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Lawsuit settled for $2.7 million Man said he was beaten by police officers while two young daughters were nearby

By Dermot Connolly An Oak Lawn man who alleged that two Oak Lawn police officers brutalized him in his home without provocation while his two young daughters were nearby has settled his civil rights claim for $2.7 million. The case was settled on Feb. 24, and the payment was approved by the Oak Lawn Village Board. But there was no admission of guilt or responsibility, village attorney Kevin Casey said on Tuesday. According to the 11-count complaint filed by Piotr Niton and his two daughters in federal court, Niton said that shortly after midnight on July 27, 2013, he was asleep on his couch in Oak Lawn when he was awakened by “loud and persistent banging on his front door.” He said he then found two uniformed Oak Lawn police officers were on his front porch. His daughters were in their bedrooms nearby. The complaint alleges that the officers began shouting commands at him, questioning him about a hit-and-run that occurred earlier that evening. He told them

Irish eyes are smiling Above: Maggie McEldowney, the 2016 Rose of Tralee, waves from the top of her float during the annual South Side Irish Parade in Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood. McEldowney is a graduate of Marist High School and now serves as the school’s director of development. Right: Some of the spectators at the annual South Side Irish Parade on Sunday afternoon along Western Avenue were dressed as colorfully as marchers in the event, including the Conways (from left), Meghan, 6; Norah, 5; and Michael, 11, of Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood.

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By Sharon L. Filkins

Chicago Ridge candidates talk about loyalty, accessibility By Dermot Connolly Candidates running for mayor and village clerk in Chicago Ridge fielded residents’ questions during a March 8 forum sponsored by the Chicago Ridge-Worth Chamber of Commerce. Chamber Vice President Christopher Lisek moderated the event, asking the questions submitted by audience members. The candidates for village clerk, incumbent George Schleyer and Barbara Harrison, didn’t get as many questions as the mayoral candidates: incumbent Chuck Tokar and trustees Fran Coglianese and Sally Durkin. But the clerk candidates did argue about how many hours could be spent working at what is a part-time position. Harrison, who grew up in Chicago Ridge, stressed her strong ties to the community.

“I do have a loyalty to the town,” she said, recalling her days playing in Freedom Park when it was known as Birmingham Park, and playing on a boys field hockey team for three years. She pledged to be accessible, saying, “I know this town and the people in it, and I have the will to work hard to serve them.” Schleyer, who is completing his first four-year term as clerk, has lived in Chicago Ridge since the mid-1990s. A production manager in a bakery who led a Chicago neighborhood organization before moving to Chicago Ridge, Schleyer said besides handling the duties of the office, he also helped get the Chicago Ridge Lions Club started last year, and revived the Chicago Ridge-Worth Chamber of Commerce. He told Harrison that a labor lawyer men-

he had not driven his vehicle that night. He said they demanded that he come outside and show them his van. In the complaint, Niton said he refused to leave the house but offered to open the garage door and let the officers check it out. The complaint states that an officer then “forced his way into Niton’s home and violently shoved Niton backwards” onto the floor, and struck him with his fists and knees. The officers also allegedly struck Niton with steel batons and one of them allegedly placed his knee on Niton’s face. David P. Sterba, the Nitons’ attorney, said that one of the officers repeatedly lifted Niton off the floor by his belt, slamming him back down on his back with such force that the belt broke. The other officer allegedly put him in a chokehold and handcuffed him. Sterba said that one of Niton’s daughters witnessed the violence, while the other one heard it from her room. Sterba said the $2.7 million awarded was for Niton’s pain, suffering and emotional distress, See OAK LAWN, Page 10

tioned to him working more than 20 hours in the clerk’s position per week could be illegal, and might require the officeholder to pay into the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund. “Does that mean not returning phone calls from home?” asked Harrison, promising to do that. Schleyer said he often does return calls when he is away from the office, and disputed Harrison’s claim that he is not accessible to the public. The mayoral candidates all cited economic development as a prime objective, but they had a few minor “dust-ups” when discussing how to go about it, as well as several other issues. “Economic development is the only way

After a lengthy period of agreements and disagreements during the Hickory Hills City Council meeting last Thursday, an ordinance was approved for the proposed Sabre Woods development. The planned unit development (PUD) proposal would take in the site of the old Sabre Room, 8900 W. 95th St., Hickory Hills. The once-iconic center was the site of wedding receptions and noted performers who took the stage there, including Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin.

The Sabre Room closed last year and the building was recently demolished. The approved special use for PUD, which is located in a R-4 Single Family Residence District and C-3 Highway Commercial District, will allow a combination of commercial and residential uses, including retail stores, independent and assisted living apartments, senior apartments, senior single-family ranch homes, and property that may be donated to the city for use as a public library See SABRE WOODS, Page 9

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Evergreen Park candidates stress commitment to community By Sharon L. Filkins Voters in Evergreen Park will see familiar names on the ballot in the April 4 election as the mayor, village clerk and two trustees are running unopposed. A third trustee position is open with one candidate running. Seeking re-election is Mayor James Sexton, Village Clerk Cathy Aparo and incumbent Trustees Carol Kyle and Mark Phelan. The one new name on the ballot is Norm Anderson, running to fill a trustee position that opened when Daniel McKeown stepped down. Running unopposed seems to be the norm in Evergreen Park. Aparo, who was elected in 2001, attributes it to Sexton. “It is a testament to the mayor because

of all the good things he does for the village,” she said. She cited the recent economic growth spurred by the re-development of the Plaza at 95th and Western Avenue, and added that there have been many improvements being made to make the village more attractive for businesses and residents. Aparo has been with the village since 1984 when she started in the office of the public works department. “I never dreamed that I would one day be the village clerk,” she said. She added that it is an honor and privilege to serve the people in our village. ”Every day it is a pleasure to be able to help our residents. It is a very special atmosphere. Many of us here at the village have lived here all of our

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lives, we grew up together, went to school and church together, and now are working together to serve our village.” One of the longest serving trustees up for election is Carol Kyle. She has served in the position for 29 years. Her father, Robert Norris, was a trustee and when he died in 1988, she filled out the remainder of his term and has served ever since. “I have chosen to run again because I believe my chapter in the history book about the village isn’t complete and I still have much to offer,” Kyle said. She said the most satisfaction for her as a trustee is attending village functions or participating as a volunteer. See EVERGREEN PARK, Page 10

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Moraine Valley Community College assistant basketball coach Sean Mackey takes a selfie with some players and the Division II Region IV Tournament championship trophy. The Cyclones qualified for the National Junior College Athletic Association National Tournament for the first time since 1989 with a 92-72 win over Illinois Valley on Saturday at Waubonsee Community College in Sugar Grove. The nationals begin Tuesday in Harrison, Arkansas. For more on the Cyclones, see Sports.

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POLICE REPORTS Chicago Ridge Criminal trespassing Omar Khalil, 47, of the 10600 block of Debra Lane, Oak Forest, was charged with criminal trespassing after police said he was found sleeping in a booth at White Castle, 10555 S. Harlem Ave., at 11:50 p.m. Sunday. Staff told police Khalil had been in the restaurant since 8:30 p.m. and refused to leave. He is due in court on April 5.

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Children from St. Gerald School in Oak Lawn wave to the crowd from their float Sunday at the South Side Irish Parade.

• Salem A. Yahya, 22, of the 10300 block of South Austin Avenue, Chicago Ridge, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 111rd Street and Central Avenue at 10:55 p.m. March 6. Police said he was also cited for having an obstructed windshield. He is due in court on April 5. • Darrick Lee, 38, of the 10300 block of South Ridgeland Avenue, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 97th Street and Ridgeland Avenue at 11:45 a.m. March 7. Police said he was also cited for driving without insurance and expired license plates. He is due in court on March 27. • Tonya McDaniels, 27, of the 17000 block of South Sycamore Lane, Oak Park, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 10:05 p.m. Friday at 101st Street and Ridgeland Avenue. Police said she was also cited for driving without insurance, failure to secure a child in a safety seat, and not wearing a seatbelt. She is due in court on April 27. • Edgar Samano-Villegas, 30, of the 10600 block of South Central Avenue, Chicago Ridge, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 106th and Central at 12:25 a.m. Monday. Police said he was also cited for improper display of a license plate. He is due in court on April 5.

Seat belts on school buses bill passes state House committee Legislation supported by Secretary of State Jesse White requiring seat belts on school buses in Illinois passed the House Transportation Vehicles and Safety Committee last week and now moves to the full House of Representatives. House Bill 3377, sponsored by Cong. Lou Lang (D-16th), requires 3-point seat belts on school buses. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) supports 3-point seat belts in school buses. “Nothing is more important than the lives and safety of our children,” said White. “I served with Rep. Lang in the House and appreciate his commitment to this issue over the years. With improvements in the technology of seat belts, along with NHTSA’s recommendation, now is the time to pass legislation pushing for a significant change in protecting our children on school buses.” In late 2015, NHTSA endorsed seat belts on school buses due in large part to improved technology with 3-point safety belts. Up until NHTSA’s endorsement, federal and state safety organizations have largely remained neutral on the issue, with expressed concerns on whether 2-point lap seat belts improved the overall safety of a child riding a school bus. However, 3-point safety belts better protect children due to their ability to diffuse the forceful and sudden

movement the body sustains during a crash over the chest, waist and shoulder areas. Six states — California, Florida, New Jersey, New York, Louisiana and Texas — have passed laws requiring seat belts in school buses.

Legislation to expand Organ/Tissue Donor Registry passes House

White’s legislation that would allow 16- and 17-year-olds to register for the state’s First Person Consent Organ/Tissue Donor Registry when they receive their driver’s license or identification card passed the Illinois House of Representatives last week. House Bill 1805, sponsored by state Rep. Deb Conroy (D46th), now goes to the Senate for consideration. A similar measure – Senate Bill 868, sponsored by state Sen. Mattie Hunter (D-3rd) – passed a Senate Committee on Feb. 16. “Our goal is always to save lives,” White said. “Thousands of Illinoisans are waiting for an organ. ...This legislation, which the vast majority of other states have implemented, is an important step in reducing the number of those on the waiting list.” Residents can register with the Secretary of State’s Organ/Tissue Donor Registry at LifeGoesOn. com, by calling (800) 210-2106 or visiting their local Driver Services facility.

Evergreen Park Retail theft • Loreno Beltran-Esparza, 44, of Blue Island, was charged with retail theft at Mariano’s, 2559 W. 95th St., at 4:40 p.m. last Thursday. Police said he took wine, beer and a peach worth a total of $21.66. • Shiyla Thomas, 32, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft at Walmart, 2500 W. 95th St., at 12:49 p.m. last Thursday. Police said she took nine items of baby clothes and food worth $49.94 in total. • Dwayne Woods, 22, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft at Walmart, 2500 W. 95th St., at 11:36 a.m. March 5. Police said he took a cellphone screen protect valued at $31.34. • Michael Garrison, 52, of Chi-

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Suspended license • Jasmine M. Lawrence, 21, of the 8500 block of West 101st Terrace, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 8:54 p.m. Friday in the 9500 block of South Roberts Road. Police said she was also cited for improper lighting because one headlight was out. She is due in court on April 17. • Tarek L. Smith, 41, of the 7200 block of South Roberts Road, Bridgeview, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 4:53 p.m. Friday. Police said he was also cited for driving a car with expired registration. He is due in court on April 17. • Dennis L. Maddox, 36, of the 8100 block of South Neenah Avenue, Burbank, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 4:10 p.m. Friday in the 8700 block of West 87th Street. Police said he was also cited for illegally using a cellphone while driving. He is due in court on March 27.

Oak Lawn DUI charges

• Carlos A. Morales, 35, of Chicago, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 2:04 a.m. March 6 at 92nd Street and Cicero Avenue. Police said he registered a .293 blood-alcohol count on a breath test, 3.5 times the legal limit. Police said he was also cited for speeding and driving without headlights. He is due in court on April 21. • Francisco Fernando TiradoRobles was charged with DUI following a traffic stop at 5:55 a.m. March 5 following a traffic stop in the 9400 block of South Ridgeland Avenue. Police said he was also cited for failure to signal twice and improper lane usage twice. He is due in court on April 11.

Drug possession John J. Korzeniewski, 39, of Hometown, was charged with possession of a controlled substance following a traffic stop at 5:09 p.m. March 6 in the 6000 block of West 95th Street. Police said he was a passenger in the car, and was carrying six packets of crack cocaine he allegedly bought for $100. The driver of the

Battery off nse Theresa M. Carrington, 27, of Chicago, was charged with two counts of battery following an altercation in a restaurant on Cicero Avenue at 11:21 p.m. March 3. A 33-year-old woman said she was in line to buy food when Carrington began yelling at her and struck her in the face, breaking her glasses. The woman said she ran outside and got her 22-yearold brother, and when they returned, Carrington was standing on a table screaming. She said Carrington then threw a chair, striking her brother, and grabbed him and broke his necklace. She was also charged with two counts of criminal damage to property. She is due in court on April 21.

Retail theft Otishea Danyell Donnell, 27, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft at 6:58 p.m. March 3 at Kmart, 4101 W. 95th St. Police said she was detained after leaving the store with a backpack full of 115 bottles of nail polish. Police said she was uncooperative and moved violently to avoid being handcuffed. Store personnel reported seeing Donnell and another woman placing cosmetics in a cooler, and then going into the fitting room with the cart and a backpack taken from another display. Donnell, according to reports, then left wearing the backpack. Police said the merchandise she was found with was worth $972.74 in total. She is due in court on April 13.

Suspended license • Victor Stewart, 50, of Chicago, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 8:12 p.m. March 5 at Southwest Highway and Cicero Avenue. Police said he was also cited for speeding. He is due in court on April 13. • Keyona Wright, 40, of Chicago, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 4:15 p.m. March 6 at Southwest Highway and Kilpatrick Avenue. Police said she was also cited for driving without insurance, and having no driver’s side mirror and no seatbelt. She is due in court on April 12.

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Burglary reports • Police are investigating two residential burglaries that were reported on March 8. In one case, a burglary was discovered and reported at 3 p.m. in the 9000 block of Del Prado Drive. Police said the resident found the front door had been kicked in and several pieces of jewelry and other items were missing from the home.

In the second case, reported at 4 p.m. in the 11000 block of 84th Avenue, the homeowner said a rear window was found kicked in and items were strewn around the residence. • Police are investigating a burglary that was discovered at the Palestine Bakery, 10326 S. Harlem Ave., about midnight on Monday. They said an unknown person used a large rock to break the front glass of the business, and stole approximately $200 from the cash register.

Theft charges • A wallet was reported stolen from a laundry room of a building in the 8500 block of 103rd Terrace at 3 p.m. last Thursday. The victim told police that the wallet was left in the laundry room while laundry was being done, and was missing when the owner returned. • A piece of equipment belonging to the state fire marshal was reported stolen from a vehicle in 11200 block of Cherry Court about noon on Friday. • A handgun was reported stolen from a jacket pocket while the owner was in Durbin’s, 10154 S. Roberts Road, about 11 a.m. Saturday. The victim said a friend had just returned the firearm that had been borrowed, and he placed it in the pocket of a jacket that he left hanging on a chair. He said the gun was gone when he returned from the bathroom.

License charges • Jose Estrada, 25, of Burbank, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 11 p.m. Friday in the 7900 block of West 111th Street. Police said he was also cited for illegal tinted windows. He is due in court on April 11. • Jason Singer, 32, of Oak Lawn, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 1 a.m. Sunday in the 10400 block of South Harlem Avenue. Police said he was also cited for speeding, and driving with expired registration. He is due in court on April 11.

Speeding offense Chad Weinert, 23, of Worth, was charged with aggravated speeding following a traffic stop at 4:30 a.m. Saturday in the 11000 block of Southwest Highway. Police said he was also cited for driving without insurance. He is due in court on April 11.

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• Joseph S. Ordakowski, 34, of the 6800 block of West 111th Street, Worth, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 10:06 p.m. Sunday in the 11100 block of South Harlem Avenue. Police said he was also cited for having an obstructed windshield, no insurance and failure to notify the secretary of state of a change of address. He is due in court on March 29. • Brayton Browder, 21, of the 8800 block of South Harlem Avenue, Bridgeview, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 10:57 a.m. Friday in the 10600 block of South Harlem Avenue. Police said he was also cited for failure to signal when required and driving without insurance. He is due in court on March 29. • Ricardo G. Valdez, 21, of the 10700 block of South Lloyd Drive, Worth, was charged with driving with a revoked license following a traffic stop at 8:10 a.m. March 7 at 112th Street and New England Avenue. Police said he was also wanted on an outstanding Worth warrant for failure to appear in court, and two warrants from Will County for the same offense. He is due in court on April 7.

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Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day goes into overtime t. Patrick’s Day has still not arrived, but why do I feel like it has been around for a month? The wearin’ of the green seems to have somehow turned into a seasonal event, not just one day. During the first weekend of March, I attended a St. Patrick’s Day fundraiser and party at my old parish in Chicago. Looking through some other community newspapers I noticed there were several St. Patrick’s Day events occurring at other Catholic parishes throughout the Chicago area. And this past weekend, we had a St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Downtown Chicago. The highlight of that parade is witnessing the Chicago River dyed green. It is a big event and it draws a large crowd. But it does not compare to the South Side Joe Irish Parade that was held this past SunBoyle day. The parade route begins at 103rd and Western Avenue and concludes at 115th and Western. The parade took about one hour and 40 minutes. I took photos of the event for our paper and a couple of other editions. It is a good time and an opportunity to see people you have not seen in a while. The parade estimate was about 200,000 people. That is quite a huge crowd for a neighborhood event. And to think that this parade drew as many as 400,000 during the days when the event became too large, drawing people from throughout the suburbs and the city’s North Side. Revelers in those days would empty out of bars and into the streets. The partying was getting out of hand and the parade was shut down for a few years. The parade has gone back to its original concept, which means it is more of a family event. However, there are still many who go into the local bars on Western to tip a few pints. And walking to and coming back from the parade, I noticed people holding parties that spilled out into the streets. But most of all, these neighbors appeared to be having a good time. I like it the way it is now. You can bring kids to the event if you like. On the other hand, the bars are open for those who want to celebrate by having more than corned beef and cabbage. It was a little cold at 36 degrees but the sun was shining. That’s an improvement over last year, when a steady drizzle made it difficult to watch the parade. And I can tell you that it was difficult to take photos, too. But the downtown parade and the South Side Parade are not the only St. Patrick’s Day events. We now have a St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Chicago’s Northwest Side. They don’t seem to draw as many people as downtown or in Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood, but everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves from the news clips I’ve watched. A St. Patrick’s Day-themed parade called the Irish Fleadh Parade has been held in Oak Forest for a number of years. Tinley Park has hosted a St. Patrick’s Day Parade for years. Countryside also has a St. Patrick’s Day Parade. A St. Patrick’s Day Party is also held in Chicago’s Garfield Ridge neighborhood. If these parades all have something in common, it’s that they are rarely — if ever — held on St. Patrick’s Day. At one time, the parades were actually held on March 17. But like many of these events, they are now celebrated on the weekends as close to the March 17 date as possible. Consequently, we have been adding more of these St. Patrick Day celebrations beginning in late February. My Uncle Jack was born in Chicago but grew up in Ireland. He used to laugh when he came back here in regards to how we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. First of all, there were no parades or corned beef on St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland. But since the 1950s, immigrants would come over here and take part in our parades. Visitors and local dignitaries arrive here and in New York City and Boston and are impressed with the festive parades. So, while St. Patrick’s Day was just another day to go to the pub and celebrate, parades are now held in Ireland as well. The Irish may have been amused when they first saw the American creations of St. Patrick’s Day. But most of the Irish like to have a good time, so the parades and I imagine even corned beef have found their way to the Emerald Isle. After all this celebrating, what is going to actually happen on St. Patrick’s Day? Well, apparently even the Irish have a little pull with the Vatican, or at least with the Chicago Archdiocese. We have been informed by Cardinal Blase Cupich that Catholics will be given special dispensation tomorrow for St. Patrick’s Day. And that means pass the corned beef, cabbage and carrots. Maybe even have a Guinness or two. Happy St. Patrick’s Day, everyone — whether you celebrate for one day or a month.

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Police patrols, response subject of heated debate By Dermot Connolly A resident’s report of being robbed at gunpoint last week near Covington School led to a lengthy and somewhat heated discussion about local crime during the Oak Lawn Village Board meeting on Tuesday. During the public comment portion of the meeting, the woman said she and a friend were robbed at gunpoint while walking near Covington School in the 9100 block of South 52nd Court around 9:50 p.m. March 8. She praised the police response to the robbery but said her home was also burglarized in 2015. In that case, she blamed the privatization of the Oak Lawn 911 center for an 8-to-10 minute response time from police, which she said might have allowed the offender to escape. Diane Tousignant, director of the 911 center, explained that the response time had nothing to do with the privatization and invited the woman to meet with her privately about the issue and tour the center to see how it works. Trustee Bob Streit (3rd) is running against Mayor Sandra Bury in the April 4 election and is campaigning on issues that include the need for more police patrols and criticism of the privatization of the 911 center. While he accused Bury and her supporters of trying to “paint a rosy picture” about village crime rates during the meeting, Bury pointed to FBI crime statistics that show crime levels going down in recent years. She maintains that Streit is spread-

ing incorrect information in his campaign literature in order to scare voters. “We have moved people from other shifts. We have a full onslaught in the north side of town. We’re out there, we’re covering this as best we can,” said Police Chief Michael Murray, who was called on to discuss the current situation. Two other robberies also occurred in the same general area last week. Police are investigating the possibility that the offender in two of the cases also may have committed similar crimes in nearby Burbank. Murray said the current staffing level of the police department, with 109 people, including 75 uniformed officers, is the largest it has ever been. “I, too, would like to acknowledge the fine work of the rankand- file officers,” Streit said. But he said more police patrols in marked cars would be helpful. Trustee Terry Vorderer (4th), who retired as chief of patrol after a 34-year career with the Oak Lawn Police Department, is the police liaison on the board. He pointed out that spikes in crime are not unusual. “I responded to armed robberies in the 1980s and ’90s in which people were killed,” he said. “Residential safety, and the safety of all our residents, is our No. 1 priority. A lot of these cases are crimes of opportunity,” said Trustee Alex Olejniczak (2nd). “When we have a problem, we have to stick together and find solutions.”

Worth board approves series of improvements for village Sharon L. Filkins The Worth Village Board approved an intergovernmental agreement that will allow for a series of improvements during the coming year for the southwest suburb. The board made the agreement with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (IDCEO) during the March 7 village board meeting Trustee Pete Kats said the village received a grant of more than $75,000 to install 200 lights including streetlight replacement and lighting improvements at the village’s boat launch and other locations. The grant is a result of the village submitting an application to participate in the IDCEO’s Public Sector Energy Efficiency Program. The program provides state funding for qualifying municipal energy efficiency projects. IDCEO notified the village in February that its application was approved. According to the agreement, the IDCEO requires municipalities participating in the program to approve a rebate agreement

setting forth IDCEO’s reimbursement obligations to the village and provisions governing the program. Kats said the village was saving $35,000 per year with the new LED rebate. “This is a considerable savings to the village,” he said. In other matters, Trustee Tedd Muersch, Jr. introduced Ann Garvin, the new food and beverage manager at the Water’s Edge Golf Course. “She has 30 years of experience in the industry and has already established her worth with the recent events at the golf course,” said Muersch. “We are very happy she has joined our team.” Mayor Mary Werner announced the appointment of Debbie Gallagher to the Beautification Committee with a term to expire on May 1. “She is filling the vacancy of a committee member who recently resigned. I am confident she will remain on the committee to serve a full term after May 1,” said Werner. In other business, Mark Micetich, the Worth police chief, was authorized to place an order for two Ford Explorers, not to exceed $60,000. The cost will be included in next year’s budget.

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South Side Irish Parade draws large crowd and plenty of smiles The annual South Side Irish Parade on Sunday afternoon had a chill in the air, but the skies were clear and sunny as a huge crowd watched the annual event that began at 103rd and Western Avenue and continued south to 115th and Western Avenue in Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood. An estimated 200,000 people attended the parade that drew residents from the city’s Bev-

erly and Mount Greenwood neighborhoods, and the southwest suburban communities from Evergreen Park, Oak Lawn and as far south as Tinley Park. Serving as the grand marshal of the parade was the Les Turner ALS Foundation. Representatives of the Christmas Without Cancer organization were also on hand. Also marching in the parade were

Shannon Zofkie, the South Side Irish parade queen for 2017, smiles as she passes 103rd and Western Avenue during the annual event Sunday afternoon in Chicago.

St. Laurence High School, the Mother McAuley High School state volleyball champions, the Brother Rice-Mother McAuley Band and plenty of leprechauns and other assorted characters. Students and representatives of Most Holy Redeemer Parish in Evergreen Park were in the parade route, along with St. Catherine of Alexandria, St. Linus, St. Germaine and St. Gerald schools from

Oak Lawn. Maggie McEldowney, the 2016 Rose of Tralee and graduate of Marist High School, waved to the crowd from her float. Local political leaders took part in the parade, including Cong. Dan Lipinski (D-3rd), Cook County Commissioner John Daley (D-11th) and Chris Kennedy, a Democratic candidate for governor and son of Robert Kennedy.

Members of the Brother Rice-Mother McAuley High School Band march in the annual South Side Irish Parade Sunday afternoon at 103rd Street and Western Avenue in Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood.

Chris Kennedy, a Democratic candidate for governor and the son of Robert Kennedy, smiles at the crowd as he marches on Sunday. He is joined on his right by Jimmy “Skinny” Sheahan, a longtime fundraiser for Chicago’s Special Olympics and political figure in the city’s 19th Ward. Left: Cook County Commissioner John Daley (D-11th) waves to the crowd. Above: Cong. Dan Lipinski (D-3rd) marches in the parade along Western Avenue.

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Burke invites residents to town hall meeting State Rep. Kelly Burke (D-36th), will update residents on the major issues facing Illinois and listen to constituents at a town hall meeting with state Sen. Bill Cunningham (D-18th) and state Rep. Fran Hurley (D-35th) from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 25 at St. Xavier University’s Warde Academic Center-Butler Reception Room, 3700 W. 103rd St., Chicago.. “One of my top priorities is to ensure residents of our area are heard in Springfield,” Burke said. “Events like these give me the opportunity to hear directly from the people I represent and discuss the many important issues facing our state.” Burke will welcome Laurie Joyner, president of St.

Xavier University; Courtney Hedderman, associate state director of advocacy and outreach at AARP; Daniel Hertz, senior policy analyst from the Center for Tax and Budget Accountability; and Jennifer Walling, executive director at the Illinois Environmental Council. Residents will have the opportunity to hear about the latest news from Springfield and discuss local and state issues they are concerned about. “The lack of a state budget has been particularly challenging for our higher education system and our state’s most vulnerable residents,” Burke said. “I have been fighting for passage of a fair and compassionate budget that fully funds higher education and protects the programs many seniors and disabled residents rely on.”

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News and events from our archives New Lutheran church opens doors in Worth Township • 50 years ago

From the March 16, 1967 issue The story: Opening services marked the formation of the new Lutheran Church of the Apostles that covered several communities that included Chicago Ridge and Worth. A core of families began worshipping at the Hazelgreen Elementary School, 11751 S. Lawler Ave., Worth Township. The church is under the leadership of the Rev. Theodore E. Reiner, a native of Western Canada. Reiner conducted a door-to-door canvas study to determine the interest in a Lutheran church in the community. In his studies, he found a population of about 25,000 in three villages that had a large number of people with a Lutheran background.

Moraine Valley receives funds for construction projects • 25 years ago

From the March 12, 1992 issue The story: Moraine Valley Community College will receive $1,670,984 in state construction funds for a major remodeling project on the Palos Hills campus. Gov. Jim Edgar made the announcement during a press conference at the college. The funds will be used to remodel 55,000 square feet of Buildings A, B, and L to provide permanent facilities for the nursing, Allied Health, Community Services and Continuing Education departments and to revisit the present heating and ventilation systems in the building. Included in the remodeling will be laboratory space for the nursing, respiratory therapy, medical technology, medical records, radiologic technology, phlebotomy, anatomy and physiology and microbiology programs The quote: “I am pleased we can provide these funds particularly when the economy is sluggish and constructive projects can furnish a needed boost,” Edgar said.

Richards gym renamed in honor of Dwyane Wade • 10 years ago

From the March 15, 2007 issue The story: The Richards High School gym was renamed in honor of graduate and current NBA basketball star Dwyane Wade. A pep rally was scheduled to be held at the school, 10601 S. Central Ave., Oak Lawn. The Miami Heat shooting guard played college ball at Marquette University, where he led the Golden Eagles to the 2003 Final Four. He was named the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player and Sport Illustrated’s Sportsman of the Year in 2006, when the Heat won their first NBA title. Wade was scheduled to attend the rally but did not because of a shoulder injury he recently sustained. He did appear before the crowd from his Miami home via satellite on a large video screen. Rapper Kanye West, a graduate of Polaris in District 218, also attended and performed. Singer and actress Jennifer Hudson was also at the rally. The quote: You couldn’t fathom how proud I am of my son, Dwyane,” said his mother, Joline Wade. “He didn’t come from no silver spoon people. He worked hard and didn’t stop.”

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Artists of all ages dazzle at Oak Lawn event By Kelly White Palos Hills resident Veronica Szarkowski, 11, has been drawing for as long as she can remember. “I like art because it gives you the ability to express yourself while doing it,” Szarkowski said. “You can make yourself unique.” Her work was featured along with many of artists of all ages and abilities during the second annual Oak Lawn Park District Community Art Day and Competition, which was held March 5 at the Oak View Center. The event was sponsored by St. Xavier University. The local work of arts included paintings, drawings, sculptures and photography from 75 artists as young as 6 years old. “We believe that everyone is an artist and that is definitely on display at this event,” said Michael Sinkewich, recreation supervisor for the Oak Lawn Park District. “The art created and showcased at our event by both youth and adults is amazing. We hope that it encourages everyone in the community to incorporate art in their lives. This event is a great reminder of the many benefits of art in the community.” Szarkowski took her talents to the art day and displayed graphite drawings she took several hours to complete. She said that she inherited her love for art from her mother, Agnes Szarkowski. “Along with teaching her some art techniques, I have been getting her books of famous artists like Monet,” her mother said. “It’s important to learn art history along with art. My daughter is getting better and better with every piece of art she creates. In fact, I think she is even better than me.” Szarkowski is hoping to become an artist when she grows up, along with 12-year-old Kalina Uskokova, of Oak Lawn. “What I enjoy most about art is that nobody judges you,” Uskokova said. Uskokova created graphite drawings of animals. Both of the girls had their art exhibited in the youth gallery set-up for artists ages 6-18 who wanted to showcase their artwork. Hannah McNeela, 9, of Oak Lawn, decided to create art in the abstract form with a piece she called “The Cupcake”, which was made out of a coffee cup holder with paper towel inside that she chose to paint green and decorate with string and sprinkles. “You can make art as fun as you want to,” McNeela said. These young artists also had the option to enter in the show’s youth art competition. The youth art competition encompassed awards presented by Laurie Snaer, art instructor for the Oak Lawn Park District. Ribbons were presented for first, second and third place, along with awards for honorable mention and trophies for “Best in Show,” “Young Budding

Photos by Kelly White

A variety of work was on display at the Oak Lawn Park District’s Community Art Day and Competition recently at the Oak View Center in Oak Lawn.

Veronica Szarkowski, 11, of Palos Hills, shows off her artwork during the Art Day.

Artist,” “Most Promising Artist” and “Best Use of a Medium”. Adults were not left out on the fun. The event was also held in an adult gallery in a separate room for the more advanced artists to display their work. No art competition was held for adults. No art was sold at the event, but artists were able to pass out their contact information if they opted to sell their artwork afterwards. “We wanted to expand beyond the youth competition and create an event that encompasses artists of all ages and abilities and exposes our community to art,” Sinkewich said. The Community Art and Competition stands out from other art shows for a num-

Hannah McNeela, 9, of Oak Lawn, decided to create art in the abstract form with a piece she called “The Cupcake.”

ber of reasons, according to Oak Lawn Park District officials. “One important aspect is that we use this event to encourage art in the community by not only allowing local artists to showcase their talents, but by allowing everyone in attendance the opportunity to try some art techniques and create their own unique art at the event,” Sinkevich said. “We also offer art demonstrations so that participants are aware of the various art forms that exist and to encourage them to use what they learn on their next masterpiece.”

Author to discuss overcoming dyslexia at SXU presentation An author will share his story on how he overcame dyslexia and being illiterate during a presentation from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 18 at St. Xavier University, 3700 W. 103rd St., Chicago. The SXU School of Education’s presentation of “Life with No Words: A Book Signing” with author Alby Lee Lewis will take place in the Warde Academic Center’s Butler Reception Room. The event is free. Light refreshments will be served. Lewis spent his whole life keeping his illiteracy a secret from everyone he knew, even his own daughter. Through the love of his mother and wife, he was able to successfully navigate difficult moments like filling out job applications and reading street signs. After 29 years as a precision grinder at Illinois Tool Works, Lewis retired and started taking adult literacy classes at the College of DuPage using the Barbara Wilson Reading Program. He worked diligently for eight years to improve his reading abilities until he made his lifelong dream a reality. He overcame what was later diagnosed

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as dyslexia and now reads at a 5.5 reading level. He loves sharing his story with the hope of inspiring others. He has served as a guest speaker multiple times at North Central College as well as other venues. In 2014, a colleague of his daughter made the suggestion he write a book to share his story with others. Lewis accepted this challenge and began writing his book “Life with No Words.” He officially became a published author in October 2016. “Life with No Words” is an autobiography of a man who overcame overwhelming odds to achieve success in life. The story portrays some sad realities, but also shows the humorous aspects of Lewis’ life. It is a personal story of coping with and overcoming dyslexia. A limited number of books will be available for purchase at the event. Paperback and hard cover books can be purchased in advance at either Lulu.com or Amazon.com. For more information on the event or author, contact Dr. Jaclyn Murawska at (773) 298-3398 or murawska@sxu.edu.

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Springfield should not raid funds of our local municipalities

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e have not written about the state budget crisis in quite a while. The reason for that is there has been nothing to write about. At least nothing positive. The budget impasse is closing in on two years, and that makes us incredulous. You get to a point in which there are no other angles to explore. We have not seen any reason for optimism, despite the recent efforts of state Sen Christine Radogno (R41st), the local GOP Senate leader, and state Sen. John Cullerton (D-6th), the Senate president, to come up with a compromise. But in what has been the pattern almost every time, something or someone derails those efforts for a “grand bargain.” We’re not going to get into the blame game in this space. We have written about Gov. Bruce Rauner, House Speaker Michael Madigan (D22nd) and the legislators time and time again. They all share some blame for this crisis. Part of the reason this impasse continues is pride. Rauner has promised his supporters that he will restrict the negotiating powers of unions and push for right to work rules. Madigan has not budged. These two men seem unable to negotiate with each other, and that leaves the legislators trying to come up with ideas. Unfortunately, those ideas have not gotten past Rauner or Madigan. While the stalemate continues, local mayors are growing weary over the endless debates and finger pointing going on in Springfield. Palos Hills Mayor Gerald Bennett is concerned and has a deep suspicion that this stalemate could cost local municipalities. Desperate times often result in desperate measures. Bennett believes that in an effort to raise much-needed dollars, Springfield will find ways to maneuver to confiscate funds that are earmarked for local cities and villages. The state budget deficit is now in the neighborhood of $9 billion. Bennett mentioned during a recent Palos Hills City Council meeting that some of our leaders in Springfield are talking about taking local government revenue that should be going to communities such as Palos Hills, Chicago Ridge, Evergreen Park, Hickory Hills, Oak Lawn and Worth. Bennett said he is aware of such discussions and he’s determined to not let that happen. We these concerns have merit. Bennett has been a longtime mayor of Palos Hills and is the current president of the Southwest Conference of Mayors. In other words, if he is concerned, then we ought to be. The Palos Hills mayor said this is not the first time he has spoken about the issue of cutting income tax revenues. In a story that appeared recently in The Reporter, written by Michael Gilbert, Rauner proposed to cut LGDF dollars in half in 2015. During a period last year, there was a time in which the state briefly withheld distributing the money to local governments. Bennett said that $2 million goes to Palos Hills in a general fund. Taking this money out of an operating cost of $8 million shows how important the general fund is to local municipalities. The mayor believes that if the state started taking from LGDF funds, it would be problematic for local cities and villages. The mayor adds that these are just conversations going on in Springfield. They are not at a serious stage at this point. But the mayor said if the stalemate continues to drag on, these conversations will become more serious. That is why Bennett is bringing this up now, before these plans begin to take shape. As for Bennett, they will factor those LGDF budget dollars into their revenue this year. The mayor has put Springfield on notice that trying to pick the pockets of local municipalities will not be tolerated. Our hope is that this budget mess can somehow be solved. But that does not appear to be happening in the near future. However, that does not give Springfield the right to raid our local communities that need those funds for street repairs and other programs. We have been warned. If Springfield even suggests such an idea, residents should respond no. The legislature has to get to work to end this impasse once and for all.

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I ‘Buy American’ bill needed to boost jobs and prevent tax dollars from leaving country By Cong. Dan Lipinski (D-3rd) When President Trump mentioned his plan for a transportation infrastructure program in his speech to a joint session of Congress, he said, “we will follow two simple rules: Buy American and Hire American.” But these simple rules are often violated not only on transportation projects but with other federal spending, and that will continue unless and until we change our laws. That’s because our current Buy American laws are full of too many loopholes, and too much federal spending is not covered by these laws. That is why I have introduced the comprehensive, bipartisan Buy American Improvement Act, H.R. 904, to ensure that in the future the federal government really does “buy American and hire American” when spending taxpayer dollars, thereby helping create good-paying middle-class jobs. The original Buy American Act that required the federal government to give preference to American products when making purchases became law in 1933. Buy America was introduced in the Surface Transportation Assistance Act in 1983 to place domestic content requirements on projects funded by the federal government but administered by states and local governments. But these laws don’t always work, so my bill does three things: (1) extends domestic content requirements to federal programs that currently are not covered, (2) closes loopholes that make it too easy for federal agencies to get waivers and avoid these requirement, and (3) makes Buy American waiver requests transparent so American companies know where they can sell to the federal government. Among the loopholes that would be closed by this bill include breaking up a large project into smaller segments in order to avoid Buy American requirements. This is what happened when the state of California took federal money for the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge rebuild project, applied the federal money to one segment of the project, and then bought pre-made pieces of the bridge for

the non-federal portion from China. This practice would be stopped by this bill. In addition, Buy American requirements currently do not apply to some purchases made to be used overseas. This waiver would no longer be automatic. Some of the programs that Buy America requirements would be extended to under this bill include the Federal Highway Administration’s Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement program, the Rural Water Supply program, Community Development Block Grants, grants under the Economic Development Administration, and the spending of Passenger Facility Charges by airports. Also included are projects funded by the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, which was a contentious issue in the debate about funding for Flint, Michigan, drinking water last year. Finally, the transparency requirements help ensure that if there are companies that can put Americans to work making products that federal money was going to be spent on to import, they will be able to easily find the opportunities. For example, the bill would require a Federal Register notice and 15 day comment period for any waiver request from Buy America requirements, better enabling American companies to identify business opportunities. This would have prevented an incident in 2013 when an American manufacturer that produces converted paratransit buses belatedly found out that the Federal Transit Administration had granted a waiver so that these buses could be purchased from a foreign supplier. While so many Americans are still struggling to find good jobs and our manufacturing sector continues to need a boost, it is only common sense to ensure that taxpayer dollars put Americans to work rather than those outside our borders. The Buy American Improvement Act will do just that. I look forward to working with my colleagues from both sides of the aisle on this key legislation that will ensure that we do what the president said, “Buy American and Hire American,” and help create good jobs for middle-class Americans.

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Trump’s insults and accusations are his way to deflect attention from Russian connections Now he has insulted a former president. Donald Trump has hurled an unsubstantiated insult at former President Obama, accusing him of wiretapping him at Trump Tower. And he says that this happened just before the November election. President Trump has offered no proof of this wild accusation. Accusing President Obama of a crime like this is preposterous. Why he has done this makes you wonder. Well, there is an easy answer. Mr. Trump wants to take the attention he is getting from all the Russian connections off himself, along with the many members of this staff and cabinet. President Trump can’t take the heat. As President Truman once said: “If you can’t take the heat, get out of the kitchen.” The newest U.S. attorney general has been caught lying publicly about his connection with the Russian ambassador Sergei Kislyak. Now, Attorney General Jeff Sessions has recused himself from any Trump-Russian investigation because he had spoken twice with the Russian ambassador and kept this silent during his confirmation before the Senate. I believe Mr. Sessions should not be holding this position of attorney general anymore. When you openly lie and deny about

talking with the Russians, how can the American people trust you anymore? It is time for a new attorney general. It is evident that we need an independent commission to investigate this “tapping” incident fairly. A chairman like Colin Powell would be a good start. Other members of like personalities could be added to the commission. It would not be prudent to have senators or representatives of either party to be on this commission. It probably will take an independent commission to also untangle the “Russian connection.” Each week, the American people see an example of a person who is not qualified to be president. Mr. Trump does not have a clue on how to run a government. He got there by hurling a long list of insults to all the candidates who ran for president, and the public must have liked what they heard. He has over 500 positions to fill in the offices of our government, which should have been filled a month ago. He is in over his head! It bothers me to witness our government disintegrate. Congress must take action to stop him. The people of the USA deserve a real president. — Dean Koldenhoven, Palos Heights

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n December, I decided to switch cellphones from Sprint to T-Mobile. I was upset over Sprint’s TV ads promoting a low-cost service for “new customers.” For $90 ($22.50 each) you could get four phones with unlimited data from Sprint. Sprint spent a fortune to lure away the “Test Man” from Verizon (Paul Marcarelli) to do their new “new customer” commercials. I’ve been a loyal Sprint customer for 15 years, but the discount didn’t apply to me. I was paying $276 a month for my four cellphones and unlimited data. We take our cellphone services for granted, blinded by the excitement of the “smart phone” technology that allows us to waste our time playing Candy Crush and other stupid games all day. So I started to look at my Sprint bill, and I was in shock. I have lived in Orland Park for nearly 40 years. So I was surprised when I discovered that I was paying a tax of about 10 percent on my bill to the City of Chicago. Basically, when I set up the phone, I included my daughter, who was a student living in an apartment in Chicago attending school at DePaul. Years ago after she graduated and married, I removed her name. But Sprint and Chicago didn’t want to see it that way. Chicago wasn’t going to lose $27 a month in taxes and Sprint cared more about Chicago than me, the “loyal customer.” It angered me more when I discovered I was also paying eight percent in “Sprint Surcharges,” and $21.88 to the State of Illinois and $10.07 in taxes to the Village of Orland Park. After getting nowhere with Sprint, I told them I was moving my cell service to another carrier. They said go ahead. I went to T-Mobile, which charged me a flat rate of $160 for four phones including all taxes. The savings by switching from Sprint to T-Mobile was more than $100 a month. How many of you are like me and trusted your cellphone service? Sprint wasn’t too happy losing all that free money. Although they are required to transfer my phones and numbers to the new carrier, they don’t have to do it efficiently. They tied up two of my four phones, including one that my disabled sister relies on to stay in touch with me from her care center, for weeks with no service. Sprint refused to release the two phones, even after I paid the balance on the remaining “two-year contracts.” After going through two excruciating weeks of poor communication with my disabled sister, I learned that the cellphone I bought for her to use from Best Buy didn’t work with other carriers except Sprint. Best Buy said they didn’t care, either. The Samsung phone I bought from Best Buy to use with Sprint was “branded” by Sprint and was non-transferable. I ended up buying my disabled sister a new Sprint phone. The hassles were not over. Within a few weeks, Sprint sent me a new bill claiming I owed them $940.14 because I switched to a new carrier. I battled with them in five telephone conversations arguing their information was wrong. I paid off all balances due, $450, on the two remaining “contracts.” Finally, after weeks more of hassles, a polite Sprint operator acknowledged I was right. She said she posted a “note” on my file showing the charges were inaccurate and removed and gave me the note reference number. Like I trust them. You shouldn’t trust Sprint, either. Wouldn’t it be nice if someone in Illinois thought it worth investigating how cellphone companies overcharge customers? Maybe there should be public hearings to invite people to share how they have been ripped off? How about investigating why Chicago is collecting taxes on cellphone users living in the suburbs? In the end, it cost me over $1,200 to leave Sprint, buy a new Samsung phone to replace the useless one from Best Buy, and pay off the outstanding “contracts.” But I don’t care. It was the best $1,200 I have ever spent knowing that I escaped an operation like Sprint. But I don’t think Sprint should be off the hook for those Chicago tax charges. You need to complain, too. Ray Hanania is an award-winning columnist and author, and former Chicago City Hall political reporter. Email him at rghanania@gmail.com.

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Carolyn Rush, wife of Cong. Bobby Rush (D-1st), dies at the age of 68 Carolyn Rush, 68, the wife of Cong. Bobby Rush (D-1st), died Monday morning of congestive heart failure at the University of Chicago Hospital. “Today I have lost my best friend, the love of my life, my confidant and my best half,” said Rush, who was at his wife’s bedside, along with her children, when she died. “This is one of the most difficult days of my life. If there is any comfort at

all, it is in knowing that Carolyn is no longer suffering and that she has returned to our Father in Heaven. I will always cherish her. She was everything to me. I am devastated.” Rush also wanted to thank people for their love and support over the last several months as his wife’s health faded. He also commended the staff at the University of Chicago’s medical staff for what

“I will always cherish her. She was everything to me. I am devastated.” — Cong. Bobby Rush he described as their excellent care for his wife during her illness. “I also express my sincerest appreciation to my colleagues in Congress, and to my con-

stituents for understanding why it was so important for me to be with my wife when I also had to be in Washington,” said Rush. “Choosing to be with her until the very end was re-

ally no choice for me at all. As her husband, it was my duty and as a man of God it was also my responsibility to be by her side. Carolyn never left my side when I was diagnosed with cancer. She’s the reason I’m still here. I will forever miss my friend.” Carolyn Rush was born on May 27, 1949 in Memphis and moved to Chicago at an early age. She graduated with high

honors with a bachelor of art degree in Organizational Leadership from Roosevelt University. Rush said his wife served as a community organizer, precinct captain, political strategist and was active in the civil rights movement. The Rushes had a blended family of seven children and 11 grandchildren. The couple was married for 36 years. Funeral arrangements are pending.

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Maureen Cummings Maureen C. Cummings (nee McCullough), died March 7 at her home in Chicago Ridge. Mrs. Cummings was employed as a nurse. Survivors include daughters, Michelle Taranowski, Eileen Caddigan and Mary O’Meara; sons, Ray, Steve and Kevin; sister, Jacqueline Danaher; 14 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Services were Saturday from Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home to Our Lady of the Ridge Church. Interment followed at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Eugene Kress Eugene D. Kress, 90, a former Hickory Hills resident, died March 5 at the Mateno Veterans Home. Mr. Kress, a World War II Army Air Corps veteran, was a retired engineer who worked for over 39 years at Chicago Belt Railroad. Survivors include daughters, Connie Fleming and Cathy Mercer; sons, Roger and Russell; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Services were Friday at Colonial Chapel.

Alice Miller

Winter returns with a wallop

Photo by Joe Boyle

Winter returned with a vengeance this week as an accumulation of about nine inches of snow fell in the southwest suburbs. Debbie Pawlak (above) shovels her sidewalk in front of her home in the 9100 block of South Mayfield Avenue in Oak Lawn on Tuesday morning.

Flu and cold season never takes a holiday he cold and flu season generally runs from November to March, but I’m here to tell you not to believe all those statistics you hear. You know, people being indoors and in closer contact with each other, and evidence that germs spread more easily in colder, dryer air. I want to tell you that this just isn’t true. I am living proof that the cold season is January to December. Never mind Web M.D., Dr. Oz or Dr. Seuss. I’m also very good at sharing, as some people have found out, so I spend a lot of time alone. What do I do? Well, most of the time, absolutely nothing. I have a head and chest cold as I write this and I am spending every spare moment feeling sorry for myself. I was lying in bed yesterday afternoon staring at the jar of Vaseline on my dresser several feet away. I really needed it for my raw and red nose but I didn’t have the energy or desire to get up and get it. I made a mental list of all the things I wanted: a box of soft Kleenex, the ones with the aloe in the tissues for my sore nose; a big bowl of hot Won Ton soup from Chi Tung; and someone to wash and dry all my PJ’s because I am out of

clean ones. Some cough drops, hot fruity tea, a warmer blanket...it’s just no fun to be sick alone. I keep remembering the scene in “You’ve Got Mail,” where Meg Ryan is sick and Tom Hanks comes to her apartment. He sits on Janet the edge of her bed Boudreau with its pretty Laura Ashley comforter while she sniffles and pours her heart out over losing her book shop. Why can’t we all look that good when we’re sick? Meg looks adorable in her cute flannel pajamas, her snappy little hairdo mussed up just so, and Tom is clearly taken with it and oblivious to all the used tissues scattered about (probably the ones with aloe). As for me, I haven’t had a shower in two days. My ponytail has moved to the side of my head and most of it is sticking straight out, and I’m in sweatpants because of my lack of clean PJ’s. My dogs are sticking by me though, hogging the bed as usual.

Worst of all, my new Kindle broke. I was happily using it yesterday and suddenly the screen went blank. I did all the troubleshooting I could and now I have no choice but to return it for an exchange. That’s out of the question right now as I’m quite sure the store personnel would frown heavily on a scruffy-looking person with a red nose and crooked ponytail coming in and sneezing on them. No offense to Kindle but a book, a real book, would never do this to you. A real book is loyal all the way to the end. Before I take another swig of cough syrup with codeine, please heed my advice. The germs are everywhere. They will find you and make a gorgeous spring day miserable, and a warm summer evening a sneezing fit. Your best friends will abandon you heartlessly. Be prepared with a paperback book, a Chi Tung menu and a box of the good tissues. Janet Boudreau is a writer, blogger and longtime resident of Evergreen Park. When she is not sending fan mail to Meg Ryan, she enjoys cooking, gardening, reading, hiking and vacuuming dog hair. She can be reached at blndy9@yahoo.com

Former Oak Lawn resident said she’s rejuvenated at Mercy Circle Mary McAloon’s mother, Elizabeth Walsh, always had a busy life. She was a secretary at City Colleges of Chicago until she retired almost 30 years ago, about the same time McAloon’s father died at age 63. “My Mom went to Renaissance Academy classes and history classes. She went on adventurous trips, including expeditions to India and Africa,” McAloon said. Walsh also traveled to visit McAloon’s two brothers and two sisters, who live with their families in other places across the country. When Walsh lived in a second-floor condo at 99th and Central Park in Oak Lawn, she attended daily Mass at a nearby Catholic church. Last summer, Walsh, had “a medical event,” as McAloon says, that required rehab for a month. “It was clear my mom would not be able to handle the stairs at her condo,” McAloon said. Walsh and her children faced a stark choice: Either they would hire a caregiver to live with her or she would move into assisted living, an option she had always rejected. But that is when they learned about Mercy Circle, 3659 W. 99th St., Chicago, a continuing care retirement community facility near Evergreen Park. The not-for-profit has a no-entrance-fee policy and a five-star CMS rating, they learned. The facility is sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy West Midwest. It is the only faith-based retirement community in the area.

“My mother never told me the woman across the hallway at the condo, her friend, was Sister Alice Feehan. Sister Alice had moved to Mercy Circle. I said, ‘Mom, they are having fun over there,’ and why don’t we just give McAloon it a try. My mom visited Mercy Circle and while she wasn’t thrilled about the decision to give up her own place, she agreed to move in.” McAloon, the oldest of Walsh’s children, is the only one who lives nearby. She also is the only one of Walsh’s children who is retired. Until four years ago, McAloon was a special needs supervisor with Chicago Public Schools. But now, she visits her mother at least three days each week. “I like that there are so many smart people there,” McAloon says. But other conveniences have been a blessing for our whole family. “A doctor has office hours at Mercy Circle. A podiatrist visits Mercy Circle, so I don’t have to take her to the foot doctor anymore. And a great coincidence is my mom’s hairdresser has a salon on the first floor. And best of all, my mother has company during three meals.” Thanks to the physical therapy routine at Mercy Circle, McAloon says, Walsh is healthier, happier and much more active.

“She hated to be confined to a wheelchair and now she only needs a walker,” McAloon explains. “After her medical incident, she could no longer go to daily Mass. Now she attends Mass almost every day in the chapel at Mercy Circle.” “I know how hard it is to move after you have been living on your own,” says Sister Alice, who again is Mrs. Walsh’s neighbor at Mercy Circle and helped her friend adjust to her new home. “But look at the community we found here at Mercy Circle. The beauty of it is in the people, just a wonderful feeling that is difficult to describe in words,” added Sr. Alice. Looking back, McAloon does not know how her mother lived on her own as long as she did. “These Sisters are wonderful and now Mercy Circle is admitting more lay people. The apartments are so nice and they encourage us to bring mom’s own furniture.” One of Mary’s brothers and his family visited Mercy Circle at Thanksgiving. A sister and her family visited Mercy Circle at Christmas time. Then Walsh “came home to my house” on Christmas Day, McAloon said. “My grandmother, my father’s mother, always told me that nothing good comes after age 90,” McAloon said. “She was wrong.” For more information or to schedule a private appointment, call (773) 253-3600.

Rush opposes committee’s vote to repeal Affordable Care Act Cong. Bobby Rush (D-1st) said he opposes the House and Energy Committee passing the Republican’s “Pay More for Less” repeal bill in an effort to upend the Affordable Care Act. “This draconian effort by the Republicans has a long way to go before this becomes law of the land,” Rush said. “Although “Pay More for Less” passed the Energy and Commerce Committee (and will likely get through the Budget Committee), this assault on American health care will face a difficult challenge when it reaches the full House of

Representatives. “The American people will not sit by and have their rights reduced while the wealthy secure increases,” added Rush. “Elimination of the Medicaid expansion will strip medical coverage from 637,056 Illinoisans and $3.2 billion in federal Medicaid funding from the State of Illinois. Abolishing the Medicaid expansion will prevent 55,000 of my constituents from accessing affordable health care and will have a detrimental impact on them and our society as a whole. These once-again

newly uninsured individuals will be forced to rely on the already overburdened community health centers and other public health providers where the cost will ultimately be borne by every other American.” The congressman said he would oppose any legislation that punishes poor people, the elderly, the disabled, women and children. Illinois ranked 48th in receiving Medicaid matching funds, with more than 212,022 enrollees in the 1st Congressional District alone, Rush said.

Alice E. Miller (nee Austin), 87, a former Worth resident, died Friday at the Roma House in Lemont. Mrs. Miller was a clerk and later an office manager. She was a member of the Worth United Methodist Church and Palos United Methodist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Linda Baxter; sons, Craig Baxter and David Baxter; 12 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Services were Wednesday at Palos United Methodist Church. She will be lying in state from 10 to 11 a.m. today (Thursday, March 16) followed by interment at Chapel Hills Gardens South.

Elsie Simonec Elsie F. Simonec (nee Bauman), 93, a former Oak Lawn resident, died Feb. 24 at Oak Brook Healthcare Centre. Mrs. Simonec was a homemaker. Survivors include a son, Timothy; sister, Bessie; and brother, David. Services were Monday at Colonial Chapel. Interment followed at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.

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CONSUMER NEWS

COMINGS & GOINGS

Culver’s owner earns company’s highest honor

Photo by Bob Bong

The Chill N Grill Spot opened in the former Tastee-Freez at 9348 S. Roberts Road in Hickory Hills.

the 6 Corners area in Chicago’s Portage Park neighborhood and another in north suburban Evanston.

Reader likes new Hickory Hills restaurant Reader Linda Kierzek passed on this note recently about the Chill N Grill Spot restaurant that took over the old TasteeFreez location at 9348 S. Roberts Road in Hickory Hills. “Very, very good. Surprisingly good. My husband had the gyro plate and he had enough for two more meals out of the one order. Also, he thought the gyro meat tasted better than the meat at the other two gyro places he has been going to in the area. I had the fish sandwich. It came on a large sesame seed bun (toasted!), the fish was nice and firm, served very hot (temperature, which is fine since a lot of fast food is lukewarm), fish breading was crispy, with a nice homemade tartar sauce and fresh tomato slices and crisp lettuce. Their french fries were crispy, done nicely on the inside, and not at all greasy. Staff was friendly and my husband said he was impressed with how clean it was (compared to a lot of “hot dog” places). He took the food carry-out and the food was all still nice and hot when he got home. We will go back again.”

Burger King reopens in Orland Park The Burger King restaurant at 14601 S. LaGrange Road in Orland Park reopened last month after undergoing an extensive remodeling. The eatery has a drivethrough lane and dining room, which are both open from 6 a.m. to midnight Monday to Friday and from 7 a.m. to midnight on Saturday and Sunday.

Ross opens in Homewood

Ross Dress for Less, the nation’s largest off-price apparel and home fashion chain with more than 1,100 stores, expanded its presence in the Chicago area with the grand opening Saturday, March 4, of three new stores in the southern suburbs. New stores opened at 17910 S. Halsted St. in Homewood, at 1101 Fifth Avenue in North Hammond, Ind., and 1470 N. Larkin in Joliet. The retailer opened 20 new stores nationwide on March 4. 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

BEST OF THE WINE GUY

Health care reform can begin in the kitchen

atural foods, not pharmaceuticals, are the greatest medicines at our disposal in the battle against sickness, disease and aging. Good, nourishing foods purify the body, build it up and promote normal functioning of the tissues and vital organs. Body health means cell health, and the health of your cells depends on feeding your cells the vitamins, minerals and other nutrients that keep them strong, reproducing properly, and in god working order. No drug or magic serum can properly purge the blood of toxins and contaminants, because even if the drug does its job, the medication leaves behind its own harmful impurities. Drugs do not purify, nourish or reconstruct. Good food and drink is the only way to nourish the body. It enables your vessel to produce the right amount of glandular secretions, and to build bone, tissue and blood. Leave your shots, serums and pills on the scrap heap of failed experiments and experience life the natural way, the way your Creator meant it to be. How many lies and exaggerations will the public

endure about these “miracle drugs” for everything from heart disease to “anxiety” to penile dysfunction. These drugs contain poisons that kill, or at the very least often cause side effects that can make your life hardly worth living. Change your diet today! Good food and drink is the answer. I would not lie to you, I am here to help and am proof you don’t need magic beans to live a healthy, happy and productive life. Be careful not to overeat. Only eat when you are hungry and don’t eat based on what the clock says. It is the food you eat, not the meals you skip, that will make you ill. For every person who has starved, millions more have died or are dying from overeating.

Eat simple, natural foods like fruits, berries, vegetables, herbs and legumes. The more raw or slightly cooked foods you incorporate into your diet, the better off you will be. Put it this way, if you have to cook most of your meals, or eat a lot of foods that are precooked – cereals, lunchmeats, canned stuff – you are not doing yourself any favors. We as a nation are overfed on “starvation” foods that contain no real nutritional value. They may have calories that can be burned for quick energy, but they don’t feed the body. These foods tend to ferment and putrefy in the gut, constipating you and providing a breeding ground for harmful bacteria. It is a new year, and it is time to wake up. The average person knows far too little about the human body of the biology by which it functions. They only know that commercials make crappy food seem really yummy and that there is a drug you can pay far too much money for to remedy almost any ill – or so they say. And you are not only poisoning yourself by living this way, you are poisoning your children, as well, because they are learning their eating and

health habits from you. If you ever want to know why so many youths today are obese, or why so many more people are being diagnosed as mentally ill, look no further than their parents and their refrigerators and cupboards. Hot dogs, soda pop and pizza are not supposed to be staples of the human diet. They are among the poisons that will cause serious long-term physical and mental problems. Take care of yourself and your kids. Promote the healthy functioning of the resilient but delicate temple that is your body and stop making pharmaceutical companies rich. If you want to be part of health care reform, start with yourself and reform your lifestyle and eating habits, and those of your family. Do your part to create a healthier society. Anthony Scarano is not a doctor. He is an Evergreen Park resident, winemaker and certified naturopath. Suggestions in this space are his opinions based on years of independent study and personal experience. Wine should be consumed in moderation. Overindulgence may be harmful to your health.

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

Garcia John to Fiecko Elizabeth, 11003 Parkside Ave, $223,500; Sadowski Gregorz to Guardado Alvaro, 7000 Oconnell Dr, Unit #304, $78,000; Landis Enterprises LLC to GJL & R LLC, 10800 S Central Ave, $872,500; 5632 Pleasant Blvd LLC to GJL & R LLC, 10800 S Central Ave, $88,000.

Evergreen Park

Deutsche Bk Natl Trust Co Tr to Freedom First Real Est LLC, 9525 S Richmond Ave, $86,000; Evergreen Partners Fund I LLC to State/Vision Garage LLC, 9520 S Troy St, $710,000; Linnane Clare M to Linn Scott J, 9533 S Millard Ave, $375,000; Trzeciak Raymond A to Zuniga Rick, 9101 S St. Louis Ave, $198,000.

Hickory Hills

Trebunia Andrzej to Murphy Mary B, 9051 S Roberts Rd, Unit #210, $90,000; Szczech Stanislaw to Moruzzi Daniel W, 9307 84th Ave, $224,000; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Ramzey D LLC, 9118 W 93rd St, $151,000; Fox Mary F to Cruz Miguel A, 8453 84th Ave, $285,000; KD Investments LLC Series 8885 W 93rd St to Awad Nader, 8885 W 93rd St, $250,000.

Oak Lawn

It’s time for financial spring cleaning

uy Hollis, owner of six Culver’s restaurants, is the recipient of the 2016 GM Culver Award. The award, named after the father of co-founder Craig Culver, is the highest Bob honor in the organization Bong which recognizes individuals who have demonstrated long-term visionary leadership and success. “Guy is deserving of this honor,” said Culver in presenting the award at the company’s convention in Chicago last month. “His growth and success is the culmination of high business acumen as well as the ability to attract, retain and develop strong, ambitious and motivated leaders.” Hollis opened his first Culver’s in 2004 in Bridgeview. Over the next 13 years, he developed multiple restaurants and created a recipe to create opportunities to keep his Hollis best team members and provide them an opportunity to make a good living and grow as individuals. Since 2015 alone, he has developed five mentees who now operate their own restaurants. “We are thankful for the opportunity to be a part of the Culver family and to pass on our good fortune to others who helped in our successes. We plan on continuing our growth to include even more team members within our organization,” said Hollis. Hollis owns restaurants in Berwyn, Bridgeview, Evergreen Park, Franklin Park, Lyons and Oak Lawn. He is now planning a new restaurant for the Midway Airport area. The city has approved selling him a vacant lot at 6400 S. Cicero Ave. The 4,000-square-foot eatery is expected to break ground soon and open near the airport early next year. Hollis also is working on a Culver’s at

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Bank Amer to Bumbu Anca, 4141 93rd Pl, Unit #2E4141, $74,000; Jackson Noah to Patel Kanaiyal, 10934 Jodan Dr, $184,000; Wedster-Rutkowski Pamela J to Panosh Mary F, 11040 W 111th St, Unit #110402B, $125,000; Stelcel Ronald E to Zajac Marcin, 9025 S Major Ave, $120,000; Ogrady Thomas F Tr to RTL Ent LLC, 10430 S Keating Ave, Unit #B6,

$56,000; Intercounty Judicial Sales Corp to North Shore Holdings Ltd, 9636 Kedvale Ave, $203,000; Judicial Sales Corp to North Shore Holdings Ltd, 4912 Stone Cir, $101,000; Glielmi Donna A to Iraci Tricia, 10816 Lockwood Ave, $295,000; Hendzel Amelia to Ol Merrimac Partners LLC, 6235 W 95th St, $315,000; Mcnamara Thomas A to Ruiz Jairo, 5632 W 89th St, $147,000; Mahoney Daniel M to Dignan Dennis, 9533 W 95th St, Unit #3East, $90,000; Campione Nicholas to Lukens Matthew, 9626 51st Ave, $143,500; Woodview Bldr Inc to Elias Fadi, 6620 W 93rd St, $470,000; Zbylut Mark to Kwarcinski Marcin S, 10241 S Major Ave, Unit #10241203, $85,000; Cit Bank to Lopez Steven, 9545 Southwest Hwy, Unit #13084, $68,000; Krupka Andrzej to Chowaniec Edward, 8844 Mobile Ave, Unit P7, $95,000; Lee Beatriz Extr to Ahmed Monir, 9512 W 95th St, $246,500; Mack Loc I LLC to Springview II-MB LLC, 9706 Austin Ave, $215,000; Standard B&T Co Tr to Magda Lcuretia, 10025 Kedvale Ave, $160,000.

Palos Hills

Micetic Thomas J to Kelevisius Kestutis, 11280 Moraine Dr, Unit D, $117,500; Waterdown Joshua M to Jaronczyk Andrzej, 11128 S 84th Ave, Unit #111283B, $102,000; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Fogu Salvatore, 2 Cour Saint Tropez, $125,000; U S Bk to Rusin Kamil W, 28 Cour Marquis, $100,000; Fannie Mae to Daszynski Krystyna, 8745 W 96th Pl, $130,000; NRZ Reo V 2 Corp to Zapotoczna Zofia, 8202 W 111th St, Unit #12C, $112,000.

Worth

HSBC Bk USA to Bhutta Tariq M, 7001 W 113th Pl, $127,000; Shoemaker Kenneth Dale Tr to Szumanski Michael, 10605 Southwest Hwy, Unit #1F, $67,000; Hazel Wood Const LLC to Emlund John D, 6407 W 107th St, $132,000.

these items in one locapring is in the air, tion. You could also even if it’s not have your investments quite there on the scattered about — an calendar. This year, IRA here, a new 401(k) as you shake off the there, and an older cobwebs from winter 401(k) someplace else. and start tidying up But if you consoliaround your home and dated all your investyard, why not also do ments in one place, some financial spring Scott you might cut down cleaning? Actually, you can ap- Johnson on paperwork and fees, and you wouldn’t ply several traditional risk losing track of an asset spring cleaning techniques to (which actually happens more your financial situation. Here than you might think). Even are a few ideas: more importantly, when you • Look for damage. Damhave all your investments with age to your home’s siding, one provider, you’ll be better shingles and foundation can positioned to follow a simple, eventually degrade the struccentralized investment strategy. ture of a sort, and it, too, can • Prepare for a rainy day. be damaged. Specifically, you As part of your outdoor spring may have deliberately concleaning, you may want to look structed your portfolio with at your gutters and downspouts an investment mix — stocks, to make sure they are clear fixed-income vehicles, cash and in good repair, so that instruments, etc. — that’s they can move rainwater away appropriate for our goals and from your home. Your financial risk tolerance. But over time, goals need protection, too, so your portfolio can evolve in unexpected ways. For example, you’ll want to ensure you have adequate life and disability your stocks may have grown insurance. so much in value that they • Seal leaks. In your home now take up a larger percentinspection this spring, you may age of your holdings than you had intended, possibly subject- want to investigate doors and windows for leaks and drafts. ing you to a higher degree Your investment portfolio of risk. If this happens, you might have some “leaks” also. may need to rebalance your Are investment-related taxes portfolio. siphoning off more of your • Get rid of “clutter.” As earnings than you realize? A you look around your home, financial professional can ofdo you see three mops or four fer you recommendations for nonfunctional televisions or a appropriate tax-advantaged stack of magazines from the 1990s? If these items no longer investments. This spring, when you’re have value, you could get rid cleaning your physical surof them and clear up some livroundings, take some time to ing space. As an investor, you also tidy up your financial enalso might have “clutter” – in vironment. You may be pleased the form of investments that with the results. no longer meet your needs. If you sold these investments, you Scott Johnson, CFP, is a could use the proceeds to fill financial advisor with Edward gas in your portfolio. Jones, 8146 W. 111th St., Palos • Consolidate. Do you keep Hills, (708) 974-1965. Edward your lawnmower in a shed, a Jones does not provide legal rake in your garage, and your advice. This article was writgardening tools in the baseten by Edward Jones for use ment? When working on your by your local Edward Jones outdoor tasks, you might find financial advisor. it more efficient to have all

Easter Bunny to visit Chicago Ridge Mall for photos with kids and pets The Easter Bunny will be visiting the Chicago Ridge Mall beginning Friday, March 24 for some family photos. Photos with the Easter Bunny will be available from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. The pictures will be taken through Saturday, April 15 at the mall, 95th Street and Ridgeland Avenue, Chicago Ridge. The Easter Bunny will be located in Carson’s Court at the south end of the mall. Digital photos will be taken. Personal

photos will not be allowed. All children visiting the Easter Bunny will receive a free packet of carrot seeds while supplies last. Pet Photos with the Bunny will be taken from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 7. Photos of cats and dogs with the Easter Bunny will be taken. Pet owners may choose from several photo packages that are available for purchase. Pets need to be on a leash or in a carrier. More information about spring activities can be obtained by visiting ShoppingChicagoRidgeMall. com/Events.

Volunteers sought for Neat Repeats stores Volunteers are being sought to volunteer for five hours a week at one of two Neat Repeats Resale stores in the southwest suburbs. Last year, volunteers gave over 40,000 hours of time to make a difference in the lives of clients. Residents will be given a tour of Neat Repeats Resale stores at 9028 W. 159th St., Orland Park, or 7026 W. 111th St., Worth. More information can be ob-

tained by calling the Orland Park store, (708) 364-7605, or Worth, (708) 361-6860. All sales at Neat Repeats Resale benefit the clients served by the Crisis Center for South Suburbia. The Crisis Center for South Suburbia is a non-profit community organization that provides emergency shelter and other services for individuals and families victimized by domestic violence.

Mortgage Rates Around the Area First Midwest Bank (as of March 13) 30-year fi ed

RATES 4.375

APR 4.410

POINTS 0

15-year fi ed

3.625

3.680

30-year fi ed Jumbo

4.375

4.420

United Trust Bank (as of March 13) 30-year fi ed

RATES 4.375

APR 4.396

POINTS 0

15-year fi ed

3.625

3.662

10-year fi ed

3.500

3.553

Prospect Federal (as of March 13) 30-year fi ed

RATES 4.250

APR 4.296

POINTS .25

20-year fi ed

4.000

4.062

.25

15-year fi ed

3.500

3.562

.25

All rates subject to change daily. Equal opportunity lenders.

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New technology provides dental crowns in a single visit

• Due to the translucency of ceramics, the dental crown looks like a real tooth. • In a ceramic dental crown, no dark edges are visible as is so often the case in conventional crowns. • Ceramic is very close to the hardness of the natural tooth, thus preventing wear of the tooth, which unfortunately so often occurs with other materials. • Ceramic is very well tolerated so allergic reactions are largely excluded. This is not

the case with other methods and materials. • The CEREC® method is a gentle treatment for your teeth. Only the decayed tooth surface is removed. The remaining healthy tooth substance is preserved. All-ceramic fillings are an aesthetic alternative to gold, amalgam, and tooth-colored fillings. All-ceramic crowns are the most aesthetic solution for treating severely destroyed individual teeth. Conventional metal crowns are associated with other disadvantages than just inferior esthetic appearance. Gum irritation and impairment of taste or other sensations occur very frequently. All-ceramic crowns not only allow the perfect restoration of individual teeth, they also give you renewed self-confidence. All-ceramic veneers provide the most aesthetic solution for chipped or discolored anterior teeth. All-ceramic veneers are ultrathin, highly esthetic veneers that are placed directly onto the visible surfaces of natural teeth, mainly at the front of the mouth. No visual difference can be detected between all-ceramic veneers and the adjacent natural teeth. Your entire appearance will improve dramatically. • Family Dental Care, located at 2803 W. 95th Street in Evergreen Park (across from Little Company of Mary Hospital), staffs experienced and certified CEREC® dentists. For immediate assistance and more information, contact them at (708) 425-1134. Weekend and evening appointments are available for your convenience. The website for Family Dental Care is www.FamilyDentalCare.com

developer or developers who can conform to the zoning and building guidelines for the proposed development. “We are in need of quality senior care in Hickory Hills,” said Howley. “I have talked with many residents who want to stay in the area and when they decide to downsize, or their health needs require a change in their lifestyle. They don’t want to move away from their families and friends. They want to stay close.” Howley also added that a development restricted to senior level living would not place a burden on the city’s school system. The approved ordinance addressed several issues of concern such as required footage for setbacks of single-family residences (setbacks were increased from 10 feet to 20 feet to allow cars to park in the driveway of a residence).

An earlier concern of the council was who would be responsible for the detention, retention and storm water areas. The ordinance states that management and maintenance will be the responsibility of a master association. The association will consist of all privatelyowned property comprising the site and shall be responsible for the maintenance and repair of all facilities and the common area. The ordinance also states that the proposed commercial area would be limited to 45,000 square feet. In his later conversation, Howley also stated that the council was aware that any future developer would need some flexibility in some areas such as the number of singlefamily homes. “We will do our best to work with them as long as the plan conforms to our concerns and zoning guidelines,” he said.

Exciting new technology is now available in our area to address dental health needs. Family Dental Care offers tooth-colored fillings and crowns, formed to exact tooth dimensions, in a single office visit. The new approach to tooth restoration is made possible by innovative CEREC® CAD/CAM technology that designs and mills a custom ceramic restoration in less than 10 minutes. This means that in just two hours you can have a crown. There are no temporaries and no need for a second visit. It’s a precise fit. Say goodbye to biting on impression material for several minutes, having a numb mouth and jaw ache. Your dentist now has a camera that can do this for you in seconds and then transfer this to the computer.

No temporary crown Temporary crowns are exactly what the name suggests: temporary. With CEREC® the final crown is inserted directly without any temporary compromises needed.

No follow-up appointment in most instances CEREC® enables your dentist to insert esthetic ceramic crowns or partial crowns in a single session. The advantage of this is that only one appointment is necessary, which means only one injection, and then you can deal with other things than visits to the dentist.

Long-term stability More than just a theory: With CEREC® you can rely on quality that has been proven millions of times over in the practice. Furthermore, thanks to your new dental crown made by CEREC®, your smile will be just

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or other public purposes. Hickory Hills Mayor Mike Howley said that he and 3rd Ward aldermen Tom McAvoy and Brian Fonte had met with the Koziarz Group, owners of the property; Retown, the development manager; and Chicagoland Realty, marketing and sales, to review the numerous plans that have been presented to the city. “We finally hammered out an agreement that was agreeable to them and satisfied our zoning and building commission requirements,” Howley said. In a later conversation, Howley stated that it would be a great benefit to the city if the parties involved are able to attract a

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we will be able to hold the line on property taxes and make it possible to reinstate the property tax rebate,” said Tokar, who is completing his first term as mayor. Prior to that, the lifelong village resident served for 24 years as village clerk and 14 years as trustee. When asked to point to de-

LEGAL NOTICE F17010048 FITH IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION Fifth Third Mortgage Company Plaintiff, vs. James R. Sautkus aka James Sautkus; The Lawn View Villas Condominium Association; Fifth Third Mortgage Company; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants. CASE NO. 17 CH 1460 10422 South Pulaski Road, Unit 207C Oak Lawn, Illinois 60453 Walker Calendar 57 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, James R. Sautkus aka James Sautkus, and UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, defendants in the above entitled cause, that suit has been commenced against you and other defendants in the Circuit Court for the Judicial Circuit by said plaintiff praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: UNIT 207-C IN THE LAWN VIEW VILLAS CONDOMINIUM AS DELINEATED ON SURVEY OF THE EAST HALF OF LOT 23 (EXCEPT THE WEST 49.50 FEET AND EXCEPT THE EAST 17 FEET IN LONGWOOD ACRES, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER AND THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER AND THE WEST HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN HEREAFTER REFERRED TO AS PARCEL, WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT “A” TO DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM MADE BY MARQUETTE NATIONAL BANK AS TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST NO. 3888 RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF DEEDS OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AS DOCUMENT NO. 20672588 TOGETHER WITH AN UNDIVIDED 1.815 PERCENT INTEREST IN SAID PARCEL EXCEPTING FROM SAID PARCEL ALL THE PROPERTY AND SPACE COMPRISING ALL THE UNITS THEREOF AS DEFINED AND SET FORTH IN SAID DECLARATION AND SURVEY IN ALL COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. P.I.N.: 24-15-204-099-1047 Said property is commonly known as 10422 South Pulaski Road, Unit 207C, Oak Lawn, Illinois 60453, and which said mortgage(s) was/ were made by James R. Sautkus and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds as Document Number 1234215007 and for other relief; that Summons was duly issued out of the above Court against you as provided by law and that said suit is now pending. NOW THEREFORE, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Court at Cook County on or before APRIL 10, 2017 a default may be taken against you at any time after that date and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint. This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Steven C. Lindberg ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 120, Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 | 866-402-8661 | 630-428-4620 (fax) Attorney No. Cook 58852, DuPage 293191, Kane 031-26104, Peoria 1794, Winnebago 3802, IL 03126232 foreclosure@ALOLawGroup.com THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR.

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velopment successes during his term, Tokar cited the craft brewery opening this summer in the Harlem Avenue TIF district, as well as a medical facility being built on the east side of the district. He said the sale of the brewery site, and a possible purchase of another village-owned piece of property where a developer wants to build the village’s first Starbuck’s restaurant will be profitable. Durkin and Coglianese want to see more economic development in the village as well, but they both oppose allowing any more

video gaming in town. Tokar said recent decisions by the village board to reject business proposals that included video gaming has cost the village tax money. Durkin, who said she is running for mayor because she feels like her hands are tied as a trustee, said the “infighting in the village board” has got to stop. She said hiring a village manager to run the village on a day-to-day basis would be on her agenda. She, like Coglianese, also supports the idea of making the mayor’s office part-time. “Definitely we need it. I think an administrator is needed to put

LEGAL NOTICE WEISS MCCLELLAND LLC (Firm ID: 56284) Attorneys 105 W. Adams, Suite 1850 Chicago, Illinois 60603 STATE OF ILLINOIS, COUNTY OF Cook, ss – IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff, vs. THOMAS D. MELANIPHY, THE FORESTVIEW CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, et. al., Defendants, Case No. 17 CH 310. The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you: THOMAS D. MELANIPHY, UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS , defendants in the above entitled suit has been commenced in the IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION, by the said plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to-wit: UNIT NO. 304 AND GARAGE UNIT NO. G-11 IN THE FORESTVIEW CONDOMINIUM, AS DELINEATED ON A SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE: THAT PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 12, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION, AT THE CENTER OF KEAN AVENUE, WHICH IS 53.17 FEET EAST OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID NORTHEAST 1/4; THENCE EAST ON SAID NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION, 230.11 FEET; THENCE SOUTH AT RIGHT ANGLES TO SAID NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION, 246.4 FEET; THENCE WEST PARALLEL TO SAID NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION, 272.37 FEET TO SAID CENTER LINE OF KEAN AVENUE; THENCE NORTHERLY 250.01 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING (EXCEPT THE NORTH 50 FEET TAKEN FOR HIGHWAY, AND EXCEPT THE WESTERLY 33 FEET TAKEN FOR HIGHWAY); WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT “A” TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NO. 87060204, TOGETHER WITH THEIR UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PIN: 23-22-200-060-1012 and 23-22200-060-1023. Commonly known as: 11111 South Kean Avenue, Unit 304, Palos Hills, IL 60465, and which said Mortgage was made by THOMAS D. MELANIPHY, as Mortgagor(s) to Marquette Bank, as Mortgagee, and recorded as document number 1026533015, and the present owner(s) of the property being THOMAS D. MELANIPHY, and for other relief: that summons was duly issued out of said Court against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending. Now, therefore, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the Complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION, Richard J Daley Center, 50 W. Washington, Room 802, Chicago, IL 60602 on or before APRIL 10, 2017 default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said Complaint. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT PURSUANT TO THE FAIR DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES ACT, AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Last known addresses: Defendant Address: 11111 South Kean Avenue, Unit 304, Palos Hills, IL 60465

LEGAL NOTICE F17010153 PNC IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION Wintrust Mortgage Plaintiff, vs. Angelika Chwalek; Pine Falls Estates Townhome Homeowners’ Association; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants. CASE NO. 17 CH 1862 10108 South Roberts Road, Unit 3S, Palos Hills, Illinois 60465 Sullivan Calendar 60 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Pine Falls Estates Townhome Homeowners’ Association and UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, defendants in the above entitled cause, that suit has been commenced against you and other defendants in the Circuit Court for the Judicial Circuit by said plaintiff praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: PARCEL 1: THE WEST 22.14 FEET OF THE EAST 92.36 FEET OF THE SOUTH 72.19 FEET OF LOT 1 IN FRANKLIN DELUGACH’S 103 STREET MANOR, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 12, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 2: AN EASEMENT FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS ACROSS THE COMMON AREA DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: THE EAST 26.50 FEET OF THE NORTH 71.13 FEET, THE SOUTH 34.74 FEET OF THE NORTH 105.60 FEET AND THE EAST 26.35 FEET OF THE SOUTH 72.19 FEET OF LOT 1 AFORESAID. P.I.N.: 23-11-408-033-0000; Said property is commonly known as 10108 South Roberts Road, Unit 3S, Palos Hills, Illinois 60465, and which said mortgage(s) was/were made by Angelika Chwalek and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds as Document Number 1331904034 and for other relief; that Summons was duly issued out of the above Court against you as provided by law and that said suit is now pending. NOW THEREFORE, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Court at Cook County on or before APRIL 10,2017 a default may be taken against you at any time after that date and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint. This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Steven C. Lindberg ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 120, Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 | 866-402-8661 | 630-428-4620 (fax) Attorney No. Cook 58852, DuPage 293191, Kane 031-26104, Peoria 1794, Winnebago 3802, IL 03126232 foreclosure@ALOLawGroup.com THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR.17

some distance between the board and running the village hall.” Coglianese, who worked as a secretary in the building department before retiring, said $75,000 has been budgeted for that position. But Tokar said village administrators would cost a lot more than that. Both Durkin and Coglianese criticized Tokar for taking annual salaries of $12,000 for liquor commissioner and $18,000 for budget director, in addition to the $88,000 salary for mayor. State statute does allow mayors to serve as budget officers, but Tokar said he is the only one of the three with the master’s degree in public administration that the job requires. While Tokar and Durkin agreed that term limits “should be set by voters,” Coglianese is running on a platform that includes a call for term limits to be set at two. The mayoral candidates were also asked who paid for robocalls to be made to residents. None of the three took credit for them, but Tokar said that since the calls were critical of Durkin and him, the residents “could draw their own conclusions.” “I don’t appreciate these tactics in Chicago Ridge,” said Durkin. Coglianese said she filed a Freedom of Information request to the FCC to find out who placed the calls. She denied the speculation that her team was behind them. “If it was something I did, they would have pronounced my name right,” she said. She said she expects to get an answer by March 29 about who was behind them.

Worth Park District plans trip to see ‘Charlotte’s Web’ The Worth Park District is planning a trip to see the play “Charlotte’s Web” Sunday, April 2 at the North Central College Performing Arts Centre in Naperville. The bus is scheduled to leave the Worth Park District Terrace Centre, 11500 S. Beloit Ave., at 1:30 p.m. with a scheduled return at 5:30 p.m. The registration fee is $20 for residents and $30 for non-residents. The fee includes transportation to and from North Central College and admission. For more information on Charlotte’s Web and other Worth Park District programs and services, call (708) 448-7080 or visit the park district’s website at www.worthparkdistrict.org

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The clue for this week’s Whatizit photo (above) is: Lake drive. Send your responses with your name and hometown by noon Monday to thereporter@comcast.net. We had several readers who knew last week’s Whatizit was St. Patricia. A statue of her is present outside the school and church at 9000 S. 86th Ave., Hickory Hills. We would have gladly accepted St. Patricia School or Church. Palos Hills resident Roseanne Arnold said it was St. Patricia Parish. Donna Brehovsky, of Palos Hills, said it was St. Patricia Church and the statue of the saint must be St. Patricia. Hickory Hills resident Cindy Douglas had no problem identifying the school she graduated from. Palos Hills resident Barb Marion and Oak Lawn resident Steve Rosenbaum also answered correctly.

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ACROSS 1 Did a gondolier’s job 6 Wedding planner’s contact 13 Like antique watches 15 Freshwater flatworms 16 Hiker’s challenge 17 Caboose 18 Knockoff cereal? 20 Swift’s medium 21 Runner in the Alps 22 Expire 26 “And if __, no soul shall pity me”: King Richard III 28 Cold cereal? 32 Charged wheels 35 With 24-Down, course for future pundits 36 Hägar creator Browne 37 Recalled cereal? 40 “Get off the stage!” 43 Corrida figure 44 Philosophers’ subject 48 Prohibited cereal? 51 “Ex’s & Oh’s” singer King 52 MetLife competitor 53 Span of note 56 Court mulligan 57 Mystery cereal? 62 Disorganized 65 Emmy-winning role for Julia 66 Mooring hitch, for one 67 More thoughtful 68 Deal on a lot 69 Round components, maybe

DOWN 1 Baskin-Robbins offering 2 Enjoying the amusement park 3 Brand that’s swirled, not swallowed 4 Eero Saarinen and others 5 They’re forbidden

6 Little nipper 7 Frolic 8 How some deliveries are paid 9 Brought up 10 Choler 11 Mr. Bumble, to Oliver Twist 12 __ Bo 14 “The Big Bang Theory” figure 15 Freebie from Adobe 19 Go down 23 Prop up 24 See 35-Across 25 “That’s scary!” 27 Middle-earth figure 29 __ point: with limitations 30 Rock’s __ Fighters 31 Penguin’s perch 33 Edible thistle 34 “Just another minute” 38 Spheroid 39 Ewe or sow 40 It may be wired 41 Boor 42 Peanut product 45 Offer to a potential seeker 46 Dry __ 47 English and Irish 49 Like some beauty contest winners 50 Neighbor of Homer 54 Be offensive, in a way 55 Response to a heckler 58 Indian royal 59 “The most private of private schools,” to Hugh Laurie 60 Rizzoli of “Rizzoli & Isles”: Abbr. 61 Decrease 62 NYC subway 63 “__ will I” 64 IRS employee

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Moraine Valley student trustee has a higher calling By Kelly White One Moraine Valley Community College student is determined to change the ways of the college. Current student trustee, David Shipyor, 24, of Justice, is running for a seat on the Moraine Valley board of trustees in the election on Tuesday, April 4. Leaving the board is Trustee Susan Murphy, opening the vacancy Shipyor is hoping to fill. Running against him are Brian O’Neill of Orland Hills and John Coleman of Burbank. “I feel our community, as well as our nation, needs the upcoming generation to get involved politically,” Shipyor said. “Given that I am already involved at Moraine Valley, I felt it would be a perfect place to start getting involved in politics to try and serve my community. As a student I know firsthand what areas and departments at the college are performing excellently and what areas need improvement.” Shipyor will be graduating in May with an associate’s degree in political science from the college, where he has been a part-time student since the fall semester of 2013. Since last April, Shipyor has served as the student trustee representing students as a non-voting member of the board. However, his involvement at the college has not been limited to his work on the board. He is also involved in the Student Government Association, and an active member of the Illinois Community College Board’s Student Advisory Committee, where he participates with other student trustees from around the state to craft policy issues to advocate for to local state representatives. He also writes a column in the college’s newspaper, The Glacier. Prior to attending Moraine Valley, Shipyor at-

tended St. Laurence High School in Burbank, where he participated on the school’s bowling team, was on the yearbook committee, served as a computer lab associate, and was a member of the peer ministry program. Starting on the board of education as a student trustee was only the beginning for Shipyor, as his goal is to one day become a politician. He feels becoming a voting member of the board is a step in the right direction towards his career goals. “If he (David) is elected, he will be the first student trustee ever elected to the Moraine Valley Board of Education in 50 years,” said Hickory Hills Ald. Tom McAvoy (3rd Ward), Shipyor’s campaign manager. Shipyor held his kickoff campaign party last Thursday at Prime Time Restaurant in Hickory Hills, along with McAvoy, Hickory Hills Mayor Mike Howley, Hickory Hills trustees, Justice Board member Henry Oszakieweski, Moraine Valley Trustee Eileen O’Sullivan, Moraine Valley Student Government President John Donners, and Robin Meade, the former adjunct business professor at Moraine Valley. Meade also served as the adjunct faculty organization’s president at Moraine Valley. Meade was fired from the college in August of 2013 after writing a letter about her employer to the League for Innovation in the Community College. The League for Innovation discussed Moraine’s treatment of adjuncts and a perceived lack of job stability at the college. The professor then sued the school in federal court alleging that Moraine violated her right to freedom of speech and due process rights. The court ruled

Our Lady of Loretto Women’s Guild will hold its annual spaghetti dinner on March 26 Our Lady of Loretto Women’s Guild will hold its annual spaghetti dinner from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 26 at the parish, 8925 S. Kostner Ave., Hometown. The all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner will include meatballs, salad, bread and

homemade desserts. Raffles, prizes and gift certificates will be awarded. The fee is $7 for adults and $3 for children ages 3 to 9. Kids under the age of 3 can eat for free. Proceeds benefit the women’s guild.

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Niton’s company. The attorney, a partner in the Palos Heights law firm of Walsh, Fewkes and Sterba, said this week that Niton had to undergo one back surgery as a result of the incident and still requires another operation for “spinal fusion.” “It’s over for us. We’re very proud of the Niton family for displaying the courage to stand up and fight for justice. And this is a very good day for justice,” Sterba said. He suggested that the Oak Lawn Police Department should review its policies for handling situations like this in the future. Oak Lawn Police Chief Michael Murray said the two officers involved in the case are still working for the department. But he said the agreement prevented him from commenting on the details of the case.

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as well as compensatory damages for the daughters for their “severe emotional distress.” Niton was arrested and charged with two felony counts of aggravated battery to a police officer and resisting a police officer. But he was found not guilty by a jury following a four-day trial and 45 minutes of deliberation in November 2015. Sterba said that police eventually determined that another man, not Niton, was responsible for the hit-and-run incident. The other man was an employee of Niton, and the vehicle involved was registered to

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David Shipyor, a current student trustee at Moraine Valley Community College, addresses the crowd at his campaign party last Thursday at Prime Time Restaurant in Hickory Hills.

in favor of Meade, and she was awarded $125,000 to dismiss the suit by the college. Shipyor stated he is outraged that Moraine spent thousands of dollars in lawyer’s fees to defend the college for wrongly firing an instructor. “Moraine needs people of character like David, with his caliber, on their board of education,” Meade said. “David is courageous, curious and concerned,” Sullivan said “These are three very important characteristics to have when you are serving the public.” Shipyor says his time spent serving as a student trustee has been a tremendous learning experience. “I’ve learned a lot, including the good, the bad and the ugly,” he said. “For the good, I’ve seen all the good things the students accomplish such as blood drives, food drives and taking up various donations throughout the year. I’ve also been fortunate to have an experience to see how a com-

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“The look on the children’s faces, the residents’ gratitude for the event and the enormous crowds that show up makes me realize that all the planning, meetings and discussions are worth it,” Kyle said. She serves as chairman of the Recreation Youth and Citizen Services Department and one of her future goals as a trustee is to investigate the possibility of installing a splash pad in one of the village parks. Incumbent Trustee Mark Phelan is also a veteran board member with 14 years of service. “I enjoy being a trustee for the village and I am honored to be a public servant. As a trustee and chairman of the public works committee, I believe it is important to always strive to make our village a better place to live. I am proud of all the improvements in our village, the businesses that have joined our community, the great parks our residents enjoy and all the wonderful services available to our residents.” His future plans for his term is to

munity college is organized and run and I’ve met and worked with the board of trustees and the college administration. For the bad I’ve learned issues facing our college, such as a lack of full state funding and retention and enrollment drops; and for the ugly things I’ve heard about union contract negotiations.” Shipyor also addressed the college’s tuition hike of 69.5 percent over the past six years, raising tuition cost per credit hour from $77 in 2011 to $119 in 2017, and fees per credit hour from $5 in 2011 to $20 in 2017. He believes the increase in tuition costs are driving the enrollment down. If elected, Shipyor has promised to make every effort to identify, expose and eliminate lavish spending at the college. “Enrollment has been going down and down from year to year,” Shipyor said. “Moraine Valley has been around for 50 years. I want to see it going strong for another 50.”

look for opportunities to make the parks and recreational services better equipped to serve the youth with additional programs for pre-kindergarten and teens. He said he would also like to explore the possibility of providing some form of senior housing in the village for elderly residents. While Anderson’s name is new on the ballot, he is not new to Evergreen Park. He has been a resident for 50 years and has served as a fire and police commissioner for the last 17 years. He is currently chairman of the commission. “I feel that I know the village extremely well and understand the needs of its residents,” Anderson said. One of his goals as a trustee is to continue to support the Fire and Police Departments, to bring further awareness of their importance to the community and to ensure the safety of the residents. Additionally, he would like to follow through with the final stages of the redevelopment of the Evergreen Plaza with fully-occupied stores. “I will also work towards keeping our village viable and our property values strong by supporting our building and zoning ordinances,” Anderson added.

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CHICAGO RIDGE Free fun and games for seniors

The Chicago Ridge Park District offers free bingo for seniors the first and second Tuesday of each month at the Frontier Fieldhouse, 9807 S. Sayre Ave., Chicago Ridge. Winners will receive money for winning games. Coffee and doughnuts are also provided. The next bingo dates are April 4 and 11. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 423-3959.

‘Breakfast with the Bunny’ “Breakfast with the Bunny” will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 8 at the Freedom Activity Center, 6252 W. Birmingham Ave., Chicago Ridge. The menu includes pancakes, bacon, sausage, juice and coffee. Kids will play games and receive a small gift. The Easter Bunny will take time with everyone so families should bring a camera. This is a family event and everyone must be registered. The registration fee is $7 and is for residents only. The registration deadline is Monday, April 3. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 636-4900.

An Easter Egg Hunt will be held at Frontier Fieldhouse An Easter Egg Hunt will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 8 at the Frontier Fieldhouse and Activity Center, 9807 S. Sayre Ave., Chicago Ridge. Blow-ups will at the event, which will include face painting, a bonnet contest, balloon twisting and a visit from the Easter Bunny. This is a free event for Chicago Ridge residents only. Visitors should bring an ID. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 423-3959.

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Private art sale to be held at Evergreen Park AL Post A large private art sale that will include paintings from all over the world will be on display from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 18 at the Evergreen Park American Legion Post 854, 9701 S. Kedzie Ave. All framed paintings range in price from $15 to $125. A 10 percent discount will be offered for all members of the U.S. Armed Forces, police officers and

firefighters. All sports framed pictures range from $5 to $35 and include football, hockey, basketball and baseball.

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Hickory Hills Park District hosts trip to witness Chinese acrobatics The Hickory Hills Park District has scheduled a trip for the whole family to the theatrical world of Chinese acrobatics on Sunday, March 26 at the Paramount Theatre in Aurora. Transportation departs from Krueger Park, 9100 S. 88th Ave., Hickory Hills, at 1 p.m. The registration fee is $55 for adults and $44 for children under 16 years of age. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 598-1233.

OAK LAWN

Green and White Skate event to be held at Ice Arena The Green and White Skate Event will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 19 at the Oak Lawn Park District Ice Arena, 9320 S. Kenton Ave. The afternoon of skating, a dance performance and raffles will be included. Music will be provided by a DJ. The fee for this event is $7 for admission and $3 for skate rental. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 857-5173.

Oak Lawn film group to view, discuss ‘All About Eve’ CineVerse, the Oak Lawn Park District’s weekly film discussion group open to anyone age 17 and older, will screen and discuss the 1950 movie “All About Eve” (1950) from 7 to 10 p.m., Wednesday, March 22 at the 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. Oak Lawn Park District Egg Hunt goes to the dogs The Oak Lawn Park District is holding a new Easter Egg Hunt for dogs from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 1 at Bailey’s Crossing Dog Park, 9910 S. Melvina Ave., Oak Lawn. A variety of vendors will be on hand

that will include prizes, doggie contests (including a best costume contest) and other activities. A leash requirement will be enforced for pet owners. Donations of dog toys, food and other treats will be collected for local animal shelters. Pre-registration is required by Friday, March 24 by using code 316301-01. The fee is $5 per household. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 857-2200 or visit www.olparks.com.

Oak Lawn Park District to host ‘EGGcellent Open Gym’ The Oak Lawn Park District will hold the “EGGcellent Open Gym” will be held Saturday, April 8 at the Racquet, Fitness and Gymnastics Center, 10444 S. Central Ave., Oak Lawn. The day will include special Easter activities for children who will have the opportunity to explore the gymnastics gym and work off some of that extra energy by crawling, jumping, climbing and swinging around indoors. Children can meet the Easter Bunny and do an Easter craft. Each child will receive a goodie-bag with healthy snacks in it. The fee is $10 per child. Time and ages are from 9 to 10 a.m. for ages 1 to 5; 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for ages 4 to 8; 1 to 2 p.m. for all ages; or 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. for all ages. Parents are required to stay with their children during the event. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 857-2215.

Easter Bunny and Easter Roll to take place at Village Green The Village of Oak Lawn is holding its annual Easter Egg Roll on the Village Green, 94th Street and Oak Park Avenue, on Saturday, April 8. Three Easter Egg Rolls are planned for children ages preschool through fourth grade at 11:30 a.m., noon and 12:30 p.m. A special appearance by the Easter Bunny, who will greet children in the Village Gazebo from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., is also planned. Parent or guardians are encouraged to bring their cameras. No pre-registration is required.

PALOS HILLS

Palos Hills Rec Dept. will be hosting Spring Break Camp The City of Palos Hills Resource and

Recreation Department will be hosting a Spring Break Camp Monday, April 3 through Friday, April 7 at the Palos Hills Community Center, 8455 W. 103rd St. The program runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is for kids 6 to 12 years old. Before and after camp care options are available. For more information, call the Palos Hills Community Center at (708) 430-4500 The department will be hosting a Health Expo on Saturday, April 22 at the Community Center. The event will begin at 9 a.m. and will end at 1 p.m. Local health organizations will be on hand to provide information about their services. Free and low cost screenings will also be available. For more information, call Sandy DeMoor at the Community Center, (708) 430-4500.

Stagg High School Music Boosters seeks applications for Art for Season Show The Stagg High School Music Boosters organization is accepting applications from crafters and artists for the Saturday, March 18 and Sunday, March 19 Art for the Season Show. The event will be held near Stagg High School, at the intersection of 111th Street and Roberts Road, Palos Hills. The fee is $85 per 80-square-foot booth space for the two-day run of the show. The show will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 18 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 19. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 974-7520 or (708) 361-8298. Residents can also go to staggbandsorg.

Rec Center’s Breakfast with Bunny and Egg Hunt The City of Palos Hills Resource and Recreation Center will be hosting their annual Breakfast with the Bunny from 10 to 11:15 a.m. Saturday, April 8 at the Palos Hills Community Center, 8455 W. 103rd St. An Easter Egg Hunt will follow at 11:30 a.m. The cost for the breakfast is $8 per adult and $10 per child. The department will also be holding a flashlight egg hunt for kids ages 12 and older on Friday, April 7. The cost is $5 per child. Pre-registration is required for both programs. For further information about these two programs, contact the City of Palos Hills Resource and Recreation Department at (708) 430-4500.

WORTH Little Ballers Basketball will be at Worth Park District Little Ballers Basketball for boys and girls ages 4 to 6 will be held from 5:30 to 6 p.m. Mondays, March 21 through April 25 at the Worth Park District Terrace Centre, 11500 S. Beloit Ave. The kids will learn basics of basketball in this fundamentals program. Each participant will learn the basics of dribbling, passing, shooting, and offense and defense. An award and a treat at the end of each session will be included. The registration fee is $25 for residents and $35 non-resident. For more information on Little Ballers Basketball and other Worth Park District programs and services, call (708) 448-7080 or visit the park district’s website at www.worthparkdistrict.org.

‘Lunch with Bunny’ will be held in Worth “Lunch with Bunny” will be held for kids from noon to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 1 at the Worth Terrace Centre, 11500 S. Beloit Ave. Young guests can join the Easter Bunny for lunch. Music, inflatables and an opportunity to get a picture with the Bunny will be included. The fee is $8 for youths ages 2 to 12 and $10 for ages 13 and up. The registration deadline is Friday, March 24. For more information on Lunch with Bunny and other Worth Park District programs and services, call (708) 4487080 or visit the park district’s website at www.worthparkdistrict.org.

Mom and son can attend ball The Mother-Son Ball will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 28 at the Worth Park District Terrace Centre, 11500 S. Beloit Ave. This is a night out for moms and their sons. Appetizers will be available, and a DJ will provide the music. A photo will be taken of moms and sons to remember the evening. All ages are welcome. The registration fee is $30 for residents and $40 for non-residents couples. The fee is $10 for each additional resident boy and $15 for each additional non-resident boy. For more information on the Mother Son Ball and other Worth Park District programs and services, call (708) 4487080 or visit the Park District’s website at www.worthparkdistrict.org.

SCHOOL NEWS

Thursday, March 16, 2017

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Fifth annual St. Baldrick’s event held at Hannum School

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Band directors Al Rendak (left), of Brother Rice, and Tony Rallis, of Mother McAuley, display the Grand Champion trophy that the schools captured at the 2017 State of the Art Catholic Band Competition.

Brother Rice-McAuley Band takes Wind Ensemble first place For the first time since 1999, the Brother Rice and Mother McAuley Band captured the Grand Champion trophy with a first place performance in the Wind Ensemble category. The band of musicians also earned first place in Class AAA and the Best Percussion in its class. The Symphonic Band claimed the third place award in Class AA. The Concert Band rose to the challenge, earning a third place ranking in Class A and Best Brass in its class. The State of the Art Catholic Band Competition brings together high school bands from the six Dioceses of the State of Illinois

and the Diocese of Gary, Ind. The Knights of Columbus have supported this event since its beginning in 1981. The Brother Rice and Mother McAuley Band is comprised of approximately 140 students from both high schools. This music program will welcome students into an unprecedented four music classes: Beginning Band, Concert Band, Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble. Any student in the seventh or eighth grade interested in joining the Brother Rice-Mother McAuley Band should contact Rendak at arendak@brotherrice.org or Rallis at arallis@mothermcauley.org for more information.

The sounds of electric razors and pop music could be heard during the fifth annual St. Baldrick’s event that was held March 3 at Hannum Elementary School in Oak Lawn “We like our kids to realize that even though they are small, they are mighty and that when we work together as a team, we can do amazing things. We are so proud of our 5- to 11- year-olds, that in four years we have raised over 100,000 for kids cancer. It really makes us proud and since we have been doing this for five years, our kids have grown up with it and it is now part of our culture,” said Anne Marie McGovern, the Hannum principal. Cheers and tears ran throughout the crowd for best friends, Angelina Quiroz, Lily Murphy and Mia Gavros. Angelina and Mia are in the fourth grade and Lily is a third-grader at Hannum. The girls took the stage first to have their long hair shaved off in support of other children fighting cancer. More than 40 students signed up to have their heads shaved throughout the night as well. All proceeds from snacks to the raffle tickets went to St. Baldrick’s. This year hopes were high to raise $25,000 and that number Submitted photo was surpassed. The final total for the event Hannum School students (from left) Lily Murphy, Mia Gavros and Angelina Quiroz pose with was $26,600. a teacher after getting their long hair cut during the school’s fifth annual St. Baldrick’s event.

St. Laurence honors February ‘Students of the Month’ A group of students at St. Laurence High School in Burbank were selected as the “Students of the Month” for February. Students selected were Peter Gal, Emilio Guzman, James Nickolettos, a graduate of St. Gerald Elementary School in Oak Lawn; and Demitri Trakas. The students were recognized by their teachers for being academic leaders in the school community. Peter Gal was recognized for bringing his best to Theology class on a daily basis, which has earned him a 99 percent in the class. He is always well-behaved and is a pleasure in class, according to his teacher, Br. T.C. Mahoney.

Guzman also earned a 99 percent in Thomas Pallardy’s psychology class, and was noted for bringing energy and a smile to class every day. Nickolettos was praised for the mentality that he brings to Ryan Hackett’s U.S. History class. Hackett said that Nickolettos consistently strives to improve himself while leading constructive classroom discussion. Trakas was nominated by English teacher Jonathan Crotty for his work ethic. Crotty commended him for always participating in class discussion and being willing to voice his opinion. Each student received a $10 gift card to the St. Laurence cafeteria for their hard work.

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A group of students were selected as “Students of the Month” for February at St. Laurence High School in Burbank. The honored students are (from left) Peter Gal, Demetri Trakas and James Nickolettos. Emilio Guzman was not present for the photo.

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Teachers Matt Offord and Becky Glauble join students from North Palos School District 117 who participated in the “You Be The Chemist” competition at Moraine Valley Community College.

Conrady student 3rd in chemist competition Ahmad Maatah, an eighthgrade student at Conrady Junior High School in Hickory Hills, placed third in the “You Be The Chemist” competition on March 6 at Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills. For his efforts, Ahmad won a $200 gift card and a chance to compete in the YBTC State competition April 29 at Lewis University in Romeoville. North Palos District 117 was represented in the local competition by six students (five active competitors and an alternate),

who competed against their peers from other local school districts. They answered questions about the periodic table as well as how chemicals react in different scenarios. Teachers Matt Offord and Becky Glaubke coach the students each year and prepare them for the competition. Besides Ahmad, the rest of the students who participated were Sereen Uwainat, Samantha Kalinka, Katrina Pavloski, Maria Thurman and Isabella Mroczek.

District 123 classes for the spring session for English as a Second Language began last week as 40 adults came out to Covington School in Oak Lawn for an evening session. The adults were eager to begin learning English from members of the District 123 staff. The idea for the classes began as a joint effort between District 123 and Moraine Valley Community College. However, after funding fell through, Angela Goetz, director of ESL programs for District 123, took over and made sure the classes continued. “I decided to do some investigation into what it would entail for us to provide our own classes,” Goetz said. “I met with a friend of Dr. Gavin’s, who spearheaded Adult ESL classes for other districts in the past. She walked me through the specifics, I put together a proposal and made sure the program could be completely grant funded, and here we are.” Hosting the classes is a ways to empower D123 parents and guardians, and make them feel more comfortable with the English language. “Being more confident in English will allow them to be more active participants in

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Teacher Angela Goetz speaks with parents enrolled in the ESL classes at Covington School.

their children’s education, ultimately resulting in higher student performance. Higher proficiency in English also increases opportunities for our families, making it easier to for them to navigate the community and get better jobs. Above all, it lets our culturally diverse families know that we care about

them, we appreciate them, and we want to help them be fully involved in the D123 community,” Goetz said.. The spring session will include 16 classes over eight weeks. Classes are from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Childcare is provided.

LIBRARY HAPPENINGS

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Human tic-tac-toe for kids Human tic-tac-toe will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 21 at the Chicago Ridge Library, 10400 S. Oxford Ave. The program is for children from grades six through 12. More information can be obtained by calling the library, (708) 423-7753, or visit the website at www.chicagoridgelibrary.org.

EVERGREEN PARK

‘GraceNotes’ to play music, sing at library “The GraceNotes” will perform a variety of music and encourage singa-longs at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 18 at the Evergreen Park Library, 9400 S. Troy. Registration is requested from the library website at evergreenparklibrary. org or call (708) 422-8522.

OAK LAWN

eBook distributor to answer questions about publishing The Oak Lawn Public Library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave., has teamed up with eBook distributor, Smashwords, to help writers easily publish and distribute their eBooks at 7 p.m. today (Thursday, March 16). This interactive Skype session with a Smashwords official will be on hand to answer questions. For more information about this and other adult programs, call (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

Open mic readings Local writers are invited to share their original poetry and short stories at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 18 at the

Oak Lawn Library. A five-minute time limit will be enforced for each reader. Light refreshments will be served. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

College prep practice for SAT tests C2 Education will hold a practice SAT test from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 18 at the Oak Lawn Library. Students and their families will be able to schedule a free consultation to discuss their results with C2 Education experts. The session is free and open to all students. Advance registration is required as space is limited. For more information about this and other programs, call (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

Suggestions on how to search for jobs Bob Schlacks, human resources expert from AT&T, will be available to discuss any employment-related questions or concerns from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 25 at the Oak Lawn Public Library. One-on-one resume review or mock interview sessions are available. Call the Adult Services Desk to reserve an individual 20-minute consultation. For more information about this and other adult programs, call (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

Activities for children A variety of activities for children and families will be offered this month at the Youth Services Department at the Oak Lawn Library. All ages are welcome. Registration is not required. The Clifford Party will include Clif-

ford the Big Red Dog as children will listen to stories, dance and create from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, March 19 at the library. Parents or guardians should bring their camera for a photo with Clifford after the party. Miss Jamie’s Farm will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 25 at the library and will include tunes, both new and familiar. Kids will leave stomping their feet and hollering for more fruits and vegetables. More information about other youth programs can be obtained by calling (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

Request for book sale donations Patrons can donate “gently used” books, magazines, CDs and videos to the Friends of the Oak Lawn Library’s Ongoing Book Sale at the Oak Lawn Public Library. Due to space limitations, the Friends will not accept Readers Digest Condensed Books, encyclopedias and older text books. The donation drop-off area is near the library’s Cook Avenue entrance. Interested parties may fill out a short form at the Customer Services Desk to receive a tax letter by mail that acknowledges their donation. The Friends Ongoing Book Sale provides an ever-changing variety of books, magazines and other forms of media at bargain prices. Hardcover books cost 50 cents each, paperbacks are 25 cents and magazines cost 10 cents each. Audio visual items are priced as indicated. Funds collected from the book sale support library programming and purchases that are beyond their regular budget.

Volunteers to work in the Friends bookstore The Friends of the Oak Lawn Library is accepting applications for bookstore volunteers, which consists of sorting book donations and stocking the store at the library. One four-hour shift per week is required. Volunteer forms are available at the Customer Services Desk on the first floor of the library. For more information, call Carole Onwiler at (708) 422-8646.

PALOS HILLS Learn to make crystal and jewelry The staff at the Green Hills Library will work on making crafts over drinks and appetizers at 7 p.m. today (Thursday, March 16) at The Irish Legend, 8933 S. Archer Ave, Willow Springs. Guests will learn to make crystal necklaces and bracelets. All supplies will be provided. The event is for guests in their 20s and 30s. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.

Kids search to solve clues Groups of youths ages 10 to 17 can take part in finding hidden clues, solve problems and use their intelligence to break out before time runs out in “Breakout: Escape from the Library” at the Green Hills Library, 8611 W. 103rd St., Palos Hills. Teams who successfully complete the challenge will win prizes. Registration is limited to 10 per session. Participants can only register for one session. The first session is from 5 to 5:40 p.m.; session two is from 6 to 6:40 p.m.; and

session three is from 7 to 7:40 p.m. on Monday, March 20. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.

Watercolor painting workshop will be offered A watercolor painting workshop will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 21 at the Green Hills Library. Participants will learn under the guidance of Christine Thornton. The workshop is for adults only. Beginners are welcome. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.

Learning LinkedIn Patrons can learn how to use the social networking site LinkedIn in this lecture-based class at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 22 at the Green Hills Library. This is a tool that patrons can use to connect with other professionals, find jobs and keep on top of business. Registration is limited to 30. The class is for adults only. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.

Free Family Movie Time The free Family Movie Time will be held at 4:30 p.m. Friday, March 24 at the Green Hills Library. Enjoy a free movie, popcorn, and juice with the family. All ages are welcome. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.

Tech Club will meet at library The Tech Club will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 28 at the Green Hills Library. Children in grades three through eight can tinker with technology and robotics. They will also experiment with Makey Makeys, Squishy Circuits, the Mbot robot and more. Registration is limited to 25. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.

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Volunteers needed for Park Lawn’s annual Tag Days Volunteers are being sought for Park Lawn’s Bucket Brigade for the annual Tag Days on Fridays and Saturdays, April 7 and 8 and April 14 and 15. Residents who volunteer are needed for two-hour shifts at street intersections and

storefronts in the southwest suburbs to collect donations for Park Lawn. The event informs the local community about the work of Park Lawn, which provides programs and services for individuals with intellectual 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.

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Smith Village resident Loretta Coogan has always enjoyed telling jokes, with or without an audience.

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Amid Irish folk musicians, guitarists, jazz artists, singers, comedians and closet hams, Smith Village resident Loretta Coogan, 86, recently shared her special brand of comic relief. Taking a microphone, she entertained with a few well-chosen puns during Open Mic Night in Community Hall at Smith Village in Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood. Coogan helped launch Open Mic Night in February. It was only the second time she had ever addressed an audience in her life. Now, she’s aiming to become a regular act on the first Tuesday evening of every month, when performers from nearby and as far as Mokena and Chicago’s Clearing neighborhood take the stage. “Think of the different things we see in a jump rope,” Coogan said, calmly pausing for effect. “You can skip that!” “I’m Irish, so it’s okay for me to tell this next one,” she continued. “Does anybody know the difference between an Irish wedding and an Irish wake?” “One less drunk Irishman,” she said. Her repertoire includes more Irish jokes, including: “What’s Irish and stays out all night? Patty O’Furniture.” Coogan’s political correctness may be a bit wobbly, but she still garners plenty of laughs. It’s not so much her words that touches people’s funny bones. It’s more the naughty twinkle in her eye and the thrill she seems to take in holding everyone’s attention. Her playful manner clearly breaks the ice with the audience and prompts more jokes from the other performers at Open Mic Nights. “All my life, I’ve told jokes,” she said. “I can find humor in everything.” Including the irony of living in a place where she once worked. Coogan moved to Smith Village from her home in Beverly in October 2016. In the 1980s and 1990s, she worked as a part-time cook at

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Washington Jane & Smith Home, forerunner to Smith Village. “I mostly made salads, cupcakes, cakes and pies,” she said. She is a grandmother of 12 and great-grandmother of seven. Among her eight children is Dan Coogan, one of the owners of Fat Tommy’s Chicago Hot Dogs at 3031 W. 111th in Chicago’s Mt. Greenwood neighborhood. Her husband, Jim, now deceased, worked as a plumbing inspector for the City of Chicago. “People often called Jim the Mayor of the South Side,” she said. “I believe we all have special talents,” she said. “I think it’s important that we share them. Not everyone can get up and tell jokes, but there are plenty of other things they can do.” Coogan hopes more Smith Village residents and talented neighbors will follow her lead and participate in Smith Village Open Mic Nights, which begin at 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month in Smith Village Community Hall, 2320 W. 113th Place. The events are free and include light refreshments. To sign up your act, contact Debbie Parks, who assembles the talent, at dahp2002@aol.com or 773-574-9727. For information about attending, call 773-4747300 and ask for Meghan Maple.

About Smith Village Smith Village is sponsored by Smith Senior Living, a not-forprofit organization serving older adults since 1924. The life plan community provides spacious residences and engaging programs for independent living, as well as assisted living, memory support and skilled nursing care. Smith Village also offers short-term rehabilitation services for residents and others requiring assistance after surgery or a medical incident. For more information, call 773-474-7300 or visit SmithVillage.org.

St. Patrick’s Day activities aplenty at Gaelic Park A full day of activities will be held in honor of Ireland’s patron saint, St. Patrick, on Friday, March 17 at Gaelic Park, 6119 W. 147th St., Oak Forest. The St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon will feature beef and cabbage. Entertainment will be provided by Joe Cullen along with an exhibition of Irish step dancing by the Cross Keys School of Irish Dancing. Doors open at noon and lunch is served at 1 p.m. Tickets are $25 and must be purchased in advance. The Carraig Irish Pub will open for lunch at 11 a.m. offering corned beef and cabbage lunches, shepherd’s pie, Irish sausage, fish and chips and more. The Carraig offers a selection of refreshments. Entertainment will be provided by Billy O’Donohue and Jimmy Keane starting at 2.30 p.m., followed by Gerard Haughey at 6.30 p.m. The Tara Room will provide a family atmosphere including children’s entertainment featuring Jan’s Clans Puppet Show at 4.30 p.m. and Magic Matt at 5 p.m. Dancers from The Lavin Cassidy School of Irish Dancing will perform at 6.30 p.m., followed by musical performer Joe Monahan. Admission is free. A hot food buffet will be available for purchase. The Emerald Room will feature Cullen at 6.30 p.m., with dancers from McCormack Fay School of Irish Dance performing at 7.30 p.m. More information can be obtained by calling Gaelic Park, (708) 687-9323, or visit the website at www.chicagogaelicpark.org.

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National treasures SXU finishes 2nd in nation in NAIA DII tournament By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

St. Xavier’s women’s basketball team started a long trip to Sioux City, Iowa, on a bus on March 8, and there was some slow going on the way there because of hail. The Cougars were hoping for a long stay in Sioux City with the end result of being hailed as the NAIA Division II champions. A bookend of hailing, so to speak. They did stay in Iowa a long time. And for the first half of Tuesday night’s championship game at the Tyson Events Center, it looked like they were about to grab that title as they owned a 30-23 lead. But the Cougars were pelted by baskets and were outscored 24-8 in the third quarter as they dropped a 66-52 decision to defending national champion Marian (Ind.) to finish in second place. It is the best finish ever by coach Bob Hallberg and his program. SXU (34-3) and its fans saw a little of everything on this five-game journey. They saw a 30-30 quarter. A 6-6 quarter. They saw a couple of blowouts, a couple of come-from-behind victories and, ultimately, a loss after holding the lead as late as 3 minutes, 10 seconds in the third period in front of a crowd of 1,600 at the Tyson facility and a large crowd watching the feed of the game at the Shannon Cen-

SITTIN’ PRETTY IN SIOUX CITY The five games SXU played in the nationals as it finished second in the nation in NAIA Division II: Thursday: Beat Indiana University-Kokomo 100-61 Friday: Beat Friends University (Kan.) 96-66 Saturday: Beat the College of the Ozarks (Missouri) 69-53 Monday: Beat Concordia (Neb.) 91-83 Tuesday: Lost to Marian (Ind.) 66-52

ter in Chicago. Brittany Collins led the Cougars with 14 points and eight rebounds. Junior Kara Krolicki was limited to 10 points but after the game was named the NAIA Division II Player of the Year. “You can’t judge (the season) off of one game,” Krolicki told reporters after the game. “I had a great time playing this season. I loved playing with all these girls and this is the game that everybody wants, but this time it didn’t come out in our favor. . . We are hoping that we can come back here next year and get what we want. I couldn’t ask for more this season.” To get to the final, the Cougars trailed Concordia University (Neb.) 28-11 early but went on to dominate the rest of the way

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Marian players celebrate while St. Xavier players watch in the background after Tuesday’s NAIA Division II National Championship game.

in a 91-83 triumph. Unlike Tuesday night, when the Cougars had their share of woes in the third quarter, the third quarter of the semifinal game saw them outscore their opponent 25-9. “It’s amazing; just an unbe-

lievable feeling,” said Krolicki, who had 26 points. “We went into halftime with the lead cut down. We knew we could do it. We had another 20 minutes of basketball left. The first half we had to get used to

what they were doing and settle down and see what worked for us. We were a little calmer.” Freshman guard Maddie Welter connected on a pair of threepointers in under a minute in the third to give the Cougars the lead

for the first time. Senior guard Mikayla Leyden drained a longrange shot at the third-quarter buzzer to head into the final 10 minutes ahead, 61-53 and the See SXU, Page 3

Cyclones ready for deep run in NJCAA tourney By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Moraine Valley Community College’s women’s basketball team hasn’t been to the National Junior College Athletic Association National Championship Tournament since 1989, so there is only one goal for the Cyclones. “Our mindset is to go in and win a national championship,” said Evergreen Park native and Mother McAuley graduate Erin Drynan, who had 34 points, 22 rebounds and eight blocked shots in a 92-72 victory over Illinois Valley on Saturday as Moraine won the Region IV Tournament at Waubonsee Community College in River Grove. “We want to win — we just beat every team in the region by 20 (or more points),’’ sophomore Michelle Borgen said. “We’re ready to go. We’re just ready. It’s exciting.’’ The 16-team Division II tournament opens up Tuesday at Pioneer Pavilion in

So, what the heck is Moraine’s record? By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Moraine Valley is heading into Tuesday’s National Junior College Athletic Association National Championship Tournament with a record of… Well, it’s not clear. What’s certain is that the Cyclones played 33 games this season and were 31-2 on the court. But the team was penalized either 14 or 15 games for using ineligible players and had to forfeit those games. After the Harrison, Ark. Other Illinois teams in the field are Kankakee and Parkland. The Cyclones picked up the 10th seed and will face seventh-seeded Kalamazoo Val-

team won the Region IV Tournament on Saturday, the official box score said Moraine’s record was 17-16. However, the NJCAA website listed the Cyclones with a 16-17 mark. What’s the real record? “You know what? We’ve chosen to ignore it,” Cyclones coach Delwyn Jones said. “We don’t even talk about it. We don’t know if it’s 14 or 15 (games forfeited). I had us at 17-16. Now its 16-17. But we only talk 31-2 around here.’’ See RECORD, Page 3 Photo by Jeff Vorva

ley, Mich. (28-3, 20-game winning streak) Erin Drynan, an Evergreen Park native and Mother McAuley graduate, is at 1 p.m. Tuesday. The only unbeaten team congratulated by her coach, Delwyn Jones, for winning the Region IV MVP award after scoring 34 points in Moraine Valley’s 92-72 win over

See CYCLONES, Page 3 Illinois Valley Saturday to qualify for the NJCAA National Tournament.

CHICAGO FIRE 2, REAL SALT LAKE 0

Despite being c-c-c-old, Niko was hot, hot, hot By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

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The Fire’s Nemanja Nikolic emerges from the shadows to an adoring crowd after scoring a goal in the 11th minute against Real Salt Lake.

The new star complained it was too cold. But he warmed up some Chicago Fire fans’ hearts quickly. New Fire forward Nemanja Nikolic, who scored 41 goals in 56 games for Legia Warsaw, made his Toyota Park debut and, at 28 degrees, it was the coldest home opener in the history of the team. “The conditions were very difficult for me,’’ he said. “It’s a lot of wind, it’s too cold. I need to adapt to this. It’s not the same as in Europe.’’ Imagine how good this guy might be when the weather warms up. He warmed up to the crowd in Bridgeview

right away in the 11th minute as he scored his first MSL goal to help the Fire beat Real Salt Lake 2-0 in front of an announced crowd of 13,024. Nikolic’s one-on-one finish was aided when Michael de Leeuw carried the ball forward near midfield, and Real Salt Lake midfielder Sunny (yes, that’s his name) stepped in to make a tackle, but hit the ball past his back line and into the path of Nikolic. While most on the players stopped with an offside call on their mind, Nikolic continued forward and slotted his shot past goalkeeper Nick Rimando. “I think it was very important for him and the team to score his first goal on his first opportunity,’’ Fire coach Veljko Paunovic said. “We believe that he is doing a huge job and effort to help

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the team when the team is in a situation where we have to defend, we have to press, and his commitment is great and it is very important to see him have a good game. We also believe that as the season will start moving forward, we believe he will become even sharper and have more opportunities and maybe he can get one more goal.” The Fire (1-0-1) received its other goal from Arturo Alvarez at the 15-minute mark after the ball hit an RLS defender and deflected away from Rimando, whose team fell to 0-1-1. The Fire defense stayed busy the rest of the way and goalie Jorge Bava earned his first MLS shutout. But it’s Nikolic who is giving fans See FIRE, Page 2

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It’s no misprint: Cyclones baseball team wins 26-24 By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

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The Fire’s starting 11 pose before the home opener at Toyota Park before beating Real Salt Lake 2-0 Saturday, giving the team its best two-game start since 2012.

Fire takes four-point stance after two matches By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

After two games this season, the Chicago Fire has racked up four points thanks in part to Saturday’s 2-0 victory over Real Salt Lake in the home opener at Toyota Park. It’s the first time the Fire opened the season with four points in its first two games since 2012, when it tied Montreal 1-1 on the road and beat Philadelphia 1-0 at Toyota Park. That was the last time the Fire made it to the Major League Soccer playoffs. No one is predicting a playoff appearance for a team that has had the worst MLS record in the past two seasons, but the Fire is feeling pretty good after forging a 1-1 tie at Columbus on March 4 and winning at home. “We keep growing,’’ second-year coach Veljklo Paunovic said. “I think confidence is important and I think it’s there but I think we still need to keep growing and I think it’s important in the next coming games to repeat the game performances that we have in the first two games but be even more solid, more dangerous, and efficient in attack. “We have to know how to play these kinds of games and I think we showed that we have the maturity.’’

On the shelf Shortly before the home opener, the Fire received bad news that midfielder John Goossens will miss five or six months after he had surgery Friday to repair an Osteochondral defect of the talus and deltoid ligament sprain in his right ankle. “John’s injury is cruel, particularly given the effort he was making on the play in added time (in a 1-1 tie at Columbus on March 4),” said Fire general manager Nelson Rodríguez. “We’re sure he will work to return to the field this season and find ways to contribute to the team in the interim.’’ David Arshakyan (right thigh strain) and Matt Polster (right knee strain) were also unavailable for Saturday’s game.

The new guys Three Fire players made their club debuts — Juninho and second-half substitutes Brandt Bronico and Homegrown Player Djordje Mihailovic. Juninho missed the Columbus game as he was serving a suspension for a red card he received in a match in Mexico. He was able to tag-team with newcomer Dax McCarty for the first time in an official MLS game. “I think their leadership, their commitment and consistency in hard work and winning all these drills and battles we had in the midfield were rewarding,’’ Paunovic said. “They are contagious, Juninho and Dax, for the rest of the team. And that mentality — it’s getting all over the team and

Arturo Alvarez moves the ball around seconds before scoring the Fire’s second goal of the game in a 2-0 victory over Real Salt Lake.

CHICAGO FIRE AT ATLANTA UNITED WHEN: 3 p.m., Saturday WHERE: Bobby Dodd Stadium, Atlanta FIRE RECORD: 1-0-1 ATLANTA RECORD: 1-1-0 NOTEWORTHY: This is the first meeting between the Fire and the expansion Atlanta club. Atlanta scored a 6-1 victory over Minnesota on Sunday as Josef Martinez scored three goals.

it’s very important for us. “Everyone else understood when we were up 2-0 how we had to play and what we had to do and I love that determination that we had when we were up 2-0, we aren’t going to concede goals and concede chances and the team worked hard, no matter what.”

Coaching staff gets stronger The Fire named Raphael Fevre as strength and conditioning coach. Fevre joins the Fire from Ligue 2 side Paris FC, having spent time in France’s top flight with SC Bastia, Valenciennes FC, Stade Brestois 29 and Paris Saint-Germain. Fevre’s experience also includes time with the Oman Men’s National Team in the side’s preparations for FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifying matches.

Moraine Valley Community College baseball coach Hugh Dennehy watched his team give up 24 runs in a road game March 8 against Triton. He also watched his team celebrate a victory — his first as a collegiate coach. This is no misprint: The Cyclones beat Triton 26-24 in a four-hour game on a cold and windy day in River Grove. “That was insane,” the coach said. “In all my life, I have never seen anything like that. I’m 50 years old and I’ve played ball since I was eight and never saw a game like that. It was an incredible game. I’m telling you I will never forget this game for the rest of my life.’’ The Cyclones had 24 hits, nine stolen bases and five extra base hits. They had an 18-5 lead in the top of the fifth inning and allowed 12 runs in the bottom of the frame to set up a wild ending. Matt Richards, a Sandburg graduate, went 3-for-4 with two doubles, five runs, five RBI, and three stolen bases. Robert Peterka (Shepard), Alan Sanchez (Richards), Jack Collins (St. Rita), Alex Guerra (LincolnWay Central), Gil Loza (Reavis), Lael Robles (Reavis), and Liam Dennehy (Mt. Carmel) each had multi-hit games. The Cyclones came off of two trips to Tennessee and Indiana and played a stacked field of teams and finished 0-8. “I wanted these boys to play the best,” the coach said. “We have a pretty good team but I think we need to get a little bit better mentally. But we’re starting to see improvements. I think we will have a good season.’’ Softball: The Cyclones held a preseason clinic for young players at the Oak Lawn Park Dis-

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Moraine Valley softball player Kortney Chase helps teach a young player about baserunning during a recent clinic.

trict in late February. More than 100 players ages 5 to 14 learned from coach Natalie Wigginton and her troops during the two-hour clinic. “I want to be a teacher and it’s my favorite thing to be able to show what I’ve learned throughout the years from my amazing coaches and to pass it along,’’ freshman Hayley Franks, a Marist graduate, said. “I think it was really great that the whole team helped because we are such a close group and getting better at working together this season. This was another thing we can use to our advantage to communicate and work together in a different way than just on the field.’’

Trinity Christian College Baseball: The Trolls wrapped up a spring Florida trip with a 5-3 mark and are 12-10 overall after splitting with Concordia (Mich.) by winning the first game 7-5 and losing the second, 11-4 on Sunday. Tyler Sroczynski drove in three runs in the first game and Austin Wood drove home

two in the win. Men’s volleyball: Trinity finished 1-2 in the Campbellsville Invitational with the win coming in a wild five-set battle with the hosts. The Trolls (8-10) were led by Nick Costa’s 17 kills in the victory. Johnathan Poortinga had eight blocks.

St. Xavier University Men’s volleyball: The Cougars fell to 5-12 after dropping two matches at the Graceland University Triangular on Saturday. Sean Barry had 18 kills on the day while Evergreen Park native Dan O’Keefe hade eight kills and nine digs. Aaron Kummer (a Marist graduate) had 35 assists. Softball: SXU, which was ranked second in the nation in the preseason, finished competition at the PFX Spring Games in Clermont, Fla., beating Cornerstone University 8-1 and losing to Grace College, 6-0 on Saturday. Pitcher Callie Brown struck out 13 hitters in the opener while Amanda Ruskowski had four hits including a grand slam for the Cougars (9-7).

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Olympians come to Southwest CC Southwest Chicago Christian School in Oak Lawn welcomed Olympians, Shannon Boxx and Tucker Dupree Feb. 27 to the school as part of the Proctor and Gamble Golden School Year Sweepstakes. A grandparent of a student of the school entered the school in the sweepstakes, and the school received a $10,000 check from Proctor and Gamble, as well as the visit from Boxx and Dupree to discuss their time in sports

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to recognize and honor Eagle athletes, coaches, and supporters who have excelled in their respective sports or coaching and supporting roles. School officials invite members of the community to nominate former athletes, coaches, and supporters who should be considered. Nomination forms can be found on the Carl Sandburg High School website, http:// sandburg.d230.org, under the Athletics tab. All nominations should be submitted electronically and must be submitted no later than May 1. A selection committee made up of nine individuals will meet to vote on each nominee at the end of May and the first class of inductees will be notified in June. The inaugural class of inductees will be recognized at a ceremony at the school on Nov. 3. — We welcome community news at sports@regionalpublishing. com

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Continued from Page 1 the most hope after the team finished with an MLS-worst record two years in a row. When he arrived in Chicago, dozens of fans greeted him at O’Hare International Airport in January. “MLS is a new challenge for me,” he said. “I wanted to try something new. I decided to come here because of the project, because I spoke with our coach Pauno and with (general manager) Nelson Rodriguez.

They were really motivated and they wanted to achieve something this year, they want to invest in the club. After the conversation with Pauno, I was sure I wanted to come here and help him. I look forward to achieving good results here. “This was my first game in Toyota Park, and my first goal and first victory in Chicago is wonderful. I expect more of this. It is very important to win at home. We start the season with four points, it gives us confidence. We need to stay focused, we need to work, we need to have an identity.’’

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Thursday, March 16, 2017 Section 2

Season’s over for area hoops teams

Several teams flipped the switch in 2016-17

Verge’s surge helps Thornton knock out Brother Rice

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Brother Rice was on the verge of something big this season as the Crusaders were eyeing a spot in the sectional finals for the first time since 2005. But Thornton star Alonzo Verge had other ideas. While he didn’t torch the Crusaders for 43 points as he did to Bloom in the Class 4A Richards Regional final, Verge had a steal-turned-layup and a couple of free throws in the final 12 seconds of Thornton’s 64-58 victory over Brother Rice on March 8 at the Thornwood Sectional semifinals. One moment, the Crusaders (25-6) had the ball with a chance to either win the game or send it to overtime. After Verge’s surge, they walked off the court stunned. “It was a great basketball game and that’s what you want in a sectional final,” Brother Rice coach Bobby Frasor said. “But it stinks being on this side of it. I was proud of our guys, the way they got back into it. We had some good looks late in the game and they just didn’t go down. Sometimes the shots just don’t go down like they normally do.’’ Verge who missed nine 3-point attempts and threw up some air balls against the Crusaders, finished with 25 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists. He had just two points after the first quarter. The lead changed hands a number of times and Brother Rice led 34-30 at halftime and 47-46 heading into the final frame. Mike Shepski, who is heading to Bemidji State next year, closed his high school career with 25 points, including four 3-point baskets, and added three steals. Josh Niego, who is undecided about his college choice, finished with 12 points and four assists. It was Niego who was the key in the Crusaders winning their first regional title since 2008 as he scored 15 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter of a 57-50 victory over host Homewood-Flossmoor, but the points were not coming as easily for him against Thornton. Top-seeded Simeon, which knocked out Shepard in regional play and Marist in the sectional semifinals on March 7, beat Thornton 69-52 in the sectional final Friday. The Crusaders are hoping this season is the start of something big, but next season will present some questions that need to be answered because they graduate quite a bit of firepower. Aside from Niego and Shepski, the Crusaders will graduate Tyler Houston, Jack O’Connor, Griffin Leslie, Sheldun Benn, Shelby Benn and Vito Calace. Juniors on this year’s roster who could make an impact next season are Ryan Kellogg, Josh Boulanger, Mike Furlong Matt Fitzpatrick, Brendan Coghlan,

he final seconds ticked off the clock and Brother Rice, the last area high school basketball team alive, was trailing 64-58 to Thornton in the Class 4A Thornwood Sectional and Josh Niego had the ball. Rather than fire a downJEFF VORVA pass court to a Making the teammate Extra Point for a possible quick score, Niego just flipped the ball behind him as the buzzer signaled the end of the 2017-18 season for high school hoops teams in the Reporter-Regional area. Speaking of flipping — when all was said and done, many boys and girls teams flipped their fortunes for the better in 2016-17 compared to 2015-16. I don’t like to overload people with numbers, but this is worth the overloading. The improvements were remarkable. As a whole, our 10 boys teams finished 178-115 — a .608 winning percentage — as opposed to 147-135 (.521) a season ago. The girls had an even bigger spike. After going 127-164 (.436) in 2015-16, the 10 girls teams rocketed up to 180-120 (.600) this season. The boys had six teams — Brother Rice, Evergreen Park, Marist, Sandburg, Shepard and Stagg — post better records this season. The girls had eight — Chicago Christian, Evergreen Park, Marist, Mother McAuley, Oak Lawn, Queen of Peace, Shepard and Stagg — enjoy better ledgers. The biggest flip for the boys was Evergreen Park, which went from 10-17 to 18-10. The biggest flip for the girls was Chicago Christian, which went from 8-20 to 19-9, but Evergreen Park was not far behind, flipping from 12-15 to 21-8. While only Marist won 20 or more games for the girls in the area last season, this season found four teams with 20 or more — Marist, Mother McAuley, Evergreen Park and Queen of Peace. Kudos to both of Shepard’s teams for remarkable improvements from season to season. The Astros boys suffered

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Dejected Brother Rice players Josh Boulanger, left, and Mike Shepski leave the court after the horn sounds in their sectional semifinal loss to Thornton on March 8.

Alonzo Verge of Thornton struggled in the first quarter but became a force the rest of the way including scoring four points in the final 12 seconds of his team’s 64-58 victory over Brother Rice.

Nick Bowes and Matt Plumb. Frasor, a former Brother Rice hoops star who completed his second year as coach, said that a box out here or a fallen shot there would have made a difference in the Thornton game, but he didn’t dwell on it. He said that looking back on a successful season was the way to go. “That’s all I was talking about in there (the locker room),’’ he said. “I talked about how proud I am and how much fun it was to come back and coach on the high school level. I’ve had so much fun the past two years. “Brother Rice has such a storied history in basketball that to be up there in those ranks — winning 25 games, winning the Catholic League (South) championship and winning the regional — it’s pretty cool and pretty special for them. Hopefully they can look back and one day say how much they enjoyed it.’’

Cyclones

Continued from Page 1 in the field is top-seeded Kirkwood (Iowa), which heads into the tournament with a 33-0 mark and is averaging 82 points per game. “We feel we can win it — we really, really feel that,” MVCC coach Delwyn Jones said. “We’re not satisfied with just winning a regional. I’ve had a chance to see Kirkwood play and we feel we can play with them. They present a lot of different challenges. It will be difficult but, hey, we have some players who can play a little bit, too. We really do. I would not label us a favorite but we’re good enough where we can beat them.’’ The sixth-seeded Cyclones (16-17 due to 15 forfeits mandated by the NJCAA for using ineligible players) beat Waubonsee 86-66 on Feb. 28 and Morton 87-64 in the first two Region IV tournament games but had a week layoff before tackling No. 1 Illinois Valley (which finished 21-10).

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Continued from Page 1 So let’s go with 16-17… for now. The Cyclones picked up the 10th seed and will face seventh-seeded Kalamazoo Valley, Mich. (28-3, 20-game winning streak) at 1 p.m. Tuesday. The only unbeaten team in the field is top-seeded Kirkwood (Iowa), which heads into the tournament with a 33-0 mark and is averaging 82 points per game. Jones is not happy. He said the school was not

SXU

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Brother Rice’s Josh Niego scored 12 points against Thornton but the Wildcats never made it easy on him in the sectional semifinal at Thornwood.

“It was a long time — we were getting pretty anxious,” Drynan said. “This was one of the best games I’ve played. I wanted to go out there and give it my all.’’ “Honestly, I think the layoff was a little too long,” said Borgen, who had 22 points and five rebounds in the Region IV title game. “After the semifinal, we were like ‘OK, we’re ready for the championship.’ It was hard to keep our focus all week. We had good practices. Some were better than others. That’s just a given.’’ There wasn’t much rust for the Cyclones against Illinois Valley as they led 20-12 after the first period and 47-34 at halftime. Drynan was named the tournament’s MVP and joined Borgen and guard Diamond Dortch on the all-tournament team. Jones was named District IV Coach of the Year. This is the third time in school history the Cyclones made it to the nationals. Their previous trips were back-to-back appearances in 1988 and 1989. trying to cheat and that the problem was a paperwork error. “We don’t think it’s fair,” Jones said. “We always do things the right way and there was no (bad) intent whatsoever. It took a lot away from these young ladies. They have fought and have never given up. We feel the world is against us and tried to take away some things we felt we earned legitimately. ’’I’m disappointed in the NJCAA. Hey, these are very minor infractions and I’m still a little bitter about it to be honest with you — I’m bitter for these young ladies who have worked so hard only to have it taken away from them.’’

Cougars never looked back. Junior center Collins continued to be a force on the glass as she pulled down a teamhigh 11 rebounds — 10 on the defensive end. She also scored 18 points on the night to log her 20th double-double of the season. Concordia, making its second national semifinal in three years, was led by junior Dani Andersen who recorded a team-high 21 points. Collins had 21 points and a career-best 23 rebounds in a 69-53 victory over the College of the Ozarks in the quarterfinals Saturday to reach the Final Four. SXU never trailed and led by as many as 24 points (33-9) in the second quarter. Collins became just the second player in Saint Xavier women’s basketball history to grab 20 or more rebounds and score 20 or more points in a game. Freshman forward Chanel Fanter added 12 points, six rebounds and three blocks to aid the victory. The Cougars set all kinds of records and milestones in a 96-66 over Friends University (Kan.) in the second round on Friday night. The team set a record for wins (32) and Krolicki became just the second player in program history to go over 2,000 points for her career as she scored 29 points. Morgan Stuut (2011-15) is the only other player in Cougar history to hit that mark. Senior Leyden set a single-game Cougars record for assists with 13 and broke the SXU career mark with 511. The Cougars got off to a slow start falling behind by as many as seven points (12-5) near the midpoint of the first quarter but the team righted the ship and dominated the rest of the way.

Photos by Jeff Vorva

Evergreen Park’s Kyree Hannah, left, and his teammates went from 1017 in 2015-16 to 18-10 and won the South Suburban Red title this year.

FINAL AREA HOOPS RECORDS BOYS

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Brother Rice 25-6 Chicago Christian 20-8 Evergreen Park 18-10 Marist 27-4 Oak Lawn 11-18 Richards 13-15 St. Laurence 13-16 Sandburg 13-14 Shepard 13-15 Stagg 18-9 GIRLS

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Chicago Christian 19-9 L1 Evergreen Park 21-8 L1 Marist 28-5 L1 Mother McAuley 22-9 L1 Oak Lawn 17-14 L1 of Peace Queen 28-4 L1 Jill Van Dyke and Chicago Christian Richards 13-14 L1 enjoyed a 19-9 fin sh this year after Sandburg 11-18 L1 an 8-20 mark last season. Shepard 10-22 L1 through a 5-22 campaign last Stagg 11-17 L1 season and improved to 13-15. — Compiled by Jeff Vorva The girls went from 2-27 to 10-22. Stagg’s girls went from 3-25 to 11-17. So it’s been a good step up I’ve been harping on the for our teams. It would be great fact that the boys have come if they can ratchet it up for an up with just one regional title even bigger improvement in in the previous three years, 2017-18, but that might be askand this year we had two, with ing for too much. There are too Marist and Brother Rice. many teams losing big-time We also had three girls teams players to expect that. win regionals — Mother McAuBut in this area, you never ley, Marist and Queen of Peace. know.

The team opened the nationals with a 100-61 victory over Indiana University-Kokomo as Collins had 24 points and 12 rebounds. The team shot

63 percent from the field, with Collins dropping 11 of her 12 shots. It was the 12th time this season the Cougars scored in triple figures.

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Images from Fire home opener and fired-up MVCC hoops team

Flags dominated the Latino section of Toyota Park during the Fire’s home opener.

Nemanja Nikolic tries to control the ball in the Fire’s home opening victory Saturday at Toyota Park in Bridgeview.

Left photo: Fire fans at the north end of Toyota Park cover themselves seconds after Nemanja Nikolic scores in a 2-0 victory over Real Salt Lake. Above: While it wasn’t quite a St. Patrick’s Day parade, this parade formed in the west parking lot at Toyota Park before Saturday’s Fire home opener.

Fire players escorted kids to the field at Toyota Park before Chicago’s home opener with Real Salt Lake.

Hair is flying as Chantel Brown, a former Argo standout, and her teammates celebrate Moraine Valley’s Region IV tournament title.

Moraine Valley players huddle and shout “Nationals!” after winning the Region IV Tournament Saturday at Waubonsee Community College in Sugar Grove.

Michelle Borgen of Moraine Valley was named to the All-Region IV Tournament Team.

Photos by Jeff Vorva Moraine Valley guard Diamond Dortch was named to the All-Region IV Tournament Team.

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WELLS FARGO BANK N.A., AS TRUSTEE, FOR CARRINGTON MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2006-NC4 ASSET-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES Plaintiff, -v.MICHAEL HOLDEN, ANGELA BOROWSKI, HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORPORATION III, CITY OF CHICAGO, MIDLAND FUNDING LLC, CHASE BANK USA, N. A Defendants 15 CH 3521 10635 LOMBARD AVENUE Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 23, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 24, 2017, 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 10635 LOMBARD AVENUE, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 Property Index No. 24-17-122-010-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $254,816.57. 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, 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 (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 120, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com. Please refer to file number F14100121. 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 120 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com Attorney File No. F14100121 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 58852 Case Number: 15 CH 3521 TJSC#: 37-1038 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.

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McCord hosts gelatin mono printing workshop

A gelli printing plate class that uses a mono print technique without the use of a press is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 18 at the McCord Gallery and Cultural Center, 9602 West Creek Road, Palos Park. Students will learn to apply acrylic paint to a gel printing plate, creating designs by pressing textured objects into the wet paint. Paper is then laid directly onto the painted surface, rubbed to transfer and removed to reveal a unique print, which can be used as a stand-alone print or paper for the collaging course. The public is invited, and space is limited. Registration is $115 for members of McCord and $125 for non-members. For more information or to make a reservation, call (708) 671-0648.

Enjoy Rodgers and Hammerstein favorites at Trinity College

Tickets are still available to see and hear the Southwest Symphony Orchestra, the Grande Prairie Chorale and the Moraine Chorale performing favorites by Rodgers and Hammerstein at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 26 at the Trinity Christian College Ozinga Auditorium, 6601 W. College Drive in Palos Heights Soloists are Desirée Hassler, soprano; Samantha Attaguile, mezzo; John Concepcion, tenor; and Brad Jungwirth, baritone. Tickets can be reserved by calling 708-802-0686 for will-call pickup, or by visiting the SSO website, www. southwestsymphony.com. Credit card orders can be placed by calling 1-800838-3006. Ticket may also be purchased at the door, if available. Ticket prices in the Artist’s Circle are $26 for adults; $21 for seniors and $6 for students. Open seating ticket prices are $21 for adults, $16 for seniors and $6 for students. Children 12 years of age and under are free.

Landscape painting exhibit at McCord

“Natural, Supernatural, Artificial: The Landscapes of Stephen Moss” runs from Monday, March 20 to Monday, May 1 at the McCord Gallery and Cultural Center, 9602 West Creek Road, Palos Park. Admission is free. A reception to celebrate the exhibit of Moss’ works will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, March 31, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Moss is an established landscape painter from Hammond, Ind. Besides painting, he has taught art in the southwest suburbs for the past 30 years, most of those years at Andrew, Stagg and Sandburg High Schools. His work is in numerous collections including the Indiana State Museum and has appeared in a variety of publications, including Art in America. “One of the many amazing things about a Steve Moss landscape is how realistic it appears until one gets within about 15 feet of the painting… at which point it begins to deconstruct into a veil of colorful crystalline marks and

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The Center sets event slate

The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park, is offering several events in the days ahead. For more information, or to register for a program, call (708) 361-3650. • A “Lenten Labyrinth Journey” starts at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 18. In preparation for Easter, participants will walk through the Forty Days of Lent and are invited to explore a spirituality of subtraction (a phrase coined by Fr. Richard Rohr). A spirituality of subtraction is a spirituality of letting go so that all might see what our hearts and souls truly desire. Free-will donations are accepted. Pre-registration is required. • A Zentangle workshop runs from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 18. The Zentangle Method is said to be an easy-to-learn, relaxing and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. Workshop fee is $17, plus a $5 materials fee. • A family worship service starts at 10 a.m. Sunday, March 19. Participants will gather indoors inside the Lodge on the west side of Southwest Highway for the service. Hospitality will be shared, because Jesus always ate with his friends. • A “Spring Friendship Mandala Workshop” runs from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday, March 20. The first hour of class will be spent with instructor Robin Neumann learning the basics of mandala making and creating a small one. The second hour all will create mandalas―round robin style. Each student will start a mandala and then pass it around for others to add to it. No experience is necessary, and all supplies will be provided. Workshop fee is $17, plus a $5 materials fee. • “Men’s POV” starts at 7 p.m. Tuesday March 21. Steve Nold will be the discussion leader for the book “Inferno: The World at War, 1939-1945” by Max Hastings. New members are welcome.

• A stained-glass class runs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 23 and continues for a total of six Thursdays. Instructor Harry Meneghini will help participants create stained-glass pieces, by learning the principles of glass design and color and the techniques of cutting and soldering, using both lead came and copper foil to join the pieces of glass. Starting with simple projects, eventually students will design their own windows, pictures and lamps. Class fee is $100. A list of glass and supplies which will need to be purchased will be distributed the first day of class, or may be obtained at The Center office, but students are asked to wait until after the first class to make any purchases.

Bridge Teen Center provides free events

The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Ct., Orland Park, is offering several free events for teens in seventh through 12th grade in the week ahead. For more information on activities, call (708) 532-0500. • “Around The World: English Tea Party” is scheduled for 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 21. Students will sample traditional scones, tea, sandwiches and desserts as they learn about tea etiquette and English culture. • “The Science of Motion” will run from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 22. Students will construct a Newton’s Cradle device by applying the concepts of conservation of momentum and energy, using a series of swinging spheres. • “Drums” is set for 5 to 6 p.m. Thursday, March 23. Students will play the drums and learn about how to keep a consistent tempo. • “The Voice Night with open mic” starts at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 24. Students will be able to sign up for a fusion of “The Voice,” and “Name That Tune.” Free food samples will be provided by TruGurt. This is a “high school after hours night. Grade school students must leave by 10:30 p.m., but high school students are invited to stay until midnight.

OMARR’S WEEKLY ASTROLOGICAL FORECAST By Jeraldine Saunders ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your social instincts and intuitions might be at a low point in the first part of the week. Avoid making major purchases that require good taste. Put romantic notions on hold for a few days and focus on moneymaking activities. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Make the most of your business acumen by working toward the achievement of long term goals in the upcoming week. Don’t pursue an impossible dream or a fantasy when a sure thing is sitting right under your nose. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Live up to the challenge. Responsibilities at work or in the family can put you through your paces in the week ahead, but the rewards will be well worth it. Don’t let minor criticisms undermine your confidence. CANCER (June 21-July 22): You may be inspired to expand creative efforts or make more peaceful choices in the week ahead. Your friends may influence your ideas and persuade you

to choose lasting values over immediate gratification. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You have a flair for friendliness. Express brotherly love in all the right places to successfully blend business with pleasure in the week to come. Avoid impulsive buying sprees and you can turn talents and skills into cash. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): There is a Full Moon in the skies in your sign that can trigger selfexamination in the week ahead. Avoid making purchases of personal items in the first half of the week when you are somewhat susceptible to flattery. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Get ready to wear your lucky shamrock. Some friendships must shift so that you can regroup within a more comfortable structure. Forming a new friendship may be more practicable than pursuing a romantic hookup this week. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Decoding the wants and needs of a significant other might seem difficult in the early part of the week to come. You might read too much meaning into something that would seem commonplace in

other circumstances. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In the week ahead you could brim with creative ideas to improve your surroundings. If you focus fully on your tasks you will find ample opportunities to use ingenuity on the job. Avoid a passing temptation. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You may be so busy looking for a four leafed clover that you ignore something important going on in the home. You may realize that you have only seen what you wanted to see as this week unfolds. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Today’s Full Moon might rivet your attention on financial matters. In the week ahead you might benefit from meditation or time spent on your own. You might not be aware that someone is being supportive. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Negative thinking can lead to negative results. Today’s Full Moon is in your opposite sign so you may become more aware of the flaws in a relationship or a partner. Focus on being a friend in the week ahead.

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Bean there, done that: Transition to spring with an easy recipe By Wolfgang Puck For so many of us, winter has been far too long and cold this year. Snow across the Northeast and Midwest. Heavy rains on the Pacific Coast. Tornadoes across the South. It can be hard to believe that springtime is less than two weeks away. Farmers’ markets are on the verge of the new season, and soon we’ll be savoring all kinds of fresh green vegetables that announce its arrival. But it still feels a little bit early, too early, be cooking the kinds of lighter, more delicate dishes that so many people associate with the season of renewal. Fortunately, Mother Nature provides us with a perfect transition between winter and spring: fresh fava beans. Very soon, piles of those big, plump, slightly flat grayish-green pods will begin appearing in market stalls, inviting us to enjoy a vegetable that combines a robust, earthy texture and taste that pushes the cold days behind us with a bright color and freshness that hint at the warmer, sunnier days to come. Many home cooks, however, find fava beans challenging to prepare, put off by those big, tough pods and the false impression that the seeds inside them are tough and chewy. So, let me share the simple truth: They’re surprisingly easy to prepare. To shell fava beans, press down with your thumbs along the seam of each pod to split it open; then, flick out the beans. I like to blanch the peeled beans briefly in boiling water, followed by a quick cooling in ice water, to help preserve their bright color before adding them to a recipe. It also makes them easier to peel by using a thumbnail to split the opaque skin on each bean, peeling off and discarding it. Once all that’s done, the fava beans need very little more in the way of cooking. You could toss them in a saute pan with melted butter and chopped herbs or add them to a stew or soup. Or, as I do in the following recipe, combine them with other fresh vegetables and pasta to make a main dish that combines the heartiness of winter fare with the brightness of the new season. Of course, if you like you can substitute another vegetable for the fava beans in this recipe. Use 1/2 pound (250 g) of small snow peas, for example, or 1-inch (2.5-cm) pieces of asparagus, or coarsely chopped broccoli, blanching them all as you would the fava beans and adding them toward the end of cooking the sauce. I hope you’ll go on enjoying this recipe long into the spring and continue to adapt it as new crops arrive in the farmers’ market. PASTA WITH SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS, FAVA BEANS, ONION-ANDGARLIC SOUBISE AND FRESH THYME Serves 4 • 1 2/3 pounds (725 g) fresh fava beans in the

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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Fill a mixing bowl with ice cubes and water and set it near the stove. Meanwhile, shell the fava beans, discarding the pods. When the water boils, add the shelled beans. Boil for 1 minute. With a wire skimmer, remove from the boiling water and transfer immediately to the ice water to cool. When cooled, peel them, using a thumbnail to split their skins and removing and discarding the skins. Set the peeled beans aside. In a saucepan, bring the broth to a boil over medium-high heat, and then reduce the heat to very low and keep warm. In a large nonstick skillet or saute pan, heat the olive oil over high heat. Add the shallot, garlic

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and mushrooms, and saute, stirring continuously, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the hot broth and stir and scrape with a wooden spoon to deglaze the pan. Stir in the onionand-garlic soubise and continue to cook for 2 minutes longer. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in the chopped thyme. Continue cooking until the liquid has reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Add the pasta to the pot of boiling water and cook until al dente — tender but still slightly chewy — following the manufacturer’s suggested cooking time. A few minutes before the pasta is done, add the fava beans to the sauce to heat them through briefly. Drain the pasta and add it, still slightly dripping, to the sauce, tossing to mix well. Stir in the parsley and remove the pan from the heat. To serve, divide the pasta among four large heated plates or bowls, spooning the mushrooms, fava beans and sauce equally over the pasta. Garnish with thyme sprigs and serve immediately, passing Parmesan at the table, if desired. ONION-AND-GARLIC SOUBISE Makes about 3/4 cup (185 mL) • 1/2 tablespoon extravirgin olive oil • 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped • 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar • Kosher salt • Freshly ground black pepper • 2 tablespoons organic low-sodium vegetable broth or chicken broth In a medium nonstick skillet or saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and the garlic. Sprinkle in the sugar, salt and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture has turned a deep caramel brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a blender or food processor and add the broth. Pulse until pureed. Transfer to a nonreactive container and refrigerate until ready to use.

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The Regional News • The Reporter

Thursday, March 16, 2017

Southwest • Section 2, Page 8

LIZ SMITH

Remembering Nora Ephron’s Palm Beach daze

By Liz Smith

“It’s certain that fine writing women eat a crazy salad with their meat,” wrote William Butler Yeats. ONCE upon a time, I went to Palm Beach, as a typical lowly aspiring reporter. I didn’t know anybody who was rich and/or famous. Yet here I was trying to cover the rich and famous as an outsider. The only person I knew in Palm Beach was The New York Times’ ace correspondent Charlotte Curtis. We just happened to be there at the same time. She was a first-class name for the Times, eventually vaulting to the top of publishing and the editorial pages. Back then in the ‘60s, Charlotte took a shine to me and also took pity on me. She liked to teach and frequently corrected me. (“Liz, in Palm Beach, people don’t wear blue jeans or Levi’s as ‘informal wear!’”) She introduced me around and also encouraged so-called “Society’s” much-feared and acerbic Jerome Zipkin to adopt me. (Thereby, I was given “access” to certain circles I could never have received on my own. For instance, in the far off future, Zipkin’s backing meant that I’d creep into the Nancy-Ronnie crowd.) It amused Mr. Zipkin to force other uppity souls to accept me. He himself was so critical that he once criticized the Colony Hotel, forcing them to tear down and replace closets so that they no longer crushed the shoulders of his suits. When it was done, Jerry sniffed and never patronized the hotel again. With this tiny basic foundation, I began to write a bylined column for an unassuming publication named The Palm Beach Social Pictorial. This was a local little publication that used lots of pictures and pleased advertisers

and people who were, I guess, climbing. (I should explain that this slim beginning gave me the eventual boost to land a runaway real column in The New York Daily News.) I was lucky enough to reap the whirlwind of its Hearst founder Walter Winchell. This fame as a byline lasted 40 years.) It may be all ancient history, but just the other day I was weeding books out of my library. I picked a bestseller from the early ‘70s by my pal Nora Ephron titled “Crazy Salad.” The book was only the beginning of Nora’s wicked witty output. It ended with her untimely death in 2012. This, after she’d become a successful screenwriter, movie director and world-class social critic. In “Crazy Salad,” Nora examined The Palm Beach Social Pictorial. That was the last word from Nora on the playground of the rich, now reverberating down the years at Mar-a-Lago - the current president’s winter White House. Oh, if only Nora Ephron were alive today to give us her 2017 viewpoint. However, I do want to print the end of Nora’s chapter on Palm Beach — I wish I could reprint the entire thing, but that would be three columns, and I try to resist being quite that lazy! Here’s Nora: “The rich are different from you and me; we all know that even if some people in Palm Beach don’t. But it is impossible to read the Social Pictorial without suspecting that the rich in Palm Beach are even more different. One of my friends tells me that Palm Beach used to be a rather nice place and that now it has become a parody of itself; I don’t know if she’s right, but if she is, the Social Pictorial reflects this perfectly. If there were more communities like it, I don’t think I would find The Palm Beach Social Pictorial so amusing. But

there aren’t, so I do.” Oh, and Nora did me the favor, in her chapter, of writing nicely about my column and how I covered Palm Beach and its goings on. She also included this quote which I am repeating, because I want to remind my readers that this column was never “just about” show biz: Here’s Liz: “So here are the most fascinating and frightening statistics I’ve read recently, from The New Republic — it’s liberal, left, and riddled with integrity, but even so, don’t ignore the statistics.” I HAD dinner the other evening with a person who has a lot of inside dish on Oscar Night. I wish I could spill, but I was sworn to secrecy. Actually, another scribe will soon be printing up many of these tidbits, and it would be wrong of me to scoop a competitor. Sigh! Why must we have values at this point? Nobody else does! Anyway, some of this stuff is hilarious, and as soon as we can, we’ll be repeating it. Over baby lamb chops and steak au poivre, white wine and margaritas, we wheedled and tried to bargain a bit — just one story! — but we gave up. We’re stuck on the high road. That’s why sometimes when we indulge in a bit of snark, we’ll receive the occasional “how could you?” email. Uh, because we’re human. READING: Late in noting this article, but please go and find it online. I mean Lauren Collins’ big story on the child refugee crisis in Europe. (Kids fleeing war-torn Mid-East for Europe, trapped in miserable camps, displaced, embittered, depressed, victimized - but still hoping for a better life.) This appeared in the February 27 issue of The New Yorker. I have been haunted ever since by the ghastly

sweep of the piece, and one boy, Wasil, from Afghanistan, whom writer Collins chronicles. This is an important human document. I hope to read, at some point, the rest of Wasil’s story. I hope it’s a happy ending. ...I ALWAYS love Taffy Brodesser-Akner’s celebrity profiles in GQ. They are vivid and perceptive and the writer is so clever at getting her subjects to display delightful aspects of themselves. In her current cover piece on Tom Hiddleston, Taffy shares Mr. Hiddleston’s homemade spaghetti Bolognese. It was actually left over from the night before, and Hiddleston heated it up, before he and the journalist headed out for another day of wandering and chat. It’s a terrific article, Tom sounds like a lovely guy. That he can cook, too, is almost more than we can stand. ...FINALLY, I picked up something at the newsstand titled “100 Women Who Changed Our World.” All the usual suspects were on the cover - Mary, mother of Jesus, Mother Teresa, Billie Holiday, Amelia Earhart, Gloria Steinem, Michelle Obama, Joan Rivers, Ellen DeGeneres, Hillary, Jackie, Diana, Madonna, Director Nora Ephron. Marilyn, Oprah, Aretha, Nefertiti, (an innocent 14 when she arrived Hatshepsut, Sappho, and on and in France, from Austria) who was on. (One cover cavil — Megyn brought up to be a queen, insulated Kelly, really?) and isolated from reality. (If you The brief capsule bios inside want to talk real indulgence, read were okay — broad sketches of up on Madame Du Barry.) each remarkable woman, easy Antoinette’s husband, Louis listening reading. But the MaXVI, was a nice guy, but weak, rie Antoinette bio annoyed me, particularly the final graph: “The unkingly and unable to consumcrude brutality of her death more mate their marriage for seven than offsets the indulgences of a years. While waiting, she shopped. life lived principally for pleasure After Louis got over it, and Marie began having children, her attiand vanity.” We are big Marie apologists tudes changed quite a bit. She was here, and feel it our duty to point still a queen, however, and lived out that her “indulgences” were no liked a queen. (She did NOT, howgreater, actually, than any other girl ever, suggest the starving common

people “eat cake,” since bread was in short supply.) Her life was filled with tragedies, and she was victimized constantly by what we would refer to as “fake news.” In her final years, as France dissolved into rebellion and revolt, she acquitted herself with courage and nobility. She died — after horrible suffering and indignities — with splendid courage. Don’t mess with us Marie Antoinette fans. Oh, and that goes for Mary, Queen of Scots, too. E-mail Liz Smith at MES3838@ aol.com.

21): Jessica Chastain plays a lobbyist whose own past could influence her approach to a controversial issue. (R: AS, P) “FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM’’ (March 28): The J.K. Rowling story casts Eddie Redmayne as a “magizoolgist’’ who loses several of his fantastic beasts in mid-1920s

New York. (PG-13: V) “A MONSTER CALLS’’ (March 28): A troubled youngster (Lewis MacDougall) with an ill mother finds a very unexpected ally in a tree monster. (PG-13: AS) FAMILY-VIEWING GUIDE KEY: AS, adult situations; N, nudity; P, profanity; V, violence; GV, particularly graphic violence.

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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:

“FENCES’’: Denzel Washington and “How to Get Away With Murder’’ star Viola Davis earned easily justifiable raves — and Academy Award nominations — for bringing their earlier stage performances in the August Wilson work to the screen, in a version also directed by Washington. Also Oscar-nominated for best picture, the entry in the playwright’s “Pittsburgh Cycle’’ casts the clearly sterling stars as a 1950s couple beset by numerous problems, some financial, others about personal goals not met, and still others about the strife that can develop between parents and children ... and spouses. The cast also includes Jovan Adepo (also a standout as the couple’s footballprone son), Stephen Henderson, Mykelti Williamson and Russell Hornsby (“Grimm’’). **** (PG13: AS, P) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “PASSENGERS’’: Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt, who reportedly pulled down very hefty paydays for their work here, are sent into deep space in director Morten Tyldum’s (``The Imitation Game’’) imaginative sci-fi drama. The stars’ characters — respectively, a writer and an engineer — are among the 5,000-plus travelers aboard a starship on a 120-year journey to another planet. When the man accidentally is awakened from hibernation early, his loneliness prompts him to bring the writer out of her sleep ... and they grapple with issues of mortality and intergalactic survival, intensified by the damage done to the vessel by an asteroid. Michael Sheen (“Masters of Sex’’) adds good moments as an android bartender in a cast that also features Laurence Fishburne and Andy Garcia. *** (PG-13: AS, N, P) (Also on Bluray and On Demand) “ELLE’’: A recent Oscar nominee for the film, veteran actress Isabelle Huppert earned a Golden

Globe Award — as did the movie itself, as best foreign langage film — for director Paul Verhoeven’s (``Basic Instinct’’) controversial drama about a company executive whose cavalier attitude toward personal relationships changes after she is assaulted in her home. She becomes driven to avenge the attack, but being on a course that’s so uncharted for her could foretell even more peril for her. Huppert also won honors for the picture from a number of critics’ groups across the U.S., including the National Society of Film Critics and the New York Film Critics Circle. DVD extras: ``making-of’’ documentary; American Film Institute tribute to Huppert. *** (R: AS, N, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “COLLATERAL BEAUTY’’: Will Smith has alternated very commercial movies with much more personal tales throughout his career, and this underrated, all-roads-connect-themed drama qualifies as one of the latter. He plays an ad man whose daughter’s death drives him to the brink, and as his actions threaten the future of his company, several colleagues (Kate Winslet, Edward Norton, Michael Pena) seek evidence about his mental health that they hope will put them in control of the firm’s future. Their own backgrounds are revealed as they work with three actors (Helen Mirren, Keira Knightley, Jacob Latimore) enlisted in the quest. Recent “Moonlight’’ Oscar nominee Naomie Harris and Mary Beth Peil (“Dawson’s Creek’’) also appear in the tale written by Allan Loeb (“Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps’’) and directed by David Frankel (“The Devil Wears Prada’’). *** (PG-13: AS, P) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “SOLACE’’: He’s not Hannibal Lecter in this case, but Anthony Hopkins does play a part bearing the title “Doctor’’ in this melodrama. The character here is a psychically skilled FBI consultant (Anthony Hopkins) enlisted by an agent (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) with whom he has a past, since finding a serial killer (Colin Farrell) evidently will take more than standard procedure. Abbie Cornish (“Limitless’’), Xander Berkeley (“The Walking Dead’’), Marley Shelton and Janine Turner (“Northern Ex-

posure’’) also star. DVD extras: ``making-of’’ documentary; audio commentary by director Afonso Poyart. *** (R: AS, N, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand)

COMING SOON:

“LION’’ (March 21): Years after being adopted by an Australian couple, a man seeks his

biological family; Oscar nominees Dev Patel and Nicole Kidman star. (PG-13: AS) “MASTER OF NONE: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON’’ (March 21): The Netflix comedy series casts co-creator Aziz Ansari in the saga of a New York-based actor. (Not rated: AS, P) “MISS SLOANE’’ (March

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