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Thursday, June 30, 2016

Palos Hills mayor: ‘Great time for the city’ Bennett excited about Friendship Fest as well as new developments and upcoming projects By Joe Boyle With a lack of progress in the continuing budget impasse in Springfield, Palos Hills Mayor Gerald Bennett would prefer at this point to concentrate on projects that are taking place in his city. Bennett said that development plans are in progress now while other projects will begin in the near future. First, he is always excited about the annual Palos Hills Friendship Fest, which will take place at the Moraine Valley Triangle, 107th Street and 88th Avenue, from Thursday, July 7 through Sunday, July 10. “It’s a great time for the city,” said Bennett. “When I started this about 35 years ago, we felt it would bring the

community together. It’s a great family event. We have a lot of people come out from not only Palos Hills but other communities. We have a lot of entertainment and great food. It really is a great event.” Bennett is looking forward to the grand opening of the BRIA of Palos Hills at 10400 S. Roberts Road on July 12 (see story below). The new facility is part of the STRIVE Center for Rehabilitation. The center has modern amenities that impress Bennett. He is excited about having the facility in Palos Hills. “It is great to have something like this here for our residents who may need it,” said Bennett. “This is a $20 million project that has taken a couple of years of planning. We are very ex-

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cited about this. It is a great addition to our town.” The mayor also points out that the corner of 111th and Roberts Road will be revamped. Bennett said the corner could use a facelift, along with the goal of filling some va-

cant storefronts. “We are working on a beautification project for that corner,” said Bennett. “We would like to add some flowers and a brick landscape to make it more appealing. I have been walking with country officials in the area to point out what we would like to do.” Bennett said he would like the corner to look like 143rd and LaGrange Road in Orland Park, which has also added flowers and brick landscaping to make the area more appealing.

And Bennett received a pleasant surprise with the Bettucci’s restaurant planning to reopen this month at 10331 S. Roberts Road (see story on Page 11). The restaurant closed without warning in March. Bennett is a fan of Bettucci’s, which also is located next door to City Hall. The business is in the process of interviewing and hiring employees. Bennett has met with representatives of the Cal-Sag Trail about possibly building an annex trail in the city. The mayor told members of the council and roughly a dozen residents in attendance at the committee-of-the-whole meeting May 19 that he was contacted by Cal-Sag officials in April and met with them last week to discuss a potential trail in Palos Hills. “They’d like us to consider building an annex trail on our side,” Bennett said. “That is something we always wanted to do at some point in time. “Right now we are just in the discus-

sion stage, but obviously we’re pretty excited about possibly being able to include additional walking trails in our town.” But with running a municipality after the economic freefall that began in 2008, challenges are always present, the mayor said. “We are still trying to work on filling our vacant businesses on 111th and Roberts Road,” said Bennett. “The beautification project will help. It’s tough because we are pretty much a bedroom community.” In terms of the budget deadlock in Springfield, Bennett has seen enough false starts throughout this year that he is not optimistic. “We keep hearing things and it is just up and down,” the mayor said. “This week is really the breaking point. They are really under the gun to get something done. But what could happen is that schools won’t start on time. So, we are just waiting.”

MWRD station closed as search for stray dog continues in Worth By Dermot Connolly

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The STRIVE Center for Rehabilitation, a short-term rehab facility affiliated with BRIA Health Services of Palos Hills, Rehabilitation, will host a July 12 grand opening in a brand-new building at 10400 S. Roberts Road in Palos Hills.

BRIA facility set to open soon in Palos Hills By Dermot Connolly The STRIVE Center for Rehabilitation, billed as “the future of short-term rehabilitation,” will be opening in a couple of weeks in a brand-new building at 10400 S. Roberts Road in Palos Hills. The grand opening of the new facility is scheduled from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, July 12. The new building, which represents a $20

million investment in the city according to Palos Hills Mayor Gerald Bennett, is a 63bed facility, offering short-term sub-acute rehabilitation. Its “five-star amenities,” as described in marketing materials, include “lavish private suites, and a 9,000 square-foot therapy gym complete with the world’s most advanced aquatic therapy pool and spa.” STRIVE stands for Strength Through Restoring Independence, Vitality and Energy,

and the program is promoted as the “most effective way home after a hospital stay.” “People could stay here for five days for a hip or knee replacement or up to 100 day, if necessary, for something else,” said Amy Torres, marketing director for BRIA Health Services of Palos Hills. She said that while there are 63 beds now, See BRIA, Page 7

AT THE DOOR RECYCLING

Hickory Hills is considering program that would pick up hazardous materials from homes By Sharon L. Filkins The Hickory Hills Council members during last Thursday’s meeting heard a possible solution for residents who would like to dispose of electronics and hazardous materials. Mike Morley, municipal marketing manager in the Chicago southwest area for Waste Management, presented details on a new program, At the Door Recycling, which could become available to single-family homes currently serviced by Waste Management Recycling. Morley said the program is simple and allows for residents who have electronics or paint, cleaning chemicals, oil or gardening chemicals, pool chemicals and other items that need

to be safely disposed of to do so by contacting At the Door Recycling and set a date for pick-up. The customer will be asked to describe the amount and size of materials to be picked up. The customer will then receive a large heavy-duty plastic bag in the mail for the disposable material. The pick-up is generally 10 to 14 days after the initial call. The resident will be instructed to leave the bag for pick-up in front of the garage, rather than at the curb. However, the service does not come without a cost. Morley said adding the service to the current recycling customers would cost $1.25 per month, or $15 per year. Billing would be done through See RECYCLING, Page 7

Mr. Gunn has some fun

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Pro wrestler Billy Gunn makes his living sometimes breaking bones but last Thursday he was gentle as he signed Evergreen Park’s Ali Garcia’s cast before the Windy City Thunderbolts game against Joliet in Crestwood. Meeting Gunn sort of helped make up her disappointment of not being able to play in her Wolverines team’s championship game Friday due to the arm injury caused by a skateboard spill. Gunn threw out the first pitch, signed autographs and wrestled after the game. For more on the Thunderbolts and other athletic news, see Sports.

The search for an elusive stray dog has resulted in the temporary closure of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District’s aeration station known as Harry “Bus” Yourell Waterfall Park at 117th and Harlem in Worth. The popular park, which has been cordoned off for more than a week, is adjacent to the Calumet-Sag Channel and Water’s Edge golf course. The walking paths and wide lawns around the central waterfall pool are a big attraction for people, as well as geese, ducks and seagulls attracted to the flowing waters. People often feed them there, despite warnings not to do so. After a 16-year-old boy reported being bitten by what he described as a coyote there in late April, the village of Worth sent out notices in June water bills informing residents of the incident. The boy said he and a friend left a walking trail, and climbed down the banks of the canal to get closer to a beaver. When they climbed back up, they said a coyote was standing in front of them, and bit the teen, causing a minor wound. Several area residents questioned why the park was suddenly closed earlier this month. But according to a notice published on the village website at www.villageofworth. com, it will be closed until further notice while a suspect dog is tracked down. The note states that village officials working with Cook County Animal Control have determined that while coyotes are longtime residents of the area, the problem animal was likely a mixed-breed dog, such as a German shepherdhusky mix that resembles a coyote. The note states that together with the eyewitness account and an examination of biological material in the area, Dr. Donna Alexander, administrator of the Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control, and Stanley D. Gehrt, an expert on urban coyotes, “are confident there is a mixed-breed dog (probably German shepherd-husky or malamute) that has been stalking the area. “It would be easy to mistake the dog for a coyote. Especially

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mistake the dog for a coyote, especially when someone is probably in panic mode, trying to fend off an attack.” — Village statement

when someone is probably in panic mode, trying to fend off an attack. The park will remain closed until further notice while Cook County tries to trap the dog,” according to the village statement. Becky Schlikerman, a county spokesperson, said Tuesday that, “The traps have been set and nothing has been captured by the traps. No sightings have been reported to Cook County Animal and Rabies Control.” “It is not unusual for the department to assist municipalities who request assistance with specialized animal control issues,” said Schlikerman, emphasizing that Cook County Animal and Rabies Control is assisting the Village of Worth and is not the lead agency on this matter. She also noted that “humane traps” are being used, and said that it will be up to the village and the MWRD to decide when to reopen the park. According to the village statement, “(Alexander and Gehrt) are fully aware of the fact there are coyotes wandering around the Village of Worth and there are more than 2,000 coyotes living in Cook County. The coyotes have lived here for many, many years…. and decades of research indicate coyotes and humans can live together, side by side, and coyote attacks on people are isolated and very rare,” the statement continued. “It would be virtually impossible to trap and remove every coyote in Cook County. Dr. Alexander has indicated if a coyote is removed from a certain area another one will simply move in and take that space.” Village officials said more information about living in close proximity to coyotes may be obtained at online at urbancoyoteresearch.com.

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Hickory Hills man accused of assaulting four victims A Hickory Hills man who is already a suspect in several rape cases faces additional charges during a court appearance Friday in Cook County Court. Zuhair Boudaz, 32, is accused of sexual assault in two separate incidents that took place at his Hickory Hills apartment in 2015. Boudaz is also suspected of assault in another incident that allegedly took place in Hickory Hills. Police said another incident took place when Boudaz reportedly assaulted a woman in Oak Lawn. Bail was set at $250,000 for Boudaz last Thursday by Judge Peter Felice in a Cook County bond court. He has been charged in four criminal cases in the last two years.

Two of the incidents reportedly took place on Jan. 31, 2015 when Boudaz returned to his Hickory Hills apartment after a night out and in the company of two of the victims and two male friends. Boudaz allegedly gave shots of whiskey to the victims. The two victims later passed out. One of the victims reportedly awoke and said that she saw that Boudaz had his pants down and indications that she had been assaulted, according to prosecutors. That victim then screamed and ran into a bedroom to see the other victims naked passed out in a bed. Boudaz will return to court on July 12 for an alleged assault a couple of years ago and July 20 on the latest charges.

Oak Lawn police seek man who reportedly touched girl in park Oak Lawn police are still seeking a man who reportedly touched an 11-year-old girl inappropriately at a local park on June 22. The man reportedly approached the girl and asked if she knew where a ball was located somewhere in Memorial Park. The two began walking and the man suddenly put his arms around the girl from behind

and pressed his body against her, according to police. The girl was able to pull away from the man and fled. The man is described as about 30 years old with acne on his face and a dark mole near his nose, according to police. Anyone who has information about this incident is asked to call Oak Lawn detectives, (708) 907-4051.

Secretary of State offices closed on July 4 The Secretary of State offices that are usually open Monday through Friday will be closed on Monday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. All Tuesday through Saturday driver service facilities will be closed Saturday, July 2. All Secretary of State offices and facilities will be open for business on

Tuesday, July 5. Individuals can visit the Secretary of State’s website, www. cyberdriveillinois.com, to locate the nearest driver services facility and the hours of operation. In addition, drivers can change an address, register to become an organ and tissue donor or renew license plate stickers online.

POLICE REPORTS Chicago Ridge Retail thefts • Deborah Mayo, 63, of the 8000 block of St. Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, was charged with felony retail theft at 6:25 p.m. Sunday at Kohl’s in Chicago Ridge Mall. Police said she took an assortment of hats, purses and jewelry worth $557. She was held for a bond hearing on Monday. • Dominick Ruanne, 24, of the 11300 block of South Depot Street, Worth, was charged with retail theft at 8:40 p.m. Saturday at Kohl’s in Chicago Ridge Mall. Police said he left the store with a $75 pair of jeans. He drove away but returned later and turned himself in. He is due in court on Aug. 12. • Tonika Marrow, of the 1000 block of West 70th Street, Chicago, was charged with retail theft at 2:46 p.m. Sunday at the Charlotte Russe store in Chicago Ridge Mall. Police said she took items valued at $22 and was apprehended outside. She is due in court on Aug. 3.

Battery off nse Jason A. Domagala, 22, of the 8500 block of South Knox Avenue, Chicago, faces multiple charges after police were called to break up a disturbance at Teavana in Chicago Ridge Mall at 7:35 p.m. Saturday. Police said he appeared intoxicated and raised his fists and threatened police when told to leave the mall. He was charged with criminal trespassing, battery to a police officer, assault and resisting arrest. He is due in court on July 28.

Driving charges • Ermys Texpa, 28, of the 5900 block of South Troy Street, Chicago, was charged with driving on a suspended license following a traffic stop at noon June 21, in the 9700 block of South Ridgeland Avenue. Police said he was also cited for using a cellphone while driving. He is due in court on July 28. • Kevin Ramos, 22, of the 800 block of North Maple Drive, Chicago Heights, was charged with driving on a suspended license following a traffic stop at 10 a.m. June 21 in the 10400 block of Southwest Highway. Police said he was also cited for driving without insurance, having a defective muffler and windshield. He is due in court on Aug. 3. • Luis Torres, 21, of the 11000 block of South Major Avenue, Chicago Ridge, was charged with driving on a suspended license following a traffic stop at 9:15 p.m. Friday in the 9400 block of South Ridgeland Avenue. Police said he was also cited for using an electronic device while driving. He is due in court on Aug. 12.

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Retail thefts • Kesha Walker, 34, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft at 6:35 p.m. June 17 at Walmart, 2500 W. 95th St. Police said she took nine air fresheners and four bottles of tequila with a total value of $109.37. • Melvin Mitchell, 37, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft at 2:17 p.m. June 17 at Walmart, 2500 W. 95th St., at 2:17 p.m. June 22. Police said he took four items of clothing valued at $47.88. • Kristina Cuprianowicz, 64, of Oak Lawn, was charged with retail theft at 7:13 p.m. June 19 at Pete’s Market, 3720 W. 95th St. Police said she took eight containers of lotion and deodorant worth $52.96. • Timothy Raczek, 25, of Justice, was charged with retail theft at 8:04 p.m. June 22 at Walmart, 2500 W. 95th St. Police said he took five clothing items valued at $40.79.

Trespassing charge Kevin Jennings, 53, of Evergreen Park, was charged with trespassing at 12:47 p.m. June 22, at Aldi, 2541 W. 95th St., at 12:47 p.m. June 22. Police said he was arrested after entering the store because he had been informed several times in the past that he was forbidden from being on the premises due to previous incidents.

Battery off nse Three people face charges following a loud, physical altercation with security personnel at Little Company of Mary Hospital, 2800 W. 95th St., at 6:25 p.m. June 17. Police said Chicago residents Lakim Smith, 38, and Bruce Carter Jr., 19, were charged with battery for assaulting a security officer in the emergency room of the hospital. They said Smith hit the officer in the chest, and Carter chest-bumped him, when they were prevented from accessing a section of the emergency where only one person at a time was allowed. Nichole Leslie, 20, of Chicago, was charged with criminal trespassing in relation to the same incident.

Hickory Hills License charges • Andrew L. Gainea, 29, of the 8800 block of South Roberts Road, Hickory Hills, was charged with driving without a license following a traffic stop at 10:25 a.m. Saturday in the 8200 block of West 87th Street. He was also cited for driving without insurance. He is due in court on July 18. • Motassem A. Airifaiy, 48, of the 9600 block of Wooded Path

block of 86th Court, was arrested on an outstanding warrant from Oak Lawn after police found him sleeping near a building in the 7900 block of West 95th Street. Police said the warrant for criminal damage to property dates back to 2002. He was turned over to Oak Lawn police.

Oak Lawn Retail thefts Jeffrey E. Bulger, 37, of the 13700 block of West Birchwood Drive, Homer Glen, was charged with retail theft at Mariano’s, 11000 S. Cicero Ave., at 11:17 a.m. June 21. Police said he took two bottles of vodka. He is due in court on July 15. James Luye, 37, of the 13800 block of South Western Avenue, Blue Island, was charged with retail theft at 12:06 p.m. June 20 at Mariano’s, 11000 S. Cicero Ave. Police said he took several boxes of Prilosec worth a total of $215. He was held in lieu of bail.

Drug possession • Nader X. Jadwri, 42, of the 6600 block of West 89th Place, Oak Lawn, was charged with possession of a controlled substance after police said he waved to them from his bicycle and they stopped to talk at 6:49 p.m. June 22 at 89th Street and Nashville Avenue. Police said he was carrying 12 small bags of heroin in his sock, He was also cited for possession of cannabis and drug equipment because he had two marijuana “joints” and a bag of needles, police said. He was held for a bond hearing the following day. • Luis A. Torres, 21, of the 11000 block of South Major Avenue, Chicago Ridge, was charged with possession of a controlled substance after police said they found cocaine in his car during a traffic stop at 1:04 a.m. June 17 at 90th Street and Ridgeland Avenue. Police said the cocaine was found in an envelope in the car. He was also cited for driving on a suspended license and disobeying a traffic control device. He was held for a bond hearing.

Obstruction charges Gregory B. Martin Jr., 31, of the 300 block of West 80th Street, Chicago, was charged with resisting arrest and obstructing a police officer following a traffic stop at 2:17 a.m. June 22 in the 5000 block of West 95th Street. Police said he became upset, began recording the incident on his cellphone and refused to follow requests to get out of the car. He was also cited for speeding, disobeying a traffic control device, illegal transportation of alcohol and failure to notify the secretary of state of an address change, His passenger, Brianna I. Oliver, 23, of the 8200 block of South Mansfield Avenue, Chicago, was charged with obstructing identification because she initially gave a false name. They are both due in court on July 14.

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Retail theft Kimberly M. Stechly, 46, of the 8500 block of West 95th Street, Hickory Hills, was charged with retail theft at 3:03 p.m. Monday at Walgreens, 7945 W. 95th St. Police were called to the scene and found Stechly outside. A store manager said the two items she took amounted to $10.88. She is due in court on July 18.

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Driving charges Tabitha N. Turner, 48, of the 400 block of West 110th Place, Chicago, faces several charges following a traffic crash at 1:58 p.m. June 17 at 95th Street and Mayfield Avenue. Police said she was charged with driving on a suspended license, failure to reduce speed to avoid a crash, and leaving the scene of an accident. She was also cited with failure to give aid or information following a crash. She is due in court on July 17.

Palos Hills Minor fire Police were called to the 8800 block of 99th Street to assist North Palos firefighters with a fire in a house at 4:30 p.m. June 20. When they arrived, the homeowner had already put out the fire. He said he was working in the utility room when insulation caught on fire. The homeowner pulled the drywall off and doused the flames.

Social media harassment Police are investigating a report of harassment with an electronic device that was received at 1 p.m. June 20. The victim said that on May 26 someone hacked into his Facebook account and posted inappropriate material. He said he then found a message on his car stating that if he wanted them to stop making him look bad, he would have to stop his “activity in the community.” The victim said he does not know what the message is referring to.

Worth Driving charges • Walter T. Noah, 55, of the 23900 block of South Center Road, Frankfort, was charged with driving on a suspended license following a traffic stop at 7:15 p.m. Saturday in the 10200 block of South Harlem Avenue. Police said he was also cited for driving without insurance. He is due in court on Aug. 5. • Tivias L. Caldwell, 36, of the 1100 block of South Longwood Lane, Aurora, was charged with driving on a suspended license following a traffic stop at 10700 block of South Harlem Avenue. He was also cited for driving without insurance and having an obstructed windshield. He is due in court on Aug. 5. • Jennifer S. Sauer, 32, of the 17600 block of South Ridgeland Avenue, Tinley Park, was charged with driving without a license following a traffic stop at 10:55 a.m. Friday in the 7000 block of West 107th Street. She is due in court on Aug. 5. • Jose A. Martinez, 34, of the 3900 block of West 124th Street, Alsip, was charged with driving on a suspended license at 8:20 p.m. June 23 in the 6400 block of West 111th Street. Police said he was also cited for failure to wear a seat belt. He is due in court on Aug. 5. • Aya J. Jackson, 24, of the 1800 block of West 79th Street, Chicago, was charged with driving on a suspended license at 6:53 a.m. June 23 in the 10800 block of South Harlem Avenue. Police said she was also cited for speeding and driving with expired registration. She is due in court on Aug. 5. • Douglas R. Barnes Jr., 41, of the 10800 block of South McVicker Avenue, Chicago Ridge, was charged with driving on a suspend license at 7:40 a.m. June 20 in the 6700 block of West 107th Street. Police said he was also cited for speeding. He is due in court on Aug. 5.

Heights, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 2:44 a.m. June 22 at Pulaski Road and 114th Street. Police said he registered a .138 blood-alcohol count. Police Police report information is said de was also cited for speeding provided by law enforcement 58 mph in a 35 mph zone and agencies. Charges are not improper signaling. He was due evidence of guilt. They are a record of police actions taken, in court on June 28. • Eloy Eduardo Ramirez-Ruiz, and persons charged with a 25, of the 3400 block of West crime are presumed innocent 59th Street, Chicago, was charged until proved guilty in court. with DUI following a traffic stop at 2:35 a.m. June 17 at Cicero Avenue and 101st Street. Police said he registered a .268 bloodArea Police alcohol count on a preliminary Departments breath test. He was also cited for speeding 65 mph in a 35 mph 425-7831 zone, no insurance, and no safety Chicago Ridge Evergreen Park 422--2142 Hickory Hills 598-4900 Oak Lawn 499-7722 Palos Hills 598-2272 Worth 448-3979

Thursday, June 30, 2016

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Golf is like life, so enjoy the good moments

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ummer is now more than a week old. Along with some warmer temperatures, there are other signs that summer is here. I notice when I drive to work there are fewer cars on the road. Little activity is going on at the local high school near my home. Sometimes when I leave a little later during the school year, vehicles are lined up at the stop sign as some parents drop off their kids near the school. As I have mentioned in a recent column, I miss those leisurely summer days hanging out with friends and having fun. But I have found that Joe going to work and Boyle not dealing with an overflow of traffic is great, too. While the kids are out of school, many adults are taking vacations. That means fewer drivers on the local roads. During the summer, the pace lessens even at newspapers. This is one of the best times of the year to take a few days off. So, I joined those vacationers this past week. I took a long weekend, from Thursday through Sunday, on an annual golf trip. I guess you could say it is a tournament of sorts. We do have a few good golfers who regularly score in the 90s and 80s. But the majority fall in the category of duffers. They have their moments on one hole and then on the next everything seems to fall apart. I would have to say I fall into that latter category. I guess golf is a lot like life. You have good days and you have bad days. If you don’t get too high or too low, you may fare well playing golf. I understand better now why golfers over the age of 50 are usually better at the game. It doesn’t always work out that way but dealing with what life throws at you can be tough. If you can handle the pressure at work and life in general, those are the people who can make good golfers. However, if you only golf once or twice a year it will be difficult to really improve. Most of us have to go to work, and that takes up a lot of my time. We have taken part in these golf tournaments dating back to 2008, when we discovered a course in an isolated area in western Illinois. The course was just outside of Nauvoo, which is known more for its Mormon population than golf. The idea to begin these tournaments came from my brother Terry. The course was not particularly great but it was affordable and the many participants could let loose after hours of golf with little to worry about. We continued to golf there until three years ago when the course closed, presumably because not enough people golfed there. We have been teeing up the past three years at a course in Mishicot, Wis., about 21 miles south of Green Bay. The holes are longer and more challenging. But since most of us aren’t that good to begin with, it does not matter. We have a lot of fun. That’s the main thing. I get an opportunity to see many of my brother’s friends. The majority of them grew up in my old neighborhood. Now that I’m getting older, many of the participants are my nephews. It’s great to see them as well. Now my son also accompanies me on the trip. We have a good time. I don’t know if I will ever become a good golfer. I believe you have to put the time in and play frequently to show some improvement. At this stage of my life, I don’t know if I can really do that. But I do enjoy it. I mean, I’m not going to go out and play baseball or football anymore. Golf is a sport that you can compete in for years to come. So I spend a lot of time at driving ranges working on certain shots and using certain clubs to get a better feel for them. I have a driving range I go to that is close to home. During the summer, I try to go once a week. But the most important thing was getting away for a few days. I had some fun and did make some good shots. It gave me confidence to return next year. And I will return the year after that. Joe Boyle is the editor of The Reporter. He can be reached at thereporter@comcast.net.

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Melaine Herbert (from left), of Chicago; Evelyn Sendziak and her husband, Robert Sendziak, also from of Chicago, taste some cheesecake samples last Thursday night at the Evergreen Park Library for Maureen Schulman’s presentation on Eli’s Cheesecake.

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ferent than most cheesecakes in terms of taste and texture. If you like it, you’re a fan for life because nothing else tastes quite like Eli’s.” — Author Maureen Schulman

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Lovers of the delicious treat get tips from cookbook author and enjoy samples at Evergreen Park Library By Kelly White People can now make the well-known Eli’s Cheesecake in the comfort of their own kitchens. Maureen Schulman, author of “The Eli’s Cheesecake Cookbook: Remarkable Recipes from a Chicago Legend, “made an appearance, along with her husband, Marc, at the Evergreen Park Public Library last Thursday night to share her secrets. “I hope readers gain confidence from this cookbook,” Schulman said. “Cheesecake is traditionally considered an intimidating dessert to make at home. If you do everything outlined in these recipes, the cheesecake will turn out perfectly. And if, for example, the cake cracks, the reader is now armed with the scientific knowledge to address the problem. “I think our approach empowers the home cook to not only make a great cheesecake, but to understand the principles behind successful baking. The book provides a jumping-off point to be creative.” The Eli’s Cheesecake Cookbook captures the glory of this globally celebrated interpretation of one of America’s favorite desserts. The book focuses strictly on the Chicago-style cheesecake as described by Schulman. “Eli’s Cheesecake is different than most cheesecakes in terms of taste and texture,” she said. “If you like it, you’re a fan for life because nothing else tastes quite like Eli’s. It’s like a souf-

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fléed custard on the inside, a little firmer and golden on the top and sides, and not too sweet.” Local residents were able to reminisce about their favorite cheesecake recipes from the past and learn some new recipes from Schulman, including learning the secrets from baking the same cakes from home that made Eli’s Cheesecake a national institution. Participants were also able to indulge in free cheesecake sampling, with the cakes prepared by Schulman. “Cheesecake is absolutely one of our very favorite desserts,” Evelyn Sendziak, of Chicago, said. Sendziak attended the event with her husband, Robert Sendziak, who is also a huge cheesecake fan. “I love everything about cheesecake,” he said. Eli’s Cheesecake began more than 35 years ago, rising to prominence first as a featured item at one of Chicago’s most popular restaurants — Eli’s The Place

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for Steak, a classic steakhouse and pillar of the city’s culinary community that was also a noted celebrity watering hole. From Eli Schulman’s first cheesecake creation at Eli’s The Place for Steak to President Obama’s 50th birthday cake, this book details the storied history of one of the nation’s most famous desserts. The cookbook was published to coincide with the 35th anniversary of Eli’s Cheesecakes, which originated in Chicago. Inside the cookbook, published in December of 2015, are 40 cheesecake recipes, including Original Plain, Chocolate Chip, Cinnamon Rum Raisin, Belgian Chocolate, Espresso, and Banana, plus 10 signature steakhouse dishes like the acclaimed Liver Eli. Schulman is often credited with putting “Chicago-style” cheesecake, richer and creamier than its New York counterpart, on the map. The book also includes Eli’s Trade Secrets and step- by-step photos. “Baking is a science, so we felt the best way to approach the recipes was to address the issues that affect the outcome of baking a perfect cheesecake,” Schulman said. Eli’s Cheesecake will be making an appearance at the Taste of Chicago this summer on Saturday, July 9.

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While still waiting for the state legislature to come to an agreement on a long-overdue state budget, the District 230 School Board is taking steps to ensure that its own budget for the 2017-18 school year is approved on time. At its June 23 meeting, the board set Thursday, Sept. 29, as the date of the public hearing that must be held before its own budget is approved. It will be held at 7 p.m. at Andrew High School, 9001 W. 171st St., Tinley Park. Assistant Superintendent for Business Services John Lavelle said that the staff is currently working on drawing up a budget. A final budget review is scheduled for Aug. 19, giving time to listen to feedback and make adjustments before the hearing. “(Coming up with a budget) has got to be the most difficult thing to do, because we don’t know what the heck is going on in Springfield,” said board member Denis Ryan. “The best guess is, we could expect to receive what we got last year,” said Lavelle. For the 12 years in a row, District 230 has passed a balanced budget, and has not had to raise its tax levy for the past four. “So the pressure is on,” Board President Rick Nogal reminded Lavelle. Leaders of the state legislature and Gov. Rauner were expected to meet in Springfield yesterday to find some temporary measures they could agree upon, with the immediate goal being to find the education funding needed that will allow schools to open on time in the fall. Without a budget, many school districts, including Chicago, were in danger of being unable to open their doors. “From what we can tell now, it looks like a bill for education funding will be passed sometime in July,” said Supt. James Gay. “The sticking point seems to be the extra funding being requested for Chicago schools,” said the

superintendent. Chicago Public Schools are seeking extra funding for pension payments. “They’re talking about funding higher education at a better level too,” said Gay. “That is good from our perspective because our students go on to higher education, and this will allow them to go to Moraine Valley or state schools or anywhere else.”

“From what we

can tell now, it looks like a bill for education funding will be passed sometime in July.” — Dist. 230 Supt. James Gay

Lavelle said he was told Rauner wants to come up with a stopgap budget to get the state through the November election and the end of the year. He said districts would likely be “held harmless,” with none of the threatened funding cuts for this year. Rauner on Tuesday unveiled just such a stopgap budget aimed at ensuring that schools open on time and keeping state government operations working until the end of this year. But the proposal doesn’t include the boost in funding for Chicago Public Schools that Democratic leaders are seeking. According to reports, Rauner’s proposal would cost $50.3 billion, including $7 billion for local school districts, which is up $240 million from this year. Democratic leaders, who are expected to offer their own proposals this week, have cautioned that any legislation now must receive a 60 percent majority of votes now that the May 31 deadline has passed. So, as Gay said last week, “There is nothing definite at this point.”

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Thursday, June 30, 2016

Hickory Hills Street Fair features food, rides for kids, entertainment The annual Hickory Hills Street Fair was held Sunday along Roberts Road, between 95th and 91st streets, and featured a variety of activities for kids and adults alike. Rides for the Kids were offered from noon to 4

p.m. and featured the Wind Jammer Swing Ride, Giant Inflatable Slide, Monster Truck Bouncer and Kiddie Ferris Wheel. A bingo tent provided shade on a sunny day and plenty of fun. Over 100 crafters and vendors were on hand.

Musical entertainment was provided by The Neverly Brothers, Dirty Wellies Band and Almost Einstein. Plenty of food was offered along with a beer garden. A beanbag tournament drew large crowds who competed throughout the morning and afternoon.

Photos by Dermot Connolly

There was a lot to see, hear, eat and enjoy at the Hickory Hills Street Fair on Sunday when Roberts Road, between 95th and 91st streets, was turned into a pedestrian plaza lined with a wide variety of food stands, arts and crafts stalls and even a few rides for children.

Palos Hills residents Gayle Nailing (at right) and Annie Arrington buy some sweet treats from Shawn Wyman of RZ’s Dips and D’lites.

A range of expressions can be seen on the faces of children who wait for the swing ride to begin.

Baraa Razick, of Hickory Hills, looks up from her work applying henna designs on her customer, Cassidy, during the Hickory Hills Street Fair.

‘Zootopia’ headlines next Moraine Movie in the Moonlight The next Movie in the Moonlight will be Disney’s “Zootopia,” which will be screened at about 8:30 p.m. Saturday, July 9 between Buildings F and M at Moraine Valley Community College, 9000 W. College Parkway, Palos Hills. The movie will play on a 16-foot inflatable screen at the Gateway. Ad-

mission is free. “Zootopia” is an animated tale of a city inhabited by anthropomorphic animals who have abandoned traditional predator/prey roles in favor of civilized coexistence. Uptight rabbit police officer Judy Hopps (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin) is forced to work with charismatic

fox con artist Nick Wilde (Jason Bateman) to crack a major case involving the mysterious disappearance of some carnivorous citizens. But when a few of the missing critters reappear having reverted to pre-enlightenment savagery, it exposes existing anti-carnivore prejudice among the city’s

herbivores that threatens to damage the fabric of their diverse metropolis. Families should bring their own blankets or chairs to sit on as well as food or snacks. A small concession stand will sell candy and drinks. Popcorn is always free. Alcohol is not allowed on Moraine Valley’s campus. In the event of inclem-

ent weather, the movie will be shown in the Moraine Rooms in Building M. Movie is subject to change. The series will conclude with “Finding Dory” on Saturday, Sept. 10, at 7:30 p.m. For more information about Movie in the Moonlight, call the College and Community Relations Office at (708) 974-5375.

‘The Farmer in the Dell’ microgreens, Palos Hospital, library at Palos Market Locally grown: check. Nutritious: check. Fun and flavorfu: double check! Microgreens are coming to the Palos Heights’ Farmers Market on July 6. “Farmer in the Dell” microgreens farm is located right in Palos Heights. The farmer is Alissa Dalgaard (Dalgaard translates to Dell Farm in Danish and was the inspiration for the farm’s name). Come and sample some of the many varieties that will be sure to surprise your taste buds and add a touch of flair to your next meal. These tiny greens are not only packed with flavor but also provide tons of nutrition. Eat them alone or add them to your next sandwich, appetizer, or a crowd favorite — on top of a bowl of mac and cheese. Please stop by her booth to try some microgreen samples, or for those green thumbs out there, plant your own sample pack of micros to take home. Yum! Representatives from Palos Community Hospital will also be at the market on July 6. With a little planning, your field trip to the farmer’s market can be a great way to introduce your family to new foods while helping them understand where food comes from and the impact of good nutrition

on health. Stop by and visit the Palos Hospital tent where you can learn how to make the most out of your Farmer’s Market experience. Get tips, healthy recipes and more from a Palos registered dietitian. Blood pressure screenings will be available too. The Palos Heights Library will also join the Market on Wednesday July 6. The Story Hour will begin at 10 a.m. with this week’s theme being “Jumping Frogs.” Crafts, songs and other children’s activities will also take place. Information about the Children’s and Adult Summer Reading Program, along with upcoming library events will be available. Patrons will also be able to sign up for a library card. New this year, the Library and the Market are collaborating on the Market Poetry Project. Patrons will be able to add a line or two to the Poem of the Week, with farmer’s market themes changing weekly. Stop by the Tent to add your line. Face painting is available from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come to the City Tent and have our artists draw a beautiful design of your choice. Summer fruits and vegetables are coming into the market every week. Locally grown fresh berries and cherries, tomatoes, lettuces,

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL July 11–15, 2016 • 9:00–11:30 a.m. Trinity Covenant Church VBS is a fun place for children 3 years old (toilet trained) thru 6th grade. At Barnyard Roundup, future farmers of all ages will learn that Jesus gathers us all together. Kids will discover that Jesus, their Savior, knows them by name, rounds them up, and brings them home. Bible learning, singing, crafts, snacks and games each day…come join the fun! This is a free program for the community Program and Dinner - Thursday, July 14 • 6-8 P.M. For information or to register online: www.trinitycovoaklawn.org OR Call the church office at 708-422-5111

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kale, spinach, radishes, kohlrabi, beets, early summer squashes, carrots, mushrooms, beans, onions, cabbage, cucumbers and more can be purchased very week. A large selection of food items are also at the market on a weekly basis. They include breads, and multiple types of bakery items, pies and noodles, cheeses, eggs, butter, jams and jellies, local honey and maple syrup, olive oils and vinegars, beef, pork and chicken, salsas, pasta and BBQ sauces and Italian peppers, three different varieties of ready to eat tamales, pizza and pizza products, ready to bake pizza, pesto, and organic and vegan frozen vegetable patties, soups, desserts, loose leaf teas. Our vendors also have beautiful perennial and annual plants, herbs and flowers. Finally, get ready for summer barbeques and parties are Pampered Chef. They have everything you will need. LINK cards are accepted at the Palos Heights Farmers Market. New in 2016, the Palos market is offering “Palos Bucks Double Value” on all LINK transactions, while sponsorship dollars are available.While at the City Tent, representatives from the Palos Heights Beautification Committee will be on hand with split the pot raffle tickets for this year’s “Car Classic Event”. Tickets are only $2 each. The drawing will be held on July 21, and a minimum grand prize is $10,000. The market would like to thank this year’s Palos Heights Farmers Market Sponsors. They include Dr. John Principe, MD of Wellbeing MD Center for Life, The Private Bank, BMO Harris Bank, CNB Bank and Trust, United Trust Bank, City of Palos Heights Mayor Bob Straz, Running for Kicks, Bon A Pit, Golden Shoes and Type Concepts Inc. Additional information about the Palos Heights Farmers Market can be found at www.palosheights. org, by calling 361-1800, Facebook or email farmersmarket@ palosheights.org

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News and events from our archives Worth native part of first graduating class at Chicago Circle Campus • 50 years ago From the June 30, 1966 issue

The story: Lambert Henry Schoonveld, a native of Worth, was a member of the first graduating class to be awarded degrees in commencement exercises held June 19 at the University of Illinois at Chicago Circle Campus. Schoonveld received his degree in Physics. His studies at the Circle Campus were interrupted by a three-year duty of Vietnam. He returned to his studies last fall at the Chicago Circle Campus. He plans to enter the University of Chicago on a scholarship to continue work at his studies leading to a master’s degree in Physics. A graduation dinner was held in his honor at a Chicago restaurant and attended by 15 relatives. His mother, Winifred Schoonveld, was also in attendance.

Oak Lawn Village Board, Park District propose swapping land • 25 years ago From the June 27, 1991 issue

The story: A special meeting of the finance committee was scheduled next week by the Oak Lawn Village Board in a unanimous vote after reviewing terms of proposed land swap with the Oak Lawn Park District Tuesday. Under the proposed package, the park district would receive Cook School, 9526 S. Cook Ave., a fire station at 103rd Street and 52nd Avenue, and funding for the purchase of School District 123 land to build a park at 94th Street and Keeler Avenue. The village would gain land at 104th Street and Minnick Avenue, which is located near a reservoir to be used for the long-range planning of a water system and commuter parking lot at the 95th Street Metra Station. The quote: “I think it’s feasible,” said Mayor Ernie Kolb. “If you don’t have intergovernmental cooperation, then you don’t have a community.”

Hickory Hills Council votes to close off 76th and Court • 10 years ago From the June 29, 2006 issue

The story: The Hickory Hills City Council unanimously voted last week to close 76th and Court at its south end where it assesses 95th Street. The Hickory Hills Public Works Department was expected to erect temporary concrete barricades this week at the northbound 76th Court traffic light. Motorists often drive north on the street before turning around back toward 95th Street, especially during rush hour. Residents in the area have complained about motorists speeding south along the road to reach 95th Street and make U-turns in their driveways. One resident counted 34 vehicles turning around in his driveway within two hours. The quote: “Ald. (Mike) McHugh and I talked with residents and people are happy,” said Ald. John Moirano (1st Ward) about the barricades being erected. “They’re happy because some have kids and it’s a safety issue. It’s a nuisance and dangerous (because) people are in a hurry. This is something that had to be done.”

Thursday, June 30, 2016

The Reporter Participants in last year’s Midway Fly Away 5K Run/ Walk are seen at left. The next event will take place at the airport on Sunday, Sept. 18.

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Registration begins for Midway Fly Away 5K Run/Walk Registration is being held for the fourth annual Midway Fly Away 5K Run/Walk around Midway Airport on Sunday, Sept. 18. Add this year is a one-mile kids race called “The Midway Miler.” The Midway Fly Away offered runners and walkers of all fitness levels the opportunity to walk directly on the airfield of Midway. Proceeds from the race will benefit the SCC/Special Olympics Chicago. Registration in advance of the event is $40 for adults and $20 for children ages 16 and under. The Midway Miler, open to kids 10 and under, is $15 per child. New this year, on-site registration will be available for $50 for adults. Registration is now open by visiting www.sochicago.org. At that website, participants can create a personal fundraising page where supporters can make tax deductible donations. Registered participants will receive a souvenir race T-shirt, post-race refreshments and

free parking in the Midway Airport Economy Parking lot, located across the street from the Southwest Airlines hangar, at 5050 W. 55th St., Chicago. Doors to the Southwest Airlines hangar will open at 8 a.m. Upon arrival, participants will be shuttled to the event hangar on the airfield. All participants are required to bring a photo ID for check-in, and must arrive prior to 8:30 a.m. Shuttle service will end at 8:30 a.m. A variety of pre-race activities, including raffles with prizes as well as a myriad of family activities such as face painting and balloon animals will take place at the event hangar on the airfield. The Midway runner, the person who places in the middle of the race, will also win Southwest Airlines tickets. Those who raise more than $250 will automatically be entered to win two round-trip airline tickets to anywhere in the continental U.S. that Southwest Airlines

flies — with no restrictions or blackout dates. First place male and female winners will also be awarded a prize package. New this year, medals will be awarded to the first-, secondand third-place male and female winners in a variety of age groups. All registered participants will receive a commemorative T-shirt. Doors to the Southwest Airlines hangar will open at 8 am. Upon arrival, participants will be shuttled to the event hangar on the airfield. All participants are required to bring a photo ID for check-in, and must arrive prior to 8:30 am. Shuttle service will end promptly at 8:30 a.m. No backpacks/bags will be allowed on the course. However, there will be gear check available the day of the race. No “wheels”, including strollers, bicycles, tricycles, rollerblades or inline skates will be allowed on the airfield. More information can be obtained at www. flychicago.com.

No one was able to guess last week’s Whatizit photo quiz. We thought the hint of “All Wet” would have done the trick, but that was not the case. The correct response was the Centennial Park swimming pool at 9400 S. Nashville Ave. in Oak Lawn. The swimming pool could be seen in the background, with the statue of a boy in the foreground of last week’s photo. Centennial Park will be the site of a lot of activities to mark Independence Day on Monday, July 4. The clue for this week’s Whatizit photo (above) is: Park glider. Send your responses with your name and hometown by noon Monday to thereporter@comcast.net.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR EVERGREEN PARK

Performances will also be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 16 and 4 and 7 p.m. Sunday, July 17 at the Oak View Center. Tickets are $12.

The 48th annual Evergreen Park Independence Day Parade will be held Friday, July 1 with the event kicking off along 95th Street at 6:30 p.m. The parade will conclude at Duffy Park, 92nd and Millard Avenue. Fireworks will follow at dusk (at about 9 p.m.). Video of the parade will be posted on the Evergreen Park web channel the following week. Residents who know a ‘hometown hero” can call (708) 229-8219. They will help lead the parade.

Community Theatre to stage ‘Catch Me If You Can’

Evergreen Park Independence Day Parade on 95th Street

Farmer’s market continues in Evergreen Park

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

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 offers preschools 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

Broadway Juniors will perform ‘42nd Street’

The Broadway Junior’s Children Theatre Program at the Oak Lawn Park District will present the production of “42nd Street”. Performances will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 14 and Friday, July 15 at the Oak View Center, 4625 W. 110th St., Oak Lawn.

Tickets are available for the Oak Lawn Park District Community Theatre Production of “Catch Me If You Can.” The production will run at the Oak View Center, 4625 W. 110th St., at 8 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 5, Friday, Aug. 12, Saturday, Aug. 6 and Saturday, Aug. 13. Performances will also be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 7 and Aug. 14. Tickets are $23 for adults and $22 for seniors (ages 60 and over) and children ages 12 and under. Tickets for both productions are available at the Oak View Center or can be purchased by calling (708) 857-2200. “Catch Me If You Can” tickets can also be purchased online at www.olparks.com.

Vacation Bible School to be held at Pilgrim Faith Church Children of the community are invited to attend the “Surf Shack: Catch the Wave of God’s Amazing Love” Vacation Bible School from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday through Friday, July 11 to 15, at Pilgrim Faith United Church of Christ, 9411 S. 51st Ave., Oak Lawn. Each day will feature games, crafts, Bible stories and cool music with dance moves. Children age 4 through fifth grade are welcome. The Cost is $10 per child (or $30 per family) for the whole week. Register at http://cokesburyvbs.com/pilgrimfaith or call (708) 422-4200.

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.

‘Eternal Light and Rest’ compositions 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.

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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.

The Worth Park District is hosting a free 3rd of July celebration complete with live music and other activities at the boat lunch from 7 to 10 p.m. across from the Terrace Centre, 11500 S. Beloit Ave. Everyone is welcome to attend the Sunday, July 3. Residents can bring lawn chairs and enjoy an evening with friends and neighbors. Free entertainment will be provided by “South of Disorder” and will include family fun games and more.

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 hosts Star Spangled Fourth of July

Free 3rd of July celebration

National Ice Cream Day

National Ice Cream Day will be celebrated from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 17 at Gale Park, 109th Street and Nordica Avenue, Worth. Visitors can enjoy ice cream, play games and take part in other activities.

Kids can ride on a safety train

Children who enjoy fire trucks, police cars and large construction equipment can attend “Touch A Truck” from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 27 at the Worth Park District, 11500 S. Beloit Ave. Kids can take a train ride with Little Obie, the safety train.

Volunteers needed for The Oak Lawn Park District’s Annual Star Worth Days Fest

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.

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Vacation Bible School to be held at Oak Lawn Bible School

Oak Lawn Garden Club to hold Beautiful Yard Contest

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The Worth Park District is hosting the annual Worth Days Fest from Wednesday, Aug. 24 to Sunday, Aug.28. The event at the Worth Park District, 11500 S. Beloit Ave., is designed for families. Volunteers are needed for this event. Presale tickets are $50 and will be sold up until 4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23 at the Worth Park District. Tickets will be $60 after that. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 448-7080 or visit www.worthparkdistrict.org.

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Joe Boyle Editor

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ENOUGH! Elected leaders must solve state budget crisis llinois’ budget standoff must be resolved, and must be resolved now. Whether or not our leaders manage to pass a stopgap funding measure this week, Illinois still needs the stability of a full budget to restore the health of our state and its economy. For a year, our state’s elected leaders have engaged in what can only be called political malpractice. Illinois is the only state in the country that doesn’t have a budget. For a year, because of that failure, it has stiffed small businesses, social service agencies and its GUEST higher education system, leaving them trying operate without money they’re owed. State EDITORIAL to operations have been cobbled together through a patchwork of court orders, and the state gets deeper in debt by the minute. Gov. Bruce Rauner said on Monday the state was on the verge of crisis, and that it would be an “outrageous, tragic failure” if schools don’t open on time this fall. With all due respect, Governor, the state is already in crisis and the budget standoff has already been an “outrageous, tragic failure.” A stopgap may delay imminent emergency and we desperately need that. But it’s still not enough. As legislators return to Springfield today — for the first time this month — Illinois’ historic, serious problems have been made even worse by the failure to compromise on a balanced, long-term spending plan. The political war between Rauner and House Speaker Michael Madigan has been confounding and unconscionable. Rauner has insisted on passage of the so-called Turnaround Agenda, a series of pro-business measures, as a condition of the budget. Madigan and Senate President John Cullerton have seemed focused primarily on thwarting the governor. Neither the governor nor the legislature has put forth a balanced budget. Decades of delaying action and willfully ignoring issues like the state’s epically ballooning pension obligations have devastated its financial stability. The state must make cuts, and yes, more revenue will be needed to stanch the economic bleeding. The consequences of having no budget have been harsh and far-reaching. The state’s colleges and universities, which ought to be linchpins for growth and economic development, instead have been starved. Hundreds have been laid off, programs have been shuttered. High school graduates look at this mess, fear for their future, and enroll in out-of-state colleges. Our best and brightest may not come back after they complete their education elsewhere. Meanwhile, more than 130,000 low-income students have had financial aid snatched away. Do these students who wish to better themselves and their future job prospects through education have other resources to continue? In most cases, no. One million of Illinois’ most vulnerable people — the poor, the at-risk kids, the elderly, the mentally ill, the homeless, the victims of domestic abuse or sexual assault — have been directly harmed by the state’s dereliction of duty, as social service agencies cut services. Hospitals and medical providers are owed hundreds of millions in unpaid state employee medical bills and delayed Medicaid payments. Countless business owners, large and small, have struggled to survive because they haven’t been paid. Cities and small towns have been left holding the bag for unpaid state bills. And yet, it could get even worse. More than $2 billion in active road construction projects might be shut down, leading to as many as 25,000 workers losing their jobs. The state’s corrections system says it’s on the verge of not being able to feed inmates and operate prisons. Social services agencies will continue to turn away the ill, the homeless, the elderly. The state’s schools were spared last year by a separate appropriation. But this year, many districts face the very real possibility of not opening or not being able to stay open. But what have citizens seen from the Capitol? We have seen political posturing. We have seen a governor who campaigned as a practical business leader dedicated to finding fixes instead act as an ideological purist. We have seen elected representatives apparently unable to stand up to Madigan, Cullerton and Rauner to demand a resolution to the crisis. We have not seen compromise. Perhaps the most damaging long-term effect is the toxic cynicism and frustration this crisis has created among its residents, who have to wonder at this point if Rauner, Madigan and Cullerton simply view the toll on Illinois’ people as mere collateral damage. At a recent Better Government Association panel on the impasse’s impact, multiple social service providers said flatly they don’t believe leaders care about their plight. Many long-term changes are needed to restore Illinois to solid ground. Redistricting reform is a critical piece of restoring true political competitiveness that will lead to legislators facing more accountability to the voters they represent. But the day has come. Illinois’ people cannot be held hostage for a second year without a budget. Voters must revolt and demand better. Enough. — The Springfield State Journal-Register

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Message of hope and scripture in column is appreciated I am writing to express my appreciation to columnist Claudia Parker for her column in The Reporter on May 26 (“Capturing images and moments in time for years to come”). The whole column captured my attention from the wonderful birthday party for the 88-year-old lady, the camera problem, and particularly your positive comments about God. She quoted scripture: “Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father, who is in heaven.” It seems to me she is doing just that. I commend her for letting her light shine before men. I enjoy reading The Reporter. You are all doing a great job! — Adeline M. Kramer, Oak Lawn

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e still don’t know what’s in store for Great Britain, and to a degree, the rest of the world following the majority of voters who voted Friday to have Great Britain leave the European Union. British Prime Minister David Cameron was so stunned, he announced that he is going to resign. A successor will replace Cameron most likely in October. Cameron had a lot riding on this vote and felt that residents would recognize the need to remain part of the European Union. But if there is one certainty about the political climate in some of our most industrialized nations it’s that voters are angry. The situation, to some degree, mirrors the political unrest that has gripped the United States. According to published reports, most of the British voters who voted to leave the EU were predominately white, working-class people who are increasingly upset about immigration. No one is talking about building walls, but many British voters have voted to keep immigrants out. The question that officials across the globe are asking is: Does this mean the end of globalization? We live in a more technological world in which we can communicate with each other in minutes, if not seconds. The need to become more global in telecommunications and trading for goods has been emphasized in the last 20 or so years. The North American Free Trade Agreement, or NAFTA, was approved for the U.S. during the Bill Clinton administration. The argument that was made was free trade among nations like our neighbor to the south, Mexico, would be good for the economy. Go into a variety of grocery stores and it is not uncommon today to purchase food ranging from fruit to fish from South America or China. We are not going to debate the long-lasting effects of NAFTA for the U.S. The argument made in favor of approving NAFTA was that we would be left out of the global marketplace if we voted against it. Proponents said that we would become isolationists if we did not approve NAFTA. Isolation conjures up another image of the U.S. that has been debated. During the beginning of World War II, the U.S. was accused of looking the other way while atrocities were occurring in Europe. Not until the bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941 did the U.S. enter the war.

But since that time, the world has changed. We have become a more global society. That may have occurred whether the U.S. joined NAFTA or not. But the similarities between Great Britain and the U.S. are striking. In Great Britain, 52 percent of the voters approved the idea of leaving the EU. The nation has essentially agreed to be more cautious on globalization and focus more inward. Critics of globalization look at a world in which international corporations and wealthy families have prospered. The skilled and the educated have better access to gaining financial success. Many working-class families have struggled and feel left out. That makes these people occasionally easy prey for the likes of Boris Johnson, the former mayor of London, a vocal opponent of the EU and President Obama, who he said was the “part-Kenyan president” who may dislike the British because of ancestral background. Despite these statements, he is a candidate for prime minister. And then we have Donald Trump. The presumptive Republican candidate naturally sang the praises of Johnson. He agreed with the Brexit vote as he stood on a Scottish golf course that he owns. Trump, coincidentally, visited Scotland when the vote took place. He praised the Scottish people for voting against the EU while at the same news conference took time to promote his golf course. Of course, like Johnson, Trump never allows facts to get in the way of his bluster. Actually, the residents of Northern Ireland and Scotland voted to remain in the EU. We are not sure what is next, but there is unrest in Great Britain. Like the residents of Northern Ireland and Scotland, there are many Brits who believe exiting the EU will hurt the economy. Over 2.1 million people joined an online petition Saturday requesting that the government hold a second referendum for EU membership. Resentment will probably grow on both sides of the fence in Great Britain. We don’t expect any major changes in the near future. But as far as the petition drive, the vote is final. In the meantime, the U.S. waits patiently and studies the situation. We are allies of Great Britain so we will continue to reach out. After all, we have our own group of discontented voters to deal with.

Happy Birthday, America! By Don C. White How will you celebrate the 240th birthday of our great nation? Most of us will have the day off and many will enjoy a three-day weekend. Of course, there are many jobs that require 24/7 staffing on all holidays. Thanks to the firefighters, police officers, doctors, nurses, airline and airport support staff that keep the planes flying, train and bus crews that maintain their schedules rain or shine, restaurant staffs, and many others too numerous to mention. Our thanks for your dedication to duty whatever your job might be. Did you celebrate this special day by flying the American flag? Did you visit a relative or a friend in a nursing home? Were you somewhere when the National Anthem was sung? Did you enjoy a fireworks show? I hope you didn’t set off illegal fireworks as many people in my neighborhood do. Listening to a patriotic song always makes me feel proud and sad at the same time. It makes one stop to ponder the sacrifice and bloodshed that it has cost the nation to maintain our freedom and that of many other countries around the world. Listen to, sing, hum, or play some of the following songs and see if they don’t make you stop and give thanks for all of your blessings: “The Star-Spangled Banner”, “God Bless America”, “America the Beautiful”, “Battle Hymn of the Republic”, “America, My Country Tis of Thee”, “Yankee Doodle” and the “Halls of Montezuma”. Of course, if you’re country folk such as I am you might want to listen to a few of these: “God Bless the USA” (Lee Greenwood), “Ragged Old Flag” (Johnny Cash), “Where the Stars and Stripes and the Eagle Fly” (Aaron Tippen), “America” (Waylon Jennings), “American Soldier” (Toby Keith), “Some Gave All” (Billy Ray Cyrus). The final country song I like is titled: “Arlington” by Trace Adkins. I heard it as my wife and I watched the Memorial Day special on Channel 11 to honor our men and women who gave the last full measure so that we, the people of this great nation, are able to live the life that we should cherish so much. And I do. Yes, when I heard this song, it brought tears to my eyes. It is about a soldier coming

home and being brought to Arlington National Cemetery to be laid to rest in the mist of heroes of many wars. It gets my vote for a powerful message of the courage and devotion that a man or woman gives to this country and their fellow Americans. Here are just a couple lines from the opening verse: “I never thought that this is where I’d settle down, I thought I’d die an old man back in my hometown, They gave me this plot of land, me and some other men, for a job well done.” And one line from the chorus: “I can rest in peace, I’m one of the chosen ones, I made it to Arlington.” So, on this July 4, 2016, stop and give thanks to those 55 men that risked everything they held dear to bring forth this great nation. Yes, the people had declared their independence from the British on July 4, 1776, but they had not yet won that independence. Just how sure of what they were doing were these men? The final sentence of the Declaration says it quite well. “And for the support of this declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred Honor.” When the Declaration was being voted on in Philadelphia, British troops were landing on Staten Island in New York. The Revolutionary War ended with the surrender of British troops at Yorktown, Va., in 1781. (Yes, I have visited there.) A treaty was drafted in November 1782, but not signed until September 1783. New York was not surrendered until November 1783. The British gave up more land than what the 13 colonies entailed at the time. Thanks to those men and women of the revolution who gave so much for the freedom that we cherish over 240 years later. After writing this, I decided that I need to add another item to my bucket list. July 4, 2026 will be the 250th birthday of our nation and it would be one day short of my 88th birthday. I hope to see you then. God bless this great nation as we enter into one of the most important presidential elections in our history. Don C. White is a Palos Hills historian who occasionally shares his views on current events.

veryone has a right to express their opinions on any topic in America without having to be bullied by those who disagree. But I knew a debate on gun restrictions would bring out some fanatics who can’t argue facts but do call you names. People become bullies when they can’t debate, or because their facts are weak. One of the weakest is the assertion that there is a significant difference between a fully automatic weapon or a semi-automatic weapon. It’s insignificant. Both are “automatic.” They drop the word “fully” to defend their weak argument. Laws today ban “fully” automatic weapons, but not “semi”-automatic weapons. Semi-automatic or assault weapons were banned at the federal level, but not anymore. Some states have their own laws but this needs to be done across the country. Both “fully” and “semi” automatic weapons should be banned. Both do everything in terms of getting a bullet ready to be fired. The fully automatic weapon allows you to hold the trigger down and it cycles through the process of loading and firing a bullet rapidly. The semi-automatic does everything, but a user must pull the trigger for each bullet (round). Many “semi”-automatic weapons, like the AR-15, can fire 30 bullets in three seconds, with a slight adjustment allowing you to hold the trigger down to fire multiple shots. That’s the problem with “semi”-automatic weapons. Guns are easily adjusted. Even without an adjustment, a semi-automatic weapon can fire, using your trigger pull, three bullets a second. That’s 30 bullets in 10 seconds. An AR-15 can hold up to 30 bullets. I also think sportsmen and hunters should be required to use the least modern weapons to kill animals. No scope. No automatic anything, period. A true sport is when the field is leveled, not when the hunter replaces talent with technology to kill defenseless animals, especially lions, tigers, elephants and bears. You load, cock and aim the gun with pure eyesight, and scope, and I respect you as a true “sportsman.” You fire 30 bullets from a “semi”-automatic hunting weapon, you’re just a killer. Last week, I also argued that we need to increase penalties for gun use in a crime. Increase the mandatory jail time to 25 years on a conviction, and give the death penalty to someone who kills someone with a gun. And expedite the appeals process, too. But I don’t think we should stop there. Too often, the killers are teenage street gang members. If you are a teenager convicted two or more times of using a weapon in a crime, not only should you go to jail but your parents should be jailed, too. If a parent can’t control their kid, then let’s create a process in which they can disavow responsibility for the child with two or more convictions, and all benefits, too. I have NEVER heard a parent of a street gang member who was killed admit their kids were gang bangers, drug users or criminals they couldn’t control. Denial is easier than responsibility. And of course, the parents of killed street gang killers can always file lawsuits against the police. We need to make society safe. One way to do that is to ban all guns (with only a few exceptions). You don’t have to be a professor of weapons to know that anything that makes it easy to rapidly fire a gun is wrong. And, no one has a right to bully you or question your right to advocate for tougher federal gun laws. The Constitution was made to be adjusted. Ray Hanania is an award-winning former Chicago City Hall reporter and political columnist. Email him at rghanania@gmail. com. You can also debate him on his Facebook page at RGHanania

Thursday, June 30, 2016

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Ginger’s ingredients can help reduce blood clots, bad cholesterol Palos Heights parents announce inger is amazing! I love it! We use it for upset stomach, nausea and digestive purposes. I have a gingerbased perfume. I drink ginger tea. I know the Chinese, Greeks and East Indians use ginger for medicinal purposes, but today, I found great information on other uses for ginger that I was totally unaware of. It is said to be uplifting and energy creating. Of course, like anything else, ginger is a wonder food as long as you are not sensitive or allergic to it. Keeping that in mind, it is something I always keep on hand. An article by Dr. Joseph Mercola gives information and instructions on how to use ginger in other forms and he gives a recipe for making ginger oil. The oil can be used topically to relieve aches and pain and to promote circulation. The use of three drops of ginger oil can be used as a carrier oil when added to massage oil as a revitalizer. It can also be used in the bath or inhaled when added to a vaporizer or diffuser to relieve sinusitis. Ginger oil is said to have anti-inflammatory properties, digestive properties as well as being antiseptic and stimulating. Mercola writes that ginger is quite useful when used for digestion and can be a great remedy for spasms as well. Indigestion, as well as nausea, are my most common uses for ginger itself. He writes that ginger oil can be used in food poisoning cases because it is antiseptic and antibacterial. Many years ago, I

had food poisoning and found that ginger, charcoal, and probiotics, helped to alleviate some of the miserable discomfort. I used a few other things, but these were most helpful. Mercola says ginger oil repels malaria and yellow fever mosquitoes when rubbed into the skin, but only after adding ginger oil to yet another carrier oil to dilute it for application to the skin. It should not be applied during daytime hours when one is going to be in the sun because it can be phototoxic. Even the rhizome itself does not tolerate direct sunlight. Mercola goes on, “Ginger oil can help relieve and treat coughs, flu, asthma, breathlessness and bronchitis. Fresh ginger can actually remove mucus from throat and lungs, and is commonly added to tea for its soothing effects.” “Ginger oil, when regularly used, can help reduce the risk of blood clots and arteriosclerosis, as well as help decrease the bad blood cholesterol levels,” according to Mercola. Mercola further says, “Adults who consume ginger daily may lower their risk of

coronary heart disease by 13 percent, with the probability of illness decreasing when daily ginger intake increased.” Adults who consume ginger regularly have an eight percent lower risk of developing high blood pressure. He cites a 2005 study that found that ginger, when taken regularly, can reduce blood pressure. Ginger can make or be added to many dishes. It has a bite to it, but I’ve learned to love it. You can buy a ginger root at the store and plant it. Try to get ginger with “eyes.” But, they don’t like the cold winters, so plant where you can move it inside. Get good organic soil, no direct sunlight, just filtered sunlight and good drainage. They are so easy to care for. Just water them. You can dig them up when the foliage dies off, take what you need, and re-plant the parts with “eyes.” You can grate them with a cheese grater and when stored in a cool place, ginger root lasts a bit. Now, that I’ve learned so much about how good they are, I intend to use ginger much more frequently. I am going to look for good recipes for ginger. If anyone out there has any, I would love to have it. As always, make certain to check with your physician if you are on any medications or a restricted diet, just to be sure, before adding ginger oil or ginger to your diet. Dee Woods can be reached at deewoods10@icloud.com

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Go ahead and fire up the grill, but use your head t’s that time of the year again, and by that I mean it’s grilling time! We Americans love to grill, with many people taking every opportunity to throw meat on the barbecue, savoring the wonderful smell that fills the spring air. We grill ribs, hamburgers, sausages, hot dogs, steaks and chickens. We grill fish and some other things you wouldn’t think to throw on a grill. Perhaps there is an intrinsic part of man’s nature, developed long ago when we cooked the meat of mammoth or mastodon that derives pleasure from cooking over fire. Many people have purchased grilling equipment, some of it costing thousands of dollars. Yet, so often the griller has no idea what he is doing. Many times the flame is either too high or too low, leading to food that in either case can be improperly cooked. Too hot a flame and the meat burns on the outside — itself undesirable to most people — while not cooking enough on the inside. Too low and the griller becomes impatient, taking the meat off before it is thoroughly cooked, and sometimes leading to food poisoning for those who indulge. Bad news for grillers: Nutritionists today are frowning on eating meat. This has nothing to do with eating animals or the perceived “evils” of the meat industry. However, the meat contributes to an acidic environment In which disease can flourish. This is especially true if the meat is grilled.

Grilled meat is, after all, charred flesh. The stomach has a very difficult time breaking down such foods, and the meat will pass into the intestines largely undigested. Here, it remains sometimes for days, putrefying and becoming a breeding ground for bacteria, and creating gas and foul odors until it is eliminated. This is not to say a hamburger every now and then is a terrible thing. The modern consumption of almost anything is OK. The body is a remarkable resistant organism. The problem is eating meat all the time — along with not eating enough fiber and food rich in vitamins and minerals — and creating a chronically toxic environment in the body. Add to our problems with meat our obsession with all things processed or cheesy and you have a recipe for disaster. It is no wonder we have such a problem with obesity, diabetes and cancer in this

country. Nutritionists believe the combination of ingredients on pizza — meat, cheese and simple carbohydrates — is the worst thing you can eat. The chemistry of these foods together is bad for your stomach, colon, pancreas, heart and brain. Some people frown on these truths because foods like pizza, steak and burgers taste so good, and they think people are just trying to spoil their fun by telling them not to eat it. But just wait and you’ll see how the diseases that result from such indulging spoil fun in a much worse way. So have your pizza, grill your meat, but be wise about it and do it to treat yourself, not as part of your regular dietary regimen. The majority of your diet should be he beautiful, great tasting fruits from trees: Bananas, apples, figs, peaches, dates, avocados and many others. You should be eating lovely-colored vegetables of all kinds especially peppers, squash, broccoli and eggplant, as well as the leafy greens like kale, endive, escarole and spinach. Change your eating habits and change your life for the better. Eating healthy is just as fun and tasty as eating junk, especially when you don’t forget the wine. Anthony Scarano is not a doctor. He is an Evergreen Park resident, winemaker and certified naturopath. Suggestions in this space are his opinions based on years of independent study and personal experience. Wine should be consumed in moderation. Overindulgence may be harmful to your health.

MWRD station area closed in Worth The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District aeration station has been closed off until officials can track down what they say is a stray dog that is roaming in that section of Worth. Photo by Dermot Connolly

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Jim and Bernie Blider, of Palos Heights, have announced the engagement of their daughter, Janet, to Robert Korsch, son of Ken and Kathy, of Franklin Park. Janet graduated from Midwestern University and is a resident physician at Hinsdale Hospital. Robert graduated from Midwestern University and is a resident physician at St. James Hospital in Olympia Fields. An October wedding is planned. The couple will marry at Our Lady of Fatima Church in Chicago with reception held at Cog Hill Golf Club in Lemont.

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Firefighters will compete at SXU in Fire Up Cure event on July 30 The Cure It Foundation’s fifth annual Fire Up Cure event will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 30 at the St. Xavier University campus, 3700 W. 103rd St., Chicago. Nearly 25 teams of firefighters from across Illinois will be competing in a series of challenges such as fire truck pull, hot wing eating contest, an obstacle course, inflatable jousting, tugof-war and more events to raise awareness and funds for pediatric cancer clinical trials and assist children battling the disease. A DJ will provide music as children and their families will

view Irish dancers, raffles, a reptile show, face painting, arts and crafts, inflatable slides and attractions, a kids’ fire pole to slide down, real fire trucks to explore and split the pot. Several food trucks and various vendors will be on hand. Pediatric cancer patients serve as honorary coaches for each team. Tickets can be purchased ahead of time by visiting The Cure It Foundation’s website or at the door on July 30. More information can be obtained by contacting Amy Kazmierowicz at (773) 954-8401 or amy@cureitfoundation.org.

DEATH NOTICES Patrick Cahill Patrick H. Cahill, 89, died on June 22 at his home in Worth. Mr. Cahill, who was born in the County of KIldare, Ireland, was a retired operating engineer. Survivors include daughters, Eileen Foley, Maureen Tully and Kathleen Heneghan; sons, Patrick, James, Martin, John and Robert; sister, Teresa Maguire; 15 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Services were Monday from Schmaedeke Funeral Home to Sacred Heart Church. Interment took place at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Gerald Mishur Gerald J. Mishur, 82, died Sunday at his Palos Heights home. Mr. Mishur, a U.S. Army veteran, was a retired chemical engineer with Viskase. Survivors include sons, Zachary and Jason; sisters, Dorothy, Maryann and Ellen; brother, David; one grandchild; and longtime companion, Margaret. Services are at 9 a.m. today (Thursday, June 30) from PalosGaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Highway, Palos Hills, to St. Alexander Church, 7025 W. 126th St., Palos Heights, for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment will follow at Holy Sepulchure Cemetery.

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the city, if the council agrees to add the program to the current contract with Waste Management. “A customer could call for pickups as many times as he wanted during the year,” said Morley. Mayor Pro-Tem Scott Zimmerman (Mayor Mike Howley was absent due to a work commitment) asked if it would be possible for the city to do a one-year contract with At the Door. Morley replied that could be arranged. “I think it is a good idea. It is actually the future that will benefit from not having to deal with hazardous materials,” said Zimmerman.

He added that it was good information and that the council would be reviewing the details before a decision is made. Morley said there are currently seven municipalities in the northern suburbs using the program, and it was recently started in Plainfield. A report is provided to the municipalities as to who used the program and what types of materials were being picked up. “The amount of materials being recycled is amazing. In just one month, one of the communities had collected more than three tons of material,” said Morley. In other matters, the council awarded a micro-surfacing contract to AC Pavement & Striping

in the amount of $101,000. Also approved was a payment to Hasse Construction for $162,470 for completion of work in the city. City Clerk Dee Catizone, an-

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OLHMS students present STEM education lessons in Springfield Three students from Oak LawnHometown Middle School presented the top of STEM education at the TECH 2016 event in Springfield. This year, OLHMS students learned about STEM education in the OLHMS Maker Space and in many of their classes. The students, Cayla Fett, Adam Maugeri and Madeline Obrzut, shared information about the OLHMS Maker Space with state officials, including state Sen. Bill Cunningham (D-18th). STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Connecting these essential subjects together, students are learning to think critically and work collaboratively in groups. The students said a STEM education leads to great success with students in the workplace. “In 2013, there were 5.7 million job openings related to STEM,” said Cayla Fett. “STEM skills are important to have because so many jobs connect to STEM. If we continue to teach STEM in schools we can better prepare our

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students for the future.” Bringing tools from the Makers Space gave the state officials a visual of what students experience at OLHMS. The STEM presentation included cubelets,

little bits, coding applications, and the program for 3D printing. The students also discussed the educational benefits of STEM education and what OLHMS is doing to encourage these skills.

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SCHOOL NEWS

Thursday, June 30, 2016

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A group of Students at Chicago Christian High School in Palos Heights were cited at a Recognition Assembly who displayed qualities of Academic Excellence, Christian Character, Leadership, Scholarship, Hard Work and Determination during the third quarter.

Chicago Christian High School students honored at assembly

A group of students at Chicago Christian High School in Palos Heights were cited during a Recognition Assembly at the school last month. These students were honored for displaying qualities of Academic Excellence, Christian

Character, Leadership, Scholarship, Hard Work and Determination in the third quarter. Teachers from each department recognized students during an assembly at the school. The students were treated to a special lunch to celebrate their efforts.

Students honored were Lauren Jelderks, Samantha Latson, Niara Foster, Inesha Wiseman, Beth Regnerus, Felicia Ceh, Samantha Snyder, Cyril Nikolovski, John Allen, Nick Jelderks, Donovon Anderson, Abbie Haan, Annalee Mattson,

Jillian Sachs, of Palos Heights; Eleanor Tiemens, of Worth; Tori DeJager, Liz Evenhouse, TJ Satterly, Nathan Holwerda, Mark Kamp, Emily Mikitka,

of Orland Park; Alyssa Van Kuiken, of Oak Lawn; Shelby Van Bruggen, Kara DeBlecourt, Stephen Fry, Allison Kooiman, Ted Kruzich, Alex Kruzich,

Tony Reppman, of Evergreen Park; and Collin Pujdak, Joseph Mavgrogiannis, Cyla Vos, Aidan Crotty and Kendall Bradshaw.

Five scholarships awarded to students by Bernardin Council of the Knights of Columbus of EP

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Katie Menke, who just graduated from Most Holy Redeemer Elementary School in Evergreen Park, accepts an award on May 25 from Anton Iberle, past grand knight of the Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Council of the Knights of Columbus

For the eighth consecutive year, the Joseph Cardinal Bernardin Council of the Knights of Columbus of Evergreen Park awarded five $600 scholarships to deserving graduates of five local Catholic schools for their exemplary service to their schools, church and community. Anton Iberle, past grand knight, presented the awards to Katharine Menke, Most Holy Redeemer; Parker Andres Gass, St. Bede the Venerable; Nicholas Currier, Queen of Martyrs; Graham Zelek, St. John Fisher; and Nikki Condon, St. Catherine of Alexandria. Since initiating this program, Cardinal Bernardin Council has awarded scholarships totaling $25,000. For membership information, send an email to kcevergreen@comcast.net.

Mount Carmel partners with DePaul for learning initiative For the second year in a row, Mount Carmel High School partnered with the DePaul University College of Education and the John and Francis Beck Foundation for the 21st Century Learning Initiative. According to DePaul University’s College of Education, the 21st Century Learning Initiative allows educators at Catholic high schools to become more acclimated with engaging technology and demonstrates “how to effectively incorporate blended learning into their lessons and unit plans.” “It was a perfect fit with what we are doing here at Mount Carmel,” said Antonio Mota, Mount Carmel Spanish teacher and mentor for the 21st Century Learning Initiative. “We are implementing technology and doing it in a responsible way so that we maximize student learning and engagement.”

Two Mount Carmel faculty members, Patrick McGarry and Phil McGovern, an Oak Lawn resident, participated in this initiative through completing an 18-hour course (nine hours online and nine hours in a classroom). McGarry and McGovern observed DePaul University faculty members and additional Archdiocese of Chicago high school faculty members in their classrooms, and in turn, were observed employing blended learning concepts in their own classrooms. “The 21st Century Learning Initiative held at DePaul University is a program that helps Catholic educators learn together and collaborate on effective strategies to make technology more useful in the classroom,” said McGarry. “A big part of the class was to observe other teachers and how they use technology to enhance their lessons, which was a really great opportunity. To see what

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Richards High School students are honored with distinction Students at Richards High School in Oak Lawn earned honors for being selected to Honors with Distinction for the second semester of the 2015-16 school year. A grade-point average of 4.00 or above is the requirement for a student to be considered for Honors with Distinction. Students can exceed a GPA of 4.0 with weighted grades offered in honors and Advanced Placement courses.

Freshmen

Freshmen selected with Honors with Distinction were Brian Carpenter, Lisa Doan, Esraa’Zamurud Hussaini, Sebastian Reczek, Allyson Terrell, Sara Ahmed, Carolaine Gillespie, Michelle Hansen, Haley Moran, Hanny Taher, Nuha Abougoash, Mohamed Altamimi, Motaz Alzaghari, Grace Betz, Adam Daoud, Saja Hamad, Ethan Holesha, Ahmed Kahack, Jennifer Kilian, Sarah Murczek, Samuel Popp, Brett Renken, John Travnik, Paul Youssef, Dena Almusa, Liam Brennan, Jakob Dobrzynski, Noor Awaidah, Corrine Case, Marissa Collins, Meryana Hattar, Paola Huirache, Joseph Levato, Rebecca Lipczynski, Rebecca Martin, Clare Whalen, David Becius, Alyssa Emmick, Grace Forberg, Sierra Johnson, Nicholas Levato, Darlene Salacsacan, David Threat, Azmi Barakat, Amelia Dunterman, Trevor Gronewald, Isabella Nelson, Alaric Ortiz, Feben Ruscitti, Joshua Swann, Natalie Casey, Eddie DeLaTorre, Ruta Jackevicius, Jasmin Saric, Omar Altermathy, Lauren Birmingham, Joshua Goodman, Erin Hennessy, Moira Kowalski, Isabel Magana, Kathy Magana, Danny March, Quinn Mei, Karam Mustafa, Elizabeth Newton, Mikayla Sisk, Renata Stekala, Cristian Villanueva, Christopher Villafuerte, Yousef Ahmad, Martin Danaher, Geriann Grabinski, Katherine Kois, Justin Trayweeks, Zaria Wilson, Kimberly Byers, Jacy Rogers, Nicholas Bruno-Lind, Jack Krickl, Amr Mohamed, Luis GabrielMelendez, Kamari Hayes, DeJan Miller, Dunia Qaisi, Lilliam Rancel, Kyle Walt, Daniel Christian, Luis Cortes, Dalia Hamad, Maria Johnson, Claire Kuypers, Jack Lisula, Matthew Maher, Agnieszka Mazurek, Justyna Mazurek, Ibrahim Mohsen, Sabrina Rehab and Iyad Zuhour.

Sophomores

Sophomores who were honored were Basmala Ahmad, Ramona Bourjas, Rafal Czech, Steven Serrano, Sinead Soltis, Hannah Bargouthi, Niles Gall, Hussein Salem, Alexis Traylor, Kinga Wrobel, Ahmad Almanasra, Daniel Birmingham, Jason McIntyre, Haneen Omar, Lesly Villarreal, Afnan Mizyed, Bayan Mizyed, Katelyn Deppe, Laura Eringis, Sajjid Odeh, Arthur Raines, Caitlyn Solomon, Grace Law, Sami Alqadi, Lydia Huijon., Amani Jaber, Jason Kargol, Jonathan Le, Ali Mohamed, Viviana Urbano, Janiyah Williams, Agustin Murillo, Marta Piotrowski, Samantha Diaz, Katelyn Flahive, Nena Gimza, Cassandra Miller, Zanah Affaneh, Alex Crivellone, Robert Hughes, Caitlin Lamirez, Nathaniel Beasley, Leonardo Hernandez, Kay Mei, Lidia Techane, Lukas Williams, Delilah Caldera, Matthew Lagioia, Janessa Morales, Michelle Quinn, Mohamed Alqashmi, Shahd Alshatnawi, Ameer Barakat, Corinne Gandurski, Ashley Rosenbrock, Hajar Souari, Esohe Okungbowa, Omar

Younes, Hadeel Damra, Victoria Jeziorczak. Michael O’Sullivan, Evelyn Perea Santillan, Kenny Pham, Jennifer Schaal, Angel Abrand, Catherine Aguinaga, Amr Alshatnawi, Gerald Cabel, Victoria Granz, Rose Green, Joseph Mlinarci, Jailene Retana, Marina Smentek and Justin Taylor. Supplied photo

Juniors

Juniors who excelled academically are Jack Moran, Jake Moran, Diala Al Shamasneh, Sabreen Jaber, Chauncey Lawson Weinert, Nour Z. Saleh, Creen Ahmad, Clifford Lamirez, Karolyn Wong, Sarah Coffman, Allison Isztok, Alison Lange, Mary Rabadi, Sara Mason, Grace Cook, Gisele Jankowski, Megan Kozik, Patrick Fox, Joshua Hildebrand, Politimi Labrakis, Emily Miller, Ahmad Taher, Stanislaw Wrobel, Aiste Leskauskas, Peter Forberg, Brett Nolan, Matthew Rockey, Beshoy Youssef, Allison Lively, Mohamed Ahmed, Timothy Birmingham, Dania Daoud, Emma Weiland, Karina Kachnowski, Elisabetta Fanous – Botros, Matthew Jareczek, Omar Ahmed, Peyton Attig, Allyson Houston, Kaitlin Cabel, Devin Jackson, Ryan Rudnick, Zachary Sisk, Davianna Jones, Michael Kaminski, Eyad Omar, Ayah Abughoush, Sofia Carrillo, Karolina Kairys, Amjed Shuibat, Mohannad Musa, Brenden Butler, Caileena Clifton, Taylor Ivory, Aaron Medel, Mercedes Maali, Taylor Davey, Jovanni Natividad, Margaret O’Shea, Sara Obadi, Hippatallah Salim, Charles Toro Rodriguez, Katharine Azem, Samantha Golinski, Ansam Barakat, Jessica Hayes, Justin Hicks, Alejandro Jimenez-Baeza, Deena Morrar, Keoni Palomino, Natalie Startek, Essence Mack, Mya Reyes, Taylor Slehofer , Towfeek Dallash, Diann Butnariu, Shannon Meegan, Lisa Costa, Ethan Gallant, Kyliah May, Rebecca Wujcik, Nathaniel Gimza, Lorraine Hart, Zoharel Anthony Quinn, Rickey Griffin, Subren Musa, Thomas Pavesic, Kamil Rusnak, Alexandra Wozniak, Ar Chala Cohens, Piotr Bernat, Jordan Conejo, Kristen DiPietro, Kevi Drummond, Anastasios Koutsis, Matthew Reinhart and Mahdy Suhail.

Seniors

Seniors earning honors were Andrew Gacek, Hani Salameh, Bryan Del Toro,Suha Ahmad, Sara ,Aileen Kuypers, Nicole Hansen, Courtney Leverenz, Kimberly McEvilly, Pawel Rusnak, Lilliana Dunterman, Gelena Alnas, Kylie Kowaleski, Autumn Black, Jason Mallo, Emer Moloney, Ryan Renken, Thomas LaMantia, Zachary Rizzo, Lauryn McManus, Lidia Turwon. Najah Muhamad, Jada Thorne, Meghan Murphy, David Allen, Mohammad Barakat, Egle Zelinkeviciute, Emily Christian, Gina Guerra, Amer Khairallah, Zenah Alaiwi, Thomas Artz, Seema Atshan, Brianna Haynes, Janae Brodnax,. Margaret Kowalski, Iris Ayala, Layla Barakat, Basheer Toubeh, Brenda Salgado Alvarado, Marissa Corsiatto, Nicholas Fritz, Natalie Fadden, Corey McNamara, Marek Warywoda, Sydney Torres, Andrea Taylor, Elizabeth Wisniowicz, Taibe Bislimi, China Burton, Daniel Byrne-Szafoni, Alexandra Pell, Sami Bourjas, Thomas Groebe, Emily Kunz, Faisel Shehadeh, Kelsey Bergman, Taylor Cox, Alan Balich, Sean Good, Aleksandra Piotrowski, Chantal Galsim, Nicholas Kargol, Erica Parks, Louis Segina, Shahed Smadi, Jordan Wells and Aaron Zilinger.

STUDENTS IN THE SPOTLIGHT Chicago Ridge resident selected to dean’s list at EIU

A local student has been named to the dean’s List for the spring semester of 2016 at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston. Jessica McNeilly, of Chicago Ridge, graduated from Eastern Illinois on May 7 with a bachelor’s degree in recreational therapy.

Oak Lawn resident earns Economics and Mathematics degrees

A local student received a degree from Williams College in Williamstown, Mass., during commencement exercises at the college on June 5. Roger Vargas, son of Roger and Martha Vargas of Oak Lawn, received a bachelor of arts de-

gree in Economics and Mathematics. Vargas also participated in American Mathematical Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics. He also received prizes from the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship, honors in mathematics, the Olga R. Beaver Memorial Prize in Mathematics, and Sigma XI, the Mellom Mays Undergraduate Fellowship.

Two students graduate from Utica College in New York state

Two local students earned degrees last month at Utica College in Utica, N.Y. Oak Lawn resident Colleen Coughlin earned a master’s of science degree in Occupational Therapy. Orland Park resident Fernand Pelin received a D.P.T. in Physical Therapy.

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On hand to honor St. Catherine of Alexandria Elementary School student Jeffrey Pannella (center) were (from left) Worth Township Trustees Patrick Hanlon and Richard Lewandowski, Supervisor Kevin Hughes, Highway Commissioner Ed Moody and Trustees Theresa Roche and Mike Mahoney.

Worth Township honors St. Catherine student Jeffrey Panella, a student at St. Catherine of Alexandria Elementary School in Oak Lawn, has been named the recipient of the “Student of the Quarter” during a Worth Township Board meeting last month. Kevin M. Hughes, supervisor for Worth Township, presented the award to Jeffrey for “outstanding commitment to excellence in one or more areas.” Jeffrey was recognized for his academic achievement and participation in school activities at St. Catherine.

The board said it is through his efforts that Jeffrey has set an example for other students to follow. During the Worth Township Board meeting on May 26, Jeffrey was presented a Certificate of Excellence” award and received a gift from a local vendor. To nominate a student, residents may download an application from the township’s website at www. worthtownship.com. More information about the nomination form or procedure, email ryanm@ worthtownship.com or call (708) 371-2900, ext. 15.

LIBRARY HAPPENINGS OAK LAWN

Friends of Library to take summer cruise to see lakefront fi eworks

The Friends of the Oak Lawn Library will take a trip on a Chicago Summer 3D Fireworks Cruise on Wednesday, Aug. 17 Guests and members will meet at the Oak Lawn library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave., at 5:15 p.m. and are scheduled to return at 11:15 p.m. The evening begins with dinner at Pompeii on Taylor Street, known as a Chicago institution in the Little Italy neighborhood since 1909. Following dinner, guests will be taken a one-hour cruise from Navy Pier. Guests will receive complimentary 3D glasses to see the show in style. The event will include views of the lakefront and the city skyline, including Buckingham Fountain, the Museum Campus and Chicago Harbor lock. A maximum of 50 people can go on the trip. Inperson registration takes place from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 9. The cost is $82 for members and $87 for non-members. Current members must present a current membership card or receipt to receive the $5 discount. Two tickets will be allowed for each person. No refunds or exchanges will be given. After the in-person registration, contact the library at (708) 422-4990 to find out how to purchase tickets or join the waiting list. For more information about this and other adult programs, visit www.olpl.org.

Family Yoga to be held at library

Family Yoga will be offered from 9:30 to 10: 30 a.m. Tuesday, July 12 at the Oak Lawn Library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave. Participants can relax, stretch or just roll around on a mat. The basic yoga moves can be performed by all age groups. For more information about this and other programs, call (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

Mini Health Fair to be held at library

The Oak Lawn Community Partnership will hold a Mini Health Fair from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, July 13 in the lower level meeting room at the Oak Lawn Library. Free blood pressure screenings, hearing tests (limit of 15), glaucoma tests, physical therapy/balance and other screenings will be offered on this day. For more information about this and other adult programs, call (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

Ballet instruction and storytime

Ballet 5:8, for children ages 3 to 8 with an adult, will be held from 11 a.m. to noon Thursday, July 14 and will include interactive ballet-themed storytime at the Oak Lawn Library. Mini-performances and a workshop will also be held. Registration begins Tuesday, July 5 with the Youth Services Department. Guests should wear loose fitting clothing and socks. Tutus will be provided. For more information about this and other youth programs, call (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

Families play games, work on puzzles

Families are welcome to take part in playing games, including video, card and board games, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 16 at the Oak Lawn Library. Guests can challenge their minds with some puzzles and brain-teasing activities. For more information about this and other programs, call (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

Take ‘Storywalk at Lake Shore Park

The new book at the StoryWalk will be available to read during stops along the walk at Lake Shore Park, 9610 E. Shore Drive, Oak Lawn, from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 19. Kids can play games, make a craft and enjoy the outdoors. Registration begins Saturday, July 9 with the Youth Services Department at the Oak Lawn Library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave. The Oak Lawn Park District and the Oak Lawn Public Library teamed up to offer StoryWalk, a nationally recognized program to encourage literacy and promote physical activity. StoryWalk transforms the pages of a children’s storybook into signs placed along the walking trail at Lake Shore Park. StoryWalk will be offered year-round and different children’s stories will be featured seasonally. The StoryWalk Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, Vt., and developed in collaboration with the Vermont Bicycle & Pedestrian Coalition and the Kellogg Hubbard Library. For more information about this and other youth programs, call (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

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, encyclo-

pedias 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.

Teens can play 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 on hand 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) 422-4990 or visit www. olpl.org.

PALOS HILLS

Lego Club to meet at library

The Lego Club, which includes children in grades kindergarten through fifth grade, will meet at 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 5 at the Green Hills Library, 8611 W. 103rd St., Palos Hills. The staff will provide the Legos and the participants will provide the imagination and building skills.

Create art and hang it in gallery

The art club for kids will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, July 11 at the Green Hills Library. Kids will learn about different artists and they type of art they create. The works will be hung in the gallery. The program could get messy so participants are reminded to dress accordingly. Registration is limited to 20. The program is for children ages 6 and up. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.

Learning basics of Windows 10

Basic instruction will be provided for Windows 10 at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 12 at the Green Hills Library, 8611 W. 103rd St., Palos Hills. Mike Gershbein, of the technology instruction company Very Smart People, will provide instruction for patrons who are first beginning to use Windows 10. This is a lecture-based class. Registration is limited 30. The class is for adults only. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.

Green Team Time with Miss Emily

Nature-themed stories and activities for children will be given by Miss Emily at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 13 at the Green Hills Library. The program is for children ages 6 to 8.

Gong Meditation session

Gong Meditation will be offered at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 14 at the Green Hills Library. Andre Peraza, the Gong Guru, will guide guests us on a gong meditation journey. Bring a yoga mat, blanket and a favorite pillow. This event is for adults only. Registration is limited to 50. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.

Zendala Coloring Workshop

The Zendala Coloring Workshop will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, July 15 at the Green Hills Library, 8611 W. 103rd Street, Palos Hills. Zendala is a mix of two words: Zen (calming) and Mandala (an ancient radical design art form). Guests can create their own Zendala coloring page following step-by-step instructions. Tips will also be offered to improve coloring techniques. No experience is required. Beginners are welcome. Guests will leave with their own designs. Registration is limited to 30. This workshop is for ages 16 and up. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.

Night of laser tag

Youths and their friends ages 10 to 17 can take part in games of laser tag at 6 p.m. Saturday, July 16 at the Green Hills Library. The event will take place after the regular library hours. Registration must take place in the library by parents or guardians. Registration is limited to 30. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.

Thursday, June 30, 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. 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. 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. 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.

The Reporter

COMINGS & GOINGS

Bertucci’s looks to reopen in Palos Hills

ertucci’s restaurant, which closed in Palos Hills without warning in early March, appears ready to make a comeback. The Italian eatery at 10331 S. Roberts Road gave no Bob indication or Bong warning when it closed, but signs have been posted on the property indicating it will reopen. A spokesman at Palos Hills

LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION VENTURES TRUST 2013-I-H-R BY MCM CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC, ITS TRUSTEE Plaintiff, -v.KEVIN T. OLSZEWSKI, STANDARD BANK AND TRUST COMPANY F/K/A STANDARD BANK AND TRUST COMPANY OF HICKORY HILLS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, LAKE LOUISE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION Defendants 2008 CH 32614 5715 EDGE LAKE DRIVE 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 December 17, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 29, 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: PARCEL 1: THE NORTH 3 FEET OF LOT 18 AND LOTS 19, 20 AND 21 IN LAKE LOUISE APARTMENTS FIFTH ADDITION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 2: EASEMENTS FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS FOR THE BENEFIT OF PARCEL 1 AS SET FORTH IN THE PLAT OF SUBDIVISION OF LAKE LOUISE APARTMENTS FIFTH ADDITION RECORDED DECEMBER 7, 1971 AS DOCUMENT 21,737,041 AS SET FORTH IN DECLARATION OF COVENANTS AND RESTRICTIONS RECORDED NOVEMBER 2, 1969 AS DOCUMENT 21,024,572 AND SUPPLEMENT NO. 4 TO SAID DECLARATION RECORDED AS DOCUMENT 22,105,322, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 5715 EDGE LAKE DRIVE, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Property Index No. 24-17-201-131-0000,2417-201-080-0000,24-17-201-081-0000,24-17201-082-0000. The real estate is improved with a multi-family residence. The judgment amount was $849,907.43. 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. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: MARINOSCI LAW GROUP, P.C., 134 N LaSalle St., STE 1900, Chicago, IL 60602, (312) 940-8580 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

MARINOSCI LAW GROUP, P.C. 134 N LaSalle St., STE 1900 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 940-8580 E-Mail: mlgil@mlg-defaultlaw.com Attorney Code. 59049 Case Number: 2008 CH 32614 TJSC#: 36-7875

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.

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.

It’s time to declare your financial independence

Photo by Bob Bong

Bettucci’s restaurant at 10331 S. Roberts Road in Palos Hills plans to reopen this month after closing suddenly in March. The restaurant will now be referred to as Bertucci’s Mediterranean Taverna.

City Hall, which is next door to the restaurant, said, “Evidently, he got his financing and plans to reopen.” The 2,000-square-foot building had been listed for sale at $179,000 on local real estate web sites and was sold for $160,000. The apparent buyer was PKKS Inc., which lists the property address as its business address and its agent as Klaudia Szulkowska. The spokesman said that licenses for the business had been approved but had not been picked up, including a liquor license, which are necessary before it can get the state liquor license or open for business. “It’s new name will be Bertucci’s Mediterranean Taverna,” said the spokesman. The business is now hiring and had been interviewing prospective employees at the restaurant.

Comcast opens XFINITY store

Comcast last week announced that it has opened an XFINITY Store at 14225 S. 95th Ave., Suite 402, in the Orland Park Crossing Shopping Center. The company said the new 5,300-square-foot space is designed to give visitors real life, hands-on demonstrations of XFINITY’s range of products and services, from cable TV, high-speed internet and home phone services, to the company’s home security and home automation platform, XFINITY Home. The store also features iPads and other mobile devices visitors can use to explore XFINITY’s Android and iOS apps. The XFINITY Store has around 15 full- and part-time employees. Store hours are from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. For more information, visit www. xfinity.com.

Meijer opens superstore in Flossmoor Michigan-based supermarket chain opened its new supercenter last week in south suburban Flossmoor. The store is at 3800 Vollmer Road. It is one of two new stores the chain opened in Illinois last week. The other is in north suburban Round Lake Beach. It will be the retailer’s fifth store in the south suburbs with other locations in Orland

Park, Evergreen Park, Mokena and Homer Glen. The store opening culminates a project that began 25 years ago when Flossmoor bought the land, cleared it and added infrastructure in an effort to lure a big-box retailer to the village. Construction on the 192,000-square-foot store took about a year. As a supercenter, it will carry food as well as general merchandise. The store will have a full service pharmacy with a drive-thru, electronics department and lawn and garden center. Hours will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.

New Dunkin Donuts opens in Lemont

A new Dunkin Donuts opened at State and 127th streets in Lemont. The coffee and doughnut shop held its grand opening at 15629 W. 127th St. on June 17. It is open from 4 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Saturday and from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. The new location has a drive-thru lane and offers a full menu of breakfast and lunch items. For more information, call (630) 243-0709.

Vape shop moves to Frankfort

Vaperz, a shop that specializes in e-cigarettes and flavored e-juices, earlier this month moved one of its stores from Tinley Park to Frankfort. The new store is in the Harlem Crossing shopping center at Vollmer and Harlem. It opened June 1 after less than two years at the Tinley location.

Enterprise Truck Rental opens in Mokena Enterprise Truck Rental held its grand opening ribbon cutting last week at 8450 W. 191st St, Suite 16, in Mokena. The location is the seventh truck rental office in the Chicago area and the first in the southern suburbs.

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

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Mortgage Rates Around the Area First Midwest Bank (as of June 27) 30-year fi ed

RATES 3.500

APR 3.535

POINTS 0

15-year fi ed

2.750

2.805

30-year fi ed Jumbo

3.750

3.795

United Trust Bank (as of June 20) 30-year fi ed

RATES 3.500

APR 3.520

POINTS 0

15-year fi ed

3.375

3.411

10-year fi ed

2.750

2.802

Prospect Federal (as of June 27) 30-year fi ed

RATES 3.500

APR 3.548

POINTS .25

20-year fi ed

3.250

3.318

.25

15-year fi ed

2.875

2.943

.25

All rates subject to change daily. Equal opportunity lenders.

AREA PROPERTY TRANSFERS Following are the property transfers in the area, according to the latest report, as received from the Cook County Recorder of Deeds Office. The Reporter Newspaper does not attempt to correct errors made by that office.

Chicago Ridge Herrington Michael J Tr to Potas Robert, 5820 W 107th St, $342,500; US Bk Trust to Malas Daniel, 6440 W Pamela Ln, Unit #64407, $31,000; Pasiut Tomasz to Klimas Ewa, 9654 S Nottingham Ave, Unit #1C, $97,500.

Evergreen Park

Oak Lawn

Renewd Homes Inc to Chavez Adam, 8826 S Washtenaw Ave, $217,000; Barragan Uriel to Richard Carl E, 9413 S Country Club Dr, $229,000; Hill Thomas R to Gaynor William T Jr, 3954 W 99th St, $110,000; Knapp Kelly to Edgeston Willie P Jr, 9652 S Mozart St, $155,000; Judicial Sales Corp to Hernandez Maria G, 9724 S Maplewood Ave, $66,000; Lynch Richard Tr to Quinn Thomas Jr, 9844 S Avers Ave, $184,000; Stone Amanda J to Lawrence Shauntell L, 9860 S California Ave, $130,000.

Hansen Robert C to Ortiz Juan J, 5733 W 87th Pl, $255,000; Plank Betty J to Genesis Group Service Co, 9054 S Parkside Ave, $125,000; Marquette Bk Tr to Adkins Ethel, 9822 Karlov Ave, Unit #9822A, $80,000; First Midwest Bk Tr to Avila Fermin, 9045 Natoma Ave, $220,000; GKG Holdings Inc to Camacho Joseph A, 5746 W 90th St, $158,000; Old Republic Title to GriffinMalone Catherine, 4131 93rd Pl, Unit #41312W, $90,000; Spretnjak Michael to Fox Keith M Jr, 10521 Long Ave, $212,000; Lynch Margaret to Gonzalez Efrain, 4125 98th St, Unit #46&46G, $76,500; LPG Inc to Rivera Carlos Andres Hernandez, 11016 S Keating Ave, Unit #110162B, $55,000; Loomis & Sons LLC to MJ Cermak LLC, 5015 Columbus Dr, $680,000; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Wassel Moustafa, 9600 S Knox Ave, $110,000; Marquette Bk Tr to Serna Jaime, 9313 S Kenton Ave, $210,000; Ralph James J to Joseph Kevin, 9132 Pulaski Rd, Unit #2E9132, $79,500;

LEGAL NOTICE Village of Worth Cook County, Illinois PUBLIC NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF PREVAILING WAGE STANDARDS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 21, 2016, the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Worth, Cook County, Illinois, adopted Ordinance No. 16-15, determining prevailing wages pursuant to 820 ILCS 130/1 et seq., the Illinois “Prevailing Wage Act”, which determination is now effective. Published by Order of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Worth: BONNIE PRICE VILLAGE CLERK/COLLECTOR

Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Kaminski Inesa, 9144 Pulaski Rd, Unit #1W9144, $80,000; Thies Charlotte to Sliva Joseph, 10125 S Kildare Ave, $165,000; Walsh Mary Pat to Booth Nancy, 11004 S Keating Ave, Unit #1B, $51,000.

Palos Hills Kelly Mark to Dobosz Marek R, 11040 Eagle Dr, Unit #2B, $160,000; Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp to Sarat Marian W, 11123 S 84th Ave, Unit #111231B, $54,000; First Natl Aqc LLC to Jajid Mohammed, 10454 Harlem Ave, $240,000; Abdallah Mona to Abdalla Mohamed Sayed, 11071 S 84th Ave, $200,000; Moroni William to Cotto Regina, 10613 Lori Ln, $203,000.

Worth Apple Melissa L to Wyroslak Wieslaw, 10832 S 76th Ave, Unit #2G2, $105,000; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Rattigan Joan M, 11555 S Nagle Ave, $147,000; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Mozdzen Stanley, 10815 S Harlem Ave, $265,000.

12 The Reporter

Thursday, June 30, 2016

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Kylie Hase, a junior already committed to Purdue, was named the Reporter-Regional’s first Girls Soccer Player of the Year. Photo by Jeff Vorva

Illinois-bound junior Ryan Kutt was a force on and off the field and was named the 2016 ReporterRegional Baseball Player of the Year.

Richards’ Sara Kiziak was impressive on the mound, at the plate and in the classroom and was named the ReporterRegional Girls Softball Player of the Year.

Photo by Jeff Vorva

A tremendously talented trio By Anthony Nasella

By Anthony Nasella

Brother Rice baseball coach John McCarthy points out that junior Ryan Kutt does great things off the field, such as working on special-needs night and summer cleanups. Kutt certainly cleaned up on the field this past season, both on the mound and at the plate. The junior first baseman was an offensive stalwart for the Crusaders, leading the team in batting average (.403), slugging percentage BOYS BASEBALL (.782) doubles (16), home runs (nine), and RBI (50), while also scoring 24 PLAYER OF runs and striking out only 13 times in THE YEAR 124 plate appearances. On the mound, the University of RYAN KUTT Illinois recruit and Orland Park resiBrother Rice dent was 10-0 with an 0.88 ERA with five complete games, including three shutouts. He walked 12 and struck out 89 in 71 innings. He was a pitching and hitting leader for a team that went 35-4 and for a portion of the season was one of the top-10 ranked teams in the nation, according to USA Today. Kutt is this season’s Reporter-Regional Player of the Year. He was also a multiple-time recipient of a toy WWE championship belt for being named Player of the Game during one of the best seasons in Crusaders history. “This is the type of year that many ballplayers don’t get the chance to experience,” Kutt said. “I knew I had to get stronger and faster in my first two years, but I really wanted to make sure I left nothing on the table for my junior and senior years. “I want to reach my ceiling as a player, teammate and person.” McCarthy said Kutt is accomplishing those goals. “It seems like every time we needed something good to happen, Ryan always found a way to get it done,” McCarthy said. “There is some magic to Ryan. He’s a great kid on and off the field. He’s a 4.0 student and a leader in the community. He works summer clean-ups and our special-needs night. In any tough or difficult situation, he always has an extra gear that he can find to make it happen. The tougher the situation and adversity, Ryan shines in those spots.”

Having gained a reputation as the hardest-working player on the Sandburg girls soccer team by her coach, junior midfielder Kylie Hase said that her baptism into the sport came in an unconventional environment. Oh, boy, did it ever. “My mom started me on a boys’ soccer team with my brother, Chase, and I played there until fifth grade,” Hase recalled. “That has definitely contributed my strong-headedness and the ability to play so aggressive. It mentally strengthened me and alGIRLS SOCCER lowed me to play up to my teammates’ par.” PLAYER OF Such exeprience definitely served Hase well, THE YEAR as the longtime club soccer member, who skipped school soccer her first two years, finKYLIE HASE ished her debut season on the varsity with 10 Sandburg goals and five assists, was voted all-state by the Illinois Soccer Coaches Association and helped lead the Eagles to the Class 3A Lincoln-Way East Sectional championship game. All of that helped earn her the Reporter-Regional’s first Girls Soccer Player of the Year honor. “The chemistry on the team was amazing, and that’s why we played so well on the field,” Hase said. “I knew before the season started we were going to go far because we had a strong team.” Sandburg girls soccer coach Kathleen O’Connell said that Orland Park’s Hase is the hardest-working player she’s seen. “Kylie is the spark on the field, and she covers so much ground,” O’Connell said. “She gives it all she’s got — on offense, defense and in every drill. She wins a lot of balls in the air with her effort and drive. She’s a game-changer.’’ The Purdue-bound Hase also worked hard in her first two years of high school in securing her college commitment, on the strength of a 4.3 GPA. Sandburg was on threshold of a sectional title before losing a hardfought 2-1 contest against Lincoln-Way North, determined by a 4-2 score in PK’s. Still, the Eagles boasted an area-best 18-2-3 record and were one of the elite teams in the state. “We played with confidence and supported each other,” Hase said. “The coaching we received was awesome. Everything went well for us.”

If statistics and academics alone told the story of Richards senior pitcher Sara Kiziak and her value to the 2016 Bulldogs softball squad, it would be an impressive tale. But accomplishments aside — which include a 4.0 GPA, a 1911 record on the mound with 169 strikeouts, and a sizzling .531 batting average and 27 RBI — coach Julie Folliard said she is most proud of Kiziak’s ability to be more than just a great studentathlete. GIRLS SOFTBALL “Sara is just a remarkable person in PLAYER OF terms of attitude and sacrifice,” Folliard THE YEAR said. “She takes time to help our lower-level pitchers improve their games, while never SARA KIZIAK wavering from her own personal commitRichards ment and focus. She sets an example that her teammates are happy to follow. “She made an indelible mark on Richards High School, our softball program, and Chicago-area softball,” Folliard added. “Sara is a phenomenal student-athlete, complete softball player, gritty competitor, team leader, and mentor.” All those qualifications made the Oak Lawn resident the 2016 South Suburban Red Player of the Year, and she also has been named the 2016 Reporter-Regional Softball Player of the Year. As a leadoff hitter for the Bulldogs, Kiziak also had 18 doubles and a staggering .776 slugging percentage. She didn’t strike out once this past season and registered a 16-game hitting streak. On the mound, Kiziak threw one-hitters against Reavis and T.F. North, struck out 13 against St. Ignatius, and had three other double-digit strikeout games. “I knew I had a strong defense behind me on the mound, so I knew they would back me up if I did get hit,” Kiziak said. “The most important part of this year was us coming together and bonding as a team in practices and before games. Playing for Richards has been one of the best experiences of my life thus far.” The Purdue-bound Kiziak was named an All-American Scholar Athlete by the National Fastpitch Association for the third year in row. She said she will not play competitive softball in college but said she hopes to still stay with the sport — possibly playing intramurals at the Big Ten school.

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NEXT WEEK: We announce our first Athlete of the Year

PAGE 3: A list of previous baseball and softball Players of the Year

More stars who shined brightly this spring By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

The three Players of the Year featured this week are who the Reporter-Regional newspaper deemed to be the best in the area. Choosing these athlete is rarely easy. We have a deep pool of athletes to choose from – many have been decorated with honors several times. Here is a look at some of the area award winners:

BASEBALL

LOUISVILLE SLUGGER ALL-AMERICAN: Our Player of the Year, Ryan Kutt of Brother Rice, and his teammate, Andrew Dyke were both named to the first team. ILLINOIS HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION: Kutt and Dyke made the Class 4A team along with Sandburg’s Kevin Lane. Chicago Christian’s Dan Vos and Evergreen Park’s Dan Smith were selected on the Class 3A team. CHICAGO CATHOLIC LEAGUE: In the Blue Division, Kutt won the Player of the Year award while Dyke won the Tony Lawless Award. Kutt, Dyke, Jack Nelligan and Mike Massey were Crusad-

ers made the all-conference team while Anthony Rios, Anthony Robles, Angel Sandoval and freshman Matt McCormick were named for St. Laurence. EAST SUBURBAN CATHOLIC CONFERENCE: Marist’s John Carmody, Zach Sefcik and Jack Snyder were named to the all-conference squad. METRO SUBURBAN CONFERENCE: Chicago Christian was represented by Vos, Adam Schoenle, Jacob Bultuis and Tyler Edgar. SOUTH SUBURBAN CONFERENCE RED: Richards placed Angelo Smith, Chris Zeschke, Ryan Renken, Andrew Calderon, Nick Mejia, Nick Fritz and Mitch Crook on the allconference team. Shepard’s Rob Marinec, AJ Alarcon, Jordan Noftz and Jack Carberry were named to the team. Oak Lawn’s Chad Cwik, John Roberts, Justin Swatek and Liam Blake and Evergreen Park’s Jim Smyth and Smith were also were also named. SOUTHWEST SUBURBAN CONFERENCE BLUE:

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See SPRING STARS, Page 3 Marist’s Alex Lenz, left, was named to the all-state team in girls soccer.

Section 2 Thursday, June 30, 2016

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CHICAGO PRO SOCCER ANALYSIS

Khaly Thiam, shown in a match earlier this year, scored his first goal for the Fire June 22, but his team lost a wild 4-3 battle to Philadelphia.

A lousy night suffered by Fire and Red Stars By Jeff Vorva

SAN JOSE AT CHICAGO FIRE

RED STARS AT WESTERN NEW YORK

WHEN: 7 p.m., Friday WHERE: Toyota Park in Bridgeview FIRE RECORD: 2-7-5 SAN JOSE’S RECORD: 5-4-7 LAST TIME: San Jose came up with a 2-1 victory March, 22, 2015 in the third game of the season in California when Fatai Alashe and Ty Hardin scored in the first 21 minutes. Harry Shipp scored in the 29th minute for the Fire and both defenses locked down on the scoring the rest of the way.

WHEN: 6 p.m., Friday WHERE: Rhino’s Stadium, Rochester, New York RED STARS RECORD: 5-2-3 FLASH RECORD: 6-4-0 LAST TIME: Casey Short’s goal in the first half gave the Red Stars a 1-0 victory over the Flash on April 23 at Toyota Park in the Red Stars’ home opener.

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The Fire played out east on the same night the Red Stars played out west, and neither Chicago team came home with a point. The Fire finally got its offense in gear but suffered a 4-3 setback at Philadelphia on June 22, the same night the Red Stars lost their footing for first place with a 2-0 setback to new National Women’s Soccer League-leader Portland. The Fire had an 11-match streak in Major League Soccer in which it had one or zero goals heading into Philadelphia, and when it fell behind 4-1 to the Eastern Conference-leading Union, it was in danger of suffering its worst loss of the year. Razvan Cocis and Khaly Thiam prevented that with goals in the 69th and 80th minutes, respectively, but the Fire couldn’t knot things up the rest of the way. First-year Fire coach Veljko Paunovic, who was getting aggravated

with his team’s losing ways even before this match, was disappointed after his team fell to 2-7-5 on the season and has endured a 32-match road streak without a victory. But he was glad his team put itself in a position to tie or take the lead in the closing minutes. “We said that when I came to Chicago that we will fight every single game until the end and that’s what we proved,’’ Paunovic said. “Of course,

that’s not enough — we’ve got to get better, we’ve got to win games, overall we have to improve.” David Accam, who spent an unhealthy chunk of the season on the shelf with a knee injury, scored his sixth goal in seven games to open the scoring. He has 27 goals in 31 games played on the MLS level and if he can stay healthy and when new player Michael de Leeuw is eligible July 9, maybe the Fire can make multiple

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goal games a habit. The defense has usually been solid or stellar most of the season but it allowed four goals against Philadelphia (7-4-5), including a hat trick from Roland Alberg. His first goal banged off the goal, off defender Jonathan Campbell and into the net in the 11th minute. Toward the end of the first half, Alberg struck again after goalie Sean Johnson and teammate Johan Kappelhof deflected shots to open the sequence. “I don’t believe in being unlucky, I just believe in performance and I think that in those situations we could react

better for sure,’’ the coach said. Meanwhile in Portland, the Red Stars (5-2-3) managed just three shots on goal and none found the net. The team will part ways with star players Christen Press, Alyssa Naeher and Julie Johnston for five games as they train for and play in Olympic competition. The loss snapped an eight-match unbeaten streak for the Red Stars, who gave up both goals in the first 25 minutes of the match. Christine Sinclair popped in a shot early, at the 6-minute mark, and Nadia Nadim added one at the 25-minute mark.

FOCUS ON THE WINDY CITY THUNDERBOLTS

FOCUS ON HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

‘It’s going to be a good summer’

Sandburg grad Torpy is drinking in more adulation By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

FOCUS ON THE CHICAGO BLISS

The honors continue for Sandburg graduate Sean Torpy. The distance-running star was named the Illinois Boys Track Gatorade Athlete of the Year after an Illinois High School Association and early summer season of success, which includes breaking the state record in the 800 (1 minute, 47.95 seconds) at the Midwest Distance Classic June 11, winning the Class 3A state title in the 1600 and helping the Eagles’ 4x800 relay team to a state-record 7:37.36 on May 28. He also owns the nation’s top time in the 1600 with a 4:03.42. “Sean is the best pure racer I have seen in 16 years coaching in Illinois track and field,” said Sandburg coach Joe Nemeth. “From his first race as a freshman, he had the mindset of never being beaten on the track. He didn’t win every race, but for four years the team always felt that he would, no matter what the distance. His competitive fight is unmatched.” Torpy was named the Reporter-Regional Player of the Year for boys cross country in the fall while his twin brother, Chris, was named Player of the Year in boys track this spring. Both will run for the University of Miami (Ohio) in the fall.

Bliss will make home debut after 70-7 pounding of Liberty

Former Stagg athletes now Charger head coaches

Wood working to put MLB snub behind him By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Former St. Laurence and Purdue star Kyle Wood didn’t figure he was going to be selected in the early rounds of the Major League Baseball draft earlier this month, so he said he was relaxed the first two days. Come that third day? “I tried not to watch, but I caught myself peeking,” Wood said. “At the end, I was really anxious and nervous and I started to panic.’’ MLB teams snubbed the Orland Park resident and a few weeks later, he suited up for the Windy City Thunderbolts after signing a contract on June 20. “For a few days, I was disappointed, obviously,” Wood said about not being drafted. “But then I hoped for a free agent deal and when that fell through, I made a few calls around the Frontier League a few days later I got a call from (T-Bolts manager Ron Biga) and he told me there was a spot open for a lefthanded bat.

UP NEXT FOR THE THUNDERBOLTS Thursday: visit Evansville Friday through Sunday: visit Joliet Wednesday: host Lake Erie in a doubleheader, 5:05 p.m. Thursday: host Lake Erie, 7:05 p.m. • Nuts and Bolts: The Bolts were scheduled to play 12 straight days and have Monday and Tuesday off.

“Being in my backyard and right down the road from my home was perfect. It’s a great team and a great group of guys. I’m excited. It’s going to be a good summer.’’ He opened his career June 22 and had a sacrifice fly to drive in a run in a 7-1 win over Joliet at Standard Bank Stadium in Crestwood. He picked up his first pro hit the next night. But heading into this week, he was hitting .182. He hit 12 homers and drove in 37 runs with Purdue — the best offensive output by a Boilermaker since 2009. Wood knows he will have to

By Alison Moran Correspondent

“We came, we saw, we beat their a** 70-7. See you next Saturday night at Toyota Park.” Those words of wisdom came from a tweet from @mychicagobliss. After shellacking the New England Liberty by 63 points last Saturday, the Legends Football League’s two-time champion Bliss hosts the Omaha Heart (1-1) in its home opener Saturday night at Toyota Park. The Bliss (1-1) will look a little different as it takes the field. Longtime quarterback and Plainfield native Heather Furr retired and is replaced by Australian Jacinda Bar-

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Former St. Laurence star Kyle Wood, center, is smiling because he is in pro ball after he was snubbed in the Major League Baseball draft.

make a few adjustments but he is confident he can enjoy success at this level based on his past. “I did not have an at-bat in over a month,” he said. “I was trying to do my best to slow things down and put the barrel on the ball. I wasn’t concerned with what they were throwing or how they were throwing. I’ll get a better gauge as I go along. I’ve played in some highcaliber summer league games against a lot of guys in pro ball. It shouldn’t be much different.’’

Still winless against Bandits The Thunderbolts fell to 0-3 in Battle of the Sexes battles against the Chicago Bandits. The Bandits came out ahead, 4-1, on June 20 in Crestwood and the Thunderbolts could only

clay, who played for the LFL’s New South Wales Surge and was named Offensive Player of the Year in 2014. “Coach (Keith) Hac told me he’d been tracking me for quite some time,” said Barclay in a recent phone Barclay conversation. “He reached out to me, I trained with the team for three weeks prior to the first game, and here we are.” A multi-sport athlete from an athletic family, Barclay also pitched for the Australian Women’s Team at the 2008 Women’s

muster two hits against Bandits pitching. “The pitching is really, really good,” Thunderbolt first baseman Blair Beck said. “The rise pitch is really hard to hit and then they throw changeups. Oh, my, gosh, it’s unbelievable.’’ Catcher Larry Balkwill legged out an inside-the-park home run for the Thunderbolts in the fifth inning for their only run.

Knocked out of first After enjoying spending most of the season in first place in the East Division of the Frontier League, the Thunderbolts (22-16) found themselves entering this week a half-game behind firstplace Joliet (23-16) in the standings. Schaumburg (21-18) and Washington (20-18) are not far behind in the bunched-up division.

Baseball World Cup. In her debut against the Seattle Mist, in a grudge match pitting the 2015 LFL Championship teams, Barclay tallied 129 offensive yards in a 40-28 loss. “We’re finding out chemistry together. Remember, we also have five rookies on the team. We’ll find our balance,” Barclay said at the time. She’s excited to play for the fans at home. “Chicago’s a warm, friendly town, and I quite enjoy it here. Toyota Park is a beautiful place. We don’t have many stadiums like that in Australia,” she said. For more information on the home opener, visit www.lflus.com/chicagobliss.

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Former Stagg athlete Allison Kaim is now the school’s girls soccer coach. Former Stagg athlete Jackie Roth is now the school’s girls softball coach. Notice a trend here? The High School District 230 board approved both hires at last Thursday’s meeting. Kaim currently teaches and coaches at Sandburg. As a Charger, she was a fouryear starter for Stagg soccer where she earned numerous honors including all-state. She played at Eastern Michigan, earned 2012 Academic All MAC honorable mention and played on the 2013 MAC Conference Championship soccer team. She volunteered with the Charger boys soccer team in 2014, was the junior varsity girls soccer coach for Stagg in 2015, and spent the 2016 season as the girls freshmen coach for Sandburg. She replaces Chris Campos. Roth teaches family and consumer science at Stagg and en-

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Sean Torpy continues to rake in the honors as the Sandburg graduate was named the state’s Boys Track Gatorade Player of the Year.

joyed coaching success at lower levels. Roth was a four-year varsity starter at third base and catcher. She helped Stagg to three regional championships. As a senior, she was voted team MVP. She played at Bradley University and finished her college career as the only player in school history with 50 career runs, 50 RBI, 50 walks, and 30 stolen bases. She is the fifth player in Bradley history to appear in 200 games and tied for third in career games played at 201 games. Roth started her coaching career in 2013, as a junior varsity coach at Marist High School where her team won an East Suburban Catholic Conference championship. The following year, she was the junior varsity coach at Shepard High School where the team also won a South Suburban Red Conference title. In 2015, she started her first season at Stagg as the varsity assistant and this past season as Stagg’s junior varsity coach, and her team finished 21-5. She replaces Sarah Bryers. “We are excited to have both Allison and Jackie leading Charger teams,” said Stagg Principal Eric Olsen. “As alumna they bring passion, understanding and drive to continue to strengthen the programs here at Stagg.”

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Thursday, June 30, 2016 Section 2

Get ready: A lot of great non-conference action marks 2016 football season

s of today, Thursday, there are 57 more days until the first night of Illinois High School Association football action. The schools have finalized their schedules and the IHSA posted them in all their glory. When I look at the schedules for the first time, I am more interested in what the non-conference portion looks like. And this year among area teams, there is plenty of intrigue. The first couple of weeks could feature some classic games and some blowouts. And in a nice wrinkle for a sports editor who wouldn’t mind taking a lot of photos of different teams the first weekend (I am planning that photo page already!), there are several games involving area teams the first Friday (Aug. 26) plus some action the next two days as well. The big bash will be a Sunday, Aug. 28 collision between heated rivals Brother Rice and Marist at Soldier Field. That game is special on its own and it’s usually even more special when it’s hosted at one of the schools. Some of the intense, intimate atmosphere will be taken away by playing in a large NFL stadium, but, hey, the game is being played in an NFL stadium. Marist is coming off a stun-

JEFF VORVA Making the Extra Point ning second-place finish in the state in Class 8A after going 5-4 in the regular season and Brother Rice has plenty of returning talent. On Sept. 2, it doesn’t get much easier for either of these area squads as Marist hosts Chicago Public League power Simeon and Brother Rice hosts CreteMonee, which finished second in the state to Montini in Class 6A last year. Speaking of Crete, former C-M and Marian Catholic coach Jerry Verde opens his career at Evergreen Park, visiting the Chicago Agriculture Science School at Stagg Stadium on Aug. 27 and hosting CICS/Longwood on Sept. 2. Speaking of new coaches, the Scott Peters era starts in Sandburg and the Eagles host Naperville North (2-7 last year) on Aug. 26. The Eagles’ other non-conference game is Oct. 24 waaaaaaay down south. They visit the suburbs of St. Louis to take on Fort Zumwalt West in O’Fallon, Missouri. That will be the eighth week of the

season and it might be an important game for the Eagles’ playoff chances. The SouthWest Suburban lost Joliet West, Joliet Central (both to the Suburban Prairie Conference) and Lincoln-Way North (which closed). The conference used to be broken up into two divisions but now it will be a sort of super conference of 13 teams where not everyone will play everyone and some teams will play six conference games, some play seven and some eight. Confused? Get in line. Stagg will play eight conference games in the new super conference and visits Rich Central on Aug. 26 in the only non-conference battle. On the other hand, there is St. Laurence, which plays just three conference games in the Chicago Catholic Conference League White. The Vikings, who are eyeing a state title this season after making it to the Class 5A semifinal last year, are playing six non-conference games and will open the season at Benet on Aug. 26 and have another juicy game on the schedule come Sept. 16 when they visit St. Rita. Richards hosts Lemont on Aug. 26 in a battle that last year saw Lemont take a 14-0 halftime lead only to have Richards roar back in the second half

New Evergreen Park football coach Jerry Verde hopes to get his team going and growing against the Ag School on Aug. 27. Photo by Jeff Vorva

for a thrilling 28-24 victory. Shepard, which qualified for the playoffs last year for the first time since 2013, opens the season hosting Thornton Fractional North on Aug. 26 and visiting Fenton on Sept. 2. Those two teams combined for a 6-12 record in 2015. Oak Lawn will try to improve on a 1-9 mark, and Nick Novak’s second year as coach of the Spartans opens at Lane Tech on Aug. 26. They host Hillcrest on Sept. 2. Both teams finished 4-5 last year but the Spartans dropped a season opener to Lane, 28-6, in Oak Lawn and a 50-0 decision to Hillcrest

in Country Club Hills in 2015. Chicago Christian hopes to put last year’s 1-8 record behind it, and second-year coach Nick Cook and the Knights open with a home game against Chicago Noble/Bulls, which was 7-2 last year but was not in a conference that qualified for the IHSA playoffs Aug. 26, and hosts Crossroads Academy out of Big Rock on Sept. 2. Crossroads was 0-6 last year including two forfeits. In the four games the team out of Big Rock actually played, it was beaten by a combined score of 184-46. Just 57 more days…

Some images of softball/baseball, football and even a little rasslin’

REPORTER/REGIONAL BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL PLAYERS OF THE YEAR The Reporter and Regional newspapers merged their sports section in 1986 and current Richards baseball coach Brian Wujcik joined Mike Budds of Reavis were named co-Players of the Year. Since then, there has been a ton of talented baseball and softball players who have won the top honor. Here is the list:

BASEBALL 1986: Brian Wujcik Sr. Mike Budds Sr. 1987: Rob Sudd Sr. Frank Jablonski Sr. Dave Ritter Sr. 1988: Kevin Wojnarowski Sr. Khris Kolk Sr. Bob Mutnansky Jr. 1989: Brent Bowers Sr. Mark Friedsam Sr. Ron Mahay Sr. 1990: Rob Garcia Sr. Mike Birsa Sr. Bob Schaaf Sr. So. 1991: Todd Mensk 1992: Jerry Pezdek Sr. Sr. 1993: Jim Dallio 1994: Brian Harmon Sr. 1995: Craig Taczy Sr. Sr. 1996: Brian Forystek 1997: John Valenti Sr. Jr. 1998: Tom Syc Sr. 1999: Chris Beyer 2000: Jeremy Hyzny Sr. Jr. 2001: Erik Lis 2002: Erik Lis Sr. 2003: Ryan Campbell Sr. Sr. 2004: Brian Smith 2005: Mike Fazy Sr. 2006: Jim Calderone Sr. 2007: T.J. McFarland Sr. Jr. 2008: Greg Billo 2009: Justin Ringo Sr. 2010: Kyle Wood Jr. 2011: Kyle Wood Sr. 2012: Michael Kamp Sr. Jr. 2013: Mike Kornacker 2014: Christian Bulthuis Jr. 2015: Mike Schalasky Sr. 2016: Ryan Kutt Jr.

Richards Reavis Richards St. Laurence St. Laurence Shepard Oak Lawn Marist St. Laurence Stagg Shepard Stagg St. Laurence Chicago Christian Sandburg Stagg Shepard Marist Shepard Sandburg Richards Sandburg Oak Lawn Richards Richards Richards Sandburg Richards Brother Rice Brother Rice Stagg Sandburg Stagg St. Laurence St. Laurence Chicago Christian St. Laurence Chicago Christian Brother Rice Brother Rice

Thunderbolts pitcher Fabio Silvestre hops during his delivery against the Chicago Bandits in the Battle of the Sexes III softball game in Crestwood. The Bandits won, 4-1.

The Chicago Bandits’ Brittany Cervantes gives high-fives before the game against the Windy City Thunderbolts on June 20.

Evergreen Park’s C.J. Brown pumps his fist after a pass on Stagg’s Kyle Neputy fires a pass against EvJune 20 against Stagg during ergreen Park during action in the St. Xavier action in the St. Xavier 7-on-7 Evergreen Park players can’t get enough water on a 90-degree day at St. Xavier University. University 7-on-7 league on June 20. passing league. Wrestler Billy Gunn is all smiles Thursday before throwing out the first pitch at Thursday’s Windy City Thunderbolts game (left photo) and he’s all grimaces as he wrestles four hours later after the game (right photo).

SOFTBALL 1994: Sarah Haak Jr. Stagg 1995: Jenny Raftery So. Mother McAuley 1996: Laurie Markatos Jr. Stagg 1997: Laurie Markatos Sr. Stagg 1998: Carole Gorecki Sr. Richards 1999: Jenny Tyrell Sr. Stagg 2000: Brittany McIntyre So. Sandburg 2001: Nikki Netzel Jr. Sandburg 2002: Brittany McIntyre Sr. Sandburg 2003: None named 2004: Theresa Boruta Jr. Queen of Peace 2005: Theresa Boruta Sr. Queen of Peace 2006: Sara Olson Jr. Sandburg 2007: Sara Olson Sr. Sandburg 2008: Katie Freeman Sr. Marist 2009: None named 2010: None named 2011: None named 2012: Brianna LeBeau Sr. Richards 2013: Brooke Wyderski Jr. Marist 2014: Brooke Wyderski Sr. Marist 2015: Skylor Hilger Jr. Shepard 2016: Sara Kiziak Sr. Richards

Spring Stars

Continued from Page 1 Sandburg’s Brandon Comia, Andy Gaytan, Lane, Eric Papierski and Jack Wolfe and Stagg’s Max Downs, Josh Nowak annd Nick Worst were named all-conference.

SOFTBALL ILLINOIS COACHES ASSOCIATION: Marist’s Madison Naujokus was named to the Class 4A first-team All-State, Shepard’s Skylor Hilger and Heather O’Kelly plus Sandburg’s Ashley Wood to the second team and Marist’s Paige Egan, Emily Reilly and freshman Angela Zedeck joined Sandburg’s Sam Coffel on the third team. EAST SUBURBAN CATHOLIC CONFERENCE: Marist landed five on the all-conference first team – Lizzie

Windy City leadoff hitter Tim Zier grabs his side after he took a huge swing at the first pitch of the game from the Bandits’ Morgan Foley.

Annerino, Egan, Cassie Lindmark, Najokas and Zedak. GIRLS CATHOLIC ATHLETIC CONFERENCE: Mother McAuley athletes who made the first team were Amy Balich, Holly Marousek, Kathleen Janiga and Alexis Smaharz while Queen of Peace players named were Ashley Lynch, Kelly Walinski and Lindsay Cudecki. METRO SUBURBAN CONFERENCE: Chicago Christian’s Hannah Dieck, Bethany Regnerus, Brooke Veldman and Christa Janowiak made the all-conference squad. SOUTH SUBURBAN CONFERENCE RED: Sara Kiziak of Richards was named the league’s Player of the Year for the second time in her career. She also earned it as a sophomore in 2014. Richards’ Savanah Julian, Lauryn McManus, Becky Wujcik and freshman Isabel Martinez made the all-

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conference team with Angela Abrand being named honorable mention. Shepard was represented by Heather O’Kelly, Skylor Hilger, Jalyn Stepney, Bryanna Cross and Gabriella Graffeo. For Evergreen Park, Bethany Salazar, Maddie Meisl and Maddie Vojacek were all-conference players with Kelly Farmer named honorable mention. Oak Lawn was represented by Marianna Vazquez and Jessie Hasset. SOUTHWEST SUBURBAN CONFERENCE BLUE: Sandburg’s Coffel, Niki Saviano, Brianna Soltid and Wood joined Stagg’s Maria Shalabi and freshman Lexi Voss on the all-conference team.

GIRLS SOCCER ILLINOIS HIGH SCHOOL SOCCCER COACHES ASSOCIATION ALL STATE: Stagg’s Jazmin Castanon, Sandburg’s Kylie Hase and Marist’s Alex Lenz were named to the

team. IHSSCA ALL SECTIONAL: Queen of Peace’s Krysta Buche and Kelsey Healy and Marist’s Claire Collevy and Cara Donegan made the team. IHSSCA SECTIONAL HONORABLE MENTION: Marist’s Ashley Smialek, Richards’ Isabella Nelson, Evergreen Park’s Dianne Oladejo, Stagg’s Veronica Stafira and Emily Stefan, Chicago Christian’s Abby Tiermersma, Shepard’s Heather Banis and Carolina Slaby and Sandburg’s Sarah DeWolfe and Sydney Rudny were honored. EAST SUBUBAN CATHOLIC CONFERENCE: Marist’s Claire Collevy and Kelly Ferguson were named to the all-conference team. GIRLS CATHOLIC ATHLETIC CONFERENCE: Queen of Peace’s Buche was named the White division’s Player of the Year. Teammate Healy was named to the all-conference team. Mother McAuley’s Maggie Betti-

nardi was named all-conference in the Red division. METRO SUBURBAN CONFERENCE: Chicago Christian’s Tiemersma and Karlee Kuyvenhoven were selected to the all-conference team. SOUTH SUBURBAN RED: Shepard’s Banis was named Player of the Year while Slaby and Amer Mason were named to the all-conference team. Dominique Miller and Shannon Meegan of Richards were named to the all-conference team. Oak Lawn’s Marianna Vazquez and Jessie Hassert plus Evergreen Park’s Jamoriah Gross and Oladejo were also named to the first team. SOUTHWEST SUBURBAN BLUE: Sandburg’s DeWolf, Hase, Rudny, Bella Strolia and Christine Szymanski were all-conference. For Stagg, Castanon, Sydney Downs, Stafira and Stefan made the all-conference squad.

Section 2 Thursday, June 30, 2016

The Regional News - The Reporter

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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) 476-5500. 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

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.MARY PAWLAK A/K/A MARY MARGARET PAWLAK Defendants 13 CH 9550 10515 SOUTH 84TH AVENUE 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 October 5, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 10, 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 10515 SOUTH 84TH AVENUE, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-14-202-004-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family home. 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) 476-5500. Please refer to file number 11178. 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. 11178 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 13 CH 9550 TJSC#: 36-6913 I695604

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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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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 CITIBANK, N.A., NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE OF NRZ PASS-THROUGH TRUST VI Plaintiff, -v.ROBERT PETTAS Defendants 13 CH 025115 8835 W. BUTTERFIELD LANE 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 May 4, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 8, 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 8835 W. BUTTERFIELD LANE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 23-34-407-018. 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 14-13-26317. 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. 14-13-26317 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 13 CH 025115 TJSC#: 36-6161 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. I695424

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.TED SKOUNDRIANOS, ATHENA N. KLADIS A/K/A ATHENA N. KLADIS-SKOUNDRIANOS, BROOK HILLS TOWNHOME OWNERSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; ASSOCIATION Defendants 15 CH 018592 11256 LAKEFIELD DRIVE ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 24, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 1, 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 11256 LAKEFIELD DRIVE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 Property Index No. 27-30-401-045-0000. 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 14-13-25281. 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. 14-13-25281 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 018592 TJSC#: 36-7746 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. I697029

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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

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.TADEUSZ PUSTUL, DANUTA PUSTUL Defendants 12 CH 23545 8921 MOODY AVENUE Oak Lawn, IL 60453 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 15, 2013, 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: Commonly known as 8921 MOODY AVENUE, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Property Index No. 24-05-105-108-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $375,903.87. 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 (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 291-1717 For information call between the hours of 1pm - 3pm fax number 312372-4398 Please refer to file number 12-059735. 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. SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 Fax #: (312) 372-4398 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 12-059735 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 12 CH 23545 TJSC#: 36-7095 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.

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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• Craft Station: Die Cast Cars Painting - 1 to 6 p.m. July 5, The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st

Court, Orland Park. Die cast cars are miniature collectors’ items – there are literally hundreds of makes and models to explore. Now is your chance to put your own spin on a few of them. • Greek Yogurt Bar & Uno - 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. July 5, Students are invited to a Greek Yogurt bar with legendary card game Uno. • Walking Squad: At the Park - 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. July 6, Join the Walking Squad in a bi-weekly walking session at local parks and nature preserves. • Project Serve: Be a Good Neighbor - 2 to 3 p.m. July 6, Volunteer an hour of your time to clean the The Bridge’s surrounding property and help preserve it for years to come. • Reptiles - 4 to 5 p.m. July 6, Students will learn about ball pythons, tortoises, iguanas, hedge hogs, and more. • Fabric Stamping - 2 to 3 p.m. July 7, Create a textile stamp using a rubber base or wooden block and unique materials to create texture and design. • How to Jump Start a Car - 3 to 4 p.m. July 7, Gain confidence navigating under the hood and into your engine. • Culinary: Flavorful Mexican Fiesta - 4 to 5:30 p.m. July 7, Whatever your favorite Mexican dish is, you want to be a part of this fiesta. • Outdoor Movie Night - 4 to 5:30 p.m. July 8, This Friday is a very exciting night, as a 12 foot projector screen is wheeled out to watch the classic Finding Nemo. Free popcorn provided by ButterUp! Popcorn in Frankfort. Bring a lawn chair and bring some friends. These free events are for teens in 7th through 12th grade. For more information call (708) 532-0500.

‘Independence Day’ part two is not worth a celebration “Independence Day: Resurgence” is the movie you watch out of curiosity, only to forget all about it when it’s over. This is the sequel to the 1996 summer blockbuster “Independence Day.” The original was a classic piece of cinematic history; this sequel is more of a cinematic bore. To be brutally honest, this is the worst film of the summer. This quite possibly could be the worst film of the year as well. Worst film ever might a stretch, but it’s very close to it. The problem here is that this film is indifferent about its own existence. It doesn’t care about the audience. It doesn’t care to be good either. It just wants to make giant mounds of money, but it’s not, thanks in part to a little blue fish. The first half-hour is spent checking in with the handful of characters who returned for this installment (Bill Pullman as former President Thomas Whitmore and Jeff Goldblum as David Levinson), as well as some new characters (Jake, played by Liam Hemsworth), and others who are

TONY PINTO mostly the children of the first film’s heroes. Will Smith, who made the greatest decision of his career, passed on reprising his character, but Jessie T. Usher is here to play his son, Dylan. Most of “Resurgence” feels edited for maximum confusion. When a character says they won’t do something, usually the next scene is edited to show them doing whatever it is they said they wouldn’t do. It’s movie making 101 and they failed on that here. Editor Adam Wolfe disregards scenes framing one person just to highlight a different character in the next scene. Taking any impact of the gag they wasted time setting up. Everything gets edited in a way where the setup is far more important than the actual payoff. There are times when the film

starts cutting between storylines and it becomes a bigger ball of confusion. It abandons whole plots for long periods of time. The story doesn’t have a logical progression, making it very hard to get swept up by any of it. Out of all the issues of the film, the editing is by far the worst. The biggest miscalculation this film makes is thinking we want to see an Independence Day Three. Not to spoil the movie, which this writer terribly wants to so he can save you from this misery, this film sets up perfectly for a bad sequel. The sequel to the sequel will probably come even though no one wants it. For those brave enough to actually sit through the film, your mind will be boggled as to how they didn’t just end this mess. Ultimately, if you haven’t figured it out already, you need to pass on seeing “Independence Day: Resurgence.” If only the aliens could have taken us out 120 minutes sooner. Tony Pinto’s grade: F

VIDEOVIEW BY JAY BOBBIN STARTING THIS WEEK:

“KUNG FU PANDA 3”: There’s certainly a lot going in for Po — voiced again by Jack Black — in this entertaining second sequel. He finally finds family when he reunites with his biological father (voice of Bryan Cranston), but the joy of the reconnection largely is put on hold because of a new threat ... a supernatural enemy (voice of “Whiplash” Oscar winner J.K. Simmons) who has kung-fu masters in his sights. Po seeks help from comrades against sporting the voices of Dustin Hoffman, Angelina Jolie, Seth Rogen, Lucy Liu, Jackie Chan and David Cross. Kate Hudson and Jean-Claude Van Damme also are heard. DVD extras: six featurettes; deleted scenes. *** (PG: AS, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand)

“WHISKEY TANGO FOXTROT”: War correspondent Kim Barker’s memoir is retrofitted for Tina Fey in this comedy-drama that caters to the star’s yen for ironic humor, even employing her frequent colleague Robert Carlock as the screenwriter. With little experience, Fey’s character goes to Afghanistan with no experience in war-zone coverage and quickly masters the gallows tone of the camaraderie among her colleagues, though it takes her a while to get her personal conflicts under control. Margot Robbie (who also worked with directors Glenn Ficarra and John Requa on “Focus”), Martin Freeman, Billy Bob Thornton and Alfred Molina also are in the cast, but this clearly is designed to be Fey’s show. DVD extras: five “makingof” documentaries; deleted and extended

scenes. *** (R: AS, P, V) (Also on Bluray and On Demand) “EYE IN THE SKY”: A multinational effort against a terrorist cell fuels this intense, involving drama, casting Helen Mirren as a British military official overseeing a drone mission against enemy operatives who are in Kenya. Aaron Paul (“Breaking Bad”) plays a U.S. pilot who’s also a member of the offense, but unforeseen circumstances end up making the undertaking an international controversy. The film also is notable for the last on-screen appearance of Alan Rickman, playing another U.K. higher-up who’s in on the plot. Barkhad Abdi (“Captain Phillips”) and Iain Glen (“Game of Thrones”) are in director Gavin Hood’s cast as well. DVD extras: two “making-of” documentaries. *** (R: P,

V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “ADVENTURES IN BABYSITTING”: To mark its 100th original movie, Disney Channel has updated one of its parent companies most popular movies with viewers of all ages, with the new version’s home-video debut coming just after its telecast premiere. This retelling ups the odds by featuring two sitters, played by actress-singers Sabrina Carpenter (“Girl Meets World”) and Sofia Carson (“Descendants”), whose rivalry is amped up when one of the youngsters meant to be in their care sneaks out — sending them in pursuit and giving them plenty of the title adventures. The young co-stars include Nikki Hahn, Mallory James Mahoney and Max Gecowets. DVD extras: outtakes. *** (Not rated) “PRECIOUS CARGO”: Think twice

about crossing a crime kingpin ... especially if he happens to have the persona of Bruce Willis. That’s the big lesson of this rather familiar melodrama, starring that actor and also casting Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Claire Forlani as thieves who find themselves on his bad side. To get out of their plight alive, they have to stage a jewel heist — but doublecrossings ensue, making the question of who will survive a major one. DVD extras: “making-of” documentary; cast and crew interviews. ** (R: AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) FAMILY-VIEWING GUIDE KEY: AS, adult situations; N, nudity; P, profanity; V, violence; GV, particularly graphic violence.

OMARR’S WEEKLY ASTROLOGICAL FORECAST By Jeraldine Saunders ARIES (Mar 21-Apr. 19): Weeds can spoil your garden if left unchecked. Carelessness or trying to finish a project too quickly could create errors or blemishes that ruin overall progress. Remember to take your time and pay careful attention to the details. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): Keep your feet on the ground. A dream or idea may provide benefits in the future but right now you may be lacking essential elements to get the ball rolling. Focus on

more tangible short term goals that you can achieve right away. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Expand your areas of expertise. Concentrate on skills or traits which may have proved difficult for you in the past and make an effort to improve your performance. Determination and willpower can help you overcome any obstacle. CANCER (June 21-July 22): If it isn’t broken, don’t try to fix it. Just because someone else may have experienced misfortune doesn’t mean the same thing will happen to you. Don’t take unnecessary steps. There’s

no need to make any changes. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Don’t get too set in your ways. The methods and routines that may have served you well in the past may no longer be effective. Open your mind to newer and more innovative techniques and don’t be afraid to make changes. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): It may all be in your head. Concerns and doubts over an issue may be unfounded and occupy far too much of your time for the next few days. Quickly clear the air with a friend or loved one with whom you may have had

a dispute. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22.): The loudest voice gets the most attention. This does not mean that it is the voice that deserves to be heard. Make sure that the issues and activities that you focus on are relevant and that you aren’t following someone else’s agenda. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Nothing lasts forever. You may have become so comfortable with the status quo that you haven’t noticed a gradual shift in conditions. It may be time to reevaluate your views and positions to more accurately conform to changing

times. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Let sleeping dogs lie. Your financial situation may not be quite as rosy as you’d like. It could be a whole lot worse, especially if you make any drastic changes. The sky is not falling, no matter what anyone tells you. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Stop, look and listen. Misunderstandings are likely to arise if you aren’t paying close attention to what others are telling you. The safest investments to make are not making any investments at all. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb.

18): Don’t get backed into a corner. Take time to mull over crucial decisions. If someone demands an answer right away then your answer should be “no.” Trying to appease someone could compromise your own interests. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Take things as they come. Deal with problems as they arise. Don’t waste your time thinking about things that cause worry. Adopting a more carefree approach to your endeavors could make obstacles seem much less challenging.

Senior Spotlight Smith Crossing resident enables others to savor benefits of music

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“Music is wonderful for the brain,” says Smith Crossing resident Kay Sue Nagle, an accomplished vocalist and retired music teacher. “You don’t have to be a soloist or even read music to benefit. Singing gives you a natural high.” For nearly a year, Nagle has been making music with fellow residents at the life plan community located at 10501 Emilie Lane in Orland Park. Adding a special touch to holiday observances at Smith Crossing, Nagle leads a resident chorus she helped establish. She also plays piano twice a month for onsite services conducted by Parkview Christian Church of Orland Park.

Nagle’s sentiments about music’s power to elevate mood are proven by several studies. In addition to fun and exhilaration, the act of making music lowers levels of the stress hormone cortisol and improves immune function among chorale singers, according to a study conducted by Johann Wolfgang University in Frankfurt, Germany. In the fall of 2014, Nagle moved from Olympia Fields to Smith Crossing with her husband, Jim. Soon after, she met fellow resident Jack Eagan, who was putting together a book of sing-along songs. “Jack likes to sing but he doesn’t play an instrument, so he asked me to play piano,” Nagle says. “That’s how I got involved.” Nagle had performed as a singer with the Chicago Heights Orches-

tra. She also taught piano in the music department of the Flossmoor Community Church and gave private lessons to students. She began organizing singalongs at Smith Crossing in August of 2015, using Eagan’s song suggestions. Last December, she circulated a signup sheet for a holiday sing-along. Ten residents responded. For a February Valentine’s Day performance, more residents responded. In all, 15 performed in a new chorus calling itself “Singers of Note.” For the most recent Smith Crossing Memorial Day observance, 20 Singers of Note—dressed in white shirts, blue slacks and red-whiteand-blue scarfs or ties—sang the national anthem and other patriotic songs. Nagle led the group, at times playing piano or keyboard as

accompaniment. The audience of residents, friends, family members and staff offered up hearty rounds of applause. “This was challenging because songs involved specific singing parts,” Nagle says. “Some of the singers don’t read music, but that’s okay.” Still, other chorus members are adept at following music. For many years, Pat and George Quebbeman sang with a traveling church choir. They moved to Smith Crossing from their Palos Park home in 2012. “We love singing with Kay Sue because she gives us the chance to sing in a group once again,” says George Quebbeman, a retired construction superintendent. “We practice right

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Senior Spotlight Smith Village resident’s passion for sewing helps others Submitted by Smith Village Kay Bach keeps a blue and yellow heirloom quilt as a reminder of the colors in the flag of Sweden and her Swedish heritage. Since moving from Blue Island to Smith Village in 2010 with her husband, Bob, she’s also derived inspiration from the colorful blanket for newer projects created by the sewing club she started for Smith Village residents. “We appreciate Kay’s beautiful contribution to our community,” says Marti Jatis, executive director for the life plan community located at 2320 W. 113th Place in Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood. “Kay not only leads an activity that provides hours of fun and enjoyment for residents, she and her club also have helped several good causes and raised money for Emilie’s Fund, which provides for residents who have outlived their means.” Thanks to Bach starting the club almost six years ago, residents have sewn numerous colorful

patchwork bed quilts, baby quilts, coats for Greyhound rescue dogs, bibs for adults with disabilities, lap quilts for skilled nursing care residents, shoulder wraps for children with autism, and dresses for girls in Haiti. Their quilt raffles have raised money for the Alzheimer’s Association too. The sewing club also creates Christmas novelties. Bach and a volunteer are working on a patchwork featuring Santa with a beard made of white buttons. Neither have decided if it will be turned into a small wall hanging or pillow. Many items have been sold through raffles at the Smith Village Family Fun Fair, the Smith Village Vendor Fair and other family-friendly events. The sewing club meets at 12:30 p.m. on Mondays in the secondfloor Crafts Room in the independent living wing of Smith Village. The brightly lit space contains sewing machines, large tables, plenty of chairs and room for storing fabrics, sewing notions and projects in the works. Bach and sewing club members also are working on a sports

memorabilia quilt using jacket patches and T-shirt logos for a Smith Village employee. That employee has agreed to make a donation to Emilie’s Fund. “I was always crafty,” says Bach, adding that her father’s aunt taught her to knit. Her mom’s sister turned her on to hand-sewing quilts. “Then I got started making quilts using machines, and I really liked it.” As a young woman, Bach took sewing classes at Ridge Park with a girlfriend who also was interested in sewing. For 20 years, she taught sewing classes at a Singer sewing machine dealership on Chicago’s North Side. She retired two years ago, but still attends annual quilting retreats in Frankfort, Ill., and Stevens Point, Wisc. With Bach’s encouragement, Smith Village resident Dorothy Murphy spends club time sewing straight seams. Mary Brandt does hand stitching with a needle and thread. Sometimes Rita Chappell and other volunteers offer their assistance with various sewing tasks as well. Janis McHugh and

Grace Larsen enjoy cutting fabric. “Kay’s just terrific, and we have such a fun time doing this,” says McHugh. “I’ve always had a knack for sewing,” says Bach. “I’m so glad to spend time with others doing something I enjoy.” Bach and her husband enjoy many activities at Smith Village. Bob Bach, a Korean War veteran, worked 35 years as a parts manager for Fiedler Motors in Blue Island. He also worked for District 218 for 12 years before retiring. 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, Smith Village resident Kay Bach displays a quilt that serves as inspiration call 773-474-7300 or visit Smith- for the sewing club she started for Smith Village residents. By selling and Village.org. raffling sewn items, the club has raised money for several causes.

Nutritional and exercise needs change as men and women age Maintaining a healthy weight is important at any age. But avoiding being overweight or obese can be particularly crucial for seniors, considering many illnesses are tied to body weight. Maintaining a healthy immune system also can require eating a balanced, nutritionally sound diet. The Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center at Durham Medical Center in Virginia says people need to change how they eat for every decade they reach. Caloric intake should be reduced because individuals are generally moving around less, have less muscle and their metabolic rates decline. People who find that they are having trouble losing weight in their 50s and older may be basing weight-loss goals on calorie recommendations for younger people. One challenging thing about eating less overall is supplementing with more nutrient-rich foods. Older bodies still require similar amounts of protein, vitamins and minerals as younger ones, but older men and women must balance that need with their need to consume less calories. Consuming

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here, which makes it convenient too.” Standing out from the group’s Memorial Day performance was a man Nagle affectionately refers to as “our basso profondo,” Smith Crossing resident Jim Fitch, a Korean War veteran and retired commercial banker. Fitch also delivered remarks about his Korean War experiences, adding, “I knew the fun part of today would be getting to perform in the chorus.” Fitch also likes to whistle. At the other end of the musical scale was Renee Voss, a retired school teacher who sings soprano. “I tremendously enjoy singing with the chorus. And I can reach all of those high notes,” Voss says. “Kay Sue is super talented, and we have lots fun! As a child, I was constantly singing. My mother played the piano and I would sing along. This means a lot to me.” About Smith Crossing Smith Crossing is one of only 13 life plan communities in Illinois awarded a five-year accreditation for “exemplary conformance” to international standards set by CARF-CCAC, the industry’s sole accrediting body. Sponsored by Smith Senior Living, a not-for-profit organization serving older adults since 1924, it provides spacious residences and engaging programs for independent living, as well as assisted living, memory support and skilled nursing care. It also provides short-term rehabilitation services for residents and others requiring assistance after surgery or a medical incident. For more information about Smith Crossing, call 708-326-2300 or visit SmithCrossing.org.

more fruits, vegetables and lean protein sources, including beans, and choosing whole grains over refined starchy foods can be the key. Watch what you drink, as well. Soft drinks and other sugary beverages may be packed with calories you don’t need. Choose unsweetened beverages and opt for water as much as possible. Protect yourself against dehydration, which can be harder to detect as you get older. In addition to modifying food and beverage choices and reducing their calorie intake, seniors should continue to exercise. Healthy eating paired with moderate exercise remains one of the best combinations for healthy weight loss or weight maintenance. The goal is to consume fewer calories and expend more energy. While cardiovascular exercises can be a good way to get the heart pumping and stimulate your metabolic rate, as you age you should perform strength-training and weight-bearing exercises as well. Muscle mass naturally diminishes with age, and according to the Mayo Clinic if you avoid strength exercises you

can eventually lose muscle and increase the percentage of fat in your body. Strength training also helps you develop stronger bones, which can help prevent fractures. In addition, as you gain muscle, your body will begin to burn calories more efficiently, making your time in and out of the gym more productive. Apart from diet and exercise, aging adults may need to consult with their doctors about nutritional supplements. Your body may produce less stomach acid as you get older, making it more difficult to absorb vitamins from food, including vitamin B12 and vitamin D. Aging skin is less able to transform sunlight into the vitamin, which can affect the body’s ability to absorb calcium. Deficiencies in vitamins D and B12 and calcium can result in a number of health conditions. Routine blood work can help pinpoint whether you are deficient in key nutrients. The body’s nutritional and fitness needs change as a person ages. Those uncertain about the lifestyle changes they will need to make should speak with their physicians.

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