Reporter 4 6 17

Our first wave of top athlete honors: SPORTS

Easter Sunday Services: Page 10

REPORTER Section 2

THE Volume LVIII, No. 4

USPS 118-690

$1 Newstand 2 SECTIONS

Thursday, April 6, 2017

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

OAK LAWN MAYORAL AND TRUSTEE RACES

Bury:‘Big, big victory for Oak Lawn’ Incumbent mayor defeats Streit by a large margin, and her allies win as well

By Dermot Connolly Oak Lawn Mayor Sandra Bury had a lot more than just her own victory to celebrate at her postelection party on Tuesday at The Whistle bar.

Following a very heated race against Trustee Bob Streit (3rd), who sought to deny Election her a second term Roundup: in office, Bury ended up winning Page 3 by a large margin. And all three trustee candidates allied with her won their seats as well, denying Streit’s team any victory.

With all votes tallied, according to the Cook County Clerk’s office, Bury won with 59.42 percent of the votes cast (5,393) to 40.58 percent for Streit (3,683).

“This is a big, big victory for Oak Lawn. The voters saw through the negativity and they want to end that,” said Bury, an optometrist who owns Complete Vision Care in the village.

Streit was accused of making unfounded accusations against valuable businesses in campaign material and stirring up fears about public safety by focusing on a recent spike in armed robPhoto by Joe Boyle beries and other violent incidents Oak Lawn Mayor Sandra Bury plants a sign near the Oak Lawn Municipal Center Saturday afternoon. Bury was campaigning in her bid for a second rather than overall downward term and greeted residents who arrived for early voting. Bury won re-election on Tuesday, defeating challenger Bob Streit.

trends in crime.

“I want to thank everyone who came out to vote. Thank God for the people of Oak Lawn. They got our message. I just want to thank them all,” Bury said.

Trustee Alex Olejniczak (2nd) won his bid for a fourth term in office with 71.42 percent of the votes (982) to 28.58 percent (393) for Glenn Schlesser, a former 911 dispatcher in the village.

His was the widest victory of all the trustees.

“I’m a guy from the neighborhood. We’re not perfect but we’re getting better,” Olejniczak said at the victory party. “I care so much about this village, and I am honored to be elected again.”

Trustee Terry Vorderer (4th) also won re-election to a second term in office. According to unofficial results, he received 65.46 percent of the votes (889) to 34.54 percent (469) for John Koss, another ally of Streit.

The winner of the 6th District seat, left open when Mike Carberry decided not to run for re-election, is a familiar face.

Former trustee and Bury adviser Thomas Phelan regained the seat he stepped down from four years ago. He received 59.75 percent of See OAK LAWN, Page 7

CHICAGO RIDGE MAYORAL AND TRUSTEE RACES

Tokar edges two challengers to win second term Board of trustees gets a significant shakeup

By Dermot Connolly Chicago Ridge Mayor Chuck Tokar fended off two challengers to win a second term in office on Tuesday, but there will be major changes on the board of trustees because the two trustee candidates who ran with him also won, as did a third independent candidate.

Tokar received 35.68 percent of the votes (714), with Fran Coglianese, who headed up the Results Now ticket, com-

ing in second in the mayoral race with 32.38 percent (648). Sally Durkin, running independently, came in close behind her with 639 votes (31.93 percent).

Coglianese and Durkin are both trustees, and Durkin’s term is up so she will be stepping down when the new board is sworn in in May. Two current trustees, Bruce Quintos and Amanda Cardin, ran for re-election on the Results Now ticket, but they lost as well, as did Scott Schaal, the third trustee candidate

on that ticket.

According to unofficial final tallies from the Cook County Clerk’s office, the top vote-getter among the trustee candidates was independent Lisel Kwartnik, who received 20.82 percent (1,025), followed by Tokar allies Ed Kowalski with 18.43 percent (907 votes) and Deb Pyznarski with 17.31 (852 votes), who all won seats.

Quintos, who has been a trustee since 2003, was running in his fifth election, but fell short this time with 15.32 percent (752 votes). Cardin lost her bid for a second term with 14.12 percent (695),

followed by retired police officer Scott Schaal, who received 14 percent (698 votes).

Even incumbent Village Clerk George Schleyer, who ran for a second term as part of the Results Now team, lost to Barbara Harrison, an independent.

The Chicago Ridge native said she would devote more time to office than Schleyer did.

“I’m ready and looking forward to the challenge,” said Harrison, who won with 61.18 percent (1,179) to 38.82 percent

Photo by Dermot Connolly

Chicago Ridge Mayor Chuck Tokar, seeking a second term in office, greets a voter outside Ridge Central School, 10800 S, Lyman Ave., on Tuesday morning.

See CHICAGO RIDGE, Page 7

WORTH MAYORAL AND TRUSTEE RACES

MORAINE VALLEY TRUSTEES RACE

Werner will return for second term as mayor

Student’s bid for seat on the board falls short

By Sharon L. Filkins In a hotly contested race in Worth, incumbent Mayor Mary Werner defeated her opponent, Randy Keller, the former mayor she was victorious against four years ago.

With seven of seven precincts reporting as of Wednesday morning, Werner collected 1,068 votes for 59.87 percent. Keller had 716 votes for 40.13 percent.

“The residents have spoken and they wish to continue moving

forward with a vision for Worth,” Trustee Kevin Ryan said about Werner’s victory.

Werner, who will now serve a second term, gathered with her supporters on Tuesday night at the Chieftain Pub awaiting the election results.

“I am grateful to the residents of Worth who were able to see through all the mudslinging taking place during the campaign and who voted on my accomplishments and vision for the future of Worth.”

See CHICAGO RIDGE, Page 7

By Dermot Connolly

File photo

Mary Werner said she was grateful to the residents of Worth after winning re-election as mayor, defeating Randy Keller by a decisive margin.

In the three-candidate race for two seats on the Moraine Valley Community College Board of Trustees on Tuesday, David Shipyor fell short in his bid to be elected a voting member of the board.

Preliminary Cook County Board of Elections results showed, with 275 of the 279 precincts reporting, that Brian O’Neill won the election with 41.85 percent of the votes (27,622), along with incumbent John Coleman, who

won a second six-year term with 36.17 percent (23,877).

Coleman, a Burbank resident, is currently vice chairman of the board, while O’Neill is assistant administrator of Orland Hills. Shipyor, 24, of Justice, lagged behind them with 21.98 percent of the vote (14,511).

Coleman said recently that if reelected, he would like to re-introduce a four-year baccalaureate nursing program at Moraine Valley.

See MORAINE, Page 7

8355 W. 159TH ST., TINLEY PARK

New 2017 Ram 1500 Quad Cab Express 4x4

199

$

Lease Per Month

888-835-5933 SALES HOURS: Mon-Thurs 7:30am-8pm, Fri-Sat 7:30am-6pm Tim King

RAM Brand Leader

Let Our Ram Leaders and their staff Change Your Mind about Car Buying

SERVICE HOURS: Mon-Fri 7:30am-6pm, Sat 7:30am-4pm

*Lease a new 2017 Ram 1500 Quad Express V6 4x4 for $199 per month, plus tax, title, license and doc fee. $2,499 due at signing. 36 month closed end lease with 10,000 miles maximum per year. .20 cents for every mile over 30,000 at conclusion of lease. Lesses’ responsible for all maintenance and insurance throughout term of lease. Not all consumers will qualify as determined by financial lender.

See dealer for complete program details. Dealer not responsible for typographical or printing errors. Images are for display purposes only and may not represent vehicle purchased.

bettenhausenauto.com

2 The Reporter

Thursday, April 6, 2017

POLICE REPORTS Chicago Ridge DUI charges

• William H. Pape, 66, of the 6000 block of Washington Street, Chicago Ridge, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic crash at 7:36 p.m. March 26 at 106th Street and Ridgeland Avenue. Police said he registered a .166 blood-alcohol count on a breath test. He was also cited for improper turning.

He is due in court on May 12.

• Ehab Zayad, 43, of Port St. Lucie, Fla., was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 1:25 a.m. Sunday in the 9900 block of South Harlem Avenue. Police said he was also cited for improper lane usage. He is due in court on May 12.

Submitted photo

New Hickory Hills Lietenant

New Hickory Hills Police Lieutenant Ervin Wee Sit (left) is joined by his mother, Josephina Wee Sit, and Police Chief Al Vodicka after he was sworn in to his new position during the March 23 Hickory Hills City Council meeting.

Oak Lawn police make DUI arrests in St. Pat’s Day effort The Oak Lawn Police Department made seven DUI arrests during the recent St. Patrick’s Day enforcement effort and wrote up 84 seatbelt citations, 56 of which occurred during nighttime hours.

Impaired driving causes tragedies year round. According to the latest data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 10,265 people died in impaired driving crashes on the nation’s roads in 2015.

“DUI arrests are very preventable,” said Sgt. Michael Acke, of the Oak Lawn Police Department. “Don’t ever get behind the

Suspended license • Nader Taiym, 48, of the 10400 block of South Forest Lane, Chicago Ridge, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 3:55 a.m. March 26 at Ridgeland Avenue and Birmingham Street. He is due in court on May 12.

wheel when impaired by alcohol, drugs or both. It takes everyone doing their part to make Zero Fatalities a Reality in Illinois.”

The Oak Lawn Police Department joined forces with other state and local law enforcement and highway safety partners in the St. Patrick’s Day “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” crackdown.

The enforcement effort was funded by federal traffic safety funds through the Illinois Department of Transportation and is part of the statewide “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Click It or Ticket” campaigns.

Criminal damage Kyle B. Dorner, 22, of the 7300 block of West 111th Street, Worth, was charged with criminal damage to statesupported property following an incident at 10:25 p.m.

Saturday at 102nd Place and Ridgeland Avenue. Police said he was arrested after they saw him hanging on a stop sign at the corner, and pulling it down to the ground. He is due in court on May 12.

Sen. Cunningham criticizes governor for ‘attack on teachers’ State Sen. Bill Cunningham (D18th) said that Chicago teachers and retirees could see their livelihoods slashed due to inaction from Gov. Bruce Rauner’s office.

“Chicago teachers and retirees are on the front lines every day trying to educate our next generation as best they can with what little resources they have,” Cunningham said. “The state should be doing more to support all teachers including those in Chicago.”

Order of protection violation

Cunningham said that legislation has been passed multiple times to ensure that Chicago teachers would receive the proper pension that they were promised when they took the job. But each time, Cunningham said, the governor has continued to attack their ability to do their job.

“The governor’s inaction and empty promises only equals an attack on our teachers’ well-being,” Cunningham said.

Nicholas D. Isakson, 20, of the 9600 block of South Mansfield Avenue, Oak Lawn, was charged with violating an order of protection following a disturbance in the 10500 block of South Ridgeland Avenue at 9:03 a.m. Sunday. Police said they were called to an apartment, where Isakson allegedly had been yelling at a female with an order of protection prohibiting him from harassing her or being near her. He was gone when police arrived, but was taken into custody several hours later when he was seen entering a car at 107th Street and Ridgeland Avenue. He was held for a bond hearing.

D IDSI SCCOOUUNN TT RRAT ATEESS withoutdiscount discount service. without service.

It’s accident no accidentmore morepeople people trust It’s no trustState StateFarm.

Farm.

Evergreen Park

ErikR RNelson, Nelson, Agent Agent Erik 10200S SRoberts Roberts Road Road 10200 Palos Hills, Palos Hills,ILIL60465-1539 60465-1539 Bus: 708-430-7575 Bus: 708-430-7575 erik.nelson.hr35@statefarm.com erik.nelson.hr35@statefarm.com

P040036 P040036 02/04 02/04

Weapons charge

James Conley, 23, of Chicago, was charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, a felony, following a traffic stop at 8:56 p.m. March 25 in the 2400 block of West 95th Street. Police said an uncased and loaded pistol was

StateFarm FarmMutual Mutual Automobile Insurance Company in NJ), Bloomington, IL State Automobile Insurance Company (Not in (Not NJ), Bloomington, IL

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

Jack & Pat’s Extra Lean

SALE DATES: April 6 - April 12 Jack & Pat’s

Italian Style Meat Balls

459

$

349

$

Lb.

389

$

Italian or Fresh Polish Sausage

3

$

Lb.

Garden Fresh Potato Pancakes

Ground Chuck

Homemade Mild, Hot or XXX Hot

3

$

Marinated Pork Stix

09

98

Krakus Polish Ham..................$5.49 lb.

IL Primo Genoa Salami.............$5.09 lb.

Jack & Pat’s (All Beef) Hot Dogs......................$5.29 lb.

Land -O-Lakes American Cheese...........................$5.29 lb.

459

Lb.

Boneless Stuffed Chicken Breast Lb.

Lb.

$

Lb.

Jack & Pat’s

Pizza Set Ups

Sausage

10

$

98 Each

Cheese

769

$

Each

Enough to make 3-12” pizzas

Cracker Barrel (Pan Roasted) Turkey Breast..............$5.09 lb.

Hormel Spiced Ham................$4.98 lb.

Diamond’s Irish Sausage...............$5.39 lb.

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

found during a search. He was also cited for driving without a license.

Criminal trespassing

Johnetta Gardner, 21, of Dolton, was charged with criminal trespassing to a vehicle following a traffic stop at 11:23 p.m. March 29 in the 3800 block of West 95th Street. Police said she was a passenger in a Hertz rental car that had been reported stolen. The driver was not charged because after interviewing him, police determined that he assumed it was hers when she asked him to drive her to Advocate Christ Medical Center to visit a sick relative.

Child endangerment Freddie Reyes, 35, of Crestwood, was charged with endangering the life or health of a child following a traffic stop at 10:24 a.m. March 26 in the 3900 block of West 97th Street. Police said he was also cited for driving without insurance, speeding, driving with a suspended license, and possession of marijuana. The child endangerment charge resulted from him placing 2.8 grams of marijuana in the backpack of a child who was in the car with him.

Retail theft • Donnell Allen, 20, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft at Walmart, 2500 W. 95th St., at 11:49 a.m. March 25. Police said he took a phone case and cord with $26.26. He was also charged with criminal damage to property for allegedly breaking the phone case.

• John Turner, 47, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft at 5:39 p.m. March 26 at Walmart, 2500 W. 95th St. Police said he took 16 items, mainly toiletries and medicine, worth $125.36.

Hickory Hills

Suspended license • Kassan Hamada, 45, of the 2900 block of West 59th Street, Chicago, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 12:34 a.m.

March 29 in the 7700 block of West 87th Street, Police said he is due in court on April 17.

• Hafeeza B. Penn, 26, of the 8600 block of South 86th Avenue, Justice, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 3:31 p.m. Saturday in the 8500 block of West 87th Street. Police said she was also cited for driving without registration and a childseat violation. She is due in court on May 3.

Retail theft Sylena M. Woods, 29, of the 4800 block of Conrad Street, Skokie, was charged with retail theft at CVS, 8811 W. 87th St., at 7:31 p.m. Saturday. Police said that when she was stopped outside, they recovered from under her car a bag containing $100 worth of assorted toiletries taken from the store. Tags taken off the items

were found hidden behind other merchandise in an aisle, and store employees alleged that she has committed similar thefts previously but always got away. She is due in court on April 17.

Oak Lawn DUI charges

• Steven Anderson, 48, of Evergreen Park, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic crash near the intersection of 95th Street and 52nd Avenue at 10:16 p.m. March 22. Police said the van he was driving went off the road and struck a tree on the front lawn of a home. He was taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center for observation, where police said a blood test registered a .267 blood-alcohol count. An investigation found indications on the roadway that he had driven through the neighborhood from Southwest Highway with a flat tire, with the rim scraping the ground. He was also cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, failure to wear a seatbelt, no proof of insurance, driving off the roadway, and damage to village property. Court information was not available.

• Rhonda C. Thrailkill, 24, of Chicago, was charged with aggravated DUI, a felony, following a traffic stop at 1:44 a.m. March 17 at 87th Street and Cicero Avenue. Police said she registered a .282 blood-alcohol count on a breath test. She was also cited for driving with a revoked license, aggravated speeding, failure to dim headlights and driving without insurance. She was held for a bond hearing.

• John R. Niego, 56, of Oak Lawn, was charged with felony DUI at 1:42 a.m. March 24 in the 8700 block of South 55th Avenue.

Police said the charge was raised to a felony due to two prior arrests for the same offense. He refused any testing and was held for a bond hearing, according to police.

• Kyle R. Smith, 26, of Oak Lawn, was charged with retail theft at 7-Eleven, 10441 S. Cicero Ave., at 11:01 p.m. March 25.

Police said he was found with two “Lunchables” packaged meals and a pastry hidden in his pockets. He is due in court on April 11.

Conduct violations Alicia Olguin, 50, of Chicago, was issued village ordinance violations for assault and disorderly conduct following a disturbance at 7:38 p.m. March 21 at Advocate Christ Medical Center, 4440 W. 95th St. Police said Olguin was found yelling and swearing in the emergency room, and swung at a security guard who tried to get her to leave. Olguin told police she was upset about the length of time her companion was waiting for care. She is due at a hearing in Village Hall on April 18.

Palos Hills DUI charges

• Diego Cohuo, 25, of Palos Hills, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol at 4:30 p.m. March 29 at 111th and Roberts Road. Police said he failed field sobriety tests and was also cited for driving while his license was suspended, unlawful use of a cellphone while driving, driving without insurance, failure to yield to an emergency vehicle, and unlawful use of a driver’s license.

He is due in court on May 18.

• Michael Consola, 35, of Chicago, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 2 a.m. Sunday in the 11000 block of South Harlem Avenue. Police said he was also cited for improper lane usage and improper turning. He is due in court on May 2.

Assault charge Blake Wade, 33, of Palos Hills, was charged with assault and disorderly conduct at noon on Saturday. Police said he was observed repeatedly walking in a driveway without the owner’s permission.

He allegedly made threatening actions toward the homeowner when he was questioned. Wade is due in court on May 18.

Burglary report A burglary was reported at Al Sufar Meat & Grill, 7215 W. 103rd St., at 4 a.m. last Thursday. Police said the front glass window was broken and an unspecified amount of money was taken.

Milk missing from school Police are investigating the March 28 theft of 300 cartons of chocolate milk from Sorrick Elementary School, 7825 W. 103rd St. According to staff members, the milk was discovered missing from the school’s kitchen area about 2 p.m.

Hammer attack Police are investigating a violent incident that occurred in the Green Oaks leasing office, 8580 W. 101st Terrace, at 1:30 p.m. Saturday. Witnesses said that an unidentified person struck an employee in the head with a hammer. The victim was taken by ambulance to an area hospital for treatment.

Suspects with weapons Police are investigating a report of suspicious activity in the 11100 block of O’Gorman Drive that occurred at 7:30 p.m. March 29. A resident said that while she was showing her home for sale, she found two unknown males in her garage with weapons. The suspects fled the scene.

Worth

DUI charge

Lisa A. Healy, 41, of the 9800 block of South Sayre Avenue, Chicago Ridge, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 1 a.m. Saturday in the 10700 block of South Harlem Avenue.

Police said she failed field sobriety tests. She was also issued citations for improper lane usage, failure to signal when required, improper use of electronic communication device while driving, and driving without insurance. Healy is due in court on May 5.

Order of protection violation

Jamal H. Hatu, 53, of the 10500 block of South Palos Lane, Palos Hills, was charged with violating an order of protection when he allegedly visited a home in the 10600 block of South Highland Avenue at 5:26 p.m. on Monday.

Police said Palos Hills police picked him up at his home after a complaint was filed and brought him to the Worth police station.

He was held for a bond hearing on Tuesday.

Suspended license Clifford J. Belew, 56, of the 6600 block of West Lloyd Drive, Worth, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic collision at 4:19 p.m.

March 26 in a grocery store parking lot in the 6600 block of West 111th Street. Police said another motorist alerted them that Belew had backed his Dodge Caravan into the other man’s Ford Explorer, and walked into the store.

When he was found inside the store, he said he did not realize the collision had happened. He is due in court on May 5.

Police reports are provided by law enforcement agencies.

Charges are not evidence of guilt. They are a record of police actions taken, and persons charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law.

Thursday, April 6, 2017

The Reporter

Deep dish or thin, Chicago ranks No. 1 in pizza

VALLEY INN RESTAURANT

I

n case you missed it, a day of importance has just passed, and many of us were unaware.

No, I’m not talking about the election that took place on Tuesday. I’m also not referring to Opening Day of Major League Baseball.

This past Wednesday, April 5, was National Deep Dish Pizza Day. To be perfectly frank, I’d never heard of National Pizza Day. The only reason I know about it now is that I received a couple of emails this week.

A few of them mentioned the so-called debate regarding Chicago pizza vs. New York pizza. One survey stated that 51 percent of Americans prefer Chicago-style deep dish pizza, while 49 percent prefer New York-style pizza.

I don’t even know what to make of that. An Joe online agency conducts a survey comparing Boyle Chicago and New York pizzas. According to the survey, they interviewed “Americans.” I guess that means they randomly contacted people from coast to coast for their opinions.

It probably would make more sense to talk to Chicagoans and New Yorkers. I think they will give plenty of reasons why they like their pizzas. One large reason natives of both cities like their specific pizzas is that they have grown up with them.

And you know what? That’s fine with me. Quite frankly, I don’t look that at this as some type of competition. I’ve never been to New York City but I assume they have some good pizzas. I had pizza in Boston once, dining in the Italian section of the city. The pizza was quite tasty.

But I think most of us would agree that Chicago has some of the best pizza around. At least it stands out among pizzas served in other American cities. I mention the U.S. because if you had a slice of pizza in Italy, it would be something completely different.

Chicagoans often have a chip on their shoulders. I suppose that comes from trying to elude stereotypes made about the city.

Al Capone has been dead for decades. Yet some people will still make references to the once notorious gang leader. We also survived the 1968 Democratic Convention, although Hollywood and celebrities stayed away from Chicago for years.

But that is in the distant past. Now Chicago has several TV shows filming here, along with many movies. Michael Jordan actually became a bigger name than Capone. At least Jordan has a statue in his honor.

Yet, there are still some misconceptions about Chicago. Most TV shows or films that are supposed to be about the city follow a familiar theme. But the facts are that we are not all Cub fans and not everyone hangs around the North Side.

And not every Chicagoan eats deep dish pizza. We have certain establishments that make pizza better than others. But we also have great thin crust pizzas throughout the city and, yes, the south suburbs, too. I think a lot of us grew up with a favorite pizza establishment in our local neighborhoods.

We had one certain pizza place that we would order from and enjoyed. They would deliver, but often we would go pick it up at 103rd and Elizabeth in Chicago. Looking back, the pizza was a little greasy, but we loved it just the same. Julian High School was eventually built across the street, and our favorite pizza place moved to Western Avenue. They would not deliver anymore, but we would drop in there often.

For pizza lovers, it seems you don’t have to go far to find one or two great places in the area. That’s what great about Chicago.

These pizza restaurants are not chains but mostly family-run businesses. Many of them have brought up a loyal following that dates back to the old neighborhoods where they originated.

Chicago-style pizza is a little thicker than other locations. The sausage is baked in the cheese, along with the added ingredients.

Many Chicago pizzas are cooked in a variety of ways. But New York does not have a monopoly on thin-crust pizza.

The real measure of Chicago pizza is that when you leave the metropolitan area, the quality of the pizza diminishes. Within about a two-mile radius from my current home, I can order or pick up pizza at nearly 10 restaurants, and all of them are well above average.

I don’t think you can say that about other cities. Los Angeles may have the glitz, but not good pizza. National Pizza Day has passed, but I don’t think Chicagoans mind. Good pizza is just a phone call or a short drive away, every day.

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

Owned by the Ristucci family 40 years and counting

LENT SPECIALS Lake Perch, Walleye, Beer-Battered Cod and Shrimp, plus many more fish dishes Lunch Specials • Appetizers • Salads Sandwiches • Chicken • Chops • Steaks Seafood • Pastas • Pizza • Kids Menu

Dine in • Carry out 8300 W. 107th Street • Palos Hills (708) 974-0509 Valley Catering (708) 974-4374

Photo by Joe Boyle

Lighter moment in campaign

Oak Lawn Trustee Bob Streit (3rd) shares a laugh along with his wife, Linda, as they talk to residents who arrived for early voting on Sunday afternoon at the Oak Lawn Municipal Center. Streit was out campaigning in the race for Oak Lawn mayor. He lost in his bid to unseat Sandra Bury.

LOCAL ELECTION ROUNDUP

Palos Hills incumbent aldermen appear set for another term

By Joe Boyle Three incumbent aldermen in Palos Hills had substantial leads over their opponents after unofficial totals from the consolidated election were posted late Tuesday night.

Ald. Mark Brachman had a commanding lead over his opponent, Paul Gellert, in the 2nd Ward race. With three of three precincts reporting, Brachman had 206 votes late Tuesday night for 56.91 percent of the vote. Gellert had 156 votes for 43.09 percent.

In the 3rd Ward, incumbent Palos Hills Ald. A.J. Pasek led Richard C. Riley late Tuesday.

Pasek had 264 votes for 54.91 percent. Riley had 220 votes for 45.45 percent with three of three precincts reporting.

Incumbent Mary Ann Schultz had a solid lead over her two opponents in the 5th Ward race in Palos Hills. Schultz had 149 votes for 43.82 percent of the vote as of late Tuesday night. Challengers Mervate Mohammad had 96 votes for 28.24 percent. Donna O’Connell was in third with 95 votes for 27.94 percent.

Running unopposed in Palos Hills were Mayor Gerald Bennett, Ald. Joan Knox (1st Ward), Ald. Ricky Moore (4th Ward), City Clerk Rudy Mulderink and Treasurer Kenneth Nolan.

A contested race took place in the 4th Ward of Hickory Hills.

Incumbent Joseph Stachnik had a comfortable lead with 279 votes for 83.53 percent. His challenger, John McGraw, was a distant second with 55 votes for 16.47 percent late Tuesday.

Running unopposed in Hickory Hills were Ald. Brian Waight (1st Ward), Deborah Ferrero (2nd Ward) and Brian Fonte (3rd Ward), The two unofficial winners for a six-year term for the Oak Lawn Park District Board of Commissioners were Mary Pat Coughlin, with 4,300 votes for 28.87 percent, and Lisa Boland, with 3,658 votes for 25.41 percent. Steve Loulousis was in third with 2,940 votes for 20.42 percent.

Jim Buschbach was the unofficial winner for a four-year term for the Oak Lawn Park District Board of Commissioners, with 4,106 votes for 51.32 percent as of late Tuesday. Julie Cooper (30.5 percent) was a distant second.

Robert Loehr, Margaret Nugent, Judith Ott and Safaa Zarzour were leading in votes for the Oak Lawn Community High School District 229. However, totals were not available for write-in candidates Danielle Arnold, a graduate of Oak Lawn Community High School, and Lenny Svoboda.

Other local library and school board races were uncontested.

According to the Cook County Clerk’s Office, 67 percent of the races in the Cook County were uncontested.

Preckwinkle backs internship program to give young adults boost The Cook County Commissioners on March 22 approved an agreement championed by President Toni Preckwinkle that will create a pilot program to provide paid internships in high-growth industries and a career pathway for young adults.

The agreement creates a formal structure between the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership (The Partnership), the County’s Bureau of Economic Development (BED) and Department of Transportation and Highways (DOTH) to launch the program this summer.

The initial pilot will direct $1 million — $500,000 each from DOTH and the remainder from other offices or funds under the president — to The Partnership for the creation of internships in critical growth industries and to provide wraparound services for at least 200 participants.

While the initial investment is coming from the County, the program’s goal is to create a sus-

tainable public-private partnership that will add additional participants over time. The County is seeking external resources to augment the program this year – as well as in the future.

“This new program will provide young adults with paid internships that include industry-informed training or work experience in high-growth/ high-demand sectors of our economy, including manufacturing; transportation, distribution and logistics; and information technology,” Preckwinkle said.

The program will target young adults ages 16-24 from suburban Cook County who face barriers to employment, are from incomeeligible households or reside in communities with high rates of unemployment or poverty.

The program centers on an intensive paid internship in a private sector business and is at least seven weeks in length. Most young adults will begin their internships during the summer.

.S. .D D L A Z O K .

F JOHN

y Dentistry Complete Famil osmetic Dentistry tistry • C Restorative Den ls • Emergencies Treated ia Dentures • Part lcome • Senior Discounts e New Patients W

525 (708) 63Ap6p-t.2Available

t.

Evening & Sa ldental.com www.koza

• Oak o r e c i C .

S 4 4 8 10

Lawn

Attention, Renters!

Landlords’ insurance policies only cover what they own — not your personal property.

Protect your belongings from fire, theft or worse with Renters Insurance through AAA. Cover your personal property, including: Clothing • Furniture • Electronics • Jewelry

• Thin Crust • Deep Dish • Stuffed • Pan And a Wide Variety of Traditional Homemade Italian Cuisine

Protect your possessions.

Get a free quote from a AAA Insurance Agent today.

Venturella Insurance Agency, Inc. 8855 S. Ridgeland Ave., Ste 209 (Inside Marquette Bank Building) Oak Lawn, IL 708-430-5885 Insurance underwritten by one of the following companies: Auto Club Insurance Association, MemberSelect Insurance Company, Auto Club Group Insurance Company, Auto Club Property-Casualty Insurance Company, Auto Club South Insurance Company, Auto Club Insurance Company of Florida, or non-affil ted insurance companies. 16-IA-1862 LC 04/16

M-Th 11-10 • F 11-11 • Sat 12-11 • Sun 3-9

$

5 OFF PIZZA

18” PARTYTIME

With this coupon. Not valid with any other offer. 1 per pizza.

3

4 The Reporter

Our Neighborhood

Thursday, April 6, 2017

Oak Lawn Park District lets the dogs out... to hunt for eggs The Oak Lawn Park District held an Easter Egg Hunt for dogs Saturday at Bailey’s Crossing Dog Park in the village.

The dogs were allowed to take part in

the Dog Gone Easter Egg Hunt. The dogs searched for eggs during the inaugural event that drew a substantial crowd of owners and their pets from the area and

communities ranging from Evergreen Park to Palos Hills.

A variety of vendors were on hand at the event. A best costume contest was

held and other prizes were presented, including an award for dogs that completed the obstacle course. Pet owners were required to have their dogs on a leash.

Donations of dog toys, food and other treats were also collected to local animal shelters.

• Full story on Page 7

Photos by Kelly White

Elyssa Wolfe, 19, of Evergreen Park, and her 3-year-old yellow Bailey, a 5-year-old American Stafford, of Hometown, is ready for Easter at the first Freedom, a 1-year-old golden retriever, is on the hunt for Easter eggs at labrador, Bacon, who won best costume at the first Dog Gone Dog Gone Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday morning at Bailey’s Crossing Dog Park in the first Dog Gone Easter Egg Hunt in Oak Lawn on Saturday afternoon.

Easter Egg Hunt at Bailey’s Crossing Dog Park in Oak Lawn.

Oak Lawn.

District 230 administration supports training for trade schools

By Dermot Connolly The District 230 administration is taking steps to ensure that students planning to go to trade schools rather than college are receiving the educational background necessary to succeed when they leave high school.

Toward that end, officials from the district that includes Stagg, Sandburg and Andrew high schools hosted the S4 Summit focused on Career and Technical Education on March 23 in the District 230 Administrative Building. The event turned out to be a great success, according to members of the school board and Superintendent James Gay, who discussed it during the monthly board meeting held last Thursday at Stagg High School in Palos Hills.

Gay said 50 people attended the gathering, including 22 trade and manufacturing representatives, as well as 28 district representatives such as teachers, division chairs, principals, school board members and district administrators.

There were six tables of participants, with a teacher, division chair and school board member, and four or five industry leaders at each one. District administra-

tors and principals moved from table to table to get an idea about what was being discussed by each group.

“We had great conversations with these skilled professionals who helped us see what sort of classes our students need to be successful,” said Gay. “Our goal is to prepare our students for whatever career path they choose.”

“We had a large representation from the skilled tradespeople. I detected a lot of genuine enthusiasm from those who attended,” said Rick Nogal, board president. “I hope we follow-up on this and perhaps have a jobs fair.”

“People at my table were very excited about the possibilities this summit could bring about,” said board member Kate Murphy-Peterson.

“As we go further with this, formulating an educational path for students to get into these trade schools, the professional can help us a lot,” said board member Tony Serratore. “These trades involve a lot of basic math, and the students will often have to be able to multiply and divide numbers quickly without a calculator.”

Bob Hughes, director of facilities for District 230, noted at the meeting that

the electrical contractor in charge of the LaGrange Road improvements “is a very proud Sandburg graduate, and he attributes (his job success) to our shop classes.

“Our goal is to prepare

our students for whatever career path they choose.”

­— District 230 Supt. James Gay

“And the LaGrange Road contract has guaranteed him lifetime employment,” said Nogal, joking about the length of time the roadway has been under construction.

It was noted at the meeting that the LaGrange Road work is finally nearing completion, with some of the last work under way along the median landscaping and other work being done in front of Sandburg High School at 131st and LaGrange, Gay said that this was the first S4 Summit to focus on Career and Technical Education. Other summits have centered on establishing the S4 Touch-

stone to guide the district’s work, and connecting with professionals in other career interest areas, higher education, and social and emotional supports in the community.

“We are analyzing the feedback from the S4 Summit now,” said Gay at the conclusion of the meeting. “We anticipate that a continuation of the meeting will be held this summer to further develop relationships with the industry leaders and to look more closely at the preparation path as students look to enter the trades. District 230 has been exploring the expansion of job shadowing and internship opportunities across career interests. We strongly believe that partnerships with the trades will fill a need and open career paths for students who are interested.”

Asked if more trades-related classes may be offered in district schools, Gay said, “We are using the feedback from this meeting as well as input received through a comprehensive review of Career and Technical Education programming that has been taking place throughout the past year to inform future direction.

“District participants got a great deal

of information from the industry leaders related to the skills necessary to be successful in the trades,” added Gay. “They talked about academic skills including math and communication, as well as soft skills like time management, professionalism and work ethic.

There were also discussions about the specific technical skills that are important as graduates transition from high school to the trades. We received valuable information that will help us prepare students.

“Another great outcome of the S4 Summit is building relationships that will continue to benefit our students. Many of the industry leaders have expressed willingness to come into the schools to talk with students about trade-career options,” Gay continued.

In addition to talking about possible field trips and shadowing opportunities that will allow students to see what the work is really like, Gay said others provided information about summer trades programs that will give students experience.

“Overall, it was an incredibly productive summit that will assist us in preparing students for their future,” said Gay.

Legislators to host ‘meet and greet’ in Evergreen Park State Rep. Kelly Burke (D-36th), and state Sen. Bill Cunningham (D-18th) will hold a “meet and greet” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 13 at the District 124 Administrative Center, 2929 W. 87th St., Evergreen Park.

“Our state faces many challenges and I am focused on making sure our area’s voice is heard in Springfield,” Burke said. “This meet and greet gives me the opportunity to speak with residents one-on-one about what I’m doing in the Legislature to protect our education system, preserve valuable services for seniors and the disabled, and work to enact economic reforms to lift-up middle-class families.”

Burke is inviting residents to stop by and discuss local and state issues in a casual setting. Repre-

sentatives from the Illinois Treasurer’s Office will also be on hand to help residents claim money or other property they may be owed in the state ICash database. Those unable to make the event can also see if they are owed money through ICash by visiting icash.illinoistreasurer.gov.

Burke’s office recently assisted an Oak Lawn resident in processing her ICash Unclaimed Property claim of over $168,000. Last year, over $155 million was returned from the ICash system, with the average return equaling $2,900.

“I was thrilled to assist a local resident in getting back the money owed to them,” Burke said.

“I encourage everyone to stop by and see if they have any unclaimed money or property.”

Compiled by Joe Boyle

News and events from our archives Worth officials complain about flooding • 50 years ago

From the April 6, 1967 issue The story: The Worth Civic Party asked Ronald Pedone, chairman of the roads for the BoyceEwald administration, on why the culverts are not being replaced after the water pipes have been installed on the water system.

Critics of the current administration claim that Worth did not have a flooding problem previously. Several public officials came out to view the unfinished culverts. They informed the public they were concerned that flooding will occur when the dirt-filled culverts are hit with a series of thunderstorms during the spring.

The quote: This is a bigger, better cheaper water plan,” said Vincent Ewald, the village attorney, in defense of the administration’s street repairs project.

Palos Hills to borrow funds to finish sewer system repairs • 25 years ago

From the April 2, 1992 issue The story: While most local suburbs have already complied with the sanitary sewer rehabilitation program mandated by state and federal law, the City of Palos Hills faces having to borrow about $1 million to finish repairing sanitary sewer pipes to prevent storm waters from infiltrating into the sanitary sewers system.

Palos Hills Mayor Gerald Bennett said recently the need to borrow about $1 million owed by the city for work already completed on the sewer rehabilitation project. The city is one of the few local suburbs without any general obligation bond debts, and the mayor apparently wants to keep it that way.

The quote: “I was surprised to find other towns went out right away and sold bonds to finance their projects and contracted the work out almost completely,” said Bennett.

Evergreen Park requests traffic enforcement camera system • 10 years ago

From the April 6, 2007 issue The story: Evergreen Park Village officials took a step Monday toward implementing a traffic-enforcement camera system that would photograph the motorists who disobey red lights.

The board voted unanimously to approve a hard-copy agreement with Redflex Traffic Systems to provide the cameras. A camera system is installed at each corner of an intersection and is wired to traffic signals. The cameras then take photographs of the license plates of vehicles that run red lights. The cameras would help decrease the number of traffic collisions and stop motorists from breaking the law, according to Mayor James Sexton.

The quote: “I think it is a great idea,” said Evergreen Park Trustee Mark Marzullo. “People think a red light is something to blow through. People just don’t get it.”

Thursday, April 6, 2017

The Reporter

5

Oak Lawn children and parents take a walk and learn about tornadoes

By Kelly White Local children recently received a history lesson about tornadoes — something that many Oak Lawn residents know about all too well.

In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the 1967 tornado that caused heavy damage to Oak Lawn and resulted in injuries and deaths, the Oak Lawn Library and Oak Lawn Park District partnered to open up the outdoor “Twister StoryWalk” at Lake Shore Park.

Children and parents gathered at the park to read StoryWalk’s spring book, “Twister” by Darleen Bailey Bead. Children were able to make a twister craft out of paper and learn about the weather phenomenon. They learned about what a tornado is and why it occurs.

Although the book is not specifically about the 1967 Oak Lawn tornado, it provides information that children are able to understand.

“My kids are fascinated with science,” said Siobhan McLoughlin, of Oak Lawn.

“As soon as we heard about this, we knew we had to be here.”

McLoughlin attended with her 4-yearold twin boys, Darian and Toryn Mojiri, who were both excited to learn about tornados.

“The 1967 tornado is the definitive event in Oak Lawn’s history,” said Kevin Korst, the local history coordinator at the Oak Lawn Library. “The storm not only

Photos by Kelly White

Michael Stedman, 5, of Oak Lawn, colors in a paper tornado.

Emily Kenny, Youth Services Associate at the Oak Lawn Library, points to“Twister” by Darleen Bailey Bead at the Oak Lawn “Twister StoryWalk” on Friday afternoon at Lake Shore Park in Oak Lawn.

took a huge physical toll on the village, but impacted the lives of thousands of residents, many whom still carry memories from that day. Because of this, I believe it is important to convey the story

of the tornado to those who were not there to witness its devastation first-hand.

Now that 50 years have passed, fewer and fewer residents from that time period remain, making our job of preserving

the storm’s history and sharing its story event more important.”

The Oak Lawn tornado outbreak on April 21, 1967 is one of the most notable ever to occur in the Chicago area.

“As we head into tornado season, this event raises awareness and educates participants on the dangers of tornadoes, including the history of the 1967 tornado in Oak Lawn, and different safety tips that can be used to save lives,” said David MacDonald, Oak Lawn Park District’s recreation supervisor.

StoryWalk is an innovative way for both children and adults to enjoy reading and the outdoors at the same time.

Oak Lawn Chamber honors coloring book contest winners The Oak Lawn Chamber of Commerce recognized the winners of the annual Fire and Public Safety Coloring Book contest during an Oak Lawn Village Board meeting last month.

Representatives from the Oak Lawn fire and police departments were on hand to congratulate the winners who were honored by Dr. Sandra Bury, the Oak Lawn Mayor. Also in attendance were Vicki Scanlon, first vice president of the Oak Lawn Chamber; Gene Mondello, from the Oak Lawn Children’s Museum; David Wheeler, fire inspector; Mike Murray, Oak Lawn police chief; and Jim Pacetti, Oak Lawn sergeant.

The Fire Safety Coloring Contest winners, sponsored by the Oak Lawn Fire Department, were Joey Philip, first place, third grade, St. Catherine of Alexandria School; Madelyn Smith, second place, first grade, St. Linus; and Mahmoud Samra, third place, first grade, Covington.

The Public Safety Coloring Contest winners, sponsored by the Oak Lawn Police De-

Representatives of the Oak Lawn Chamber of Commerce and the Oak Lawn Police and Fire Departments honored the winners of the annual Fire and Public Safety Coloring Book Contest. The students were honored at an Oak Lawn Village Board meeting last month.

Submitted photo

partment, are Pedro Menez, first place, fourth grade, Harnew; Aiden Sweetser, second place, second grade, Sward; and Vincent Talty, third place, third grade, St. Gerald.

Following the presentation, the winners and their families gathered in the lobby of the Village Hall for refreshments, sponsored by the Oak Lawn Chamber. The first place winner

received a family membership and a $25 gift certificate to The Children’s Museum in Oak Lawn. The second- and third-place winners will receive $25 gift certificates from the museum.

Cusack Insurance Agency and First Midwest Bank sponsored the $25 gift certificates.

The Children’s Museum in Oak Lawn donated the family membership prizes.

Th e

Laminated pages from a children’s picture book are installed along an outdoor path throughout the park. As children walk the path they are directed to the next page in the story. The pages are durable to remain standing and readable during any weather conditions.

“We absolutely love the StoryWalk,” said Oak Lawn resident Colleen Stedman.

“It’s very cold out today, but my kids really wanted to go. They love reading and the outdoors, so it’s the perfect combination for us.”

“This is cool,” Stedman’s 5-year-old son Michael said, as he colored in a paper tornado. “It’s fun to learn about the weather.”

The StoryWalk book was chosen by the Oak Lawn Public Library and was read out loud to children by Emily Kenny, Youth Services Associate. The book is changed four times a year along the Lake Shore Park trail, 9610 E. Lake Shore Drive, with a story that fits each season.

“I hope that the children will want to learn more about tornadoes and respect the power of this natural phenomenon,” Kenny said. “Many children in the area have family who were affected by the 1967 tornado. This is a great opportunity for the younger generation to learn from their elders. Also, tornadoes touch down every year in Illinois and some close to Chicagoland. It is easier to learn how to be prepared for something that could truly happen to you in real life.”

y I e nn l l a V Catering

S ou

thwe st S

uburbs Finest 30

n nti u o nd C Years a

g

Graduations, Holidays, Business Meetings, Showers, Communions, Weddings, Outdoor Events

TRY OUR SPECIALTIES Roast Beef, Golden Fried Chicken and Baked Mostaccioli 10620 S. Roberts Road | Palos Hills, IL 60465 708-974-4374 | www.valleyinncatering.com

6 The Reporter

COMMENTARY

THE

Thursday, April 6, 2017

REPORTER

An Independent Newspaper Published Weekly Founded March 16, 1960

Ray Hanania

Who brings us the news?

Men, mostly

Maybe we do need speed and red light cameras

By Gene Policinski

Who brings us the news? Mostly it’s still men, according to a new Women’s Media Center study, “Divided 2017.”

The report says that among the major TV networks, online versions of CNN, Fox, The Huffington Post and The Daily Beast, and the nation’s 10 largest newspapers: Male anchors and reporters predominate by about three to one among broadcast news outlets, which the Center notes is a “regression” from how things used to be. Work by women anchors, field reporters and correspondents actually declined, falling to 25.2 percent of reports in 2016 from 32 percent when the WMC published its 2015 “Divided” report.

For newspapers and wire services such as The Associated Press and Reuters, “bylines” run about 62 percent male. Online, men receive 53.9 percent of bylines.

WMC reports that “men produce the most stories on sports, weather, and crime and justice. Women’s bylines are largely on lifestyle, health and education news.”

The gender disparity shown in the WMC survey is obvious in terms of numbers and simple equity, considering that women make up 51 percent of the population. But its implications, including the impact on news credibility, may not be so clear to news consumers. WMC Director of Communications Cristal Williams Chancellor noted in an interview that many of our fellow citizens are “comfortable” with men in anchor chairs or dominating story bylines. But in an era in which a majority of people say they distrust the news media and its motives, the most credible news operations should have diverse staffs that represent both their subjects and their audiences, she said.

Clearly, the news industry still falls short of having enough women to meet that goal. Why? It’s not for a lack of qualified female job candidates-in-training: Women made up two-thirds of the student body enrolled in journalism and media-oriented degree programs during the fall 2013 semester, according to data from the most recent Annual Survey of Journalism and Mass Communication Enrollment.

One factor in the lack of overall visibility may come from the finding that “lifestyle, health and education” remain the topics where women most likely appear. I can recall that same circumstance in newsrooms of the 1960s.

Another bit of history: The American Society of News Editors’ annual newsroom census found in 2016 that the number of women leaders and employees has remained nearly the same since the 1990s. The survey that year reported that “women made up about a third of newsroom employees overall, with a higher number employed at online-only sites than at newspapers. Women comprised 38 percent of daily newspaper employees in this year’s survey and nearly 50 percent of online-only news organization employees.”

At a 2014 ASNE conference, women who were editors also called for changes in hiring and the review/promotion process to address old canards of how women in leadership roles are perceived. Fast Company senior editor Kathleen Davis referenced a study of 248 performance reviews of 180 men and women in media, prepared by both men and women, which showed the word “abrasive” was used 17 times for women and never for men.

None of these stats or biases is the sole province of newsrooms, to be sure. And going back to the mid-20th century, women in leadership roles in major news operations — from the news desk to the corporate suite — more often resulted from inherited ownership than from corporate diversity considerations.

But the profession that represents us all in gathering and reporting the news ought to be more of a leader in the 21st century in being representative of all of us.

INSIDE THE FIRST AMENDMENT

Gene Policinski is chief operating officer of the Newseum Institute. He can be reached at gpolicinski@newseum.org. Follow him on Twitter: @genefac.

We want to hear from you!

Letters should be 350 words or less. Letters must be signed and the name of the writer will be published. Writers must also include their address and phone number for verification, but that information will not be published and will remain otherwise confidential. Mail letters to the editor to:

The Reporter, 12247 S. Harlem Ave. Palos Heights, IL 60463 or e-mail us at thereporter@comcast.net

M Five Aprils of war, from 1861-1865

By Don C. White

There have been many, many books written about the Civil War. I am aware of three that refer to the month of April. They are “Across Five Aprils” by Irene Hunt; “April 1865” by Jay Winik; and “To Appomattox – Nine April Days, 1865” by Burke Davis.

When southern states began seceding after Lincoln’s election in November 1860, no one on either side could have foretold how this episode would play out. Many in the north thought that the southern states had the right to leave the Union. President Buchanan knew that the states did not have that right -- but he felt powerless to take any action. Did he think that he might make things worse or was he just too inept to handle the impending crisis?

The first southern state to secede, South Carolina, voted to leave the Union on Dec. 20, 1860. By the time Lincoln was sworn in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas had also seceded. The Confederate States of America was formed on Feb. 4, 1861, with Jefferson Davis as president and Alexander Stephens as vice president. The Confederate Capitol was originally located in Montgomery, Ala., but by May 29 it had been moved to Richmond, Va. Lincoln was sworn in on March 4, 1861 and after the celebrations died down he had time to read a letter left by President Buchanan from Major Robert Anderson, the commander of Union troops at Fort Sumter, South Carolina. Major Anderson stated that the fort could not hold out much longer without being resupplied. This letter would lead to steps and missteps that would bring on the Civil War. Major events occurred in April, 1861 that changed the course of our nation. President Lincoln and his cabinet were working on plans to resupply Fort Sumter and on April 6, he informed South Carolina officials that an attempt would be made. Also, Fort Pickens in Florida was to be resupplied and reinforced.

On April 10, General Beauregard had permission to demand the forts evacuation and surrender. If his demands were refused, he was ordered to proceed as he saw fit.

On April 12, Confederate messengers went to the fort to find out when Anderson would evacuate it. His answer was “April 15th at noon.” This reply was not good enough and notice was given that the fort would be fired on within the hour. Shelling lasted over 34 hours before the white flag of surrender was raised. The war begins.

On April 15, Lincoln issued a proclamation declaring that a state of insurrection exists and he called for 75,000 volunteers for three months service to put down the rebellion. Lincoln could make the claim he did not fire the first shot.

On April 19, the president ordered a blockade of all Confederate ports. At this time the Union Navy did not have the vessels to implement this plan. Later they would and they did.

April 20, many of the southern enlisted men and officers in the Union Army had resigned and gone south to join the Confederate cause. Newly-minted Union Colonel Robert E. Lee resigned his commission and went home to Virginia to assume command of state troops. At the beginning of the war the Union Army had about 15,000 troops, enlisted and officers.

On April 5, 1862, General McClellan began his siege of Yorktown, Va. On April 6-7, the Battle of Shiloh or Pittsburgh Landing was fought. Up until this time in the war it was the largest battle fought on American soil. The casualties on both sides were about 24,000 killed, wounded and missing. General Grant was out-fought

on the first day but regrouped and with reinforcements won the battle the next day.

During the fighting, the Confederates lost their commanding General A.S. Johnston.

General Beauregard replaced him.

On April 25, the Federal Fleet arrived at New Orleans. The Confederate troops refused to surrender but abandoned the city to Admiral Farragut. On April 2, 1863, “bread riots” broke out in Richmond, Va., as basic food stuff was becoming scarce and expensive as the war continued.

Early in the month, President Lincoln visited General Hooker’s headquarters. Hooker bragged to Lincoln that he had “the finest Army on the Planet.” On April 16, Admiral Porter’s fleet sailed down river past Vicksburg to aid in Grant’s crossing.

On April 20, President Lincoln signed a proclamation declaring that the state of West Virginia had been approved by Congress and would become a state on June 20, 1863. By April 30, General Hooker’s Army of the Potomac set up headquarters near Chancellorsville, Va. He was getting his troops in position for what became the Battle of Chancellorsville.

President Lincoln finally found his general.

On March 12, 1864, a short, scruffy, cigar smoking man from Illinois, by way of Ohio and Missouri, with the name of U.S. Grant was commissioned lieutenant general and given command of the U.S. Armies. On April 12, the Confederates captured Fort Pillow, Tenn., and repercussions are still heard today.

On April 17, General Grant ordered that there would be no more “exchange of prisoners until the Confederates balanced Federal releases.” Also “no distinction whatever will be made in the exchange between white and colored prisoners.”

The end is in sight. President Lincoln is with General Grant at his headquarters at City Point, Va. Lincoln departs before Lee’s surrender on April 9, 1965. On April 1, the Battle of Five Forks was fought. During the height of the battle, General Sheridan, with Grant’s permission relieved General Warren from command of the Fifth Corps.

On April 2, President Davis and his government evacuate Richmond, Union troops capture Petersburg lines as Confederates evacuate the trenches.

On April 3, Union troops occupy Richmond.

On April 4, President Lincoln visited Richmond and it was said that he sat in President Davis’ chair in the Confederate White House.

On April 7, Grant and Lee began their correspondence that would result in Lee’s surrender on April 9 at Appomattox Court House. Early in the evening of April 9, the president arrived back in Washington as news of Lee’s surrender was spreading thoughout the city.

On April 11, Lincoln spoke to a crowd of well-wishers from a window of the White House. This was his last speech. On April 14, after the cabinet meeting in the morning and a carriage ride with Mary in the afternoon, the Lincolns were ready for an evening at the theater. General Grant, his wife, Julia and others were invited to attend, but all declined.

About 10:15 p.m., as the play “Our American Cousins” continued, actor John Wilkes Booth entered the presidential box and shot the president in the back of his head. The bullet lodged near his right eye.

The president was quickly attended to by Doctor Leale, who soon realized that the president could not survive.

At 7:22 a.m. April 15, the president took his last breath. During the four years of fighting that saved the Union and ended slavery, over 700,000 Americans died.

Don C. White is a Palos Hills historian who occasionally shares his views on current events.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Owned and operated by Southwest Regional Publishing Co. Mark Hornung, Chief Operating Officer

The Business Side

The News Side

Donna Brown, Sales Director Joe Boyle, Editor Monica Cotter, Finance Director Dermot Connolly, Reporter Debbie Perrewe, Classified Manager Jeff Vorva, Sports Editor Mike Russell, Production Director Lauren Ziemann, Art Director Rita Crosley, Pre-press Manager Chuck Ingwersen, Designer

Southwest Regional Publishing 12247 S. Harlem Ave. Palos Heights, IL 60463 Office hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Entered as periodical mail at the Post Office at Worth, Illinois, under the Act of March 3, 1879.

Subscription rates: $42 per year by mail in Cook County, $52 per year by mail elsewhere. $1 per copy on newsstands and vending machines.

Postmaster: Send address changes to The Reporter, 12247 S. Harlem Ave., Palos Heights, IL 60463

TV ads will encourage organ and tissue donations I have introduced a new ad campaign on Monday featuring three recipients whose lives were saved because of the gift of organ/tissue donation.

“What if?” is the theme of the commercial.

All of the organ recipients illustrate scenarios in which “What if” their donation had not occurred and how their lives would have been greatly affected. In this commercial, we see three scenes that would have played out very differently without organ donation. There would have been potentially tragic results. The message is meaningful because organ/tissue donation gave them the gift of being here today.”

The first scenario features Jose Betancourt and his daughter, Jennifer Wojcik. Without a kidney transplant, Betancourt could have missed his daughter Jennifer’s wedding. In the second scenario, Micaela Prunty might have missed her first prom had she not received a liver transplant. And in the third, without a heart transplant, Gwendolyn Westlund could have missed the Chicago Cubs winning the World Series. What if they had not received the donations they needed to continue living their life? The PSA encourages others to

register to end the question of “What if?”

The commercial also features the Cubs gameending play that earned them the 2016 World Series championship. The song “What If” by Five for Fighting’s John Ondrasik was donated and is featured in the spot.

April is National Donate Life Month. I will attend events throughout Illinois to encourage donation. Organizations will be working together to promote donor awareness throughout the state. Television and radio ads will air in English and Spanish statewide throughout the month. The spot will also be played on more than 450 movie screens throughout the state.

Currently, there are more than 6.1 million people registered to become organ/tissue donors in Illinois. However, approximately 4,700 people are on the waiting list and about 300 die each year waiting for an organ transplant.

Illinoisans can register with the Secretary of State Organ/Tissue Donor Program at LifeGoesOn.com, (800) 210-2106 or by visiting their local driver services facility.

— Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White

y son is learning how to drive. He follows the letter of the law — speeds limits, signalling — and he is respectful.

He’s doing the right thing, following the Rules of the Road exactly.

As I drive with my son, I notice how everyone else isn’t following the law.

They’re all breaking the laws all the time.

It doesn’t matter where we’re at — on LaGrange Road in Orland Park, Harlem Avenue in Palos Heights, or Cicero Avenue through Oak Lawn, Burbank and Chicago. People are driving recklessly, speeding and zigzagging through lanes to pass people at ridiculous speeds.

Like any parent teaching a child how to drive, I nervously pile-drive my right foot into the floor mat as my son hits the brakes, makes his turns and changes lanes — all legally and perfectly. When you are a driver all your life, it’s not easy being a passenger in someone else’s car.

But I realize what’s happening is that I am not used to someone driving according to the Rules of the Road. As drivers, we get sloppy.

We take things for granted. I get it. We’re not criminals going five or 10 miles over the speed limit or gunning our engines to go through a red light. Sure, we make turns at the last minute with cars behind us. But those “soft violators” going a few miles over the speed limit are not the problem.

There are drivers doing far worse, and getting away with it.

I can see putting red light cameras at intersections and slamming drivers who are really breaking the law with excessive speeds and clear red light violations, issuing punishing $100 and $200 traffic fines.

But we know the system is corrupted. When they install a traffic camera, they cut the time on the yellow light down from three or four seconds to only two seconds to ensure they get a fine.

That’s wrong. Those companies should be blacklisted from receiving contracts and they should also be fined.

But a red light camera at an intersection that has a four-second yellow light and a countdown crosswalk box, too, is a fair warning to drivers to slow down for the light.

The guy who guns it through the yellow light isn’t the problem. It’s the guy who sees the yellow light a half block away and then guns it through the light that turns red before the driver even enters the intersection.

That happens all the time.

People are driving 50 mph down Harlem in Palos Heights where the speed limit is only 35. Where are the police when you need them? How do these Mario Andretti’s get away with driving the way they do?

It’s just wrong.

When my son was driving the speed limit down Cicero the other day, a car behind us was honking because he wasn’t going faster.

These people are nuts. It’s not all drivers, but there’s a group that not only speeds but that speeds excessively. This is a group that not only goes through the yellow light but guns it through a red light. They’re harassing other drivers who are abiding by the laws. They’re changing lanes like maniacs, and they just don’t care.

If you can come up with a better system that nails those drivers, I’m all for it.

The problem is government greed.

They’re not happy ticketing real speeders and red light violators.

They want to boost their revenues because they’re doing a bad job running governments, like Mayor Emanuel in Chicago, where records show that his speed and red light camera system have unfairly ticketed thousands.

How do you do the right thing when a politician is using a flawed system that doesn’t work?

We definitely need to do something. Speed cameras and red light cameras operated properly and fairly would be the right thing to do.

Can we trust government to do it right and use the system for safety, not as a means of generating revenues to cover their wasteful spending?

That’s a tough issue to explain to my son.

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

Thursday, April 6, 2017

The Reporter

7

Easter egg hunt in Oak Lawn is a dog’gone treat

By Kelly White Easter egg hunts are not exclusively for children anymore.

Move over kids; make way for the family dogs.

The Oak Lawn Park District organized the first ever Dog’Gone Easter Egg Hunt, and nearly 50 pooches joined in on the fun of finding treat-filled colored Easter eggs that were scattered throughout Bailey’s Crossing Dog Park, 9910 S. Melvina Ave., Oak Lawn..

“I don’t have children, so my dog is my baby,” said Catie Fadden, of Hometown.

“Once we found out there was a dog Easter egg hunt, we were in right away,” said Steve Szymczak, 27, of Palos Hills. “Our dog is very energetic, social and loves the outdoors.”

The dog Szymczak was referring to was his 1-year-old golden retriever, Freedom. A lot of the other attendees agreed with Szymczak’s perspective.

“It’s different, something fun to do and it gets the dogs out of the house,” said Mike Dragon, of Oak Lawn, who brought his 3-yearold pitbull mix, Eddie, to the hunt.

Photo by Kelly White “This is our first time participating in an Matthre Vargas, 9, of Oak Lawn, is seen with his Easter egg hunt for dogs, and we’re really best friend, a 12-week-old Beagle, during the excited about it,” said Tracie Marcosa, of first Dog’Gone Easter Egg Hunt in Oak Lawn.

Evergreen Park, who brought along her 8-yearold black labrador/border collie mix, Lucky. and the dogs were able to have a little fun in “There is a large dog-loving community the park. The event also provided exposure in Oak Lawn and its surrounding areas,” to the Oak Lawn Park District and Bailey’s said Jacqueline Canty, special recreation and Crossing Dog Park.” veteran services supervisor and front desk The funds raised from the $5 registration manager at Oak Lawn’s Oak View Center. were used to cover the event and buy necPhoto by Kelly White Eddie, a 3-year-old pitbull mix, is dressed for the holiday at the first “We felt that this event allowed for our patrons essary supplies, consisting of plastic Easter Dog’Gone Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday morning at Bailey’s Crossing to celebrate Easter with their pet in a non- eggs, organic dog treats to stuff the eggs and traditional way. It was very family-friendly prizes for raffles. Attendees were also asked Dog Park in Oak Lawn.

by the park district to bring in food and toys to be donated to local animal shelters.

“We wanted to be sure to keep the event at a low cost for attendees,” Canty said. “We also wanted it to be a special event for dogs and their people in the spring. Our annual egg hunt for children is wildly successful, so we figured dog lovers would like this event.”

The annual children’s Oak Lawn Easter Egg Hunt has been taking place for over 15 years at Stony Creek Golf Course, according to Canty.

Owners were encouraged to dress their pets in a costume ranging from superheroes to butterflies. Some pet owners even decided to match their canine. Awards were given out to best costume to one small dog and one large dog, along with an award for being able to do the most tricks in 30 seconds.

An award was also presented by the Oak Lawn Park District to a pet that completed the obstacle course The best costume for a large dog went to Bacon, a yellow Labrador who was dressed as a yellow Easter chick. The owner, Elyssa Wolfe, 19, of Evergreen Park, could not be prouder.

“Bacon is a great dog; he loves the outdoors and being around people,” Wolfe said. “When I heard there was going to be a costume contest, we were in.”

Other than every dog being on a leash, there were no set rules in the amount of eggs a dog could sniff out. Park district officials were hoping for each dog involved in the hunt to find about six eggs each.

Five park district employees supervised the event. Afterwards, attendees were able to shop and gain information from local area vendors.

Some ‘studies’ fall short when it comes to telling the whole story of improving health

S

o many times we see “reports” and “studies” of how a certain vitamin or nutrient is ineffective for various health issues. There are many problems with these views.

When they are reported on the news, they are merely glossed over because of time restrictions. Rarely do these reports go into great detail on how the studies were conducted.

Unfortunately, the story that is missed is exactly how the studies were performed, on whom they were performed, what exact nutrient or food was used in the study, and what the study was seeking to learn.

If you watch television enough, you will learn that coffee is bad for you on Tuesdays and Thursdays, but is good for you on all other days. Of course, I jest with this statement, but there is a great element of truth to it.

It seems that there are constant studies on coffee, and some news reports

show it is not good for us. Yet, a few months later, news reports show studies indicating coffee is effective in fighting certain diseases.

So, which is it? Well, probably for some people, caffeine isn’t a good thing, and for others there are constituents in coffee that help the brain. We, as individuals, have different needs and different reactions to various foods and nutrients. It’s that simple. Coffee is good for many people in moderate consumption.

Recently, I heard of a study debunking the effectiveness of vitamin D. In a recent article by Dr. Marc Micozzi that appeared in his publication, “Insider Cures”, he wrote of an issue of the British Medical Journal from 2014 and how the issue was filled with research reviews on vitamin D. Several articles in the issue explained that studies clearly indicated vitamin D supplementation

Oak Lawn Continued from Page 1

the votes (1,079) to 40.25 percent (727) for Jozettemarie Palermo.

Village Clerk Jane Quinlan ran unopposed

Chicago Ridge Continued from Page 1

(748 votes) for Schleyer.

“I’m glad the campaign is over. We tried to stay positive. Everything we put out there was truthful,” said Tokar. “It was the residents’ turn to speak, and I think we were vindicated because all independents won.”

The mayor, with his fiancée Denise Ridley, and son Charlie celebrated with Pyznarski and Kowalski and their supporters, including Trustee Jack Lind, at The Grove bar following the election.

“This guy is great. We are going to continue

Worth

Continued from Page 1

In earlier comments at a Candidates Night held on March 14, Werner had stated that her vision for Worth was to see the Lucas Berg Preserve property developed into one of the greatest economic developments Worth has ever seen. She said she envisioned sitting on a patio of a restaurant on 111th street, one day in the future, enjoying a beautiful view of the lake and wildlife area of the Lucas Berg site.

Keller did not respond to a call seeking a comment on the election results.

Village Clerk Bonnie Price, who was running unopposed for a fifth term, garnered the highest number of all the candidates with a grand total of 1,527 votes as of Wednesday morning. Price, who is a Certified Municipal Clerk, has served as clerk in Worth since 2001 and has served under three mayors.

Victorious in the race for the one open trustee position was Brad Urban, a longtime Worth resident who served on the Worth Park District Board of Directors for six years. He is a commander at the Marrs-Meyer American Legion Post. He had the second-highest number of votes with 1,243.

for election to her fourth term in office.

“It was a long five-month campaign. I think the results are very productive for the village of Oak Lawn. I am looking forward to a lot of good things happening in these next four years,” said Vorderer.

“This whole team is great to work with.

How great is it to be able to run with such a great group of people,” said Bury.

“I am going to take one day off, and then get back to taking care of the people’s business,” the mayor said. “It is time to get rid of the negative messages and replace it with a positive message about this village.”

to do great things for the Village of Chicago Ridge,” said Lind.

“I ran a good campaign. I’m proud of that,” Pyznarski said. “I can sleep at night. Some people tried to bring private family issues into this campaign and that was not right.”

Currently the village treasurer, Pyznarski will step down from that role to take her seat on the board of trustees now.

“I am looking forward to a very productive term. We’re going to get a lot of things done and continue to move this village forward,” she said.

Earlier in the day, when it was drizzling rain, all three Chicago Ridge mayoral candidates, as well as Pyznarski, Kwartnik and

Cardin, milled outside Ridge Central School chatting with voters and dodging raindrops.

All the races were contentious this year, and the candidates all seemed happy the hardfought campaigns were over and Election Day had arrived.

Durkin, who held her last meet-and-greet on Sunday, said she was happy with her campaign, no matter how it turned out in the end.

“We’ve done everything we could. My sole reason for getting in this race was to make things better in Chicago Ridge,” she said.

“I feel good about the campaign. People have been very welcoming. But the first thing I am going to do when it is all over is sleep,” said Coglianese, only half-jokingly.

Urban said he wanted to thank his wife, family, friends and residents for their trust in him.

“My goal is to do the best I can wherever the mayor assigns me. I will do my best, I will be honest and I will work hard for the village,” Urban said.

His opponent, Bahira Karim, a first-time candidate, is a 27-year resident of Worth who has worked in the Worth school district for 19 years. She received 771 votes as of Wednesday morning.

Karim said she was pleased with the show of support from the community for all she has accomplished.

“I have spent 19 years at the school, three years on the library board and have served as a translator for the police department for many years,” Karim said. “This was my first time as a candidate, and the first time an Arabic woman has run for office in the village.”

She believes the Village of Worth is not open to diversity.

“I ran a clean race as an independent. I went door to door and worked very long hours.

I reached out to people and I heard many concerns about our village,” Karim said. “I encouraged people to go to the village board meetings where they could be heard and where

Moraine

Continued from Page 1

Shipyor

reduced “overall death rates in older adults” and indicated “high levels of vitamin D improved health in children.”

Yet, explains Micozzi, in the very same issue was an editorial questioning the need for vitamin D supplementation. Their answer, according to Micozzi, was “no.” Is this a case of the left hand not knowing what the right hand is doing? Seems that way.

Micozzi goes on to explain the researchers claimed vitamin D supplementation didn’t reduce the

risk of bone fractures and various other musculoskeletal issues. Micozzi writes, “What about all of the evidence about how D lowers the risk of cancer, dementia, diabetes, heart disease and other chronic diseases.”

He goes on to explain that particular study only addressed specifically how falls and fractures may have been reduced by vitamin D. That’s quite a limited scope.

Sometimes it goes to common sense. We need to be responsible for our own health in many regards.

Many people with diseases from cancer to common colds are found to have insufficient levels of vitamin D. For years, the conventional medical community urged women to load up on calcium supplements. Alternative researcher Nan Fuchs, PhD, was way ahead of the game and warned early on that what women needed was not calcium alone, but calcium with

The second seat was open because Trustee Susan Murphy didn’t run for re-election. Shipyor said that after being a non-voting student trustee, he ran for a seat on the board because “I think they need to be shaken up a little bit. I don’t think (the MVCC

they could speak up about their concerns.”

Incumbent trustee Rich Dziedzic will return for a third term after receiving 1,161 votes.

“From a trustee’s perspective I think it was a good election. While I was pleased to be one of the top three vote-getters, I think we had four good candidates. I am happy to have another four years to serve the village,” Dziedzic said.

Tedd Muersch Jr. was elected to his second term with 1,151 votes as of Wednesday morning. He did not respond to a call after the election results were announced. But earlier at a Candidates Night he emphasized that he was eager to continue the improvement of the Water’s Edge Golf Course he oversees as the trustee liaison.

In Evergreen Park, all candidates were running unopposed, with one open trustee position to be filled due to Trustee Daniel McKeown choosing not to run again. Nominated to his position was Norm Anderson, a long-time Evergreen Park resident who has served as a Fire and Police Commissioner for the last 17 years. He is currently chairman of the Commission.

Returning for another term are Mayor James Sexton, Village Clerk, Cathy Aparo and Trustees Carol Kyle and Mark Phelan.

board) are looking forward enough.

Enrollment is declining and tuition is increasing.”

The St. Laurence High School graduate was also recently appointed to the Justice Economic Planning Board.

Among other things, Shipyor criticized the board of trustees for approving a large pension for outgoing MVCC President Vernon Crawley in 2012, and the college for “wrongly firing” an

adjunct professor who criticized the administration.

“We have been good stewards of taxpayer money,” said Coleman, disagreeing with Shipyor.

He said enrollment has dropped four to five percent, and tuition costs have risen two to five percent.

“But it is something that is going on everywhere. Ours is not that much,” Coleman said.

magnesium and vitamin D. She also felt magnesium alone would help the body redirect calcium into the bone.

She warned that all of the calcium women were piling into their systems would do more harm than good.

She warned that calcium, when taken alone, would place itself into tissue and arteries, not the bone. Today, many physicians have decided to stop the calcium craze. I guess the message of today’s column is to beware of “studies” that are of limited scope, and don’t always believe those headlines. As always, certain vitamins and certain foods and nutrients can interfere with various medications, and for that reason you should check with your physician before taking any additional supplements.

Dee Woods can be reached at deewoods10@cloud.com

Funeral Directory Palos-Gaidas FUNERAL HOME

708-974-4410 FUNERAL HOME David Gaidas, Jr. Director

11028 Southwest Highway Palos Hills, IL 60465

“THE NEXT GENERATION TO CARE FOR YOU”

Owned and Operated by the Mintle Family

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

8 The Reporter

Thursday, April 6, 2017

WHATIZIT?

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

Photo by Joe Boyle

The clue for this week’s Whatizit photo (above) is: West field.

Send your responses with your name and hometown by noon Monday to thereporter@comcast.net.

We had a couple of correct answers from last week. The answer was Worth Junior High School, which is located at 11151 S. New England Ave. The junior high school has some trees alongside the western side of the building along New England Avenue. In last week’s photo, one tree obscures some of the lettering on the school.

Worth resident Gail Molenhouse was able to answer correctly.

The other reader with the correct answer was Steve Rosenbaum, an Oak Lawn resident.

SUDOKU

Answers on Page 11

Immigration issues will be discussed at SXU A panel discussion on the current immigration climate will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 11 in the Warde Academic Center’s McGuire Hall at St. Xavier University, 3700 W. 103rd St., Chicago.

“Beyond Color Lines” will examine the amount of stories in the media surrounding immigration, citizenship, and racial and gender inequality. SXU’s Schmitt Scholars chose to host a panel that

would address these topics. The event is free and is funded by the Arthur J. Schmitt Foundation.

Eleven SXU students have worked together to coordinate this event as part of their participation in the Schmitt Scholars Program. For additional information on the Schmitt Scholars Program, contact Erin Mueller, executive director of Corporate, Government and Foundation Relations at emueller@sxu.edu.

ACROSS

DOWN

1 Old West chasers 6 Child in the kitchen 10 Sleep under the stars, with “out” 14 Stage performer 15 Dance often accompanied by a ukulele 16 Heavenly bear 17 A Marx brother 18 Be the lookout for, say 19 Angler’s gear 20 Sounds of time 21 Pretense 23 Hold on to 25 43-Down alum Cheri 26 __ of thousands 28 GM labor group 30 Seaman’s double-breasted jacket 34 “Excuse me? ” 35 Fit for the task 36 Upscale chocolate brand 37 Bush spokesman Fleischer 38 Take to the skies 39 Letters in some email addresses 40 Ring insert 41 Spotted cats may be spotted on one 43 Column-lined walkway 44 Game name often shouted during play 45 Like grams and liters 46 Wii forerunner 47 __ and crafts 48 Immune system component 50 Otherwise 52 Miss Teen USA contest, e.g.

55 Cigar remains 58 Proctor’s handout 59 Like a frittata 62 Talk show interviewee 63 Height: Pref.

64 Glutton’s demand 65 Use a soapbox 66 Some undershirts 67 The “Y” in YSL 68 Honda Accord, e.g.

1 Treaty 2 Tres y cinco 3 Manual transmission 4 Place for a plug 5 Unevenly notched, as leaf edges 6 “__-ching!”

7 Wheel center 8 Vote into office 9 Husband of a fabled storyteller, in an L. Frank Baum title 10 Like a spicy Indian chicken dish 11 Locale 12 Teacher’s graduate deg.

13 Lacking color 22 Colored part of the iris 24 One on the FBI’s “Most Wanted” list 25 What borrowers do 26 Deep gap 27 Surrounding glows 29 Prince __ Khan 31 Ship’s bow decoration ... and, literally, the first word of 3-, 9- and 24-Down 32 Blessed __ 33 1990s Philippine president 35 Kilimanjaro’s locale 39 Wolfed down 42 Greek goddess of the hunt 43 NBC sketch series, briefly 47 Guarantee 49 Statehouse official: Abbr.

51 Old Nigerian capital 52 __ moss 53 Wheelbarrow shaft 54 Scandal suffix 56 This, to a senora 57 WWII machine gun 60 LSAT cousin 61 Word of assent

Answers on Page 11

This is the Carestream CS-8100 2D/3D imaging system as equipped at Family Dental Care in Oak Lawn.

Panoramic digital technology provides safer, and quicker dental exams 3D dental technology, otherwise known as “cone beam,’ is available in the south suburbs!

Family Dental Care, located at 9101 S. Cicero Avenue in Oak Lawn has invested in this technology to enhance the quality of care provided for patients.

Technological advances, such as digital imaging systems, have significantly increased the level of detailed information available to dentists while reducing the level of patient radiation exposure.

While oral health professionals have long relied on 2-D imaging for diagnosis and treatment planning, this technology typically requires multiple exposures, and with them, multiple doses of radiation.

With cone beam computed tomography (CBCT), oral health professionals gain a highly accurate 3-D image of the patient’s anatomy from a single scan. These 3-D images allow the dentist to better diagnose and understand the true extent of dental disease, and they can provide for more appropriate and faster treatment for patients.

Digital imaging has become one of the most important diagnostic tools for oral health professionals, and the greatest advance in the past decade has come with CBCT. It uses a cone-shaped beam and digital processing to reconstruct a virtually distortionfree 3-D image of the patient’s complete skull or dental anatomy in a single pass, depending on the field of view.

Here are reasons why patient should be aware of this new technology.

Safer Examinations

The CS 8100 3D uses dental 3D technology to limit radiation dose and ensure safer exams.

• Confine radiation to area of interest with flexible fields of view.

• Control size, resolution, and dose for each exam.

• Adherence to the ALARA Principle helps you keep radiation exposure as low as reasonably achievable.

• Low dose modes available for 3D images at a lower dose than panoramic images.

Convenient for Everyone This 3D technology makes image acquisition quick and simple.

• Intuitive interface and letter landmarks on the bite block simplify the examination process.

• Open, face-to-face design puts patients at ease and promotes comfort.

• Fast scanning times (7 seconds minimum) prevent movement and reduce retakes.

• Accessible to patients of all sizes and individuals in wheelchairs.

Versatile Capabilities From traditional panoramic exams to endodontics, implant planning, oral surgeries and orthodontic applications, the CS 8100 3D is capable of much more than the average 3D unit.

• Award-winning 2D technology for superb panoramic images in seconds • Accurate 3D representations ensure accurate diagnoses • CAD/CAM abilities allow a dentist to perform more procedures in their office Family Dental Care, located at 9101 S. Cicero Avenue in Oak Lawn has invested in this state-ofthe-art technology and is available Monday through Saturday to consult patients. For immediate assistance and more information, contact them at (708) 425-9101. Weekend and evening appointments are available for your convenience. The website for Family Dental Care is www.

FamilyDentalCare.com

Lipinksi says his bill will cut job-killing regulations The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure last week unanimously approved a bill by Cong. Dan Lipinski (D3rd) that nullifies a recent U.S. Department of Transportation final rule that could hurt job growth and delay infrastructure projects.

Lipinski said the bill would require governors and leaders from nearby states and regions to approve transportation projects in the Chicago area and across that nation. DOT’s rule would have required the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPOs) with administering federal transportation funding based on a regional long-term planning process to consolidate into a single, unified long-range plan. Lipinski said the rule is broadly unpopular and received almost no support during the public comment period.

Forcing MPOs to merge with other MPOs in the vicinity, even across state lines, would cause significant jurisdictional issues.

In the Chicago area alone, this new MPO would be bigger than the state of Massachusetts, representing over 11 million people and encompassing 21 counties and over 520 townships and municipalities in three states, stretching from southern Wisconsin to northern Indiana, Lipinski said.

“MPOs serve a unique plan-

ning role in our nation’s transportation system,” stated Lipinski.

“They bridge the gap between planning at the state and local levels to focus on regional priorities and deliver projects. The DOT’s rule would stifle the voice of local elected officials, make public participation difficult, and cause serious planning challenges.”

The new rule also adds significant additional legal and administrative requirements that would only serve as a barrier to the collaborative planning already being implemented by states and MPOs today.

Lipinski said he has heard from mayors, planners and transit agencies from across the country who have expressed their opposition to this rule, and it is opposed by every major trade association representing the professionals who staff MPOs around the country. A companion bill to Lipinski’s ‒ authored by U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) ‒ passed the Senate by unanimous consent on March 8.

“I want to thank Sen. Duckworth, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Bill Shuster, Committee Ranking Member Peter DeFazio, and my colleagues who co-sponsored this bill,” said Lipinski. “I expect that it will soon be signed into law.”

The Reporter

Thursday, April 6, 2017

9

LIBRARY HAPPENINGS

CHICAGO RIDGE Library Egg Hunt

The Library Egg Hunt will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 8 at the Chicago Ridge Library, 10400 S. Oxford Ave. Kids can hunt for eggs and books during this drop-in scavenger hunt event. Kids can play “Chick Bowling,” Rabbit Ring Toss” and “Egg Toss” to open the spring season.

The program is a family event for all ages. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 4237753 or visit the website at www. chicagoridgelibrary.org.

Lego Club will meet on Saturdays The Lego Club will meet at 11 a.m. Saturdays through May 20 at the Chicago Ridge Library.

Library staff members will supply Legos and kids will supply the imagination. Children from kindergarten through eighth grade can build Legos. More information can be obtained by calling the library, (708) 423-7753, or visit the website at www.chicagoridgelibrary.org.

Babies will hear stories and songs Babies and toddlers up to 2 years old and their caregivers will listen to stories and hear songs from 10 to 10:30 a.m. every Thursday at the Chicago Ridge Library. The program will begin today and will begin today (Thursday, April 6) and continue until May 18. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 423-7753 or visit the website at www.chicagoridgelibrary.org.

Make, play with robots Make some Mix-n-Match robots and play with Ozobot Robots for kids and the family at the all-day event Monday, April 10 at the Chicago Ride Library.

More information can be obtained by calling (708) 423-7753 or visit www.chicagoridgelibrary.org.

Giant board games Giant board games will be played on Tuesday, April 11 at the Chicago Ridge Library. This is an all-day family event. Games that can be played include Giant Connect Four, Giant Chess, Giant Chenga and more. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 423-7753 or visit www. chicagoridgelibrary.org.

Teens take part in Water Bottle Challenge Water bottle challenge for teens in grades six to 12 will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 18 at the Chicago Ridge Library.

Teens can use a water bottle to compete in the new Bottle Flip Challenge Game. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 423-7753 or visit www. chicagoridgelibrary.org

Mother’s Day Spa Children ages 5 and older can bring their moms or female caregiver for a Mother’s Day Spa Evening from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 2 at the Chicago Ridge Library, 10400 S. Oxford Ave. Guests can make a fuzzy scented bath bomb, complete a manicure by looking at the Chicago Ridge Library books for some nail designs and light refreshments.

Registration is required and is limited to the first 36 pairs that register. The child’s name has to be registered and indicate if they will be bringing a guest. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 423-7753 or visit www.chicagoridgelibrary.org

EVERGREEN PARK Workshop on meditation, well-being

Michael Ribert, a longtime meditator, will hold a workshop on meditation and well-being at 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 10 at the Evergreen Park Library, 9400 S. Troy.

During this workshop, Ribet will talk about the journey of finding lasting peace, happiness and a greater sense of well-being. The program is for new or advanced meditators.

Registration is requested from the library website at evergreenparklibrary.org or call (708) 4228522.

OAK LAWN

New library card designs to be unveiled In honor of National Library Week, Sunday, April 9 through Saturday, April 15, the staff at the Oak Lawn Public Library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave., will unveil new library card designs for kids, teens and adults on Friday, April 7.

Kids’ cards will feature the drawings of artist Kevin Luthardt, who has created many paintings in the Youth Services Department.

Any patron who signs up for a new library card account from April 9-15 will be entered into a drawing for an iPad MiniIt can be used for streaming video, research and reading favorite eBooks and eMagazines. For those who already have library cards, just show your card at the customer services desk to receive a small prize April 9-15, while supplies last. For more information, call (708) 422-4990 or visit www. olpl.org.

the Green Hills Library, 8611 W. 103rd St., Palos Hills. Registration is limited to 25. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.

Discuss books over a few refreshments Adult patrons from the Green

may acquire the book on their own. This event is for patrons ages 20 to into their 30s. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.

Free Family Movie Time at library Family Movie Time will be pre-

sented at 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 14 at the Green Hills Library, 8611 W. 103rd St., Palos Hills.

Members of the family can enjoy a free movie, popcorn and juice. All ages are welcome.

Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.

William Quinn & Sons

Amnesty Week at library To mark National Library Week, Amnesty Week will be held from Sunday, April 9 through Saturday, April 15 at the Oak Lawn Library. Outstanding fines for Oak Lawn Library patrons will be waived during this period.

This is an opportunity to return those long overdue materials and regain library privileges. No lost or damaged materials will be accepted. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 4224990 or visit www.olpl.org.

Hills Library can discuss new and notable books over some drinks at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 13 at the Imperial Oak Brewing, 501 Willow Blvd, Willow Springs. Copies of the books will be available at the circulation desk one month prior to each meeting, or patrons

Landscape Contractors YOUR LOCAL LANDSCAPER SINCE 1951 We are a family owned and operated business, fully licensed and insured, that has been keeping communities beautiful since 1951. Our plants and materials are of the highest quality and mostly grown at our expansive private nursery in Peotone.

AMAZING AND FRESH CURB APPEAL

PALOS HILLS

• We design and install for newly constructed homes • We provide complete landscape renovations to older homes

Eco Club schedules next meeting Children ages 6 and up can participate with Miss Emily and can watch a video, play a game or make a craft on the topic of nature at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 12 at

3860 West 127th Street | Alsip, IL (708) 389-8119 | WilliamQuinnAndSons.com

LICENSED, BONDED, INSURED

BBB Rating: A+

Les Brothers Restaurant

SIZZLING LUNCH • Catering • Banquets SPECIALS SPECIALS 11am to 3pm Mon. thru Thurs. 6am to 11am • Carry-Outs Starting At Starting At $ 99 $599 8 • Gift Cards Complimentary Juice – Monday Night –

Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

7730 W. 95th St. • Hickory Hills 708-233-0333 • Open 6am to 4pm www.les-brothers.com

Includes Soup & Beverage

– Tuesday Night –

STEAK NIGHT

PASTA SPECIAL

– Wednesday Night –

– Thursday Night –

Make Your Easter Reservations Now

At Les Brothers

NEW DAILY SENIOR SPECIALS

BBQ NIGHT

FIESTA MENU

– Friday Night –

– Sundays –

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Featuring Roast Leg of Lamb Plus Many More

6AM TO 8PM

FISH FRY

8705 S. Ridgeland Ave. • Oak Lawn • 708-599-7990

“GREEK DAY SPECIALS”

Chef Special: Leg of Lamb w/Greek Potatoes & Rice Pilaf

Lamb Chops (3)

w/Greek Potatoes & Rice Pilaf

Athenian Style Skirt Steak w/Greek Potatoes & Rice Pilaf

DINNER SPECIALS

Mon. thru Fri. 4pm to 10pm

Enjoy Video Poker & Slots in the comfort of our Private Gaming Parlor in Oak Lawn New hours for gaming at Les Brothers 8705 S. Ridgeland 7am to 2am

Beef Shish-Ka-Bob Grecian Style w/Rice Pilaf

Half Grecian Chicken w/Greek Potatoes & Rice Pilaf

Grecian Style Chicken Breast w/Greek Potatoes & Rice Pilaf

Chicken Shish-Ka-Bob Grecian Style w/Rice Pilaf

Pork Chops Grecian Style w/Greek Potatoes & Rice Pilaf

C OMPLIMENTARY (Coffee, R EFRESHMENTS Tea, Pop) F OR O UR P LAYERS !

Gyros Platter

Specials Includes: Soup or Salad, Rolls, Butter, and Coffee or Tea or Soft Drink

Sliced Gyro Meat served w/Feta Cheese, Tomotaoes, Onions, Olive and Tzatziki Sauce, Greek Potatoes & Rice Pilaf

• MONDAYS • Chicken & Burger Day w/Fries $3.00 23oz. Domestic Drafts 50¢ Boneless Wings

R E S TA U R A N T & B A R

Lunch • Dinner 11 am to 2 am

WE NOW HAVE VIDEO GAMING 7750 W. 95th St. • Hickory Hills 708-599-2333 • Fax: 708-599-2343 www.primetimerestaurantandbar.com

• Catering • Banquets • Gift Cards

Make Your Easter Reservations Now

Chef Special: Leg of Lamb w/Greek Potatoes & Rice Pilaf

Lamb Chops (3)

w/Greek Potatoes & Rice Pilaf

Beef Shish-Ka-Bob Grecian Style w/Rice Pilaf

Half Grecian Chicken w/Greek Potatoes & Rice Pilaf

Grecian Style Chicken Breast w/Greek Potatoes & Rice Pilaf w/Rice Pilaf

Pork Chops Grecian Style w/Greek Potatoes & Rice Pilaf

Gyros Platter

• WEDNESDAYS • Half Price Pizza & Appetizer Menu • $5.00 Martinis $3.00 16oz. Import Drafts • $3.00 House Wines • THURSDAYS • 2 for $20 Menu • $3.00 ‘You-Call-It’ Shots Become the Star After 10pm with Karaoke • FRIDAYS • Twin Lobster Special Perfect 10 Crab Legs & Prime Rib $5.00 Appletinis • $5.00 Margaritas $3.00 ‘You-Call-It’ Shots • Top 40 Music After 10pm • SATURDAYS • ‘Surf & Turf Specials’ Includes 10oz. Filet Mignon and 10oz. Lobster Tail Beef & Chicken Ka-Bob Combo $10.00 Domestic Buckets

w/Greek Potatoes & Rice Pilaf

Athenian Style Skirt Steak

Chicken Shish-Ka-Bob Grecian Style

• TUESDAYS • Steak & Pasta Day • 50¢ Chicken Wings $5.00 Margaritas • $12.00 Corona Buckets

Specials Includes: Soup or Salad, Rolls, Butter, and Coffee or Tea or Soft Drink

Sliced Gyro Meat served w/Feta Cheese, Tomotaoes, Onions, Olive and Tzatziki Sauce, Greek Potatoes & Rice Pilaf

• SUNDAYS • ‘Greek Day Specials’ Featuring Roast Leg of Lamb Plus Many More $2.00 Domestic Bottles

Entertainment Thursday, Friday & Saturday Nights

10 The Reporter

Thursday, April 6, 2017

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

CHICAGO RIDGE

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 date is April 11. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 423-3959.

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 be 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.

HICKORY HILLS

Hills Chamber to hold Small Business Entrepreneurial Expo The Hills Chamber of Commerce will hold its Second Annual Small Business and Entrepreneurial Expo from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 15 at the Palos Hills Community Resource Center, 8455 W. 103rd St., Palos Hills. Businesses, not-for-profit organizations as well as home-based businesses and direct sales from both Hickory Hills and Palos Hills will present information on the services they offer and how they can benefit residents. Admission is free.

Easter Egg Hunt will be held in Hickory Hills An Easter Egg Hunt will be held for children through the fifth grade beginning at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, April 9 at the Hickory Hills Presbyterian Church, 8426 W. 95th St. Families are welcome.

Kids can make a craft and hunt for eggs in the gym. A contemporary worship will be held, followed by refreshments.

More information can be obtained by calling (708) 598-3100 or visit hickoryhillspres.org.

OAK LAWN

number. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 529-9028 or visit cineversegroup.blogspot.com.

Trinity Night will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church Trivia Night will be held at 7 p.m.

Friday, April 21 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 9701 S. Brandt Ave., Oak Lawn.

The entry fee is $5 per person. Food will be available for purchase and will include hot dogs, snacks, beer, wine, pop and water. More information can be obtained by calling the church office, (708) 422-0193.

Holy Week services are offered at Pilgrim Faith Palm Sunday worship will begin with a children’s palm processional at 9:30 a.m.

April 9 at Pilgrim Faith United Church of Christ, 9411 S. 51st Ave., Oak Lawn Children from the community are welcome to join the processional and should be present by 9:15 a.m.

A Maundy Thursday Tenebrae Service at Pilgrim Faith will be at 7 p.m. on April 13. This enactment of the last days of Jesus’ life will end in silence with all lights and candles. All are invited to share in Holy Communion.

On Good Friday, Pilgrim Faith will offer a series of interactive stations for meditation and prayer. The public is invited to come at any time from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Good Friday, April 14. Participants will move at their own pace through a number of stations at which they may reflect on Jesus’ sacrifice and death through scripture, prayer, art, lighting candles, receiving communion and other activities.

Pilgrim Faith’s Easter worship will be at 9:30 a.m. on April 16, beginning with children decorating the cross with flowers. Easter breakfast at 10:30 a.m. is open to all with freewill donations supporting the senior high mission trip.

An Easter egg hunt for the children will be held after the breakfast.

Oak Lawn film group to view, discuss ‘Rome, Open City’ CineVerse, the Oak Lawn Park District’s weekly film discussion group open to anyone age 17 and older, will screen and discuss the 1945 Italian neorealism classic “Rome, Open City” from 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, April 12 at the Oak View Community Center, 4625 W. 110th St., Oak Lawn. Members should check the building signage for the correct room

Pre-orders for garden flower sale at Trinity Preschool

A pre-order garden flower sale is being sponsored by the Trinity Lutheran Preschool, 9701 S. Brandt Ave., Oak Lawn.

Advance orders can be made for bedding plants, hanging baskets, geraniums, patio flowers and many more. Residents can stop by or call the church, (708) 422-0193, or visit the church website at www.trinityol.com.

Orders need to be placed by Wednesday, April 19. The flowers will arrive fresh from Michigan nursery on Friday, May 5 and can be picked up from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

St. Gerald Mothers Club hosts Spring Craft Show The St. Gerald Mothers Club Spring Craft Show will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 8 at the school, 9320 S. 55th Court, Oak Lawn. Admission is free. Vendor information is available at stgcraftshow@stgerald.com.

Trinity hosts ‘Breakfast with Easter Bunny’

Volleyball for Charity began 36 years ago by the Clark Family as a fundraising effort benefiting organizations that support individuals with special needs and their families. This year’s proceeds will benefit Park Lawn and SRASA. Adults ages 18 and up are encouraged to register a team today. Registration for the tournament is $350 and includes eight tournament T-shirts. A $450 registration option is also available and includes eight tournament T-shirts and eight after party tickets to 115 Bourbon Street. Registration and donation opportunities are available online, www.volleyballforcharity.org, or at any park district facility.

The registration deadline is Saturday, April 16.

The after party will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. at 115 Bourbon Street, 3359 W. 115th St., Merrionette Park. Tickets are available at the door for $35 each.

A ticket includes four hours of open bar, door prizes, a buffet dinner, DJ and more. Premium raffles will be available for an additional cost.

For more information, call (708) 8572420 or email volleyballforcharity@olparks.com. Residents can visit the website at www.volleyballforcharity.org

Earth Day Faire to be held at “Breakfast with the Easter Bunny” will Wolfe Wildlife

be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 8 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 9701 S. Brandt Ave., Oak Lawn. Games and other activities will be held, including face painting and a visit from the Easter Bunny. Breakfast will include pancakes, bacon, juice and coffee. Tickets are $5 for adults or children. Kids ages 3 and under can attend free. More information can be obtained by calling the church office, (708) 422-0193.

Volleyball for Charity at the Oak Lawn Park District The Oak Lawn Park District, in cooperation with the Special Recreation Athletic Support Association (SRASA), will host the 37th Annual Volleyball for Charity Co-Rec Volleyball Tournament on Saturday, April 22.

The tournament will run from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tournament locations include the Oak Lawn Community Pavilion, 9401 S. Oak Park Ave.; Mother McAuley High School, 3737 W. 99th St., Chicago; and Frontier Park, 9807 S. Sayre Ave. Chicago Ridge.

Residents can celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day with the Oak Lawn Park District and Village of Oak Lawn at the 10th Annual Earth Day Faire from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, April 30 at the Wolfe Wildlife Refuge Center, 10900 S. Laramie Ave., Oak Lawn.

This year’s theme is Citizen Science projects. Residents will participate in a variety of family-fun activities including Jim Nesci’s Cold Blooded Creatures, Big Run Wolfe Ranch, tree climbing, kids crafts, scavenger hunt, education on green living, gardening and composting and a milkweed plant sale. Admission is free.

Raffles and other giveaways will be part of the festivities.

The scavenger hunt will take place after Jim Nesci’s Cold Blooded Creatures show. Participants will have an opportunity to win a prize.

Earth Day is a day that is intended to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth’s natural environment. For more information, contact Dolly Foster at (708) 857-2201.

Mt. Zion Lutheran Church

9717 S. Kostner Ave., Oak Lawn 423-9717 Rev. Steve Hoerger, Pastor

ALL ARE WELCOME TO OUR CELEBRATIONS OF THE RISEN LORD Palm Sunday, April 9 10:00 a.m. Service Maundy Thursday, April 13 7:00 p.m. “Meal in the Upper Room”

Zumba classes are being offered during mornings and evenings at the Worth Park District Terrace Centre, 11500 S. Beloit Ave. Participants will have fun while gaining the benefits of fitness. The registration fee is $45 for residents and $50 for non-residents. For more information on the zumba classes and other Worth Park District programs and services, call (708) 448-7080 or visit the park district’s website at www.worthparkdistrict.org.

Holy Saturday, April 15 11:00 a.m., Easter Baskets Blessed 7:00 p.m., Easter Vigil Service

Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church

Easter Sunday, April 16 Masses: 7:30, 9:30 & 11:30 a.m.

9701 S. Melvina Ave, Oak Lawn (708) 424-1059

St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church

EXPERIENCE THE JOY OF EASTER!

“Loving God — Serving Others”

Palm Sunday, April 9 - 9:00 a.m.

Maundy Thursday, April 13 - 7:00 p.m.

Good Friday, April 14 - 3:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.

Easter Vigil, April 15 - 7:00 p.m.

Easter Sunday, April 16 - 9:00 a.m.

St. Paul Lutheran Church and School 4660 West 94th St. Oak Lawn, IL 60453 (708) 423-1040 Pastor: Rev. John S. Moeller April 9 - Palm Sunday

Easter Sunday, April 16 8:30 a.m. - Easter Breakfast 10:00 a.m. - Easter Service

Easter Sunday, April 16 10:00 A.M. - Worship Service 10:00 A.M. – Nursery for Infants/Sunday School Pre-K – 6th Grade

Zumba classes are held at Terrace Centre

Good Friday, April 14 3:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross - Youth Group 7:00 p.m., Liturgy of the Passion & Death of the Lord

Communion Service 11 a.m., 7:00 p.m.

Palm Sunday, April 9 10:00 A.M. - Worship Service 10:00 A.M. – Nursery for Infants/Sunday School Pre-K – 6th Grade 11:15 A.M.- Adult Sunday School

WORTH

Holy Thursday, April 13 7:00 p.m., Mass of the Last Supper Adoration after Mass until Midnight

Communion Service 8 a.m., 10 a.m.

9230 S. Pulaski Road – Oak Lawn (708) 422-5111 • www.trinitycovoaklawn.org Rev. Dr. James R. Sandberg

The Sacred Heart Council of Catholic Women will hold its Semi-Annual Ladies Night Out from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 28 at the Sacred Heart Church Ministry Center, 8245 W. 111th St., Palos Hills.

Over 30 vendors will be participating such as LuLaRoe, Vantel Pearls, Avon, Pampered Chef, Damsel in Defense, Doughs Guys Bakery and more. Appetizers and beverages will be available.

Admission is free.

The Sacred Heart Church Cookbook will be available for sale. A raffle table with prizes donated by each vendor will also be available.

Palm Sunday, April 9 Distribution of Palms at all of the Masses Saturday 5:00 p.m.

Sunday 7:30, 9:30 & 11:30 a.m.

Good Friday, April 14 7:30 p.m. - Tenebrae Service

Trinity Evangelical Covenant Church

Sacred Heart Catholic Women sets Ladies Night Out

2017 EASTER SCHEDULE

Savior Divine Lutheran Church

Salem United Church of Christ

PALOS HILLS

109th & Ridgeland Avenue, Chicago Ridge, IL www.ourladyoftheridge.org

Palm Sunday, April 9 10:30 a.m.

Maundy Thursday, April 13 7:00 p.m. Communion and Worship Good Friday, April 14 7:00 p.m.

Easter Sunday, April 16 10:30 a.m. - Easter Service

Palm Sunday, April 9 Service at 10:30 a.m.

Good Friday, April 14 Adoration of the Cross 7:30 p.m.

Easter Sunday, April 16 Festival Service of Resurrection at 9:30 a.m.

Holy Communion and Special Music

The Oak Lawn Community Garden is currently accepting registrations for the 2017 season.

This is a cooperative project between the Oak Lawn Park District, School District 123, and the Village of Oak Lawn.

The garden is located at the corner of 104th and Cook Avenue.

Participants can grow their own produce or sign up to be a pantry garden volunteer to grow produce for local food pantries. In the 2016 season, the Oak Lawn Garden Community Garden donated 350 pounds of produce to local charities. The 2017 goal is to double that donation.

Allotments to rent are limited in availability. More information can be found at www.olparks.com or by emailing Dolly Foster, Oak Lawn Park District Horticulturist, at dfoster@olparks.com.

Our Lady of the Ridge Catholic Church

10400 S. Kostner Ave., Oak Lawn (708) 423-6554 www.mtzoaklawn.com

10040 S. 88th Ave., Palos Hills • 598-0700 www.saviordivine.org Rev. Martin Pauschke

Oak Lawn Community Garden seeks volunteers

April 13 - Maundy Thursday

11007 S. 76th Ave., Worth 448-6555 • www.stmarkworth.org Go to Facebook St. Mark Worth Rev. Jay Trygstad, Pastor

WORSHIP SCHEDULE FOR HOLY WEEK Palm Sunday with Palms - April 9 Serendipity Choir 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 10:45 a.m.

Holy Service, Maundy Thursday, April 13 Services include Last Supper Drama 10:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m.

Good Friday, April 14 Children’s Event - Easter Egg Hunt 10:00 a.m.

Worship Service 1:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.

“A Thief in Heaven and How He Got There” Easter Sunday, April 16 - With Communion 8:00 a.m. - Traditional Service 9:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Contemporary Praise & Worship Easter Pancake Breakfast is from 9 to 10:45 a.m.

April 14 - Good Friday Communion Service 11:00 a.m., 7:00 p.m.

April 16 - Easter Sunday Communion Service 6:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m.

United By Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church 3240 W. 98th Street, Evergreen Park (708) 422-6301 www.unitedbyfaith.org

Palm Sunday, April 9 9:30 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion 11:30 a.m. Life For Christ Pentecostal Church Worship Maundy Thursday, April 13 7:30 p.m. Worship with Foot Washing and Holy Communion Good Friday, April 14 7:30 p.m. Service Easter Vigil, April 15 6:30 p.m. Service with Holy Communion Easter Sunday, April 16 9:30 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion 11:30 a.m. Life For Christ Pentecostal Church Worship

The Wayside Chapel at The Center 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park 708-361-3650 Rev. Chris Hopkins, Rev. Rich Homa, The Center Singers Our Easter Sunrise Service begins in the great hall of the lodge followed by a procession to the hilltop. Fellowship and our traditional hot-cross buns following the service.

Easter Sunday, April 16th – 7:00 a.m.

Nondenominational Service All Welcome

Come Celebrate The Glory Of Easter With Us!

CONSUMER NEWS

Thursday, April 6, 2017

Which Wich is set to open in Orland

D

A

Which Wich Superior Sandwiches to open next week in Orland Park.

38 states and eight countries.

The Orland location is the first in the south suburbs, but another one by a different franchisee is planned for Mokena, Vishal said.

Hours will be from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Monday to Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday.

Frankfort boutique expanding to Orland Park The Dressing Room boutique announced that it will be opening a second store in Orland Park this spring and is now hiring for the new location.

The women’s boutique opened in Frankfort in July 2014. Owner Angela Williamson had 12 years retail experience when she opened at the Crown Centre, 9645 Lincolnway Lane. It sells trendy clothing, accessories and jewelry.

The second location will be at 11269 W. 159th St., next to the Girl in the Park restaurant.

If interested in applying, send a resume to TheDressingRoomOP@gmail.com.

New salon opens in Orland JL&CO Hair Industries Salon opened recently at 7046 W. 157th St., north of the Meijer store.

Zoo City opens for season Zoo City Treats, a sweet shop in Brookfield, reopened last month for the season at 3748 Grand Blvd.

Owner Fred Tyler has been running businesses for decades in Brookfield. He opened the sweet shop in August 2013.

The sweet shop serves up ice cream, Hawaiian shaved ice, gourmet popcorn and cotton candy. For more information, call (708) 255-5481.

Flower shop moving in Tinley Classy Flowers has outgrown its loca-

Mercy Circle’s spring open house will feature dyeing Easter eggs An open house that includes celebrated six days a week in dyeing Easter eggs will be held Mercy Circle’s chapel. from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. SunOpened in 2013, Mercy Circle day, April 9 at the Mercy Circle offers residences along with a retirement facility, 3659 variety of life enrichW. 99th St., Chicago. ment programs and Marge Everett, senior activities for those living advisor at Mercy with shared interests.

Circle, will be joined by “We are so excited other staff members for to invite prospective the open house and the members and their dyeing of Easter eggs. families to our Spring Mercy Circle‘s staff Open House,” Everett Marge Everett will host tours, answer said. “We are so proud questions about indiof Mercy Circle and vidual plans for retirement, the level of commitment of our and provide guidelines about staff.” the benefits of choosing the Refreshments will be served area’s only continuing care at the open house and compliretirement community that mentary parking is available does not require an entrance by entering the lot from 99th fee. As the sole faith-based Street. For more information or retirement community on Chi- to schedule a private appointcago’s Southwest Side, Mass is ment, call (773) 253-3600.

Hurley bill advances to protect victims of fraudulent deeds Looking to crack down on fraudulent alteration to property deeds, a bill sponsored by state Rep. Fran Hurley (D-35th) passed through committee last week that is designed to extend the program allowing clerk and recorder’s offices the mechanism to detect and enforce any fraudulent changes to property deeds.

“Imagine you’re about to refinance your house, or sell off a piece of property, only to find out someone is purposely delaying the process for their own gain,” said Hurley. “Navigating the legal system with these issues used to take years and thousands of dollars in legal fees to resolve, but this program expedites this process, bringing

much needed relief to fraudulent deed victims.”

House Bill 3150 extends a program that allows county record keepers to help individuals expedite cases where there is evidence of recording fraud to an accelerated administrative law review process. If a judge rules that a document is fraudulent, it will allow a sale of the property to promptly move forward, a process that previously extend months or years.

“This program also allows a County Recorder to work with law enforcement to investigate and prosecute those who filed fraudulent documents.this issue, and I am proud to codify it into law for years to come.”

LEGAL NOTICE

11

Finding ways to relieve financial stress of sandwich generation

COMINGS & GOINGS

different kind of sandwich shop will open next week in Orland Park.

Which Wich Superior Sandwiches is scheduled to open April 10 at 14934 S. LaGrange Road in Orland Park’s Park Pointe Plaza shopping center.

What makes Which Wich different is its unorthodox ordering system, says owner Vishal Patel.

“Guests use red SharpBob ies to write their names on sandwich bags,” Bong preprinted said Vishal. “They then select a sandwich from one of 10 preprinted menu categories, then choose the bread, cheese, spreads, and toppings.”

The shop offers more than 50 different kinds of sandwiches, he said. “The shop’s signature sandwich is the Wicked with five kinds of meat and three kinds of cheese.”

In addition to customized sandwiches, customers can enjoy hand-dipped shakes, signature house chips, and just-out-of-theoven cookies. Which Wich locations have newspaper reading stations, free Wi-Fi, and a community wall showcasing the sandwich bag artwork.

After customers have finished their sandwiches, guests are encouraged to draw on their bags using the Sharpies and hang their “artwork” on the community wall.

“We guarantee 100 percent satisfaction,” he said. “If the customer is not happy, we will make him another sandwich.”

Patel said he settled on Orland Park because his wife knows the area. “She grew up in Oak Forest,” he said.

“I was looking for an opportunity and the Orland area has a good mixture of business and people,” he said. “With a population of 60,000 and median household income over $88,000, Orland Park offers sophistication and affluence. Orland Park is home to over 11 million square feet of commercial development. We’re excited to bring the first Which Wich to Orland Park.”

Vishal said he was trained as an engineer and this will be his first restaurant.

He said a family member has a Which Wich franchise in Naperville, where he learned how to run a shop of his own.

The chain sponsors a campaign that will provide a peanut butter and jelly sandwich to a community shelter when a customer buys one.

Which Wich was founded in Dallas in late 2003 by restaurant entrepreneur Jeff Sinelli. The national sandwich chain has 400 locations open or in development in

The Reporter

Photo by Bob Bong

tion at 17311 S. Oak Park Ave. in downtown Tinley Park and is planning a move this month to the former Our Lady of Perpetual Help religious store at 16708 S. Oak Park Ave. As for Our Lady of Perpetual Help, the store’s owners retired earlier this year and closed the store after several years of selling religious gifts and books.

They said in a posting on their Facebook page that might reopen in the future as an online business.

Athens Gyros reopens after crash Athens Gyros, which was knocked out of business on Jan. 3 when a motorist lost control of her vehicle and crashed into the restaurant’s kitchen, reopened this week.

The restaurant came back to life Monday night after repairs and remodeling of the 40-year-old eatery at 3941 Sauk Trail in Richton Park.

To welcome back their customers, management said the first 1,000 customers who walk through the new accessible front door to place their orders will receive a $5 gift certificate, which may be on their next meal purchased at the shop between April 10 and April 30.

Athens Gyros is now open for carryout, delivery and dine-in business. Online ordering is available at www.athensrichton.com.

The business is located on the southeast corner of Sauk Trail and Governors Highway, across from the Richton Park Metra Station. Business hours are 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.

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

anything to protect on’t worry too themselves from the much if you potentially catastrophic haven’t heard, costs of long-term care, but April is National such as an extended Stress Awareness nursing home stay?

Month. Of course, You may not be able stress can present to do a great deal for emotional and physical them in these areas, but challenges to all of us, at the least, you may but if you belong to the Scott able to get them “sandwich generation” Johnson be to take some positive – that is, you may action on their own be caring for aging behalf. parents while still supporting • Don’t ignore your own your own children – you may retirement savings. Even be facing some financial stress if you can afford to provide as well. What can you do to some financial support to your relieve it? parents, don’t shortchange For one thing, be aware yourself when it comes to your that you’re certainly not alone. own retirement savings. You About one in seven middledon’t get a “do-over” when it aged adults is providing financomes to putting away money cial support to both an aging for retirement, so contribute as parent and a child, according much as you can afford to your to the Pew Research Center.

IRA and your 401(k) or other Still, knowing that you employer-sponsored retirement have plenty of company won’t plan. provide you with solutions for your own situation. So consider • Prioritize your investthe following: ment choices. If you would • Suggest “downsizing.” like to help your children go Are your parents still paying to college, you might want a costly mortgage on a house to consider a college savings that’s now too big for them? vehicle. Still, you may need to You might want to encourage prioritize your investments. Afthem to think about downsizter all, your children will likely ing. They may be emotionally have a variety of options – attached to their home, but such as loans and scholarships they might benefit substantially – to help them pay for school, if they moved someplace that’s and they may also be able to less expensive. reduce costs substantially by • Talk to parents about going to a community college their income sources. Are their first two years. But you your parents maximizing their are basically “up against the Social Security payments? clock” when it comes to saving Are they following a sensible for retirement, so you’ll want withdrawal strategy for their to take that into account when IRA, 401(k) or other retireallocating your investment ment accounts? You may want dollars. to recommend that they work Belonging to the sandwich generation can certainly prowith a qualified financial produce feelings of anxiety. But fessional. by following the above sug• Discuss all legal argestions, you may be able to rangements. Be aware of reduce some of this stress. And your parents’ estate plans and by doing so, you can help your the status of important legal documents – will, living trust, parents, your children – and yourself. power of attorney, health care directive, and so on. When the Scott Johnson, CFP, is a time arises for any of these financial advisor with Edward arrangements to take effect, you don’t want to face any un- Jones, 8146 W. 111th St., Palos Hills, (708) 974-1965. Edward pleasant – and possibly costly Jones does not provide legal – surprises. advice. This article was writ• Find out about health ten by Edward Jones for use care. Try to learn about your by your local Edward Jones parents’ health insurance financial advisor. coverage. And have they done

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 Pekic Norma to Pekic Natalie M, 10610 Princess Ave, $180,000; Minnick Maribeth to VGS Rental Properties LLC, 10521 Lyman Ave, $383,000; Krakowiak Ewa to Dankert Marina L, 10622 Parkside Ave, Unit #103, $55,000; Jensen Gary Tr to JIG LLC, 6347 Birmingham Ave, Unit #2W, $52,000; Capax Visio Inc to Rokiciak Damian, 9654 S Nottingham Ave, Unit #2D, $80,000.

Evergreen Park Malone Michael Tr to Preston Lorenzo E, 2844 W 100th St, $150,000; Evergreen Rose LLC to Ortiz Linda, 8924 S Sacramento Ave, $128,000; Mortgage Equity Conversion Asset Trust 2011-1 to KJS Prop LLC, 10200 S Trumbull Ave, $135,000; Affordable Merchant Sol Inc to Jackson Monica, 9036 S Albany Ave, $235,000; Mccullough Sandra M to Vazquez Eveardo, 9821 S California Ave, $85,000; CP SRMOF II 2012 A Trust to Garcia Jorge, 2741 W 90th St, $112,000.

Hickory Hills Doherty Mary to Gal Anna, 9041 Forest Ln, $140,000; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to HH Prop & Mgmt LLC, 9545

SUDOKU

Answers

Southwest Hwy, $600,000; Nance Mary Lynne Tr to Calderon Lawrence, 9335 S 85th Ave, $265,000; Arndt Thomas R Tr to Zayyad Iyad S, 8211 W 91st St, $311,000; Sodo Greg P to Nowak Stanislaw, 9101 Forest Dr, $185,000; MRF Illinois One LLC to Smith Mary, 9100 S 87th Ave, $174,000.

Oak Lawn White Sandi A to Warga Laima, 10940 Kilpatrick Ave, Unit #109402D, $65,000; Platos Anna to Reyes Celestino, 9339 51st St, $355,000; Witte James A to Seabolt Thomas J, 4109 Stillwell Pl, $165,000; Perez Jose A to Earner Richard R, 9725 S Keeler Ave, Unit #6207, $70,000; Williams Gloria Olsen to Gonzalez Veronica, 4948 Harnew Rd, $217,500; Kosciak Mary Ann to Caffee Philip III, 10732 Kilpatrick Ave, Unit #208, $73,000; Price William L Tr to Lyons Redmond, 10020 Harnew Rd, $80,000; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Long Garrick Dion, 5302 Alexander Pl, $167,500; Steel Catherine M to Mcgowan Thomas Jr, 4111 Grant St, $138,000; Gradowski Joseph Edward Jr Tr to Naser Nafeesah, 10435 Massasoit Ave, $151,000; Sheeran William to Schmitz Gloria, 5324 Oakdale Dr, $180,000; Standard B&T Co Tr to Valenzuela Jesus, 5131 W 90th St, $176,000;

CROSSWORD

Answers

Urzica Petru Iulian to Weatherby Timothy J, 8844 55th Ct, $217,500; Wasowicz Donald J Tr to Wasowicz Donna M, 10302 Linus Ln, $160,000; Krejczyk John Jr Tr to Paniagua Jesus, 9123 52nd St, $225,000; Amethyst Enterprises to Barthelt Joseph H, 9120 Tripp Ave, $265,000; Kelley Grace I to Montana Sarah, 9741 S Cicero Ave, Unit #2C, $60,000; Dermody Samantha to Brown Sean A, 4028 Trafalgar Ln, $100,000; Spartan Prop Mgmt LLC to Marcano Maria R Cantu, 9953 Elm Circle Dr, $120,000; Carlson Shannon M to Homb Deliyuon, 9213 Mayfield Ave, $165,000; Berger Diane Tr to Dermody Samantha K, 5401 102nd St, $213,000; Judicial Sales Corp to Edward Gal Inc, 9721 Mason Ave, $135,000.

Palos Hills Karamagianis Dimitrios Tr to 105th & Harlem Prop LLC, 10500 Harlem Ave, $715,000; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to RE 4 US LLC, 10544 Harlem Ave, $685,000; Petrikova Emilia to Widish Christopher L, 8011 W 98th St, $165,000; Krzywicki Barbara to Daoud Mohammed, 10355 S Interlocken Dr, $290,000.

Worth Walus Jacek to Yasin Baraa A, 6914 S New England Ave, $75,500; Miller Curt L to Milligan Karen M, 7138 W 115th Pl, $148,000; Judicial Sales Corp to MJ Renovation LLC, 10702 S Depot St, Unit #2106, $51,500; Lynch Dorothy A Tr to Gutierrez Sara, 6723 W 112th St, $106,000; Diebel John D to Lipinski Jozef, 8944 S Depot St, Unit #106062B, $40,000.

Mortgage Rates Around the Area First Midwest Bank (as of April 3) 30-year fi ed

RATES 4.125

APR 4.160

POINTS 0

15-year fi ed

3.375

3.340

0

30-year fi ed Jumbo

4.250

4.295

0

United Trust Bank (as of April 3) 30-year fi ed

RATES 4.060

APR 4.081

POINTS 0

15-year fi ed

3.375

3.411

0

10-year fi ed

3.250

3.303

0

Prospect Federal (as of March 20) 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.

12 The Reporter

SCHOOL NEWS

Thursday, April 6, 2017

Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School places first in declamation tournament

Submitted photo

Cong. Dan Lipinski (D-3rd) state Sen. Martin Sandoval (D-11th) and Cook County Board Commissioner Ed Moody (D-6th) were on hand to honor the 2017 “All-American Boy and Girl” winners from the 3rd Congressional District.

The Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School placed first in the declamation tournament held March 21 at Century Junior High School in Orland Park.

The seven-member team is comprised of students who compete in one of six categories in Oratorical Declamation, Dramatic Interpretation, Comedy Duet, Humorous Interpretation, Verse Reading and Prose Reading.

“This first place win represents many hours of memorization, dedication and practice.

They had a strong desire to do

their best even though they were nervous. I’m so proud of each and every one of them because collectively all their points gave OLHMS a first place win,” said Sue Marcinkowski, declamation coach.

Daniel McLawhorn took home first place for dramatic interpretation, while first place in humorous duet went to Riley Overland and Rachel Lipczynski. The first place finishers, combined with the high scores of others on the team, led to a first place victory for OLHMS.

Lipinski honors ‘All-American Boy and Girl’ award winners Cong. Dan Lipinski (D-3rd) held his annual “All-American Boy and Girl” award ceremony for seventh and eighth grade students from the 3rd Congressional District recently at Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills.

One hundred finalists were selected from over 1,000 applicants to appear before a panel of judges for a formal interview. Following the interviews, first-, second- and third-place winners were chosen in each category.

“We had another tremendous group of young men and women from across the district to choose from this year,” Lipinski said.

“I want to congratulate all of our winners as well as their families, teachers, coaches, clergy, friends, and others who have helped

them along the way. The finalists are all wellrounded individuals, working hard in and out of the classroom, and making a difference in their communities. I urge them to continue applying themselves in school and contributing to their communities. They give me hope for the future.”

The top students among seventh-grade girls were Bridget Hickey, first place, St. Gerald School; Cheri Michalek, second place, St. Dennis School; and Isabel Vazquez, Finley Junior High School, and Sara Chiappetta, St. Catherine of Alexandria, who both tied for third place.

Seventh-grade boys honored were John Beecher, first place, Everest Academy; Matthew Ardaugh, second place, St. Joseph

School; and Christopher Noga, third place, St. Cletus School.

Eighth-grade girls honored were Hailey Murray, first place, Mount Greenwood School; Anne Gainer, second place, St. Catherine of Alexandria School; and Lexi Anaya, third place, Bridgeport Catholic Academy.

The winners among the eighth-grade boys were Noah Wehner, first place, St. John of the Cross School; Cody Butenhoff, second place, A. Vito Martinez Middle School; and David Quintana, Kinzie School, and Eljay Raya, St. Barbara School, who both tied for third place.

Each finalist was awarded a certificate for their hard work and superior essay. The 14 winners were given a plaque.

Worth students get their heads shaved for St. Baldrick’s Day

Chi. Christian art student wins award Chicago Christian High School junior Bethany Regnerus was recently awarded a waiver for a free class at Trinity Christian College based on her performance at the Moraine Valley Art Exhibition. She is joined

by Jeremy Klein, who is presenting her the award.

Submitted photo

Conrady hosts Family Literacy Night More than 100 parent, students and staff at Conrady Junior High School in Hickory Hills attended the Family Literacy Night for an evening of pizza, improve and fun.

Led by Katherine McKnight, an author, teacher, and nationally recognized expert in adolescent literacy, Conrady teachers got a quick lesson in using improvisational lessons to foster student involvement.

By the time parents and students finished their pizza in the school cafeteria, McKnight and her charges were ready for a round of improv games.

McKnight’s classroom-tested strategies use improvisational techniques to develop language and literacy skills. And while teachers can appreciate how the interactive exercises can boost student learning in listening, teamwork, and communication,

Students at Worth Junior High School participated in the 2017 St. Baldrick’s fundraiser, which was held at 115 Bourbon Street in Merrionette Park on March 11. Worth Junior High students who got their heads shaved and collectively raised over $2,000 include (from left) Bobby Janski, Landen Sinclair, Jacob KIebles, Joe Egan, Dominic Costantino and Andrew Maddox.

Submitted photo

most in attendance could agree on one thing: they were fun for everyone.

McNight, who currently serves as a Distinguished Professor of Research at National Louis University, is the author of seven books, including “The Second City Guide to Improv in the Classroom.”

“Getting kids up and moving is a real key to developing student learning,” McKnight said. “And improv is a great tool for making that happen.”

She introduced a host of improv games, such as Zip Zap Zop, String of Pearls and Parts of a Whole. All were designed to provide a form of kinesthetic learning and foster idea-generation, vocabulary, communication and more.

In addition to the night of improv, students also took part in a book swap program.

Retire, renew and refresh Submitted photo

Teachers belonging to the South Suburban Literacy Leaders met at the District 218 Administrative Center to collaborate on new ideas and best practices.

South Suburban Literacy Leaders collaborate on new ideas

A faith-based lifestyle for seniors

Sunday Open House April 9, 2017 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Stop by and dye Easter eggs with us

For more information or to schedule a private appointment, please call 773-253-3600.

South Suburban Literacy Leaders, a consortium of teachers, reading specialists, instructional coaches and administrators from the region, assembled recently to share best practices at the Administrative Center in School District 218 in Oak Lawn.

“We get together to collaborate to increase the efficacy of literacy instruction for all teachers and administrators,” said Denise Dahlin, a reading specialist at Eisenhower High School.

Asked to describe why he comes, Mike Skawinski, from Thornton Township District 205, found the answer easy: “Networking with other districts. This is the only event of its kind on the South Side,” he said.

“I love being able to chat, network, and collaborate with people from other districts,” said District

230 teacher Tricia Biel, who added that the conference offered “fresh ways of incorporating literacy strategies in the math classroom.”

Teachers credited the conference with enhancing their skills.

“Both years I’ve attended I left with actual real life strategies I can use the next day,” said Kelly McKimson-Rhodes, who teaches at Richards High School in Oak Lawn.

“This experience made me reexamine the ‘why’ of my teaching and how it needs to be a larger part of my planning,” said Scott Johnson, of Thornton Township District 205.

Dr. Paula Di Domenico, a secondary disciplinary literacy coach at Leyden District 212 and adjunct instructor of graduate courses in literacy education at Northern Illinois University and Lewis Univer-

sity, served as guest speaker. Di Domenico has researched teacher disciplinary literacy knowledge and secondary literacy coaching.

The event offered professional development help for teachers of all subject areas.

“What caught my attention most was the speaker and the fact that I use literacy strategies extensively,” said JR Wydra, who teaches social studies at Richards.

“The most meaningful aspect was the graphic organizers, particularly the I-chart used for synthesis of text sets.”

“I found it useful that the strategies provided can be used across all content areas,” said Shepard High School science teacher Eric Girard, who added that the conference inspired him to “try to provide more ways for students to organize and synthesize science content.”

Drivers - Class A CDL - OPEN HOUSE Thursday 4/6 - 9:00am – 7:00pm Friday 4/7 - 9:00am – 7:00pm Hilton Hotel - 9333 SOUTH CICERO AVENUE, OAK LAWN, ILLINOIS Home Every Day GREAT PAY AND BENEFITS BLACK HORSE CARRIERS has just acquired new business and has IMMEDIATE OPENINGS for Full Time & Part Time in the CHICAGO RIDGE area. HOME DAILY, AM/PM SHIFTS. $1,200 $1,300 per week for Full Time and Great benefits. Food experience a plus.

If you have at least 2 yrs. Exp., and a solid MVR we want to hear from you.

Sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy West Midwest 3659 West 99th Street Chicago, Illinois 60655 773-253-3600

mercycircle.org

Please join us at our Open Houses or Call (815) 374-0071, email: jobs@blackhorsecarriers.com for more information.

EOE. Drug Testing is a condition of employment

SPORTS The Regional News • The Reporter

Vorva,Sports SportsEditor Editor••sports@regionalpublishing.com sports@regionalpublishing.com KenJeff Karrson,

Thursday, April5,6,2015 2017 Thursday, March

Southwest • Section 2, Page 1 1 Southwest • Section 2, Page

Four stars in swimming, bowling lanes GIRLS CO-BOWLER OF THE YEAR

Alexandra Wozniak • Richards

By Jason Maholy Correspondent

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Lucas Smiarowski says he never thought he would be any good when he started swimming. He was named this year’s Regional/ Reporter Boys Swimmer of the Year.

BOYS SWIMMER OF THE YEAR: Lucas Smiarowski • Sandburg

By Frank Gogola Correspondent

Stagg senior Lucas Smiarowski didn’t expect to find prolonged success when he began swimming competitively.

He came to the sport by chance when he followed his older sister of two years, Emily, in joining the local swim team.

Nine years later, he has accomplished more than he could have imagined.

“I was always competitive,” Smiarowski said. “When I saw my sister do something, I wanted to be better than her. So I joined to become better than her. I didn’t even think I was going to be good.”

Smiarowski capped his high school career with four trips to state, 10 school

and pool records, a swimming scholarship to Michigan State, and the nod as this year’s Regional/Reporter Boys Swimmer of the Year.

He placed sixth at state in the 200yard individual medley (1:51.89) to tie a career-best finish. His 11th-place finish in the 100-yard breaststroke (58.39) is a career-best placing in the event.

A year-round swimmer, Smiarowski said he came into the season in top shape after swimming with the Hickory Willow Swim Association. During the prep season, he added an estimated seven pounds of muscle, which he said helped with his sprinting. In all, he estimates he put in 60 to 90 minutes per day in the weight room. That was on top of swimming practice, which was two to three

hours per day, six days per week.

A four-year varsity swimmer, he owns individual school records in the 100 breast, 200 IM and 500 freestyle.

He was part of school-record relay teams in the 200 medley and 200 free.

He also set Stagg pool records in the 100 breast and 200 IM, and as a member of the 200 medley relay, 200 free relay and 400 free relay teams.

“He doesn’t really show a lot of emotion, but I know he hates to lose,” Stagg coach Jason Carr said. “He was always quiet. He wouldn’t say much, but when he got in the water, his emotions showed in his swim.

“Somebody like Lucas, for me, comes around once in a while. That type of athlete, it’s not in everybody.”

BOYS BOWLER OF THE YEAR: Cameron Crowe • Sandburg

By Jason Maholy

Cameron Crowe won the big prize two years in a row as he was named Regional/Reporter Boys Bowler of the Year.

Correspondent

Cameron Crowe burst onto the scene during his freshman year at Sandburg by winning individual conference, regional and sectional bowling titles.

With such a successful first season, he also perhaps established for himself an unsustainable standard.

Crowe, now a sophomore, failed in 2017 to match last season’s successful run of big tourney wins, but he stepped up his game when it mattered most. He concluded the campaign by placing 16th at the Illinois High School Association state tournament, an improvement from 39th in 2016, and helped the Eagles to an eighthplace team finish.

For the second year in a row Crowe has been named the Regional/Reporter Boys Bowler of the Year.

“I felt like it was a strong season,” Crowe said. “I had to back up what I did last year. I placed in the Top 5 at the majority of (this season’s) tournaments.

Relatively speaking, from an individual standpoint, it wasn’t a down year; the competition got a lot better.”

While the southpaw displayed flashes of his greatness a season ago, he is now

Photo by Jeff Vorva

a better bowler — physically stronger and more sharply focused, he said.

“My mental game got a lot better,” he noted. “I stay focused all six games instead of relaxing the first three or relaxing the last three. It’s just a mental edge I didn’t have last year.’’

After a rough sectional (a 1,228 in six games for a 205 average), Crowe was better at state, rolling a 2,625 over 12 games (218.8 average) to lead the Eagles. Having been to the tourney as a

freshman and embracing the role of the team’s best bowler were keys to his success that final weekend, he said.

“The nerves weren’t really there for me,” he said. “Last year my team, they weren’t really relying on me to be ‘the guy,’ but this year I knew I needed to help my team step up, so I needed to do my part. It’s just knowing that your team needs you — big-time players make big-time plays. At a big moment I want to be there, I want to be that guy.”

Those who were watching Alexandra Wozniak as she rolled her way to bowling perfection might have had no idea, based on her mannerisms and demeanor in that moment, that she was about to attain the sport’s holy grail.

“I was definitely nervous on the inside, but I played it off cool,” said the Richards High School senior, who bowled a 300 in February at the Oak Lawn Sectional at Palos Lanes. “Everyone was saying they wouldn’t think I was throwing a 300. I tried to stay calm so my nerves wouldn’t get the best of me and mess up my shot, but it was definitely a very exciting moment.”

Wozniak took second in the sectional thanks to her flawless sixth and final game. It was the pinnacle of a 1,344 six-game series that helped lead the Bulldogs the team sectional crown. One week later, she rolled a 2,373 over 12 games to help Richards to a seventh-place finish at the Illinois High School Association state finals at Cherry Lanes in Rockford, placing 38th at state.

The Saint Xavier University-bound bowler’s accomplishments earned her the title of the Regional/Reporter CoGirls Bowler of the Year with Sandburg’s Emily Schrader.

It was the first 300 of her career and it came on a big stage.

“It’s a bowler’s dream — your first goal is to bowl a 300,” she said. “Once you attain that, it’s kind of a gamechanger, in my mind. I knew I was a good bowler, but now I’ve gotten perfection, so it boosts my confidence

Photo by Jeff Vorva

A strong postseason that included a 300 game in the sectional propelled Richards’ Alexandra Wozniak to the Regional/Reporter’s Co-Bowler of the Year recognition.

even more.”

Rolling 12 consecutive strikes in a single game was a goal for Wozniak, but not necessarily one she strove to achieve. Her main objective was to throw her best ball every frame, and she wasn’t even immediately aware during her magical game that she was on the path to perfection.

“I try not think about throwing 300s,” she said. “I went frame by frame, and I kind of forgot that I was throwing (all) strikes; but around the seventh frame I was like, ‘Wow, this is a possibility, I can actually throw a 300.’”

GIRLS CO-BOWLER OF THE YEAR

Emily Schrader • Sandburg

By Randy Whalen Correspondent

“Keep working.”

That is the motto of Sandburg junior Emily Schrader, who, along with Richards senior Alexandra Wozniak, has been named the Regional/Reporter Co-Girls Bowler of the Year.

It’s the second straight season that Schrader has received the honor.

After finishing in the Top 10 in the Illinois High School Association state tournament her sophomore season, Schrader hoped to once again earn a top-12 medalist position this year and flirted with it before falling short. She finished with a two-day total of 2,464 at Cherry Bowl in Rockford to place 25th.

Throughout most of the postseason, she struggled early and finished on a strong note.

“My form wasn’t what I wanted it to be,” Schrader said of her state experience. “So I’m working on that. But overall it was still a good experience because it made me know what I have to work on.”

With her 10th-place state finish in 2016, Schrader became only the second Eagles girls bowler to medal at state. Nicole Powell, who is finishing up her senior season at Vanderbilt University, was the first, placing second in 2012 and 8th in 2013.

“I didn’t know Nicole until I got into high school,” Schrader said. “But she’s great. She’s a really good role model and someone to look up to.”

After qualifying for state and just missing the second-day cut her freshman year, Schrader exploded on the

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Emily Schrader is the Regional/Reporter’s Co-Girls Bowler of the Year after a second straight successful season.

national scene that summer, making the finals of the U15 Division of the 2015 Junior Gold Championships.

Although she finished second in the nation to Danielle Jedlicki of Murfreesboro, Tenn., the expectations were set and during her sophomore season they were met with the 10thplace finish.

Schrader will be back competing in the U20 Division of Junior Gold this summer, with the finals being held between July 15-22 in Cleveland.

“It’s a really big tournament and a big stage,” she said. “You’re up against the best in the country.”

Following Junior Gold, the college recruiting process will begin for Schrader. She said she is “leaving the door open” to see who contacts her.

Plenty of other bowlers and swimmers shined this season

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

There are times when it’s easy to pick an Athlete of the Year in a given sport.

But many times, it’s close to call.

And once in a while, it’s too close to call.

When it came to deciding a Girls Bowlers of the Year, defending champ Emily Schrader of Sandburg and Alexandra Wozniak of Richards both had impressive resumes. Schrader did better at the Illinois High School Association state tournament and sectional, while Wozniak did better in conference play and regional. Plus Wozniak rolled a 300 game in sectional.

So we got out the calculator and added up their scores from conference play through state, and af-

ter 30 high-pressure games, Wozniak had a 212.5 average to Schrader’s 211.9. We judged that too close to call and honored both.

Here is a list of state qualifiers in girls bowling, boys bowling and boys swimming of those who didn’t make our Athlete of the Year, but didn’t make it easy, either:

place in the state. Stephanie Gasca, Hailey Gershon, LeAnne Kommenich, Jayna Greiman, Lena Rayas and Mia DeGrazia also competed at state.

Sandburg’s Sophia Jablonski made history as the junior became the first athlete in IHSA history to win the state title in the wheelchair division.

Girls bowling

Sandburg’s Cameron Crowe’s sweet 16th-place finish was a major highlight to the season, but other bowlers enjoyed success as well.

Other Eagles who competed at state were senior Tommy Hayes, senior Brandon Goeringer, junior Alex Zylo, senior AJ Svatos and sophomore Marc Moll.

St. Laurence also qualified as a team and senior Ramon Flores, junior Tom Doyle, senior Ryan

Richards senior Peyton Attig was the top state finisher in the area with a 23rd-place finish. Other Bulldogs who competed in the state tournament were junior Gina Bartkus, junior Caitlyn Soloman, senior Phoenix Lopez and sophomore Katie Strache.

Oak Lawn, made its first state appearance in state as a team. Junior Allison Hebel finished in 62nd

Boys bowling

Sanfratello, senior Tyler Balandes and junior Brendan Collins bowled in the state tournament.

Shepard senior Jordan Noftz became the first bowler in school history to qualify for the state tournament.

Boys swimming Sandburg senior Aiden Farley, who is heading to Michigan State and was last’s year’s Boys Swimmer of the Year, closed his impressive high school career finishing ninth in the state in the 500 free and 11th in the 200 free.

Other Eagles in the state meet were Joey Jenkot, Marty Blake, Nick Jackson, Cooper Reiher, Kyle Fox and Carter Thoss.

Brad Peterson, Rafal Jezierski, Tommy Witek and Mike Kotas qualified for state for Stagg.

NEXT WEEK: Wrestler of the Year; Boys and Girls Basketball Players of the Year

2

Section 2 Thursday, April 6, 2017

The Regional News - The Reporter

CHICAGO FIRE ANALYSIS

‘Shambolic’ defensive play tempers Basti’s debut

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

On the field, they celebrated.

In the locker room, they seethed.

And that might be a good thing. Settling for a tie is not the way some of the new Chicago Fire players want to conduct business.

Fire players saw the Major Soccer League debut of German star Bastian Schweinsteiger — and he scored 17 minutes in on a header — and went wild in the 93rd minute when Luis Solignac scored a game-tying goal.

But when they went into the Toyota Park tunnel after tying Montreal 2-2, things changed.

“I have strong feelings about losing two points,” second-year Fire coach Veljko Paunovic said. “I saw a locker room that was not happy with a point, and that’s something that I actually wanted to see.’’

Dex McCarty, who played in just his fourth match with the Fire and was not around when the team finished with the worst record in the MLS the past two seasons, was blunt after his team fell to 1-1-2 in front of an announced crowd of 15,103. He didn’t see the tie as the glass half full.

“You get an equalizer in the 93rd minute and you want to be happy and you want to feel like it’s a positive, but it’s not,’’ McCarty said. “It not a good result in the least bit. It’s a terrible result, actually. It’s going to be tough watching video (of this match).

“Defensively, it was just shambolic the way we conceded those two goals.

If you want to win games in this league, it’s impossible if we concede soft goals like that. If you are going to concede goals like that at home, you are in for a long season. It was good character to come back and score, but it was two points lost.’’

Even the man of the hour, the international star known as ‘Basti’, couldn’t fully enjoy his debut.

“I like having a clean sheet,” he said.

“And I like it when we can score two or three goals.’’

Montreal (0-1-3) scored both of its

Photos by Jeff Vorva

New Fire player Bastian Schweinsteiger tries to get through the Montreal defense Saturday. He scored a goal in his MLS debut, but the Fire settled for a 2-2 tie with the Impact.

goals in the second half as Mattero Mancosu tallied in the 61st minute and Ballou Jean-Yves Tabla scored in the 90th minute for a goal that appeared to doom the Fire. But officials allowed six minutes of extra time and that allowed Solignac to knot it up.

The game was full of yellow cards — six in all — and for the second game in a row, the Fire played a portion of the game a man down because of a red card after Juninho was shown his second yellow card in the 71st minute.

Unlike the Fire’s 4-0 loss at expansion Atlanta on March 18 when Johan Kappelhof received a red card in the 11th minute, the Fire only had to play 10 minutes with a disadvantage Saturday after Montreal’s Victor Cabrera received a red card for a professional (otherwise known as deliberate) foul.

COLUMBUS CREW AT FIRE When: 1 p.m., Saturday Where: Toyota Park, Bridgeview Fire’s record: 1-1-2 Crew’s record: 3-1-1 Noteworthy: The two teams opened the season with a 1-1 tie in Columbus on March 4. Since then Columbus has scored nine more points to take the lead in the MLS East.

The 32-year-old Schweinsteiger, who signed a one-year, $4.5 million deal with an option, made his presence felt right way with the opening goal.

“That’s everyone dream, to score a goal in your first game,” Paunovic said.

“It was a good feeling, of course,” Schweinsteiger said. “But I’m not so happy that we couldn’t win.’’

CHICAGO FIRE NOTEBOOK

Schweinsteiger is 10th player in Fire history to score in debut

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

German star Bastian Schweinsteiger, who was signed in March to a one-year, $4.5 million deal by the Fire, became the 10th player in club history to score in his debut with the team. His header found the mark in the 17th minute of a 2-2 tie with Montreal on Saturday.

It’s the first time it happened since Benji Joya scored in his Fire debut on March 9, 2014 against Chivas USA. Diego Chaves and Josh Wolff are the only two players in Fire history to score goals in their first two games. Schweinsteiger has a shot at that on Saturday when the Fire hosts Columbus.

Fire coach Veljko Paunovic did not plan on using his new star for a full game but said circumstances warranted it.

“We had to make our decision on what was happening on the field,” the coach said. “The red card (on Juninho, which put the team at a one-man disadvantage for 10 minutes) … all these things you can’t predict.’’

Fire General Manager Nelson Rodriguez said Fire fans are going to love Schweinsteiger.

“What you see on the field is this unique combination of elegance with grit,” Rodriguez said. “It’s sophistication that’s covered in sweat. All of us that work on a daily basis can appreciate that.

“What you don’t see, and this is why we are so thrilled to have him, is the character. He has the true identity of a champion. It’s formed in the generosity of spirit and kindness and of giving that Bastian seems to have in limitless capacity. He seeks to give and not to take.

He seeks to offer and not to ask.’’

The next Beckham?

At Schweinsteiger’s news conference on March 29, he was asked if he could be the next David Beckham — an international star who raised awareness of Major League Soccer when he joined the LA Galaxy in 2007.

“I don’t think about it,” he said. “I just want to help this team and help

the people in Chicago to watch soccer.

You have a very good baseball team, a very good ice hockey team, a very good football team and I hope soon a very good soccer team.’’

His coach thinks there is a chance Basti will have a Beckham-like impact.

“He can be the icon of the MLS,’’ Paunovic said.

“Much has been written about Basti all over the world,” Rodriguez added.

“He does not see himself as a soccer deity. I think this is precisely what makes him an extraordinary man and a special person. We are incredibly lucky in Chicago to have Bastian with us.’’

The Fire’s Nemanja Nikolic reacts after a blown scoring opportunity in his team’s 2-2 tie with Montreal.

Armani mania Schweinsteiger picked up the nickname “Giorgio Armani” from teammates in the past for his sharp taste in clothes.

“I like Giorgio Armani’s stuff very much,” he said. “Maybe we can meet each other…’’

“An entire club sponsorship is available,” Rodriguez added.

Making the team better Paunovic said Schweinsteiger made a difference in his first practice with the Fire.

“Our club is already different,” Paunovic said shortly after the March 28 practice. “You have to see how much

his presence (affects) our players. We had a fantastic training… the mood, the atmosphere… everyone was inspired by him. Everyone wanted to give their best. We got not only a world-class player but a world-class person.

“I think he can inspire our players, our fans and our city.’’

FOCUS ON HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

Area baseball teams take long trips for success

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Some area baseball teams took trips around the country to play a variety of competition with pretty good results.

Chicago Christian enjoyed the most success as the Knights kept their record perfect at 11-0 with a 5-0 showing at the Ripken Experience at Myrtle Beach, S.C. Aside from a 10-1 blowout of Cardinal Wuerl (Penn.) on March 27, the Knights had their hands full, beating Westchester Country Day (N.C) 3-2; Marysville (Ohio) 2-1; Westerville Central (Ohio) 1-0; and Nordonia (Ohio) 5-4.

Left-handed pitcher Dan Vos made history in the Westerville game as he notched his 30th career victory, which ties Christian Bolhuis for the school record in victories. Tyler Edgar drove in the gamewinning run against Westchester Country Day. The Knights figure to be one of the stronger area teams in Class 3A this season and will have a home showdown with Lincoln-Way East on Saturday.

Brother Rice became the first Midwest team to ever play in the National High School Invitational in Cary, N.C., and the Crusaders finished 1-3. Brett Bagus’s three-run triple helped give the Crusaders a 12-1 victory over Rocky Mountain (Colo.) on Thursday for the lone win. Bagus had two triples and five RBI. Jake Ridgway picked up the victory.

The Crusaders opened the event by possibly playing the best team it will see all season and lost to South Hills (Calif.) 2-0. Illinois-bound pitcher Ryan Kutt had nine strikeouts in the loss. South Hills went on to knock off Archbishop McCarthy

File photos by Jeff Vorva

Left: Richards’ Tommy Olson and his team went 4-0 in Tennessee and dominated their opponents. Above: Chicago Christian’s Dan Vos tied a school record with his 30th career victory in South Carolina. Right: Brother Rice’s Brett Bagus drove in five runs and tripled twice against Rocky Mountain in the National High School Invitational.

(Fla.), which was the No. 1 team in the nation according to USA Today.

Brother Rice was the preseason No. 1 team in Illinois according to Prep Baseball Report and No. 19 in the nation according to USA Today.

Richards won all four of its games in Maryville, Tenn., by a combined score of 39-3.

Andrew Calderon had two homers in a 9-1 victory over another Illinois school, Richmond-Burton, and Donivan Williams added a two–run homer to open things up for the Bulldogs.

Angelo Smith threw a one-hitter in five innings in a 12-0 victory over host Heritage. Ryan Weber picked up the win in the team’s closest battle of the event, a 6-1 triumph over Cleveland (Tenn.), and Tom Olson fired a one-hitter in a 12-0 win over Loudon (Tenn.).

finals and came up with a 23-25, 25-13, 15-15 victory. Brother Rice’s Jim Baker, Marist’s Jack Berglind and Sandburg’s Colin Ensalaco were named to the all-tournament team.

Boys volleyball

Correction

Brother Rice finished third, Marist seventh and Sandburg 10th in the 24-team Wheaton Warrenville South Classic on Saturday.

Brother Rice tangled with Marist in the quarter-

In the March 30 edition of Sports, Stagg sophomore softball player Amara Zukowski’s name was spelled incorrectly in a story and caption after she hit a two-run double in a 3-2 victory over Oak Lawn.

The Regional News - The Reporter

Thursday, April 6, 2017 Section 2

3

‘Miracle’ relief can turn into a nightmare in blink of an eye M ichael Schofield took some great drugs a couple of years ago.

Don’t worry. It’s not like he went on some street corner in the hood and picked them up. This was with the blessing and insistence of the Denver Broncos medical staff.

On second thought, maybe you should worry. If you are an athlete or the parent of an athlete who gets injured, it might be wise to keep your eyes open.

The Orland Park-based group, In the Blink of an Eye, put on an informational event March 29 at the McCook Athletic and Exposition facility. While the group hits hard on the evils of heroin, other JEFF VORVA drugs and drinking, the central Making the theme is education and making decisions.

Extra Point theAsright a sports editor and parent of a couple of athletes, I was all ears about what these people had to say.

Schofield, a football star for Sandburg and the University of Michigan — and a guy who started on the offensive line and won a Super Bowl ring with Denver — said that when he was in high school, his goal was to play college football so he didn’t engage in a lot of social activity that could ruin his body or get him in trouble.

“There were kids in high school who were far better athletically than I was,” he said. “Some of them kind of messed up because they were worried about popularity. They lost focus. Some overdosed on heroin. One had a DUI. You see those kids… they made the wrong choices. They could have been where I am today.”

As an aside, Schofield’s old man, also named Michael, is the Orland Fire Protection District Chief and a guy who started the In the Blink of an Eye program in 2009, so it probably wouldn’t have helped matters at home if the kid came home wasted or drunk.

The younger Schofield was drafted by the Broncos in 2014 and didn’t play a single down when John Fox was the coach. In 2015, a new coach, Gary Kubiak, took over and Schofield saw an opportunity to play in an actual NFL game when some other linemen came down with injuries.

However…

Schofield developed back problems for the first

Far left: Michael Schofield, an Orland Park native who plays for the Denver Broncos, warns athletes that even taking pain meds recommended by a medical staff could be addicting. Left: Joseph Nuzzo, a Western Springs native, talked about how his life changed for the worse after he got hooked on Vicodin at an early age.

Photos by Jeff Vorva

time in his career.

“I wanted to do anything I possibly could to get back on the field,” Schofield said. “When I stood up, I was crooked. I could barely walk. I couldn’t lift my leg without pain. They gave me a pretty high dosage of pain meds and it was like a miracle. Right away, my body felt great and I was ready to play a game.’’

He said he took those “like-a-miracle” drugs for a couple of weeks and then did some research on them. He didn’t like what he found.

“It’s scary,’’ he said. “You can get addicted to that stuff like you can on heroin. You see that (former longtime quarterback) Brett Favre was hooked on pain meds. It’s scary because you don’t know where it could lead. Once I learned about it, I stopped taking it. I didn’t want to go down that road.’’

One guy who did go down that road was Joseph Nuzzo, a Western Springs native who pitched for Nazareth Academy and Millikin University in the early 2000s.

“A lot of things happened to be down the street from here,” Nuzzo told the crowd. “I had my first kiss in sixth grade down the street from here. My high school is down the street from here. I threw my first no-hitter down the street from here.

“My first shoulder surgery was down the street from here. And the first time I ever took Vicodin was down the street from here. It was a March 18 on my parents couch in the basement in Western Springs. My story didn’t start in the streets. It starts in a loving home and a loving family.’’

He said became addicted to Vicodin because of the immediate gratification it provided at first.

Then it played with his mind.

“It became a need that controlled my entire life,” he said. “It dictated every move I made and not one of those were pleasant.’’

He said that even though he lost his job, was in “terrible financial trouble’’ and let down anyone who ever loved him, he is lucky because he is still around to tell his story and can help people. He said he has not taken Vicodin in 10 years.

John Roberts, a former Chicago police captain who said he has worked for the NHL for 20 years and has drug tested pro hockey players, said the addiction to pain killers is just a small distance away from addiction to heroin.

Roberts, who is from Homer Glen and lost a son to heroin abuse, said he is happy that some pro sports leagues are stepping up their efforts in cutting down drug abuse.

“Most players — including the stars — know they can be tested at any time,” Roberts said.

“This year alone, there were six or seven with the Blackhawks. ‘OK (Jonathan) Toews and (Patrick) Kane — get in here and give me a urine sample.’

The NHL has stepped up and it’s really important that they fight this epidemic. We need more people to do that.’’

Until then, let’s be careful out there.

Coyne misses event for good reason Local hockey star Kendall Coyne was going to be one of the Blink of an Eye speakers but she had a good reason for missing the event. The night before, her United States Women’s Hockey team settled with USA Hockey over compensation and lifted its boycott of an international event in Michigan this weekend. She scored two goals in a 7-0 win over Russia on Saturday.

Schofield, who is engaged to Coyne, said the last-minute settlement was a relief.

“They were so happy and I’m ecstatic, too,” Schofield said. “These are some of the hardestworking women you have ever seen, so they deserve this. I’m happy for them. They stood up for something they believed in.”

Daniels steps down as Stagg’s boys basketball coach Veteran mentor will still coach tennis teams

THEY’VE BEEN AROUND… The consecutive-years tenure for area boys basketball coaches after the 2016-17 season: Tony Chiuccariello Shepard 18 years Gene Nolan Marist 16 years John Daniels Stagg 14 years* Todd Allen Sandburg 12 years Kevin Pittman Chicago Christian 11 years Pat Flannigan Evergreen Park 6 years Jason Rhodes Oak Lawn 6 years Jim Maley IV St. Laurence 3 years Bobby Frasor Brother Rice 2 years Chris Passafiume Richards 1 year

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

There was an outpouring of sadness and well wishes on social media last week after Stagg basketball coach John Daniels said he was stepping down for personal reasons.

But there is good news for some athletes at the Palos Hills school.

Daniels said he will continue to serve as boys and girls tennis coach. This spring, the Chargers will defend their sectional title with the veteran coach at the helm.

But the long hours — both in season and during the offseason — of basketball that he went through in the past decade will be used to help take care of his father, Robert, who is ill and living in South Bend.

“It’s been really tough because

* Retired last week

Stagg coach John Daniels (left) is shown coaching his final basketball game — a regional loss to Marian Catholic at Eisenhower.

I’ve been involved in basketball since I can remember,” Daniels said of the decision to step down.

“I played in high school and college and right out of college, I coached. It’s always been a big part of my life.’’

Daniels coached 14 seasons at Stagg after three years at Elmwood Park and three more at York. He

opened his career at Stagg with a 4-24 mark and quickly turned things around, winning 306 games in the next 13 seasons. When this past season ended, he was the thirdlongest tenured area boys basketball coach and second longest in the SouthWest Suburban Conference Blue (behind 16-year Lincoln-Way East boss Rich Kolimas).

“John is a quality person and a quality coach,’’ Stagg Athletic Director Terry Treasure said. “He’s a coach’s coach. He has influenced the lives of many young men who have come through Stagg. The experiences he helped create for our athletes, students, alumni, staff and the entire community will be hard to duplicate. He should be

Palos Park derby is a fine — and free — family event

T

he Palos Park Spring Fishing Derby is an event geared for the entire family, and it is free.

The derby will be held from 8:30 to 11 a.m., April 15 at Papoose Lake on 123rd St. just west of LaGrange Road. The event is supported by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, Bass Pro Shops of Bolingbrook and the Palos Park Recreation and Parks Department. For more information, call 708-671-3760.

The contest begins with registration at 8 a.m., and fishing starts at 8:30 a.m. Prizes will be awarded for the largest fish caught in each age group. This is a great opportunity for the family to enjoy a day in the great outdoors. Fishing tackle will be provided and plenty of assistance will be available to help newcomers to the sport of fishing.

The joys of shotgun shooting

The Orland Park group Pheasants Forever is offering the chance to experience the joys of shotgun shooting from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Palos Sportsman’s Club, 24038 S. Harlem Ave. in Frankfort.

The group is inviting anyone who is new to shooting to experience shotgun shooting, including using clay pigeons as targets. Participants will learn from certified instructors. This is a free event, and food and beverages will be provided.

By the way, you may remember the old Palos Sportsman’s Club was located on Rte. 83 in Palos Hts. That clubhouse is now the Administration Building at Lake Katherine.

If you do not have the release forms, contact PFTallgrass@SBCGlobal.net and complete the forms prior to the event. Anyone wanting to shoot must be present for the safety meeting. This event will be limited to the first 25 people who RSVP. Remember, this is an outside activity, so

OUTDOORS WITH

JIM KIRBY dress appropriately.

Rainbow trout fishing close to home The Annual Illinois Catchable Trout Season opened throughout the state Saturday. The Forest Preserve of Cook County and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources stocked catchable rainbow trout averaging 12 inches in length. These trout are easy to catch, easy to clean (no scaling or filleting) and are very tasty when pan-fried, preferably in bacon grease. The meat easily peels away from the bones and skin.

The nearby stocked bodies of water within the area include Horsetail Lake (104th and McCarthy Road in Palos Park), an 11acre lake with depths to 24 feet, that also has largemouth bass, bluegills and channel catfish, and Sag Quarry East (Route 83 and Archer Avenue), which is 12 acres with depths to 18 feet and also has largemouth bass, bluegills and channel catfish.

Horsetail is close to home and offers plenty of level ground for shoreline fishing.

No fancy fishing tackle is required to catch these fish. You just need a simple fishing pole or rod with light line, small sinker, bobber, small hook tipped with worms, and night-crawlers or wax worms that can be purchased at your local bait and tackle shops. Experts at these shops can advise you on the way to go about catching these fish and the rules and regulations.

Spinning rods with small spinners and other lures will also do the trick and fly-rod

fishermen will find this a great opportunity to hone their skills. If you find the any of the lakes too crowded, try it during the week. Those thousands of trout won’t all be caught opening weekend.

To legally fish for these trout you must have a current valid Illinois fishing license (last year’s fishing, hunting and trapping licenses expired on March 31) and an Inland Trout Stamp. Anglers age 16 and younger, the blind, or disabled or Illinois residents on active military duty are not required to have the stamp. There is a five-trout-perday creel limit with no size restrictions. No more than two lines per fisherman with no more than two hooks per line may be used.

For a list of all the lakes and waters open to public fishing within the Forest Preserves of Cook County, visit fpdcc.com/recreation/ fishing and download the fishing guide. It includes maps that show the location and depths of each lake, and lists principal fish species.

Outdoors Calendar Note: It’s very important to remember your Illinois fishing, hunting and trapping licenses expired March 31. It’s time to renew them!

April 8-13: Second spring shotgun or archery season for turkey, south zone.

April 10-14: First spring shotgun or archery turkey season, north zone.

April 14-19: Third shotgun/ archery turkey season, south.

April 15-20: Second shotgun or archery turkey season, north zone.

April 15: Palos Park Free Fishing Derby, for more info, call 708-671-3760.

Think about it

An optimist is a fisherman who takes along a camera.

Jim Kirby’s column will run the first and third Thursdays of each month. E-Mail Jim at kirbyoutdoors@sbcglobal.net.

proud of the program he created.’’

“It is difficult to accept a resignation from an individual who has had such a positive influence on student athletes and the coaching staff,” Stagg Principal Eric Olsen said. “John has been a true example of Charger pride and has instilled the values of character and service into the program.”

The school is in the process of finding his replacement and officials hope to name a new coach before June, when the summer season opens.

Daniels has some fond memories of his teams.

“My second year we won 20 games after winning four the year before,’’ he said. “Winning the regionals was special. I still remember Max Strus (now at DePaul) hitting a big shot against Andrew (in 2013) and us winning the game in double overtime. Then we beat Sandburg for the regional title the next night.

There are a lot of great memories.’’

Daniels will now get to spend a little more quality time with his father, who was in Texas for many years involved in business and as a professor at the University of Texas before moving to South Bend.

“My dad played football and I gravitated toward basketball probably because my dad didn’t play,” John Daniels said. “It was one of those things where I enjoyed basketball but he always supported me.’’

FOCUS ON AREA COLLEGES

SXU’s Willging breaks 17-minute barrier in 5K run at WashU

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

St. Xavier’s Ellie Willging, who won an NAIA indoor track national championship in the 5K in March, set another school record in the event with a time of 16 minutes, 47.98 seconds at the Washington University Invitational Friday in St. Louis.

The time was 14 seconds faster than her previous record time at the school.

Willging finished second in the meet behind Division I runner Emily Martin of Creighton.

Junior Sierra Downey (a Morton West grad) took 42nd.

Men’s golf: Nazareth Academy grad Matthew Clark finished in a tie for seventh with a two-day score of 143 at the Lawrence Tech Invitational Friday and Saturday at Deere Run in Silvis.

Baseball: SXU dropped a 5-3 decision to St. Ambrose on Sunday and was denied a series sweep of the Bees. Matt Monahan, Ben Zordani and Eric West drove in runs for the Cougars (13-18 overall and 5-2 in the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference).

Softball: Lexxi Lux drove in three runs in the nightcap as the Cougars split a doubleheader with Indiana-South Bend on Sunday. Indiana won the first game 9-1 and SXU (14-14 over-

all, 4-4 in the CCAC) won the nightcap by the same score.

Men’s volleyball: The Cougars qualified for the CCAC Tournament as the fourth seed and will take on top-seeded Robert Morris University at 5 p.m. Friday in Arlington Heights. The Cougars finished the regular season 8-16 overall and 4-6 in the conference.

Trinity Christian

Men’s volleyball: The Trolls closed the season with a doubleheader road victory against Mount Mercy on Saturday, winning the first match in four sets and the second in three. The team finished 10-14 overall. Nick Costa and Mike Karl each had 12 kills in the first match Karl had nine kills in the second match.

Women’s track: Daisy Geurink (hammer throw), Molly Toepper (javelin) and Ashley Jourdan (800 meter run) qualified for the National Christian Catholic Athletic Association nationals after their performances at the Ted Haydon Invitational at the University of Chicago.

Moraine Valley

Baseball: Moraine’s offense stayed hot with a 12-1 victory over Sauk Valley on March 28. AJ Sanchez had two hits and three runs and Luke O’Sullivan pitched the win. But the team cooled off after that, dropping a 15-4 decision to Kankakee on Friday and a 1-0, 3-2 doubleheader setback to Morton on Saturday.

4

Section 2 Thursday, April 6, 2017

The Regional News - The Reporter

Images from a few shows put on by the pros

New Fire soccer player Bastian Schweinsteiger walks past his large likeness during his introductory news conference at the PrivateBank Fire Pitch in Chicago on March 29.

Tennis player Ana Ivanovic, wife of new Fire soccer player Batsian Schweinsteiger, gets interviewed by a Serbian television station on March 29.

Hundreds of fans tried to get autographs from new Chicago Fire player Bastian Schweinsteiger at the PrivateBank Fire Pitch.

Above: Chicago Fire General Manager Nelson Rodriguez was all smiles when the team officially announced the signing of German star Bastian Schweinsteiger. Right: Chicago Fire mascot Spark kisses the hand of a young soccer player before the Bastian Schweinsteiger news conference on March 29.

Photos by Jeff Vorva

John Roberts, a longtime policeman and an NHL employee for the past 20 years, speaks at the Blink of an Eye program at the McCook Athletic and Exposition facility on March 29. The theme of the night was people making better choices and Roberts challenged high school students to wear ribbons on their uniforms for a game for drug abuse awareness.

Andrew High School football player Shane Durkin tries on Denver Broncos lineman Mike Schofield’s Super Bowl ring and then takes a picture of it after the In the Blink of an Eye program in McCook, hosted by the Orland Fire Prevention District and Cook County Commissioners Board.

Curtis Randle El, father of former football star Antwaan Randle El and chairman of the National Football Players Fathers Association, gives a speech at the Blink of an Eye Program in McCook on March 29.

The Regional News - The Reporter

448-6161

For Sale

For Sale

For Sale

For Sale

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION TAYLOR, BEAN & WHITAKER MORTGAGE CORP. Plaintiff, -v.DONALD A. TIETZ, PAMELA D. TIETZ, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., MALLARD LANDINGS HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION Defendants 15 CH 013551 16810 HIGHBUSH ROAD ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 27, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 1, 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 16810 HIGHBUSH ROAD, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 Property Index No. 27-29-211-007, Property Index No. (27-29-201-010 underlying).

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-14568.

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.

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.

I717051

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION HSBC BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR DEUTSCHE ALT-A SECURITIES, INC. MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2007-1, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES Plaintiff, -v.MANAL KANAAN, MALIK KANAAN, LORENZ APPLIANCE, INC., STATE OF ILLINOIS, PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, L.L.C., DISCOVER BANK, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 002926 8841 W. 100TH PLACE PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 17, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 5, 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 8841 W. 100TH PLACE, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-10-401-079-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-02450.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-02450 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 002926 TJSC#: 37-3054 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.

I718828

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.JOHN R. MANTHEY, SANDRA L. MANTHEY Defendants 13 CH 27266 8937 Fairway Dr. Orland Park, IL 60462 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 8, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 17, 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 8937 Fairway Dr., Orland Park, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-10-213-004-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $209,564.12.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

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.

I717715

JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.CATHERINE WHITNEY, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. Defendants 11 CH 37102 10751 SOUTH LACROSSE AVENUE Oak Lawn, IL 60453 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 22, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on April 27, 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 10751 SOUTH LACROSSE AVENUE, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Property Index No. 24-16-403-018-0000; 24-16-403-019-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $143,045.66.

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

For information, contact the sales department, ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com. Please refer to file number F13100115.

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. F13100115 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 58852 Case Number: 11 CH 37102 TJSC#: 37-2743 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.

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC; Plaintiff, vs.

TADEUSZ SOKOL; JOANNA SOKOL; THE RIVERA IN PALOS IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION; MONIKA SOKOL; SLAWOMIR SOKOL; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF TADEUSZ SOKOL, IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MONIKA SOKOL, IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF SLAWOMIR SOKOL, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 16 CH 11860 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 23-23-101-059-0000.

Commonly known as 21 Cour Madelein, Palos Hills, IL 60465.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455 WA16-0606.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I718101

5

Thursday, April 6, 2017 Section 2

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON; Plaintiff, vs.

MARK J. HOLDA, ET AL; Defendants, REPUBLIC BANK OF CHICAGO; Counter-Plaintiff, vs.

MARK J. HOLDA AKA MARK HOLDA AKA MARK J. HOLDA; LYDIA MICHELLE HOLDA FKA LYDIA ROJAS AKA LYDIA MICHELLE HOLDA; HOLDA ENTERPRISES, INC.; FIRST MIDWEST BANK, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO PALOS BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST AGREEMENT DATED DECEMBER 13, 2000 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 1-5000; LOMA VISTA NURSERY; CHRYSLER FINANCIAL SERVICES AMERICAS LLC DBA CHRYSLER FINANCIAL FKA DAIMLERCHRYSLER FINANCIAL SERVICES AMERICA, LLC; STATE OF ILLINOIS; CAPITAL ONE BANK, (USA), N.A., CITY OF PALOS HEIGHTS; THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY; UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF TRUST AGREEMENT DATED DECEMBER 13, 2000 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 1-5000; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Counter-Defendants 12 CH 8082 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, May 8, 2017, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 24-31-107-010-0000.

Commonly known as 6833 West 127st Street, Palos Heights, IL 60463.

The mortgaged real estate is a single family residence.

If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier=s or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. THE SALE SHALL BE SUBJECT TO GENERAL TAXES, SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS AND TO A PRIOR RECORDED FIRST MORTGAGE. For information call Mr. Brandon R. Freud at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Ruff, Freud, Breems and Nelson, Ltd., 200 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 263-3890.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I718700

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF Cook County, Illinois, County Department, Chancery Division.

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Plaintiff, vs.

The Briarcliff Apartments Condominiums Association; JPMorgan Chase Bank; N.A.; Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Michael A. Fuchsgruber aka Michael Fuchsgruber; Thomas Michael Fuchsgruber aka Thomas M. Fuchsgruber aka Thomas Fuchsgruber aka Tom Fuchsgruber; Kevin R. Fuchsgruber; Kimberly Ann Wankel aka Kimberly A. Wankel aka Kimberly Wankel aka Kimberly A. Fuchsgruber; Jeffrey A. Fuchsgruber aka Jeffrey Fuchsgruber; Gerald Nordgren Special Representative; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants, Case # 16CH7853 Sheriff’s # 170065 F16030157 WELLS Pursuant to a Judgment made and entered by said Court in the above entitled cause, Thomas J. Dart, Sheriff of Cook County, Illinois, will on May 8th, 2017, at 1pm in room LL06 of the Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction the following described premises and real estate mentioned in said Judgment:.

Common Address: 7000 West 110th Street Unit 4, Worth,Illinois 60482 P.I.N: 24-18-307-081-1004 Improvements: This property consists of Residential Condo unit.

Sale shall be under the following terms: payment of not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the successful and highest bid to be paid to the Sheriff by cashier’s check or certified funds at the sale; and the full remaining balance to be paid to the Sheriff by cashier’s check or certified funds within twenty-four (24) hours after the sale.

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

Sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments.

Premise will NOT be open for inspection.

Firm Information: Plaintiff’s Attorney ANSELMO, LINDBERG OLIVER LLC Anthony Porto 1771 W. DIEHL., Ste 120 Naperville, IL 60566-7228 foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com 866-402-8661 fax 630-428-4620 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com 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.

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF Cook County, Illinois, County Department, Chancery Division.

Ditech Financial LLC Plaintiff, vs.

Roberto Dominguez; Person Place Condominium Association; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants, Case # 13CH27638 Sheriff’s # 170040 F13100690SVTSPT GTS Pursuant to a Judgment made and entered by said Court in the above entitled cause, Thomas J. Dart, Sheriff of Cook County, Illinois, will on May 10th, 2017, at 1pm in room LL06 of the Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction the following described premises and real estate mentioned in said Judgment: Common Address: 10117 South Cicero Avenue Unit 305 and G 12, Oak Lawn, Illinois 60453 P.I.N: 24-10-320-039-1039; 24-10-320-039-1052 Improvements: This property consists of a Residential Condominium, individually owned, less than 7 units, single development.

Sale shall be under the following terms: payment of not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the successful and highest bid to be paid to the Sheriff by cashier’s check or certified funds at the sale; and the full remaining balance to be paid to the Sheriff by cashier’s check or certified funds within twenty-four (24) hours after the sale.

Sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments.

Premise will NOT be open for inspection.

Firm Information: Plaintiff’s Attorney ANSELMO, LINDBERG OLIVER LLC Anthony Porto 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Suite 120 Naperville, IL 60566-7228 foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com 866-402-8661 fax 630-428-4620 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com 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.

Printed on recycled paper— Please recycle your Newspaper

For Sale

448-4000

Save this ad for a FREE Market Analysis!

5 ACRES RT. 45 IN PEOTONE 600 ft. frontage x 400 ft. deep 40 ft. x 60 ft. pole barn

34

A Palos resident since 1963

Your Palos Realtor

708-369-9327

“Follows Me Everywhere!�

CALL 815-450-0004

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.MICHAEL LOISI A/K/A MICHAEL A. LOISI, LISA A. FRANCIS-LOISI Defendants 16 CH 6984 11984 SOUTH PINECREEK DRIVE Orland Park, IL 60467 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 23, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 5, 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 11984 SOUTH PINECREEK DRIVE, Orland Park, IL 60467 Property Index No. 27-07-308-012-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $252,436.18.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5 (g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 291-1717 For information call between the hours of 1pm - 3pm. Please refer to file number 16-078528.

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.

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.

I718823

ÂŽ

“10 in the Park�

NEW as of 7/7/11 For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST Plaintiff, -v.BRYAN J. DAHLSTROM, TERRY A. DAHLSTROM, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 005413 8707 S. 81ST COURT HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 31, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on May 2, 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 8707 S. 81ST COURT, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-02-205-020-0000.

The real estate is improved with a residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-05165.

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.

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.

I717058

HAVE A HOUSE FOR SALE? PLACE YOUR AD TODAY!

6

Section 2 Thursday, April 6, 2017

448-6161

The Regional News - The Reporter

Moving Sale

Wanted

FURNITURE Bedroom, Living Room Very Reasonable Prices 708-598-7093 Palos Hills Leave message on answering machine

SNOWBLOWERS,

448-4000

448-6161

small engines, regular and riding lawnmowers, bicycles.

Reasonably priced or free.

Call (815) 450-0004

448-4000

Lawn Maintenance

Landscaping

Asphalt Paving

Advertise in the classifieds!

C&C

TNT LAWN MAINTENANCE

Asphalt Paving Inc.

WEEKLY CUTTINGS - EDGING FREE ESTIMATES SENIOR DISCOUNTS 773-744-0280

Family Owned & Operated Business Since 1982

Complete Residential & Commercial Service

Lawn Maintenance

Your Complete Paving Contractor (708)

Help Wanted

MEMBER BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU

WAITRESS WANTED Part time | Bartending skills a plus Apply in person

VALLEY INN RESTAURANT (708) 974-0509

425-0410

************************************************ ALL PHASES OF LANDSCAPING ************************************************ Your Best Choice for Blue Grass Sod Installation Garden Wall Blocks Shrub Trimming & Removal Lawn Maintenance For Residential & Commercial Properties

This Newspaper is Recyclable

The THE Regional News REGIONAL NEWS Serving this area since 1941 The Reporter 12243 South Harlem Ave.

Call Jim 773-818-8235 or 779-245-3569

Plumbing & Sewer

GEORGE’S GEORGE’S

Visit Our Website WWW.DONSLANDSCAPING.COM

PLUMBING & SEWER

Free Estimates

Flood Control Specialists All Types of Plumbing Repairs

708-425-1227

Stan’s Hauling

Removal of all unwanted items.

From homes, offices, storage areas, garages, apartments, condos, etc.

7 days 773-206-9309 www.stanscleanout.com

Construction

LUSKEY CONSTRUCTION Garages • Decks Additions • Oak Floors 27 Years Experience Licensed and Bonded

Landscaping

NEED LAWN SERVICES? Depend on an accredited company with the qualifications, resources, and professional management that has been getting the job done right for nearly 30 years

• • • • • •

Hot water tanks • Bathroom installations Toilets, Tubs, Sinks & Faucets Sewers rodded • Sump pumps Sewers inspected by camera Foundation leaks repaired Battery back-up systems

FREE ESTIMATES (most cases) Quality Work - Reasonable Prices 40 years experience -Lic. #SL574

708.952.1833

Commercial & Residential Maintenance Experts

Roofing

Prompt and Reliable Customer Service No Hidden Costs or Fees

(312) 437-3969

Certified • Fully Insured Licensed • Bonded

Palos Heights, Illinois 60463-0932

Call 708-448-4000 or Still 20 Words for $25 708-448-6161 Call (708) 448-4000 Open Monday-Friday Open Mon.-Fri. 9-5 — Sat. 9-Noon 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Your Full Lawn Care Company Commercial & Residential Service Weekly Cuts • Fertilizing Power Raking • Hedge Trimming Cuts starting at $10 Senior Citizen Discounts Servicing Chicago & The Southwest Suburbs Over 16 Years Free Estimates • Top Quality Work Fully Insured

Starting Our 34th Season Providing Quality Landscape Services

Clean-out Services

Cash in on those treasures d Be just sitting around the house — with a classified ad!n

RELIABLE LAWN CARE

DON’S CUSTOM LANDSCAPING

Cleaning Services

You could be sitting on a small fortune...

Landscaping

Place your ad today Call 448-4000

www.threebrotherslandscaping.net

(708)-687-8091

Construction

Concrete -Footings -Foundations -Driveways -Patios

Snowblower Repair

Construction

-Sidewalks -Stamped Concrete -Color Concrete -Remove & Replace

Licensed & Insured!

Free Estimates!

Snow Blowers Lawn Mowers Repair/Tune-Up

Will fix at your house

Reasonable Rates

Call: (815) 450-0004

Plumbing & Sewer

Tree Service count!

Reasonable Dis Town Lowest Prices in

BROTHERS TREE SERVICE Stump Removal - Tree Removal Licensed and Bond 773-239-3570 Senior Citizen Discount 708-913-8968 Remodeling

FATHER & DAUGHTERS REMODELING Not affiliated with Ron Kafka & Father & Sons

SPRING Special 1/3 OFF • Bathrooms • Kitchens • Rec Rooms • Attics • Flooring

• General Repairs • Garage Repairs • Decks • Windows • Doors

• Porches • Dormers • Roofs • Concrete • Tuckpointing

• Siding • Soffit ascia • Gutters • Electrical • Plumbing

FREE Architectural Drawings and Permit with Room Addition Purchase Free Estimates Guaranteed Work Full Insured

708-795-6940

Senior Discount Veteran Discount Licensed & Bonded

Advertise today call 448-4000 or 448-6161

OUT & ABOUT Your Guide to Arts and Events in the Southwest Suburbs and Beyond

The Regional News • The Reporter

Thursday, April 6, 2017

BROADEN YOUR HORIZONS

Southwest • Section 2, Page 7

WOLFGANG PUCK’S KITCHEN

Alternative ingredients turn pasta classic into budget-friendly dish

By Wolfgang Puck

Supplied photo

Georgann Ring leads a fiber a ts retreat at The Center.

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.

• “Spring Fiber Arts Retreat” runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday April 8. Georgann Ring (Center knitting/crochet/weaving instructor) will lead a day in the Forest View Room. All who knit, crochet, embroider, cross stitch, tat, needle-point—or anything else connected to the needle arts —are invited to attend. Retreat fee of $50 includes leadership and lunch.

• A “Celebrating the Seder” luncheon is scheduled for noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday April 11. Learn about the meaning of the Jewish Seder meal and its significance both to Judaism and Christianity.

Unleavened bread, grape juice, bitter herbs and a paschal meal of gyros and pitas, followed by the Christian tradition of hot cross buns will form the menu. Luncheons cost $22, and reservations must be made in advance.

• “Pastel Painting” is set for six Tuesday nights, starting April 11, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Instructor Susan Flanagan will guide beginners and experienced painters to explore the possibilities of painting with soft pastels and develop an individual style while painting from a photograph, or to paint a still life provided by the instructor. Students will learn the principles of composition, shape, color and value as well as techniques for under painting and pastel applications. Class fee is $100. A list of required supplies is available in The Center office.

• A collage class will meet on six Wednesday mornings beginning April 12, from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Instructor April Schabes will have students experiment with color and composition to create mixed-media collages. Class fee is $120. A list of required supplies is available in the office.

• A quilting class is set for six Wednesday afternoons, beginning April 12, from 1 to 3 p.m. Instructor Denise Dulzo asks participants to bring their own sewing machine and choice of fabrics. Students will learn to design a project, cut fabrics, piece them together, add batting and backing, and stitch it all together to create a baby quilt, wall hanging or other pieced-fabric project. Class fee is $100. Students are asked to purchase fabrics and batting before the first class. A list of required fabrics and supplies is available in the office.

• A “laughter circle” starts at 6 p.m. Wednesday April 12. Laughter leader Kathy O’Brien, R.N., brings laughter and all its benefits to the Laughter Circle, a group for people who want to laugh. Beneficial laughs will come not from jokes or comedy routines, but rather from laughter for the sake of laughter,

Supplied photo

A new basketmaking class starts soon at The Center.

reducing stress, alleviating pain, strengthening the immune system and even fostering interpersonal cooperation. The cost each month of participating in the Laughter Circle is $5, which O’Brien donates to The Center. Reservations are required.

• A basketmaking class runs six Thursdays beginning April 13, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Instructor Lois Shive will show students how to make wood-bottomed basket with a choice of colored trim.

Participants will continue to learn techniques for weaving a variety of shapes and sizes of baskets and get to choose their own project in consultation with the instructor. Students typically make two or three baskets over the six-week session. The class fee is $100 plus a $25 materials fee.

• “Spring Wildflower Walks” are set for three Thursday evenings, weather permitting, beginning April 13, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Leaders Carol Alesia and Lois Lauer invite the public to this series of walks to see spring wildflowers. Walks start at The Center and also will take place at nearby forest preserves. Messenger Woods in Homer Township will be the site of a longer walk on one of the three nights, when the bluebells are at their peak.

Participants are asked to call to register in early April to be notified of earlier walks or schedule changes and to wear sturdy hiking shoes for spring mud. Program donation is $5 per walk.

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.

• “Spring Break Bash: Hawaii” runs from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, April 7. Students are invited to a Hawaiian-themed spring break bash. There will be live hula dancing, Hawaiian-style pizza from Wooden Paddle pizza and tropical cookies from Wild Flour baking company.

• “Around the World: Ukrainian Easter Eggs” will be held from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 12.

Students will decorate eggs with traditional Ukrainian folk designs using a wax-resistant method and colorful dyes.

• “Motorcycle Maintenance w/Cycle Gear” is scheduled for 4:15 to 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, April 12. An expert from Cycle Gear, a lead company in the world of two-wheeled vehicles, will break down the basics of motorcycle maintenance and safety.

For this program, students will travel in The Bridge bus to Cycle Gear, 6905 W. 159th St., Tinley Park.

• “Culinary: Meal Planning 101” runs from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 12. Students will learn methods of meal planning with a hands-on culinary experience with a former Bridge intern.

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: “ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY”: The intergalactic franchise introduces a host of new characters in this enjoyably fastpaced and action-crammed latest chapter, the foremost being Jyn Erso (played by Felicity Jones), who avenges a years-earlier attack on her family by the evil Empire.

She forcibly becomes an ally of the Rebels, who want to know about a larger plot the Empire presumably is hatching. Diego Luna, Forest Whitaker, Mads Mikkelsen and - as the voice of droid K2SO - Alan Tudyk (“Powerless”) are among other notable newcomers to the series, with Jimmy Smits reprising his earlier role as Bail Organa. DVD extras: 10 “makingof” documentaries. *** (PG-13: V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “OFFICE CHRISTMAS PARTY”: Co-workers refuse to let the threatened closure of their branch get in the way of their holiday bash in this raucous comedy, which yields more raunch than genuine hilarity. Jennifer Aniston plays the hard-hearted supervisor who may be about to put her

brother (T.J. Miller) and his colleagues out of work, unless they can land a big client and boost their business numbers in the waning days of the year. Jason Bateman, Olivia Munn, Courtney B. Vance (in a rare humorous role), Rob Corddry, Randall Park (“Fresh Off the Boat”) and “Saturday Night Live” veterans Kate McKinnon and Vanessa Bayer also star in the film directed by Josh Gordon and Will Speck, who guided Aniston and Bateman in “The Switch” previously. ** (R: AS, N, P) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “WE DON’T BELONG HERE”: Indie-film favorite Catherine Keener (“Being John Malkovich”) gets a showcase role in this intense drama, which also marked one of the last performances by Anton Yelchin (“Star Trek”). Keener plays a dysfunctional family’s matriarch whose method of coping - to whatever degree she can - is shattered when her son (Yelchin) vanishes. Kaitlyn Dever (“Last Men Standing”), Riley Keough (“The Girlfriend Experience”) and Glenn Close’s offspring Annie Starke portray the clan’s daughters; Cary Elwes, Lois Smith and “Saturday Night Live” veterans Maya Rudolph and Molly Shannon also appear. *** (R: AS, P) “THE BOOK OF LOVE”: Though he’s known principally for comedic work, certainly from his tenure on “Saturday Night Live,”

Jason Sudeikis has proven himself quite effective in dramatic parts — as he does in this story of an architect trying to recover from his wife’s (Jessica Biel) car-accident death. He finds the possible means to do it by helping a young woman (Maisie Williams, “Game of Thrones”) with her seemingly fanciful plan to construct a raft and cross the Atlantic Ocean on it. Though Biel’s on-screen role is relatively brief, she had a big hand in the movie; she’s one of its producers, and her husband Justin Timberlake composed the score.

Mary Steenburgen, Paul Reiser and Orlando Jones also are in the cast. *** (PG-13: AS, P) “THE BOUNCE BACK”: “Criminal Minds” fans who have been missing Shemar Moore will be glad to see him front-and-center in this romantic comedy, with a plot inspired by an actual “Bounce Back Book” on recovering from ended relationships. For purposes of the story, Moore plays its author, who - stop us if you’ve heard this one before - can’t seem to figure out how to win over a therapist (Nadine Velazquez). For its predictability, the picture has an ace in Moore’s unstoppable charisma; Sheryl Underwood and comic Bill Bellamy also appear. *** (PG-13: AS, P) FAMILY-VIEWING GUIDE KEY: AS, adult situations; N, nudity; P, profanity; V, violence; GV, particularly graphic violence.

Taking a shortcut in the kitchen for the sake of convenience or to save money can sometimes lead to less-than-successful results. I won’t use canned or bottled tomato sauce, for example, if ripe, in-season tomatoes are available to make a quick, sun-sweetened sauce from scratch. And I don’t see the point of containers of pregrated Parmesan; after all, it takes just a few seconds longer to grate it fresh yourself from a block of the rich, nutty-tasting cheese.

But some shortcuts actually do make sense — if you know what you’re doing. To prove that point, I’d like to share a slightly altered version of one of my favorite, classic springtime pastas; one the Italians call paglia e fieno, literally “straw and hay.”

The name is an imaginative reference to the two kinds of fresh fettuccine that traditionally go into it: straw-colored egg pasta and hay-colored spinach pasta.

Quickly boiled until al dente, tender but still slightly chewy, the fettuccine is tossed with a simple sauce featuring fresh peas, slivers of the cured raw ham called prosciutto, and grated Parmesan.

Sounds delicious, doesn’t it?

And it’s easy to make too.

There are, however, some challenges in its most traditional form.

Once upon a time, you’d have had to make the pasta from scratch, a task that isn’t difficult but takes some time. Nowadays, however, you can find packages of readyto-cook fresh fettuccine, both the yellow egg and green spinach varieties, in most supermarkets.

As for the fresh peas, if they’re in season — as they are during spring — and you can find them in your market, shelling them can seem like a bit of a chore and adds to the time an otherwise quick recipe would take. Fortunately, however, there’s the miracle of frozen petite peas, which you can find anywhere, and they are among the few vegetables that seem to me just about as delicious as fresh ones.

As for the prosciutto, that can be a double challenge: Not only might you have to search for it, but it can also be costly. Fortunately, I find that the recipe can taste just as delicious made with far less expensive, much easier to find bacon. Another challenge met!

With these few logical shortcuts, a recipe that might take a couple of hours or longer to make in its traditional form, while ringing up an impressive market tab, winds up being a bargain dish that is ready to serve in less than half an hour, including the time it takes to bring the pasta cooking water to a boil. And all that’s left for you to do before enjoying it is pick up that chunk of Parmesan cheese and grate it over every serving.

Jiri Hera/Dreamstime.com

Two kinds of fresh fettuccine are used to make this pasta dish.

STRAW AND HAY PASTA WITH BACON AND PEAS Serves 4 • 2 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil • 1 large yellow onion, minced • 8 slices smoked bacon, cut crosswise into narrow strips • 1 cup (250 mL) frozen organic green petite peas • 1 cup (250 mL) organic chicken broth, plus more as needed • 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, cut into cubes • Kosher salt • Freshly ground black pepper • 6 ounces (185 g) packaged fresh egg fettuccine • 6 ounces (185 g) packaged fresh spinach fettuccine • Pinch crushed red pepper flakes (optional) • 1/2 cup (125 mL) freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving Put a large pot of salted water over high heat.

While the water comes to a boil, prepare the sauce. In a large

saute pan over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the onion and saute, stirring frequently, until translucent but not browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the bacon and saute until it just begins to brown, about 2 minutes longer.

Raise the heat, stir in the peas and broth, and bring to a boil; then reduce the heat and simmer for about 3 minutes. Add the butter and stir just until it melts. Remove the pan from the heat, season to taste with salt and pepper, and keep warm.

Add the egg fettuccine and spinach fettuccine to the pot of boiling water and cook until al dente, tender but still slightly chewy, following the manufacturer’s suggested cooking time.

Drain the pasta.

Add the pasta to the sauce along with, if you like, a pinch of red pepper flakes. Toss the pasta well and season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the 1/2 cup (125 mL) grated Parmesan and toss again, adding a little more broth, if needed, to help coat the pasta with the sauce.

To serve the pasta, use a long two-pronged carving fork or tongs to twirl up the pasta and transfer it to serving plates, mounding it in the center. Spoon more peas, bacon and sauce over the pasta.

Sprinkle with more Parmesan.

Serve immediately.

OMARR’S WEEKLY ASTROLOGICAL FORECAST

By Jeraldine Saunders ARIES (March 21-April 19): Drive and determination are divine. Focus on achieving business and financial security rather than pursuing romance in the week ahead. Tell the truth and don’t romanticize your status in a public venue.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Teamwork expedites timely tasks.

In the week ahead you can spread business know-how in a friendly, helpful way that earns priceless appreciation. Co-workers may help you or ask you to donate to a worthy cause.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Your faith in a better future will be rewarded this week. You may be surrounded by negativity or doubts may briefly undermine your confidence. If you wait until this downturn passes the conditions will improve.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): The majority rules. When you are part of a group your individual opinions may not count for much when what is good for the largest part of the group is at stake.

In the week to come you should support your mate.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You may easily distracted by fantasies and fancies in the week to come.

Steer clear of new romantic entanglements in the next several days. You might be blinded by someone’s surface attractions and miss the facts.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Use business strategies to upgrade your bank account. You can make more money this week by working with what you have than with what you don’t. Jump into action with projects that were previously shoved aside.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Focus on achieving financial freedom. You don’t consider yourself a professional adviser, but someone might knock on your door and ask for advice. You may be invited to explore some new ideas in the upcoming week.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You can be gracious when you have a guru. Hook up with helpful people who demonstrate a talent for success in the week to come.

Some of their successful habits may rub off on you. Find a leader

to follow.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Detachment from your personal desires may be the answer.

You may be too wrapped up in what you think should be done to consider other viewpoints. Keep on plugging away at a creative project.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You can become lost in a fog of wishful thinking in the week ahead. Don’t begin home remodeling projects unless you have a plan already in place. Use your enthusiasm and energies in constructive ways.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Value cooperation and consideration. There is a tendency to be too competitive and aggressive as this week unfolds. If you listen to the wisdom of those who have more experience a chronic situation could be relieved PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Think things through thoroughly.

The snap decisions you make now could cause regret later. Rather than wasting your money on silly pleasures in the week ahead focus on being reliable and do a little fix up and repair.

8 Section 2

Thursday, April 6, 2017

The Regional News • The Reporter

How to fight inflammation One of the body’s natural defenses is not always good for you

By Erin Golden

Photo by Waldemar Reichert

Smith Crossing resident Jane Andringa serves on the Resident Council as health and wellness ambassador.

Smith Crossing resident helps fellow residents stay informed about services In May of 2015, Jane Andringa and her husband, John, moved from Palos Park to Smith Crossing, a life plan community in Orland Park. Andringa facilitates a class in human behavior for the Renaissance Academy, a life-enrichment program for older adults. “I love learning and I enjoy sharing knowledge with other people,” said the retired special education teacher and professor with a doctorate in curriculum and instruction from Loyola University.

In January, Andringa, 90, took on another information-sharing role when the Smith Crossing Resident Council elected her its health and wellness ambassador.

She had served on the health and wellness committee before becoming one of 10 members of the Resident Council.

“More than anything, I’m interested in how people have addressed major challenges in their lives, how they’ve coped and created a life,” said Andringa. “I like seeing how they’re still doing so today. And I like helping them stay informed about matters related to health.” Other Council ambassadors oversee committees charged with welcoming new residents, planning activities, informing safety and security matters, making suggestions to dining services, and overseeing the retirement community’s onsite store and fundraising activities.

For the next two years, Andringa will help develop healthrelated education events for fellow residents and work with Smith Crossing staff to share information about the community’s continuum of care. She also will give regular presentations at monthly Resident Council meetings. Most recently, she presented information about Medicare reimbursements for ambulance services.

In her new role, Andringa plans to “enhance” social interaction and discussion among independent living residents and those residing in assisted living and skilled nursing care settings. Her predecessor scheduled breakfast meetings to achieve this goal, but for now Andringa prefers circulating more informally among the community’s 300 or so residents.

One of Andringa’s favorite things about living at Smith Crossing is getting better acquainted with other residents over healthy dinners prepared by an executive chef. “This sometimes leads to a discussion of individual approaches to wellness,” Andringa said. “Which gives me a general sense of what programs and services residents might benefit from knowing more about.”

Andringa already has helped bring anonymous questions from residents to the attention of staff.

They include: “What happens if my spouse needs assistance when I’m in the hospital?” “Does longterm care insurance cover assisted living services?” “Can I get hospice care while living in an independent living apartment?” and “What are my options if I need assistance with certain daily tasks but I want to remain in independent living?”

According to Andringa, Smith Crossing staff welcomed these and other questions and responded by communicating answers in helpful memos to inform all residents.

When appropriate, they also followed up with individual residents.

This approach helps prepare residents for situations they may be facing, giving them a greater sense of control, which can help reduce anxiety, said Andringa.

Andringa’s role as wellness ambassador role also includes exploring health and wellness activities outside Smith Crossing that might interest residents. She plans to develop new activities in addition to

the existing beanbag competition with residents of sister community Smith Village in Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood.

Andringa believes wellness encompasses four components— spirituality, physical health, social interaction and mental health.

“There’s every support here for people to make the most of their lives,” said Andringa, referring to Smith Crossing’s onsite fitness center and classes, worship services, libraries, walking paths, staff dietitians, entertainment, intellectually stimulating activities and field trips, volunteer opportunities, rehab and physical therapy, and skilled nursing care.

“People have a right to take care of their health in their own individual way,” she said. “I see my role as simply providing more information about options to support health and wellness.”

About Smith Crossing Smith Crossing, 10501 Emilie Lane in Orland park, is one of only 10 life plan communities in Illinois awarded a five-year accreditation for “exemplary conformance” to international standards set by CARF-CCAC, the industry’s sole accrediting body.

Sponsored by Smith Senior Living, a not-for-profit organization serving older adults since 1924, it provides spacious residences and engaging programs for independent living, as well as assisted living, memory support and skilled nursing care.

It also provides short-term rehabilitation services for residents and others requiring assistance after surgery or a medical incident.

For more information about Smith Crossing, call 708-326-2300 or visit SmithCrossing.org.

When something goes wrong with your body, from a skin infection to a bruised elbow, natural defense systems kick into high gear.

White blood cells and tissue fluids rush to the site of the problem, helping to repair the damage and rebuild healthy cells. It’s called inflammation and it’s a good thing — so long as it starts and stops when it’s supposed to.

But when your body isn’t producing enough of the stuff that makes the inflammation slow down, you’re more likely to end up with a variety of serious health conditions, such as heart disease, cancer and autoimmune disorders.

It’s a scary prospect, but it’s not out of your control. Experts say simple lifestyle changes can go a long way toward good health.

“What we eat can have a tremendous effect on how our body works,” says Robin Foroutan, a New York City- based nutritionist and spokeswoman for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

“Food can modulate the immune system in a big way.”

Eat right

Fine-tuning your body’s inflammatory responses means first taking a hard look at your diet. Much of the stuff in the processed foods we eat every day is a big part of the problem, says Dr. Lavanya Karri, a family physician who specializes in integrative medicine at Pennsylvania’s Allegheny Health Network. Foods that are fried or high in sugar are among the top culprits.

Eat too much of the bad stuff and your body will have a tough time stopping the normal inflammation process when you get injured or sick. You might feel lethargic much of the time, have trouble sleeping or find yourself with sore and swollen joints or headaches.

And if it goes on too long, your body will get confused about what’s normal inflammation and what isn’t, and will then begin attacking itself. Ultimately, that battle can add up to a chronic disease.

“All of these are factors for heart issues, stroke — it’s just a cycle of one thing leading to the other,” Karri says.

Eating foods that don’t mesh well with your body can also trigger prolonged inflammation. Sensitivities to gluten have recently received considerable attention, but Foroutan says people might have other, more specific issues with anything from scallops to shrimp. She suggests taking time

to figure out which food makes you feel particularly ill.

“The rule of thumb is if you start to notice you don’t feel well after a certain food, then take it out for a few weeks,” she says.

“When things calm down, put it back in.”

Add and subtract

It’s also important to add foods rich in antioxidants to your diet.

Antioxidants are substances that help your body keep cells from getting damaged. If a minor injury triggers inflammation, antioxidants are key to getting it stopped once that inflammation has cleaned up the problem area.

Good news: getting enough antioxidants doesn’t mean that you have to put kale in every meal. A myriad of foods are packed with the stuff, from fatty fish like salmon, sardines and tuna, to a long list of fruits and veggies.

Smoothie fans can load up on antioxidants by dumping berries — strawberries, blueberries, or the more exotic goji berries and acai berries — into their blender concoctions. Fruits rich in vitamin C add more punch, too.

Meanwhile, veggies such as onions, asparagus and Brussels sprouts are also known to fight inflammation.

If you’re cutting out sugary coffee drinks and soda, which can contribute to inflammation, you might consider swapping in green or black tea.

“Green and black tea both have really great levels of flavanoid antioxidants,” Foroutan says.

“Because we don’t completely understand how each of these things work, it’s always a good idea to get a variety.”

Foroutan also raves about the inflammation-fighting powers of olive oil, which can be used in cooking and combined into salad dressings, among plenty of other options. When cooking with olive oil, she suggests using a low heat, as a higher temperature burns off some of the oil’s healthiest properties.

“Extra virgin olive oil has lots of health benefits, but people cook with too high heat,” she says. “You never want to cook anything with healthy fats too high … You want to cook low and slow.”

She says the same caution is due when cooking eggs to get the most health benefits out of the protein-rich yolk.

Heidi Weinhold, who practices naturopathic and homeopathic medicine in McMurray, Pennsylvania, says she encourages people to try the Mediterranean diet,

which is focused on vegetables, fish and healthy oils — and limits red meat and dairy.

Research has shown this diet can help reduce the incidence of coronary heart disease, diabetes and even help prevent some types of cancer.

On a recent trip to Italy’s Amalfi Coast, Weinhold says she saw for herself that people favor a very different type of diet than many in the U.S. She found very little red meat and plenty of salads dressed with lemon juice and olive oil.

“It was so fascinating,” she says, “you couldn’t find a meatball on the menu.”

Weinhold also recommends supplements such as fish oil and anti-inflammatory herbs to complement an antioxidant-filled diet.

Making those healthy additions to your diet is both a preventative strike against future illnesses and a targeted response to problems people already have.

Both Weinhold and Karri, who practices more traditional medicine, agree that diet and lifestyle changes are the best and most lasting approach to problems related to inflammation.

People looking for a quick fix, however, need to be patient. Weinhold says it can take weeks or months to start feeling the changes in your body, so it’s important to keep up with your lifestyle adjustments even if you’re not seeing an immediate response.

“People are amazed, and simple moves with the diet can have big results,” she says. “But when someone is really inflamed with autoimmune conditions, it might take a month or two.”

Make a move Feeling better faster — or staying on top of potential pitfalls — is also dependent on a lifestyle that includes plenty of exercise. That means making time for walking, running or cycling on a regular basis, signing up for classes at the gym or becoming a regular at yoga class.

“You have to move,” Weinhold says.

Karri says more studies are proving that the changes we make at any time in our lives with diet and exercise can help counteract previous problems or even genes that indicate we’re more likely to end up with a particular disease.

She says people who practice relaxation techniques, such as meditation or yoga, on a regular basis are better equipping the systems that fight inflammation.

Finding purpose at home and in the workplace, and enjoying positive relationships with partners, family members, friends and colleagues has also been shown to help, she says.

“We can use these simple tools to make big changes,” Karri says.

“Sometimes you cannot accomplish this with just a pill.”

Open 7 Days a Week Extended Hours

Your Body on LaVida Massage...

Side effects include:

More Energy Improved Mood A Healthier You!

New t Clien l ia c e p S

39

$

95 MINUTE 60

SESSION

(with this coupon. first time clients only.)

5009 CalSag Rd. (Route 83) Crestwood

5009 CalSag Rd. (Route 83) Crestwood • 708.385.1919 Crestwood.IL.LaVidaMassage.com