Reporter 3 10 16

Registered runners: 648

Sports: Emotions run hot as area high school basketball season ends

REPORTER

THE

Volume LVI, No. 51

Serving Chicago Ridge, Evergreen Park, Hickory Hills, Oak Lawn, Palos Hills and Worth

USPS 118-690

$1 Newstand 2 SECTIONS 22 PAGES

Thursday, March 10, 2016

MAP GRANTS FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS

Legislators rip Rauner as House OKs revised bill

By Joe Boyle Two local legislators whose districts include large portions of the southwest suburbs voted to override Gov. Rauner’s veto of a bill to provide funding for Monetary Award Programs, or MAP grants, for college students.

Rauner vetoed a bill on March 2 that would have allowed up to $271 million for community colleges and scholarships for low-income students. While the Senate voted to reject Rauner’s veto, the House came up two votes short. House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-22nd) said he no longer has a supermajority and

cannot count on automatically resisting the governor.

However, the House came back last Thursday with a bill that would fund state universities, community colleges and social service programs. The House bill was approved 70-43 and would not only help fund aid for college students, it would provide money for low-income seniors and children who have autism.

“This administration made promises to more than 125,000 students that they would receive the MAP grant,” said state Sen. Bill Cunningham (D-18th) regarding Senate Bill 2043. “What we did over a month ago was give the governor the

Collins

Cunningham

opportunity to keep those promises. But the governor’s veto concerns me. There seems to be no intention to keep those promises and that will only deal irrepa-

rable damage to our integrity as a state.”

The House approved two amendments to the bill. One amendment would pay back $454 million that Rauner used from special funds to help pay for public grammar and high school students.

Some Republicans were angry that they were not aware of the revised measure.

Rauner referred to the revised bill as more “phony budgeting.”

Legislators will not arrive back in Springfield until next month, well after Tuesday primary. The March 3 bill includes $397 million to the Illinois Student Assistance Commission for MAP. Processing the claims for MAP will take

at least four weeks.

A spokesperson for Rauner said the governor will most likely veto the revised bill.

Cunningham, whose district includes portions of Worth, Orland and Palos townships in the southwest suburbs, said the community colleges should not be lost in the shuffle.

“We also have to consider community colleges in this situation,” said Cunningham. “Many of them have approved or will be approving faculty layoffs. These are faculty members that have an impact See LEGISLATORS, Page 5

Two teens die in car crash along Archer Avenue

By Dermot Connolly

Worth shouting about

Photo by Jeff orva

Chicago Fire fans may not have gone home completely happy, but they had some things to cheer about during Sunday’s MLS opener at Toyota Park in Bridgeview, a wild 4-3 loss to the New York City Football Club. The game drew 17,786 fans. It was the first game coached by Veljko Paunovic. Razvan Cocis, Kennedy Igboananike and David Accaam scored goals for the fire. Full coverage in Sports.

Evergreen Park considers use of cameras for traffic violations

By Sharon L. Filkins The Evergreen Park Board of Trustees approved an ordinance amendment Monday night regarding an automated traffic law enforcement system that could bring photo enforced intersections to the village.

According to Mayor James Sexton, the amendment will allow a designated firm to come in and do a detailed survey on which intersection would be most effective for the installation of cameras to detect traffic light violations through photo enforcement. The

amendment did not specify a date for the start of the survey.

Also approved in a 5-1 vote was an ordinance for the purchase of property located at 9604 S. Kedzie Ave. Sexton said the building on the property will be razed, which will be an opportunity for the village to provide additional parking for Chi-Tung, a restaurant located directly north of the property.

Voting against the approval of the sale was Trustee Mark Marzullo. Prior to the vote, he asked the mayor if there were any plans to renovate the existing building on the

Baha Auto Group eyes Palos Hills site

By Michael Gilbert A used car business with locations in Burbank and Chicago has plans to open its next dealership in Palos Hills.

Mayor Gerald Bennett invited Baha Auto Group Inc. general manager Musa Muza to the city’s committee-of-the-whole meeting on March 3 to discuss his plans to turn the long vacant building on 110th Street and Southwest Highway that formerly housed Hames Buick into his newest dealership.

Muza has operated the dealerships in Burbank, 8059 Harlem Ave., and Chicago, 4257 W. North Ave., for the past four years and said coming to Palos Hills is a logical choice.

“I live here and I like it here,” Muza said of Palos Hills. “We’re looking forward to expanding and bringing our experience

to Palos Hills. We’re looking forward to bringing business to the city.”

Muza said he intends to close on the 31,000-square foot building within 60 days.

Once the sale is complete, he plans to open the dealership “as soon as possible.” A summer opening is likely, he said.

The building, although devoid of a tenant for more than a decade, remains in good shape, Muza said. The property, however, does need some enhancements.

“As far as the inside (of the building), it was really built for a dealership so there isn’t much that we have to do from the inside,” he said. “The outside needs some landscaping and the parking lot needs some work. We will need to add more lights to the parking lot.”

See PALOS HILLS, Page 10

property and to possibly rent it out. Sexton replied that was not in the plan.

The Board also approved an agreement between the village and the Combined Counties Police Association to extend the current collective bargaining agreement for one year, through April 30, 2017.

Fire Chief Ronald Kleinhouse presented the 2015 Annual Fire Report to the Board for its review. Kleinhouse reported that the number of calls was up from last year See EVERGREEN PARK, Page 5

Chicago Ridge resident Jonathan “Jon” Grabinski, 17, and his friend, Salvatore Melant, 18, of Chicago, were killed early Saturday morning when their SUV went off the road and struck a tree on Archer Avenue near 94th Street in unincorporated Willow Springs.

According to information provided by the Cook County sheriff’s and medical examiner’s offices, the accident occurred just after 3:30 a.m., when their Ford Explorer lost control and crashed into a tree as they traveled east on Archer Avenue. Both were pronounced dead at the scene about 4:15 a.m.

In a written statement, District 218 Supt. Ty Harting said, “We are shocked and saddened by this tragic accident and by the passing of Jonathan Grabinski. We will keep Jonathan and his family in our thoughts and prayers and we will offer any support we can to his family, his friends, and to the entire Richards High School community. Whenever we lose a student we lose a part of ourselves as well. Our hearts go out to the Grabinski family during this very difficult time.”

Melant, who went by “Sam,” lived in Chicago’s Scottsdale neighborhood, and was a 2015 graduate of St. Laurence High School in Burbank. He was taking college courses, according to

Grabinski

Melant

reports. Both teens aspired to become police officers, friends said.

The exact cause of the accident was still under investigation, but officials said the road conditions were icy.

Although there was no school on Monday because of Casimir Pulaski Day, a crisis team was available at Richards High School in Oak Lawn.

Harting said that more than 40 people came to the school to speak to the counselors and social workers who were there.

Services for Grabinski were held Wednesday at Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111th St., in Chicago Ridge.

Survivors include his parents, Roger and Karrie Grabinski; brothers, Joshua and Jeffrey; and grandfather, John Grabinski.

Friends and family have set up a GoFundMe page to help pay for expenses. On the website, friends said Grabinski’s nickname was “Smiley,” because his smile “lit up any room he walked into and his laughter was infectious.”

The site may be viewed at https:// www.gofundme.com/4ecs9c.

Special visitor at Queen of Peace Archbishop Blasé Cupich is joined by a Queen of Peace student before the procession at the school chapel on Friday. Cupich celebrated Mass at the all-girls school in Burbank to mark 800 years of Dominican traditions.

Photo by Connie Templin

2 The Reporter

Thursday, March 10, 2016

Preckwinkle urges cost-cutting for county offices and agencies Concerned about the harmful impact of a continued state budget stalemate, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle said she is taking proactive steps and requesting that all Cook County offices and agencies implement costsavings.

“The continued lack of a state budget is jeopardizing crucial services to Cook County residents,” Preckwinkle said. “Important programs are in peril because we do not have a state budget. We are initiating further cost savings this fiscal year, on top of the $112 million in cuts and positions we eliminated during our budget process, to ensure funds to continue providing critical programs that help Cook County residents.”

With the state’s budget impasse impacting county finances and no clear resolution in sight, Preckwinkle instructed her budget office to begin a thorough search for additional ways to reduce costs shortly after passing the county budget in November.

As part of this savings directive, the county is planning to institute a 0.5 percent holdback on personnel. An additional three

POLICE REPORTS

percent in the holdback for nonpersonnel accounts will also be implemented.

The holdback falls under the statutory discretion of the county’s budget director and serves as a savings mechanism by retaining, or holding back, dollars allocated to county departments in the budget. Applied to county bureaus, departments and independently elected offices, the holdbacks will be effective March 15 and extend until the end of the county’s fiscal year on Nov. 30.

The state remains in arrears for FY 15 grant payments to the county, and Preckwinkle said the state also now owes more than $100 million to the Cook County Health and Hospital System for payments associated with the county’s managed care network, CountyCare.

“My concern is for the people in Cook County who are being dramatically and unfairly harmed as this budget impasse continues,” Preckwinkle said. “I am again calling on our state’s leaders to pass a budget so we can ensure these and other important services and programs can continue operating.”

Chicago Ridge Retail theft charges • Patricia Climack, 59, of the 8600 block of South Sayre Avenue, Burbank, was charged with retail theft at 9:20 p.m. at Kohl’s in Chicago Ridge Mall. Police said store security guards detained her outside after she allegedly was seen concealing merchandise worth $147. She is due in court on April 22.

• Kathleen Rosolowski-Tatkus, 43, of Hammond, Ind., was charged with retail theft at 8:16 p.m. Sunday, at Sears in Chicago Ridge Mall. Police said she was stopped outside after leaving the store with clothing valued at $295 concealed in her belongings. She is due in court on April 15.

Domestic battery charge Sheren Aqleh, 28, of the 10400 block of South Moody Avenue, Chicago Ridge, was charged with domestic battery after she allegedly pushed a family member at her home during an argument at 4:55 p.m. Saturday. The other person did not require medical attention, police said. Aqleh was held for a bond hearing on Monday.

Charged with felony theft Christopher Lanham, 48, of the 14400 block of Gadwall Court, Homer Glen, was charged with felony retail theft by false representation at 11:15 a.m. last Thursday at Home Depot, in Chicago Ridge Commons. Police said he took a $49 item off a shelf and tried to return it for a refund.

The charge was upgraded to a felony because of his criminal history, police said. Lanham was held for a bond hearing.

Traffic violation charges • Earl York II, 37, of the 3000 block of East 79th Place, Chicago, was charged with driving on a suspended license following a traffic stop at 7:08 p.m. Sunday, at 99th Street and Sayre Avenue.

Police said he was also cited for speeding. He is due in court on April 22.

• Tryla L. Humphrey, 26, of the 15900 block of South Ashland Avenue, Harvey, was charged with leaving the scene of an accident and other offenses following a collision in the parking lot of Chicago Ridge Mall at 1:15 p.m. Saturday.

Police said the vehicle she was driving backed into another car and fled the scene. Police were able to track her down because a witness took a photo of her license plate. Humphrey was also cited for failure to give information after an accident and driving without insurance. She is due in court on April 7.

Charged with harassment Christopher Moss, 37, of no known address, was arrested on

Jack & Pat’s Old Fashioned Butcher Shop 10717 South Ridgeland Avenue Meat: 636-3437 Deli: 636-6203

Meat Loaves

$

4

39 Lb.

5 varieties

Boneless Marinated

ORDER NOW FOR EASTER Your favorite meat selections for dinner Jack & Pat’s

Porterhouse or Sirloin Chicken Breast Patties

$

4

39 Lb.

$

4

39 Lb.

Sara Lee Honey Ham.................$6.09 lb.

Jack & Pat’s (Italian Style) Roast Beef...................$7.98 lb.

Kidney Bean or Four Bean Salad.............................$2.59 lb.

Jack & Pat’s (Pre-sliced) Bacon.............................$3.69 lb.

Evergreen Park Drug possession charges • Timothy Sarcia, 27, of Evergreen Park, was charged with felony possession of a controlled substance and illegal use of a weapon following a traffic stop at 6:32 p.m. Feb. 26 in the 2300 block of West 99th Street. Police said he was carrying a knife and a retractable baton. He was also cited for driving on a suspended license, no insurance, improper lane usage and failure to yield.

• Michael Zuffa, 25, of the 2300 block of West 99th Street, was charged with possession of a controlled substance following a traffic stop at 6:32 p.m. Feb. 26 in the 2300 block of West 99th Street. Police said he was carrying 5.9 grams of heroin.

• Kimberly Shobe, 20, of Hometown, was charged with felony possession of a controlled substance after police conducting surveillance in the area witnessed a drug transaction at 6:33 p.m.

Feb. 26 at 85th Street and Pulaski Road. Police said she was in possession of .5 grams of heroin.

Retail theft charges • Keyanna Bell, 34, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft at Walmart, 2500 W. 95th St., at 12:26 p.m. Feb. 28. Police said she took two electronics items worth $44.84.

• Maurice White, 26, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft and criminal damage to property at 8:34 p.m. March 1 at Walmart, 2500 W. 95th St. Police said White took two items, including a $300 TV and a Star Wars pillow worth $150. He was charged with criminal damage because when he was taken to the police station, he struck a printer and damaged it, police said.

Trespassing charge Allen McKinzie, 23, of Chicago, was charged with criminal trespassing at Walgreens, 8700 S. Kedzie Ave., at 6:06 p.m. last Thursday. Police said he was loitering around the store after being told that he was not allowed on the premises due to previous incidents

Hickory Hills Warrant arrest DeShawn Washington, 40, of the 10600 block of South Chamonieux Drive, Palos Hills, was arrested on an outstanding warrant when Cook County police brought him to the Hickory Hills police station, 8800 W. 87th St., at 4:39 p.m. Saturday. Police said the warrant was a bond forfeiture stemming from a driving on a suspended license. He is due in court on March 28.

Theft charge

SALE DATES: March 10th - March 16th

Homemade

a warrant out of Bloomington, Ill., after police picked him up at 9:40 p.m. Saturday, at Sayre and Virginia avenues. Police said that after finding the homeless man in the industrial park area, the warrant for harassment and making threats by electronic communication was discovered. He was turned over to the Bloomington Police Department on Sunday.

Extra Lean

Ground Chuck

$

4

19 Lb.

Boneless Stuffed

Chicken Breast

$

398 Lb.

Drug possession

Jack & Pat’s

Pizza Set Ups

$

Sausage

1098

Each

Cheese

$

Alexis Ann Bosgraaf, 24, of the 9800 block of South 78th Avenue, was charged with theft after two employees of Once Upon A Child clothing store, 9636 S. Roberts Road, reported finding money was missing from their purses at 10:06 a.m. Feb. 29. Police said surveillance cameras in the break room showed Bosgraaf, who also worked there, putting her hand into two purses. She allegedly took $20 from both women. She is due in court on April 13.

769 Each

Sara Lee Turkey Breast..............$6.49 lb.

Minced Ham or Old Fashion Loaf..........$5.98 lb.

Hormel Spiced Ham...................$4.39 lb.

Mountain Swiss or Pepper Jack Cheese ...........................$5.98 lb.

Mark S. Ramos, 29, of the 8400 block of West 135th Street, Orland Park, was charged with possession of a controlled substance following a traffic stop at 6:28 p.m. March 2, in the 9100 block of South 83rd Avenue. Police said two Ecstasy tablets were found in his car. He was also cited for speeding and possession of drug paraphernalia, including two glass pipes and bags used to package drugs. He was held for a bond hearing.

Disturbance calls • Police broke up a disturbance involving by a man and woman shouting racial and ethnic slurs at each other outside Walgreens, 7945 W. 95th St., at 11:53 a.m.

Saturday. Both people told police the dispute followed a traffic altercation. The woman said the man cut her off in traffic, and then called her a name. After they both

pulled over in the parking lot, the woman allegedly approached the man carrying a metal anti-theft “club” but did not threaten the man with it. No charges were filed when the two people agreed to leave the scene.

• A 35-year-old Hickory Hills man was issued a warning that he would no longer be allowed in Aunt Dee’s. 8703 W. 95th St., after allegedly causing a disturbance while intoxicated. A bartender told police that the man arrived intoxicated, and became belligerent and started banging the bar top when he was refused service.

She said he also fell off a barstool at one point. No charges were filed but police informed the man he was no longer allowed in the business.

Oak Lawn Windows shattered

by BBs Police are investigating an incident in which a BB gun was apparently used to shoot out the front window of a home in the 8700 block of South 55th Court, as well as the windows of a vehicle parked in the driveway between 11 p.m. March 1, and 6 a.m. the following day.

The homeowner reported finding two small holes in the outside pane of a front window, and all three passenger side windows shot out on a Chevrolet Suburban in the driveway. The car was not entered, but the cost of repairing the total damage was estimated to be $1,300. Police said one set of footprints was found in the snow outside the house.

Disorderly conduct charges • Joseph J. Malec, 58, of the 10200 block of South Roberts Road, Palos Hills, was charged with disorderly conduct following an altercation with the staff of Haggerty Pontiac, 9301 S. Cicero Ave., at 3:46 p.m. March 2.

Police were called to the scene after a manager of the car dealership said Malec caused a disturbance after being told to stop pushing his shopping cart so close to the cars in the lot. He allegedly began screaming at the manager and threatening physical violence.

He left the area and when police picked him up about a block away, they found out he was also wanted on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear in court on another conduct charge in North Riverside. Malec is due in court on April 7.

• Robert J. Drexel, 31, of the 10100 block of South Maple Avenue, Oak Lawn, was charged with disorderly conduct and other offenses after police said he caused a disturbance in the police department lobby at 10:50 p.m. Feb. 22.

Police said Drexel was arguing with staff about why his brother was being detained, and continued being disruptive and using profanity when he was told that it was due to an ongoing investigation. When he returned, police said he caused further disturbances. He ripped a door handle off while clutching it and refused to leave the lobby. He was also charged with resisting a police officer and criminal damage to property. He is due in court on March 31.

Police called to political event Oak Lawn police said a group of 25 to 35 protesters caused a disturbance outside an event attended by Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez at Reilly’s Daughter, 4010 W. 111th St., at 5:59 p.m. March 1. The group was chanting about their opposition to the justice system and Alvarez. Police from Oak Lawn, Evergreen Park, Alsip and Merrionette Park were on the scene monitoring the situation, but no arrests were made after the group agreed to move away from the door and they eventually left without incident at 7:30 p.m.

Driving charges • Cesar Patino, 23, of the 6200 block of South Kildare Avenue, Chicago, was charged with speeding and driving without a license following a traffic stop at 9:53 p.m. Feb. 29 in the 4800 block of Southwest Highway. Police also determined that he was wanted on an outstanding warrant issued in Palos Heights in 2011 for failure to appear in court on a previous traffic charge. Patino is due in court on March 24.

• Marcia J. Shelley-Arnwine, 53, of the 1600 block of West 83rd Street, Chicago, was charged with driving on a suspended license following a two-car colli-

sion she was involved in at 9:19 p.m. March 2 at 104th Street and Cicero Avenue. Police said she was also cited for improper lane usage. She is due in court on March 31.

• Daniel J. Jamroz, 18, of the 5100 block of West 107th Street, was charged with driving on a suspended license and no insurance following a traffic collision at 5:49 p.m. March 2 in the 9900 block of South Cicero Avenue. Police said he was also charged with possession of cannabis and drug paraphernalia when 1.5 grams of marijuana, a glass pipe and a cannabis grinder were found in the car. He is due in court on March 17.

• Hussein A. Kajara, 23, of the 8800 block of South Harlem Avenue, Bridgeview, was charged with reckless driving and other offenses following a traffic stop at 10:30 p.m. Feb. 28 in the 5700 block of West 87th Street. Police said he cut off a police car in traffic, and was also cited for speeding, improper lane usage and following too closely. He is due in court on March 31.

Palos Hills Identity theft Police are investigating three cases of identity theft that were all reported on March 2.

• In one, reported at 11:32 a.m. by a resident of the 11000 block of 76th Avenue, the victim’s name was used to open several fraudulent accounts.

• At 5:12 p.m., a resident of the 7600 block of 100th Place told police that someone had opened a fraudulent ComEd account using their information.

• In the third case, reported at 5:45 p.m., a resident of the 8500 block of 101st Terrace told police that someone had opened four fraudulent accounts using their information, and racked up bills for various goods and services.

Games stolen A resident of the 10000 block of South Hill Terrace told police at 11:53 p.m. Feb. 29 that an unknown person had stolen an Xbox gaming system and several games from the home.

Police are investigating several possible offenders.

Retail theft Employees of a store in the 7200 block of 103rd Street reported that at 4:12 p.m. Friday an unidentified person stole an item worth $11.99.

Suspicious activity Police are investigating a report received at 6:53 p.m. Feb. 29 that someone had downloaded several unwanted programs onto an unattended computer at an address in the 8600 block of 103rd Street.

Worth License charge Maesra M. Alnabisi, 27, of the 8800 block of South McVicker Avenue, Oak Lawn, was charged with driving without a license following a traffic stop at 10:02 a.m. Friday, in the 7100 block of West 107th Street. Police said he was also cited for speeding 40 mph in a 25 mph zone. He is due in court on April 15.

Assault charges • Charles R. Sianksy, 35, of the 3600 block of West 116th Place, Chicago, was charged with assault following an incident that occurred at about 5 a.m. Feb. 29 in the 7200 block of West 113th Place. Police said he punched a 17-year-old male in the mouth following an argument. At 9:57 a.m. on March 1, after Siansky came to the Worth Police Station at 7112 W. 111th St. to discuss the incident the previous day, he was stopped while driving out of the parking lot and charged with driving on a revoked license. He is due in court on April 15 for both charges.

• Imani L. Joiner, 18, of the 6500 block of West 111th Street, was charged with assault following an alleged altercation with a 41-year-old woman outside their apartment building at 3:40 p.m.

Feb. 28. The victim told police that Joiner pushed her from behind, knocking her to the ground, after becoming argumentative when she commented on Joiner’s laptop computer. She is due in court on April 15.

Police report information is provided by law enforcement agencies. Charges are not evidence of guilt. They are a record of police actions taken, and persons charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proved guilty in court.

Thursday, March 10, 2016

The Reporter

All aboard

Trump great at insults, lousy at detailing his plans

Librarian Dan Powers looks over some of the photos being used in the “Full Steam Ahead: The Railroad in Oak Lawn” exhibit that began on Saturday at the Oak Lawn Library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave. The exhibit focuses on railroad travel in the village dating back to 1881. Featuring about 40 images, the new display is available for viewing in the second floor Local History Room.

D

onald Trump has insulted a female TV news broadcaster, promised to build a wall along the Mexican border and have that country pay for it, and has railed against the family ownership of the Chicago Cubs and even the Pope.

Welcome to reality TV, or what has become the Republican race for the presidental nomination. When there were 16 candidates, the assumption was that the Donald would soon fade away because of his big mouth. Well, hardly.

His strategy, if that’s what you want to call it, is to state his intentions on a controversial issue in which he knows little about. When he is questioned or challenged, instead of trying to defend his beliefs, he just insults the person who brings it up.

Trump continues this barrage through campaign stops, TV spots and tweets.

His strategy appears to be working with Joe a segment of this country that either Boyle feels disenfranchised because of a lack of work or believes it is not being paid enough. Bloggers, social media types and even TV and print journalists continue to follow the rantings of Trump.

This constant onslaught results in the insulted persons having to either explain themselves or respond.

The only problem with that is that Trump rarely responds to the issue at hand. And since this race up to this point resembles an episode of “Survivor” or one of the many battling housewives shows, we move on to another outrageous statement. Maybe the GOP race should invite Flavor Flav or Vanilla Ice. That would be good for ratings.

Make no mistake about it. The Republican debates have done quite well in the ratings. Florida Sen. Marco Rubio felt it was necessary to challenge Trump on almost every statement he made in the last slug match. The only problem with that is it made Rubio look foolish as arguments centered on the size of Trump’s hands and other parts of his body. The intense and seemingly humorless Texas Sen. Ted Cruz was actually fairly quiet during this debate.

He probably thought it was best to let Trump and Rubio implode.

The only candidate who seemed to be a voice of reason was Ohio Gov. John Kasich. He did not engage in any inane arguments or insults. He just stuck to the issues.

But here is the problem: Kasich is a distant fourth among these candidates. His campaign hardly has a pulse.

No one appears to be listening to him. Trump has sucked all the oxygen out of these debates.

I suppose a lot can happen in the next couple of months.

Trump is in a solid position and accumulating a lot of delegates. Of course, he could always say something stupid. However, that does not seem to matter. His most recent gaffe was failing to disavow David Duke, a white supremacist who supports Trump. Trump grudgingly said two days later that he “disavows” Duke’s remarks.

I never felt Trump was stupid. He is arrogant, egotistical and confrontational, traits that can make a good politician. But he appears to be inpatient and not well read. His response to more complex issues always appears to be “I need to look at that” or “We are going to form committees.” He does not seem to grasp issues like immigration and terrorism.

Yes, it plays well to mobs when you talk about building walls and preventing Syrian refugees and Muslims in general from entering this country. This is not another business deal where you are building another hotel. Trump has solved some problems by throwing money around. But the presidency is more than having money and power. It entails making some tough decisions that are not always popular.

I will say this about Trump: He is confident and has a swagger. Those are traits he probably had for a long time but became more pronounced during his days on “The Apprentice” and “The Celebrity Apprentice.”

That’s what sort of concerns me. During this age of so much reality TV, can people distinguish between real life and fantasy? Shows like “The Bachelor” and “The Bachelorette” profess that someone is going to fall in love between takes. The reality here is these individuals want to become stars and are willing to do anything to reach that goal.

This current version of Trump seems to follow that pattern. I think for the most part he is calculating and knows what he is doing. He continues to play his role as the bully who attracts voters who like his “tell like it is” stance.

But at this point, I’m not sure what Trump is trying to tell us. I think he realizes he is getting closer to the finish line and is eventually going to have to say something.

My opinion is that Donald Trump cares about Donald Trump. I suggest people start turning off reality TV and really learn what this man is about.

Joe Boyle is the editor of The Reporter. He can be reached at thereporter@comcast.net.

3

Photo by Joe Boyle

Oak Lawn trustees praise waste hauler service despite rate increase

By Dermot Connolly Oak Lawn trustees, while approving a 2.2 percent increase in waste collection rates at the Village Board meeting on Tuesday, pointed out that the cost is still lower than it had been under a previous waste hauler.

The newly approved rate increases under the ongoing contract with Allied Waste, a division of Republic Services, which will take effect in April, will mean homeowners under age 65 will pay $57.36 per quarter for waste collection, up from $56.13 last year.

Seniors (those age 65 and older) and those with disabilities will be charged $53.10 per quarter, up from $51.96 last year.

But Trustee Alex Olejniczak (2nd) quickly pointed out that even with the increases the costs are still significantly lower than they were under contracts with a previous waste hauler.

He and Trustee Bud Stalker (5th) both noted that in 2012, the last year before Republic took over, quarterly waste removal charges were $59.55 for seniors, and $65.10 for non-seniors.

“I would like to thank the office staff for working so hard on this and making it happen,” said Olejniczak.

He also thanked residents for recycling as much as they do, saying that practice allowed the village to negotiate lower collection rates.

“Increased recycling paid off for the citizens,” Olejniczak said. “We are charged by the amount of waste that goes into landfills. If we recycle and e-cycle as much as possible, we can keep the costs down.”

The trustee said that providing homeowners with full-sized blue recycling carts, rather than smaller crates, has evidently helped. Receptacles for yard waste are also provided.

E-cycling is the reusing or distribution of

computers, TVs and other electronic equipment, and Olejniczak said the fact that the village provides monthly electronic waste collection for residents also helps keep costs down, because the bulky items do not end up in landfills.

Oak Lawn residents may drop off electronics such as TVs, computers, radios and phones at the Public Works building, 5550 W. 98th St., from 9 a.m. to noon on the second Saturday of each month.

In other business, Mayor Sandra Bury announced that the Planning and Development Commission had granted approval on Monday for a Culver’s restaurant to be built at the former site of Papa Joe’s, 10745 S. Cicero Ave. Papa’s Joe’s relocated to 5900 W. 111th St. in Chicago Ridge last year, and Bury said the original building will be razed.

“Having Culver’s here will be wonderful for the village,” said Bury.

SOUTHWEST HALF-MARATHON

Organizers racing to register more runners

By Dermot Connolly Organizers of the 9th annual Southwest HalfMarathon and 10k are racing to register more runners for the event being held Sunday, May 1, on Route 83 in Palos Heights.

“Registration is way down this year,” said Jennifer Taylor, of Chicago Special Events Management, who is working on publicizing the races.

As of last Friday, when race organizers held their monthly meeting, 646 people had registered, compared to 1,120 at the same point last year, Taylor said.

That number includes 478 for the half-marathon and 168 for the 10K. In 2014, when numbers were also considered low, 843 people at registered by the same time.

The principal sponsors this year are Palos Community Hospital and CNB Bank and Trust, with the hospital taking care of the shirts and medals for the half-marathon, and the bank doing the same for the 10k.

“There are so many half-marathons and other races in Illinois and Chicago that weekend,” said Taylor. “We really should promote the swag that participants get,” she said with a smile, noting that providing participants with long-sleeved T-shirts, rather than short-sleeved, is one of the upgrades being made this year.

Also, in addition to the winners’ medals, the participation medals are unique for both races.

Tom Barcelona agreed, pointing out that there are at least 22 other races being held the same weekend in Chicago and the suburbs.

Barcelona said that last year, when 1,682 runners participated, about 40 percent came from within a radius of about 10 miles of the race, from Evergreen Park to New Lenox.

“That is what we’re up against, but we’re a tough group. We’re going to do our best to make it happen and make it successful,” said Jeff Prestinario, who co-founded the race with Mel Diab.

In an effort to increase the numbers of participants, Diab, the race director is offering a $10 discount on the cost of registration for the half-marathon for anyone who signs up through the website, www.southwesthalfmarathon.com, from today, March 10, until next Tuesday, March 15.

The $50 registration for the 10K will remain the same.

Over the years, Diab has said he has taken pride in the event being a “true runner’s race” offering an extremely fast, flat course with chip timing, pace teams, five-year group awards, cash prizes and commemorative medals for all finishers.

It was suggested that one reason for the lagging numbers is the fact that the website had to be revamped because of the change in sponsors, so online registration didn’t really get started until January. Therefore, runners

planning their 2016 races early may have signed up for another race in the area.

Taylor said some runners who have competed in the past might be trying other races, because the “up and back” route has not changed, starting and ending at 7600 West College Drive (Route 83), and turning around at Archer Road.

“But it is a beautiful run through the forest preserves,” she said. Route 83 has been resurfaced since last year as well, so the running surface is smoother now than it ever was before.

Prestinario said Bob Fabrizio, the former athletic director at Stagg High School, who joined the organizing team this year, is reaching out to his contacts at area schools and elsewhere to attract participants and volunteers.

“If we all do a little something, there is power in numbers,” he said, encouraging everyone at the meeting to spread the word and recruit runners for both races.

Aside from the relatively low number of registrants, the organizers said that preparations are going smoothly for the event, which has raised more than $175,000 for area charities since its inception.

They said there will be much more room available at Shepard High School, which is hosting the Palos Area Chamber of Commerce Health and Business Expo on April 30, where runners will pick up their race packets.

“We can figure it out. We just really need to pull up participation,” said Prestinario.

Lipinski urges stakeholders in CREATE rail program to make grade separations a priority Cong. Dan Lipinski (D-3rd) has written a letter to stakeholders in the Chicago Region Environmental and Transportation Efficiency (CREATE) program to urge them to ensure that projects with public benefits are prioritized — especially highway-rail grade separations – as the program moves forward.

Lipinski’s letter came as the U.S. Department of Transportation announced on a Notice of Funding Opportunity requesting applications for the new Fostering Advancements in Shipping and Transportation for the Longterm Achievement of National Ef-

ficiencies (FASTLANE) grants, as authorized by the Nationally Significant Freight and Highway Projects (NSFHP) program.

DOT also released grant guidelines for the freight program, including that freight rail projects must have public benefits. The Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, which Lipinski said he played a key role in shaping and passing last year, funds the NSFHP at $4.5 billion for fiscal years 2016 through 2020, including $800 million for Fiscal Year (FY) 2016.

“As the senior Illinois Member on the House Transportation and

Infrastructure (T&I) Committee and the state’s only member from that committee on the HouseSenate Conference Committee that finalized the recently passed FAST Act, I was pleased to ensure that this legislation included $4.5 billion in competitive grants over five years through the new Nationally Significant Freight and Highway Projects program,” state Lipinski in his letter to stakeholders.

“As a member of the T&I Committee’s Special Panel on 21st Century Freight Transportation in the last Congress, I made the creation of a program that could

benefit CREATE a top priority, and with the FAST Act, I was able to get that accomplished.”

Lipinski said he fought to ensure that grade separations and freight rail improvements stayed in as eligible projects in the legislation so that CREATE could effectively compete. He added that he made sure that grade separations were not subject to any funding caps given their importance to the public.

The grant guidelines released by DOT specifically make railwayhighway grade crossing projects eligible, and state that for freight rail projects “Federal funds can

only support project elements that provide public benefits.”

“With the creation of this freight program, which itself constrains funding to projects that benefit both the general public and the efficient movement of freight, we are in a position to refocus our collective efforts on more effectively leveraging federal resources towards the next

phase of CREATE, with a greater emphasis on projects with public benefits,” Lipinski said. “Unfortunately, as CREATE has advanced over the past decade, many of the projects directly benefiting Chicago area residents and commuters have lagged behind. As funding options become available, it is imperative to tend to all aspects of CREATE.”

4 The Reporter

Our Neighborhood

Thursday, March 10, 2016

Mother McAuley Spanish class takes an artful trip The Mother McAuley High School Advanced Placement Spanish class received a Target Field Trip Grant for the Art Institute of Chicago.

The group spent the morning of Feb.17 at the museum, viewing Spanish art work with the assistance of a docent, and ended the day at Emilio’s Tapas, an authentic Spanish restaurant.

Nina Munizzi Lesch, A.P. Spanish teacher and McAuley alumna from the Class of 1975, proposed the field trip as an opportunity for students to learn about Spain’s culture and history through the artistic and culinary experiences.

Though McAuley offers a range of travel abroad experiences, including trips to Spain and Costa

Rica, not all students are able to afford the expense of foreign travel. Exposing them to the works of Spanish artists that are available in Chicago provided them with a basic knowledge of the art and culture of the people whose language they are learning.

“It’s not just a painting,” Lesch said. “Experiencing ‘art’ is one of the many ways students become culturally aware. It offers an insight into the history of a country and allows for personal interpretation.”

Students researched the Spanish artists whose work is on display prior to their trip, and were tasked with taking notes and asking questions –

in Spanish – as the docent led them through the museum. They are now working on a cultural comparison project based on their experience.

This hands-on project will help prepare them for the spring A.P. Spanish test, which will include a cultural comparison component. The Spanish culture extends to the culinary arts, as well. Ordering small, shareable plates at Emilio’s Tapas restaurant gave students a chance to try new foods and experience an authentic Spanish meal.

The A.P. test also includes an oral component, in which students will be graded on their proficiency in the Spanish language. The visit to the

museum and Emilio’s Tapas restaurant provided a great opportunity for students to use their skills in a new setting.

The Advanced Placement course at McAuley is intended for students who wish to develop proficiency and integrate their language skills using authentic materials and sources. Students who are enrolled in the class have knowledge of the Spanish language and culture and should have attained a reasonable level of proficiency in using the language by their senior year. Course content reflects a variety of academic and cultural topics that align with the A.P. Spanish Language Themes as identified by the College Board.

Supplied photos

Left: Mother McAuley students learn about Pablo Picasso’s oil painting “The Old Guitarist” from their docent at the Art Institute of Chicago.

Above: Members of the Mother McAuley AP Spanish class enjoyed a lunch at Emilio’s Tapas restaurant.

Crisis Center for South Suburbia Heart to Heart Gala draws large crowd

Archbishop Cupich to speak about higher education at St. Xaiver

The Crisis Center for South Suburbia’s 2016 Heart to Heart Gala was deemed a success by organizers with over 340 guests attending the event in support of victims of domestic violence.

“We could not have achieved our goals of increased attendance, awareness, raffle ticket sales, and donations without the remarkable support from community members, business leaders, and local businesses who contributed to and attended this fundraiser,” said Christopher Beele, Special Events Coordinator of CCSS. “This year’s participation from our board members, committee members, and numerous other volunteers was also amazing; they all generously donated their time and energy to help make it an incredible evening.”

Annually, the Crisis Center provides free services to over 2,000 women and children who experience domestic abuse and events

Archbishop Blase Cupich will speak on the topic “Catholic Higher Education as a Partner in the Church’s Mission” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 31 in McGuire Hall at St. Xavier University, 3700 W. 103rd St., Chicago.

Cupich’s presentation is part of SXU’s 2015/16 Catholic Colloquium Lecture series, which is hosted

by SXU’s Office for Mission Integration and Mercy Heritage. The lecture is free.

The archbishop will discuss the relationship be-

such as these help provide funding for programs.

The evening included a Winter of Wonder theme, a four-course dinner, premium live and silent auction items, raffles, live entertainment, and award presentations.

WGN broadcaster and motivational speaker Merri Dee shared some of her story of overcoming abuse and encouraged members present to take a stand against domestic violence and mentor those in need.

A special part of the evening is acknowledging individuals and businesses that have made a positive influence at the Crisis Center, its mission and/or clients served.

This year past board president and 16-year supporter of CCSS, Dr. Barbara Pearson-McCreary, was awarded the Dianne Masters Award. The Corporate Recognition Award was presented to Impact 100 Chicago-Suburban Chapter, and Ed and Dottie Komorowski and Standard Bank and Trust were

awarded the CCSS Volunteer Spirit Award for their invaluable contributions and service.

Kathy Waller, an advocate for supporting and promoting institutional and social change in the prevention of domestic violence and child abuse, was the recipient of the Courage Award. For additional information on how these individuals and organizations have made a true difference in the community, visit the Crisis Center’s website under the EVENTS tab.

The Crisis Center for South Suburbia’s mission is to provide emergency shelter and other essential services for individuals and families victimized by domestic violence and address the societal issues that contribute to domestic violence.

Visit www.crisisctr.org for more information on the Crisis Center for South Suburbia, ways to support its mission, and the services it provides.

tween Catholic higher education, the church, and their shared mission. The audience will be invited to consider how the goals of Catholic higher education harmonize with the mission of the church. He will also reflect upon the identity and objectives of Catholic higher education in the 21st century.

For more information about this lecture, contact Dr. Andrea Stapleton, director of Mission Integration and Mercy Heritage, at (773) 298-3809 or stapleton@sxu.edu.

Chicago Ridge, Worth mayors to present ‘State of Village’ addresses The Chicago Ridge-Worth Chamber of Commerce will hold its 2016 Mayors Luncheon at noon Wednesday, March 23 at Jenny’s Steak House, 11041 S. Menard Ave., Chicago Ridge.

Worth Mayor Mary Werner and Chicago Ridge

Mayor Chuck Tokar will give their “State of the Village” addresses to local businesses. The event is free to all members and prospective members.

However, registration is required. Registration can be arranged at www.crwchamber.org.

Volunteers are sought for Park Lawn’s Bucket Brigade Tag Days Volunteers are being sought for two-hour shifts at street intersections and store fronts in the southwest suburbs for the annual Park Lawn’s Bucket Brigade Tag Days to be held Friday and Saturday, March 25 and 26.

Donations will be provided for Park Lawn, which has programs and services for individuals with in-

tellectual and developmental disabilities.

Safety vests, collection buckets and handouts with Park Lawn’s logo will be provided. To volunteer, contact Cynthia San Miguel at (708) 425-6867 or email csanmiguel@parklawn.com.

Residents can also visit www.parklawn.com.

Burke, Cunningham to meet with residents at Oak Lawn coffee shop State Rep. Kelly Burke (D-36th) and state Sen. Bill Cunningham (D-18th) are encouraging constituents to share their thoughts while getting their morning coffee from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday, March 19 at Starbuck’s,11016 S. Cicero Ave., Oak Lawn.

Burke and Cunningham will listen to comments and reply to questions about the ongoing budget negotiations, the spring legislative session, the help

their offices can provide when navigating state programs, or any other state issue.

“I always make it a priority to remain open and accessible to the people I represent,” Burke said. “This event is a chance for residents to talk informally with me about state issues, have questions answered and learn more about the services available through my office.”

Compiled by Joe Boyle

News and events from our archives Bids are taken for concrete reservoir in Palos Hills • 50 years ago From the March 10, 1966 issue The story: Bids on the 2,000,000 gallon concrete reservoir for the city of Palos Hills were presented at the city council meeting on March 8.

A bid from the Preload Company of New York was accepted on the recommendation of the City Engineer Frank Lovejoy in the amount of $183,646.

A lengthy discussion took place at the city council meeting. Special assessments and general obligation bonds in the amount of $1,000,000 would include the distribution mains, valves, fittings and brass goods.

Oak Lawn Community Pavilion draws attention and crowds • 25 years ago

From the March 7, 1991 issue The story: The Oak Lawn Community Pavilion, 9401 S. Oak Park Ave., is the latest feature to the village that offers a variety of activities for youngsters and adults.

Grade school children can learn about volleyball after school. Benchstep aerobics has been added to exercise classes aimed at adults. The Oak Lawn Park District also sponsors basketball and volleyball leagues for grade school boys and girls. Indoor soccer is also played at the Pavilion.

The quote: “My goal is to have an all-encompassing health facility,” said Maddie Kelly, superintendent for recreation for the Oak Lawn Park District.

Driver hits restaurant and backs into traffic • 10 years ago

From the March 8, 2006 issue The story: Police say a Chicago woman who backed her car through the wall of an Oak Lawn fast-food restaurant last week accidentally stepped on the gas pedal instead of the brake.

The woman drove her 1998 Pontiac Bonneville into the parking lot of White Castle at 95th Street and Cicero Avenue, according to police. The car smashed through the west cinder-block wall of the restaurant and came to rest partially in the dining area, police said.

The driver attempted to back up into the parking lot after crashing into the wall, but gave the car too much gas, police said. When the car dislodged from the debris, it launched into northbound traffic on Cicero Avenue. The car was then struck by two vehicles. A 60-year-old woman in the restaurant was hospitalized and released.

Thursday, March 10, 2016

The Reporter

Evergreen Park 7-year-old is a rising star

5

WHATIZIT?

Northwest School student has a speaking role on ‘Chicago MED’ TV show

By Claudia Parker Evergreen Park School District’s Northwest School has a budding television star in their midst.

On Feb. 23, London Rome, 7, debuted in his first television speaking role as “Dustin” on “Chicago MED,” an American drama series currently airing on the NBC network on Tuesday nights.

In the scene, London’s character is at school, sitting in a chair about to receive a booster shot from Dr. Will Halstead (Nick Gehlfuss).

Dr. Halstead begins pressing into Dustin’s arm. “Was that the shot, asked Dustin?

“Nope,” Dr. Halstead responds. “That’s just the alcohol to make sure your arm is cleaned.”

Dustin is apprehensive and Dr. Halstead knows that. To reassure Dustin, he tells him, “I’m going to give it to you on the count of three, okay?” He counts to two and sticks him.

“Where’s three,” asked Dustin?

“That’s it! You got the shot,” smiles Dr. Halstead.

Bravo, London!

London’s parents, Cliff and Dana Powell Rome, said they had a small viewing party the night the show aired that included London’s grandmother and great-grandmother cheering at his side.

“London is his own worst critic,” said Dana Powell Rome, “After watching himself, he said, ‘I think I could have said my lines better.’”

While this was London’s first television speaking role, he’s no novice to the entertainment industry; he signed with his agent, Big Mouth Talent, at the age of 3.

“He’s done a radio commercial for Target and television commercials for Payless Shoes, K-mart, Illinois Tourism, and American Family Insurance,” said Dana Powell Rome. “There have been more, that’s just what I can think of at the moment.”

London has quite a resume for a Northwest second-grader.

“I had London as a kindergartener as well as again this year in second grade,” said Michelle Aichele. “He has always been a bit quiet and reserved in class, taking everything in. Even when he was 5, I recall him looking thoughtfully during class discussions and

Photos by Dana Powell Rome

Left: London Rome, 7, a student at Northwest School in Evergreen Park, waits for his next scene in the NBC-TV television series “Chicago MED.” Above: London is joined by actor Nick Gehlfuss after they appeared together in a scene in “Chicago MED.” London portrayed a character named Dustin and Gehlfuss was Dr. Will Halstead.

really taking time to consider what we were talking about before adding to our discussion.”

Apparently, London’s been doing a great job suppressing his inner star at school.

“It’s just this year that I’m beginning to see the “actor” shine through,” said Aichele.

Dana Powell Rome said she knew early on London was an entertainer.

“He’d sit at the dinner table and put on a complete production with the food on his plate,” said Dana Powell Rome. “I’d tell him, ‘London, you’re going to be an actor one day, but for right now, eat your peas.’”

Aichele said London is humble. “He’s not a boastful boy, he’s very reserved and shy when talking about his call-backs and jobs.

I almost feel like I embarrass him when I share his commercials with the class or wish him good luck for an upcoming audition.”

Dana Powell Rome is an actively involved parent. She volunteers at Northwest twice per week.

“The teachers and staff have been great about supporting London. They get so excited about seeing him on TV,” she said.

“London’s always been a strong student; he’s in the gifted program. I started reading to him from a very early age. However, I know his acting career has helped him academically. Having to study scripts and learn lines has added to his memory retention and interpersonal skills.”

“His expression while reading aloud for

the class is impressive. His fluent reading is a fantastic example for his classmates,” added Aichele.

Not only has acting been academically beneficial for London, it’s also been rewarding financially.

“We’ve been able to invest into his college fund with the proceeds from his work,” said Dana Powell Rome. “His father and I have told him we expect him to earn an academic scholarship. It’s an added incentive for him to do so because then he’ll be able to use his earnings how he chooses.”

London isn’t the only person from his family with an acting career. His 5-year-old brother, Lake, is also signed with Big Mouth Talent.

Lake was recently registered for kindergarten and will be attending Northwest next year with his big brother.

Dana Powell Rome said her children are in this industry because it’s fun for them.

“If you believe your child is interested, let them lead you. Allow the natural actor in them to emerge. When parents try to force their kids, it shows,” she advised.

London is pretty well-rounded. His other interests include playing guitar, baseball and basketball.

“He is a thoughtful friend to everyone in our class and a student every teacher is proud of. I am so lucky to have had the opportunity to get to know both London and his fantastic, supportive family,” said Aichele.

Photo by Joe Boyle

Maybe it was the clue — “Around the ridge” — or perhaps residents know their churches in the southwest suburbs, but we had a tremendous response to last week’s Whatizit photo quiz.

The correct answer was Our Lady of the Ridge Catholic Church, 10811 S. Ridgeland Ave., Chicago Ridge. The photo focused on the domed steeple at the top of the church, a familiar sight to parishioners and people walking or driving along Ridgeland Avenue. The parish was founded in 1948, and the church was dedicated in 2000.

Christine O’Grady, the deputy clerk and assistant to Oak Lawn Mayor Sandra Bury, was the first to answer correctly. But she soon had plenty of company.

Here are some of the readers who knew it was Our Lady of Ridge Church: Chris and Rick Towner, Chicago Ridge; Linda Martin, Worth; Celeste Cameron, Worth; Dan and Kathy Higgins, Chicago Ridge; Jerry and Carol Janicki, Worth; Dorothy and Jim McElligot, Palos Park; Vince Vizza, Evergreen Park; Jerry Buroff, Chicago Ridge; Theresa and George Rebersky, Worth; and Steve Rosenbaum, Oak Lawn.

The clue for this week’s Whatizit photo (above) is: Trees and knowledge.

Send your responses by noon Monday to thereporter@comcast.net.

SUDOKU

Murder documentary leads to Oak Lawn High School research project Amy Perras, an English teacher at Oak Lawn Community High School, seized on the popularity of the latest Netflix documentary “Making a Murderer” by applying it to her discrimination unit in American Studies.

The unit, initially focused on the novel “Black Like Me,” but. Perras differentiated by addressing other forms: gender, socio-economic or religious discrimination. Three options were given to students: summarize two articles per

Legislators

Continued from Page 1

in the classroom and yet this governor has once again said no to ensuring that the classrooms are properly staffed.”

State Sen. Jacqueline Collins (D-16th), who voted for the Senate override, said the state has a responsibility to provide motivated students with genuine opportunities in which Illinois reaps the benefits.

“It is infuriatingly unnecessary that in order to improve their prospects and make the most of their

Evergreen Park Continued from Page 1

that two died during that time.

Joseph McHale died at home from a heart attack, and Daniel Capuano, a parti-time Evergreen Park firefighter, died in the line of duty in December as a member of the Chicago Fire Department.

The full report is available on the Village website, www.evergreenpark-ill.com.

In other action, the board approved a request from Police Chief Michael Saunders to purchase eight police vehicles at a cost of $27,076 per vehicle, from the lowest bidder, Currie Motors in Frankfort.

In other business, a number of disbursements were approved, including: the purchase of a flatbed truck for $18,550; a 2016 Backhoe for $87,328, both budgeted items; and $99,000 to Insituform Technologies for Sanitary Sewer Linings, funded 100 percent by Community Development Block Grants (CDBG).

Also approved was $37,182 to Herrera Landscaping, Inc., for landscape maintenance of rightof-ways in the village; a final payment of $23,426 to H & R Johnson for construction of the barn in The Park, 2709 W. 91st St.; and $34,491 to Evergreen Electric for work at the barn.

Other matters included Sexton congratulating resident Anthony Yukich on his 99th birthday.

Yukich was honored with coffee and cake served after the board meeting. Sexton said that Yukich was born in 1917, the same year his father was born, and that he respects him as his “political Godfather.”

Yukich was a trustee for many years and still attends every board

day about any discrimination topics of your choice; read Black Like Me; or watch the Making a Murderer documentary outside of class, evaluating the facts presented in the case and citing evidence.

Perras wanted the students to ask themselves is he evidence conclusive or inconclusive? Are people of lower intelligence and lower socioeconomic status taken advantage of in our society?

All options lead to a research paper.

“Being closed minded causes you to have hate and fear,” said Kathy HIgens.

Perras was pleased with the final products as a result of utilizing authentic investigative skills through inquiry based learning. Perras stated, “Though we explored the bias within the documentary, it still caused students to explore research on a deeper level than I’ve seen in a long time, producing some of the best papers I’ve seen in my career.”

talents, many of our state’s young people find they must leave Illinois — if they have the resources to do so,” said Collins, whose district takes in large portions of Oak Lawn. “Too many do not. They live with the disappointment of a dream deferred, and meanwhile, our economic vitality, our quest for equality and our struggle for stronger communities wither on the vine.”

Collins said the House and Senate have repeatedly voted to release funds for MAP grants. She said the governor has consistently opposed them despite the pleas of students.

“Already, more than a thousand MAP grant recipients have been forced to stop going to class,” said Collins. “They simply cannot afford to foot the bill while the state fails them.”

The co-sponsor of the revised bill is state Rep. Barbara Flynn Currie (D-25th), the House majority leader. She said the bill would provide students with the funds they need to complete their education.

Rauner replied in a prepared statement after the House approved the amendments to their bill.

“Instead of considering any

one of the real solutions that have bipartisan support to fund MAP grants and higher education, House Democrats passed a plan that isn’t paid for,” stated Rauner, who prefers a bill co-sponsored by state Rep. Ken Dunkin (D-5th) that he said would provide $160 million in emergency funds.

Dunkin has been at odds with local Democrats for siding with Rauner on several issues. Madigan and most Democrats support his opponent, Juliana Stratton, in the Tuesday primary. In an unusual move, President Obama publically supports Stratton in the primary.

meeting. Yukich Field was named in his honor for the many years he has dedicated to the village.

Sexton said Yukich will also be honored on his actual birthday, which is March 17, at the Senior Council Luncheon, scheduled for 11 a.m. at the Senior Center.

In the public comment portion of the meeting, Sexton called on Carl McFerren, the Contract Compliance Officer for De Bartolo and Lormax Stern, the developers of the new Evergreen Park Plaza at 95th and Western Avenue.

McFerren reported that the lineup of potential retailers in the new development improves

daily and that the names of the stores will be announced in a few weeks, once the contracts are signed.

He added that he is working diligently to meet the terms of the developer’s agreement with the mayor and the board of trustees.

He said there will be a minimum of 25 percent of hiring and contracting with local businesses. “It is my hope that we will exceed the 25 percent minimum. Hiring our local businesses and residents will only strengthen our economy,” he said.

In other public comments, the Rev. Joseph Pughsley, of the nondenominational Sacred Mountain

International Christian Center, located at 10353 S. King Drive, Chicago, offered his services to the village. “I am here to let you know that our church is here to help the residents of this village in any way we can. We are here to serve,” he said.

Answers on Page 8

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

ACROSS 1 Modern location code 10 Vertical sides 15 Ability to stand?

16 “What I always get” 17 Baby, for one 18 Ward cry?

19 “Bless __ ...”: Psalm 68 20 “Shadow of the Vampire” Oscar nominee 22 Mr. __!: old detective game 23 Churchill’s “so few”: Abbr.

25 Chess tactic 26 [Oh, my!]

27 Reagan era mil. program 30 “Die Hard” cry adapted from an old cowboy song 33 Trap catchings 35 Wager 36 Get comfy 37 “The Hangover” star 39 Is worth something, in dialect 40 Fifth-grader’s milestone, maybe 41 One may involve a homonym 42 Like the Negev 43 Range for some power measurements 46 “The Spanish Tragedy” dramatist 47 Behan’s land 48 Robot extension?

49 Chinese dynasty during Caesar’s time 51 Little 52 “__ yourself!”

54 1946 Literature Nobelist 58 Nice parting 60 Baklava flavoring 62 One removed from the company?

63 Cocktail portmanteau 64 Start using Twitter, say 65 Victoria’s Secret purchase

DOWN 1 Tiny 2 Urban, e.g.

3 Boorish Sacha Baron Cohen persona 4 Style 5 1993 rap hit 6 Low-quality paper 7 Home of Phillips University 8 Full of spunk 9 Instagrammed item 10 __ bug 11 Pac-12 sch. whose mascot carries a pitchfork 12 “Swingin’ Soiree” DJ 13 It doesn’t include benefits 14 About to crash?

21 About 1.8 tablespoons, vis-àvis a cup 24 “Double Indemnity” genre 26 Basic ideas 27 Despicable sort 28 Australian wind 29 Willing consequence?

31 Step on stage 32 Grasp 34 Jackson Hole’s county 38 Court call 39 TV input letters 41 1980s “SNL” regular 44 Sacred beetle 45 Name derived from the Tetragrammaton 50 “Far out!”

52 Cheat, in slang 53 Notice 55 Hullabaloo 56 Text status 57 Most massive known dwarf planet 59 Fair-hiring initials 61 2012 British Open winner Answers on Page 8

6 The Reporter

COMMENTARY

THE

Thursday, March 10, 2016

REPORTER

An Independent Newspaper Amy Richards Publisher

Joe Boyle Editor

Published Weekly Founded March 16, 1960

Ray Hanania

Our votes do count — more than you think

Our future in the hands of the state is not a good idea

A

T

his is where we are supposed to remind you about the responsibilities of voting. Time and time again, editorials will appear to remind us of our civic duty.

We should not have to remind you about how important your vote is. The 2000 presidential election is proof enough of that.

And this presidential primary campaign has had enough drama and intrigue to gain the attention of even the most apathetic.

The Illinois primary is this coming Tuesday. We believe that residents should vote. Whether you are a registered Democrat or a Republican or identify yourself as an independent voter, this is the time to cast your ballot. No excuses this time. Democrats will choose between Hillary Clinton and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders.

The Republican race, as of this writing, has four candidates.

Donald Trump is the front-runner, while Texas Sen. Ted Cruz and Florida Sen. Marco Rubio are still in the race. Ohio Gov. John Kasich is still hanging in there, stating that he is the voice of reason while the other candidates insult and interrupt each other during the debates. Neurosurgeon Dr. Ben Carson officially bowed out of the Republican race on Friday.

We have heard the volatile rhetoric of the Republican campaign.

They have received a lot of attention due to the name-calling.

Clinton was supposed to waltz through Nevada but Sanders ended up finishing a close second. The Super Tuesday voting has given Clinton and Trump a firm lead. However, Sanders is going to remain in the race. And while Trump has taken a strong lead, some Republicans have indicated that they will not support him.

We bring all of this up because there are many reasons to cast a vote on March 15. Your vote will decide the future of where this country will be heading. And while the Presidential primary is of the greatest importance, we have several local races that have gained plenty of attention. The Cook County State’s Attorney and the U.S. Senate races also have been in the news. Voters should make their voices heard in these races as well.

We all know about the 16 shots caught on video, and we have seen the marching in the streets. Making a statement and protesting injustices are all part of the American legacy. In many countries, residents cannot speak out about injustices or protest in the streets.

But bringing change to the system will take more than speeches and protests. Those are part of the process, but the greatest power we have is to vote. Apathy and not taking part in voting means that change will not happen. It means some incumbents who should be replaced will remain in office.

The voting numbers have been dismal the past few years. If this year does not encourage people to vote, then we don’t know what it will take. However, we see signs that more people are taking part in the process.

Citizens really don’t have an excuse not to vote. Early voting has made it easier and more accessible for residents who have busy schedules. Early voting opened at 9 a.m. Feb. 29, and by the time the last of Cook County’s 44 voting sites had closed for the day, 6,937 voters had made their choices in the March 15 Presidential primary. At the end of two days of early voting, 11,468 ballots had been cast, according to the Cook County Clerk’s office.

In a change from previous elections, all early-voting sites also offer grace-period registration and voting. The grace period allows Cook County residents to register and vote on the same day. Individuals looking to participate simply need two pieces of identification, one of which shows the voter’s current address. No photo ID is necessary to register.

Voting by mail, another way to cast a ballot in suburban Cook, has also surpassed previous milestones. More than 80 percent of the 23,000 requested mail voting applications have been through the Clerk’s website — a 15 percent increase from the previous election.

The best way to have your voices heard is to cast a ballot. And you can do it by early voting or on Tuesday. Don’t be left out. Go vote.

Job surge is a trend we hope continues While the budget stalemate continues in Springfield and some local colleges and universities are laying off teachers due to lack of funding from the state, there is good news that could benefit Illinois.

According to the U.S. government, 242,000 workers were added during the month of February. The jobs were mostly in retail and restaurants. Health care providers also were added. The unemployment rate is at 4.9 percent, according to the U.S government.

Illinois could use some good news. More layoffs were reported last month. According to the state, more than 1,500 layoffs could occur due to job cuts at some Chicago plants and other locations.

Even President Obama, who has been cautious in celebrating any upward movement of the economy, took note of the current figures this past weekend. The national figures will obviously be watched closely by the presidential candidates.

Along with the added jobs in February, the government has come up with new estimates of additional jobs for December and January. The combined total of jobs reached 30,000, according to the government. The national figures also state that 228,000 jobs have been added over the past three months.

However, while the addition of new jobs is indeed good news, a closer look reveals some contradictions. Salaries for workers dipped somewhat from January. Exact figures have not been given, but while jobs have increased, these workers are making less overall.

So, that is the combined good news and bad news. At least many people are finding work. Statistics have pointed out that Americans who have become discouraged by the job market were actively seeking employment since January.

However, there is no mention of jobs ranging from electricians to teachers, for example. The new jobs have been in retail and restaurants. That should not be surprising since there are more restaurants opening up in the southwest suburbs. With an aging population, more health care employees will be needed in the coming years.

Retailers added nearly 55,000 jobs last month. Restaurants and bars have added just over 40,000 new jobs. The health care industry has added just over 38,000 jobs, according to the U.S. government. Encouraging news is that construction companies have added over 19,000 employees.

The manufacturing industry has been hit hard since the recession and continues to see a downward trend in this country. But according to the U.S. government, the recent hires have offset the losses for manufacturing.

The addition of new U.S. jobs is reason to celebrate. However, these jobs in retail and restaurants are most likely not high-paying jobs. The loss of manufacturing jobs is difficult.

The recent surge of jobs is due to consumers. They are spending more money and are more confident that they were a year ago. Lower gas prices have allowed consumers to drive more, and in turn, spend more.

We hope that trend continues.

Trump and the future of the 1st Amendment

By Charles C. Haynes After Super Tuesday, what was once unthinkable may now be inevitable: Donald Trump, Republican nominee for president of the United States.

That’s my cue to join the hundreds of other columnists and pundits scrambling to inform Republican primary voters so that when they vote, they understand the implications of their vote. Of course, the joke is on us. The more we pile on Trump, the more he piles up votes.

Nevertheless, we have a civic duty at moments like this “to take alarm at the first experiment on our liberties,” to quote James Madison. There are troubling signs in this campaign that a Trump presidency could be a disaster for First Amendment freedoms.

You might think that Trump and his supporters would be frontline defenders of the First Amendment. After all, no presidential campaign in modern history has taken more advantage of the “free” in free speech.

Vicious name-calling, racist fear-mongering, crude remarks about women’s body parts, cyberbullying, playground taunts: Welcome to the ever-lowering low bar for political discourse in Trump’s America, a reality TV show where decorum, decency, and integrity are out-of-date civic virtues for “losers.”

But while bemoaning this descent into the political gutter, it is worth remembering that we are fortunate to live in a country with the most robust protection for free speech in the history of the world. Offensive, even hateful, speech is the cost of freedom — and we must be willing to pay the price.

After all, the only thing worse than a political arena filled with offensive speech is a political arena where government determines what is offensive.

Having said that, I worry what the election of Donald Trump would mean for the First Amendment — not so much because of the content of his speech, but rather because of the ways in which actions that flow from the speech threaten the freedom of others.

Trump says, for example, that his “first priority” as president would be to “preserve and protect our religious liberty.” But a closer listen reveals that he means, “I’m going to protect Christians,” as he told students at Liberty University.

People of other faiths, not so much: Consider Trump’s proposal to temporarily ban all Muslims from entering the United States. A startling 65 percent of Republican primary voters back this unjust, unconstitutional idea, according to exit polls.

Combine the Muslim ban with Trump’s apparently popular positions that the government might have to “close down mosques” and establish a database to track Muslims in the U.S. — and we get a toxic recipe for violating the religious freedom of an entire faith community.

For other disturbing signs of how the First Amendment might be undermined by a Trump administration, consider the frequent ugly encounters at Trump rallies between Trump supporters and protesters. Egged on by Trump, angry crowds surround protesters — including those standing silently with anti-Trump signs.

“Get ‘em out of here,” shouts Trump — and his followers then taunt, intimidate and sometimes physically attack the protesters. Violence and threats, rare in past American political campaigns, are now the norm on the campaign trail with Trump.

Journalists, especially female reporters, are frequent targets of Trump’s ire, from Megyn Kelly of Fox News to Katy Tur of MSNBC. Trump habitually calls out reporters at his rallies and whips up crowds with tirades about the “absolute scum” in the “dishonest” news media.

Describing the scene at a recent Trump rally in Virginia, Tur tweeted: “Trump trashes press.

Crowd jeers. Guy by press ‘pen’ looks at us & screams ‘you’re a bitch!’ Other gentleman gives cameras the double bird.”

The mob anger stirred up by Trump on the road explodes exponentially online. In just 24 hours, Trump supporters tweeted hundreds of sexist slurs directed at Kelly, calling her bitch, bimbo, skank, whore and worse, according to an analysis by the news site Vocativ. Kelly had to get off Twitter.

Beyond reporters, Trump and his 6 million Twitter followers cyberbully anyone and everyone who dares to oppose him — often with personal attacks and deceptive statements that go viral and humiliate the people targeted.

Without a hint of irony, Trump sees himself as the victim because, well, the First Amendment goes too far. During a recent speech in Texas, Trump promised that if elected he would deal with the negative press by opening “up our libel laws so when they write purposely negative and horrible and false articles, we can sue them and win lots of money.”

Something has changed in America. Attacks on religious freedom, intimidation of reporters, assaults on peaceful protesters are now a “winning” formula at the polls. To say the least, this does not bode well for the future vitality of First Amendment freedoms.

At our nation’s founding, John Adams and James Madison famously warned that one of the greatest dangers of democracy is the tyranny of the majority. To safeguard against that danger, our Framers rejected pure democracy in favor of representative democracy or a Republic — and then added a Bill of Rights to ensure that individual freedoms could not be violated by the whims — or the anger — of the majority.

In the hands of a popular authoritarian president, however, the First Amendment could be reduced to what Madison called a “parchment barrier” subverted by the will of the majority.

“Repeated violations of these parchment barriers,” he wrote to Thomas Jefferson in 1788, “have been committed by overbearing majorities in every State.”

If Trumpism triumphs at the Republican convention, the American commitment to our first freedoms will be tested in ways rarely seen in our history. On Nov. 8, 2016, the future of the First Amendment may well be on the ballot.

Charles C. Haynes is vice president of the Newseum Institute and founding director of the Religious Freedom Center. E-mail: chaynes@newseum.org Web: www.religiousfreedomcenter.org Twitter: @hayneschaynes

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Trump presidency would be disastrous Donald Trump has made several references on the campaign trail about his intention to order the U.S. military to target the families of terrorists should he be elected president, as part of his plan to destroy ISIS and other allied terrorist groups. His intentions on this issue was crystalized in the response to the question of Brett Baier of Fox News during the March 3 GOP debate that suggested that should Trump become commander-in-chief, military and intelligence leaders had already commented offthe-record that they would refuse to carry out such an order as it would be in violation of the Geneva Convention.

Trump’s response: “They’re not going to refuse me...I’m a leader, I’ve always been a leader, I’ve never had any problems leading people. If I say do it, they’re going to do it.”

While Trump has since backpedaled on this “plan” (with whom did he consult?), his thoughts on this issue offers a gleaming nugget of evidence into his psyche that manifestly reveals his profound arrogance and hubris, an almost willful ignorance of law, foreign affairs and history, and an instinctive immorality that can only be described as appalling. These inclinations should serve as a cautionary tale for all voters that are considering voting for him in the Illinois primary on March 15.

While I am by no means a liberal nor a supporter or defender of terrorism of any stripe, including Islamic terrorism, a plan to deliberately target the women and children of terrorists is clearly in violation of the spirit, if not the letter of the Geneva Convention and the Hague Protocols.

It is true that terrorists are not uniformed soldiers of a nation-state and may not strictly fall into the perimeters of these international rules of war? That is the rationale for the prison at Guantanamo Bay. However, the deliberate targeting of the women and children of these fighters would be in violation of every law and custom of the civilized world and would be a practice condoned only by the barbarian hordes, not the United States of America!

The U.S. military and intelligence community is totally correct to let their feeling slip right now, that such illegal orders coming from a President Donald Trump would not be followed and would be in violation of international law, the Uniform Code of Military Justice and basic morality. It would be profoundly un-American.

History is instructive of the fact that a string of tough times often results in the ascension of the proverbial “leader on a white horse”. I firmly believe that the Donald Trump phenomenon is solely due to the almost eight years of utterly pathetic, weak leadership of Barack Obama.

In foreign affairs, President Obama’s feckless policy of deliberately removing the United States from the center of the world stage has resulted in the unleashing a myriad of demons worldwide and as a result, tens of thousands have been murdered for their political or religious beliefs.

But history also teaches that a nation that reflexively chooses to replace weak leadership with an unprincipled strongman, rarely comes out good!

— William O. Fasciana, Oak Lawn attorney

t no other time has it been more important for Illinois residents to distance themselves from the state than it is today.

Taxpayers have to give up on the notion of electing a good governor to run Illinois. We’ve tried, but our choices rarely work out.

When you look back, the list of governors is pretty pathetic.

Of the dozen governors dating back to Adlai E. Stevenson II, four of them went to jail. Of the remaining, only two were really decent — Stevenson and Jim Edgar.

The four governors who went to prison were Otto Kenner Jr., Dan Walker, George Ryan and Rod Blagojevich. Our current governor, Bruce Rauner, is a slightly better governor than our last governor, Pat Quinn, “but that ain’t saying much.” Rauner is a terrible governor.

So, do you really want to put your fortunes in the hands of the state?

The problem with the state is that too many PACs and powerful lobbies have undue influence over the governor and the legislature and the ability to make decisions. When you have a “bad” governor, it becomes even worse.

Illinois offers its residents an escape clause from “bad governors” and bad government.

It’s called “Home Rule.”

Basically, “Home Rule” means residents pretty much are insulated from the ridiculous decisions of the state, especially from things like “State Mandates” and legislation designed to decide how to manage property.

In Home Rule communities, residents make their own decisions.

Elected officials in Home Rule communities answer directly to the voters.

In 1970, the state approved Article VII, Section 6, of the Illinois Constitution giving local communities with populations of 25,000 or more the power to make their own decisions. Communities under 25,000 must vote to become Home Rule, but residents have to battle the real estate lobby and PACs. The real estate industry is next only to the mainstream news media when it comes to public scorn, and rightly so. The realtors (and big media), for example, want the state to force small communities to build low-income housing units against the will of local communities because it creates social and economic changes. And nothing benefits realtors, and the big media, more than change.

Realtors generally are nice people, but their best interests are not our best interests.

A good example of how Home Rule works is in Orland Park, where the village board imposed a .75 percent sales tax in 2002, and also approved a “tax rebate” for its residents.

Why? The sales tax hits outsiders who shop in the community and that helps reduce the cost of government to Orland Park’s residents. Every year I get a check in March rebating my taxes, something the state would never do but Home Rule communities can do.

Nearly every community in Illinois has Home Rule, except for the smaller ones. And that’s why every community needs it, to protect itself from bad state government and the real estate lobby.

If the big communities have Home Rule, why shouldn’t the smaller ones have it too? If the option to impose Home Rule is on your ballot March 15 in your community, you should approve it, or spend the rest of your life kicking yourself in your state-controlled and real estate pocketbooks.

You have the power to elect your community officials. You should also have the power to decide your own fate.

Ray Hanania is an award-winning former Chicago City Hall reporter and columnist. Email him at rghanania@gmail.com.

Thursday, March 10, 2016

South Side Irish Queen Allison Kelly (left) was recently named the 2016 Queen of the South Side Irish Parade and will lead the South Side St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday along Western Avenue in Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood.

She is joined by William S. Wojcik, candidate for judge of the Cook County Circuit Court, and his niece, Mary Kate Love, the 2015 queen.

The Reporter

Songs and stories of Beatles’ Lennon and McCartney will be the focus of performance at Moraine Valley The songs and stories behind the music of John Lennon and Paul McCartney will be presented in Jim Witter’s “Long and Winding Road” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 16 at Moraine Valley Community College, 9000 W. College Parkway, Palos Hills.

The performance will be held in the Dorothy Menker Theater in the Fine and Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $25

for the general public and $20 for seniors and students.

The program will focus on the music of The Beatles in the 1960s with hits such as “Hey Jude and “Long and Winding Road.”

This musical journey is a collection of songs that provided the musical soundtrack for many of the events of the 1960s and ’70s.

It was a time of emotional contrast when music provided the wings of change. The

COMMUNITY CALENDAR EVERGREEN PARK

‘Jerry Finnegan’s Sister’ at EP Senior Center “Jerry Finnegan’s Sister,” a two-character play, will be presented at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 19 and 3 p.m. Sunday, March 20 at the Evergreen Park Senior Center, 3450 W. 97th St. Jessica Patrick and Michael Kocher star in this comedy. The play is about Brian, who learns his neighbor and lifelong crush, Beth, is getting married. The two friends discuss their history from age 8 to 22 in a story of unrequited love.

Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for seniors and students. Dinner theater option is available for the Sunday, March 20 performance. Dinnershow tickets are $22 for adults and $19 for seniors and students. Guests with pre-paid reservations can arrive at 1:30 p.m. for lunch before the play.

More information can be obtained by calling (708) 229-3343 or email eptheatre@yahoo.com.

Village-wide garage sale The Evergreen Park Senior Citizens Council is looking for vendors and crafters for the “Memories to Go” village-wide garage sale to be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 7 at Yukich Field, 89th and Kedzie Avenue, Evergreen Park.

Items can be sold inside the ice rink (10 x 10) for $50. The outside space (9 x 17) is $35.

Repeat customers with early sign-up is $10 off.

Early registration is $5 off. The deadline for repeat customers to sign up is Thursday, March 31. No rain date or refunds will be given.

New this year is a Crafter’s Corner. Deadline for applications for the sale is 5 p.m. Friday, April 29. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 422-8776.

HICKORY HILLS

Hickory Hills Woodworkers Club The Hickory Hills Woodworkers Club will hold their next meeting from 7 to 9:30 p.m. today (Thursday, March 10) at the Oak View Community Center, 4625 W. 110th St., Oak Lawn.

The meetings include guest speakers, demonstrations, show and tell, raffles and refreshments.

Meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month.

OAK LAWN

Craft and vendor fair The annual craft and vendor fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 12 at Pilgrim Faith United Church of Christ, 9411 S. 51st Ave., Oak Lawn.

A variety of vendors will be on hand. Craft items will include ceramics, jewelry, sign, art, T-shirts and yard art. A used book sale, raffle and lunch will be offered.

Proceeds from this fair will help send our high schoolers to the United Church of Christ National Youth Event this summer. The church is handicapped accessible. .

Oak Lawn Camera Club

The Oak Lawn Camera Club will hold its competition night at 7 p.m. Friday, April 1 at the Oak View Center, 4625 W. 110th St., Oak Lawn.

The theme of the competition night is “Winter.”

The club will have a program night at 7 p.m.

Friday, April 8 at the Oak View Center. Speaker Bob Benson will make a presentation “Optimizing Images for Competition and Display. What does it take to bring an image from good quality to what wins in competitions” on April 8.

Guests are welcome at the first meeting at no charge. The Oak Lawn Camera Club is seeking new members to join. Residents can take part in the art of photography and can compete with other photography hobbyists from the area.

More information can be obtained by calling Betty, (708) 534-1912, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Beverly Hills Embroiderers The Beverly Hills Embroiders Guild will hold meetings on Tuesday, April 19 at the Oak View Center, 4625 W. 110th St., Oak Lawn.

Members will stitch on a fine count linen or silk to make pendant during the day workshop starting at 9 a.m. The evening group will work on Firework embroidery projects at the workshop starting at 7 p.m.

During the fall-spring season, BHEG holds

7

meetings every third Tuesday of the month at the Oak View Center. No resident requirements are necessary. The only prerequisite is to have a sincere passion for or interest in upholding traditions of hand stitching art. Resident can attend the first meeting at no charge.

More information can be obtained by calling Dana, (708) 424-3189.

Oak Lawn film group to view, discuss ‘The Commitments’ CineVerse, the Oak Lawn Park District’s free weekly film discussion group open to anyone age 17 and older, will screen and discuss the 1991 Irish musical comedy “The Commitments” from 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, March 16 at Oak View Community Center 4625 W. 110th St., Oak Lawn.

Members should check the building signage for the correct room number. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 529-9028 or visit cineversegroup.blogspot.com.

Blood drive to be held at Johnson-Phelps VFW Post The annual blood drive will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 26 at the Johnson-Phelps VFW Post 5220, 9514 S. 52nd Ave., Oak Lawn.

To schedule an appointment, contact Lifesource, (877) 543-3768, or go online at lifesource.org.

Appointments are recommended. A donation is suggested.

Visitors need to bring an ID. Residents who donate should stay hydrated before giving blood.

All donors will receive a breakfast made by the VFW auxiliary.

Trip to Jacob Henry Mansion The Oak Lawn Park District will be heading to the Jacob Henry Mansion in Joliet on Tuesday, March 15 for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration.

The event is for guests ages 16 and up. Individuals will meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Oak View Center, 4625 W. 110th St., Oak Lawn, and are scheduled to return at 4 p.m. The fee is $65 for residents and $75 for non-residents.

Guests will hear Celtic music from “Mulligan Stew.” They will walk through the Jacob Henry Mansion and the Historical Old Central Church. Lunch will be at Aunt Annie’s, which serves award-winning corned beef and cabbage, potatoes and carrots, salad, rolls, dessert, coffee or tea. Vegetarian meals will be made available.

A cash bar will be provided.

Pullman tour will be followed with lunch at Hotel Florence The Oak Lawn Park District is planning a trip on Wednesday, April 6 to see America’s first completely planned industrial town founded by George Pullman.

The town held the main assembly plant for the famous Pullman Sleeper Car. With the aid of visual guides, tour the area along with the well-preserved factory community. The tour will include a stop at the Pullman Visitors Center, the Hotel Florence, and the on-going restoration of the factory grounds. Pullman is a Chicago City Landmark District, an Illinois State Historical Site, and a National Historic Landmark District.

Lunch will be included at the Hotel Florence.

Sandwich choices are roast beef, baked ham, roast turkey, corned beef and albacore tuna with grilled vegetables, potato salad, coleslaw, brownies and beverage. A short walk is included.

Individuals who plan to attend will meet at 9 a.m. at the Oak View Center, 4625 W. 110th St., Oak Lawn, and are scheduled to return at 4 p.m. The fee is $77 for residents and $87 for non-residents. Participants must be at least 16 years old.

More information about any of the Oak Lawn Park District trips can be obtained by calling (708) 857-2200.

Cedarville University Brass Choir to perform at OL Bible Church The Cedarville University Brass Choir will perform at 7 p.m. Friday, March 18 at the Oak Lawn Bible Church, 9345 S. 54th Ave. The Cedarville University Brass Choir is an ensemble selected by audition and is comprised of 18 to 22 brass and percussion players. They perform brass literature from all types of music including classical, jazz, pop and Christian.

Admission is free. A “love” offering will be taken. Family and friends are invited to the event.

More information can be obtained by calling (708) 857-9800.

PALOS HILLS

Breakfast with Easter Bunny and egg hunt to be held Breakfast with the Easter Bunny will be held from 10 to 11:15 a.m. Saturday, March 19 at the Palos Community Center, 8455 W. 103rd St., Palos Hills.

After breakfast, an Easter Egg Hunt will be held at 11:30 a.m. at Town Square Park. Kids should bring their baskets and collect the eggs.

Tickets for Breakfast with the Easter Bunny must be purchased in advance. Tickets are $8 per child and $6 for each adult. Children under 1 year of age with paying adult are free.

No tickets will be sold at the door. The Easter Egg Hunt is free and no registration is necessary.

Adults and children can attend the Easter Egg Hunt without attending Breakfast with the Bunny.

The Easter Egg Hunt will be held whether it rains or snows. Parents and children should dress accordingly. More information can be obtained by calling the Palos Community Center, (708) 430-4500.

Health and Wellness Fair to be held in Palos Hills A Health and Wellness Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, March 11 at the Palos Hills Resource Recreation Department, 8455 W. 103rd St., Palos Hills.

Exhibitors will offer information on Medicare, home health care, veteran’s benefits, fitness, dental care and more. Health screenings and blood pressure screenings will also be offered. Representatives from state offices will also be present to answer questions and the Secretary of State mobile unit will be on-site.

Residents who attend will receive free entry to the raffle with prizes being raffled off. The Health and Wellness Fair is free. For questions or more information, call Sandy DeMoor at (708) 430-4500.

WORTH

‘The Living Lord’s Supper’ to be presented at St. Mark A drama entitled “The Living Lord’s Supper” will be presented at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Thursday, March 24 at St. Mark Church, 11007 S. 76th Ave., Worth. The Maundy Thursday presentations are free. A freewill offering will be taken.

The presentation is about each of the 12 disciples who share their thoughts on Jesus, and his accusation that one of them would betray him.

Easter Egg Hunt and Lunch with Bunny to be held in Worth The Worth Park District’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt will take place beginning at 11:05 a.m. Saturday, March 19 at the Terrace Center in Kennellly Park, 11500 S. Beloit Ave., Worth.

Children should bring their own basket to collect eggs. This is a free community event.

More information can be obtained online at www. worthparkdistrict.org.

Lunch with Bunny will be held from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 19, following the egg hunt. Residents can register for this event, which will be taken until Friday, March 11.

Tickets are $6 for ages 12 and under and $8 for ages 13 and older. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 448-7080 or visit www. worthparkdistrict.org.

Worth Park District hosts Shamrock Search The Shamrock Search for children ages 3 to 8 will be held from noon to 12:45 p.m. Saturday, March 12 at the Worth Park District at the Terrace Center in Kennelly Park, 11500 S. Beloit Ave., Worth Registration for kids will be taken up until Friday, March 11. Kids will have an opportunity to spot some lucky shamrocks on this search. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 4487080 or visit www.worthparkdistrict.org.

show incorporates multimedia images from The Beatles’ career with general images from that time period.

Tickets to the event and other performances can be purchased by calling (708) 974-5500 or at morainevalley.edu/fpac.

Tickets can also be obtained at the box office at the south end of the Fine and Performing Arts Center.

Patti Page musical ‘Flipside’ hits stage Saturday at Moraine “Flipside: The Patti Page Musical” will be held at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 12 at Moraine Valley Community College, 9000 W. College Parkway, Palos Hills.

The production will be held in the Dorothy Menker Theater in the Fine and Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $25 for the general public and $20 for seniors and students.

The musical is about Page from her career in the 1950s to 1965 in a place that was once KTUL radio station. The production will feature elaborate costumes, and the dialogue is written from interviews with Page. The musical will highlight 28 of her greatest hits, including “Tennessee Waltz,” (“How Much is That) Doggie in the Window” and “Mockingbird Hill.”

The show has won 18 national awards at the Kennedy Center Honors.

Tickets to “Flipside: The Patti Page Musical” and other

upcoming performances can be purchased by calling (708) 9745500 or morainevalley.edu/fpac.

Residents can also obtain tickets at the box office on the south end of the Fine and Performing Arts Center.

SW Suburban Widows/Widowers to meet The Southwest Suburban Widows and Widowers Club will hold their monthly meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 1 at the Zion Church, 17100 S. 69th Ave., Tinley Park.

Beverages and snacks will be served. Entertainment will be provided for most meetings. The club offers support to the wid-

owed of all faiths and ages. The club also organizes restaurant outings, dances, trips, theater outings, monthly games, discussion, interaction meetings and newcomer get acquainted sessions.

More information can be obtained by calling Danell Chmura, (630) 728-9368.

DEATH NOTICES John Rodzak John G. “Jack” Rodzak, 81, a resident of Palos Hills, died Monday at the Symphony of Crestwood nursing facility.

Mr. Rodzak was once employed as a sales representative with Ornamental Metals.

Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Salley E. (nee Wojcik); daughter, Sally Jones; sons, John W., James and Edward; sister, Joan Smithers; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews.

Services are at 8:45 a.m. today (Thursday, March 10) from RichardMidway Funeral Home, 5749 S. Archer Ave., Chicago, to Sacred Heart Church, 8245 W. 111th St., Palos Hills, for 10 a.m. Mass.

Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery.

Funeral Directory Palos-Gaidas Funeral 708-974-4410 Directory Palos-Gaidas 708-974-4410 Funeral Directory Palos-Gaidas FUNERAL HOME

FUNERAL HOME David Gaidas, Jr. Director

11028 Southwest Highway Palos Hills, IL 60465

“THE NEXT GENERATION TO CARE FOR YOU” FUNERAL HOME

FUNERAL HOME

David Gaidas, Jr. Director 10701 S. Harlem Ave. Worth, IL 11028 Southwest Highway 708.448.6000 Owned and Operated by60465 Palos Hills, IL the Mintle Family “Your Neighborhood Funeral Home”

“THE NEXT GENERATION TO CARE FOR YOU” FUNERAL HOME

708-974-4410 FUNERAL HOME10701 S. Harlem Ave. Worth, IL

David Gaidas, Jr. Director 708.448.6000 Owned and Operated by 11028Family Southwest Highway the Mintle “Your Neighborhood Funeral Home”

Palos Hills, IL 60465

“THE NEXT GENERATION TO CARE FOR YOU”

Owned and Operated by the Mintle Family

10701 S. Harlem Ave. Worth, IL 708.448.6000 “Your Neighborhood Funeral Home”

8 The Reporter

CONSUMER NEWS

Thursday, March 10, 2016

COMINGS & GOINGS

Retirement could take place in stages

Black Oak has grand opening in Oak Lawn

F

B

lack Oak Restaurant and Tavern opened Feb. 1 at 9630 S. Pulaski Road in Oak Lawn and held its grand opening last week with a ribbon cutting.

The business is owned

by BHZ Consultants, a partnership involving Oak Lawn residents John Zawaski, Ken Houbolt and Kevin Barry.

The restaurant is open Bob daily from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. and serves breakfast, Bong lunch and dinner. The menu includes salads, burgers and sandwiches.

The establishment also has video gaming. The manager is JoAnne King and the chef is Juan Castillo.

For more information, call (708) 5724500 or visit Black Oak on Facebook.

Marcus in Orland Park to add recliners Marcus Theatres announced recently that it was adding DreamLounger recliner seating to all 15 auditoriums — including the existing UltraScreen — at Orland Park Cinema, 16350 S. LaGrange Road. Construction is scheduled to begin this spring.

Once the renovation is complete this summer, Orland Park moviegoers will be able to go from a seated, upright position to a full recline at the touch of a button.

Seats can be selected and reserved in advance. In the UltraScreen auditorium, the installation of DreamLoungers will complete the company’s popular UltraScreen DLX experience.

Photo from Black Oak Facebook page

An interior view of the Black Oak Restaurant and Tavern in Oak Lawn, prior to the facility’s opening.

“As a part of the Orland Park community for more than 20 years, Marcus Theatres is committed to bringing its residents the latest amenities in moviegoing,” Rolando Rodriguez, president and chief executive officer of Marcus Theatres, said in a release. “DreamLounger recliners will bring much excitement to Orland Park Cinema guests this summer.

Plus, we are planning for future renovations including the addition of food and beverage amenities. Stay tuned for more to come.”

Burger King closes in Frankfort Burger King recently closed its longstanding restaurant location in the Frankfort Town Center at Colorado Avenue and LaGrange Road in Frankfort.

The Miami-based corporation did not respond to an email asking about the reason for the closing.

A spokesman for Seattle-based Starbucks said despite rumors there was no plan to relocate the company’s coffee shop within the mall to the vacant Burger King site.

“Right now, we’re focused on serving the Frankfort area at our existing stores and have no store opening plans to an-

nounce,” the spokesman said in an email.

U-Haul adds dealership in Country Club Hills U-Haul Company of Illinois has announced that Golden Tech in Country Club Hills has signed on as dealership.

Golden Tech, 4031 W. 183rd St. Unit D, will offer U-Haul trucks, trailers, towing equipment, support items and in-store pick up for boxes. The dealership is owned by Mousa Alsweis The company is open from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Saturday. There also is after hours drop off for customer convenience.

For more information, call (708) 2496097 or visit www.uhaul.com.

If you see a new business in town or wonder what happened to an old favorite, drop me a line at bobbong@hotmail. com.

You can also catch up on Comings & Goings in other parts of the Southland at www.southlandbusinessnews.com and www.southlandsavvy.blogspot.com

Edward Jones ranked 10th in FORTUNE’s ‘Best Companies to Work For’ Financial services firm Edward Jones ranked 10th on FORTUNE magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work for 2016” list in its 17th appearance in this category.

In the FORTUNE survey of associates, for which the ranking is predominantly based, 94 percent of Edward Jones associates said they have pride in the work they do. And 95 percent of associates say that overall, Edward Jones is a great place to work.

Edward Jones has an office at 8146 W. 111th St., Palos Hills. Scott W. Johnson is the financial advisor at the Palos Hills office.

FORTUNE partners annually with Great Place to Work to conduct the survey for the 100 Best Companies to Work For. Two-thirds of a company’s survey score is based on the results of the Trust Index Employee Survey, which is sent to a random sample of

employees from each company. This survey asks questions related to their attitudes about management’s credibility, overall job satisfaction and camaraderie.

The other third of the scoring is based on the company’s responses to the institute’s Culture Audit, which includes questions about pay and benefit programs and a series of open-ended questions about hiring practices, internal communications, training, recognition programs and diversity efforts.

Edward Jones’ 17 FORTUNE rankings also include top 10 finishes for 13 years, top five rankings for six years and consecutive No. 1 rankings in 2002 and 2003. Last year, the firm ranked No. 6 overall.

The full list and related stories appear in the March 7 issue of FORTUNE magazine and at www.fortune.com/best-companies.

In addition to this most recent FORTUNE honor, Edward Jones was named a great place to work for women and for millennials by the Great Place to Work and FORTUNE magazine.

“This positive feedback is a tremendous vote of confidence in our success at creating a place to work where we are motivated by our desire to make a meaningful difference to our clients and where we recognize our success is the result of our individual contributions,” said Edward Jones Managing Partner Jim Weddle. “All of us, working together, make this honor possible. Through our everyday actions we demonstrate our firm’s values, culture and caring about our clients. I want to thank every associate, leader, branch team and partner. Working together, we make this a very special place.”

deferred retirement or many people, accounts, such as a the concept of traditional IRA and retirement can a 401(k) or similar be scary, both emoemployer-sponsored tionally and finanplan. But once you cially. If you, too, feel turn 70½, you must somewhat anxious start taking withdrawabout what awaits als (“required miniyou, you might feel mum distributions,” more comfortable in Scott or RMDs) from these knowing that, depending on where you Johnson accounts. You can’t delay taking these work, you might be payments, which are taxable to retire in stages. able. But if you did retire in As its name suggests, stages and continued to work retiring in stages typically part-time, past when you involves reducing one’s work expected to completely retire, hours from full-time to partyou may be able to stick time, and then, eventually, to with the required minimum complete retirement. If you withdrawals at least for a enjoy the social relationships while, rather than taking out of work, and you define part larger amounts immediately. of your identity with what In this way, you could poyou do at your job, this type tentially keep more of your of gradual transition may be easier for you to accommodate retirement funds growing in than the abrupt transition from your tax-deferred accounts.

• Investment mix: If you “worker” to “retiree.” planned to retire at a certain As for the financial aspects of such a move, you will want date, you might have created a specific mix of investments to plan ahead. A “phased-in” designed to provide you with retirement can affect your sufficient income to last your investment and income stratelifetime. But if you continue gies in several areas, such as to work, you may not have these: to rely so heavily on your • Social Security: You can start collecting Social Security portfolio – that is, your IRA, 401(k) and all investments as early as age 62, but your held outside these retirement monthly payments will only accounts – to help you meet be about 75 percent of what your income needs. Conseyou’d get if you wait until quently, during these extra you reach 66 (assuming that years of work, you may be 66 is your “full” retirement able to withdraw less from age). And the payments get your portfolio, thus potentially larger from there, until they having more assets to provide “max out” at 70. So, if you had planned to retire at 62 but for your income needs down the road. instead retired in stages, you As you can see, a “phasedcould possibly afford to delay in” retirement could help taking Social Security until provide you with options in your checks were bigger. You making a variety of financial could work and receive Social decisions. So, plan carefully Security, but if your earnings exceed a certain amount, some before you exit the workforce – a gradual departure may be of your benefits may be witha good way to say “goodbye.” held, at least until you reach full retirement age – after Scott Johnson, CFP., is a which you can earn as much as you want with no withhold- financial advisor with Edward ing of benefits. However, your Jones, 8146 W. 111th St., Palos Hills, (708) 974-1965. Edward Social Security could still be Jones does not provide legal taxed based on your income. advice. This article was writ• Required minimum ten by Edward Jones for use distributions: During your by your local Edward Jones working years, you may well financial advisor. have contributed to tax-

SUDOKU Solution

CROSSWORD Answers

Tomecki is named new senior vice president at Prospect Federal Savings Bank Henry J. Tomecki recently joined Prospect Federal Savings Bank as the senior vice president-chief lending officer.

Tomecki is responsible for all lending activities at the bank and will work out of the Worth office, 11139 S. Harlem Ave. “Henry has an extensive background in lending activities and will guide the bank as we expand our portfolio in the lending

area,” said Steve Rosenbaum, president and CEO. “We are pleased that a person of his caliber joined us to serve our current and future customers.”

Rosenbaum also noted that Patricia “Pat” Marino, former senior lending officer who worked out of the Prospect Federal Savings Bank in Worth, has retired.

“Pat has successfully served Prospect Federal

for over 46 years,” said Rosenbaum. “We are most appreciative of her valued contributions assisting our customers throughout her career.

Pat has been instrumental in assuring that the lending undertaken by Prospect Federal has been based upon solid lending principles.”

Prospect Federal also has offices at 4646 W. 103rd St., Oak Lawn, and at 6858 S. Pulaski Road, Chicago.

AREA PROPERTY TRANSFERS Following are the property transfers in the area, according to the latest report, as received from the Cook County Recorder of Deeds Office. The Reporter Newspaper does not attempt to correct errors made by that office.

Chicago Ridge Bank New York Mellon to Othman Ismael, 9830 S Nashville Ave, Unit #98201, $93,500; Vanderham Michael A to Schaffrath Carly, 11010 S Central Ave, Unit #2B, $43,500; Fannie Mae to Dasouqi Maesa M, 10524 Southwest Hwy, Unit #16B, $75,000; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Martinez Hector D, 6163 Marshall Ave, Unit #3C, $60,000.

Evergreen Park Seminetta Michael J to Ramirez Efrain, 9245 S Avers Ave, $163,000; Yuska Irene to Matthews Ronald, 9558 S Sacramento Ave, $180,000; Zalinski Andrzej to Cunningham Michelle, 8805 S Utica Ave, $152,500; AMLB LLC Series 8741 to Obregon Rogelio A III, 8741 S Mozart St, $169,000; Mack Invest LLC to Jones Michael E, 2616 W 97th Pl, $170,000.

Hickory Hills North Shore Holdings Ltd to Altayeh Ibtisam, 7900 W 92nd St, $120,000; Podczerwinski Marek to Mcdowell Michael, 8643 Blue Ridge Ave, $287,000; North Shore Holdings Ltd to Sezer Beyhan, 9120 W 95th St, Unit #91203A, $110,000.

Oak Lawn Hernandez Jose Angel to Brown Torrence, 8709 52nd Ave, $223,000; Standard C&T Co Tr to Daniels Traci L, 4031 W 97th St, Unit #2S4031, $77,500; Miskevics Robert to Halpin Daniel, 4715 106th St, Unit #3A, $66,000; Thomas Ventures Palos Hts Inc to Tokarczyk Andrzej, 8948 49th Ct, $190,000; Gallagher John to Mirek Bartlomiej W, 5514 W 90th St, $142,000; Colbert Joyce F Tr to Mays Michael, 10811 Lavergne Ave, $168,000; Brooks Sophie to Kelley Grace Irene, 10038 S Kildare Ave, $130,000; LAS Ana to Mana Abdul Hamid, 6519 W 91st St, $256,000; Trobe Susan L Extr to Trobe Susan L, 11008 Tripp Ave, $154,000; Fannie Mae to Angeles Carlos L, 9620 50th Ct, $95,000;

Tupiak Timothy S to Udischas Brandon C, 9608 49th Ave, $199,500; Wells Fargo Bk to Kwak Andrzej, 10333 51st Ct, $150,000; Dalton James J Tr to Walsh Mattea E, 4120 W 99th St, Unit #4120B, $93,000; Stone Cap Investments LLC to Garraway Lloyd R, 4009 93rd Pl, Unit #40093E, $121,000; Narutis Elvyra Tr to Bisharat Raed O, 4120 93rd Pl, $235,000; Powers Joseph to Augustyniak Griffin, 4829 109th St, Unit #8201, $87,500.

Palos Hills Abusaad Mahmoud S to Lesnicki Tom, 10407 S 84th Ave, $200,000;

Muschwitz Bernard to Luckiewicz Ewa, 11012 Theresa Cir, Unit #1D, $124,000; Romero Michele to Campbell-Stansbury Latoya, 9900 S 86th Ct, $290,000; Shaabnah Ghada to Moustafa Tamer, 10601 S 80th Ct, $172,000.

Worth Naser Mohammad to Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr, 6920 W Crandall Ave, Unit #1, $67,000; Mozdzen Stanley to Janik Anthony A Trust, 11440 S Neenah Ave, $180,000; Lahey John G Tr to Moore Kenneth M, 10610 S Worth Ave, $140,000; Pociask Douglas to Ercakar Serkan, 10606 S Plahm Ct, $173,000.

Mortgage Rates Around the Area First Midwest Bank (as of March 7) RATES

APR

POINTS

30-year fi ed

3.875

3.910

0

15-year fi ed

3.250

3.305

0

30-year fi ed Jumbo

4.000

4.045

0

United Trust Bank (as of March 7) 30-year fi ed

RATES 3.750

APR 3.770

POINTS 0

15-year fi ed

2.990

3.026

0

10-year fi ed

2.875

2.927

0

Prospect Federal (as of March 7) 30-year fi ed

RATES 3.750

APR 3.798

POINTS .25

20-year fi ed

3.500

3.566

.25

15-year fi ed

3.000

3.067

.25

All rates subject to change daily. Equal opportunity lenders.

Thursday, March 10, 2016

The Reporter

9

LIBRARY HAPPENINGS EVERGREEN PARK European art at the time of Shakespeare

A discussion on European art from the late Renaissance and early Baroque eras will be explored at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 12 at the Evergreen Park Library, 9400 S. Troy St. Art historian Jeff Mishur, of Art Excurions, Inc., will be discussing the selection of European art. Mishur will be focusing on art created during Shakespeare’s lifetime, 1564-1616, which corresponds to an eventful period for art, when accepted Renaissance practices gave way to radical Baroque innovations.

Registration is requested from the library website at www.evergreenparklibrary.org or by calling (708) 422-8522.

Learning how to plant seeds indoors

Patrons can learn about the benefits of growing flowers and vegetables from seeds planted in your garden at 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 14 at the Evergreen Park Library.

All materials will be included. Registration is requested from the library website at www.evergreenparklibrary. org or call (708) 422-8522.

Introduction to ‘College Illinois!’

Parents or guardians can help current and college-bound students from tuition inflation with College Illinois! 529 Prepaid Tuition Plan beginning at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 15 at the Evergreen Park Library.

Registration is requested from the library website at www.evergreenparklibrary.org or call (708) 422-8522.

Author of ‘The Defender’ Ethan Michaeli, author of “The De-

fender,” will be the guest speaker at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 17 at the Evergreen Park Library.

Michaeli was an aspiring novelist with a bachelor’s degree in English when he came to work at The Defender in 1991.

The once great paper was on the verge of collapse. Michaeli, who is white, knew nothing about the glory days of the Negro press and had been surprised to find while walking through the newsroom for the first time that almost everyone was black.

He developed a love for the ailing paper and for what it and the Negro press had once been. This written history is a testament to that love. Registration is requested from the library website at www.evergreenparklibrary.org or call (708) 422-8522.

OAK LAWN

Movies mark Women’s History Month A variety of programs are being offered to mark Women’s History Month at the Oak Lawn Library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave. A screening of the 2010 film “Pink Saris” will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 24. The film is about a woman in India who tries to help other women escape from some awful marriages.

The 2015 movie “Radical Grace” will be screened at the library at 7 p.m.

Thursday, March 31. For decades, U.S. nuns have been bucking the hierarchy by living a gospel of love, social justice and inclusion. From confronting U.S. bishops over the Affordable Care Act, to protesting for women’s equality at the Vatican, “Radical Grace” follows three sisters who transform American politics and the Catholic Church.

More information about this and other adult programs call (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

Instruction on library resources will be provided Staff from the Oak Lawn Library will be on hand in the lobby on Tuesdays in March demonstrating some of the resources the library has that residents may not be aware of.

Residents will be taught how to use some of these resources. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

Library patrons can send cards, letters to U.S. military Letters can be addressed to men and women in the U.S military through the “Operation Gratitude: Cards and Letters for the Soliders” at the Oak Lawn Library.

Residents are asked to take a few minutes of their day to write a note to a troop member. The library’s goal is to include several letters and colorful drawings (do not sign your last name or give an address) in every care package.

Place cards, letters and drawings in the patriotic basket located in the second floor Computer Center.

More information about this and other programs call (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

‘Wild Bunch’ session Cowboys and cowgirls ages 5 to 7 can have some fun from 3:45 to 4:30 p.m.

Monday, March 14 at the Oak Lawn Library.

Registration is not required. More information about this and other youth programs can be obtained by calling (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

Coloring for Adults Coloring for Adults will be offered at 7 p.m. Monday, March 14 at the Oak Lawn Library.

Supplies and coloring books for adults

will be provided. Patrons should bring their own pencils or coloring crayons.

Participants should be at least 18 years old. More information about this and other adult programs can be obtained by calling (708) 422-4990 or visit www. olpl.org.

Patrons can borrow library items with ILL Patrons looking for a book, CD or DVD can request and borrow items with the Interlibrary Loan system (ILL) through the Oak Lawn Library.

Residents can contact catalog.olpl.org.

If the item cannot be found, the library’s ILL staff can search other libraries in Illinois free for Oak Lawn residents. The items are then sent to the Oak Lawn Library for pick up. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 4224990 or visit www.olpl.org.

PALOS HILLS

‘Crazy Craft Day’ “Crazy Craft Day” will be held for patrons ages 5 and up at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 23 or Thursday, March 24 at the Green Hills Library, 8611 W. 103rd St., Palos Hills.

The program could get messy so dress accordingly. Registration is limited 34 per session. Patrons are limited to registering for only one session. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.

Tech Club will experiment with technology The Tech Club for ages 3 to 8 will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 22 at the Green Hills Library. Students can come to the library to explore and tinker with technology and robotics. Guests will experiment with Makey Makeys, Squish Circuits, the Mbot robot and more.

Registration is limited to 25. Register

online at greenhillslibrary.org.

Framed Art Club The Framed Art Club will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 29 at the Green Hills Library.

The session is for ages 6 and up. They will learn about different artists and the type of art they create. Library staff will recreate the work and hang them in the gallery. The program could get messy so participants should dress accordingly.

Registration is limited to 20. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.

Science experiments conducted at library Patrons of all ages can do a science experiment based on a favorite story book to be held at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 19 at the Green Hills Library, 8611 W. 103rd St., Palos Hills.

Some of the experiments may get messy so dress accordingly. All ages are welcome, but kids under age 6 must be must be accompanied by a caregiver.

Registration is required and limited to 30.

Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.

Book Discussion Club will meet at Prime Time The Green Hills Library Book Discussion Club will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 30 at Prime Time, 7750 W. 95th St., Hickory Hills.

The book to be discussed this month is “Fortune Smiles” by Adam Johnson.

Copies of the books will be available at the library’s circulation desk.

Afternoon crafts can be made at library Afternoon crafts can be made from 4 to 5 p.m. Monday, March 14 in the Activity Room at the Green Hills Library, 8611 W. 103rd St. All ages are welcome.

Palm Sunday Services

Palos United Methodist Church 12101 S. Harlem Avenue, Palos Heights 448-0798 • palosumchurch.com Palm Sunday, March 20th 10 a.m. Worship

Good Friday, March 25th 12:00 p.m. Worship

Easter Sunday, March 27th 10 a.m. Worship

A Service of Celebration & Communion

Salem United Church of Christ 9717 S. Kostner Ave., Oak Lawn 423-9717 Rev. Steve Hoerger, Pastor

ALL ARE WELCOME TO OUR CELEBRATIONS OF THE RISEN LORD Palm Sunday, March 20 10:00 a.m. Service Maundy Thursday, March 24 7:30 p.m. - “The Twelve Seats at the Table” Good Friday, March 25 7:30 p.m. - Tenebrae Service Easter Sunday, March 27 8:30 a.m. - Easter Breakfast 10:00 a.m. - Easter Service

10 The Reporter

Thursday, March 10, 2016

Replacing fear and ignorance with a new perspective T

his may be rather risky, but I’m going to share a spring break story from my past. It’s one of those trips where I did something that could raise an eyebrow or two. It occurred in March of 2013.

My family and I were on a frosty spring break vacation in Lake Geneva, Wis. We’ve been there numerous times but never while the lake was frozen. A crunchy layer of snow covered the glass block ice that sat atop the freezing water beneath. “Magnificent” I thought, as we strolled along the beach. We were fortunate that 40 degree temperatures and the sun had graced us with its presence.

In weeks prior, the highs had been 28 degrees. Those consecutive cold days had strengthened the confidence of the tourists. They were dancing, skipping and fishing on the ice.

“Are they nuts?” I commented to my spouse, Don. “That’s just not a risk I’d take.” I pointed to a little girl presumed to be the age of 3. She was frolicking on the ice with her parents.

I engaged a person passing by saying, “They’re super brave, huh?”

She stopped, adjusted the zoom on her Nikon and snapped a photo. “Or super stupid,” she replied.

The more I observed, the more I

LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WILMINGTON TRUST COMPANY AS SUCCESSOR TO THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS SUCCESSOR TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE FOR C-BASS MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-CB3 Plaintiff, -v.JUNG K KIM A/K/A JUNG KIM, MARIA L KIM, STEEPLE HILL TOWNHOMES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, CITY OF CHICAGO, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 10 CH 34563 8625 MAROBALI DRIVE 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 January 12, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 13, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: UNIT 8625 TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS IN STEEPLE HILL TOWNHOMES CONDOMINIUM AS DELINEATED AND DEFINED IN THE DECLARATION RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 95000139 IN THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 34, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 12 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS

wanted to know. I thought. “Why aren’t they afraid? How are they comfortable standing in a cluster? Call me antisocial because I’d have no problem saying, “Naw, don’t stand by me. There’s no need to apply stress to the area I’m standing.” I mean, if I had the audacity to try such a thing.

Funny thing is, the longer I watched the more enticing it became. Then, I dropped the hand of my then 5-year old, Donae, and said, “Stay with Daddy. I’m going on the ice.”

She tugged and pleaded. “No! Mom!

A program titled “A Beginner’s Guide to the Golden Age of Radio”

LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CALIBER HOME LOANS, INC. Plaintiff, -v.ERNEST W. MINYARD, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 11681 5109 WEST 105TH PLACE Oak Lawn, IL 60453 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 20, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 21, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 6 IN BLOCK 1 IN FIRST ADDITION TO OAKSIDE, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF LOTS 7 AND 10 IN SCHOOL TRUSTEE’S SUBDIVISION OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS Commonly known as 5109 WEST 105TH PLACE, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Property Index No. 24-16-226-006-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Property Index No. 18-34-402-033-1027.

The judgment amount was $196,312.15.

The real estate is improved with a condominium.

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.

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. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number C13-92450.

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.

POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263-0003 E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw.com Attorney File No. C13-92450 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 10 CH 34563 TJSC#: 36-658 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.

Supplied photo

Claudia Parker and her then-5-year-old son Donae stand on frozen Geneva Lake in Lake Geneva.

sidelines in life? Are you scared and maybe even judging others for what ‘you presume’ to be a risk? Romans 14:3 says, “Let not the one who eats despise the one who abstains, and let not the one who abstains pass judgment on the one who eats, for God has welcomed him.”

God has great things in store for all

of us. Have a little faith to come off the shore. You just might enjoy the experience.

Claudia Parker is an Evergreen Park mother, author and runner whose columns appear in The Reporter the second and fourth Thursdays of each month.

Golden Age of Radio to be celebrated at Worth Public Library

Commonly known as 8625 MAROBALI DRIVE, Hickory Hills, IL 60457

The judgment amount was $301,241.60.

It’s gonna crack. You’re gonna die!”

I wasn’t totally convinced it wouldn’t.

That I wouldn’t, so I settled on a part of the lake where my feet would hit the bottom should a spontaneous plunge occur. After observing me stand successfully, Donae tore away from Don and joined me. It was about five minutes of our living wild and dangerous before we carefully eased our way back to the shore. We were high-fiving and giggling about our spring-break-gonewild moment when one of the locals said, “You were never in any danger.

The thickness of that ice can hold the weight of a car.”

I love it when the Lord allows me to have moments where He shows Himself in simple ways with meaningful impression. Our ignorance had brought about judgement and unnecessary fear. It happens more often than not. Our lack of understanding keeps us constrained by our limited experiences. Sometimes it’s a bold move that breaks the cycle of mundane. Other times its education that gives us the edge in our exploration. But, when the pull within our heart remains lured to the Call within, it’s our faith that must thrust us into the fullness God has positioned us for.

Do you find yourself standing on the

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. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: WELTMAN, WEINBERG & REIS CO., LPA, 180 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 2400, Chicago, IL 60601, (312) 782-9676 FAX 312-782-4201 Please refer to file number WWR#10136363.

If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee s attorney.

will be presented at 7 p.m. Monday, March 21 at the Worth Public Library District, 6917 W. 111th St. Steve Darnall will present the program. He is the host of the radio show “Those Were the Days”

LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF AND WITH RESPECT TO AJAX MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2015-B, MORTGAGE-BACKED NOTES, SERIES 2015-B Plaintiff, -v.ABDELHAFIZ HAJMOHAMAD Defendants 2010 CH 51426 5116 W. 91ST ST. Oak Lawn, IL 60453 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 12, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 13, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 3 IN TULLY AVENUE SUBDIVISION OF PART OF LOT 10 IN MCKAY’S SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS Commonly known as 5116 W. 91ST ST., Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Property Index No. 24-04-217-043-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $350,828.64.

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. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: MARINOSCI LAW GROUP, P.C., 134 N LaSalle St., STE 1900, Chicago, IL 60602, (312) 940-8580

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.

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.

WELTMAN, WEINBERG & REIS CO., LPA 180 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 2400 Chicago, IL 60601 (312) 782-9676 Attorney File No. WWR#10136363 Attorney Code. 31495 Case Number: 15 CH 11681 TJSC#: 36-743

MARINOSCI LAW GROUP, P.C. 134 N LaSalle St., STE 1900 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 940-8580 E-Mail: mlgil@mlg-defaultlaw.com Attorney Code. 59059 Case Number: 2010 CH 51426 TJSC#: 36-431

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.

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.

Marian the librarian (Kelly Collins) gets the pitch from super salesman Harold Hill (Ben Barry) in Meredith Wilson’s River City “The Music Man” musical to be staged by the Marist Players, March 17-19.

on WDCB 90.9FM. He will tell stories and have sound clips of some of the biggest stars and shows of early radio, including Jack Benny, Bob Hope, Amos and Andy, and the Shadow.

LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION SEAWAY BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, AS SUCCESSOR TO FIRST SUBURBAN NATIONAL BANK Plaintiff, -v.PACIFIC COAST INVESTMENT, LLC, AN ILLINOIS LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, CASTELLO & CASTELLO, INC., JAMES F. CASTELLO, AURORA CASTELLO, WILLIAM CALDWELL, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD LIEN CLAIMANTS Defendants 14 CH 06758 5623 W. 87TH STREET Oak Lawn, IL 60453 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 21, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 7, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 10 IN FRANK DELUGACH’S 87TH STREET HIGHLAND, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 5623 W. 87TH STREET, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Property Index No. 24-05-203-014-0000.

The real estate is improved with a one story store.

The judgment amount was $291,488.46.

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. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: GRANT LAW, LLC, 230 W. MONROE STREET, SUITE 240, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 551-0111 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.

GRANT LAW, LLC 230 W. MONROE STREET, SUITE 240 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 551-0111 Attorney Code. 58706 Case Number: 14 CH 06758 TJSC#: 36-2848 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.

Supplied photo

Marist Players to stage ‘The Music Man’ at Morgan Park Academy Meredith Wilson’s River City “The Music Man” musical, staged by a cast of 65 Marist High School Theatre Guild players, will have a four-performance run in Baer Theatre at Morgan Park Academy, 2153 W. 111th St., Chicago.

Performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, through Saturday, March 17 to March 19, and at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 19.

Lead players are Kelly Collins, who plays Marian the librarian, and Ben Barry. who is super salesman Harold Hill. Other Marist leading rollers include Phil Duda, of Palos Heights, as Eulalie Shinn; Elizabeth Travnik, of Oak Lawn, as Zaneeta; Abram Camarena, as Tommy Djilas; and Liam Clair, as Charlie Cowell.

Sharing the role of Marcellus

are Jack Golden, of Oak Lawn, and Quinn Donnelly. Quartet singers include Morgan Johnson, of Oak Lawn; Aiden Martinez, of Chicago Ridge; James Randolf and Jimmy Lynch.

Two acting talents who take role turns as Mrs. Paroo are Bridget Ryan, of Evergreen Park, and Josie Gilligan. Appearing as Amarylis is McKenna Dunaway, of Oak Lawn, and Danny Dwyer, who is cast as Winthrop. Production directors are Erin Kelly and Erin Vail.

Andrew Creagh directs the orchestra while Marist student choreographers Elizabeth Travnik and Dana Kelly step up the dancing.

Tickets are $ 10 for general admission and $5 for students at the Baer Theatre door on the performance dates.

Palos Hills

Palos Hills.

The MOU would define the ground rules for the property – making note of the special use on the property and certain restrictions pertaining to the service department, Bennett said.

In other news, city officials voted 8-1 to direct parks and recreation commissioner Kristen Violante to apply to the ComEd Green Region Program in hopes of securing grant money to help fund the installation of pavilion at Pleasure Lake, 10800 S. Roberts Road.

The 50/50 matching grant would be up to $10,000. Palos Hills would then be required to pay any costs in addition to $10,000. The exact cost of the pavilion is unknown, but city officials expect it will be more than $20,000.

Violante said the city will find out by June whether the application has been approved.

“The program has been very ‘green oriented,’ ” Violante said.

“A lot of the projects that have been approved were like paths and pavilions – projects that present the opportunity for people to experience both passive and active recreation.”

Ald. Pauline Stratton (2nd Ward) cast the lone vote against, citing past vandalism in the area.

“I’m concerned with location,” she said. “I have no problem with the actual grant, but that area is so not visible and we’ve already had damage back there.”

Bennett said the pavilion along with a potential down-the-road waterfall would hopefully erase the “best secret in Palos Hills” label that is associated with Pleasure Lake.

“The point of (the pavilion and waterfall) is to have more events back there and to get our residents more and more aware (of Pleasure Lake),” Bennett said. “The whole idea of us having the property back there is to develop it. Yes, it is isolated but we need to step it up back there as to what we need to do to maintain it and watch it.”

Continued from Page 1

Ald.Joe Marrotta (4th Ward) had nothing but good things to say about the Baha Auto Group.

“I think your building on Harlem Avenue is very nice,” Marrotta told Muza. “My brother lives over in Bridgeview so I’ve driven by (the Burbank dealership) several times. It’s a real nice property “I think this will absolutely be a nice addition for Palos Hills.”

Ald. Mike LeBarre (3rd Ward) echoed Marrotta’s sentiments. He complimented Muza for the work he did at the Burbank location after purchasing the property from the former owner.

“I’ve went by the place on Harlem Avenue and Musa has really brought it back to life,” LeBarre said. “You’ve really done a nice job there.”

Bennett said he is pleased a long shuttered building is to be revived.

“We’re obviously excited that you are taking a piece of property that has been sitting there for some time and putting it back in use,” he said. “This will add retail sales tax to the city and that’s what economic development is all about.”

Muza said his car prices start at $10,000 and the minimum sale is around $15,000. He hopes to sell 150 cars per month; a goal he believes is reachable since his sales are roughly 125 cars a month at his Burbank location.

The Palos Hills location would also have a full-service mechanic and body shop, he said. The dealership is to be open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

The service department’s hours would be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

A special use already exists for the property since it was previously a car dealership so no variances are needed, Bennett said.

The board is expected to vote on a memorandum of understanding at its next meeting which, if approved, would officially pave the way for the dealership to open in

SCHOOL NEWS

Thursday, March 10, 2016

The Reporter

11

Elim Show Choir performs at SW Chicago Christian School The Elim Show Choir performed last month for the students at Southwest Chicago Christian School in Oak Lawn. The Elim Show Choir (right) performed several songs for the staff and students, along with some guests from Elim. After the concert, students from Southwest Chicago Christian were able to visit with the Elim students.

Supplied photo

Supplied photo

Students from Covington Elementary School in Oak Lawn pose for a picture in front of tables full of food for Pilgrim Faith Church, a local food pantry that was running low on food for local residents.

Covington, Hometown students help fill food pantry Students at Covington Elementary School in Oak Lawn and Hometown School answered the call for need and assisted in supplying the food pantry at Pilgrim Faith Church in Oak Lawn.

The food pantry at Pilgrim Faith Church was running extremely low. Covington “Pawsitive Leaders Club” answered the call and put together flyers and posters to promote a food drive. Covington staff received an extra incentive to donate by having a Friday jean day. The result was over 400 items were collected, organized and boxed for delivery.

Two vans were needed to transfer all the donations.

Meanwhile, at Hometown Elementary, students were busy with their own contributions.

As part of Hometown’s One School, One Book Program, the school community is currently reading, “Adventures of a South Pole Pig” by Chris Kurtz. “Flora’s Food Drive” is one of several activities corresponding to the reading program and named after the book’s beloved main character.

The Hometown community pulled together and donated several vans worth of food.

Richards, Oak Lawn high schools to compete in donkey basketball for charity on Friday The Rotary-Interact Club of Richards High School is co-sponsoring a donkey basketball game against Oak Lawn Community High School beginning at 7 p.m. Friday, March 11 at Oak Lawn High School, 9400 Southwest Highway.

Richards teachers and students will compete against Oak Lawn teachers and students in game of basketball on donkeys to raise money for local charities. The theme of the event is “Shrek.”

The Oak Lawn police and fire departments will

be competing against each other as well.

Tickets are $6 in advance and $8 for students and $10 for adults at the door. Tickets are on sale in the Richards cafeteria or from a student in the Rotary-Interact Club. Students interested in participating in the game can contact Joyce Kruse, the Richards faculty sponsor, in Room 254.

All students will be placed in a drawing for the team of 10 who will play in the game.

Moraine Valley hosts Parent and Family Orientation Parents and family members of new students planning to attend Moraine Valley Community College in the fall 2016 semester are invited to attend a Parent and Family Orientation at 6 p.m.

Thursday, April 14.

The orientation will be in Moraine Room 2, in the Moraine Business and Conference Center (Building M), on campus, 9000 W. College Parkway, Palos Hills.

Attendees will receive information, including how to support a student before and after student orientation, Moraine Valley’s policies and procedures, the fall 2016 registration deadlines, and the

college’s financial aid process.

Representatives from New Student Orientation, Financial Aid, Academic Advising, Multicultural Student Affairs, Counseling, and other key college departments will explain their services and how they assist students. The orientation also will be provided in Spanish.

Space is limited and registration is required.

Register online at morainevalley.edu/parent or Richard Caldwell at (708) 974-5277. Spanish-speaking families can reserve their space by contacting Faviola Martinez at (708) 608-4349.

Supplied photo

Dan and Victoria Lynch sit with an employee from Last Bell Ministries in Ukraine, sorting through supplies they purchased for the residents there. Young adults who have aged out of the orphanage system are given housing, education, job training and support through the charity.

Marist student assists Ukraine teens no longer in orphanages Inspired by the experience of his own sister who was adopted from the Ukraine, Marist High School senior Dan Lynch started a fundraiser to support teens and young adults who have aged out of the orphanage system in the eastern European country.

With the help of his family, Lynch sought out both personal and corporate donations. He received most of his support from fellow parishioners at St. Luke Orthodox Church in Palos Hills. He was able to raise more than $10,000.

In late November of 2015 he traveled with his dad and sister to the Ukraine to visit Last Bell Ministries, which cares for teens who have “graduated” from the orphanage. Once teens age out of the government system, they have few opportunities for housing, education or employment. The charity provides shelter, job training, mentoring and general support.

With the money collected, he purchased toiletries,

food, bibles, and even had enough for some Christmas presents for the residents. He and his family met with the young people living there and learned about their lives. “They instill God there, and there’s a real sense of life,” Lynch said of the ministry.

Lynch found the experience life changing. “The people there have been orphaned and some have deformities,” he said. “They’ve had every roadblock put in front of them, but they are happy and optimistic.”

Lynch’s sister, Victoria, was adopted by the Lynch family in 2014 at the age of 16. She is enrolled in Sandburg High School’s English Language Learners program. Dan is considering Indiana University or the University of Illinois for college, where he plans to major in accounting. He also plans to continue his fundraising efforts for orphans in Ukraine, and says his younger brother will soon take the reins while he is in college.

St. Xavier holds economic summit

Supplied photo

St. Xavier University’s Graham School of Management hosted their 2nd Annual Economic Summit on Feb. 26 at the Willis Tower. Seventy-two business and economic professionals attended to hear event panelists discuss the latest economic and financial trends within the U.S. market — how China’s falling economy affects the U.S.; inflation and interest rates; geographical impacts on personal economic growth; and Illinois budget crisis with respect to MAP grant funding. Panelists in attendance at the Summit included (from left) Dr. Indranil Ghosh, associate professor of economics; William Strauss, senior economist and advisor for the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago; Dr. Asghar Sabbaghi, dean of Graham School of Management; Dr. Monzurul Hoque, professor of finance and chair of the Graham School Management’s Department of Economics, Finance, and Quantitative Analysis; and Dr. Song Wang, assistant professor of finance.

STUDENTS IN THE SPOTLIGHT Oak Lawn resident named to dean’s list at Boston U. A local student has been recently named to the dean’s list for the 2015 fall semester at Boston University. Roxanne K. Segina, a resident of Oak Lawn, was selected to the dean’s list at Boston University.

Evergreen Park resident on dean’s list at Ripon College A local student has been selected to the dean’s list for the fall 2015 semester at Ripon College in Ripon, Wis. Sophomore Colleen Elzinga, a resident of Evergreen Park, was named to the dean’s list at Ripon. She is majoring in Chemistry Biology. She is the daughter of Dean and Marianne Elzinga, of Evergreen Park.

Oak Lawn resident receives degree from Clarkson A local student has received a degree from Clarkson University in Potsdam, N.Y. Katie Lynn Poetz, an Oak Lawn resident, received her doctor of philosophy degree in Chemistry from Clarkson University.

Local students on dean’s list at St. Xavier University Local students have been selected to the dean’s list for the fall 2015 semester at St. Xavier University.

Chicago Ridge residents who were selected to the dean’s list are junior Tyler Mitchell, who is majoring in Psychology and Political Science; junior Rana Naser, Biology and Pre-Health; and freshman Lizabeth Richardson, Education.

Evergreen Park residents earning dean’s list honors are freshman Amanda Grabowski, Nursing; junior Bernard Sullivan, Accounting; sophomore Charmaine Hall, Sociology; sophomore Edward Kennedy, Nursing; senior Eleanore Menke, Art; junior Jillian Siemiawski, Undecided; freshman Kayla Hughes, Music; junior Mark Martin, Undecided; sophomore

Michael Rizzo, Finance; and sophomore Stephanie Stavrenos, English.

Hickory Hills residents on the dean’s list are freshman Deanne Zayed, Business Administration; freshman Gustavo Diaz Jr., Biology and Pre-Health; junior Linda Harb, English; and freshman Lisa Fielding, Psychology.

Oak Lawn residents earning dean’s list honors are freshman Aileen Gorman, Chemistry-Biochemistry; junior Anne Griffith, Undecided; sophomore Anthony Gal, Management; sophomore Benjamin Popp, Biology and Pre-Health; senior Daniel Kunst, Accounting and Finance; sophomore Elizabeth Zahdan, Nursing; freshman Jannah Alaiwi, Nursing; freshman Kaylie Deleco, Education; freshman Mary Kinney, Nursing; sophomore Megan Pripusich, Art; sophomore Michael Panek, Accounting; sophomore Morgan Jozsa, Nursing; junior Nathaly Gal, Music; junior Sahar Barakat, Education; junior Samantha Schlosser, Sociology; freshman Sana Barakat, Nursing; freshman Slawomir Klus, Business Administration; sophomore Tara Hill, Communications Science and Disorders; senior Thomas Kinney, Criminal Justice; and junior Weronika Ciezczak, Accounting-Finance.

Orland Park residents who earned dean’s list honors are senior Amanda Tzivas, Political Science; freshman Aneta Rychtarczyk, Communications Science and Disorders; freshman Annie McDermott, Nursing; freshman Deonna Maracich, Nursing; sophomore Diana Choina, Nursing; sophomore Gina Bollito, Communications and Disorders; freshman Janica Arcenal, Nursing; freshman Julianna Metzler, Psychology and Professional Studies; freshman Kathleen Fabular, Nursing; freshman Lauren Surin, Education; senior Lindsey Surin, Art; junior Robert Potoczek, ChemistryBiochemistry; junior Robin Prokaski, Math; and sophomore Yasmeen Bader, Nursing.

Palos Hills residents who are selected to the dean’s list are sophomore Alexis Nowak, Communications Science and

Disorders; freshman Curtis Feipel, Biology; senior Kayla Glogowski, Education; freshman Meagan Jones, Communication; freshman Nathaniel Christakis, Communication Sciences and Disorders; freshman Thomas Czech, Psychology; senior Tomas Savelskas, Criminal Justice; and senior Waldkira Kaminski, Library Studies.

Palos Park residents earning dean’s list honors are freshman Aubrey Malito, Music; and junior Linda Odeh, Communications Science and Disorders-Psychology.

Worth residents earning dean’s list honors are junior Heidi Haack, Communication Sciences and Disorders; and sophomore Julie Fitzner, Education.

Richards students earn Honors with Distinction A group of local students at Richards High School in Oak Lawn made the Honors with Distinction list for the second quarter of the 2015-16 school year. Students who made Honors with Distinction had a 4.9 or above grade-point average: Freshmen with Honors with Distinction are Sara Ahmed, Brian Carpenter, Lisa Doan, Esraa’Zamurud Hussaini, Sebastian Reczek, Carolaine Gillespie, Michelle Hansen, Mohamed Altamimi, Adam Daoud, Saja Hamad, Ethan Holesha, Ahmed Kahack, Rebecca Lipczynski, Sarah Murczek, John Travnik, Liam Brennan, Jakob Dobrzynski, Hanny Taher, Allyson Terrell, Marissa Collins, Amelia Dunterman, Paola Huirache, Jennifer Kilian, Katherine Kois, Joseph Levato, Danny March, Brett Renken, Joshua Swann, Paul Youssef, Grace Forberg, Sierra Johnson, Nicholas Levato, Haley Moran, Samuel Popp, David Threat, Noor Awaidah, Corrine Case, Feben Ruscitti, Cristian Villanueva, Clare Whalen, Dena Almusa, Natalie Casey, Alyssa Emmick, Ruta Jackevicius, Darlene Salacsacan, Renata Stekala, Omar Altermathy, Motaz Alzaghari, Lauren Birmingham, Nicholas Bruno-Lind, Trevor Gronewald, Meryana Hattar, Candace Kostial, Moira

Kowalski, Jack Krickl, Isabel Magana, Rebecca Martin, Karam Mustafa, Isabella Nelson, Elizabeth Newton, Lilliam Rancel, Sulaiman Shaheen, Nuha Abougoash, Martin Danaher, Eddie DeLaTorre, Geriann Grabinski, Claire Kuypers, Alaric Ortiz, Mikayla Sisk, Justin Trayweeks, Luis Cortes, Joshua Goodman, Dalia Hamad, Erin Hennessy, Grace Betz, Jenna Brewer, Dunia Qaisi, Jacy Rogers, Batoul Al-Lami, Azmi Barakat, Aryka Brazitis, Luis Gabriel-Melendez, Maria Johnson, Kathy Magana, Christopher Majdecki, Catelin Master, Agnieszka Mazurek, Charles Pedraza, Van Phan, Sabrina Rehab, Maximus Simik and Christopher Villafuerte.

Sophomores with Honors with Distinction are Basmala Ahmad, Ramona Bourjas, Steven Serrano, Kinga Wrobel, Afnan Mizyed, Bayan Mizyed, Rafal Czech, Sinead Soltis, Daniel Birmingham, Jason McIntyre, Haneen Omar, Lesly Villarreal, Laura Eringis, Katelyn Deppe, Niles Gall, Viviana Urbano, Sami Alqadi, Jason Kargol, Eleanor McLaughlin, Alexis Traylor, Marta Piotrowski, Ahmad Almanasra, Lydia Huijon, Amani Jaber, Ashley Rosenbrock, Agustin Murillo, Caitlyn Solomon, Ameer Barakat, Gerald Cabel, Janiyah Williams, Katelyn Flahive, Jonathan Le, Lukas Williams, Michelle Quinn, Kay Mei, Hannah Bargouthi, Arthur Raines, Samantha Diaz, Tonya Hicks, Nena Gimza, Zanah Affaneh, Nathaniel Beasley, Victoria Granz, Patrycja Las, Festus Folan, Rose Green, Grace Law, Michael O’Sullivan, Hussein Salem, Justin Taylor, Robert Hughes, Matthew Lagioia, Marina Smentek, Caitlin Lamirez, Dominic Benegas, Leonardo Hernandez, Janessa Morales, Delilah Caldera, Samantha DeLoera, Joseph Mlinarcik, Hadeel Damra, Layla Toubeh, Jenae Corley, Angelina Nutley and Sajjid Odeh.

Juniors earning Honors with Distinction are Jack Moran, Jake Moran, Sarah Coffman, Patrick Fox, Diala Al Shamasneh, Allison Isztok, Chauncey Lawson Weinert, Nour Saleh, Sabreen Jaber, Mohamed

Ahmed, Sara Mason, Clifford Lamirez, Peter Forberg, Grace Cook, Alison Lange, Karolyn Wong, Aiste Leskauskas, Timothy Birmingham, Politimi Labrakis, Matthew Rockey, Stanislaw Wrobel, Gisele Jankowski, Allison Lively, Megan Kozik, Matthew Jareczek, Emma Weiland, Omar Ahmed, Allyson Houston, Elisabetta Fanous – Botros, Ahmad Taher, Charles Toro Rodriguez, Natalie Startek, Karina Kachnowski, Beshoy Youssef, Creen Ahmad, Mary Rabadi, Zachary Sisk, Ayah Abughoush, Megan Bradbury, Michael Kaminski, Amjed Shuibat, Ryan Rudnick, Emily Miller, Margaret O’Shea, Peyton Attig, Kaitlin Cabel, Rebecca Wujcik, Brenden Butler, Mercedes Maali, Sofia Carrillo, Eyad Omar, Davianna Jones, Mahdy Suhail, Alexandra Wozniak, Diann Butnariu, Joshua Hildebrand, Brett Nolan, Adam Holesha, Zoharel Anthony Quinn, Ethan Gallant, Katharine Azem, Zayna Barakat, Essence Mack, Sara Obadi, Taylor Ivory, Piotr Bernat, Shannon Meegan, Luis Campos, Nathaniel Gimza, Weronika Kmiecik, Mya Reyes and Keoni Palomino.

Seniors receiving high honors are Andrew Gacek, Hani Salameh, Jason Mallo, Basheer Toubeh, Nicole Hansen, Aileen Kuypers, Sara Kiziak, Bryan Del Toro, Gelena Alnas, Courtney Leverenz, Lilliana Dunterman, Kimberly McEvilly, Suha Ahmad, David Allen, Ryan Renken, Zachary Rizzo, Emily Christian, Autumn Black, Lidia Turwon, Emily Kunz, Emer Moloney, Aleksandra Piotrowski, Thomas Artz, Kylie Kowaleski, Meghan Murphy, Jada Thorne, Amer Khairallah, Natalie Fadden, Margaret Kowalski, Sami Bourjas, Marissa Corsiatto, Ian O’Reilly, Lauryn McManus, Caroline Szperlak, Jennifer Soto, Justin Grochowski, Thomas LaMantia, Sydney Torres, Celeste Montenegro, Gina Guerra, Egle Zelinkeviciute, China Burton, Kelsey Bergman, Zenah Alaiwi, Nicholas Kargol, Sierra Witt, Seema Atshan, Layla Barakat, Pawel Rusnak, Erica Parks, Faisel Shehadeh, Isaiah Perez, Jade Knapp, Sean Good, Ronnie Mayfield and Shahed Smadi.

12 The Reporter

SCHOOL NEWS

Thursday, March 10, 2016

Marist gymnasium named in honor of Hynes family A ceremony was held recently at Marist High School dedicated one of gymnasiums to a family that has a rich history at the school.

Kevin, Brian, and Mike Hynes said that attending Marist left an imprint on them.

And so, they returned the favor by making an imprint on Marist. The three brothers were joined by family, friends, and Marist administrators and students as what had been the “new” gym became the Hynes Family Gymnasium in honor of their parents, Legoria and the late Robert.

The brothers said they wanted to thank their parents for the sacrifices they made for them and to acknowledge the foundation Marist provided in their lives.

“Marist is a pretty special place for the Hynes family,” said Mike Hynes, Class of ’91. “We wanted to offer a token of our appreciation in a way that reflected the values

we were taught at home and reinforced at school.”

“We stand on the shoulders of families like yours,” Marist President Br. Hank Hammer said to the Hynes clan during the dedication ceremony. He pointed out that it was first Robert and Legoria who made the sacrifices that allowed their three sons to attend Marist, and that now the three men are stepping up to make a sacrifice so that others might benefit from the Marist experience.

Speaking to students at the ceremony, Hammer said, “I hope you can appreciate the fact that after graduating, the Hynes brothers could have walked away from Marist.

They didn’t. They continued to stay involved and support the mission.” He challenged the students to follow their lead, and to one day give back to Marist so that the tradition continues.

The Hynes brothers have been involved at Marist in many ways over the years as committee members, event participants and donors. Kevin and Brian are both Marist parents. Brian has also been on the boys basketball coaching staff for several years.

They followed the example their parents set, as both Legoria and Robert were always devoted Marist supporters, participating in the mother’s and father’s clubs, along with other activities at the school.

The Hynes Family Gymnasium, which was built in 2007, is a heavily used facility.

It is the site of lower level athletics, physical education classes, special events, grammar school games, camps and more.

For their dedication to Marist, Kevin, Brian, and Mike will receive Marist’s “Time and Eternity Award” during the annual alumni dinner and awards night in April.

Supplied photo

Officials at Marist High School recently dedicated a new gymnasium in honor of the Hynes family. The sons attended Marist. On hand for the ceremony were (from left) Kevin Hynes, Brian Hynes, their mother, Legoria Hynes, and Mike Hynes.

Hannum School prepares for St. Baldrick’s Day

Biography lessons

Supplied photo

The fifth-grade class at Southwest Chicago Christian School in Oak Lawn recently completed “Biography Boards” where each student created a billboard for an influential citizen. After reading a book about the famous person and writing a speech, each student created a billboard about the famous person. Biographies included such figures as Jennie Finch, Helen Keller, George Washington and Harriet Tubman, to name a few. Appearing above is the entire fifth-grade class displaying their Biography Boards.

Family Health and Fun Fair The Oak-Lawn Hometown School District 123 Educational Foundation was joined

by Advocate Children’s Hospital and the Oak Lawn Children’s Museum in sponsoring the Family Health and Fun Fair last month.

The indoor fair included a clown, inflatable jumpers and carnival games. The fair also had familyfriendly activities geared toward eating and living healthy.

SD 217 to hold kindergarten registration North Palos School District 117 will begin Kindergarten Registration for the 2016-17 school year beginning Tuesday, April 12. This will be by appointment only.

All families must register and verify residency at the Dr. Ken Geraghty Administration Center door 2, located at the east side of Sorrick Elementary School, 7825 W. 103rd St., Palos Hills.

Registration hours are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday. To make an appointment, call (708) 233-5763 or email registration@npd117.net.

Visit our website www. npd117.net to see complete details and all documents needed at the time of registration.

You’re Invited

The fourth annual St. Baldrick’s Day fundraiser “Shave and Dance for a Cure” event will be held at 6:30 p.m.

Friday, March 18 at Hannum Elementary School, 9800 S. Tripp Ave., Oak Lawn.

During the past three years, the school community has raised over $73,000 for St. Baldrick’s to fund children’s cancer research. The event is for students, teachers and their families. Shaving will take place at this event for those who register.

Staley, mascot for the Chicago Bears, and a bagpiper are scheduled to attend the event.

Anyone can contribute by visiting stbaldricks.org. Volunteers can have their heads shaved by professional stylists on stage while friends and family cheer. Volunteers can also raise awareness by dancing in the Hannum gym.

Register online or by calling (888) 899-2253. Residents can also follow on Facebook at facebook.com/sbhannum for updates.

Supplied photo

A student at Hannum School looks over the finishing touches at last year’s annual “Shave and Dance for a Cure” event for St. Baldrick’s Day to raise funds for children’s cancer research.

In honor of teachers Janet Kmiec, a fourth-grade teacher at Hannum Elementary School, 9800 S. Tripp Ave., Oak Lawn, joins fellow staff members in the #whyteach movement. The #whyiteach movement is a collection of stories that demonstrate the talent and creativity of teachers, and underscores their dedication to students. For more information about the School District 123 staff, go to www.d123.org or visit Facebook at facebook.com/district123/.

Supplied photo

Banner week for graphic design students Students in the Graphic Design Productions class at Oak Lawn Community High School celebrated their fin shed products with pride. Students worked to create designs that were printed directly onto banner material. Not only did students create original designs, but they also had to cut, seam, grommet, and coat the banners. Included in the designs were the new girls cross country shirts. In one class period, students printed 60 two-color shirts.

Supplied photo

Join Us for an Open House March 18th from 2 pm to 6pm Tour our Extraordinary Senior Living Community Enjoy Refreshments Meet our Residents The Pointe at Kilpatrick 14230 S. Kilpatrick Avenue Crestwood, IL 60445 708-293-0010 • thepointeslf.com

SPORTS The Regional News • The Reporter

No-hit Nicole is back SXU pitcher keeps shining on the mound.

Page 2

Jeff Sports Editor • sports@regionalpublishing.com

KenVorva, Karrson, Sports Editor • sports@regionalpublishing.com

ND for Niego Charley Niego has two more years of HS, but already has picked her college. Page 3

Thursday, March 10, 2016 5, 2015

Southwest••Section Section2,2,Page Page11 Southwest

Wild Wednesday, frustrating Friday National power Simeon cools off Brother Rice

By Phil Arvia Correspondent

Stagg’s Shane McMahon, Jaswon Finley-Thornton and John Contant celebrate Thornton’s 3-point basket Wednesday against Oswego East.

Three out of four teams were still alive.

Not bad, especially considering where things stood when I checked things out at halftime.

And with Chicago Christian breaking the two-year skid of an area team not winning a regional title with its Class 2A Illiana Christian Regional championship on Feb. 26, I had some hopes one of these bigger-school teams was going to pull off an upset.

But then came Friday.

Frustrating Friday.

Oh, our teams did some teasing.

At Calumet City, Brother Rice got out to a 9-0 lead and clung to a 2018 halftime advantage over state and national power Simeon.

Stagg roared out of the gate in Tinley Park to grab a 14-3 lead over Oswego.

And in the city, St. Laurence jumped out to an 11-6 lead.

What may have been the high point of Matt Ganser’s season must have looked like a lot of the rest of it to Brother Rice’s senior center.

He was flat on his back, put there by a bigger opponent. In this case, it was Simeon’s 6-foot-3 forward Josh Thomas, and the 6-0 Ganser had just absorbed his school-record 29th charge of the season with the Crusaders leading the Wolverines 7-0 in Friday’s Class 4A T.F. North Regional title game.

Mike Shepski’s step-back jumper on the ensuing possession would make it 9-0 at the 4-minute, 30-second mark of the first quarter, and though they’d eventually lose 44-28, the ninth-seeded Crusaders managed to take a two-point lead to intermission against top-seeded Simeon.

“Up two at the half against the No. 1 team in the state, No. 24 in the country, that says something,” Ganser said. “With coach (Bobby) Frasor coming in, we’re definitely going to get a lot more big recruits.

“Last year was a hard year for the entire program. I really didn’t get a chance to play. Coming in, I just wanted (Frasor) to give me a chance. He definitely exceeded my expectations — and the team exceeded everybody’s.”

In its first campaign under Frasor, a former high school all-American who went on to play at North Carolina, Rice finished with a 1911 mark — the Crusaders saw a seven-game improvement over the 12-18 squad of the previous season.

While the arrow is clearly pointing up for the Crusaders — juniors Mike Shepski and Josh Niego finished as Rice’s leading scorers at 15.7 and 14.5 points per game, and sophomore Brendan Coghlan came off the bench as the sixth man Friday — Frasor wasn’t quite ready to close the books on his first group of players as a head coach.

“It was a whirlwind season — it went by so fast,” Frasor said. “(North Carolina coach Roy) Williams always talked about the first team he ever coached in high

See VORVA, Page 3

See RICE, Page 3

Photos by Jeff Vorva

Simeon’s KeJuan Clements and his team made life miserable for Mike Shepski and Brother Rice on Friday.

Area’s remaining Class 3A and 4A schools zapped in regional finals

S

o last Wednesday, I was in Tinley Park watching Stagg’s offense go Stagg-nent against Oswego East for the first half in the Class 4A Andrew Regional boys basketball semifinals.

While coach John Daniels took his team to the locker room for a talking to, I ramped up the handy-dandy iPhone to see what our other teams in the area were doing.

We had three Class 4A teams still alive and one Class 3A team still going.

The phone didn’t have good news.

Sixth-seeded Marist was losing to 12th-seeded St. Rita at the Marian Catholic Regional.

Ninth-seeded Brother Rice was getting trounced by eighth-seed host T.F. North.

St. Laurence’s Class 3A ping-pong match at King saw the Vikings losing to the host Jaguars by one at the time.

And, looking up at the Andrew scoreboard and the news was not much

JEFF VORVA Making the Extra Point better. Oswego East had a 26-19 lead over the Chargers.

At that point, I wondered if I was going to have Friday night off or if I should maybe plan to watch Providence — a team that we don’t cover primarily but a school that has local students and athletes — since they had shocked Joliet Catholic earlier in the tournament.

Oh, and if those results panned out, it would have marked two years in a row that the area would have been shut out of having someone even make it to the regional final. Last year, the area went 0-for-10.

For the most part, however, things sorted themselves out on what turned

out to be a wild Wednesday.

Marist kept inching closer to St. Rita, but the Mustangs put an exclamation point on its frustrating season by hanging on to beat the RedHawks, 62-56 at in Chicago Heights. So the RedHawks were gone.

But in front of my eyeballs, Stagg mounted a nice comeback in the last 16 minutes of play. Not content to get beat in the semis, John Contant and Josh Sterma put on a scoring show and the Chargers scored 19 points in the third quarter to take a 38-34 lead and rang up 29 more points in the fourth to win, 67-57.

Over in the city, St. Laurence was able to pull away for a 62-51 royal win over King.

And in Calumet City, Brother Rice, which was trailing 40-23 at one point, pulled off the wildest finish of the night when Josh Niego buried a 3-point basket with a couple of clicks on the clock for a 49-48 victory over the hosts.

Fire stumbles in season opener

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

It was entertaining.

But it was still a loss.

The first real match in the Veljko Paunovic era of the Chicago Fire was wide open but in the end, the team suffered a setback in a 4-3 loss to the New York City Fire Club Sunday in front of 17,768 at Toyota Park.

Paunovic, the rookie coach, and nine players making their Fire debuts (the most since the club’s first season in 1998) have made this a new-look club.

While scoring three goals is fun, giving up four is troublesome.

“There was good and bad,” midfielder Razvan Cocis said.

Cocis was a part of the good as he scored the first goal in the Paunovic era as the Fire trailed 3-1 at half and Photo by Jeff Vorva Kennedy Igboananike and David AcFire player Gilberto (right) has his jersey pulled by a New York City Fire Club defender a second before hitting the ground during cam added second half goals.

But it wasn’t enough.

Sunday’s MLS loss at Toyota Park in Bridgeview.

Fire Notebook: Fans got to see some history: Page 2 More photos: Scenes from Sunday’s Fire opener: Page 4 Recently signed goalie Matt Lampson got the nod over Fire elder statesman Sean Johnson, fueling speculation that Johnson could be shipped out. First-year general manager Nelson Rodriguez has shown he can pull the trigger on deals whether or not a player is popular or not. He dealt Harry Shipp to Montreal for cash during training camp in February.

Lampson, who had not played an MLS game since 2013 but owns a 9-6 career record all with Columbus, gave up three first half goals before settling down in the second half.

“I don’t think it was my best game See FIRE, Page 2

2

Section 2 Thursday, March 10, 2016

The Regional News - The Reporter

CHICAGO FIRE NOTEBOOK

Fire fans didn’t see victory, but watched opening-day history

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Chicago Fire fans on Sunday witnessed history Sunday even though they didn’t see a victory.

The Fire’s 4-3 loss to the New York City Football Club at Toyota Park saw the most goals scored in a Fire season opener.

The previous mark was set in a 4-2 loss to FC Dallas March 18, 2000.

It was also the most goals scored on Sunday’s 10-match opening-day Major League Soccer slate, one goal ahead of the 3-3 draw between New England and Houston.

It was just the third time the Fire opened the MLS season at home. Chicago started the season at home in 2003 (a 1-1 tie with New England) and 2007 (a 1-0 victory over New England).

The Fire is 5-9-5 in season openers and has not won an opener since a 3-1 victory over FC Dallas in 2009.

Up next

The Fire visits the Orlando City Soccer Club at 6 p.m. Friday at the Orlando Citrus Bowl and if the Lions’ home opener is any indication, it could get loud against Chicago.

The Lions tied Real Salt Lake, 2-2 in front of an announced crowd of 60,147 on Sunday. Cyle Larin and Adrian Winter scored second-half goals in the extra time of 94th and 95th minutes respectively.

“We started the game very well; we moved the ball and looked dangerous,” said coach Adrian Heath. “They kept going all afternoon...I always thought we were going to score. I didn’t expect it to be as late as it was, but always thought we would get a goal at one stage.

“The crowd was unbelievable, even when we were two goals down.’’

Fire midfielder Razvan Cocis (left photo) gets the ball past New York City’s Josh Saunders, then celebrates with an emphatic leap (right photo).

Last-minute maneuvering

The Fire made a few roster changes days before the opener, signing midfielder Arturo Alvarez and waving midfielder Kingsley Bryce.

Alvarez has signed a one-year deal with a club option for 2017 on Thursday and picked up an assist Sunday.

“Arturo is a successful veteran of MLS who has important international experience,” said Fire general manager Nelson Rodríguez. “His poise on the ball and his unselfish work rate complements our group.”

The Houston-born Alvarez represented the United States on various youth levels before making his senior international debut for his parents’ native El Salva-

dor on Sept. 5, 2009. Alvarez has since earned 43 caps, scoring four goals for El Salvador and has represented his side in the 2011 and 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cups, the 2014 Copa Centroamericana and FIFA World Cup On March 2, the Fire parted ways with Bryce.

“Kingsley always gave his best to the club,” said Rodríguez. “He was a consummate professional and an excellent teammate. We wish him well in the next chapter of his career.”

Selected in the second round (28th overall) by the Fire in the 2015 MLS SuperDraft, Bryce spent the 2015 season on loan with USL side Saint Louis FC where he scored two goals and added one assist in 10 appearances.

Fire

Continued from Page 1 — the first half was definitely not good,” he said. “The third goal (off the foot of Khiry Shelton, who shielded rookie Fire defender Brandon Vincent and then rounded goalkeeper Matt Lampson before tapping into the net) was on me and it’s something I need to learn from.’’

Paunovic, who is not announcing who will start Friday’s game at Orlando, had nothing but good things to say about Lampson after the game.

“We’re happy with him,” the coach said.

“Matt did very well in the last game of the preseason (a 2-0 win over defending MLS champion Portland) and the team feels comfortable with him playing. We didn’t read the game well early because there was a lot of wind against us. But after that, he did very well. He tried his best and that’s all you

Photos by Jeff Vorva

can ask.’’

Lampson said he will go into the Orlando City start with the same attitude he had since the Fire picked him up on Feb. 26.

“I prepare every week like I’m going to start,” he said. “I found out (before the game) that I was going to start. You have to be ready.

Next week, I will prepare like I need to play.

It’s good for competition. Everyone is out there trying to earn a spot. That’s all I’m going to do.’’

The Fire finished with 17 shots while New York had 20. New York picked up goals from Thomas McNamara, Tony Taylor, Shelton and Mix Diskerud. NY is just in its second year of play and finished 0-1-1 against the Fire last year.

Vincent, a former Stanford star making his pro debut, said there is work to do.

“Our job is to defend and not let in goals, so giving away four is tough,’’ he said. “But looking forward, that’s what we’ll work at.”

FOCUS ON TRINITY CHRISTIAN COLLEGE

FOCUS ON ST. XAVIER UNIVERSITY

Track star Jourdan earns All-American honors

No-no Nicole is at it again

At the NAIA Indoor National Track and Field Championships at the David E. Walker Track in Johnson City, Tennessee, Trinity Christian College’s Ashley Jourdan ran the best mile race in her career and captured fourth place with a school-record time of 5 minutes, 2.75 second to earn AllAmerican honors.

Also representing the women’s track team at the national meet was the distance medley relay team of Jourdan, Megan DeWeerd, Emily Dykstra and Anna Spotts. The group competed in the prelims on the first day of competition with a time of 12:48.80 ended in 16th place.

Déjà vu for baseball team against Goshen

For two days in a row, the Trolls hosted Goshen College Friday and Saturday and split by losing the first game and winning the second in a doubleheader.

The first game Saturday was a high-scoring affair that ended in a 12-10 loss for Trinity. As happened in the day before, the team once again used last inning hero-

ics to get the victory in the second game. They won 3-2 on a walkoff triple and was 8-4 after the weekend.

Trinity had 11 hits in the opener. AJ Hyatt led the team with three triples while Kyle VanKalker and Blake Kerzich each had two RBIs. Clay DeHaan took the loss.

In the nightcap, Kerzich ripped a triple to right center field that drove in the winning run. Brent Kiesel pitched the complete game for the win.

Stritch beats men’s volleyball team The Trolls began their second round of conference play at Cardinal Stritch University (Milwaukee, Wisconsin). The first time around Trinity lost to the Wolves in three close sets and this time they pushed this opponent to four sets. The Trolls took the exciting first set at 31-29 to gain the edge, but went down in the next three sets at 25-18, 25-23, and 25-18.

The team is now 2-11 overall and 1-5 in the CCAC. The Trolls will play Tuesday in

Submitted photo

Ashley Jourdan, shown in a race earlier this year, earned All-American honors over the weekend.

a home match with Calumet College of St. Joseph at 7 p.m.

Salley new men’s soccer coach The Athletics Department of Trinity Christian College recently named Eric Salley as the new head coach of the men’s soccer program. Salley comes to Trinity from Spring Arbor University in Michigan where he served as an assistant coach to their men’s pro-

gram for the past three seasons.

“My vision for the program is to create an environment where everyone involved in the program, starting with me, gives relentless effort and possesses a competitive attitude,” said Salley.

“If we can build that foundation, I am certain we will experience success.”

Compiled by Jeff Vorva from submitted reports

COMMUNITY SPORTS NOTES

South Side Baptist torches opponents The South Side Baptist High School Torchmen boys basketball team won the Illinois Association of Christian Schools state championship by beating East Moline 46-38 on Feb. 27 at Schaumburg Christian.

Team members for the Oak Lawn school are Adam Worley, AJ King, Brendan Burckart, Jacob Garrison, Jaylen Ector, Luca Hanson, Michael Asfour, Michael McIntyre, and Teddy Findysz.

The coaches are Morris Bell and Davis Sears.

Senior Devils win hockey title The Senior Devils won the Southwest Ball Hockey Championship with a 2-1 victory over the Flyers in overtime on Feb. 23.

In fact, all three games in the best-of-three series were decided by a 2-1 score.

The roster consists of Austin Pudinoff, Kelly Walinski, Joshua Swann, Kasey Berg, Patrick Bresnahan, Liam Holmes, Calvin Hill, Ryan Masters, Michael McFarland, Jacob McWilliams, Kevin Rook, Liam Sheehan and Zachary Zobak.

The Southside Torchmen won the Illinois Christian Schools state basketball title.

Submitted photo

The coaches are Bryan Pudinoff and Gregory Swann.

Basketball teams open nationals

The SXU women’s basketball team, ranked second in the nation, opened play Wednesday in the NAIA Division II National Championships in Sioux City Iowa. The game was played after the Reporter/Regional deadline.

The men also opened play in the National Tournament in Point Lookout, Mo. Facing the No. 2 team in the country — Davenport University.

Details on both tournaments will be in next Thursday’s Reporter/Regional.

Wiafe, Hernandez earn All-American honors

Bo Knows Flag league hosts tryouts

Bo Knows Flag is a flag football league for athletes ages 1014. The league includes eight regular season games plus a one-day playoff.

The league will kick off with a player evaluation day from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 19 at the Bo Jackson Elite Sports facility, 17130 Prime Blvd. in Lockport.

There will be a coach’s draft on March 20, and regular-season games will start March 26. The first practice is March 23.

We welcome submissions from the community at sports@ regionalpublishing.com

St. Xavier pitcher Nicole Nonnemacher threw two no-hitters in as many days to help the Cougars softball team open the season with a 6-0 mark at the PBX Spring Games in Clermont, Fla. Friday through Sunday.

She tossed a five-inning no-hitter in a 14-0 victory over Cleary University on Friday and the NAIA’s National Pitcher of the Year in 2014 and 2015 came back the next day and fired another one against 15thranked Davenport in a 2-0 nine-inning thriller.

The Cougars, ranked 10th in the nation, didn’t get any no-hitters on Sunday but pounded out 31 hits in a doubleheader sweep over Viterbo University. Nonnemacher gave up two hits and struck out 17 in six innings in a 9-1 win. The Cougars win the second game, 12-4.

Savannah Kinsella had six hits and four RBI in the sweep.

Submitted photo

The Senior Devils won the Southwest Ball Hockey Championship.

Senior Rexford Wiafe (Chicago/Calumet College/ Bloom) and junior Abel Hernandez (Alsip/Shepard) claimed All-American honors Saturday in highlighting the Saint Xavier University men’s track and field qualifiers at the 2016 NAIA Men’s Indoor Track & Field National Championships in Johnson City, Tenn.

Wiafe finished seventh overall in the finals of the 800 meter run with a time of 1 minute, 55.39 seconds narrowly missing the school record time of 1:55.33 set by

John Neisler in 2008. Hernandez took eighth place in the 5,000 meter run with a 15:01.75, also just missing his own school record by a half second.

Men’s baseball frosted in Frostproof A two-run homer in the top of the fifth inning broke a 3-3 tie and propelled Purdue University-Calumet (Ind.) to a 6-3 victory over Saint Xavier University in non-conference play Sunday in Frostproof, Fla. The Cougars (5-6 overall) outhit the Peregrines, 9-5, in the game, but struggled to get the timely ones leaving 10 runners stranded on the base paths and managing just four hits over the final four frames of the seveninning affair.

Sophomore left fielder Drey Devereaux (Hobart, Ind./Hobart) and freshman second baseman Garrett Bright (Crystal Lake/Crystal Lake South) each finished with three hits apiece for SXU, while senior right fielder Jim Augle (Oak Lawn/Richards) recorded both of Saint Xavier’s RBI on the day.

Honor roll

Sophomore guard Larry Motuzis (Darien/Hinsdale South) and senior guard Stanley Moore (Rockton/ Sauk Valley CC/RocktonHononegah) both represented Saint Xavier University on the 2015-16 All-Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC) Men’s Basketball Team.

Sophomore guard Kara Krolicki (Mokena/LincolnWay East) claimed one of the five spots on the 201516 All-Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC) Women’s Basketball First Team. Junior guard Mikayla Leyden (Chicago, Ill./Trinity) represented SXU as one of five players named to the AllCCAC Second Team, while SXU senior center Caitlin McMahon (Frankfort, Ill./ Lincoln-Way East) and junior forward Sarah Vozel (Silver Lake,Wis./Ashford University/Wilmot Union) both earned spots on the 10-player All-CCAC Honorable Mention team.

Compiled by Jeff Vorva from submitted reports

The Regional News - The Reporter

Thursday, March 10, 2016 Section 2

3

Charley cheers, cheers for choice of old Notre Dame

By Anthony Nasella Correspondent

Despite being a sophomore, Charley Niego put together a noteworthy season for the Mother McAuley volleyball team and on the travel circuit with Michio over the years. Colleges have taken notice.

Niego’s collegiate future is now in place after she verbally committed this past week to Notre Dame. She will not be able to officially sign, however, until she is a senior.

“Charley really didn’t have set college in mind at first,” Might Macs head coach Jen DeJarld said. “Then the recruiting process started this past summer, and Notre Dame came forward with a scholarship offer back in October.

“She took some time to make her

decision, but she gave her verbal commitment to Notre Dame. She’s very excited about her future, and we’re excited about her next two years at Mother McAuley and her becoming a true leader in all areas.”

A year ago, the South Bend school wasn’t even on the sophomore’s radar; however, circumstances helped her change her mind.

“When I started getting recruited and noticed last year, Notre Dame wasn’t even an option much as less a future college,” Niego said. “I was thinking more about a Big 10 school. Then the process went on, which was stressful, and I was feeling a lot of pressure from coaches. That knocked a lot of schools of the list.”

In contrast, Niego said she was drawn by the hands-off approach of Notre Dame.

“At that point, Notre Dame was now on my list, and they were interested in me,” she said. “I visited and really liked the campus. I got to know the school and definitely got interested. They gave me an opportunity, and I took it.

“There was no pressure or time frame to commit. The coaches were really understanding, which made the decision pretty easy.”

Niego’s will become the third McAuley volleyball player to choose Notre Dame. The First was Megan Dunne, who played in the late 2000’s and the most recent was Ryann DeJarld, who helped the Mighty Macs to a state championship in 2013.

Notre Dame, however, is struggling.

The Irish went 7-25 ovetrall and 2-18 in the Atlantic Coast Conference in Jim McLaughlin’s first year at the helm.

McLaughlin has won national championships with USC’s men’s team and the University of Washington’s women’s team.

One of the McAuley’s top kill and block leaders, Niego said she gained valuable experience by star players Kayla Caffey and Jane DeJarld and said she looking forward assuming a greater leadership role next season.

“I learned so much from them,” she said. “They never treated me like a sophomore but more like one their sisters. I really looked up to them, and now I have the opportunity to fill the role that they carried out so well this season.

“They taught me a lot and pushed me to be the best player I could be, and my sophomore year has exceeded all my expectations. I’m so excited about next season and what’s ahead.”

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Charley Niego is just a sophomore but she’s already made her college choice, giving a verbal commitment to Notre Dame.

FOCUS ON HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL

Richards’ spirits alive despite record being dead even once again

By Anthony Nasella and Jeff Vorva

he said. “People talked about how young we were this year, but we might even be younger next year.”

The Richards boys’ basketball season came to a screeching halt at the Marian Catholic Class 4A Regional after a 63-24 defeat to the talented hosts.

Finishing the season at 14-14 — which was the team’s same record in the 2014-15 campaign — along with the tough final game hasn’t dampened the optimism of Bulldogs’ head coach Jevon Mamon and the hope the he has for the program in 2016-17.

While Richards graduates four seniors which includes guards Chris Bender and Jaaron Coleman, forward Jaylan Catledge will be one eight juniors returning next year in addition to Sean Willis, a freshman guard who was brought up during the middle of the season and turned many heads.

“We would have liked to have finished above .500,” Mamon said. “But we also played a very tough schedule. You’re going to take some bumps along the way.

You hope good things come from it. The kids got a lot of good experience playing against quality teams. That should help us going into the future.

“We brought up a freshman point guard (Willis) in the middle of the year who started some games and played against some of the better teams in the area.

We’re continuing to add in order to stay competitive while continuing to build. I think that we have some hope for next year.”

Willis and the Bulldogs were both at the peak in the team’s big 74-68 win over Oak Lawn that sealed the South Suburban Red Championship for Richards (9-4 in conference play) on Feb. 26.

Willis canned a three-pointer with less than a minute to go to put the team ahead for good.

“The best game is when you have adversity and you play well,” Mamon said. “With adversity, you have the chance to come out, respond and execute down the stretch. To win that game was huge for us. It was a complete team effort. The guys responded and found a way to pull it out.”

And with the large influx of juniors coming back as seniors next season, Mamon will be preparing more youth to blend into the mix.

“I had two freshmen playing on the sophomore team this season who we’ll look forward to seeing on varsity next season,”

Regional survivors

Southwest Regional Publishing

Gonzaga-bound Zach Norvell of Simeon dunks in the first half against Brother Rice on Friday night.

Rice

Continued from Page 1 school. I’m going to remember these guys forever.

“They did everything I asked. They never had an issue with anything. They were a joy to be around, one through 16 on the roster.”

Ganser, who finished with a game-high nine rebounds, in particular.

“The team record for charges — the whole team — was 25. He had 29 personally,” Frasor said, smiling. “He was so much fun to coach — 6-0, 185 pounds, and he’s our center. He played so much bigger than he was. I never had to coach effort with him.”

Nor, truth be told, with most of the Crusaders — which might explain why Frasor said he frequently heard others observe, “Oh, you’re so calm on the sideline.”

“These guys work so hard, there wasn’t much to get upset about,” Frasor said.

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Next season, there may be THAT’S THAT REGIONAL HISTORY even less. Simeon was able to stymie Rice — the Crusaders Here are the area’s fi al The last time each area boys basketball team won scored just 14 points over the fi- boys basketball records a regional title: nal three quarters while shooting for 2015-16: 4-of-24 from 3-point range — by Brother Rice Chicago Christian 2016 19-11 Stagg 2013 throwing a triangle-and-two de- Chicago Christian 22-7 Marist 2012 fense at Shepski (10 points) and Evergreen Park 10-17 Richards 2008 Marist 21-7 Niego (3).

Brother Rice 2003 12-16 “If we make a couple more Oak Lawn St. Laurence 2003 14-14 shots, maybe it gets them out Richards Sandburg 2003 11-15 of that defense,” Frasor said. Sandburg Shepard 2002 5-22 “I had nightmares all year that Shepard Oak Lawn 1988 Stagg

17-11 somebody would do that to us, Evergreen Park 1974 16-15 because we only have two guys St. Laurence who can score.”

Coghlan, described by Niego “Everybody loves him. He’s just a player’s as “the most athletic kid on the team,” should be able to get Rice more coach.

“He really knows the game — his sets, shots closer to the rim next season. Without him, the sophomore team went 8-1 in the moves he shows us, tricks to guarding the Catholic League and should provide guys…” further reinforcements.

“It’s the vibe he brings to practice,” Plus, there will be Year 2 of the Frasor era. Shepski said. “It was a good time coming “Coach Frasor is awesome,” Niego said. to practice every day.”

Vorva

Continued from Page 1 Things were looking pretty good for a little while, but reality set in.

Brother Rice lost its scoring ability in the second half in a 44-28 loss. Niego got so much attention for his heroic 3-pointer against T.F. North that Wolverines coach Robert Smith put 6-foot-7 longarm defender Ben Coupet on him most of the night and the junior didn’t see the ball much and finished with three points.

Stagg couldn’t maintain its scalding start and dropped a 66-52 decision to Oswego.

And while St. Laurence was thrilled to earn its first winning season since 2007 it suffered an 88-54 setback to Bogan.

The area is making some progress. Last season, we had just one team with a winning record — Marist — and two teams with even records — Chicago Christian and Richards.

This year, Chicago Christian, Brother Rice, Marist, Stagg and St. Laurence finished with winning records while Richards was at .500.

Chicago Christian’s big regional win was great but the Knights lost a Clifton Central Sectional woulda-couldashoulda three-point game to Reed-Custer, which lost a woulda-coulda-shoulda one-point game to Aurora Christian.

Here is hoping the area can take a bigger step forward in 2016-17.

When the regional championships are played, I would Photo by Jeff Vorva Stagg’s Joshua Blim looks for a teammate during the regional semifinals against like nothing more than for the area to have a fantastic Friday instead of a frustrating Friday.

Oswego East on March 2.

The area is through in boys basketball but some of their rivals won regional crowns.

In the SouthWest Suburban Blue, league champ HomewoodFlossmoor was knocked off by Crete-Monee in the Oak Lawn Class 4A regional final and last year’s third-place team in Class 4A, Bolingbrook, was knocked off by host Minooka but Joliet West and Joliet Central survived their respective regionals and were still alive for sectional play earlier this week.

The strong East Suburban Catholic Conference had a hiccup during regional week with Joliet Catholic being taken down by Providence in Class 3A but Benet, Marian Catholic and Notre Dame won regional titles in Class 4A and St. Patrick won one in Class 3A. In the Catholic League South, Mount Carmel was the lone bigschool survivor by winning a Class 3A regional crown but Leo was still alive after winning the Harvest Christian Class 1A Sectional and Hales Franciscan was alive after winning the Robeson Class 2A Sectional title.

Long-range bombers Stagg struggled in girls basketball this year with a 3-25 mark but the Chargers had a presence during the Illinois High School Association state tournament festivities last week.

Sophomores Anna Djikas and Jamie Ryan qualified for the state’s Queen of the Hill 3-point shooting competition as the preliminaries kicked off last Thursday at Redbird Arena in Normal.

Djikas canned seven baskets out of 15 shots and Ryan had six in the Class 4A competition. They both missed the cutoff of nine for the final four.

Prospect’s Angelina Villasin won the Class 4A event, shooting nine in the preliminaries and eight in the final four.

Queen of Peace junior Jessica Potter made five baskets in Class 3A and did not qualify. Ten baskets was the cutoff point in that division.

Hallie Williams of Lincoln advanced from Class 3A with 10 baskets in the preliminary round and 11 in the final four and she won the overall Queen of the Hill winner with 11 baskets over the winners of the other three classes.

Richards coach Jevon Mamon is hoping that after two consecutive 14-14 seasons, the Bulldogs will break out next season.

Photo by Jeff Vorva

4

Section 2 Thursday, March 10, 2016

The Regional News - The Reporter

Images from the Fire’s opener at Toyota Park

Toyota Park was back in business with soccer as the Fire dropped a 4-3 decision to the New York City Football Club on Sunday.

Half man, half skeleton. A fan in the Sector Latino area leads the Fire crowd in chants and songs.

Photos by Jeff Vorva

With the Rice-a-Roni sign in the background, Fire fans made all sorts of food while tailgating before Sunday’s MLS opener against the New York City Football Club.

Above: The Fire coaches stand at attention for the National Anthem before taking on New York City. Veljko Paunovic (third from the left) is the Fire’s new head coach.

Left: Fire player Johan Kappelhof grabs a drink Sunday.

Fire players pose for a quick group photo minutes before the start of the MLS season opener Sunday.

Gilberto gets ready for a kick Sunday against the New York City Football Club.

5

Section 2 Thursday, March 10, 2016

The Regional News - The Reporter

BUYING OR SELLING?

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST Plaintiff, -v.DAVID E. ANDERSON A/K/A DAVID C. ANDERSON, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ARLEEN ANDERSON, EMJSOC, INC. F/K/A SENERGY OF CHICAGO, INC., SPRINGLEAF FINANCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS, INC. F/K/A AMERICAN GENERAL FINANCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS, INC., VILLAGE OF SCHILLER PARK, AN ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, MIDLAND FUNDING, LLC, IRWIN COMMERCIAL FINANCE CORP., EQUIPMENT FINANCE, MIDLOTHIAN COUNTRY CLUB Defendants 13 CH 11441 6006 WEST 124TH STREET 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 January 4, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 5, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 6006 WEST 124TH STREET, Palos Heights, IL 60463 Property Index No. 24-29-309-009-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $144,540.78.

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. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 291-1717 between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. only Please refer to file number 13-066880.

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.

SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 13-066880 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 13 CH 11441 TJSC#: 36-1218 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.

Put 42 years to work 34 years with RE/MAX

Save this ad for a FREE Market Analysis!

Don’t trust your real estate purchase or sale to anyone else

CALL DAVE MIRES

Your Personal Real Estate Consultant for Life RE/MAX International Hall of Fame

(708) 341-0946 15607 S. Harlem Ave. Orland Park, IL 60462 • davidjmires@gmail.com

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR NOMURA HOME EQUITY LOAN, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-FM2 Plaintiff, -v.DARLENE M. MANOS, STATE OF ILLINOIS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, COLONIAL HEIGHTS, TOWNHOMES ASSOCIATION, INC., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 005376 28 PARLIAMENT DRIVE 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 October 13, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 22, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:Commonly known as 28 PARLIAMENT DRIVE, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 Property Index No. 23-24-300-053-0000. 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. 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. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. 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 14-15-04679. 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 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal. com Attorney File No. 14-15-04679 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 005376 TJSC#: 36-2079 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.

I685529

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST BY PURCHASE FROM THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION AS RECEIVER OF WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK FKA WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA Plaintiff, -v.JOZEF HARMATA AKA JOSEF HARMATA, CITY OF CHICAGO, MIDLAND FUNDING LLC Defendants 15 CH 02663 10210 S. 86th Ave. 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 October 7, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 5, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 10210 S. 86th Ave., Palos Hills, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-11-306-013-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $237,883.71.

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. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee s attorney.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 15 CH 02663 TJSC#: 36-1882 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.

34

POTENTIAL TO BECOME SPECTACULAR! YOU’LL ENJOY TRUE PEACE OF MIND IN

California style ranch on wooded thisacre gracious home .8+ across fromrecreated Forest like new, with new windows, Preserves awaits your talents! 4 new furnace, finished bsmt. bdrms, 3 baths, walkout 35x25 w/full 2nd kitchen & bath. bsmt w/office.

Beingsite. sold “As Is�

Spacious cul-de-sac $319,900 HMS 1-YEAR HOME WARRANTY! $440,000

A Palos resident since 1963

708.448.6100

BHHSBlount.com Serving the Palos area for over 50 years

Your Palos Realtor

708-369-9327

“Follows Me Everywhere!� Ž

“10 in the Park�

For Sale

For Sale

5 ACRES

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK NA TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2004-FF6, MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2004-FF6; Plaintiff, vs.

VIDA DOUGLAS AKA VIDA MIKLIUS; FIRST MIDWEST BANK AS ASSIGNEE OF THE FDIC AS RECEIVER FOR PALOS BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST AGREEMENT DATED MARCH 5, 2007 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 1-7143; UNKNOWN OWNERS, AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 12 CH 34155 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on October 14, 2015 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 23-26-300-005-0000.

Commonly known as 12321 S. 88th Avenue, 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: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Mr. Frederic Deraiche at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Kluever & Platt, L.L.C., 65 East Wacker Place, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 236-0077.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I685738

RT. 45 IN PEOTONE

NEW as of 7/7/11 For Sale

600 ft. frontage x 400 ft. deep

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-22 Plaintiff, -v.WILLIAM P. MANNION AKA WILLIAM MANNION, THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Defendants 15 CH 4244 10717 LAWLER AVENUE Oak Lawn, IL 60453 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 21, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 19, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 10717 LAWLER AVENUE, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Property Index No. 24-16-417-006-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $193,943.58.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in 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, or a unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(h-1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact the sales department, ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com. Please refer to file number F15020018.

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.

ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com Attorney File No. F15020018 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 26122 Case Number: 15 CH 4244 TJSC#: 36-2593 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.

40 ft. x 60 ft. pole barn CALL 815-450-0004

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, vs.

JOSE LUIS MAGANA, III; PALOS VILLAGE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC. Defendants, 15 CH 9411 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 10409 Sheffield Drive, Unit 2N, Palos Hills, IL 60465.

P.I.N. 23-13-102-041-1018.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611.

15-014996 NOS INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I686500

DO YOU HAVE A HOUSE FOR SALE? CALL TO PLACE YOUR AD TODAY! (708) 448-4000

PUBLISHER’S NOTICE

All Real Estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination.� Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18.

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1 (800) 669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is: 1 (800) 927-9275.

6

Section 2 Thursday, March 10, 2016

The Regional News - The Reporter

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Drivers: Ryder Class A Hiring Event

Immediate Opening: Full Time Bus Driver:

Class A Regional Flatbed.

University Park, IL Come to our hiring event with interviews on site!

Ryder Location 17060 S. Lathrop, Harvey, IL 60426 Friday, March 11th 11:00 am - 7:00pm Saturday, March 12th 7:00 am - 4:00 pm Regional: Home Average 3 times a week - Weekends Off (Occasional Sunday Dispatch) $1200/week guaranteed - Most drivers make over $65K/year For details please call 1-630-272-6485 or apply online at www.ryder.jobs

Ryder is an EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled

Help Wanted

Part-Time Office Manager/ Bookkeeper

2-3 days/week. Quickbooks experience required. Organizational and phone skills a must. We are a local family owned business.

Send resume to: office@ williamquinnandsons.com or apply in person.

3860 W. 127th St. Alsip, IL 60803 Help Wanted

South Suburban law firm seeking full time

LITIGATION SECRETARY

with outstanding proofreading and organizational skills to do work for multiple attorneys.

Must have experience with transcribing and organizing pleadings, discovery and correspondence and must be proficient in Microsoft Office.

Knowledge of Federal and State court electronic filing systems required. Use of ProLaw a plus.

Please email resumes to: ffrazier@odelsonsterk.com

Palos School District 118 seeks school bus driver for immediate hire.

Must have a valid Illinois School Bus Driver’s License and impeccable driving record.

Applicants must apply in person between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., at 7710 West 127th Street, Palos Heights, IL. Inquiries should be directed to Mary Meyer, Transportation Coordinator, at (708) 448-4405.

Additional information can be found online at www.palos118.org.

I will professionally clean your house or apartment!

Family Owned & Operated Business Since 1982

Many years of experience Affordable prices FREE ESTIMATE Call Barbara 773-996-0551

Lots of Patience & Trustworthy

Asphalt Paving Inc. Complete Residential & Commercial Service Your Complete Paving Contractor (708)

425-0410

Over 15 years experience

arichards@regionalpublishing.com

CAREGIVER LOOKING TO CARE FOR THE ELDERLY Available Mon.-Fri. Hours depend on need

Excellent References.

Rates Vary Please call Mary anytime

Cleaning Services

at 708.439.6238

MEMBER BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU

Southwest Regional Publishing and Southwest Community News Group is seeking an Advertising Sales Representative.

The Sales Representative will prospect and cold call in addition to maintaining established accounts.

12243 South Harlem Ave., Palos Heights, IL 60463 Phone: 708-448-4000 • Fax: 708-448-4160

C&C

Certified Caregiver

PLEASE FAX OR E-MAIL RESUME TO AMY RICHARDS:

Nurse’s Assistant

ADVERTISING SALES EXECUTIVE WANTED

WE OFFER: • Competitive salary plus commission • High earnings potential

Cleaning Services

Caregiver

WE ALSO LOOK FOR CANDIDATES TO DISPLAY: • Drive and Energy • The ability to succeed in a fast paced, deadline oriented environment • The ability to multi-task • An outgoing personality

Asphalt Paving

Help Wanted

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL: • Have 2-5 years proven outside sales experience and customer retention • Be highly self-motivated, competitive and organized • Have the ability to hit the ground running • Have proven ability to close sales on a one to two call cycle

is looking for an opportunity to help people live independently in their own homes

Call Eva 708-926-4034 Cleaning Services

KRYSTAL KLEEN

Leave a message & number

Plumbing & Sewer

GGEORGE’S EORG E’S

PLUMBING & SEWER

Flood Control Specialists All Types of Plumbing Repairs

Clean-out Services

Stan’s Hauling

Removal of all unwanted items.

From homes, offices, storage areas, garages, apartments, condos, etc.

7 days 773-206-9309 www.stanscleanout.com

Landscaping

• • • • • •

Hot water tanks • Bathroom installations Toilets, Tubs, Sinks & Faucets Sewers rodded • Sump pumps Sewers inspected by camera Foundation leaks repaired Battery back-up systems

FREE ESTIMATES (most cases) Quality Work - Reasonable Prices 40 years experience -Lic. #SL574

708.952.1833 Remodeling

All Types of Remodeling

TOO BUSY TO CLEAN?

Basements-Kitchens-Bathrooms Painting-Taping-Drywall-Tile

Let Us Professionally Clean Your Home or Office.

Call Rafal 773-653-5494

• Satisfaction Guaranteed • References Available Bonded/Insured FREE ESTIMATES

PLACE YOUR AD TODAY

(708) 636-4030 Remodeling

Help Wanted

PART TIME PRESSMAN

Experienced pressman needed to operate a Goss Community press part time.

20-30 hours per week.

Day shift.

Please email resumes to

Wanted

SNOWBLOWERS,

small engines, regular and riding lawnmowers, bicycles.

Reasonably priced or free.

Call (815) 450-0004

Amy Richards at arichards@regionalpublishing.com or call Southwest Regional Publishing at

708-448-4000

Roofing

Snowblower Repair

Sewer/Plumbing

Snow Blowers Lawn Mowers

FLOW TECH SEWER AND PLUMBING

Repair/Tune-Up

Will fix at your house

Reasonable Rates

Call: (815) 450-0004

Free Estimates and Second Opinions Deal With Owner Sewer Rodding & Camera Drainage Specialist Renovation & Remodeling

773-344-8456 PLACE YOUR AD TODAY

GET THE WORD OUT ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS...

CALL TO PLACE YOUR AD IN THE SERVICE DIRECTORY! (708) 448-4000

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

OUT & ABOUT

The Regional News • The Reporter

Thursday, March 10, 2016

Southwest • Section 2, Page 7

BROADEN YOUR HORIZONS PINTO’S POPCORN PICKS THIS WEEK From both sides of the bars dinner topic

Prison as a life-changing experience is the topic of Emerson Hill Night this Sunday, following a 5:30 p.m. dinner at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park.

Former correctional officer Lisa Gutierrez will speak about the humbling experience of serving eight years in the Logan Correctional Center for drug smuggling. A former pastor’s daughter and army medic, Gutierrez will share the lessons she learned from the smuggle of seeing jail “from both sides of the bars.”

Dinner costs $20 per person and requires advance reservations. Call The Center at 361-3650.

Tuesday luncheon: Honeybees

Honeybees are the topic at a Tuesday luncheon on March 15, from noon to 2 p.m., at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park.

Mel Tracy, owner of the Palos Park Wild Birds Unlimited store, will talk about his beekeeping hobby. He’ll tell about the hives, the tools, and the protective clothing of beekeepers, as well as discuss the lifecycle of the bees and how the honey and beeswax are collected and processed. He’ll also talk about the problems honeybees have faced in recent years and their important role as pollinators for modern fruit and nut production.

The luncheon costs $20 per person and requires advance reservations. Call The Center at (708) 361-3650.

Gardening class

A Gardening class will be held at The Center this Sunday, from 2 to 4 p.m., at 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park.

Lois Lauer will guide students through the basics of herb and vegetable gardening in order to grow food effectively, enjoyably and sustainably.

Topics to be included in the class are soil fertility and preparation, early March garden plantings such as peas and lettuce, cold frames and grow lights, and starting seeds of some long season vegetables indoors. Lauer grows a large vegetable and herb garden at the farm, and even a new fruit garden, and wants to share some of the joys and lessons she’s learned. The class fee of $24 includes the cost of one tray of tomato, pepper, basil, and parsley seedlings which each student will plant in class.

Advance reservations are required. Call The Center at (708) 361-3650.

Mothers’ Wisdom Circle

A program for mothers is offered at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park, on Thursday, March 17, from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

The Mothers’ Wisdom Circle is a group of moms who gather monthly to explore the joys and the struggles of raising kind-hearted, compassionate, spiritually-grounded children in today’s complex world.

Everyone is welcome. Pre-registration is requested and a free will donation will be appreciated. For more, call Chris Hopkins at The Center, (708) 361-3650.

Spirituality for Kids

A new spiritual Joyful Path program for children begins at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park, this Sunday, from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m.

Led by Kitty Riggenbach and Bill Hopkins, Joyful Path is not a religious education program, but is intended to nourish children’s spirituality in a way that is compassionate and inclusive. This curriculum connects children with their own inner wisdom and teaches interdependence, self-awareness, respect for nature, stillness, forgiveness, prayer, meditation, and integrity. Using the Bible and other wisdom stories, Joyful Path helps children learn how to follow the path of Jesus in today’s world. For more information, parents may visit the website of Progressive Christianity: http://progressivechristianity.org.

The fee for the six-week session is $60 for a family’s first child and $40 for the second child.

Questions can be directed to Rev. Chris Hopkins at The Center: 708 361 3650. Everyone is welcome.

Pre-registration is requested. Call The Center at (708) 361-3650.

Men’s Discussion Group A men’s discussion group meets at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park, on Tuesday, March 15, at 7 p.m.

Mark Walker will lead a discussion about Michael Lewis’s bestseller “The Big Short.” The discussion group was formed last year by Dr.Bill Hopkins, Dr.George Harris, Dan Morley, Mark Walker, and John Andringa. The group discusses a variety of issues and welcomes newcomers at any time. No fee is charged, but pre-registration is requested.

Call The Center at (708) 361-3650.

The Bridge Teen Center programs

• March Madness - 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. this Friday, The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Court, Orland Park, will host a March Madness themed night. Students are encouraged to wear their favorite sports jersey. Free food will be provided by Jimmy John’s.

• Project Serve: Birdseed Feeders - 4 to 5 p.m.

March 15, students will learn how to make birdseed feeders that they can take home.

• Welding - 4 to 6 p.m. March 15 and 22, students will spend two weeks learning how to weld from two trade professionals.

• Ballet - 4 to 5 p.m. March 16 & 23, private ballet lessons given by dance instructors at Elite Dance Academy.

• Art Studio: Drawing Club - 4 to 6 p.m. March 17, a Drawing Club meets on the third Thursday of every month. Art supplies of all mediums will be available for students.

• Skee Ball Tournament - 5 to 6 p.m. March 17, students can compete with their friends.

• Dance-Off Night - 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. March 18, with live music from classic rock band Distant Cuzins. Free food will be provided by White Castle.

These free events are for teens in 7th through 12th grade. For more information call 532-0500.

UPCOMING Mothers’ Wisdom Circle

A program for mothers is offered at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park, on Thursday, March 17, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

The Mothers’ Wisdom Circle is a group of moms who gather monthly to explore the joys and the struggles of raising kind-hearted, compassionate, spiritually-grounded children in today’s complex world. Everyone is welcome. Pre-registration is requested and a free will donation will be appreciated.

For more information, call Chris Hopkins at The Center, (708) 361-3650.

Natural egg-dyeing workshop

Natural egg-dyeing art workshops will be hosted at the Log Cabin Center for the Arts on Saturday, March 19, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. The Log Cabin is located at 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park.

Adult participants are invited to make a basket of colorful Easter eggs, dyed and embossed with cooked bark, berries, vegetables and other natural colorings. According to instructor Lois Lauer, “The egg colors are earthy rose, sky blue, spring green, and golden hues, not the bright unnatural colors of commercial dyes.”

The class fee is $17. Participants should bring a basket containing two dozen hard cooked eggs.

Handmade paper Easter grass will also be made in the class.

Pre-registration is required and the class size is limited. For further information, call The Center at 361-3650 or visit www.thecenterpalos.org.

New teen lapidary workshop

Teens in grades 7 through 12 are invited to register for a one-day lapidary workshop on Saturday March 19, from 1 to 3 p.m., at The Log Cabin Center for the Arts, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park.

Instructor Larry Rothenberg invites teens to learn to use the lapidary wheels to make smooth polished stones from rough slabs of rock. Within this two-hour class, students will finish grinding and polishing their project and be able to wear it as a necklace or pendent that day. The class fee is $20, which includes all supplies. Advance registration is required. For more information, call The Center at (708) 361-3650 or visit www.thecenterpalos.org.

OMARR’S WEEKLY ASTROLOGICAL FORECAST

By Jeraldine Saunders ARIES (March 21-April 19): Cooperation is the operative word.

Give in with good grace as this week unfolds. The ball is in the other person’s court at work. You must let the other person take the lead if you take a turn on the dance floor of love.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Negotiations stride forward with giant steps. If you are a real team player and make fairness a priority you can strike a deal that pleases all the people all the time. You may be inspired to adopt new goals this week.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Steer clear of power struggles in the early part of the week. Those in charge could be in the mood to throw some weight around and you don’t want to be in the way when it lands. Avoid starting new projects.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Learn to be wise. Read and study.

Your week will unwind flawlessly if you put your trust in others and refuse to bow to outside pressures. Pay close attention to

human moods and business will take care of itself.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Fill up your bank account the old fashioned way. Your wisdom about financial matters will keep you from falling into bad habits. In the week ahead a partner will prove to be entirely trustworthy and dispel your doubts.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You have a decided advantage in the week ahead. Although a financial matter could cause concern, you will find creative solutions at your fingertips. Your ability to compromise will put you at the head of the pack.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Industry and initiative can pay off.

Cash might not grow on trees but that doesn’t mean you can’t pick some up that is right under your feet. Avoid confrontations early in the week when touchy feelings may be in play.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Investigate before you invest.

Finances can end up on a roller coaster ride if you dip into the piggy bank early in the week. Be big hearted and overlook disapproval from partners as a turn-

around is just around the corner.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22Dec. 21): In the week ahead you may be bombarded by conflicting viewpoints. Wait until the dust settles to make a major decision.

Just because one responsibility is erased doesn’t mean you should immediately take on another one.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Just because you have the advantage of a better education or financial resources doesn’t mean you should take advantage of others. Tap into inner wisdom to protect you from making poor business decisions this week.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Minor moodiness may mar the beginning of the week. Be on your best behavior and don’t step on other people’s toes just to have your way. Passing squabbles subside quickly but could block your attempts at financial gain.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Focus on love and affection rather than money in the week ahead.

Your business judgment could be off kilter, but people will trust your ideas anyway. Do yourself a favor and don’t offer financial advice to any friends.

Movie fans do not have to fall for ‘London Has Fallen’ After you watch a movie there is only one question you need to ask yourself: did I enjoy the film?

Sometimes a film can be so bad it’s actually somewhat enjoyable.

That’s the case we have here with “London Has Fallen.” Some of you will find this film highly entertaining and others might find this to be one of the worst pieces in cinematic history.

Here we have the horrible sequel to the equally as bad “Olympus Has Fallen.” This film’s not all bad. We do get witty one-liners that will make you laugh. These laughs work in help getting you to forget how bad this film really is. This film is the ultimate fake-out since one minute you are enjoying yourself, and the next minute you’re thinking about how bad this is.

This is a bad “Die Hard” knockoff. Are any “Die Hard” knock-offs any good? This film seems like an afterthought through most of it. It’s as if someone hastily threw a script together after the prequel was successful thinking they would make money. If you come in wanting to see London in chaos, you’ll be disappointed to know you really only see Bulgaria in chaos because that’s where they filmed.

This film stars Gerard Butler as Mike Banning, a secret service agent who is tasked with keeping President Benjamin Asher (Aaron Eckhart) safe. In basic terms the president, along with many other heads of state, flies to London to attend the prime minister’s funeral.

What happens next is predictable: terrorists blow up most of London and Gerard Butler has to get the president to safety.

The acting is bad, the story is bad, the action scenes are bad, and almost everything else in the film is bad as well. The special effects are mediocre at best. Even with all the bad and mediocre this film

VIDEOVIEW

BY JAY BOBBIN (NOTICE: Ratings for each film begin with a ‘star’ rating — one star meaning ‘poor,’ four meaning ‘excellent’ — followed by the Motion Picture Association of America rating, and then by a family-viewing guide, the key for which appears below.)

STARTING THIS WEEK:

“THE PEANUTS MOVIE”: Charles M. Schulz’s long-popular characters appeared in several theatrical movies years ago, but they get a new, computer-animated look in this tale that again puts Snoopy on the trail of the Red Baron ... while the ever-hapless Charlie Brown pursues a little red-haired girl anew. Schulz’s son and grandson had hands in writing the tale, whose voice cast includes Kristin Chenoweth and — as Snoopy and Woodstock — Bill Melendez, whose history with the franchise dates back to the earliest television specials. DVD extras: two “making-of” documentaries; music video (“Better When I’m Dancin’ “ by Meghan Trainor); “Snoopy Snippets”; “Learn to Draw” featurette. *** (G) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “IN THE HEART OF THE SEA”: Based on the best seller

by Nathaniel Philbrick, the Ron Howard-directed drama re-creates the true whaling-ship crisis that inspired Herman Melville to write “Moby Dick.” Played by Ben Whishaw, alias Q in the current James Bond movies, Melville seeks information from a sailor (portrayed as an older man by Brendan Gleeson, and in younger days by Tom Holland) who was aboard the whaling ship Essex when it ran into major trouble at sea — and challenged the survivors of an initial encounter with a mammoth mammal to stay alive in the waters. Chris Hemsworth, Benjamin Walker, Cillian Murphy and Jordi Molla also star. DVD extra: “making-of” documentary. *** (PG-13: AS, V) (Also on Bluray and On Demand) FAMILY-VIEWING GUIDE KEY: AS, adult situations; N, nudity; P, profanity; V, violence; GV, particularly graphic violence.

TONY PINTO can be surprisingly enjoyable to the right audience.

This also regrettably features Morgan Freeman as the vice president. The only thing Freeman does here is take a check to the bank.

Everyone else looks like they are doing the same thing, but they are not acting legends like Freeman.

The plot of this film is so unbelievable, or maybe it’s my hopeful nature, you can’t take this film seriously. The plot being unbelievable could be overcome if the film at least looked realistic. For

a film whose main scenes include London blowing up, it should look like things are actually blowing up. With good CGI almost everywhere, this is some of the worst ever in a film.

Ultimately “London Has Fallen” is a complete failure. It’s something so bad it shouldn’t be recommended and almost no review will, except for this one. This writer is ashamed to admit it, but he actually enjoyed watching the film. It wasn’t until pen hit paper that this writer realized how truly horrible this film actually was, so you get a recommendation to watch when you randomly see it on TV. Enjoyment is selective and you may be one of the few who love “London Has Fallen.”

Tony Pinto’s grade: C

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

OUT & ABOUT

The Regional News • The Reporter

Thursday, March 10, 2016

Southwest • Section 2, Page 8

Orland Theatre Troupe presents murder-mystery inspired by Clue

‘Long and Winding Road’ at Moraine

Supplied photo

The songs and stories behind the music of John Lennon and Paul McCartney come alive in Jim Witter’s “Long and Winding Road” on Wednesday, March 16, at 7:30 p.m., at Moraine Valley Community College. The performance will be in the Dorothy Menker Theater, in the Fine and Performing Arts Center, on campus, 9000 W. College Pkwy., Palos Hills. Tickets are $25; $20 for seniors and students. The show incorporates multimedia images from The Beatles’ career with general images from that time period. Tickets can be purchased at morainevalley.edu/fpac, by calling 974-5500, or at the Box Office on the south end of the Fine and Performing Arts Center.

Coloring Night offered for all ages at Log Cabin arts center A free all-ages coloring night will be held at The Log Cabin Center for the Arts on Monday, March 14, from 6 to 7:30.

The Log Cabin Center for the Arts is located at 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park.

Art teacher Heather Young invites you to come by yourself or bring a friend or family member. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

The center will have an assortment of coloring sheets to choose from as well as crayons, markers, and colored pencils. Coloring has become very popular with not only children but adults as well and has been said to have a calming effect.

Registration is required so we know how many to expect. Call Supplied photo 361-3650.

Coloring Night: Stacy and Ruby Goldschmidt show their coloring pages — The Center from all-ages monthly coloring nights at The Center.

Comedy, mystery, and suspense will be all around as the Village of Orland Park Theatre Troupe presents “Murder’s in the Heir,” March 11 and 12 at the Orland Park Civic Center.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Cash bar and hors d’oeuvres begin at 7 p.m.

Act One runs an hour, with a halfhour intermission for desserts and audience voting. Act Two begins at 9 p.m. The Orland Park Civic Center is at 14750 Ravinia Ave. The light-hearted mystery is open to guests of all ages and runs two hours. Tickets are $25 and include hors d’oeuvres and desserts provided by Papa Joe’s Restaurant and non-alcoholic beverages. Tickets may be purchased at the Recreation Administration Office, 14600 Ravinia Ave. The troupe’s winter show brings a similar version of the board game Clue to life, with over a dozen suspects, motives and possible murder weapons humorously presented for audience participation.

“It’s up to the audience to decide who they think the murderer is,” said Orland Park Theatre Troupe Producer/Director Frann Carnivele. “During intermission, the audience will choose their suspect and based on the popular vote, that is the character that will present as the murderer in

Supplied photo

Denise Goad, Mary Tuminello and Rudy Chavez are questioned by a detective in the Orland Park Theatre Troupe’s “Murder’s in the Heir,” playing Friday and Saturday at the Orland Park Civic Center.

the second act.”

This who-done-it play, written

by Billy St. John, centers on a tyrannical billionaire and his many heirs. Each heir has the motive and opportunity to commit the murder, but only the audience can choose the murderer and decide how the show will end.

The cast of 16 adults includes Orland Park residents Munira Boxwalla as Nancy Pollard, Gary Felicetti as Simon Starkweather,

Amy Henricks as A. D. to Gene, Bill Kubiak as Mike Davis, Joanna Leafblad as Minerva Walker, Molly Ricker as Kathy Collins, and Mary Tuminello as Fiona Starkweather. Dan McMillan appears as the narrator, Gene Culpepper.

Other local actors include Krystle Cousins, of Palos Park.

For more, contact the Orland Park Recreation Department at 403-7275.

— Village of Orland Park

History of the St. Joseph Table Submitted by Papa Joe’s The St. Joseph’s Table is a ritual meal done by Sicilians and Sicilian-Americans in fulfillment of a promise made to St. Joseph for his assistance in a time of family or personal crises. The Table is held on or as close to his feast day of March 19th as possible. It is a very compelling and complex celebration with meaning for the people as a whole and even more specific meaning for the particular group or family celebrating the day.

Generally, we can say that people “do” or “give” a Table.

The Table includes the altar with an image of Saint Joseph, flowers, candles, fruit and bread as well as the special meal of meatless dishes served at what is traditionally an open house at the home of the person/family giving the Table.

The St. Joseph’s Table tradition was brought to the United States by the late 19th and early 20th century Sicilian immigrants into Louisiana, Texas, California, Colorado and New York.

In the process of immigration to the United States, the families brought their family organization and their belief system with them.

Their saints came with them either physically as statues in their baggage or merely in their minds.

They attempted to replicate as well as they could their life in a new situation. The Sicilian immigrants’ religion was based on a close personal relationship with the local saints as patrons and friends rather than with God who was seen as a remote, unapproachable figure like the king. This feeling of a personal relationship with the saints often led to the immigrants speaking to the statues in church as if they were alive rather than seeing them as symbolic representations of the saints. Bargains are made with the saint for help with the most minute trivialities and, in exchange, are offered various tokens as appeasement. This is done to keep the saints from becoming vengeful.

These offerings, placed in the local church or shrine, often take the

form of ex votos. These are often models of body parts that have been cured of some affliction or paintings of the miracle. In some cases a pilgrimage to a holy place is promised. Often the saint would be punished if a request was not answered in what was thought to be a reasonable time. Punishment would be the public cursing of the statue or relic (this happens in Naples when the people want the blood of St. Janarius to liquefy), burying the statue in the ground (selling a house- bury a statue of St. Joseph in the ground), dunking it in water or placing it upside down in a cabinet until the favor was received.

Often the petitions stop with the saint or put God last. “Saint Anthony, if I have a son I will name him after you, Joseph Anthony.

Saint Anne, if I have a son, I will wear a dress of your colors until

it falls to rags. God if I have a son I will stay in the house for 40 days” is a paraphrase of one promise recounted by one woman recalling her attempt at age 18 after the birth of a daughter and two miscarriages to provide her husband with a much desired son.

With St. Joseph there is a hospitality and nurturing in the making and fulfilling promises. In Sicily, in a society that is kin-oriented and closed to outsiders, the Table has provided a way for the women to open their homes to strangers in an accepted manner as well as fulfill the promise made to St. Joseph.

Whatever the reason for the devotion to St. Joseph what has developed is very much a part of the lives of the people. Even though some feel the tradition is dying out it is actually, if anything growing as more people, churches and restaurants have Tables.

Supplied photo

Patti Page Musical at Moraine

A musical celebration of Patti Page’s rise to stardom in “Flipside: The Patti Page Musical” will be this Saturday, March 12, at 7:30 p.m., at Moraine Valley Community College. The production will be in the Dorothy Menker Theater, in the Fine and Performing Arts Center, on campus, 9000 W. College Pkwy., Palos Hills. Tickets are $25 for the general public and $20 for seniors and students. Featuring stunning costumes and written from interviews, the show highlights 28 of her greatest hits, including “Tennessee Waltz,” “(How Much is That) Doggie in the Window” and “Mockingbird Hill.” The show has won 18 National Awards at the Kennedy Center Honors. Tickets can be purchased at morainevalley.edu/fpac, by calling 974-5500, or at the Box Office located on the south end of the Fine and Performing Arts Center.

St. Joseph’s Table March 19th 4 p.m.

$1995 Adults • $1095 Age 10 & Under Includes coffee, tea, milk and pop

Port procieon of wil eds donaltbe ed.

AWARD WINNING ITALIAN CUISINE! Catering & Banquet Rooms Available For…

Us Call Your ll For Atering Ca ds!

Nee

Communions • Corporate Meetings • Showers • Graduations • Business Gatherings • Birthdays • Memorial Luncheons • Holidays

Any Occasion!

Bo Your ok Pa Now rty !

Open from 10am Monday thru Sunday • Carry Out, Catering & Banquets

14459 LaGrange Road• Orland Park

708.403.9099

• Carry Out • • Delivery • • Dine In • Celebrating over 30 years in the Southwest Suburbs!

Stop in now for 25% off Pizzas on Mondays and 2-for-1 Pasta on Tuesdays!