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Worth mayor: We’re grateful for the expansion of marijuana pilot program

By Joe Boyle

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The pilot program for medicinal marijuana dispensaries, which includes the Worth location (above) and is run by Windy City Cannabis, has been expanded by two years under a compromise decision by Gov. Bruce Rauner and two state legislators.

Worth Mayor Mary Werner was concerned when Gov. Bruce Rauner refused to extend the deadline of the pilot program for medicinal marijuana dispensaries and additional illnesses that the state would cover.

Werner admitted she was surprised last week when Rauner reversed his decision and said the pilot program would be extended from Jan. 1, 2018 to July 1, 2020. Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, will be added to the list of qualifying medical conditions. Werner would like to see more illnesses added but said this is a good start.

“Well, we were very grateful,” said Werner.

“It took us so long to go through the licensing process that we have had not much time to see the program develop because of the delay.”

The original four-year pilot program for medical marijuana dispensaries began in 2013.

Former Gov. Pat Quinn approved the idea, but when Rauner was elected in 2014, he wanted to review the proposal. Rauner eventually made some appointments to the advisory board and had tighter restrictions on what illnesses could be treated with medicinal marijuana.

Rauner, House Minority Leader Jim Durkin (R-82nd) and state Rep. Lou Lang (D-16th) compromised last week on the pilot program.

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By Dermot Connolly

By Sharon L. Filkins

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Oak Lawn settles suit with village’s former business operations director

Sexton on retail: ‘We don’t take leftovers’

Evergreen Park Mayor James Sexton had a clear message during the board meeting on Monday night for any prospective businesses looking to locate in the village.

“We have stepped up in the quality of retail being allowed in our community. We don’t take leftovers anymore,” Sexton said.

Sexton’s comments came following a request for approval of business certificates for three businesses in a proposed strip center at 9601 S. Pulaski Road.

Faris Sweis was seeking approval for a 24-hour Dunkin’ Donuts with a drive-through, a smoke shop and a cellular retail store on the parcel of land formerly occupied

by Fox Collision Center.

“I am not thrilled with the prospect of a smoke shop and a cellphone store. We have enough cellphone stores to sink a ship,” said Sexton.

Sweis’ request hit a snag at the mention of the 24 hours of operation and the drive-through for the Dunkin’ Donuts store, in spite of his plans for sound-absorbing material being placed in the drive-through.

As discussion ensued, Trustee Mark Marzullo insisted that the speakers on the order box would have to be turned off at 10 p.m., or the 24-hour permit would go away.

“If I was the guy living behind the store, I would not want to be hearing people order coffee at all hours of the night,” he said.

With additional questions about the noise level in the drive-through, amount of traffic and entry and exit lanes, Trustee Daniel McKeown moved to table the request to allow for further review.

Other business certificates were approved for Consultants in Cardiology at 2850 W. 95th St.-Suite 202; Health is Wealth Wellness Center at 3830 W. 95th St.; and Weight Loss, Inc. at 9500 S. Avers Ave. Also approved was a resolution allowing an amendment to the village code regarding outdoor seating for restaurants. The approval will allow for an outdoor seating

Included in the compromise in addition to the extension and the addition of PTSD was that doctors no longer have to recommend cannabis for patients. Physicians would still have to make it known that a doctor-patient relationship exists and that the patient has a qualifying condition. However, doctors no longer have to recommend medical marijuana.

This had been a sticking point for doctors who did not want to be accused of promoting the use of medical marijuana as a cure.

Proponents have stated repeatedly that the use of medical marijuana is not a cure but will

The Oak Lawn Village Board recently approved a $10,000 financial settlement, described as a moneysaving decision that puts to rest a former village employee’s lawsuit claiming he lost his job for political reasons in 2013.

Chad Weiler, the village’s former business operations director, named Village Manager Larry Deetjen and the village of Oak Lawn as defendants in the original federal lawsuit filed in July 2014. The suit, which U.S. District Judge Matthew Kennelly dismissed in February, claimed that Weiler was targeted in a “secret hit list” for political retaliation because he had displayed a campaign I fully support yard sign in support of former Mayor Dave Heithe settlement lmann and Melissa Mofor saving the ran, who was Heilmann’s running mate for village village money. clerk, in the April 9, 2013 Sandra Bury election.

Oak Lawn mayor Although the lawsuit was thrown out, Weiler planned to appeal the decision, and village trustees voted 5-1 to approve the financial settlement paying Weiler $10,000 in order to put the matter to rest. Trustee Bob Streit (3rd) cast the only dissenting vote.

“I fully support the settlement for saving the village money. I stand by the ruling of the federal judge who found in our favor,” noted Mayor Sandra Bury when the settlement was announced at the Village Board meeting on May 24. She said it was a fiscally responsible decision that benefited Oak Lawn taxpayers.

Bury, who beat Heilmann in the 2013 mayoral election, also asserted that Heilmann had provided legal assistance to Weiler in this case.

In August 2013, Oak Lawn trustees voted 4-2 to eliminate Weiler’s department in a move they said would save village taxpayers $50,000.

But Weiler’s lawsuit claimed that the decision of the village board to eliminate his position was made after he made accusations against Deetjen regarding JenCare’s request that year for a parking variation that would have allowed the medical company to lease space for a clinic in the former House of Brides building at 5433 W. 95th St., in the downtown area.

Deetjen recommended an alternative location at the vacant Men’s Wearhouse site at 6101 W. 95th St., where JenCare runs a clinic now. Weiler’s suit claimed that the village manager’s recommendation that JenCare would be better located on the “outskirts of town” meant Deetjen wanted to keep the primarily black and Hispanic JenCare clientele out of downtown.

But JenCare officials have said the Men’s Wearhouse location better suited their needs, and village officials did not mistreat them.

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New deacon has roots in St. Gerald Parish

By Dermot Connolly

The St. Gerald parish family celebrated one of their own becoming a deacon — a first for the oldest parish in Oak Lawn — with a Mass of Thanksgiving for newly ordained Deacon Michael Fekete on Sunday at the church, 9310 S. 55th Ave. Fekete was among 13 deacons from the Chicago Archdiocese whom Archbishop Blase Cupich ordained on Saturday at Holy Name Cathedral.

They were the first to be ordained by Cupich since he succeeded Cardinal Francis George in 2014.

Deacons are clerical positions in the Roman Catholic Church. Unlike priests, they may be married. Their duties include community ministry and conducting baptisms and funerals. Deacons may perform most parts of the Mass, except for the consecration of the host for Holy Communion.

So, while the Rev. Lawrence Malcolm, the St. Gerald pastor, was the chief celebrant of the Mass, Fekete read the Gospel and gave a homily afterward. About 10 other priests and

Photo by Dermot Connolly

Deacon Michael Fekete shed his vestments to pose for a photo with the cake during the reception that parishioners held for him in the parish hall.

deacons from parishes throughout the Chicago area were also concelebrants, including Deacons Timothy Keating, of St. Alexander in Palos Heights, and Edwin Hill, of Our Lady of the

Ridge in Chicago Ridge.

The parish chapter of the Knights of Columbus provided an honor guard for the clergymen during the procession before and after Mass.

Fekete and his wife, Mary Jo, have been very active in St. Gerald Parish in various ways since moving to Oak Lawn with their son, Justin, about 12 years ago. Justin, who is going into his senior year at Mount Carmel High School, gave a reading at his father’s Thanksgiving Mass.

In addition to Mary Jo being one of the church organists, the couple are known for their singing voices, and are often called on to perform at weddings and other occasions.

Mike and Marcie Colantone, who spent 54 years in St. Gerald, were among the parishioners who came back to congratulate Fekete.

“We had to come back to see him.

He sang at our 50th wedding anniversary, and he is an all-around great guy,” said Marcie.

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Oak Lawn woman dies from injuries suffered in two-vehicle collision A collision between two vehicles that occurred at an Oak Lawn intersection on May 30 later resulted in the death of a 34-year-old woman.

Oak Lawn police and fire departments responded to the collision that occurred at the intersection of 98th and Meade Avenue at 11:18 a.m. According to the investigation, the driver of a 2005 Honda Odyssey was traveling south on Meade Avenue when it was struck by a 1999 GMC Suburban, which was in the intersection at 98th Street traveling east. No yield or stop sign are at the intersection.

Police said that due to the impact, the GMC rolled over onto its roof. The front seat passenger

of the GMC was not wearing a seat belt and as a result of the crash, was ejected from the vehicle, according to the report.

The victim was pinned under the vehicle and after working to free her, the Oak Lawn Fire Department transported her to Advocate Christ Medical Center with serious injuries.

The victim, Jacqueline L. Chavez-Ruiz, of Oak Lawn, was pronounced dead at the hospital on Sunday. The driver of the Honda, Michael A Wilson, 38, of Burbank, was issued citations for failure to reduce speed to avoid a crash and failure to yield an intersection.

He is scheduled to appear in court at 9 a.m. Thursday July 21 at the Bridgeview Court House.

Preckwinkle backs restrictions on harsh punishment for some juvenile offenses Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle believes turning young lives around begins by changing the mindset behind harsh punishment for some juvenile crimes.

Preckwinkle was joined by state Rep. Elaine Nekritz (D57th) and state Sen. Kwame Raoul (D-13th). The three collaborated in the completed spring legislation session on House Bill 6291, which has passed the state House and Senate and now awaits the governor’s signature.

The Cook County Board president said that the measure they worked on was built on an effort from last year that resulted in giving judges more discretion in which juvenile offenders are automatically transferred to adult court for prosecution.

House Bill 6291 better aligns Illinois with other states that have shifted away from stiff mandatory minimum probations and

toward treating low-level youth drug offenders as a rehabilitation opportunity rather than a criminal issue by changing the now-required five-year probation sentence for Class X or forcible felonies.

Included in the legislation are mandatory five-year probations for murder and at least threeyear probations for aggravated criminal sexual assault, criminal sexual assault and aggravated battery with a firearm.

The legislation also provides at least two-year probations for Class X felonies, at least 18 month probations for Class 1 and 2 forcible felonies, an avenue for prosecutors to argue that probation should be extended after a minimum term is served, and no imprisonment for Class 3 and 4 drug felonies unless a youth has a third judicial determination of violating probation by not following court-ordered treatment.

POLICE REPORTS Chicago Ridge Retail theft Ladaisha M. Martin, 18, of the 7200 block of South Campbell Avenue, Chicago, was charged with retail theft at H & M Clothing at 12:50 p.m. Saturday in the Chicago Ridge Mall. Police said she took clothing valued at $290 and left the store. She is due in court on July 7.

License charges • Miriam Martinez, 26, of the 10700 block of Lloyd Drive, Worth, was charged with driving on a suspended license following a traffic stop at 8:20 a.m. Sunday in the 9800 block of South Harlem Avenue. Police said she was also cited for driving without insurance. She is due in court on June 27.

• Soteria Gonas, 25, of the 1100 block of North Knollwood Drive, Palatine, was charged with driving on a suspended license following a traffic stop at 11 p.m.

Saturday in the 10000 block of South Harlem Avenue. Police said he was also cited for not signaling when required. He is due in court on Aug. 3.

• Demarcus Evans, 29, of the 9100 block of South Blackstone Avenue, Chicago, was charged with driving on a suspended license at 11:10 p.m. Sunday at 111th Street and Ridgeland Avenue. Police said he was also cited for expired registration. He is due in court on July 7.

Outstanding warrants Bartlomiej S. Rybka, 32, of the 10500 block of South Lori Lane, Palos Hills, was arrested on two warrants following a traffic stop at 11 p.m. Saturday in the 10000 block of South Harlem Avenue. Police said he was arrested on a Cook County warrant for violation of court supervision on a DUI charge, and a DuPage County warrant for driving on a revoked license. He posted bond on the outstanding warrants.

Evergreen Park Retail thefts • Brandon Dotson, 30, of Chicago, was charged with felony retail theft at Mariano’s, 2559 W. 95th St., at 4:11 p.m. May 28. Police said he took 12 razors worth a total of $172.51. The charge was upgraded to a felony because of a previous conviction.

• Gerardo Gonsales, 30, of Melrose Park, was charged with retail theft at Menards, 9100 S. Western Ave., at 2:58 p.m. June 1. Police said he took a 14-inch saw blade worth $134.

• Catherine Corley, 51, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft at 12:51 p.m. May 28 at Menards.

Police said she took 11 items, mainly painting supplies, valued at $201.34.

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• Two Chicago men were charged with retail theft at Walgreens, 3959 W. 95th St., at 7:16 p.m. May 27. Police said George Anderson, 33, took a bottle of vodka worth $12.99. Edmond Thompson, 37, also took a bottle of vodka, as well as mini-speakers and a step tracker with a total value of $52.97.

• Two Chicago women were charged with retail theft at 2:02 p.m. May 29 at Walmart. Police said Keisha Phillips, 28, took 16 items of children’s clothing worth $98.27, while Kieana Donald, 19, took 18 clothing items worth $131.54. Donald was also charged with criminal trespassing because she had been prohibited from entering Walmart due to a past incident.

• Taiyah Jones, 19, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft at Walmart at 5 p.m. May 28. Police said she took eight items, including makeup, worth $56.12.

Theft charge Jonn Tumpack, 27, of Romeoville, was charged with theft following an incident that occurred at 10:10 a.m. May 5 at Marzullo Supply Co., 8833 S. Kedzie Ave. Police said he paid for three air conditioners worth a total of $1,704.12 with a check written on an account with insufficient funds.

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License charges • Olivia Botello, 26, of the 4400 block of Prescott Avenue, Lyons, was charged with driving without a license following a traffic stop at 7:20 p.m. Friday in the 8300 block of West 95th Street. Police said she was also cited for driving a car with suspended registration.

She is due in court on June 27.

• Rosemary C. Gomes, 53, of the 8100 block of Marion Drive, Justice, was charged with driving on a suspended license following a traffic stop at 1:56 p.m. June 1 at 87th Street and Roberts Road.

Police said she was also cited for having a cracked and defective windshield. She is due in court on June 27.

• Roberto Ramirez, 23, of the 8700 block of South 81st Street, Hickory Hills, was charged with driving on a suspended license following a traffic stop at 7:28 p.m. last Thursday at 87th Street and Willow Road. Police said he was also cited for not wearing a seatbelt. He is due in court on July 18.

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• Quincy M. Sizemore, 21, of the 9700 block of South Kedzie Avenue, Evergreen Park, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 12:13 a.m. May 28 in the 5000 block of West 111th Street. Police said he was also cited for driving on a suspended license, no proof of insurance, no front license plate, speeding, and improper signal. His passenger, Spencer Sizemore, 19, of the 3100 block of West 114th Street, Merrionette Park, was charged will illegal possession and consumption of alcohol by a minor.

Police said that open and nearly finished bottles of whisky and beer were found on the floor in front of Sizemore. Both men are due in court on June 28.

• Eric Bustos, 22, of the 11000 block of South Tripp Avenue, Oak Lawn, was charged with DUI at 2:06 a.m. May 29 in the 4000 block of West 103rd Street. Police said he was also cited for traveling with an unsafe tire and speeding. One of the tires was flattened when he struck a curb.

He is due in court on June 28.

Marchand L, Spencer II, 26, of the 4700 block of West 87th Street, Chicago, was charged with felony aggravated battery of a police officer following a traffic stop at 3:35 a.m. May 27 at 95th Street and Southwest Highway. Police said Spencer was also charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, and was combative while in custody. They said he struggled with and bumped and pushed a police officer, and resisted attempts to get him to stand and walk. He was also cited for driving on a suspended license, improper lane usage, no insurance, suspended registration, illegal screeching of tires and failure to yield right of way turning left. Spencer was held for a bond hearing.

License charges Charles A. Salvant, 38, of the 300 block of Winnebago Street, Park Forest, was charged with driving on a suspended license following a traffic stop at 6:16 p.m.

May 31 at 91st Street and Cicero Avenue. Police said he was also cited for driving without insurance. He is due in court on July 7.

Retail thefts • Britnee N. White, 23, of Phoenix, Ariz., was charged with felony retail theft at 8:57 p.m. May 28 in Jewel, 8801 S. Ridgeland Ave. Police said she was detained outside the store carrying a bag containing various over-the-counter medicines, peaches, ginger ale and body wash worth a total of $619.78. She was held for a bond hearing.

• Police are investigating an incident in which a former Mariano’s employee, a 44-year-old Tinley Park woman, allegedly stole food worth more than $250 from

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Palos Hills Drug possession Daniel Michalek, 30, of Palos Hills, was charged with felony possession of a controlled substance and other offenses following a traffic stop at 9 p.m.

Sunday in the 8600 block of West 111th Street. Police said that when Michalek was questioned about pills they observed in plain view beside him, he swallowed the medication, which was determined to be Xanax that had not been prescribed to him. A hypodermic needle containing drug residue was also found in the car, police said. In addition to drug possession, he was charged with felony obstructing justice, and misdemeanor possession of drug equipment. He was also cited for speeding and driving without insurance. Police said that after being taken by ambulance to Palos Community Hospital for treatment due to the drugs he ingested, Michalek was held for a bond hearing the next day.

Suspicious activities • Police investigating a loud noise in the 10700 block of South Roberts Road at 2 a.m. June 1 found two men dressed in black behind the Social Security offices at 10714 S. Roberts Road. They also found a bicycle, two flashlights, and a battery-powered saw next to a broken fence beside the property. Police took possession of the property after the men said they did not know who owned it. No complaints were signed.

• A man reported being the victim of deceptive practice at 10 a.m. June 1. He told police that when Chase Bank informed him that his checking account was overdrawn, he discovered that several checks totaling $10,300 were written on his account without his knowledge.

Telephone threats A woman told police investigating a telephone threat complaint at 12:30 p.m. Saturday in the 10600 block of South 83rd Avenue that a person she knows had called her and threatened her life. Police determined that both parties had been making calls, and were warned not to contact each other.

Worth DUI charge James J. Koladyil, 37, of North Third Avenue, Des Plaines, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at 115th Street and Harlem Avenue. Police said he failed field sobriety tests and refused a breath test. He was also cited for failure to yield to oncoming traffic and illegal transportation of open alcohol. He is due in court on June 29.

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• Thomas M. Johnson, 34, of the 9700 block of South 81st Court, Palos Hills, was charged with driving on a suspended license following a traffic stop at 8:04 a.m. June 1 in the 6800 block of West 107th Street. Police said he was also cited for having expired registration. He is due in court on June 29.

• Robert E. Jensen, 39, of the 4800 block of West 109th Street, Oak Lawn, was charged with driving on a suspended license following a traffic stop at 7:35 a.m. May 29 in the 7200 block of Southwest Highway. Police said he was also cited for speeding.

He is due in court on June 29.

• Abdallah M. Kallab, 23, of the 11700 block of South Ridgeland Avenue, Worth, was charged with driving without a license following a traffic stop at 10:03 a.m. May 28 in the 6800 block of West 111th Street. Police said he was also cited for having an overly tinted windshield. Court information was not available.

Police report information is provided by law enforcement agencies. Charges are not evidence of guilt. They are a record of police actions taken, and persons charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proved guilty in court.

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REMEMBERING MUHAMMAD ALI

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Muhammad Ali, who died last week, and Oak Lawn’s Ed McElroy pose during an event in 1978.

Some ‘Greatest’ stories of vets, eggs, muscles and magic

his was like bringing Donald Trump to a Mexican Pride meeting.

In the early 1970s, Muhammad Ali was a hated man by many white veterans for refusing to go into the military during the Vietnam War era. The controversial boxer was stripped of his heavyweight boxing title and sentenced to five years in prison for draft evasion. He spent a lot of time in Chicago during and after his boxing exile.

Veterans back then didn’t like what Ali stood for, and the n-word­ — plus some cuss words — were fairly prevalent when his name came up.

Chicago radio personality and public relations guru Ed McElroy, a longtime Oak Lawn resident and a veteran, wasn’t exactly in Ali’s Jeff corner about refusing to serve. But he met the Vorva former Cassius Clay through legendary politician Ed Kelly, and McElroy’s jobs required that he interact with the pugilist.

The two formed a relationship close enough that McElroy coaxed Ali to do something no one else would likely ask the Champ to do.

Ali, who died at age 74 last week, agreed to head out to the Maywood area with McElroy to Hines Hospital to meet some veterans.

“I brought out people all the time to meet with the veterans,” McElroy said. “I brought out Tommy Dorsey and Sammy Kaye and other celebrities.’’

Yeah, but those guys were bandleaders and not political powder kegs.

Yet, McElroy pulled it off. Ali may have been against the war, but he wasn’t against veterans who served in battles. And that’s what a lot of people didn’t realize at the time.

“No one said a thing,” McElroy said. “I said, ‘If you tell me no, I won’t bring him out.’ No one booed or hissed him. There may have been some people who didn’t look at it as being a good idea, but the majority of the veterans said ‘bring him here.’ So I brought him and it turned out great.’’

There was no blowback after the fact. In fact, McElroy said he received more guff for another sports appearance under his watch.

“I brought White Sox players out there and people took more offense to that because a lot of the veterans were Cubs fans,” McElroy said.

McElroy had a few funny stories about Ali. McElroy was a guest one morning at his house in the 8500 block of South Jeffrey Avenue.

“He must have had 20 mirrors in his house — there were mirrors all over the place,” McElroy said. “He would walk by each mirror and show off his biceps. I laughed and he said, ‘Don’t you laugh,’ and showed me his fist.’’

McElroy, who turns 91 in July, was stunned by Ali’s first meal in the morning.

“He had a dozen eggs for breakfast,” McElroy said. “I mean, eating two eggs is pretty good, right? He made his breakfast himself and he had some bacon, too. He said, ‘The eggs are good for you — it gives me muscles.’ And then he showed his biceps again.

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While my one encounter with Ali is not as cool as the McElroy stories, it shows what kind of a unique individual he was.

In July 1999 while I was covering the Cubs, Ali made an appearance at Wrigley Field. After the game, he was meeting and greeting the players. He had been diagnosed with Parkinson ’s disease 15 years prior, and his arms were shaking.

I stood face to face with a guy who at one time was known all over the world and whose face was famous for being expressive in anger or joy. But this time, he had a blank look. His famous eyes were open, yet, as the old phrase goes, the lights were on but it looked like no one was home. I heard that despite his outward appearance, his mind was still sharp, so I said something like “Hi, Champ!”

The Champ kind of nodded at me, and minutes later he nodded off in a chair.

His head was tilted and some spittle was running out of his mouth and down his cheek.

The man they called “The Greatest” didn’t look so great, and I felt horrible for seeing him in such a pathetic position.

Then he woke up, wiped his face, stood up and walked toward one of the Cubs players and out of nowhere pulled out a coin from behind his ear.

This guy who I was thinking should be in a nursing home and not a baseball clubhouse just pulled off a really cool magic trick, and many of the Cubs players applauded.

To quote a soon-to-be 91-year-old Oak Lawn resident, Ali was something else.

St. Xavier University to close Arizona campus St. Xavier University will close its campus in Gilbert, Ariz., a direct result of the continuing budget stalemate and the uncertainty of future funding.

A spokesperson for St. Xavier University said that the campus in suburban Phoenix will close at the end of fall classes this year.

University officials said they were planning to speak with students to discuss further options.

The university opened the campus in Gilbert in August 2015.

St. Xavier had signed a 15-year

lease with Gilbert that they are now responsible for. The university may have to pay as much as $250,000 in damages and for rent due if the contract is broken.

The main campus for St. Xavier University is at 3700 W. 103rd St., Chicago, along with a satellite location in Orland Park. The closing of the Gilbert campus was done to prevent any future financial difficulties for the Chicago area campuses while no budget has yet been reached in Springfield, according to a university spokesperson.

Correction In an article about the closing of the Sabre Room in Hickory Hills that appeared in the June 2 edition of The Reporter, the name given for the son of Sabre Room founders Arnold and Marie Muzzarelli was wrong. Their son is Arnold Muzzarelli Jr., and their daughters are Yvonne Muzzarelli and Janice Voit.

Oak Lawn Public Library is tumbling into summer reading.

The library, 9427 Raymond Ave., Oak Lawn, kicked off its Summer Reading Program titled, “Read for the Win,” with a performance by the Jesse White Tumblers on Saturday at Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School, 5345 W. 99th St., Oak Lawn.

“I am a big believer in encouraging people to read,” said Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White. “As the state librarian, I am very pleased to see the efforts being made by the Oak Lawn Library and I am honored to bring the Jesse White Tumblers to this program.”

The Jesse White Tumblers were created in 1959 to provide a positive alternative for inner-city kids. Team members must stay away from gangs, drug, alcohol, stay in school and maintain a minimum “C” average. The team consists of male and female participants as young as the age of 6.

A total of 15 members performed tumbling routines to library patrons at the school, under the coaching of Jesse White. The participants are Corey Bell, 21; Malisha Donald, 18; Marcus Williams, 19; Mario Clapton, 22; Aaron Wilder, 21; Dashon Ward, 20; Joseph McGhee, 24; Leon Viverette, 19; Jacob Robinson, 25; Marvin Johnson, 17; Hubame Hughes, 18; Mac Catrambone, 18; Emanuel Wright, 23; Allure Brownlee, 17; and Thomas Roberts, 23.

To accommodate all of the tumbling, a space with high ceilings was required by the tumblers. Since this wasn’t possible in the library’s lower level meeting rooms, the staff at Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School agreed to partner with the library for the use of its gymnasium.

This is the first year the library held an event with the tumblers.

Oak Lawn Library officials described the event as a fun way to kick off summer for the entire family.

“Tumbling is very high energy and exciting, so I think kids, families and adults alike all loved this shared opportunity to see something unique and fun together — especially with the Olympics coming up this summer,” said Erin Foley, Marketing and Communications Manager for the Oak

Photo by Kelly White

The Oak Lawn Public Library kicked off its Summer Reading Program with a performance by the Jesse White Tumblers on Saturday at the Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School.

Lawn Public Library.

More than 50 people gathered to watch tumbling performances by the Jesse White Tumblers. The event was sponsored by the Friends of the Oak Lawn Library, a nonprofit organization of 525 volunteers who promote use of the library, furnish equipment and materials that are beyond the library’s budget and bring opportunities for cultural enrichment to area residents.

The “Read for the Win” is the title for the all summer reading groups at the library, aimed to attract readers of all ages.

Summer Reading is a coordinated effort through youth services and adult and young adult services with leadership from Jen Abler, Youth Services Department Head;

Melissa Apple, Adult Services Programming Librarian; and Izabel Gronski, Young Adult Librarian.

“This year the staff worked hard to create an all age’s program for the convenience of families, kids, teens and adults,” Foley said.

Reading logs and program information were available on site. The logs for the summer reading program can also be picked up at the youth services and adult and young adult services desks. There is no required reading in the program, simply to log books read and to share with the library.

“The nice thing about this program is that everyone can set their own reading goals, and while they’re at it, their own personal goals, too,” Foley said.

Chicago Ridge waste removal program may include TVs, other electronics

By Dermot Connolly An expansion of the waste removal program being considered in Chicago Ridge would allow homeowners to arrange for special pick-ups of electronics and other hard-to-dispose-of materials.

Trustee Jack Lind, chairman of the public works committee on the village board, said at the board meeting Tuesday that disposal of broken TVs, computers and other electronic items, as well as items such as paint, lightbulbs and other materials, has become problematic for residents and the village alike. Board members agreed that annual drop-offs of electronics are not enough, and the village’s Public Works department does not have storage space and cannot get rid of those items.

Providing a possible solution was Mike Morley of Waste Management, the village’s waste contractor. He discussed the company’s “At Your Door” special service program, which allows residents included in the village’s waste removal program to have unwanted TVs, old paint and other items picked up at their homes “Electronics disposal has become a very big issue,” Morley said. “What people are anticipating is the end of free disposal.”

Morley noted that non-profit organizations that accept donations often don’t take old televisions and computers, and businesses charge for taking them.

“We are seeing a lot of fly-dumping of TVs now,” he said.

Lind said he liked Waste Management’s program because it was the only one he found that accepts electronics as well as paint, solvents and other items.

Morley explained that through the At Your Door program, residents can make reservations for pick-ups by phone or online.

“Depending on the requests, we will increase collections as needed,” said Morley.

“People are not limited to a certain number of pick-ups per year.”

No decisions were made on the matter Tuesday, but if the village were to add the At Your Doorstep program, the cost would be $1.25 per household monthly, or $15 per year.

Lind acknowledged that while that might be considered reasonable for people intending to use the program, others who won’t use it may object. The board agreed to conduct an online survey of residents, which soon will be available on the village website, in order to gauge its popularity.

Problems with regular trash disposal were

addressed later in the meeting, when the village board approved changes to the municipal code dealing with garbage disposal and rodent abatement.

In the first measure, the board approved hikes in fines for people or companies that repeatedly leave trash receptacles uncovered or trash outside the receptacles. They will now face increasing fines, ranging from $25 up to $750.

“We’ve always had fines, but they were never more than $150,” said Trustee William McFarland, who led the efforts to increase the penalties because uncovered trash provides a ready food source for rats and other rodents. “This is not about generating more revenue. We just have to solve this problem. If we have to keep going back to the same people multiple times, their fines will increase.”

The board also approved an amendment to the municipal code that requires any contractor doing construction work at ground level or below ground to place rodent traps around the perimeter of the property to prevent disturbed rodents from invading surrounding properties.

“The traps will have to be in place seven days before the work is done, and remain in place for seven days after,” McFarland said.

Expert says Worth has no coyote problem

By Sharon L. Filkins Based on a report from a Cook County expert on Urban Coyote Ecology and Management presented at the Worth Board Meeting on Tuesday, residents concerned about recent reports of coyote attacks in the village can rest easy.

Dr. Donna Alexander, administrator of Animal and Rabies Control with Cook County, told Mayor Mary Werner and the Board of Trustees that an investigation by the Cook County Department of Animal Control had determined that coyotes were not responsible for recent attacks reported in the village.

“Our tests performed at the site of the reported attacks did not reveal any signs of coyotes,” Alexander said. “However, dog feces was found at the site, and sightings of a skinny, seemingly sick, German Shepherd dog were reported.”

Alexander said Worth does not have a coyote problem, but they do have coyotes.

“People do not realize that coyotes do not want anything to do with humans and that they can be helpful in controlling rodents and other undesirable

creatures such as woodchucks,” Alexander said.

She added that Cook County is willing to provide traps to capture the suspect dog. Werner responded that the property on which the alleged attacks occurred is owned by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District.

“I will contact them tomorrow morning to see if they are willing to allow the traps to be placed on the property,” Werner said.

Alexander also said that Cook County will be responsible for monitoring the traps and removing the dog if it is captured and attempts will be made to find the owner.

In other business, the board agreed, after much discussion that residents would be allowed to have two rain barrels per household. The rain barrels are supplied by the MWRD, with no restrictions on the placement of the barrels on residential property.

Werner stated that a number of municipalities have been using the rain barrels for three years and there have been no reports of any troubling issues.

Also approved was a resolution to submit an application to the Illinois Department of Transpor-

tation (IDOT) for funding under the 2016 Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program.

Village Engineer Mike Spolar told the trustees that this is a great program.

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Leo Club students and Shepard culinary classes prepared the meal, including cupcakes. The Leo Club then traveled to the church to serve a crowd of 100.

Thursday, June 9, 2016

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Shepard High School students (from left) Caitlyn Piotrowski and Melissa Sanchez make frosting for brownies to serve to homeless people at St. Anne’s Church in Hazelcrest.

Shepard’s Leo Club cooks food for the homeless The past several years, Leo Club students from Shepard High School in Palos Heights have visited St. Anne Church in Hazel Crest to serve a meal to the homeless. This year, they cooked, too.

“We also purchased the ingredients and prepared the meals to serve up to 100 people,” said faculty co-sponsor Jennifer Klein.

The other faculty co-sponsor, Erin Quinlan, teaches culinary arts.

“My foods and nutrition students prepared brownies, BLT pasta salad, baked beans, and a mixed green salad to serve 100 people,” Quinlan said.

Another culinary art teacher, Dan Solski, had his students prepare Sloppy Joes.

“One of the clients at St. Anne’s said it was ‘the best they’ve

ever had.’ It gave our students a chance to help others while learning preparation techniques and cooking methods,” Quinlan said.

Leo Club students also baked cupcakes and made frosting for the brownies to complete the meal. After serving at the church, Klein, Quinlan and their students stayed to clean up.

Palos Hills hails new contract with waste hauler

By Michael Gilbert

The potential five-year refuse contract Palos Hills officials are expected to enter into with Republic Services appears anything but a garbage deal.

Ernie Lopez, of Republic Services, addressed Palos Hills officials during the committee of the whole meeting June 2 and told them his company is willing to make a few concessions in order to remain the city’s garbage collection provider.

“We’re really happy (to serve Palos Hills) and have been given a lot of positive feedback on our services,” Lopez told the council. “We’ve developed a great partnership and we’d like to continue that partnership with Palos Hills. We appreciate your business.”

Lopez said Republic Services would be willing to freeze the city’s rate for 2017 – offering 2016 pricing – and instead of the normal five percent consumer price index increase each year from 2018 to

2021 would instead ask for a three percent annual hike.

“The savings would be $423,694.87 for the residents of Palos Hills,” Lopez said of the 2017 price increase freeze and then a three percent increase as opposed to five percent over the length of the contract.

All the services in the current contract including weekly trash and recycling collection as well as branch and landscape pick-up from April 1 through Nov. 30 would remain, Mayor Gerald Bennett said.

“If you go through (the contract) all the amenities have not changed,” Bennett said. “What they are proposing is to actually reduce the original option from a five percent increase to three percent.

I thought that was pretty reasonable.”

The single family monthly rate for 2016 is $22.06 or $264.72 a year, according to information provided by the city. Those rates would remain the same in 2017 and then increase to $22.72 per month ($272.66 for the year) in 2018; $23.40 per

month ($280.84) in 2019; $24.11 per month ($289.27) in 2020 and $24.83 a month ($297.94) in the final year of the contract.

“I’ll be honest with you, I’ve talked to some different haulers and there’s no way they are going to be able to match,” Bennett said of the pricing and why it is unlikely the city would seek a request for proposals for its garbage contract.

“That’s why (Republic Services) won the bid the last time around – because of that rate.”

Ald. Joe Marrotta (4th Ward) spoke highly of Republic Services, which has been the city’s garbage collection company since 2012.

“I’ve never had a complaint from any resident,” Marrotta said. “I wholeheartedly support (Republic Services). If it’s going to save some residents some money I’m all for it.”

Ald. Pauline Stratton (2nd Ward) called the service “great.”

“I’ve never had a complaint and in the past I’ve mentioned that I did have

quite a few,” Stratton said, referring to various issues with past waste haulers.

“You guys have been great and I completely support (this contract).”

Ald. Ricky Moore (4th Ward) praised Lopez’s fleet of drivers.

“I’ll be on my way to work in the morning and I’ll see (oversized) stuff sitting out on the curb and I’ll say ‘I bet they are not going to pick that up’ and then I come home from work and it’s gone,” said Moore.

Bennett told the council he was not seeking to vote on a contract extension at the council meeting later that evening, but may bring it back for board approval on June 16.

In other news, Moore said revenue at the Palos Hills Municipal Golf Course is up more than $20,000 from this point as opposed to last year.

Moore, who serves as chairman of the City Council’s Golf Course Committee, said revenue from March 1 through May 31 this year was $94,247 while last year

the figure was $73,511.

He credited the new $10 green fee established this season as the main reason behind the splurge in revenue. Last year the fee to play the course was $17 for adults, $13 for seniors 60 and older and $10 for players under 18.

“The golf course is going to be there either way so we were thinking if we did $10 for nine holes every day each day it would go over well,” Moore said.

“These figures just kind of prove that.”

Moore said the positive numbers are a good indication the flat-fee pricing will remain come next year.

“We will have to take a look at the season overall probably at the end of September, but I would say this is a good indication that yes we will (keep the pricing) going forward.”

The golf course is located at 7301 W. 105th St. It boasts a pair of Par 5 holes, three Par 3’s and four Par 4’s. The championship tees offer golfers more than 2,800 yards of course.

Palos Heights Woman’s Club, library will visit next Palos Farmers Market The Palos Heights Woman’s Club will feature its Annual Gently Used Jewelry Sale on Wednesday, June 15, at the Palos Heights Farmers Market.

Denise Hyker and the members of the Home Life Committee will be at the Community Tent selling extremely reasonable priced earrings, bracelets, and necklaces. The Woman’s Club will also have information about their next event: a Garden Walk held on Saturday, June 25th. Tickets are $30 and include a complete hot breakfast catered by Royalberry Waffle House and tour of local gardens. Tickets for the event can be purchased at Mona Lisa and Royalberry Waffle House. This event is co-sponsored by First Merchant Bank in Palos Heights.

The Palos Heights Woman’s Club’s many accomplishments include the Gazebo in Community Park, the Anniversary Garden at Lake Katherine, the bronze statue at the Palos Heights Library, and $1000 Scholarships to Shepard and Stagg High School students, and Morraine Valley Community College returning women students. Proceeds from both the Used Jewelry Sale and the Garden Walk events will benefit local charities. Information about the club, a member of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs, can be found at https://phwc.wordpress.com, on Facebook, or by calling Membership Chairperson Mary Lee at 708-448-1834.

The Palos Heights Library also will join the Market on Wednesday. The Story Hour will begin at 10 a.m., with this week’s theme being “Sunny Days.” 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 also will 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 9-1. Come to the City Tent and have our artists draw a beautiful design of your choice.

Early summer fruits and vegetables are coming into the market every week. Locally grown hot house and fresh strawberries, lettuces, kale, spinach, rhubarb, radishes, kohlrabi 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, 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. The market is proud to announce that it is the recipient of a LINK UP Illinois USDA Grant, for the support of the promotion of the Palos Heights Farmers Market LINK program. Recipients must stop at the City Tent to start the process. While at the City Tent, pick up or have endorsed your “Frequent Shopper Card”. Ten card endorsements will enter you into a year-end market raffle held on October 12 at noon. Bring a canned food donation (fruit, vegetable or protein only), or donate fresh fruit or vegetables from the market, and double credit will be given to your Frequent Shopper Card.

This year, the market is partnering with The Palos United Methodist Church Food Pantry at 12101 S. Harlem Ave. All canned donations will be brought to that location. All fresh produce donations will be donated to Operation Blessing in Alsip.

The market is partnering with Dr. John Principe MD of WellbeingMD Center for Life for the 2016 “Recipes of the Week”. This week’s recipe is Dr. John’s signature “Asparagus and Cauliflower Risotto Recipe”. Stop by the City Tent to pick up this week’s recipe along with previous spring and summer recipes. In addition, all previous recipes can be found at www.WellbeingMD.com, or at www.palosheights.org.

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 $2.00 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 — Palos Heights Farmers Market

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News and events from our archives Worth resident goes on mission in Japan • 50 years ago From the June 9, 1966 issue The story: Worth resident William Johnston returned recently from Japan where he served for more than two years as a missionary for the Mormon Church, which requests all its members to perform missionary duty.

Johnston, 21, attended Brigham University in Salt Lake City, Utah, for one year. He studied Japanese after arriving in Japan. After six months, he spoke Japanese exclusively. He became so fluent in the language that he gave speeches in Japanese and spoke to groups such as the rotary club.

The quote: “The Japanese, since the war (World War II), are experiencing a religious upheaval,” said Johnston.

Chicago Ridge approves increase in recycling • 25 years ago From the June 6, 1991 issue The story: Recycling is coming to Chicago Ridge after the village board approved increasing the role of Meyer Brothers Scavenger Service, the village’s waste hauler, to include the collection of recyclable material effective July 15.

For an additional fee of $2 a month, added to the current $2 monthly fee residents pay for refuse hauling, Meyer Brothers will supply an 18-gallon bin to collect newspapers and bottles, according to Meyer Brothers General Manager Ted Ciapinski.

Ciapinski explained that the company has been providing a pilot program to about 500 homes in the village the past year.

The quote: “It fluctuates in the market,” said Ciapinski, of the price paid for recyclable materials. “It goes up and it goes down.”

Residents voice concerns over Worth TIF District • 10 years ago From the June 8, 2006 issue The story: Worth residents and critics of tax increment financing districts attended a public meeting on Tuesday to voice concerns about the proposed project near 111th Street and Ridgeland Avenue.

The village board voted in December 2015 to begin the formal process of establishing a TIF District to lure developers to the corner of 111th and Ridgeland. Worth Mayor Ed Guzdiol said the village is not going to bulldoze homes by declaring eminent domain. Guzdiol stressed that adding the TIF tool is meant to spur economic growth.

The quote: “I have repeatedly told anyone who will listen that no one will lose his or her home,” said Guzdiol. “I don’t know how else I can assure you of this other than to give you my word and the word of this board that we will never take anyone’s home.”

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Shepard students will travel to Germany

By Kelly White Shepard High School German students are continuing their education this summer in Europe.

For three decades through a student exchange program with Shepard High School in Palos Heights, and Johann-Wolfgangvon-Goethe-Gymnasium in Germany, students have lived together, toured the other’s nation, attended sporting and cultural events, sampled cuisine and built friendships through a German exchange program. The high schools rotate years visiting each other each year for three weeks.

“I think this program is fantastic for the kids. My students can really see the language come alive in Germany and learn so much about the German people and the culture,” said Jenna Fisher, the German teacher at Shepard, “There is nothing better than doing a homestay exchange. You get to live like a German.”

Fischer is responsible for organizing the program along with Germany’s Johann-Wolfgangvon-Goethe-Gymnasium teacher Nicole Stoebener.

Fischer will be traveling to Germany from June 15 to July 7 with a group of 15 Shepard students: Grace Spindler, Alex Spindler, Hope Brewer, Jourdan McBride, Skye-Lynn Tujdowski, Cody Esparza, Michelle Sneddon, Taylor Novak, Savannah Gomez,

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Fifteen students from Shepard High School in Palos Heights discuss their upcoming trip to Germany this month. The students will be staying with 15 different host families.

Photo by Kelly White

Photo by Joe Boyle

Kailey Fitzgerald, Lexi Carr, Will Jarman, Tom, McInerney, Heidi Szymborski and Logan Couture.

For the stay, the students will be living with 15 different German families, who submitted an application to host the students.

“Stoebener and I match the kids with host families based on the students’ interest and needs,” Fischer said.

During the three-week stay, Shepard students will be attending school regularly with the German students of which they will be housing with. In their free time, they will be taking a trip to Paris, Dachau and Neuschwanstein. A farewell barbeque will be held at one of the host family’s homes prior to heading back to America the first week of July.

“I think being part of this exchange or any foreign exchange for that matter really opens your eyes and your mind to other viewpoints. It helps you to see beyond your own borders and value and appreciate other cultures and people,” Fischer said.

“It helps you to understand some of the stereotypes people have about our culture, when you see how things are someplace else as well.”

Fischer, herself, lived in Germany from 1993-1997 near Bamberg, Germany with her husband, Peter.

They moved back to the United States in 1997. She went on to visit Germany in 1999 to visit and then again in 2002. However, with the German Exchange Program at Shepard, she has been able to visit

much more frequently, visiting Germersheim, Germany as part of the Exchange in 2010, 2012, 2014 and again this summer in 2016.

Shepard students share Fischer’s enthusiasm for Germany.

“What I like about the exchange is being able to meet other people from around the world and being able to experience the culture of Germany,” said Alex Spindler, 15, of Palos Heights.

“I like being able to travel someplace new and experience different cultures,” said Jourdan McBride, 15, of Crestwood.

Students from Johann-Wolfgang-von-Goethe-Gymnasium in Germany will be visiting Shepard again for three weeks in March and April of 2017, staying with Shepard host families.

We had several responses but one correct answer to last week’s Whatizit photo quiz. The photo featured the water display along the jogging and walking path at Yukich Field at 88th and Kedzie in Evergreen Park. It was Evergreen Park resident Vince Vizza who had the correct answer. A variety of water fountain displays can be found throughout the southwest suburbs. It was not surprising that we had several different answers.

The clue for this week’s Whatizit photo (above) is: Exercise walk.

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

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Tickets available for Park Lawn’s grand prize drawing

Park Lawn will be holding its annual grand prize drawing with the reception scheduled for Thursday, July 21 in the organization’s Activity Center, 10833 S. Laporte Ave., Oak Lawn.

Doors open at 6 p.m. and the drawing is at 7 p.m. Proceeds benefit individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities enrolled at Park Lawn.

Tickets are available for Park Lawn’s Annual Grand Drawing with the first prize being the winner’s choice of $15,000 cash, a

2016 Ford Focus S, a 2016 Ford Fiesta SE, a 2016 Harley-Davidson FLSTFB, or a 2017 Riverside Retro 177SE RV. The second prize is $5,000 and the third prize is $3,000. The fourth prize is $1,000; the fifth prize is $500; the sixth prize is $300; and the seventh through 12th prize winner will take home $200 each. Tickets are $100 each and only 999 tickets will be sold.

Tickets can be purchased by visiting www. parklawn.com or by calling (708) 425-6857.

Ticket fees can also be mailed to Park Lawn

School and Activity Center, 10833 S. Laporte Ave., Oak Lawn, IL 60453.

Residents will have an opportunity to win more cash with the “Share the Pot.” Tickets for this raffle are $25 each or three for $50.

Last year’s winner won over $18,000. The pot will continue to grow with every ticket sold.

Park Lawn requests that when purchasing the three discounted Share the Pot tickets for $50, residents must also purchase a $100 grand drawing for a total of $150, an opportunity for 23 chances to win.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR EVERGREEN PARK

Summer Concert series

The free Summer Concerts begins Sunday, June 12 with a performance by the Southwest Community Band at 6 p.m. at Circle Park, 92nd Street and Millard Avenue, Evergreen Park.

Farmer’s Market continues

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

Senior Health Fair

The Senior Health Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 15 at the Evergreen Park Fire House, 8900 S. Kedzie Ave. The event is free and open to community seniors and their caregivers.

OAK LAWN

Spring Into Summer Festival

The Oak Lawn Chamber of Commerce will hold the 10th Annual Spring Into Summer Festival from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday, June 11 in Oak Lawn.

The Pet Parade begins the proceedings at 99th Street and 54th Avenue and concludes at 95th Street and Cook Avenue. The new car show and vendor fair will both occur at 95th and Cook. A special area will be dedicated to a non-profit pet organization.

More information can be obtained by calling the chamber office, (708) 424-8300.

Oak Lawn film group to view, discuss Hitchcock’s ‘Rope’

CineVerse, the Oak Lawn Park District’s free weekly film discussion group open to anyone age 17 and older, will screen and discuss Alfred Hitchcock’s 1949 movie “Rope” to be held from 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, June 15 at Oak View Community Center, 4625 W. 110th St., Oak Lawn.

Members should check the building signage for the correct room number. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 529-9028 or visit cineversegroup.blogspt.com.

Vacation Bible School

The annual Vacation Bible School will be held from 9:30 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday, July 11 through July 15 at Oak Lawn Bible Church, 9335 S. 54th Ave. The program is for children entering kindergarten through fifth grade. This year’s program is “Egypt: Joseph’s Journey from Prison to Palace.” Children do not need to be members of the church to attend. The program is free. For more information call (708) 857-9800 or visit www.oaklawnbible. org. To register online, go to https://form. jotform.com/51585101782151.

Oak Lawn Garden Club to hold Beautiful Yard Contest

The Oak Lawn Garden Club will hold its 22nd Beautiful Yard Contest this summer.

Gardens will be judged on originality of design, suitability of plants, overall neatness. Judges will visit gardens on July 7. A first, second and third place winner

will be announced.

For more information or to enter, call June Curtis, (708) 712-0578, or junevcurtis@yahoo. com. Residents can also contact Janet Ragen at ladybug1129.s@att.net.

Star Spangled Fourth of July

The Oak Lawn Park District’s Annual Star Spangled Fourth of July Celebration will be held Monday, July 4 at Centennial Park 9400 S. Nashville Ave., Oak Lawn The day will begin with a variety of family activities from 11 am to 3 p.m. and include Oak Lawn’s Got Talent, a treasure hunt sponsored by the Oak Lawn Firefighters Local 3405, Adult and Youth Watermelon Eating Contests, obstacle course, kids tattoos, carnivals, games, tricycle car wash, inflatables, bingo, crafts, a magician, balloon animals and concessions.

Children ages 3 and older pay $5 for all daytime activities including access to Centennial Aquatic Center. Adults receive free admission to daytime activities but pay the special $2 holiday rate to access pools.

Free evening entertainment will be held at the football field at Richards High School, 10601 S. Central Ave., Oak Lawn. Music begins at 7 p.m. followed by a fireworks display that is co-sponsored by the Village of Oak Lawn.

An agenda of all activities and times is available at www.olparks.com. For more information, call (708) 857-2225.

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‘Playing in the Park’ to be followed by a movie

The Palos Hills Resource and Recreation Department will sponsor “Playing in the Park” from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. Monday, June 13 at Town Square Park, 10335 S. Roberts Road, Palos Hills.

Playing in the Park is a free event that follows the Green Hills Library’s summer reading kick off. Playing in the Park will also feature magician Dave Fleming. The movie “Norm of the North” will be presented at 8:30 p.m.

Refreshments will be available for purchase at the movie. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 430-4500.

Palos Hills Rec Department seeks vendors for Friendship Fair

The Palos Hills Resource and Recreation Department is currently taking applications for food vendors and arts and crafts vendors for the annual Friendship Festival.

This year’s Friendship Festival will be held Thursday, July 7 through Sunday, July 10 in Palos Hills. For more information, call Lisa at (708) 430-4500.

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Senior Lunch Bunch outing

The Senior Lunch Bunch from the Worth Park District will travel to a local restaurant each month for a variety of meals.

The next trip is planned for Wednesday, June 15 at McCook’s in LaGrange. The registration fee is $8 for residents and $12 for non-residents. A full schedule is available

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online at www.worthparkdistrict.org.

3rd of July celebration

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

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

Worth Park District plans party

The Worth Park District is taking reservations for a party at any of the 10 parks or space at Terrace Centre.

More information about the packages can be obtained by visiting www.worthparkdistrict. org. The park district offers pavilion space, inflatables, rooms and more. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 448-7080.

Mega passes for Worth Days

The Worth Park District is offering mega passes that are on sale for the annual Worth Days Fest that will be held from Thursday, Aug. 25 through Sunday, Aug. 28.

Passes are $50 prior to the fest at 11500 S. Beloit Ave. For a complete lineup of events including entertainment by Infinity and American English, call (708) 448-7080 or visit www.worthparkdistrict.org.

Games and ‘Movie in the Park’ will be offered at Gale Park

A variety of activities including “Movie in the Park” will be held Sunday, June 12 at Gale Park, 109th Street and Nordica Avenue, Worth.

The free movie presentation will be “The Incredibles.” Residents will have an opportunity to win a Worth mega pass. The movie begins at 8 p.m. Residents should bring their own chairs, blankets, snacks and bug spray.

Author to discuss history of Chicago drawbridges

Author Patrick McBriarty will visit the Worth Museum, 11500 S. Beloit Ave, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 29.

McBriarty will hold a discussion about Chicago drawbridges. Guests will have an opportunity to learn about the history of Chicago’s most famous bridges.

A companion trip is offered this August by the Worth Park District. More information can be obtained by calling the museum, (708) 448-7082.

New programs for Worth Park District Summer Camp

The Worth Park District Summer Camp registration is open with new programs being offered.

No minimum day registration is required.

The camp will be held from June 13 through Aug. 19. The camp runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with extended hours offered from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

More information can be obtained by calling (708) 448-7080 or stop by the Worth Park District, 11500 S. Beloit Ave.

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Thursday, June 9, 2016

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Ray Hanania

State remains a hostage as politicians bicker

The power and impact of Muhammad Ali

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erhaps by the time you read this, the Illinois legislature will come up with an agreement to assist in funding schools on an interim basis. However, we don’t think we should hold our breaths.

Obviously, Gov. Bruce Rauner and House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-22nd) are under more pressure to get something done in Springfield. Both men are stubborn and have not compromised as of yet. Rauner appears set on including all or most of his “Turnaround Agenda” that calls for restrictions on collective bargaining and essentially allows employers to pay less to employees.

That is not going over well with union workers and employees who are not in unions. Rauner’s theory is that employers can be become more competitive if wages are not as high. But we are not sure paying employees less is going to help the economy. Restrictions on wages means employees save less and buy less. We are not sure how that’s going to give the state an economic boost.

We still believe that there has to be some room for compromise. But Madigan also works in mysterious ways. He proposed a budget near the May 31 deadline that would call for at least a temporary fix for education funding. But his budget still had a deficit of $7 billion. Did he really think that Rauner was going to approve such a budget? Or did he push this through so that Democrats could look like the party that really cares about funding for education? Even some Democrats balked at this bill. Some critics say this bill was sent through in spite and as a means to make Rauner look bad.

Well, at this point there are no heroes here. The only glimmer of hope was that Rauner said after the budget was not passed last week that a stopgap bill could be agreed upon that would provide funding for education. The governor said in previous conversations with Senate President John Cullerton (D-6th) that a temporary budget could be reached. If an agreement can be worked out, it could mean that schools will open on time in August and September.

But since there have been so many false starts, it is hard to take any of this rhetoric seriously. Cullerton and Madigan have not responded directly to Rauner’s overtures. They may have doubts about his gesture.

The governor even said that a new bill could provide temporary relief for schools without any of the Turnaround Agenda items.

If more funding can be provided for schools at least through January, that would be welcomed. But with everything that is discussed about this budget stalemate, politics is at the forefront.

This budget stalemate could continue until after the Nov. 8 election. Democrats, and presumably some Republicans, could then call for higher taxes since the election would be over.

We have a lot of theories and a lot of bantering. But the bottom line is that without a budget and additional funding for education, Chicago Public Schools will not open in the fall. The status of other schools is also uncertain. We know about the plight of Chicago State University, which did receive some emergency funding — that will help only through August.

Eastern Illinois University in Charleston and Western Illinois University in Macomb also had many layoffs due to the budget stalemate. Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills has had to make adjustments this past year. However, officials have said that some decisions will have to be made if no budget is reached in the fall.

And just this past week, St. Xavier University has decided to close its campus in Gilbert, Ariz., a suburb of Phoenix. A spokesperson for St. Xavier said the decision has become necessary so that SXU can concentrate on the campus at 3700 W. 103rd St., Chicago, and the satellite facility in Orland Park.

Well, there you have it. If Rauner has some ideas to sway Democrats, we all would like to hear them. But if we are not optimistic, who can blame us? The past 11 months have provided little reason for hope.

Extension of medicinal marijuana pilot programs is good news The budget stalemate continues into another month and future funding for education is in question. But at least the Village of Worth received some good news from an unlikely source.

Worth Mayor Mary Werner learned last week that Gov. Bruce Rauner, after originally stating that he would not increase the years for the pilot program for medicinal marijuana dispensaries, extended them from Jan. 1, 2018 to July 1, 2020.

In another surprise, Rauner has added post traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, to the list of ailments that can be treated with a doctor’s signature at local dispensaries. Although Werner would like to see more ailments and diseases treated at the dispensaries, the mayor said she is pleased and grateful.

We also believe this is good news. We have written that medicinal marijuana cannot cure ailments or diseases, but it has been stated by proponents and patients that the drug can provide relief from discomfort and pain.

That means Werner will see more time developed to provide assistance to people who had been suspicious of the program. The original four-year pilot program for medical marijuana dispensaries was approved in 2013. Former Gov. Pat Quinn approved the idea, but when Rauner was elected in 2014, he wanted to review the proposal. Rauner eventually made some appointments to the advisory board and had tighter restrictions on what illnesses could be treated with medicinal marijuana.

But apparently the governor has had a change of heart, or at least he began listening to the advice of others. Werner, on behalf of the local owners of the Worth medical marijuana dispensary, interceded and called the governor’s office. She talked to two officials and asked for time to allow this pilot program to develop.

Perhaps her call and the pressure applied by other proponents of the medicinal marijuana persuaded the governor. The simple fact here is that although the program was approved in 2013, delays prevented most of these dispensaries from operating until just this past November. The Worth dispensary at 11425 S. Harlem Ave. began operating in January. The Worth mayor was correct in assessing that the nearly three-year delay is why there are not as many patients as originally expected.

Steve Weisman, CEO of Windy City Cannabis, which runs several dispensaries in the south and southwest suburbs including the Worth location, said the facilities are doing fine. He added that residents need time to feel comfortable with the idea and learn more about the program. The additional two years will go a long way toward adding more patients.

Weisman also added that a change in the law will provide a more balanced Illinois health advisory board. It is his hope that new members will be more sympathetic to needs of ill residents.

Weisman said they can provide a more balanced viewpoint to the governor. Perhaps they already have.

In conclusion, the pilot program needs more time. In this instance, the governor was correct in extending it.

ther than my family and parents, no one had more of an impact on my life than Muhammad Ali. Ali was already a celebrity and a heavyweight champion when I met him in 1968. I was working as a bagger at Jewel at 87th and Stony Island back when Chicago was racially divided and whites and blacks lived apart, with great animosity.

Ali would come to the Jewel in a brand new Lincoln Mark II and accompanied by a bodyguard, whose sister happened to be a friend of my mother (both were from Palestine).

Racial tensions forced many people to flee Chicago’s violence and resettle in the suburbs. That violence in Chicago continues. I’m still shocked that as many as 69 people were injured or killed in gun-related violence over the Memorial Day weekend. That’s scary.

Ali would always single me out at the Jewel and have me carry his bags. I was the darkest employee at the store back then, being Middle Eastern. And that was great because he would tip me $1. And $1 would go a long way in 1968.

That was a tough period in American and Chicago history.

The 1960s was consumed with the Vietnam War, racial tensions and even threats of Middle East terrorism. American Arabs like me were targeted by the government. Most Hollywood movies portrayed all Arabs as villains and killers. It was tough as a kid to go to a movie and see that all the terrorist movie characters looked like my uncles and cousins.

Although Ali refused to serve during the Vietnam War, I enlisted a few years later and served until the war ended. Despite being honorably discharged from military service, the FBI launched an intensive campaign investigating me for two full years.

Maybe because in 1976 I had the opportunity to write about the visit of a wealthy Sheik from Sharjah, a desert kingdom in the United Arab Emirates, Sultan Bin Mohammed al-Qasimi, to Chicago’s Southwest Side.

Sheik al-Qasimi visited a storefront mosque at 48th and Ashland Avenue. Chicago aldermen embraced a policy to prevent Muslims from opening mosques in Chicago at the time, with the exception of mosques run by the Nation of Islam.

Ali was at the Midway Airport at Butler Terminal when al-Qasimi arrived and I was able to get his photograph. Ali converted to Islam after defeating Sonny Liston in 1964 and was very involved with the Nation of Islam. He traveled to the Middle East in 1974 and expressed support for the Palestinians.

Every Arab family would stop what they were doing and tune in to the radio whenever sportscaster Howard Cosell would call each of Ali’s big championship heavyweight bouts.

Even though my family was Christian Arabs, we were so proud of Ali’s success. People were afraid back then to stand up for the rights of Palestinians and Arabs.

By the way, the FBI report asserted on the first of 40 pages that I was “suspected” of “terrorist activities” but concluded after two years and hundreds of thousands of wasted tax dollars that I was just an American proud of my Arab heritage who wanted to help his community.

That inspired me to write my humor book, “I’m Glad I Look Like a Terrorist: Growing up Arab in America,” which shared with readers, in a humorous way, what it was like growing up Arab in this country.

Ali didn’t need me to explain what I was going through. He went through it as an African American.

He wasn’t afraid to challenge the establishment and speak out against injustice.

The mainstream news media wrote about him often, but downplayed or ignored his activism in support of American Arabs and Palestinians.

When he died last week, a powerful voice for freedom and justice in America died with him.

O We should concentrate on feeding America’s poor

By Don C. White It only took one headline this time to set me off on a tangent. The headline was, “At Feeding America, new ideas for old problems.” The organization Feeding America is the largest anti-hunger organization in the United States. I have heard commercials about the plight of the hungry in our country, but when I read this article it gave new meaning to just how bad it is for the hungry in America.

When you hear the statistics like 46.7 million people live in poverty and one in six people in America face hunger, it then becomes clear that something is rotten in our country. This is what the immigrants of olden days were told when they sought to migrate to our nation. These are immigrants who entered legally.

This is what they still must be told as they flock across the border by the hundreds, risking their lives to come to America to become a part of this great land of opportunity. We also have students going to universities and others on work permits.

Many of them, when their time is up, don’t want to go back to their own countries.

Some of these people seem to need some type of help, which puts additional burdens on local and state governments.

All the while many Americans are struggling to feed their families, reports that I just read had some figures that made me want to cry. Numbers such as 15.5 million children under the age of 18 in poverty and 4.6 million seniors 65 and older living in poverty is pitiful.

Wasn’t poverty in this country supposed to be eradicated when President Lyndon B. Johnson instituted the “War on Poverty”?

This program was enacted on the initiative of President Johnson in his 1964 State of the Union address. The two main goals were the elimination of poverty and racial injustice.

This program was called the Great Society and in order to implement it the Congress passed the Economic Opportunity Act. This act established the Office of Economic Opportunity to administer the local application of federal funds to fight poverty on all fronts. Now over 50 years since the first of these programs began and over $22 trillion (and counting) have been spent, we still have people in our country going hungry every day.

The average food insecurity rate for the country was 14.3 percent between 2012 and 2014. The good news for us in Illinois is that of the worst 14 states, Illinois was not on the list.

Now when we look at unemployment rates by state as of 2014, then Illinois is listed in the top 10 at 7.l percent. There were three states tied for first place at 7.8 percent.

Folks, this is a serious concern for all of us. The politicians keep telling us that things are better under this administration and for many they are. Just as many people will tell you that things are not better.

There are a number of households in the country that are just a paycheck away from joining the ranks of those that need help from a food bank.

Remember when the country pulled together for the March of Dimes campaign to fight polio? Remember when the school children of Illinois sent in their pennies so that the state could purchase one of the five copies of the Gettysburg Address written in Abraham Lincoln’s hand? (That copy now resides in the Lincoln Library in Springfield.)

There are over 318 million people in the United States and over 46 million are food insecure every day. I don’t know how to do it and I don’t have the resources to put together a major private fund drive that would do away with hunger in the U.S.A. Does anyone remember what future president Herbert Hoover did during WWI to feed the starving Belgians? After WWII there was the Berlin air lift to feed the Germans. All I am saying is that there has to be a way that we Americans can come together and end poverty in our country forever.

We know that the politicians of either party are not going to do it. During any of the debates have you heard any candidate speak one word about the hunger crisis in America?

Please, think about this desperate concern that millions of Americans face on a daily basis. I don’t know what the answer is but I do know there must be a solution.

If we subtract the 46 million people living in poverty from the 318 million of the total population, that would leave 272 million people that could send one dollar each to help eradicate poverty. Yes, I know that not everyone could or would send a dollar but I know that many people would send more than a dollar, so the plan could work.

And if the politicians would stop sending aid to all of the countries that really are not our allies, and if they would make Korea and other nations pay for the military support that we provide then, maybe poverty would be a thing of the past in our country.

And just maybe the word “poverty” could be eliminated from our language.

I know that this may just be another dream of mine and not really something that most Americans have given much thought to. But you know what; it can’t hurt to try a different approach to this serious problem.

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

All Americans can do is keep trying

By Glenn Mollette I often meet discouraged people. Recently I talked to a man unemployed after 17 years of stable $80,000-a-year pay. He was working a minimum -age job and discouraged. I praised him for staying active, being employed and keeping his mind busy, but I could see the sadness in his eyes.

No one enjoys losing a job, fighting disease, being knocked down and feeling defeated. What is going on with you today? Maybe you are having a child that you did not plan to have. Maybe your spouse or the love of your life has not worked out.

Possibly someone has disappointed you.

Life is filled with disappointments.

We’ve all been disappointed in presidents and Congress, and frustrated with the world in general. What can we do? Make changes.

Change is not always possible, but when it is, you should make it happen.

Change is often the lesser of choices. We get into ruts. We call it stability. Stability is nice but sometimes it can be a rut we don’t have the courage to leave. People hang onto drugs, sad relationships, and negative lifestyles because fear holds them back from going forward. We fear leaving the safety of the house to face and conquer what may be in the outside world.

When I was 24 I taught an older lady how

to swim. She had always feared the water but she has thanked me several times throughout the years. My youngest son had to take the driver’s test three times. We stayed with it and we kept practicing. Today he drives and travels anywhere he wants to go.

The change you may want to make may be simple and subtle. Nobody may ever notice but you, but you are the one who counts.

This summer, why not take some small risks. I’m not talking about going over Niagara Falls in a barrel. I’m talking about some steps forward in your life. The kind of stuff you’ve thought about doing, wanted to do but just didn’t have the heart to try.

Remember, it’s OK to fail quickly. Actually, it’s better to fail fast than to take five years to fail. Every now and then something clicks well and you will look back and think, “I’m glad I tried.”

What can Americans do this summer?

Be willing to try. Be willing to change. Put your disappointments behind you. Some people will embrace you, but not everybody is your friend, so get over expecting overwhelming support about most anything. If you are successful, people will jump on the bandwagon, but that comes later — after all of your trial and errors.

This summer, keep trying.

Glenn Mollette is a syndicated columnist and author. He is the author of 11 books.

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Crossing finish line with sense of pride and hope sk any parent what hurts them most and I’ll bet they’ll tell you it’s when their children are hurting. Be it by accident or illness, it’s absolutely excruciating watching your children experience pain.

That’s why I didn’t hesitate when Advocate Children’s Hospital asked me to be Ayiana Hernandez’s running mentor for their 9th Annual Running for Hope 5K Run/Walk.

Ayiana is a 13-year-old pediatric cancer survivor who is now two years cancer free. We met last year through this running program. It’s my second year being her mentor. She’s a beautiful, fun-loving, free spirit whom I adore. I’m relieved I didn’t know her while she was battling this awful disease. I wouldn’t have wanted to watch her suffer. Being able to contribute my time by running to help her remain healthy is very gratifying, and I’m not alone.

Over the previous eight years, the Pediatric Oncology team at Advocate Children’s Hospital in Oak Lawn and the CURE-IT FOUNDATION in partnership with SURVIVORVISION have invited avid runners to mentor survivors.

We spent nine weeks at the Keyser Pediatric Cancer Center training. There were 25 survivors, 25 survivor friends and 25 mentors that participated. Each session included a warm-up, walk and/or run, cool down, stretching, and “homework” assignments for the survivor and their buddy we were paired with. Last year, Ayiana’s mother, Virginia Rivera, trained with us. This year it was her father, Miguel Hernandez.

The race took place on Sunday, June 5.

I’ve ran two full 26.2 mile marathons, at least seven half-marathons, three 10-milers and several 5K races. So why on earth would I tear up at the finish line of this race? Because the 9th Annual Running for Hope 5K Run/Walk was my 8-year-old daughter Donae’s first race. She wouldn’t have been able to do it without the ProActive Kids (PAK) Foundation, which is a youth program in Oak Lawn, also sponsored by Advocate Children’s Hospital.

My confident, outgoing, social butterfly had started to become self-conscious about her weight after a few of her peers made

Claudia Parker (third from left) and her daughter, Donae (left) are joined

by Ayiana Hernandez and her father, Miguel, just before the Running for Hope 5K Run/ Walk.

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provide relief for someone suffering pain from an illness or disease.

Both the House and Senate bills were passed last week. Rauner is expected to sign both. Once the bills are presented on his desk, the governor will have up to 60 days to sign them into law.

“Oh yeah, we are very pleased,” said Steve Weisman, CEO of Windy City Cannabis, which runs several dispensaries in the south and southwest suburbs that includes the Worth location at 11425 S. Harlem Ave. “We are pleased that the governor now recognizes the importance of this program.”

Weisman said that newly instituted laws will provide more balance to the Illinois health advisory board.

“It is our hope that the governor will add more illnesses to the list of qualifying conditions,” said Weisman. “But I believe with the new law reconstituting changes with the advisory board, more sympathetic board members will encourage the governor to add more illnesses.”

But Weisman added that, “I’m hopeful, but I’m not holding my breath.”

Werner said that it was due to the delays from the Rauner administration that the Worth

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Pittsburgh, something the new deacon alluded to in his homily, which was about different types of miracles.

“One type of miracle might be watching our favorite hockey team playing in the Stanley Cup Finals,” he said, before adding something Blackhawks fans weren’t expecting, “We all know that team is the Pittsburgh Penguins.”

But they applauded their favorite son anyway.

The new deacon thanked his family for coming from Pittsburgh and elsewhere for the event, noting that they came from Pennsylvania, Florida, Georgia and Ohio.

He singled out his father, Joseph, “my best friend,” and father-in-law Joseph Streppa, for special thanks.

Sadly, his mother, Catherine Fekete, died on March 21, followed by his mother-in-law, JoAnn Streppa, on April 3. He said he missed them both, but felt their presence in the church.

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area, with three to four tables, at the Porter Cullen restaurant, 3541 W. 95th St. The business is owned by Mike McGrath. The seating will only be available until dusk. Approval came with a 5-1 vote, with Marzullo voting “No.” Sexton said the approval was only on a trial basis and asked for assurance from McGrath, who was present at the meeting, that he would move patrons inside as soon as it began to get dark. McGrath responded that it would be a “move in or move on” policy for his customers.

“If there are any problems with it, it will be gone, with no discussion,” said Sexton

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unkind remarks about her body. I gave her the ole “You’re beautiful, never mind them,” spiel, but I soon realized a true intervention was needed. She was beginning to have a poor body image, all while overindulging in unhealthy foods.

I know for sure that to ignore a problem one doesn’t know how to resolve doesn’t make it disappear.

My husband, Don, and I are both physically fit, him especially. Neither of us could understand how weight became an issue for our daughter, but it did. We sought intervention through ProActive Kids and it’s made a tremendous impact.

With the sponsorship of Advocate Children’s Hospital, PAK is a complementary fitness and nutrition program designed for children ages 8-14 who are struggling with their weight and with being overweight.

The program offers a safe environment where kids can work out and learn about proper nutrition. They also focus on their self-esteem, body image, stress, feelings and a variety of other issues caused by being overweight. It’s an eight-week program offered three days per week with classes that range from 90 minutes to two hours.

There are eight locations in the Chicago area; the one we attended took place at the Oak Lawn Ice Arena on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Monday and Wednesday was from 4 to 5:30 p.m., Friday was from 4 to 6 p.m. The class was structured with the first 45 minutes of physical fitness, followed by 45 minutes with a licensed social worker, who acted as their lifestyle coach.

Friday’s included a session with a nutritionist who kept us informed about proper food choices and portion control.

Parents were required to be active participants in the program. The children attended independently on Monday and Wednesday, but on Fridays the entire family was encouraged to attend. We also had parent-only meetings and received weekly emails informing us exactly what our kids were doing in class and how we could support them at home.

Donae doesn’t have an innate need to be physically active. She’d be completely content to lounge on the sofa and watch “Full House” episodes all day if we allowed her.

However, once she started PAK, she began requesting to exercise. PAK made fitness fun and rewarded her progress. She loved getting the recognition and being around other kids who had similar weight-loss goals. Together they were supporting each other, week by week, to create a plan for a healthier life.

It worked.

With a loss of almost four pounds, Donae’s confidence in her physical ability shifted. She requested to train with me and Ayiana for the Running for Hope race.

I wasn’t convinced she wouldn’t complain and fall behind, like she had numerous other times I’ve tried to train her, but she insisted.

Donae totally surprised me. Each week she got stronger and stronger until she was able to complete the entire distance of 3.1 miles. It was mostly run/walk, but prior to joining PAK she wasn’t walking a half mile, let alone three.

The Running for Hope race just happened to culminate the PAK program. It ended Friday, May 27. So yes, I teared up under my shades as she sprinted full throttle across that finish line, pumping her fist like she’s seen her Momma do many times. Aaahh, sweet victory!

I’m proud of Donae because she’s learned to own her choices. Before going to PAK, nothing Don and I did or said would resonate. Sometimes it takes another source to help our kids fully appreciate the message.

For any parent recognizing their child hurting in this area, you don’t have to watch them suffer. I’d highly recommend PAK. Visit http://www.proactivekids.org/

dispensary did not open until January. A capacity crowd attended a Worth town hall meeting last September in which they were informed about the program and the dispensary. The majority of the residents who attended that meeting were receptive to the program.

Weisman and Werner both attended the meeting. The Worth mayor said gaining the support and confidence of residents was her main concern when the proposal for the dispensary was first presented the previous year.

But since the Worth dispensary began operating, the number of people applying for medicinal marijuana was not reaching the goals the owners had hoped. She addressed those concerns during a Chicago Ridge-Worth Chamber of Commerce luncheon in April.

“The original idea was that 100,000 patients would have signed up by now, but so far the total is 5,000,” said Werner about the pilot program goals. “The owners of the (Worth) dispensary asked if I could help them and I told them I would. I put in a couple of calls to the governor’s office and talked to a couple of officials.

Right now we are very happy where we are at.”

Weisman was not as concerned. Despite some illnesses that are not recognized, like people suffering from severe migraine headaches, he believes there is reason for optimism.

“They were (the dispensaries) all doing OK,”

said Weisman. “People have to become comfortable with it and that takes time. But with the extension, this tells people that the pilot program is being taken seriously. It is our belief that more doctors will come on board with the extension of the pilot program.”

Figures provided after April indicated that 36 dispensaries had 6,200 patients who qualified to purchase and use medical marijuana. With the addition of PTSD, some ailments and diseases that Illinois law recognizes for patients who qualify for medical marijuana use with a doctor’s signature are cancer, glaucoma, HIV, hepatitis C and multiple sclerosis.

Medical marijuana is legal in 23 states and Washington, D.C. The drug still remains illegal under federal law.

With the pilot program being expanded two more years, Weisman believes more patients will take part.

“Absolutely,” said Weisman. “The extension will add more patients. Adding PTSD will provide more relief for patients and encourage more people to come for treatments.”

Werner believes the program will expand because it will provide more time for educating the public.

“Right now, we are pleased,” the mayor said.

“Hopefully, the governor will add more illnesses to be treated.”

“My mother picked out these vestments,” he said of his green and gold flowing garments.

“So she will always be close to me.”

“But this isn’t really about me. This is about our community of Oak Lawn, and the surrounding neighborhoods,” he said.

“I considered working full-time in a lay position in the Church, but I felt a calling to be a deacon,” said Fekete, who is the director of international services at Lewis University. “It took a long time. But it was worth it,” he said.

“Ordinarily, the process of becoming a deacon takes four years, but it took me 11, because I did everything part-time.”

“I was required to get my master’s degree in theology,” said Fekete, who attended the Institute of Diaconal Studies in Mundelein.

“But again, it is not about me. It is about how the role in the whole Oak Lawn community,” he added. Fekete said his particular focus will be on bereavement ministry.

“Archbishop Cupich’s long-term plan is for parishes to work closely together and with the community, and I want to be involved in that.”

Cecilia Olejniczak, who has been a St. Gerald parishioner for 66 years, including 60 as the church organist, said she was happy to see a parishioner finally become a deacon.

“We have had priests and nuns, but this is our first home-grown deacon,” said Olejniczak, who raised her nine children in the parish, which dates back to 1921. Her youngest, Trustee Alex Olejniczak (2nd), was busy with the Holy Name Society preparing the chicken and other hot food for the reception.

“I think it is great how the entire St. Gerald community has come together to celebrate,” said Annamarie Blaha, one of the organizers, as she scanned the crowd at the reception in the Jonathan Collins Activity Center.

“From the Holy Name and all of the ministries, organizations, nuns and students, this brought us all together, and I think it is just because everyone likes him,” she said.

“Having Deacon Fekete is going to be great for the parish,” said Malcolm. “I hope he inspires some of these other guys to do the same thing,” he said with a grin.

The request for the outdoor seating last month had raised concerns about the closeness of a parking lot adjacent to the proposed dining area. McGrath said provisions had been made to provide a safety barrier at the site.

Also approved for the restaurant was an ordinance allowing the facility to be open on Thursdays, from 11 a.m. to midnight, adding an additional hour of operation.

An ordinance was also approved giving the village the right to purchase the property at 3310 W. 97th St. at a cost of $25,000. Sexton said the future of the building on the property will be discussed in later meetings.

The board also approved a lease agreement with St. Xavier University to allow a resource and assessment center for children ages up to

3 years with special needs at 9547 S. Homan Ave. The center will occupy the first floor of the building.

Sexton recognized Income tax coordinator Marge Woods for her presentation of a $2,000 check towards the planned purchase of a new mini-bus for Senior Services. Woods works with low- to middle-income clients to help them prepare their tax forms. The village provides space for the services.

At the start of the board meeting, Sexton asked for a moment of silence in honor of Anna Dykstra, former officer of Citizen Services for the village, who died last week at age 84.

“She was an extraordinary volunteer who served on nearly every committee for the village,” said Sexton. “She was a very special lady.”

Claudia Parker is an Evergreen Park mother, author and runner whose columns appear in The Reporter the second and fourth Thursdays of each month.

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Rev. Robert Behnke, former associate pastor of Queen of Martrys Parish, dies The Rev. Robert Charles Ben- He was an associate pastor at St. nke, 69, a former associate pas- Mary Magdalene Parish from 1978 tor at Queen of Martyrs Parish in to 1980. He served at Queen of Evergreen Park, died Saturday at Martyrs in 2000. He also served as Little Company of Mary an associate at St. Thomas Hospital.

More Parish from 2000 to The Rev. Behnke had 2002. been residing at St. Bede The Rev. Edward M. the Venerable Parish Mikolajczyk, pastor of in Chicago’s Scottsdale Queen of Martyrs Parish, neighborhood and at was classmates with Fr. St. Thomas More in the Behnke. city’s Wrightwood neigh“Fr. Behnke did a lot of borhood at the time of his Rev. Behnke good work in the African death. He was also the forAmerican community. He mer pastor of St. Barbara Parish had a wonderful singing voice on Chicago’s South Side. and a great love of music.” The He attended Quigley Preparato- Rev. Mikolajczyk said. “He truly ry Seminary and earned a bachelor had a love for the people of the of arts degree in English from Niles parishes he served. He loved the College of Loyola University, now liturgy and always really enjoyed known as St. Joseph Seminary. celebrating Mass.”

Rev. Behnke graduated from the He is survived by a brother, University of St. Mary of the Lake/ David P. Behnke; and a niece, Mundelein Seminary, earning his Laura Behnke.

Master of Divinity and Bachelor Visitation is from 10 to 11 a.m. of Sacred Theology degrees. today (Thursday, June 9) at St. He was ordained into the priest- Bede Church, 8200 S. Kostner hood on May 9, 1973 by Cardinal Ave., Chicago, followed by Mass John Cody. at 11 a.m. The Most Rev. John R. Rev. Behnke also served as an Gorman, retired auxiliary bishop associate pastor at St. Therese of of Chicago, will celebrate the the Infant Jesus Parish in Chicago Mass. Interment will follow at St. from 1978 until it closed in 1993. Joseph Cemetery in River Grove.

DEATH NOTICES Lino Schinter Lino J. Schinter, 83, died Saturday at his Oak Lawn home.

Mr. Schinter was a retired iron worker. He was a current member of the Ornamental and Architectural Iron Workers Union Local 63 and former member of the carpenters union.

Survivors include his wife, Carol (nee Roth); daughter, Donna Schultz; son, John; sister, Anne Daufenbach; seven grandchildren; five greatgrandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Services were Wednesday from Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home to St. Louis de Montfort Church. Interment followed at St. Casimir Lithuanian Cemetery.

Anne Schultz Anne M. Schultz (nee Muhr), 95, a resident of Palos Hills, died May 31 at Palos Community Hospital.

Mrs. Schultz, who was born in Austria, worked in the bakery industry.

Survivors include sons, Joseph Spacucello and Robert Spacucello; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Services were Monday from Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home to Sacred Heart Church. Interment followed at St. Mary Cemetery.

Marcella Teatro Marcella E. Teatro (nee Evans), 92, a resident of Palos Hills, died May 30 at Loyola Medical Center in Maywood.

Mrs. Teatro was a retired long-time employee of Nabisco in Chicago.

She also enjoyed and excelled at tennis and square dancing.

Survivors include a sister, Norma Lee Johler; companion, Al Narkiewicz; and many nieces and nephews.

Services were Saturday at Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home. Interment followed at Beverly Cemetery.

Lorraine Yuska Lorraine Rose Yuska (nee Bibeau), 92, an Orland Park resident, died May 31 at Brookdale Assisted Living in Orland Park.

Mrs. Yuska was a retired hospital transporter.

Survivors include a daughter, Laura Rukstalis; sons, Peter, John, Charles, Edward and Michael; sisters, Marilyn Watson and Vernice Kleberg; 11 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

Services were Saturday from Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home to Our Lady of the Woods Church. Interment took place at St. Casimir Lithuanian Cemetery.

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STUDENTS IN THE SPOTLIGHT Chicago Ridge resident earns Cum Laude honors

A local student has graduated Cum Laude with honors from Benedictine University in Lisle on May 14.

Riley Lind, the daughter of Chicago Ridge residents Beth and Bill Lind, earned Cum Laude honors and a bachelor of science degree from Benedictine. She also had a dual major in Psychology and Criminology. She plans to work within the criminal justice system as a corrections counselor.

Richards graduate receives Alford Scholarship More than 50 eighth-grade girls in McAuley’s incoming Class of 2020 were awarded scholarships and were recognized on May 4.

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Mother McAuley incoming freshmen receive scholarships Members of the incoming freshman class of Mother McAuley High School have been awarded $125,000 in scholarships, with more opportunities in the fall.

Any eighth grade girl who tested at Mother McAuley entrance exam date in January was eligible for one of 12 named scholarships. These scholarships are funded through donors, and award students for scoring well on the entrance exam, being a legacy student, completing community service hours, planning to study music and more. These scholarships were awarded to more than 50 members of the incoming class.

These eighth-grade girls were recognized at a Scholarship Award Night on May 4 at the school, 3737 W. 99th St., Chicago. During a short ceremony, the future Mighty Macs and their parents had the chance to celebrate this accomplishment.

Students who were awarded were Brigid Barkmeier (St. Catherine of Alexandria), Bridget Barrett

(St. Catherine of Alexandria), Kalynn Brown (Our Lady of Guadalupe), Nicole Condon (St. Catherine of Alexandria), Sydney Conn (St. Linus) Sarah Czyszczon (St. Daniel the Prophet), Carolina Duenas (St. Linus), Grace Finnell (St. Germaine), Erin Gilmartin (St. Linus), Isabel Gonzalez (St. Daniel the Prophet), Abigail Graeber (St. John Fisher), Meara Haggerty (St. Cajetan), Tierney Harkins (St. John Fisher), Mary Horan (St. Linus), Megan Howley (Most Holy Redeemer), Molly Keller (St. Barnabas), Josephine Keller (St. John Fisher), Mary Kenah (St. Cajetan), Kaileigh Leahy (St. Catherine of Alexandria), Taylor Leary (St. Christina), Martina Maples (Queen of Martyrs), Noreen Martin (St. Catherine of Alexandria), Bryana Martinez (Our Lady of the Ridge), Maggie McCarthy (St. Linus) and Janie McGann (St. Cajetan).

The list also includes Katharine Menke (Most Holy Redeemer), Kathleen Michalowicz (St.

Gerald), Emily Milton (St. Christina), Evangelina Molina (St. Gall), Katelyn Moyer (Christ the King), Morgan Mroz (St. Gerald), Sabrina Mrozek-Tomalis (St. Germaine), Grace Niego (St. Cajetan), Brigid O’Shea (St. John Fisher), Nicola Peck (St. Germaine), Alena Pedroza (Cardinal Joseph Bernardin), Mia Perez (St. Barbara), Marguerite Reed (Palos South Middle School), Alysia Reed (St. Cajetan), Kaitlyn Regan (St. Cajetan), Nellie Revers (Queen of Martyrs), Mary Russell (St. Walter), Kylie Sullivan (St. Cajetan), Janie Ternes (St. Catherine of Alexandria), Nicole Todd (Cardinal Joseph Bernardin), Meara Tolley (St. Cajetan), Emerson Toosley (St. Cajetan), Jessica Urbaniak (St. Germaine), Elizabeth Urchell (St. John Fisher), Charlotte Wagner (Mt. Greenwood), Nyla Walker (St. Ailbe), Olivia “Rosie” Wantuck (St. Linus), Emily Weber (St. Cajetan) and Thalia Wasclitz (St. Germaine).

Shepard honors students with 10 highest GPAs from Class of 2016 Students with the 10 highest grade point averages at Shepard High School in Palos Heights were recently honored.

Each has merited Honors with Distinction, the highest classification possible, for earning a GPA above 4.0 (possible due to weighted grades for Honors and Advanced Placement courses.)

All 10 also qualified for National Honor Society and received Illinois State Scholar honors this year.

The list begins with Natalie Bruce, who was a member of the Scholastic Bowl and a varsity tennis player. She will study biomedical engineering at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Sara Campione was a Mathlete who ran cross country and track. She will study biology and the University of Colorado.

Abigail Graham was a Math-

lete who qualified for the National Honor Society for Spanish language students. She will study nursing at Purdue University.

Caroline Graham was the captain of the volleyball team and ranked fifth overall in Illinois history in assists. She also won a Golden Apple Award. She will study Spanish education at the University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign.

Michael Graham was a member of the Biodiesel Club who qualified for National Honor Society for Spanish language students. He will study mechanical engineering at the U.S. Naval Academy.

Hannah Horstmann was the vice president of the National Honor Aleck Poradowski was the captain of Society, captain of the swim team, and a member of the student coun- the Scholastic Bowl and a member of the cil. She will study nursing at St. 100/10K Guinness world record team. Poradowski will study bioengineering at the Xavier University.

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Hayden Wiest was the president of the National Honor Society and captain of the swim team. He will study finance and economics

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John Wolniak was a Mathlete and threesport athlete. He will study biomedical engineering at the Illinois Institute of Technology. Jacob Zuiker was part of the team that established a new 100/10K Guinness world record last summer. He will study mechanical engineering at the University of Iowa.

Courtney Leverenz, a member of the Class of 2016 at Richards High School, was awarded the 31st annual Clark Alford 126 Scholarship at the Prairie Junior High School graduation on May 31.

Leverenz, a 2012 graduate of Prairie Junior High School, received the honor in memory of Clark Alford, who served 18 years (19651983) as a school board member in District 126, which includes Alsip, Hazelgreen and Oak Lawn elementary schools.

Leverenz will receive a one-year scholarship as a “deserving former Prairie Junior High School graduate who exemplified as a high school senior through action and deed a commitment to volunteer service.”

Richards graduate receives Teacher Education Scholarship

Sami Bourjas, a member of the Class of 2016 at Richards High School and a 2012 Prairie Junior High School graduate, has been awarded the 15th annual Marilyn Clemens Teacher Education Scholarship on May 31 at the Emmerson Activity Center at Prairie Junior High.

Bourjas received a $1,000 award and plans to major in the field of Education. The award is named in honor of Clemens, who retired as a teacher in 2002 and served in the Alsip, Hazelgreen and Oak Lawn Elementary School District 126 for 35 years. Clemens, who comes from a family of teachers, including her husband and two daughters, created the scholarship to be awarded annually to a deserving District 126 graduate who shows promise as a future teacher.

Local students named to dean’s list at Marquette University

A group of local students have been selected to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Marquette University in Milwaukee.

Earning dean’s list honors were Evergreen Park residents Moira McDowell, who is earning a bachelor of science degree in Nursing, and Mary O’Keefe, who is earning a bachelor of arts degree in Digital Media.

Oak Lawn residents on the dean’s list at Marquette are Jonathan Eskra, bachelor of science, Exercise Physiology; Michelle Frederick, bachelor of science, Finance; Kyle Haberkorn, bachelor of science, Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering; and Luke Haberkorn, bachelor science, Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering.

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Great Harvest closes in Palos Park

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The bakery at 9646 W. 131st St. shut down in mid-April after its owner, Marty Linderborg, decided she wanted to spend more time with her family, especially her new grandchildren.

Bob Linderborg bought the franchised bakery about Bong seven years ago from its original owners, who were getting out of the bread business. The closest Great Harvest locations are in Naperville, Evanston and Crown Point, Ind.

Panera closes in Orland Crossing

The Panera Bread store in the Orland Park Crossing Mall closed May 22.

The store at 142nd Street and LaGrange Road posted a sign a few days earlier that said the store would be closing but did not give a reason. Workers said they were not given a reason for the closing and Panera did not respond to an email request for information about the closing.

Great Escape relocates

Home leisure retailer The Great Escape, which opened its first superstore in the former Linens-n-Things in Orland Park four years ago moved two weeks ago into new digs in Tinley Park.

“The new store is bigger, nicer and freestanding,” said store manager Jason Swinson.

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Dollar Tree opened last month at the Mokena Marketplace at U.S. 30 and Wolf Road

The store moved May 19 from 15854 S. LaGrange Road in Orland Park to 17231 S. LaGrange Road in Tinley Park.

The Great Escape also operates an outlet store at 7787 W. 159th St. in Tinley Park, which will remain open.

The new store retains the old phone number of (708) 403-2160 and its hours will continue to be from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday to Friday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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On Wednesday, June 15, UPS opens its doors to members of the community, most especially prospective students, with a college and job fair.

The fair will host more than 30 local colleges, universities, online schools and cosmetology/barber schools. Additionally, information regarding employment with UPS, including the up to $25,000 offered in education assistance to employees, will also be available.

The event will take place at UPS’s CACH building, located at the corner of 79th and Willow Springs Road in

Hodgkins, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Prospective students (age 17 and up) as well as parents are encouraged to attend this onestop shop to learn everything UPS and local higher education institutions have to offer.

Dollar Tree opens new store

Virginia-based Dollar Tree discount chain recently opened its newest store at 11339 W. Lincoln Highway in the Mokena Marketplace mall at U.S. 30 and Wolf Road. The new store covers about 8,400 square feet. The chain sells all of its merchandise for $1 or less.

Hours at the new Mokena store are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call the store at (815) 4645270.

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

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Natural protections in summer from bugs and the sun Q: As much as I love summer, I do not like mosquitoes, and I’m already dreading the bites. Is there anything natural I can do to make myself less desirable to them?

A: Vitamin B1, also known as thiamine, can definitely help to reduce the amount of mosquito bites when taken in high doses.

B1 helps to keep mosquitoes away because when it is excreted by the skin it helps to mask the natural human odors that are attractive to insects.

I’d recommend taking 300mg a day beginning Carolyn as soon as possible — Johnson you want some time for it to build up in your system before the mosquitoes get too prevalent. The amount of B1 in a regular multivitamin is usually not sufficient to repel mosquitoes.

Vitamin B1 is water soluble, meaning that you can’t have too much of it. Your body will take in what it needs and then excrete the rest (that is the action that helps to change how you smell to mosquitoes). Even with taking B1, I’d still recommend a natural insect repellent if you’re going to be going places this summer that are really infested with mosquitoes.

Overall, I’ve found B1 to be quite effective in reducing the amount of mosquito bites I get in the summer, because no one puts insect repellent on every time they go outside during the summertime.

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Q: Do you think it’s worth it to use natural sunscreens? Does it really make a difference? It seems like I always get a sunburn each summer, so I’d welcome any additional tips.

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Thankfully, there are many wonderful, natural sunscreens on the market from companies like Alba and Kiss My Face that are safe for the whole family (we have a large selection available at the store).

Make sure to look for sunscreens that protect from both UVA and UVB radiation. Another sunscreen tip is to be sure to check your sunscreen’s expiration date, since the SPF is only guaranteed through that time.

Sunscreens need to be reapplied throughout the day to remain effective, so it’s good to keep a tube in your bag for outings. Sometimes people think that having a high SPF means that they don’t need to reapply, but sunscreens are usually only effective for a few hours, less if you’ve been in the water (even water resistant varieties only are effective for 40 to 80 minutes in the water) so be sure to reapply often. Wearing protective clothing and a wide-brimmed hat can also protect against sun damage.

Additionally, it’s important to be sure you’re applying enough sunscreen. According to skincancer.org, most people do not apply enough sunscreen, which reduces the effectiveness and SPF, so even if you’re applying a quality sunscreen that says SPF 30 on the label, if you do not apply enough, you can be reducing the effectiveness to a fraction of the SPF number on the label.

Most people think of sunburns as an inevitable part of summer, but sun damage is no laughing matter. Each sunburn a person has increases their risk of developing skin cancer. Many people like to think

of tanned skin as a sign of health, but in fact, tanning is the body’s injury response to excessive UV radiation. Sunburns and tanning also cause premature aging and an increase in wrinkles. Sunless tanners are a healthy alternative to give skin a “healthy glow” without the damage.

Another product that can help with sun protection is the supplement astaxanthin.

Astaxanthin, pronounced asta-zan-thin, is a very potent antioxidant that protects cells against damage. It is most commonly used for eye health, but studies have also found that astaxanthin is able to help prevent sunburn when taken daily at a dose of at least 2mg per day.

If you do happen to get sunburned, however, pure aloe vera gel is wonderful for healing the skin. Aloe vera helps to soothe and moisturize along with reducing inflammation and promoting healing. Applying aloe frequently can also reduce the amount of time it takes a sunburn to heal.

Finally, when outside, don’t forget your sunglasses! Sunglasses help prevent eye damage from the sun’s UV rays, which can cause cataracts and macular degeneration. People with lightly colored eyes are especially susceptible to eye damage from the sun, so it’s especially important that they wear sunglasses when outdoors.

Carolyn Johnson is one of the knowledgeable associates at Pass Health Foods at 7228 W. College Drive.

Feel free to stop by the store for more information or advice. www. passhealthfoods.com. This column makes no claims to diagnose, treat, prevent, mitigate, or cure diseases with any advice or products. Any health related information in this article is for educational purposes only. The ultimate responsibility for your choices and their effect on your health are yours and before applying any therapy or use of herbs, supplements, etc., you should consult your health care provider.

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 Zieba Thaddeus Tr Trust 97132 to Black Oaks Rlty LLC, 10624 Major Ave, $460,000; Rakowski Julie A to Straczek Andrzej, 6045 W 103rd St, Unit #2C, $50,000; Bohne Jeremy J to Cahue Roman, 9819 S Nottingham Ave, Unit #305, $51,000.

Evergreen Park Fannie Mae to Mack Industries II LLC, 2929 W 101st Pl, $109,500; Marquette Bk Tr to Jig LLC, 10026 S Homan Ave, $160,000; Standard B&T Co Tr to Furlong Robert, 3300 W 98th St, $277,500; Gay Jerome O to Valle Rolando, 2723 W 107th St, $188,000; Bandera Ann Disabled to Three Point Prop LLC, 3105 W 100th St, $95,000; Mack Ind Ltd to Harris Marvin, 9800 S Washtenaw Ave, $226,000.

Hickory Hills Kubesh Bruce to Andrade Jody, 7800 W 98th Pl, $154,000; Dsre Corp to Alhariri Bakeel, 9113 S 88th Ct, $246,000; Liber Daniel J to Cosio Raquel, 8626 Orchard Dr, $199,000.

Oak Lawn Fleming Tanner J to Szlachta Mateusz, 4831 109th St, Unit #9204, $67,000; Standard B&T Co Tr to Oceguera Joanna M, 5248 Oakdale Dr, $194,000; Farrell Thomas J Tr to Phillips Ericka T, 9840 Pulaski Rd, Unit #1114, $60,000; Judicial Sales Corp to Turcoman Daniel, 10636 S Kostner Ave, $81,000;

Parkway B&T Co Tr to Bos Michael E, 10436 51st Ave, $137,000; Galmaka Inc to Guerrero Michelle I, 5413 99th Pl, $180,000; Nadea to Mickus Nerijus, 10409 Mayfield Ave, Unit #2C, $72,000; Fifth Third Mtg Co to Stoneway Homes Inc, 6438 94th Pl, $118,000; Fannie Mae to Sadler Errick, 10210 Washington Ave, Unit #300, $37,000; Savaglio John J Tr to Wyman Austin L, 9609 Tripp Ave, $275,000; Steigerwald Deborah L Tr to Shouman Jimmy A, 9328 Moody Ave, $223,000; Bank Amer to Anton Sherry, 9540 Mayfield Ave, Unit #112S, $33,500; Byrne James M to Ferrin Jay T, 10505 Kedvale Ave, $183,000; Sullivan Louise T Tr to Davis Valerie J, 9732 S Kenton Ave, $270,000; Standard B&T Co Extr to Olson Eileen Burke Extr, 11001 W 111th St, Unit #G86, $4,500.

Palos Hills Przybocki Marlene to Krzeminski Maciej, 10630 S 80th Ct, $202,000; Pierson Marilyn to Al Masri Haitham H, 10620 Green Valley Dr, $285,000; Seposs Kenneth to Daily David M, 10527 S 83rd Ct, $250,000; Fannie Mae to Kovalskis Valdas, 10430 S Winter Park Dr, $280,500; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Stankovic Jana, 11334 Moraine Dr, Unit B, $97,000.

Worth Morawa Wladyslaw to Aguirre Eduardo, 7401 W 109th St, $171,500; Judicial Sales Corp to Element Inv Corp, 6423 W Home Ave, Unit #3N, $45,500; Bonanno John L to Bastys Mark A, 6519 W 112th Pl, $95,000; PNC Bank to B&K W Inc, 7433 W 108th Pl, $120,000.

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Strawberry Festival to be held at Palos United Methodist Church The 26th annual Strawberry Festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, June 26 at Palos United Methodist Church, 1201 S. Harlem Ave., Palos Heights.

Lunch and dessert will be offered for adults for $9 and children under age 12 for $4.

Dessert only is $5. Tickets are available at the door.

An unlimited activity wristband can be purchased for $5.

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The event includes pony rides, a petting zoo, bounce house, face painting, and crafts for kids with an additional charge of $2 to $6 per activity. The festival will also include candy art, rock art and spin art.

Fresh baked goods will be available, along with miscellaneous crafts, and Bee Faithful Quilters of handmade items. The proceeds will go for the missions.

CROSSWORD Answers

Mortgage Rates Around the Area First Midwest Bank (as of June 6) 30-year fi ed

RATES 3.625

APR 3.660

POINTS 0

15-year fi ed

2.875

2.930

0

30-year fi ed Jumbo

3.750

3.795

0

United Trust Bank (as of June 6) 30-year fi ed

RATES 3.625

APR 3.645

POINTS 0

15-year fi ed

2.875

2.911

0

10-year fi ed

2.875

2.927

0

Prospect Federal (as of June 6) 30-year fi ed

RATES 3.625

APR 3.673

POINTS .25

20-year fi ed

3.375

3.442

.25

15-year fi ed

2.875

2.943

.25

All rates subject to change daily. Equal opportunity lenders.

Thursday, June 9, 2016

The Reporter

LIBRARY HAPPENINGS EVERGREEN PARK

Opening ceremony for Summer Reading

The opening ceremony for Summer Reading will take place from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 11 at the Evergreen Park Library, 9400 S. Troy.

Families and children can take part in games, ice cream torches, a petting zoo and face painting.

A magic show will star the Great Scott at 2 p.m.

No registration is necessary.

More information can be obtained by calling the library, (708) 4228522, or visit the website at www. evergreenparklibrary.org

Ag-Olympics

Children can enjoy a story and then compete in Ag-Olympics, where they will take everyday products and sort them at 1 p.m.

Wednesday, June 15 at the Evergreen Park Library.

Kids will sort the materials and determine what comes from soybeans, corn, dairy cows, beef cows and pigs. Participants will make a craft and enjoy a root beer float. The Cook County Farm Bureau is holding the program.

No registration necessary. For more information, call the library, (708) 422-8522, or visit the website at www.evergreenparklibrary. org.

LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR SOUNDVIEW HOME LOAN TRUST 2006-EQ1 ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-EQ1 Plaintiff, -v.ZBIGNIEW GILEWSKI, KRYSTYNA GILEWSKI, VELOCITY INVESTMENTS, LLC, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A. Defendants 14 CH 16494 5137 W. 105TH STREET Oak Lawn, IL 60453 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 20, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 21, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 10 IN BLOCK 1 IN SECOND ADDITION TO OAKSIDE, A SUBDIVISION OF PARTS OF LOTS 6, 7 AND 10 IN SCHOOL TRUSTEE’S SUBDIVISION OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 5137 W. 105TH STREET, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

Making and tasting cheesecakes

Patrons can learn some secrets in baking from the Eli’s Cheesecake Cookbook at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 23 at the Evergreen Park Library.

Maureen Schulman, from Eli’s Cheesecake, will present her new cook book, “The Eli’s Cheesecake Cookbook: Remarkable Recipes from a Chicago Legend,” which includes 40 cheesecake recipes.

Cheesecake tasting will also be held.

Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing. Registration is requested from the library website at www. evergreenparklibrary.org or call (708) 422-8522.

CHICAGO RIDGE

Page Sci-Fi Book Club to hold first meeting

The new Page Sci-Fi Book Club will hold its first meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 15 at the Chicago Ridge Library, 10400 S. Oxford.

Patrons who join the new book group will discover and discuss great science, fiction and fantasy books. They will also talk about the authors. Club members will also be provided snacks.

During the first session, members will talk about “Daughter of the Blood” by Anne Bishop.

The discussion after that will be on the book “Moon Called” by

LEGAL NOTICE

15 CH 08215 6436 WEST 103RD STREET Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 18, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 19, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOTS 29 AND 30 (EXCEPT THE SOUTH 17 FEET THEREOF FOR STREET IN BLOCK 2 IN HILLS ADDITION TO WASHINGTON HEIGHTS BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTH 10 ACRES OF THE SOUTH EAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTH EAST 1/4 OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

The judgment amount was $303,591.74.

The real estate is improved with a single unit dwelling.

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 C14-99424.

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

POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263-0003 E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw.com Attorney File No. C14-99424 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 14 CH 16494 TJSC#: 36-5257 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

“Color Therapy for Adults” will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 16 at the Chicago Ridge Library.

LEGAL NOTICE

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

Property Index No. 27-07-404-030.

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).

Color Therapy for Adults

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

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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.

“Games Not Played: Chicago Olympic Bids 1904 and 2016” will be presented at 7 p.m. Monday, June 13 at the Chicago Ridge Library.

If former Mayor Richard M. Daley had his way, the Olympics would be happening in Chicago in 2016. Chicago was actually the host city for the 1904 games, but politics and circumstances conspired to snatch the prize away to St. Louis. This program looks into what might have been and what went wrong.

Included in the discussion will be a look at why a vocal minority believed that Chicago’s 2016 failure was a blessing in disguise.

More information can be obtained by calling the library, (708) 4237753, or visit the website, www. chicagoridgelibrary.org, to reserve a seat for this free program.

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

Commonly known as 6436 WEST 103RD STREET, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

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.

Discussion of Chicago’s failure to host Olympics

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

Property Index No. 24-16-224-010-0000.

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.

Patricia Briggs at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 13.

Books should be available to check out three weeks before the discussion. Call the library at 423-7753 or visit the website, www.chicagoridgelibrary.org for details.

13 CH 03489 5404 DRURY LANE Oak Lawn, IL 60453 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 7, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 18, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 18 IN SECOND ADDITION TO C.A. PERSON’S SUBDIVISION, BEING PART OF THE EAST 3/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 9, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 5404 DRURY LANE, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Property Index No. 24-09-327-018-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $303,215.77.

The session is for adults who are encouraged to color for fun. Coloring books published for adults is a new and popular trend that has many emotional and creative benefits. Disconnect from your busy day and just color it out.

Library staff will supply the pages, colored pencils, coffee, tea and relaxation. To register for this free class, call the library, (708) 423-7753, or visit the website at www.chcagoridgelibrary.org.

‘Mo’ Beat Blues’ to perform at library

The musical duo “Mo’ Beat Blues” will perform at 7 p.m.

Thursday, June 30 at the Chicago Ridge Library.

Samuel Lozado plays the harmonica and is joined by his wife, Janice. They will perform not only blues, but will also perform jazz, country, rhythm and blues, rat pack songs, swing and some originals. The family-friendly show will include soul harmonies, harmonica, jokes and few antidotes. More information about this free program can be obtained by calling the library, (708) 4237753, or visit the website at www. chicagolibrary.org.

OAK LAWN Family Yoga

Family Yoga will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 20 at the Oak Lawn Library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave. Basic yoga moves will be offered for an hour. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

Family Storytime

Family Storytime for ages 6 months to 7 years with an adult will be held from 2 to 3 p.m.

Tuesday, June 21 at the Oak Lawn Library. Stories will be told and will include songs and dancing.

More information about this and other youth programs can be obtained by calling (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

Request for book sale donations for library

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.

Due to space limitations, the Friends will not accept Readers Digest Condensed Books, encyclopedias and older text books.

The donation drop-off area is near the Library’s Cook Avenue

LEGAL NOTICE F13120220SVTSPT KOND

The judgment amount was $149,226.11.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable =to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: WEISS MCCLELLAND LLC, 105 WEST ADAMS STREET, SUITE 1850, Chicago, IL 60603, (312) 605-3500 Please refer to file number IL-003064.

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

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number C13-79911.

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

WEISS MCCLELLAND LLC 105 WEST ADAMS STREET, SUITE 1850 Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 605-3500 Attorney File No. IL-003064 Attorney Code. 56284 Case Number: 15 CH 08215 TJSC#: 36-5133

POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263-0003 E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw.com Attorney File No. C13-79911 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 13 CH 03489 TJSC#: 35-17319

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.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION Kondaur Capital Corporation as separate trustee of Matawin Ventures Trust Series 2015-1 Plaintiff, vs.

Hatem Rafati; Glenview Estates Condominium Association; Long Beach Mortgage Company; Manal Al Shaqellai; Unknown Owners and NonRecord Claimants Defendants.

CASE NO. 14 CH 268 10538 Central Avenue, Unit 2S, Chicago Ridge, Illinois 60415 Otto Calendar 61 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Long Beach Mortgage Company and UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, defendants in the above entitled cause, that suit has been commenced against you and other defendants in the Circuit Court for the Judicial Circuit by said plaintiff praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: 10538 UNIT 2 SOUTH IN GLENVIEW ESTATES CONDOMINIUM AS DELINEATED ON A SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE: LOTS 13 AND 14 IN FRANK DELUGACH’S CENTRAL AVENUE GARDENS BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE EAST 2/5 OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 13 (EXCEPT STREETS AND PARTS OF STREETS HERETOFORE DEDICATED) IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT ‘A’ TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED OCTOBER 12, 1990 AS DOCUMENT 90500260, TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS. P.I.N.: 24-17-207-018-1010 Said property is commonly known as 10538 Central Avenue, Unit 2S, Chicago Ridge, Illinois 60415, and which said mortgage(s) was/were made by Hatem Rafati and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds as Document Number 0532602236 and for other relief; that Summons was duly issued out of the above Court against you as provided by law and that said suit is now pending.

NOW THEREFORE, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Court at Cook County on or before JULY 5, 2016 a default may be taken against you at any time after that date and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint.

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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.

‘Steve Jobs and ‘The Lorax” to be screened

The 2015 film “Steve Jobs” will be shown at 1 p.m. Friday, June 10 as part of the Reel Books Summer Movie Series being offered at the Oak Lawn Library.

Many favorite movies are based on books. Experience the link of literature to cinema at this summer film series, featuring films for adults as well as some for the whole family, at the Oak Lawn Library.

The movie about Steve Jobs focuses on how he was behind the digital revolution and portrays him as the man at the epicenter.

The story unfolds backstage at the product launches, ending in 1998 with unveiling of the iMac. The movie stars Michael Fassbender and Kate Winslett. The movie is based on a book by Walter Isaacson. The R-rated film runs 122 minutes.

The 2012 movie “The Lorax” will be presented at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 14 at the Oak Lawn Library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave. The movie is about a 12-yearold boy who searches for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams. To find it, he must discover the story of the Lorax, the grumpy yet charming creature who fights to protect his world. The movie is based on the book by Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss. The PG-rated movie runs 86 minutes.

For more information about these and other movies, call (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

PALOS HILLS

Kids can take part in science experiments

Kids of all ages can work on a science experiment based on a favorite story book at noon or 1:30 p.m. Saturday, June 18 at the Green Hills Library, 8611 W. 103rd St., Palos Hills.

All ages are welcome, but under 6 must be accompanied by a caregiver. Some of the experiments can get messy so participants should dress accordingly. Registration is required and limited to 30. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.

Something is brewing at Green Hills Library

Award-winning brewer Scott Pointon will hold a discussion at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 23 at the Green Hills Library. Pointon will discuss the equipment, ingredients, brewing process and resources available. The event is for adults only.

Madcap Puppets

The Madcap Puppets will act out and tell three famous stories

by Aesop at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 22 at the Green Hills Library.

The three stories that will be told and acted out are “The Boy Who Cried Wolf, “The Lion and the Mouse” and “The Hare and the Tortoise.” Registration is limited to 90. All ages are welcome. Register online at greenhillslibrary. org.

WORTH

Adult Summer Reading

The Adult Summer Reading Program is being offered at the Worth Public Library, 6917 W. 111th St. Worth patrons can pick up a book log at the Circulation Desk or the Adult Services Desk. Residents will receive one entry for the prize drawing for each book read or listened to. The book logs must be returned by Saturday, July 30. The drawing will be held on Monday, Aug.1.

Free Ravinia lawn passes

The staff at the Worth Public Library, 6917 W. 111th St., will be giving away free lawn passes to select performances at Ravinia.

The passes are available to Worth residents only. Residents may select one date per visit, one visit per day. Dates are available on the internet at www.worthlibrary.com/ravinia.htm.

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Chicago Ridge Police report on ‘Click It or Ticket’

The Chicago Ridge police arrested and ticketed drivers during the Click It or Ticket campaign from May 16 to 30, which included seat belt violators and impaired drivers.

During the 16-day period in May, Chicago Ridge police issued 71 seat belt citations, 12 child safety seat citations, two DUI arrests, one zero tolerance (under the age of 21 alcohol consumption), nine suspended and/or revoked licenses, seven uninsured drivers, 56 speeding citations, 76 cellphone citations, one reckless driving arrest, and one drug arrest.

The Chicago Ridge police, along with the Illinois Department of Transportation and the Illinois State Police, joined forces during the Click It or Ticket campaign. Illinois law requires children to be properly restrained all times while driving. Child passengers must ride in a car seat until age 8, and passengers under 13 years old should ride in the back seat.

Free telescope viewings set to begin at MVCC Telescope open viewing nights will be held for the 14th year beginning this month at the Moraine Valley Community College campus.

The free screenings of Stargaze will be held at 8:45 p.m.

Friday, June 10; 8:40 p.m. Friday, July 15; 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12; 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9; and 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7.

All viewings are held at the telescope dome on the G. Jack Bradley Observation Deck, located on the west side of the college’s Nature Study Area, off Kean Avenue near 107th Street.

Observers can park in lots east of Building P or in the west section of the Building D parking lot and then walk on the path to the observation deck.

Children must be accompanied by an adult or supervisor.

Viewings will be canceled if the sky is cloudy or there are high winds. Dates and times are subject to change.

Tom McCague, retired associate professor, hosts the viewings. An amateur astronomer for more than 40 years, McCague built the telescope using common hardware store items and donated it to the college.

The telescope is a 6½-foot Newtonian reflecting model with a 13-inch diameter.

Observers should dress for the weather and wear insect repellent. People are free to bring binoculars or their own telescopes if they have any.

Occasionally, the International Space Station passes into view.

This season should lend to good views of the rings and moons of Saturn and a decent shot of Mars.

‘Star Wars: Force Awakens’ kicks off Moraine ‘Movie in the Moonlight’ series The summer lineup for the “Movie in the Moonlight” series has been scheduled at Moraine Valley Community College.

The college will show three new release movies on a 16foot inflatable screen at the Gateway, between Buildings F and M, on campus, 9000 W. College Parkway, Palos Hills.

Admission is free.

The first movie is “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” which will be shown at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, June 18. Guests are encouraged to dress as their favorite “Star Wars” character.

“Zootopia” will be shown at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, July 9. The series continues with “Finding Dory” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10.

Families should bring their own blankets or chairs 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 inclement weather, the movies will be shown in the Moraine Rooms in Building M. Movies are subject to change.

For more information about Movie in the Moonlight, call the College and Community Relations Office at (708) 9745375.

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HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL SUPERSECTIONAL

The long goodbye for Vikings

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

It took a long time to say goodbye.

A half hour after the St. Laurence baseball team had its season come to an end with a 2-0 loss to Plainfield North Monday night in front of a crowd of 1,797 in the Crestwood Class 4A Supersectional, the players finally trudged from right field to the first base side of Standard Bank Stadium and climbed the steps into the near empty stands. It seemed like they just didn’t want the season to end.

For most of the time, the team hugged, consoled and talked. It was a special season for the Vikings to get this far and even though it hurt to lose, coach Pete Lotus was happy to experience a season in which the team (31-8) got this far for the first time in more than 20 years.

The offense struggled, mustering one hit and one walk against Tigers lefthander Tyler Garrity, who some say is the third best pitcher on the STATEMENT Tiger staff. Vikings’ pitcher AnGAMES thony Robles gave up two runs in the first but he and Angel Sandoval threw zeros the rest of the way. Left fielder Zach Verta made a huge play in the sixth inning when he caught a fly with the bases loaded and threw Jake Dunham out at the plate. But the Vikings weren’t able to maintain the momentum in the final inning and the Tigers (33-3) celebrated.

“I can’t say enough about our guys — I’m so proud,” Lotus said. “They have nothing to be ashamed of. Obviously I wish it would have worked out. It’s always hard to say goodbye to our seniors. Nobody is happy unless you win that last one. But I know those guys will never forget what they accomplished.’’

On Saturday, the Vikings won their first sectional title since 1993, when Lotus was a player, with a 4-3 shocker over Brother Rice, which was ranked 11th in the nation according to USA Today and No. 1 in the state according to Prep Baseball Report at St. Rita.

St. Laurence trailed 3-1 heading into the fifth when John Peterson scored on a wild pitch, Tom Farrell stole home on a double steal and Jimmy Burnette singled home pinch runner Joe Hincks in the inning to take a 4-3 lead. Relief pitcher Joe Vascik caught a line drive and turned it into a double play to end the sixth inning and struck out Brother Rice star slugger Ryan Kutt in the seventh with a runner on second to end the game.

“The players will never forget that game and I’ll never forget that game,” Lotus said.

“It meant the world to us,” Verta said.

In the sectional semifinals, Brother Rice was six outs away from being vanquished by host St. Rita last See BASEBALL, Page 3

SOFTBALL SUPERSECTIONAL

Eagles grounded

by DGS

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

No trifecta.

The area had a chance to send a softball team to the Illinois High School Association state tournament in East Peoria for a third straight year after Sandburg took second place in Class 4A in 2014 and Marist won the Class 4A state title last year.

But the lone STATEMENT area team still GAMES alive, Sandburg, waited a little too long to get its offense going on Monday afternoon. The Eagles mustered just one run in the first six innings and trailed Downers Grove South, 5-1, heading into the bottom of the seventh inning.

They were able to score two runs in the seventh but it was not enough, and the Eagles suffered a 5-3 loss in the Illinois Benedictine Supersectional in Lisle.

Sandburg finished the season 27-11.

The Eagles beat Lyons, 10-0, in six innings to win the Marist Sectional on Saturday. Lyons was the red-hot team that entered the postseason with a sub.500 record but knocked out defending Class 4A champion Marist in the regionals.

Mikaela Arrendondo had four hits and pitcher Niki Savianio gave up five hits in the shutout.

Sandburg reached the sectional final with a 5-3 victory over Oak Lawn. Arrendondo scored twice and drove in a run to help

Photos by Jeff Vorva

Above: Alex Verta (right) hugs Anthony Robles after the Vikings had their season come to an end with a 2-0 loss to Plainfield North on Monday. Right: St. Laurence shortstop Brian Lyle reacts after a sixth-inning groundout at the Crestwood Class 4A Supersectional.

See SOFTBALL, Page 3

SANDBURG BOYS VOLLEYBALL TAKES 3RD IN STATE

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Eagles nearly take set from juggernaut

Making the Extra Point

Nonne better: I say SXU pitcher is best of all time

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

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t the end of March, I wrote a column asking if St. Xavier University pitcher Nicole Nonnemacher could be the greatest pitcher in NAIA history.

At the beginning of June, I had my answer.

Before Nonnemacher, who was huge in guiding SXU to a second-place finish in the NAIA World Series last week, burst onto the scene, a case could be made for Rachel Murray being the best ever.

Murray pitched for Union University in Tennessee from 1999-2002 and is the NAIA leader in victories with 126. She racked up an NAIA best 68 shutouts and 16 no-hitters. Her career strikeout total of 1,257 ranked fourth.

Great, great numbers for the downstate Herrin native. Who knows if her win total will ever get beat?

Murray was inducted into the UU Hall of Fame in 2015.

After college, she had a tryout with the USA Olympic Softball team, was an assistant softball coach at the University of Mobile and went to India on a medical mission trip. She is married and her last name is now See VORVA, Page 4

Photo by Jeff Vorva

SXU pitcher Nicole Nonnemacher helped her team add to an already impressive list of accomplishments from the Cougars after this year’s second-place finish in the NAIA World Series.

Glenbard West became the fifth boys volleyball team to post an undefeated season Saturday and the Hilltoppers were so dominant that they never lost one of their 84 sets.

Sandburg came close to nabbing a set from the Hilltoppers but fell short in a 25-15, 32-30 loss in the semifinals of the Illinois High School Association State Tournament on Saturday afternoon.

Sandburg’s best chance at taking all the momentum into a third set came when the Eagles had a 26-25 lead but West setter and American Volleyball Coaches Association AllAmerican Paulie Bischoff put down a kill to keep the match alive.

“I think these were the top two teams in the state,” Sandburg coach Sean Airola said.

The Eagles were able to recover to beat Lake Zurich 25-21, 15-25, 2517 in the third-place game and send retiring Airola out with a win.

Airola finished an eight-year career (two with Joliet Central and six with Sandburg) with a 231-69 mark See VOLLEYBALL, Page 3

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Sandburg’s Jake Hanes winds up for an ace for the final point in Friday’s victory over Lyons in the IHSA state quarterfinals at Hoffman Estates.

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FOCUS ON PRO SOCCER

Gilberto’s season put on hold for personal reasons

By Jeff Vorva

INDY ELEVEN AT CHICAGO FIRE

PORTLAND AT CHICAGO RED STARS

WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday WHERE: Toyota Park, Bridgeview WHY: This will be a fourth-round game in the Lamar Hunt Cup before the Fire returns to Major League Soccer action June 18.

WHEN: 5 p.m., Sunday WHERE: Toyota Park, Bridgeview RED STARS RECORD: 4-1-2 PORTLAND RECORD: 3-0-4 LAST TIME: Portland beat the Red Stars, 2-1, Aug. 9 in front of an announced crowd of 15,858 in Portland. Alyssa Mautz had the lone goal for the Red Stars.

Sports Editor

The only player who was scheduled to make a million bucks on the Chicago Fire has a hazy future with the team.

Gilberto, the highest-paid player on the team at $1.14 million (according to mlsplayers.org), has just two assists, and multiple reports say the team is trying to buy out his contract. He missed the Fire’s last game against defending MLS champion Portland May 28 as he took personal time off, according to coach Veljko Paunovic.

General Manager Nelson Rodriguez said Monday that Gilberto told him he was “not in a state of mind” to return but added the organization has not discussed buying out Gilberto’s contract nor has had discussions with a team from Brazil regarding a trade.

The GM also said that if Gilberto

doesn’t fulfill his obligations, the team will discuss the situation with Major League Soccer and the players union.

Gilberto, 26, had five goals in 10 appearances for the Fire in 2015.

Kennedy Igboananike is the secondhighest-paid Fire player at $901,000, while David Accam is third at $771,000.

Orlando City’s Ricardo Kaka is the highest-paid MLS player at $7.1 million this year. Giberto ranked 21st in the league. There are 22 players slated to make $1 million or more in 2016.

Cup runneth over The Fire enters the Lamar Hunt Cup competition in the fourth round by hosting the Indy Eleven on Wednesday.

Since 1998, the Fire has compiled a 39-13-4 record in Open Cup play, including a 26-1-1 record in matches played in Illinois, reaching the semifinal round 11 times and reaching the

final six times.

The Fire previously hoisted the Dewar Trophy four times — in 1998, 2000, 2003 and 2006.

Red Star scores big goal against Japan Chicago Red Stars defender Julie Johnston scored a goal in the 27th minute Sunday in the U.S. Women’s National Team’s 2-0 exhibition victory over Japan in Cleveland in front of a crowd of 23,535.

Christen Press, another member of the Red Stars, also played in the game.

Red Stars goalie Alyssa Naeher did not get in the game nor Friday’s 3-3 tie against Japan as Hope Solo was in the net for both matches.

All three return to the Red Stars on Sunday, when they host Portland in a battle for first place in the National Women’s Soccer League.

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Gilberto, shown during a preseason practice, has taken some time away from the team for personal reasons.

THE NEXT LEVEL

After early struggles, Wood brothers dominate in college

By Anthony Nasella Correspondent

When they played under Pete Lotus during their respective years on the St. Laurence baseball team, brothers Kyle and Brad Wood were two of the better players Lotus has coached in his nine years at the Vikings helm.

So it’s no surprise to Lotus that both brothers, who are Orland Park natives, are experiencing success on the collegiate level.

Kyle, a senior at Purdue, put together the top power-hitting campaign by a Boilermaker since 2009. He was recognized for his strong season, which included 12 homers and 37 RBI, by being named to the All-Big Ten Conference teams at first base.

Brad, a sophomore at Northern Illinois University, was named to All Mid-American Conference team. He started 52 of the team’s 53 games, led the team with six sacrifice bunts, was second on the team 37 runs scored, second with five stolen bases, and third with an OBP of .386.

“Athletics aside, the biggest thing about both of them is they’re solid individuals and just the nicest kids,” Lotus said.

“They’re the kind of kids you want to be around a lot. That’s how everyone thought of both of them. I still have umpires to this day who come up to me and tell me how nice of kid Kyle was.

“The other thing was their work ethic; it was second to none. They could have taken an easier road, but they continued to work hard being real good at baseball. Whether at practice or before games, their effort really showed. And they’ve continued to get better on the collegiate level.”

For Kyle, he finished the 2016 campaign with 24 extra base hits, 33 walks, a .529 slugging percentage, .423 on-base per-

centage and .952 OPS. He finished the regular season ranked second in the Big Ten in home runs and hit by pitch (17) as well as seventh in walks, eighth in slugging and ninth in OPS. His 12 home runs this season were the most by a Boilermaker since Dan Black hit 15 in 2009.

He became the first Purdue player to post a double-figure total in the BBCOR bat era (2011-present). His eight home runs in March were the most in a month since Black hit nine in April 2008.

To hear Kyle tell it, the journey to a third-team selection has been a long and challenging road.

“I really struggled for the first two years at Purdue and for the first time in my life,” he said.

“It’s been a growing experience.

Last year I had a good year with a good batting average, but I didn’t have the power numbers.

Now, the power numbers are where they should be.”

Kyle said the ballpark that Purdue plays at is not conducive for the long ball, which made his accomplishments this season all the more satisfying.

“For whatever reason, everything came together this season,” he said. “I worked at getting better and being consistent, which is the key to hitting. You try to avoid the big ups and downs. Thankfully, my teammates are always working with me if I find myself in a slump.”

Ironically, Brad expressed the same challenges in the area of hitting through two seasons with the Huskies while experiencing some of the same growing pains that his older brother had gone through in his first two years.

“College baseball is so different in so many ways,” Brad said.

“When I started as a freshman, I was just getting a feel for the team and didn’t want to overstep. This year I’ve felt much more comfortable and feel like

Photo by Scott Walstrom/NIU Creative Services

Brad Wood dives back to the bag during a game for Northern Illinois University. He made the all-MAC team this season as a sophomore.

Kyle Wood, shown taking a attempted pickoff throw from the pitcher, put up some of Purdue’s best power numbers since 2009.

Photo courtesy of Purdue University

I’m getting back to my old self and the way I play.

“I remember when we played Texas Tech in the second series of my freshman year. It was the first and only time I truly felt intimidated. But once we played close with them, I never had that feeling again.”

Both brothers text and call each another for insight or di-

rection but when they get together, the fun yet competitive sibling rivalry often comes out.

“We’ve been playing whiffle ball against each other for a long time, and it gets very competitive,” Kyle said. “But it’s nice to have a sibling to bounce ideas off of.”

With Northern finishing the

2016 season at 22-32 and Purdue struggling at 10-44, both have had to adapt to tough times.

“I’ve learned to deal with failure a whole lot better than I did in high school,” Brad said.

“I don’t take defeats as bad I did before.”

Kyle, though, simply can’t tolerate it.

“Losing drives me nuts,” he

said. “I don’t like it and never will.”

Kyle is hoping to keep his career going.

“Playing professionally is a dream ever since I started playing the game,” he said. “I’m really hoping to hear my named called in the pro draft but I would also consider playing Independent ball.’’

FOCUS ON COLLEGE SPORTS

FOCUS ON COMMUNITY SPORTS

Moraine golfers take 16th in the nation

Moraine offers variety of sports camps

Moraine Valley’s men golfers took 16th in the nation among NJCAA Division II schools on May 27-30 at Swan Lake Resort in Plymouth, Indiana.

Sophomore Dave Karwoski (Oak Forest) led the charge with a 309 for four rounds, by last season’s individual national qualifier and Lincoln-Way East product Matt Contey with 311.

“I’m very happy with the way everybody played,’’ retiring coach Bob Freudenthal said. “It was a talented field with golfers from all over the world. It’s more of an international tournament not a national tournament. We held our own and played respectable.’’

He has coached his teams to nine Skyway championships and three national appearances, and taken

The 2016 Moraine Valley Community College summer basketball camp for boys and girls entering third through eighth grades will be held Monday, July 11, through Thursday, July 14, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Bill Finn, Moraine Valley athletics director and former men’s basketball coach, is heading this camp.

The school’s volleyball camp for boys and girls entering fifth through ninth grades will also take place Monday, July 11, through Thursday, July 14, from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Moraine Valley women’s volleyball head coach Matt Clemens is leading this camp.

The tennis camp is for girls and boys entering fifth through 12th grades from Monday, July 18, through Thursday, July 21. The session for youths entering fifth through eighth grades is 9 to 10:30 a.m. and for youths entering ninth through 12th grades is 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nicole Selvaggio, former Moraine Valley women’s tennis coach, is instructing this camp.

The cost for each camp is $80. The tennis camp will be held on the outdoor courts while the basketball and volleyball camps will be held in the Health, Fitness & Recreation Center gymnasium, both on campus, 9000 W. College Pkwy., Palos Hills.

Participants must register through Moraine Valley’s Athletics Department. For more information, call the Athletics Department at 708-974-5727 or visit www.morainevalley. edu/athletics/overview/summer-camps/.

several individual golfers to the NJCAA Division II tournament as well. He also was named Skyway Conference Coach of the Year nine times.

“It’s been challenging, exciting, enjoyable, and rewarding all these years,” he said. “Just being around golf and the quality of golfers has been a privilege. It’s been a great run. I’m going out on a high note. These are fine, young men. They were respectful, down to earth, good players, good people, and they had strong character.

“I’ll miss being with the guys and miss being on the course. It’s like a second home.”

Compiled by Jeff Vorva from submitted reports

FOCUS ON WINDY CITY THUNDERBOLTS

Bolts stumble a bit with big series looming

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

The Windy City Thunderbolts cooled off a little, losing two out of three games on the road to Normal, but they still entered this week with a Frontier League-best 15-6 mark.

In the East Division, Lake Erie was right behind the Bolts with a 12-7 mark and the two teams will collide in Avon, Ohio, Tuesday through Thursday. The West Division leader is Evansville with a 14-8 mark.

Surprisingly, none of the T-Bolts are among the hitting leaders in the league but on the mound, Brandon Boyle leads the league with four wins despite a 7.59 ERA, no starts and pitching just 10 2-3 innings while Jake Fisher is tied with several players for second with three.

The winning hasn’t translated into big numbers at the box office, yet. Windy City was 10th out of 12

UP NEXT FOR THE THUNDERBOLTS Friday: hosts Schaumburg, 7:05 p.m.

Saturday: hosts Schaumburg, 6:05 p.m.

Tuesday through Thursday: at Lake Erie • Nuts and Bolts: Saturday features a Beatles tribute band, Kaleidoscope Eyes, before the game and fireworks after.

teams in the league with an average attendance of 1,579. Southern Illinois was first with an average of 3,080.

The local angle

Through five appearances including three starts, Bridgeview native and former Oak Lawn Community High School standout Chris Chigas is 1-2 with a 7.23 ERA. He is second on the team with 19 strikeouts.

SXU’s camps Openings are still available for Saint Xavier University women’s basketball coach

Bob Hallberg’s annual girls basketball camp, which runs from June 13 until June 17, and will be open to all girls between the ages of 7 and 15. The camp runs daily from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. in the Shannon Center at SXU. All participants will receive a camp Tshirt. Cost for the girls basketball camp is $135 for the session.

Applications are available at the SXU Athletics Department located in the Shannon Center or online at www.sxucougars.com under the Summer Camps link. For further information or questions regarding the camp, contact Laura Kurzeja at 773-298-3785.

TCC’s summer camps The Trinity Christian College Athletics Department is offering a variety of summer sports camps for athletes of various ages. The camps will be conducted by the college’s head coaches and student-athletes and will offer individual skill development and team play in baseball, basketball, soccer, softball, track and field, and volleyball.

Sports offered are baseball (July 11-15, grades K-4), boys basketball (June 20-24 and July 18-22, grades 3-9), girls basketball (June 20-23, grades 4-9), boys and girls soccer (June 27-July 1, grades K-8), girls softball (June 20-24, grades 1-8), boys and girls track and field (July 5-8, grades 3-9) and boys and girls volleyball (July 18-24, grades K-9).

For specific camp descriptions and registration information, visit www.trnty.edu/ summercamps or call 708-239-4779.

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FOCUS ON HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

Elite runners shine at Magis Miles meet

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

The Illinois High School Association track season may be over, but area runners are not through competing.

Less than one week after the IHSA state meet concluded on May 28, St. Ignatius High School hosted if Magis Miles event for top runners Friday and Sandburg’s Sean and Chris Torpy both competed in the 1500 meter elite event with Sean taking third with a time of 3 minutes, 47.70 seconds while Chris took fifth with a 3:48.77. Jake Campbell, a senior at St. Olaf College, won the race with a 3:45.99.

In the high school elite division, Sandburg’s Brandon Lukas took fifth and teammate Dylan Jacobs was sixth.

Marist’s Eddie Slack took second in the freshman division.

Photos by Jeff Vorva

Twins Marisa (left photo, pitching) and Mia Loya helped lead Oak Lawn to its first regional title since 2007.

Twins spin Oak Lawn’s record around

By Anthony Nasella Correspondent

The re-emergence of the Oak Lawn Community High School softball program the past four years can be tied to the progress of two of its top players — twin sisters and seniors Marissa and Mia Loya of Bridgeview.

Called the “heart and soul of a great team” by their head coach, Brian Frangella, Marissa and Mia partnered with their Oak Lawn teammates to put together a memorable 21-12 season that included a thrilling 2-1 win over Mother McAuley in the championship of the Class 4A Morton Regional before Oak Lawn fell 5-3 to Sandburg in the Marist Sectional.

Statistically, Marisa was the cornerstone of the Spartans offense and the team’s MVP, as she hit for a .374 average with five home runs, 36 RBI and 26 runs scored. On the mound, she finished with a 1.79 ERA in 113 innings with 129 strikeouts and a 9-8 record.

Mia, meanwhile, was also a rock of the pitching staff, with a 10-4 record and a 1.37 ERA in 92 innings while striking out 84. She gave up just five hits with no earned runs in the regional championship. She added 17 RBI and 17 runs.

“All the girls on the team came together, but I think one of the best things about Marissa and Mia was they

just led by example,” Frangella said. “They’ve done that since they were sophomores; their confidence just bled through the whole team, and we rode it all season long.”

Marissa, who had 17 strikeouts in a non-conference win over Dundee-Crown during the regular season, finished her career as the school’s leader in RBI (88) and home run (13). She said she has plenty of rich memories of the games that she and her teammates came back to win and winning the regional championship.

“Winning the regional title was a very happy and emotional moment for all us,” Marissa said. “I was just thinking about that task all season, knowing that this was the last time we had the chance to do something we had yet to accomplish.

“I also think of all the times came back and won, like when we fell behind against Tinley Park and won in 11 innings. We showed teams what we had, and we had a great season.”

Mia, who tossed a no-hitter with 14 strikeouts against Reavis, said she shared the same resolve with her sister to get what Frangella defined as the “getting the monkey off our back” with a regional title.

“Winning the regional was just a great way to end our high school career,” Mia said. “It was always in the back of mind that I had to push through and give it all I have. We came through as a team during the moments

when we were down; we always battled back and never gave up.”

The regional title was the first for the program since the 2007 season that was guided by legendary Oak Lawn Coach Pat Mayer, who was 314-226 in a 17year career. The winning season was, also, a notable accomplishment from the respectable 15-18 effort in 2014 and the 17-16 tally last season.

Both Marissa and Mia Loya spread out their praise to their father Dan, mother Melita, brother Danny as well as Frangella, the coaches at Oak Lawn and their travel coach of Taylor Made Titans, Mike Batts, for helping them realize their full potential.

“Our family and coaches have been there for us,” Mia siad. “They’ve all had an impact on our game and helping us become better players.”

Beyond athletics, both excelled in the classroom, finishing in the top six percent of their class with a 4.0plus GPA. They will attend Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, Mich., and will major in physical therapy.

Both also have expressed an interest in possibly coaching down the road after their college days conclude.

“We’ve both been thinking about it,” Marissa said.

“Coach Frangella has already said he expects us to come back after we graduate. We’ll probably both wind up coaching somewhere.”

Top time falls Sandburg’s state championship time in the 4x800 meter relay of 7:37.36 on May 28 was thought to be the No. 1 time in the nation but on the same day, State College Area High School in Pennsylvania turned in a 7:37.25.

It was not recorded on the Athletic-net website until after Sunday.

Still, the Sandburg team, consisting of Tom Brennan, Jacobs and the Torpy twins, broke a 10-yearold state record with its run at Eastern Illinois in Charleston.

Lacrosse all-star games come to Marist The Illinois High School Lacrosse Association will host two all-star games at 5:45 and 8 p.m. on Thursday, today, at Marist High School.

The B-Class game will be played first and the A-Class game will follow.

Coming soon…

The Reporter/Regional is gathering all-conference teams from the various spring sports and those teams will be published in the coming weeks in conjunction with our Player of the Year stories.

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Sandburg players jumped and had fun after a sectional victory over Oak Lawn but not as much fun after losing to Downers Grove South by the same score in a supersectional loss.

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Continued from Page 1 pitcher Samantha Udarbe collect the win.

Oak Lawn finished 21-12.

It was the 14th sectional title for Eagles in 17 seasons. Sandburg outscored its first four

postseason opponents 49-7 before running into Downers Grove South.

Richards also finished its season at 21-12 the next morning after dropping a 3-1 decision to Lyons. Isabel Martinez singled home pitcher Sara Kiziak for the lone Bulldogs run.

At Lemont: In Class 3A action, both Ev-

ergreen Park and Chicago Christian were eliminated in the semifinals on June 1.

EP finished 23-10 after dropping a 12-3 loss to host Lemont. Megan Pyles led the Mustangs with two RBI. Chicago Christian concluded its season at 21-16 after dropping a 10-1 decision to Nazareth Academy.

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Against Glenbard West, Hanes had 17 kills while Colin Ensalaco added 11. The two accounted for 28 of the team’s 31 kills.

The Eagles opened the state tournament with a 25-16, 25-23 quarterfinal victory over Lyons to guarantee their second trophy in as many years. Hanes racked up 10 kills, Ensalaco added nine and Grant Burden had 26 assists. The Eagles owned a .295-.189 hitting percentage advantage over the Lions including a .294-minus-.067 advantage in the first set.

Glenbard West won its second straight title with a 25-15, 25-15 victory over New Trier.

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Sandburg coach Sean Airola, who is retiring after this season, shakes hands with Lyons coach Joann Pyritz before Friday’s quarterfinal match.

that included a state title in 2011, a fourthplace finish in the state last year and the third-place finish this year. He said he is stepping down to spend more time with his family.

Avery Verble led Sandburg (38-4) against Lake Zurich with seven kills. Jake Hanes added six kills before missing most of the third set after being pulled from a game after the 6-foot-11 All-American kicked a ball in frustration and received a yellow card.

Thursday. The Crusaders trailed 3-1 but Kutt slammed a two-run homer in the sixth and Jack Guzek drove home pinch runner Anthony Mastro in the seventh to escape with a 4-3 victory in front of an estimated crowd of 1,000 fans.

St. Laurence made it to the sectional final with a 9-5 victory over Mt. Carmel as Farrell opened the scoring by stealing home. The Vikings scored the first five runs of the game and hung on to the win. Sandoval picked up the victory. Brother Rice finished 35-4.

Brooks Sectional: In Class 3A play, seventh-seeded Evergreen Park suffered a 15-6 loss to eighth-seeded De La Salle in the title game on Saturday and the Mustangs finished 17-18.

The Mustangs reached the title game with a 6-4 victory over third-seeded Harlan last Thursday.

Joe Martin slammed a threerun homer and winning pitcher Pat Doran had an RBI single.

Doran came into the game in relief and worked out of a baseloaded jam in the fifth before blanking Harlan in the final two frames.

Joe Martin slammed a threerun homer and winning pitcher Pat Doran had an RBI single.

Doran came into the game in relief and worked out of a baseloaded jam in the fifth before blanking Harlan in the final two frames.

At Providence: Marist dropped an 8-7, 10-inning heartbreaker in the sectional semifinals on June 1.

The RedHawks (20-18) opened the game with a Brad Wood two-run homer in the first but trailed 6-2 after four frames. Marist rallied to tie the game and send it into extra innings. Bobby Gorman’s threerun blast gave the RedHawks hope.

Marist’s John Carmody had an RBI single in the ninth, but North tied it and then won it in the 10th on a sacrifice fly.

At Lincoln-Way West: In Class 3A action, Chicago

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Dejected Brother Rice players have to wait until St. Laurence players fin sh celebrating before the postgame handshakes after Saturday’s sectional title game.

SNAPPING SECTIONAL SKID St. Laurence won six straight regional titles but had a rough go in the previous five sectional semifinals, getting eliminated before triumphing over Mt. Carmel Friday and Brother Rice Saturday at St. Rita. A look at the Vikings’ last six sectional results:

2011: Lost to Sandburg, 3-1 2012: Lost to Lyons, 8-3 2013: Lost to St. Rita, 8-0 2014: Lost to Mt. Carmel, 3-1 2015: Lost to St. Rita, 8-4 2016: Beat Mt. Carmel, 9-5 Beat Brother Rice, 4-3

Christian lost another tight sectional game, this time a 2-1 setback to Herscher in the semifinals on June 1. Dan Vos struck out 13 in the loss and Tyler Edgar had an RBI double for the Knights’ (27-11) lone run.

This is the Knights’ first year in Class 3A and, coincidentally, it is Herscher’s first year in that class as well. In the past six year, Herscher has edged the Knights out of sectional play three times — 3-2 in 2012, 8-6 in 2015 and 2-1 this season.

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Sandburg sophomore middle hitter Jake Ostema appears to have an extra set of helping hands — and arms — against Lyons in the state tournament quarterfinals on Friday.

Interim Marist Athletic Director John O’Connell makes sure Old Glory was prominently displayed at home plate before each softball game at the Marist Sectional.

Jack Guzek, Brother Rice’s hitting star in a sectional semifinal win over St. Rita on June 1, pitched in relief in the championship game against St. Laurence on Saturday.

St. Laurence coach Pete Lotus argues with the umpires about a balls/strikes count during the sectional final at St. Rita on Saturday.

Some fans watch softball action from the Marist Sectional between Richards and Lyons from the center field wall. Shirtless Sandburg fans cheer on the Eagles against Oak Lawn last Thursday in the sectional semis at Marist.

Richards right fielder Becky Wujcik dives in an attempt to catch a fly ball against Lyons in the Class 4A Marist Sectional softball semifinals.

Photos by Jeff orva St. Laurence players jump into a celebration pile after the Vikings knocked off national power Brother Rice, 4-3, at the Class 4A St. Rita Sectional.

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Continued from Page 1 Buchanan and she is a physical therapist assistant in Houston.

Nonnemacher, a Bloomington native, finished her career with 103 wins, 53 shutouts and managed to pass Murray in strikeouts with 1,392 and tied her in no-hitters with 16. The strikeout total is second in NAIA history to Oklahoma City’s Lily Lavelle, who had

1,411 from 2009-2012.

Nonnemacher also has two perfect games including one against Trinity International in which she struck out all 15 batters she faced. She’s the second player in NAIA history to do that. She also struck out 42 batters in a doubleheader against a strong St. Ambrose team this year. She is the only player in NAIA history to do that.

Her best performance, in my humble opinion, came in the World Series on May 30 when when she beat top-seeded

Oklahoma City University, 1-0, in the third round. Oklahoma came into the game with 542 runs in 65 games and Nonnemacher shut its hitters out and was one strike away from a no-hitter.

It was the first time Oklahoma was shut out in 2016.

Even though Oklahoma came back out of the losers bracket to beat SXU 2-0 and 5-0 to win the World Series last Thursday, Nonnemacher’s body of work was still strong enough as she was named NAIA Pitcher of the Year a

third consecutive time and named to the NAIA All-America team a fourth time.

Catcher Brittany Plimmer was on the NAIA second team and coach Myra Minuskin was happy for both leaders, who helped the Cougars to a 46-10-1 mark.

“Nicole is hands down the best player we have ever had in our program and ends her career as one of the most decorated players in the history of NAIA softball,” said Minuskin. “I have had so many people tell me throughout her four years at Saint Xavier that she is

the most talented pitcher they have ever seen and I have to agree with them.

Brittany was also a huge reason why we had such an amazing season. She is the best defensive catcher we have ever had and is also a fierce competitor. I’m so proud of both of these exceptionally talented young women.”

That pretty much seals it for me. I hereby proclaim Nonnemacher the GOAT — greatest of all time — when it comes to NAIA pitchers.

There was Nonne better.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.THOMAS S. OMIECINSKI, NORMAN F. OMIECINSKI, MARIA T. OMIECINSKI, PRAIRIE TOWN CENTER CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants 15 CH 17371 9530 Cook Ave., Unit 614 Oak Lawn, IL 60453 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 12, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 13, 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 9530 Cook Ave., Unit 614, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Property Index No. 24-09-107-038-1070 ; 2409-107-038-1071.

The real estate is improved with a residential condominium.

The judgment amount was $302,841.33.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee s attorney.

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

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 17371 TJSC#: 36-4810 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 NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.THOMAS J. BACLIG A/K/A THOMAS JASON BACLIG, JULIE T. GRUZEWSKI, VILLAGE OF TINLEY PARK, PARKSHIRE MANOR CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants 15 CH 17641 8724 MOBILE AVENUE, UNIT 1A Oak Lawn, IL 60441 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 16, 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 8724 MOBILE AVENUE, UNIT 1A, Oak Lawn, IL 60441 Property Index No. 24-05-100-021-1037.

The real estate is improved with a condominium.

The judgment amount was $156,790.74.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

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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. 15-077351 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 15 CH 17641 TJSC#: 36-4768 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR SOUNDVIEW HOME LOAN TRUST 2005-OPT1, ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-OPT1 Plaintiff, -v.ROGER D. LIS, LYNN M. LIS, ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Defendants 15 CH 018004 9980 S. WOOD LANE PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 8, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 18, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9980 S. WOOD LANE, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-11-415-038-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \�AS IS\� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-17776.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-17776 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 018004 TJSC#: 36-3367 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (‘’FANNIE MAE’’), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff, -v.BRITTANY BRIZEK, AS INDEPENDENT ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF FRANK J. BRIZEK A/K/A FRANK BRIZEK, UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND LEGATEES OF FRANK J. BRIZEK A/K/A FRANK BRIZEK, FOUNDERS BANK, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, TED SKWARCZEK, GAIL SKWARCZEK, COLONIAL HEIGHTS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 12121 46 PARLIAMENT DRIVE WEST 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 March 28, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 13, 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 46 PARLIAMENT DRIVE WEST, Palos Heights, IL 60463 Property Index No. 23-24-300-114-1034 VOL. 152. The real estate is improved with a condominium. The judgment amount was $108,674.03. 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: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 15-2385. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 541-9710 E-Mail: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Attorney File No. 15-2385 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 15 CH 12121 TJSC#: 36-5966 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK NA AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF BANC OF AMERICA ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2004-4; MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2004-4; Plaintiff, vs.

UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JOSE J. NEVAREZ YOLANDA A. NEVAREZ; BROOK HILLS HOMEOWNER‘S ASSOCIATION; BROOK HILLS, PUD UNIT SIX HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION; CITIZENS COMMUNITY BANK OF ILLINOIS; PRAIRIE TRAIL CREDIT UNION; JOSE NEVAREZ, JR.; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF YOLANDA A. NEVAREZ, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 10 CH 33517 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street,Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 27-31-105-005-0000.

Commonly known as 11744 Cranna Court, Orland Park, IL 60467.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455 W10-2893.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I693506

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION M&T BANK Plaintiff, vs.

ANTANAS VAICIUS; VILMA VAICIENE; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR DMR HOME LENDING, LLC; Defendants, 12 CH 35167 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on January 7, 2014, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, July 11, 2016, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 27-14-105-019-0000.

Commonly known as 8419 FLAMINGO CIRCLE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale.

For information: Visit our website at http://service. atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only.

Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1218073.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I695132

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

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

NEW as of 7/7/11 For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.CLEARVIEW CONDOMINIUM IV ASSOCIATION, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS, THOMAS, QUINN, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE DECEASED MORTGAGOR, BARBARA A. SINGER A/K/A BARBARA ANN SINGER, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF BARBARA A. SINGER A/K/A BARBARA ANN SINGER, IF ANY, LOUISE SMITH Defendants 15 CH 9156 7306 EVERGREEN DRIVE 1B ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 25, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 5, 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 7306 EVERGREEN DRIVE 1B, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-13-201-033-1112; 27-13-201-0331100. The real estate is improved with a 4 or more condominium units; no 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 \�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: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm.

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1503148. 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.PA1503148 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 15 CH 9156 TJSC#: 36-5231 I692770

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.RAFAET KHALIL, SABAH KHALIL, THOMAS CHARLES ESTATES TOWNHOUSE ASSOCIATION Defendants 15 CH 017483 8653 THOMAS CHARLES LANE HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 9, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 6, 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 8653 THOMAS CHARLES LANE, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. 18-35-307-040-0000.

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 \�AS IS\� condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-1518636. 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. 14-15-18636 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 017483 TJSC#: 36-3534 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR NEWLANDS ASSET HOLDING TRUST Plaintiff, -v.TIFFANY N. JOHNSON, SCENIC TREE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants 15 CH 006826 10148 S. 84TH TERRACE #12-315 PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 6, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 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 10148 S. 84TH TERRACE #12-315, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-11-302-003-1335.

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 \�AS IS\� condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-1506726. 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. 14-15-06726 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 006826 TJSC#: 36-4760 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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BROADEN YOUR HORIZONS PINTO’S POPCORN PICKS Programs at The Center

• Card Making Class Tuesday June 14, 10 a.m. – noon. With Father’s Day approaching, instructor Linda Sears will show how to create a collection of masculine inspired cards for the special men in one’s life. Linda will show participants various creative ways to embellish the cards as well. The workshop fee is $21 and includes all supplies. Advance registration is required, call 361-3650.

• Weaving Class begins Wednesday June 15, 9:30-11:30 a.m. and runs for 6 weeks. Weaving instructor Nettie Botts teaches new weavers the basics while creating a sampler. Students will then design and complete a project of their choice. Returning students move on to more complex weavings.

The class fee is $105 and includes supplies. Advance registration is required, call 361-3650.

• Basketmaking starts Thursday June 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m. and runs for 6 weeks (no class July 7).Instructor Jane Dwyer teaches beginning students how to make and easy and beautiful wood-bottomed baskets with a choice of colored trim. There will be opportunities to learn techniques for weaving a variety of shapes and sizes of

baskets and to choose a specialized project in consultation with Dwyer. The class fee is $95 plus a $25 materials fee. Advance registration is required, call 351-3650.

The Bridge Teen Center programs

• Pool Tournament & Relay Races - 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. this Friday, The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Court, Orland Park.

Bring your friends for a pool tournament, relay races, live music from rap/hip-hop artist Nehemiah Heckler, and free burgers from Burger 21.

• Project Serve: Together We Cope - 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. June 14, Complete a few projects for the non-profit, Together We Cope, to benefit local families in need.

Community service hours will be given.

• Bike Maintenance - 3 to 4 p.m. June 14, Learn how to change or repair a flat tire, oil your bike chain, align your breaks, and more.

• #SKILLS: Travel Tips - 4 to 5 p.m. June 14, Learn from a travel expert about strategies and tips.

• Professional Cake Decorating - 2 to 3:30 p.m. June 15, Learn how to decorate cakes like the professionals at Wilton Foods.

• Project Give: Create Hope 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. June 15, Create inspirational words and images to share with your peers. Community service hours will be given.

• Self-Defense - 4:15 to 5:45 p.m. June 15, 22 and 29, Defend yourself and others against harm if the need arises down the road.

Please wear appropriate athletic shoes and clothing.

• Behind the Scenes: White Sox Park - 1 to 5 p.m. June 16, Step into the shoes of a Major League Baseball player on this tour of U.S. Cellular Field, home of the Chicago White Sox. Get a behind the scenes look at the dugout, the press box, and the VIP suites.

• A Gift for Dad: DIY Beard Oil - 2 to 3 p.m. June 16, Craft a bottle of beard oil that can be used to soften your Dad’s scruff and make hugs bearable again.

• Campfire Songs & Bean Bag Tournament - 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.

June 17, Bring your friends to enjoy some s’mores while singing campfire songs, and competing in a bean bag tournament. Singer/ songwriter “Pelham” will perform live. Free s’mores provided by Campfire and Hershey’s.

Free events are for teens in 7th through 12th grade. For more information call 532-0500.

WOLFGANG PUCK’S KITCHEN

Cooking with kids: Old-fashioned pudding recipe is a timeless classic

By Wolfgang Puck Summer vacation has arrived for many families across the country. For others, it’s just a few days or weeks away. Parents everywhere are facing the challenge of what to do to keep their children interested and happy, not to mention well fed, during those long days.

Sure, there’s camp to rely on, plus all sorts of sports teams or lessons, family outings, movies, museums, amusement parks and other attractions. But what about that downtime at home, when you want them to do something else other than watch TV or play video games, and they’re tired of reading? That’s the moment, I say, to turn your kitchen into a home cooking school for kids.

Summer is an ideal time to teach your children about the pleasures of cooking at home. Tell them that you’re going to make them something they’d love to eat, and you’ll have their complete attention.

That’s certainly what my late mother, Maria Puck, used to do when she wanted to get my sisters, my brother and me to settle down.

The words “butterscotch pudding” were all she had to speak to get us to behave.

Since her recipe for oldfashioned butterscotch pudding involves cooking a hot caramelized sugar syrup to make the butterscotch, it’s definitely not something where you want little helpers to be anywhere near the stove. But even young children can be encouraged to help you measure out the ingredients before the cooking starts, and then sit attentively nearby — but safely far enough from the stove — to watch as you explain what you’re doing.

There are many good lessons to learn through this recipe. You’ll be able to show them how butter and brown sugar melt together and gradually turn into a rich caramelized butterscotch, how the tiny seeds from inside a split vanilla bean are the source of delicious vanilla flavor, and how cream turns the mixture into a luscious sauce.

You can show them how egg yolks, “tempered” with some of the sauce so they’ll stay smooth and not turn into lumps like scrambled egg, not only enrich the sauce but also, together with some cornstarch, thicken it. You can also give them a quick lesson on how to make real whipped cream from scratch, rather than getting it from an aerosol can.

And your young audience will also learn an important lesson in patience, since the finished pudding needs to chill in the refrigerator for several hours before serving. But what a reward you’ll have to offer for their good behavior the rest of the afternoon!

Self-centered behavior is theme of ‘Me Before You’ It’s time to get sad and depressed. You also might want to get some tissues out because “Me Before You” will probably make you cry. This wavering British romance, directed by Thea Sharrock and adapted by Jojo Moyes from her best-selling novel, is at the intersection of where ridiculousness and heartfelt sentiment converge.

The basis of “Me Before You” is simple. A small town girl from the English countryside, Louisa (Emilla Clarke), is fired from her job, and desperate for work, becomes a caregiver for the handsome Will (Sam Claffin), who is paralyzed from the neck down.

He’s jaded, rude, pretentious, and full of self-pity. Louisa, or Lou, is zany, chatty, outgoing, and kind.

Obviously, they clash, but then they fall madly in love. She teaches him there is still joy in his existence. He teaches her to expand her horizons and to become more than what she currently is.

Louisa is hired by Will’s mother (Janet McTeer) to care for him.

“Not the physical stuff,” Lou is

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BUTTERSCOTCH PUDDING Serves 4 • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter • 1 cup (250 mL) loosely packed golden brown sugar • 1/4 cup (60 mL) loosely packed dark brown sugar • 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise in half, seeds scraped out and reserved • 1 3/4 cups (435 mL) plus 2 tablespoons heavy cream, divided • 1 cup (250 mL) plus 2 tablespoons whole milk • Pinch of fine sea salt • 1/4 generous cup (65 mL) cornstarch • 6 large cage-free egg yolks In a heavy medium saucepan, combine the butter, both the golden brown and dark brown sugars, and seeds you scraped from the vanilla pod. (Reserve the scraped-out pod, if you like, to put in an airtight sugar canister to make vanillascented sugar.) Place the pan over high heat and carefully cook, stirring often, until the mixture turns bubbling and dark brown, 3 to 5 minutes.

In a measuring cup or bowl, stir together 1 cup (250 mL) plus 2 tablespoons of the cream and all of the milk. Carefully whisk them into the hot sugar mixture and add the sea salt. Bring the mixture back to a boil, whisking until smooth.

Remove the pan from the heat. Put the remaining 3/4 cup (185 mL)

cream in the refrigerator to chill.

Sift the cornstarch through a fine-meshed sieve into a large heatproof bowl. While whisking continuously, gradually pour the hot cream-sugar mixture into the cornstarch. Return the mixture to the same saucepan and bring to a boil, whisking constantly, about 1 minute. Remove the pan from the heat.

In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks until smooth. Briskly whisk in a little of the hot butterscotch mixture to temper the eggs. Then, whisk the egg mixture into the remaining butterscotch in the saucepan; and, while continuing to whisk constantly, bring the mixture almost to a boil, about 1 minute.

Pour the custard through a wiremeshed sieve set over a large bowl, pressing it through with a rubber spatula. Ladle the custard into four martini glasses or glass serving bowls. Leave the glasses or bowls at room temperature to cool. Then, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until very cold, up to overnight.

Before serving, put the remaining chilled cream in a large bowl.

Whisk by hand or with electric beaters until the cream forms soft peaks that droop slightly when the beaters or whisk are lifted out.

Remove the plastic wrap from the chilled puddings. Spoon a dollop of whipped cream on top of each pudding. You can even sprinkle a little brown sugar over the top if you want. Serve immediately.

assured. Those jobs are taken care of by an Australian (Stephen Peacocke). Lou’s hired to be cheery and pleasant because Will is anything but cheery and pleasant. Basically she annoys him until he falls in love with her. She falls in love with him as well, so It’s not a one-sided romance.

There is a boyfriend, a selfcentered fitness nut named Patrick (Matthew Lewis). The first time you see Patrick you know it’s not going to end well for him. You also will figure out Louisa should have left him a long time ago. Dr. Phil would go crazy trying to figure out that relationship. Don’t expect some big “fight” between the two men. The one is in a chair and the other is just too full of himself

Tony Pinto’s grade: C

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

STARTING THIS WEEK:

A simple pudding recipe will get your kids off the couch and into the kitchen this summer.

TONY PINTO

to go after her. There is a scene that shows the biggest mental differences between the two. Not to ruin it, but one gives her a thought felt birthday gift while the other gives a gift that’s more branding than thoughtful.

Your feelings about this film will be solely based upon how the film ends. If you agree with the ending you’ll like this film, but if you are like this writer and don’t agree with the ending you’ll be disappointed. Some will see the end, which won’t be spoiled here, as tragic. The brain trust behind the film may want it to be tragic, but we don’t see enough genuine dramatic conflict to give sad events the full weight of tragedy.

Does true love fix everything?

Maybe it does and maybe it doesn’t, but in between your fits of crying it makes you think about it. If you can’t rake a poorly written sentimental film about love, then you most likely need to walk away from seeing “Me Before You.”

“ZOOTOPIA”: The familiar trappings of many detective stories get a clever and enjoyable change-up as approached by the animal characters in this animated Disney feature. A rabbit police officer and a fox con artist (voices of Ginnifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman) set out to find an otter’s missing husband, taking them into the underworld and leading to problems with bigwigs in politics and the police department. Idris Elba, Jenny Slate, Oscar winners J.K. Simmons and Octavia Spencer, music star Shakira, Tommy Chong, Kristen Bell and Josh Dallas (Goodwin’s husband and “Once Upon a Time” colleague) also are in the large voice cast. *** (PG: AS) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “13 HOURS: THE SECRET SOLDIERS OF BENGHAZI”: Directed by action specialist Michael Bay (“Transformers,” “Armageddon”), this true drama incorporates expectedly visceral sequences as it recalls the 2012 diplomatic-compound attack that has remained controversial on the political front ever since. The story told here — taken from fact as well as from a nonfiction best seller — focuses on the immediate,

on-site response to the incident, which saw a handful of military veterans try to protect those who were under assault. Cast members include John Krasinski (“The Office”), James Badge Dale (“24”), Pablo Schreiber (“Orange Is the New Black”), Max Martini, Matt Letscher and Toby Stephens (“Black Sails”). *** (R: P, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “HAIL, CAESAR!”: Filmmaking brothers Joel and Ethan Coen strike again with this fun comedy about 1950s Hollywood, and they bring along George Clooney, who first worked with them early in his movie stardom. He plays — it just so happens — a movie star who’s working on a saga of ancient Rome when he’s kidnapped, sending a professional “fixer” (Josh Brolin) to find him and save the production. The troubleshooter also has to deal with a number of other Tinseltown types, some of them played

by Scarlett Johansson, Channing Tatum and Ralph Fiennes ... and sibling-rival gossip columnists are both played by Tilda Swinton (who won an Oscar opposite Clooney in “Michael Clayton”).

Another Academy Award winner and Coen-brothers alum, Frances McDormand (“Fargo”), and Jonah Hill also are featured. DVD extras: four “making-of” documentaries. *** (PG-13: AS, P) (Also on Bluray and On Demand) “ANOMALISA”: Though it’s animated, this Oscar-nominated tale is guaranteed to be unlike most “cartoons” you’ve seen, thanks largely to the script by co-director Charlie Kaufman (“Being John

Malkovich”). During an out-oftown trip to address a professional conference, an author and family man (voice of David Thewlis) has an epiphany — involving a stranger he meets — that forces him to re-evaluate his life. While Jennifer Jason Leigh also lends vocals, Tom Noonan (“Hell on Wheels”) voices every other character in the story. The distinctive music score is by Carter Burwell. *** (R: AS, N, P) (Also on Bluray and On Demand) “VINYL: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON”: A series about music can’t get much more cred than having Mick Jagger as one of its creators and executive producers — along with Martin Scorsese — and this HBO drama does. Set during the 1970s, when disco and punk rose to great heights, it casts Bobby Cannavale (“Boardwalk Empire”) as a record-industry mogul whose label is in danger of going under. The situation prompts him to make moves that are inadvisable, to put it mildly, in a number of cases. Cast members also include Olivia Wilde, Ray Romano, Paul Ben-Victor, P.J. Byrne, J.C. MacKenzie (“Murder One”) and Max Casella (“Doogie Howser, M.D.”) ... and the show will return for a second season.

DVD extras: “making-of” documentaries; audio commentaries by cast and crew members. *** (Not rated: AS, N, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray) 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 (March 21-April 19): You are apt to stumble when you are blind to problems. Mix-ups can occur in the early part of the week, but you may be unaware at the time. Make your first moves and public appearances in the second half of the week.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Push your way forward with passion. You can get ahead in the material world by exerting your charm. In the upcoming week you and a special someone may be in complete harmony when it comes to love and money.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The material world means the most. Today’s New Moon occurs in your sign and may mark the beginning of several weeks of increased ambition. A family member or loved one could briefly block your desires this week.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Bide your time before taking a side. The workplace could become a hotbed of unhappiness in the week ahead. Steer clear of disputes and secure a clear understanding

of job requirements before you begin a project.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Take a new lease on life. As this week unfolds you can develop new goals and focus on achieving your ambitions. A work related project can be both financially and spiritually enriching as you may learn something valuable.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Review your plans for the future in the week ahead. You possess foresight and a knack for taking a broad view. Financial genius is at your disposal and should be put to good use whenever making major investments.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Fill your piggy bank. In the week ahead your social connections can help you make profits or achieve better financial security. Education, travel or simple conversations with your elders can add to your grasp of business tactics.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Work with what you’ve got. It is a good week to put your resourcefulness to work for your benefit. Don’t make excuses when you don’t have all the necessary ingredients. Make do with what

you have or do without.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Curiouser and curiouser. Odd things may occur within the home or family early this week. Count on the fact that at least one close friend or loved one will be able to satisfy your curiosity or offer sound financial advice.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Go for broke. You can achieve your ambitions in the week ahead because you show good judgment.

Anything you begin will be a success if you have a passion for the subject and stick to it like glue until it is accomplished.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Keep hot pads on hand to handle heated subjects. You know the saying, “if you can’t take the heat get out of the kitchen.” Walk away from verbal confrontations or financial controversies that occur early in the week.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): If you are looking for a show horse you may be looking in the wrong stable. In the week ahead your calls for sympathy or understanding could fall on deaf ears.

Rather than offering excuses just get on with the work.

S U M M E R F U N

The Regional News • The Reporter Section 2, Page 8 Thursday, June 9, 2016

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