a Garmin Approach SI Golf Watch.     Cougar Classic tickets are $25 each or five for $100. Prizes include the following: flat screen TV, JBL Flip Portable Stereo Speaker, Beats Solo HD headphones, Nikon Coolpix 18.1 megapixel camera, iPad with retina display, Kindle Fire HD, Nike+ SportWatch GPS, Trek mountain bike, TaylorMade Driver, Weber Liquid Propane Portable Grill, and much more!     Last year’s Golf Classic raised more than $112,000 for scholarships. For more information contact the Office of Special Events at (773) 298-3748 or specialevents@sxu.edu. ***     Eight Chicago-area golf courses managed by Billy Casper Golf, including the Water’s Edge Golf Club in Worth, will
play host to the third annual “World’s Largest Golf Outing� to benefit Wounded Warrior Project on Monday, Aug. 12.     The simultaneous golf outing at more than 110 BCG-managed courses in 28 states is open to golfers of all abilities and does not require a USGA handicap. Participating Chicago-area courses are River Oaks Golf Course in Calumet City, Chick Evans Golf Course in Morton Grove, George W. Dunne National Golf Course in Oak Forest, Highland Woods Golf Course in Hoffman Estates, Indian Boundary Golf Course in Chicago, Orchard Valley Golf Course in Aurora, Water’s Edge Golf Club in Worth, and Whisper Creek Golf Club in Huntley.     Golfer check-in is at 11:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. at most courses. Entry fees vary by location and include a $5 donation to the Wounded Warrior Project, round of golf, cart rental, range balls, lunch, awards reception, on-course contests and prizes. All donations and part of the event
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proceeds benefit the project, a national nonpartisan organization that honors and empowers wounded soldiers, some of whom will play in the outing.     Golfers Tweeting @BillyCas-
in Chicago, a $150 gift card to Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse, and a $300 Broadway in Chicago Theatre Ticket gift certificate.     “Weekend Escapes� includes golf for two at Eagle Ridge’s The General course, a threeday weekend stay at a threebedroom vacation home in Galena Territory, four box seats with stadium club passes and preferred parking to the Milwaukee Brewers v. Los Angeles Angels game at Miller Park on Sept. 1, golf for four at Long Beach Country Club in Michigan City, Ind., and a $100 gas card.     “Chicago Sports & Tailgate� includes four Chicago White Sox Golden Box Seats with parking (White Sox v. Royals on Sept. 19), two Chicago Cubs Club Box Seats (Cubs v. Brewers on Sept. 6), two Chicago Bears tickets (date to follow), an overnight stay at the Hilton Chicago, an autographed Dan Hampton Bears jersey and Hank Aaron baseball, a cooler on wheels, and two bag chairs.     “Golf� includes golf at La-
    Saint Xavier University will hold its 17th annual Golf Classic on Tuesday, Aug. 6 at Silver Lake Country Club in Orland Park.     Check-in begins at 7 a.m. with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Silver Lake is at 14700 S. 82nd Ave. The day will conclude with a reception and dinner.     Registration for individual golfers is $300 which includes green fees, cart, continental breakfast, lunch on the course, beverages, reception, and dinner. Participants can register at sxu.edu, keyword: golf, by mail using a downloadable printer-friendly form available on the site, or by calling (773) 298-3748. All proceeds support SXU student scholarships.     The event includes the Cougar Classic and Pick Your Prize raffles. Raffle tickets are available by calling (773) 298-3940. Winners need not be present. Pick Your Prize tickets are $50 each or five for $200. Participants can choose from the following packages:     “Downtown� includes a trip for six on a sailboat, an overnight stay at the Trump International Hotel & Tower
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Our Neighborhood Friendship Fest (Continued from page 1)
The tiger cub was one of several crowd favorites during the show that also featured a fox, groundhog, skunks, snake andbear cub. The children’s area at the far north end of the fairgrounds was a popular place all weekend as youths rode ponies, visited with horses and a mule named Rio, and fed goats in the JoDon Farms Petting Zoo. The collection of animals also included a zebu, geese and a tortoise that kept trying to no avail to find its way out of the fenced area containing the creatures. Bennett said the city sold more Mega Passes, which provided access to all carnival rides all four days of the fest, than it ever has in its history. The carnival featured games on the Midway including a test-your-strength-with-a-malPhoto by Kelly White A groundhog eats a cookie during the Woody’s Menagerie Wildlife let attraction as well as popular rides such as the Swinger, bumper Education Show at Friendship Fest.
cars, dragon coaster and frog hopper. Older attendees tested their stomachs and equilibriums on an array of twirling, whirling and zipping attractions. The Double K Car Show was held Sunday and showcased a wide range of old-fashioned automobiles. “It’s nice when the city combines a car show and a festival together,” said Hickory Hills resident, Rocco Giannelli, 19, who attended the fest with his girlfriend. “I often attend Photos by Jason Maholy unless otherwise noted local car shows when they are in Mateo Weyer, 13, and his brother, Jack, 3, look for someone to the area, but when there is a fest crash into on the bumper cars. incorporated as well, it’s something we can both enjoy together.” In addition to musical headliners Infinity and American English, the beer tent stage saw performances by R-Gang, The Breakfast Club, Modern Day Romeos, The Difference and Epic. The tent was packed with music fans who raved about the bands. Oak Lawn resident Kelsey Slawecki was at the fest Thursday night with her friends to see Infinity. “Infinity is such a fun band,” she said. “They sounded great and played all types of music so everyone was out of their seats throughout their entire performance.” The fest concluded Sunday night with a fireworks show that received props from Giannelli. “The firework display is by far one of the best ones in the area,” she said. Reporter editor Jason Maholy contributed to this story. Izzy Amendola, 5, of Palos Park, takes a spin on a wave runner.
Christopher Zaragoza, 4, of Palos Hills (foreground), and Graham White, 3, of Schererville, Ind., Maya Jelen, 8, of Burbank (left) and Isabelle Gal, 7, of Palos Hills (right foreground) ride the Swinger. ride ponies.
Lawmakers hold book drive to enrich jail inmates’ lives State Rep. Fran Hurley is cosponsoring a book drive with state Sen. Cunningham and the Cook County Sheriff’s office to collect reading materials for the Cook County Jail Library. The donation drive is in conjunction with the Green Hills Library in Palos Hills. “This is just one way we can help local law enforcement curtail costs and increase efficiency. The collection will cut costs to the jail’s overall budgetary expenses,” Hurley said. Local residents are invited to drop off new or used books to Hurley and Cunningham’s joint constituent service office, weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 10400 S. Western Ave. in Chicago, and Monday-Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 16033 S. 94th Ave. in Orland Hills. Books with sexual and/or violent content cannot be accepted. During the legislative session, Hurley worked closely with the
Cook County Sheriff’s office to fight violence and crime. In addition to passing a number of bills supported by the Cook County Sheriff, Hurley helped pass a bill to curb reckless driving and crack down on street gang violence. The measure enables law enforcement officers to impound vehicles that are caught driving recklessly and causing disorder in a funeral procession. “I will continue to support legislation that puts the safety of our community first and provides local law enforcement with the tools to protect local residents,” Hurley said. “We must continue to work together to keep our neighborhood safe. I strongly encourage local residents to participate in this ongoing book drive.” For more information, contact Hurley’s constituent services office at RepFranHurley@gmail. com, (773) 445-8128 or 2339703.
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50 Years Ago
July 18, 1963 The Havinga family of Palos Heights was credited for saving a large area of the Tinley Creek Woods forest preserve from a fire. *** Worth’s two new elementary schools were officially named by the Worth District 127 board of education. The six-room school constructed at 115th Street and Beloit Avenue was named Worth Terrace, while the 10-room school at 112th Street and Nagle Avenue was named Worth-Ridge.
25 Years Ago
July 21, 1988 Mark Jewell, manager of epidemiology at Christ Hospital and Medical Center in Oak Lawn, spent two weeks in India inves-
tigating the extent of the spread of AIDS. *** Oak Lawn opened a scofflaw court in order for the Oak Lawn Police Department to get more offenders to pay for their parking tickets.
Duty, Honor, Country
Air Force Airman Andrew L. Fawley has graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio. 10 Years Ago Fawley comJuly 17, 2003 Nathaniel Dantone, 6, and pleted an eightCasey Leonard, 8, of Oak Lawn, week program saved Nathaniel’s father after he that included fell off of the ladder as he was trying to saw a tree branch. *** Ex-president of Moraine Valley Community College Dr. Fred Gaskin was terminated from an Arizona community college due to allegations of sexual harassment and other violations of college policies.
SUDOKU The object of the game is to fill all the blank squares with the correct numbers. Each row of 9 numbers must include all digits 1 through 9 in any order. Each column of 9 numbers must include all digits1 through 9 in any order. Each 3 by 3 subsection of the 9 by 9 square must include all digits 1 through 9.
training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Fawley is the son of Christine Fawley of Worth.
Smith Village will unleash annual Dog Days of Summer pet parade July 31 deadline for entries
and staff to enter their dogs, cats and other well-behaved pets in its annual Dog Days of Summer pet parade competition. It will be held at 10 a.m., Thurs Smith Village, a continuing care day, Aug. 8, on the community’s retirement community (CCRC) Village Green, which is entered in Chicago’s South Side Beverly from 2320 W. 113th Place. neighborhood, is calling for its On the day of the competition, residents, neighbors, volunteers (Continued on page 7)
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The annual Pet Parade has long been a favorite with Smith Village residents, who showcase their own family pets as well as welcome others from the surrounding community. Enjoying her lovable cat, Bandit, is Smith Village resident Lois Murray (left) with her daughter Kathy Murray.
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Students from Ridge, Oak Lawn earn 2nd-term honors at Richards The following students at Richards High School in Oak Lawn made the honor roll for the second semester of the 2012-13 school year. Honors with Distinction Freshmen Andrew Gacek, Kimberly McEvilly, Kaitlyn Nestor, Ian O’Reilly, Sabrina Ramahi, Basheer Toubeh, Jason Mallo, Hani Salameh, Courtney Leverenz, Sara Kiziak, Meghan Murphy, Laila Gaamoom, David Allen, Emily Christian, Nicole Hansen, Margaret Kowalski, Aileen Kuypers, Ryan Renken, Emily Kunz, Gelena Alnas, Thomas Artz, Lilliana Dunterman, Ronnie Mayfield, Zachary Rizzo, Brianna Senodenos, Autumn Black, Emer Moloney, Natalie Fadden, Lauryn McManus, Sydney Torres, Aleksandra Piotrowski, Caroline Szperlak, Lidia Turwon, Abigail Warwick, Bryan Del Toro, Gina Guerra, Ralph Reyes, Dana Garrett, Justin Grochowski, Nicholas Kargol, Erica Parks, Sean Good, Kelsey Bergman, Ahmad Abdallah, Taher Rafati, Nicholas Fritz, Andrea Taylor, Suha Ahmad, Pawel Rusnak, Sami Bourjas, China Burton, Marissa Corsiatto, Ryan Kovac, Jennifer Soto and Jordan Wells. Sophomores Caitlin O’Sullivan, Vanessa Kalinowska, Khaled Almusa, Kevin Kozik, Angelika Kwak, Jannah Alaiwi, Jessica Gall, Agata Bernat, Katelyn Sullivan, Elizabeth Chaparro, Siobhan Fox, Caroline Azem, Sana Barakat, Hala Rafati, Charbel Bourjas, Sarah Magana, Roxanne Segina, Jeanine Cyze, Natalia Hornik, Alyssa Van, Julia Coti, Kyle Kachnowski, Diana Daoud, Abby Gentile, Dana Wujcik, Halee Barker, Claire Onak, Parth Patel, Thomas Doon, Mohammad Ramahi, Kevin Williams, Michael Rores, Dylan Jankowski, Kaitlyn Fetchko, Kristen Kaminsky, Adhem Hinnawi, Hailey Czerwinski, Frank Werner, Erika Dampier, Kristin Kasper, Matas Leskauskas, Maciej Machaj, Tara Rivera, Colton Stermer, Gabriella Bandera, Michael McCarthy, Jessica Huirache, Alexa Badon, Joshua Kamba, Celina Clifton, Kathryn Crowley, Victoria Gomez, Fabian Martinez, Dedrick Shannon, Abigail Cwiklinski Alesha Lopez, Damian Stelmach, Emily Wetzel, Raneen Razick, Lauren Spearman, Robert Cook, Julia Kennedy, Alyssa Lee, Erika Eringis, Taylor Turrise, Mary Waters, Emma Gullickson, Fatima Almusa, Steven Jackson, Angeles Ochoa-Raya, Katherine DiPietro, Allison Houlihan, Maggie McGreal, Adam Nasser, Reyna Ocampo and Lindsay Thompson. Juniors Madeline Doon, Brendan Coughlan, Agata Chmiel, Adrian Reczek, Nicole Reed, Gelique Ayala, Alec Kleczkowski, Gervacio Cabel, Sara Tobin, Eda Guven, Ahmad Shuibat, Kiersten Bergquist, Collin Page, Andreea Rusu, Michael Lonigro, Jacob Gacek, Lauren Quadrizius, Alec Rigik, Alex Villafuerte, Cheyenne Syring, Michael Marchione, Brooke Schleyer, Summer Campbell, Lydia Fitting, Mariel Rancel, Theodore Groebe, Michael Walt, Matthew Mazan, Anne Sortino, John Sutko, Chloe Kasper, Brianna LaPapa, Daniel Krasich, Evangelo Anagnostopoulos, Tatiana Dixon, Hali Gertz, Robert Straits, Kaitlyn Gruszkowski, Shareen Toubeh, Tyler Hancock, Robert Ripoli, Amanda Perez, Suzan Ahmad, Neil Flood, Carolyn Mayer, Griffin Forberg, Connor Page, Eric Krasich, Valentina Bellesi, Abdallah Altamimi, Naujia Easton, Muaz Musa, Sara McNeilly, Andrew Schramm, Gabriele Fink, Rama Al-Ali, Valerie Lockwood, Aeja Hill, Taryn Dubiel, Bernardo Perea, Juliet Lucente, Sarah Lavelle, Charles Zeschke, Meagan Albon, Adam Fritz, Ernesto Ojeda, Erik Quinlan and Hasan Uwainat. Seniors Nethaum Mizyed, Elizabeth Gacek, Mahmoud Abdel, Hadeel Altaher, Nicole Norris, Brendan Johnson, Jasmine Ortega, Dariusz Obrochta, Yvita Bustos, Eftihia Peroulas, Haley Weinert, Nyssa Amato, Peter Gavrilos, Alyssa Straits, Rebecca Dunterman, Francisco DeLoera, Kelly Kaminsky, Murad Musa, Amber Kunz, Emily Guerin, Neil Slowinski, Kelly McGreal, Jordan Moeller, Arely Flores, Carlos Rodriguez, Lauren Davis, Taylor Gabby, Jeffrey O’Boyle, Nicholas Costa, Rachel Thomas, Jacob Kendryna, Vanessa Huerta-Correa, Kara Rockey, Nicole Kasper, Omar Cattan, Hanna Grochal, Brian Artz, Mohammed Ahmed, Aminah Garcia, Angelica Alba, Briana Allen, Elizabeth Zickterman, Jordan Jackson, Taylor
Newton, Tyler Mitchell, Natalia Barajas, Oleksandr Gorobets, Alyssa Valach, Issa Abutaa, Sahar Barakat, Nicholas Lisowski, Ashley Alekna, Jason Callan, Zachary Larson, James Wujcik, Courtney Bodman, Kelsey Carter, Brianna Bickerstaff, Bethany Edmonds, Piotr Mazurek, Allison Koehler, Ramon DeShazer, Roderick Polk and Kyle Schrage. High Honors Freshmen Daniel Wescott, Alan Balich, Jordan Merrill, Celeste Montenegro, Najah Muhamad, Eric Scott Jr., Tyler Timmons, Tia Carr, Chantal Galsim, Melissa Percic, Zenah Alaiwi, Amer Khairallah, Kylie Kowaleski, Summer Levy, Vanessa Martinez, Kyle Sendra, Faisel Shehadeh, Egle Zelinkeviciute, Melanie Melker, Melanie Tirado, Marek Warywoda, Asma Abdulhafid, John Wysocki, Brianna Haynes, Karina Mikols, Jaliyah Mitchell, Elizabeth Wisniowicz, Moataz Shaikh, Patrick Strahorn, Sabina Turbiarz, Erin Moss, Seema Atshan, Sultan Benson, Montrell Bryant, Taylor Cox, Amy Gill, Angelo Hall, Corey McNamara, Kiah Vance, Minerva Espindola, Thomas Groebe, Takia Kelly-Gordon, Jocelyn Mosley, Rawan Naser, Ashley Zavala, Jade Knapp, Dominique Miller, Dylan Penny, Justin Ragland-Williams, Maria Salas, Reem Saleh, Rachel Wilkosz and Christopher Zeschke. Sophomores Blake Odette, Halimah Prunty, Bria Cunningham, Teris Taylor, Tyler Demma, Yousef Ahmed, Jillian Long, Matthew Wysocki, Sami Ahmed, Thomas Campbell, Yazan Salameh, Christina Ticzkus, Raul Renteria, Oswaldo Flores, Aerial Odum, Christian Rueda, Natalie Sanchez-Loera, Brian Widmer, Marissa Moreno, Abigail Del Castillo, Michael Pierce, Abigail Cronkhite, Alexandro DeLaCruz, Samantha Waller, Cole Armistead, Regina Potter, Saja Issa, Paul Barnes, Suhair Alkhalili, Brittany Huttner, and Ahmad Samara. Juniors Olivia Ryan, Devon Reyes, Amanda Alba, Ahmed Mizyed, McKayla Smith, Andi Benegas, Leanne Cusack, Jason Merva, Michael Makri, Melody Melker, Kyle Garrett, Andrew Ball, Saim Sajjad, Eric Mallo, Molly Pohrebny, Mahmoud Khalil, Ronnie Sahoury, Matthew Dix, Martyna Ryzewska, Elizabeth Ganzer, Catrina Evans, Brianna Marek, Emmanuel Hicks, Shawn Chiaramonte, Sinan Masoud, Nathan Santiago, Cameisha Hurst, Donald Macak, Esraa Aburass, Tambra Bullock, Mary Lurquin, Rachel Costa, Amanda Konkol, Nathaniel Natividad, Steven Meegan, Michael Lively and Amanda Golembiewski. Seniors Justice Grabinski, Kristina Huggins, Dana Dolat, Jocelyn Wayer, Alissa James, Slawomir Klus, Katherine Condon, Jessica Sortino, Ashley Medel, Ciara Jordan, William Rybicki, Enrique Perez, Nicholas Malecki, Erik Burklund, Naglis Cicenas, Malik Bolton, Krystina Carriglio, Justin Naval, Jessica Halal, Ji’Vone Freeman, John Kendryna, Deja Thomas, Gowhara Saleh, Tyler Fortier, Maria Rodriguez, Alexander Weinert, Alexis Torres, Gregory Doran, Jonathan Solus, Joseph Murphy, Allen Ocampo, Ariana Davis, Matthew Spagnola, Kylie Boettger, Cydnee Hunt, Randy Van, Lauren Bauman, Arif Mirza, Alyssa Contento and Georgia Danos. Honor Roll Freshmen Timothy Houlihan, Emillie Medina, Michael Merva, Daniel Byrne-Szafoni, Janelle Davis, Brandon Haynes, Brianna Jackson, Arkadiusz Kmiecik, Cassandra Medina, Diego Serna, Savanah Julian, Mulleak Pitts, Jennifer Ellement, Alex Lisowski, Samantha Presco, Ashley Bartels, Julia Janiszewski, Dejah Wimberley, Gianni Herrera, Natalie Rybicki, Marcelino Trinidad, Denise Vo, Otis Patterson, Chaaka Bolton, Louis Segina, Emily Smith, Juan Abarca, Angel Alba, Taibe Bislimi, Janae Brodnax, Laura Dix, Shayna Johnson, Nicholas Kamba, Aleksi Kobylecky, Filippo LiVolsi, Tyler Pronobis, Kyla Jimmar, Mary Dolan, Madeline Kleczkowski, Isaiah Perez, Kimberly Passananti, Thomas La Mantia, Agata Lichaj, Samaah Shawar, Aaron Zilinger, Ean Sul-
livan, Ahmad Abdel, Gabrielle Murphy, Janan Amin, Bushra Bani-Salman, Jazmine Hogan, Jennifer Kelleher, Korina Mendoza, Daniel Vallejo, Brittany Weckler, Mohammad Barakat, Kaitlyn Greene, Husam Naser, Jaylin Williams, Paris Durden, Dynasty Turner, Thomas Barker, Brandon Jackson, Hanna Altermathy, Iris Ayala, Matthew Boecker, Jake Fleming, Leah Kendryna, Sarah Mashak, Nikolas Mejia, Lindsey Mielnicki, Kaliyah Pruitt, Mitchell Crook, Mia Stone, Cameron Smentek, Maher Affaneh, Jacek Ciesla, Gabriel Frausto, Sabrina Hamed, K’Vaughna Hayes, Jordan Mitchell, Nadya Mohamed, Danesha O’Dell, Eric Patterson, Kenneth Segura, Robert Rebecca Dunterman helps William Rybicki properly assemble his wet suit before earning their Shorter, Dominick Smith, and advanced PADI certificates at Haigh Quarry. Julieta Trejo. Sophomores Ryan Walt, Sondos Issa, Asha Jowers-Jordan, Juan Del Toro Gonzalez, Jack Doyle, Jonathan Jasper, Frank Kalemba, Andrea Sonichsen, Thaddeus Spyrnal, Taylor Yanke, Patrick Flynn, Nicole Salazar, Maria Mazurek, Maya Michel, Jacob Nelson, Magdalini Likouresis, Joshua Hettiger, Amin Tomalieh, Mousa Abutaa, Adrian Chavarria, Alleah Collins, Emily Bargouthi, Valerie Jane, Samantha Sallas, Jessica Xiques, Diego Godinez, Tyler Craig, Kevin Leifker, Sergio Barajas, Samantha Zickterman, Abdulrab Hussein, Nicole Jozefowicz, Noel Castro, Joshua Chacon, Doaa Shehadeh, Brett Thomas, Henry Doan, Lydell Tyler, Adrian Garcia, Lance Klingensmith, Abigail Mitchell, Daniel Brandt, Dashawn Barnes, Jeanelle Brewster, David Sanchez, Natalia Labuda, Keith Sonichsen, Robert Jones, Stephanie Rodriguez, Steven Grant, Micaiah Steele, George Guevara, Veronica Guerrero, Kathie Slimak, Mohammad Mohammad, Sandy Ied, Hana Tulemat, Jasmine Warr. Juniors Krystalyn Torres, Minh Le, Christina Kwartnik, Christopher Abrand, Ovidiu Szocs, Alan Sanchez, Omar Youseftaha, Jasmonee Harris, Adrian Kmiecik, Mallory Putnam, Danielle Purnell, Chieu Vuong, Nicolas Almonaci, Sean O’Shea, Brianna Sekulski, Ashley Cohen, Shane Knapp, Patrick Muhne, Anthony Mirabella, Katelin Wisniowicz, Eric Ruge, Nicholas Petrusevski, Michael Marlow, Alexis Juarez, Thomas Gruszkowski, Emily Heinstra, Jonathan Shepard, Omar Saleh, Zoe Cervantes, Shane Mills, Sali Moflehi, Shereen Naser, Taylor Sonichsen, Alicia Jacklin, Mohamed Mohsen, Louis Simik, Timothy Doran, Charlyn Santos, Rachel Johnsen, Madigan McKeough, Tameka Morris, Soha Natour, Karis-Jamal Conner, Veronica Guillen, Camille Losoya, Amber Maali, Jasmine Serrano, and Alexis Stephens. Seniors Abdulkarim Shuaibi, Craig Buckner, Deaya Saleh, Jose Bonoan, Zipporah Russell-Williams, Davelle Fox, Andrew Byland, Faith Shelton, Daniel Cagala, Adam Abdelrahman, Jose Urquizo, Jeremija Dzipkovic, Linda Hamed, Caitlyn Abrand, Maria Michalarias, DeJerez Sims, Tatyanna Bridgewater, Ulysses Villafuerte, Morta Baltrusaityte, Scott Marzana, Devine Gaugis, Nigel Ervin, Waleed Adilby, Kaelin Davis, Marisa Snyder, Harley Miller, Joseph Jasper, Sharvelle Bullock, Jessica Zavala, Joseph Dauod, Jasmine Thornton, Stephanie Waller, Garrett Fleming, Lauren Lind, Magdalena Kott, Jurinta Stankute, Samantha Debleyzer, Michael Justin, Takia Carter, Kenneth Farley, Dana Cummings, Eric Hall, Tyshema Brooks, Ismail Sulieman, Karam Alrafati, Abby Miller, Kylla Pate, Jessica Velastegui, Ralphel Thomas, Stephany Banda, Carlos Thomas, Keanu Klingensmith, Youngwoo Kim, Samantha Crouch and Whitney Wilkes.
Decade of diving in 218 From Bob McParland High School Dist. 218 After listening to teachers Jason Perch and Dylan Shaughnessy repeat the safety protocols they had already preached for months, it’s easy to understand if they dream in scuba terminology. Their every signal — tone of voice, body language, choice of words — conveyed safety to their second-year students who would earn their advanced PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) certificates. Preparation for the open water dives — students must complete two to earn certification — begins the day before. Students meet with Perch and Shaughnessy to check equipment and review safety protocols. And then on dive day at Haigh Quarry in Kankakee, they do it again. “We need to make the students’ safety the first priority. We work very hard to make sure our students completely under-
stand every step before, during, and after the dives,” said teacher Jason Perch. Most students earned a basic PADI certificate, which allows them to dive to 33 feet. Students completing their second year of aquatics, a physical education elective for more than 10 years in District 218, received an advanced license for dives up to 140 feet. The basic certification course teaches fundamental scuba (an acronym for Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus) knowledge, theory and safety — both in and out of the water. Aside from learning to dive safely, students gain an experience unlike any other in the aquatics course. The advanced course includes skills such as tying a variety of knots, search and recovery diving, wreck diving, environmentalist diving, and other specialized dives. Haigh, known as the “Caribbean of the Midwest,” offers a scenic vista for the dives. The
owners do not allow boats, so the water remains crystal clear. It’s so pristine, in fact, that The Shedd Aquarium has allowed some of its stock of fish to live at Haigh from time to time. Students who earned certificates this year included Christopher Abrand, John Alberts, Michael Albrecht, Kaitlyn Augle, Daniel Brooks, Joshua Buric, Tristan Busch, Samantha Crouch, Joseph Cullinan, Selvio DeAngeles, Kyle DeRoos, Rebecca Dunterman, Daniel Dusek, Raymond Dusek, Charlie Dziedzic, Madeline Dziedzic, Keenan Elliot, Erik Fields, Anthony Ganzer, Edgar Gonzalez, Alissa James, Emily Killeen, Keanu Klingensmith, Jordan Loman, Erin Lyons, Alexus Maravillas, Piotr Mazurek, Luis Mendez, Jonathan Miller, John Nagle, Julius Newman, Christian Reyes, Ryan Riley, Jake Rocchino, William Rybicki, Alex Schade, Scott Skulemowski, Jurita Stankute, James Steele, Joseph Walter, Betty Waters and and Michael Wilder-Lindsay
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Teacher Dylan Shaughnessy supervises as a pair of students jump into Haigh Quarry to complete an open water dive and earn their PADI certification.
Learning Center classes still available Moraine Valley Community College is still accepting registrations for the third session of its Valley Learning Center summer program for children. The final session starts the week of July 22. Course offerings include math and reading classes for students in kindergarten through seventh grade, and Geometry and Advanced Algebra classes for older students. The Algebra class covers the basics for those who have not had the subject in school, and the Algebra Refresher is for those who have some prior knowledge of the subject. Math in Architecture teaches children about blueprints. They will draw their own architectural structures. Budding artists ages 8 and up can enroll in Cartooning or Basic Drawing, or they can write stories and poems in Creative Writing. Military History will appeal to students with an interest in military thinkers
and inventions. The Future Leaders Camp incorporates group work to help children become aware of their skills. It also covers how to make a good decision, set goals, handle peer pressure, and resolve conflict. Children ages 4 and 5 can enroll in Pre-School Spanish, Beginning to learn the language through games, songs and other activities. Spanish for Fun for students in first and second grades will learn basic vocabulary and become acquainted with the Spanish customs. Kids in grades one and two can enjoy the Have Fun with Dr. Seuss class, while those in grades three through five can look into the world of the sea in Sea Treasures. Girls ages 7 to 9 can bring along their dolls for American Girl Time. Some other one-week classes include Return of the Di-
nosaurs, Countries Around the World and Nature and Earth. The Android App Programming for Teens is an introduction to developing software applications that can be used on Android-powered devices. The app class is for teens ages 13-19 and starts on July 29. For more information, call (708) 974-5735. Register today in person at the Registration Office, located in S125 on campus, 9000 W. College Pkwy., Palos Hills, or by calling 974-2110 (TTY for the hearing impaired 708-974-9556). Participants also can register online at morainevalley.edu by selecting “Register for Noncredit Classes.” Go to topic code, scroll down the list to “Youth” and click submit. Classes must be registered under the child’s name.
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Zimmerman case is not grounds for gun control By Sheldon Richman From the beginning, people who would ban all private guns if they could have used the George Zimmerman case to push their agenda. They push on two fronts: First, they argue that Zimmerman’s 2012 fatal shooting of Trayvon Martin, who had no gun, demonstrates that guns are an unmitigated evil. Second, the antigun lobby is using the case to agitate for the repeal of “stand your ground” laws, which are on the books in many states. It is hard to see how this case, in which Zimmerman was acquitted of murder and manslaughter, condemns gun ownership or concealed carry. Zimmerman claims he shot Martin in self-defense. The prosecution was unable to impeach that claim. It’s true that Martin had no gun and Zimmerman did. For many people, this in itself proves that Zimmerman used his gun unjustifiably, hence demonstrating that guns are bad per se. But that makes no sense. Are we to believe that a gun is the only means of threatening a person with death or serious injury? People were killed by a variety of means before guns existed, including fists. So there is no prima facie case that a gun was used improperly merely because the person shot had no firearm. (In the murder case, the jurors apparently believed Zimmerman’s account that Martin knocked him down with a sucker punch to the face, then sat on his chest, banging his head against the pavement.) Thus the Zimmerman case furnishes no ammunition — pun intended — for gun controllers. How could a justifiable homicide — the jury’s finding — provide evidence for banning or restricting guns? We may go further and note that even a guilty verdict would have been no grounds for gun control. No matter what gun laws are on the books, bad guys will always get firearms. Gunrunning is as old as guns themselves. It is only the innocent who would be without guns, and that means more murders, more rapes, more assaults. The answer to gun violence is not to deprive
the innocent of guns. Let’s move on to “stand your ground” laws. Many states have passed these laws to clarify the law of self-defense. It is an old principle that one may use deadly force to defend one’s life (or other innocent life) in one’s own home. In other words, one has no “duty to retreat.” Elsewhere, however, there is a general duty to retreat. If you are threatened but can get away safely, the law requires you to do so rather than confronting the threat. This rule presumably evolved to prevent escalation of violence and to preserve the peace. The “stand your ground” principle clarifies things by holding that if one cannot retreat safely from a deadly or other serious threat when away from home, one may use deadly force to counter the threat. That’s all it does. It does not permit one to shoot someone else casually with impunity. You may be asking what this has to do with George Zimmerman. The answer is — nothing. Zimmerman did not invoke “stand your ground” after the shooting last year. He could have asked for a hearing on the matter, but he did not. (Had he prevailed in that hearing, there would have been no murder trial.) The reason Zimmerman did not invoke the principle is obvious: His account of events rules out “stand your ground.” Remember, he claims that Martin knocked him down with a blow and then sat on his chest beating him. If you’re on the ground, you can’t stand your ground. Ironically, Martin’s actions look more like a case of “stand your ground.” The prosecution’s account is that Martin saw Zimmerman following him. The residence to which Martin was walking was a short distance away, but instead of retreating for protection, he ended up in the deadly altercation. Why? If he felt he could not retreat safely, then he was standing his ground when he confronted Zimmerman. “Stand your ground” is reasonable law. The Zimmerman case provides no reason to repeal it. Sheldon Richman is vice president and editor at The Future of Freedom Foundation in Fairfax, Va. (www.fff.org).
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Democracy minus freedom equals tyranny By Charles C. Haynes Violent protests and a rising death toll across Egypt this week are tragic reminders that free and fair elections are no guarantee of a free and fair society. Only one year ago, Mohammad Morsi won Egypt’s first free presidential election — giving him and his supporters an historic opportunity to move Egypt toward a truly democratic society. Instead, Morsi moved to consolidate power in the hands of the Muslim Brotherhood, the organization he represents, alienating opposition parties and alarming religious minorities. Of course, Egypt’s deepening economic crisis helped swell the ranks of protesters calling for an end to the Morsi regime. But anger over Morsi’s increasingly authoritarian rule had been growing for months until it finally exploded in the streets, providing the military with the opportunity to remove Morsi from power on July 3. One on the key lessons of the current crisis in Egypt is one familiar to students of past revolutions: Democracy without safeguards for individual rights is a recipe for tyranny of the majority. Lest we forget, opposition to the proposed American Con-
stitution in 1787 was, in large measure, fueled by the absence of a bill of rights guaranteeing fundamental freedoms for every person. Many Baptists and other minority Christian groups, for example, were fearful that the draft Constitution would not guard against government interference with the practice of their faith. As religious dissenters from the formerly established church, they worried that without an explicit prohibition of state establishment of religion, a majority faith would one day impose itself on the country through the engine of government (a form of oppression many had experienced in Europe and some of the colonies). Only by promising to add a bill of rights — including strong protections for religious freedom — were the Federalists able to win ratification of the Constitution in 1788. By sharp contrast, Morsi and the Muslim Brotherhood drafted and pushed through a new Egyptian constitution as though a democratic election had empowered the majority to do whatever the majority desires — with little obligation to hear minority voices or protect minority rights. From the outset, the Morsi government ensured that the
Muslim Brotherhood would dominate the constitutional drafting assembly, ignoring the protests of other parties. So flawed and hasty was the drafting that non-Islamist members of the assembly withdrew from the process, calling into question the legitimacy of the new constitution. As a result, religious freedom, free speech and other basic rights are either ignored or given lip service in the Egyptian Constitution ratified earlier this year. “Islam is the religion of the state,” declares the Constitution, and Islamic law is the “principle source of legislation.” Although certain religions (Jews and Christians) are given limited freedom to practice their faith, other religions are afforded no real protection. The Muslim Brotherhood may have won the vote. But for democracy to work in the best interests of all citizens, fundamental human rights must be protected from majority rule. First among those rights is liberty of conscience, the freedom to practice one’s faith in a society where the government is prohibited from taking sides in religion. A “democracy” where the government — including a popularly elected government — is empowered to violate
religious liberty, freedom of expression and other basic rights, is a form of tyranny. Despite the disturbing failures of the Morsi government to protect human rights, the cure for flawed or distorted democracy is more democracy — not a military coup. Acting in the name of “the people” to deny minority rights and to impose religion is wrong and unjust. But overturning an elected government by military force in the name of “the people” is equally wrong and unjust. If and when Egypt tries democracy again, the first step must be for all sides to agree on a strong bill of rights that limits the power of government to violate the inalienable rights that are the birthright of every human being. As Thomas Jefferson famously wrote to James Madison: “A bill of rights is what the people are entitled to against every government on earth… and what no government should refuse.” Charles C. Haynes is director of the Religious Freedom Education Project at the Newseum in Washington, D.C. Web: www.religiousfreedomeducation.org<http://www.religiousfreedomeducation.org> Email: chaynes@newseum.org<mailto: chaynes@newseum.org>
Letters to the Editor Best wishes for concealed carry law Dear Editor: Life challenges us each and every day. Due to our human nature we are prone to making mistakes” To err is human, to forgive is divine.” If we open our minds and hearts, the mistakes can become lessons learned. Unfortunately, over the centuries it seems we are held accountable for the sins of our fathers so to speak. We have made great strides but
we are still a work in progress. We are always looking for ways to improve our life. However, carrying a concealed weapon seems a little over the top. I do not see it as a deterrent or a means of personal safety. The criminal or gang member is predisposed to violence. He uses the gun as his problem solver. He lacks a respect for life and so much more. The concealed weapon you would carry is not going to scare him or stop him. Also, are you going to be fast on the draw? Even with rules
and regulations not all people are mentally responsible. Rules are meant to be broken or so it is said. Think of the burden this concealed weapon law will put on our law enforcement. Will it become questionable when a citizen shoots someone he or she feels is threatening them? Carrying a concealed weapon is just another trial and error run. We can only hope it will not create more chaos in our lives. Marlene Jeziorski Oak Lawn
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Obama takes embarrassing to a new level By Donald Kaul Virtually every president gets on a roll at some time during his administration, generally early on. And while he’s on that roll, every day is a wedding. He gets bills passed, international relations go his way, and people love him. It seems he can’t make a bad move. It happened to Lyndon B. Johnson, whose early years gave promise of giving us the greatest presidency of modern times. And it happened to Richard Nixon, who, much to the consternation of his enemies, seemed to get stronger as his years in office mounted up. Eventually, the roll ends. Whether it’s Watergate, Monica Lewinsky, the Iran-Contra scandal, the Vietnam War turning sour, or the Iranian hostage crisis — every administration hits rough waters. The president goes into a slide and things are never the same again. Suddenly, he can’t do anything right. Every day brings a new headline that lands like a punch to the stomach. President Barack Obama is
not on a roll. His good times may not have been spectacular, but he did win re-election by a wide margin and things were looking up. That seems a distant memory now. If he had nothing more than the disastrous Edward Snowden affair to deal with, it would be enough. Not only did the youngish intelligence worker reveal that we are building the capability of spying on every man, woman, and child in the nation, the documents he released showed we are also spying on our best friends and allies. Doesn’t everybody do that, you ask? Perhaps, but to have it revealed to the global community via a leak from our most secretive government agency takes “embarrassing” to a new level. And to have Snowden flee to Russia, of all places, allowing Vladimir (The Thug) Putin to withhold granting asylum unless Snowden promised to stop revealing U.S. intelligence secrets…well, that’s an irony almost beyond endurance. We have, in short, become a laughingstock in the internation-
al community. But that’s not all. The so-called “Arab Spring,” which we welcomed as the healthy introduction of democracy into autocratic Middle Eastern and North African countries, has gone completely off the rails. The popular uprising in Syria has degenerated into what amounts to a full-scale civil war. We now face the choice of getting involved in it — which we definitely do not want — or looking like a pitiful helpless giant. Egypt had its own popular uprising against the military strongman (and our ally) Hosni Mubarak, replacing him with an elected Islamic leader. We weren’t altogether happy about that, but we made approving noises in support of democracy. Within a year, the Islamists had screwed things up so badly that they inspired another popular uprising, followed by a military coup. Naturally, people want Obama to do something about it. They just don’t say what. If that weren’t enough, the major countries of Europe are threatening to break off important trade negotiations with us because of our spying on
everybody. On the home front, the conservative Supreme Court has just made it easier for states tosuppress voting by the poor and people of color. Obstructionist House Republicans are treating the immigration bill, on which Obama has spent so much of his political capital, as their favorite hostage. I have an old and dear friend, a woman only slightly to the left of Lenin, who recently wrote, “Obama is the worst president we’ve ever had.” I also have a rabid conservative friend. He thinks Dick Cheney is the greatest vicepresident we’ve ever had, and he agrees with her. And, don’t forget, it won’t be long before Obama has to convince Congress that it should raise the debt ceiling so the nation can pay for the things it’s bought recently. Good luck to him with that. No, Obama is definitely not on a roll. OtherWords columnist Donald Kaul lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan. OtherWords.org
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What can All-Stars teach investors? This week, Major League Baseball’s All-Star game will be played at Citi Field in New York. If you’re a baseball fan, you’ll enjoy the annual gathering of the sport’s best players. And if you’re an investor, you may be able to take away some valuable lessons from the All-Stars — lessons that can prove valuable to you long after the game’s final out is recorded. So, what can you learn from the All-Stars? Here are a few of their traits: • Consistency — All-Star teams rarely include ballplayers who are having one great year amidst a mediocre career; typically, AllStar players perform well every season. As an investor, you also want to seek consistent performers — those investments that, year in and year out, are likely to meet their objectives, whether those are growth, income or a combination of both. Of course, in the financial world, there are no sure things, so just like the best ballplayers, any investment can have an “off year.” Still, by sticking with quality investment vehicles, you should be able to improve the overall performance consistency of your portfolio. • Ability to avoid “errors” — All-Star players (apart from pitchers) are typically superior hitters, but many of them also have superior defensive skills — which means they make few errors in the field. And as an
Parade (Continued from page 4) pets can wear costumes, perform tricks or simply strut their stuff for residents and a panel of judges. “The power of pets to warm people’s spirits is undeniable,” says Smith Village life enrichment director Emily Eisinas, who is planning this year’s event. “We encourage Smith Village independent living residents to bring their pets with them when they move here. And through our pet therapy program, we welcome fourlegged visitors to spend time with residents in all settings. For this neighborhood event we’re bringing together pets, children, grandchildren and our friends from the neighborhood for a morning of family fun.” While judges have no set criteria, they collaborate to select the top three pets, who receive special gift baskets, as well as some local notoriety. All other pets will receive “doggy bags” just for participating. Dog biscuits and water bowls will be provided for canines. Refreshments for people will include cool beverages, pet-themed treats and cookies shaped like dog bones and house cats. The Smith Village pet parade tradition started in 2007. After skipping 2009, the competition returned due to popular demand. In addition to dogs and cats, snakes,
investor, you will definitely want to avoid as many errors as possible, because these mistakes can be costly. Some of the most common “errors” are chasing after “hot” stocks (they may have already cooled off by the time you hear about them), investing too aggressively and investing too conservatively. • Durability — The Major League Baseball season is 162 games long, which means that, over the course of six months, ballplayers play almost every day. And since baseball is a physically demanding game, injuries are common — yet, many AllStars seem to make it through the entire season without missing more than a few games. When you invest, you will need plenty of durability as well. Over the course of decades, you will see some bumps in the road — periods in which the financial markets are struggling. During these times, you may be tempted to take a “time out” from investbirds and guinea pigs have participated in previous events.
July 31 deadline for entries For Smith Village’s Dog Days of Summer pet parade competition at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 8, at 2320 W. 113th Place, pet owners will have the opportunity to brag about what makes their pet
ing. But if you do, you could miss out on the beginning of a market rally. The best investors stay invested, through “up” and “down” markets, following a longterm strategy and keeping their focus on their goals. • Flexibility — Not surprisingly, most Major League Baseball players are big, strong men. However, in recent years, many ballplayers — like other professional athletes — have discovered that various types of training, including yoga, can greatly increase their flexibility, allowing them to reduce injuries and play more effectively. As an investor, you, too, need flexibility in the sense of being able to adjust your portfolio, as needed, in response to changes in your life or in your goals. As part of this flexibility, you need, among other things, enough liquidity in your accounts to take advantage of new investment opportunities as they arise. In all likelihood, you won’t be swinging a bat or throwing a ball in front of a national audience — but by following the above suggestions, you may be able to become an “all-star investor.” 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. so special on entry forms to be reviewed by judges and the pet parade emcee. Forms are available at both Smith Village reception desks on 112th and 113th places and must be turned in by 5 p.m. on Friday, July 31. There’s no cost to enter or attend. All pets must be kept on a leash or in appropriate containers. For more information, call (773) 474-7300.
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Chamber-made The Oak Lawn the Chamber of Commerce held its annual golf outing, its largest annual fundraiser, on July 10. More than 90 golfers participated in the event at Stony Creek Golf Course in Oak Lawn. National Golf Outing came out and provided the Shotmaker scramble, a format which gave golfers more chances to win prizes. Winners of golf were the Marquette Bank team of Jack Baker, Tom McGreal, Mitch Truesdale and Mark Wojack, who finished 14 under par, and Les Brothers Restaurant team of Matt Babich, Tom Bonick, Bill Les and Jim Les, who finished 5 under par. The closest to the pin winners were John Cotter and Lori Jadzak, and longest drive winners were Rick Lanham and Tammy Girten. Seen here are Oak Lawn Professional Firefighters & Paramedics 3405 union members John Travnick (from left), Dave Vorich, Scott Tsilis and Luke Tsilis, top, and Chamber members Chuck Thompson (from left), Laura Shallow, Julie Miller, Laura Fasan, Vicki Scanlon, and Anne Marie Casey, above.
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Bluffing when it’s hard to be bluffing I recently finished second in the PokerStars Spring Championship of Online Poker 21-H event for nearly $300,000. The heads-up battle at the end was interesting, because my opponent used a very passive style of play, limping a lot on the button and checking back on the flop with both strong and marginal hands. To combat this, I began to lead on the flop with a wide variety of hands. This hand came up midway through our battle. I had about 3.9 million, my opponent about 5 million. Blinds were 25,000-50,000 with a 6,250 ante. My opponent completed the small blind, and I checked from the big blind with Js Qh. The flop came 3c 6c 9s, and I bet about 57,000. This was the kind of flop I’d been leading with when I had a 9, a 6 with a good kicker, or a draw. I decided to lead with an unconnected hand this time, partly because he was often folding on the flop, but also because some of the cards that would give me a straight draw on the turn would improve a lot of the hands I’d been betting postflop. If I made a pair with a queen or a jack, it would look like a bad card for the kind
of hands I’d been leading the flop with. My opponent called. The turn came 10h. I picked up an open-ended straight draw, with an eight or a king giving me the nuts (as long as it wasn’t a club). An eight would also put a fourcard straight draw on the board, with a seven in his hand making a smaller straight. A queen or jack would still give me top pair, and if I was leading a straight draw like 7-8, 8-10 or 7-10 on the flop, his hands that flopped a pair were now behind. I bet about 123,500. My opponent raised to 295,000. My opponent hadn’t been raising my bets before the river. Since the 10h was good for the type of hands I’d led, including all possible combinations of the nuts, I expected my opponent to have at minimum two pair, and maybe a set or straight. My immediate odds were 3.76:1, so I wasn’t getting the correct price to call unless I believed that I’d be able to capture a bet on the river if I improved, or that I’d be able to bluff some rivers. I called, and the river came 7c. This was a nearly perfect river for me to bluff. All of the draws I could have called on the turn improved except
the one I actually had. J-8 and flush draws both improved to be better than the nuts on the turn. Importantly, 5-4 improved to a small straight. While I may not have bet 5-4 on the river, it was a hand I’d no longer be bluffing with. I bet 1.1 million. I chose a large bet because I thought my opponent was sophisticated enough to realize how difficult it would have been for me to get to the river with a hand I wanted to bluff. Although I appeared likely to have a strong hand, I didn’t want to bet so small that my opponent would make a crying call (a call you make even though you think you’re likely to lose) with a set. And I was certain my opponent wouldn’t have raised the turn with a flush draw. My opponent folded. Because there were so few hands with which I could have called a raise on the turn and still wanted to bluff the river, I was able to bet big on the river with the expectation that it would force my opponent to fold some strong hands. (Ben Wilinofsky is a Canadian poker player with more than $3 million in online tournament winnings and more than $1 million in live winnings. He won the 2011 European Poker Tour championship in Berlin.)
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Death Notices Robert W. Ball Robert W. Ball, 59, of Palos Hills, died July 10 at Palos Hospital. Visitation was held July 12 at Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home in Palos Hills. A funeral service was held July 13 at the funeral home. Interment Fairmount Willow Hills Memorial Park. Mr. Ball is survived by his mother, Geraldine; his daughters, Tracy and Jessica; and his brother, Ronald. Mr. Ball was born in Chicago. He worked in the refrigeration industry as the longtime owner of Climatic Control.
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St. Bernadette Parish will present South Side Theology on Tap Thursdays through Aug. 4. Theology on Tap invites young adults to partake in presentations and informal discussions while enjoying food, beverages and the opportunity to meet other young adults in the community. Topics include life issues such as careers, relationships, family and faith. Theology on Tap will take place on the north lawn of St. Bernadette Catholic Academy, 93rd Street and Francisco Avenue in Evergreen Park. If inclement weather occurs the discussions will be moved indoors. All sessions will begin at Frank E. Stramaglia 6:30 p.m. and are as follows: Frank E. Stramaglia, July 21 — Father Andrew 83, of Palos Hills, died on Wawrzyn, “John Paul the Great: July 12. Visitation was held July Anthropology, How to Use It in 17 at the Hills Funeral Home, Our Daily Life”. 10201 S. Roberts Road in Palos July 28 — Andrea Stapleton, Hills. A chapel service is sched- “Catholic Social Teaching: Catholic uled to be held at 8 p.m. today, Consciousness and the Leadership July 18, at the funeral home. of Pope Francis”. Interment is private. August 4 — Father Pawel Komp Mr. Stramaglia is survived by erda, “Rediscovering Our Christian his wife, Lillian; his son, Frank Spirituality”. Jr.; his daughters, Bettiann and At 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 10, all Mary Ann; his sister, Mary; his who have attended Theology on Tap brothers, Alfred and Don; and are invited to celebrate in a closing his six grandchildren. liturgy at St. Bernadette Church. Mr. Stramaglia was a Navy vet- There is no cost to attend and all eran of the Korean War Veteran. in their 20s and 30s are welcome. He worked with sheet metal and There will be free dinner, beer, and building. wine. Free childcare will be available for children over 2 years. For more information visit facebook.com/stbernadetteparish.evergreenpark or southsideTOT.wordpress.com. your name placed on the distribution list for the formal invitation contact Bernadette (Bernie) Petrauskas at (630) 469-9418 or bernptrsks@yahoo.com.
Bible School
Pilgrim Faith United Church of Christ, 9411 S. 51st Ave. in Oak Lawn, will hold the “Everywhere Fun Fair” Vacation Bible School
July 29 to Aug. 2 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Each day will feature games, crafts, Bible stories and music with dance moves. Children 4 years old through fifth grade are welcome. Cost is $5 per child for the week. Register at http://2013. cokesburyvbs.com/pilgrimfaithvbs or call 422-4200.
Classical Music
“Of the Soul: Music for Strings and Woodwinds” will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 24 at Sacred Heart Church, 8245 W. 111th St. in Palos Hills. The program will include works by Corelli, Massenet, Mozart, Piazzola, Poulenc, Sibelius, Widor and others. Admission is a free will offering. For more information call James Grzadzinski at 974-3336, Ext. 245.
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Sacred Heart Church in Palos Hills in will present the Rev. Alberto Rojas, auxiliary bishop of Chicago and Episcopal Vicar of Vicariate III, as celebrant and homilist for Solemn Choral Evening Prayer I of the Assumption at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14. A Choral Prelude will begin at 6:45 p.m.
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Oak Lawn Bible Church will hold its annual free Vacation Bible School July 22 to 26 at the church, 9435 S. 54th Ave. The program will run from 9:30 to noon daily and is open to children in kindergarten through those entering fifth grade. This year’s program is “Colossal Coaster World.” Children need not be members of the church to attend. The program is free. For more information and to register call 857-9800 or visit oaklawnbible.org.
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Raymond G. Milnes Sr. Raymond G. Milnes Sr., 85, of Palos Heights, died on July 14. Visitation was held July 17 at the PalosGaidas Funeral Home in Palos Hills. A funeral mass is scheduled to be held at 9 a.m. today, July 18, at Sacred Heart Church. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Worth. Mr. Milnes is survived by his wife, Maybelle; his sons, Raymond Jr. and Scott; and his eight grandchildren. Mr. Milnes was a Navy veteran and spent many years volunteering at Palos Community Hospital in Palos Heights. He worked in the real estate business.
Diana F. Modjeski Diana F. Modjeski, née Jancauskas, 71, of Oak Lawn, died July 4 at Advocate Christ Medical Center. Memorial visitation was held July 13 at Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home in Palos Hills. A funeral service was held the same day at the funeral home. Mrs. Modjeski is survived by her sons, Christopher and Todd; her sisters, Celeste Motel and Cindy Braje; and her nephews and nieces. Mrs. Modjeski was born in Chicago. She worked in the candy industry.
“Pain is not the enemy. It is a signal that there is something wrong in the body.” When talking about being a Chiropractic Physician in Illinois with Dr. Linda Ehlers, Hickory Hills, you get the impression that she’d rather teach you about being healthy and out of pain than just about anything else. “We are really lucky to have so many options to treat pain, especially chronic pain”, she said. The use of over-the-counter medicines like aspirin, ibuprofen (e.g., Advil, Motrin, Midol) or acetaminophen (e.g., Tylenol) is well known to help relieve pain. But, when these OTCs are overused or abused then can cause serious medical issues. There are serious gastrointestinal side-effects from aspirin; the second biggest cause of kidney failure is overuse of ibuprofen; and acetaminophen can cause liver failure. One average adult aspirin will cause about 1 teaspoon of blood to bleed out in the gastrointestinal tract. There are about 800 deaths per year from aspirin. The NSAID (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug) ibuprofen also causes GI bleeding. One in five consumers using 1,600 mg per day will have marked blood loss and GI problems. That rises to one out of every four when one uses 2,400 mg per day. [http://www.drugs.com/sfx/ ibuprofen-side-effects.html] Acetaminophen, on the other hand, can cause severe liver damage if an adult takes more than 12 tablets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount, or a child takes more than 5 doses in 24 hours. [http://www.drugs. com/pro/acetaminophen-tablet. html] Natural health care doctors, while often advising patients to use these OTCs for the shortterm, have an ever growing arsenal of non-addictive, safe pain relievers. Dr. Ehlers talked about some of them. They include: *Acupuncture. She started studying acupuncture in 1981, not long after President Nixon returned after opening the doors to more cultural exchange between our country and China. She was drawn to it because of its reputation for relieving pain. Because the treatment itself is pain-free it’s hard to believe that it works. But it does and it does so very well. The use of acupuncture is now commonly accepted and many cancer treatment facilities use it, especially on their breast cancer patients. The Sloan-Kettering Institute in Mass. was the first to implement acupuncture for the pain from cancer. *Cold lasers. These light tools, right out of a Star-Wars movie, penetrate deep through the skin into the muscles. When this happens the light stimulates the tiny energy organs in the muscle cells, called mitochondria. This helps these organs produce more energy for the cell. That gives it a ‘second wind’ to get back to being healthy and pain free. Lasers also promote heal-
ing. The lasers most commonly used in the treatments are red. But there are other colors in the laser field. The newest research is suggesting that blue lasers can kill MRSA, the ‘flesh-eating bacteria’. Green lasers are also being researched. *Dural Sheath therapy. The dural sheath is the outer layer of tissue that surrounds the brain. Its job is to hold in place the cerebro-spinal fluid. There is about 8 ounces of this fluid and it is spread out over the whole of the brain and spinal cord. When the dural sheath gets even the slightest distortion in it this inhibits the smooth flow of fluid over the adjacent area. Emerging science indicates that these ‘folds’ can cause neurological problems, including everything from migraines to foggy thinking to chronic pain syndromes.
*Esterified Fatty Acid Complex. This compound is not to be confused with Essential Fatty Acids. The essential fatty acids, Omega-3, -6, and -9 oils have excellent health benefits. The omega oils are well known for their beneficial effects on the body, especially for memory and the health of cell walls. The esterified fatty acid complex has a strong anti-inflammatory effect, particularly on the tissues in and around joints. The esterified fatty acid complex and the Omega oils have a complementary effect on the body and can be taken together without harm. *Neurological based therapy. The brain has sensors placed all over the body to tell it what is going on with its contact with the world around it. These sensors are called receptors and
they carry messages about the environment up to the brain for interpretation and decision making. The brain needs to know what is going on all the time. Some estimates are that the brain receives and makes decisions about over 100,000 signals a second from the sphere around us. What many people do not know is that the receptors for pain (called small diameter afferents) are always firing a signal up to the brain. So why don’t we feel pain all the time? (Continued on page 12)
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Travel Troubleshooter By Christopher Elliott
I had an aneurism, but British Airways is keeping my money
Mayo Clinic
Mild leg swelling can be easily managed, but check with doctor first for accurate diagnosis DEAR MAYO CLINIC: For the past couple of weeks, my calves have been swollen. They don’t hurt, but I definitely notice that my socks are tighter than normal. What could be the cause? ANSWER: There are numerous causes of painless swelling of the legs (peripheral edema). If there are no other symptoms, mild leg swelling is relatively common and easily managed. But peripheral edema is sometimes associated with a more serious underlying disease, so it’s important you see your doctor for a thorough exam and accurate diagnosis. Edema is the result of a buildup of excess fluid in your tissues. Normally, the body maintains a balance of fluids between the network of blood vessels, the lymph system and all of the tissues outside of these vessels. However, if the balance is disturbed, the tiniest blood vessels (capillaries) may leak fluid that builds up in surrounding tissues. The result is edema. In addition to swelling, other signs and symptoms of edema may include stretched or shiny skin, skin that stays indented after being pressed for at least five seconds, or an increase in abdominal size. Peripheral edema typically affects both legs. Edema in only one leg may be related to something in that leg or the groin on the same side. In some instances, edema can affect the lungs and lead to shortness of breath and difficulty breathing, which requires urgent medical care. A physical exam can help sort out the cause of peripheral edema and help determine if there is a serious underlying condition. Certain blood tests and urinalysis may be done, as well an electrocardiogram, chest X-ray and possibly additional imag-
ing, such as an ultrasound of the affected leg or even the pelvis. Mild edema without symptoms such as shortness of breath, abdominal swelling, or high blood pressure usually signals a less worrisome cause. The benign causes can include having consumed more salt than usual, being overweight, standing or sitting for an extended period of time, and your age (older adults are more susceptible to swollen legs). Sometimes, peripheral edema is a side effect of a drug. Among the many drugs known to cause swelling are calcium channel blockers, corticosteroids, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, the anti-seizure drug gabapentin (Neurontin), and certain drugs for diabetes — particularly thiazolidinediones. Peripheral edema can stem from a number of conditions, notably: • Weak or damaged leg veins. Over time, one-way valves that keep blood moving toward your heart can weaken and stop working properly, allowing fluid to pool in your lower limbs. • Deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Edema may develop if blood clots form in the deep veins of your leg. Clotting usually affects only one leg and may produce swelling, pain and tenderness. • Congestive heart failure. If one of your heart’s lower chambers loses its ability to pump effectively, blood can back up. Right-sided heart failure produces lower limb edema and, if severe enough, can lead to abdominal swelling. If the left side of the heart is affected, shortness of breath with exertion and when lying flat in bed can occur due to fluid in the lungs. • Scarring of the liver (cirrhosis). Scarring related to end-stage liver disease creates serious obstacles for blood flow through the liver.
This results in abdominal swelling and peripheral edema, especially as the liver becomes less capable of producing albumin, one of the proteins that keeps fluid in the blood vessels. • Chronic kidney damage. Damage to tiny, filtering structures (glomeruli) in your kidneys can produce a cascade of changes. These include sodium retention, increased protein in the urine and an abnormally low level of albumin in the blood. Fluid buildup in combination with a low albumin level may produce peripheral edema and swelling, which involves the entire body. • Damaged lymphatic system. The lymphatic system helps clear excess fluid from your tissues. Damage to that system — particularly to lymph nodes in the groin area due to cancer surgery or radiation therapy — may impair normal lymph drainage and result in lower limb swelling. • Tumor. Rarely, leg swelling may be associated with pelvic tumors. To help prevent fluid retention, your doctor may recommend limiting salt intake. Wearing special compression stockings may help prevent fluid retention in your legs and feet. Mild edema related to prolonged standing or sitting can usually be managed by lying down with the legs elevated for an hour or two a day. Water aerobics or walking in a swimming pool also may help redistribute excess fluids. For more severe peripheral edema, a water pill (diuretic) may be prescribed. — John Wilkinson, M.D., Family Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. (Medical Edge from Mayo Clinic is an educational resource and doesn’t replace regular medical care. E-mail a question to medicaledge@mayo.edu. For more information, visit www.mayoclinic.org.)
The Kid’s Doctor By Sue Hubbard, M.D. Migraines in Children: Part 1 of 2 parts Headaches are a common complaint throughout childhood, but pediatricians have recognized that children have many different types of headaches, including migraines. Migraine headaches are best diagnosed by obtaining a detailed medical history and then conducting a thorough neurological exam. Several characteristics of childhood migraines are quite different from those associated with adult migraines. While adult females have a higher incidence of migraine headaches, males predominate in the childhood population. Childhood migraines often are shorter in duration than adult migraines and are less often unilateral (one-sided) than in adults. Only 25 percent to 60 percent of children will describe a unilateral headache, while 75 percent to 90 percent of adults have unilateral pain. Children suffered from migraines don’t typically have visual auras like adults, but may have a behavioral change with irritability, pallor, malaise, or loss of appetite proceeding the headache. Only about 18 percent of children describe migraine with an aura
and another 13 percent may have migraines with and without auras at different times. When taking a history, it’s also important to ask about any family history of migraines, as these headaches seem to run in families. Children who develop migraines were often “fussy” infants, and they also have an increased incidence of sleep disorders, including night terrors and nightmares. Many parents and children who get migraines also report a history of motion sickness. When children discuss their headaches, they often complain of feeling dizzy (although, after further questioning, this actually sounds more like being lightheaded than suffering from vertigo). They may also complain of blurred vision, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, chills, sweating, or even feeling feverish. Children with migraines appear ill, uncomfortable and pale, and will often have dark circles around their eyes. It seems that migraine headaches in childhood may be precipitated by hunger, lack of sleep, and stress. Keep in mind that “stress” for a child may be positive, such as being excited, as well as negative. Children with migraines will also tell you their headaches are
aggravated by physical activity (including going up and down stairs, carrying a backpack, or even just bending over). Many complain of photophobia (light sensitivity) and phonophobia (sensitive to noises) and typically a parent will report that their child goes to bed in a dark room or goes to sleep when experiencing these symptoms. Children with migraines don’t watch TV or play video games during their headaches. They are quiet, may not want to eat, and may just want to rest. Nothing active typically “sounds” like fun to them. To meet the diagnostic criteria for childhood migraine, a child needs to have at least five such “attacks.” A headache log is useful, as these headaches may occur randomly and it’s difficult to remember what each headache was like, or how long it lasted, without keeping a log. There are many drugs available for treating child hood migraines. We’ll discuss treatment next week. (Dr. Sue Hubbard is an awardwinning pediatrician, medical editor and media host. “The Kid’s Doctor” TV feature can be seen on more than 90 stations across the U.S. Submit questions at www. kidsdr.com.)
Q: I was recently diagnosed with an abdominal aortic aneurysm and my surgeon told me I wasn’t fit to travel. I had a ticket on British Airways to attend my daughter’s wedding. Because of this life-threatening condition, I couldn’t use my tickets. I’ve contacted British Airways numerous times by phone, fax and email, requesting a refund or a voucher. It’s been almost six months, and I have not received an answer. Can you help me get a response from British Airways? — Gavin King, San Juan Bautista, Calif. A: I’m sorry to hear about your medical condition, and hope you’re feeling better. I’m also sorry that you missed your daughter’s wedding. British Airways should have answered your request for a refund or voucher, of course — even if it was to explain that it couldn’t do either. I’m puzzled that it wouldn’t even give you the time of day. Here’s what appears to have happened: You were flying on a nonrefundable ticket, you had to have surgery, and you missed your flight. Either British Airways
didn’t receive your voucher request before the flight, or it got the message after you left (at this point, it doesn’t matter). You were listed as a “no show” and the airline kept your money. It’s allowed to do that, by the way. I reviewed your written correspondence, and while you’re clear and concise about what happened, you’re also borderline demanding. While I can understand your frustration, it’s always best to approach a request like this with your politeness-meter turned all the way up. Not because they deserve to be treated with extra deference (they don’t always) but because it’s more effective. There’s no excuse, on the other hand, for British Airways’ delayed response. Even if you were completely obnoxious, you’re still a customer. I’m not sure if travel insurance would have helped in this situation. Many policies have pre-existing conditions clauses, and a clever claims adjuster might deny your claim because the condition that caused the aneurism existed before you purchased the policy. I’m no doctor, but I’ve seen things
Retire Smart By Jill Schlesinger
The golden rule Gold just completed its worst quarter since the start of modern gold trading in the ’70s. The yellow metal tumbled 23 percent on the quarter to $1,223 an ounce and closed out the first half of the year down 30 percent. I wouldn’t normally write about gold, except that for the past few years, I have fielded so many questions about whether or not to “sell everything and buy gold.” (And the answer to that has always been a resounding, “NO WAY!”) Admittedly, these queries were fueled by an endless number of late-night infomercials as well as by radio talk show hosts like Glenn Beck and Sean Hannity, and even politicians like Ron Paul, who were constantly banging the gold drum. Their rationales (aside from the endorsement deals for the infomercial folks) was that the Federal Reserve’s aggressive monetary policies would devalue the U.S. dollar and ultimately create inflation down the road. Since gold is denominated in dollars, as each dollar becomes less valuable, it takes more of them to purchase an ounce of gold, which drives up the value of gold. As a former gold options trader, I have been watching from the sidelines, amused to see gold’s rise and now subsequent fall. When I was trading, nobody really cared about gold — it was a decidedly uncool asset class, because the main purpose of buying gold back then was to protect against future inflation. With little inflation in sight, gold prices were sinking when I left the floor of the Commodities Exchange in New York in the early ’90s. I reconnected with gold in early 2000, when a commodities trader I knew told me that “big-time, new money from Asia is flowing into the market” and that many of these buyers wanted to purchase hard assets with their newfound wealth. It suddenly dawned on me that these new gold buyers were not buying gold as an inflation hedge (many other products to protect against inflation came to the market in the decade after I left the floor) but rather as a way to buy a tiny piece of security in an insecure world. Thus, the 12-year bull market in gold began.
I purchased a small gold position (5 percent) in some of my clients’ accounts right after the tech bubble burst, because I liked the concept of buying a small insurance policy in a crazy world. Notice I say small position, because any more than just a dollop of gold would be far too volatile for most investors. (For the record, I held the gold position until I left the firm in early 2009 and have no idea what the subsequent CIO did with it.) During the financial crisis and its aftermath, gold became the go-to safe haven and kept climbing as nervous investors jumped from one worry (the euro zone’s precarious state) to the next (the U.S. government’s debt downgrade). The precious metal hit historic highs in 2011 before starting to retreat. By the end of last year, gold was trading at $1,662, even though the fiercest gold bugs still stuck to their guns, seeking even loftier levels. What happened to gold in the second quarter of this year is a commodity wipe out like I have never seen before. One by one, the reasons why investors were flocking to gold seemed to melt away. Europe pulled back from the precipice of financial disaster and appeared to stabilize; Chinese and Indian purchasers disappeared as their local economies cooled; there was scant evidence of inflation in most of the developed world, and in fact, risks were tilting towards deflation; and the U.S. dollar strengthened after Ben Bernanke said that the Fed would taper its monthly purchase of bonds as the economy improved. Is this just a pull back before the next bull rush in gold? Time will tell, but for now, investors have lost their luster for the shiny stuff. My advice as always is to avoid buying too much of anything that is advertised on late-night television. (Jill Schlesinger, CFP, is the Emmy-nominated, Senior Business Analyst for CBS News. A former options trader and CIO of an investment advisory firm, Jill covers the economy, markets, investing and anything else with a dollar sign on TV, radio (including her nationally syndicated radio show), the web and her blog, “Jill on Money.” She welcomes comments and questions at askjill@jillonmoney.com.)
like that happen. British Airways had four options: keep your money, offer a credit with a change fee, offer a credit but waive the change fee because of your circumstances, or give you a full refund. It probably could have kept your money, but that would seem heartless, given your circumstances. British Airways offered you a ticket credit and waived the change fee. (Christopher Elliott is the author of “Scammed: How to Save Your Money and Find Better Service in a World of Schemes, Swindles, and Shady Deals” (Wiley). He’s also the ombudsman for National Geographic Traveler magazine and the co-founder of the Consumer Travel Alliance, a nonprofit organization that advocates for travelers. Read more tips on his blog, elliott.org or e-mail him at chris@elliott. org. Christopher Elliott receives a great deal of reader mail, and though he answers them as quickly as possible, your story may not be published for several months because of a backlog of cases.)
History of the World By Mark Andrews July 18: ON THIS DATE in A.D. 64, the Great Fire of Rome began. (Nero did not play a fiddle). In 1536, the pope’s authority was declared void in England. In 1872, Britain introduced the concept of voting by secret ballot. July 19: ON THIS DATE in 1870, the Franco-Prussian war began. In 1979, the Nicaraguan capital of Managua fell to Sandinista guerrillas, two days after President Anastasio Somoza fled the country. July 20: ON THIS DATE in 1944, an attempt by dissident German officers to assassinate Adolf Hitler failed when the bomb planted at the Nazi leader’s Rastenburg headquarters only wounded him. In 1969, Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin became the first men to walk on the moon. July 21: ON THIS DATE in 1944, American forces landed on Guam during World War II. In 1954, France surrendered North Vietnam to the communists. July 22: ON THIS DATE in 1933, aviator Wiley Post completed the first round-the-world solo flight; it took seven days, 18 hours and 49 minutes. In 1967, Jimi Hendrix quit as the opening act on the Monkees’ tour. July 23: ON THIS DATE in 1914, Austria-Hungary issued an ultimatum to Serbia following the killing of Archduke Francis Ferdinand by a Serb assassin; the dispute led to World War I. In 1967, rioting that would claim 43 lives erupted in Detroit. July 24: ON THIS DATE in 1969, the Apollo 11 astronauts — two of whom had been the first men to set foot on the moon — splashed down safely in the Pacific. In 1974, the Supreme Court ruled 8-0 that President Nixon must turn over subpoenaed White House tape recordings to the Watergate special prosecutor. Answer to last week’s question: This week in 1973, White House aide Alexander Butterfield revealed the existence of a secret White House tape-recording system during congressional hearings on Watergate. This week’s question: In 1775, who became the first U.S. postmaster general? (Mark Andrews can be reached via e-mail at mlandrews@embarq mail.com.)
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Library Notes Chicago Ridge
The Chicago Ridge Library is at 10400 Oxford Ave. The phone At the Car Wash number is 423-7753. The Marrs-Meyer American *** Legion Post 991, 110th Street The library will close at 5 p.m. and Depot Avenue in Worth, will Thursday, July 25 for RidgeFhold a car wash from 11 a.m. to est. The library will be open 3 p.m. Saturday, July 20 at the Friday, July 26 from 9 a.m. to Post. Cost is $5. 5 p.m. and Saturday, July 27 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more Grand Raffle information call the library at 423-775. at Park Lawn Tickets are available for Park Lawn’s annual Grand Raffle, with the grand prize being a choice of $15,000 cash, a 2013 Ford Focus, a 2012 Harley-Davidson FXDF Fat Bob, 2013 Ford Fiesta, or a 2013 27-foot Dutchmen Aspen Travel Trailer. The second prize is $5,000, third prize is $3,000, fourth prize is $1,000, fifth prize is $500, sixth prize is $300 and the seventh through 20th winners will take home $200 each. The Grand Raffle drawing and reception will be Thursday, July 25th at Park Lawn School and Activity Center, 10833 S. LaPorte in Oak Lawn. Tickets are $100 each. There will also be a split the pot raffle held during the drawing. Those who participate in the Grand Raffle may purchase the split the pot ticket for $25. The winner will take home more than $1,400. Half of the proceeds raised in the split the pot drawing will be donated to Park Lawn. Tickets can be purchased by visiting or mailing to Park Lawn, 10833 S. LaPorte in Oak Lawn, or calling 425-6867.
Women’s Health Kidanu Birhanu, a fellow of the International Society for The Study of Women’s Sexual Health and a member of the Sexual Medicine Society of North America, will present “Intimacy: 40, 50 and Beyond” at 7 p.m. Tuesday July 30 at the Oak Lawn VFW, 9514 S. 52nd Ave. To register for this free 45- to 60-minute seminar visit RenewYouHealth.com and click on “events” or call 229-2159.
Focus on Seniors Program for family caregivers at PLOWS
PLOWS will offer a three-week program on caregiver issues on Wednesdays, Aug. 7, 14 and 21, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The sessions are free and will be held at the PLOWS Council on Aging offices, led by June Bachan, caregiver specialist. PLOWS is at 7808 College Drive, 5th floor, in Palos Heights. Week 1 is on legal and financial issues. Week 2: Caring for a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Week 3: Caring for the caregiver. To register for this three-week program, call 361-0219.
Legal clinic at PLOWS
PLOWS will host the next monthly legal clinic presented by the Center for Disability and Elder Law (CDEL). Low-income senior citizens may receive free assistance with a variety of legal matters including powers of attorney, wills, landlord/tenant issues, collections and consumer fraud. Appointments are necessary and may be made by contacting CDEL at (312) 376-1880, Ext. 22.
Rules of the Road
The Worth Township Seniors will hold a free Rules of the Road class from 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. Aug. 7 and Oct. 2. Appointment must be made to attend; call the Worth Township Senior Room at 371-2900, Ext. 28. Worth Township Center is at 11601 Pulaski Road in Alsip.
Meals on Wheels
The Evergreen Park Office of Citizens’ Services offers a Meals on Wheels program for village residents 60 years and older who are unable to prepare their own meals. Meals are delivered Monday through Friday. For more information call 422-8776.
55 and Up
Palos Hills residents 55 years and older meet from noon to 2 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at the Palos Hills Community Center, 8455 W. 103rd St. Tickets for events must be purchased one week in advance. Entertainment includes musicians, singers, luncheons, movies, plays and bingo.
Pinochle
The Worth Senior Pinochle club is seeking new members. Membership is free. Visit the group at the Worth Park District Terrace Centre, 11500 Beloit Ave., every Monday and Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Games begin at noon. Call 448-1181 for information.
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Evergreen Park
The Evergreen Park Public Library is at 9400 S. Troy Ave. The phone number is 422-8522 *** The Read to a Teen program for children in kindergarten through second grade will be at 3:30 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 1. Teens will encourage children to develop a reading habit. Children will have the opportunity to read aloud and play a reading game. Each participating child will get a new book with every visit. Registration required. *** A crochet club for teens and adults will be at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 13. Beginners should bring an H/8 crochet hook; yarn will be provided. Non-beginners should bring a current project. Registration required. *** The library will be closed on Sundays until Sept. 8. *** The library is accepting donations of hardcover books, paperbacks, music CDs, videos and DVDs. Magazines, encyclopedias and textbooks are unacceptable. *** The library is accepting applications for exhibits at its Mini Maker Faire to be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19. The event will celebrate the do-it-yourself mind set by showcasing various projects in a show-and-tell format. Submit projects at evergreenparklibrary. org. *** The library booth at the Evergreen Park Farmers Market will be offering samples of strawberry shortcake, strawberry recipes and strawberry themed stories and crafts from 10 to 11 a.m. at the market, 89th Street and Kedzie Avenue.
Green Hills
The Green Hills Public Library is at 8611 W. 103rd St. in Palos Hills. The phone number is 598-8446. *** The library is seeking teen volunteers to help with tis Summer Reading Program. Parental permission is required and volunteers must be at least 13 years old. Sign up at the library. For more information contact Youth Services at 598-8446, Ext. 117. *** The library offers IndieFlix. Get unlimited access to Awardwinning independent movies, shorts, documentaries, and web series that can be viewed on a home computer or portable device. Go to greenhillslibrary. org to start streaming free movies. *** The library offers books for parents and teachers to borrow for a three-week period. Resources may be helpful for lesson planning and obtaining creative ideas. Books are in the Youth Services Department. *** The library is collecting Legos to be used in a Lego club that will begin this summer. Bring donations to the library. *** The library offers the eBook platform 3M Cloud Library, and has a touch-screen Discovery Station where patrons can browse and checkout eBooks. Cloud eBooks can be read on most eReaders, computers, tablets and smart phones. Check out a 3M eReader at the circulation desk. Visit greenhillslibrary.org to get started. *** The library has an eBook service, Axis 360, through which users can download bestselling eBooks for as many as 21 days directly onto a device using the Blio software application. Titles automatically expire at the end of the lending period and there are no late fees. Place holds on items that are checked out. Service is only available to Green Hills cardholders. To start browsing visit http://ghpl.axis360.baker-taylor. com. For more information call 598-8446. *** The library offers Freegal Music, a downloadable music service that provides access to the Sony Music Entertainment catalog. The catalog offers hundreds of thousands of songs in more than 100 genres of music. ***
The library’s Media on Demand program enables patrons to download best-selling and classic audiobooks, eBooks, music and video. No late fees. Works include best-selling novels, wellknown classics and self-improvement guides. For more information visit mediaondemand.org. *** The library has a scanner available to the public. Pictures, documents, etc., can be scanned and sent to an email, printer or USB device. *** The library offers TumbleBooks!, a collection of animated talking picture books with fiction, non-fiction and foreign language titles, and read-alongs (chapter books with sentence highlighting and narration but no animation). Visit greenhills.lib.il.us or call 598-8446, Ext. 117, for more information.
Oak Lawn
The Oak Lawn Library is at 9427 S. Raymond Ave. The phone number is 422-4990. *** Geocaching is a free, real-world treasure hunt in which players try to locate hidden containers called caches using a smartphone or GPS. Visit the library to pick up a scorecard and start the adventure. Each scorecard contains a list of coordinates that reveal hidden caches at several libraries including Oak Lawn. Find each cache and follow the directions to get the scorecard signed. By completing age-level requirements, a participant’s name can be entered into a raffle to win an iPad, iPod, Geomate. jr and more. When done playing (or by Aug. 3) return scorecard to the Youth Services or Help Desk. All ages are welcome. *** The library will present the free family movie “Oz the Great and Powerful” (PG) at noon Friday, July 19. A small-time magician is swept away to an enchanted land and is forced into a power struggle between three witches. No advance registration is required. Children under 8 years must be accompanied by an adult. For more information call 422-4990 or visit oaklawnlibrary.org. *** Teens are invited to a Cosplay Contest at Tuesday, July 23 at 6 p.m. Wear your favorite costume and enjoy manga and anime inspired snacks and crafts while mingling with fellow cosplayers. Awards will be given for best costume and best impersonation. *** The library will present the free movie “Safe Haven” (PG13) Thursday, July 25 at 2 p.m. A young woman with a mysterious past lands in Southport, N.C., where her bond with a widower forces her to confront the dark secret that haunts her. Starring Julianne Hough, Josh Duhamel and Cobie Smulders. *** The free family movie “The Croods” (PG) will be Friday, July 26 at noon and Sunday, Aug. 11 at 2 p.m. After their cave is destroyed, a cave family must trek through an unfamiliar fantastical world with the help of an inventive boy. No advance registration required. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. *** The free movie “Hugo” (PG) will be Sunday, July 28 at 2 p.m. Set in 1930s Paris, an orphan who lives in the walls of a train station is wrapped up in a mystery involving his late father and an automaton. Starring Ben Kingsley, Asa Butterfield and Sacha Baron Cohen. *** The free movie “Anna Karenina” (R) will be Wednesday, July 31 at 2 and 6:30 p.m. Set in late 19thcentury Russia high-society, the aristocrat Anna Karenina enters into a life-changing affair with the affluent Count Vronsky. *** A free movie screening of “Double Indemnity” (NR) will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 23. An insurance rep lets himself be talked into a murder/insurance fraud scheme that arouses an insurance investigator’s suspicions. Starring Fred MacMurray, Barbara Stanwyck and Edward G. Robinson. *** Donate gently-used books, magazines, CDs and videos to the Friends of the Oak Lawn Library Ongoing Book Sale at the Oak Lawn Public Library. The Friends will not accept Readers Digest condensed books, encyclopedias and older text books. The donation drop-off area is near the library’s Cook Avenue entrance. Interested parties may fill out a short form at the Reception Booth to receive a tax letter by mail that acknowledges their donation. Hardcover books cost 50 cents each, paperbacks are 25 cents and magazines cost five cents each. Audio visual items are priced as indicated. Funds
collected from the book sale support library programming and purchases that are beyond their regular budget. *** The library sponsors three adult writers groups that meet year-round. A general interest group meets from 10 a.m. to noon on the second and fourth Saturday of each month. Writers interested in screen-writing meet from 1 to 3:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Saturday of each month. Budding children’s authors meet from 10 a.m. to noon on the third Thursday each month. Meetings include readings, critiques and writing exercises. New members are welcome anytime. No registration required. *** The library would like to add photos of patrons reading or listening to library books to the library’s Pinterest page, pinter est.com/OakLawnPL. Send photos to jchurchill@olpl.org. *** The library now offers movie check-out for free. Check-out periods are seven days with no renewals. Oak Lawn residents may check out up to 10 films at a time. *** The library offers “Temporary Online Patron Registration.” Fill out a registration form at oak lawnlibrary.org/librarycards2. shtml, and visit the Circulation Desk within 14 days to receive a permanent card. Proof of residency in Oak Lawn is required. *** The library has the newest and most popular titles and resources in its collection of eBooks, BluRay and DVDs (movies and TV series), CDs for a range of music interests, and hard copy books. The library also has a language learning program and databases. During September, new library card-holders will add a leaf to the tree in the Cook Avenue foyer and be eligible to enter a drawing for a book of their choice (one child prize and one adult/young adult prize up to $35 value each). Cards are available to Oak Lawn residents at the Circulation Desk. Bring an ID and proof of address. *** Books, tapes and CDs not found at the library can be requested online from another library. For more information call the Interlibrary Loan department or stop by the Help Desk on the first floor. *** “Images of America: Oak Lawn” by Oak Lawn Library local history coordinator Kevin Korst contains more than 200 photographs with captions and chapter introductions, and highlights the many aspects of Oak Lawn’s history including RoundUp Days and the 1967 Tornado. The book is available for purchase at the library’s Reception Booth for $21.99 (cash or check). Book sales benefit the Oak Lawn Community Library Foundation. A corresponding photo exhibit is on display and features more than 100 historic Oak Lawn images and dozens of artifacts. The display is in the Local History Room on the library’s second floor. For more information contact Korst at 422-4990. *** The library offers “Accessible Archives,” an electronic resource available at oaklawnlibrary.org. Click on the “Research” tab and select the icon for “Accessible Archives.” The collection features historic periodicals and books and provides eyewitness accounts and editorial observations of events, genealogical records, county histories and Godey’s “Lady’s Book” — a magazine published to entertain, inform and educate women of America. The Civil War collection is noteworthy and presents coverage based on various historical perspectives. *** The Freegal music service is available on the library’s website, oaklawnlibrary.org. Patrons may download up to three songs a week from the Sony catalog with their library card. Freegal includes millions of songs and requires no software to install. Files that can be played on any device including iPods. For more information visit oaklawnlibrary. org.
Worth
The library subscribes to Zinio, an online magazine stand that enables patrons to read magazines on computers, tablets or phones using web browsers and apps. Must have Worth Library card. Zinio is accessible at worthlibrary.com. *** The library offers Try-It Illinois, which allows access to 300 free databases from more than 40 vendors. Access Try-It at worthlibrary.com (login and password is available at the library).
Photos by Jeff Vorva
Gems on the diamond Area teams played well and appeared to have fun at the Orland Youth Association Fourth of July girls softball tournament held earlier this month. Evergreen Park Renderman won the 8U division while the Oak Lawn Gems took second. Evergreen Park placed second in the 12U division and Worth was third. Evergreen Park won the 14U title. The tournament was open to all-star and in-house teams. Evergreen Park Collins 8U players share some laughs on the bench during a pool play game, top. Oak Lawn Gems 8U second baseman Maddie Murphy throws a runner out at first base, above.
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The Evergreen Park Office of Citizens’ Services will take a seven-day trip to “Christmas at the Biltmore House and Dollywood” in Tennessee from Nov. 10 to 16. Cost includes transportation, hotel, some meals, and admission to Dollywood and Biltmore Estate. For more information call 422-8776. *** The Evergreen Youth Department has teens and young adults available to help with yard work, cleaning garages and basements, and hauling items to the dumpster. For more information call 229-3377.
Hickory Hills
The Hickory Hills Park District has openings in its preschool classes. Five-day class is $1,540, three-day class (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) is $860, and two-day class (Tuesday and Thursday) is $695. Classes start in September and run through May 2014. Class times are 8:45 to 11:45 a.m. and 12:15 to 3:15 p.m. The office is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for registration. Parents must provide child’s birth certificate and immunization records. For more information call 598-1233 or visit hhparkdistrct. org.
Oak Lawn
Duplicate bridge will be held at 11:30 a.m. Mondays at the Oak View Center. Cost is $7 per person and includes a light lunch. For more information, call 857-2200.
Palos Hills
The Palos Hills Community Resource & Recreation Department, 8455 W. 103rd St. in Palos Hills, will take a trip to Shipshewana, an Indiana Amish community, flea market and historical downtown shopping area on Tuesday, Sept. 24. Coach transportation is $30 per person, must register and pay before trip. *** Future Pros Soccer Camps for ages 5 to 14 will be July 29 to Aug. 2 (Session II). Camps are Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. All participants receive a T-shirt and soccer ball. *** Zumba classes are Tuesdays, July 30 through Sept. 3 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Cost for residents is $40, non residents are $45. For more information call 430-4500.
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Explore the history, mystery and haunts of American serial killer H.H. Holmes and the Chicago World’s Fair of 1893 on Thursday, Aug. 8. Holmes operated the so-called “Murder Castle” during Chicago’s Columbian Exposition. Locations on the tour will include the site where the labarynthian castle once stood, remnants of the 1893 World’s Fair, murder sites, ghost stories and more. Fee is $50 and includes tour and transportation. Trip leaves from the Terrace Centre, 11500 Beloit Ave., at 10 a.m. and is expected to return at 1:30 p.m. register by July 24. *** The park district will celebrate National Ice Cream Day at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 21 at Gale Moore Park, 109th Street and Nordica Avenue. There will be games, crafts, fun inflatables and ice cream. *** Touch A Truck will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 31 in the Terrace Centre parking lot, 11500 Beloit Ave. The free family event will feature the chance to play with fire trucks, police cars and large construction equipment. In the event of inclement weather the event will be cancelled. *** The park district is taking registration for men’s 16-inch and co-rec 12-inch fall softball leagues. The deadline for registration is Monday, Aug. 5, which is also the night of the mandatory captains’ meeting. For more information visit worthparkdistrict.org or call 448-7080. *** The next Movie in the Park will be “Wreck-it Ralph” at 8 p.m. Thursday, July 25 at Gale Moore Park, 109th Street and Nordica Avenue. *** Play in the Parks presented by RecExpress will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 30 at Homerding Park. *** The park district will celebrate National Ice Cream Day at Gale Moore Park, 109th Street and Nordica Avenue, from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 21. There will be games, crafts, a bounce castle, an inflatable obstacle course and ice cream. (Continued on page 12)
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Zinc needed for many functions â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; The function and necessity of minerals is something I have written of in the past. Minerals are essential to bodily function. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Generally, my topics have been confined to calcium, iodine, magnesium, potassium and iron. But there is another essential mineral that many of us, especially those on prescription medications, are in desperate need of. That mineral is zinc, and it is responsible for numerous biochemical reactions within the body and for initiating activity in 100 enzymes. Zinc is also necessary for wound healing and facilitating digestion. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; As I relaxed with my copy of â&#x20AC;&#x153;Drug Muggers,â&#x20AC;? written by pharmacist Suzy Cohen, I was amazed at the numerous functions performed by the work horse known as zinc. Zinc is a micro-mineral, meaning we only need a small amount or trace amount to obtain the necessary benefits. The problem is it is difficult to maintain adequate levels of zinc, according to Cohen. Both pharmaceutical drugs and aging deplete our bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stores of zinc. She explains that even body sweat is a source of zinc loss. Numerous acid blockers, antacids, antivirals, blood pressure medications, cholesterol agents, corticosteroids, and excess calcium or copper as well as smoking can mug our necessary stores of this mineral. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Cohen explains that zinc and copper are also neurotransmitters in the brain and help control our moods. Too much copper will deplete zinc and too much zinc will deplete copper, according to Cohen. Excess copper leading to zinc depletion may cause severe PMS, panic attacks, anxiety, depression and oth-
er personality changes. Too much zinc may cause a metallic taste in the mouth, nausea, low blood pressure and even joint pain.
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â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Cohen explains, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Zinc can help you if you are prone to digestive disorder. Typically, people with celiac or Crohnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disease, ulcerative colitis, or irritable bowel syndrome are deficient in zinc. Acid blocks make it to yet another drug mugger list.â&#x20AC;? She says those acid blockers zap your zinc supply and interfere with zincâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s job in assisting us with digesting our foods. Somewhat ironic. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Zinc also helps us in fighting bacteria and viruses. Cohen writes about zinc as an immune protector, â&#x20AC;&#x153;This important mineral also helps kill bacteria and viruses. It is a well known immune protector that boosts the activity of various important components â&#x20AC;&#x201D; T cell, natural killer cells, and interleukin.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; She explains many with colds and common infections are lacking adequate zinc. She says many zinc deficiencies are accompanied by vitamin A deficiencies. Zinc additionally helps us absorb B12 and many vision problems may be related to a shortage of zinc, vitamins A and B12. Men need one-third more zinc than women
and zinc should be contained in any good prostate formula. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; The healing properties of zinc have been well known for many years. It is an immune booster, says Cohen, and it is also one of those agents that help calm down inflammation. Those products on the market for sore throats, colds, flu as well as other maladies contain the key ingredient as zinc. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; One of the reasons I use Himalayan sea salt is that it contains numerous trace minerals our bodies require. I attempt to take it in the morning in a glass of water, especially in the warm weather. Of course, for those who are hypersensitive to salt, they must attempt to gain trace minerals through food. I do both. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; If you include oysters (yuk), lobster, beef, lamb, crab, chicken, asparagus, Swiss chard, collard greens, milk, cheese yogurt, nuts, pumpkin seeds and sesame seeds, in your diet, you may be obtaining enough zinc. According to Cohen, women need between 5 to 15 milligrams of zinc per day while men need between 10 to 25. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Another warning Cohen gives to women is that if they are on birth control or have a condition known as estrogen dominance, they may have excessive copper, which depletes zinc and may lead to severe PMS and personality changes. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Again, balance is the key. We need to learn to balance our entire systems with the correct foods and supplements. Dee Woods is available to give presentations about alternative health treatments and healthy living. She can be reached at deewoods@comcast.net.
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a single diseased cell into a tumor. If quercetin could be harnessed to attack cancer in the early stages it would save many lives. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Experts in natural medicine have long believed wine holds immense therapeutic power, and it has been listed as a remedy for many ailments. For example, because it stimulates the appetite by promoting the release of gastric juices it can help people suffering from chronic illnesses or emotional disturbances. The iron content of Port and full-bodied red and white table wines have been known to help prevent and even cure anemia. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Now, onto carrots, which are a great source of beta carotene, a close relative of vitamin A that is also found in broccoli, spinach, apricots, plums and peaches. A growing body of evidence suggests beta carotene can help prevent certain types of cancer, especially that of the lung, prostate and cervix. Most doctors recommend mega doses of this healthful com-
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Mounting a counter to NFL’s Rushmore Bartosh As human beings, we tend to stand in awe of those things whose very existence defies easy explanation. There’s the incredible (the Great Pyramid of Giza, built nearly 4,000 years ago), the indescribable (the Northern Lights) and the incomprehensible (the Kardashian clan’s continued celebrity-list status). In America, there are plenty of must-see places for visitors and, surprising though it may seem, several of them don’t feature any batted or thrown balls, rolling credits or roller coasters. I’m talking about things like the Grand Canyon, Statue of Liberty, Yellowstone National Park, Hoover Dam and the various sites in Washington D.C., none of which involves interaction with present-day political residents. If asked, the Lincoln Memorial could likely dispense more astute legislative decisions than anyone currently roaming the halls of Congress, but that’s a discussion for another time. One of the U.S.’ most famous tourist sites is Mount Rushmore. Designed by Danish-American artist Gutzon Borglum and carved into South Dakota’s Black Hills more than 70 years ago, Mount Rushmore depicts the faces of four of history’s most renowned Chief Executives: George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson and Teddy Roosevelt, who were chosen to represent the first 150 years of American history. NBC Sports’ Pro Football Talk website recently borrowed that same basic idea and applied it to the NFL’s 32 member teams. PFT asked fans to choose the four most influential figures in each club’s history and, as is true with any sort of best-of list, discussion was engendered and disagreements ensued. This was especially so for the NFL’s oldest franchises. While selecting Mount Rushmores for teams like the Carolina Panthers and Jacksonville Jaguars didn’t require too much in the way of historical recollection, what about the Bears, Green Bay Packers, Arizona Cardinals and New York Giants? There’s an awful lot of ground to cover with those franchises. And even teams whose roots aren’t sunk quite as deeply could create dilemmas if they enjoyed any prolonged periods of success. In this case, think Pittsburgh Steelers, Dallas Cowboys, San Francisco 49ers and Oakland Raiders. I didn’t get a look at all the choices, but I did see some, including those for the Bears, whose Mount Rushmore consisted of George Halas, Walter
Payton, Gale Sayers and Dick Butkus. Halas was one of the NFL’s founding fathers and Chicago has been part of the league since the latter’s inception, so obviously the organization has had its fair share of stalwarts, but it’s difficult to argue against the final four. Difficult, but not impossible. Suffice to say, not all parties were content. One name that popped up as a missing person with some regularity was Mike Ditka, and his omission is certainly noteworthy, seeing as how he is credited as the man who redefined the tight end position. But who gets the boot if Ditka becomes part of the Bears’ Mount Rushmore? Halas, of course, is a lock on the rock, and so, too, is Payton, the NFL’s No. 2 career rusher and still considered its most complete running back of all-time. Sayers, meanwhile, is the youngest man ever inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame and Butkus was so dominant at his position that the NCAA now hands out an award named after him to the nation’s top collegiate linebacker each season, so their inclusion certainly is legitimate as well. Sorry, Iron Mike, as great as he was, can’t break through. In presidential terms, he’s much closer to being Harry S. Truman than Warren G. Harding, but Truman’s visage has never gotten added to the Black Hills landscape, so Ditka must also be left off the Bears’ Mount Rushmore. But while the debate continues, I decided to try to stoke another one. The majority of football players, like workers in other fields, can be classified as average — competent enough to remain employed for several years, but not good enough to ever get noticed by people outside their own families. However, just as the NFL has its elite, it also has its chronic underachievers. These might be guys who initially got noticed in college — or perhaps as early as high school — and had “future star” attached to their name, then, for whatever reason, completely flamed out in the pros. Or the group could include players who were always thought of as nothing more than journeymen and then struggled to live up to even those meager standards. Let’s call it “Mount Rushpoor.” If teams chose to hang photos of these players somewhere, the best spot to display them would be directly above a waste receptacle. Now the guys who follow may
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Liking what he sees Knights coach Brauer pleased with progress By Ken Karrson
not necessarily be the worst the Bears have ever had to offer, but certainly they’re in the running for legendary infamy. Here are one man’s nominations: • Joe Moore. It’s hard to believe the same organization that gave us Payton and Sayers also presented us with Moore, who was Chicago’s No. 1 pick and the 11th selection overall in the 1971 NFL draft. Considering that lofty status, the Bears had a right to expect more than the 281 rushing yards he gave them — for his career. • Ross Montgomery. The reason the Bears went after Moore in the first place was because their leading rusher during the 1970 season was a man who gained 46 fewer yards in 14 games than Payton did on Nov. 20, 1977 versus Minnesota. Ironically, Montgomery finished with the same career-rushing total as Moore, but had to be considered a better bargain since he was picked 55 spots lower in the 1969 draft than Moore was to be two years later. • Stan Thomas. The No. 22 overall pick in 1991 lasted two seasons with the Bears and played two others with the Houston Oilers, but was a human train wreck. Thomas’ list of off-the-field transgressions was lengthy and, had he been a top10 selection, he very well could have given former Green Bay Packer Tony Mandarich a stern challenge for the title of “Worst High Draft Pick Ever Spent On An Offensive Lineman.” • Cade McNown. The 12th player taken in the 1999 draft, McNown started only 15 games in two years and threw more interceptions (19) than touchdowns (16). He did complete almost 55 percent of his 515 passes for 3,111 yards, but I’m guessing a little more was expected from him over a lot longer span of time. There you have it — the Bears’ Mount Rushpoor, which in the case of two of the above players also serves as an apt description of their football legacy. The Monsters of the Midway have whiffed other times, too, as evidenced by the brief appearances of guys like Curtis Enis and Rashaan Salaam in the lineup, but that’s to be expected when an organization has been around for over 90 years. However, there is some value to remembering the not-so-high points of team history, especially when the going gets rough in the modern day. So the next time Jay Cutler or Matt Forte screws up, look to the heavens and give thanks because it could be worse. And it definitely has been.
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First impressions were quite favorable. Although the summer baseball season was already four weeks old, Chicago Christian coach Eric Brauer had yet to see his Knights in action before last week. Following his club’s sectional-semifinal loss in the spring Class 2A state tournament, Brauer prepared for a trip to the Dominican Republic. There, he helped coach a college baseball team representing Athletes in Action, which competed against a half-dozen different universities during a five-week stay. Brauer once played for AIA, which combines sports with Christian ministry. “It was cool to come back and give back to the organization,” he said. “It was a very special experience.” Guiding the Knights in Brauer’s absence was assistant coach Alex Bolyanatz, who oversaw an 8-3 start to the summer campaign. Upon his return to the area, Brauer watched Christian complete its regular schedule on a high note by winning three times last week. “I felt confident leaving it in his hands,” Brauer said, referring to Bolyanatz. “For the coaching staff, we’re very comfortable with who we are as a program and what we’re capable of. We’ve tried to stay consistent in our approach and we’ve shown we’re a quality program.” The Knights (11-3) posted a plus-.500 regular-season ledger for the fifth consecutive summer, an achievement that lends credence to Brauer’s claim. Nevertheless, he said he’s usually somewhat surprised by the winning simply because Christian, like most other teams, considers summer a time for experimentation, in part because of revolving personnel. “We lost eight kids from the spring — you see who’s leaving [each year] and wonder how you’re going to fill holes,” Brauer said. “[But] regardless of who you have, you have to show up to compete. “We feel pretty good about some of the good things we’ve done [this summer]. We need [to still find] some leaders in the infield, but we’ve got some nice pieces. Some of the younger guys have found roles on our team.” A couple of those younger guys, Ron Clark and Scott Niemoth, were the Knights’ offensive ringleaders in the squad’s most satisfying victory of last week, a 5-3 decision over a hot Brother Rice club on Wednesday. Clark poked a couple singles, Niemoth contributed one, and between them the duo accounted for four of Christian’s RBI. Jack De Vries drove in the Knights’ other marker with a groundout. Christian prevailed despite totaling only four hits. Those safe-
ties were supplemented by an equal number of free passes. “The hits were real timely and it was definitely a good win,” Brauer said. “This was two summers in a row we beat these guys.” Earning the pitching triumph was senior-to-be Josh Novak, who worked six innings and held a potent Crusaders lineup pretty well in check despite a defense behind him that was guilty of four miscues. “He did a great job of staying composed and not letting the errors get to him,” Brauer said of his hurler. One of Novak’s highlights was a full-count strikeout while Rice had the bags filled in the sixth inning. When asked if his guys might have taken the Knights a bit lightly, Crusaders coach John McCarthy said no. “It had more to do with what they were doing right than what we did wrong,” he said. “I know we have great respect for their program — they’re a well-coached team and a scrappy bunch. They played with a little more intensity and they found a way to be better [than us] on that given day.” Adrian Gonzalez pitched commendably for Rice (13-6) in a losing cause. *** Also taken down by Christian last week were Marist (13-6) and Bremen (11-7) on Tuesday and Thursday, respectively. “Twenty-nine runs for a week — I’ll definitely take that for three games,” Brauer said. A five-run first frame got the Knights off and running versus the RedHawks. Niemoth’s basesclearing double was the pivotal blow, but Max Kerfin’s RBI single was one of three other hits generated by Christian in the stanza. The Knights also picked up a run after Marist misplayed a couple balls. Then just to make sure the RedHawks had no illusions about staging a comeback, Christian extended its advantage to 12-1 by erupting for seven more runs in its half of the third. De Vries and Mike Santarelli both stroked two-run singles, Sean O’Meara’s groundout plated another marker, and the Knights capitalized further on a pair of two-out errors. Interestingly, Marist’s defensive struggles occurred just one day after the RedHawks had played one of their finest all-around games in what became a 6-0 win over Oak Forest. “We’ve preached to the kids about consistency, but we go from playing probably our best game of the summer to one of our poorer ones in [the span of] 24 hours,” Marist coach Tom Fabrizio said. “Are we going to have bad games? Yes, but they outplayed us in every facet of the game. “We swung the bats OK, but we were kind of lackadaisical. We didn’t pitch very well, we made a
few errors, and we weren’t taking the game very serious. It was like it was the last game of the season and they wanted to get it over with.” Trevor Wolderink tossed the first four innings for Christian and surrendered two earned runs. While Novak and Christian Bolhuis return as the cornerstones of the Knights’ 2014 mound corps, Brauer hopes Wolderink will also emerge as a reliable pitcher next spring. “For us, our recipe [for annual success] has been to have five legitimate arms who can come into games and get guys out,” Brauer said. *** Starring for the Knights in their conquest of Bremen was Pat McCarthy, who went 3-for-3 with a walk and four RBI. Santarelli pitched in with two hits and two RBI, while Clark and Kerfin each had an RBI single. Christian tallied in six of seven innings. Bolhuis pitched the first four frames to gain the victory on the hill. BROTHER RICE Although they couldn’t upend Chicago Christian, the Crusaders did have a satisfying week overall as they defeated St. Laurence (96) and Oak Forest (6-2) in other outings. While McCarthy is content with what Rice has accomplished this summer, he doesn’t want his athletes too zeroed in on the win-loss totals. “The winning and losing, you almost have to take that out of it,” he said. “The biggest thing is us coming out with focus. We have no right — and I don’t think any team does — to come out without passion and intensity. Those are things that can’t take days off, and you can’t turn it on and off. “That’s one thing we’re trying to strive for every day. We’re just trying to reach our potential, whatever that may be, and play to the best of our abilities. We put our guys through a tough schedule for a purpose: to really buy in and sacrifice what they need to in terms of energy.” As an illustration of what he meant, McCarthy pointed to a 3-2 loss to Lincoln-Way North earlier in the summer. The verdict went the Phoenix’s way, but McCarthy felt the Crusaders had “played the best we could play.” In fact, he thought a steady dose of winning might actually hinder development to some degree. “Winning cures a lot of things and gets rid of a lot of the details,” McCarthy said. “When you have success, it’s harder to keep pressure on yourself to get better.” MARIST Getting better is a concept Fabrizio wants his players to embrace, too. While the summer of 2013 certainly hasn’t been horrible for the (Continued on page 2)
Community sports news Oak Lawn’s Meyers recognized Richards High School will be held a T-shirt, and limited transportaon Saturday, Aug. 24, at Stony tion will be available. as top SSC hoops coach
Oak Lawn High School girls’ basketball coach Janet Meyers was recently feted as the South Suburban Conference Coach of the Year in her sport at an awards dinner at Gaelic Park. The Lady Spartans reigned as SSC Red champs during the 201213 season. With the baseball team’s divisional crown and five secondplace finishes also factored in, Oak Lawn athletics ranked fifth among 14 schools in the chase for the SSC President Cup’s Award, which goes to the school that has the highest cumulative placements in the league’s 22 sponsored sports. Gaining runner-up positions for the Spartans were the girls’ volleyball, boys’ volleyball, boys’ bowling, boys’ track and cheerleading squads. Oak Lawn did even better in the conduct category, where it wound up third for the SSC Sportsmanship Award. Oak Forest captured that honor, while Lemont claimed the President’s Cup.
Golf outing to benefit Richards athletics
A golf outing to benefit the football and baseball teams at
Creek Golf Course. Registration begins at 11 a.m. and plays gets underway with a shotgun start at noon. Cash prizes will be awarded for group scramble low score, closest to the pin on one par-3 hole and beating the coach on the other, and a longest-drive contest on one hole. The latter costs $10 per golfer, with the winner splitting the pot. The overall cost of the event is $100 for golf, registration gift, snack at the nine-hole turn and a dinner party. Dinner only is $25. Sponsorships are also available for $100 and $50. For more information, call Tony Sheehan at 499-2550, ext. 5353, or Brian Wujcik at 499-2550, ext. 5087.
Registration forms can be found online at www.queenofpeacehs. org or received by contacting the school’s main office. For more information, call 458-7600.
SXU signs baseball player
Jesse Lopez, a senior shortstop/pitcher at Washington High School in Chicago, has signed a letter of intent to continue his academic and baseball careers at St. Xavier University. Lopez, who recently got a chance to pitch at Yankee Stadium as a member of the 2013 Chicago Public League All-Star team, will compete for playing time with the Cougars at both positions in the 2014 campaign. “Jesse has a great future ahead at St. Xavier University,” Cougars coach Mike Dooley said. “He has a Two athletics clinics to big-time arm and unlimited potenbe offered at Peace tial. I can’t wait to get him here Queen of Peace will include two and on the field because I strongly athletics clinics among the five it believe he will be an impact player will conduct the week of July 29- for our program.” Aug. 4 for girls in grades 4-8. A sports camp will be held on Tuesday of that week, while one Oak Lawn man latest Submitted photo for volleyball will take place on to sink hole-in-one Friday. Each clinic is free of charge Oak Lawn resident Terry Shin- Oak Lawn girls’ basketball coach Janet Meyers was recently honored by the South Suburban Conand will run from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. nick became the latest area golfer ference as its Coach of the Year in that sport. Meyers’ husband, Brian (left) and Oak Lawn athletic (Continued on page 2) director Kevin Walery are also pictured. Attendees will receive lunch and
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Summer baseball (Continued from page 1) RedHawks and their coach doesn’t place much emphasis on Marist’s 6-7 ledger, Fabrizio desires to see his guys deliver more performances like the one against Oak Forest. Robert Hovey went the distance on the mound and was supported by solid displays both in the field and at the plate. “The way I envisioned our team being able to be successful, that’s what we did [here],” Fabrizio said. “This was probably the first time [Hovey’s] been able to hammer the strike zone. We made every play on defense and we executed offensively — we put down bunts and stole some bases.” Keying Marist’s offense were Blake Bieniek, Rich Kairis and Pat Meehan. *** Some of the football-playing RedHawks returned to the diamond against Christian, but there were enough missing persons on Wednesday that Fabrizio brought four freshmen aboard for Marist’s encounter with Shepard. The youth-infused RedHawks didn’t perform badly, just not quite good enough to down the Astros. Instead, Shepard bagged a 2-1 triumph. Mike Trbozic and Eric Hoffard supplied Marist with decent pitching, but the RedHawks’ attack was stagnant. It was also mistake-prone — one runner was thrown out at home on the front end of a double steal and a leadoff single in the seventh inning was wasted when the batter ventured too far off first base and got tagged out. “That’s not exactly the way we wanted to end the season,” Fabrizio said. “I feel like there are kids playing themselves onto the [2014] team and other kids playing themselves off of it. I don’t call anybody out by name, but I point out what I see [go wrong] and remind them they’re being evaluated by the coaching staff constantly.” ST. LAURENCE Five errors were at the root of the Vikings’ struggles against Brother Rice last Thursday. Two of those, plus two walks gave the Crusaders a first-inning boost that Rice turned into a five-run rally. In addition to benefiting from St. Laurence’s fielding mishaps, the Crusaders also coaxed a total of nine free passes on the day. “It was a little bit of a tough day,” Vikings coach Pete Lotus said. “We played better as the game went on, but it was a rough start.” While St. Laurence (10-5) didn’t conclude its regular schedule the way Lotus would have preferred, he didn’t think that would be a negative influence on his club as it began postseason play this past Monday. “In the spring, yes; in the summer, no,” Lotus said. “We had 10 guys in Georgia [last] week, so the lineup we’ll put out [in the tournament] will be drastically different. It’ll probably be the first time we’ve had all our guys together.” The Vikings were indeed adequately prepared for their initial playoff test as they beat Shepard 10-1 this past Monday and earned a Tuesday date versus the winner between Oak Lawn and Homewood-Flossmoor. *** After collecting a forfeit win last Tuesday when Guerin Prep didn’t have enough players to field a complete team, St. Laurence whipped St. Rita 11-3 on Wednesday behind a big effort from John Riordan, who had two hits, two RBI and five stolen bases. Also making their presences felt were Mike Kornacker (3for-4 with a double, two RBI), Frank Greco (two hits, including an RBI double), Rich Lamb (two-run single), Rob Gutierrez (RBI double) and Sean Burnett (RBI single). The Vikings, who racked up 10 hits, tallied nine of their runs between the third and fourth stanzas. “It’s always a little different against the [Chicago Catholic League] Blue [teams], whenever it is,” Lotus said. “We were swinging the bats pretty well all day and played pretty well defensively. “We’ve been playing a lot better lately. For the most part, I was encouraged by the way we hit. Our younger guys have gotten a pretty good amount of opportunities this summer, and it’s good to see them take advantage of it.” Handling the mound chores for St. Laurence against the Mustangs were Gutierrez and Steve Schultz. The former, who also earned the playoff victory versus Shepard, threw the first five innings. OAK LAWN The Spartans were unable to overcome a nightmarish eighterror exhibition last Wednesday and, as a result, got pinned with a setback by Mt. Carmel. The game was tied at 2-all through four innings, but Oak Lawn’s defense sprang a leak in the fifth and sixth frames to shift
momentum firmly in the Caravan’s direction. Mt. Carmel plated five runs in the latter stanza to seize command. “We have to do a better job finishing games,” Spartans coach Bill Gerny said. “I’m not sure if the players get nervous because they haven’t been in a position to beat a top team like that, but I feel that we were really pressing in those last innings. The bad errors and mental breakdowns sort of snowballed and we didn’t know how to right the ship.” Starter Marcus Montes pitched out of some jams during his threeinning stint, but relievers Chris Donato and Alan Spies weren’t as fortunate in sidestepping trouble. Mt. Carmel scored eight runs off Donato in 2 1/3 innings, but only three of those were earned. “Both pitchers did OK, but our defense let them down,” Gerny said. Kevin Zurek and Matt Dunne each had a first-inning RBI for Oak Lawn (6-7). Zurek batted .382 during the regular summer campaign and tallied 10 runs. *** Things went much better for the Spartans on Friday, as they routed TF South 14-4. The Rebels had defeated Oak Lawn by that same margin (13-3) in an earlier summer confrontation. “It seems that over the past year, spring and summer, we’ve struggled with TF South,” Gerny said. “They always hit the ball really well against us and we’ve never beaten them, so this game was a step in a positive direction.” Joe Dodaro went 3-for-4 with an RBI to pace a robust Spartans offense, while Mitch Swatek included a homer among his two hits and finished with four RBI. Dunne (triple, three RBI) and Brandon Quillin (walk, three runs) joined Swatek (.382, team-high 13 RBI for the summer) at the two-hit plateau. Dunne wound up the regular season with a hefty .441 average, while Quillin posted a .400 mark, as well as a .512 on-base percentage. Gerny was especially happy to see the latter flourish throughout the course of the summer. “He has really developed into an effective leadoff hitter,” Gerny said of Quillin. “He sees at least four [or] five pitches per at-bat, and he’s very comfortable drawing walks and setting the table for the rest of the lineup.” Oak Lawn scored in four different innings, with a six-run sixth representing its largest output. The Spartans garnered five runs in the second. After surviving a rough first inning, pitcher Ray Walker lasted three more and gained the victory. He scattered four hits, struck out five and walked four. “If Walker can keep the ball down in the strike zone and avoid walks, he could have a really good spring [in 2014],” Gerny said. Ivan Georgelos tossed two scoreless innings of relief while fanning four and allowing just one hit. Gerny deemed it the best showing of the summer for Georgelos. RICHARDS Just as they did in the spring, the Bulldogs closed out their regular schedule in a positive way. In the summer, that meant logging triumphs over Reavis (12-2) and Stagg (3-2) last Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively. “Guys are feeling a lot more confident right now,” Richards assistant coach Jeff Kortz said. “A lot of these guys have played together for a few years, and I don’t think they get down on themselves. They dig in and do what they have to. “And we’re not a one-man show. Everybody’s contributing.” While the Bulldogs (13-5) have long been known for their offensive exploits, Kortz believes the primary influence this summer has been a steady defense. “We’re catching the ball,” he said. “When you do that, you win ballgames. We extended some [opponents’] innings in the spring by [sometimes] not catching the ball and not throwing strikes, but they’re going and getting the ball in the outfield [now] and they’re attacking the ball in the infield.” That deftness with the gloves proved particularly helpful against the Chargers, who scored in each of the first two innings and took a 2-0 lead into the fourth. The Bulldogs’ sticks never did become very dangerous weapons, but Nick Mejia provided the only hit that mattered as he cleared the bags with his double in that inning and gave Richards its margin of success. Adrian Garcia and Andrew Schramm shared the pitching duties for the Bulldogs. Stagg (3-12) used Nick Gerzon’s sacrifice fly and C.J. Casey’s double to score its runs. Peter Angelos (double), Trace Moustakas and Jake Wimmer (bunt single) also hit safely for the Chargers in the early going, but their attack grew noticeably quiet after that. “We really didn’t threaten later — we had no hits after the second inning,” Stagg coach Matt O’Neill said. “Obviously, that’s an issue. We really didn’t have anybody step up hitting-wise [this
The Regional News - The Reporter summer] except the guys we kind of figured on. No one was in the middle. “I don’t think this summer we’ve seen great pitching. We had some good pitches to hit, so I don’t know what to attribute it to.” The Chargers have lost four one-run games and often failed to make much noise. One theory is that they’ve approached things somewhat differently than they might in the spring. “We’ve had 12 or 13 guys in the order most games,” O’Neill said. “And in some situations, maybe we bunt in the spring [to set up scoring chances], whereas I want to see what guys can do in the summer and let them swing away.” Due to the question marks still surrounding his team’s attack, O’Neill stated only Angelos and Brett Stratinsky had spots nailed down for themselves heading into 2014. “As a coach, you’d like to have more than two of the eight positions settled,” he said. “This is the first time we’ve had that many open spots at the end of the summer.” *** There was no nail-biting required for the Bulldogs on Tuesday, as they rolled over Reavis behind Chris Zeschke’s 4-for-5 effort at the plate and some solid pitching work. Ryan Thompson went the first three innings to notch the win. Kortz attributed Richards’ productive summer, in part, to a carryover from the spring. Even with that in mind, though, he said head coach Brian Wujcik was pleasantly surprised by what was achieved through 18 contests. “He knew [last year’s] juniors could play better than they did in the spring,” Kortz said, “but he didn’t know it would be this quick.” STAGG The Chargers concluded their schedule on a good note by blowing past Eisenhower 7-2 last Thursday behind Chris Yaros (three hits, including a double, four RBI). His two-bagger was part of a four-run getaway for Stagg in the opening inning. “He’s a big, strong kid, a lineman in football and a wrestler, and he’s got some pop in his bat,” O’Neill said of Yaros. Mike Bibbiano (double, fielder’s-choice RBI), Connor Bartle (RBI single) and Fernando Perez (RBI single) were other notables in the Chargers’ 10-hit attack. “We show it at times,” O’Neill said, referring to offensive potency. “It was good to see some of these younger guys get a chance to hit with guys on base.” Angelos held the Cardinals hitless through the first three innings and whiffed four en route to the pitching triumph. That followed credible work by Brendan Kivlehan, Ryan Donnelly and Kenon Kizlaitis on the hill opposite Richards. “We’re pitching well,” O’Neill said. “[Against the Bulldogs] we threw 75 percent strikes on the day and not one of the first three guys [in the fourth inning] hit the ball hard. If we get the pitching [in the postseason], I think we can get a couple games.” SHEPARD Before bowing out of the playoffs this past Monday, the Astros completed their regular season with a 2-1 week. Wins were registered at the expense of Eisenhower (7-3) and Marist (2-1), while Bremen doled out an 11-4 defeat on Thursday. Cole Jones’ RBI groundout and Tyler Walters’ theft of home accounted for all of Shepard’s production in its victory over the RedHawks. Walters also teamed with Ricky Mundo on the mound to hold Marist’s offense under wraps. Brendan Hermann and Kevin Carmody were the headliners versus Eisenhower as they drove in five of the Astros’ runs. Seniorto-be Hermann included a tworun triple among his three hits, while Carmody chased home three teammates with his fourth-inning triple. And the clash with Bremen was close through four innings. The Braves left Shepard (7-9) in the dust after that as they turned a 5-4 lead into an insurmountable 11-4 edge. “There were a lot of infield hits for Bremen,” Astros coach Frank DiFoggio said. “Nothing real dramatic. For the most part, for the week we played well.” The veteran skipper felt the same way about the season as a whole, which featured Shepard employing just three other seniors-to-be besides Hermann: Jake Hart, Sam Hermanas and Kevin Knoerzer. “Those four seniors did as much to develop these younger guys as I did,” DiFoggio said. “They were very positive and supportive, and they were patient in helping guys along. I was very impressed with their character.” *** Evergreen Park did not have any games scheduled for the last week of the regular season. Information on Sandburg’s activities was unavailable.
Community sports news (Continued from page 1) to register an ace while playing a round at Silver Lakes Country Club. Shinnick sank his hole-in-one on the 185-yard ninth hole of the North course. He used a hybrid 4-iron to hit his shot, which was witnessed by playing partners Gary Dorencz (Orland Park), Todd Sparrey (Palos Heights) and Dale Lichtenstein. Shinnick said he made “solid contact,” but reacted “with surprise on reaching the green.”
Worth girl wins Home Run Derby
Just call her “slugger.” Worth resident Kelly Walinski was the top long-ball hitter in her age group when she participated in a Home Run Derby event, which was held in conjunction with a softball all-star tournament in Orland Park. Walinski bettered the field in the 12U Division, which featured competitors from 12 teams.
Fisk to appear at CSC golf outing
Hall of Fame catcher Carlton Fisk will be the special guest at the 22nd annual Cancer Support Center golf outing on Friday, Sept. 13, at Flossmoor Country Club, 1441 Western Ave., in Flossmoor. Fisk will compete against golfers on the club’s par-3 seventh hole. Registration for the event begins at 11 a.m., with a shotgun start to follow at noon. Lunch and dinner are included in the $325 cost. The CSC provides programs at no charge for anyone affected by cancer in more than 70 Chicagoland south-side communities. For more information, call 798-9171 or visit www.cancersupportcenter. org.
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Worth’s Kelly Walinski won a Home Run Derby in Orland Park.
Mt. Assisi announces dates for fall sports tryouts
Mt. Assisi Academy will begin tryouts for its fall sports teams on Wednesday, Aug. 14. Cross country coach Bill Rolette will lead his tryout from noon-1:30 p.m. on that day, while golfers will meet with coach Ken Malnar from 12:30-2:30 p.m. The two men will be entering their 14th and 10th years at the school, respectively.
Doug Stangeland, who coached the Screeching Eagles tennis team to a Girls Catholic Athletic Association divisional championship last season, will hold his tryout from noon-2 p.m., while volleyball coach Karen Van Assen will conduct two tryout sessions. The first, for freshman players, will go from noon-2:30 p.m., while the second one will run from 3-6 p.m. and be for JV and varsity athletes.
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR BEAR STEARNS ALT-A TRUST 2006-3 Plaintiff, -v.ALEKSANDRA ZWOLEN, TOMASZ ZWOLEN, PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS A POSSIBLE SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO NATIONAL CITY BANK SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO MIDAMERICA BANK, FSB, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 12 CH 015464 8810 W. 100TH PLACE PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 7, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 9, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8810 W. 100TH PLACE, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 2310-413-001. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-11-12857. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-11-12857 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 015464 TJSC#: 33-12334 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. I544152
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S � COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION MIDFIRST BANK, P l a i n t i f f � V . � RUTA HARDIN A/K/A RUTA KHAN; NOORUN KHAN; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; THE RIVIERA IN PALOS IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD C L A I M A N T S , � D e f e n d a n t s � 11 CH 3582 Property Address: 23 COUR MADELEINE PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 11-049689 (It is advised that interested parties consult with their own attorneys before bidding at mortgage foreclosure s a l e s . ) � PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered on April 19, 2013, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on August 22, 2013, at 205 W. Randolph Street, Suite 1020, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real property: Commonly known as 23 Cour Madeleine, Palos Hills, IL 6 0 4 6 5 � Permanent Index No.: 23-23-101-018 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling. The property will NOT be open for inspection. The judgment amount was $ 216,835.68. Sale terms for non-parties: 10% of successful bid immediately at conclusion of auction, balance by 12:30 p.m. the next business day, both by cashier's checks; and no refunds. The sale shall be subject to general real estate taxes, special taxes, special assessments, special taxes levied, and superior liens, if any. The property is offered "as is," with no express or implied warranties and without any representation as to the quality of title or recourse to Plaintiff. Prospective bidders are admonished to review the court file to verify all information and to view auction rules at w w w . k a l l e n r s . c o m . � For information: Sale Clerk, Fisher and Shapiro, Attorney # 42168, 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301, Bannockburn, Illinois 60015, (847) 498-9990, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays only. I543304
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. P l a i n t i f f , � v . � YAHYA HAMMOUDEH, FIRSTSECURE BANK & TRUST CO. AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE UTA DTD 8/26/05 KNOWN AS TRUST NO. 10-865, UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF FIRSTSECURE BANK & TRUST CO. AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE UTA DTD 8/26/05 KNOWN AS TRUST NO. 10-865, FIFTH THIRD BANK S/I/I TO OLD KENT BANK, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD C L A I M A N T S � D e f e n d a n t s � 12 CH 13998 10541 SOUTH ASPEN DRIVE PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 14, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 16, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 10541 SOUTH ASPEN DRIVE, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-14-105-007-0000. The real estate is improved with a two story single family home; 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 "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1206850. 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. PA1206850 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 12 CH 13998 TJSC#: 33-12219 I547809
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION EVERBANK P l a i n t i f f , � v . � BAHAA HAMMOOD, HEBA HELMI D e f e n d a n t s � 13 CH 00499 7837 WEST 97TH 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 May 7, 2013, an agent of The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 20, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7837 WEST 97TH STREET, Hickory Hills, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-12-101-013-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $179,814.39. Sale terms: The bid amount, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, shall be paid in certified funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: HEAVNER, SCOTT, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. HEAVNER, SCOTT, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 13 CH 00499 TJSC#: 33-12431 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. I535783
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For Notice Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR MASTR ASSET BACKED SECURITIES TRUST 2006-WMC3, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-WMC3 Plaintiff, -v.AGNIESZKA RUSIN, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., WMC MORTGAGE CORP., CAMBRIDGE IN THE HILLS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants 09 CH 008734 8100 W. 87TH STREET UNIT #2H HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 15, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 19, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8100 W. 87TH STREET UNIT #2H, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. 18-35-407-091-1014, Property Index No. 18-35-407-091-1039. 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. 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 14-09-04858. 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. 14-09-04858 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 09 CH 008734 TJSC#: 33-12727 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. I544991
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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY D I V I S I O N � THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES 2004-R1 P l a i n t i f f , � v . � DAWN FRY AKA DAWN T. FRY, TONY FRY D e f e n d a n t s � 10 CH 18183 9348 SOUTH 87TH AVENUE HICKORY HILLS, IL 6 0 4 5 7 � NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 3, 2010, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 26, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:Commonly known as 9348 SOUTH 87TH AVENUE, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-02-302-037-0000. The real estate is improved with a brick house; attached 2 car garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1009527. 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. PA1009527 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 10 CH 18183 TJSC#: 33-14436 I546956
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For Notice Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S � COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL A S S O C I A T I O N � P l a i n t i f f , � v s . � ROBERT PETTAS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 12 CH 15895 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on April 30, 2013, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, August 5, 2013, 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. 23-32-101-024-0000. Commonly known as 11020 WEST 131ST STREET, PALOS PARK, IL 60464. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale. For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1027573. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I544879
For Notice Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY D I V I S I O N � RBS CITIZENS NA P l a i n t i f f , � v . � NICK DESALVO, RIVIERA REGAL I CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, RIVIERA REGAL CONDOMINIUM UMBRELLA A S S O C I A T I O N � D e f e n d a n t s � 12 CH 042220 11111 S. 84TH AVENUE UNIT #2B PALOS HILLS, IL 6 0 4 6 5 � NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 1, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 19, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 11111 S. 84TH AVENUE UNIT #2B, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-23-200-026-1034/1134, Property Index No. (23-23-200-016 Underlying). The real estate is improved with a condo/townhouse. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-12-29805. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-12-29805 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 042220 TJSC#: 33-11788 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. I545057
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.-
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Plaintiff, -v.JAYNE SCHIRMACHER, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Defendants 12 CH 034505 15024 HUNTINGTON COURT ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 24, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 26, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 15024 HUNTINGTON COURT, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-09-306-026. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “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. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-12-10752. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-12-10752 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 034505 TJSC#: 33-13680 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. I545768
DIANE DACIC, JANUSZ LOPACINSKI, ELIZABETH DACIC, MORAINE VALLEY VILLAS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, 11341-45-49 ROBERTS ROAD MGT. CORP., UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MARIA LOPACINSKI, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, GERALD NORDGREN, AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Defendants 12 CH 030409 11341 S. ROBERTS ROAD UNIT D PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 3, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 5, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 11341 S. ROBERTS ROAD UNIT D, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-24-100-139-1004. 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. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-12-19623. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-12-19623 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 030409 TJSC#: 33-12296 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. I543981
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, -v.JANINA HEFLIN, COLYN HEFLIN, HERITAGE COVE MANOR HOME CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC., UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF PAUL HEFLIN, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, GERALD NORDGREN AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR PAUL D. HEFLIN A/K/A PAUL DONALD HEFLIN(DECEASED) Defendants 12 CH 036535 11106 W. COVE CIRCLE PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 8, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 12, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 11106 W. COVE CIRCLE, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 2322-200-108-1009. 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. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-12-27413. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-12-27413 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 036535 TJSC#: 33-12371 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. I544189
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC, Plaintiff, -v.RANDY BROWN, SR., DEBORAH D. BROWN, PALOS BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF A TRUST AGREEMENT DATED THE 16TH DAY OF JULY, 2001 AND K, CITY OF CHICAGO, BADESCH ABRAMOVITCH, VALLEY TOWNHOMES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, WESTGATE VALLEY TOWNHOMES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 12 CH 32838 1304 SPYGLASS CIRCLE Palos Heights, IL 60463 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 17, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 12, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1304 SPYGLASS CIRCLE, Palos Heights, IL 60463 Property Index No. 2431-404-056-1046 VOL. 0248. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $433,210.60. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710. Please refer to file number 12-2537. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 541-9710 Attorney File No. 12-2537 Attorney Code. Case Number: 12 CH 32838 TJSC#: 33-13308 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. I544355
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE OF THE INDYMAC INDX MORTGAGE TRUST 2007-AR1, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-AR1 UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED FEBRUARY 1, 2007 Plaintiff, -v.IKLAS ABDELHADI, RASHID ABDELHADI, FOUNTAIN HILLS OF ORLAND PARK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, P.T. FERRO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Defendants 09 CH 030973 18040 ALYSSE COURT 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 December 19, 2012, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 26, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 18040 ALYSSE COURT, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-32-304-003. 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. 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 14-09-11746. 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. 14-09-11746 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 09 CH 030973 TJSC#: 33-14935 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. I545185
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CHASE HOME FINANCE LLC. P l a i n t i f f , � v . � MARTIN GUTT, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NA D e f e n d a n t s � 11 CH 039854 9309 S. 82ND AVENUE HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 10, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 12, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9309 S. 82ND AVENUE, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-02-406-003. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-11-04981. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-11-04981 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 11 CH 039854 TJSC#: 33-12626 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. I544488
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. P l a i n t i f f , � v . � ROBERT J. COLEMAN, DELL FINANCIAL SERVICES L.L.C. D e f e n d a n t s � 12 CH 044171 7813 W. 98TH 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 May 20, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 22, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:Commonly known as 7813 W. 98TH STREET, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-12-104-014. 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. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-12-35726. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-12-35726 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 044171 TJSC#: 33-13139 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. I545164
For Notice Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC P l a i n t i f f , � v . � NABIL F KATIB A/K/A NABIL KATIB A/K/A NABIL F SALAH, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR SUNTRUST MORTGAGE, INC. D e f e n d a n t s � 12 CH 34017 8804 WEST 89TH 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 May 17, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 20, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8804 WEST 89TH STREET, Hickory Hills, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-03-204-053-0000. The real estate is improved with a 1 story home with an attached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. 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 PA1215436. 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. PA1215436 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 12 CH 34017 TJSC#: 33-13476 I546756
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.BILAL RAFATI A/K/A BELAL A. RAFATI, SHAREEN RAFATI A/K/A SHIREEN M. RAFATI, WELLS FARGO BANK, NA S/B/M TO WELLS FARGO ����� BANK SOUTHWEST, NA F/K/A WACHOVIA MORTGAGE FSB, F/K/A WORLD SAV���������� INGS BANK, FSB, UNKNOWN SUCCESSOR �������������� TRUSTEE OF THE GLADYS STAM TRUST DATED 5/13/1999, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO CAPITAL ONE BANK, GMAC, LLC, CITIBANK N.A. S/I/I TO CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA), N.A., UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF THE GLADYS STAM TRUST DATED 5/13/1999, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 12 CH 7014 7503 HALESIA COURT ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 2, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 5, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7503 HALESIA COURT, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-13-203-002-0000. The real estate is improved with a one story single family home with a two car attached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. 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 PA1129183. 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. PA1129183 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 12 CH 7014 TJSC#: 33-11225 I545428
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PNC MORTGAGE, A DIVISION OF PNC BANK N.A. Plaintiff, -v.ADNAN A. JABER A/K/A ADNAN JABER, ESMAT A. JABER, FIRSTSECURE BANK AND TRUST CO. F/K/A FAMILY BANK AND TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE UTA DTD 10/17/06 AKA TRUST 11-920, MB FINANCIAL BANK, N.A. SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO INBANK, FIRST SECURE BANK AND TRUST CO. F/K/A FAMILY BANK AND TRUST CO., THE MISSION HILLS HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF FIRST SECURE BK & TRUST CO FKA FAMILY BK & TRST CO AS TRUSTEE UTA DTD 10/17/06 AKA TRUST 11-920, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 10 CH 05357 10439 SANTA CRUZ LANE ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 20, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 25, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 10439 SANTA CRUZ LANE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 Property Index No. 2732-206-003-0000. The real estate is improved with a white brick 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. 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 PA1003120. 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. PA1003120 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 10 CH 05357 TJSC#: 33-14863 I545384
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CITIMORTGAGE, INC. P l a i n t i f f , � v . � KESTAS SIMKUS, RAMUNE NIPARAVICIUTE, SCENIC TREE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION D e f e n d a n t s � 11 CH 037258 10213 S. 86TH TERRACE UNIT #103 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 January 28, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 29, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:Commonly known as 10213 S. 86TH TERRACE UNIT #103, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-11-302-003-1038, Property Index No. (23-11-302-002 Underlying). The real estate is improved with a condo/townhouse. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-11-34541. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-11-34541 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 11 CH 037258 TJSC#: 33-15000 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. I545797
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF NOVEMBER 1, 2005, FREMONT HOME LOAN TRUST 2005-D Plaintiff, -v.WAYNE A. ADAMS A/K/A WAYNE ADAMS, MARJORIE D. ADAMS A/K/A MARJORIE ADAMS, CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Defendants 09 CH 028039 12401 S. 91ST AVENUE 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 March 8, 2012, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 9, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 12401 S. 91ST AVENUE, PALOS PARK, IL 60464 Property Index No. 2327-402-007. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-09-24045. 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. 14-09-24045 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 09 CH 028039 TJSC#: 33-15704 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. I548621
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION MARQUETTE BANK Plaintiff, -v.MAUREEN A. GAVIN A/K/A MAUREEN M. GAVAN A/K/A MAUREEN M. GAVIN, MAUREEN M. GAVAN, A TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST AGREEMENT DATED FEBRUARY 6, 2008 AND KNOWN AS THE MAUREEN M. GAVAN REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST DATED AUGUST 15, 2008 , BROOK HILLS TOWNHOME OWNERS ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 12 CH 16654 17302 LAKEBROOK 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 April 18, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 30, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 17302 LAKEBROOK DRIVE, Orland Park, IL 60467 Property Index No. 27-30415-041-0000. The real estate is improved with a two-story townhouse. The judgment amount was $154,054.65. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certied funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certied funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to conrmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certicate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after conrmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court le to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: Kimberly A. Padjen, GOMBERG, SHARFMAN, GOLD & OSTLER, PC, 208 South LaSalle Street, Suite 1410, CHICAGO, IL 60604, (312) 332-6194. Please refer to le number 44945. 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. GOMBERG, SHARFMAN, GOLD & OSTLER, PC 208 South LaSalle Street, Suite 1410 CHICAGO, IL 60604 (312) 332-6194 Attorney File No. 44945 Attorney Code. 90334 Case Number: 12 CH 16654 TJSC#: 33-11606 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. I546359
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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY D I V I S I O N � WELLS FARGO BANK, NA P l a i n t i f f , � v . � ELAINE M. PIPIKIOS, RIVIERA REGAL II CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, RIVIERA REGAL CONDOMINIUM UMBRELLA ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD C L A I M A N T S � D e f e n d a n t s � 12 CH 043786 11134 S. 84TH AVENUE UNIT #3B PALOS HILLS, IL 6 0 4 6 5 � NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 22, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 30, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 11134 S. 84TH AVENUE UNIT #3B, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-23-101-116-1106. 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. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-12-35320. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-12-35320 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 043786 TJSC#: 33-10903 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. I546332
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY D I V I S I O N � MARQUETTE BANK P l a i n t i f f , � v . � LAWRENCE C. WALL, KATHERINE A. WALL, WESTGATE VALLEY TOWNHOMES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS D e f e n d a n t s � 12 CH 11240 1001 SPYGLASS CIRCLE, UNIT #1001 Palos Heights, IL 60463 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 14, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 15, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1001 SPYGLASS CIRCLE, UNIT #1001, Palos Heights, IL 60463 Property Index No. 24-31-404-056-1027. The real estate is improved with a residential condominium. The judgment amount was $161,238.39. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff's attorney: Kimberly A. Padjen, GOMBERG, SHARFMAN, GOLD & OSTLER, PC, 208 South LaSalle Street, Suite 1410, CHICAGO, IL 60604, (312) 332-6194. Please refer to file number 44883. 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. GOMBERG, SHARFMAN, GOLD & OSTLER, PC 208 South LaSalle Street, Suite 1410 CHICAGO, IL 60604 (312) 332-6194 Attorney File No. 44883 Attorney Code. 90334 Case Number: 12 CH 11240 TJSC#: 33-13061 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. I544368
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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY D I V I S I O N � WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO WACHOVIA BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO WORLD SAVINGS BANK, FSB P l a i n t i f f , � v . � VALERIE SLACK A/K/A VALERIE BENNECKE SLACK A/K/A VALERIE L BENNECKE A/K/A VALERIE L BENNECKE SLACK, EDWARD SLACK A/K/A EDWARD F SLACK, FIFTH THIRD BANK (CHICAGO), UNITED STATES OF AMERICA D e f e n d a n t s � 12 CH 42063 9220 SOUTH 85TH COURT HICKORY HILLS, IL 6 0 4 5 7 � NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 24, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 27, 2013, at the The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:Commonly known as 9220 SOUTH 85TH COURT, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-02-314-013-0000. The real estate is improved with a one story single family home with a two car attached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. 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 PA1222725. 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. PA1222725 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 12 CH 42063 TJSC#: 33-13046 I546981
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Immature ‘Grown Ups’ by Jase Howell Adam Sandler, David Spade, Kevin James and Chris Rock have returned for another Saturday Night Live’s 1990s reunion with “Grown Ups 2.” No, James was not part of the cast, once again he stands in where Chris Farley would have been. That actually worked well enough for what it was intended to be; essentially the foursome one-upping each other with slams four an hour and half with some nostalgic rock ‘n’ roll and a plot that probably could have been written on a cocktail napkin. However, there was nothing exactly screaming “sequel” about the film, especially considering it was riding on cliched fumes for the final third of the movie. Yet, here they are again working with (it seems impossible) even less of a story. Sandler certainly doesn’t need the money, even though his last few films have beyond bad, but his cronies no doubt could use the paychecks. But these are just the headliners Sandler manages to fit in all sorts of “where have they been” SNL vets for in “Grown Ups 2.”
Call it the Adam Sandler Gives Back Tour 2013. Jon Lovitz, Cheri Oteri, Colin Quinn, Tim Meadows — come on down and collect a few bucks. Of course, at least these are professional actors. Sandler also has room in the sports world. Dan Patrick, Steve Austin, Chris Berman and Shaquille O’Neal all get parts, with Shaq actually giving the best performance of the bunch. I never thought I would write a sentence even remotely complimenting Shaq’s acting, but seriously, consider the company. And really, aren’t Berman and Patrick already obnoxious enough in their own mediums? Do we need them for any reason the big screen? But never mind, there is nothing about “Grown Ups 2” that feels like a professional film anyway. Here we find Hollywood producer Lenny Feder (Sandler) and his fashion designer wife played again by Salma Hayek (because one can only assume Sandler has some compromising photos of her) with their family now living in the small New England town featured in the first film. Because where else do A-list film producers and
world renown fashion designers live, but in Mayberry. The opening sequence in the film features Sandler, Hayek and family being terrorized by a urinating moose that has wandered into their home. I point this out not because it’s funny nor important to the film, but rather a blueprint for this whole debacle. Only in Happy Madisonland would this pass for an opening scene. And this is how most of this film plays the four principles supposed “grown-ups” running through scene after scene as if they’ve watched too many “Jackass” movies. The first film relied on a death to bring the old friends together, no need this time. Not only have Sandler and Hayek moved to his boyhood town, but so have Spade, James and his family, and Rock and his family. Yes, everybody had such a good time in the last film they all uprooted their lives to move back to this tiny town. Happy Madisonland, remember. Hey, we even find the that the J. Geils Band lives in town. Why? Because the film needs a musical act for a scene. The film deals with bullies, which is where Austin and some
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Salma Hayek, Adam Sandler and the gang return in “Grown Ups II.” frat kids come into play. It’s quite evident that these sophomoric stunts (and they’re all here: urination, defecation, burping, farting — all of the trademarks of sophisticated humor) were strung into this terribly unfunny and pointless mess because, well, there wasn’t anything else funny to begin with. As far as the
somewhat witty slams prevalent in the first film, they’re almost non-existent here. Even when the attempts are made in between barrage of unfunny cameos, in this small town everything seems flat and stale. Sandler’s latest exploits have all been rather lazy and lame. Subtlety has never been any sort
of strong suit for him, but at least there was some energy and a little originality in his earlier career. The characters in this film debate in one scene whether there time for having fun has passed them and they may be over-the-hill. “Grown Ups 2” gives us no reason to dispute that is the absolute truth.
Pierogi Fest next weekend St. Gerald’s Carnival August 8-11 2013 ~ Southwest Hwy. & Central
The 19th annual Pierogi Fest will be held next Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 26, 27 and 28. The festival runs next Friday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pierogi Fest in Whiting, Ind., draws more than 250,000 visitors, features more than 75 food vendors, almost 100 arts and crafts vendors and dozens of specialty vendors, along with four entertainment stages. The highlight of the festival
is the annual Pierogi Fest Polka Parade which will be held on Friday, July 26, at 7 p.m., through downtown Whiting along 119th Street from Davis Avenue to Oliver Street. The parade features madcap entries such as the Precision LawnMowing Team, the Babushka Brigade, and almost 50 other entries. The parade has been described as perhaps the most bizarre such event in America. The festival has been named by Oprah Winfrey as one of her favorite things to do; winner for the
fifth consecutive year of the Times of Northwest Indiana’s Best Festival and has been named as one of the 20 best food festivals in North America by Saveur Magazine. The festival has been featured on The Food Channel, Travel Channel, CNN, television stations throughout the United States, Germany, Slovakia, Poland, China, Australia and the Chicago area. For more information, contact the Whiting-Robertsdale Chamber of Commerce at (219) 6590292.
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Broaden Your Horizons This week Center Cinema
more. The classes are kept small to encourage individual self-expression. Registration is required. Call The Center at) 361-3650.
Alfred Hitchcock’s “Vertigo” will be shown this Friday, July Movie talk in Oak Lawn 19, at 6:15 p.m., as part of the CineVerse, the Oak Lawn Park monthly Center Cinema series at The Center, 12700 Southwest District’s free weekly film discussion group, will examine “My Favorite Highway in Palos Park. Jimmy Stewart and Kim No- Year” (1982) starring Peter O’Toole vak star in “Vertigo,” a classic on Wednesday, July 24 from 7 to 10 p.m. at Oak View Center, 4625 W. thriller. A discussion follows the movie. 110th St. in Oak Lawn (check buildFree popcorn is served. No fee ing signage for room number). is charged but pre-registration The group will discuss Steven is necessary. Call The Center at Spielberg’s “War Horse” Wednesday, July 31 from 7 to 10 p.m. For 361-3650. more information call 529-9028 or visit cineversegroup.blogspot.com.
• Things Every Young Lady Should Know — 1 to 2:30 p.m. July 24, participants will learn some of the rules that have been push to the wayside but are important for any young lady to know. This free program is for girls in 7th through 12th grade. • Checkerboard Creation — 3 to 4:30 p.m. July 25, a tile checkerboard program where participants will put new skills into practice and create an oversized checkerboard. This free program is for teens in 7th through 12th grade. • Friday Night Live — 7:30 to (Continued on page 8)
7-11-13 Homestand begins on Monday, July 22nd vs the Gateway Grizzlies at 7:05 pm.
Labyrinth
The outdoor labyrinth will be available for walking on Saturday and Sunday, July 20 and 21, at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park. Weather permitting, the labyrinth will be set up near the chapel from 9 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. each day. The Rev. Chris Hopkins will lead a group walk and instruction at 2 p.m. on Sunday. However, guests are invited to walk at any time. Labyrinths are large circular paths, conducive to spiritual meditation. For information, call Pastor Chris Hopkins at 361-3650. If it looks like rain, call to be sure the labyrinth is set up.
Summer art classes for children Registration is currently open for the final two sessions of summer art classes for children at The Log Cabin Center for the Arts, which begin on July 22 and 29. The Log Cabins are a part of The Center at 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park. Outdoor Art for Kids features an immersion into the worlds of art and nature for children entering grades one through eight in the fall. The children will explore the Children’s Farm and its surrounding woods, fields and creeks. These areas provide subject matter for the young artists, and also provide fun and action, inspiration, and raw materials. Each two-week session ends with an outdoor art show of the children’s creations. The classes meet Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings from 9 to 11 a.m. for one week beginning July 22 or for two weeks beginning July 29. The cost is $60 for the one week session or $110 for two weeks. All supplies are included. Summer art instructor Heather Young will teach the children to use a variety of artistic media and techniques, including drawing, painting, pottery, papermaking, papier-mâché, printmaking and
Discovery Isle at Isle a la Cache Children’s programs are held every Wednesday afternoon through Aug. 28 at Isle a la Cache Museum in Romeoville. The next of these “Discovery Isle” programs will be Wednesday, July 24, at 1 p.m. The program is free of charge and open to all ages. “Discovery Isle” features a different activity or demonstration every Wednesday during the summer focusing on plants, animals or history. One week we might be looking for critters on a trail and the next week meet with a re-enactor portraying a voyageur from the 18th century to learn fun games and hear interesting stories. Depending on topic and weather, programs may be held indoors or outdoors. Drop in anytime between 1 and 3 p.m. and join in the fun. Isle a la Cache Museum is at 501 E. 135th St. (Romeo Road), ½-mile east of Route 53 in Romeoville. For information, call (815) 8861467.
The Bridge Teen Center events The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Court, Orland Park, will host Friday Night Live from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. July 19, with music from The G Brothers plus Outback Steakhouse samples. This free event is for teens in 7th through 12th grade. • Saturday Night — 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. July 20, with music from Christal Luster plus Jimmy John’s samples. This event is exclusively for students in 10th-12th grade and is free with a student membership application or $5 with a school ID. • Mason Jar Lanterns — 1 to 6 p.m. July 23-25, a drop in craft station in which participants can decorate and create a unique mason jar lantern. This free program is for teens in 7th through 12th grade.
For more information call 708-422-0234
FREE T-shirt or hat for the first 250 fans courtesy of Standard Bank and Trust. Big Splash Days II and III scheduled for Tuesday, July 23rd and Wednesday, July 24th at 10:35 a.m. Water Activities All Game Long!
New Series begins on Thursday, July 25th at 7:05 p.m. vs the Evansville Otters
Autism Speaks - Chicago Chapter Night (All tickets are $10.00 with 50% of ticket sales being donated to Autism Speaks - Chicago Chapter. Jersey Off the Back Night sponsored by Jeff Vukovich Nationwide Insurance Agent). $1.25 domestic draft beers and $2.25 domestic bottles
and Friday, July 26th at 7:05 p.m. vs the Evansville Otters Diamond Dig sponsored by J.U.L.I.E. - “Diamond courtesy of Killelea Jewelers in Midlothian.” $1.25 domestic draft beers and $2.25 domestic bottles.
Saturday, July 27th at 6:05 p.m.
Post Game Fireworks courtesy of Flexeon Rehabilitation.
and Sunday, July 28th at 5:05 p.m.
Standard Bank Family Day (4 tickets, 4 hot dogs, and 4 sodas for $40.00). * * Each family pack member will also receive a Little Debbie Snack Cake courtesy of McKee Foods.
Come early on Sundays for pre-game autographs, stay later to play catch in the outfield!
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Your Guide to Arts and Events in the Southwest Suburbs and Beyond Broaden Your Horizons (Continued from page 7) 10:30 p.m. July 26, music from End of December plus Giordano’s samples. This free event is for teens in 7th through 12th grade. For more information, call 5320500 or visit thebridgeteencenter. org.
Upcoming Introduction to Reiki An introductory Reiki experience will be offered on Sunday, July 28, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park. Reiki is a gentle form of energy healing, reported to be especially beneficial for those suffering from physical or emotional pain. Reiki practitioners led by Sharon Butler will offer their healing services to participants, asking a donation of $10 per participant.
Registration is necessary, as the monthly Reiki program is limited to 10 participants each month. Call The Center at 361-3650.
Knitting classes The Log Cabin Center for the Arts, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park, will offer six week knitting classes on Friday mornings, beginning July 26, 9:30 11:30 a.m. and on Monday evenings beginning Aug. 12, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Master knitter Georgann Ring welcomes both beginners and experienced knitters to her classes. Beginners will learn to use the knit and purl stitches, to cast on and bind off, to manage simple increases and decreases, and to read a simple pattern while competing their first two knitting projects, a dishcloth and then a scarf. Ring will help those with experience choose individual projects and to learn more advanced knitting skills. The class fee is $84. Beginning students should bring a fall of Sugar n’ Cream yarn in a light solid color and a pair of size US 9/5.5mm, preferably aluminum, knitting needles to the first class.
After the first project, students will purchase yarns and patterns after consultation with the instructor. Registration is required. Call 361-3650.
Weaving class A new six week weaving class begins at The Log Cabin Center for the Arts, 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park, Wednesday, July 31, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Weaver Nettie Botts of Palos Park teaches each new student to create a sampler on portable table looms during their first three weeks in her class. For those who continue, Botts then helps them to design a project of their own choosing. Experienced weavers design projects in the pattern weave of their choice, using either the table looms or the large floor looms. Weavers make projects such as scarves and table linens of their own color scheme and design. The cost of the weaving class is $84, plus a $10 materials fee for new weavers’ samplers. Students will purchase their own threads and yarns for future projects. Registration is required. Call 361-3650.
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Herbal vinegars and teas workshop at Palos farm An herb garden workshop will be held at the Children’s Farm on Monday, July 29, from 1 to 2:30 p.m., and from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The farm is at 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park. Pictured is its herb garden. Adult participants are invited to make bottles of colorful herbal vinegars using a variety of herbs, including purple basil, dill, nasturtiums, borage, chives, and tarragon, which the students will pick from the farm garden at the beginning of the class. The class will also harvest and microwave-dry chamomile, lemon verbena, bergamot, stevia, and peppermint, which will be used to fill bags for making herbal teas. Instructor Lois Lauer says the vinegars make great marinades and vinaigrettes after brewing on a sunny windowsill for a few weeks. The teas will be ready to use when students leave class. The class fee is $10.50 plus $9.50 for materials. The class will meet at the farm garden and prepare the vinegars and teas in the Anderson Activity Center kitchen at the farm. Reservations are required. Call The Center at 361-3650.
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‘Girls Night In’ at Bridge Teen Center The Bridge Teen Center in Orland Park will host the fourth annual Girls Night In event exclusively for teenage girls in 7th through 12th grade on Friday, Aug. 2, from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. The event is designed for girls, focusing on inner and outer beauty through a variety of stations. This free event will feature beauty activities led by the Body Shop and Clinique as well as hear from guest speaker Deborah Olivia Brown of NBC 5 Chicago. The Bridge Teen Center’s space will be transformed with pretty decor from Shop Sweet Lulu in Frankfort, along with mini desserts from Swirlz Cupcakes and soda from IZZE. Each girl will leave with a special gift bag filled with products. Like all programs at The Bridge Teen Center, this event is offered free of charge. Participants are asked to signup in advance by calling 532-0500 or visiting thebridgeteencenter.org (follow “Events Calendar” link on homepage). Registration is required, as this event will fill-up quickly.