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Garden Club’s memorial marker project takes root By Joe Boyle Julie Barker’s love of gardening made her a natural to join the Oak Lawn Garden Club. But after becoming a member, it was her passion for another project that led Barker to accomplishing a goal that was close to her heart. Barker, Lorraine Bujan, current president of the Oak Lawn Garden Club, and other members were on hand for a Memorial Day ceremony for the Blue Star Memorial Highway marker at 95th Street and Cook Avenue. The plaque honors the memory of all veterans and especially those who died in the line of duty. The marker is of the greatest importance to Barker, who has been an official member of the Oak Lawn Garden Club for 10 years. She recalled a woman from Evergreen Park who said the condition of another Blue Star Memorial Highway maker has worsened. Barker told her that the Oak Lawn location had been

nearly forgotten. “That’s when I got involved,” Barker said. The Oak Lawn Garden Club was created in 1956. The club’s origin dates back to World War II, when the National Garden Club came up with the idea of erecting a marker in memory of the nation’s war veterans. In May of 1963, the club dedicated the Blue Star Memorial Highway marker at 95th Street, north of the railroad tracks in the village, near the Johnson-Phelps VFW Post 5220. Barker said the club wanted a more prominent spot for the marker. The club, through the help of Trustee Alex Olejniczak (2nd) and Village Clerk Jane Quinlan, assisted in the marker moving to 95th and Raymond in front of the parking lot adjacent to the old Oak Lawn Senior Center and the Oak Lawn Chamber of Commerce office. “We had to restore it, and they got it moving,” said Barker. When the Oak Lawn Bank and Trust

purchased the land, officials suggested moving the plaque inside the building. Barker was vehemently against the idea. “I did not want it on private property,” she said. “It had to be on an interstate highway like it is now.” Barker said she became more of a historian regarding the Blue Star Highway Memorial. However, keeping up with the club’s history and the marker proved to be a daunting task. “It was growing and I had no room to put everything,” she said. “June Cutis, who was our president then, helped out. We worked to gather the information and she got it on a computer. We were anxious to get it done.” The first dedication was in 2009, at the 95th Street and Raymond site. Along with the Oak Lawn Garden Club, local dignitaries were on hand for the ceremony, along with Cong. Photo by Joe Boyle Dan Lipinski (D-3rd). Julie Barker (left) and Lorraine Bujan, president of the Oak Lawn Garden Club, take part in the ceremony recognizing the club’s efforts in having the Blue Star Memorial Highway

See MEMORIAL, Page 7 Memorial marker moved to its present location at 95th Street and Cook Avenue in Oak Lawn.

Chicago Ridge mayor plans to veto ordinance limiting his power Tokar says move to limit his authority to make appointments is ‘unconstitutional’ By Dermot Connolly

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Andy Skoundrianos shares his candlelight with Robert Cook, Grace Cook (center) and Abby Hanrahan during a vigil held for the victims of the Orlando massacre on the grounds of Pilgrim Faith United Church of Christ, 9411 S. 51st Ave.

‘Rainbows of hope and love’ Oak Lawn residents mourn Orlando victims during Pilgrim Faith vigil

By Dermot Connolly

Oak Lawn residents came together on June 15 to honor and mourn the 49 fatalities of the Orlando, Fla., massacre during an ecumenical candlelight vigil outside Pilgrim Faith United Church of Christ. “In our faith tradition, we believe that after the carnage and destruction comes the rainbow. After our recent rains, I looked for a rainbow but couldn’t find one. But then I thought, maybe we are the rainbows of hope and love,” said Pastor Peggy McClanahan, looking out on the crowd gathered on the lawn outside her church at 9411 S. 51st Ave.

About 50 people attended the 7 p.m. vigil, the first such event to be held in Oak Lawn to honor the victims of the June 12 mass shooting at Pulse, a gay club in Orlando. Dozens of people also were injured in the largest shooting committed by one person in modern U.S. history. In addition to members of Pilgrim Faith, the crowd included members of other religions, including Catholics from St. Gerald and other local parishes. McClanahan said that after getting requests from several church members, she decided to host the vigil to give area residents a chance to express their feelings together. Two men from South Siders for Peace, a group based

in Chicago’s Beverly and Morgan Park, also came to show their support, after holding their own vigil two days before. “It is important for faith groups of all kinds that we’re here to stand up for those who are being targeted just because they’re gay, or Latino, or white, or anything else. We’re all God’s people and he loves us all,” said Robert Cook, who was there with his daughter, Grace, 16, and wife, Jacqui. “We wanted to show our support for the victims, and all of the survivors too,” said Grace, who wore a shirt emblazoned with “Pride” as she passed out candles before See VIGIL, Page 7

Oak Lawn considers buying St. Casimir Cemetery land to alleviate flooding By Dermot Connolly The need for better stormwater drainage to prevent flooding is an ongoing concern in Oak Lawn, and the village is looking into buying several acres of an unused section of St. Casimir Cemetery at 111th and Cicero Avenue to create a reservoir. “We are getting more frequent, heavier rains, for whatever reason. No one can deny that,” said Trustee Alex Olejniczak (2nd). Olejniczak has made it his mission to learn about the drainage system in the village and

help find a permanent solution to the chronic flooding problems that many residents have. “Since I was elected (in 2005), we seem to have had the 50-year, 75-year and 100year storms, often causing major flooding problems in homes around the village. It is really heartbreaking to see people having to go through that,” he said. Olejniczak said the two branches of Stony Creek and Melvina Ditch serve as Oak Lawn’s natural drainage system, flowing south and west through the village before converging at 99th Street and Ridgeland Avenue, at

the border of Chicago Ridge. The ultimate destination of all the water running through Oak Lawn, Chicago Ridge and Worth is the Cal-Sag Channel. While water levels are low in Stony Creek and Melvina Ditch during dry weather, Olejniczak said they are inclined to rise quickly as soon as rain starts to fall. He said that both Stony Creek and Melvina Ditch are narrow and the laws of physics often cause water back-ups and overflows. See OAK LAWN, Page 7

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Odelson said he is “caught in the middle” of a political battle between the mayor and trustees. Odelson said he agrees with attorney John B. Murphey, who advised Tokar in May that a lawsuit would be successful because the Illinois Constitution requires a referendum to be held before ordinances limiting mayoral powers are enacted in home-rule communities such as Chicago Ridge. The new ordinance limits to 60 days the length of time any mayoral appointee may remain without the approval of the village board. Currently, temporary appointments are open ended. “Between Murphey and myself, we have represented more than 50 municipalities, while the trustees’ legislative counsel has never represented any,” he noted. Trustee Fran Coglianese said the advice and consent issue is worth a court fight. “Our attorney is much less expensive than theirs,” she said. Earlier in the otherwise friendly meeting, the board voted unanimously to honor the late police Officer Steven Smith by renaming Birmingham Street where he lived, between Oak and Oxford Avenue, “Steven Smith Drive.” Smith, a Richards High School graduate and Marine veteran of the Iraq War, was 27 when he was killed by a wrong-way driver on Interstate 294 last September. Quintos said a dedication ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday morning, July 6. “Our hearts go out to you. He will never be forgotten in this town,” Tokar told his mother, Lisa. “I can’t thank you enough,” she told the mayor and board. “You have done so much to keep his memory alive. I consider you family, like those guys up there,” she said, pointing to the police officers lined up at the back of the room.

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Chicago Ridge police plan to fine residents for fireworks violations Chicago Ridge Police Department is reminding residents that classified fireworks are dangerous and illegal under the state statute and village ordinance. “Fireworks need to be left to the professionals,” said Chicago Ridge Police Chief Robert Pyznarski. The police department will be out enforcing the village ordinance 30-157, that cites “the sale, transfer or possession of any class of a firework is strictly prohibited.”

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Police may enforce the state law or village ordinance that requires a court appearance and “fines may be assessed up to $750 for each violation. The police department will be enforcing violations observed on the streets, public ways or even private property. A fireworks display will be held during the Chicago Ride Fest, which will be held July 28 through July 31 at Freedom Park, 6200 block of West Birmingham Avenue.

Chicago Ridge Identity theft investigation Chicago Ridge police are investigating three recent cases of identity theft. In one case reported on Friday involving the theft of a rental car, someone used another person’s identity to rent a vehicle in the Avis branch office located in the Sears store in Chicago Ridge Mall. Last Thursday, a resident of the 11000 block of Lombard Avenue told police that over the past several months, someone had used his personal information to open Discover and Amazon credit cards and a Dish Network account. His total losses were over $5,500. In the third case, a resident of the 6400 block of Pamela Lane told police on June 14 that someone had used her bank information to make three fraudulent charges amounting to $297. Police are warning people to limit the amount of personal information shared by phone or email, only giving personal details to companies verified to be legitimate. They point out that government agencies and utilities do not ask for Social Security numbers or bank information by phone or email. They also said that callers threatening people with arrest or other trouble if they don’t provide personal information should be hung up on.

State Sen. Cunningham pushes to close loophole in FOID card law Legislation introduced by state Sen. Bill Cunningham (D-18th) has passed both chambers and is designed to help local police keep guns out of the hands of people who have had orders of protection issued against them. House Bill 6331 would require the state police notify law enforcement agencies that have jurisdiction to assist in seizing a FOID card when the person’s FOID card has been revoked because they were the subject of an existing order of protection. Currently, while a FOID

card could be revoked for an existing order of protection, the state police were not required to provide notice to law enforcement agencies that would have jurisdiction due to an oversight in the law. “This loophole could have huge ramifications in our criminal justice system. We need to push this through to ensure the state police and local law enforcement are able to have and share the necessary information to protect and serve their communities,” Cunningham said.

Suspended licenses • Yalonda Hartley, 37, of the 1500 block of West Vermont Street, Calumet Park, was charged with driving on a suspended license following a traffic stop at 7:06 p.m. Sunday in the 9000 block of South Ridgeland Avenue. Police said she was also cited for possession of cannabis and having an obstructed windshield. She is due in court on Aug. 12. • Anthony Cordero, 39, of the 6800 block of South Aberdeen Avenue, Chicago, was charged with driving on a suspended license following a traffic stop at 3:13 a.m. Friday in the 10200 block of South Harlem Avenue. Police said he was also cited for driving without insurance and having one headlight. He is due in court on Aug. 3.

Retail thefts • Alandis N. Taylor, 25, of the 3800 block of South Cambridge Drive, Park City, was charged with retail theft at Sears in Chicago Ridge Mall on June 15. Police said store officials determined that on June 11, while working as a cashier, he under-rang merchandise in the amount of $1,049. He never returned to work, but after police contacted him, he turned himself in on June 15. He is due in court on Aug. 3. • British Evans, 27, of the 8500 block of South Wallace Avenue, Chicago, was charged with retail theft at Kohl’s in Chicago Ridge

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DUI charge Gerald Zenner, 50, of Evergreen Park, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol at 9:57 p.m. June 12 following a traffic stop in the 3900 block of West 95th Street. Police said he was also cited for speeding.

Theft offense Tasha Banks, 43, of Chicago, was charged with theft on June 10 in relation to an incident that occurred at a Speedway gas station at 3040 W. 95th St., on Jan. 5, 2015. Police said Banks was working at the gas station until she was alleged to have stolen lottery tickets on that date. Attempts to reach her for questioning had failed until she was seen and arrested in the 1500 block of West 87th Street on June 10.

Drug possession Cain Borreggine, 19, of Evergreen Park, was charged with felony possession of a controlled substance following a traffic stop June 15 in the 3600 block of West 93rd Street. Police said he was carrying two Ecstasy tablets. He was also cited for possession of cannabis and drug paraphernalia because 2.6 grams of marijuana and a digital scale with marijuana residue on it were found in the car, police said.

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Nicholas A. Roberson, 20, of the 5800 block of West 107th Street, Chicago Ridge, was charged with driving without a license following a traffic stop at 12:59 a.m. Friday in the 9300 block of South Roberts Road. Police said he was also cited for driving without headlights. He is due in court on July 18. His passenger, Ronnie P. Widonnan, 21, of the 6000 block of Avalon Avenue, Oak Forest, was cited for a local ordinance violation for possession of cannabis. She was issued a summons to appear at a hearing at Hickory Hills City Hall on July 12.

Trespassing charge Dennis A. Wisniewski, 60, of the 8800 block of West 85th Street, Justice, was issued a cita-

tion for trespassing after he was apprehended in CVS, 8811 W. 87th St., at 9:26 a.m. Sunday. Police said he had previously been banned from entering the store. He is due at a hearing at Hickory Hills City Hall on July 12.

Cannabis possession Ahmad Khattab, 24, of the 9100 block of Windsor Drive, Palos Hills, was issued ordinance violations for possession of cannabis and drug paraphernalia following a traffic stop at 9:32 p.m. Friday at 92nd Street and 88th Avenue. Police said he was also cited for having no front license plate. They also said a pipe used to smoke marijuana was found in the center console and the marijuana was found on the ground outside the vehicle, where he had thrown it. He is due at a hearing at Hickory Hills City Hall on July 12.

Drug paraphernalia Patrick N. Butler III, 26, of the 11100 block of South 84th Avenue, was issued an ordinance violation for possession of drug paraphernalia following a traffic stop at 5:05 p.m. Monday in the 9100 block of Christina Drive. Police said they detected the smell of burnt cannabis and retrieved a pipe used to smoke it from the car. Butler was issued a summons to appear at a hearing at Hickory Hills City Hall on July 12.

Oak Lawn Multiple charges Terrance A. Graves, 31, of LaGrange, was charged with felony possession of a controlled substance and other offenses after police responded to a reported theft at 9:20 a.m. June 13 at the JC Miami Motel, 9041 S. Cicero Ave. Police said a woman found partially nude in one of the rooms told them Graves had left with most of her clothing. He ran from police who saw him in the motel parking lot. After he was apprehended about a block away, police recovered a bag of crack cocaine that he had thrown on the roof of a mobile home as he fled, according to reports. He was also charged with theft and possession of cannabis, which was found in his car, police said. Graves was held for a bond hearing.

Retail theft Tamika McKinnis, 33, of the 2300 block of West 70th Street, Chicago, was charged with felony retail theft at Target, 4120 W. 95th St., at 1:17 p.m. June 15. Police said she was caught with three watches in a bag. She originally identified herself as a 15-year-old girl named Jackie Johnson, who had come in with her mother. But security cameras showed her coming in alone, and fingerprints revealed her identity and numerous prior convictions for retail theft and burglary. She was held for a bond hearing.

Packages stolen An unidentified man is suspected of stealing packages off of three porches in the same area of Oak Lawn on June 15. The suspect was seen on home security cameras taking a package containing clothes worth $53 off a porch in the 4800 block of West 107th Street at about 11:30 a.m. June 15. Then at 11:51, a man fitting the same description was seen stealing a package off a porch in the 4900 block of West Wick Street. In both those cases, the man was seen driving a silver SUV. There may have been other men in the vehicle with him. The offender was described as black, in his 20’s, 5’10 to 6’0, and 160 to 180 pounds. He wore a black hat with white lettering, a white sleeveless T-shirt, dark jeans, white gym shoes and a white belt. A package was also reported stolen off a porch in the 4900 block of West Harnew Road at 11:50 a.m.

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Drug charges Nina A. Scavone, 20, of the 5600 block of South Nottingham Avenue, Chicago, was charged with possession of a controlled substance after the car she was a passenger in was stopped for a traffic violation at 9 p.m. June 11 in the 4700 block of Southwest Highway. Police said she was carrying a bag of cocaine and two bags of marijuana in her underwear. Police said she was also in possession of one Xanax pill. In addition to two counts of felony possession of a controlled substance, she was also cited for possession of cannabis and held for a bond hearing. The driver, Omar Juma, 25, of the 6500 block of West 63rd Street, Chicago, was charged with using a cellphone while driving, driving on a suspended license, and having no insurance. He is due in court on July 21.

Robbery off nse A 29-year-old Oak Lawn woman reported being robbed by a woman while she sat in her car in the 10300 block of South Central Avenue at 12:30 a.m. June 15. The victim said she was waiting in the car for her husband who had gone into a nearby liquor store when a woman came out of the store and asked her for money. When she reached over to the center console to look for some change, she said the woman reached into the car and took her wallet off her lap. After taking $30 out of the wallet, she returned it and left in a white Ford F150. The offender was described as a known panhandler.

Palos Hills Garage fire Police assisted North Palos firefighters with a garage fire at noon June 13 in the 10600 block of 83rd Court. The homeowner told police he was welding something on his car when the fire started on the vehicle. He said he doused the fire with a garden hose and damaged was limited to the vehicle.

Vehicle hit by object A man told police that the driver of a BMW struck his vehicle with a water bottle while he was traveling north in the 10400 block of South Roberts Road at 3:30 p.m. June 13. He said the bottle hit the driver’s side door.

DUI charge Steven Mandel, 28, of Oak Lawn, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs following a traffic stop at 1:30 a.m. June 14 at 111th Street and 86th Avenue. Police said he was also cited for improper lane usage and disobeying a traffic control device. Cannabis was also found in the vehicle, according to reports. Police said Mandel appeared intoxicated and refused field sobriety tests. He is due in court on July 13.

Argument escalates A woman reported being struck by another woman during an argument in the area of 103rd Terrace at 3 a.m. June 15. The victim said she had gone to the female acquaintance’s house to discuss a previous argument, and when they began to argue again, the woman hit her. Police report information is provided by law enforcement agencies. Charges are not evidence of guilt. They are a record of police actions taken, and persons charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proved guilty in court.

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Warm weather arrived before summer solstice ummer has officially arrived for readers who probably did not notice. The summer solstice officially began at 5:34 p.m. Monday. For grade school, high school and college graduates, summer began for them the minute they walked out of the classrooms and later picked up their diplomas. The same can be said for the students who have not graduated but are free to spend most of their days in the sunshine for the next couple of months. Chicago Public School students will see another school year come to an end this week. Martha Reeves and the Vandellas had it right when they sang, “Summer is here and the time is right for dancing in the streets.” “Dancing in the Streets”, the 1964 Motown hit, was an anthem of Joe sorts that summer, coming at the Boyle emergence of the civil rights movement. The song has been interpreted in many ways, but the majority of the cities mentioned in the song were from areas where many racial conflicts would occur. Instead of fighting, it was a call to dance and have fun. As a kid growing up in the 1960s, I had a lot of fun but also witnessed a lot of conflict. It was all part of growing up. I do recall those long, hot summer days. This past Monday was the longest day of the year, but when you are working, most of us are not even aware of it. The summer solstice began, but if you ask most weather forecasters, they will tell you that meteorological summer started on June 1. Since I was already out of school for a couple of weeks at this time in my youth, I don’t recall celebrating the summer solstice or realizing that it even occurred. This year, it was not until I came home from work Monday evening and began watching the news did I realize something historical took place. This year coincided with the “strawberry moon,” the folkloric name given to June’s full moon. The term “strawberry moon” had nothing to do with color. It was given that name by the Algonquin tribes because it occurs right at the height of the season when strawberries are harvested, according to The Old Farmer’s Almanac. I did see the full moon that evening but did not realize the significance. This was the first time this has occurred in about 50 years. The last strawberry moon and the summer solstice occurred at the beginning the so-called “Summer of Love” in 1967. It won’t happen again until 2062. All I know is that we are experiencing more warmer days. When I was a kid, if I was not practicing baseball or playing a game that evening, those hot, lazy days were spent a number of ways. I had a friend by the name of Jim Prendergast who lived across the street from me. He was from a large family and had several brothers. Some of those days were spent playing Wiffle ball off the front steps of their bungalow home. Usually it was just us playing. Essentially, the steps served as the catcher because the ball would bounce back to you. The pitcher was also the fielder. Balls hit on the ground that were caught meant the batter was out. That also went for popups. Several games would be played each day on our block at 97th and Throop in Chicago. Sometimes we would drift from our block to catch up with other friends. But a few innings of Wiffle ball passed the time of day. I already mentioned that if the pitcher either strikes out, catches grounders or fly balls, then an out was recorded. But if the batter hit the ball past the pitcher it was a single. A double was when the ball went over the pitcher’s head and hit the street. If the batter’s hit reached the grass just over the curb on a fly, that was a triple. Hit the ball over the sidewalk on the other side of the street and that was a home run. We had fun and there were occasional arguments over called strikes and balls. I don’t see too many kids playing Wiffle ball these days, but the suburbs don’t have as many bungalows or Georgians where you could use the stairs as a catcher. Nearby schools also served as a place to play ball. Wiffle balls were replaced by rubber balls and a strike zone was made with chalk on the building wall. We would listen to music and probably heard “Dancing in the Streets” more than a few times. Those summer days seemed to last forever. I had fun, even if I don’t remember summer solstices or strawberry moons.

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Altar servers lead the procession at the start of the 4th annual Motorcycle Mass that was held June 11 on the grounds of St. Bernadette Parish, 9343 S. Francisco Ave., Evergreen Park. The Rev. Benedykt Pazdan, pastor of St. Bernadette, blessed a series of motorcycles at the end of the outdoor Mass for safe travel.

Evergreen Park mayor hints that more development is planned for 95th Street By Sharon L. Filkins The silhouette of the Village of Evergreen Park is changing along West 95th Street with the recent demolition and clearance of property located at 2942-46 W. 95th Street. During the Monday night board meeting, Mayor James Sexton hinted that there will soon be good news for village residents regarding the nowvacant land. His teaser comment came when the trustees approved a final payout to Environmental Cleaning Corporation in the amount of $32,936. Sexton had made a similar comment at the June 6 board meeting, but said he was not yet at liberty to reveal any information as the matter was under discussion and not yet finalized. In other business, the board also approved the

purchase of a new squad car in the amount of $27,076. Sexton explained that $24,000 of that amount will be paid by insurance, as the vehicle had been destroyed in a fire in April. He said it was a bizarre incident in which a transformer blew out in the alley behind the police station and a live wire landed on the squad car that was parked in the police lot, igniting a blaze that totally destroyed the car. A fence and garage of a resident was also damaged. Sexton said it was fortunate that no one was injured in the incident. “It could have been much worse,” he said. The board also approved a request from Police Chief Michael Saunders to hire a new police officer from the May 2 Probationary Patrol Officer Eligibility List to fill a vacancy on the force due to a resignation.

Other approvals included a final payout of $99,352 for sanitary sewer linings in a Community Development Block Grant project and granting a request from K & G Fashion Superstore to conduct two sidewalk sales; June 30 through July 4 and Sept. 1 through Sept. 5. The Aug.1 village board meeting will be cancelled due to Sexton participating in an annual charity event. The village’s Zoning Board of Appeals announced a public hearing will be held at the Village Hall at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 12 on the request for variations to permit a subdivision of a 75-foot zoning lot into two 37.5-foot zoning lots on the property located 9315 S. Troy Ave. The property is owned by Grade A Investment, LLC, an Illinois Limited Liability Company. Any interested person may attend the meeting.

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Agreement is reached on rain barrels By Sharon L. Filkins Thanks to approval of an ordinance amending the municipal code at the Worth Village Board meeting on Tuesday, regulations are now in place regarding the free rain barrels distributed by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District. While the MWRD program allows four barrels to a household, only two barrels will be permitted in Worth. However, there will be no restrictions on the placement of the barrels other than being located to receive water from a downspout. The approval came after much discussion in earlier meetings where the trustees had voiced numerous concerns about the number of barrels allowed as well as the placement of the them. Trustee Pete Kats had said he did not want to see the barrels haphazardly placed in front yards creating an unsightly view. “We need some kind of control in place before problems arise,” Kats said. In an ironic twist after the ordinance was

approved, Mayor Mary Werner said she had received a letter from the MWRD this week stating that as of Dec. 31, 2016, the MWRD will no longer be offering the free rain barrels to residents. Additionally, residents applying for barrels now can expect up to a 10-week delay in delivery. “In other words, if you are ordering barrels now, it could be as late as September or October before they are delivered,” she said. Werner added that MWRD reported that 126,000 free barrels have been distributed since the program began three years ago. Also approved was an ordinance agreeing that prevailing wage rates will be paid to laborers, mechanics and other workers performing public works in the village. The ordinance is approved annually. In other matters, the board heard a presentation from Todd Kupsak, president of Administrative Consulting Specialists, LLC regarding the feasibility of retaining his consulting services to seek

grants for the village. He has been consulting with the village police and fire departments for the past two years. Kupsak offered the village the opportunity to move forward with him as an addition to his contract with the police and fire, or to wait until the state opens up. “There is federal and county grant money available now, but the situation with the state is not good. Once it opens up, there will be a windfall of grant money, but that just is not the case now,” Kupsak said. “If you can wait, I would advise you to wait. I am not trying to take money from my clients needlessly. “That is not the way to keep clients.” Werner said the matter will be discussed as the board is currently holding budget meetings to establish the 2017 budget. In closing comments, Werner issued a warning to residents concerning fireworks. “Fireworks are illegal in Worth and we will be ticketing offenders,” she said.

SXU receives grant to help nurses get graduate degrees

Collins urges governor to sign education budgets

Cong. Dan Lipinski (D-3rd)) said that St. Xavier University has been awarded a grant through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The school will receive $341,366 in financial assistance to help nurses seeking to get graduate degrees so they can become advanced practice nurses. The funds can be used for tuition, books, and program fees, as well as reasonable living expenses during the traineeship. “Congratulations to St. Xavier

State Sen. Jacqueline Collins (D-16th) voted to fund early childhood and K-12 education in Illinois while establishing parity for the students of Chicago. Gov. Rauner has vetoed recent bills, claiming that they only escalate the deficit. “The governor has asked for a stand-alone education budget,” said Collins, whose district includes Oak Lawn. “A moral budget will fund

University on receiving this grant for their highly regarded nursing program, one of only 17 designated Centers of Excellence by the National League of Nursing,” Lipinski said. “We need more young women and men working in healthcare and this funding will provide the opportunity for more students to get valuable advanced nursing degrees. I am happy to be able to help Saint Xavier continue its proud history and lengthy track record of success.”

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In the past, Lipinski had helped secure funds for the University’s library and their science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education programs. “St. Xavier is serving a critical mission educating so many young people – many of whom are first-generation college students – and preparing them for their future careers,” said Lipinski. “President Christine Wiseman continues to do a great job leading the school.”

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Thursday, June 23, 2016

Carnival at Most Holy Redeemer Parish offers fun for all

The annual carnival was held from Friday, June 17 through Sunday, June 19 on the grounds of Most Holy Redeemer Parish, 9525 S. Lawndale Ave., Evergreen Park. Residents who attended the carnival were greeted with sunny skies and warm weather. The three-day event featured

a variety of rides and games. The merry-go-round was a popular feature as were the bumper cars. Other rides included a Ferris wheel and a dragon rollercoaster. Children’s rides included the Carousel, Raiders, Tea Cups and the Free Fall.

A variety of food was also available at the carnival, including hot dogs. Snacks included caramel apples, funnel cakes, soft pretzels, corn dogs and popcorn. Proceeds from the carnival went to benefit Most Holy Redeemer Parish. Grace (at left) and Zoe Tapper, 4-year-old twins from Oak Lawn, take a spin in the Tea Cups at the Most Holy Redeemer Parish Carnival at 95th Street and Lawndale Avenue on Friday. Photos by Dermot Connolly

‘Blues in the Night’ on Friday The“Blues in the Night Concert” will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, June 24 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 8607 S. Narragansett Ave., Burbank. Tickets are being sold on a limited basis due to the capacity of the church. Tickets are $25 for ages 16 and over and $10 for children 10 and under. Ice cream sundaes will be served for $1 each from 6 to 7 p.m. Pop, water, chips, candy and bake sale pastries will be sold for $1 each. The items can be purchased with cash only. Musical performers will be Bob Stoger, Doug Lee, Ed Neese, Jeffrey Ruffin, Joe Moss, Moondog, J Nass Zegar, Robert H. Sampson and One Take Willie. Buddy Monaco, of Sopko Productions, will be the master of ceremonies. Proceeds of this concert will assist the emergency fund for the church and the community. More information can be obtained by calling the church office, (708) 599-4780.

Free bike helmets and more at Heights Farmers Market Neat Repeats holding anniversary Officer Kevin Apostal of the Palos firefighters, climb on the trucks, and resale day Saturday at both locations Heights Police Department will be a receive your own fire hat. Look for the The staff at Neat Repeats Resale will hold their annual anniversary resale day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 25 at both southwest suburban locations. The resale events will be held at the Neat Repeat Resale locations at 70216 W. 111th St.., Worth, and 9028 W. 159th St., Orland Park. More information can be obtained by calling the Worth location, (708) 361-6860, or the Orland Park facility, (708) 364-7605. The stores will have a variety of fashions for women, men and children. The facilities will also feature housewares, jewelry and designer purses at 50 percent their original price. Neat Repeats Resale is owned and operated by the Crisis Center for South Suburbia, and all proceeds support programs for victims of domestic violence. The Crisis Center for South Suburbia’s mission is to provide emergency shelter and other essential services for individuals and families.

guest of the Palos Heights Farmers Market on Wednesday, June 29. He will be offering 100 free children’s bicycle helmets on a first-come, first-served basis. Find him at the Community Tent with representatives of Richards Bikes. Richards Bikes, a fixture of the Palos Heights community since April 1980 and located at 11933 S Harlem Ave., will be featuring their newest venture, the Ebike. The Ebike is an electric motor assisted bicycle. Come see the full line of Ebikes bikes at the tent. The Palos Heights Fire Department will visit the market with the big fire rigs and more. Come meet the brave

trucks along the east side of the market. The Palos Heights Recreation Department will be a guest of the Community Tent. The department will be offering a pool pass raffle, good for six visits to the Palos Heights Pool (Palos Heights residency not required). Information about the upcoming July 3rd Independence Day Celebration on Sunday, July 3, from 4:30-11:30 p.m. at Memorial Park (College Drive/Route 83 and 76th Ave) will be available. Summer fruits and vegetables are coming into the market every week. — Palos Heights Farmers Market

Palos Hills mayor credits retiring employee for modernizing system By Michael Gilbert Palos Hills officials said goodbye to one of the city’s longest tenured employees last Thursday, but not before sending her out in style at the city council meeting. On the eve of Water and Sewer Department administrative clerk Nancy Witt’s retirement, Mayor Gerald Bennett presented her with a plaque honoring her 30 years with the city. The council as well as all staff and residents in attendance then gave Witt a long standing ovation. “When somebody mentions about this administration being a success over the years, I always point immediately to the people who work for the city,” Bennett said. “Nancy is an example of the type of quality people we have working here in Palos Hills. Her dedication over those 30 years is pretty hard to summarize.” Bennett credited Witt with “modernizing” the department, noting water billing was previously done on ledger cards and is now all computerized. “It was pretty outdated and archaic,” Bennett said. “Nancy and (former) building commissioner George Lutz stepped in and modernized the entire water billing system. Certainly the changes that have taken place over the years — improving that system and the quality and reliability of it — are second to none around our area.” Witt also performed clerical duties for the Public Works Department in addition to her work in the Water and Sewer Department. Public Works Commissioner Dave Weakley called it a “pleasure” to work with Witt for the past 22 years. “I’m going to miss Nancy every day,” Weakley said. “You’ve had my interests in your heart and I truly appreciate it. I‘ve turned to you for guidance and you have definitely provided me plenty of opportunities for guidance. I truly thank you.” Witt addressed the council to thank them for the kind words and state she has been “fortunate to work with some really wonderful people.” “From where Palos Hills started when I moved in in about 1976 to where it is today, a lot of the credit needs to be given to Mayor Bennett and all the aldermen that have served, but the progressive thinking of Jerry Bennett has profited the city to be a phenomenal city. “I’ve been very thankful to work for the city and meet so many wonderful people. It’s been a great 30 years.” Bennett praised Witt for her “loyalty” and “commitment” through the years. She started with the city on Sept. 4, 1986. “All good things must come to an end,” Bennett said. “So is true for the marvelous and memorable contributions that you’ve made to the City

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News and events from our archives Officials discuss low water pressure in Chicago Ridge subdivision • 50 years ago From the June 23, 1966 issue

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Palos Hills Mayor Gerald Bennett (left) reads the inscription on the plaque he presented to retiring Water and Sewer Department administrative clerk Nancy Witt during the city council meeting June 16. Witt had worked for the city since 1986

of Palos Hills. “You have done a remarkable job. It’s so hard for me to say thank you enough for your service to the city.” In other news, Ald. A.J. Pasek (3rd Ward) told the council registration is now underway at the Palos Hills Community Center for the second annual hot dog eating contest and inaugural pie eating contest at the city’s Friendship Festival to be held July 7-10 at the Moraine Valley Triangle, 107th Street and 88th Avenue. The pie eating contest is to take place at 7 p.m. on July 9 and will feature a competition for both children and adults. Youths ages 17 and under will chow down on a five-inch berry pie while adults will take on the eight-inch version. A $50 cash prize will be awarded to the winner of each contest. The cost to enter is $15, Pasek said. “It’s a no-hands contest,” Pasek said of the rules for the pie eating. “People are going to get a little dirty.” The hot dog eating contest, which also costs $15 to enter, is slated for 6:15 p.m. on July 10. Competitors will see who can gobble up 10 hot dogs and buns the fastest. The winner will take home $50 while medallions will be presented to second and third place. Each contest will be limited to 10 competitors. The deadline to register at the Community Center is July 8, Pasek said.

The story: A representative of the Illinois Public Health Department said he will arrange a meeting as soon as possible with officials of the privately-owned Stanton Hall Water Company, the Village of Chicago Ridge and the Illinois Commerce Commission to discuss complaints of a water shortage in the Barnell Homes subdivision in Chicago Ridge. Steve Nich, of the state health department, inspected the system serving the Highland subdivision near 107th and Ridgeland Avenue. Following his inspection, Nich said he hoped to arrange a meeting this week to solve the water shortage problems. Homeowner Patrick Clemente said his home had little or no water pressure when the weather became hot.

Oak Lawn Board votes to cut back on tavern hours • 25 years ago From the June 20, 1991 issue The story: The Oak Lawn Village Board has voted for and approved cutting back on closing times for local bars. The board has established a 2 a.m. license for 34 taverns that will take place in May 1992. Oak Lawn joins Chicago Ridge and Worth for cutting back closing times of bars to 2 a.m. Hickory Hills and Palos Hills still had 4 a.m. licenses on the weekends. The quote: “I’m sure DUI arrests went down as well as police calls for fights and domestic incidents,” said Chicago Ridge Police Chief Michael Rio. “Our officers have more time to patrol because they don’t have to worry about problems that could arise from bars after 2 a.m.”

Oak Lawn officials skeptical about late bowling alley hours • 10 years ago From the June 22, 2006 issue The story: An Oak Lawn bowling alley was the subject of public safety concerns earlier this year and they volunteered to shorten their hours of operation. However, the owners would like to return to their original hours because of a drop in incidents. Oak Lawn Mayor Dave Heilmann requested that the owners of Brunswick Zone, 4700 W. 103rd St., keep the abbreviated hours despite recent decreases in disturbances reported there. Brunswick Zone management instituted the change in March. The bowling alley had previously closed at 2 a.m. and the hours were changed to a midnight closing. The changes were made after a brawl occurred at the bowling alley in February that resulted in four people being arrested. The owners have since indicated they want to close again at 2 a.m. The quote: “There’s no way in my mind that they can make a case that they need to be open at 2 a.m.,” said Oak Lawn Trustee Tom Phelan (6th). “I would think that if they had this type of problem they would want to leave it as is for now and make sure the family atmosphere they promised is maintained.”

Thursday, June 23, 2016

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Moraine Valley board honors alum who rose up to build successful career other people who are in circumstances that I was once in myself.” In reflecting what community college has meant to him, Geiter really is speaking for the vast majority of community college students across Illinois and the nation, according to Moraine Valley officials. “It has profoundly impacted my life,” Geiter said. “It shaped me through inspiration and support from mentors and friends and through lessons learned.” Geiter views education as the great equalizer in social, racial and cultural diversity. His belief is that the new frontier is no longer access in education and that future research will begin with issues of persistence and completion among non-traditional student populations in higher education. Since 2010, he has collaborated with stakeholders across the region advocating for the creation of a mixed methods academic research project concerning the issues of incarceration, prison recidivism and the effects on the African American male. The Moraine Valley Board of Trustees are very happy with Geiter’s turnaround. “He (Daniel) not only represents the qualities of a Moraine Valley graduate but also graduates of all community colleges,” Horstmeyer said. “He is emblematic of what a community college is all about and how graduates truly contribute to their community, state and nation.” “He (Daniel) is a fine example of do what you want to do and don’t ever look back,” said Dr. Sylvia Jenkins, president of Moraine Valley Community College.

By Kelly White Daniel Geiter decided to turn his life around and ended up with outstanding circumstances. Geiter, a 2009 Moraine Valley Community College graduate, was honored on June 15 at the Moraine Valley Board Meeting as the 2016 Distinguished Alumnus Award recipient. Recently, Geiter graduated from Benedictine University, earning his doctoral degree in education. That’s after earning his bachelor’s at St. Xavier and his master’s from University of Chicago. He has spent those years working in student work-study at Moraine, and as both a program assistant in the African American Studies Program and a research assistant at St. Xavier University. Since 2009, Geiter has collaborated with several Chicago non-profits, community colleges, universities and local units of government to create innovative outcomes-based Adult Education Programs, delivering academic instruction and social service counseling in low-income and minority communities in Chicago. However, prior to his success, Geiter spent a lot of his life behind bars. “I’m a convicted felon myself,”Geiter said. “I was last paroled in1999. From my juvenile years up until about 25, I was a repeat offender. Twenty-some odd times in and out of jail.” “It started with his release from prison and his decision to attend community college, where through the encouragement of Moraine Valley faculty and staff, he understood what education could do for him and others in similar circumstances,” said Mark Horstmeyer, director of College and Com-

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Dr. Daniel Geiter, a 2009 Moraine Valley Community College graduate, was honored June 15 at the Moraine Valley Board Meeting as the 2016 Distinguished Alumnus Award Recipient.

munity Relations at Moraine Valley. Now known as Dr. Daniel Geiter, he believes others can benefit from education as well, and wants to pass on the opportunity for education to other ex-offenders by opening up Ward College, an independent, nonprofit college serving low-income communities with a focus on people who are and have been incarcerated. “The one thing that the data proves is the more education a former offender has though, the less likely that he or she is to re-offend,” Geiter said. “My inspiration for opening the college was because I wanted to reproduce my experience here at Moraine Valley for

WHATIZIT?

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Perhaps it’s the summer heat that put our readers into a minslump trying to guess the correct answer to last week’s Whatizit photo quiz. No one guessed that it was the garden at Oak Lawn Centennial Park, 9400 S. Nashville Ave., which has undergone a facelift over the past couple of years. We did have one good guess from Bob Hartley, of Palos Hills. Hartley, who is also known as Cap’n Morgan, thought it was the statue at the Green Hills Library in Palos Hills. That library does feature a lot of flowers and new landscaping outside along the grounds. The clue for this week’s Whatizit photo (above) is: All wet. Send your responses with your name and hometown by noon Monday to thereporter@comncast.net.

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Moraine Valley hosting cybersecurity boot camp this weekend Illinois’ top cybersecurity talent will descend upon Moraine Valley Community College this week to participate in the annual U.S. Cyber Challenge (USCC) Cyber Camp. Throughout the week-long camp, individu-

als will participate in a variety of classes that cover subjects such as packet crafting and pen testing, and compete in a virtual “Capture the Flag” competition to demonstrate their cybersecurity abilities in a free-form

environment in hopes of winning one of the limited (ISC)2 scholarship vouchers. Twenty-five individuals, including U.S. military veterans, will participate in this year’s Illinois USCC camp and competition.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR EVERGREEN PARK

‘The Sandlot’ is the next Movie in the Park

The next Movie in the Park will be a free screening of “The Sandlot” at 9 p.m. Friday, June 24 at Circle Park, 3450 W. 97th St. The Village of Evergreen Park and the Evergreen Park Stallions sponsor the movies.

Farmer’s market continues

The annual Evergreen Park Farmer’s Market continues through October at Yukich Field, 8900 S. Kedzie Ave. The farmer’s market will be held from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursdays.

HICKORY HILLS

Annual Bike Rodeo

The Hickory Hills Park District’s Annual Bike Rodeo is a free event held at Krueger Park, 9100 S 88th Ave. on Friday, June 24. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. and testing will start at 10 a.m. This event is sponsored by the Hickory Hills Park District, Roberts Park Fire Department and Hickory Hills Police Department. Children ages 4 to 12 will have a chance to test their riding, hand signals and bike safety. After testing, a drawing will be held for one boy and girl to win a brand new assembled bicycle. Only riders wearing helmets will be eligible to win and winners must be present at the time of the drawing. Children and adults can have a great time at the Hickory Hills Street Fair on Sunday, June 26. The Hickory Hills Park District will have rides and attractions from noon to 4 p.m., which include the Wind Jammer Swing Ride, the Kiddie Ferris Wheel, the Inflatable Monster Truck Super Bounce, and the Inflatable Giant Slide. Tickets will be available the day of the event at the park district booth, 91st Place and Roberts Road. All tickets are $1 each.

Free concerts on Tuesdays at Kasey Meadow Park

Free concerts will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, July 12 through Aug 2, at Kasey Meadow Park, 8047 W. 91st Place, Hickory Hills. Music will be performed by Fool House on July 12 and Second Time Around on July 17. ABBA Salute will be held on July 26 and Heartsfield will take the stage on Aug. 2. Concessions will be available. National Night Out activities will be held at 6 p.m. on Aug. 2. More information can be obtained by calling the Hickory Hills Park District, (708) 598-1233 or visit the website at www.hhparkdistrict.org.

Hickory Hills Park District off rs preschool classes

Registration for preschool classes is being offered for the fall through the Hickory Hills Park District, 8047 W. 91st Place. Classes are available for Monday through Friday morning sessions for $1,680 per year. Classes are also offered on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings for $930. Sessions are also offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays for $765. Sessions begin in September and run through May. Class times are 8:45 to 11:45 a.m. or noon to 3:15 p.m. The office is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday for registration. In order to register, a child’s birth certificate and immunization records are required. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 598-1233 or visit www.hhparkdistrict.org.

Splash Pad is open

The new Splash Pad is open seven days a week at the Hickory Hills Park District, 8047 W. 91st Place. The Splash Pad is open from noon to 3 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. Admission is $4 from noon

to 3 p.m. and $3 from 4 to 6 p.m. Hickory Hills residents can purchase a season pass for $15. Two new playgrounds have been added just outside the Splash Pad. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 598-1233 or visit www.hhparkdistrict.org.

OAK LAWN

Oak Lawn film group to view, discuss ‘American Sniper’

CineVerse, the Oak Lawn Park District’s free weekly film discussion group open to anyone age 17 and older, will screen and discuss the 2014 movie “American Sniper” from 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, June 29 at the Oak View Community Center, 4625 W. 110th St., Oak Lawn. The movie is directed by Clint Eastwood. Members should check the building signage for the correct room number. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 529-9028 or visit cineversegroupblogspot.com.

Pilgrim Faith to hold Renewal of Vows at Village Green

The Pilgrim Faith Church Renewal of Vows ceremony will be held on the Oak Lawn Village Green, 94th Street and Cook Avenue, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, June 25. Rev. Peggy McClanahan, senior pastor of Pilgrim Faith United Church of Christ in Oak Lawn, will conduct the ceremony. Each couple will receive a certificate and a 4 by 6 photograph. Cake and punch will be served after the ceremony while participants and their guests enjoy a live concert of love songs. This event is part of a year-long celebration of Pilgrim Faith’s 125th anniversary. They were founded in Oak Lawn in 1891. McClanahan said that since Pilgrim Faith has always been involved in Oak Lawn, the church wanted to do something for the community as part of their anniversary celebration.

Annual Garden Walk The Oak Lawn Garden Club will hold its annual Garden Walk from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 26 beginning at the Village Green Gazebo, 94th and Cook Avenue. Members and guests will tour five local gardens in Oak Lawn. Refreshments will be served at the fifth house. A free raffle will be held for a deluxe gift basket. An $8 donation is requested. Tickets can be purchased by calling (708) 363-2371 or the Village Green Gazebo the day of the event starting at noon.

Vacation Bible School

The annual Vacation Bible School will be held from 9:30 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday, July 11 through July 15 at Oak Lawn Bible Church, 9335 S. 54th Ave. The program is for children entering kindergarten through fifth grade. This year’s program is “Egypt: Joseph’s Journey from Prison to Palace.” Children do not 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 https://form.jotform.com/51585101782151.

Beautiful Yard Contest The Oak Lawn Garden Club will hold its 22nd Beautiful Yard Contest this summer. Gardens will be judged on originality of design, suitability of plants, overall neatness. Judges will visit gardens on July 7. A first, second and third place winner will be announced. For more information or to enter, call June Curtis, (708) 712-0578, or junevcurtis@yahoo. com. Residents can also contact Janet Ragen at ladybug1129.s@att.net.

Oak Lawn Park District to host Star Spangled Fourth of July

The Oak Lawn Park District’s Annual Star Spangled Fourth of July Celebration will be held Monday, July 4 at Centennial Park, 9400 S. Nashville Ave., Oak Lawn The day will begin with a variety of family activities from 11 am to 3 p.m. and include Oak Lawn’s Got Talent, a treasure hunt sponsored by the Oak Lawn Firefighters Local 3405, Adult and Youth Watermelon Eating Contests, obstacle course, kids tattoos, carnivals, games, tricycle car wash, inflatables, bingo, crafts, a magician, balloon animals and concessions. Children ages 3 and older pay $5 for all daytime activities including access to Centennial Aquatic Center. Adults receive free admission to daytime activities but pay the special $2 holiday rate to access pools. Free evening entertainment will be held at the football field at Richards High School, 10601 S. Central Ave., Oak Lawn. Music begins at 7 p.m. followed by a fireworks display that is co-sponsored by the Village of Oak Lawn. An agenda of all activities and times is available at www.olparks.com. For more information, call (708) 857-2225.

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‘Eternal Light and Rest’ to be performed at Sacred Heart

The “Eternal Light and Rest” Choral Meditations on Eternal Life and the Resurrection” will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, July 10 as part of the summer music series at Sacred Heart Church, 8245 W. 111th St., Palos Hills. James Grzadzinksi, the parish music director, will present the choral program that features Gabriel Faure’s Requiem, Op. 48 alongside other choral compositions by Friedell, Nestor, Giello and Stopford. The program will also include the world premiere of Grzadzinski’s choral anthem Eternal Light and Rest. The Most Rev. Alberto Rojas, auxiliary bishop of Chicago, will offer the opening prayer as well as a spiritual reflection on themes of eternal life and resurrection. A freewill offering benefits the Sacred Heart Music Department. Ample free parking is available in the church parking lot. More information can be obtained by calling the Sacred Heart Music Office, (708) 974-3365, ext. 245.

Palos Hills Friendship Festival entertainment, food and rides

The Palos Hills Friendship Festival will be taking place Thursday, July 7, through Sunday, July 10, at the intersection of 107th Street and 88th Avenue on the grounds of Moraine Valley Community College. Families can look forward to carnival rides, entertainment, arts and crafts booths and food vendors. The fest will officially be opened by an honor guard from Palos Hills on Thursday, July 7. They will begin their short festivities at 6 p.m. on the entertainment stage. Mega Passes are now being sold at the Community Resource and Recreation Building located at 8455 W. 103rd in Palos Hills. Residents who purchase the passes before noon on July 7 will receive them for $40. They will be $50 at the door. For further information on the Fest, call (708) 430-4500.

WORTH

Worth Park District hosts 3rd of July celebration

The Worth Park District is hosting a free 3rd of July celebration complete with live music and other activities at the boat lunch across from the Terrace Centre, 11500 S. Beloit Ave. Everyone is welcome to attend the Sunday, July 3 event that will take place throughout the day. Residents can bring lawn chairs and enjoy an evening with friends and neighbors.

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DOWN 1 Bundle up again 2 Natural gas component 3 Unemotional types 4 Spill the beans 5 Less experienced, as a recruit 6 Natural earth shade 7 Chop __ 8 DFW posting 9 Arrange dishes and utensils on 10 Skylit lobbies 11 Ophthalmologist’s concern 12 Australian gem 13 Botanical junction 18 Woman in a “Paint Your Wagon” song 19 Enzo’s “Enough!” 24 San Antonio mission 25 More achy 27 Hammer-toting god 28 The Beatles’ “I __ Walrus” 30 Donut box qty. 31 Genetic letters 33 One who won’t let go 34 Produces produce 35 Associations 36 Educ. testing data 37 Bolt partner 38 Repeat symbol, in scores 42 “Be silent,” in music 43 Filled to the limit 47 Maker of brief briefs 48 Political philosopher Hannah 49 South Carolina’s __ Beach 51 Sickly looking 52 Offstage aides 53 Forearm bones 55 Babysitter, often 56 Charter, as a bus 57 Fr. wives 58 Eliot Ness, e.g. 60 Bounce 61 GI’s address Answers on Page 7

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Ray Hanania

Legislators need to step up and tighten gun laws

It’s time to crack down hard on guns

egislators in Washington responded to the Orlando shootings the way most of us expected they would — they did nothing. The Senate on Monday voted down four bills that had been introduced shortly after 49 people were shot to death and 53 were injured when Omar Mateen, 29, opened fire in The Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando, Fla. Two of the measures were introduced by Republicans and the two other bills by Democrats. It is our hope that our leaders would at least continue to discuss this issue and come up with some sort of an agreement in the future. We are of the opinion that assault rifles should not be purchased by the general public. These are weapons you would not need to take on a hunting trip. We read recently a column about a hunter who said he uses an assault rifle to kill some hogs. He hopes that the law stays intact because this is a more efficient way of killing these animals. I guess the theory here is that this man does not want to be inconvenienced from his method of killing some hogs even when 49 people are killed and 53 others are injured in a Florida nightclub. Sometimes discussing this issue becomes surreal. You would think that with the assassinations of national leaders in the 1960s, assassination attempts on President Ford, and the shooting of President Reagan that there would be tighter restrictions. We did have some for a while. Assault weapons were outlawed for over 10 years before the law was overturned in 2004 because it was deemed unconstitutional. Most Americans are in favor of tighter gun laws. The problem, at least up until now, is that National Rifle Association has successfully lobbied against tighter gun laws. The NRA will argue that we currently have enough laws that just need to be enforced. That all sounds good in theory but it does not hold up under scrutiny. The fact of the matter is that states have different laws. For instance, guns are easier to purchase in Indiana than Illinois. So, many of the fatalities on the streets of Chicago can be linked to guns that were purchased in Indiana. Straw purchases occur when someone buys a gun for someone else. This is another major problem, and we do not have specific laws to address it. Mateen was the latest of the mentally disturbed assassins who shot and killed multiple people. He pledged an allegiance to ISIS even though he had no direct link to the terrorist group. Like the husband and wife team that murdered employees at a holiday party in San Bernardino, Calif., these individuals are lone-wolf killers. They all pledged allegiance to ISIS even though they had no direct contact with the group. One distinction in these series of murders is that a friend purchased the guns for the husband and wife murderers. Mateen was somehow able to purchase the assault rifles by himself. We may have a lot of gun laws, but we apparently do not have enough. For instance, someone who is on a terror watch list is restricted from boarding an airplane but is allowed to purchase guns. That just doesn’t seem to make sense to us. We don’t know if tightening some of these laws will prevent any of these loners from arming themselves and randomly killing people. But to do nothing again is incomprehensible. It is shocking enough that when 20 children and six adults were murdered in a spray of bullets in 2012 at Sandy Hook School in Newton, Conn., that nothing was done in Washington. Not one thing. No laws were changed. The NRA may be effective lobbyists, but this is the time where our legislators need to step up. In the memory of the people killed at the Orlando nightclub, in San Bernardino, in Sandy Hook and in too many other places to mention here, the time to do something is now. Do not think about yourselves, which, unfortunately, some of our legislators do when they have the NRA applying pressure. Think of the people and kids who were killed and vote your conscience instead of thinking about serving another term. To do nothing makes us appear weak and ineffective.

Inaccurate bluster only increases probability of more terrorists Emotions have become tense following the shooting rampage at a gay nightclub in Orlando that left 49 dead and 53 injured. The total was actually 50 if you include the gunman, Omar Mateen, who died in a shootout with police three hours after the rampage began. Many of the victims were critically injured in the assault, so the fatalities may increase. The injured who survived will most likely be scarred for life, emotionally and physically. And this brings us back to Mateen, 29, who professed his support for the Islamic State in a call to police during his assault on patrons at the nightclub. The FBI and law authorities have stated that the gunman appears to have no link to the terrorist group. This seems to be another attack by a lone wolf. This is just another deranged person desperately looking for acceptance or distorted glory. Of course, that hasn’t stopped critics from taking aim at President Obama. From some of the rants that can be found on the Internet, it would seem that our president is at fault. This follows a theme that continued throughout Obama’s his presidency, perpetuated by his critics and people who have just never accepted him as our commander in chief. No matter what the president does or says, it his fault alone for any catastrophe or the latest shooting spree. Obama deserves some criticism for his approach to world affairs and his administration’s attempt to silence some media members. But presumptive Republican candidate Donald Trump is wrong when he claims it is the Obama administration’s fault that ISIS keeps expanding its influence in this country and that the answer is that we need to get “tougher.” Trump wants to close U.S. borders to Muslims, which he believes will cut down ISIS attacks. Arizona Sen. John McCain said on June 16 that Obama was “directly responsible” for the shooting rampage in Orlando because of the rise of ISIS. McCain later realized his comments were ridiculous and later said he “misspoke,” stating that the president was not personally responsible. His original criticism is that the president “pulled everybody out of Iraq, al-Qaida went to Syria, became ISIS, and ISIS is what it is today thanks to Barack Obama’s failures.” This is complete nonsense. The creation of ISIS dates back to the Bush administration’s decision to bombard Iraq over what turned out to be non-existent weapons of mass destruction. Saddam Hussein may have been toppled, but chaos ensued. The roots of ISIS were planted. And while Obama does deserve some criticism occasionally for his diplomatic approach, we would rather have a leader proceed with caution then go on tirades and spew out inaccuracies from the likes of people like Trump. Some 13,000 airstrikes by the U.S. and allies have taken out more than 120 top ISIS leaders in the last seven years. ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi might be one of them. The Obama administration knows that to defeat ISIS, the U.S. must refrain from verbal attacks on Muslims. We are not in war with a religion, just fanatics who try to distort it for their own purpose. To continue to blame Muslims or a religion for these attacks plays right into the hands of these maniacs.

he bureaucrats, the NRA lobbyists and weak legislators have made America’s gun laws so confusing only a criminal with bad intent knows what is and what isn’t legal when it comes to owning a gun. The truth is, we need to start from scratch and seriously restrict what types of guns can be owned. 1. Severely limit the kinds of guns that can be owned. 2. Require a lengthy background check of 30 days. 3. Deny weapon ownership to anyone suspected of any kind of violence, not just terrorism. Street gangs and drug dealers are terrorists, too. 4. Make the punishment severe. Prison of 25 years for anyone convicted of using any kind of weapon in a crime; and, the death sentence for anyone who took another person’s life with a gun. 5. Increase taxation on gun ownership. The problem is the right wing fanatics have used the “terrorism” argument to block gun control. In response to the massacre of 49 people in Orlando, and a string of similar massacres across this country, the NRA has proposed we ban guns for anyone “suspected” of being a “terrorist.” But why stop there? Why not ban guns for anyone suspected of being a criminal? If you want to prevent people on the “Terrorism Watch List” from obtaining a gun, why not create other Watch Lists for Street Gangs, Drug Dealers, bank robbers, or anyone who might commit any kind of armed robbery? Suddenly, it becomes harder to “predict” who will or won’t commit a crime. Because all crime is terrorism. The only answer is to simplify the laws and make the punishment excessively brutal and punitive. Limit Guns: The only guns that should be allowed are handguns with chambers for six bullets that are large and bulky, and difficult to hide; and shotguns and rifles with limited fire power. Conduct Background checks: They should take at least 30 days before you can get the gun. What’s the rush? Toughen punishment: Use a gun in a crime, go to jail for 25 years. No second chances 10 years later when you “find Jesus.” The person whose life you took doesn’t get that chance. Ban all automatic weapons: Orlando killer Omar Mateen wasn’t using an AR-15 automatic rifle. The NRA claims he used a Sig Sauer MCX. What’s the difference? It’s a powerful, unnecessary automatic weapon that anyone can get today. Much of the current debate about Orlando killer Omar Mateen, focused on the fact that he was an extremist. Terrorism shouldn’t be limited to religion, as the NRA is really arguing. It’s about committing a crime against innocent people. Maybe the NRA argument that banning people on the Terrorism Watch List might have prevented the Pulse nightclub killings is right. But what about the other extremists who have committed mass murders? You want to stop terrorism? So do I. But people living in crime-ridden communities are living in terrorism, too. In the first half of this year, there were nearly 1,800 shooting victims in Chicago (299 dead). Last year, there were nearly 3,000 shooting victims in Chicago (489 dead). Many Chicago suburbs are just as bad. We do need bigger prisons. Violent criminals should be thrown away like garbage. Those who commit murder should be held in solitary confinement until their appeals have been processed fully, and then put to death. No benefits. No conveniences. Smaller cells. Make prison hell! And, make gun owners pay for the prisons with huge taxes, kind of like the way we impose huge taxes on people who smoke cigarettes. Cigarettes kill. But so do guns! And when extremists like the NRA’s Chris Cox threaten public officials who support gun control saying they “will pay a price for it,” (ABC TV “This Week,” June 19), they should be prosecuted, too.

T Clinton vs. Trump: Let the show begin By Don C. White You know the old saying; a picture is worth a thousand words. Well, a cartoon I saw tells a great story. It’s a picture of a dog representing Bernie Sanders chasing a rabbit representing Hillary Clinton. And she says, “Dang it, Bernie you’re ruining my coronation!” Clinton and Trump have it locked up. That may be fact but Sanders said even if he does not get the nomination, he is going to make a fuss at the convention. Of course, the big cheeses of the Republican Party have been making themselves heard loud and clear. They don’t intend to support Trump, nor would they have supported Ted Cruz. Even as Trump is the last one standing, the big wigs of the party are starting to make demands on the man who for all intents and purposes should be the one setting the tone. Speaker of the House Paul Ryan has proposed some things for Trump to consider before he might endorse him. It will be interesting to see how much damage party members can do before the November elections. Trump “inherits something… that’s very special to a lot of us,” said Ryan, “the party of Lincoln and Reagan and Jack Kemp.” But wait a second, Trump didn’t inherit anything. He won the nomination of the Republican Party in a wide open race where I think he garnered the greatest vote totals in the history of Republican primaries. So, what is Paul Ryan up to? I believe he is trying to take control of the party and get the Trump haters to repudiate what happened in the primaries. Trump won, fair and square, so I don’t believe anyone should try to take away his right to be the one at the top of the Republican ticket come November. If they try to get a third party candidate going, or if they defect and urge hard-line party people to vote for Clinton, or not vote at all, I think it will be the end of the Republican Party as we know it. Paul Ryan may be the Speaker of the House but he does not speak for the people who voted for Trump. I know by the time you read this the winds of change will have stirred the pot some more. Trump and Ryan had a meeting and things may get better. Mitt Romney and his ilk are still making waves about a third party candidate. Again, if Romney had been as outspoken when he ran against Obama he might have been sitting in the White House. Now that we know who the candidates will be in November, I think it is safe to say that the real New Yorker will be as good or better than the New York carpetbagger. As I have said all along, this primary and election year will be the most exciting one in my lifetime. The people have spoken and if the system was not rigged in Hillary’s favor, it would be Sanders and Trump in November. In

2008, Clinton did not bow out until sometime in June. So she really can’t say anything about Sanders staying in the race. The headline that stood out was “It’s time for a third candidate.” Well, if Mitt and his minions want to hand the election to Mrs. Clinton, then go ahead and make my day. Likewise, if Sanders decides to run as a third party candidate this could tip the election to Trump. It is obvious to those on either side of the aisle that the little people have spoken. They don’t want the power brokers of either party telling them who should be in the White House. A few more headlines that caught my attention: “Will Sanders’ supporters swing to Trump or Clinton” and “Divided Democratic Party benefits only Trump.” Other headlines are “This is not the time for GOP to go wobbly” and “Trump’s to-do list: Pick a VP.” All of the above pose very good questions that will be answered in the next few months as the primaries wind up and the conventions play out. As news items unfold at a fever pitch during this primary season, it is hard to keep pace with “Who’s on first.” It seems as though the group of Republicans who were touting a third party are fading away. The Democrats still have to worry about Bernie Sanders taking his followers and making a bid on his own. The main obstacle for him would be enough money to finance a third party. There may be enough discontent for a third party on either side of the aisle. But is there enough time and money to mount a third party movement? Only time will tell. I have not heard either Clinton or Trump say much about whom they would pick to be their running mate for VP. Looking over the ones from the article on “Trump’s to-do list: Pick a VP” there are a few that I think would be good choices and there were a couple that would be great choices. Let’s wait and see what the “Donald” has to say about this. After the conventions are over and the gloves come off for the main event, let’s see how much heat the candidates can handle. Trump has already said “when he is wounded, he attacks.” So let’s just see how far Clinton goes to try to rattle him and vise-versa. Remember what I said about the election of 1872, when the Democrats ran Horace Greeley against President Grant and one of the Democrat big wigs was heard to say, “Greeley stinks, but Grant stinks more.” Well here we are again and it will not be a case of may the best person win but which one stinks less. Whatever course you choose, hold your nose and vote in November.

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

Horror in Orlando another glimpse at America’s new battlefield

By Glenn Mollette

Is Afghanistan safer than America? The horrific murder of 49 people in Orlando, Fla., this past weekend elevates our country to one of the worst battlefields in the world. ISIS has accomplished their goal of brainwashing and enlisting everyday American people into their hate army of radical Islam. One individual wreaked more death, wounds and destruction in a single mass shooting than ever before in American history. I don’t want to mention the devil’s name as he has already solidified his name in the hall of shame. What happened in Orlando early June 12 is another sickening shooting of innocent people who were out living their lives and enjoying American freedom. America is a place where we are allowed to freely pursue happiness. Americans pursue happiness in different ways. We are allowed to do just about anything we want if we are not breaking the law. Crazy, hate-filled people, like the man who pledged his soul to ISIS in a 911 call, are enraged by America’s freedom and people who are happy. Happiness and joy are like water and fertilizer to people who are filled with hate. Hate mongers see people who are happy and they hate more. As in the Orlando shooter’s case and other cases they contrive ways to totally annihilate joy, happiness and love. Haters don’t know or understand joy and happiness and are resolved to eliminate it. All of this hate is as old as the Bible. Cain resented and hated his brother Abel and murdered him. Joseph’s brothers resented their younger brother and almost killed him but instead sold him into slavery. The story of the serpent talking to Eve in the Bible is noth-

ing more than a story of hate. The serpent hated God’s creation and the joy that Eve had in the Garden of Eden. The serpent wanted to destroy the happiness of God’s creation. Looking back, I wish Eve had picked up a rock and killed that serpent. The serpent was allowed to live unfortunately for all. Today we again go back to the gun debate. Should automatic weapons be outlawed? If they are ever outlawed there will be a wave of weapons available from Mexico. Black market automatic weapons will flood into this country just like drugs that roll into this country every day. Drug addicts in America get drugs. Bad guys will get weapons. Essentially, the people at Pulse night club in Orlando were stripped of weapons. Approximately 300 people were in this night club and as far as I know no one had a weapon to defend them. The bad guy had a gun. The innocent people all mourn with Orlando and the 49 families devastated with grief. This one lone shooter shot over 100 people. All of these people and families will never emotionally get over this massive rampage. We must eliminate ISIS. We cannot coddle, and embrace these people. We cannot coddle rattlesnakes and cobras. They will bite and the result is death. I do believe in a God of love and truly people do change. However, evil and the devil do not convert to good. Poisonous vipers do not convert to playful pets. America is a scary battleground filled with hate-filled vipers. We must be on guard, diligent and eliminate the vipers. Glenn Mollette is a syndicated columnist and author. He is the author of 11 books.

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

Thursday, June 23, 2016

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Leaders often are born, while others show the way through hard work Crystal Sykes surrounded by her dad, Don Parker Sr., her two sons, Douglas and Jordan; daughter, Mari; and her mother, Mary Parker.

re leaders born or made? That question has been debated for eons. Some say natural communicators possessing social intelligence with a knack for bringing others together to complete shared objectives can’t be taught, only strengthened. Others argue true leadership is only obtained by practicing acquired experience and mentoring. Both arguments are so convincing. I teeter the fence as to which theorists I agree. Regardless of how they’re made, I know how some of them are being discovered. Back in January, my sister-in-law, Crystal Sykes of Chicago, along with 29 other workforce frontrunners were selected into the University of Chicago’s Civic Leadership Academy (CLA) from a pool of over 100 applicants. I was present when Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Chicago’s Deputy Mayor Steve Koch and University of Chicago Vice President for Civic Engagement Derek Douglas welcomed the 2016 Class during a ceremony at the Gleacher Center on Jan. 13. The intense six-month program started the following day. The university launched the Civic Leadership Academy in 2015 in hopes to develop promising talent to assist nonprofits, city and county government agencies in Chicago to reach new heights of success. The program is in its second year. In February, the 2016 cohort traveled to the University of Chicago’s Center in Delhi, India, for a weeklong global practicum. Throughout the CLA program, each of these trailblazers were required to strategize to assess and work to resolve a practical challenge facing their specific organization. The employee must be nominated by their organization to be eligible for consideration. It’s a high compliment because once accepted, the employer must also fund their applicant by paying a tab of $6,000. Crystal is the director of Employee Services and Workforce Development at

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Heartland Alliance for Human Needs and Human Rights. She provides operational and strategic oversight to employment practice and workforce development efforts. She holds a master’s degree in Public Administration and a bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management. “Crystal is someone I look up to,” said Don, my husband and her younger brother. She is the second to oldest of his four siblings. He continued, “When we were growing up, I’d go to her for advice often. She had a good track record with me for analyzing problems to generate favorable solutions. I’ve always felt she was extremely smart. She graduated high school at just 16 years old.” I personally admire Crystal’s resolve. She has a gift for remaining composed in highly stressful situations, which is a fundamental component of being an effective leader. Crystal said she feels the six months spent in the CLA has her better informed on what true leadership means to her. “I recognize that there are varying types of leadership and while many people can be leaders, we can have very different leadership styles and we don’t have to be the same to be effective,” said Crystal. She went further by explaining that the CLA helped her to focus more on the functions of a leader rather than temperament. “This program challenged me to examine my character – I’m now more apt to recognize which character traits are manifesting in a given situation. I’m then

able to be more decisive about which one of those traits I want to bring to the forefront in that moment.” Crystal recalls on her first day of class learning about Harry Davis’ character theme. She said, “It’s centered on knowing ourselves and leading authentically. Leadership is accepting yourself and using whatever your own style is to change those things that you can. At the beginning of the CLA, I likened leadership to being more about what one does – in spite of anything or anyone else. I now also look at leadership as being what one does because of someone else.” The CLA graduation ceremony took place last Saturday, June 18. I couldn’t contain my enthusiasm for Crystal. I slid my way up into the front row just before she received her certificate in civic leadership from Chicago Harris. It was my honor to witness the culminating celebration of her completion of the program. Now that she’s been strategically trained, I’m very excited for her and I’ll be cheering as I watch her elevation continue. Success is within all of our reach if we desire to obtain it. All we have to do is reach out and grab it. You don’t have to be in a leadership role in order to make an impact. Just choose to be the change you wish to see in the world. Claudia Parker is an Evergreen Park mother, author and runner whose columns appear in The Reporter the second and fourth Thursdays of each month.

Evergreen Park Kids Camp to perform in ‘Seussical, Jr.’ musical A large cast of youngsters and teens will perform a wide array of characters from the Dr. Seuss favorites at the Second Annual Kids Theatre Camp presentation of “Seussical, Jr.” at 7 p.m. today (Thursday, June 23) at Evergreen Park High School, 9901 S. Kedzie Ave. “Seussical, Jr” is the shortened kids version of the popular Broadway musical by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, which is a musical concoction of several popular Seuss story lines. “Spotlight on 99th” is the second annual theatre camp offered through the high school in the early summer, led by Amy Kazin, who is the school’s theatre director. The camp has taken place every weekday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. since June 6, which culminates in the performance on June 23. The cast is made up largely of elementary and middle school students, though the leading roles are in the hands of several high

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Almost 40 young people will step into the world of Dr. Seuss at 7 p.m. today (Thursday, June 23) at Evergreen Park High School for “Seussical, Jr.”

school students. “These kids literally just got out of regular school and joined the theatre camp”, Kazin said. “It’s amazing how much energy they have after a long school year, but they love theatre and they are all extremely talented

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After the bank purchased the property, the Oak Lawn Garden Cub, with the assistance of the village, made the move to 95th and Cook, which has been the site of the Nativity scene during the holiday season. “I’m really happy where the marker is now,” said Bujan, an Oak Lawn resident since 1974

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before the ceremony. “Tragedies like this makes us feel so helpless, but I do believe prayers help. Coming together helps with healing and understanding,” said Oak Lawn Mayor Sandra Bury, who also spoke at the gathering. “We must take time to know each other. Each of these victims has full lives to live. When you or your loved ones face prejudice and anger, it takes real will power not to become prejudicial and angry in response. But love conquers hate,” she said. The mayor also urged her audience to also think about the survivors, because they will be struggling for a long time. Quoting a let-

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“We have also dredged Stony Creek and the Melvina Ditch is maintained by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, so they are at capacity,” he said. Village Manager Larry Deetjen was not ready to discuss the proposed purchase of St. Casimir property this week, saying it was very preliminary. But Olejniczak said creating a reservoir in the St. Casimir property in Chicago, adjacent to the lowest-lying area of Oak Lawn, would benefit all

Hickory Hills parents announce wedding of their daughter, Dr. Lauretta Lacko Anthony and Shirley Lacko, of Hickory Hills, have announced the marriage of their daughter, Dr. Lauretta Lacko, to Dr. Romulo Hurtado, son of Maritza and Orlando Bedoya. Dr. Hurtado is a member of the faculty and Weill Cornell Medical College in New York, N.Y., studying the physiological mechanisms underlying renal dis-

ease. Lauretta is currently performing post-doctorial research on fetal and maternal health during pregnancy, also at Weill Cornell Medical College. The couple was married last fall at St. Vincent Church in Manhattan, N.Y. The bride is the granddaughter of William and Loretta Ross, both longtime residents of Hickory Hills.

SW Widows/Widowers Club to meet July 8 The Southwest Suburban Widow and Widowers Club will hold their next meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 8 at the Zion Lutheran Church, 17100 S. 69th Ave., Tinley Park. Beverages and snacks will be provided. Entertainment will be provided at most meetings. The club offers support to the widowed

all ages and faiths. The organization holds organized restaurant outings, dances, trips, theater outings, monthly games, discussion and interaction meetings. Newcomers get acquainted meetings are also offered. More information can be obtained by calling Danell Chmura, (630) 728-9368.

DEATH NOTICES Jacqueline Haller Jacqueline “Jackie” Haller (nee Putnam), 72, a resident of Orland Park, died June 14 at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn. Mrs. Haller was employed for many years as a customer service representative for Commonwealth Edison. Relatives said she was interested in people, her church and shopping. Survivors include a daughter, Suzanne Han; sons, Scott Roseland and Kevin Roseland; sister, Linda Lucas; and six grandchildren. Services are from 10 a.m. today (Thursday, June 23) at Palos -Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Highway, Palos Hills, to St. Mark Lutheran Church, 1125 S. 76th Ave., Worth, at 11 a.m. Interment is private.

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Dr. Romulo Hurtado and Dr. Lauretta Lacko, a native of Hickory Hills, pose for a photo on their wedding day.

kids. It makes my job easy… but keeping up with their energy level sometimes presents a challenge.” EPCHS alumna Leah Rhead has been on hand as an assistant. The set has been designed and constructed by Gil Oliva, who

recently sat in on a rehearsal and said, “it has the best opening musical number I’ve seen in a long time.” Tickets are $3 and are available at the door. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 398-1260

who has been an Oak Lawn Garden Club member for six years. “We have people who stop to look at the spot now. They did not do that at the old location. Pat Bugos, another Oak Lawn Garden Club member, also likes the new location for the marker. “I think a lot of people from Oak Lawn have been in the military,” said Bugos. “We have members in their 70s, 80s and 90s. I think it’s important to pass this on so people

remember. I think it is important.” As for Barker, 84, she will continue to work to have a ceremony for the Blue Star Memorial Highway to coincide annually with the Memorial Day observation. “These men and women put their lives on hold for us,” said Barker, whose late husband served in Korea. She also has two children. “Many of them did not come back. Many of these veterans return with mental problems. It’s the least we can do for them.”

ter written by a 20-year-old survivor named Patience Carter, she said, “I feel guilty for feeling pain. I never thought this could happen. The guilt of being alive is so heavy.” During the ceremony, McClanahan recited the Prayer of St. Francis, which begins, “Let me be an instrument of your peace,” before reading the names of all 49 victims. With each name, a bell was rung by Charles Martin, the band director at Richards High School and a church member. “The only way forward is to be the ones who hold each other up instead of shooting each other down,” she said. “We just wanted to say a prayer for the people who lost their lives, and the survivors and their families. We also wanted to be a big support for the gay community,” said Peggy McGinnis, who was there with her husband,

Chris; son, Aidan’ and daughter, Molly, who served as an acolyte holding a candle beside the pastor during the ceremony. She noted that Pilgrim Faith was the first church in Oak Lawn to celebrate a same-sex wedding since they became legal in Illinois. “I’m very proud of our church and all that we do. Hosting these types of events is typical of our pastor and our church,” said Joe Wachowski, a member of Pilgrim Faith. “That is what a church should do, be open and affirming.” “We celebrate as a community and we mourn with the community. To be here together at an ecumenical service is very important,” said Deacon Michael Fekete of St. Gerald Church, who has worked with “Love is boundless. “Seeing all these people here is a good reminder that there is still a lot of love in the world,” he added.

village residents. The piece of undeveloped land that the village would like to annex is located on the western edge of the cemetery and is marshy and unsuitable for burials. Along with creating a reservoir with more capacity than the Melvina Reservoir, the village’s stated goal would be to turn the site into a recreational area, similar to Wolfe Wildlife Refuge, with walking paths and a picnic area. It would also provide a needed link to connect the village’s bike path with those in Alsip and farther south. “This would be a good, vi-

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New St. Albert principal wants to engage students, reach out to community

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Many of the Shepard High School students who qualified for induction into Delta Epsilon Phi, the national honor society for German language students, also qualified for the French National Honor Society.

Shepard High School students qualify for French National Honor Society Students at Shepard High School in Palos Heights who met the standards for induction for the French National Honor Society were recently honored. Criteria for admission to the French National Honor Society include completing three semesters of German language study, a grade point average of 3.6 in German classes, and an overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Shepard students qualifying for induction into

French NHS for the first time included Alana Born, Rachel Habbal, Veronica Jacobson and Andreina Romero. Students qualifying for the second straight year included Kathryn Baker, Sara Campione, Alexis Carr, Alison Elzinga, Matt Gibson, Taylor Hoekstra, Emma Lazowski, Reilly Longawa, Kelly Pawlak, Sarah Quattrocki, Annie Rangel, Janet Santoyo, Kylie Sterling, Alyssa Trinko, Marley Wiest and Hannah Vasil.

Jodi McLawhorn has been appointed as the new principal of St. Albert the Great Elementary School in Burbank. McLawhorn grew up in Chicago’s Gage Park community and is a graduate of St. Gall Elementary School and later Maria High School. She received her bachelor’s degree in Music Education from VanderCook College of Music. After graduating from college, McLawhorn worked as a classroom music teacher for preschool through eighth grade students in Hammond, Ind., and later St. Nicholas of Tolentine Elementary School in the city’s Chicago Lawn neighborhood, where she taught classroom computer classes. McLawhorn She began teaching at St. Rita High School and held multiple positions there, including band administrator, curriculum developer and teacher for the Electronic Music Course, for which she was awarded the “Heart of the School Award in Curriculum Development” by the Chicago Archdiocese. She was also the teacher of Advanced Placement Music Theory, as well as the researcher, developer and director of the International Exchange Program at St. Rita. Her school leadership responsibilities included positions as both the director of Student Activities and division head of World Language and Fine Arts at St. Rita. Following her 14-year career at St. Rita, McLawhorn became the director of the Leadership Institute at Reginal Dominican High School in Wilmette. McLawhorn said that she is excited to be part of the St. Albert the Great community as principal. She would like to expand technology, foster programs designed for the fine arts, and encourage a high level of student engagement. She is a pleased that she has a group of teachers at St. Albert who have at least 25 years of experience. She plans to form partnerships with families, the parish and the community.

STUDENTS IN THE SPOTLIGHT Local students are named to Iowa State University dean’s list Local students have been recognized for being selected to the 2016 spring semester dean’s list at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. Earning dean’s list honors were senior Elias Palamidis, a Chicago Ridge resident who is studying Animal Science; junior Katie Lynn Alexander, Evergreen Park, Advertising; senior Lauren Falzone, Palos Hills, Psychology; senior Kevin Korneijczuk, Palos Hills, Industrial Engineering; and seniors Crystal Maciel, Oak Lawn, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences; and Jessica Rubio, Oak Lawn, College of Engineering.

Evergreen Park resident graduates from Monmouth

A local student earned a degree from Monmouth College in Monmouth, Ill., in May. Evergreen Park resident James Wilson graduated from Monmouth with a degree in Business Administration. He is the son of Rodney Wilson of Calumet City and Marie Wilson of Evergreen Park.

Oak Lawn resident earns degree from Boston University

A local student earned a degree from Boston University last month. Oak Lawn resident Timothy Geraghty received a bachelor of science in Mechanical Engineering. He was among 6,220 students to receive a degree from Boston University in May.

LIBRARY HAPPENINGS EVERGREEN PARK Audiobook Walking Club to stroll at Yukich Field

The Evergreen Park Library Audiobook Walking Club will exercise the body and the mind beginning at 10 a.m. Friday, June 24 at Yukich Field, 8900 S. Kedzie Ave., Evergreen Park. The next sessions will be held on Fridays, July 8, 22 and Aug. 19. Participants will walk and listen to five different titles this summer and discuss favorites at the final meeting on Aug. 19. Refreshments will be served at the final meeting. Registration is requested from the library website at www.evergreenparklibrary.org or call (708) 422-8522.

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her latest novel Author Kimberla Lawson Roby will be promoting her latest novel in the Rev. Curtis Black series, “A Sinful Calling” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 28 at the Evergreen Park Library, 9400 S. Troy. Roby’s characters deal with real and contemporary family issues. Copies of her book will be available for purchase and signing. Registration is requested from the library website at www.evergreenparklibrary.org or call (708) 422-8522.

Kids learn basics of cupcake decorating

Patrons can learn the basics of cupcake decorating with local baker and owner of Maria’s Kaketopia beginning at 11:30 a.m. Monday, June 27 at the Evergreen Park Library. The session is lim-

ited to 15 students entering grades six through 12. Registration is requested from the library website at www.evergreenparklibrary.org or call (708) -422-8522.

Kids can design their own sports team T-shirt at library Youths entering the first through eighth grade can design a T-shirt they bring in during the Design a Sports Team T-shirt at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 28 at the Evergreen Park Library, 9400 S. Troy. Kids are invited to bring a plain, white or light colored T-shirt and turn it into a sports shirt. They can bring their own T-shirt and staff members will provide everything else needed to turn into a shirt celebrating their favorite sports teams. Registration is requested from

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

Creative cartooning

Youths ages 8 to 12 can take part in a hands-on cartooning workshop to begin at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 29 at the Evergreen Park Library. Learn to draw expressive cartoon faces, sketch and ink bodies in motion, write jokes for cartoons and use symbols to express ideas. Mark Anderson will direct the session. He is a professional cartoonist whose work appears in Reader’s Digest, the Wall Street Journal and Good Housekeeping. Registration is requested from the library website at www.evergreenparklibrary.org or call (708) 422-8522.

CHICAGO RIDGE ‘Mo’ Beat Blues’ to perform at library

The musical duo “Mo’ Beat Blues” will perform at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 30 at the Chicago Ridge Library, 10400 S. Oxford. Samuel Lozado plays the harmonica and is joined by his wife, Janice. They will perform not only blues, but will also perform jazz, country, rhythm and blues, rat pack songs, swing and some originals. The family-friendly show will include soul harmonies, harmonica, jokes and few antidotes. More information about this free program can be obtained by calling the library, (708) 4237753, or visit the website at www. chicagolibrary.org.

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Request for book sale donations

Residents can donate “gently used” books, magazines, CDs and videos to the Friends of the Oak Lawn Library ongoing book sale held at the Oak Lawn Library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave. Due to space limitations, the Friends will not accept Readers

Digest Condensed Books, encyclopedias and older text books. The donation drop-off area is near the Library’s Cook Avenue entrance. Interested parties may fill out a short form at the Customer Service desk to receive a tax letter by mail that acknowledges their donation. The book sale provides a variety of books, magazines and other forms of media at bargain prices. Hardcover books cost 50 cents each, paperbacks are 25 cents and magazines cost 10 cents each. Audio visual items are priced as indicated. Funds collected from the book sale support library programming and purchases that are beyond their regular budget.

Life-size game of Hungry Hungry Hippos

High school teenagers can relive their childhood by playing a life-size game of Hungry Hungry Hippo with balls, baskets and scooters beginning at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 23 at the Oak Lawn Library. Programs are open to incoming freshmen through seniors. All programs will be held in the Teen Room, unless otherwise specified. For more information about this and other young adult programs, call (708) 422-4990 or visit www. olpl.org.

Oak Lawn Library will be at farmer’s market

The Oak Lawn Farmer’s Market will continue through October from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays at the Village Green, 94th Street and Cook Avenue. The Oak Lawn Library staff will offer a range of services and some handouts. Residents can stop by the tent and to say hello. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 4224990 or visit www.olpl.org.

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Preschool Dance Party to be held at library

The preschool dance party will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 24 at the Green Hills Library, 8611 W. 103rd St., Palos Hills. Children and their caregivers can come to the library to dance to a variety of songs. All ages are

Participants can create in Art Club

Children ages 6 and up will take part creating art that will be hung later in the gallery 6 p.m. Monday, June 27 at the Green Hills Library. The class could get messy to participants should dress accordingly. Registration is limited to 20. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.

‘The Big Short’ will be screened

The Oscar-nominated “The Big Short” will be screened at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 28 at the Green Hills Library. The Morning Movie is for adults only. Popcorn, pop and movie theater snacks will be served. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.

Science experiments based on books

Kids of all ages can held perform a science experiment based on a favorite story book at either 2:30 or 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 6 at the Green Hills Library. Some experiments get messy, so participants should dress accordingly. Space is limited to 25 per session. Children of all ages welcome, but under 6 must be accompanied by a caregiver. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.

‘The Revenant’ will be screened for Dinner and Movie Night

The Academy Award-winning movie “The Revenant” will be screened for adults only at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 7 at the Green Hills Library. Registration is limited to 45 for the catered Dinner and a Movie. One person will win a copy of the movie. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.

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The I-Cash program will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 9 at the Green Hills Library. Residents can stop by the I-Cash table located in the lobby. Through the I-Cash program, the Illinois State Treasurer’s Unclaimed Property Division connects state residents with their unclaimed property. One in eight Illinois residents has an asset to be claimed in I-Cash. Assets include everything from stocks and CDs, safe deposit boxes, and valuables.

Thursday, June 23, 2016

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WEEKEND WARRIOR Sports safety tips for the casual athlete By Benji Feldheim If you spend your summer weekends shooting hoops or tossing a football around with the guys, you probably know just how real the risk of injury is. In fact, you may have even experienced an injury at some point. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, about 2 million people who are otherwise in good health experience sports injuries and are treated in medical emergency departments. Dr. Raza Ahmad, sports medicine specialist at Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, suggests stretching, preferably before and after playing sports. If you do get injured, know when to see Photo by Smith Village a doctor and understand how to Smith Village fitness program specialist Jaimie Wall, right, advocates the importance of regular exercise for older men like Smith Village resident care for the injury. Mike Hurless.

Smith Village fitness program helps older men keep muscle mass By skipping exercise to nap or veg out in front of the TV, older adults can lose muscle mass and conditioning at a rate far quicker than younger individuals, according to Jaimie Wall, fitness program specialist at Smith Village, a life plan community located at 2320 W. 113th Place in Chicago’s Southside Beverly neighborhood. A variety of sources indicate adults lose as much as 10 percent of their muscle mass per decade from age 50 on. Aerobic and strength conditioning gained over several months diminishes dramatically within two months with no exercise, according to Wall. Compounding these factors is the fact older adults no longer report to work, so their bodies are no longer conditioned by rigorous walks to the train or an average day of business. “It’s my observation that older men may be more likely than women to neglect exercise,” says Wall, who earned a degree in kinesiology from the University of Illinois. “Women typically are more self-conscious about their appearance, so they try to exercise. Unfortunately, men don’t realize how inactivity leads to muscle loss.” Lack of exercise and loss of muscle mass negatively impact strength, mobility, mental clarity and overall health, says Wall, who assumed the role of Smith Village fitness program specialist in August of 2015. Lack of exercise may be a contributing factor to men not living as long as women, she adds. The good news at Smith Village is that participation rates in the onsite exercise program are strong for both men and women. Though male residents are fewer in number, their participation rate is 67 percent—51 of 76 men. The participation rate for women is 59 percent—145 of 245 women. There are some differences in how men and women choose to exercise at Smith Village, according to Wall. The men tend to prefer regular workouts in the onsite gym—using recumbent steppers, nautilus machines, resistance bands, leg weights and dumbbells—over participating in onsite classes, which include: balance, stretch and strengthen, hand strengthening and brain fitness. Men also tend to enjoy competitive endeavors such as golf or tossing bean bags. “Regardless of what forms of physical activity work best for you, it’s important to do something on a regular basis,” Wall says. Wall offers the following tips to help older adults stay fit: 1. Get your doctor’s OK to exercise. Anyone can have a health concern, but adults over 65 usually have more. Know your health concerns so you can develop a routine that doesn’t cause more problems. For example, if you have a heart problem, you may want to avoid stair stepping until first checking with your doctor. 2. Commit to a regular routine. Many people want to simply do exercises at home, but people frequently aren’t motivated or forget to do them. So check out your local park district or recreation center for fitness classes. Balance classes are especially beneficial for preventing falls. Any weight bearing activity is good. Walking, weight lifting, bicycling, even swimming, all put weight on the bones, adding to

overall strength. Water aerobics and water walking can be great fun and very beneficial. 3. Exercise with a buddy or group of friends. Some call these individuals “accountability partners.” By making a commitment to others, you’re more likely will stay on track. Enjoy new opportunities to socialize and add to the fun by getting together for coffee or a light meal afterward. 4. Use walking aids and wear practical footwear. If you need a cane or walker for balance, don’t leave it at home for appearance’s sake. Better safe than sorry. You’ll cover more ground and avoid getting discouraged. “Regardless of any special concerns, older adults should remember exercise is extremely important for preserving abilities and preventing falls,” says Wall.

About Smith Village Smith Village is sponsored by Smith Senior Living, a not-forprofit organization serving older adults since 1924. It provides spacious residences and engaging programs for independent living, as well as assisted living, memory support and skilled nursing care. Smith Village also offers shortterm 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.

Sprained ankles Ankle sprains are the most common of sports injuries, typically happening when the foot is rolled inward, with weight applied on the foot’s outer edge. Be on the lookout for: • Swelling • Bruising • Pain as you bear weight on the ankle How to treat it: • Use the RiCe method: Rest the injured limb. ice the injured area. Compress the injured area with an elastic wrap or bandage. elevate the injured limb above your heart to reduce swelling. • When you feel ready, try to move your ankle as gently as possible. Start out slow. How to avoid it: Wear an ankle brace—it can help reduce the chance of sprains. If you have a history of sprains, look into physical therapy to rebuild strength in the ankle, Ahmad says.

Sprained knees Knee sprains tend to happen from contact following an unstable landing. Most knee sprains involve ligaments, including the medial collateral ligament, or MCL, and the lateral collateral ligament, or LCL, both of which are located on the outside of the knee. Be on the lookout for: • Pain and tenderness along the ligaments how to treat it: • Follow the RICE method. • Wear a hinged brace and stick to a gentle range of motion, as recommended by your doctor, for the first couple of weeks. How to avoid it: Avoiding a knee sprain is mostly a matter of chance, Ahmad says. “I wouldn’t say don’t play sports,

but if this happens on a repeated basis you maybe should reconsider playing,” he says

Wrist injuries While it is a natural instinct to put hands up to break a fall, doing so can lead to wrist fractures. Be on the lookout for: • Swelling • Tenderness • Pain, especially when applying pressure between the thumb and index finger How to treat them: Wrist fractures could lead to arthritis in the future. It’s best to

have these injuries examined by a doctor as early as possible. If it isn’t serious, spica splints, a type of orthopedic brace that wraps around your thumb and wrist, are commonly used for treatment. Serious cases could need surgery.

Skull fractures Skull fractures at or near the base of the skull also can happen while playing sports, and they can be accompanied by concussion or other serious injury to the brain, according to the National Institutes of Health. Be on the lookout for:

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Men are taking small steps to better skincare By Benji Feldheim When it comes to grooming, men have moved into a new age. We know exfoliation doesn’t have to do with plant life. We’re no longer using stodgy bars of soap to clean our faces. We know what facial scrub is, and we just might use one. On the other hand, women still outpace men in how much they care for their faces. The 2012 Men’s Grooming Consumer Report found more than 90 percent of the men age 18 and older who were surveyed used grooming products, including facial or body skin care. These men helped bolster the 11 percent increase in men’s facial care spending from 2010 to 2011. But only 25 percent of men surveyed used more advanced facial skin care items such as eye creams and anti-aging products. What do men need to care for their faces? And realistically, what will they actually use?

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While a good razor is important, patience and preparation are really the keys to getting a good shave, Megaris says. “You can use a razor with 12 blades, and have the best of the best products, but if you’re doing it in the shower and you try to just squeeze it in, you’re not going to get a really good shave,” she says. “Focus on time and hot water.” Don’t forget to prep before you shave— that may include simply splashing your face with some water or applying product to the shave area. Megaris recommends using a water-based product that doesn’t clog up blades or leave a “salad dressing” residue on the face. Post-shave, forget using your grandpa’s aftershave. Instead, use products that moisturize.

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Five ways to turn a midlife crisis into a midlife revival By Benji Feldheim Men often don’t face aging in a positive way, even going as far as to add the word “crisis” to our midlife. But hitting your mid-40s doesn’t mean you have to turn your life upside-down by quitting your job, divorcing your wife and driving away in a cherry red sports car you can barely afford. Instead, flip a potential midlife crisis into a positive experience, a time you can enjoy, says New York City-based clinical psychologist Vivian Diller. When midlife comes knocking, answer the door with a sense of calm, and use the wisdom gained throughout your life to make good decisions.

Don’t panic Being in your mid-40s means you have 30, 40, maybe even 50 years still ahead of you. As you age, biological changes will happen, which is something that often instigates men to do something drastic, Diller says. “Men see their physicality and virility change, and that usually sets them off,” Diller says. “Rather than buying a new car and leaving the wife, the longer view should be, ‘Can I be satis-

fied with the life I’ve created thus far for the next 30 or 40 years?’ And try to think on that without panicking. You may realize there’s plenty to be happy about.”

Stop and think Instead of looking at aging with a doom-and-gloom attitude, consider how you got to this point. A knee-jerk reaction to throw out what might seem mundane could actually end up sabotaging your happiness. You could end up right back where you started. “I tell people to pause and think about all that has led you to where you are,” Diller says. “That gut-feeling action you take might prolong or repeat what you have done before. Ask yourself, ‘Does it make sense to leave my job for something else? Can I do this, financially speaking?’”

Know who you really are Be aware of who you are now, instead of who or what you wanted to be when you were younger. Most men who enter crisis mode are trying to relive their youthful ambitions. “Studies have shown people actually start to feel more content as they age because their expectations

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Stop your belly from wreaking havoc on your health By Benji Feldheim To most men, having a beer belly isn’t that big of a deal. They’re often seen as humorous. At times, they’re even seen as a rite of passage—something that comes with entering your 30s, 40s and 50s. What you may not know, though, is that if you’re carrying extra weight around your midsection, you may be at risk for myriad health issues, and that’s no laughing matter. Belly fat, particularly the visceral fat that grows deep in the body around organs, is a risk factor for several diseases in men, including heart disease, diabetes and cancer. “When it comes to overweight men, the thing that everybody fears is heart disease, blocked coronaries

leading to a heart attack,” says Dr. Rexford Ahima, professor of medicine in the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine. “But too much belly fat can also lead to accumulated fat in the liver. A certain percentage of those men go on to develop chronic liver disease.” Men are exposed throughout their lives to hormones called androgens, like testosterone, which contribute to fat accumulating around men’s middles, Ahima says. Add that to a gradual decline in physical activity as men age, and belly fat becomes more prevalent as men get older. You can get rid of excess belly fat and keep it off, but it will take more than sit- ups and crunches.

Anita Mirchandani, a New Yorkbased registered dietician and personal trainer, recommends body weight exercises that strengthen your core—think pushups, squats and yoga. “It doesn’t have to be spot-training or exercises dedicated to the abs,” Mirchandani says. “It’s important to focus on the core as the main source of strength for your body, and doing so can help decrease belly fat.” On top of hitting up the gym, you should also keep an eye on what you eat since diet plays a huge role in reducing your gut size. Ahima recommends eating 1,800 to 2,000 calories a day, limiting red meat, eating more plant-based proteins and being extra careful when drinking alcohol. “A can of beer is about 150 calories, so it wouldn’t take much

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Thursday, June 23, 2016 LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB Plaintiff, -v.CASSANDRA CAMBLE, SCENIC TREE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants 13 CH 23326 8585 W. 101ST TERRACE APARTMENT 203 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 27, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 28, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: UNIT NUMBER 203 IN BUILDING 7 IN SCENIC TREE CONDOMINIUMS, AS DELINEATED ON A PLAT OF SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED TRACT OF LAND: THAT PART OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 12, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN. LYING SOUTH OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LINE: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID EAST 1/2 OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4, SAID POINT BEING 12.50 FEET NORTH OF THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF SAID EAST 1/2 OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 51 MINUTES 54 SECONDS ON A LINE 12.50 FEET NORTH OF AND PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTH 1/2 OF SAID EAST 1/2 OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4, 225.79 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE, THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG A CURVED LINE CONVEX TO THE NORTHEAST HAVING A RADIUS OF 72.50 FEET, A CHORD BEARING OF SOUTH 55 DEGREES 21 MINUTES AND 54 SECONDS EAST AND A CHORD DIMENSION OF 82.13 FEET, AN ARC DISTANCE OF 87.31 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTH 20 DEGREES 51 MINUTES AND 54 SECONDS EAST AT AN ANGLE OF 69 DEGREES AS MEASURED FROM EAST TO SOUTHEAST FROM THE SAID NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTH 1/2 OF SAID EAST 1/2 OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4, 11831 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG A CURVED LINE CONVEX TO THE SOUTHWEST HAVING A RADIUS OF 67.50 FEET, A CHORD BEARING OF SOUTH 55 DEGREES 21 MINUTES AND 54 SECONDS EAST AND A CHORD DIMENSION OF 76.46 FEET, AN ARC DISTANCE OF 81.29 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 51 MINUTES AND 54 SECONDS EAST ON A LINE 187.50 FEET SOUTH OF AND PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTH 1/2 OF SAID EAST 1/2 OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4, 51.62 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG A CURVED LINE CONVEX TO THE SOUTHEAST HAVING A RADIUS OF 117.50 FEET, A CHORD BEARING OF NORTH 43 DEGREES 08 MINUTES AND 06 SECONDS EAST AND A CHORD DIMENSION OF 171.87 FEET, AN ARC DISTANCE OF 192.77 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTH 03 DEGREES 51 MINUTES AND 54 SECONDS WEST AND AN ANGLE OF 86 DEGREES AS MEASURED FROM EAST TO SOUTHEAST FROM SAID NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTH 1/2 OF SAID EAST 1/2 OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4, 99.79 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTH 65 DEGREES 48 MINUTES AND 19 SECONDS EAST AT AN ANGLE OF 24 DEGREES, 18 MINUTES, 21 SECONDS AS MEASURED FROM EAST TO NORTHEAST FROM SAID NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTH 1/2 OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4 736.91 FEET (MEASURED 736.88 FEET) TO A POINT; THENCE EASTERLY AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4 84.68 FEET TO A POINT ON EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4, SAID POINT BEING 341.28 FEET NORTH OF THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 12, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, THENCE SOUTH 00 DEGREES 01 MINUTES 08 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE EAST LINE OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 11, 1167.74 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 11; THENCE SOUTH 89 DEGREES 52 MINUTES 20 SECONDS EAST, 1317.14 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 11, THENCE NORTH 00 DEGREES 02 MINUTES 43 SECONDS WEST ALONG THE WEST LINE OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 11, 1339.133 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, EXCEPTING FROM SAID TRACT OF LAND THE SOUTH 50.00 FEET THEREOF AND THE EAST 40.00 FEET THEREOF (EXCEPT THE SOUTH 50.00 FEET) AND THE WEST 33.99 FEET THEREOF (EXCEPT THE SOUTH 50.00 FEET) HERETOFORE DEDICATED, ALL IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

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COMINGS & GOINGS

Mediterranean restaurant opens in Tinley Park

elFel, a new Mediterranean-style restaurant, has opened at 6905 W. 159th St. in Tinley Park, in front of the Menards store. The site has been home to a number of eateries over the years, most recently a Peppo’s Great Sub Bob Sandwich Bong shop, which closed a year ago. FelFel features shawarma, gyros and falafel served in either a pita, wrap or bowl with sauces including Tahini sauce. For more information, call (708) 620-8820 or visit www. myfelfel.net.

Fashion store opens at Chicago Ridge Mall

Premiere Attire, a store that carries fashions for men and women, opened last week at Chicago Ridge Mall.

Eli’s gaming cafe opens in Worth

A new video gaming store called Eli’s Cafe has opened at

LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR SOUNDVIEW HOME LOAN TRUST 2006-EQ1 ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-EQ1 Plaintiff, -v.ZBIGNIEW GILEWSKI, KRYSTYNA GILEWSKI, VELOCITY INVESTMENTS, LLC, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A. Defendants 14 CH 16494 5137 W. 105TH STREET Oak Lawn, IL 60453 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 20, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 21, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 10 IN BLOCK 1 IN SECOND ADDITION TO OAKSIDE, A SUBDIVISION OF PARTS OF LOTS 6, 7 AND 10 IN SCHOOL TRUSTEE’S SUBDIVISION OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 5137 W. 105TH STREET, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Property Index No. 24-16-224-010-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $303,591.74.

Commonly known as 8585 W. 101ST TERRACE APARTMENT 203, Palos Hills, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-11-302-003-1203. The real estate is improved with a condominium. The judgment amount was $156,103.45. 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 twentyfour (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.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number C13-88010.

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number C14-99424.

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

POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263-0003 E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw.com Attorney File No. C13-88010 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 13 CH 23326 TJSC#: 36-5597 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.

POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263-0003 E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw.com Attorney File No. C14-99424 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 14 CH 16494 TJSC#: 36-5257 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.

10652 S. Harlem Ave. in Worth in the former Flowers With Victorian Elegance florist. The flower shop closed last summer.

Lipinski announces $11.8 million grant for Midway

Cong. Dan Lipinski (D-3rd) has announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration has awarded Midway Airport an $11.8 million grant to improve safety at the airport. The grant will pay for the rehabilitation of 4,747 feet of runway to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement “I am proud to announce this federal grant, which will help maintain and improve the infrastructure of a facility that is a major economic engine for both the surrounding area and the region,” Lipinski said. “For the record number of passengers flying in and out of Midway Airport, this investment will help ensure that the airport is operating as safely and efficiently as possible. I will continue working to see that the federal government keeps investing in Midway and the neighborhoods and communities that surround it.” Lipinski is the senior member from the state on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and

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serves on the Aviation Subcommittee.

Shell station, Circle K reopens in Bridgeview

The Shell gas station and Circle K convenience store has reopened at 87th Street and Harlem Avenue in Bridgeview. The station was torn down last year and rebuilt and reconfigured to match a Circle K and Shell station that was built at Toyota Park at 71st Street and Harlem in Bridgeview.

Grand reopening delayed for The Salon

The Salon by InStyle store within a store grand reopening has been pushed back to July 1 inside the JCPenney store at Ford City Mall. The first 100 people in line that day will receive free goody bags filled with free samples, discount coupons and gift cards ranging from $5 to $100. Customers will be able to tour the new Salon and meet the Stylists. If you see a new business in town or wonder what happened to an old favorite, drop me a line at bobbong@hotmail.com. You can also catch up on Comings & Goings in other parts of the Southland at www.southlandbusinessnews.com and www. southlandsavvy.blogspot.com

LEGAL NOTICE

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

U.S. BANK TRUST, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR LSF9 MASTER PARTICIPATION TRUST Plaintiff, -v.CHARLOTTE JODLOWSKI, RAYMOND JODLOWSKI, VILLAGE OF CHICAGO RIDGE Defendants

DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR ARGENT SECURITIES INC., ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-W5 Plaintiff, -v.JAMES A. BYLAND, CAROL A. BYLAND Defendants

15 CH 08215 6436 WEST 103RD STREET Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 18, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 19, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOTS 29 AND 30 (EXCEPT THE SOUTH 17 FEET THEREOF FOR STREET IN BLOCK 2 IN HILLS ADDITION TO WASHINGTON HEIGHTS BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTH 10 ACRES OF THE SOUTH EAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTH EAST 1/4 OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 6436 WEST 103RD STREET, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 Property Index No. 27-07-404-030. The real estate is improved with a single unit dwelling. The judgment amount was $149,226.11. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable =to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: WEISS MCCLELLAND LLC, 105 WEST ADAMS STREET, SUITE 1850, Chicago, IL 60603, (312) 605-3500 Please refer to file number IL-003064. 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.

13 CH 03489 5404 DRURY LANE Oak Lawn, IL 60453 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 7, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 18, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 18 IN SECOND ADDITION TO C.A. PERSON’S SUBDIVISION, BEING PART OF THE EAST 3/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 5404 DRURY LANE, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Property Index No. 24-09-327-018-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $303,215.77. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

Gen Xers must juggle both money and time

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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.

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If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number C13-79911. 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.

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Clockwise from above: Chris Torpy was No. 1 in the state in the 800 and the 4x800 relay and is the Reporter/Regional’s first Boys Track Player of the Year; Jada Jackson, who finished second in the state in the discus, is the Girls Track Player of the Year; Jake Hanes is a huge presence on the volleyball court and is named the Boys Volleyball Player of the Year; Michal Wolan helped Stagg wins its first sectional title in 12 years and is the Boys Tennis Player of the Year. Photos by Jeff Vorva

A strong and talented foursome By Jeff Vorva

By Jeff Vorva

Chris Torpy was jumping and cheering for his twin brother, Sean, so hard in the 1600-meter run at the Illinois High School Association Track and Field state finals on May 28 that the medal he won for winning the 800 broke. The brothers may cheer for each other like crazy but they are also competitive against each other. In the fall, Sean got a little more attention helping the cross country team win a state championship. But in May, Chris picked up a little more adulation for BOYS TRACK winning the 800 and ATHLETE OF being the anchor on THE YEAR a 4x800 relay team that broke a 10-year CHRIS TORPY old state record with Sandburg a time of 7 minutes, 37.36 second, which was briefly the No. 1 time in the nation. Chris has been named the Reporter/Regional’s first Boys Track Player of the Year. “It’s nice to make a name for myself,” he said. “My brother has generally had some better times and it’s nice to get to beat him. It’s a friendly rivalry. But our mind has always been on the team. I was able to wear the Sandburg jersey and all the pictures with me have the Sandburg name on it, not my name. It brings a lot of attention to the school.’’ The Torpys, Dylan Jacobs, Tom Brennan and Ayo Abiona gave the Eagles 40 points, which was good for third place in Class 3A behind East St. Louis (54 points) and Edwardsville (42). It was the Orland Park school’s second top-three trophy in boys track. The 1977 squad took third in Class AA. Chris credits Sean for getting him involved in running. “I played football and any type of running was a punishment to me,” Chris said. “Sean got me into running in eighth grade and it eventually worked itself out.’’

Shepard senior Jada Jackson received the hero treatment twice. Two days before competing in the discus throw at the Illinois High School Association Class 3A State Meet, she threw it around in front of hundreds of grade school kids participating in a meet at the Palos Heights campus. “They got a chance to see what someone can do with hard work,’’ said Astros coach Scot Rybarcyk. “Some of the kids were in awe of her.’’ The next morning, GIRLS TRACK she was celebrated ATHLETE OF during a pep assembly THE YEAR at the school. that the seaJADA JACKSON sonNow is over and she Shepard came up with a lofty second-place finish in the state the event, there is still more adulation to be found. She has been named the Reporter/Regional’s first Girls Track and Field Player of the Year. Jackson had a sectional throw of 145 feet, 1 inch which was the best sectional distance in the state, ahead of Cary-Grove’s Nikki Freeman (142-9). But none of the 32 qualifiers could touch 140 on the rainy, windy first day of state competition at Eastern Illinois in Charleston. Jackson was seventh with a 117-3, which was good enough to get her into the finals. The next day, the weather was better and so were the throws. Jackson was hoping to become just the second Astro to win a state title (April Griffin won the 400 in 1997) but the Indiana State-bound thrower came up short. Freeman threw a 142-5 and Jackson was the only other competitor to break the 140 barrier with a 140-11. She says that one of the reasons she loves the discus event is people — including opponents — are supportive during good and bad times. “It’s a family thing — it doesn’t matter what school you are from,” the Alsip resident said.

Stagg’s Michal Wolan has the bloodlines to be a pretty good soccer player. His father, Zbigniew, played pro soccer in Poland from 1977 to 1987 but after coming to America, he took a liking to tennis. That has benefitted Michal, who won the Stagg Sectional this season and is named the Reporter/Regional’s first Boy Tennis Player of the Year. “He loved tennis and learned to play at 30 and started to teach my brothers (older brother Brendan and younger brother Ian) and me,” Michal said of his father. “He’s a very good teacher.” BOYS TENNIS Brendan was a four-time PLAYER OF state qualifier who is a stuTHE YEAR dent at the University of Illinois and Michal qualified MICHAL WOLAN in doubles last year and at Stagg singles this season while helping the Chargers to their first sectional title since 2003, breaking Sandburg’s stronghold of winning 11 out of the previous 12 sectional crowns. “Michal had big shoes to fill and he filled them this year,” Stagg coach John Daniels said. “He did something his brother never did and that’s win a (team) sectional.” Wolan finished 2-2 in his first trip to state as a singles player, winning his first-round match against Marian’s Donald Flynn, dropping a second-round battle to Northside’s Natan Spear, winning a consolation match with Champaign Central’s Nikhil Thorpe before ending a marathon first day with a loss to Wauconda’s Brian Hackman. With Wolan and freshman Kevin Wacnik, another state qualifier, the Chargers figure to be strong for the next couple of years. Although Michal said he has had plenty of help from his father and brother, he loves the individuality of the sport. “You are in charge of yourself,’’ he said. “You don’t have to worry about anybody else. It’s very competitive. It’s enduring. It’s challenging. It’s fun. And I love to win.”

Everything Jake Hanes does is big. Everywhere he goes, the 6-foot-11 Sandburg High School senior gets noticed. When he gets onto a volleyball court he is especially noticed as he plays all over the court and helped the Eagles to a fourth-place finish in the state in 2015 and a third-place finish this spring and has been named the Reporter/Regional’s first Boys Volleyball Player of the Year. Hanes racked up 346 kills, 34 blocks and 49 aces. He also BOYS VOLLEYBALL plays the back row and came up with 145 PLAYER OF digs and was named THE YEAR an American Volleyball Coaches AssociJAKE HANES ation All-American. Sandburg One of the disadvantages of being so tall is constantly answering questions about his height but he said he tries to handle it in a tactful manner. “It’s just natural,” Hanes said. “I’m just used to it. I have some programmed answers when people ask me questions. I like when people ask why I don’t play basketball. I stopped playing when I was in fifth grade and never got back into it. By the time I grew a foot, it was too late to get back into it.’’ Hanes will attend Ohio State University, which won the NCAA Division I title in the spring and has a powerful lineup returning. Another big part of his game is his outbursts. He has been suspended for four games for yelling at a referee this season and was sat after kicking a ball in frustration in the state’s thirdplace game. He said must try to curb his emotions when he gets to Columbus. “It’s like a state of mind, I guess,” Hanes said. “It’s not a physical thing. It’s just that I have to mentally be there for my team. I need to focus on my team and not the refs and what’s going on around me.’’

Sports Editor

NEXT WEEK: Baseball, softball and girls soccer top players are announced

A look at the area’s many other spring stars By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

The four Players of the Year that are featured this week are just the four tips of the iceberg. The area was not hurting for talent and even though the Reporter/Regional picked recognized one player in sports in which at least half of the area school participated in, there are many more who deserve recognition and received it. Here is a look of those stars:

BOYS VOLLEYBALL AMERICAN VOLLEYBALL COACHES’ ASSOCIATION: Our Player of the Year, Sandburg’s Jake Hanes, was named to the AllAmerica team. ILLINOIS HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL COACHES AS-

SOCIATION: Hanes made the first team, Sandburg teammate Grant Burdon made the second team, Brother Rice’s Jimmy Baker and Garrett Dedrichs made the third team and Marist’s Aaron Kumer and Mike Burci were honorable mention. CHICAGO CATHOLIC LEAGUE: Brother Rice’s Jack Burke, Steve Lona, Dedrichs, Zach Rothstein and Joe Kenzinger were named to the Blue Division team while St. Laurence freshman Mike Sack made it to the White team. EAST SUBURBAN CATHOLIC CONFERENCE: Marist’s Kummer was named Player of the Year. Jack Berglind, Burci and Colin Meyer were named to the all-conference team. SOUTH SUBURBAN CONFERENE: Senior outside hitter David Allen of Richards was named the league’s Player of the Year while See SPRING STARS, Page 3

Evergreen Park’s Joey Ryan fi ished fourth place in the state in Class 2A in the pole vault. Photo by Jeff Vorva

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CHICAGO FIRE ANALYSIS AND NOTES

Late becomes never for struggling Fire

Moraine athletes earn plethora of academic awards

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

The Chicago Fire continues to get bitten late in games. In the 89th minute, Colorado’s Marco Pappa’s shot from distance got by goalie Sean Johnson and the Rapids won a 2-1 battle Saturday night in Commerce City Colorado. Dejected rookie coach Veljko Paunovic has seen this before: • On April 16, Montreal’s Ignacio Piatti scored in extra time of a 2-1 victory over the Fire. • On May 11, Vancouver’s Blaz Perez score in the 88th minute of a 2-1 victory over Chicago. • On May 14, New England’s Femi HollingerJanzen scored in the 84th minute to all but dash the Fire’s hope for a point in a 2-0 Revolution victory. And it happened again Saturday night not long after midfielder Joey Calistri became the first homegrown player in team history to score a goal as he scored in the 81st minute. Then Pappa scored a day before Father’s Day to make for a miserable weekend for the Fire (2-6-5). “We have to be less innocent in these kind of games,’’ the coach said. “Of course nobody is happy with that, but the only thing we can do is move forPhotos by Jeff Vorva ward — move forward and keep on working and believing. I think that’s what we also have to improve Chicago Fire star David Accam (right) had an overtime goal and the winning penalty kick in a 2-1 victory over Indy our faith in that we can be a winning team on the Eleven on June 15. road, so that’s also something that we have to improve on.” LAMAR HUNT CUP ROUND OF 16: The Fire has not won an MLS match on the road COLUMBUS CREW AT CHICAGO FIRE since 2014 — a span of 31 matches. Chicago continues to battle injuries and other issues WHEN: 7:30 p.m., Tuesday with players the organization is counting on. Gilberto missed the match as he is going through WHERE: Toyota Park, Bridgeview personal issues. Midfielder Arturo Alvarez came out LAST TIME: Columbus and the Fire engaged in a 0-0 tie of Saturday’s match with a knee injury. John Goos- in a Major League Soccer game on a cold day at Toyota sens and his sore legs haven’t played since April 16. Park on March 19. The only good news on the injury front is that Michael Harrington returned on Saturday. The defenseman had a right adductor strain and had not played against Indy in regulation. Both teams traded goals in the overtime periods and David Accam scored the OT since May 14. The Fire was scheduled to play Wednesday at Phila- goal and the PK winner. delphia its next MSL action isn’t until July 1, when it “It was a very important win,” Paunovic said. “Of hosts the San Jose Earthquakes. course it was a hard start for us because, we expectOffensive help will be on the way after that as Dutch ed, we are playing against the champions of the first star Michael de Leeuw will be eligible to make his half of the NASL season that is going to be very Fire debut on July 9 at Toronto. General manager Nel- hard to beat. We knew from the very first touch it son Rodriguez called de Leeuw “a predator in the box. was going to be the most important skill we have “He is one who hunts down goals at every turn.’’ today: mental toughness. And I think in the end we The GM boasted. did well, especially when we were down with that Given that the Fire is one of just four teams in the lead of 1-0. We reacted very well with that goal by 20-team MLS, it needs all the help it can get. David but also we created a lot of chances because we wanted to win. Still in the Hunt “Reaction was positive and on the other side I think The Fire enjoyed some success outside the MLS on the penalties we were very tough. Mentality was when it beat the Indy Eleven out of the North American Soccer League, 2-1 in a match decided by penalty very good with the pressure so I’m very, very happy kicks June 15 at Toyota Park in the fourth round of the about it.’’ Matt Lampson, who opened the season as the Fire’s Lamar Hunt Cup. The Fire faces fellow MLS squad goalie but was replaced by Sean Johnson in May af- Chicago Fire rookie Brandon Vincent handles the ball in Columbus Tuesday in the Round of 16. The Fire’s offense continued to sputter in a 0-0 draw ter six matches, picked up the victory. the fourth-round of the Hunt Cup on June 15.

RED STARS ANALYSIS AND NOTES

Huerta puts a hurtin’ on Breakers with two goals By Alison Moran Correspondent

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Red Stars forward Sophia Huerta, shown in a game earlier this season, had two goals Saturday night against Boston.

A sendoff of Olympic proportions was in the works for the Chicago Red Stars at Toyota Park on Saturday night. And Sophia Huerta helped send things off in style with two goals in the host team’s 3-0 victory over Boston. At stake was sole possession of first place in the National Women’s Soccer League as the Red Stars (5-1-3) blanked the Breakers (1-7-1). Plus, it was the last home game for the Red Stars’ Rio Olympians — forward Christen Press, goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher, and defender Julie Johnston — until late August. The three were scheduled to play in Wednesday’s road game against Portland and will miss five games as they head to camp in July and Rio in August. Since losing 1-0 in its previous meeting with the Red Stars, Boston came into the game buoyed by a 1-0 win over defending champion FC Kansas City in May and a 1-1 draw with Washington on June 10.

But Saturday, it was all Chicago. “Our goal is to create more chances than any opponent,” said Rio-bound Johnston, who also denied a chance for the Breakers to score with a 34th-minute block on midfielder Kyah Simon. Create chances they did. In what was arguably their most complete game of the season, the Red Stars pounced on their opportunities early and often, correcting recent slow starts and sluggish first-half offense. In the third minute, Naperville native and midfielder Vanessa DiBernardo contributed the first of two quality passes during the match — a low drive from the left side to Huerta, who tapped it into the net, past goalkeeper Libby Stout. Huerta would strike again in the 45th minute, just past the half. On a pass from midfielder Alyssa Mautz, she leveled a shot past Stout’s fully extended form and fingertips to the top corner of the net. Another Naperville native, defender Casey Short, avenged a goal flagged

offside in the first half by scoring the third goal of the game, teaming with DiBernardo to push a shot past Stout in the 62nd minute. It was the first NWSL goal for the 25-year-old, a Breakers draft pick in 2013. “I think Vanessa’s been our most consistent player throughout the season so far,” said Red Stars coach Rory Dames. Yellow cards were issued to three Breakers — Kyah Simon, Louise Schoolyard, and Eunice Beckman, for defensive handling, and to Huerta, for a reckless foul.

Press earns another honor

Press earned NWSL Goal of the Week honors for neutralizing the Portland Thorns June 12 in the 61st minute. This is the third time she’s received the honor.

Another legend honored Retired Red Stars captain Lori Chalupny will be honored on July 30. The Red Stars host FC Kansas City at 7 p.m. at Toyota Park.

FOCUS ON WINDY CITY THUNDERBOLTS

Orland Park slugger Wood signs up with Thunderbolts By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Orland Park’s Kyle Wood was determined to

stay in baseball. A few weeks ago, the former St. Laurence High School and Purdue University standout said that if he wasn’t selected in the Major League Base-

ball draft, he would pursue a contract on the independent circuit. His name was never called by the big boys and Monday he inked a deal to stay local and play with the Windy City Thunderbolts in the Frontier League. Wood finished his college career hitting 12 homers and driving in 37 runs and was named to the All-Big Ten Conference team. The first baseman had the best power numbers of any Boilermaaker since 2009.

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Tyler Murphy picked up a spot start on Sunday, and his start hit the spot as he helped stop a twogame losing streak for Windy City. Murphy gave up a run in seven innings and the Thunderbolts picked up a 4-1 Frontier League road victory over Washington as they improved to 20-13 heading into this week’s action. After putting zeros on the board in the first five innings, the T-Bolts scored a run in the sixth as Ransom LaLonde singled home John Williams. Windy City added two more runs in the seventh as Reggie Lawson and Williams drove in runs.

Strange double play Sunday’s game featured a double play fans don’t get to see every day. Washington’s Jamal Austin walked and Ricky Rodriguez singled. Rodriguez got greedy and tried to stretch his hit into a double but was thrown

Several area athletes who attended Moraine Valley Community College earned academic honors for the 2015-16 school year. Being named an NJCAA Academic Student-Athlete requires having higher than a 3.6 GPA and participating in the college’s sport for a least one season. Area Moraine athletes winning this honor were runners Alec Altman (Sandburg), Hannah Funk (Sandburg), Gabriela Plewa (Reavis) and Weronika Staszel (Reavis); soccer players Kortnie Hanold (Shepard), Wiktoria Paczkowska (Reavis) and Daniel Vallejo (Reavis); basketball players Abdal Ishtaiah (Reavis), Alec Martinez (Sandburg) and Joe Ruzevich (Brother Rice), tennis players Agnieszka Szudy (Stagg), Breanna Vollan (Chicago Christian), Eric Smith (Sandburg) and Aleksandar Lucic (Sandburg) and softball players Molly Pohrebny (Richards) and Alexis Lyons (Shepard). To earn the ISCC distinction, students must have earned a 3.0 or higher GPA after completing at least 48 course credit hours while participating in one of the college’s 12 sports. The athletes selected were baseball players Shawn Chiaramonte (Richards), Jorge Hernandez (Reavis), Jeff Kosiek (Sandburg), Tyler O’Connell (Sandburg), and Ryan Trokey (Sandburg), runners Morgan, Braulio Castellanos (Reavis), Amy Miller (Shepard), and Tonie Wasco (Sandburg); soccer players Liliana Cabrera (Hubbard), Alan Garcia (Sandburg), John Nowobilski (St. Rita), Miguel Ruiz (Kelly), Rafal Slomba (Reavis) and Ivan Velazquez (Reavis), tennis player Reigh Lamparas (Reavis),volleyball players Nicole Alfini (Sandburg) and Carolyn Yerkes (Marist). The All-Conference Freshmen Academic Athletes must have completed at least 24 credit hours with a 3.0 GPA or higher. Moraine Valley recipients are baseball players Nick Gerzon (Stagg), Adrian Gonzalez (Brother Rice), Yunis Halim (Oak Lawn), Niko Kutsulis (Providence), Anthony Lauciello (Sandburg), Ryne Melnik (Oak Lawn) and Kyle Phillips (Sandburg); basketball players Brill, Erin Drynan (Mother McAuley), Ciara Holloway (Argo), Martinez, Ruzevich, Tommy Demogerontas (Sandburg), Zack Haxel (Shepard), runners Altman, Michael Bradley (Mount Carmel), Stephanie Majewski (Reavis) and Yuliana Olivares (Reavis); soccer players Paczkowska, Alex Abed (Stagg), Dalila Alcala, Kaylyn Egyarto (Sandburg), Ewelina Kmin (Reavis), Diana Lang (Marist), Paulina Stafira (Stagg), Dayem, Daniel Navar (Morton), Thomas Nie (Sandburg), and Evan Vouris (Sandburg); tennis players Alexis Kasper (Reavis), Haley Reiher (Chicago Christian) and Azizah Zayed (Reavis), softball players, Alyssa DeChene (Shepard), Bailey Gala (Mother McAuley) and Maddie Poole (Sandburg) and volleyball player Kaitlyn Myles (Queen of Peace). “We continue to produce high achieving students on and off the field, and we couldn’t be more proud. It’s a testament to the hard work of these athletes and is a fine representation of Moraine Valley,” said Athletics Director Bill Finn. Compiled by Jeff Vorva from submitted reports

UP NEXT FOR THE THUNDERBOLTS Thursday: host Joliet, 7:05 p.m. Friday: host Traverse City, 7:05 p.m. Saturday: host Traverse City, 6:05 p.m. Sunday: host Traverse City, 2:05 p.m. Monday: host Traverse City, 10:35 a.m. Tuesday through Thursday: visit Evansville • Nuts and Bolts: Friday’s promotion will feature Dueling Pianos after the game.

out at second. While that was going on, Austin tried to score and he, too, was gunned down to get the Thunderbolts out of a jam.

Blankety-blank It took 31 games before Windy City was shut out and it finally came Friday night against Washington when Trevor Foss shut the Thunderbolts down in a 3-0 victory. Foss threw just 92 pitches in nine innings and allowed three hits with one walk and five strikeouts and he hit one batter. Foss improved to 5-2 with the victory and lowered his ERA to 1.83. Entering this week’s action, his five wins are the most in the Frontier League and his ERA is third.

The local angle Bridgeview native and former Oak Lawn Community High School standout Chris Chigas pitched a scoreless inning in Friday’s loss to Washington to lower his ERA to 6.08.

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Thursday, June 23, 2016 Section 2

‘Look at Tommy Kelley’s gun! Ohhh, ho, ho, ho’ F

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Orland Park’s Tom Kelley’s throw from right field in the state championship made ESPN’s top 10 plays.

ood for thought for those who aren’t very hungry: Sorry, Klay Thompson. Sorry, Ryan Zimmerman. Sorry, Michael Bourne. Sorry, soccer players from Ireland and Mexico. You all were beat out by Orland Park’s Tom Kelley. Kelley, a right fielder for Providence Catholic, gunned down a Mundelein runner trying to advance from second to third on a fly to deep right field during the June 11 Class 4A state championship victory. The ball hit third baseman Zac Pych’s glove on the fly and Pych made the tag to put an exclamation point on the Celtics’ third straight title. No team in Illinois ever won three in a row. Two nights later, ESPN’s SportCenter ranked it No. 3 on its top 10 plays, beating out some pretty heavy competition. Only a Venezuelan soccer goal and a dunk by Golden

JEFF VORVA Making the Extra Point State’s Shaun Livingston beat his throw. During Kelley’s highlight, one Bristol announcer bellowed “Tommy Kelley! Look at Tommy Kelley’s gun! Ohhh, ho, ho, ho!” A few others were probably laughing like drunk Santas, too — especially the coaches at Miami of Ohio, where he plans to play baseball and continue his education.

Rizzie meet the Mets Sandburg graduate Dan Rizzie, who was a catcher at Xavier University, was taken in the 13th round of the Major League Baseball draft

by the New York Mets earlier this month — one year after he wasn’t on too many major league radar screens. In 2015 he injured his hand and missed most of that campaign. But he rebounded nicely in 2016 and hit .317, including a .383 mark in a 22-game stretch to help his team go 18-4. He was named to the All-Big East First Team as the Musketeers won regular-season and league tournament titles for the first time in school history and in the postseason, he was nearly unstoppable with a .483 average with eight runs and eight RBI in seven games.

Shields’ sorrows I rarely feel bad for athletes making millions but I kind of feel sorry for new White Sox pitcher James Shields, who is making John Danks and Mat Latos look like Hall of Famers.

I don’t care who you are or what kind of money you make, to have your skills go this far south in a four-game stretch is horrifying. Is this just a freak thing? Is his career cooked? Of course, you really have to feel sorry for White Sox fans for having to watch him shield the White Sox from winning these past couple of weeks.

Thorny Rose Pete Rose has been yapping about how the Cubs will “find a way to screw it up” when it comes to a World Series title and is upset that people are trying to make Ichiro Suzuki “the hit queen” when it comes to all-time professional hits. I’m not saying he’s wrong, but listening to this bitter old man blather makes me wonder if he’s trying to become Donald Trump’s running mate.

A FEW IMAGES OF LACROSSE AND BASKETBALL

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Who said the sports season around here dies down in the summer? For some sports, such as basketball and volleyball, there are plenty of travel and club teams going full force and many area athletes have better shots of catching college coaches’ eyes than they do during the high school season. The summer also gives high school coaches a window to see their athletes in baseball, basketball, football and other sports. And, there is usually an all-star game or two popping up somewhere in softball, baseball and other sports. Marist High School hosted two Illinois High School Lacrosse Association All-Star games on June 14, which featured several local players. Three days later, Stagg hosted its 22nd annual shootout — one of the oldest summer showcases in the state. Here is a look at some action from those events:

Left photo: Joel Hardy (left) was one of many Geneva High School players in the B level AllStar game at Marist. Geneva won the IHSLA state title. Above: Marist’s Mike Laird (left) and Kevin Corrigan were on the White Team at the IHSLA All-Star game, which was held at their school on June 14.

Left photo: Mike Drynan of Evergreen Park hauls down a rebound against Argo Friday at the Stagg Shootout. Above: Shepard’s Yousef Isu (right) watches the ball after launhching a 3-point shot against Leyden in the Stagg Shootout. Right: Sandburg’s Barlow Alleruzzo, a transfer from St. Rita, plays defense against Hinsdale Central at the Stagg Shootout. Even though the Eagles lost the game, they opened the shootout with a win over 2015 Class 3A champion Westchester St. Joseph.

Dylan Ruff of the Chiefs (comprised of Stagg, Sandburg and Andrew players) smiles before the all-star game.

The main Stagg gym was out of commission Friday and Saturday because of construction of new bleachers.

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Spring Stars

Continued from Page 1 Jake Fleming, Carlos Draper, Frank Hesik and Eyad Omar were named to the all-conference team. Oak Lawn’s Jack Linder and Cody Figus also made the team along with Shepard’s Candelario Delfin, David Prince and Dylan Dodge. SOUTHWEST SUBURBAN CONFERENCE: Sandburg’s Colin Ensalaco, Burden and Hanes made the Blue

Stagg’s basketball team had long days at the scorers tables and concession stands on Friday and Saturday before playing afternoon and night games.

team and Stagg’s Pat Roach was named to the Red squad.

BOYS TRACK

Individuals who qualified for state were Chris and Sean Torpy, Ayo Abiona, Jibreel Brown and Dylan Jacobs of Sandburg, Neiko Carter Caleb Washington and Corey Williams of Shepard, Jelani Edmond and Tajh Salas of Brother Rice, Doug Kosch and Lonnie Chambers of St. Laurence, Joey Ryan of Evergreen Park and Elijah Butler and Ben Friesen of Chicago Christian. Relay team members who ran at state

were Sandburg’s Tom Brennan Brandon Lukas, David Gleisner, Jordon Woods, Jibreel Brown, Leo Epsino, Josh Scheldberg, Jacobs and the Torpy twins, and Chicago Christian’s Friesen, Nathan Krygsheld, Toddy Kruzich, Alex Kruzich, Daniel Bailey, Luke Rattler, Butler, Connor Pearson and Joe Hoefler.

GIRLS TRACK

Individuals who qualified for state were Raquel Funches and Ashley Bryja of Mother McAuley, Kyla Jimmar of Richards, Maryclare Leonard of Marist, Jada Jackson of Shepard,

freshman Chibueze Obia of Sandburg, Deanna Stewart, Kaitlyn Murphy, Grace O’Toole, Shaketta Bracey, Lily Sadler and Meleah Tines of Evergreen Park, Arianna Jones and Elizabeth Graczyk of Queen of Peace and Jill VanDyk, Rylei Jackson and April VanRyn of Chicago Christian. Relay team members who ran at state were Marist’s Coleen Murphy, Carlin McNulty, Nora Doyle and Jill Broza, McAuley’s Osayi Osaremwinda, Alexandria Bryant, Evelyn Gorman, Funches, Cassandra Grosskopf, Kelly Gallagher and Ashley Bryja and Chicago

Christian’s Allie Boss, Alexis VanRyn, April VanRyn and VanDyk.

BOYS TENNIS

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CIT BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.ANTHONY SMERTENE, STANDARD BANK AND TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE U/T/A DATED SEPTEMBER 6, 2005 A/K/A TRUST NUMBER 19037, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 017396 8745 W. 96TH PLACE PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 25, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 25, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8745 W. 96TH PLACE, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-11-105-004-0000. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \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. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (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, examine the court file or contact Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-18281. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-18281 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 017396 TJSC#: 36-4332 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. I694171

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-2 Plaintiff, -v.WASFI TOLAYMAT, CYNTHIA R. TOLAYMAT AKA CYNTHIA TOLAYMAT, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR AEGIS FUNDING CORP, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, KHALIL OUYUON, ENTERPRISE LEASING CO OF CHICAGO D/B/A ENTERPRISE RENT A CAR, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 11 CH 5840 7911 WEST 101ST STREET 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 July 11, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 15, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7911 WEST 101ST STREET, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-12-306-004. The real estate is improved with a two level, red brick, single family house; detached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, 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. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (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 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1037061. 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. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@pierceservices.com Attorney File No. PA1037061 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 11 CH 5840 TJSC#: 36-7283 I696048

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BMO HARRIS BANK N.A. F/K/A HARRIS N.A. Plaintiff, -v.MICHAEL S. BULTHUIS, STONY CREEK CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 CH 000924 2 COBBLESTONE COURT UNIT #2B 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 June 1, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 12, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 2 COBBLESTONE COURT UNIT #2B, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-14-400-071-1062. The real estate is improved with a condo/townhouse. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \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, examine the court file or contact Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-17379. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-17379 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 16 CH 000924 TJSC#: 36-7103 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. I695829

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.MARGARET M. GERZON, FRED J. GERZON, JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. F/K/A BANK ONE, N.A. Defendants 15 CH 3097 13455 FEATHER COURT 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 June 1, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 15, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 13455 FEATHER COURT, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 23-35-312-027-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family home with an attached 2 car garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, 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: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 4765500. Please refer to file number PA1500329. 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. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@pierceservices.com Attorney File No. PA1500329 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 15 CH 3097 TJSC#: 36-7282 I696052

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR SOUNDVIEW HOME LOAN TRUST 2005-OPT1, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-OPT1 Plaintiff, -v.ROGER D. LIS, LYNN M. LIS, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Defendants 15 CH 018004 9980 S. WOOD LANE 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 March 8, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 18, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9980 S. WOOD LANE, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-11-415-038-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \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, examine the court file or contact Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-17776. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-17776 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 018004 TJSC#: 36-3367 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. I693891

â&#x20AC;&#x153;10 in the Parkâ&#x20AC;? NEW as of 7/7/11 For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION M&T BANK Plaintiff, vs. ANTANAS VAICIUS; VILMA VAICIENE; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR DMR HOME LENDING, LLC; Defendants, 12 CH 35167 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on January 7, 2014, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, July 11, 2016, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 27-14-105-019-0000. Commonly known as 8419 FLAMINGO CIRCLE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale. For information: Visit our website at http://service. atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1218073. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I695132

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PROSPECT FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK; Plaintiff, vs. STANDARD BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST AGREEMENT DATED NOVEMBER 10, 1998 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 16107; PIOTR GACEK; DANUTA GACEK; CITY OF CHICAGO; UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 15 CH 17282 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, July 22, 2016, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 23-10-202-005-0000. Commonly known as 9800 South 90th Avenue, Palos Hills, IL 60465. The mortgaged real estate is a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Mr. Brandon R. Freud at Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorney, Ruff, Freud, Breems and Nelson, Ltd., 200 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 263-3890. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I695717

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The Regional News - The Reporter

Thursday, June 23, 2016 Section 2

Estate/Garage Sale

Garage Sale

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.JERRIE A. SHERMAN, AS CO-TRUSTEE OF A TRUST AGREEMENT DATED JANUARY 3, 2015 AND KNOWN AS JOHN R. MORIARITY TRUST DATED JANUARY 3, 2015, TERRY N. SHERMAN, AS CO-TRUSTEE OF A TRUST AGREEMENT DATED JANUARY 3, 2015 AND KNOWN AS JOHN R. MORIARITY TRUST DATED JANUARY 3, 2015, BRIDGET MORIARITY, MICHAEL MORIARITY Defendants 15 CH 11119 12233 S. 70th Ave. Palos Heights, IL 60463 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 25, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 26, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 12233 S. 70th Ave., Palos Heights, IL 60463 Property Index No. 24-30-129-004-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $214,656.78. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \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: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgageeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Fax #: (217) 422-1754 CookPleadings@hsbattys.com Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 15 CH 11119 TJSC#: 36-5831 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. I694662

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, INC. Plaintiff, -v.JOANNE TROAKE, GARETH M. TROAKE, THE FOREST RIDGE AT WESTGATE VALLEY TOWNHOME CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, FOREST RIDGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION Defendants 14 CH 008654 13368 FOREST RIDGE DRIVE PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 25, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 27, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 13368 FOREST RIDGE DRIVE, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 Property Index No. 24-32-300-056-1069, Property Index No. (24-32-300-023 Underlying). The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \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, examine the court file or contact Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-14-09243. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-14-09243 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 14 CH 008654 TJSC#: 36-5681 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. I694518

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The Regional News - The Reporter

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Thursday, June 23, 2016

WOLFGANG PUCK’S KITCHEN

Try this Asian appetizer for your next barbecue

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By Wolfgang Puck What are you serving as appetizers when you entertain outdoors this summer? Too often, grill cooks think only about their main courses and maybe side dishes like grilled vegetables and old standbys like potato salad or coleslaw. When it comes to first courses, though, most default to dishes like guacamole or other dips, prepared away from the grill, accompanied by the inevitable chips. I’d like to propose another approach. As long as you’re making the effort to heat up your backyard grill, why not be fuel-efficient (as well as conserving your own energy) and cook an appetizer on the grill too? The point, of course, is to be creative while also making less work for yourself, not more. Most importantly, you want a recipe that will be fairly quick and easy to prepare and serve, so you have time to get the larger main dishes cooking while everyone is enjoying your appetizer. One appetizer recipe that meets those requirements is the slender Asian kabob known as a satay. These are basically small, thin, pieces of meat, poultry or seafood threaded onto skewers, designed to cook almost instantly over an open fire for less than 5 minutes. And the individual skewers make passing and serving them both easy for you, the cook and host, and fun for your guests. As a great example, I’m happy to share my recipe for a beef satay I’ve served from time to time over the years in my restaurants. For a special-occasion, you can prepare it with good-quality, tender New York strip or fillet; but it’s just as good made with less costly skirt or flank steak, which is the traditional choice in Asian kitchens. For convenience and authenticity, I suggest preparing the satays on individual bamboo or wooden skewers, which you’ll need to soak briefly in water so they won’t scorch or catch fire on the outdoor grill. You can also cook them indoors on a countertop grill, under the broiler, or in half the time with an electric panini grill or hinged contact grill that cooks the meat from both sides at once. The satays are so easy that they also allow you time to prepare a delicious dipping sauce to go with them. My recipe takes only a few minutes to make, yet it delivers big flavor. Once you’ve tried this dish, feel free to vary it with different seasons or by substituting other proteins like pork, chicken or shrimp. You can also serve the skewers as a main dish, accompanied by rice and vegetables. Have creative fun with your grilling this summer!

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An easy starter for your grilled dinner, beef satays are quick to prep and cook.

HONEY-MARINATED BEEF SATAYS WITH SPICY BUTTER SAUCE Makes 24 skewers, serves 8 to 12 BEEF SATAYS: • 3/4 pound (374 g) New York strip or fillet steak, trimmed • 1/2 cup (125 mL) soy sauce • 1 tablespoon honey • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or peanut oil SPICY BUTTER SAUCE: • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger • 1 green onion, finely chopped • 1 cup (250 mL) organic chicken broth • 1/4 cup (60 mL) soy sauce • 1 teaspoon honey • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce or bottled barbecue sauce • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes Soak 2 dozen 6-inch (15-cm) bamboo or wooden skewers in water for 30 to 60 minutes. Drain and pat dry. With a sharp knife, cut the steak into 24 long, thin strips. Thread 1 strip onto each skewer, weaving the skewer back and forth along the

length of each steak strip. Arrange the skewers on a large platter or baking tray. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until needed. Until 30 minutes before you plan to grill the skewers, combine the soy sauce, honey, red pepper flakes, cumin, turmeric and oil in a small bowl. Pour this marinade over the steak skewers, turning to coat the meat evenly. Leave the skewers to marinate at room temperature for about 20 minutes. Preheat an outdoor grill, stovetop grill, broiler, panini grill or hinged grill. Meanwhile, make the sauce: Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Add the garlic cloves and blanch them in the boiling water for 30 to 60 seconds. Drain well, pat dry with paper towels, and chop finely. In a small skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter over mediumhigh heat. Add the garlic, ginger and green onion; saute just until they begin to soften and smell fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the broth, soy sauce, honey, hoisin or barbecue sauce, and red pepper flakes and bring to a boil. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes longer. Pour the sauce through a strainer into a clean pan and, over medium heat, whisk in the remaining butter a little bit at a time. Keep warm. Grill the skewers, in batches if necessary to prevent overcrowding, until cooked through and nicely browned, about 2 minutes per side on the outdoor grill or in the grill pan or broiler, or 2 minutes total in the panini grill or hinged grill — or 1 minute total for rare. (Take care that the skewers don’t prevent the panini grill or hinged grill from closing properly.) Transfer to a platter, pour on the sauce, and serve; or serve the sauce on the side for dipping.

OMARR’S WEEKLY ASTROLOGICAL FORECAST By Jeraldine Saunders ARIES (March 21-April 19): Be all you can be. In the week to come your work ethic may impress the boss or your business dealings will upgrade your reputation. Beneficial relationships can be forged with those who share your sense of values. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Wear your white hat and do your best. You may even be able to ride off into the sunset with a sweetheart if you make a pretty apology and mend the fences. Your creative talents are in high gear during the week ahead. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Gentle persuasion is a powerful palliative. You won’t need to force your ideas on others in the week to come in order to get results. Your wisdom about family matters is better than average; make crucial decisions now. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Fate and fortune favor the freehanded. You may have an occasional impulse to dwell on fantasies or to blindly swallow an advertising ploy indulge in the

week ahead. Yet you will never fail if you are generous to others. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Go along with the crowd and offer the gift of giving. What you gain from being generous can be more fulfilling and satisfying than being miserly. Butter someone up with some form of flattery in the week ahead. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Take pride in having integrity. If you prove your trustworthiness, by fulfilling promises and honoring contracts, people will develop faith in you. This is a good week to demonstrate your leadership abilities and wisdom. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Chasing your tail can be fun, but impractical. You could have some delightful ideas but not the levelheadedness to put them into action. Rely upon good financial advice from more grounded advisors in the week ahead. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Some people dig in their heels and get the job done, but others are mere dreamers. If you are a heel digger this may be the best possible week to start any project that relies upon making smart and

wise financial decisions. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You may reach down and find the bottom of the well. Gauge the depth of your feelings as well as the solidity of your financial security. In the week head you should focus on ways to replenish your resources. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Your glass ceiling may be equipped with a skylight. Your potential for making giant leaps forward with career and finances may have few limits in the week to come. Accept any opportunity for advancement that comes along. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You won’t be fooled by fate if you focus on fulfilling your fantasies. Be extra nice to the new person in the office and be optimistic about starting a new project. The stars smile on romance and relationships this week. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Too many choices can be confusing. Remain precise and concise in the week ahead to dispel confusion. You may be torn in two directions but can make the right choice if you do your best to live up to someone’s expectations.

The biggest surprise of the film “Central Intelligence” is that it is not as awful as you might expect it to be. It’s bad, but with the horrible summer blockbuster slate so far, that’s fairly high praise. Kevin Hart plays Calvin Joyner, a worrywart who was voted “Most Likely to Succeed” in high school. He has a good job and a charming wife but still feels like a huge failure. Dwayne Johnson plays his old high school classmate, Robert Weirdicht, a bullied fat kid who grew up to become a muscular CIA agent who still wears a fanny pack and can’t stop talking about “Sixteen Candles.” It’s funny how in the space of two decades the tables have turned. Muscled Rob is now the rock star; a rogue CIA agent who radiates charisma, while Calvin is a loser accountant whose lawyer wife (Danielle Nicolet) unintentionally makes him feel like half a man. After one timely Facebook friend request, the two men catch up over drinks. The meeting is just a clever ploy. Robert tricks

TONY PINTO Calvin into helping him intercept some valuable data from foreign spies, and pretty soon the pair is on the run from some dangerous people, including a CIA big shot (Amy Ryan), who believes Robert murdered his last partner. It doesn’t take long for the panicky Calvin to start missing his ho-hum former existence. Some might find it refreshing to see Hart play the straight man for a change. Usually he’s the “funny” one but here they have The Rock do all the comedic heavy lifting. If you’re a huge fan of either actor you’ll find this film great, but if you’re at all like this writer you will see this for the waste of time it is. The duo does have some on screen chemistry, but that chemistry can’t save the film.

The jokes here are nonstop and that sounds great. The problem is that they are just not funny. There is a lot of bathroom humor that doesn’t work here at all. Ultimately, this film just tries too hard to be funny and it fails miserably. It’s one unfunny joke after unfunny joke. Besides an uncredited Jason Bateman, who has a bit role as Robert’s childhood bully, nobody seems to be playing a consistent character. There are other cameos as well and most of those don’t work well, just like most of this film. If you’re expecting continuity in the storylines, you’re in the wrong theater. “Central Intelligence” takes the lazy way out all the time. None of the storylines make any sense at all. That might not bother everyone but it should bother most. “Central Intelligence” is an unfunny comedy that doesn’t deserve your time. Basically this is the unfunny Kevin Hart. Tony Pinto’s grade: D

BROADEN YOUR HORIZONS THIS WEEK Programs at The Center

• Gentle Yoga Classes five Tuesday evenings, beginning June 28, 6:30-8 p.m. This series of gentle, restorative yoga classes is taught by yoga instructor Carolyn Harms. The classes will include discussion and practice on breathing, relaxation, and centering, as well as movement and poses. Students are asked to dress in comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat. The Anderson Center at the Children’s Farm, 12700 Southwest Hwy, Palos Park. Class fee: $50. Preregistration is required. • Strawberry Jam Workshop Saturday June 25, 10 a.m.- noon. Lois Lauer will guide participants in picking berries from the garden, then the group will cook a batch of strawberry jam in the Anderson Center kitchen. (In the event the berry patch doesn’t yield at the estimated time, the workshop will use berries from the farmers’ market.) Everyone will go home with a jar of fresh strawberry jam. Class fee: $16, plus $6 materials fee. The workshop will meet at the Children’s Farm garden. • Womantalk! Tuesday, June 28, 10-11:30 a.m. Womantalk! is a nurturing and supportive discussion group, focusing on the June readings in Sarah Ban Breathnach’s “Simple Abundance” book, or any other inspirational resources that attendees would like to bring to share. The focus is on learning to live authentically, joyfully, simply, gracefully, and gratefully. Participants are asked to call to confirm attendance, and to bring something to eat if planning to stay for a potluck picnic.

The Bridge Teen Center programs

• Shark Week Trivia Night/High School After Hours - 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. this Friday, The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Court, Orland Park. Invite your friends for a Shark Week themed trivia. High School students are invited to stay until midnight for High School After Hours. Free food will be provided by Fox’s Restaurant. • Lead U: True To You - 3 to 5 p.m. June 27, In order to become a great leader it is important that you know yourself well. Participate in activities and discussions to find out what your strengths are, how you see the world, how the world sees you, and most importantly - how you see yourself. • Project Serve: Thrift Store - 2 to 4 p.m. June 28, Earn valuable retail experience and be a part of positive change in the community as you contribute your service to The Bridge Thrift Store. • Handyman: How to Lay a Brick Wall - 4 to 6

p.m. June 28, Exposed brick walls are a coveted design element in any modern home. Get your hands on some bricks and mortar to learn this practical life skill for your future dream home or outdoor fire pit. • Hot Air Balloon Crew - 4:45 to 6 p.m. June 28, Be part of the balloon crew as you inflate and deflate a hot air balloon with the direction of a certified RE/MAX balloon pilot. • Pom Pom Animals - 1:30 to 3 p.m. June 29, Create fluffy, crafty, and cute animals made out of yarn pom-poms. Choose from a variety of colors and textures of yarn. • Drop In: Juggling Competition - 2 to 3 p.m. June 29, Come, hang out, and try your hand at juggling. It can be challenging, but all it requires is a little focus and hand/eye coordination. • Sewing Aprons - 3 to 5 p.m. June 29, Learn the essential life skills of stitching, sewing, and ironing. • Self-Defense - 4:15 to 5:45 p.m. June 29, Hope for the best and prepare for the worst. This selfdefense workshop will prepare you to use countermeasure to defend yourself against harm if the need arises down the road. • Survival Skills - 2 to 3:30 p.m. June 30, Hear real stories about people who faced unexpected, life-threatening situations in the wilderness. Learn survival skills and then put them to the test. • Breath of Color Painting - 3 to 4 p.m. June 30, Create abstract, colorful art by dropping paint on a canvas, then using a straw to blow the paint around the canvas. • Grilled Steak & Potatoes Au Gratin with Bonefish Grill - 4 to 5:30 p.m. June 30, Potatoes au Gratin is a delicious dish with potatoes, cheese, herbs, and spices – paired up with grilled steaks. This is a summer dish everyone should know how to prepare. These free events are for teens in 7th through 12th grade. For more information, call 532-0500.

UPCOMING Bike and Brake for History

Bicycle along the historic Illinois & Michigan Canal from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, July 2. The program starts with a tour of Heritage Village, 249 W. Second St., in Lockort and is followed by a 4.5 mile one-way bike ride on the crushed limestone I&M Canal Trail. Learn all about the canal and its impact on Will County. A water bottle and helmet are strongly recommended. The free program is for ages 12 and older. Registration is required by June 30; call 815886-1467. For more, visit ReconnectWithNature.org.

Your Guide to Arts and Events in the Southwest Suburbs and Beyond

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The Regional News • The Reporter

Thursday, June 23, 2016

Southwest • Section 2, Page 8

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:

“MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING 2’’: It took so long — 14 years — to mount a sequel, writer-star Nia Vardalos and company don’t mess much with the original recipe in this easy-to-take follow-up. The wedding in this case is one that never actually took place, though others believed it did ... the nuptials of Toula’s (Vardalos) mother and father (Lainie Kazan, Michael Constantine). While plans are initiated to change that, the daughter (Elena Kampouris) Toula has with husband Ian (John Corbett) plots a getaway from her relatives, who sometimes are too much for her to deal with it. Rita Wilson (also a producer of the picture) and John Stamos join the cast, which also includes returnees Andrea Martin, Joey Fatone, Gia Carides, Louis Mandylor and Bess Meisler. DVD extras: two “making-of’’ documentaries; outtakes. *** (PG-13: AS, P) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “THE BROTHERS GRIMSBY’’: Put traditionally offbeat star and co-writer Sacha Baron Cohen together with action-specialist Louis Leterrier (“The Transporter’’), and this genre jumble is what you get. Cohen plays a generally unambitious Englishman who has but one desire — to reunite with the brother (Mark Strong) he hasn’t seen in almost 30 years. The missing sibling turns out to be a killer for MI6, and he has to stop a plot to nuke the world ... with his rather dim relative’s help. Isla Fisher (alias Mrs. Cohen), Rebel Wilson, Ian McShane (“Deadwood’’), Penelope Cruz and Gabourey Sidibe also appear. DVD extras: “making-of’’ documentary; outtakes. ** (R: AS, N, P, V) (Also

on Blu-ray and On Demand) “HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER: THE COMPLETE SECOND SEASON’’: The Shonda Rhimes-produced ABC drama series continues with new cases for Annalise Keating (Emmy winner Viola Davis) and the law students who are learning from her ... possibly to their detriment more than their benefit. However, the matter of Rebecca’s murder also continues to hang over them, taking then into fresh trouble over it as they dig deeper. Billy Brown, Alfred Enoch, Jack Falahee, Aja Naomi King, Matt McGorry, Karla Souza, Charlie Weber and Liza Weil also continue in the regular cast. DVD extras: deleted scenes; outtakes. *** (Not rated: AS, P, V) “MIDNIGHT SPECIAL’’: A man’s unfailing dedication to his son under very unusual circumstances fuels writer-director Jeff Nichols’ (“Mud’’) science-fictionflavored drama, casting Michael Shannon (“Man of Steel’’) as a dad whose son (Jordan Lieberher) has special powers. Many factions are after the boy, wanting him for their own purposes ... but his parent’s determination to protect him takes the two of them across the country, fleeing from the government and other forces. Joel Edgerton (“Black Mass’’), Kirsten Dunst, Adam Driver (“Star Wars: The Force Awakens’’) and Sam Shepard also star. DVD extras: six “making-of’’ documentaries. *** (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “KNIGHT OF CUPS’’: Terrence Malick, the visionary filmmaker behind “Badlands,’’ “Days of Heaven’’ and “The Tree of Life,’’ wrote and directed this drama about a man — played by Christian Bale — who tries to break through his general dissatisfaction with life through involvements with six women including his ex-wife (Cate Blanchett). Natalie Portman, Imogen Poots, Freida Pinto (“Slumdog Millionaire’’), Teresa Palmer (“The Choice’’) and Isabel Lucas portray the others. Wes Bentley, Brian Dennehy and Antonio Banderas also are in the

impressive cast of the sometimes surreal story. *** (R: AS, N, P) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “ANESTHESIA’’: Written, produced and directed by actor Tim Blake Nelson (“O Brother, Where Art Thou?’’), this drama links the stories of several New Yorkers. A professor (Sam Waterston) who has retirement in mind is mugged, with the aftermath revealing how many other lives he has impacted — including those of his wife (Glenn Close), his daughter-in-law (Jessica Hecht) and a student (Kristen Stewart). Corey Stoll (“House of Cards’’), Gretchen Mol, Michael K. Williams (“Boardwalk Empire’’), Gloria Reuben (“ER’’) and filmmaker Nelson also are in the strong ensemble cast. *** (R: AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray) FAMILY-VIEWING GUIDE KEY: AS, adult situations; N, nudity; P, profanity; V, violence; GV, particularly graphic violence.

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Camp rodeo ahead

Campers demonstrate their equestrian skills at a rodeo at The Center. The Center invites parents and friends of first session campers, as well as the community at large, to come out to the Children’s Farm to cheer on the campers as they describe their experiences, introduce the animals, and put on a riding display. It will be held Friday, July 1, 5 p.m. The Children’s Farm at The Center, 12700 Southwest Hwy, Palos Park.

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