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Thursday, May 10, 2018

Shelter director is out Changes made at Chicago Ridge Animal Welfare League

By Dermot Connolly Changes are afoot at the Animal Welfare League shelter in Chicago Ridge, which has come under fire from activists complaining of bad management and animal care following an outbreak of canine influenza, or dog flu, in January.

In a statement issued May 2, the board of directors said former executive director “Linda Estrada is no longer employed with the Animal Welfare League, effective immediately.” Estrada had been both executive director and president of the shelter at 10305

Southwest Highway.

The statement went on to say that the board has appointed Diane Spyrka, manager of the Animal Welfare League’s other location at 6224 S. Wabash Ave., in Chicago, as interim executive director of the Chicago Ridge facility. It concluded with, “The board will announce additional steps to move the Animal Welfare League forward in the near future.”

The removal of Estrada was one of the main goals of animal rights activists who began holding regular protests outside the shelter since the outbreak of dog flu in Janu-

ary led to AWL suspending its adoption program for dogs, cats, and all other small animals there.

Among other things, she was accused of practicing veterinary medicine without a license, overmedicating animals, and acting vindictively against employees and volunteers who challenged her. Some expressed fear of speaking out publicly because they said she threatened them with lawsuits if they did so.

Estrada’s two sons also worked in various See SHELTER, Page 9

A FUN RUN FOR ALL Both veterans and newbies enjoy the ‘uplifting’ SW Half Marathon

See HALF MARATHON, Page 5

SOUTHWEST CONFERENCE OF MAYORS LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST

Mayors make plea for more revenue to aid local governments

By Joe Boyle Palos Hills Mayor Gerald Bennett asked a group of legislators if they were willing to take a pledge to provide more revenue for local governments.

The legislators — state Senators Steve Landek (D-12th), Bill Cunningham (D-18th) and Michael Hastings (D-18th), and state Rep. Kelly Burke (D-36th) — were sympathetic to Bennett’s request but said the current state of affairs in Springfield makes it difficult to gauge what can get done.

Bennett posed the question to the local leaders during the Southwest Conference of Mayors Legislative Breakfast Friday morning at Georgio’s Banquets in Orland Park. Bennett also serves as the president of the Southwest Conference of Mayors.

“We face challenges every day on a daily basis, but we get it done,” Bennett said about his role as mayor.

By Dermot Connolly The 11th Annual Southwest Half Marathon and 10K races went off without a hitch on Sunday, and the carnival atmosphere was enhanced as the temperatures climbed up around 70.

“The Lord has been good to us. We’ve been blessed with another great day,” said race co-founder Jeff Prestinario, before the main races got started at about 7:30 a.m. in the MORE COVERAGE: 7600 block of Another story on the Route 83 (ColSouthwest Half Mara- lege Drive) in thon and 10K, plus Palos Heights. many more photos: He and cofounder Mel SPORTS, Section 2 Diab were happy with the number of runners who signed up for all the races, about 1,300 total, including the two main races and the Walk, Run or Roll sponsored by the South West Special Recreation Association for people with disabilities.

Both credited the main sponsors, Palos Health and CNB Bank, for making it all possible.

Pastor Dave Gruthusen led a brief prayer service for the runners before they warmed up before the races.

“It’s an uplifting kind of event. It’s humbling for me to come out here every year. You inspire me. I’ve never been a runner but you make me want to be one,” he told the runners.

Palos Park resident John Cancialosi, a quadriplegic who uses a hand-cycle to race, was the only entrant in the wheelchair division for the half-marathon. But he wants to change that next year. In addition to raising more than $5,500 on GoFundMe as a “charity racer” for the South West Special Recreation Association on Sunday, he offered to lend his spare hand-cycle to anyone who would like to join him in the race next year.

He had not stopped smiling when he completed the race in just over 1 hour and 34 minutes, a personal best.

“The last time I did it (two years ago), I came in at 1 hour and 44 minutes,” said Cancialosi, who felt he was in better shape this year.

“I’ve been doing weight-training with my arms in the garage since January,” he explained.

Having his wife, Victoria, running in the 10K race, might have helped, too. The

Photo by Dermot Connolly

The board of directors of the Animal Welfare League at 10305 Southwest Highway in Chicago Ridge recently announced the replacement of the executive director who had been blamed for many of the problems surrounding the shelter in recent months.

Photos by Dermot Conolly

Chicago Ridge Village Clerk Barb Harrison raises her arms in celebration after completing the 11th Annual Southwest Half Marathon on Sunday, the first one she ever ran. “It’s a beautiful course,” down Route 83, she said.

Race co-founder and emcee Jeff Prestinario welcomes half-marathon runner Wojciech Golabek, of Poland, and his friend, Kazimierz Fryzowicz, of Hickory Hills, 70, before the start of the 11th Annual Southwest Half Marathon and 10K on Sunday. Fryzowicz has run in all of the half marathons, and the friends ran together in 2010 in honor of the 96 Polish people, including the president, who died that year in a plane crash in Russia. Looking on in the rear are (from left) Cong. Dan Lipinski (D-3rd), who served as grand marshal and ran in the 10K, Greg Paetow, vice-president of CNB Bank, one of the chief sponsors, and Palos Heights Mayor Bob Straz.

Cunningham said that a budget was passed a year ago that provided more money for state schools. However, he is not optimistic that this will occur again this year. The senator said it’s difficult to reach a compromise on certain issues during this current political climate.

All the legislators pointed out that it’s difficult to get everything they need for their constituents.

Compromises have to be reached on both sides of the aisle.

Bennett lauded the efforts of Landek, who has the unique role of serving as mayor of Bridgeview as well as a state senator. Bennett thanked Landek “for speaking our language” and said he is aware of the problems facing southwest suburban mayors each day.

“The hypocrisy is that we don’t need less local government, we need more,” Landek said. “I’m See MAYORS, Page 9

Sci-fi characters and superheroes join forces

By Joe Boyle Star Wars characters and action heroes were a common sight on Saturday at the Oak Lawn Library, but they were definitely not out of place and were welcome guests.

Many visitors and members of panels were dressed in various costumes to celebrate the fourth OLPL Fan Fest held at the library.

This year’s theme was “Worlds of Wonder,” which included performers, exhibitions and panelists throughout the morning and afternoon.

People of all ages took part in the celebration of pop culture and free Comic Book Day. Free comics that ranged from “Pokemon” to “Doctor Who” were being handed out free on the library’s first floor to mark Comic Book Day. Library staff members Pat Pollard and Natalie DeJonghe were providing free comics to adults and children alike who passed their display. Both employees said despite the presence of the internet, adults and

Photo by Joe Boyle

Youngsters were dressed in various costumes to celebrate pop culture during the fourth annual Fan Fest and Free Comic Book Day at the Oak Lawn Library.

kids still read comics.

“Often the kids read the comics because their dads did,” Pollard said. “And many of the moms did, too.”

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Thursday, May 10, 2018

POLICE REPORTS Chicago Ridge Vandalism report

Irwhyn Sanchez-Saldana, 24, of the 5700 block of South Richmond Street, Chicago, was charged with criminal damage to property following an incident in the 10900 block of South Massasoit Avenue at 6:30 a.m. April 6. Police arrested him after being called to the scene where he allegedly shattered two windows on a car parked on the block. He is due in court on June 1.

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Former NFL star visits Chi. Christian

Career Day was held last month at Chicago Christian High School in Palos Heights and over 60 speakers spoke about a variety of careers.

Former NFL player Antwaan Randle El (above) was the keynote speaker.

He shared his career experiences with the students.

Death of Moraine Valley student remains under investigation

By Dermot Connolly The cause of death is still under investigation for a Tinley Park woman whose body was found last Thursday morning in a bathroom in the Moraine Valley Community College campus in Palos Hills.

The woman, identified as Renee Zagajowski, 29, was found

by Moraine Valley campus police responding to a report of an unresponsive person in a bathroom in Building G about 10 a.m. According to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office, her address was in the 25900

block of West Elmwood Avenue in Wauconda. But she is listed as a Tinley Park resident on the Moraine Valley President’s List for the fall 2017 semester.

Becky Schlikerman, a spokesperson for the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office, said Monday that “the cause and manner of death are pending further studies.”

According to published reports, Moraine Valley police said in an alert sent last Thursday to students, faculty and staff regarding the death investigation that the death was not suspicious and, “At no time was there any threat to the campus community.”

Gaelic Park to serve Mother’s Day buffet An all-you-can-eat dinner buffet will be served on Sunday, May 13 to celebrate Mother’s Day at Gaelic Park, 6119 W. 147th St., Oak Forest.

The dinner buffet will feature soup, a salad bar, prime rib, baked ham, chicken vesuvio, potato bar with all the toppings, vegetables, and penne pasta with marinara. The children’s station features chicken tenders, french fries, corn and mac-n-cheese.

The dessert bar will consist of cookies, brownies, and ice cream with various toppings.

The fee is $26 for adults and $12 for children ages 4 to 12.

Dinner is served from 3 to 6 p.m. and music entertainment will be provided by Ray Gavin from 4 to 8 p.m.

More information or to make reservations, call Gaelic Park, (708) 687-9323, or visit the website at www.chicagogaelicpark.org.

DUI charge

David Klimczak, 28, of the 6400 block of Home Avenue, Worth, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic crash at 2:30 a.m. May 2 in the 10600 block of Princess Avenue. Police said he registered a .206 blood-alcohol content on a breath test. He was also cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, driving without insurance, and damage to village property. He is due in court on June 12.

Suspended license • Parish Sloan, 28, of the 2300 block of East 79th Street, Chicago, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 10:20 a.m. April 28 in the 10300 block of Southwest Highway.

Police said he also cited for driving a vehicle without registration. He is due in court on June 1.

• Marcie Simmons, 35, of the 9600 block of South Ridgeland Avenue, Chicago Ridge, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 8:57 a.m. April 29 in the 6400 block of West 95th Street.

Police said she was also cited for driving without insurance and illegal use of an electronic communication device while driving.

She is due in court on June 18.

• Yesania Chavez-Angulo, 25, of the 5100 block of West 24th Place, Cicero, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 10:12 a.m. April 17 in the 6600 block of West 95th Street. Police said he was also cited for driving without insurance and illegal use of an electronic communication device while driving. She is due in court on June 12.

Unlicensed driving

Joshua Sanchez, 19, of the 8600 block of South Kenton Avenue, Chicago, was charged with driving without a valid license following a traffic stop at 8:13 a.m.

April 28 in the 9500 block of South Ridgeland Avenue. Police said he was also cited for illegal use of an electronic communication device while driving and driving without insurance. He is due in court on June 12.

Evergreen Park Retail theft

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Hazel Crest, was charged with retail theft at Menards, 9100 S. Western Ave., at 3:30 p.m. April 29. Police said he took a drill and attachments worth about $137 in total.

• Asia M. Young, 26, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft at Walmart, 2500 W. 95th St., at 6:30 p.m. April 29. Police said she took baby formula worth $119.50.

• Shunell B. Stepney, 21, of Markham, and Takia D. Reese, 22, of Chicago, were charged with retail theft at Carson’s, 9700 S. Western Ave. Police said that with one serving as a lookout for the other, they took assorted clothing items worth a combined total in excess of $280.

Drug possession • Aish R. Ayyash, 32, of Chicago Ridge, and Ian W. Lantrip, 22, of Evergreen Park, were charged with possession of a controlled substance following a traffic stop at 4:30 p.m. May 1 in the 2900 block of West 87th Street. Police said both men were carrying heroin, fentanyl and drug equipment. They were both cited for possession of drug paraphernalia, and Ayyash was also cited for not signaling when required.

• Bridget K. Mayer, 32, of Evergreen Park, was charged with possession of a controlled substance following a traffic stop at 7:30 p.m. May 1 in the 8800 block of South Kedzie Avenue. Police said she was carrying .6 grams of heroin. She was also cited for disobeying a stop sign and possession of drug paraphernalia, because she had two syringes and a cut straw and spoon with drug residue, police said.

• Latekia C. Sims, 24, of Chicago, was charged with possession of a controlled substance following a traffic stop at 1:43 a.m. May 2 in the 9700 block of South Western Avenue. Police said she was carrying a bag with .4 grams of crushed Ecstasy tablets.

She was also cited for driving with open alcohol and without headlights.

Hickory Hills Obstructing identification

Joshua L. Bennett, 24, of Hammond, Ind., was arrested in Calumet City on an outstanding Hickory Hills warrant at 5:54 p.m.

Sunday. Police said the warrant from November 2016 was for obstructing identification and driving with a suspended license. He is due in court on June 21.

Suspended license

Simon Juarez, 61, of the 5300 block of West 89th Street, Oak Lawn, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 3:32 p.m. May 2 in the 8300 block of West 95th Street. Police said he is due in court on June 21.

Disorderly conduct Anthony J. Smith, 23, of the 9200 block of South 88th Avenue, Hickory Hills, was issued a local ordinance citation for disorderly conduct after allegedly dropping three Amazon packages addressed to local residents in a car wash bay in the 8800 block of West 87th Street on May 1.

A car wash employee reported finding the damaged packages at 1:13 p.m. Officers identified Smith from surveillance tapes at the scene and picked him up at his house. Nothing was missing from the packages with local addresses, and Smith said they were

damaged when he found them at the corner of 92nd Street and 86th Avenue. He said he considered delivering them but decided to leave them at the car wash. He is due at a hearing in Hickory Hills City Hall on June 5.

Possession of cannabis Aaron Ontiveros III, 43, of the 3700 block of South 61st Avenue, Cicero, was issued a local ordinance citation for possession of cannabis following a traffic stop at 12:46 p.m. Saturday in the 8600 block of West 95th Street. Police said he was a passenger in the vehicle and turned over a bag containing 7 grams of cannabis.

Police said the driver, Monier Latmani, 23, of the 6100 block of South Massasoit Avenue, Chicago, was issued a written warning for driving a vehicle without improper display of registration because the registration sticker was obscured on the vehicle owned by his employer. Ontiveros is due at a hearing in Hickory Hills City Hall on June 5.

Oak Lawn Gun stolen

A .40-caliber Glock 27 handgun was reported stolen out of a car parked in the 10000 block of South 52nd Avenue between midnight and 2:30 p.m. May 1.

The gun owner said he put it in the back of his SUV the previous day but did not go to the shooting range as planned, and found it missing when he remembered to bring it back into his house.

He said the SUV’s rear door may not have been locked properly.

Suspended license Brent L. Darden, 26, of Summit, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 12:28 a.m.

May 2 in the 8800 block of South Central Avenue. Police said he was also cited for failure to dim headlights, no rear registration light, expired registration, and driving without insurance. He is due in court on May 21. Police said he was also wanted on an outstanding warrant from Jackson County, Ill.

DUI charges • Niamalika Edwards, 43, of Evergreen Park, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 12:42 a.m. April 30 at 95th Street and South Cicero Avenue. Police said she registered a .226 bloodalcohol count on a breath test.

She was also cited for speeding 20 mph over the legal limit and driving without insurance. She is due in court on May 21.

• Brenda Duncan, 48, Willow Springs, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 2:08 a.m.

April 29 at 87th Street and Leclaire Avenue. Police said she registered a .175 blood-alcohol content on a breath test. She was also cited for improper lane usage, failure to signal when required, aggravated speeding and reckless driving. She is due in court on June 19.

Weapons charge

Cortez N. Miller, 25, of Crestwood, was charged with misdemeanor unlawful use of a weapon following a traffic stop at 7:53 p.m.

April 29 in the 10700 block of South Cicero Avenue. Police said a .40-caliber Glock 23 gun, loaded with 13 rounds of hollow-point bullets, and an extended magazine with 22 more were found in the unlocked center console of his vehicle. He did have a firearm

owner identification card but not a concealed carry permit. He was also cited for speeding 51 mph in a 35-mph zone and having an obstructed windshield. He is due in court on June 19.

Possession of stolen vehicle Jimmy Lee, 55, of Miami, Fla., was charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle following a traffic stop at 9:36 a.m. April 30 at Cicero Avenue and Southwest Highway. Police said a random check of the license plates on the car when it was parked in the Midway Inn lot, 9320 S. Cicero, determined that it was reported stolen in Fort Lauderdale. Police said when they pulled the vehicle over, Lee admitted taking it from a truck stop. He was also cited for criminal trespassing to a motor vehicle, driving with a suspended license, no insurance and no seatbelt. His passenger, Ruby Johnson, 49, of Pompano Beach, Fla., was also charged with criminal trespassing to a motor vehicle. Lee was held for a bond hearing.

Criminal damage

Jazmine R. Thomas, 25, of Chicago, was charged with criminal damage to property following an incident at 10:41 a.m. April 27 outside a home on 95th Street.

Police said she awoke the residents by shouting and waving a tire iron, and then used the tire iron to dent and otherwise damage a car owned by one of them. She is due in court on May 21.

Palos Hills DUI charge

Jehad Owaynat, 39, of Palos Hills, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 8:30 p.m.

Saturday in the 10100 block of South 78th Avenue. Police said he was also cited for improper parking in roadway, failure to use turn signal when required, driving in the wrong lane, driving without insurance, and not carrying his driver’s license. Police said he failed field sobriety tests. He is due in court on May 31.

Aggravated speeding Qusai Mutlaq, 20, of Worth, was charged with aggravated speeding following a traffic stop at 7:30 p.m. May 1 in the 7600 block of Southwest Highway. Police said he was also cited for failure to use a signal and not carrying his driver’s license. He is due in court on June 18.

Suspended license • Fares Tolaymat, 23, of Palos Hills, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 1 a.m. May 2 in the 8000 block of West 100th Street. Police said he was also cited for expired registration. He is due in court on June 18.

• Joshua Sossah, 45, of Palos Hills, was charged with driving with a suspended license at 10:30 p.m. May 2 in the 10300 block of South Roberts Road. Police said he was also cited for unlawful use of a permit, driving without a safety belt, and failure to notify the secretary of state of an address change. He is due in court on June 18.

Retail theft Daniel Fosco, 25, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft following a traffic stop at about midnight last Thursday at the Shell gas station at 10300 S. Harlem Ave. Police said he was observed taking scratch-off lottery tickets worth more than $200 without paying for them. He is due in court on June 18.

Criminal damage • Criminal damage to a door frame of a home in the 9800 block of Roberts Road was reported at 2 p.m. last Thursday.

The homeowner said the damage was discovered after the person came back from lunch. No items were missing and no other damage was noted.

• Police are investing a criminal damage complaint involving damage to a mailbox in the 10400 block of 81st Court that was reported at 9 a.m. May 4.

Police said some type of exploding device was used to damage the residential mailbox.

Theft reported A lockbox containing keys was reported stolen from the entryway of a building in the 11000 block of Theresa Circle at 8 p.m. May 4.

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.

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Opening Day of Evergreen Park Farmers Market

OAK LAWN VILLAGE BOARD MEETING

Evergreen Park resident Donna Hellman, accompanied by her grandson, Emmett Doyle, 5, also of Evergreen Park, looks over a variety of plants during the opening of the village’s fi st Farmers Market last Thursday morning at Yukich Field. The market will be held from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Thursday at Yukich Field, 8900 S. Kedzie Ave., through Oct. 25.

Board OKs economic development deal with Advocate Christ Medical Center

By Dermot Connolly

Photo by Joe Boyle

Local high school student publishes sci-fi mystery novel From staff reports ​In his science fiction mystery novel, high school junior, blogger and first-time novelist Aaron Hanania takes us into a world in which the norms of human dignity and life are taken to the extreme.

The plot is simple but complex.

A scientist creates a revolutionAaron ary experiment, Hanania “The King’s Pawn,” in which the participants are unaware of the roles that they play in what is expected to be a literally perfect world. The scientist soon discovers her “methodically controlled society” creates unforeseen tensions and ominous uncertainty for the unknowing participants, but brings the scientist unimaginable profits, fame and power. But what the scientist doesn’t expect is that the power of human curiosity can overcome any barrier, experimental boundaries or expectations.

Two children in The King’s Pawn play a critical role after discovering that they have unrestricted control over the experiment’s outcome. The future of this unusual experiment rests in their hands, creating thrilling and unexpected consequences.

“I wanted my first novel to speak to issues that young people think about, issues of how we are influenced, directed and even controlled,” said Aaron Hanania, a resident of Orland Park and son of Ray Hanania, a contributing columnist for The Reporter.

“As young people, our lives are pretty much defined by our parents, our schools and by our society until we turn 18 or even older. What if our lives turned out to be something we didn’t expect, something completely different from what we know?”

Aaron, 17, said he wrote the entire book of 194 pages and

60,000 words all on his iPhone 6.

“Cellphones are everything to my generation,” Aaron said.

“They are how we communicate with each other and they are how we express our creativity either in video, digital images or even in writing.

“I know some people are surprised that you can write a novel or any major paper almost exclusively on a cellphone, but when that is how you are raised, it becomes easy. It wasn’t difficult at all, and I was able to maintain my storyline consistently throughout the writing process.

“The cellphone is my generation’s computer,” Aaron added.

“It does everything. It is our game board. It is our television.

It is our telephone. The cellphone is my generation’s typewriter.”

Aaron attends Sandburg High School. A straight-A student, Aaron writes for his high school newspaper and for the local newspapers, including The Regional News newspaper and Patch.com online.

“Communications is the foundation of success,” Aaron said.

“I’m still undecided on my career but I believe that whatever career I choose, success will depend in a large part on the ability to write, speak effectively and clearly, and

understand issues that we all face as young people, and being a productive member of our society. It all comes down to communications,” Aaron explained.

Born in 2001 under the shadows of the Ural Mountains in Yekaterinburg, Russia, Aaron began writing his stories shortly after coming to the United States and quickly adapting to the new technologies in writing. Using his iPhone 6, he began writing this novel in 2017. Although the technology is quickly outdated, the power of the human mind is not.

Aaron launched his online writing website — Aaron411. com — in 2008 at the age of 7, where he posted his stories about life.

He is an avid drummer who plays to the music of the Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, and Fleetwood Mac. Aaron was one of three winners of his high school talent contest in 2018 for a drumming medley performance that those in attendance said rocked the school auditorium.

Aaron has also published several interviews with celebrities, including Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo and Super Bowl champion Michael Schofield for The Regional News newspaper, and for his school newspaper.

Asked about his lifetime experiences, Aaron explained, “My resume may be short because I am still young. But it is just the first page of a life I look forward to enjoy, explore and share.”

His website is www.Aaron411News.com and his YouTube channel where he creates songs, videos, posts interviews, and tests his creative ideas is at www.

Aaron411.com.

Residents can purchase a copy of the book from LuLu.com. The book will also soon be available from Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com and through many major book stores.

EVERGREEN PARK VILLAGE BOARD MEETING

Public works, emergency medical services earn praise

By Sharon L. Filkins A proclamation was approved honoring two departments for “outstanding service to residents” during the Evergreen Park Village Board meeting that was held Monday night.

Mayor James Sexton proclaimed May 21-27 as “National Public Works Week — The Power of Public Works.” Sexton praised Public Works Director William Lorenz and his department for he described as their continued excellence in keeping the village running smoothly.

“Our residents need to know how important this department is to the safety and function of our village as it oversees our infrastructure, sewer and water lines, streets and street lighting, etc.,” Sexton added.

Sexton also proclaimed the week of May 20-27 as “Emergency Medical Services Week.” Turning to Fire Chief Ron Kleinhaus, Sexton commended the department and asked Kleinhaus to convey

his appreciation to all its members.

“The EMS group is outstanding and we are grateful for the excellent services they provide,” Sexton said. “Evergreen Park is fortunate to have them and we are happy to honor them.”

In other business, the board approved a request from Police Chief Michael Saunders to sell two 2008 Ford Crown Victoria vehicles.

Also approved was a contract in the amount of $87,895 to Strada Cement for the village’s 50/50 sidewalk program.

A bid in the amount of $15,170 was awarded to KLF Enterprises for the demolition of a house at 3443 ½ Clark Drive, and also the nearby apartment building. The property is being cleared in connection with the construction of the new Community Center.

Sexton also reminded residents that new redlight cameras have been installed and are currently functional at 87th and Kedzie and 95th and Western Avenue.

“So be aware,” Sexton said.

Skin care concerns?

The Oak Lawn Village Board on Tuesday approved an “economic development agreement” with Advocate Christ Medical Center worth $2.6 million to the village.

“It is a fair-share type of agreement. It was a long, long process (getting it done). But it will go a long way toward making our taxpayers whole in Oak Lawn,” said Mayor Sandra Bury.

She went on to explain that the funds provided by the hospital complex based at 4400 W. 95th St. are in exchange for not paying property taxes as a non-profit entity.

She said that under the agreement, backdated to 2017, the village will receive $600,000 for that year, $600,000 for 2018, and $700,000 for both 2019 and 2020.

The Christ Hospital complex, which includes Advocate Children’s Hospital beside it, has expanded greatly in recent years.

And a new Advocate medical office building is now under construction south of 95th Street at 52nd Avenue.

The hospital complex is often described as an “economic engine” of Oak Lawn, and Trustee

Rich Heim and sorted it out.

“This benefits everybody, especially the taxpayers,” said Bury.

Whether it is continued beyond the four years is yet to be determined.

In other business, the board agreed to approve a liquor license for a new business, Oak Lawn Wine & Spirits, at 10329 S. Central Ave. Allowing a liquor store at that location was somewhat controversial because of its close proximity to Richards High School, at 10601 S. Central Ave. The vote was 5-1 in favor of allowing it, with Trustee Alex Olejniczak (2nd) being the lone dissenter. He was listening in by phone because he was unable to attend the meeting and cast his vote that way.

Trustee Tim Desmond (1st) noted that a convenience store went out of business at that location, possibly due to the fact that the board denied it a liquor license.

“I would rather have a liquor store there than a convenience store,” said Stalker, asserting that high school students would have no reason to hang out there and liquor sales will be closely monitored so minors will not be served.

Oak Lawn Library receives STEM grant The Oak Lawn Public Library is the recipient of a $2,000 grant from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)Chicago Section.

The grant will be used to purchase robots, drones, iPads, circuitry, building sets and other Science/Technology/Engineering/ Math (STEM) related activities to create 14 STEM kits. The kits will be part of the library’s circulating collection and will be available for checkout for home use beginning this fall.

The kits, designed for kids from preschool through eighth grades, will allow users to carry out science experiments or activities. The contents of the kits will vary.

“These kits will give families a great opportunity to explore STEM learning at home,” said Mary Donovan, youth services librarian. “We want kids to discover STEM can be fun, and we hope these kits will generate excitement for kids to learn in a unique way.”

For the last five years, the Oak Lawn Public Library,9427 S. Raymond Ave., has hosted a variety of STEM-related activities for kids including the Super STEAM Saturdays program.

For more information about the STEM kits or the Super STEAM Saturdays program, contact the Youth Services Department at (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

College scholarships are available for Oak Lawn artists The Oak Lawn Arts Commission seeks candidates for two $500 scholarships that will be awarded to students enrolling in a college arts program.

The deadline to apply is June 1.

Students who would like to apply must live in Oak Lawn or attend an Oak Lawn school. They must be accepted at a post secondary college to study the arts.

One scholarship will be awarded to a student pursuing visual arts and the other to a student in the performing arts.

To receive the complete guidelines and application, email linda@vordererart.com.

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Terry Vorderer (4th) used that term at the meeting. But as Bury said afterward, the village does incur costs from the hospital as well.

“It is the biggest user of village resources,” she said. “This agreement acknowledges that. It is a contract with each other, and we both benefit. They realize that we are both better off if we are both stronger.

“I would like to compliment the Oak Lawn team for making this possible,” said Vorderer, whose district includes the hospital. “It brings needed revenue in from a non-profit hospital that is an economic engine for Oak Lawn.”

“Terry is being modest. He was the impetus that made it happen,” said Trustee Bud Stalker (5th).

Bury agreed, stating that Vorderer “stepped in, in a statesmanlike way, and got it done,” when the two sides seemed to be at loggerheads.

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Making flowers to fill May baskets at Evergreen Park Library Children of all ages attended a workshop on April 29 in which they made flowers to fill baskets at the Evergreen Park Library, 9400 S. Troy Ave. Kids were provided with suggestions and tips

from relatives on how to make the flowers at the workshop. Librarian Mary Black worked with the children at separate tables on how to make the flowers for the May baskets.

Kids had fun creating a May basket for a relative or friend on April 29 at the Evergreen Park Library, 9400 Troy Ave, with librarian Mary Black. These seasonal baskets are traditionally small and usually filled with flowers or treats and left at someone’s doorstep.

Most of the children made the flowers with the attention of giving it to their moms for Mother’s Day. Kids also made flowers for relatives or friends.

Ryan Eagan, 3, of Chicago, displays the May basket he created for his mother.

The seasonal baskets are usually small and left at someone’s doorstep. Flowers or treats are usually found in the baskets.

Photos by Kelly White

Evergreen Park sisters (from left) Chloe Ortiz, 8, and Katalina “Elle” Oritz, 7, work together to make flowers to place inside their May baskets.

Spring has sprung at Palos Heights Farmers Market

Marist offers sports and activity camps

Fefles Family Chiropractic will be appearing at the Wednesday, May 16 community tents at the Palos Height Farmers Market that takes place at the municipal parking lot at 12217 S. Harlem Ave. Early spring vegetables are in the market.

Fresh asparagus, leafy greens and microgreens will be available. In addition, local honey, delicious bakery items, beef, pork, chicken, salmon and other fish, olive oils and vinegars, cheeses, salsa and pasta sauces, jams and jellies, fresh pesto and pizza products, vegan, cheese and pork tamales, veggie patties and soups, and hand-blended teas are in the market.

Flowers, flowering baskets and pots, gifts and more are also available. Spring and early summer perennial flowering plants and grasses are in. It is time to start gardening.

A representative from Fefles Family Chiropractic will be at one of the community tents. Located in Palos Heights at 12505 S Ridgeland Ave., Fefles Family Chiropractic treats people of all ages, from newborns to geriatric patients. They treat musculoskeletal

A variety of sports and activity camps will be held this summer at Marist High School, 4200 W. 1115th St., Chicago, for students entering the first through eighth grades.

The more than 70 sessions cover everything from sports to art and leadership to technology.

The sessions will begin June 4.

Boys’ camps include baseball, basketball, football, lacrosse, rugby, running, soccer, tennis, volleyball, and wrestling. Girls can choose from basketball, cheer, lacrosse, running, soccer, softball, tennis, and volleyball.

Co-ed sport camps will be offered for pole vaulting, soccer goalies, tennis, and track. All athletic camps are run by Marist’s coaching staff.

Kiddie camps for students entering grades one through four will be offered in basketball, soccer, softball and volleyball.

conditions with chiropractic, massage, and acupuncture. The representatives will be offering free posture screenings.

Resident Carol Alesia will also join the market on May 16. Alesia has been promoting natural rodent and chipmunk control methods since the death of a Great Horned Owl in her backyard. The owl’s death was attributed to secondary poisoning after eating poisoned rodents. Come hear about the “Pesticator” and other natural alternatives such as “Mouse Magic” and clothes drier sheets at the community tent.

Residents can stop by the city tent to pick up and have endorsed their frequent shopper cards. Patrons will earn double credit on their frequent shopper cards for all canned and fresh food donations. Canned donations are given to Palos United Methodist Church, 12101 S Harlem Ave., Palos Heights. Fresh food donations are given to Operation Blessing in Alsip. All completed frequent shopper cards will be entered into a market gift certificate raffle every month starting in June.

LINK cards are accepted at the Palos market. Stop by the city tent to start the process.

“Palos Bucks,” the double value matching dollars of up to $15, will be offered weekly.

Pick up this week’s recipe, Spring Garden Salad, at the city tent. This year’s recipes are courtesy of Palos Health Dieticians. The recipe will also be attached to the weekly email, Facebook page and city webpage (www. palosheights.org).

Musicians and face painters are needed for the upcoming market. Contact the market manager for more information.

The market would like to acknowledge and thank this year’s market sponsors.

They include: Palos Health, CIBC Bank, Palos Heights Mayor Bob Straz, CNB Bank and Trust, United Trust Bank, Running for Kicks, Golden Shoes and Camille’s Confections.

Additional information about the market can be obtained at www.palosheights.org, by emailing farmersmarket@palosheights.org, calling (708) 361-1800, or visiting the Palos Heights Farmers Market page on Facebook.

There is an additional kiddie fun camp featuring crafts and games to make a complete day at Marist.

In addition, Marist will offer a variety of coed activity camps including art, chess, dance, medieval fencing, theatre, technology, and forensic science.

Marist will also hold a grammar school band camp for students with any instrument experience, culminating in a concert performance. Marist’s leadership camp returns, encouraging youth to form a strong sense of their own power, purpose, worth, and promise. New this summer is a broadcasting camp to learn about creating a newscast behind and in front of the camera.

Camps begin June 4 and run through July 26. Complete schedules and registration are available online at www.marist.net.

For more information, call (773) 881-5310.

Mercy Circle to host spring open house A spring open house will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, May 20 at Mercy Circle, 3659 W. 99th St., Chicago.

Refreshments will be served, and complimentary parking is available by entering the lot from 99th Street.

“We always take pride in our reputation for effective, professional rehabilitation and healthcare services at Mercy Circle,” says Senior Living Advisor Marge Everett. “The opportunity to support people who have experienced a medical event and need assistance to get back on their feet, extends our core mission. We welcome the chance to talk with families who may not need our services now but want to be ready in case of something happening to a loved one.”

At Mercy Circle’s May open house, visitors will tour the cam-

pus and see the exercise room, chapel, boutique salon, library, dining room and bistro. Residents and staff members will be on hand to answer questions and explain the many services and comprehensive continuum of care available at Mercy Circle.

“Our open houses are a valuable way for prospective residents and their families to learn about the many advantages of joining our community,” Everett explains.

“Mercy Circle staff is so engaged and involved with our residents.

We are not just a support system here, we are a family.”

Mercy Circle welcomes older adults from all walks of life. The not-for-profit has a no entrance fee policy and is sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy Midwest.

For more information or to set-up a private appointment, call (773) 253-3600.

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News and events from our archives • 50 years ago Palos Hills officials discuss upcoming construction plans for college From the May 9, 1968 issue:

Photo by Gary Middendorf

Assisted Living resident Catherine Fitzgerald benefits from short-term rehab at Mercy Circle.

Six enter Mother McAuley High School Hall of Honor Six women were inducted into the Mother McAuley High School Hall of Honor on April 22 at the school campus.

Alumnae, friends and supporters of the school gathered at the event. The day began with Mass in the auditorium, followed by the induction ceremony. Honorees and guests then enjoyed a champagne brunch in the dining hall.

This year’s inductees are Joan Bransfield, St. Xavier Academy, Class of 1952’; Mariann Rebenson Piano, ’75, PhD, RN, FAAN, FAHA, of Nashville; Mary Jean Ryan, ’76, of Seattle; Joy Bivins, ’94, of Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood; the late Jean Prendergast Rooney, ’88, who lived in Beverly; and Sister Cathleen Cahill, RSM, of Chicago.

Established in 2013, McAuley Hall is a permanent installation at the school, serving to educate and inspire current and future students and all who visit the school. Inductees into the Hall were chosen from more than 100 nominations. This year’s inductees include Catholic school principals, a scientist, an art curator and educator, a member of the judiciary, and a proponent of improving student achievement for college-bound students from low-income families.

“These women we induct today join 28 women previously inducted into our Hall of Honor,” said Mary Acker Klingenberger ’75, school president. “Just as their photos continue to spread across our Hall wall, so does their work and legacy continue to spread throughout our world. Their efforts have been far reaching, and truly inspire greatness. Channeling their gifts, intellect and compassion, they have bettered our community and the world, and prove that nothing can stop an ambitious and determined woman of mercy.”

During their acceptance remarks, many of the honorees said how their educational experience was infused with opportunities to not only develop their knowledge, but confi-

The story: Palos Hills city officials met Monday night for an informal discussion of common problems with the Moraine Valley Community College Board of Trustees.

Mayor Charles Daciolas began the discussion by pointing out some of the problems the Palos Hills officials foresee as the college develops on the site at 111th Street and Kean Avenue.

All 300 acres of the college site are within the city of Palos Hills. Daciolas said the building of the college in the community would place a burden on Palos Hills for additional police and fire protection. The city could not afford these services, he said.

During the presentation by several architects it was announced that the college would be built in phases, with about 146,000 square feet of buildings set for development.

The quote: “The emphasis is on the students,” said William Caudill, one of the architects.

• 25 years ago Oak Lawn Park District focuses on plans for new ice arena From the May 6, 1993 issue:

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Six women were selected to the Mother McAuley High School Hall of Honor last month. The honored recipients were (from left) Joy Bivins, Mariann Rebenson Piano, Joan Bransfield, McAuley President Mary Acker Klingenberger, Tim Rooney, husband of the late Jean Prendergast Rooney; Mary Jean Ryan, and Sister Cathleen Cahill, RSM.

dence and compassion.

“I love Mother McAuley High School and feel I spent my best years of ministry here,” said Sr. Cathleen. “I was supported by talented and dedicated administrators who gave of themselves to serve our students with integrity. And, I am grateful to my community, the Sisters of Mercy, who made possible an excellent educational foundation for me and provided me opportunities to serve God’s people in a variety of ministries.”

“My time at McAuley was critical to my intellectual and spiritual development,” Bivins said. “It is so important that young women are provided space to explore who they might be in their futures. I was able to do that here and would like to acknowledge all the teachers, counselors, and staff who assisted me and continue that tradition today.”

“I noticed that Mother McAuley launched the campaign: ‘Future Ready’, and in think-

ing about how Mother McAuley influenced my life, this phrase seemed like the perfect metaphor, since Mother McAuley was unquestionably the place I learned that women could be smart, have big dreams, become scientists, and make a difference in the world,” said Rebenson Piano.

Tim Rooney, husband of the late Jean Prendergast Rooney, shared that “Jeannie was a proud alumna who embodied the spirit and drive of the best things about Mother McAuley.

She was smart, hardworking and never to be forgotten — fun-loving. She was at the top of every class she was in from kindergarten to judicial education. She also understood that life was to be cherished and she was unwilling to compromise on the pursuit of excellence taking precedent over her time with family and friends.”

Full bios of the Hall of Honor recipients can be found on the McAuley website at www. mothermcauley.org/mcauleyhall.

The story: In the midst of completing a new golf course and renovating the racquetball club, the Oak Lawn Park District Administration and Board of Commissioners also are working on plans for a new state-of-the-art ice arena.

The board met on April 22 to interview architects for the proposed rink. The committee will eventually recommend an architect to the board, according to Commissioner Patrick Sullivan, who serves on the committee. The new rink is expected to cost $3 million. The district’s current ice is too small, Sullivan said.

The quote: “Like the golf course and the racquet club, the new rink will be a revenue producer,” Sullivan said. “In the long run it will lessen the burden on taxpayers. Also, it will improve the property values in Oak Lawn. Young families will want to buy houses in Oak Lawn because they know we will have the facilities they want.”

• 10 years ago Principal challenges students to read and plans to kiss cow From the May 8, 2008 issue: The story: Ridge Central School Principal Terri Bollinger’s challenge to students to read 10,000 books this school year was initially met with a groan. But students perked up when the principal said she would kiss a cow if they reached the goal.

Students fulfilled their quota at the Chicago Ridge school.

An assembly will be held near a playground between Ridge Central and Finley Junior High School. Although the cow kissing will provide entertainment, the event is solely in honor of the students’ accomplishments, Bollinger said.

The quote: “If they read for enjoyment, they become better students,” Bollinger said. “It brought a lot of smiles this year.

What a simple way to keep kids motivated.”

Thursday, May 10, 2018

The Reporter

WHATIZIT?

WORTH VILLAGE BOARD MEETING

Emotions run high over retiring police sergeant and restrictions on chickens

By Sharon L. Filkins

Photo by Joe Boyle

The clue for this week’s Whatizit (above) is: Building arts.

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

We had several responses to last week’s quiz. However, no one was able to provide the correct answer: Sorrick Elementary School, 7825 W. 103rd St., Palos Hills.

The school is located near the Hills Baseball and Softball Association. Students are involved in a variety of programs at the school that emphasize learning and developing social skills. Students were recently visited by members of the Imagination Theatre.

The group taught the students how to prevent bullying. The crew performed many skits that helped the children learn about ways to stand up to bullying and not be a bystander.

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It was standing-room only at the Worth Village Board meeting on May 1 as nearly 100 residents gathered for two diverse reasons — honoring the retirement of a long-serving police sergeant, and protesting a proposed ordinance to ban the practice of allowing residents to keep chickens on their property.

Both actions initiated a flow of tears.

Mayor Mary Werner choked up as she announced the retirement of Sergeant Keith Krummick, who served the village for 29 years. Her tears flowed as she presented him with a gold watch commemorating his many years of service.

“I hope that every time you glance at this watch that you remember how we have valued your service to Worth,” Werner told Krummick.

Police Chief Mark Micetich stated that Krummick was a tremendous asset to the police department.

“He spent 21 years as sergeant, worked in Investigations and was on the DEA Task Force. We will truly miss his presence.”

Representatives of the Fraternal Order of Police also presented Krummick with a designed shadow box housing mementos and awards of his many accomplishments.

In an emotionally charged thank you speech, Krummick said he owed a debt of gratitude to the citizens of Worth, who had allowed him to support his family for 29 years in a job he loved.

“I tried to keep everyone safe and not write too many tickets,” he said.

He added that he had the pleasure of working with great people throughout his career, including his fellow officers and village staff.

The public comment portion of the meeting took a sober turn as residents questioned the proposed ordinance that will forbid residents to keep chickens on their property.

Werner opened the discussion by announc-

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Sgt. Keith Krummick holds up a plaque honoring his 29 years of service to the Worth police force.

Krummick was honored during the Worth Village Board meeting on May 1.

ing that she had been completely amazed when she found out people actually kept chickens as pets and treated them as family. She said that comments on the Worth Facebook page regarding the change in the existing ordinance were an eye-opener for her.

“I just couldn’t imagine it.” she said.

She attempted to calm the group of protestors by stating that the board was in the process of researching how other communities handle the issue of chickens on private properties.

“Our original ordinance calls for only two chickens to be allowed on private property, which does not have a dwelling on it,” Werner said. “Since we have had complaints about

chickens and associated consequences of their existence, such as the attraction of rats, we need to modify our ordinance which was written many years ago.”

Werner thanked everyone for coming out and emphasized that the board will let everyone know what agreement can be reached.

A young teenage girl, Olivia Arp, who has a pet chicken, tearfully asked Werner why the ordinance could not be changed to allow chickens.

Werner and Trustee Brad Urban responded that properties in Worth are not large enough to accommodate chicken coops and the accompanying apparatus.

Resident Terry Elliot, who said he has five chickens, said he has helped with the rat problem by putting out rat poison and that his chickens were confined.

Werner responded: “I know there are residents who may be good chicken keepers, but there are also those who don’t take proper care of their existing chickens and we have to find a way to regulate this.”

Trustee Urban took a tougher approach.

“We are not looking to go after the chickens, but we will have a limit. And chicken owners need to put out rat poison. If you have chickens now, don’t expand them and when they are gone, don’t get any more.”

New trustee Laura Packwood asked those who had one to four chickens to raise their hands, and six hands went up. She then asked who owned seven or more chickens, and one individual said he had 19.

Resident Carrie McMann, who said she did not have any chickens, asked what had started the commotion in the village about the chickens.

Urban responded by stating that you have to think about your neighbors.

“We have had complaints from people about the chickens so we have to look into it.”

The meeting was adjourned and Olivia Arp left the room in tears.

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The Moraine Valley Community College Respiratory Therapy program received the 2018 Distinguished Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Credentialing Success Award from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).

This is the first time Moraine Valley’s program has earned this honor from its accrediting body. CoARC recognizes the RRT credential and a program’s ability to inspire and encourage its students in future career successes.

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couple, who own Tinley Park Kitchen and Bath Shoppe, met for a joyous embrace and photos at the finish line.

Marty and Terry Fleet came all the way from Geneva to cheer on their daughter, Courtney Feet of Orland Park, who was running in the half marathon.

“We’re just here to support her and all the runners,” said Marty, as they watched from folding chairs on the sidelines. “This is always an unbelievable race, a fantastic day.”

When she completed it, Chicago Ridge Village Clerk Barb Harrison was happy she chose the Southwest Half Marathon as her first.

“It was an awesome course. And pretty flat too, which was good for a first-timer,’ she said.

Erica Herrera and her daughter, Rachel, had an umbrella, so a brief shower didn’t faze them early in the race. They were there to cheer on Erin’s mother, and Rachel’s grandmother, Macrina Herrera, who was running in the 10K. “She races all over and this is one of the best ones,” said Erica.

Also running in the 10K this year was Cong. Dan Lipinski (D-3rd), and his wife, Judy. As he does every year, the congressman also served as grand marshal. He was among the early finishers of the 10K, but he said it wasn’t as easy as one would think it might be for someone who often runs the half marathon.

“Because it is a shorter distance, you actually run faster. In the half marathon, you pace yourself more,” Lipinski noted before heading off with his medal to find Judy.

While the races were underway, the band “Timing is Everything,” entertained spectators on the midway alongside City Hall. By all accounts, the beer sales went well, as did wine tastings, which was something new offered this year.

Rounding out the morning were the free Kids Dash, for children between 2 and 10 years old, who ran races of varying lengths, up to a quarter mile for the 9- and 10-year-olds. All the runners received medallions.

John Blackwell, of Worth, was there to watch his son, Ryan, of Orland Park, run in the half marathon, and his grandson, Oliver, 3, run in the 50-yard-dash.

“It’s a beautiful course,” said Blackwell. “To me, this is just as good as the downtown races, or better.”

Criteria the CoARC used to select award winners include having three or more years of outcome data; holding accreditation without a progress report; documenting RRT credentialing success of 90 percent or higher; and meeting or exceeding established CoARC thresholds for credentialing success, retention, on-time graduation rate, and overall employer and graduate satisfaction.

“Being recognized for this award means that we are in alignment with the college’s mission. We value excellence in teaching and

learning as we are committed to continuous improvement to ensure that our students are prepared for success on their board exams and that they enter the healthcare workforce with the knowledge and skills they need to be successful in the field of respiratory therapy,” said Carolyn DeWitt, Moraine Valley program coordinator of Respiratory Therapy.

She and her counterpart LaToya Pryor, clinical coordinator, will receive the award during the CoARC reception in July in San Antonio, Texas.

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Ray Hanania

Build — don’t blow up — higher education

Destroying American history because of racial politics

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astern Illinois University’s legislative liaison Katie Anselment had some strong words for legislators during a recent Illinois Senate Higher Education Committee hearing.

Anselment testified against a bill that would create a pilot program to allow a Downstate community college offer nursing bachelor’s degrees. The four-year universities view this legislation as a dangerous, slippery slope toward turning community colleges into full-on competitors.

I’m not going to take a stand on the merits of this particular bill. There are good arguments, pro and con. It is, after all, just a pilot program.

The sponsor wants to address a very real nursing shortage, but the nurses’ union is strongly opposed, believing it won’t create any net new nurses and will instead just shift current students around.

Anyway, setting all that aside, Anselment Rich began her testimony with a searing indictment of Miller the current state of higher education in Illinois after the more than two-year budget impasse that caused universities to lose most of their state funding. Legislative liaisons are lobbyists, so they don’t usually go off on legislators in public, but this time was different.

Anselment said the state’s relationship with its public universities “has been a bit of a ‘Catch-22’ situation lately.” In other words, darned if they do, darned if they don’t.

“Hold the line on tuition, while we reduce your state funding,” universities are told by the state, she said.

“Focus on teaching, but pay more attention to marketing and technology,” Anselment said.

“Whittle down your programmatic offerings and don’t try to be all things to all people, but make sure your majors reflect today’s modern economy and are responsive to regional workforce needs,” she said.

“Tell us in excruciating detail just how bad of a position we’ve left you in thanks to the budget impasse, but stop the outmigration and convince more Illinois families to choose Illinois public universities.”

Later in her testimony, Anselment had a mic-drop moment: “At a time when public universities are being admonished to up our enrollments despite declining numbers of high school graduates, to identify and implement more efficiencies in our operations, to focus on what we do best and to consider eliminating duplicative offerings, this bill sets the stage for opening up 48 new taxpayerfunded competitors in a state that has recently proven unable to reliably support the nine universities it already has.”

Whew.

That’s pretty much everything in a nutshell right there.

Illinois used to have an unwritten budget rule that higher education received one dollar for every two dollars received by K-12.

But Gov. Rod Blagojevich strongly believed that universities were too top-heavy with administration. His solutions of reduced state funding and a tuition freeze kick-started the decline of higher education in this state. That decline continued under Gov. Pat Quinn and, as with just about everything else, became infinitely worse under Gov. Bruce Rauner during the long impasse.

One of Gov. Rauner’s current big ideas is to force universities to downsize by becoming more specialized. That may be fine, I suppose, for graduate and post-graduate levels.

But how many high school kids truly know what they want to major in when they apply for college? The first year or two of college is supposed to be an exploration of possibilities. Gov. Rauner graduated from Dartmouth, which doesn’t allow students to declare a major until their sophomore year.

By forcing universities to shed undergraduate degree programs, the governor would likely narrow their ability to recruit students because their options could be too limited.

I don’t intend to say here that public universities are completely blameless. They’ve made way more than their share of mistakes over the years. They can and should do a whole lot better. Some underutilized degree programs could be dumped without much disruption.

Instead of trying to create and sustain higher education jewels throughout Illinois, the state government has allowed too many universities to slowly deteriorate into shadows of their former selves and very nearly killed some of them during the impasse.

Solving most of their problems will take money, which the state currently does not have. It will also take ingenuity, but not the kind that would actually threaten their very existence.

We’ve had so much drama and turbulence since Blagojevich.

One day, hopefully soon, this state’s leaders will start building instead of childishly blowing stuff up. Last year’s K-12 funding reform was a decent start. Higher education ought to be next.

Rich Miller also publishes Capitol Fax, a daily political newsletter, and CapitolFax.com.

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Journalists being killed, jailed, threatened — and that’s no joke

By Gene Policinski

Ten journalists were killed in a series of attacks on April 30 in Afghanistan. The week prior, 14 journalists from Turkey’s leading opposition newspaper, Cumhuriyet, were given lengthy jail terms after a show trial based on trumped-up charges. Nine Turkish journalists who worked for Zaman, Turkey’s most widely-read newspaper until it was shuttered by the government, now face life sentences simply for writing columns critical of the government.

And already this year, at least 26 journalists worldwide have been killed — some in conflict areas but many targeted for murder — according to tallies by the Committee to Protect Journalists and Reporters Without Borders.

For Americans, that ought to bring sobering perspective — and a refocusing — after the recent burst of media and presidential handwringing over a barbed routine by comedian Michelle Wolf at the annual White House Correspondents Dinner, where such remarks are as predictable as they are forgettable.

President Trump jumped to Twitter to decry Wolf’s jokes, calling her performance a “very big, boring bust.” He had refused to attend the dinner for the second consecutive year.

In a tweet defending Wolf, late-night TV host Jimmy Kimmel did the best job of putting to rest the tempest in a D.C. teapot: “Dear ‘the media’ — @michelleisawolf was FUNNY. Hire a juggler next year.”

With the media and White House’s attention hovering on the flap over the White House Correspondents Dinner, it was left to newly-minted Secretary of State Michael Pompeo to respond to the deadly attack on journalists in Afghanistan. He called the free press “the cornerstone of democracy” and delivered a reminder of threats to journalists worldwide. He also said that the “vibrant media landscape that has developed in Afghanistan will endure, in large part due to those journalists and media professionals who tragically died in today’s attack.”

Nine journalists were killed and at least five more were wounded April 30 in suicide bombings in Kabul, the capital, and one was killed in a shooting in a rural province. Multiple reports noted that the Kabul attack was the deadliest targeting journalists since January 2015, when terrorists opened fire at the Paris offices of sa-

tirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, killing 12 people, eight of whom were staff members.

Less visible to Americans is the collapse of the free press in Turkey, following an attempted 2016 government coup. A Turkish court on April 24 sentenced 14 staff members of Cumhuriyet to up to seven years in prison on vague and unsupported charges of terrorism — a verdict that international press and human rights advocates decry as retaliation for the paper’s ongoing criticism of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Turkey is ranked 157th out of 180 countries in the Reporters Without Border’s 2018 press freedom index, released just weeks ago. The NATO member nation has now jailed more journalists than any other country in the world, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists.

Lest we forget amidst the reports of carnage and corrupted justice systems, the battle for a free press also involves widespread efforts to promulgate “fake news” — either in a direct attempt to fool news consumers, or to discredit real journalism.

My colleagues at NewseumED offer lesson plans and tools to fight “flawed” news at www.newseumed.org, and on May 3, World Press Freedom Day, they participated in a panel on media literacy hosted by the U.S. State Department.

On June 4, we invite you to join us — either in person or via live stream — for the annual rededication of the Newseum’s Journalists Memorial. This year, the names of 18 journalists who died in 2017 in the pursuit of news will be engraved on a soaring glass-plated wall. They represent more than 60 reporters killed last year.

As the attacks in Afghanistan, and the murders of journalists from Mexico to Malta, India to Iraq, and many more countries around the world demonstrate all too well, journalists continue to be seen as a threat to political power and to controlled narratives promulgated by dictators, drug lords and terrorists.

Let’s spend much less time fretting about a few moments of dinner commentary and more on condemning those who work relentlessly to kill truth by murdering, jailing or punishing the truth-tellers.

Gene Policinski is president and chief operating officer of the Freedom Forum Institute. He can be reached at gpolicinski@ freedomforum.org, or follow him on Twitter at @genefac.

Do Americans suffer more from mental illness than other nations?

By Dr. Glenn Mollette Have Americans been experiencing mental health issues at an alarming rate?

Over a 12-month period, 27 percent of adults in the U.S. will experience some sort of mental health disorder, making the U.S. the country with the highest prevalence.

Mental health disorders include mood disorders, anxiety disorders, attention deficit/ hyperactivity disorder, and substance abuse.

Over one’s entire lifetime, the average American has a 47.4 percent chance of having some kind of mental health disorder.

Yes, that’s almost one in two. The projected lifetime prevalence is even higher: for people who reach age 75 it is 55 percent. World Health Organization data does not take into account eating disorders, personality disorders, and schizophrenia; the incidence of these disorders together is about 15 percent in the U.S., according to the National Institute of Mental Health.

The incidence of mental health disorders varies widely across the globe, and determining the patterns is tricky. After the U.S., Ukraine, Colombia, New Zealand, Lebanon, and France have the next highest rates of mental health disorders of any kind, all falling between 18.9 percent and 21.4 percent in a 12-month period.

Japan, the People’s Republic of China, Nigeria, and Israel have the lowest rates (between 6.0 percent and 7.4 percent), especially for depression. For substance abuse, the U.S. is up there, but not the highest: We are topped by South Africa and Ukraine.

As with the U.S., when you look at lifetime prevalence in any country, the risk for any

disorder goes way up.

Despite ongoing research, the predictors of mental health disorders are still evasive, even for the most common, like depression.

While a nation’s wealth factor would seem to have an impact, it’s clear from the data that the relationship is complex.

Ron Kessler, Ph.D., the Harvard researcher who headed much of the WHO’s mental health research, says that by and large people in less-developed countries are less depressed. After all, he says, when you’re literally trying to survive, who has time for depression?

There is a zero cure for mental health issues. However, here are some suggestions for improvement. Have a daily schedule.

Get up and go to bed routinely. Get adequate sleep. However, you don’t need more than seven to eight hours. Engage in meaningful activity daily. Work a job. Work in a garden. Clean your house. Mow grass.

Pull weeds. Go to school. Have some type of daily exercise. Breaking a little sweat every day is healthy. Engage in meaningful relationships at church, a club, work or with friends and family. We all need real people in our lives. Limit your technology, television and social media time. Too much can drain and depress you.

If you have mental illness or family members suffering from mental illness, it is best to get it out on the table and start talking about coping, a strategic plan, counseling and working together to make life manageable.

Ignoring it will not mean it will go away.

Dr. Glenn Mollette is the author of 12 books.

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y father and uncle are buried at Oak Woods Cemetery on Chicago’s Southeast Side. Christian immigrants from Jerusalem, they both fought honorably during World War II against Nazism, enlisting after Pearl Harbor.

My uncle died when I was 4 and my father died when I was 17.

When they died and were buried, Oak Woods Cemetery was a safe place to visit.

Back in the 1970s, I would go there often to visit their graves and the graves of my grandmother and cousins. But over the years, I don’t feel safe driving there because of my race.

I limit my trips there to once a year, and when my mother died, instead of burying her there next to my father, I felt it was safer to bury her in the west suburbs where I didn’t have to put up with the reverse racism that we’re not supposed to talk about.

I do remember driving through Oak Woods in the 1970s and, being a history buff, roaming through the southern section of the cemetery where several thousand Confederate soldiers were buried. The Confederate soldiers were not from Illinois but had been imprisoned nearby at Camp Douglas beginning in 1862 during the Civil War. They died during their imprisonment and some historians argue they were mistreated while at Camp Douglas in Chicago, one of the largest Civil War prisons in the country at the time.

Years later, a statue of the Confederate soldiers was erected near their graves, many of which have been desecrated and vandalized during recent years.

Last month, a group of protestors denouncing “racism,” demanded that the statue be removed. They claimed that the statue symbolized racism in much the same way that the Confederate or rebel flag symbolizes racism.

I guess if I were alive in the 1860s, I would have enlisted and fought with the Union to fight the Confederate rebel soldiers in part to keep the young American undivided and in part to oppose slavery and racial discrimination. I enlisted during the Vietnam War, even though I didn’t agree with the American war policy there, and even though I was disgusted by reports of American soldiers massacring Vietnamese civilians out of anger and revenge for the killing of their comrades.

I enlisted because I was about to be drafted, so I decided to make a choice to serve in the U.S. Air Force rather than go into the Army.

I also know many I served with in the military didn’t agree with the war or with America’s foreign policies. But we served anyway.

I imagine many of the Confederate soldiers imprisoned at Camp Douglas felt the same about the Civil War. It wasn’t about slavery or the North versus the South. They were drafted in to service based on where they lived.

So why punish the Confederate soldiers buried at Oak Woods Cemetery? The statue, called “The Confederate Mound,” lists the names of all of the Confederate soldiers who are buried there. It’s a part of American history and it should remain as a reminder of a war that tore this country apart.

Let’s be honest: Slavery wasn’t just an immoral American industry. It was practiced in Europe, the Middle East, and even by warring tribes in Africa.

And let’s be honest even more.

Racism isn’t a one-way street anymore. It’s a two-way street. And oftentimes, white people are victims of racism, too.

Why tear down history? It’s bad politics. Instead of erasing racism, it feeds racism. It feeds distrust. It empowers segregation of our minds.

It’s not an easy subject to talk about, but we should talk about it.

Instead exploiting race to support or oppose extremists on either side, we should come together and recognize the unique history that created this country and be grateful, not angry, for what we have.

Ray Hanania is an award-winning columnist, author and former Chicago City Hall reporter. Email mail him through his personal website at www.Hanania.com or atrghanania@ gmail.com.

Thursday, May 10, 2018

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Lipinski addresses the concerns of high school students about gun control, NRA

By Dermot Connolly Cong. Dan Lipinski (D-3rd) fielded a wide range of questions from Oak Lawn Community High School students during a May 2 town hall meeting at the school.

Seniors Adem Osmani, president of the National Honor Society, and Alexandria McGlynn, the senior class president, moderated the discussion in front of about 100 students in the Little Theater. The event grew out of the March 14 student walkouts held nationwide after the school shooting in Parkland, Fla., but Lipinski touched on education and immigration issues, too.

District 229 Superintendent Michael Riordan said students organized the town hall meeting in exchange for participating in the school walkout on March 14.

“About 300 or 400 students participated in the walkout. There were no problems but we didn’t sanction it and we warned them they could get detentions for leaving school,” said Riordan.

“Organizing the town hall was one of many options we gave students to avoid getting the detention and keeping their records clean. (As a school), we didn’t want to take sides in the 2nd Amendment debate, and we don’t want students to think they can walk out of class to protest any issue,” he explained.

“I encouraged them to do something bigger than just walking out of school,” said Principal Jeane Leitz. She noted that when she suggested that Osmani contact Lipinski and invite him to the school, he had already done so of his own accord.

Lipinski told the students that he was a bit of an activist himself when he was growing up in the 1970s on the Southwest Side of Chicago. When he was 11 or 12, he and a friend tried to end the killing of dolphins by Japanese fishermen who caught them in their nets.

“We collected signatures on a petition in our neighborhood and at Brookfield Zoo, and I delivered

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DEATH NOTICES Maria Esquivel Maria J. Esquivel, 73, a resident of Oak Lawn, died May 2 at Advocate Christ Medical Center.

Mrs. Esquivel, who was born in Mexico, was a phlebotomist for over 30 years at Holy Cross Hospital. Relatives said that Mrs. Esquivel was a beautiful singer, talented dancer, generous and fun-loving.

Survivors include her husband, Arnulfo Esquivel; daughters, Susan O’Hagan, Elizabeth Pedroza and Angelica Susi; sons, Arnulfo Jr., Mario and Albert; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; many brothers and sisters; and relatives and friends.

Services are at 8:15 a.m. today (Thursday, May 10) from PalosGaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Highway, Palos Hills, to St. Gerald Church, 9310 S. 55th Court, Oak Lawn, for 9:30 a.m. Mass.

Interment will follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Leonard Fiedor Photo by Dermot Connolly

Cong. Dan Lipinski (D-3rd) responds to a question during a town hall meeting moderated by Oak Lawn Community High School students Alexandria McGlynn and Adem Osmani (seated at left) at the school.

it to the Japanese embassy in Washington,” he said.

“My father was in politics. But I mainly got involved because I was always interested in trying to find solutions to problems,” he said. “As a Democrat, I feel government can help people in situations where they can’t help themselves,” he said, when asked to explain his political philosophy.

“Government is the way people come together to solve problems.

It has an important role in setting up programs that can help people.

That is why I am a Democrat.

I want to help people, whether by passing a law or individually.

There are a lot of things I can help people with as a member of Congress,” he said.

“The topic we are all here to discuss is gun rights and gun safety. So how do you plan on protecting gun rights?” asked Osmani.

“I respect the 2nd Amendment. But I think there are more things the government can do to regulate gun ownership, and the government should regulate gun ownership.

“There should be more background checks. People convicted of a violent crime should not be able to get a gun. But if you buy a gun at gun shows or online, you don’t need to have one,” said Lipinski.

“Also, if the background check is not completed within three

days, you are able to purchase it without one,” he said.

Lipinski favors banning “bump stocks” used to convert semi-automatic weapons into automatic weapons and limiting the size of detachable magazine clips.

“That way, at least someone has to stop and reload. Although it is a tough one because there are a lot of big clips out there, and people can manufacture their own.”

Responding to a question from McGlynn, he said, “Most people who have a mental health issue are not violent, so we should not stigmatize them.”

But he said those with violent tendencies shouldn’t get guns.

“I think we should do more, especially in schools, to have more resources available to help them.”

“I don’t like the idea of arming teachers. Most don’t want to be armed, and it doesn’t create the type of atmosphere we want to have,” he said. “That’s not the solution. It’s different if you want other armed personnel.”

When asked to address handgun-specific violence common in cities, he said, “We need to have better laws to make it a federal crime to bring guns in from other states. It is much easier to buy guns in Indiana and southern states. They will drive up to our area with a trunk full of guns and sell them out of their trunk. That is a major problem. A lot of these guns are

not legally purchased. We just need to do more to keep guns out the hands of people who should not have them.”

The congressman said the young people driven to violence by “hopelessness and despair among young people in many areas,” also need to be helped.

He suggested that the lack of gun control legislation in Congress is due more to a fear of losing votes from gun owners than money provided by National Rifle Association.

“The NRA has members that are really motivated. They have a lot of gunowners scared that if there is any more regulation, it will be a step toward taking away guns. That is why very little is getting done,” said Lipinski.

The congressman expressed his support for “the DREAMers,” those people brought to the United States illegally as minors by their parents.

He supports passage of the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act that President Obama signed as an executive order to allow DREAMers to remain here legally, and President Trump threatened to rescind. But he said “a clean DREAM Act” will be difficult to pass because some in Congress want to add unrelated amendments, and the pressure is off because courts have ruled that the executive order cannot be canceled arbitrarily.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR CHICAGO RIDGE

Movie and Makeover Night The next Movie and Makeover Night will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 11 at the Freedom Activity Center, 6252 W. Birmingham Ave., Chicago Ridge. Girls will have a night out with friends and will enjoy a film and a fresh new look. The event is for girls ages 6 to 14. The fee is $7 for residents and $12 for non-residents. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 636-4900.

Chicago Ridge Park District to offer Summer Day Camp Registration is being offered for the Chicago Ridge Park District Summer Day Camp that will be held beginning in June at the Freedom Activity Center, 6252 W. Birmingham Ave. The camp ranges from sports to crafts and games to art. The camp will focus on ageappropriate activities and safety. Campers will learn about a variety of things while making new friends and having fun. Activities include weekly field trips, recreational swimming, special events, crafts and large group games. The camp is held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 11 to Aug. 3, for children ages 6 to 14. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 636-4900.

EVERGREEN PARK

Women’s Spring Banquet to be held at First United Methodist The annual Women’s Spring Banquet will be held beginning at 6 p.m. Friday, May 11 at the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 9358 S. Homan Ave., Evergreen Park.

Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for children ages 5 to 12. Kids ages 5 and under can attend for $5. Appetizers, dinners and desserts will be served. More information can be obtained by calling the church office, (708) 422-8451.

EP Historical Commission seeks volunteers to mark village’s 125th year The Evergreen Park Historical Commission is looking for volunteers to assist with the 125th anniversary celebration of Evergreen Park that will include a variety of events that will begin this summer. The commission is looking for volunteers who like good, old-fashioned art and craft projects. Display boards are being created and volunteers are needed for cutting, pasting and helping with a variety of creative efforts.

Individuals who are interested can send an email to epinf@hotmail.com for more information.

HICKORY HILLS

Spring carnival will be held at Kasey Meadow Park

Neal Center, 8047 W. 91st Place, or Krueger Park Recreation Center, 9100 S. 88th Ave. in Hickory Hills.

Kids can can play with Pokemon cards at Krueger Park The “SPY” program, for kids ages 8 to 13 who like collecting Shopkins, Pokemon and Yu-gi-oh cards, will be offered from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 16 at the Krueger Park Recreation Center, 9100 S. 88th Ave., Hickory Hills. Time will be set to duel, trade, or just see what other cards kids have. Following the event, pizza and refreshments will be offered to the participants. The kids will get an opportunity to be in a raffle to win prizes. Advance registration is required. The registration fee is $6 for residents and $7 for non-residents.

More information can be obtained by calling the park district office at (708) 5098-1233 or visit www.hhparkdistrict.org.

Hickory Hills Park District offers preschool, summer day camp The Hickory Hills Park District will offer a 2018-19 preschool session from two to five days a week from 8:45 to 11:45 or 12:15 to 3:15 p.m.

Prices range from $785 to $1,720. A half year is also available. Full-day care is also available for an additional cost. More information about dates and locations for preschool and summer day camp programs can be obtained by calling (708) 598-1233.

Rolling the dice with bunco Bunco will be on tap for adults ages 21 and up from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 18 at the Krueger Park Recreation Center, 9100 S. 88th Ave., Hickory Hills. Guests will also be treated to pizza, popcorn and refreshments. Participants will also win some gift certificates. The registration fee is $11 for residents and $13 for non-residents. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 598-1233.

Grand Bingo Night to be held at Krueger Park Grand Bingo Night will be offered from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 19 at the Krueger Park Recreation Center, 9100 S. 88th Ave., Hickory Hills. During this special bingo night everyone is guaranteed a prize. The event is for participants who are at least 21 years old. The registration fee is $18 for residents and $19 for non-residents.

The registration fee includes prizes, snacks, refreshments (coffee, pop and water) and dinner.

More information can be obtained by calling the park district, (708) 598-1233 or visit www. hhparkdistrict.org.

OAK LAWN

Woodworking club to The Hickory Hills Park District will hold a meet at Oak View Center

carnival from 5 to 10 p.m. today (Thursday, May 10) at Kasey Meadow Park, 8047 W. 91st Place. The carnival will also be held from 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, May 11; noon to 11 p.m.

Saturday, May, 12; and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday, May 13 at Kasey Meadow Park. Pre-sale mega pass wristbands for all four days will be sold through Wednesday, May 9 at the Cynthia

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

Anyone who is interested in joining the club is invited to attend the meeting. The club meets at the Oak Lawn location the second Thursday of each month.

Oak Lawn film group to view, discuss ‘Autumn Sonata’ CineVerse, the Oak Lawn Park District’s weekly film discussion group open to anyone age 17 and older, will screen and discuss the 1978 Swedish foreign film “Autumn Sonata” from 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, May 16 at the Oak View Community Center, 4625 W. 110th St., Oak Lawn. Members should check the building signage for the correct room number. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 529-9028 or visit cineversegroup.blogspot.com.

Oak Lawn Garden Club to host plant sale The Oak Lawn Garden Club’s annual plant sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 18 at Centennial Park, 9400 S.Nashville Ave., Oak Lawn. The event will take place, rain or shine. A white elephant sale will be held during the event. Club members state that residents will be able to purchase various items for their gardens. More information can be obtained by calling Kathy Brew, (773) 881-7879.

PALOS HILLS

Rules of the Road Class The City of Palos Hills Resource and Recreation Department, in cooperation with the Illinois Secretary of State’s office, will offer a free Rules of the Road Class from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 15 at the Palos Hills Community Center, 8455 W. 103rd St. This class will review traffic laws, signs and safe driving techniques that will provide drivers with the knowledge and confidence to obtain or renew a driver’s license. For more information or to register, call (708) 430-4500.

Palos Township to hold health screenings A variety of health screenings will be held during the month of May at the Palos Township Community Center, 10802 S. Roberts Road, Palos Hills. Little Company of Mary Healthy Heart Screenings will be held by appointment only on Tuesday, May 15. Fees will apply. Cholesterol/HAIC screenings will be held by appointment only on Monday, May 21. Fees also apply. Free hearing screenings will be offered by appointment on Tuesday, May 22. A session on “11 Myths on Dementia” will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 23. Free bingo will also be held at at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 24. More information and appointments can be arranged by calling (708) 598-2441.

WORTH

Worth Park District sponsors Senior Lunch Break The Worth Park District will host heir next Senior Lunch Break, which is an outing to dine at the Bohemian Crystal restaurant on Wednesday, May 16. The reservation fee for the luncheon is $8 for residents and $12 for non-residents. The bus will leave the Terrace Centre, 11500 S. Beloit Ave., Worth at 10:30 a.m. The scheduled will return will be at about 2 p.m. More information and to register, call the Worth Park District, (708) 448-7080, or visit www.worthparkdistrict.org.

Leonard J. Fiedor, 90, a Palos Hills resident, died May 1 at his daughter’s home in Darien.

Mr. Fiedor, a U.S. Korean War Army veteran, was employed as a purchasing agent for the Sweetheart Heart Cup Corp., where he worked for over 30 years.

Survivors include a daughter, Karen Ross; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

A memorial visitation is scheduled at 10:30 a.m. until the time of service at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, May 12 at Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Highway, Palos Hills.

Adeline Jeziorny

Adeline Jeziorny (nee Wozny), 87, died April 27 at her Palos Hills home.

Mrs. Jeziorny was a homemaker.

Survivors include her husband of 67 years, Leonard; daughters, Susan Pavlik, Nancy Wagner and Judith Bird; sons, James and Stephen; sister, Irene Kuliak; brother, Henry Wozny; 12 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and many godchildren, in-laws, cousins, friends and neighbors.

Services were Tuesday at Curley Funeral Home. Interment followed at Resurrection Cemetery. Arrangements were made by KubinaTybor Directors.

Adrianne Kane Adrianne M. Kane (nee Budinger), 82, an Oak Lawn resident, died April 29 at St. James Hospital hospice care in Chicago Heights.

Mrs. Kane was a homemaker.

Survivors include daughters, Patricia and Eileen; sons, Jack, Jim and Michael; and six grandchildren.

Services were Friday from Curley Funeral Home to St. Linus Church. Interment took place at Holy Sepulchure Cemetery.

Richard Komar Richard M. Komar, 88, died April 28 at his Worth home.

Mr. Komar was employed in the sign industry. He was a member of the Glenn Maker American Legion Post in Chicago Ridge.

Survivors include his wife, Patricia (nee Cordova); daughters, Francine Lorentz, Deborah Koehler, Susan Pritchard and Michelle Poniatowski; son, Richard; sister, JoAnn Welch; 33 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.

Services were Wednesday from Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home to Our Lady of the Ridge Church. Interment was private at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.

Dorothy Walker Dorothy Walker (nee Troupe), 94, an Oak Lawn resident, died Saturday at Advocate Christ Medical Center.

Mrs. Walker was a homemaker. Family said that she followed her late husband of 56 years, Bill Walker, as he served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. She enjoyed playing the game of Yahtzee.

Survivors include a daughter, Jo Anne Anderson; sons, Tommy, Bob and Dain; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; one greatgreat grandchild; and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation is from 3 to p.m. today (Thursday, May 10) at PalosGaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Highway, Palos Hills. Services are at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 11 at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Cedar Park Cemetery.

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Providing financial gifts for your young adult children

COMINGS & GOINGS

Chicago Ridge Mall is remodeling food court

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hicago Ridge Mall announced last week that its food court was undergoing a full remodel that included a spacious new meeting and eating area as well as an area for relaxing and recharging.

“Our shopBob pers, visitors Bong and guests have been asking for a more relaxing yet synergistic meeting space, and we’re so pleased to be able to begin our food court refresh,” Sandy Martinez, marketing director at Chicago Ridge Mall, said in a release. “When completed, shoppers will see a larger community space with modern seating; plentiful plug-ins for charging smartphones and tablets; and updates in décor that offer comfortable seating and places to relax with friends and family.”

While the food court is undergoing its transformation, Chicago Ridge Mall is partnering with the Children’s Museum in Oak Lawn. Chicago Ridge will install a change unit in the food court area called “A Time for Change,” where guests will be invited to drop coins to help fund the museum’s programming.

Planned for the new food court are bright, new seating arrangements that will provide options for both large and small groups including book clubs,

dads and moms with kids in tow, and meetups with friends.

Plug-ins for charging electronics will be located throughout the seating arrangements and can also be found on interactive tabletops, which include multiple USB flash drive ports.

In June, Chicago Ridge Mall will welcome a new Carter’s/ Oshkosh B’gosh store, which features baby, toddler and kids clothing.

One victim of the change is the food court’s carousel, which has been removed to accommodate the new community gathering and eating spaces.

Honey’s Video Gaming open in Burbank Honey’s Video Gaming Café opened last month in Burbank.

The café at 8546 S. Cicero Ave. has five video slot machines and also offers beer and wine and food.

Hours are from 7 a.m. to midnight Monday to Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Sundays.

A grand opening is scheduled from noon to 5 p.m.

Thursday, May 17. A ribbon cutting is scheduled for noon with the Burbank Chamber of Commerce. There will be Plinko, free appetizers and free soft drinks.

For more information, call (708) 529-0104.

Panera rolling out free delivery

Panera officially announced

other’s Day is almost here. If you’re a mother with grown children, you might receive flowers, candy, dinner invitations or some other type of pleasant recognition. However, you might find that you can get more enjoyment from the holiday by giving, rather than receiving.

The longest-lasting gifts may be financial ones – so here are a few moves to consider: • Contribute to your child’s IRA. If your children have earned income, they are eligible to contribute to an IRA, which offers tax benefits and an almost unlimited array of investment options. You can’t contribute directly to another person’s IRA, but you can write your child a check for that purpose.

This could be a valuable gift, as many people Scott afford to contribute the maximum Johnson can’t yearly amount, which, in 2018, is $5,500, or $6,500 for those age 50 or older.

• Give gifts of stock. You know your children pretty well, so you should be familiar with the products they buy. Why not give them some shares of stock in the companies that make these products? Your children will probably enjoy being “owners” of these companies, and if they weren’t that familiar with how the financial markets work, having these shares in their possession may greatly expand their knowledge and lead to an even greater interest in investing.

• Donate to a charity in your child’s name. You might want to donate to a charitable organization that your child supports. In years past, such a donation might have earned you a tax deduction, but the new tax laws, which include a much higher standard deduction, may keep many people from itemizing. Still, it’s possible for a charitable gift to provide you with a tax benefit, depending on your age. If you’re 70 ½ or older, you must start taking withdrawals from your traditional IRA and your 401(k) or similar employersponsored plan, but by moving the withdrawal directly to a qualified charitable group, the money won’t count as part of your adjusted gross income, so, in effect, you can get a tax break from your generosity.

• Review your estate strategy. Like virtually all parents, you’d probably like to be able to leave some type of legacy to your children, and possibly your grandchildren, too. So, if you haven’t already started working on your estate strategy, consider using Mother’s Day as a launching point. At the very least, you’ll want to write your will, but you may need much more than that, such as a living trust, a durable power of attorney and other documents. And don’t forget to change the beneficiary designations on your life insurance and retirement accounts if you’ve experienced a major life change, such as divorce or remarriage. These designations are powerful and can even supersede whatever instructions you might have left in your will. As you can guess, estate planning can be complex, so you almost certainly will want to work with a legal professional to get your arrangements in order.

Mother’s Day is a good opportunity for your children to show their love for you, and you can do the same for them by helping bolster their long-term security through financial gifts and legacy planning.

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Honey’s Video Gaming Café is now open at 8546 S. Cicero Ave. in Burbank.

this week that it was rolling out an expansion of its delivery service.

Effective Tuesday, May 8, Panera will deliver to homes and offices from its south suburban locations in Bourbonnais, Matteson, Orland Park, Oak Lawn, Homewood, LaGrange Park, Burbank, and northwest Indiana locations in Merrillville, Schererville and Munster.

Unlike many other restaurant chains, Panera will employ its own delivery drivers. The delivery service is bringing 912 delivery-related jobs to the Chicago area. Hiring has been going on and the team is still looking to fill more position.

Readers can visit https://jobs. panerabread.com/ and search for new delivery driver jobs in the Chicago area.

Panera will offer delivery from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.

Orders must be at least $5 and there’s a $3 delivery charge.

For information, call delivery. panerabread.com.

Car wash opening delayed in Alsip Clearwave Express Car Wash, which held its ribbon cutting last week at 12121 S. Pulaski Road in Alsip, announced Saturday on its Facebook page that it had postponed opening the facility because its electrical supply could not handle the needs of its new equipment.

Clearwave said it hoped to open within the next week and was extending its offer of unlimited car washes for $5 until Aug. 1. You have to sign up at the facility for the deal.

If you see a new business in town or wonder what happened to an old favorite, drop me a line at bobbong@hotmail. com. You can track business openings and closings at http:// bobbongonbusiness.com/

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 Grisolano Mary K to Torres Raul, 10656 Moody Ave, $208,000.00; Judicial Sales Corp to Zoubeidi Nader, 9812 S Nottingham Ave, Unit#5C, $57,000.00; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Garrity Vince M, 10654 Oxford Ave, $350,000.00.

Evergreen Park Wells Fargo Bk to Nmz Prop Llc, 9555 S Sacramento Ave, $217,500.00; Thompson Jane Tr to 2952 W 102 Place Llc, 2952 W 102nd Pl, $100,000.00; Cline Michael Tr to Harris Cynthia, 9619 S Sacramento Ave, $189,000.00; Hvg Llc to Wheelhouse Inv Llc, 9425 S Sacramento Ave, $120,000.00.

Hickory Hills Vlcek Paul to Vuckovic Dusanka,

9025 S 83rd Ave, $227,500.00; Roginski Jerzy to Roginski Jerzy Jr, 8439 Flamingo Ter, $10,000.00; Bryant Karen Tr to Brudz Henryka J, 9007 S Roberts Rd, Unit #12C, $118,000.00.

Oak Lawn Yemeniz Investments Llc to Mohdi Ahmad, 10937 S Lorel Ave, $337,500.00; Maniatis Lee P to Matariyeh Mahmoud A, 9716 49th Ave, $310,000.00; Murphy Rita M Decd to Lang Robert, 9812 Karlov Ave, Unit #127, $89,000.00; Holic Lisa R to Twomey Caitlin A, 9818 53rd Ave, $140,000.00; First Midwest Bk Tr to Ciaglia Paul, 4755 101st St, Unit#103, $42,000.00; Karatoola Series Llc 9229 Massasoit Ave Llc to Olson Christopher A, 9229 Massasoit Ave, $210,000.00; Bernal Paola Tr to Naik Krunal Kumar, 8839 Alexander Pl, $170,500.00; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Copia Vincent, 9728 Mason Ave, $185,000.00; Bayview Loan Servicing Llc to Maldonado Alexis, 9529 S Knox

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Ave, $152,000.00; Coughlin Camilla J to Ortiz Rosaura, 10050 S Kildare Ave, $202,000.00; Brown Eric M to Prada Arturo, 9528 Menard Ave, $248,000.00; Metropolitan Life Ins Co to Zayyad Khitam, 10416 Lavergne Ave, $225,000.00; Aboor Kareem to Patriotic Prop Mgmt Llc, 10432 Mason Ave,

$450,000.00.

Palos Hills Judicial Sales Corp to N A R Prop Grp, 11109 S 84th Ave, Unit #P925, $41,000.00; Blair Raymond K to Bishara Janet, 10446 Broadmoor Rd, $245,500.00; Munoz Ricardov to Hamel Thomas E, 7870 W Sheffield Dr, $164,500.00.

Scott Johnson, CFP, is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, 8146 W. 111th St., Palos Hills, (708) 974-1965. Edward Jones does not provide legal advice. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones financial advisor.

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Elaine Davenport Secretary, Board of Education, School District Number 127‐1/2, Cook County, Illinois

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IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION OF Natalie Albadri by Biological Mother Rou Abuhlaleh (NA) __________________________________________________________ (Minor’s Initials)

of Change of Name to

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Moraine Valley to hold free dance master class A free dance master class will be offered for participants ages 13 to 20 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 11 at Moraine Valley Community College, 9000 W. College Parkway, Palos Hills.

Dancers with intermediate to advanced skills are invited to participate in the class with the award-winning director of Visceral Dance Chicago. Registration is open to the first 20 dancers who contact Tommy Hensel, managing director at FPAC, at HenselT2@ morainevalley.edu.

The master class will be led by Nick Pupillo. The session will be

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capacities at the shelter. One was an investigator in charge of ensuring that pets were going to suitable homes. But their names no longer appear on the AWL website.

The suspension of adoptions apparently was quietly lifted in recent weeks, although employees would not confirm that. They had said in March that lifting it was dependent on test results that were due any day. Advertisements announcing that there are pets available for adoption are now outside the shelter, and notices about the suspension have been removed.

While adoptions were suspended, the veterinary clinic on site continued to operate. The clinic is currently is still in operation.

The activists, including animal rescue representatives, former AWL volunteers and employees claimed that the flu outbreak was caused or worsened by management and poor care of the animals over many years. Numerous photos taken at the site in recent years, showing dogs housed in unclean conditions in the facility also circulated online.

AWL spokesman Jim Prescott said this week that there would be no further comment aside from the statement. But he added that “to the best of my knowledge,” the shelter is again fully operational.

In early March, Chicago Ridge Mayor Chuck Tokar and Trustee Ed Kowalski met with Estrada and several other representatives to discuss the situation. Shelter officials as well as some of the activists rallying against Estrada also spoke at several Chicago Ridge Village Board meetings that month.

The AWL regularly passed in-

held in the Dorothy Menker Theater inside the college’s Fine and Performing Arts Center. Participants will explore choreography, improvisation and contemporary movement, and learn an excerpt of Visceral Dance Chicago’s repertory.

Visceral Dance Chicago will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 12 in the Dorothy Menker Theater. Tickets are $30 for the general public, $25 for senior citizens, and $15 for students. Tickets are available by calling the box office at (708) 974-5500 or online at morainevalley.edu/fpac spections from the Illinois Department of Agriculture, which oversees animal shelters. But activists complained that shelter was given enough warning before the inspectors came to clean up the facility beforehand.

This led to Kowalski putting together a panel of activists to meet with shelter officials and help remedy the problems, and inspectors from several Chicago Ridge departments, including building and code enforcement, checked out the facility as well.

At a recent village board meeting, Kowalski showed a pile of reports he received from the various departments, which outlined numerous violations found. He said if they are not corrected, the shelter will be fined.

“I am very disappointed in the inspections by the Department of Agriculture,” said Kowalski, asserting that the violations should have been caught by that department.

Following Estrada’s departure, Kowalski said,”The village takes animal welfare very seriously. We took calm, yet deliberate action to put the facts together. The panel was one of those actions that helped determine the culture and facts of what went on at AWL. This led to a five agency/department inspection that uncovered many issues that needed attention and correction.

“Their board took the action they deemed necessary to comply, I assume. Both myself, our mayor, and our board of trustees in Chicago Ridge recognize the need to move forward to make sure the animals and employees and volunteers at AWL have a safe environment. Anything in our power to enforce will be, and any assistance to help AWL become better, will be used,” Kowalski concluded.

Worth Mayor Mary Werner cuts the ribbon for the official grand opening of Captain Jack’s Beverages, 7030 W. 111th St., Worth, on Saturday afternoon. The mayor was joined at the ribbon-cutting by (from left) Trustee Laura Packwood, Village Clerk Bonnie Price, Issa Tadros and Sal Tadros, owners, and staff member Tarek Fakhoury.

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“With the resurgence of Marvel movies, the comics are read as well,” DeJonghe said. “Not only are kids reading the comics, but all ages do. We have a large selection of comics that adults read. A lot of the comics have tie-ins to shows or movies.”

Youngsters also had an opportunity to have their picture taken with cardboard figures of action heroes and villains. Kids crafts and other activities were provided for children in the youth services section on the first floor. Sci-Fi Storytime was held for all ages in the youth services program room during the morning.

“Each year it gets progressively more active with additional events,” said Erin Foley, marketing specialist for the Oak Lawn Library. “This year we have an Escape Room for teens, which has become very big. There are many more activities. We also will be having a scavenger hunt during the day. With the teens, we are allowing them to get more involved.”

A variety of activities were held on the lower level. The

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The Klingon Language and Assault Group has been under the direction of Marc Mainekoff (right), who is joined by his wife, Julie, and a member who just describes himself as a fan during the Oak Lawn Library’s Fan Fest and Free Comic Book Day Saturday.

501st Legion and Rebel Region strolled along the lower level.

The Midwest Garrison and the Nar Shadaa Base are the local chapters of international fanbased organizations dedicated to creating and wearing imperial stormtrooper and Jedi costumes.

The Klingon Language Institute, which studies and teaches the Klingon language from Sar Trek, and the Klingon Assault Group, which is the local ship of the international, not-for-profit Star Trek fan organization that focuses on

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a Democrat, but I’m not a big government guy.”

Bennett again tried to get the legislators to take a pledge to pass a budget only if revenue is shared with local government.

Burke said that a budget was passed in 2017 only because of 10 percent reductions that was demanded by Republicans. “(We) voted for it because it ended the impasse,” Burke said.

“Democrats are pushing back on the 10 percent and working to get more money for local governments and schools.”

Bennett brought up bills that are being considered that would preempt local authorities. Cunningham believes that these bills will not pass.

“We should allow local government more authority to expand Home Rule,” Cunningham said.

Hastings added that all legislators want what is best for local governments.

“It’s about balance,” Hastings said. “You might see reductions somewhere but an increase somewhere else. You guys got to realize that we want to work with you, not against you.”

Bennett agreed but said that he is concerned that more restrictions could be imposed on local governments.

“But the problem is that if we don’t say anything, and when you open that door once, government will do it again,” Bennett said.

“Shared revenues are critical for local governments to move forward.”

Cunningham is in agreement but added that it is difficult to

get bills passed in Springfield.

“That’s why taking pledges are not going to work,” Cunningham said. “There is little give and take.

We got an education bill passed last year. But we know that we can’t get everything passed.”

Bennett added that he just would like to see some pressure applied to allow local municipalities more input in services they should be receiving.

“We are just concerned that this will happen every year,” Bennett said about the uncertainty of revenue being provided for local services. “I mean, it’s our money.”

Bennett asked about the ongoing pension crisis and what can be done to alleviate the situation.

Cunningham and Burke said that pension bills have been struck down by the courts.

“We have the Supreme Court decision that tells us what we can do,” Burke said. “But we can do some things at the edges. We know there are challenges when talking about pension funds.”

Bennett brought up capital funds that have been reduced for local governments. Hastings said there has to be alternatives to funding local projects, like the motor fuel tax.

But Hastings added that a capital funding bill is not likely this year. Bennett mentioned that added revenue could come from legalizing marijuana. Legislators had mixed views on that proposal.

“This calendar year it is not likely a capital fund will pass,” Cunningham said. “I don’t think we will see anything until after the election, but who knows? Everyone wants a capital bill, but you have to pay for it. Right now, we just don’t have enough people who want to compromise.”

exploring the Klingon way of life through costuming, were on hand.

The two groups were created by Marc Mainekoff, who also runs the MarQ’s Imperial Emporium. The Klingon group members on hand were in costume and talked to guests who approached their display stand.

Mainekoff’s wife, Julie, said they have been to a couple of previous Fan Fests at the library.

“We go to sci-fi conventions and shows throughout the year,” Julie Mainekoff said. “We stay

mostly in the area. Sometimes we go to Wisconsin and Indiana but we concentrate on the Midwest.”

Marc Mainekoff not only attends various conventions but is also involved in setting up props for the theater, including a Christmas play in Chicago.

“The reason we do this is that we have fun,” Marc Mainekoff said. “It gives us an opportunity to be someone else.”

Jim Deiters, director of the Oak Lawn Library, smiled as he saw the costumed guests pass him by on the first floor.

“Oh, it’s a blast,” Deiters said.

“I enjoy watching all the people here who are having so much fun.

I was watching one display and a woman was describing how long it takes to make a mask. All the details she gave and describing what she does was fascinating.”

Foley said that discussions are taking place on what could be done next year to mark the fifth anniversary of the event.

But library officials are pleased that along with the celebration of superheroes and pop culture, that many kids are taking time to read.

“The great thing is you get them to read the comics for fun,” Pollard said. “Many of them then grow up loving to read.”

LIBRARY HAPPENINGS

CHICAGO RIDGE

Patrons invited to play bingo Bingo will be offered from 10 to 11 a.m.

Tuesday, May 15 at the Chicago Ridge Library, 10400 S. Oxford Ave. Prizes will be awarded to the game winners. More information about the free bingo program can be obtained by calling the library, (708) 423-7753 or visit the website at www.chicagoridgelibrary.org.

Session will provide advise about how to deal with coyotes A session on “Living with Coyotes” from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 17 at the Chicago Ridge Library. The session is being held because residents have indicated they have seen coyotes roaming the southwest suburbs.

Advice will be provided of what to do if someone encounters coyotes. More information about the free program can be obtained by calling the library, (708) 423-7753, or visit the website at www.chicagoridgelibrary.org.

Providing lessons in sewing

Local legislators (from left) state Rep. Kelly Burke (D-36th), state Sen. Bill Cunningham (D-18th), state Sen. Michael Hastings (D-19th) and state Sen. Steve Landek (D-12th) respond to questions ranging from a capital funding bill and pensions Friday at the Southwest Conference of Mayors Legislative Breakfast in Orland Park.

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The next “Saturday Sew-In” session wil be held from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 19 at the Chicago Ridge Library.

Patrons can work on their latest projects, which include quilting, knitting and stamping. Sewing machines are available upon request. More information about the free program can be obtained by calling the library, (708) 423-7753, or visit the website at www.chicagoridgelibrary.org.

Reliving memories of old game shows

sessions will be offered this month from 3 to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 3 to 6 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. More information about this and other teen programs can be obtained by calling (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

1967 Oak Lawn tornado exhibit will soon end April 21 marked the 51st anniversary of the devastating tornado that struck Oak Lawn and surrounding communities and in recognition of the 50th anniversary, Local History unveiled the exhibit “Voices in the Wind: Remembering the 1967 Tornado” at the Oak Lawn Library.

The exhibit features 200 images, archival footage of the aftermath and recollections from witnesses. The display is located in the second floor Local History Room of the library. The exhibit ends on Friday, May 20. Residents are asked to view the exhibit before it closes. For more information about this and other programs, call (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

Reviewing apps programs “Appy” Hour will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. in Monday, May 14 in Meeting Room B at the Oak Lawn Library. Participants can arrive and explore their new app. Guests can bring a beverage to sip while staff from the adult services department will help visitors with Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat. Snacks are provided. The session is limited to 40 people. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 422-4990 or visit the Computer Center.

“Those Wacky Game Shows” will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, May 21 at the Chicago Ridge Library. Residents who remember old TV game shows that included celebrity guests like Liberace, Bobby Darin and Jack Benny will be interested in this session. Steve Cooper will show old flim clips of the old “Gong Show, “Make Me Laugh” and “Password.” The free presentation will include musical numbers. More information can be obtained by calling the library, (708) 423-7753 or visit the website at www.chicagoridgelibrary.org

Exploring history of Cubs and White Sox

View images of artist Diego Velasquez

Discuss summer book releases

A variety of images of esteemed artists will be showcased during “Mastery, Mystery and Majesty” from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 31 at the Chicago Ridge Library.

Author Dawn Patitucci, who wrote “The Queen’s Prophet,” will provide a retrospective on Diego Velasquez, a preeminent painter of the Spanish Golden Age. His works focus on humble tavern scenes, royal portraits and his masterpiece, Las Meninas. The presentation will transport viewers to 17th century Spain.

Patrons will be able to view one of the finest images in the Western canon by one of the most esteemed artists in history. More information can be obtained by calling the library, (708) 423-7753, or visit the website atwww.chicagoridgelibrary.org.

OAK LAWN

Snack and study sessions offered for high school students Snack and study for high school students studying for final exams will be offered this month at the Oak Lawn Library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave. High school students can bring their books and friends to the library to study. Extra supplies and snacks will be provided by library staff members. Study

Cubs and White Sox history will be explored beginning at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 16 at the Oak Lawn Library. For visitors of this event, it is time hear about and talk about baseball that includes memories of the Cubs and White Sox.Larry Bergnach will lead the talk about baseball nostalgia. Register online at www.olpl.org or in person at the adult services desk. Residents can also call the library at (708) 422-4990.

The Anderson’s Bookshop booktalker and fiction staff from the Oak Lawn Library will discuss the upcoming summer book releases at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 24 at the library.

The session will focus on a discussion about new books from favorite authors and the waiting lists for the books. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

Book sale donations are requested at library Patrons can donate gently-used books, magazines, CDs and videos for the ongoing book sale at the Oak Lawn Library. The book sale donations are sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Due to space limitations, the Friends will not accept “Readers Digest Condensed Books,” encyclopedias and older text books. The donation drop-off area is near the library’s Cook Avenue entrance.

Interested parties may fill out a short form at the customer services desk to receive a tax letter by mail that acknowledges their donation. Hardcover books cost 50 cents each, paperbacks are 25 cents, and magazines cost 10 cents each. Audio visual items are priced as indicated. Funds collected from the book sale support library programs and purchases beyond the regular budget.

PALOS HILLS

Movie posters can be observed at library Residents will have an opportunity to view an array of full-sized movie posters from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 12 at the Green Hills Library, 10331 S. Interlochen Drive, Palos Hills. A short matching activity will also be held for all ages. One lucky participant with all correct responses will win a $30 Visa gift card. Three winners will each receive a set of four admission passes to the LaGrange Movie Theater.

Kids can take part in stuffed animal workshop The stuffed animal workshop will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, May 14 at Green Hills Library. Kids will have an opportunity to stuff their own stuffed animal pal and then play games with their new friend. Participants will then take their new friends home. Registration is limited to 50 children. Do not register caregivers for this program. The program is for children ages 3 and up. Register online at www.greenhillslibrary.org.

Patrons can learn to make green spa gifts Patrons can learn to make spa quality beauty and body treatments during a workshop scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, May 17 at the Green Hills Library. Learn to make the treatments from fresh ingredients in this hands-on workshop. Guests will learn to whip up facial scrubs, masks, body scrubs and other items. The event is for adults only.

Registration is limited to 30. Register online at www.greenhillslibrary.org.

Brain function class A class that provides lesson in improving and maintaining brain function will be held beginning at 10 a.m. Friday, May 18 at the Green Hills Library. The brain fitness program is based on neuroplasticity that activates all six functions of the brain.

These exercises, based on everyday movements that are natural and organic, focus on the healthy longevity of the body and mind.

This event is for adults only. Registration is limited to 40. Register online at www. greenhillslibrary.org.

Organizing digital photography

Tips in how to locate and organize digital photography in computers will be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 21 at the Green Hills Library. Beth Randall, a professional organizer, will walk patrons through simple steps to help them organize and navigate their digital photos. This event is for adults only. Registration is limited to 90. Register online at www.greenhillslibrary.org.

Book club discussion for youths A book discussion for kids ages 10 to 17 will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 23 at the Green Hills Library. Snacks will be provided. Copies of the book will be available at the youth services desk. Registration is limited to 15. Register online at www.greenhillslibrary.org.

History of henna explored The history of henna will be explored beginning at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 23 at the Green Hills Library. Patrons will learn the history behind henna, get henna designs applied, and decorate cookies with henna art. The event is for adults only. Registration is limited to 20. Register online at www. greenhillslibrary.org.

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Marist students raise money to support cancer research

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Marist students gather in the school’s main gym around a luminaria lit in memory of loved ones who lost their battle with cancer during opening ceremonies for the school’s sixth annual Relay for Life event in March, which raised $51,000 for the American Cancer Society.

The sixth annual Relay for Life benefiting the American Cancer Society raised $51,000 at Marist High School.

The event was held from noon to midnight on March 3. Nearly 300 students participated in the event that honors those who have faced or are currently battling cancer. A student committee worked on the event since the fall, planning fundraisers and educational events.

“This entails a lot of brainstorming at weekly meetings, reaching out to various restaurants for donations, and basically just figuring out how to keep a ton of high school students occupied for twelve hours,” said event chair Abbie O’Connell, a senior at Marist. “Relay for Life is obviously a huge, important event, and pulling it off is no easy feat, but seeing it all come together made all those months of stress and hard work so worth it!”.

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speakers, cancer survivors, and a memorial for those who have lost their battle against cancer. To keep energy high through the 12-hour fundraiser, many activities were available, including a miniature golf course, inflatable obstacle courses, athletic games and music.

Many of the students who participate have known a close family member or friend diagnosed with cancer.

“For me, Relay for Life is a way to make a difference in the lives of so many people and a way to change the outcome of a cancer diagnosis” said event chair Katlyn Hansen, a senior at Marist. “Cancer doesn’t discriminate, so it effects everyone in the world. As young people, we are reminded that we have the power to change the world for the better, but this can be a daunting task. Relay for Life makes that task less intimidating. Students participate in Relay because it is a way for us as high

school students to become heroes and positively affect our world.”

“The students make this event a personal mission to help eradicate cancer,” said Colleen Pochyly, a Marist campus minister who comoderated the event. “Every family has a cancer story and this event helps to give our students back some of the power and control that cancer takes from their lives.”

In six years, Marist has raised nearly $300,000 through this event.

Marist is also the only Catholic school in Illinois to host its own Relay for Life.

Relay for Life is not the only event at Marist that benefits cancer research. The campus ministry office coordinates “Think Pink” benefiting the Cancer Center at Little Company of Mary Hospital and participates in “Bald for St. Brigid,” which helps fund pediatric cancer research through CureSearch, during alternating school years.

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Recent Members for the Evergreen Park High School journalism program finished among the top five at the recent IHSA Journalism sectionals.

The students are (front row, from left) Kenzie Telstad, Mya Cooper, Ruby Mendoza, Colleen Burns, Grace Sisto, Aliyah Polk, (back row, from left) Emily Goodman, Kaitlin Ithal, Kate Berman, Mallory Burke, Amari Brown, Shannon McConville, Caroline Germann and Kierstin Brannigan.

EP High School journalism students excel at sectionals Fourteen students represented Evergreen Park High School at the IHSA Journalism sectional with several placing among the top five in the competition.

Placing fifth were Ruby Mendoza in the Yearbook Layout Double Page Spread category, and Grace Sisto for Yearbook Caption Writing.

Placing fourth were Mallory Burke in both Newspaper Design and Sports Writing; Kierstin

Brannigan in Photo Storytelling; and Katt Ithal for Yearbook Copy Writing.

Advancing to the state competition at Eastern Illinois University was Colleen Burns, who placed first in Editorial Writing; Caroline Germann and Shannon McConville, who placed third in Yearbook Theme Development; Ithal, who placed third in Infographics; and Kate Berman, who placed second in News Writing.

Stagg Music Dept. to present Finale Band Concert May 17 The Stagg High School Music Department will be presenting their annual Finale Band Concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 17 at the high school’s Performing Arts Center, 8055 W. 111th St., Palos Hills.

The concert will serve as a dedication to the current seniors, the Class of 2018. Admission is free. No tickets are required.

The Finale Band Concert will feature Stagg’s three curricular bands (Concert Band, Symphonic Band and Wind Symphony), featuring guest conductor Katherine Hebbard, student teacher from VanderCook College of Music.

The program will include the selections of “Kinetic Dances”

by Randall Standridge; “Appalachian Morning” by Robert Sheldon; “March Opus 99” by Sergei Prokofiev and arranged by James Meredith; and “Loch Lomond”

by Frank Ticheli.

Other selections include the Armed Forces Salute” arranged

by Robert Lowden; “American Barndance” by Richard Saucedo; “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” by Paul Dukas and transcribed by Mark Hindsley; and “The Stars and Stripes Forever” by John Philip Sousa, edited by Colonel John Bourgeois.

North Palos School Dist. 117 holds new student registration North Palos School District 117 is conducting new student kindergarten registration for the 2018-19 school year.

Children must be 5 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2018. Registration is held at the district office,

7825 W. 110th St., Palos Hills, and is by appointment only. Enter through Door 2.

For more information or to make an appointment, call (708) 233-5763. Hours are 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays.

Parents and children invited to attend St. Albert the Great School open house

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An open house for parents and their children will be held from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 17 at St. Albert the Great Elementary School, 5535 W. State Road, Burbank.

Information on pre-K and kindergarten curriculum will be provided. A question-and-answer session with parent ambassadors

will be provided for visiting families. Families and their kids can participate in a moms, pops and tots activity.

Guests who attend the open house will be entered into a raffle. More information can be obtained by calling the school, (708) 424-7757.

Residents can also visit the website at www.stalbertthegreatschool.com.

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Running for the love of it Husband and wife team sweep Southwest Half Marathon

By Alison Moran Correspondent

Photos by Jason Maholy

Above: Art Bareikis, of Crestwood, plants a kiss on the cheek of his wife, Jane, after the latter crossed the finish line to win the women’s division of the Southwest Half Marathon. Below left: Art Bareikis gives a thumbs-up as he breaks the ribbon to win the Half, with a time of 1:10:51. Below right: Jane Bareikis, who began running long distance in April 2017, celebrates as she crosses the finish line to win the women’s division of the Half with a time of 1:20:11. Bottom left: John Cancialosi, who in 2015 became the first person to use a hand cycle to complete a half marathon, puckers up for a kiss from Southwest Special Recreation Association Executive Director Lori Chesna after Cancialosi crossed the finish line. Cancialosi used GoFundMe to raise nearly $5,000 – including $1,000 of his own money – for SWSRA by participating in the race. Bottom right: Palos Heights resident Christina Novak is all smiles as she approaches the 10k finish line, pushing a stroller containing her daughter, Catalina, 2, and son, Joaquin, 8 months.

Two southwest suburban residents made history last Sunday in Palos Heights when they became the first husband and wife duo to win their respective gender divisions of the Southwest Half Marathon in the same year.

More than 1,300 people participated in the May 6 events, which included the half marathon, 10k, half-mile Run, Walk or Roll for persons with special needs, and 50-yard Kids Dash. More than 660 people ran in the 13.1-mile signature event.

Art Bareikis, of Crestwood, finished first overall with a blistering time of 1:10:51, and average of 5:21 per mile.

The victory was the second consecutive in the half for the Latvian-born Bareikis, who won the 2017 incarnation in a slightly greater time than it took him to finish this year’s race.

Jane Bareikis, Art’s wife, placed sixth overall and won the women’s division with an equally impressive time of 1:20:11. Both Bareikis’ times put them among elite-level half marathon runners.

And the Bareikis’ son, 2-year-old Armin, made his debut in the 50-yard Kids Dash, guided by his mother. The tot finished in the middle of the pack, but then again, young Armin is just getting started.

The most impressive performance of the day may have been Jane’s. The Kenyan-born began training for long distance running in April 2017.

“Last year, I watched Art in the halfmarathon, and l thought, ‘I could do this,’” Bareikis said. “The second day of training, l thought, l could be a good runner. And then l was addicted. This is amazing, to come in first among women.”

Jane was trained by Art, a track coach at Oak Forest High School and a physical education teacher at Oak Forest’s Arbor Park Middle School. They met when Art was training runners in Iten, Kenya.

And will little Armin follow in his parents’ footsteps?

“If he wants to, that would be great,” said Jane. “But it’s whatever he wants to do. We will support him.”

Not to be outdone, Palos Heights resident Bart Myrda won the event’s 10K race with a time of 42:23. The 14-year-old running prodigy will attend Shepard High School next fall. Myrda’s father, Jan, took fourth overall in the half-marathon with a time of 1:17:18.

The Myrda family is a fixture at local runs and marathons throughout the Chicago area. Jan completed the 2017 Chicago Marathon in 2:41:39. Following in the swift footsteps of older sisters Madzia and Kasia, Bart has been running with his dad since he was a little boy, he said.

Just weeks away from his eighth grade graduation at Independence Junior High School in Palos Heights, Myrda plans to join the track team at Shepard. He’s attending two running camps over the summer, including a summer-long camp at Shepard, and another camp in Minnesota.

Maggie Graham, a Northwestern University graduate, was the women’s 10k winner, and placed third overall, less than a minute behind Myrda, at 43:21. It was a comeback of sorts for the Seattle native who has battled multiple stress fractures due to “weak hips and too much ice cream,” she laughed.

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Fire falls short against Atlanta

Ellis scores first goal with Men in Red

By Tim Cronin Correspondent

The Fire wanted to push the attack against Atlanta last Saturday night, and did.

When push came to shove, however, United shoved back, and scored a 2-1 victory at Toyota Park.

The difference, as it has been most of the season for the Men in Red, was in the ability — or lack thereof — to finish.

On a night when the Fire out-cornered their foes 4-1 and out-shot them 14-10, they were able to put only three of those 14 shots on target. Brad Guzan — born in Evergreen Park, raised in Homer Glen and a star for Providence Catholic in his prep days — stopped two of them, allowing only Kevin Ellis’ opportunistic volley into the top shelf from 17 yards out in the 61st minute.

Ellis’ first goal with the Fire raised the hopes of those in the announced gallery of 15,024, having cut the gap to 2-1; but

it was also the Fire’s last great chance, as Atlanta displayed the defensive prowess of the Eastern Conference leader it is by clamping down for the last half-hour.

Lack of finishing aside, the increased offense can be traced to Bastian Schweinsteiger’s return to the midfield after a several-game stint as the sweeper. With Schweinsteiger controlling the pace of play and often doing the feeding, the Fire had more pep on attack.

Early on, Nemanja Nikolic had a great chance to give the Fire the lead, beating Guzan, but saw Atlanta defender Michael Parkhurst stop the ball at the goal-line.

That near-goal came back to haunt the Fire eight minutes into the second half, when Atlanta’s Ezequiel Barco, pouncing on a ball six yards from the net, caromed it in off the crossbar. Four minutes later, United’s odd-man rush paid off with Josef Martinez made it 2-0 on a feed from Darlington Nagbe.

“We pressed on quite well, we won a lot of balls up front, we had very good chances in the first half to score a goal,” Schweinsteiger said. “We didn’t score a goal so that’s a little bit disappointing. We have to keep going. We played against

a very good team.

“Small details decide games, and unfortunately we couldn’t score that (firsthalf) goal. I think we could have been up one goal at halftime, and maybe it’s different.”

The Fire (2-4-2) had beaten the New York Red Bulls and tied Toronto during the previous two weeks, and with the match with Atlanta (7-1-1) began a stretch of six games in 25 days – the first sustained busy run of the season.

While Wednesday’s game against sub.500 Montreal was a theoretical breather and a chance to climb out of eighth place in the East, Columbus and Orlando, the foes in two of the next three games, are anything but breathers.

With the transfer window — international soccer’s version of a trading deadline — closed until July, head coach Veljko Paunovic has to play the cards he’s been dealt on the current roster. Nobody’s on the way anytime soon, not even Fernando Torres, who may be unknown to many but is well known to Paunovic as a former teammate.

“I don’t know anything about it,” Paunovic deadpanned after the match.

RED STARS REPORT

Huerta honored as Player of the Month Chicago Red Stars midfielder Sofia Huerta was voted the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) Player of the Month by the NWSL Media Association for the month of April.

Huerta, 25, had two goals in four appearances during the month to help Chicago to a 2-0-2 record in April.

The unbeaten month enabled the Red Stars to rise from seventh place out of the top spot in the standings at the end of March to second place by the end of April.

The Boise, Idaho native began the month by scoring in Week 4 during a 3-0 win over the Houston Dash on April 18, and adding another goal against Sky Blue FC for a 1-1 draw on April

“I am very happy how this team is in this moment, where we need everyone’s effort and everyone to give the support and confidence to their teammates,” he

21. The Santa Clara product scored her first goal of the season by heading home a long-driven ball by Danielle Colaprico into the box to beat Houston goalkeeper Jane Campbell. She scored the fifth-quickest goal in NWSL history just 44 seconds into the contest against Sky Blue by striking a drifting shot that sailed over the head of goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan.

This is the second time Huerta has been honored as the NWSL Player of the Month, the first time being in May 2015. Huerta joins goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher (May 2016) and former forward Christen Press (April 2015) as the only Chicago Red Stars players have won the award. said. “With this attitude we will for sure win more games.”

It’s hard to imagine him saying anything else.

HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL

Vikings deny Crusaders Catholic Blue crown

By Jason Maholy Sports Editor

Brother Rice had to be feeling good about the possibility of beating St. Laurence for the second time in three days, and clinching the Catholic League Blue championship, when they tapped the Vikings’ Zach Verta for three first-inning runs on Monday in Burbank But the senior right-hander recovered, holding the Crusaders scoreless on one hit over the next four innings. The St. Laurence offense provided plenty of support as the Vikings lit up Rice pitching en route to a 13-3 win in six innings in a battle of two of the state’s top-rated Class 3A teams.

St. Laurence (23-5, 8-4) with the victory avenged a 3-2 loss to Rice last Saturday, May 5, and at least temporarily prevented Brother Rice (20-8, 9-3) from clinching the Catholic Blue crown.

The Crusaders were scheduled to play Catholic Blue foe Mount Carmel twice this week, beginning Tuesday, while St. Laurence still has a shot at the league title, with two games remaining against St. Rita. A single Rice win earns the Crusaders at least a share of the league championship, and they can win it outright by sweeping the Caravan.

Verta allowed five hits while walking three and striking out five over five innings, and improved to 6-1. He also had two hits, including his sixth home run of the season, and two RBI. Vikings junior catcher Matt McCormick belted a solo homer, his eighth round-tripper this year, and two RBI. Gage Olszak contributed an RBI single during a seven-run fifth inning. Rice committed three errors to aid that rally. Jake Vera had two RBI. The Crusaders’ Ryan Maher had a double and two RBI, and Dillan Fike contributed an RBI single.

On May 5, teams, Brother Rice one-upped a redhot St. Laurence squad for a 3-2 victory. Crusaders pitcher Zach Litke allowed two runs and struck out five over five innings to improve to 5-0 on the season. Jack Payton, Dillon Fike and Mike Bolton each drove in a run for Rice.

Brother Rice’s Ryan Maher connects for a base hit during Monday’s game against St. Laurence.

Photos by Gary Middendorf St. Laurence came into the contest having won St. Laurence senior right-hander Zach Verta delivers a pitch during the Vikings’ 13-3 victory over Brother eight of 10 games, and fell to 21-5.

Shepard The Astros went 3-2 last week last and entered play on Monday at 12-11 overall, 8-4 in the South Suburban Conference. Shepard came into this week having won eight of 10 games.

Sandburg ended the Astros five-game winning streak with a 9-5 victory on April 30. Tommy Windt slugged a solo homer for Shepard in that game.

Shepard got back on track the following day, and started a new three-game winning streak with a 14-4, five-inning beat down of Hillcrest.

The Astros topped Reavis, 4-2, on May 2. Senior southpaw Anthony Lopez was the star of the show as he came on in relief and struck out three Rams

Rice on Monday.

in 1.1 innings to earn the win. Lopez also drove in the game-winning run on a two-run single in the bottom of the sixth inning.

Shepard kept the good times going with a 6-4 win in 10 innings over TF South. Senior right-hander Eric Bruesch was a horse, throwing nine innings over which he struck out four and allowed only five hits to earn the victory. Senior infielder Jim Mundo was had four hits including a double and a single that drove in the game-winning RBI on the top of the 10th.

Stagg ended the Astros’ mini streak with a 10-4 victory on May 5.

Evergreen Park

The Mustangs broke a five-game losing streak with a 12-2 victory over Argo on April 30, then reeled off four more wins in a row. Evergreen’s Brandon Belle had three hits and scored two runs, and Sean Mahoney had a hit and an RBI. The Mustangs topped Argo again, 12-9, on May 1.

Dan Reynolds belted a two-run homer and Sammy Rogers had two hits and two RBI. Evergreen finished the week with a 2-0 win over Bremen on May 3, and a doubleheader sweep of Peotone, by the scores of 11-8 and 10-3, on May 5.

The Mustangs entered this week 12-7.

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“My coach recommended this course, because it was a flat surface that ran well,” Graham said. “It’s great to be back.”

The 1,350 participants of the day’s races had ideal running conditions at the start, with overcast skies and temperatures in the mid-50s, but the mercury had climbed into the 60s by the time the first runners crossed the finish line.

The route began, as always, on Route 83 next to Palos Heights City Hall and wove through the Cook County Forest Preserves along mostly flat terrain in Palos Heights, Palos Park and Palos Hills.

Oak Lawn resident Christina Clark, 30, and her friend Jennifer Leonard, 32, a Stagg High School graduate, ran together. The friends chose this race because it’s close to home, said Clark, and is “a nice, flat course,” added Leonard.

Race founder Mel Diab, owner of Running for Kicks, couldn’t have been more pleased with the day’s events.

“We couldn’t have asked for better weather,” he said.

“But the best part for me through these years has been in raising $225,000 for the American Cancer Society for Prostate Cancer and Research, and for the South West Special Recreation Association.”

Clockwise from top left: Magdalena Mrozek, of Palos Hills, is pumped up as she completes the 10k. Mrozek fi sihed third among women and 12th overall with a time of 48:59. Participants of the Southwest Special Recreation Association’s Walk, Run or Roll half-mile race head west on Route 83. Maggie Graham happily approaches the ribbon marking the finish line of the Southwest 10k Run/Walk. Graham was the top female finisher with a time of 43:21. Palos Heights resident Bart Myrda, 14, approaches the finish line of the 10k. Myrda, an eighthgrader at Independence Junior High School, was the overall winner of the race, finishing with a time of 42:23. A young girl with speical needs enjoys the thrill of being pushed at a healthy clip during the Walk, Run or Roll, which has been among the Southwest Half Marathon day’s events since 2009.

Photos by Jason Maholy

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HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL

FOCUS ON AREA COLLEGES

Good Knights

Cougars’ Golic Ks 20

Chicago Christian runs its winning streak to 16

Helps SXU qualify for national tourney

By Jason Maholy Sports Editor

Chicago Christian is making its case as a team to watch when the IHSA Class 2A playoffs begin, as the Knights last week followed up going unbeaten in April by rolling into into May with four more victories.

Illiana Christian threatened to end Christian’s winning streak at 12 games on May 2, but a four-hit performance by Jordan Dryfhout – including a two-run home run – and another excellent start by ace pitcher Hannah Dieck enabled the Knights to prevail, 3-2, and extend their winning streak to 13. Christian entered play this week having not lost since an 8-5 setback to Wilmington on March 27.

The Knights stretch their win streak to 16 via victories over Walther Christian, Richards and Timothy Christian.

Christian topped Walther, 8-2, on May 3 as senior Beth Regnerus tossed a complete game three-hitter. Regnerus allowed an earned run and struck out 11. Dryfhout had three hits including a triple, while driving in three runs and scoring three more.

In a 7-4 win over Richards on May 4, Dieck struck out eight Bulldogs to run her record to 13-0. Dryfhout banged out another four hits, scored twice and drove in a run, and Brooke Veldman had two hits, two RBI and a run scored.

The Knights closed out last week with a 14-0 trouncing of Timothy Christian on May 5. Regnerus won her second game in three days, striking out nine batters in 4 2/3 innings. Senior catcher Ellen Villendrer had two hits and three RBI. Dieck came to the mound to start the top of the fifth inning and faced two hitters, striking out he final batter she will face on her home field. Regnerus then came back to the circle and struck out the final two hitters — the second being the last one she will face on her home field.

Photos by Jason Maholy

Mother McAuley senior outfielder Elizabeth McCuan watches the flight of her base hit during a game last Friday, May 5 against Lincoln-Way Central.

Shepard The Astros went 2-2 last week, with a 9-7 loss to South Suburban Conference rival Richards on April 30 ending their six-game winning streak.

Shepard rebounded with a 3-0 victory over Oak Lawn, as junior ace Bridget McDermott allowed only two hits in a dominating complete-game performance. McDermott, who has in three seasons broken the Astros’ career strikeout record, fanned 10 Spartans and walked one McDermott helped herself at the plate by belting a home run, and Jessica Coyle also went deep to aid the cause. Coyle, Becca Harkala and Cassidy McCarthy, each had two hits. Ellison McGovern had an RBI. The Astros dropped their second game in five days, a 2-1 setback to Stagg, but ended the week on a high note by thumping Mother McAuley, 14-3 in five innings.

McDermott led a 19-hit attack by going 3-for-4 with five RBI, and came a home run

Mother McAuley junior pitcher Emily Odenbach delivers a pitch last week during the Macs’ 17-3 loss to Lincoln-Way Central.

short of hitting for the cycle. Jenna Samad had four hits, Coyle had three hits and three RBI, and Brooke Becker had three hits. Katie Justin contributed with two RBI.

Mother McAuley The Macs won three consecutive games to start last week, but suffered mercy rule defeats to Lincoln-Way Central and Shepard on May 4 and 5, respectively.

McAuley routed St. Laurence, 14-0, on April 30, then ran their win streak to three games with wins over Fenwick and Loyola.

Lincoln-Way Central, one of the top-ranked teams in the state in Class 3A, topped the Macs 17-3, and Shepard downed them 14-3 the following morning in Palos Heights. Against the Astros, seniors Kacey Powers and Sara Russell each had two hits.

Saint Xavier pitcher Allison Golic gave an historic performance last week when she threw 12 2/3 innings of no-hit ball and struck out 20 batters as the Cougars opened CCAC Tournament play with a 1-0 win over Judson.

Golic dealt herself into the Golic NAIA record books, becoming the seventh pitcher in history to record 20 strikeouts in a game. The sophomore from Mentor, Ohio, who came to SXU via Eastern Illinois allowed just one hit — a single

by Lindsay Zdroik with two out in the bottom of the 13th — and walked one while going the distance. Golic struck out the side in the second, fourth and 10th innings, and recorded at least one strikeout in all but two frames.

The Cougars were themselves held without a hit until the ninth inning, when sophomore first baseman Taylor Sterkowitz reached on an infield single. Saint Xavier would load the bases in that inning but were unable to break through.

SXU scored the game’s lone run in the top of the 13th when Tori Keilman reached on a two-out single to left for her second hit of the day, and Sterkowitz drove her in with what proved to be the game-winning RBI. With a walk in the ninth inning, sophomore second baseman Lexxie Lux extended her streak of reaching base to 23 games.

The victory sent the Cougars into the tournament semifinals, where they defeated Indiana-South Bend 8-0 and Trinity International 7-4 to advance to the championship game. The wins extended their wining streak to 11 games and qualified SXU for a spot in the NAIA Softball Championship tournament.

In the win over Trinity, Golic picked up her second win in as many days and 17th of the season while going all seven innings and holding the Trojans to five hits.

Golic was aided by an offense that scored four first-inning runs, highlighted by a two-run single from Sterkowitz.

The Cougars fell to St. Francis, 7-2 and 2-1 on Saturday, as the Saints took the CCAC tourney title. Golic and fellow sophomores hurler Annalisse Scott, Sterkowitz and Lux were named to the All-

Tournament Team.

More softball SXU softball players Lexxie Lux, Tori Keilman and Tori Williams earned All-CCAC honors.

Lux, named to the All-CCAC Lux First Team, led the Cougars with a .387 batting average and finished seventh in the conference with an on-base percentage of .464.

Keilman, a Keilman sophomore shortstop, was named to the All-CCAC Second Team. In her first season at Saint Xavier she hit .351 average with five home runs and Williams a team-leading 32 RBI. Keilman also leads the team with a .596 slugging percentage, with seven doubles and three triples.

Joining Keilman on the AllCCAC Second Team is sophomore outfielder Tori Williams. Williams is second on the team with a .368 average.

Baseball Saint Xavier bowed out of the CCAC Tournament with a 6-1 loss to Judson in the second round last Saturday.

The loss ended the Cougars’ season.

Saint Xavier used strong performances by pitcher Tyler Hebel, Matt Monahan and Cam Powell to defeat Roosevelt in the tourney’s opening round on Friday, May 4.

Hebel went 8 2/3 innings, allowing one earned run and striking out eight, while Monahan hit two doubles and Powell finished with a double and home run of the season. Powell’s round-tripper, his fifth of the season, extended a three-run lead to five and helped put the game away in the bottom of the eighth.

Roosevelt loaded the bases in the bottom of the ninth but closer Erik Eggert came on to get the final out on a fly ball.

The Cougars finished 24-28.

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Rocket fueled: Astros’ offense pounding pitching more often than not There’s been a lot right with Shepard this season. With a 22-5 win over Eisenhower on Monday, the Astros sat at 16-4 overall and 10-2 and atop the competitive South Suburban Red Conference.

Astros coach Kelsey Clifford expected her team to score a lot of runs this year, and her team has not disappointed. Shepard was entering Tuesday’s game against

Evergreen Park averaging 11 runs per game – 13 in their victories – and had scored at least 12 runs on eight occasions.

“My expectations were to be powerful and consistent on offense,” Clifford said. “Overall, we are 16-4 with a few unnecessary bumps in the road, but they are always learning experiences.”

Junior Bridget McDermott has been a

monster at the plate – Clifford’s words – and after last Saturday’s 14-3 win over Mother McAuley was hitting .617 with 31 RBI and 23 runs. She had five RBI in the McAuley game and came a home run shy of hitting for the cycle, then followed that performance by going 4-for-4 with six RBI – upping her total to 37 – in the trouncing of Ike.

She is also the Astros’ ace in the circle, and three quarters of the way through her junior season has already set the program’s career strikeout record.

Other significant contributors include junior Becca Harkala, who has returned from surgery to hit nearly .450; senior Jessica Coyle, a smart and selective hitter who came into this week batting .607 with

five homers, 28 RBI and 28 runs; and sophomore Jenna Samad, who entered play this week hitting .475.

The defense has been solid as well, with senior center fielder Cassidy McCarthy leading the outfield; and athletic junior shortstop Katie Justin and third baseman Samad leaving little room for hits on the left side of the infield.

AREA SPORTS REPORT

They’re charging on to college Twenty-three Stagg student-athletes have committed to continue playing their respective sports at the collegiate level: Boys Soccer Mike Zajac, Lewis Jacob Rispin, St. Ambrose Girls Soccer Veronika Stafira, Moraine Valley Ally Mussallem, Purdue Maja Persa, Fort Hays State Angelina Kosmas, Illinois Wesleyan Grace Javaras, Wisconsin Parkside Anna Kois, Moraine Valley Boys Cross Country Jared Tarantino, Augustana John Doherty, Moraine Valley Girls Swimming Lauren Johnson, University of Illinois-Chicago Baseball Luke Goral, Hope College Mike Tobin, Concordia-Chicago Jordan Thompson, Illinois Wesleyan Softball Kristen Fontana, Hope College Kassie Kawka, Roosevelt

Girls Basketball Jaime Ryan, Loras College Football Kyle Neputy, Cornell Mike Jennings, Aurora University Kenyon Johnson, Iowa Central Community College Girls Cross Country/Track Samantha Curtin, Benedictine Nandini Kumar, Missouri Science and Technology Gymnastics Maddy Roe, Wisconsin Whitewater

Hoops camp at SXU Openings are still available for Bob Hallberg’s SXU Girls Basketball Camp, scheduled to be held from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Monday, June 18 through Friday, June 22. The camp is open to girls 7 to 15 years old. All camp sessions will be held in the Shannon Center, on the campus of Saint Xavier University.

Participants will be grouped according to age and ability, and Saint Xavier women’s basketball head coach Bob Hallberg will actively teach each day. SXU assistant coaches and players will also

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Stagg student-athletes who have signed to play sports in college include Lauren Johnson, front row from left, Angelina Kosmas, Maja Persa, Ally Mussallem, Grace Javaras and Veronika Stafira; and Luke Goral, back row from left, Jared Tarantino, Mike Tobin, Jaime Ryan, Kenyon Johnson, Kassie Kawka, Mike Jennings, Kristen Fontana, Kyle Neputy, Jacob Rispin and Mike Zajac.

instruct campers. All participants will receive a camp T-shirt.

Cost for all sessions is $135 per camper. Enrollment is on a first-come, first-serve basis. To register or to obtain more information contact Laura Kurzeja at 773-298-3785 or kurzeja@ sxu.edu.

Summer camps at Trinity Christian Trinity Christian College is offering a variety of sports camps for youths of various ages. The camps will be directed by Trinity’s head coaches and college athletes.

Baseball camp for boys in kindergarten through fourth grade is

June 4-8; basketball camp for boys in grades two through eight will be June 11-15 and July 9-13; basketball camp for girls in grades three through nine will be June 18-21; boys and girls volleyball camp for kindergarten through ninth grades will be June 18-22; boys and girls soccer camp for kindergarten through eighth grade

runs June 25-29; and boys and girls track and field camp for third through eighth grades occurs July 16-20.

For information and to register online visit trollssportscamps. com. For questions contact the athletics department at 708-2394779.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.MARGARET CAREY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACTING BY AND THROUGH THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, VILLAGE SQUARE OF ORLAND TOWNHOMES ASSOCIATION Defendants 17 CH 09620 15703 DANFORD LN 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 March 13, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 14, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 15703 DANFORD LN, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-15-306-010-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $154,356.49.

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 in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 Please refer to file number 2120-13848.

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

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 422-1754 CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney File No. 2120-13848 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 17 CH 09620 TJSC#: 38-2359 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.

I3081640

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DITECH FINANCIAL LLC Plaintiff, -v.KATY RUISZ A/K/A KATY A RUISZ, A/K/A KATY A SVIHLIK, MICHAEL RUISZ A/K/A MICHAEL A RUISZ, FIRST AMERICAN BANK, HSBC NEVADA, NA F/K/A HOUSEHOLD BANK, CHASE BANK USA, N.A., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 2017 CH 07990 9110 FAIRWAY DRIVE 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 March 15, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 18, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9110 FAIRWAY DRIVE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-10-203-014-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family home with a detached two car garage.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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: Visit our website at service. atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5pm.

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500. Please refer to file number 262421.

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.

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 262421 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 2017 CH 07990 TJSC#: 38-2448 I3081552

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION LENDINGHOME MARKETPLACE LLC. Plaintiff, -v.RELIANT ASSET CORP, AWAD ODEH, THE CRYSTAL HILLS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants 18 CH 136 9158 W. 95TH ST., #3A 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 April 23, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 4, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9158 W. 95TH ST., #3A, Hickory Hills, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-03-400-037-1009.

The real estate is improved with a condominium.

The judgment amount was $110,034.32.

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 in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 17-0838.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 541-9710 E-Mail: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Attorney File No. 17-0838 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 18 CH 136 TJSC#: 38-3684 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.GLORIA D JAMROK, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Defendants 17 CH 05699 8551 WHEELER DRIVE 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 January 30, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 8, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8551 WHEELER DRIVE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-14-301-011-0000.

The real estate is improved with a tan brick, two story single family home with an attached two car garage.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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.

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file number 261699.

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.

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 261699 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 17 CH 05699 TJSC#: 38-3793 I3086600

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5 ACRES RT. 45 IN PEOTONE 600 ft. frontage x 400 ft. deep 40 ft. x 60 ft. pole barn CALL 815-450-0004 Houses For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF Cook County, Illinois, County Department, Chancery Division.

Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Champion Mortgage Company Plaintiff, vs.

Lucille M.Hodorowicz aka Lucille M. Hoporwicz aka Lucille Hodorowicz; Secretary Of Housing and Urban Development; N.A.;Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants, Case #17CH16407 Sheriff’s # 180100 F17110268 CPN 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 June 11th, 2018, 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: Legal Description: Common Address: 2753 West 96th Street, Evergreen Park, Illinois 60805 P.I.N:24-12-207-011-0000 ; 24-12-207-012-0000 Improvements: This property consist of a Single Family Home.

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 1771 W. DIEHL., Ste 120 Naperville, IL 60563 Sales Department 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.

PUBLISHER’S NOTICE All Real Estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18.

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1 (800) 669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is: 1 (800) 927-9275.

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Wella’s Michael Haase created beautiful salon-friendly looks at SalonDJ Hairtography.

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Affairs of Hair, Part I We are finally settling into the time of gorgeous, sunstruck springtime. It feels especially appropriate at this time of year to embrace that singular invigoration and renewal of a new and enhanced hairstyle. I was honored to be able to receive four different looks over the past few weeks while modeling in fantastic events around Chicago featuring artful craftsmanship by international talent.

This time, we will discuss the first two events, and next time, I will detail the more recent two thrilling experiences. First, on March 27th, I was honored to model for the Ulta’s “Empower You” event with Wella Professionals. The show took place at the Loew’s Chicago O’Hare Hotel. Upon being selected at the casting, I met the ultra-cool and quirky Wella stylists, Liz Wright from New York City and Alise Lavergne from New Orleans. Along with the stylist teams from Sebastian, Nioxin, and GHD, we demonstrated to the studious audience salon-friendly and utterly sleek looks. My shaggy, chin-length hair was expertly cut to embrace my natural texture and enhance volume. The color was freshened with a semi-permanent shade of rich caramel. For the show, the two models from each company wore fashions echoing the vibe of their hair. Sebastian models wore edgy, leatherdetailed dresses, Nioxin’s wore more architectural cutout dresses, GHD models wore light and clean ensembles, and the Wella models wore cute and flowy daywear. I was pleased with my boho knit fringe vest and long paisley dress.

Next, on Sunday, April 8, I was truly delighted at the opportunity to meet and model for the work of world-renowned Wella stylist Michael Haase in an educational demonstration at the uber-chic SalonDJ

CAROLINE FOREMAN Hairtography in Chicago’s West Town. Based in LA, Haase boasts clients such as Cindy Crawford and Taylor Swift. He is effortlessly funny and his style is rather captivating. Favoring clothing from AllSaints, he looks something of Sting, only a bit more rugged and only donning the color black (though that is not altogether unusual for a stylist).

His demeanor is upfront and no nonsense, always striving to help others learn new techniques and tricks. As a result, while modeling, I learned much right along with the stylists in the crowd! Haase cut my hair into a graduated bob with the pop of shine line of gold color in the heavy bangs. The other model received a soft and feathery cut and a boldening of her blond hair to a gorgeous platinum with purple hints.

I lost count, but I believe these were my eighth and ninth times ever modeling for Wella Professionals. Their teams from around the world vary much, but the truly artistic approach to hair, the achievements in top quality results with gentle and non-damaging treatments, and the devotion to education is seen across the board. Next time, you will hear about a recent show with TIGI and one other show with Wella. This next time though, it was truly bucket-list-worthy.

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Above: A scene from last year’s Barn to Be Wild marathon event. Below: Copper bracelets made at The Center.

The Center is ‘Barn to Be Wild’ The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park, has announced a slate of activities for the days ahead.

For more information or to register for a program, call (708) 361-3650.

• “To the Trees” – Spring Migration Retreat will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 12. Dan and Sharon Morley will host a day outdoors during the height of spring bird migration.

All will walk in the woods, follow the farm nature trail to the pine forest for a bird meditation and catch a glimpse of rose- breasted grosbeaks, northern orioles, goldfinches and woodpeckers. A lunch will be served followed by an afternoon activity. The retreat fee is $55 and includes leadership, continental breakfast, lunch and activities.

• “Barn to Be Wild” is an overnight adventure being held from 1 p.m. Saturday May 12 to 4 p.m. Sunday May 13. Center Art Director Heather Young will live on the farm for 27 hours and sleep over in the pigpen in order to raise money to further the mission of The Center. There will be visitors, art projects, music and the whole thing is webcast at barntobewild.org. Farm admission is free both Saturday and Sunday for this event.

• Starting An Herb Garden will be explored from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Saturday May 12. Participants will taste, smell, observe, feel and learn how to grow and use a variety of herbs. The class will plant some of the most common herbs: basil, parsley, rosemary, chamomile and chives, plus willow branch plant labels. The class fee is $13, plus a $12 materials fee that includes pot, soil and plants.

• The In’s and Out’s of eBay Luncheon is scheduled from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 15. The Center has a volunteer-run eBay store that has for years contributed significantly to its operating budget, funds that are vital to furthering The Center’s mission.

The In’s and Out’s of eBay is an in-house produced video that takes a donated object and shows the process from donation to selection to listing to selling to packing and then to shipping that special item. The Center eBay team will then be happy to answer questions and give pointers about the eBay selling process. Luncheons cost $22 and advance reservations are necessary.

• Paper Making Workshop: Double Couching takes place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 16. Instructor Marilyn VandenBout will help students learn the art of paper-making and how to layer colored paper pulps to create colorful designed images imbedded within the handmade paper. The workshop fee is $17, plus a $5 materials fee.

• Copper Wire Woven Bracelets

will be created from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, May 18. Instructor Liz Credio will help students make a copper wire and gemstone wire wrapped bracelet and learn how to wire wrap and finish off the bracelet creating your a hook and eye clasp. Students will be able to choose from a variety of beads to customize the creation.

The workshop fee is $18, plus a $13 materials fee.

• Family Art: Spring Nature Painting is scheduled from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 18. Art teacher Karen Signore will help family members of all ages capture the spirit of spring. Participants will create a spring nature scene painting and use their creativity, paint, buttons and other embellishments to bring the painting into full bloom. The workshop fee is $11 per person.

The workshop will begin at 1 p.m. and run until 2:30 p.m.

“This is the first in a series of mini-workshops which will allow you to explore a variety of mediums with your little one while spending meaningful time together,” McCord announced in a news release. “Our first workshop is ‘I love you’ hands. Come out and join us for a delightful time of creative exploration with someone you love,” the news release concluded.

All supplies will be provided.

Cost for the workshop is $40/50 (member/non-member) for two and $20/25 for each additional family member.

McCord Gallery & Cultural Center is located at 9602 W. Creek Road in Palos Park. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 671-0648 or visiting McCordGallery.org.

Cord’s growing operations as it expands services, and to care for the newly constructed Anderson Annex for the Arts. With financial assistance and/or attendance at this event, the goal is to raise the necessary funds to meet this year’s programming goals.

“The music, art and cultural programs offered by McCord Gallery and Cultural Center in Palos Park have a tremendous impact on our communities,” the organization stated in a news release.

The Gallery hosts year-round programs for children, teens, adults and seniors while exhibiting the talents of regional artists and musicians.

McCord Gallery administrators ask anyone interested in helping the mission to consider becoming an event sponsor, booking a foursome, sponsoring a hole, donating items or services for the auction or simply sending a contribution.

The organization cannot expand its reach without the support of community members and local businesses, the news release stated.

Information about registration and donations can be obtained by calling (708) 671-0648 or visiting McCordGallery.org.

BROADEN YOUR HORIZONS Lake Katherine cleans, sells and counts

Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens, 7402 W. Lake Katherine Drive, Palos Heights, will be hosting several programs Saturday, May 12.

For more information, call (708) 361-1873.

• Chicago River Day takes place from 9 a.m. to noon. Participants are invited to join the Friends of the Chicago River in a clean up day at Lake Katherine. Volunteers will help remove invasive species and pick up trash around the park.

All participants will receive a free T-shirt and lunch. Sign up is being taken at the Nature Center front desk.

• A native plant sale is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The fundraiser will feature a variety of native wildflowers and grasses for sale with prices ranging from $3 to $10.

• Global Big Day Bird Walk is scheduled from 8 to 10 a.m.

The cost for this adult education program is $6 per person. Participants are invited to be part of the Global Big Day, a worldwide count of birds in your area. Jim Reichel, natural resources member, will lead participants around

Lake Katherine spotting birds and revealing techniques to identify them. The bird counts will be added to the global counts of birds for that day. Advance sign up in is requested at the Nature Center.

Bird walk to be given

by Orland Grassland volunteers

Orland Grassland will be the site for a spring bird walk from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday, May 13 and it will be led by two Orland Grassland Volunteers, Marnie Baker, master naturalist and Mike McNamee, bird conservation network monitor.

Participants should join Baker and McNamee at the parking lot on 167th Avenue west of LaGrange Road. The group will be looking for warblers and other migrants. Those attending the event should dress for the weather and sturdy shoes and binoculars are suggested.

For more information, contact Baker at marnie.baker@gmail. com.

Bridge Teen Center to host game triathlon

The Bridge Teen Center, 15555

S. 71st Ct., Orland Park, offers several free events for teens in seventh through 12th grade.

For more information, call (708) 532-0500.

• Game Triathlon and Karaoke / Open Mic Night is for high school students and takes place from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. tomorrow, May 11.

Students will compete to become the triathlon champion in basketball free throws, a Mariokart circuit, and Skeeball. The stage will be open for karaoke or open mic and White Castle will provide free sliders.

• Resin Crafts is set from 3:45 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 15. Students will work with resin, clear flowing plastic, to form artwork filled with glitter, dried flowers or other decorative mix-ins.

• Soul Café presents How to Stop Overthinking from 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 15. Students will learn from a friendly, licensed counselor how to start paying attention to thought patterns and train the brain to become mentally stronger.

• Project Serve: Thrift Store is scheduled from 4 to 6 p.m.

Thursday, May 17. Students will volunteer at The Bridge Thrift Store sorting, cleaning and shelving donated items. Community

service hours will be given.

Village Theatre Troupe to host auditions

Actors age 16 and older are invited to audition for the Orland Park Theatre Troupe’s presentation of “Touchtone M for Murder,” the story of Sam Slade, a famous though rather inept detective. Slade needs the help of the audience to solve this mystery.

Those auditioning must be prepared to read from the script.

Auditions will be held Monday, May 14 and Tuesday, May 15 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the village’s Cultural Center, 14700 S. Park Lane. Once cast, members pay a $35 registration fee.

Rehearsals will be held Sundays, Mondays and Wednesdays with performances July 14-15.

For more information, call the Recreation Department at (708) 403-7275.

Creativity workshop open for all ages at McCord

McCord Gallery & Cultural Center will host a workshop May 19 titled “Nana and Me: Developing Creativity in Artists of all Ages,” with Marlene Boonstra.

Seek players, donors for McCord Gallery annual golf outing

The Fifth Annual Golf Outing sponsored by McCord Gallery & Cultural Center will be held May 21 at Ruffled Feathers Golf Club in Lemont.

Proceeds will help fund Mc-

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