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Thursday, May 25, 2017

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One poodle killed, another injured after five-story drop from hospital parking garage By Dermot Connolly Oak Lawn resident Edward Hanania, 22, has been charged with two counts of felony animal cruelty for allegedly killing one dog and badly injuring another by throwing them off a five-story parking garage at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn on Saturday. A judge set bail for Hanania at $350,000 during a bond hearing at the Cook County courthouse in Bridgeview on Tuesday. Hanania was being held in Cook County Jail. Oak Lawn Chief of Investigations Randy Palmer said Monday that police responded to a report of two injured dogs found between hospital parking towers B and C in the 9300 block of South Kostner Avenue, at 12:07 p.m. Saturday. The dogs, both male white toy poodles, were transported to the Animal Welfare League in Chicago Ridge. But the 6-yearold, later found to be named Guerrero,

died of injuries suffered in the fall. He was the father of the younger dog, 1-year-old Angel, who survived and is being treated for a badly broken leg and swollen ribs. Staff at the Animal Welfare League said Hanania the dog’s recovery could take three months. His survival is attributed to him falling on grass, while the older dog fell onto concrete. “I don’t know a motive. We’re looking at this individual’s full background, trying to piece together what transpired and why,” said Palmer during a news conference on Monday. “It is not something that a normal person would do. We are all baffled by this. We have trained investigators that worked homicides and everything else, and this one just baffles

my mind.” He said investigators learned that the dogs had somehow gotten out of their yard in Chicago on Saturday. Someone found them at 55th and Troy Street in the city, and according to reports, posted photos of them on a Facebook page dedicated to reuniting lost dogs and cats with their owners. Hanania is alleged to have claimed to own the animals, saying they were turned over to him. They were gone by the time the true owner came to pick them up, with photos and medical records proving they were his. Palmer described the owner as “devastated” after learning the fate of his pets. He has taken Angel home, along with the remains of the other dog. “Considering the heinousness of this Photo by Dermot Connolly crime, we would like to see him charged Animal cruelty charges have been filed against a man who allegedly threw two toy to the full extent of the law,” Palmer said of poodles off the top floor of a five-story parking tower C, beside Advocate Christ Hanania, who, he said, has a criminal record. Medical Center, in the 9300 block of South Kostner Avenue, in Oak Lawn.

Violent brawl at Oak Lawn High School leads to arrest From staff and wire reports

Friends from Queen of Peace class of 2017 gather for a photo following their graduation ceremony on Saturday.

Two female students engaged in a violent brawl Monday morning at Oak Lawn Community High School, with one of the students stabbing and injuring the other with a pair of scissors. The student who suffered lacerations to her arms, neck and forehead was identified as Destinee Garza. She reportedly was treated at a hospital and released. The girl with the scissors was not identified, but she was arrested by Oak Lawn police later in the day. She had fled the school after the fight was broken up. Video of the hallway brawl, recorded by numerous students on their cellphones, was widely distributed on social media. Garza’s mother, Barbara Garza, told ABC-7 Eyewitness News that the other girl was “out to kill my child.” “That girl showed no remorse,” Barbara Garza said. Barbara Garza said the other girl had been bullying her daughter. Garza also expressed anger that “no one came to save my daughter when she should be safe.” “Nobody was there. Nobody,” she told ABC-7. The melee, which broke out about 11 a.m. between classes, lasted about 35 seconds, according to reports. Video of the incident show numerous punches being thrown by both girls. Destinee Garza, who is seen in the video of the incident wearing a black t-shirt and shorts, told ABC-7 that she was attacked by the other student. “I felt something, but ... it didn’t feel like a punch,” she said in the TV interview. “She just kept stabbing me, I guess. I didn’t know she had the scissors in her hand at all.”

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BITTERSWEET CELEBRATION Queen of Peace graduates say memories will sustain them

By Dermot Connolly Calling graduation ceremonies “bittersweet” has become commonplace, but it was a most fitting description repeated often after the last Queen of Peace High School graduating class ever received diplomas on Saturday at the Burbank school. The Catholic school for girls, at 7659 S.

Linder Ave. since the Sinsinawa Dominican order of nuns founded it in 1963, will close its doors when the school year ends Friday, May 26, due to financial hardship. So graduation was especially meaningful for the 80 young women in the Class of 2017. Many graduates admitted shedding tears at the ceremony, but the mood was celebratory at the reception afterward in the cafeteria, as

the graduates with diplomas in hand posed for photos with family and friends. The senior class chose Principal Catherine Klod as their graduation speaker. Salutatorians Natalie Jurek and Katie Cerven, of Chicago’s Garfield Ridge neighborhood, and Patricia Fox, who was co-Woman of the Year See QUEEN OF PEACE, Page 7

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Plans for performing arts center unveiled Joe Boyle Construction will begin over the Memorial Day weekend for a state-of-the-art performing arts center on the campus of Oak Lawn Community High School. A groundbreaking ceremony took place on Wednesday night for the center, which will be located where tennis courts are now located at the northwest corner of the campus near 95th Street and Austin Avenue. “Oak Lawn Community High School

has wonderful amenities, but the one thing it doesn’t have is a theater,” said Dr. Michael Riordan, District 229 superintendent, during a sparsely attended community meeting Monday night at the school. “We are now going to make this a reality.” Riordan said students deserve a performing arts center, pointing to the fact that Oak Lawn Community High School has won 11 Illinois High School Association Drama state championships, one speech state title, and numerous band

This artist’s rendering shows an aerial view of what the Oak Lawn Community High Performing Arts Center will look like. The 25,000-square-foot facility will replace the north tennis courts and will be located near 95th and Austin Avenue, just north of the football field and track.

and choir honors. Robert Loehr, president of the District 229 Board of Education, said the project should take just over a year to complete. “We will do everything in our power to make sure this is done with as little inconvenience as possible for the neighborhood,” Loehr said. Mary Lou Harker, who lives near the high school, has been active in various See PERFORMING ARTS, Page 8

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Thursday, May 25, 2017

Oak Lawn man is found dead in Cal-Sag Channel

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By Dermot Connolly

Koulogeorge’s obituary posted online said that he was a memThe body found floating in the ber of the Little League Hall of Cal-Sag Channel in Worth on May Fame. He was a member of the 15 has been identified as George 1967 Roseland Little League Koulogeorge, 61, of the baseball team that 10300 block of South played in the Little Parkside Avenue in League World Series Oak Lawn. that year. A spokesperson Funeral services for the Cook County for Mr. KouloMedical Examiner’s george were held Office said Monday Wednesday at St. that the cause and Spyridon Hellenic manner of death Orthodox Church is pending further in Palos Heights, studies. following a wake According to Cook the day before at Koulogeorge County officials, the Robert J. Sheehy & body was found in the Sons Funeral Home water near the boat launch site in Orland Park. Interment was at 7455 W. 115th St., in Worth, at Evergreen Cemetery. about 2 p.m. Monday, May 15. Survivors include his daughPersonnel from the North Palos ter, Roxanne Koulogeorge; faFire Department also responded ther, Chris Koulogeorge; sisters, to the scene, and the man was Connie Shaheen, Ellen Koulopronounced dead at the scene. No george and Diane Vasilakos; and more information was available. nieces and nephews.

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Oak Lawn police did not have any further comment after the incident because the two girls are juveniles. But police did say that the girl who reportedly had the scissors will be petitioned to juvenile court. She could be charged with aggravated battery. In a statement to ABC-7, a school district spokesman said: “We have very high expectations, both academically and

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Nicholas A. Roberson, 21, was charged with battery after police were called to a disturbance at his home in the 5800 block of West 108th Street at 7:50 p.m. May 17. Police said he allegedly punched another person during a fight over a missing item. The victim declined medical treatment. Roberson is due in court on June 20.

DUI charge Jill R. Burton, 46, of the 900 block of Burton Avenue, Lemont, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 11:55 p.m. last Thursday at 111th Street and Ridgeland Avenue. Police said she failed field sobriety tests and was also cited for aggravated speeding for driving 69 mph in a 35 mph zone. She is due in court on June 20.

Domestic battery

behaviorally for our students at Oak Lawn Community High School. It is part of our school’s mission to provide a safe and secure learning environment for our students, which is why we are so disappointed by the actions of these individuals. We will utilize appropriate school procedures to ensure each student’s due process rights are provided, and we will then determine what school consequences will be issued. These consequences may include external suspension and referral to the Board of Education for expulsion.”

• Nick Gray, 37, of the 6500 block of West Marshall Avenue, Chicago Ridge, was charged with domestic battery following a disturbance at his home at 12:25 p.m. Saturday. Police said he allegedly punched a female in the face and grabbed her by the neck. He was held for a bond hearing on Monday. • Robert L. Rogers, 43, of the 10000 block of South Emerald Avenue, Chicago, was charged with domestic battery following a disturbance at 12:30 a.m. Monday, in the 9900 block of South Nottingham Avenue. Police said he allegedly pulled a woman’s hair and grabbed her by the neck. He was held for a bond hearing later the same day.

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Disorderly conduct Candice Johnson, 36, of Chicago, was charged with disorderly conduct at Sam’s Club, 9400 S. Western Ave., at 1:05 p.m. May 16. Police reported being called to the store by employees who said she was “screaming, yelling and threatening customers.”

Criminal damage Melissa Banks, 30, of Chicago, was charged with criminal damage to property after throwing a bottle at the wall, and throwing chairs around inside McDonald’s, 2620 W. 95th St.

Criminal trespassing Antonio Ford, 34, of Alsip, was charged with criminal trespassing at 3:12 a.m. Friday at Little Company of Mary Hospital, 2800 W. 95th St. Police said he refused to leave the premises after security guards ordered him to do so.

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• Courtney Pivit, 28, of the 9200 block of Theresa Court, Orland Park, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 10:40 p.m. Saturday in the 10200 block of South Ridgeland Avenue. Police said she was also cited for making an improper turn. She is due in court on June 20. • Roberto Coona, 54, of the 5600 block of West 102nd Street, Oak Lawn, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 11:25 a.m. Monday. He is due in court on June 9.

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A 41-year-old truck driver from the Bronx, N.Y., avoided being charged with theft of service when he agreed to pay a $2,000 towing bill after his fully loaded car-carrier got stuck in mud in the ComEd property at 9600 block of South 76th Avenue at 11:38 p.m. Saturday. Police said that when they answered a disturbance call at the scene, the man was refusing to pay a bill of $2,275 assessed by the company that pulled his vehicle out. The tow truck driver told police that two tow trucks were needed to pull his vehicle out. The truck driver refused to pay the bill, saying he had not been given an estimate. Police said he was released from handcuffs and went on his way after paying a reduced amount of $2,000.

Oak Lawn DUI charges

• Kenneth B. Farris III, 32, of Burbank, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 1:45 a.m. May 6 at Southwest Highway and Ridgeland Avenue. Police said he registered a .134 blood-alcohol count on a breath test. He was also cited for driving in the wrong lane, failure to signal, driving without insurance. • Willie J. Sawyer, 63, of Country Club Hills, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 1:11 a.m. May 16 at Cicero Avenue and Oak Center Drive. Police said he was also cited for improper lane usage, failure to signal, and having open alcohol in the car because an open bottle of beer was found beside the driver’s seat.

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• Antonio Sanchez, 43, of East Chicago, Ind., was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic crash at 87th Street and Central Avenue at 2:43 p.m. May 11. Police said he was also cited for driving without insurance and expired registration. • Leslye Flores, 21, of Oak Lawn, was charged with driving on a suspended license following traffic stop at 3:40 p.m. May 14 at Central Avenue and Southwest Highway. She was also cited for driving without insurance and speeding. Police found that she was wanted on a bond forfeiture warrant from Berwyn for driving with suspended license.

Drug charges

Ashley N. Potaczek, 25, of Oak Lawn, was charged with possession of a controlled substance after being stopped for questioning as she walked through a parking lot in the 9500 block of South Cicero Avenue at 9:15 p.m. May 16. Police said she and two other people had crossed 95th Street against a light and outside the crosswalk. When she was asked for identification and opened her wallet, police said they noticed she was carrying two packets of heroin, a hypodermic needle and a metal tin commonly used to prepare heroin. She was also cited for possession of drug paraphernalia and improper walking on a highway.

Drug transactions • Fadi S. Alasmer, 25, Justice, was charged with possession of a controlled substance after police reported witnessing an apparent drug transaction in a gas station parking lot in the 4700 block of West 87th Street at 8:56 p.m. May 12. They said Alasmer began dropping multiple pills as he walked away from the scene, and had 178 hydrocodone pills in an envelope. A plastic bag containing 34 more pills was found in his nearby car. Police said he was also charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver. • Tijuan D. Townsend, 38, of Cicero, who police said was involved in the transaction, was charged with fleeing or eluding a police officer after driving to the 8800 block of South Kilbourn Avenue in Hometown, where police caught up to him. He was also cited for driving with a suspended license and disobeying a stop sign. He is due in court on July 6.

Retail theft Jocelyn Garcia, 19, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft at Mariano’s, 11000 S. Cicero Ave., at 1:46 p.m. May 14. Police said was stopped as she left with two bottles of vodka and rum worth $45.99 in her purse.

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15 in the 10400 block of South Cicero Avenue. Police said there were five small bags of cannabis packaged for sale weighing a total of 76.4 grams, a scale, two marijuana grinders, scale, and a large box of sandwich bags. He was also charged with possession of cannabis with intent to deliver, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving without insurance and expired registration. He was held for a bond hearing. A passenger was also cited for illegal transportation of alcohol because an open bottle of brandy was found in the car.

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Driving offenses Hisham Salem, 22, of Chicago Ridge, was charged with multiple driving offenses following a traffic stop at 6 p.m. last Thursday in the 9300 block of West 103rd Street. Police said he was cited for aggravated speeding, driving without insurance, violation of classification, no registration, improper lane usage, and failure to use a turn signal when required. He is due in court on June 8.

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Grzezgorz Bak, 42, of Hickory Hills, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 8:30 p.m. Friday in the 8400 block of West 103rd Street. Police said he failed field sobriety tests and was also cited for speeding and driving without a front license plate. He is due in court on June 8.

Theft reports • A Bobcat vehicle on a trailer was reported stolen from a gated lot at One Stop Trucking and Trailer Repair, 7801 W. 112th Place, at 2 p.m. May 15. • An iPad was reported stolen off a counter at Old School, 10324 S. Harlem Ave., at 9:30 p.m. Monday. The owner said someone just took it and left the store.

Harassment complaint A resident of the 8900 block of West 98th Place filed a harassment by electronic device complaint against her ex-husband 7 p.m. May 16. She said he was sending her threatening text messages.

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Driving charges • Amid A. Abdo, 35, of the 12400 block of South Meade Avenue, Palos Heights, was charged with driving without a license following a traffic stop at 8:41 a.m. May 17 in the 7400 block of West 111th Street. Police said he was also cited for failure to yield to an emergency vehicle and driving without insurance. He allegedly drove around a firetruck at the scene of a car crash. He is due in court on June 13. • Quincy M. Sizemore, 22, of the 9700 block of South Kedzie Avenue, Evergreen Park, was charged with driving with a revoked license at 1:51 a.m. May 14 in the 7100 block of West 111th Street. Police said he was also cited for speeding, failure to signal when required, driving without insurance, and having no rear registration plate light. He is due in court on June 13.

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.

Click It or Ticket campaign is on

Thomas Z. Sweiss, 34, of Crestwood, was charged with As summer will soon kick off possession of cannabis follow- and travel increases, the Chicago ing a traffic stop at 10 p.m. May Ridge Police Department is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation to remind motorists to “Click It of Ticket,” with the seat belt enforcement campaign continuing through June 4. The police remind residents that this is one of the busiest travel and holiday weekends of the year. Click It or Ticket enforces seat belt and car seat use to keep all motorists safe. Participating law enforcement agencies will be taking a no-excuses approach, writing tickets day or night, according to police. Motorists caught not buckled up will be ticketed, and those caught driving impaired will be arrested, according to the National Highway Safety Administration. For more information on the Click It or Ticket, visit buckleupillinois.org.

Thursday, May 25, 2017

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Pie face Steve Manning, executive director of Park Lawn, takes a pie in the face from Marisa DiBennardi during the Park Lawn recognition award luncheon held May 17. Manning volunteered to take a pie in the face from DiBennardi, who raised the most money during the organization’s Tag Days. The money raised will go for programs to assist people with physical and mental challenges who depend on Park Lawn. Photo by Joe Boyle

OAK LAWN VILLAGE BOARD MEETING

Lions Club unveils vehicle sticker design By Dermot Connolly More than a dozen area Lions Club members joined Oak Lawn Mayor Sandra Bury at Tuesday’s village board meeting for the unveiling of the village’s new vehicle sticker design. The design celebrates the centennial of Lions Club International, founded in Chicago in 1917. “Getting to choose the sticker design each year is one of the most fun parts of my job,” said Bury. She pointed out that while Lions Club International is the centerpiece of the design, the emblems of other local service organizations are also included. These include the Knights of Columbus, Kiwanis, Rotary Club, and the Elks Club. “Celebrating Our Service Clubs” is the slogan on the new sticker, which goes on sale June 1. All vehicles registered in the village must display the sticker by Aug. 1. “Service is what makes this community great,” said Bury, who is active in the Rotary Club. Noting that there were members of the Burbank and Palos Lions Clubs there as well, Bury joked, “We would be very happy to sell you stickers too.” Oak Lawn Lions Club member Frank Kirar, whose wife, Robin, is the club’s current president, said he had been lobbying Bury and Village Clerk Jane Quinlan, who is a Lion herself, to honor the Lions Club centennial on the village stickers for the past year. “This means a lot to us. We’re very thankful for this honor,” said Robin Kirar. “It was 1917 when Melvin Jones and other businessmen decided to form what would become Lions Club International to give back to

the community,” said Frank Kirar. At the request of Helen Keller herself, he said the organization agreed to make helping the blind and deaf a focus of their work, something the organization is still known for. He said there are now 1.4 million Lions in 200 countries around the world. “We’re expecting 30,000 of them to come to Chicago in June for the centennial celebration.” The Lions then presented Bury with a medal for her involvement in their Helen Keller 5K Run/ Walk, which was held April 30. In other business, the board approved a purchase agreement for a village-owned vacant lot at 6118 W. 99th St. Before the vote, Finance Director Brian Hanigan sought assurances that the sales agreement stated clearly that the 5,750- square-foot property was being sold “as-is.” He pointed out that the site was a former waste-water lift station and he didn’t want the village to be liable if the new owner finds any issues with it.

Oak Lawn Lions Club past president Joe Palazzolo and current president Robin Kirar hold a replica of the new Oak Lawn village sticker that honors their organization’s centennial. The sticker design was unveiled at the Oak Lawn Village Board meeting on Tuesday night.

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Worth Memorial Day observance honors U.S. veterans The annual “Vision of One – Reflections of Many” Memorial Day observance was held Sunday morning at Veterans Memorial Park at 111th Street and Harlem Avenue in Worth. The ceremony was held in collaboration of the Village of Worth, the Worth Park District and the Marrs-Meyer American Legion Post and Auxiliary 991. Chapters from neighboring communities took

part in the ceremony, along with the Worth Boy Scouts 668 and Cub Pack 3668. Cong. Dan Lipinski (D-3rd) spoke at the ceremony and reminded the audience that despite the chaotic events that have occurred the past week in Washington, D.C., that this is still the greatest country in the world. He said that everyone should be thankful for the service of men and women

who have served in the U.S. military, many of whom have paid the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom. Steve Werner, president of the Worth Park District, mentioned the names of 33 members of the U.S. military who died serving the U.S. in the past year. Other speakers were Worth Mayor Mary Werner, Vicki Walsh, president of the Marrs-Meyers Ameri-

Worth Mayor Mary Werner and her husband, Steve Werner, president of the Worth Park District, recite the Pledge of Allegiance at the beginning of Memorial Day ceremonies held Sunday at Veterans Memorial Park.

can Legion Auxiliary 991, and Regent Gale Shafer, of the Swallow Cliff Chapter National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution. State Reps. Kelly Burke (D-36th) and Fran Hurley (D-35th) were also in attendance. The event concluded with hymns performed on bugle by Jerimiah Martin. Bruce Blackmer, of the Burbank Marine Corps Chapter, performed Taps.

Wreaths were placed by members of several local chapters and scout groups during the annual Memorial Day observance held at Veterans Memorial Park in Worth. Cong. Dan Lipinski (D-3rd) tells the large crowd at the annual Memorial Day observance Sunday in Worth that we should appreciate those men and women who served our country in the military and for those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.

Boy Scout Troop 668 and Cub Scout Pack 3668 take part in the laying of wreaths ceremony during the Memorial Day observance held Sunday in Worth. Bruce Blackmer, of the Burbank Marine Corps Chapter, performs Taps at the conclusion of the Memorial Day observance in Worth.

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Rec Department, Rita Schultz Jewelry at May 31 Palos Farmers Market This spring has been cool and rainy, but slowly but surely fruits and vegetables come into the market every week. Spring produce includes locally grown hot house strawberries, lettuces, kale, spinach, rhubarb, and radishes. A large selection of food items are also at the market on a weekly basis. They include breads, and multiple types of bakery items, pies and noodles, cheeses, eggs, butter, jams and jellies, local honey and maple syrups and syrup products, salmon, beef, pork and chicken, salsas, pasta and BBQ sauces and Italian peppers, three different varieties of ready to eat tamales, pizza and pizza products, ready to bake pizza, pesto, and organic and vegan frozen vegetable patties, soups,

desserts, peanuts, seasonings, espresso coffee drinks and smoothies. Our vendors also have beautiful perennial and annual plants, herbs and flowers. Finally, get ready for summer barbeques and parties are Pampered Chef. They have everything you will need. Rita Schultz, creator of Day Dreamer Jewelry, will be this week’s guest of the Community Tent. Stop by the tent to see all the latest creations, including beautiful earrings, bracelets, and necklaces, all inspired by nature. More information can be found at www.RitaSchultz.com or on Facebook (RitaSchultzJewelry). The Palos Heights Recreation Department also is at the Community Tent. The Rec Department will be promoting all of

the upcoming Summer Programs, including all the Summer Camps and special events. They also will have information about the Palos Heights Fitness Center, and the Palos Pool. A Palos Heights Pool Pass raffle will take place at 1 p.m. All guests of the Farmers Market are eligible to enter the raffle. Make sure to stop by the City Tent. New for 2017, Palos Heights Farmers Market Gift Certificates are available for purchase. The certificates sell for $5 each, and are available for sale at the City Tent. This week, Dr. John Principe MD, of WellbeingMD Center for Life, provides “Lemon Tarragon Peas.” This and some previous year’s early springtime recipes will be available. Previous

year’s recipes can be found at www. wellbeingmd.com, or palosheights.org. Also, make sure to pick up a 2017 Frequent Shopper Card. Bring a canned food donation (fruit, vegetable or protein only), or donate fresh fruit or vegetables from the market, and double credit will be given to your Frequent Shopper Card. This year, the market is partnering with The Palos United Methodist Church Food Pantry at 12101 S Harlem Ave. All canned donations will be brought to that location. All fresh produce donations will be donated to Operation Blessing in Alsip. Representatives of the Palos Heights Beautification Committee will be available selling this year’s Classic Car Event Split the Pot Raffle

Tickets. They make great Father’s Day Card stuffers! The drawing will be on Thursday, July 20. The winner need not be present. The market would like to thank this year’s Palos Heights Farmers Market sponsors. They include Dr. John Principe, MD of Wellbeing MD Center for Life;Palos Health, The Private Bank, CNB Bank and Trust, United Trust Bank, City of Palos Heights Mayor Bob Straz, Running for Kicks, Golden Shoes, and Camille’s Confections. Additional information about the market can be found at www.palosheights. org, by emailing farmersmarket@ palosheights.org. , join us on Facebook, or call (708) 361-1800.

Worth might dissolve Economic Development Commission By Sharon L. Filkins At the May 16 Worth Village board meeting, newly elected Trustee Brad Urban presented his first recommendation to the board, calling for the village’s Economic Development Commission (EDC) to be dissolved.

Urban said the recommendation had been proposed by the commission in order to speed up the application process. Mayor Mary Werner stepped in to explain the decision had been reached to dissolve the EDC as a matter of streamlining the process for new businesses interested in

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obtaining approval from the village. Currently, interested parties have to go first to the Real Estate Development Board (REDB) and then to the EDC before anything can come before the board. “By dissolving the EDC, we are hoping to eliminate the redundancy of the situation,” Werner said. Trustee Tedd Muersch Jr. added that this is about cutting out the bureaucratic red tape involved in obtaining a business license. Trustee Kevin Ryan expressed concern over the recommendation. “I understand the redundancy issue, but as a board we should look at hiring an economic director,” Ryan said. “We just approved a long-range plan (a reference to the plan proposed by Farr Associates in 2016, after a series of public meetings) and we need someone to run it, even if it’s part-time. We can’t just walk away from economic development.” “It will come under consideration when we are looking at our budget,” said Werner. An ordinance on dissolving the EDC will be presented at the next board meeting. In a later conversation, Village Clerk Bonnie Price explained that the EDC had met on May 11 and discussed discontinuing the commission because the application process for businesses was causing delays as long as four to six weeks. “By eliminating the EDC, applications can possibly be approved within 14 days,” she said. On another matter, Village Attorney Greg Jones opened a discussion on the Cook County Sick Leave and Minimum Wage ordinances, which are to take effect in July. He asked the board to consider the ordinances and to decide at the next board meeting whether or not they wanted to comply with them or opt out. He added that a number of suburban communities are opting out of the ordinances, which would require businesses to comply with paying a higher minimum wage and also pay employees sick leave wages. “I don’t think we need to wait until the next meeting to make this decision,” said Trustee Pete Kats. “For the welfare of our local businesses, I think we should opt out.”

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News and events from our archives Lack of progress on talks between Worth and sanitary district • 50 years ago From the May 25, 1967 issue The story: Negotiations between the Village of Worth and South Stickney Sanitary District regarding the transmission line being constructed by Worth through the Sanitary District have not progressed, according to officials. According to George Chastain, a consulting engineer, they are not aware of when Worth intends to start construction in the Stickney area, as they have received no notice from Worth. The Village of Chicago Ridge has also been negotiating with Worth on the portion of the transmission line, which will go through Chicago Ridge. The Chicago Ridge Village Board, at a committee meeting Monday night, decided to ask Worth to provide a full-time inspector for part of the construction through Chicago Ridge and spot inspection for the rest. The quote: “It is not our intention to cause additional problems or costs to Worth, but on the other hand, we also do not intend to bear problems or costs on our part,” said Frank DeCarlo, district superintendent.

Evergreen Park beauty salon dates back to early 1960s • 25 years ago

From the May 21, 1992 issue The story: When Jan Roberts unlocked the door to her Evergreen Park business for the first time, Johnny Carson had just taken over as host of “The Tonight Show” and practically every woman wanted to look like Jacqueline Kennedy. Roberts and her former husband opened their Evergreen Park beauty school, the Don Roberts Beauty School, in 1962. They opened the salon near 95th and Kedzie. The Don Roberts Beauty School has also spent the past 20 years operating a program with Evergreen Park High School for students at the junior level, providing them an opportunity to study hair design. Jan Roberts works part-time as nurse at St. Margaret Hospital in Hammond, Ind. The quote: ”When you go home from (Don Roberts), you go home up,” said Jan Roberts. “With nursing there are days you go home and, if you’ve lost a patient, you feel bad. Sometimes you just go home and cry. But that doesn’t happen in this business.” Ground will be broken for future construction of Chicago Ridge townhomes.

Ground will be broken for Chicago Ridge townhomes • 10 years ago

From the May 24, 2007 issue The story: Ground may be broken in the fall on a townhome development on the former Tibor Machine Products property in Chicago Ridge. Lennar Builders will construct 58 townhomes on six acres of property bounded by Oxford Avenue and Birmingham Street, just east of Ridgeland Avenue. The property is in a designated redevelopment area in a tax increment financing (TIF) district. Chicago Ridge Mayor Eugene Siegel said he is confident in the project would add to Chicago Ridge’s track record with the creation of TIF district. The quote: “We had the first ever TIF in Illinois (Chicago Ridge Mall) and it is all paid off, then we had another successful TIF in the industrial area (south of 103rd Street and Yellow Freight),” said Siegel.

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St. Mark Church members serve up honors to veterans By Kelly White The father and daughter duo of Erne and Katherine Ambrose enjoy attending events honoring America’s war heroes. A Vietnam veteran who served from 1957 to 1963, Ernie Ambrose, a resident of Orland Park, is happy to share his past with Katherine, a Worth resident. “We go to a lot of things together,” said Ernie, a former Worth resident. “It’s nice being able to reminisce with other veterans and share my life with my family.” With Memorial Day just around the corner, St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church in Worth celebrated with Ambrose and many other local veterans by hosting a luncheon in their honor on Saturday afternoon. Ambrose and his daughter were in attendance. Members of St. Mark Church held its first salute to veterans last year with an event held at the church. However, this year the event was moved to Marrs-Meyer American Legion Post 991, 11001 S. Depot Ave., Worth. The new location provided more room for the veterans and was more accessible. The dining area and other rooms at the post are all one level, making it easier for veterans and their spouses, who may be on walkers or in wheelchairs, according to Vivian Falcone, the luncheon organizer. “I really liked this because the event is held at the American Legion this year, and I am very excited about it,” said Falcone, a Tinley Park resident. “The American Legion represents veterans and it’s just a nice place to have it. We wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for your veterans. This is a great way to recognize the veterans and

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St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church held a luncheon for veterans and their family members on Saturday afternoon at the Marrs-Meyer American Legion Post 991 in Worth.

Ernie Ambrose and his daughter, Katherine, relax at the St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church’s luncheon for veterans on Saturday afternoon.

thank them for their service.” Falcone, originally from Worth, is still an active member of St. Mark Church.

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The event gathered 75 veterans, their spouses and family members for a flag service provided by the Marrs-Meyer Post. The celebra-

tion included songs by St. Mark pastors and church goers, and a special musical performance from a band known as The Blues Brothers — made up of two members of St. Mark’s congregation. Raffles were also held and door prizes were given out. The catered lunch was provided by Jack and Pat’s Old Fashioned Butcher Shop in nearby Chicago Ridge. Falcone posted flyers for the event in local American Legion Halls, VFWs and bowling alleys. Many of the veterans in attendance were or are still residing in Worth. However, the event attracted veterans from all over, which was a shock to Falcone. “It is really overwhelming the positive response I receive from this event,” she said. “We have members from ever single branch of the service represented here, even the coast guards. The event just keeps growing bigger and better every year.” “It is a very nicely organized event,” said Donald Gawlik, a Worth resident and Vietnam veteran who attended the event with his wife, Gayle. “This is our first year attending and we would definitely come back again next year.” The veterans received star treatment, even upon their arrival, as a red carpet was displayed for them to walk on as they entered the legion hall. The carpet was lined with flags all the way to the door. Cub Scout members from St. Mark’s greeted the veterans at their cars, opening doors and escorting them into the building. Falcone received inquiries from veterans prior to the event, asking what they can cook or bring with to the luncheon. “I had to tell them, no this is

OLCHS grad completes basic training

The Chicago Ridge Lions Club, in honor of the Lions Club International Centennial Anniversary for 2017, has purchased street signs with the help of Lion Club members Brian Guerin and Chicago Ridge Mayor Chuck Tokar. These signs will be placed next to all the “Welcome to Chicago Ridge” signs. Pronobis

U.S. Air Force Airman Tyler J. Pronobis, the son of Jennifer Christianson of Oak Lawn, graduated from basic military training in Lackland Base in San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an eightweek program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical

fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Pronobis is a 2016 graduate of Oak Lawn Community High School.

for you, you don’t have to do anything except show up,” she said. “They are the true celebrities here.” Falcone had 20 volunteers from St. Mark’s happy to help her on Saturday. After the luncheon por-

tion, veterans were able to mingle with other vets, sharing stories of the past. Organizers of the event said this will be an annual tradition, with plans to keep it going again next year.

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Ray Hanania

Little good faith in tax freeze talks

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emocrats have been privately grumbling for a while now that Gov. Bruce Rauner isn’t truly interested in good-faith negotiations on a balanced budget with economic reforms to end the two and a half year Statehouse stalemate. But Senate President John Cullerton spent days and days negotiating the details of a four-year property tax freeze with Rauner, only to have his spokesman tell me last week that he hadn’t acceded to Rauner’s demand for a fouryear freeze. Look, in this business, you only negotiate on a bill you flatly oppose if you’re trying to run out the clock. Otherwise, you just kill it. And because of this, people in the governor’s office are saying they don’t think that Cullerton really wants a deal. Rauner moved off his demand for a five-year Rich freeze to a four-year freeze. The two men then Miller discussed side issues, like the timeline and the process for locally opting out of the freeze or for making it permanent. The governor wanted a statewide vote. Cullerton wanted local votes. Cullerton appeared to prevail. But Rauner would only agree to limited exemptions from the freeze, bond payments being one of them. Cullerton wanted more exemptions, pension payments being one of those. Then last week, Cullerton attempted to move legislation with identical language to Senate Republican Leader Christine Radogno’s original property tax freeze bill she introduced way back in January. It failed because it required a three-fifths vote to freeze taxes on local home rule governments. Cullerton said afterward that he may strip out the home rule provision and run it again -which would, of course, mean that the City of Chicago would be exempt. Without a property tax freeze amenable to the governor, I just don’t know how this impasse gets resolved. Illinois has some of the highest property taxes in the country. So, if the negotiations fall apart, the Senate Democrats’ refusal to pass a “real” freeze will be a political gift for Gov. Rauner. The issue also comes neatly wrapped in the governor’s favorite bow: House Speaker Michael J. Madigan. The House Speaker is, of course, a property tax appeals lawyer. Rauner said the other day for the umpteenth time that Madigan’s legal work was a clear case of conflict of interest and is evidence of how corrupt the state is. Senate President Cullerton has also done some property tax appeals work, so Rauner can easily lump Cullerton in with Madigan on the conflict of interest/corruption stuff. And Rauner urged the Senate Democrats last week to resist Madigan, who he claimed had sent his special interests to the chamber in an attempt to kill the grand bargain. And then there was last week’s biggest political news. Billionaire Democratic gubernatorial candidate JB Pritzker was thrashed in the media for obtaining huge property tax assessment rebates and reductions for an empty and “uninhabitable” mansion next door to his own Chicago palace. The mansion apparently became even more legally uninhabitable after Pritzker had the house’s toilets uninstalled. That was clearly the work of a “too clever by half” property tax attorney, who Pritzker may want to think about throwing under the nearest bus if this publicity gets any worse. And, despite firm denials, it’s pretty clear that Madigan is backing Pritzker, which makes this all the better for Rauner. Even a child could frame this issue for Rauner. You take a universally and intensely unpopular property tax system, combine it with the state’s most wildly unpopular politician (Madigan) and use all that to blame the Senate Democrats for killing the grand bargain and, in the process, throw lots more mud on their “frontrunner” candidate. It’s the worst possible bill the Democrats could choose to die on. Yes, the Senate President has legitimate policy concerns about the property tax freeze. But this is a political no-brainer. The best idea I heard last week was to take this issue away from Rauner and Cullerton and allow Senators on both sides of the aisle to negotiate it. Doing that very thing seemed to help move the revenue/budget talks and workers’ compensation reform forward, even though they’re not wrapped up as I write this. If, as the Republicans privately contend, Cullerton’s goal is to deprive Rauner of a clear “win” on a property tax freeze, then nothing will work. The one thing we do know is that taking the issue away from Rauner and Cullerton couldn’t possibly make things worse. Rich Miller also publishes Capitol Fax, a daily political newsletter, and CapitolFax.com.

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Why social media keeps failing us By Lata Nott Was there a time when people regarded social media in a wholly positive light? It’s hard to remember. The honeymoon’s been over for a while. We still recognize the benefits of social media — after all, the majority of Americans use platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram on a daily basis — but when we talk about these companies, it’s usually not to laud them for bringing the world closer together. Our conversations about social media often revolve around the problems that have come with it. There are the usual laments about how these applications have ruined our ability to focus and made us all unhappier. And then there are the more serious concerns: That social media can serve as a fertile recruiting ground for terrorist organizations. That it enables, and perhaps encourages, people to broadcast themselves committing heinous acts. That it allowed for the unbridled dissemination of fake news, which may or may not have impacted the outcome of the 2016 U.S. presidential election. Here’s a snapshot of the controversies that Facebook has encountered just within the past year: In May 2016, news broke that Facebook employed human curators to decide which news stories would show up as trending topics, and that these curators frequently suppressed conservative news stories. In September 2016, Facebook censored an iconic and historically important photograph of a naked child fleeing a napalm attack during the Vietnam War. In November 2016, Facebook was “embroiled in accusations that it helped spread misinformation and fake news stories that influenced how the American electorate voted.” In April 2017, a video of a 74-year-old man’s murder was posted on Facebook; shortly afterwards, the killer made a video confession via Facebook Live. Each controversy was followed by a public outcry for Facebook to do better. Each outcry led to Facebook quickly rolling out some sort of triage solution, such as its partnerships with third-party fact checkers to deal with fake news stories, or its recent hiring of 3,000 contract employees to screen violent videos. Each solution was derided as either a token, too-small step in the right direction, or as a misguided attempt to curtail free expression. Is it possible that we expect too much from social media companies?

This isn’t to say that Facebook shouldn’t be held responsible for the increasingly large role it plays in disseminating the news. Nor is it to say that we, as news consumers, don’t have the right to ask the tech giant to do better. But it’s worth acknowledging that there may not be any obvious solutions or quick fixes to the problems that have emerged with our growing reliance on social media. Pushing social media platforms to shut down terrorist-related accounts can help to curtail ISIS recruitment efforts. It can also deprive legitimate opposition groups in politically oppressive countries of a key communication tool. Identifying a fake news story isn’t always a straightforward endeavor, partly because “a clean database with a complete list of verified facts” does not — and cannot — exist. The algorithms that Facebook and other social media platforms use to filter out offensive or obscene content are often criticized for lacking the nuance and common sense that human beings possess. But human curators, of course, bring their own biases and blind spots to the filtering process. There may not be a way for any social media platform to get things right, especially since every one of us has a different idea of what “right” looks like. This doesn’t let social media platforms off the hook; they have a responsibility to try to mitigate the problems they’ve created, and imperfect, “good enough” solutions are better than none at all. But it’s likely that our collective frustration with social media will never really go away. Perhaps the root of this frustration is that it amplifies the worst elements of human nature: our comfort in our own “filter bubbles,” our tendency to disregard facts in favor of the stories we want to be true, our viciousness towards each other (and how access to an audience can encourage that viciousness). I’ve been told that one day, sooner than most of us think, artificial intelligence will develop to the point that it will mimic, and then quickly surpass, human intuition. Perhaps AI will be up to the task of sifting through vast amounts of human communication and striking the right balance between free expression and truth, security and decency. You know, if our robot overlords actually care about that sort of thing. Lata Nott is executive director of the First Amendment Center of the Newseum Institute. Contact her via email at lnott@newseum.org. Follow her on Twitter at @LataNott.

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Concerns about president continue to mount Well, Trump has done it again. This time in order to sell his country short, he invited the Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, and the Russian Ambassador to the U.S., Sergey Kislyak, to a meeting in his office without any members of the U.S. press. It was just Trump and the two Russians and their Russian photographer-soundman. This is a first in American presidential invites to the Oval Office. The Russian photographersoundman technician possibly could plant any tape or listening device in that Oval Office at that meeting. No other security or members of the press were allowed in the office. President Trump’s credibility is shot. He revealed critical information to these Russian men about the ISIS situation facing the U.S.

among other information that the Russians can use against this country. Trump’s conduct jeopardizes the security and safety of the American people worldwide. These actions and words by President Trump are inexcusable. Some members of Congress are already talking about impeachment. That process starts in the House of Representatives, then carries over to the Senate and then is up for a vote. His irresponsible actions and words have to be curbed. Impeachment is only a few more mistakes away. A special prosecutor has been named to immediately to start the whole process. — Dean Koldenhoven, Palos Heights

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Our nation pauses to remember the significance of Memorial Day, especially those with family members lost in war as well as surviving veterans who have contributed to maintain the strength and freedoms enjoyed by all. Great sacrifices were made by those who served and they often chose never to discuss their war time eyewitness experiences. Especially interesting to historians is the closing months of World War II with Imperial Japan. Over 12,500 Americans were lost over 60 days in early 1945 at Okinawa in a land, air and sea battle. U.S. Navy losses were 4,907 compared to the Army at 4,675 and Marines with 2,935. Suicide kamikaze pilots numbering nearly 1,500 accounted for the higher Navy personnel toll on various ships off shore sunk in battle. But the loss of over 149,000 Okinawan civilians is the tragic point of desperate Imperial Japan commanders. They had no intention of surrendering, period. Because of the strong resistance from Japan, U.S. military strategists at the Pentagon even had a plan to conduct a major invasion on the Japanese homeland in October, 1946 reassembling upwards of one million soldiers. But staging costs and Aleu-

tian Islands weather conditions were considered too risky in addition to an excessive loss of life on both the Japanese homeland as well as invasion occupation forces. Enter the atomic age with the first controlled nuclear reaction at the University of Chicago Stagg Field just one year after Pearl Harbor. Enrico Fermi and his colleagues on the Manhattan Project reportedly felt this new nuclear power could easily sink the entire Japanese Navy. Further controlled tests at their Trinity site at Alamogordo, N.M. on July 16, 1945 confirmed a working atomic bomb. Under President Harry Truman’s order, Hiroshima and Nagasaki were leveled on Aug. 6 and 9 and war in the Pacific was over on Sept. 2, 1945. Surviving American veterans of Okinawa were glad to see World War II finally end and return home to their families sooner than they expected. Their legacy of service to their country in one of the worst battles in the Pacific Theater is something their families will always remember. It’s a part of Memorial Day remembrances where our nation can honor all who served our country. — Dan Dwornik, Tinley Park

ike many people, I always visit the graves of my father and mother to place flowers on Memorial Day. My dad, George, served during World War II with his brother, Moses. It was a long and grueling service. My dad was in the 5th Army working in the OSS and my uncle served on a battleship in the Pacific. My dad did some writing when he was in the service and I have some old photos — black and white but really a sepia — taken at the time of him in uniform. But there isn’t much. I tell my daughter and my son, even at his young age, that they should keep journals to record details of their lives. They may not seem important now, but when they get older, with children and grandchildren, they will make for great reading and memories. No one remembers everything. Documenting our life histories is something we all should do. What little I do know is that my dad and uncle, like many Americans, enlisted after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. My dad was working as an accountant downtown and my uncle was a chef at the Rolling Green Country Club in Arlington Heights. Before they left, they had to put their affairs in order. Their parents and siblings lived in Jerusalem, Palestine, controlled by the British government. What happened in Europe and the Middle East during the war was important. I have a few documents that my dad saved, including a letter from OSS chief General William J. Donovan thanking him for his service. Donovan is considered the founder of the CIA. We had a 45 RPM record that my dad sent from Europe to his brothers in Jerusalem. That was considered high-tech at the time. Although I no longer have it — and don’t have a record player any more either — you could hear my dad’s voice telling his brothers and sisters that he and Uncle Moses were both doing well and staying in touch as best they could. Dad did receive some basic medals and I have his ribbons. I also have his ID card, which allowed him to enter the Army’s enlisted men’s clubs as well as a ration card needed to get a meal. It all puts meaning to Memorial Day, although I never did get a chance to hear about it all from him directly, as he passed away when I was 17 years old. Dad didn’t land at Normandy or have to experience the horrific experience of watching his friends gunned down on the bloodied beach. I doubt that he ever found himself in a position where he had to shoot the enemy dead. I have even less info on my Uncle Moses, other than some of the basics like dates and locations. He died when I was very young in the 1950s. That’s why documenting these stories is so important. Ancestry. com — which costs some $300 a year — is not necessary. You can put together a database on your own, and there are many other free-search services. But you should get it done. You don’t have to write everything all in one night. That would be daunting. Just buy a journal, number each page, and just start writing whatever stories come to your mind. (Save a few pages at the beginning of the journal to create an index later once it fills, because once you start it will fill fast.) You won’t regret it. A few days before Sept. 11, 2001, I remember starting a journal about life in general. And then everything hit the fan. It’s a fascinating read of what happened in the weeks and months afterward, things that we think we would remember but that are easily forgotten. Your experiences, and especially your family history, are too important to forget. Ray Hanania is an award-winning columnist and author. His personal website is RayHanania. com. Email him at rghanania@ gmail.com.

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Burke sponsors measure to boost entrepreneurship Entrepreneurs would receive financial assistance in opening their first businesses under legislation being sponsored by state Rep. Kelly Burke (D-36th) to create an Entrepreneur Learner’s Permit pilot program. “Small businesses form the backbone of our state’s economy and it’s important we do everything we can to assist those looking to launch new companies here in Illinois,” Burke said. “This Entrepreneur Learner’s Permit would give many in our community the extra encouragement they need to open a new shop and help create jobs.” Burke is sponsoring Senate Bill 1462 to create a new Entrepreneur Learner’s Permit program to encourage and assist first-time entre-

heers to new beginnings! Last Saturday, I shot senior portraits for a 2017 graduate who shrugged and said, “Do whatever you want. You’re the photographer — I trust you.” My mind looped with endless possibilities. “I’ve got this,” I told her. “Let’s try something fun!” I then proceeded to direct her to pose in four unique ways holding a picture frame. We were shooting in The Park, in front of the barn in Evergreen Park at 91st and California. She wasn’t sure why she was holding an empty frame or even why I kept yelling, “OK, now switch poses and move to your right,” after each shot. Gratification came once she saw the finished product. Using Photoshop, I had taken four photos and merged them into one composite. The frame she had held with each pose was no longer blank — there was a different number on each that read 2-0-1-7, with her name horizontally spread across the entire photo, boasting of her Class of 2017 accomplishment. “This is so cool, I love it,” she gushed. If there were four of me, I’d be able to continue this career as a correspondent, columnist, freelance photographer and director of communications/district photographer for Evergreen Park Elementary School District 124. But, there’s only one me! I can no longer be all things to all people. Therefore, I’ve decided to remove a few items from the plate to make room for a fresh entrée. I’ve planted good seed, watched it grow, and now it’s time to eat from the fruit of my labor. Especially since I have a husband, two small children, and investment real estate properties to manage. We can’t benefit from a garden we’ve planted if we never stop planting to pick the fruit. Being deliberate about when to plant and when to prune is what keeps a garden/life organized. With that said, I’ve resigned from District 124 effective June 2 and I’ve also decided to turn my keys in on I, Claudia. This is my last submission. The Reporter opened its doors to me as a correspondent in August of 2013, becoming the automated opener to working in School District 124, two years later in August of 2015. Both The Reporter and D124 have helped me grow tremendously as a jour-

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Claudia Parker is retiring as a columnist so she can pursue other projects, like this recent assignment taking photos of a 2017 graduate.

nalist and photographer. Not to mention my savvy public relations abilities, which were acknowledged with an Award of Excellence presented by the Illinois Public Relations Association in 2016 with a Distinguish Service Award. My first editor here at The Reporter, Jeff Vorva, graciously trained me up to where I needed to be. When he transitioned into sports editor a couple of years ago, I was full of anxiety. “Oh my God, what if the ‘new guy’ doesn’t appreciate my work like you?” “You’re going to be fine,” Vorva said reassuringly. “Joe’s a great guy.” Vorva was right. Joe Boyle has been a wonderful editor to work with. I’ve enjoyed him, his feedback is balanced and always constructive. Most of the time he’s complimentary, which always leaves my heart full with gratitude. I’ve doubted myself many times. “Is this mic on? Am I even making a dent of difference with this platform?” That’s the tricky part in life. Sometimes our work can produce an immediate positive result, but that’s not typical. Most of the time we have to dig. At times it can feel as though we’ve been digging with no end in sight for the well we’re seeking to sustain us. It doesn’t mean it isn’t there, or that it isn’t close, it just might mean we need to reposition ourselves. That’s what I’m doing: repositioning! In the film “The Social Network,” there’s a scene where Larry Summers, the Harvard president, agrees to hear the complaints of the Winklevoss twin brothers, who want Mark Zuckerberg, the creator of Facebook, punished by the university for

allegedly stealing their idea for the social media network. Mr. Summers refuses to entertain their grievance. In fact, what he told them stained me like grape juice on a white shirt. “Harvard undergraduates believe that inventing a job is better than finding a job,” rebuked Summers. “I suggest the two of you come up with a new project.” That’s exactly what I intend to do. It’s time I put that St. Xavier MBA degree to use and try my hand at entrepreneurship. You may not see me every second and fourth Thursday, or toting my camera bag about D124, but I’ll be around the community — lurking for a subject to shoot through the lens of my Nikon. Thank you for being receptive to my work. If you weren’t, I’m sure I would have received my walking papers by now. I’ve managed to keep a byline for four years, and your loyalty means a lot to me. I value each one of you. Each time you’ve reached out through email or recognized me within the community, I’m always thrilled to learn how something I’ve written has touched you in a positive way. I pray that this last entry will evoke you to make a change in your own life. Does it really require a school roster for us to be reminded we’re meant to be progressive people? Let’s not let the Class of 2017 leave without us. Opportunities are plentiful, so let’s venture out to find them with Godspeed. Claudia Parker is an author, photographer and a reporter. She can be reached at AuthorClaudiaParker@yahoo.com

preneurs by reimbursing them for state fees associated with forming a business. Under her measure, applicants would apply for the permit through the Department of Commerce and Economic Development. Currently, entrepreneurs must pay several fees for licensing and permits. The pilot program would run for one year, and then DCEO would evaluate the program’s effectiveness and report to the governor and General Assembly by Feb. 1, 2019. “I am always looking for ways to help boost our local economy and this program has the potential to help many first-time businesses owners in our community,” Burke said.

DEATH NOTICES Martin Freund Martin C. Freund, 64, a Palos Hills resident, died on May 17 in Tennessee. Mr. Freund, a U.S. Air Force veteran, worked for Casino Party Planners in financial planning. Survivors include sons, Joseph and Daniel; brother, Keith; niece, Laura Smith; and nephew, Mark Freund. Services were Monday at Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home. Entombment followed at Resurrection Cemetery.

Stanley Mozer Stanley F. “Stan the Man” Mozer, 93, an Evergreen Park resident, died Saturday at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn. Mr. Mozer was a retired printer. He served in the U.S. Army during World II in New Guinea, South Philippine Island (Liberatiion). He received multiple U.S. Army decorations, including two Bronze Stars and Victory Battle Ribbons. Survivors include daughters, Mary Storm and Cecile Fortin; sons, Frank and James; 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services were Wednesday from Kosary Funeral Home to St. Bernadette Church. Interment followed at Holy Cross Cemetery.

Elaine Stopka Elaine D. Stopka (nee Skorupa), 83, a former Oak Lawn resident, died May 12 at Holy Family Villa in Palos Park. Mrs. Stopka, who grew up and lived for many years in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood, was a retired secretary for Imperial Brass. She was a member of the St. Casimir Post Auxiliary (now Our Lady of Tepeyac) and other organizations at that parish. She was also most recently a member of St. Gerald Parish in Oak Lawn. She was known for her love of cooking. Survivors include nieces, Bernadette O’Dell and Alice Schaer; stepdaughters, Rosemary Rajski and Margie Boyle; five stepgrandchildren; great-nieces and great-nephews; and many great-great nieces and great-great nephews. Services were Saturday at Holy Family Villa. Interment took place at Resurrection Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Zarzycki Manor Chapels.

Youth summer camps are set to begin at St. Xavier The first series of summer camp programs will be offered next month at St. Xavier University, 3737 W. 103rd St. Chicago. The summer camps will incorporate practical lessons with hands-on learning led by university professionals and staff. Each camp will be held at St. Xavier University. The Summer President’s Leadership Program will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, June 12 through Thursday, June 15. This program, in its first year, is designed to inspire student entering 10th through 12th

grades to unleash the leader within. As part of the program, students will discover their talents and abilities and develop important leadership skills through guest speakers and teambuilding exercises. Workshops will also be conducted to prepare high school students for the expectations of college. Math Summer Camps will be held for students in the sixth through eighth grade from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, June 26 through Friday, June 30. The camp will focus on

mathematics and art summer camps. The Secrets of Mathematics Summer Camp will be held for high school students. These camps provide local students the opportunity to work with SXU mathematics professors, while exploring exciting mathematical topics that are extensions of the traditional school curriculum. For additional information or to register for the camps offered this summer, visit SXU’s website at www.sxu.edu (keyword: summer camps).

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tragedies are what define us. “This is not just a school, and we are no average class. On Jan. 24, 2017, we received the news that our beloved school was closing. There’s a common saying that goes, ‘You don’t know what you’ve got ‘till it’s gone,’ which is true. Every day I got to school and I went through the motions, never taking the time to appreciate all that I had. I knew we would be graduating this year, but when I found out the news I was so upset because we were supposed to leave the school, the school wasn’t supposed to leave us. But it’s not. “Regardless of what happens to the building, your legacy remains the same. You were here. You walked these halls. You spent four years of your life changing and learning and making mistakes and growing. We all grew up here. None of us are the same as we were four years ago. The thought of not having this place to come back to breaks my heart, but as so many have said, Queen of Peace is not a building. It’s you. It’s the values that have been instilled in you. It’s your teachers and the faculty and staff. It’s the smiling faces. It’s the memories you’ve made. All of us sitting in this room are Queen of Peace. Home is not a building. We are your home, and we will be here to come back to no matter what.” She advised her classmates to think for themselves. “You should absolutely value other people’s opinions, but this is your life… how other people see you is nothing in comparison to how you see yourself. I’m sorry that’s really cheesy, but it’s true. I am valedictorian of this class, which has been the greatest honor of my life, but I don’t want to be a doctor or lawyer or thousands of dollars in debt. I’m not going to Harvard or Yale. I’m going to Moraine Valley Community College to study theater,” she revealed. “I know there are good times ahead. I know that there will be tough times, too. We cannot control what happens to us, but we can control how we react. Thanks to Queen of Peace, I trust that we all have the ability to go forward and create our own path

to follow… I started high school shy and anxious. But now, I’m ready for whatever life throws my way. And for the times that I can’t handle what life throws at me, I have a community of sisters to fall back on. “Don’t waste a single moment, and no matter what people tell you, you can change the world. Your ideas and beliefs matter. Your voice deserves to be heard, and when the world doesn’t listen, then shout. Ask any of the teachers, they know how loud we can be.” Fitzgerald ended with a quote from St. Catherine of Siena: “Be who God meant you to be, and you will set the world on fire.” “The ceremony was sad. I am going to miss this school,” said Cerven afterward. Katie Spencer, of Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood, agreed that the closing was bittersweet. “But it’s kind of a relief, that we finished everything,” she said with a smile. She is looking forward to studying civil engineering and Spanish at the University of Nebraska at Omaha in the fall. “She got a great education here. Some of these teachers are unbelievable,” said her father, Bryan Spencer. “It is a shame that it is closing. If they just had 15 more students it might have stayed open.” “It’s a very good school. We are very sad to see it close,” said parent Bridget Carey, of Burbank, who was in the Pride Shop with her daughter, Mikayla, and her classmate, Isslee Lee, from Chicago’s Brighton Park neighborhood. The girls will be at different schools now. Mikayla is among some 148 Queen of Peace students moving to St. Laurence High School next door, which is welcoming Queen of Peace students before becoming fully co-ed in the coming years. Lee is going to Chicago Christian High School in Palos Heights. “I was in tears listening to (Fitzgerald). I tilted my head back to stop the tears and my hat fell off,” said graduate Alejandra Zavala, of Brighton Park. “But that is how life is,” she said, looking forward to Southern Illinois University in Carbondale this fall.

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with Natalie, also spoke before valedictorian Kelly Fitzgerald, of Chicago Ridge. Calling them “a hard act to follow,” Fitzgerald said being named valedictorian was “the greatest honor I’ve ever received.” “I want to do all of you justice (with this speech), especially since we are the last graduating class from Queen of Peace High School, and I am the last valedictorian to speak on this stage. “In my mind, writing this speech meant saying goodbye, and I wanted to put that off for as long as I could. I wasn’t ready. I’m still not ready. But that is what life’s all about, isn’t it? Our whole lives can change in one single moment. As exciting as that thought may be, it’s also kind of terrifying. Everything we know is about to change.” Both Fitzgerald and Cerven are among the Queen of Peace students experiencing a school closing for the second time, having come from Mount Assisi when that school closed three years ago, after their freshman year. “Mount Assisi closing was one of the hardest things I’ve had to face, but it was also one of the best things that’s ever happened to me because here I am, standing before you today,” Fitzgerald said. “When faced with a major change, we often feel as if though our world is ending. In some ways it is. Graduating from high school is an end, yes, but it’s also a new beginning. This chapter of our lives is over, but not the whole book. We’re just getting started. “We’ve seen the best of times together and the worst of times... we’ve made memories that will last a lifetime in these very halls,” Fitzgerald continued. “We’ve also endured the loss of friends and family members. We’ve seen our friends and classmates struggle with issues that no 17- or 18-year-old should face. We’ve been forced to grow up in a lot of ways. These moments are not what define us, though. Our ability to overcome these

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Thursday, May 25, 2017

Latest ‘buzz’ at St. Patricia

Moraine sweeps engineering category in conference competition Moraine Valley Community College students swept the engineering portion of the Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) poster competition hosted last month at Elgin Community College. First place was awarded to Hardy Adjunta, of Orland Park; Anthony Dudlo and Jonathan Weidner, of Oak Lawn, for their entry, “Clearing Up Space! Designing a CubeSat Mission to Remove Nonfunctional Satellites from Orbit.” The students, under the direction of Steven Merriman, instructor of physical science, focused on a design that included necessary components, orbital parameters, launch requirements, and a modeled structural analysis, that would effectively carry a nonfunctional satellite from geosynchronous to graveyard orbit. Stephanie Grasse; Allison

Gardner, Joseph Roche and Brandon Willis earned second place for their entry, “Analysis of Renewable Energy Resource Applications to Operate a Smart Watch.” With guidance from Dr. Jennene Fields, associate professor of physics, the students analyzed thermoelectric, kinetic and solar energy to create optimal power to cost relationship and demonstrated the diverse applications of clean energy on a practical and cost-effective scale. Third place in the engineering portion went to Jordan Murray, of Burbank, for his entry, “Gait Pattern of Quadrupedal Robots.” Under the direction of Panos Hadjimitsos, assistant dean of Science, Business and Computer Technology, who assisted as research advisor, Murray designed a walking quadrupedal robot that would achieve the longest possible stride while maintaining balance. Using 3-D printed

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organizations and has served as a community activist, said she is in agreement that the students deserve a performing arts center. But she still had some concerns. “I’m for it, I’m just saying that I think our little neighborhood has taken a beating,” Harker said, noting that the project could create traffic congestion and an increase in noise. Riordan responded that there always could be some unforeseen occurrences. However, he assured residents that trucks from the Henry Bros. construction company in Oak Lawn will not drive down side streets while the project is going on. The superintendent added that if residents have any concerns, they can call him at school or send an email. Plans for a performing arts center for Richards High School, 10601 S. Central Ave., Oak Lawn, is also going to take place. The PAC will be multifunctional, including a seating capacity of 630, and a Black Box Theater that will allow for rehearsals and a performance theater. An orchestra pit will be at the front of the stage and dressing rooms and a scene shop will be available for performers. The center will be about 25,000 feet. “Before the students had to use the bathrooms to dress,” said Marcus Wargin, the stage manager for the theater department. Riordan said these features will help alleviate some of the gymnasium congestion and function as a venue for the fall musical, spring competitive plays, band and choir concerts, honors nights, academic letter nights, class meetings, and various parent presentations. The center will be built at the northwest end of the campus and replace the tennis courts. The new structure will be attached to the main build-

parts, an Arduino microprocessor board and servo motors, the robot was able to achieve motion. “I am happy to see the outstanding work of Moraine Valley engineering students be recognized at this year’s competition,” said Ryen Nagle, dean of Science, Business and Computer Technology. “It is a testament to both the quality of students we are attracting due to our Engineering Pathways program with the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and to the top-level education students are receiving when they come to study at our institution.” The Engineering Pathways program offered at Moraine Valley guarantees transfer admission into the College of Engineering at University of Illinois at the Urbana-Champaign. This competitive program is designed for high school seniors who plan to enroll as first-time college students for the fall semester.

ing. The tennis program will get eight brand-new tennis courts at the north end of campus. Riordan said a retention pond will be built near the football field to prevent flooding. The area where construction is going to take place will also be fenced in, according to Riordan. Joseph McCurdy, the assistant principal at Oak Lawn High, said that along with the new location for the additional tennis courts, space will be provided for the shot put and discus throwing. One resident wondered if the Oak Lawn Park District Theater Program could utilize the facility when it was available. It also was asked if other organizations could use the center. “Our thinking is Oak Lawn (High School) kids come first,” Riordan said. “Whenever we are not using it, we would be open to having other groups to use it. We would like to see it used all day and night.” Riordan said the first phase of construction will include demolition of the north end tennis courts, the installation of a fire lane, and the installation of a water storage area. “We have to start these projects because we have to have the tennis courts ready for the tennis season,” Riordan said. Riordan added that the north driveway will be closed most of the summer when there are fewer students at school. The south lot will be accessible off Austin Avenue. The tennis courts should be completed by Aug. 28, Riordan added. Also attending the meeting were Oak Lawn Village Manager Larry Deetjen and trustees Alex Olejniczak (2nd) and Bud Stalker (5th). Olejniczak was in agreement that the performing arts center will be a great benefit for Oak Lawn Community High School students. “You should all be commended for making this happen,” Olejniczak said to the high school officials. “This is going to be a huge diamond that will be used by Oak Lawn students for years to come.”

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

CHICAGO RIDGE Bus trip to Chicago Botanic Gardens

The Chicago Park District will sponsor a trip to the Chicago Botanic Gardens on Saturday, June 3. The bus leaves the Freedom Activity Center, 6252 W. Birmingham Ave., Chicago Ridge, at 10 a.m. and is scheduled to return at about 3:30 p.m. Guest will have an opportunity to view 26 gardens on 385 acres. Admission is free to Botanic Gardens. The fee for transportation is $10 for residents and $15 for non-residents. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 636-4900.

EVERGREEN PARK Farmers Market is now open at Yukich Field

The Farmers Market will be held from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Thursday until mid-October at Yukich Field, 8900 S. Kedzie Ave. A new season of goods and other novelties will be available for purchase. More information or to become a vendor, call (708) 422-8776.

OAK LAWN

Free summer concerts, movies at Village Green The Oak Lawn Park District and Village of Oak Lawn presents free summer concerts and movies on the Village Green, 95th Street and 52nd Avenue. The first concert is scheduled for Sunday, June 4. The first movie is scheduled to be shown on Friday, June 23. All six concerts will begin at 7 p.m. on Sunday. All three movies will begin at dusk on Fridays. For a full list of concerts and movies, check out the summer program guide at wwwolparks. com or call (708) 857-2200.

Summer Bible Study will be held at Pilgrim Faith Church

“Four Things You Need to Know about God” is the theme of the Summer Bible Study to be held at 7 p.m. Mondays beginning June 5 at Pilgrim Faith United Church of Christ, 9411 S. 51st Ave., Oak Lawn. The Bible study is led by Peggy McClanahan, the Pilgrim Faith pastor. Participants should enter through the courtyard door on 51st Avenue. For more information, contact the church at (708) 422-4200 or office@pilgrimfaith. org.

Register for Beautiful Garden Yard Contest Registration continues for the Oak Lawn Garden Club Beautiful Yard Contest through July 7 in which local gardens will be judged upon originality of design, suitability of plants and overall neatness. The first place winner will receive a gift card from Saunoris Garden Center. The second place winner will receive a Busy Bee Garden Center card. The third place winner will receive a gift card from Oak Lawn Village Clerk Jane Quinlan. More information can be obtained by contacting June Curtis, (708) 499-0578, or at junevcurtis@yahoo.com. Residents can also contact Janet Ragen, (708) 422-3712, or ladybug1129.s@ att.net.

Parking lot sale at Salem United Church A parking lot sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 3 at the Salem United Church of Christ, 9717 S. Kostner Ave., Oak Lawn. The rain date is June 10. Spaces are available. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 423-9717.

Auditions for Oak Lawn Park District Theatre production of ‘Pippen’ A casting call will be held by the Oak Lawn Park District Community Theatre group for the production of ‘”Pippen” with auditions scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 5 and Tuesday, June 6 at the Oak View Center, 4625 W. 110th St., Oak Lawn. Callbacks, if necessary, will be held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 7 at Oak View. Individuals auditioning should have a song prepared, preferably from the show, and be prepared to dance. Show dates are Aug. 4, 5, 6, 11, 12 and 13. For more information, call (708) 857-2200.

‘Hero Central’ Bible School to be held at Pilgrim Faith Church Local children can attend the “Hero Central: Discover Your Strength in God” Vacation Bible School from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Monday, June 12 through Friday, June 16 at Pilgrim Faith United Church of Christ, 9411 S. 51st Ave., Oak Lawn. Each day will feature games, crafts, Bible stories and music with dance moves. Children age 4 through fifth grade are welcome. The cost is $10 per child (or $30 per family) for the whole week. To register, call (708) 422-4200 or visit http://cokesbuyvbs.com/ pilgrim faith.

Oak Lawn film group to view, discuss ‘Argo’ CineVerse, the Oak Lawn Park District’s weekly film discussion group open to anyone age 17 and older, will celebrate its 12th anniversary by screening and discussing the 2012 movie “Argo” from 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, June 7 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.

‘Biggest Loser’ Contest to be held through Pilgrim Faith Church In an effort to promote health living, the ‘Biggest Loser’ competition will be held this summer through Pilgrim Faith United Church of Christ, 9411 S. 51st Ave., Oak Lawn. The entry fee is $20 and the contest runs from June 4 through Aug. 13. The winner is determined by percentage of weight lost. A registered nurse will do confidential weigh-ins and blood pressure checks from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday, June 4. Participants who can’t make the weigh-in but still want to take part can email the nurse a photo of themselves on the scale with the weight clearly visible. Small prizes and optional activities will be offered throughout the contest to keep everyone motivated. To register, visit www. pilgrimfaith.org.

Vacation Bible School The annual Vacation Bible School will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday, July 17 through July 21 at the Oak Lawn Bible Church, 9435 S. 54th Ave. The program is open for children entering preschool (ages 3 and 4) through fifth grade. This year’s program is entitled “Galactic Starveyors: Discovering the God of the Universe.” Children do no need to be members of the church to attend. The program is free. For more information, call (708) 857-9800 or visit www.oaklawnbible.org. To register online, go to oaklawnbible.org/events.

Oak Lawn Community Garden seeks volunteers The Oak Lawn Community Garden is currently accepting

registrations for the 2017 season. This is a cooperative project between the Oak Lawn Park District, School District 123, and the Village of Oak Lawn. The garden is located at the corner of 104th and Cook Avenue. Participants can grow their own produce or sign up to be a pantry garden volunteer to grow produce for local food pantries. In the 2016 season, the Oak Lawn Garden Community Garden donated 350 pounds of produce to local charities. The 2017 goal is to double that donation. Allotments to rent are limited in availability. More information can be found at www.olparks. com or by emailing Dolly Foster, Oak Lawn Park District Horticulturist, at dofster@olparks.com.

PALOS HILLS

Palos Township plans to hold resource fair The Palos Township Health and Resource Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, June 28 at 10842 S. Roberts Road, Palos Hills. More information is available on the website at www.palostownship.org.hs. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 598-2441.

Palos Hills Rec Department hosts concert at Town Square Park The Palos Hills Resource and Recreation Department will be hosting a couple of free events in June. Playing in the Park will take place beginning at 6 p.m. Monday, June 12 at Town Square Park, 8455 W. 103rd St., Palos Hills. The event will take place immediately after the reading kickoff at the Green Hills Library, 10331 S. Interlochen Drive. The event at Town Square Park will feature the band, Common Aires. Residents are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets. The department will also host a fishing derby beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 17 at Pleasure Lake, 10800 S. Roberts Road, Palos Hills. The free event is for youth ages 2 through 13. Preregistration is required. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 430-4500.

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Worth Cruisers Car Club schedules weekly Cruise Nights The Worth Cruisers Car Club will hold their Cruise Nights from 6 to 9 p.m. every Monday through Oct. 6 in the parking lot of the Water’s Edge Golf Course, 11500 S. Harlem Ave., Worth.

Bus trip to Shedd Aquarium The Worth Park District will sponsor a trip to the Shedd Aquarium on Sunday, June 25. The registration fee is $35 for residents and $45 for nonresidents. The fee includes transportation and admission. The bus departs from the Worth Park District’s Terrace Centre, 11500 S. Beloit Ave., at 10 a.m. More information on the Chicago Shedd Aquarium and other Worth Park District programs and services, call (708) 448-7080 or visit the park district’s website at www. worthparkdistrict.org.

Concert in Park A Concert in the Park is planned from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sunday, June 11 on the grounds of the Gale Moore Park, 10901 S. Nordica Ave., Worth. The free family event will feature music and children’s entertainment. More information on the Concert in the Park and other Worth Park District programs can be obtained by calling (708) 448-7080 or visit the park district’s website at www.worthparkdistrict.org.

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Thursday, May 25, 2017

Bank checking company Plenty of options for improving your smile to relocate to Palos Hills

By Michael Gilbert

A major player in the bank checking industry is looking to relocate from nearby Bridgeview to Palos Hills. Mayor Gerald Bennett told the Palos Hills City Council during the committee-of-the-whole meeting on May 18 that Carousel Checks Inc. President Andrew Crim has informed him he plans to move his business to Palos Hills. Carousel Checks is currently located in the 8900 block of Harlem Avenue but intends on setting up shop in the building currently occupied by Weller Truck Parts, 11152 Southwest Highway. Bennett said Crim, who grew up in Palos Hills, has said he will purchase the building from Weller Truck Parts and then spend approximately $1.5 million to renovate the facility. He is expected to come before the council on June 1 to further discuss his plans, Bennett said. “(Andrew Crim) said he is looking for a bigger facility and there is room for growth over there,” Bennett said when asked about Crim’s reasoning for moving his business into Palos Hills. “I’m pretty excited to announce this. Carousel Checks is the fifthlargest checking business in the United States and they are an up-and-coming business.” Carousel Checks currently has about 80 employees and Crim has indicated to Bennett the company might hire an additional 25 in the future. “This is a significant light industry coming to our community with a number of employees,” he said. “Obviously there is a trickledown effect to the local economy.” Bennett said Crim has stated he will request a Class 6A property tax incentive from Cook County. The incentive, which is for properties that have either been abandoned or need to be rehabilitated, gives a reduction of one’s assessment for a period of 10 years, Bennett said. “We will have a draft resolution (supporting the tax incentive) at the next meeting but whether or not the council passes that is up to the council,” Bennett said.

“Then it’s up to the county to give final approval.” A majority of Carousel’s business is selling checks directly to banks, Bennett said. The company averages around $500,000 in retail sales, which would translate to an additional $5,000 in sales tax for Palos Hills. “The retail isn’t much but it may grow,” Bennett said. “It’s also nice to see that building being rehabbed.” While Crim has not given the council a timetable for the relocation of his business, Bennett anticipated that if all goes as planned with the Cook County incentive the move would be completed this year. “He’s already working with his architect on upgrading the building,” Bennett said. “Once he gets all the necessary approvals from us and the county it’s just a matter of how quickly he would rehab that building. I’m guessing he’s thinking the sooner the better.” The potential relocation of Carousel Checks certainly has the support of Ald. Pauline Stratton (2nd Ward). “Our family has used that company before and they have done an amazing job,” Stratton said. “It’s a great story that a hometown guy has made it and his first choice (to relocate) was Palos Hills,” Bennett added. “It’s a great plus for our city. Southwest Highway is just getting better and better every day.” In other news, Ald. Joe Marrotta (4th Ward) announced to the council and a few residents in attendance at the meeting that Mega Passes for this year’s Friendship Festival will go on sale June 1 at the Palos Hills Community Center, 8455 W. 103rd St. The pass, which provides unlimited access to the carnival rides for all four days of the fest, is $40 if purchased before noon on July 6 and $50 if purchased afterward. This year’s Friendship Festival will be held from July 6-9 at Moraine Valley Community College, 9000 W. College Parkway. Among the attractions are activities for children and adults, live entertainment, a beer garden and local food vendors selling their specialties.

Dist. 218 students allowed to keep iPads this summer By Michelle Zalesny All students in Community High School District 218 will be issued iPad (5th Generation) Wi-Fi 128GB tables this summer after the board approved the idea during the board meeting held last Thursday. The District 218 Board approved leasing the iPads for August as well as the 2017-18 school year. The iPad distribution to all students marks the implementation of the 1:1 Technology Program. The board approved the lease of iPads for all freshman-level courses and students enrolled in freshman-level classes at Eisenhower, Richards and Shepard high schools in May 2016. The tablets were distributed to students in the fall of 2016. Students at Delta and Summit Learning Centers were also issued iPads in August 2016. However, this August all CHSD

218 students will be issued devices and given the option to keep them. “Our plan this coming August is to finish the roll out,” said Timothy Prost, director of Educational Technology and Data. “So 100 percent of our students will have devices so now we’re going back to lease the remaining devices that will need to complete the roll-out this August. We leased 2,600 last summer and we will be leasing another 3,000 this summer.” The technology department is working with Apple Inc. to lease the 3,000 iPad (5th Generation) Wi-Fi 128GB tablets over four years, which has a purchase value of $394 each. President Thomas Kosowski inquired about whether the devices are insured. “It comes with a one-year warranty, but we don’t insure them other than that,” said Prost. “What

The Smile Checklist is courtesy of Family Dental Care in Oak Lawn and Evergreen Park. This is endorsed by the American Dental Association (ADA). Look in the mirror. • Do you like the way your teeth look? • Do you dislike the color of any of your teeth? • Are there spaces between your teeth? • Do you have any chips or cracks on your teeth? • Are you missing any teeth? • Do you have any crooked teeth? • Do you feel your teeth are too long or too short? • Are you pleased with the shapes and position of your teeth? If your answers show that you might want a change in your smile, talk to your dentist about Improving Your Smile. You can request an appointment on-line at Family Dental Care by visiting their website at www.FamilyDentalCare.com and choosing a dental office nearest you. A great smile can be the most attractive feature of your face. A smile helps you express health, success, youth and sincerity. It is a great asset in your personal, business and social contacts. So it’s important that you are happy with how your smile looks. But if you are like many people, you may not be. Your dentist has many different techniques to shape, sculpt, and make your smile more beautiful. With a few simple steps, you can have a smile you feel great about. And treatment may be more affordable than you think. Options for improving your smile include:

Tooth-Colored Fillings

Your dentist can use natural-colored materials to restore teeth that have cavities. Options include composite materials, such as resin, as well as lab-made porcelain inlays, inlays and crowns.

Example of an Improved Smile Tooth Whitening

Teeth become stained for many reasons — drinking coffee, tea or wine; smoking; and even aging can discolor teeth. Tooth whitening is a process that makes discolored teeth whiter. The bleach used for in-office (chair side) whitening is stronger than the bleach found in at-home whitening kits. Keep in mind that not everyone’s teeth can become movie-star white. Your dentist can recommend the whitening treatment that is right for you.

Veneers

Veneers are thin, tooth-colored shells that are bonded, or cemented, to the front of your teeth. They are custom-made of ceramic or composite resin, and look like natural teeth. Veneers can be used to fill spaces between teeth and to cover teeth that are stained, poorly shaped, or a bit crooked.

Braces

Braces can help correct crowded or crooked teeth or an uneven bite. Braces have become much smaller and less noticeable over the years. Brackets, the part of the braces that attach to each tooth, can sometimes be attached to the back of the tooth to make them less noticeable. Some brackets are clear or tooth coloured-which help braces blend in. In some cases, treatment may be done without using braces at all. A series of clear, removable aligners are used to move your teeth over

time. These aligners are more discreet than traditional braces.

Enamel Shaping

Your dentist can “reshape” your teeth by contouring tooth enamel, the outer layer of the tooth. When teeth are a little crowded or uneven, or when teeth appear too long, your dentist can use enamel shaping to improve how the teeth look.

Crowns

If a tooth needs more a dramatic change than veneers or enamel shaping can provide, crowns are an option. The outer part of the tooth is removed and a crown is placed over it. The crown can be made to fit in with your other teeth. It’s like a fresh start for your tooth.

First Steps to a New Smile

Once you decide to improve your smile, the first step is to visit your dentist. At this visit, you will talk about the best plan for you. If you have any signs of dental disease, your dentist may recommend treatment for this. It’s important to have a healthy mouth before starting cosmetic treatment. • Th se treatments and others can help you have more natural-looking and attractive teeth. What are you waiting for? Call Family Dental Care today about how to make your smile the best it can be. For Evergreen Park residents call (708) 425-1134 and for Oak Lawn residents call (708) 425-9101.

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‘Run with the Nuns’ event seeks participants

WHATIZIT?

The School Sisters of St. Francis of Christ the King and the Mount Assisi Alumnae will host their annual “Run with the Nuns” 5K beginning at 8 a.m. Sunday, June 4 at the campus, 13860 Main St., Lemont. Runners and walkers are welcome to attend this event. The race goes through the natural hills of Mount Assisi and the Mount Assisi Convent in Lemont. This all-terrain course features a variety of surfaces from asphalt to grass. All participants will receive a medal and short

sleeve dry fit shirt. Children ages 12 and under are welcome to walk or run with a parent. Residents who are unable to participate can still take part by running or walking a 5K course on their own. The 5K run or walk can be done on any individual’s favorite path between now and June 30 and can still be eligible for some gifts. For more information, call Carrie Peters, (630) 257-7844, ext. 223, or visit http://www.runwiththenuns.org/

LIBRARY HAPPENINGS

EVERGREEN PARK Anime Club will meet on Saturday Photo by Joe Boyle

The clue for this week’s Whatizit photo (above) is: Hills center. Send your responses with your name and hometown by noon Monday to thereporter@comcast.net. Last week’s quiz had two readers responding correctly. Palos Hills resident Donna Brehosky knew that it was a photo of Pleasure Lake, 10801 S. Roberts Road, in Palos Hills. She added that she often takes walks past the lake. Goldie Xirafakis, of Palos Heights, also knew that it was Pleasure Lake. The body of water can be overlooked, especially by drivers traveling north and south on Roberts Road. The Palos Hills City Council has agreed on making improvements at the lake that could include a pavilion/shade shelter and a waterfall feature.

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The Anime Club will meet from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 27 at the Evergreen Park Library, 9400 S. Troy. The program meets in the Conference Room. The club is for students in the sixth through 12th grade. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 422-8522 or visit evergreenparklibrary.org.

Pokemon Club meets on Tuesday

The Pokemon Club will meet from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 30 at the Evergreen Park Library. Youths in the fourth through eighth grade can participate in the club, which meets in the Children’s Program Room. Participants can bring their own Nintendo DS games and trading cards. Participants can meet other players and trade cards. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 422-8522 or visit evergreenparklibrary.org.

Adult Book Club to discuss ‘Miller’s Valley’

The Kindred Spirits Adult Fiction Book Club will discuss ‘Miller’s Valley” by Anna Quindlen at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 31 at the Evergreen Park Library. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 422-8522 or visit evergreenparklibrary.org.

‘Wonder Woman Day’ Answers on Page 11

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

‘Wonder Woman Day” will be held for teen girls from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 3 at the Evergreen Park Library. TV show screenings, comic books, photo ops, a DIY Book Tote and a Mighty Girl Book Talk will be part of the festivities. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 422-8522 or visit evergreenparklibrary.org.

Teen/Tween Lego Lab

Teen/Tween Lego Lab will meet from 5 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 14 in the Activity Room/ Teen Space at the Evergreen Park Library. The program is for students in the sixth through 12th grade. Students will explore the principles of design and the basics of structural engineering using Legos. The time building challenges will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 422-8522 or visit evergreenparklibrary.org.

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Family Movie Time will be held at 4:30 p.m. Friday, May 26 at the Green Hills Library, 10331 S. Interlochen Drive, Palos Hills. The free movie, popcorn and juice will be provided for the whole family. All ages are welcome. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.

Youth Book Club discussion

Miss Natalie will hold a fun book discussion club for kids from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 31 at the Green Hills Library. Craft snacks will be provided. The program is for kids ages 10 to 17. Copies of the book will be available at the Youth Services Desk. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.

Cupcake decorating classes

Cupcake decorating classes will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. or 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday June 1 at the Green Hills Library. The sessions will focus on gathering necessary materials to prepping frosting and using basic decorating techniques. Ev-

eryone that attends the classes will leave with several treats of their own, recipe cards, baking and decorating tips. Registration is limited to 20 per class. Two classes are being held due to the high demand. Patrons are limited to register for only one session. The event is for adults only. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.

Tech club will explore robotics

The tech club will gather for a session to explore technology and robotics at 6 p.m. Monday, June 5 at the Green Hills Library. The program is for children in the third through eighth grade. Students will have an opportunity to experiment with Makey Makeys, Squishy Circuits and the Mbot robot. Registration is limited to 25. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.

Students can play with Legos

The Lego Club will be offered for children in kindergarten through fifth grade at 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 6 at the Green Hills Library. Staff members supply the Legos and kids provide the imagination and building skills. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.

Lean how to declutter your life

A class on learning how to declutter and organize personal materials will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 6 at the Green Hills Library. Vicki Burger will instruct the class on how to declutter and organize. Patrons can learn a plan within a timeframe, set specific goals, and who can help. Guests can discover tips on how to help sort through clutter, prioritize what to keep, identify non-profits, and get help to move unwanted items. The event is for adults only. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.

Kids can play board games and Sushi Go

LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION RIVIERA REGAL II CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.ANNE MCCARTHY Defendants 16 CH 14786 11118 S. 84TH AVENUE, UNIT 1B Palos Hills, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 6, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 22, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: UNIT 11118-1B TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS IN THE RIVIERA REGAL CONDOMINIUM PHASE II AS DELINEATED AND DEFINED IN THE DECLARATION RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 86384520 OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 23, AND PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 12, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

2016 CH 02763 10016 S. PULASKI UNIT 9 Oak Lawn, IL 60453 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 28, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 27, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: UNIT NUMBER 9 AND P9 IN THE PULASKI ROAD CONDOMINIUM, AS DELINEATED ON A SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED TRACT OF LAND: LOT 7 (EXCEPT THE NORTH 3 1/2 FEET THEREOF), ALL OF LOTS 8 AND 9 AND THE NORTH 3 1/2 FEET OF LOT 10, TOGETHER WITH THE EAST 1/2 OF THE VACATED ALLEY LYING WEST OF AND ADJOINING SAID LOTS AND PARTS OF LOTS IN BLOCK 1 IN THE CHARLES WADSWORTH SUBDIVISION OF THE EAST 661.05 FEET OF THE SOUTH 120 ACRES OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT ‘’A’’ TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 0533239037; TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 10016 S. PULASKI UNIT 9, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

Property Index No. 23-23-101-116-1055. The real estate is improved with a condominium.

The real estate is improved with a condominium. The judgment amount was $192,223.36.

The judgment amount was $4,988.75. 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. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

Technology trends will be discussed

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: KEAY & COSTELLO, P.C., 128 S. COUNTY FARM ROAD, Wheaton, IL 60187, (630) 6906446

A program on how to make DIY cards will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 10 at the Green Hills Library. Kids ages 10 to 17 can use layering techniques, stamps, paper punches, and other material to create fun and unique greeting cards. Materials will be provided. Registration is limited to 25. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.

Plaintiff, -v.LESLIE MEJIA, PULASKI ROAD CONDOMINIUMS Defendants

Property Index No. 24-10-407-0591009; 24-10-407-059-1021.

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.

DIY card-making for youths

WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, DOING BUSINESS AS CHRISTIANA TRUST, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR BCAT 2015-14ATT

Commonly known as 11118 S. 84TH AVENUE, UNIT 1B, Palos Hills, IL 60465

Kids can participate in playing a variety of board games and tabletop gaming from 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 7 at the Green Hills Library. Children ages 8 and up can play board games or new ones like Sushi Go or Munchkin. Dice is not required. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.

Technology trends will be covered in a session scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, June 8 at the Green Hills Library. The class will focus on the latest hot news about technology and what the more distant future might hold. Registration is limited to 30. The class is for adults only. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.

LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION

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.

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.

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. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: MARINOSCI LAW GROUP, P.C., 134 N LaSalle St., STE 1900, Chicago, IL 60602, (312) 9408580 Please refer to file number 16-03371. 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.

KEAY & COSTELLO, P.C. 128 S. COUNTY FARM ROAD Wheaton, IL 60187 (630) 690-6446 E-Mail: collections2@keaycostello.com Attorney Code. 11200 Case Number: 16 CH 14786 TJSC#: 37-4478

MARINOSCI LAW GROUP, P.C. 134 N LaSalle St., STE 1900 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 940-8580 E-Mail: mlgil@mlg-defaultlaw.com Attorney File No. 16-03371 Attorney Code. 59049 Case Number: 2016 CH 02763 TJSC#: 37-3473

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.

LEGAL NOTICE

Bingo Night

Friends and neighbors will participate in Bingo Night, which will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 13 at the Green Hills Library. Winners will receive gift cards and other prizes. Refreshments will be served. Registration is limited to 60. This event is for adults only. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.

LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LEGAL NOTICE Public Notice is hereby given that the proposed Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the Worth Park District, Cook County, Illinois for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2017 and ending April 30, 2017 is available for inspection at 11500 S. Beloit Avenue, Worth, Illinois. Notice is further given hereby that a public hearing on the proposed Budget and Appropriation Ordinance will be held at the Worth Park District Charles S. Christensen Terrace Centre, 11500 S. Beloit Avenue, Worth, Illinois on June 1, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. By order of the Board of Commissioners of the Worth Park District, Cook County, Illinois. /s/ Kelly Pezdek Secretary to the Board of Park Commissioners Worth Park District Cook County, IL

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Thursday, May 25, 2017

Smith Village resident recalls working as an Army nurse during WWII

At the close of World War II, Joan Schechner, then Joan Stahly, had served as an Army nurse in two field hospitals on the Mariana Islands in the western North Pacific Ocean. She spent 17 days on a huge ship packed with servicemen and women destined for Seattle. From there, she took a train to her parents’ home in Geneva, Ind. Though she had bravely served her country and achieved the rank of first lieutenant, there were no parades or parties. “My family was glad to see me, but that was about it,” said Schechner, 96, who lives at Smith Village, a life plan community at 2320 W. 113th Place in Chicago’s Beverly-Morgan Park neighborhood The absence of fanfare never bothered Schechner, however. “Serving my country was a wonderful experience—I’d do the same thing again if I could!” she said. For many years, she gave presentations to local school children about her time in the service. The island chain where Schechner was stationed while in her early 20s saw significant fighting during World War II. In 1944, the United States captured the Marianas from Japan. The islands of Saipan and Tinian were used by the United States military to mount bombing campaigns against the Japanese who responded fiercely. The islands also served as the staging point for dropping the two atomic bombs which ended the war. Schechner recalls hearing bombing and heavy artillery mostly during the day. She addressed the aftermath by preparing injured soldiers for transport to larger military hospitals, cleaning wounds and administering medications. “They moved us to wherever the fighting was,” she said. “You could say we were like the M.A.S.H. unit in the series on TV, except we weren’t quite as crazy.” Schechner seems to have buried the terrible memories, saying, “It was all so long

ago,” but she still vividly recalls the sugar beet fields of Okinawa, and friendships with fellow Army nurses that lasted for decades. She keeps a scrapbook containing mostly black and white photographs of the nurses who wore cotton dresses and starched white hats, as well as pants and boots when necessary. Life was rough in the field. The women showered behind Army blankets and used a hut-like latrine constructed of plywood. At Christmastime, they collected foil gum wrappers to make decorations for a large tree cut down by the male Army medics. “The one thing we didn’t do was cook!” Schechner said. Schechner began serving at the 74th Field Hospital Headquarters and eventually was sent to the 69th Field Hospital. Along the way, she weathered a typhoon, and witnessed a culture entirely different than her own. She also gained a deep appreciation for life in America. “I never realized how good I had it, until I went far away,” she said. In addition to photographs, her scrapbook contains currency used on the islands and monetary notes issued to U.S. military personnel. There are also plenty of letters and cards to and from family and friends. “The mail was always censored and you had to be careful not to give away your location,” Schechner said. The youngest of eight children, Schechner decided to become a nurse because two of her older sisters were nurses. But of the three nurses in the family, only she enlisted to serve her country at the tender age of 21. Two of her brothers also served in World War II, and one of them, John, managed to visit her in the field when destiny caused their paths to cross. “He just showed up at my tent!” she said. “I was never so surprised.” Prior to her basic training at Camp McCoy, Wisc., Schechner worked as a registered nurse at Roseland Hospital on Chicago’s far

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Smith Village resident Joan Schechner displays a photo of herself taken during her time serving as an Army nurse in the Mariana Islands during World War II.

South Side. After the War, she eventually resumed working there as a general duty nurse until starting a family with her husband, Robert, now deceased. She has four children—Bob, Susan, Mary and Linda—and so many grandchildren and great grandchildren, she’s lost count. Schechner moved to Smith Village from Evergreen Park in November of 2016.

About Smith Village

Smith Village, 2320 W. 113th Place, is sponsored by Smith Senior Living, a notfor-profit organization serving older adults since 1924. The life plan community provides spacious residences and engaging programs for independent living, as well as assisted living, memory support and skilled nursing care. Smith Village also offers short-term rehabilitation services for residents and others requiring assistance after surgery or a medical incident. For more information, call 773-474-7300 or visit SmithVillage.org.

COMINGS & GOINGS

Shark’s Fish & Chicken now open in Orland Park

South Holland-based restaurant chain that specializes in fish and chicken has finally opened near 159th Street and Harlem Avenue in Orland Park. Sharks Fish & Chicken opened earlier this month at 7120 W. 159th St. in a former Pizza Hut location. It has several locations across the south suburbs. The eatery serves family-style fish and chicken Bob meals including ocean Bong perch or catfish with sides such as hush puppies, okra and cole slaw. The chain has party packs of fried fish or chicken wings and offers catering and delivery.

BP opens in Worth

The BP station at Harlem Avenue and Southwest Highway in Worth has reopened and now has a Circle K convenience store and a car wash. The station and store are open 24 hours.

Namdar acquires Matteson shopping center

Joel J. Gorjian, vice president of acquisitions and dispositions at Namdar Realty Group, has completed the acquisition of the Matteson Town Center shopping mall in south suburban Matteson for more than $1 million. The 181,169-square-foot Matteson Town Center is anchored by OfficeMax and Chuck E Cheese’s. Other tenants include FootLocker, GameStop, Check ‘n Go, Cricket Wireless, Hibachi Grill &

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ave you ever wondered what would truly be a healthy breakfast; the kind that would really energize you and prepare you for the day ahead? Well, the best breakfast for us depends on the climate where you are dining, as well as what you plan to do with the day. For warm weather and sedentary workers who sit at desks all day, a good breakfast consists of a handful of nuts such as cashews or almonds, nut butter, cottage cheese or some other type of protein with any type of fresh, natural fruit juice such as orange or pineapple. The bulk of the breakfast should be fruit such as apples, strawberries, pears, peaches, berries, grapes or cantaloupe – or any combination of those delicious foods. This is nourishing without being starchy. You can even add some honey to your fruit for carbohydrates, or to adhere a sprinkling of chopped nuts to the fruit. People who work as laborers or in cold weather require heavier, fattier more calorically-, protein-and-carb-rich breakfasts. Fruit such as figs, bananas, dates or raisins should still be eaten, but so should foods such as eggs, a little bacon, milk, cheese, brown rice, shredded or cracked wheat, two or three slices of whole wheat toast and raw sugar. Don’t eat all at once, mind you. A combination of three or four of these foods is adequate. The point is people whose jobs are more physically demanding need more fuel to burn to maintain muscular endurance. Foods such as eggs and dairy products are more difficult to digest, but in the case of someone whose body is being taxed it is OK. It is also recommended that everyone drink green tea, which provides a moderate

Buffet and Subway. “The mall’s 91,143-square-foot vacancy represented an opportunity to us, as Namdar is very experienced in attracting new regional and national tenants to its properties,” said Gorjian. “The acquisition was an all-cash transaction.” The shopping center, located at 104 Town Center Road at the southwest corner of U.S. Route 30 and Cicero Avenue, was developed in 1982 and expanded in 1990. It underwent an exterior renovation in recent years. The company also recently acquired River Oaks Center in Calumet City and a piece of The Landings shopping center in Lansing. If you see a new business or wonder what happened to an old favorite, drop me a line at bobbong@hotmail.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.

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dose of caffeine and compounds such as antioxidants, which help protect the body from sickness and diseases. Whatever you eat to start your day, try to stay away from sugary cereals, doughnuts, white bread, or a heaping plate of pancakes or bacon and eggs. Those cereals and doughnuts are essentially boxes of candy and do you more harm than good, while white bread is just desecrated grain that is a dead and nutritionless food. A pancake with other healthful foods is fine, but a big stack covered in syrup is just going to sit in your stomach and slow you down. It may provide you energy but is not feeding your body what it needs. Start the morning right and you will feel the energy surging through your body. Continue eating right at lunch and you will not be drained and bogged down midway through the afternoon. Implement good eating habits into your life and you will thank yourself that you did. And have a glass of wine for your trouble. Anthony Scarano is not a doctor. He is an Evergreen Park resident, winemaker and certified naturopath. Suggestions in this space are his opinions based on years of independent study and personal experience. Wine should be consumed in moderation. Overindulgence may be harmful to your health.

Nowak Zdzislaw to Ekman Keith E, 6345 Birmingham Ave, Unit #2E, $87,000; Afsar Mehmet to Srogi Krystyna, 10430 S Ridgeland Ave, Unit #104303, $57,500; Christiana Trust to Alasmar Baheej, 10643 Major Ave, Unit #2D, $59,000. Evergreen Park Eihl Jennifer S to Bernard Joseph E, 9944 S Turner Ave, $250,000; Faith Management & Development Inc, 9347 South Pulaski LLC, 9136 S Ridgeway Ave, $315; Faith Management & Development Inc, 3950 West 94th Street LLC, 9136 S Ridgeway Ave, $445,000; Wilson Jacqueline E to Chambers-Cole Unita, 10030 S Francisco Ave, $217,500; KJS Prop LLC to Brongel Edward, 10200 S Trumbull Ave, $135,500; Moran Karen Kellogg Extr to Sell Nikole A, 9604 S Springfield Ave, $205,000. Oak Lawn Silva Joseph to Antunez Luis E, 10125 S Kildare Ave, $190,000; Wilamowski Cecilia to Montalto Kimberly, 9210 52nd Ave, $143,500; Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp to Fonseca Ruben, 9643 Marion Ave, $100,000; MJ Prop Inc Inc to Ollazny Jozefa Trust, 9825 S Ridgeland Ave, $560,000; Pisarek Glenn to Laskowski Ray, 4933 109th St, Unit #19204, $74,000; Marquette Bk Tr to Puccini Michael R, 8717 S Mcvicker Ave, $230,000; Walsh Daniel F to Mcneela Steven M, 10412 S Knox Ave, $265,000; Berryman Steven to Harrington Gabriel T, 9600 S Nashville Ave, $113,500; Judeh Ilusa to Ruiz Jose A, 9338 Austin Ave, $177,500; TCF Natl Bk to Bawadi Ata M, 5700 W

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87th Pl, $90,000; Fazal Mgmt LLC to Valdivia Lizette, 9133 S Keeler Ave, $247,000; Montes Hector to Padera William, 9745 Karlov Ave, Unit #9745404, $64,000; Gabel Timothy C to Withers Michasel M, 4633 105th Pl, $278,500; Wolski Steven R to Looney Esther, 4016 91st Pl, $255,000; Murphy Deborah Ann Tr to Robinson Theda Renee, 4117 93rd Pl, Unit #2D, $85,000; Karatoola Series LLC-10351 Parkside LLC to Muhammad Ahmad, 10351 S Parkside Ave, $385,000; Deantonis Joseph M to Esparza Nancy V, 9236 51st St, $250,000; Duffy Owen to Luckett Kevin, 9529 S Minnick Ave, Unit #2A, $117,500; Judicial Sales Corp to Bak Barbara, 9112 S Nashville Ave, $131,500; Wells Fargo Bk to Peace Renovation & Design Inc, 5319 W 90th St, $128,000; Nuzzo Harriet to Marquez Javier Jr, 5241 Avery Pl, $255,000; Debelak Dennis to Canady Denzel T, 9740 Pulaski Rd, Unit #9740608, $50,000. Palos Hills Melody Michael to Wolny Marek, 9194 South Rd, Unit #9194B, $160,000; Lewandowicz Mariusz to Miller William J, 10526 S 83rd Ave, $183,000; Sweiss Laura Tr to Harb Ramadan, 7910 W 112th St, $195,000; Wolfe Frank to Marcos Georgia M, 14 Cour Michele, $120,000; Quinn Mary Kay Tr to Cifaldi James, 11126 Cottonwood Dr, Unit #11D, $120,000. Worth Naumowicz Irene to Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr, 7426 W 111th St, Unit #611, $81,500; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Autullo Bradford, 11144 S Ridgeland Ave, $21,000; Intercounty Judicial Sales Corp to Element Inv Corp, 7424 W 111th St, Unit #607, $30,000; Janes Nicole M to Hord Kevin, 10700 Depot St, Unit #3101, $120,000.

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t’s graduation sea• Provide some son again. If your financial education. child is graduating Unfortunately, most from high school or young people don’t college, you have reareally receive any kind son to celebrate. But of formal financial eduwhat should you give cation. Of course, you to your newly minted can try to provide some diploma holder? You of this knowledge to might want to conyour own children, but, Scott sider offering a comyou know, advice Johnson as bination of financial from Mom and Dad gifts and tips, which, sometimes gets ignored. However, you might get better taken together, could set your results if you arrange for your graduate on a path toward a recent graduate to meet with a successful, independent life. financial professional. As menWhat sort of gifts and tips tioned above, owning stocks, should you consider? Here are and following their progress, a few ideas: • Give a few shares of can teach your children a great stock. Everyone should underdeal about investing, but a stand the financial markets and financial professional can paint how they work. One great way the “big picture” and explain how all aspects of money to encourage this interest is to management — such as borgive your child a few shares rowing, budgeting, saving and of stock. Young people enjoy investing — fit together to owning a piece of a company that makes the products and help individuals stay in control services they like — and the of their finances and make very act of ownership can progress toward their imporinspire them to learn more tant financial goals, such as about investing and to ask buying a house and retiring questions: What causes the in comfort. Recent graduates, stock price to go up or down? whether leaving high school or How long should I hold this college, are at “turning points” stock? Should I own several in their lives and can benefit stocks like this one, or is it greatly from understanding better to branch out to find the importance of developing new opportunities? Over time, good, lifelong financial habits. in learning the answers to Most of us can think of these and other questions, your several money-related mischild can become familiar with takes we’ve made over the investing and how to make the course of many years. And best choices. your children will make some • Encourage your graduate errors, too. But by providing to open an IRA. Your child them with some appropriate can open an IRA as long as financial gifts and valuable he or she has some earned inadvice upon their graduation, they may well be better precome. You might want to sugpared to keep those mistakes gest that your child consider to a minimum — while maxia Roth IRA, which, at the child’s age and income level, mizing their ability to make may be a good choice. With a good decisions. Roth IRA, children can access their contributions at any time, Scott Johnson, CFP, is a tax- and penalty-free. They financial advisor with Edward can’t touch the earnings withJones, 8146 W. 111th St., Palos out incurring both taxes and Hills, (708) 974-1965. Edward penalties, however, until they Jones does not provide legal advice. This article was writreach 59½. But you will want to encourage them to keep the ten by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones money in their IRA intact, giving it the chance to grow. financial advisor.

Chicago Ridge-Worth Chamber to host Mayor’s Luncheon and Promote Business Night The Chicago Ridge-Worth Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Mayor’s Luncheon beginning at noon Tuesday, May 30 at Jenny’s Steak House, 11041 S. Menard Ave., Chicago Ridge. Chicago Ridge Mayor Chuck Tokar and Worth Mayor Mary Werner will give their “State of the Village” addresses on the state of business for their respective municipalities. Registration is required at info@crwchamber.org or at the website, crwchamber.org. No accommodations can be arranged for walk-ins due to limited seating. The event is free for chamber members and prospective members. The Chicago Ridge-Worth Chamber of Commerce will also

be sponsoring the 2017 Promote Your Business event from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 31 at the Marrs-Meyer American Legion Post, 11001 S. Depot Ave, Worth. This year, the Animal Welfare League will be bringing in a few kittens and puppies that some residents may want to take home. A few tables remain for this event, which is free for active CRW members and $25 for non-members. The event is free to visit so parents and guardians can bring the kids for face painting and ice cream. Beverages, a cash bar and appetizers are available throughout the evening. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 259-7230. To register for a table, contact www.crwchamber.org.

Mortgage Rates Around the Area First Midwest Bank (as of May 22) 30-year fi ed

RATES 4.000

APR 4.035

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15-year fi ed

3.250

3.305

30-year fi ed Jumbo

4.125

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United Trust Bank (as of May 22) 30-year fi ed

RATES 3.990

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3.250

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10-year fi ed

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All rates subject to change daily. Equal opportunity lenders.

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Moraine Valley Board swears in trustees By Kelly White

Sisters Nancy and Cathleen Cahill, RSM

Together again

The Cahill sisters have always been friends, and moving to Mercy Circle is the perfect retirement choice for siblings who like to share each other’s company without sharing a room. “Here we can be close while pursuing our separate interests,” says Nancy, who lives across the hall from her sister. Cathleen adds, “We each go our own way, but still see each other every day.”

Sunday Open House on June 11 11am until 2pm Tours and refreshments Mercy Circle requires no entrance fee and has a five-star CMS rating. We promote a spirit of inclusion and hospitality for residents in independent living and assisted living, as well as rehabilitation, memory care and skilled nursing care.

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

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Moraine Valley Community College welcomed a new member to the board of trustees during its Governing Board Meeting held May 16. Filling the seat of Trustee Susan Murphy, who will not be returning, is Brian O’Neill, who works as an assistant administrator for Orland Hills. O’Neill has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in economics and finance. He believes that his background will be an asset to the board. O’Neill received 28,723 of the 50,035 ballots cast during the April 4 election, granting him a seat on the board. He surpassed former Student Trustee David Shipyor, of Justice, who received only 15,069 votes. The remaining 24,808 went to incumbent John Coleman, of Burbank, who was re-elected into his position of vice chairman. “I would like to thank Brian for volunteering to serve the board,” said Dr. Sylvia Jenkins, the Moraine Valley Board president. Murphy is leaving the board with her current title of secretary after 18 years of service. The

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we found this past year is that cost of us just repairing them as they’re damaged is a lot cheaper than buying insurance.” In the case of damage, District 218 offers a protection plan that parents can purchase, which covers damaged iPads. More information can be found on the CHSD 218 website. If devices are stolen, the student must fill out a police report. Parents will be given the option to opt out if they do not want their student to keep the device. The schools will store the iPads and return them to students when the new school year begins in August. In keeping the device, students will be able to use it as a resource for summer learning at home, such

college also welcomed in a new student trustee in freshman Hana Asfar during the board meeting last month. Re-elected to the board was Coleman. He was first elected as a trustee in 2011. Coleman was selected to be the board’s vice chairman for the 2016-17 academic year. He also serves as the college’s representative to the Illinois Community College Trustees Association. Coleman also supports the college by sitting on its Foundation Board of Directors, which supports student scholarships, fundraising and charitable donations. Coleman is also a member of the Burbank Lions Club, where he has served for 35 years in a variety of positons. Among many volunteer activities, Coleman is a Lions of Illinois Foundation Fellow and a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow. He is also a commentator, leader of song and a eucharistic minister for St. Albert the Great Church in Burbank. He also is a retired member of the Illinois State Police Auxiliary District 4, where he served as a public information officer. In 2003, Coleman received the Volunteer Service Award from

President George W. Bush and again from President Barack Obama in 2008. He also was presented with the Service to Mankind Award by the Southwest Sertoma Association in 2008. Coleman began his career as a journeyman pipefitter in Local 597. He eventually established a start-up commercial and industrial HVAC service business. He continues to operate his business with his four sons, whom he has trained to take over his enterprise. The board also reorganized itself as a governing board, appointing new roles to trustees. Switching roles on the board are Murphy and Coleman. With a 4-3 vote by the board with one abstained vote, Coleman was selected to be the new chairman of the board, taking Murphy’s former role. Murphy will be stepping down to become the vice chairman of the board, Coleman’s former role. He was selected into the role by a 5-3 vote. Taking on the new secretary position upon Susan Murphy’s exit will be Trustee Michael Murphy. He was nominated by Coleman and received a vote of 3-2 with two abstained votes.

as completing summer assignments for classes and for summer school. Other learning suggestions include downloading the OverDrive app to read eBooks, building up on vocabulary to prep for PSAT and SAT, or learning computer coding with the Swift Playgrounds app. The board also recognized students for their recent achievements in the South Suburban Conference Annual Art Exhibit. Tom Pavesic, from Richards High School, won Best in Show for Graphic Design; Gabriella Graffeo, from Shepard High School, won Best in Show in Photography; Sarah Cohen, from Eisenhower High School, took Best in Show for Sculpture; and Perla Castaneda, also from Eisenhower, won Best in Show for Drawing. Students from the culinary arts programs at Eisenhower, Rich-

ards and Shepard were also recognized for their achievements at the Moraine Valley Community College Culinary Arts Contest. The Shepard culinary team, led by teacher Dan Solski, won first place for Best Entrée, second place for Best Salad, and first place Overall for the second straight year. Richards High School’s culinary arts team, led by teacher Rob Staudacher, took first place for Best Salad, second for Best Entrée, third for Best Dessert, and second Overall. The Eisenhower culinary team, led by Cynthia Bowhay, won first for Best Dessert and third place Overall. Also recognized was the Eisenhower television production program, led by teacher Jodi Pelini, for winning numerous awards at the South Suburban College regional video competition.

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MOTHER MCAULEY FINISHES FOURTH IN STATE IN WATER POLO

Wait ’til next year for Mighty Macs Players already thinking about state title in 2018

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

The players barely dried off, and seconds after receiving their fourth-place medals, some Mother McAuley girls water polo team members were already looking ahead to next year. The Mighty Macs finished the 2017 campaign losing to Stevenson, 13-7, in the semifinals and to Fenwick, 8-5, in the third-place game of the Illinois High School Association Girls Water Polo State Finals Saturday at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire. It was the second year in a row the Macs finished fourth. But this year’s team, which finished 24-8, came into the season with no seniors and a lot of question marks. So a fourthplace finish was not taken lightly. The girls water polo state series started in 2002 and McAuley won the first two state championships in the history of the tournament and added another title in 2007. With a wealth of talent scheduled to return next

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Sophomore Kate Fischer gets off a pass in the third-place game loss to Fenwick on Saturday.

year, the Mighty Macs should be one of the favorites to grab the top trophy in 2018. “Next year, we’ll be first,” junior goalie MaryKate McKendry predicted. “We’re coming in strong. We will have a lot of

seniors. It’s going to be great.’’ Some off the offensive weapons who are scheduled to be back include West Lawn’s Paulina Correa, who scored more than 100 goals this season, Becky Schofield, Jillian Muel-

ler, Kate Fischer, Chloe Ryan, Katie Alberts, Hannah Engquist and Erin Breakey, who all had double-digit goal or assist totals this year. Mother McAuley water polo players lift the state fourth-place trophy See MACS, Page 3

on Saturday in Lincolnshire. They hope to hoist a state championship trophy next year.

No home court? No problem Stagg captures another sectional after bad weather forces play indoors By Jason Maholy Correspondent

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Brother Rice’s Jimmy Baker could have a wild weekend with sectional volleyball and state track right after his graduation.

Baker springs into spring postseason By Jeff Vorva

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When Brother Rice’s Jimmy Baker graduates tonight (Thursday night), his academic career at the Chicago school will be over. But his athletic career will continue, and he could have one wild weekend in store. Baker is an unusual two-sport STATEMENT athlete as he competed in both GAMES boys volleyball and track and field this spring. The postseason for both sports could be coming to a head this weekend. After this newspaper’s deadline, the Crusaders’ sectional top-seeded volleyball team competed in regional action, and if they won, they would be in action at 5:30 p.m. on Friday at the Reavis Sectional. Earlier in the day, 182 miles away on the campus of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Baker will try his luck in the Illinois High School Association State Track preliminaries in the high jump, triple jump and possibly the 4x200 relay. If there are no weather issues, he is crossing his fingers that he can qualify for the finals in track, travel with his parents, Jim and Mary, to Burbank to help the volleyball team make it to Tuesday’s sectional final, and then head back to Charleston and do some more damage in the state finals. “This is my last week of sports and I’m looking at it like I’m going to go out and have fun, and hopefully do a lot of driving around,” he said.

CLASS 3A SANDBURG • Ayo Abiona, long jump, 23-00.05 • Dylan Jacobs, 1600, 4:17.47 • 4x800 relay (Peter Demogerontas, Alex Szymanski, Nico Calderon, Martin Skucas) 7:53.69 SHEPARD • Brian Hauser, 800, 1:55.85. STAGG • Sam Snell, 400, :49.90 BROTHER RICE • Jimmy Baker, long jump, 21-8 OAK LAWN • Patrick Michaels, discus, 140-3 and shot put, 52-7 1/2

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EVERGEEN PARK • 4x200 relay (Colin O’Dwyer, Eric Williams, David Torres, Tajuan Ingram) 1:33.55 ST. LAURENCE • Lonnie Chambers, discus, 140-05.00

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CHICAGO CHRISTIAN • Ben Friesen, 400, :50.84 • Brayden Roberts, triple jump, 42-9

“I’m not worried about it.’’ “It should be a very interesting weekend,” Crusaders track coach Tom Wazio said. “Hopefully he has to drive to EIU twice.’’ Baker’s long jump of 21 feet, 8 inches in the See TRACK, Page 4

Well, it wasn’t exactly a homecourt advantage, but it worked out well for Stagg’s boys tennis team. Bad weather forced the Class 2A Stagg Sectional to be played indoors Friday at Palos Courts in Palos Heights and Saturday at Photos by Jason Maholy STATEMENT the Oak Lawn GAMES Racquet and Fit- Stagg’s Michal Wolan won his second straight sectional title on Saturday. ness Club. Shepard’s The change Alex of venue didn’t Kokoszka, bother the Char(left) and gers as Michal Wolan and Kevin Paul Milkus Wacnik took the top two places celebrate in singles competition, and moments the tandem of Bryan Jaski and after Domas Dargis finished second winning in doubles. The Chargers qualithe Stagg fied four players for the Illinois Sectional High School Association state doubles tournament and rolled to their title on second consecutive sectional Saturday. title. The state meet starts today, Thursday, at various locations in the northwest suburbs. Stagg finished with 26 team points, well ahead of runner-up Marist’s 15. Shepard, which got a doubles championship from the duo of Alex Kokoszka-Paul Milkus, placed third with 14 points. Wolan, a junior, cruised to a second straight sectional crown with a dominant performance. TENNIS TALENT The two-time state qualifier lost only one game in his first six A list of the area state qualifiers in boys tennis: sets, then topped his teammate STAGG: Michal Wolan, Kevin Wacnik, Brian Jaski-Domas Dargis and good friend Wacnik in two SHEPARD: Alex Kokoszka-Paul Milkus sets, 6-2, 6-3, to take the title. BROTHER RICE: Brenden Leibforth-Ryan Cunnea See TENNIS, Page 2

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Fire could tie last year’s win total with win against Dallas By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

So, why not make it a dozen? The Chicago Fire won a 3-0 home battle over Colorado on May 17 at Toyota Park in Bridgeview and won its first road contest of the season with a 1-0 triumph over D.C. United on Saturday at RFK Stadium. The Fire (6-3-3 21 points) is second in Major League Soccer’s Eastern Conference behind Toronto (7-1-5, 26 points) and owns a three-game winning streak. If the Fire can score three more points tonight (Thursday) in a home game with F.C. Dallas (5-1-4, 19 points and tied for second in the Western Conference) the team will score a dozen points in a four-game winning streak. The last time the Fire did that was Sept. 2 through Sept. 22 2012. Winning on the road was huge, as it was only the second road victory for the Fire in 48 matches away from Bridgeview. The team is 2-35-11 in that span. David Accam’s goal in the 52nd minute was the difference. It was his sixth goal of the year and fourth in four games. “For me, it feels good because

FC DALLAS AT FIRE WHEN: 7:30 p.m. tonight, Thursday WHERE: Toyota Park, Bridgeview FIRE RECORD: 6-3-3 DALLAS RECORD: 5-1-4 NOTEWORTHY: Dallas was the last team in Major League Soccer to be undefeated until Saturday, when it dropped a 1-0 decision to the San Jose Earthquakes.

now we believe that we can win any game,’’ Accam said. “For us to come here and play the way we played is amazing. On a different day, I think we’d score like two or three goals because we played very well, and for me the way we played is the best thing about today.” Second-year coach Veljko Paunovic is pumped up over the hot start after watching his team finish with the worst record in the MLS last year (7-17-10). A win against Dallas would match the Fire’s win total from last year. “Our style that we developed in this game is something that we’ve been looking for in these two seasons, and now finally the pieces are coming together,” he said after the D.C game.

“The performances, like this one, will help to forge the character and the identity of this group. Right now, for us, it’s a really enjoyable experience to see the team playing the way it is and winning, most importantly. We have another game in four days against one of the best teams in the league, Dallas, so we have to go back to work and prepare for the game.” The last time the Fire was at home, Accam scored a goal and teammate Nemanja Nikolic took over the MLS lead in goals by scoring a pair against Colorado to move his total up to 10. “We were 100 percent sure who we were bringing into our locker room and you know Nemanja and his hunger for scoring goals but also in the meantime helping the team,” Paunovic said. “That’s the attitude and mentality that we want in everyone and fortunately we have everyone on the same page everyone working the same. Some of them are goal scorers, some of them are assisting, some goalkeepers and stopping the opponent’s attackers, defenders, midfielders working hard for Nemanja and other guys to score.’’ “I think that the most important thing is that the team plays really Chicago Christian’s 4x800 relay team of (from left) April van Ryn, Allie Boss, Rebecca Falb and Jill VanDyk took seventh in the state over the weekend while van Ryn fin shed fifth in the 3200-meter run. Photo by Jeff Vorva

FOCUS ON GIRLS STATE TRACK

April enjoys state success in May By Jeff Vorva

She was also the leadoff runner for the Knights’ 4x800 relay team, which finished seventh on Saturday with a 9:57.77. Allie Boss, Rebecca Falb and Jill VanDyk were the other three Knights runners who helped the team finish in the top 10. VanDyk finished 11th in the high jump with a 5-1. “This was a fun weekend,’’ van Ryn said. “Our 4x800 team had a decent time and I was happy to finish in the top 5. It was a good weekend.’’ Chicago Christian was the only area team to have athletes qualify for Saturday’s final. No one in Class 2A or 3A could get past the preliminary rounds even though there were five individual sectional champions and two relay team sectional titlists who qualified.

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Chicago Christian’s April van Ryn took the fifth. Again. The senior running star finished in fifth place in the state in the Illinois High School Association cross country meet in October and on Saturday finished fifth in Class 1A in the 3200 meter run at the state girls track and field meet on the campus of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston. Van Ryn’s time of 11 minutes, 25.40 seconds was close to four seconds faster than last year, when she finished seventh at the state meet.

FOCUS ON THE WINDY CITY THUNDERBOLTS

Beck has Blair for dramatic in comeback wins

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Windy City ThunderBolt games that start at 10:30 a.m. are usually for kids as a school promotion. The highlight to the Bolts’ first full week of the season was when they used a pair of morning games to turn into Comeback Kids against Schaumburg. And Blair Beck could be called a Come-beck Kid in both rallies. On May 16, the T-Bolts scored four runs in the seventh inning for a 4-3 win. The next morning, they found themselves down 2-0 heading into the bottom of the third but rallied for a 3-2 victory. Beck’s three-run homer in the seventh inning and Tim Zier’s RBI single later in the inning led the ThunderBolts in the first comeback. In the second comeback, Texas native Beck tripled and scored on a Coco Johnson sacrifice fly in the third, Larry Balkwill hit a solo homer in the fifth and

Beck hit a sacrifice fly in the seventh to bring home Will Krug with what turned out to be the winning run. Windy City had just three hits on the day but they were all for extra bases.

Coming up The T-Bolts, who came into this week’s action with a 5-4 mark, host the Gateway Grizzlies for a three-game weekend series at Standard Bank Stadium. Friday’s game is at 7:05 p.m., Saturday’s game is at 6:05 p.m. and will host fireworks after the game and Beatles tribute band Kaleidoscope Eyes before the game, and Sunday’s game is at 2:05 p.m. The Bolts will host a Memorial Day Weekend Military Appreciation all three games. All active duty members and veterans of the military receive a free ticket plus one for a guest. Vets and active duty members must show valid military identification to receive the tickets.

Tennis

Continued from Page 1 He’s looking to have better showing at the state tournament, where he went 2-2 in 2016 and bowed out in the third round of the consolation bracket. “It was kind of disappointing last year. This year I hope to do better than that,” Wolan said. “It should be fun.” Stagg coach John Daniels said Wolan’s athleticism combined with his technical skill on the court make him a formidable matchup. Wolan also plays for the Chargers’ football team. Wacnik, a sophomore, will be making his second trip to state. He dropped just one game in six sets in the sectional before being stymied by Wolan in the final. “Last year I’d hoped to do a lot better (at state) than I did, so this year I worked a lot harder to improve my backhand and my cardio, and that’s obviously worked,” Wacnik said. “I’m at the top of my game right now, and I’m playing better than I was last year. I only reached the (sectional) semis

Photo by Jason Maholy

Stagg freshman Domas Dargis and his partner, senior Brian Jaski, will both be heading to the IHSA state finals for the first time.

last year, so obviously something’s going right.” Finishing third in singles was Marist sophomore Jeremiah Joyce, who defeated Argo’s Maciej Brzyski, 6-2, 6-1, in the third-place match. Joyce

good,’’ Nikolic said. “I don’t do anything special. I think that my teammates do a fantastic job for me, I’m in the right place all the time.”

Red Stars also win on road The Chicago Red Stars were looking for their first National Women’s Soccer League win on the road and got it in a big way with a 3-1 victory over first-place and defending champion North Carolina on Sunday at Shalen Stadium in Cary, N.C. After going four games without a goal, Christen Press scored her second in as many matches on a penalty kick in the 30th minutes and added an assist to Sofia Huerta seven minutes later. Seven minutes after that, Vanessa DiBernardo gave her team a three-goal cushion. It was a huge outburst for a team that had scored four goals in the first five games. The Red Stars host North Carolina in a rematch at 3 p.m. Saturday at Toyota Park in Bridgeview. North Carolina is still in first in the NWSL with a 4-2-0 mark and 12 points The Red Stars and New Jersey are tied for second with 3-2-1 records and 10 points each.

Photo by Jeff Vorva

David Accam scored the Fire’s lone goal in a rare road victory over D.C. United on Saturday.

Taking her talents outside SXU’s Willging eyes outdoor national title after winning indoor championship in March By Jason Maholy Correspondent

Ellie Willging has in two years established herself as one of the most accomplished runners in the history of Saint Xavier women’s athletics. After this weekend, she may be regarded as a Cougar legend. Willging will attempt to add to her growing collection of accolades and hardware when she competes in the 5K and 10K runs at the NAIA Women’s Outdoor Track & Field Championships, to be held Thursday through Saturday in Gulf Shores, Ala. The junior distance runner from Freeport is ranked third in the nation in the 5K — the same race in which she won the indoor national title in March. A medal in either the 5K or 10K will earn Willging All-American status for the fourth time, and the third time in less than a year. She was an All-American in cross country last autumn — and the autumn before that — to go with the one she earned this year in indoor track. Not bad for a woman who just two seasons ago struggled as a college freshman running for the University of Illinois-Chicago. “Her times at UIC were not impressive,” said Cougars track and field coach Lisa Ebel. Since transferring to Saint Xavier for the 2015-16 school year, “impressive” might not do justice to Willging’s accomplishments on the track. During her second campaign on the Southwest Side, she elevated her performance to a level of excellence no Cougar runner — that includes six-time All-American Rachael Dean — had ever attained when she won the indoor 5K national crown. And she did it in dominating fashion, finishing 13 seconds ahead of the runner-up. She is the only Saint Xavier women’s track athlete to ever win a national title. Dean placed third in the outdoor 5K in 2011 and Ashley Shares finished third in the marathon in 2014. Willging did not want to be interviewed before the nationals, but her coach had plenty of things to say about her star runner. “She’s one of the best athletes the school has ever had,” Ebel said. At the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Championships on May 7, Willging broke the school and conference records in the 10K final with a time of 36:19.98. Ebel does not have the complete answer to how Willging has evolved into one of the nation’s top distance runners. “If I had the answer to that question I’d be one heck of a coach,” Ebel said. “I do think there’s something elusive that’s very hard to pin down, but she’s running more miles than ever before. I think it’s a combo of being high mileage and really, really enjoying her training. “She loves to run. I know that sounds like it’s so ridiculously simple, but she just loves to

will be making his first trip the state. “It feels pretty good, actually,” he said of getting out of sectionals. “I’ve been practicing a lot and trying to get better. I was hoping to qualify for state, but I just wanted to have an overall good season, have fun and enjoy it, and I did. I don’t feel like I’m playing at my highest — my forehand was a little off — but it was fun.” The sectional doubles championship duo of Milkus and Alex Kokoszka, both seniors, were excited to be heading to state together. They defeated Jaski and Dargis, 6-0, 6-1, in the final. Milkus qualified for state in singles play the past two years, and Kokoszka will make his first trip. “It feels good, it’s the best year yet,” Milkus said. “To get to do it with my doubles partner, I think it’s cooler than singles, to be honest. It was different. I’m really enjoying playing with my partner. There are really good singles players here, so it would have been very rough to qualify both of us in singles, so we figured doubles would be the best shot.’’ Kokoszka fell one victory short of qualifying for state in singles each of the past two seasons.

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Ellie Willging of St. Xavier University is hoping to win her second national championship in in three months.

run... and I think she enjoys every step.” Ebel recalls watching Willging destroy the field — with a smile on her face — during her run to the indoor 5K championship. “I was up in the balcony, and she glanced up at me and gave me her signature smile right in the middle of running a championship 5K,” Ebel said. Some athletes, even those with elite talent and dedication to their sports, are not fans of practice. They train hard because they are determined to raise their level of performance, but they don’t necessarily like it. Willging practices to get better at her craft, but also to have fun. “Ellie makes every (training) decision based on what she’s going to enjoy the most,” Ebel said. “If she’s going to enjoy a speed workout we get out on the track and do that. If I think she’s going to enjoy a speed workout off the track on her own, she does that. She bases everything on what’s going to be the most fun; which, you know, might be a good life philosophy.” An athlete that performs at an elite level and enjoys practice is a coach’s dream. And if that’s not enough to make Willging a joy to coach, she is kind and encouraging to her teammates and opponents, always carries a positive attitude and is, in Ebel’s words, “the most humble athlete ever.” “It’s an absolute blast (to coach her)... what else could it be?” Ebel asked. “She’s very upbeat and extremely humble. The team absolutely loves her, the whole conference loves her, her competitors love her. I can’t believe how much support she has from competing coaches, all the time. Everybody’s rooting for her.”

That served to motivate him as he headed into his final year of high school. “It just makes you work harder and harder,” he said. “I practiced at Palos Courts all winter long because I wanted to qualify for state finally, and it happened.” The team they beat in the final is a rare combination of a senior and freshman in Jaski and Dargis, respectively. This will be Jaski’s first trip to state. “It feels great. That was my goal — I’ve got to get to state,” Jaski said. “I’m excited.’’ Also headed to state will be seniors Ryan Cummea and Brendan Liebforth of Brother Rice, who placed third in doubles. The tandem qualified for state in 2016 failed to win a match. “We came in with pretty high expectations, and I’d say we’ve delivered so far,” Cummea said. “I feel like we’re definitely more ready for state than last year. Last year was pretty intimidating; we didn’t realize what exactly it was like. So, we have the right mindset going in, but there’s still a little pressure because we want to get a ‘W.’” Sandburg failed to send an athlete or team to state for the first time since 2002.

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Catching up on a whole bunch of good news from the area

ne of my pet peeves is when someone snottily tells me, “It would be nice if you actually had some GOOD news in the paper for a change.’’ Well, the truth is that there is plenty of good news in our paper. And to be fair, even the dirty, rotten miserable rats at our competing papers run a lot of good-news stories, too. So they are out there. I can’t quantify a percentage of how much good news comes out of this sports section, but it’s pretty high. We won’t run away from bad news and controversy, but most of our output is pretty positive. Sometimes, there is sooooooo much good news that we have to hold it. In recent weeks, a lot of cool things have been happening to area athletes and coaches and I have been saving them up. So, here are some good news items worth crowing about:

You better, you Bette Ageless Palos Heights resident Bette Sacks (actually she is 77) and Lemont’s Mary Lou Dressel joined forces to qualify for the USTA 65-plus Championships in Surprise, Ariz., earlier this month. Once Sacks got to Surprise, she was in for a surprise. Even for May in Arizona, the darn place was hot. “It was too hot!” she said. “It was over 107 degrees Supplied photo Bette Sacks (left) and Mary Lou Dressel in one of my matches and we had a 2 ½-hour match qualified for a national tennis tournament that we lost, 7-5, 6-4.’’ in Surprise, Arizona. Just the fact she is playing is great. The fact that

she is qualifying on a national level is outstanding. She hopes to qualify for a 75over event in Florida later in the year.

No Carmody of errors Former Sandburg star and Orland Park native Tom Carmody JEFF VORVA was named to the preliminary States roster for the FedMaking the United eration Internationale de VolleyExtra Point ball World League. Carmody is a 6-foot-9 middle hitter who had an interesting college career. He was one of the nation’s best blockers for Pacific and after his junior year, the school dropped volleyball. Rather than transfer to another school right away, he finished his schooling at Pacific and started working on his master’s degree while finishing his collegiate volleyball career at Pepperdine. The team will open play in Serbia on June 2 and throughout the month and early July will play in matches in France, Poland and possibly Brazil.

IBCA is OK for Shimkos

The Illinois Basketball Coaches Association honored George Shimko of Queen of Peace as a district Girls Basketball Coach of the Year and his daughter,

Kara, was named to play in the organization’s AllStar game June 10 at Pontiac High School. Mother McAuley coach Ashley Clanton also was named a district Coach of the Year for the girls while Brother Rice’s Bobby Frasor and Marist’s Gene Nolan were named for the boys.

By the Brooke Former Marist softball standout Brooke Wyderski opened her career at Loyola and set freshman records with 12 homers and 37 RBI while hitting .302. She hit .416 his sophomore season and added nine home runs. She transferred to Wisconsin and continues to badger opponents as she hit .361 and drove in 38 runs en route to making the all-Big Ten team this spring.

Hall of Famers Brother Rice’s Dan O’Connell and St. Laurence’s Terry Murphy were inducted in to the 2017 Chicago Catholic Hall of Fame in early May.

Softhearted softball players Richards and Eisenhower battled in a softball game that raised money for the Faye’s Light, American Brain Tumor Association, Live Like John and Living Beyond Breast Cancer organizations. Richards’ Abby Wujcik was honored as was Christa Carbray-Johnson, who died from breast cancer a few years ago.

HIGH SCHOOL REPORT

Knights bedevil Peotone to win 7th straight regional By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Chicago Christian’s powerhouse baseball team was having a devil of a time against Peotone on Monday afternoon. The Knights surrendered two runs to the Blue Devils in the top of the first inning of the Class 2A Chicago Christian Regional final and scored two runs of their own in the bottom of the frame. But left-handed ace Dan Vos was facing a bases-loaded situation with one out in the second inning and things were not going the Knights’ way. But Vos struck out one batter and induced another to pop out, and it was all Chicago Christian after that. He did not allow another baserunner and the offense rolled in a 12-2 sixinning victory for the Knights’ seventh straight regional crown. The Knights (36-1) are scheduled to play Chicago Harlan or South Shore in the Wilmington Sectional semifinals at 4:30 p.m. today (Thursday). The sectional title game is Saturday at 10 a.m. The Knights were able to score three in the third when Voss slammed a two-run double moments after Zach Frieling hit a fly that fell for a double when Peotone outfielders Josh Brady and Toby Bottoms collided. “We just settled down after the first couple of innings,” Vos said. “It’s one of those things where you just have to find yourself. We found it.’’

Sandburg, Marist win soccer regionals

Sandburg beat Stagg 3-0 on Friday to win the Class 3A Argo Regional while Marist downed Oak Forest 5-1 on Saturday to claim the Class 2A Brooks Sectional. Sandburg’s Kylie Hase, Maddie Manzke and Isabella Strolia scored goals for the Eagles. Since the IHSA went to a regional format in 2002, the Eagles have won a regional title every year. The Eagles were scheduled to face Andrew Wednesday at the Sandburg Sectional. The sectional title game is slated for 1 p.m. Saturday. Marist’s Annie Callaghan scored three of Marist’s five goals to lead Marist to its fifth regional title. The RedHawks were scheduled to play Tinley Park on Tuesday in its own sectional. The title game is scheduled for 5 p.m. Friday.

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Continued from Page 1 There could be a couple of secret weapons in the mix, although they don’t figure to be a secret too long. Team manager Jill Schultz won a medal but plans on resigning from that role to get back in the pool. Schultz was a scoring machine for the Bremen Co-op team and made all-state third team in 2015. In 2016 she transferred to Mother McAuley and had to sit out a year. Her sister, Maddie, is an eighth grader who will likely join the team next year. Jill’s older sister, Hannah, was an all-state player who is one of the top players at Iona College. Stevenson won the state championship with a wild 14-13 double-overtime victory over

Sandburg’s Kylie Hase gets ready to score the first goal in a 3-0 victory over Stagg Friday at the Argo Sectional.

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Chicago Christian pitcher Dan Vos bears down and retires 14 straight Peotone batters on Monday after giving up two runs in the first inning and facing a bases-loaded situation with one out in the second.

St. Rita wins Stevie’s tournament As a warmup to the postseason, St. Rita knocked off St. Laurence 1-0 Sunday in the championship of the Do It Stevie’s Way Tournament on Sunday at Standard Bank stadium in Crestwood. Mustang star Matt Verdun tossed the shutout and drove in the lone run as he outdueled Vikings pitcher Marius Balandis. Brother Rice took the thirdplace game with a 3-0 victory over Marian Catholic as Joe Payton fired the win and Jake Ridgway drove in a run. The tournament is named in the memory of Steven Michael Bajenski, an athlete at Mt. Carmel who died in 2009. The tourney is six years old and St. Rita has won it three times.

St. Laurence names two more coaches

Westchester St. Joseph, helping lead the boys team to a secondplace finish in state in Class 2A in 2014, along with winning the school’s first girls soccer regional championship in 2015. The Downers Grove North graduate went on to play at Dominican University and was

named the school’s Male Athlete of the Year in 2012. “I’m honored and excited to call myself a Viking,” Boekeloo said. “The feeling I experienced after learning that I received this opportunity is indescribable. I could not be more excited to begin my jour-

ney at St. Laurence.” As a player, Boekeloo was named an All-American after his senior season at Dominican University. He helped lead the team to a Division III Final Four appearance in 2009 and was a captain during his junior and senior seasons. Soccer players entering fifth through eighth grade can meet Boekeloo at a soccer summer camp from July 10-13. The coed camp will also be run by boys soccer coach Matt Prunckle. For more information, visit

www.stlaurence.com/summercamps2017. Walsh, of Oak Forest, served as an assistant coach for Marist High School’s varsity softball team. A 2015 graduate of Western Illinois University, Walsh was a four-year starter as a pitcher and first baseman. Softball players entering fifth through eighth grade can meet Walsh at a softball summer camp from June 26-29. For more information, visit www.stlaurence.com/summercamps2017.

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St. Laurence, which will go co-ed in the fall, hired two more girls sports coaches, as Kyle Boekeloo was named soccer coach and Teagan Walsh was selected as the softball coach. As an assistant, Boekeloo had a successful tenure as coach at

defending champion Naperville Central. The Mighty Macs are hoping to have a spot in that final game next year. “It was nice winning fourth place, but next year we don’t want to finish fourth,” Correa said. “We have everybody back. Naperville Central is losing a lot of players. Stevenson might be losing one or two. Fenwick might be losing four. “But us? We’re gaining. We’re not losing. I’m really proud of us.’’ The work for a potential state championship begins now for the Macs, but they will enjoy the moment of bringing home the school’s 12th top-four trophy. “I’m not disappointed; we got a medal,” McKendry said. “We played in state and played in the Final Four. We made it. A bunch of schools can’t say that. We have the privilege to say that.’’

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It was a big week in sports for a small school

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Chicago Christian is the smallest school in the area with 350 students, according to the Illinois High School Association enrollment statistics.

Chicago Christian pitcher Hannah Dieck fires a pitch in a 15-0, 3-inning win over South Shore in regional action at Beecher.

But that didn’t stop the tiny Palos Heights school from having a huge and crazy week in sports. The Knights girls track team had several athletes participate in the state meet in Charleston. The boys qualified some quality athletes for the state meet. The girls soccer team played in the sectionals, as did the boys tennis team.

The softball and baseball teams were busy with regionals, although both had to wait until Monday to play in the regional championship games because of wet weather on Saturday. Oh, and the football team held a vote on what next fall’s uniforms will look like to celebrate 50 years on the gridiron. Here are a few photos from the week:

Chicago Christian’s Megan Gonzalez was looking for a good pitch to hit against South Shore in Class 2A regional action at Beecher. One pitch bounced in (left photo) and another sailed over her head (right photo). In the first inning of a 15-0 Knights’ victory she walked twice on eight total pitches.

Immediate right photo: Chicago Christian’s Tori DeJager (left) gains control of the ball during a 4-0 Class 1A sectional loss to Joliet Catholic Academy on May 16. Right: The Knights’ Cassidy Vande Kamp found herself in the middle of several physical plays in a sectional loss to Joliet Catholic Academy on May 16 in Manteno.

The Knights’ track team loaded the bus on May 17 and headed for the IHSA State Track and Field meet in Charleston.

Photos by Jeff Vorva

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Brayden Roberts tosses a weighted ball in an indoor practice two days after qualifying for the IHSA Boys State Track Meet as he finished first in the triple jump at the Class 1A Seneca Sectional May 17.

Here is what the Chicago Christian uniforms will look like this fall to celebrate 50 years of football at the school. OK, this is in black and white, but the helmet will be mostly gold and the jersey will be predominantly purple, while the pants will be gold.

This was the scene at Chicago Christian’s baseball field at noon Saturday. There was supposed to be a regional final game between the Knights, one of the top Class 2A teams in the state, against Peotone. But rain forced officials to postpone the game until Monday. At least a bird was able to enjoy the infield at the scheduled game time.

Track

Continued from Page 1 cold weather at the Lyons Sectional won the event and was the 31st-best sectional distance in the state. His triple jump of 44-0 was good for second in the sectional and also 31st in the state. The 4x200 relay team of Rob Groyon, Michael Butler-Kindle, Baker and Ty McCoy ran a 1:31.18 in the sectional, but that time was 27th-best among qualifiers. Baker thinks his best shot at the finals is in the high jump if he can clear 22 feet. “One good jump is all it takes,” Baker said. “I scratched in one meet by a toenail and my coach said that would have been 22 feet, so I feel I’m capable of that.’’

Brother Rice’s 4x400 relay team of Josh Boulanger, Butler-Kindle, Ronan Dolan and McCoy finished second with a 3:33.49 to qualify. Justin Palmer claimed second in the 300 intermediate hurdles with a time of :41.73. Also at Lyons, Oak Lawn junior Patrick Michaels took first in the discus with a 140-03 and in the shot put with a 52-7 ½.

Also in Class 3A At Thursday’s Lockport Sectional, Sandburg (which finished third in Class 3A last season) finished sixth out of 15 teams. The 4x800 team of Peter Demogerontas, Alex Szymanski, Nico Calderon and Martin Skucas) won with a 7:53.69, which was the fifth best sectional time. Last year, a different foursome of Sean and Chris Torpy, Tom

Brennan and Dylan Jacobs broke the state record with a 7:37.36 in the finals. Jacobs claimed the 1600 at Lockport in 4:17.47 — third best in the state. Ayo Abiona was a sectional champ in the long jump with a 23-0 ½ — sixth best among qualifiers. Shepard junior Brian Hauser won the 800 at Lockport in 1:55.85 — the fifthbest sectional time in the state. Senior teammate Caleb Washington took second in the 3200 (9:25.49) while Astros junior Nieko Carter finished second in the 300 hurdles (:39.52, 12th best among qualifers) and third in the long jump (22-7, also 12th best), to qualify for state. Stagg junior Sam Snell was a sectional champ in the 400 (:49.90) and he also claimed third in the 200 (:22.08) to qualify for state. Senior teammate Anthony Koncius claimed third in the 800 (1:57.09).

Class 2A

St. Laurence finished second in the Lisle Sectional on Friday with 67 points, well behind champion Marmion’s 115. Lonnie Chambers took first in the discus with a 140-5 and Junior Tyree Colbert qualified with a second-place finish in the high jump with a 5-9. Junior Toriano Clinton took fourth in the long jump with a 21-4 1/4 and junior teammate Alex Saunders claimed fourth in the triple jump with a 42-8 1/4. Evergreen Park’s 4x200 relay team of Colin O’Dwyer, Eric Williams, David Torres and Tajuan Ingram finished first with a 1:33.55 and 4x100 team of Dwyer, Ingram, Damon Turner and Williams finished second with a :44.46. Mustangs junior Kobe Green took second in the triple jump with a 43-6 ½ (13th best sectional distance) and

second in the 110 high hurdles (:16.18). Turner took second in the 300 intermediate hurdles with a :41.73.

Class 1A

Chicago Christian finished third at the Seneca Sectional on May 17. Senior Ben Friesen won the sectional title in the 400 with a :50.84, good for sixth-best in the state among qualifiers. Last year, he finished fifth. Even though he didn’t win the long jump, his second-place sectional finish (22-1) to Immaculate Conception’s Jordan Rowell (22-6) was third best in the state. Junior Brayden Roberts won the triple jump with a 42-09 — fifth best in the state. Sophomore Casey Starostka was second in the discus (127-7) and senior Connor Pearson qualified in the 200 dash (:23.21).

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;FANNIE MAEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Plaintiff, -v.MARGUERITA D. GRZESZCZUK, 11273-77-81 ROBERTS ROAD CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION A/K/A 11273-77-81 ROBERTS ROAD MANAGEMENT CORPORATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 CH 13633 11281 S. ROBERTS ROAD, UNIT L Palos Hills, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 23, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 27, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 11281 S. ROBERTS ROAD, UNIT L, Palos Hills, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-24-100-122-1012 Vol. 152. The real estate is improved with a condominium. The judgment amount was $87,639.76. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \â&#x20AC;?AS IS\â&#x20AC;? 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 (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 16-4073. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I718852

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR NRZ PASS-THROUGH TRUST V Plaintiff, -v.MICHAEL MITCHELL A/K/A J. MICHAEL MITCHELL,FELICIA HERNANDEZ, RICHARD MITCHELL, JULIE FOX, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DECEASED MORTGAGOR, JOSEPHINE MITCHELL A/K/A JOSEPHINE A. MITCHELL A/K/A JOSEPHINE ANN MITCHELL Defendants 14 CH 15723 8133 UXBRIDGE 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 April 18, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 15, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8133 UXBRIDGE DRIVE, Orland Park, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-02-411-004-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \â&#x20AC;?AS IS\â&#x20AC;? 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 (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5pm. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500. Please refer to file number 255505. 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. 255505 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 14 CH 15723 TJSC#: 37-4436 I721686

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (FANNIE MAE); Plaintiff, vs. MILAN POPOVIC; DOBRILA POPOVIC AKA DOBRILLA POPOVIC; CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A.; CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA), N.A.; HANMI BANK S/B/M UNITED CENTRAL BANK; LAS FUENTES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 15 CH 15103 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 23-10-209-013-1090. Commonly known as 9086 Del Prado Drive, Unit 2E, Palos Hills, Illinois 60465. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g) (1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg Oliver LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 605631890. (630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www.alolawgroup.com 24 hours prior to sale. F15090223 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I720936

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O&A MOVIE REVIEW

‘Alien: Covenant’ delivers on thrills and intriguing story There is an undeniable satisfaction to be found in “Alien: Covenant”. It is a big, expensive summer blockbuster that earns its hard R rating with genuine thrills while also attempting to intellectually expand the mythos of the franchise. Director Ridley Scott’s follow-up to “Prometheus” (2012) — a prequel to “Alien” (1979) that frustrated many (not me) and barely featured any alien action in it — attempts to tell the story of the creation of the xenomorph, the dual-jawed monster that has been plaguing space travelers since 1979. He does so through the crew of the Covenant — a transport ship carrying thousands of embryos so that humanity can settle on another planet. But, while on the way to that planet, the crew receives a signal from a nearby world that might also be inhabitable. They decide to check things out and… well, if you’re familiar with these movies, you can figure out what happens next. In Alien, Scott claimed that he was trying to make “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre” (1974, directed by Tobe Hooper), but in space: a simple story of chaos and havoc, where the only goal is to survive. Now with “Alien: Covenant,” Scott is telling a “Frankenstein” story (Mary Shelley is directly referenced at one point): how a creation begins to hate its creator. This particular theme is mostly played out through the perspectives of David and Walter (both played by Michael Fassbender), two robots with varying degrees of loyalty to their human superiors. Their discussions about humanity and freedom veer into territory close to Scott’s “Blade Runner” (1982). That’s both a positive and a negative. It’s positive mostly because Fassbender is so good in both roles. It’s a negative because so much attention is paid to these characters that by the time the humans become food for the xenomorph, you hardly care for them at all.

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BRIAN LAUGHRAN To save time, they are boiled down to simple portraits. Katherine Waterston is Daniels, an officer in mourning. Billy Crudup is the ship’s captain, a man of faith wrestling with also being a man of science. Demian Bichir is Covenant’s military guide. Danny McBride is the ship’s southern-fried pilot. And the others… let’s just say they get less characterization than this. For the most part, the cast ably performs their roles, with one in particular standout. McBride is the film’s secret weapon. The comedian shines as the most human and most realistic character, mostly due to McBride’s unflinching sincerity and commitment. He feels like a real person, and that is accomplished not through the script, but through McBride’s genuine “I’m everyone’s buddy” persona. I never really bought Katherine Waterston’s character. Her transition from weepy officer to gunwielding hero came out of nowhere. She spends so much of the first two acts with tears swelling, that her steely stare by the ultimate showdown with the monster felt unearned. That being said, the scenes with the monster are all thrilling, and the philosophical journey behind it is also compelling. For the action, the thrills and great performances from McBride and Fassbender, “Alien: Covenant” is the first solid blockbuster of the summer. RATING: A-

VIDEOVIEW BY JAY BOBBIN NOTICE: Ratings for each film begin with a ‘star’ rating — one star meaning ‘poor,’ four meaning ‘excellent’ — followed by the Motion Picture Association of America rating, and then by a family-viewing guide, the key for which appears below.

STARTING THIS WEEK:

“LOGAN”: Hugh Jackman apparently bids farewell to his “XMen” alter ego — not a spoiler, since he said very openly that he had wanted to finish the role — in this well-crafted, neatly played adventure that reunites the actor with James Mangold, who also directed him in “The Wolverine.” Banished to relative isolation with other remaining mutants, Logan gets his claws out again to help a super-powered youngster (Dafne Keen) evade villains who want her DNA. Patrick Stewart also makes an effective, and affecting, return as Professor Charles Xavier; other co-stars include Stephen Merchant, Richard E. Grant and Eriq La Salle (“ER”). *** (R: AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “GET OUT”: Jordan Peele — half of comedy’s Key and Peele — scored a major hit as a writerdirector with this genre-bending melodrama, which follows an interracial couple (played by Daniel Kaluuya and “Girls” co-star Allison Williams) on their weekend getaway to visit the woman’s parents (Catherine Keener and “The West Wing” alum Bradley Whitford). Bizarre circumstances and behaviors eventually suggest to the boyfriend that his hosts may not be who they initially seem — and that if he doesn’t follow someone else’s very forceful advice to “get out” while he can, he could be doomed. DVD extras: “making-of” documentary; audio commentary by Peele; deleted scenes; alternate ending; Q&A session with Peele and the cast. *** (R: AS, P, V) (Also on Bluray and On Demand) “THE GREAT WALL”: After finding about as much action as he can in modern times, thanks primarily to his “Bourne” capers, Matt Damon goes ancient in this adventure that is among the costliest productions yet made in China. Indeed, most of the rest of the cast is foreign (with Willem Dafoe a notable exception) as Damon plays a mercenary who’s among the warriors battling fearsome creatures at the title structure, and the special effects are impressive even if much of the story will seem familiar to anyone who’s seen even one other movie in this genre. Zhang Yimou (“Raise the Red Lantern”) directed the project. *** (PG-13: V) (Also on Blu-ray

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and On Demand) “MASTERPIECE: DARK ANGEL”: In the same week PBS broadcasts it, this true drama gives “Downton Abbey” alum Joanne Froggatt — that show’s Anna, reuniting here with director Brian Percival from that series — the very different role of Mary Ann Cotton, a Victorian-era serial killer. Men who loved her were prime targets of her dastardly deeds, which she accomplished by hiding arsenic in cups of tea. As a measure of how successful she was, it’s estimated that she was responsible for more people’s deaths than Jack the Ripper was. Co-stars include “Downton Abbey” colleague Thomas Howes plus Alun Armstrong, Sam Hoare and Laura Morgan. *** (Not rated: AS) “OUTSIDERS: SEASON TWO”: Barring a sale of the series for a third season elsewhere, this set actually can be called “Outsiders: The Final Season,” since WGN America has canceled the drama about warring Appalachian factions — some of them within the same clan. The leader now is G’win (Gillian Alexy), who tries to bring Asa, Hasil and Lil Foster (Joe Anderson, Kyle Gallner, Ryan Hurst) back into the fold to help prevent Sheriff Wade Houghton (Thomas M. Wright) and coal officials from gaining control of the mountain. David Morse, Christina Jackson and Francie Swift also star. DVD extras: deleted scenes. *** (Not rated: AS, P, V) “XX”: How scary can women be? They get our vote in this anthology of horror tales by four female filmmakers. A youngster stops eating after seeing what a fellow train passenger is transporting in a box; a woman tries to hide her newly deceased husband’s body during their daughter’s birthday party; four explorers cross paths with a lethal creature in the desert; and in the final segment, written and directed by Karyn Kusama (“Girlfight”), a single mother is forced to reach a crushing conclusion about her son. Cast members include Melanie Lynskey

(“Togetherness”), Christina Kirk (“Powerless”) and Sheila Vand (“24: Legacy”). *** (R: AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand)

COMING SOON:

“BEFORE I FALL” (May 30): A young woman (Zoey Deutch) keeps experiencing the circumstances of what evidently was her final day, over and over. (PG-13: AS, P, V) “COLLIDE” (May 30): Trying to save his ill girlfriend (Felicity Jones), a young man (Nicholas Hoult) is caught between two enemies (Anthony Hopkins, Ben Kingsley). (PG-13: AS, P, V) “FIST FIGHT” (May 30): After one teacher (Charlie Day) causes the firing of another (Ice Cube), an after-school bout between them is in the offing. (R: AS, N, P) “A CURE FOR WELLNESS” (June 6): A company man (Dane DeHaan) heads for the Swiss Alps to retrieve his boss from a spa that isn’t what it seems. (R: AS, N, P, V) “A UNITED KINGDOM” (June 6): The king of Botswana (David Oyewolo) risks his throne when he marries a British woman (Rosamund Pike) in the late 1940s. (PG-13: AS) “JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 2” (June 13): The ex-assassin (Keanu Reeves) goes to Italy when another killer wants his own sister eliminated; Reeves’ “Matrix” colleague Laurence Fishburne costars. (R: AS, N, P, V) “THE LEGO BATMAN MOVIE” (June 13): Will Arnett voices the title character as the Joker (voice of Zach Galifianakis) threatens Gotham City once again. (PG: AS) “TABLE 19” (June 13): Attending a wedding under strange circumstances, a woman (Anna Kendrick) trades stories with her reception tablemates. (PG-13: AS, P) FAMILY-VIEWING GUIDE KEY: AS, adult situations; N, nudity; P, profanity; V, violence; GV, particularly graphic violence.

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Cool quiche: A classic dish comes back with a new taste By Wolfgang Puck

I recently received one of the great honors of my career with the unveiling of my very own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The best part of that day was that it took place in the presence of the people who make everything I do possible: the many chefs and other team members who work in my restaurants and catering company; and, most important, my family, especially my wife Gelila and my sons Cameron, Byron, Oliver and Alexander. The occasion made me reflect on how much has changed since I arrived in Los Angeles back in 1975. Back then, not many people considered the city’s restaurant scene worthy of praise. I’m happy to say I played some part in changing people’s attitudes; and, of course, today LA is considered an exciting place to dine, with so many brilliant chefs and an incredible melting pot of culinary influences from Latin America, Asia and other parts of the globe. I found a good example of how much everyone’s attitudes toward dining and cooking have changed while looking over my first cookbook, “Modern French Cooking for the American Kitchen,” published in 1981. On page 40 is a recipe for quiche, which at the time was a staple on restaurant lunch menus everywhere. Today, that savory tart of egg, bacon or ham, and cheese in a puff-pastry crust seems almost quaint; a retro dish sophisticated foodies might be tempted to joke about. Back then, however, food lovers were only recently discovering how good that specialty of northeastern France’s Lorraine region could be. It certainly made sense to include it in my book. Since that time, quiche has never really gone away. You’ll find it in some casual cafes, often with imaginative variations including vegetarian versions that might offer a wide variety of dif-

ferent vegetables in place of the traditional cured pork. I believe quiche still deserves a place on the tables of sophisticated cooks. So, with that in mind, I’d like to share a fresh-tasting take on the classic: my recipe for smoked salmon quiche. In place of the bacon or ham, I’ve substituted smoked salmon, which you’ll find in good supermarkets everywhere. To make the relatively simple recipe even easier, I suggest you base your quiche’s crust on good-quality puff pastry, widely available in supermarket freezer cases, following the recipe’s instructions for partially baking the shell before filling it. Serve the quiche for lunch, brunch, or even a light springtime or summer supper. One taste and I believe you’ll understand why quiche still deserves to be considered a classic rather than a passing trend; it’s a star of the kitchen in its own right. SMOKED SALMON QUICHE Serves 6 • 1 pound store-bought frozen puff pastry, thawed following manufacturer’s instructions • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon melted, remainder at room temperature • 1 large egg yolk, lightly beaten, for egg wash • 1/2 medium yellow onion, cut into 1/4-inch (6-mm) dice • 3/4 pound (360 g) goodquality thinly sliced smoked salmon, cut into strips about 1/4 by 1 inch (6 by 24 mm) • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill • 3 ounces (90 g) Gruyere

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cheese, coarsely shredded 7 large eggs 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) heavy cream 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) milk 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

Preheat the oven to 350 F (175 C). With the 1 tablespoon melted butter, grease the inside of a 10- or 11-inch (25- or 27.5-cm) quiche pan. Line the pan with the puff pastry, but do not trim the edges. Line the pastry with a sheet of aluminum foil or parchment paper and fill with ceramic or aluminum baking beans, or dried beans; bake for 20 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and lift out the foil or paper and the beans. Brush the bottom of the crust with the egg wash and return the pan to the oven for 10 minutes more. Meanwhile, melt the remaining butter in a saute pan over mediumhigh heat. Add the diced onion and saute, stirring frequently, until the onion is tender and translucent but not yet browning, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove the baked quiche shell from the oven. Evenly sprinkle the sauteed onion inside the shell along with the smoked salmon, chives, dill and cheese. In a large bowl, use a whisk to beat together the eggs, cream, milk, pepper and nutmeg until well blended. Pour the mixture into the shell. With a small sharp knife or kitchen shears, trim the edges of the quiche shell. Carefully return the filled quiche shell to the 350 F (175 C) oven. Bake until the quiche filling has puffed up and turned golden brown, about 50 minutes. To serve, use a sharp, serrated knife to cut the warm quiche into wedges. With a pie server, transfer the slices to individual heated serving plates.

OMARR’S WEEKLY ASTROLOGICAL FORECAST By Jeraldine Saunders ARIES (March 21-April 19): You may find yourself plagued by uncertainty or pressured by your peers. Focus on necessary tasks in the week ahead and do not be distracted by your own inner feelings of insecurity. Your perseverance will be rewarded. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Don’t back down. In the upcoming week you may find yourself in a situation where someone wants you to cater to his or her selfish needs. Trust that you have shown others will be reciprocated in full. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You can’t please everyone, but you can please yourself. The ambition on your mind this week is entirely achievable. There are plenty of people, in your own home or nearby, eager to help you achieve your goals. CANCER (June 21-July 22): New people or contacts in your life may be fascinating. You may be enamored by a new flame as this week unfolds, but need to wait to see if this latest passion lasts longer than the TV show

you are watching this evening. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Take the right turn on your career path. In the week ahead you might experience improved working conditions or find satisfaction in a special job. Promises should be kept and obligations should be honored. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Every quid comes with a quo. The attitude of give and take always has to begin with giving on both sides. You can exercise your enormous charm in the week ahead to smooth ruffled feathers and set the record straight. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Your passion can become a pendulum in the week ahead. Your emotions may swing to furthest extremes when challenged to prove your affection. Keep a tight grip on your piggy bank and don’t put your pennies in peril. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Don’t sell yourself short in the week ahead. Fostering a positive attitude can uplift the members of your household and help them make dreams come true. Be firm and stand up for yourself and loved ones.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Be mindful of your manners in the week ahead. Your careful consideration of others will give you the advantage when you are involved in delicate discussions. Ask questions rather than being told what to think. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Build bridges that connect your goals with those of others. This week you can use your charm to impress people and may even seem more skilled than usual. Be sure to remain discreet if a new lover enters the picture. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Overcome bashfulness and be direct. Warmth and enthusiasm are tools best used to take charge of the social scene or even business activities in the week to come. A new face may be just the one you want to see. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): It may be tempting to bring down the hammer on someone who is in error as this week unfolds. However, if you show leniency your kindnesses will be repaid in kind. Double check your addition and subtraction.

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RICK STEVES’ EUROPE

Tips for traveling with teenagers in Europe By Rick Steves

sider buying an international data plan to avoid excessive roaming charges. When homesickness sets in, take your teenager to see a movie - American movies are commonplace. Unless you want the amusement of watching it dubbed into the local language, make sure your screening is in English with subtitles. (In France,

look for “VO” in a listing for the Europe. Be ready for your teens original-language version.) to point this out (and decide on Eating and drinking in Europe the family policy before they do). may be a highlight for your young Ordering his or her first glass of travel partners. It’s cheap fun to wine with dinner at a European get takeout food like bratwurst, restaurant may be a thrilling excrepes or fish and chips from a perience for an American kid. street stand and eat at a park or Watching your child discover on the top deck of a tour bus. a wider world and engage with B:8.125” Be aware that the drinking age a new culture can be uniquely T:7.875” varies between 16 and 18 across gratifying. Besides building S:6.875”

memories, your investment in a trip now is a down payment on developing a true citizen of the world. It’s great parenting. Rick Steves (www.ricksteves. com) writes European travel guidebooks and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio. Email him at rick@ ricksteves.com and follow his blog on Facebook.

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Imagine being a teenager forced to spend your summer vacation with robo-tourist Rick Steves (a.k.a. “Dad”). My kids, Jackie and Andy, now in their 20s, did that a while ago. I had to think hard about what would make our trip to England educational and fun for travel partners who dubbed the Beatles tour in Liverpool the “most boring” one on our itinerary. Turns out most teens couldn’t care less about where Paul McCartney went to grade school. But they were more enthusiastic about the “Bizarre Bath” walking tour in the English spa town of Bath, which provided two hours of jokes and not a bit of history. High-schoolers feel that summer break is a vacation they’ve earned. If your European trip is not their trip, you become the enemy. Make it their trip too by asking for their help. Have your teens watch some video clips or flip through the guidebook and point out things they want to see or do. Unlike you, kids may not appreciate the magnificence of a Michelangelo statue or the significance of the Parthenon frieze. Teens may find a day of shopping or beachcombing more fun than visiting a museum or a ruined abbey. And keep in mind that for young adults new to travel, a trip abroad is eye-opening exposure to a broader world — a shifting of perspective that can feel like an emotional earthquake. When you come from a large and powerful country, it’s easy to think your way is the norm. But on my first trip to Europe with my parents as a 14-yearold, I discovered that travel is a crowbar, and my hometown perspective was its target. My strongest memories from my first trips are everyday moments and

people: Austrian villagers eating bread spread with lard, an old man with a concentration-camp identity number tattooed on his wrist, Norwegian women watching their children play in a fountain. These seemingly mundane memories are pressed into my brain like evocative coins stuck on the mossy ceiling of a wine cellar. This boundary-expanding experience of travel has little to do with checking sights off a list, so consider your teens’ suggestions — no matter how ordinary or unorthodox — and make real concessions. Then give them ownership: Encourage them to plan the details of a visit, such as how to get there, whether advance tickets are needed and what everyone in the group should know about the place or experience ahead of time. Teens are usually eager to explore independently. Set a time and place to meet when you arrive at a museum or other sight so they can experience it on their own. Museum audioguides help them get the most out of it. Let them explore the neighborhood around your hotel alone; just make sure they carry a map and the hotel’s name and address. Guided tours and walking tours help in discovering new cities and let teens keep their distance from embarrassing parents. Teens might balk if you try to read your book’s walking tours aloud while leading the family down the sidewalk. Instead, photocopy the requisite pages for them, or, for those walks covered by my free audio tours, encourage your teens to listen on headphones. Youngsters will likely want to keep in touch with friends at home using apps such as WhatsApp (very popular in Europe), Snapchat, Google Talk, FaceTime or Skype. Readily available Wi-Fi helps keep online habits affordable if your plan doesn’t include unlimited data. Otherwise, con-

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