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Thursday, August 18, 2016

Volunteers at the heart of the community Neat Repeats in Worth offers support for domestic violence victims By Joe Boyle The threat of rain showers did not dissuade a steady flow of shoppers who were looking for clothing and other items Monday afternoon at Neat Repeats Resale, 7026 W. 111th St., Worth. Doreen Holford, who serves as the operations manager at the Worth location and at the store at 9028 W. 159th St., Orland Park, was not surprised. Customers from the community and beyond often visit Neat Repeats for not only clothing, but dishes, silverware and other products. But what pleases Holford the most is that money raised from the sale of items at the two shops goes to assist women and family members who have been victims of domestic abuse. “I just coordinate schedules and help get items brought in,” said Holford, who has been associated with Neat Repeats

for 16 years. “But it is the dedication of our volunteers that makes all this work. Many of them have been working for us for 27 years.” Funds raised from purchases benefit the Crisis Center for South Suburbia, a a non-profit community organization that provides emergency shelter and other services for individuals and families victimized by domestic violence. The Crisis Center has helped hundreds of women build better lives for themselves and their children. A major source of the funding for the Crisis Center comes from the Neat Repeats Resale stores. The impact of Neat Repeats is not lost on Holford. “Without the sales from the Neat Repeats shops, we could not keep the Crisis Center open,” Holford said. “It is very important.” And Holford, who has served in a

management role the past 12 years for Neat Repeats, said the Worth location is of great importance. Holford and her husband have lived in Worth the past 30 years and have raised two children in the community. She was active in the PTA and other organizations while raising her kids. It was that sense of community that drew Holford to Neat Repeats, which will be celebrating its 30 anniversary in November. Neat Repeats spent one year in Blue Island before moving to 111th Street in Worth, just across the street from the current location. Holford said that Neat Repeats has been at the present site in Worth for the past 27 years. “The Worth location is very important to us,” said Holford. “We are a community-based and we wanted to stay in the See VOLUNTEERS, Page 11

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Volunteers at Neat Repeats Resale in Worth pause for a moment on a busy Monday.

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Village board agrees to ease restrictions on Mercy Circle residency By Sharon L. Filkins

Sister Reicks. “We will have a monthly fee, of course, but The Evergreen Park Board there will be no entry fee or of Trustees unanimously ap- deposit required.” proved Monday night a request “We want to open the fafor an amendment to a 2012 cility to the community,” said agreement with Mercy Circle, Lachowicz. a senior residence at 3659 W. “We would not require them 99th St. to give up all their assets as The amendment calls for lift- other places often do,” she said. ing of a ban limiting access to Following the approval, Maythe facility to seor James Sexton niors 62 years of said the amendWe want age or over who ment will not are members of a to open the change the scope particular religious of the project. facility to the order. “It will not be Speaking on expanded beyond community. behalf of Mercy the current 110 Circle at the pub- — Frances Lachow- units in the three lic hearing were icz, executive direc- story building. We Sister Susan Sand- tor of Mercy Circle will remain good ers, RSM, a team neighbors,” Sexton member with Sissaid. ters of Mercy; Sister Laura Mercy Circle offers indeReicks, RSM, president of pendent and assisted living, Sisters of Mercy and a trustee memory care with assisted of Mercy Circle; and Frances living and skilled nursing care. Lachowicz, executive director Other business included apof Mercy Circle. proving an ordinance allowing “We are here to ask the vil- the village to fine any person lage board to consider lifting who knowingly possesses 10 the ban incorporated in the grams or less of cannabis. agreement of 2012, which only Fines will range from $250 allows residents of a certain for a first offense, $500 for a age and who are members of second offense and $750, or no a religious order,” said Sister more than $1,500, for a third Sanders. offense. She said that currently the Also approved were pay110-unit facility has only 85 ment of annual dues to the percent occupancy while 95 Metropolitan Mayors Caucus percent is required to meet and Southwest Conference of financial responsibilities. Mayors. “We are looking to provide A request from Police Chief future occupancy to others, be- Michael Saunders to hire one side those of faith, due to the patrol officer from the current decline in the numbers of retir- patrol officer eligibility list to ing and aging priests and nuns,” fill a vacancy due to the retireshe said. “We would like to be ment of one police officer was able to open up occupancy to approved, as well as a request qualified individuals, 62 years to purchase a new mobile comof age and older, regardless of mand post. their occupations.” A bid was awarded to En“We want to insure that vironmental Clearing CorporaMercy Circle will continue to tion in the amount of $94,221 be an asset to the community. for the demolition of two comWe want to open our facility mercial buildings at 2952 and to qualified applicants,” said 2958 W. 95th St.

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The Oak Lawn Community Garden volunteers held their first harvest Saturday morning, marking the coming fall season. Volunteers helped to pick a variety of crops to be sent to local food pantries.

Garden Harvest Day earns a (green) thumb’s-up By Kelly White Volunteers and local organizations celebrated the first Oak Lawn Community Garden Harvest Day, which was held Saturday morning to mark the beginning of the fall season. The community garden is located between Harker Park, 104th and Minnick Avenue, and the Oak Lawn Village Senior

Center, 5220 W. 105th St. The garden became a reality in June. This is the cooperative project of School District 123, the Village of Oak Lawn and the Oak Lawn Park District. A community garden is a single piece of land that is worked on collectively by a group of people. The Oak Lawn Community Garden is made up of 30 active members. “Community gardening has been

a trend in the United States since the 1960’s,” said Dolly Foster, horticulturist for the Oak Lawn Park District and community garden volunteer. Foster worked alongside Oak LawnHometown School District 123 Community Liaison Officer Larry Fetchko on the planning and garden creation. See HARVEST, Page 11

Local chess players display their moves By Dermot Connolly Members of the South Suburban Chess Club can be found most Friday evenings quietly matching wits with each other across their checkered boards in their headquarters in the Oak View Center, 4625 W. 110th St., Oak Lawn. But the club, sometimes called the Oak Lawn Chess Club, has been making some noise in regional competitions in recent years, with two teams competing In the Chicago Industrial Chess League.

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Thursday, August 18, 2016

Bill passes to close gun law loophole to protect victims of domestic violence Local law enforcement will work to keep guns out of the hands of people who have orders of protection against them due to a new Illinois law. House Bill 6331, sponsored by state Sen. Bill Cunningham

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POLICE REPORTS Chicago Ridge Driving charges

• Jennifer Ignaczak, 27, of Winthrop Harbor, Ill., was charged with driving on a suspended license following a traffic collision at 12:30 p.m. Aug. 9 in the 9500 block of South Ridgeland Avenue. Police said she was also cited for driving without insurance, presenting a false insurance card, and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. She is due in court on Sept. 2. • Jesse Rivera, 48, of the 10400 block of South Natoma Avenue, Chicago Ridge, was charged with driving on a suspended license following a traffic stop at 3:40 a.m. Saturday in the 9900 block of South Nottingham Avenue. Police said he was also cited for disobeying a stop sign. He is due in court on Sept. 9. • Todd Fragassi, 49, of the 11000 block of South Massasoit Avenue, Chicago Ridge, was charged with driving on a suspended license following a traffic stop at 6:40 p.m. Friday at 104th Street and South Harlem Avenue. Police said he was also cited for driving without insurance. He is due in court on Sept. 9. • Khaled Sbitany, 25, of the 8500 block of Sheer Drive, Tinley Park, was charged with driving on a suspended license following a traffic stop in the 9800 block of South Harlem Avenue at 10:35 a.m. Aug. 9. Police said he was also cited for driving without insurance. He is due in court on Sept. 2. • Mohammed Hamodeh, 26, of the 8600 block of South Menard Avenue, Burbank, was charged with driving on a suspended license following a traffic stop at 8:45 p.m. Aug. 10 in the 9600 block of South Ridgeland Avenue. Police said he was also cited for illegal squealing of tires. He is due in court on Sept. 2.

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• Chiaka Davis, 44, of Chicago, was charged with felony retail theft at Walgreens, 3959 W. 95th St., at 9:29 p.m. Aug. 7. Police said he took eight electronics items valued at $121.84. The offense was upgraded to a felony because of a previous conviction. • Antoine Lewis, 30, of Oak Lawn, was charged with theft following his arrest at Dollar Tree, 3401 W. 95th St., at 9:33 a.m. Aug. 10. Police said that while working as a cashier in the store between July 12 and Aug. 6, he stole a total of $658 from 78 different transactions. • Three relatives were charged with retail theft at 4:40 p.m. last Thursday at Walmart, 2500 W. 95th St. Police said Zaid Atiq, 26, of Hickory Hills, took five bedding items with a total value of $81.40. Samira Atiq, 28, of

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Roneesha B. Hinton, 26, of the 8700 block of West 87th Place, Justice, was charged with felony possession of stolen property following a traffic stop at 11 a.m. Saturday in the 8700 block of West 87th Place, Justice. Police said the 2015 Nissan Sentra she was driving had been reported stolen by Enterprise Rental in Chicago on July 2. After first giving a false name, Hinton admitted renting the car through an Uber program in which she was required to make payments and check in with the company monthly for mileage checks and lease renewals. The car was reported stolen when she quit doing so, according to company officials. She was also cited for driving on a suspended license and obstructing identification. She was held for a bond hearing.

Suspended license charges

• Maurielo Huante-Perez, 37, of the 1900 block of South Leavitt Street, Chicago, was charged with driving without a license following a traffic stop at 12:41 p.m. Aug. 10 in the 9400 block of South Roberts Road. Police said he was also cited for driving without insurance and failure to signal when required. He is due in court on Sept. 9. • Jay Kim. 41, of Omaha, Neb., was charged with driving on a suspended license following a traffic stop at 9:43 p.m. Aug. 10 in the 7900 block of West 87th Street. Police said he was also cited for driving without registration, no insurance, and texting while driving. He is due in court on Sept. 29. • Arturas Melenberg, 21, of the 1200 block of State Street, Lemont, was charged with driving without a license following a traffic stop at 95th Street and Kean Avenue at 4:30 p.m. Aug. 10. Police said he was also cited for speeding 51 mph in a 35 mph zone. He is due in court on Sept. 9. • Daniel Almaguer, 32, of the 6000 block of West Marshall Avenue, Chicago Ridge, was charged with driving on a suspended license following a traffic stop at 12:45 p.m. Saturday in the 7900 block of West 87th Street. Police said he was also cited for speeding. He is due in court on Sept. 9. Wojiech Kos, 28, of the 10800 block of South 76th Avenue,

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Thomas J. Gory, 43, of the 11700 block of South Millard Avenue, Chicago, and Amy J. Donnelly, 38, of the 500 block of South Cass Avenue, Westmont, were charged with possession of a controlled substance after police responded to a suspicious activity call in the 9200 block of South Cicero Avenue at 9:41 p.m. Aug. 6. Police said the two were helping a woman get into her locked car. Police said Gory was in possession of .6 grams of cocaine. Donnelly was found in possession of four Zubsolv pills, used for opiod addiction, police said. She was also cited for possession of drug paraphernalia because she had syringes, a tourniquet and other items used to cook and inject drugs. They were both held for a bond hearing later the same day.

DUI charges

• Carlos Morelos, 26, of the 12800 block of South Blossom Drive, Alsip, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 1 a.m. Aug. 7 in the 10800 block of South Pulaski Road. Police said he was also cited for aggravated driving for 67 mph in a 35 mph zone, improper lane usage and failure to notify the secretary of state of an address change. He was also cited for endangering the welfare of a child because a 3-year-old child and a 10-monthold were in the back seat. He is due in court on Sept. 12. • Shamari J. Major, 26, of the 10500 block of South Rhodes Avenue, Chicago, was charged with DUI following a traffic stop at 3:19 a.m. Aug. 5 in the 4600 block of West 95th Street. Police said he registered a .132 bloodalcohol count on a breath test. He was also cited for aggravated speeding and was found to have an outstanding Cook County warrant for contempt of court. He was held on bond.

Car thefts

A 2002 Honda Civic was reported stolen from the 4700 block of West 108th Street at 5:10 p.m. Aug. 7. The victim said she had parked it there around midnight the night before, and when she returned it was gone. • A 2007 Mitsubishi Galant was reported stolen from the 6500 block of West 94th Place at 6:05 a.m. Aug. 7. It was last seen at 1:15 a.m. the same day.

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Three 19-year-old Chicago women were charged with theft of service after allegedly leaving Denny’s restaurant, 9217 S. Cicero Ave., 1:28 a.m. Aug. 9 without paying their bill. Shontavia N. Calhoun, of the 6800 block of South Campbell Avenue; Moesha Johnson, of the 6900 block of South Washtenaw Avenue; and Tatianna Wright, of the 6400 block of South Lowe

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Unlicensed driving

• Diego Galleano, 34, of the 6500 block of South Rockwell Street, Chicago, was charged with driving without a license following a traffic stop at 1:07 a.m. Aug. 11 in the 9100 block of South Cicero Avenue. He was also held on a felony charge of failure to register as a sex offender for a 2007 offense he served two years in jail for. • Pedro Franco, 20, of the 11900 block of South Harding Avenue, Alsip, was charged with driving without a license following a traffic stop at 11:46 p.m. Aug. 9 in the 4200 block of West 111th Street. Police said he was also cited for aggravated speeding for driving 73 mph in a 40 mph zone. He is due in court on Sept. 12.

Theft reports

• A pink briefcase was reported stolen out of an SUV that was left unlocked in a driveway in the 10600 block of South Kenton Avenue between 8 p.m. Aug. 9 and 8 a.m. the following day when the theft was discovered. • Two bicycles, a pink Mongoose BMX and a lavender Pacific cruiser, worth about $300 in total, were reported stolen from a driveway in the 4900 block of West Paxson Drive at 5:11 p.m. Aug. 10. They were last seen at 10 p.m. the day before. • A $400 Trek mountain bike was reported stolen from a driveway in the 6300 block of West 92nd Place between 4 and 5 p.m. Aug. 5. The victim said he was resting in the backyard, out of view of the driveway, when the theft occurred.

Palos Hills Child endangerment

Frank Stevens, 32, and Sherry Miller, 30, both of Palos Hills, were charged with endangering the life and health of a child at 10 a.m. Aug. 11. Police said the arrests were made after the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services reported that a female juvenile had been brought to Advocate Christ Hope Children’s Hospital suffering from malnutrition and needing medical attention. The couple’s child was held for observation at the hospital and they were held for a bond hearing.

DUI charges

Robert Ostrowski, 23, of Hickory Hills, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 2 a.m. Monday in the 8300 block of West 103rd Street. Police said he failed field sobriety tests and was also cited for illegal transportation of alcohol and speeding. He is due in court on Sept. 8.

Obstruction of justice

Ihab Ahmad, 35, of Oak Lawn, was charged with obstruction of justice following a traffic stop at 6 p.m. Friday at 103rd Street and 78th Avenue. Police said he became belligerent and refused police safety instructions. He was also cited for speeding. He is due in court on Sept. 26.

Identity theft

A Palos Hills woman reported being the victim of identity theft and credit card fraud at noon last Thursday. She told police she received a bill for $2,425.20 on a credit card account that she had not opened. The victim also said a cellular phone was purchased and added to her AT&T account, generating a bill for $513.34.

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A woman told police that between 2 and 8 a.m. on Saturday, someone burglarized her car while it was parked in the vicinity of 78th Avenue and 99th Street. She said the contents of her glove box were removed and her GPS unit was missing.

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Police were called on to assist North Palos Fire Protection District in evacuating a building on the 8200 block of West 107th Street at 1:30 p.m. Friday. After firefighters struck out a small kitchen, residents were allowed back into their homes. 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.

Thursday, August 18, 2016

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Bears get creamed, but at least it didn’t rain

A good harvest

t all started with a phone call from my sister, Jean. We talked about a variety of things and she mentioned that her husband and my brother-in-law, Pat, had tickets to the Chicago Bears game. The Chicago Bears? I then got my bearings and realized the NFL preseason begins the first week of August. I guess my mind was still on baseball because it was hot and humid outside. It turns out my brother-in-law’s cousin is a longtime season-ticket holder. The Bears were scheduled to play host to the Super Bowl champion Denver Broncos, minus retired quarterback Peyton Manning. Hey, I thought, why not? The chances of the Bears winning this exhibition game (oh, sorry NFL, I mean preseason game) were remote at best. I had not seen a Bears game since the early 1980s when St. Rita product and offense tackle Dennis Lick suffered a knee injury. He never played for the Bears again. Joe I had not been to Soldier Field since it had Boyle been renovated. The last time I was there was for a Rolling Stones Concert in 1998. And this was a chance to see the Bears play again, win or lose. They lost the first time I saw them play. In a recent column, I mentioned how I had an unfortunate string of bad luck attending White Sox games. In two instances, I never saw the end of the games due to passing thunderstorms. The first game was called after eight innings with the Sox trailing. Two days later I attended with my son, and the rain returned. At least the Sox were tied when they suspended that game. So I figured, what bad can happen at the Bears game? I left with Pat for the game and arrived at his cousin’s house in the western suburbs. Pat told me that his cousin knew his way around Soldier Field and would get us there in great time. He did just that and we had time to tailgate before the game. We had a few sandwiches, some fruit and some beverages. The bus picked us up and we got to the gate So I figured, what bad quickly. For someone who can happen at the Bears had not entered game? ... Everything was Solider Field in this century, I noticed great until the game it has changed dramatically. I could started. see the area where the old seating was at old Solider Field. You could fit a lot of people in those seats but they were far from comfortable. The renovated Solider Field seating is much better and closer to the field. Everything was great until the game started. Jay Cutler was the Bears quarterback for the first quarter. He had little time to throw and spent most of the first quarter on his back. The running game never got going. The offensive line could not handle the outstanding and quick defense of the Broncos. The game was essentially over after the first quarter. The only thing to look forward to was cheering the Bears when they finally scored. We waited and waited. Since the Bears were losing 22-0 in the fourth quarter, there was no need to wait any longer. Still, I had a fun time and I can now say I was at the new Soldier Field. We then went outside and waited for the bus that would bring us to a lot near McCormick Place off a street called Moe. I never knew there was a street in Chicago called Moe. The only name that comes to mind is Moses Horowitz, who was better known as Moe Howard. In any event we waited for our bus. People who were going to the lot near Millennium Park were more fortunate. They had several buses pull up and pull way as we continued to sit there. We waited and waited. My brother-inlaw asked someone: Is this normal? The person’s response was that it’s the first game and this happens. Pat was incredulous. “The first game — that’s no excuse. Some of these people have been working here 25 years. You would think they would get it right by now.” Well, after nearly an hour, our bus finally arrived. Someone mentioned that the tunnel was filled with vehicles. That must have been the reason our bus driver began to go north on Lake Shore Drive, turn at Balbo to Columbus and go south back to Solider Field. All this took place on a jammed bus. Nearly 45 minutes later we got back to Moe Street. What took place after was fit for a Three Stooges short. We crawled along Moe Street only to face cars heading in our direction. Drivers were coming out of the lot and taking up all the lanes of traffic. The bus driver did show patience because these cars had to back up to allow us through. She finally stopped her bus near our parking lot and put up her stop sign. A passenger on the bus got in the middle of the street and held up traffic with his outstretched hand. That allowed for us to cross the street and enter our car. On the bright side, it was supposed to rain and did not. At least I stayed dry, unlike those Sox games. It was a fun experience. I’m going to see the Sox play the Oakland A’s on Saturday night. The weather forecast calls for rain. Somewhere, Moe Howard has to be laughing.

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Oak LawnHometown School District 123 Community Liaison Officer Larry Fetchko, alongside Dolly Foster, horticulturist for the Oak Lawn Park District and community garden volunteer, take part in the fi st Oak Lawn Community Garden Harvest on Saturday morning. Photo by Kelly White

Chicago Ridge mayor files suit over ordinance reducing his authority By Dermot Connolly In a move that everyone involved knew was coming, attorneys for Chicago Ridge Mayor Charles Tokar filed suit on Aug. 9 against five trustees on the village board and the village itself in an effort to overturn an ordinance limiting mayoral powers. The lawsuit filed by attorney John Murphey wasn’t on the agenda for the village board meeting on Tuesday, but the issue was raised by residents during the public comment section of the meeting. After the controversial ordinance was passed in June by a 5-1 margin, followed by Tokar’s veto, the same five trustees overrode the veto on July 12. The ordinance requires a majority of trustees to approve all mayoral appointments, including that of village attorney. If the mayor’s selection does not receive the required votes once, the mayor would be given 30 days to change their minds. If the appointee is rejected a second time, the mayor would have to pick somebody else. The initial dispute arose earlier this year when the five board members rejected Tokar’s choice of Burt Odelson as village attorney. Odelson remains in that position because current state law states that no office can remain vacant, and appointees can hold offices on an interim basis. The trustees such as Bruce Quintos and Frances Coglianese who proposed the new ordinance, say it reinforces state statutes that say mayors of home-rule communities govern with the “advice and consent” of the board. In response to a resident seeking details about the lawsuit, Tokar said, “The bottom line is, it is a case of different interpretations of case law and state law.” He said his legal advisors have told him the ordinance violates the state constitution because it makes changes to the mayor’s powers without a referendum. “No one is asking for money. We’re simply asking for a declaratory judgment. Whichever way it goes, we will move on,” said Tokar. “This issue isn’t going to be hanging over us for years. We

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are hoping to have it resolved in the next eight weeks or so.” When resident Mary Callan asked why the trustees opposed Odelson’s appointment, the mayor suggested she talk to the trustees individually elsewhere. “This is public comment time. We should be listening to your concerns and taking them under advisement. It is not a questionand-answer session,” Tokar said. A proposed ordinance that was on the agenda Tuesday seeks to make village president/mayor a part-time position, and cut the

annual salary from $85,000 down to $40,000. Another one would limit the hours and make other changes to the village clerk’s position, which is already part-time. The changes would become effective following the local elections in April 2017. Quintos said he was prepared to vote on the measure, but at the request of Trustee Sally Durkin, the board agreed to table the ordinances until the mayor and trustees could iron out the details at a workshop on Monday, Aug. 22.

“Maybe this was put on the agenda prematurely,” Durkin said. “A lot of questions (about the ramifications of changing the mayoral position) have come up since this was proposed.” The current wording of the ordinance calls for the hiring of a village administrator to handle day-to-day business. Residents who questioned why the workshop is not open to the public were assured that whatever proposals that result from it would be brought up for public discussion at future meetings.

The “Caring for America’s Seniors: The Value of Home Care” Report Submitted by Right at Home Aging in America is dramatically reshaping society and creating an ever-increasing dilemma: Nearly 70 percent of Americans who reach age 65 will at some point need assistance to care for themselves. But who will provide that care? In four years, the United States will be home to 56 million people age 65 and older, and this number is expected to climb to 84 million by 2050. The country’s traditional model of institutional care such as social services and nursing homes cannot keep pace with this rapid demographic rise of America’s seniors. Family members who step in to help aging parents and relatives face their own limitations of juggling work and raising children. Compounding the issue is that on average, older adults and their nearest child lives about 300 miles apart. To help, professional home care is emerging as an invaluable partner in providing care and comfort for elderly loved ones. Trained at-home caregivers assist with daily living activities such as dressing and preparing meals to managing more skilled care including diabetic injections and wound care. Home care fills in the gap between living in a care facility and depending heavily on family members. “Nine out of 10 Americans age 65 and above say they want to age in their own home as long as possible,” said Allison Aidinovich, Owner of the Right at Home of Orland Park “For millions of seniors in our country, a few hours of in-home assistance a day can keep them living safely and happily at home. Home care complements medical care and eases the day-today stress for both seniors and their families.” Allison Aidinovich notes that in response to the tens of millions of aging Americans who will need some form of long-term care, the Home Care Association of America (HCAOA) and the Global Coalition on Aging (GCA) issued the “Caring for America’s Seniors: The Value of Home Care” report. The HCAOA is the home care industry’s leading trade association that protects the interests of seniors and provides a unified voice for the well-being of the elderly among the national government and state governments. The GCA is the world’s top business advocate on aging policy and strategy. “The Value of Home Care” report highlights that HCAOA members provide nearly 1 million hours of care every day, serving approximately 400,000 seniors and people with disabilities. The research also finds that the average age of senior home care recipients is 69 and that 37 percent of care recipients have more than one ongoing health problem. Home Care Improves Seniors’ Health Outcomes Professional caregivers provide a range of services and companionship so older loved ones can enjoy living independently longer. Specific health benefits from home care include: · Reducing common injuries and falls. In-home caregivers complete everyday tasks for seniors (e.g., cooking, light housekeeping and laundry), which protects older adults from muscle strains, burns, falls and other injuries. · Keeping seniors connected and engaged. Because of driving limitations, older adults often miss out on social activities. Professional caregivers can help with transportation to social functions and to errands and medical appointments. Care specialists also assist with computer and phone connections to keep seniors in touch with family and friends. · Protecting everyday health. Up to 75 percent of seniors make some type of medication error. In-home caregivers provide medication reminders and prepare nutritious meals to keep elders healthy and energetic. Professional caregivers also help ensure the personal hygiene of elders and can spot changes in their condition that could lead to a possible health issue.

vices saved hospitals as much as $25 billion in 2008 alone. One study finds that paid at-home care decreased doctor visits by 25 percent annually. For 2015, professional home care services cost roughly $45,000 a year for an average of 44 hours per week—half the cost of $91,250 for a private room in a nursing home. It only costs about $1,800 more a year to remain living at home with assistance versus moving to an assisted living facility. Mary Hartsock, age 91, is featured in “The Value of Home Care” report and understands firsthand the personal and cost benefits of home care agencies. Hartsock is a senior advocate for Right at Home’s Frederick, Md., office owned by Steve and Carole Luber. The Right at Home 2014 Caregiver of the Year, Hartsock spoke at a June 2016 congressional briefing on “The Value of Home Care” report. The briefing also highlighted a bill supported by the HCAOA and Right at Home to provide a tax credit for family members caring for their elderly and/or disabled family members. “I haven’t missed a shift in 10 years,” Hartsock said. “During Hurricane Sandy, I lost water and electricity for five days, but I still made it to work. I enjoy this job so much that I plan to keep doing it part time for as long as I can. It’s that personal bond with each individual, and the satisfaction I get from helping them, that keeps me going.” It’s dedicated caregivers like Hartsock who help many of the 46 million Americans over age 65 add another birthday candle to their cakes this year—the majority wanting to enjoy another year living in the comforts of home. About Right at Home Founded in 1995, Right at Home offers in-home companionship and personal care and assistance to seniors and disabled adults who want to continue to live independently. Local Right at Home offices are independently owned and operated and directly employ and supervise all caregiving staff, each of whom is thoroughly screened, trained, and bonded/insured prior to entering a client’s home. Right at Home’s global office is based in Omaha, Nebraska, with franchise offices located in 45 states nationwide and throughout the world. For more information on Right at Home, visit About Right at Home at http://www.rightathome. net/about-us or read the Right at Home caregiving blog at http://www.rightathome.net/blog. To sign up for Right at Home’s free adult caregiving e-newsletter, Caring Right at Home, visit http://caringnews.com.

Home Care Reduces Overall Healthcare Costs

About Right at Home of Orland Park

By improving the health of seniors, at-home caregivers lower healthcare costs nationwide. Home care reduces hospital admissions and readmissions, keeping down the cost of government-funded healthcare including Medicare and Medicaid. A more cost-effective option for the well-being of older adults, in-home care ser-

The Orland Park office of Right at Home is a locally owned and operated franchise office of Right at Home, Inc., serving the south suburbs. For more information, contact Right at Home of Orland Park at www.rightathomeorlandpark.com ,708-873-9007 or by email at care@rightathomeorlandpark.com

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Our Neighborhood

Thursday, August 18, 2016

St. Gerald Parish Carnival offers entertainment, rides, ‘Father Malcolm’s bread’ The annual St. Gerald Parish Carnival was held for four days, from Aug. 11 through Aug. 14, on the parish grounds at 9310 S. 55th Court, Oak Lawn. Despite rain showers that kept the crowds down on Thursday

and Friday, the annual event drew more families, kids and adults of all ages on Saturday and Sunday. A variety of amusement rides for kids were offered, including the Cliff Hanger, the Freak Out, the Orient Express rollercoaster and a merry-go-round.

Oak Lawn resident Matt Dillon helps his son, Jack, 9, aim his cork gun at aluminum cans to win a prize.

A variety of food was available from local restaurants. The bingo tent was filled with participants. A beer garden was near the music stage. Visitors also could sample the bread made by the Rev. Lawrence Malcolm, pastor of St. Gerald Parish.

Kids enjoy a ride on The Orient Express rollercoaster at the St. Gerald Carnival in Oak Lawn. The Freak Out swung riders up and over the carnival midway on Sunday.

The Cliff Hanger was among the most popular rides at the St. Gerald Carnival.

The Allen family enjoys a ride on the merry-go-round at the St. Gerald Carnival on Sunday.

Photos by Dermot Connolly

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Resume and job interview workshop will be held at library in Palos Hills A resume workshop will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1 at the Green Hills Library, 8611 W. 103rd St., Palos Hills. The library has also scheduled a job interview workshop at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8. The two sessions are for adults. More information can be obtained by contacting greenhillslibrary. org.

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News and events from our archives

Hickory Hills board OKs rezoning for apartments • 50 years ago

From the Aug. 18, 1966 issue The story: The story: Nearly 300 Hickory Hills residents jammed village hall last Thursday to protest rezoning changes that will allow the construction of 117 apartment buildings in the Windsor Trail subdivision near 87th Street and Kean Avenue. Despite protests, the village board voted 5-2 in favor of the rezoning, which the zoning board had recommended be cut to 27 buildings. At the last village board meeting, Mayor Alphonese Petkiewicz declared the ordinance passed with aye votes from two trustees and himself. Trustee James Geissman opposed the project. Petkiewicz was irritated with Geissman’s opposition, stating that he regretted appointing him to the board. The quote: “I took my oath of office for the people, not for you,” Geissman told Petkiewicz.

Palos Hills woman to speak in Vienna • 25 years ago

From the Aug. 15, 1991 issue The story: Palos Hills resident Leila Diab is traveling to Vienna, Austria to speak before the United Nations Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) international meeting Aug. 28-30. Diab is an American citizen and a member of the Union of Palestinian American Women (UPAW) since 1986. She believes if the Palestinian’s plight gains international attention, more Americans will rally at their favor. She is urging the United Nations to use its status and influence to preserve and maintain the culture, social heritage and political legitimacy of the Palestinian people. The quote: “Our women’s movement is not a feminist movement,” said Diab. “It is a liberation movement. Through that international liberation movement, women’s issues have evolved and surfaced.”

Oak Lawn commissioners put dog park proposal on hold • 10 years ago

From the Aug. 17, 2006 issue Marquette Bank is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation. Relevant military experience is considered for veterans and transitioning service men and women. Marquette Bank provides service for job seekers who require an accommodation in the job application process. If you are a job seeker with a disability, or are assisting someone with a disability, and require assistance or an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please submit your request by calling 708-873-3552. So that we can appropriately assist you with an accommodation, you will be asked to specify the assistance needed to access our careers site and apply for open positions within Marquette Bank.

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The story: The Oak Lawn Park District Commissioners said that a dog park would be an asset to the community, but they doubt there is enough space in Oak Lawn. An Oak Lawn resident suggested a year ago that the park district create a dog park where owners could bring their pets for a walk. Board Commissioner Mary Margaret Wallace had been looking into the idea. Wallace provided the board with proposals, including Lewandowski Park. The board later agreed and it was suggested that park district director Maddie Kelly make some calls to other park districts. Wallace was disappointed, believing the project should be a group effort. The quote: “I didn’t get elected to vote,” said Wallace. “I’m bringing ideas to the board. I think everyone should be involved. I think a (dog park) would be a huge benefit to the community.”

Thursday, August 18, 2016

The Reporter

Hickory Hills joins regional emergency phone system board By Sharon L. Filkins

Submitted photo

Criminal Justice Program Coordinator Mark Mitchell demonstrates self-defense tactics using hands-on training for Northwestern College students and staff in Bridgeview.

Self-defense training held at Northwestern College in Bridgeview

A self-defense training session for students and employees was held recently at the Northwestern College, 7725 S. Harlem Ave., Bridgeview. The session was led by Mark Mitchell, Northwestern’s criminal just program coordinator. Mitchell is also a retired lieutenant of the Palos Hills Police Department. The event drew over 100 people and included about 80 students and 25 employees. The training was designed to provide better awareness of surroundings and demonstrate defense techniques for situations and most commonly encountered, especially on college campuses or while traveling to and from them.

The Hickory Hills City Council approved an ordinance during the Aug. 11 meeting to suspend operations of the city’s emergency telephone system board.. The action is a result of an intergovernmental cooperation agreement adopted on June 9, which joined the Hickory Hills communications system into a regional emergency telephone system board (ETSB) with the villages of Summit and Bedford Park and the city of Hometown. Purpose of the agreement is to provide facilities, equipment, personnel, software, data processing and all other services necessary or incidental to the provision of emergency and/or municipal dispatch and communication services in the region. The ordinance also states that upon the suspension of its ETSB operations, the city becomes a member of the Des Plaines Valley Joint Emergency Telephone System Board unless and until it terminates its membership. In other matters, 3rd Ward aldermen Brian Fonte and Tom McAvoy announced they had issued a letter to the management of the Walgreens drug store chain to strongly consider locating one of the company’s new Safe Medication Disposal Program Sites at the Walgreen’s store at the corner of 95th and Roberts Road. Fonte chairs the council’s Health/Environment Committee and McAvoy is chair of the Business Development Committee. According to Fonte and McAvoy’s press release, Walgreen’s launched the new program on Aug. 8. It provides for kiosks in selected stores where residents can safely dispose of unused, unneeded or expired medications. The company has 45 stores in Illinois where the kiosks are being located. The aldermen state in the release that the closest Walgreen’s with a kiosk for Hickory Hills and surrounding communities is located at 149th and LaGrange Road in Orland Park. In their letter they point out that the combined population of the 10 southwest communities surrounding Hickory Hills is 203,159 and that the Walgreen’s store at 95th and Roberts Road is centrally located, offering

convenient access to these residents, as opposed to driving to Orland Park. A 3rd Ward resident and Stagg High School students appeared before the council on May 26 and urged action on the matter. According to the letter by the aldermen, the resident and Stagg students voiced their concerns on the proper disposal of old prescription drugs. They suggested that local pharmacies, such as Walgreen’s, could set up secure boxes to give customers a safe spot to dispose of drugs. Mayor Mike Howley thanked the aldermen for their letter and the follow-up on the matter. Local artist Robert Gramberg will decorate the walls of the Hickory Hills Council chamber with his works for the next two months. “We used to recognize our local artists by having their work displayed here and we are hoping to revive that tradition,” said Howley during the city council meeting. Gramberg, a World War II Veteran, said he started at art school as soon as he was discharged at the end of the war. “I used my GI Bill to go to school. I attended the American Academy of Art and the Art Institute in Chicago,” he said. A resident of Hickory Hills since 1965, he said many of his paintings have been inspired by the beauty of local areas, such as Maple Lake and the surrounding forest preserves. He loves art and also teaches classes. “I try to paint at least three days a week,” he said. The art work on display at the City Hall can also be purchased. Further information is available at the City Hall, (708) 598-4800. The board approved the awarding of a bid to Insituform Technologies in the amount of $209,294 for sanitary sewer rehabilitation. A business license was also approved for Ahmed Alwawi, who is opening a handyman service, Uncle Handyman, at 8859 S. Roberts Road. Two licenses were approved for Dean and Kathleen Meyer. They are opening two businesses at 7731 W. 98th St. They include the M Power Generators, servicing stand-by generators in homes and industrial buildings, and Creative Food Processing Equipment, servicing and repairing food processing equipment in the Chicago area.

WHATIZIT?

Photo by Joe Boyle

The clue for this week’s Whatizit photo quiz (above) is: Two saints. Send your responses with your name and hometown by noon Monday to thereporter@comcast.net. Last week’s Whatizit was difficult in that the location is similar to other areas in our coverage area. The photo was taken at a golf course, but in this instance the correct answer was the Palos Hills Municipal Golf Course at 7301 W. 105th St. Oak Lawn resident Mike Sutko deserves credit for having the correct answer. A close look at last week’s photo revealed a path and a sand trap in the background. Two other readers knew it was a golf course, though they guessed the wrong ones. Oak Lawn resident Dolores Graziadej guessed Stony Creek in Oak Lawn and Worth residents Jerry and Carol Janicki guessed Water’s Edge Course in Worth. They were on the right path, just not on the green, so to speak.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

EVERGREEN PARK Driving range has reopened

The Evergreen Park driving range has reopened at 91st Street and Rockwell Avenue. The driving range is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday. The driving range is 50 acres.

Most Holy Redeemer Parish plans 75th Anniversary Parish and School Reunion

The Most Holy Redeemer 75th Anniversary Parish and School Reunion will be held Saturday, Sept. 3 beginning with 4:30 p.m. Mass at the church, 9525 S. Lawndale Ave., Evergreen Park A reception will follow on the parish grounds until 11 p.m. Alumni will have an opportunity to talk to current and former parishioners and alums. The event is for adults and children. A cook-out will take place along with a beer tent. A Dino Jump will be available for the kids. The fee is $20 per person or $35 per family. The fee includes a meal and two drink tickets. A cash bar is also available. Reservations can be made by going to the Parish/School Reunion page on the parish website at www.mostholyredeemer.org.

Annual Hot Rod Classic

The annual Hot Rod Classic Car Show will be held from 3 to 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23 at Yukich Field, 8900 S. Kedzie Ave., Evergreen Park. The entry fee per car is $25. The event will benefit “March4Mef” at www. march4 meg.com. Pre-registration is required. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 229-8219.

HICKORY HILLS Need crafters for Hickory Hills Presbyterian Church Holiday Craft Bazaar

Crafters are being sought for the annual Holiday Craft Bazaar to be held Saturday, Oct. 29 at the Hickory Hills Presbyterian Church, 8426 W. 95th St., Hickory Hills. The fee for a six-foot table is $30. More information can be obtained by calling Grace Muszynski, (708) 423-6378.

Splash Pad is open at Hickory Hills Park District

The new Splash Pad is open seven days a week at the Hickory Hills Park District, 8047 W. 91st Place. The Splash Pad is open from noon to 3 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. Admission is $4 from noon to 3 p.m. and $3 from 4 to 6 p.m. Hickory Hills residents can purchase a season pass for $15. Two new playgrounds have been added just outside the Splash Pad. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 598-1233 or visit www.hhparkdistrict.org.

Hickory Hills Park District offers preschools classes

Registration for preschool classes is being offered for the fall through the Hickory Hills Park District, 8047 W. 91st Place. Classes are available for Monday through Friday morning sessions for $1,680 per year. Classes are also offered on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings for $930. Sessions are also offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays

for $765. Sessions begin in September and run through May. Class times are 8:45 to 11:45 a.m. or noon to 3:15 p.m. The office is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday for registration. In order to register, a child’s birth certificate and immunization records are required. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 598-1233 or visit www.hhparkdistrict.org.

OAK LAWN Blessing of backpacks and books for children and teachers

The backpacks of all children and teachers will be blessed at the 9:30 a.m. worship service Sunday, Aug 21 at the Pilgrim Faith United Church of Christ, 9411 S. 51st Ave., Oak Lawn. All children and teachers from the community are invited to bring their backpack or book bag that day to receive a blessing and special tag for their pack. The church is handicapped accessible.

Woodwind music to be featured at Trinity Covenant Church

Woodwind music will be featured by the Six Chamber Ensemble beginning at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21 at Trinity Covenant Church, 9230 S. Pulaski Road, Oak Lawn. The concert is free but donations will be accepted. Refreshments will follow the performance. More information can be obtained by calling the church office, (708) 422-5111, or send emails to office@trinitycooaklawn.org.

Ribbon-cutting ceremony for renovated Chicago Ridge Prairie

A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept 12 at the Chicago Ridge Prairie, 105th Street and Menard Avenue in Oak Lawn. Unsuitable soils were removed from about five acres. This overburden was a result of dumping on the site prior to the park district purchase of the property. The park district also installed a walking path, shelter with rain barrels, educational signage and overlook platforms. The restored areas were reseeded with native plants and flora.

PALOS HILLS Palos Hills Greek Fest

The annual Palos Hills Greek Fest 2016 will be held on the grounds of Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 11025 S. Roberts Road, Palos Hills, beginning on Friday, Aug. 19. The festival will continue on Saturday, Aug. 20 and Sunday, Aug. 21. The festival will include food and entertainment for the whole family. New rides will be added this year and will include games, Greek music and dancing. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 974-3400 or visit www.stconstantinehelen.org.

Tot-Stuff Playground program

The Palos Hills Community Resource and Recreation Department is accepting registrations for the 2016-17 Tot-Stuff Playschool program to be held at the Community Center, 8455 W. 103rd St. The class for 4- and 5-year-olds will be offered on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 to 11:30 a.m. or noon to 2:30 p.m. Kids must be age 4 by Sept. 1 in order to

enroll in these classes. The 3- and 4–year-old class will take place from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Kids must be 3 by Sept.1 in order to enroll in this class. Tot-Stuff Playschool begins Monday, Aug. 29. Tot Stuff Playschool is a balanced program designed to meet the educational, social, creative and emotional needs of children. Each class will include pre-academic reading skills, learning games for colors, shape and letters, circle time, songs and play time. More information can be obtained by calling the City of Palos Hills Community Center at (708) 430-4500.

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE

Veterans can stop by and have coffee, talk at Community Center

The City of Palos Hills Resource and Recreation Department is hosting a coffee and conversation veterans talks from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 9 at the Community Center, 8455 W. 103rd St., Palos Hills. Veterans are encouraged to stop by and take part in the camaraderie with other veterans and military men and women. Guests can tell stories, share wartime experiences and photos over coffee. Light refreshments will be served. More information can be obtained by calling the Community Center, (708) 430-4500.

WORTH Worth Park District seeks new commissioner to fill vacancy

The Worth Park District Board of Park Commissioners is seeking to fill one seat on the Park District’s Board of Park Commissioners that became vacant on July 20. The Board of Park Commissioners will consider all interested residents who are registered voters of the Worth Park District. The term of the appointment will be from Sept. 21 until the swearing in of the elected candidate from the next consolidated election, which will be in April 2017. Park District Commissioners are elected by the Worth Park District voters to serve six-year terms under ordinary circumstances. When a position becomes vacant, the Board of Park Commissioners may appoint a resident to fill the vacant seat until the next regularly scheduled local consolidated election. In this instance, the term of office for the vacant seat is until May 2021.To fill the vacancy, the Board plans to appoint an individual from September through April 2017. An election will be held in April 2017 for residents to elect an individual to fill the remaining four years of the original term. Any interested resident should submit a letter of interest and two questionnaires by 6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 19. Questionnaires may be downloaded from the park district’s website at www.worthparkdistrict.org or may be requested by calling (708) 448-7080 or emailing roshaughnessy@worthparkdistrict. org.

Outdoor music fest to be held at Marrs-Meyer AL Post

“Identity Crisis” will perform from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20 at the Marrs-Meyer American Legion Post, 11001 S. Depot St., Worth. The concert will be held indoors if it rains. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 448-6699.

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COMMENTARY

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Thursday, August 18, 2016

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A lesson in Worth: Bread crumbs might draw aggressive animals

Olympics aren’t fair for everyone

he Harry “Bus” Yourell Waterfall Park at 117th and Harlem Avenue in Worth reopened a couple of weeks ago after being closed for two months as a search was conducted to find an aggressive dog. The area of the park found alongside the Cal-Sag Channel had been closed off after there were reports of a teen being bitten by a coyote. The victim repeated on a TV news report that he had been bitten by a coyote while his friend was able to get away. The incident reportedly took place in April. The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District closed the park temporarily after reports kept surfacing about a coyote or a dog roaming the area and acting aggressively toward people. Worth Mayor Mary Werner said that MWRD decided to close the site to the public following three more reports of people being attacked or threatened by an animal that resembled a coyote or a mixedbreed dog. The Cook County Animal Control was called in to set humane traps for the problem animal. Coyotes found near Waterfall Park are not unusual, but animals acting aggressively toward people are not the norm. After a two-month span, Werner was contacted by MWRD officials who said that although no animal was trapped, the site would reopen. MWRD officials believed the problem animals were no longer on the grounds. But in a story that appeared in The Reporter on Aug. 11, Werner stressed that when the park reopened, feeding wildlife along these grounds would not be permitted. New red sigs that resemble stop signs have been posted in that area warning visitors to refrain from feeding wildlife. However, a tour of the park by a reporter revealed that getting people used to not feeding birds and other wildlife may be difficult. Just after the park opened, a reporter noticed members of a family feeding birds with bread crumbs along the water. While it is easy to criticize people who do this, for years many people have been used to feeding birds in local parks. I suppose it is like trying to toss peanuts or bread to animals in the zoo. Employees will soon tell you to stop. And there is a very good reason not to feed the animals. Werner said feeding birds or other creatures is in the long run detrimental to their health. The mayor said that feeding birds or other animals carbs such as bread and cereal is “equivalent to people feeding their children a diet of candy 365 days a year.” She was passing along information she found in the Humane Society of the United States. This is as good a reason as any not to feed these animals. It just isn’t healthy for them and could result in their deaths. But another good reason for not feeding the animals is that it could indirectly cause harm to people. Werner said that feeding the birds is what brought the problem animal to the area in the first place. The animals are looking for food, whether they are coyotes or aggressive dogs. But in addition to sitting near the water, walking, running and riding bikes along the path, feeding the birds has been a favorite pastime for people of all ages for years. This is a habit that is going to be hard to break for some residents. Our one suggestion is to proceed with caution when you are in nature’s settings. For the most part, animals are not going to harm you. Coyotes usually like to stay away from humans, for instance. But we agree with Werner that it is best not feed the animals. One family last week came prepared with bread crumbs to feed the animals. But the father noticed one of the red signs warning them not to feed the birds. He tied up his bag of crumbs and his family just observed the birds strolling near the water. The message will get through, but it will take time.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Mayor applauds those who made RidgeFest successful

I’d like to take this opportunity to thank a lot of people for helping to make this year’s RidgeFest celebration a great one. So many people assist in putting this event together that I’ll probably miss someone, but here goes. Without the extraordinary help of Village Treasurer Debbie Pyznarski, Debbie Aguinaga, Judy King and Lori Hill, the Fest really would not be possible. Our administrative and police clerical staff also pitch in before and during the Fest, and do a great job. Public Works Director Stan Barwock and his guys help set up and take down the Fest, and also work hard to get the park back in shape after the event. Of course, our police department, led by Chief Rob Pyznarski, did an excellent job of crowd control and checking IDs and bags. Bryan Pudinoff is in charge of our Emergency Management Agency, which, along with EMA volunteers from neighboring towns, did a fantastic job of traffic control. Our Fire Chief George Sheets and the paramedic/firefighters of the department are always there to assist with patrons needing their help, which is indispensable for an event like ours. Of course, the Chicago Ridge Park District, headed by President Rob Pratl, owns Freedom Park, and without their generous and friendly cooperation RidgeFest would not have happened for its 27th go around. The Chicago Ridge Athletic

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Association, led by President Mike Kwartnik and assisted by his wife Lysette and Ronnie Drier, did an excellent job running the beer garden, especially on a jam-packed Saturday night. It was an unexpectedly large crowd that showed up after two bad weather days, and the CRAA handled it just fine. And then there are the numerous senior citizen volunteers from the Chicago Ridge Friendship Club and the Chicago Ridge Seniors who sell the mega passes in the month leading up to the event. The Friendship Club also handled the Bingo Tent for two days. Another great group, the Chicago Ridge Lions Club, led by Bill Lammel, brought out a “Test Your Hearing” bus and set up an eyesight test booth for children. Finally, I want to thank the residents of Chicago Ridge who came out and supported the event. Without their support we would not be able to make donations to our community’s non-profit organizations. But I also need to thank the residents who may not have attended, but do put up with the inconvenience of having an event of this scale in their community. My sincere appreciation and thanks go out to all of the above-named people and organizations, to our very generous sponsors, and to our board of trustees for their support of this great Chicago Ridge tradition! — Chicago Ridge Mayor Charles E. Tokar

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Illinois voters need to have real representation

There is an ongoing grass roots movement to reform Illinois government by the Independent Maps Organization, who believes an independent committee should draw legislative district boundaries that are representative of the constituents living in that district. The politicians representing Palos Heights and immediately adjacent suburbs in the Illinois Legislature have the vast majority of their districts in the city of Chicago and south suburban villages and towns with different needs and interests than Palos Heights and suburbs contiguous to Palos Heights. The legislative districts are not drawn to represent citizens but to ensure the reelection of the incumbent politician rather than their constituents. The Independent Map Amendment requires a process of drawing maps that is transparent, impartial, and fair. Illinois elections should reflect the will of the people, not the politicians. Currently, career politicians go behind closed doors and rig elections by drawing legislative maps to benefit themselves.

563,000 Illinois voters signed a petition for a transparent, fair and impartial way to draw legislative maps. Recently, a Cook County Judge’s ruling denied Illinois voters the constitutional right to amend their own state constitution. The Illinois Supreme Court has the chance to restore the democratic rights of Illinois citizens by reversing this lower court ruling to restore the rights of voters granted by the 1970 constitution. The Independent Maps Organization efforts to give Illinois voters a meaningful voice and vote is supported by the hundreds of thousands of individual voters who have signed petitions and a diverse coalition of two-dozen businesses, consumer, and public interest organizations who have submitted a “friend of the court” (amicus curiae) brief urging the Illinois Supreme Court to allow democracy to prevail and to let the people have their vote on the Independent Map Amendment. — Robert Johnson, Palos Heights

Hooray for Worth Park District’s ‘Trucks and Trains’

Special thanks goes out to the Worth Park District for working so hard to provide an exciting night of “Trucks and Trains” on Wednesday, July 27. As “foreigners” (Evergreen Park and Chicago), it was fun riding the train with rock ‘n roll background music, blowing the horns on the Mac truck and climbing on all of the

vehicles pressing the siren buttons. Thanks for the pencils, paper mazes, ring pops and bundt cake samples, too. The Worth Park District is the best.

— Tom, Diane, Lucy, Ryan and Dominic Panush, Evergreen Park and Chicago

Oak Lawn board needs to be fully transparent about medical center plans

In regard to The Reporter’s article about the “Oak Lawn board OKs plan for medical center” (Aug. 11 issue on page 3) on the old Beatty Lumber Yard property, the reporter failed to present all the information. On July 18, the Planning and Development Commission approved the plans presented by the Advocate Medical Group and forwarded them to the village board with several conditions to be met before approval by the board. The conditions included 1) that an agreement with Metra would be in place whereby the estimated 105 employees (of which only 33 would be new hires) of the medical center would be parking in the Patriot Station Parking garage; 2) that an agreement with the Norfolk & Southern Railroad would be in place with regard to the closing of Narrow Street; 3) that Advocate Medical Group would agree to never seek tax exempt status for the medical center; 4) that the parkway on the south side of the facility would be extended (widened) to create more of a barrier between the facility and the residences on the south side of 96th Street; 5) that an advisory committee made up of residents immediately affected by the creation of the center would be formed to gather input on parking and traffic in the area and lighting and security for the medical center; and 6) that the state would agree to put a stoplight at 50th Court and 95th Street so that traffic from the Patriot Station parking garage could be routed east and out to 95th Street since the plans proposed that Narrow Street between Tulley Avenue and 52nd Avenue be closed.

I was at the meeting and I believe that everyone in attendance that night was of the understanding that the Planning and Development Commission forwarded the proposed requests for parking variances and special use permits to the village board with the understanding that these conditions would be met BEFORE the board voted on a go-ahead for the medical facility. During the village board meeting held on Aug. 9, the board summarily passed each and every ordinance, variance request, and special medical use request without ever bringing up the conditions imposed by the Planning and Development Commission. The residents in attendance at the meeting knew nothing about the conditions that were to be met. I believe the taxpaying residents of Oak Lawn should be fully informed on these matters and it is also my opinion that the village board refuses to be totally transparent and has even been intentionally deceptive in its communication with the community regarding this plan. In the most outrageous moment of the night, Mayor Sandra Bury Bury denied that she and Larry Deetjen talked to residents in the area during in an informal meeting about the possibility of townhomes also being built somewhere on the property. I find her behavior and behavior of the board in this matter unconscionable. It’s time for the citizens of Oak Lawn to demand the transparent government that Ms. Bury promised when she was elected. — Janice A. Schaller, Oak Lawn

Most powerful U.S. weapon is the right to vote I recently saw a program on television showing our arsenal of weaponry. I was impressed and it gave me a feeling of security. There was everything from fireworks to the hydrogen bomb. We have a stockpile and if we need more, the president goes before Congress and asks them to vote for more defense spending. Then I was fortunate enough to see another program, this one talked about building better schools and hiring more teachers. Once again the president goes before Congress and asks to vote for additional spending. I feel that I am luckier than most people. I work as a volunteer precinct worker. I have been to houses that display the American flag and have signs that say “God Bless America.” It gives me a good feeling to know that people feel this way about the country.

Then I look at the sheet I am carrying that lists all the registered voters and find that quite a few houses show no registered voters, or that some people have never voted. When I ask them why they don’t participate in the voting system, the answers I get you would not believe. Voting is another way of waving the flag. In many ways it is one of the ways that keeps it waving. Your vote is important. It helps put responsible people in Congress. It puts presidents, governors, mayors and people that handle your lives in office. So, if you ask me about that program on our arsenal, don’t forget the most powerful weapon we have. The weapon that keeps all the flags waving and the Gold Bless America signs in windows. And that is the vote. — Lou Novinson, Oak Lawn

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know that the Olympics are probably as political as a Chicago election. It’s not just about talent. It’s about who you know that gets athletes onto Team USA. It’s even worse in other countries. But I have a higher conscience that I just can’t abandon. This year, 205 nations sent athletes to the Olympics. But the battle for Gold comes down to a handful — the richest, the most powerful and the most influential: The United States, Russia, China, Great Britain, Canada, France, and most of the European countries and a few of the Asian countries, including Japan. So far (as of Aug. 13), athletes from only 65 countries won medals. The top 10 were America, China, Great Britain, Germany, Japan, Russia, Australia, Italy, South Korea and France. In 2012, the Top 10 medal winners were America, China, Great Britain, Russia, South Korea, Germany, France, Australia, Italy and Hungary. Of the 205 nations competing in 2012, athletes from only 89 countries won medals. The balance is skewed. The richest and wealthiest nations win the most, with the poorest and oppressed winning one (18 countries) in 2012, or none at all, out of a total of 961 won in 2012. This year, maybe 110 of the poorest nations will win nothing. There’s something wrong with all that. Sports and athletic competition is about talent first. But it is also about opportunity and training. You have to be a great athlete to win gold, but the truth is that when everyone is “rah rah-ing” you, it does make it easier to win that gold. It builds confidence and puts pressure on others. The media is in that “confidence game,” an appropriate description if you ask me. But the majority of athletes from a majority of countries don’t have the same opportunities to train and practice because their governments can barely find enough money to feed their people, let alone build an Olympic-size swimming pool or track. The Olympics generate a lot of money and I think they should be spending most of that money on helping athletes get a chance to compete on an even and fair playing field. I’m glad America leads in the Olympics nearly every four years. But winning 103 medals while most other countries barely win one seems a little unfair. And I wonder about the real value of those “wins” when the people you are competing against are so out of your league. I don’t have the answers but I do know that in today’s world, people are concerned about the environment in which they live and the systems that manage their lives. In today’s presidential elections, for example, one of the driving issues is the issue of breaking the chokehold insiders have on the system. I think a win would mean a lot more if it were won by athletes who competed against other athletes who had the same opportunities to train. But then again, that’s me. When everyone is walking in step together, I stop and force myself to be out of step so I can understand the “why” of the people around me. As a writer/columnist, I’m not here to “create disorder,” but to quote the late Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley, I am here to “preserve dis-order.” That’s my job and I am sticking to it! If by some magic my writings get you to think or expand your understanding of an issue, I feel like I have achieved “disagreement.” Kind of like a poor nation just happy to be in the Olympics at all. Ray Hanania is an award-winning former Chicago City Hall reporter and political columnist. Email him at rghanania@gmail. com.

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SXU’s 20th Annual Golf Classic raises more than $111,000

Mail ballot application period begins for the Nov. 8 election

St. Xavier University recently raised more than $111,000 at its 20th Annual Golf Classic on Aug. 2 at Silver Lake Country Club in Orland Park. More than 140 golfers took part and a record-setting number of university faculty and staff joined the golfers to attend the reception and dinner. Proceeds from this event support SXU student scholarships. In addition to playing an 18-hole round of golf, participants were treated to breakfast and lunch. Also included was a buffet dinner that was emceed by Chicago’s own Dwayne Kennedy, a stand-up comedian, actor and writer who has appeared on “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” “Comedy Central Presents,” “The Late Show with David Letterman,” “Late Night with Conon O’Brien” and “Seinfeld.” “We wish to extend our most sincere and heartfelt thanks to all the generous sponsors, donors, and golfers who helped provide scholarships to Saint Xavier University’s most deserving students through this wonderful event,” said John Bass, associate vice president of University Advancement. SXU students sold tickets throughout the day for exclusive raffle prizes including electronics, overnight trip packages and golf gear. Plans are already underway to host the 21st Annual Golf Classic next Aug. 1. For more information, call (773) 298-3748 or visit www.sxu.edu, keyword: golf.

Above: St. Xavier University President Christine Wiseman (third from left) gathers together with student ambassadors during the university’s 20th Annual Golf Classic. Below: Comedian Dwayne Kennedy poses with Wiseman during the annual golf tournament. Submitted photos

Head cook at Central Middle School in Evergreen Park dies

The Evergreen Park Elementary School District 124 is mourning the death of Kathy Hunt, the head cook of the food services department at Central Middle School. Mrs. Hunt, 56, an Evergreen Park resident, died while on vacation in Lawrence, Mich. on Aug. 4 “She worked in the Central Middle School kitchen for over 15 years and the last five, she was head of the kitchen and coordinated its day to day operation,” said Deb Michicich, director of food services. “She wasn’t just the head cook, she was the backbone of the kitchen and made the challenging task of feeding hundreds of students seem effortless.” Mrs. Hunt and her husband of 31 years, George, raised two children: Eddie, who resides in Texas, and Angela (Angie) Pentek, of New Lenox. They have three children: Branden, 3; Briella, 1; and Bryson, 1 month old. Their entire family had been vacationing at their Michigan lake house. Mrs. Hunt doted over her family, especially those three grandchildren. She shared their pictures with friends often. One of those friends was co-worker Denise Rice. “I’m going to miss our daily talks and how we shared pictures of our grandkids with one

another, said Rice. “I am honored to call her my friend and will miss her dearly.” “She was always cooking or baking something,” said Pentek. “That’s what she loved to do.” Pentek said in addition Hunt to her mother’s love for family and the kitchen, she loved gardening, a good cup of coffee and her dog Maggie, whom she put down just three weeks ago. Central Middle School Principal Rita Sparks said Mrs. Hunt’s smile is going to be missed most. “I can’t even imagine how we’re all going to feel when we stop by during lunch and not see Kathy’s smiling face,” said Sparks. “She was a tremendous person as a co-worker. She always took time for students, she never missed a beat.” Sparks’ words were a familiar sentiment. Several other colleagues and those who knew Mrs. Hunt said she was a completely selfless person. “She would rearrange her schedule to accommodate anyone,” said Pentek. “She’d just

drop everything.” “Simply put, she was a lovely lady,” said Marge Senf, another CMS Co-worker. “Kathy had a vibrant energy and was able to connect with everyone she worked with. To say the kitchen won’t be the same without her kind, energetic spirit is an understatement. We will miss her profoundly,” said Michicich. “The impression that Kathy left on anybody who knew her was that she was just a really nice, kind, and friendly person,” said District 124 Supt. Dr. Robert Machak. “The District will miss her warmth tremendously.” Sparks agreed. “I will miss her and hearing about her family. We were always asking each other, ‘Where’s the next craft show?’ “I’ll miss her as a friend.” Pentek said her mother’s legacy is her love and kindness. “She was always kind and wanted others to be kind to one another,” Pentek said. “She was a peacekeeper who brought people together. When you express love and kindness you’re keeping my mother’s spirit alive. Please keep her spirit alive.” A memorial Mass was held Aug. 10 at Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Evergreen Park.

‘Friendly’ bacteria provides mechanisms for improved health

n my last column, I wrote of how adequate probiotics (friendly bacteria) and various sub-strains of those probiotics have a much more amazing role in overall health, than we once believed. Organ health can be affected by a depletion of particular strains of necessary friendly bacteria. “Normally, carbohydrates are absorbed in the small intestine, but when there is an overgrowth of [bad] bacteria, it increases metabolism of the carbohydrates and this produces a harmful product called D-lactic acid… one of the common triggers of chronic fatigue syndrome is excess Dlactic acid,” said Dr. Russell Blaylock. “In fact, studies have shown that high levels of D-lactic acid not only caused fatigue, but also cognitive problems.” He further explains that those having irritable bowel syndrome appear to have more overgrowth of the bad bacteria. He also states that overgrowth of the bad bacteria can also be attributed to use of acid-lowering drugs, which can be associated with an even worse condition known as C-Diff (Clostridium difficile) that can cause additional serious health issues. Blaylock shows that the subspecies of Lactobacillus, (the most commonly used probiotic) is its subspecies known as Lactobacillus rhammosus and Lactobacillus helveticus, which he explains have been shown to reduce anxiety and depression. The helveticus form has been “shown to reverse memory problems associated with infections.” He points that these particular healthy and friendly bacteria should be present in adequate numbers to attain normal function.

Another species of probiotic is Bifidobacterium, which have been shown, to help irritable bowel syndrome and are critical for infants and small children. (He states that for children born of C-Section, there is a particular formula created for infants). One would never associate gluten sensitivity to lack of good bacterial balance in the gut, but Blaylock reports there is a link between inadequate Bifodobacteria and gluten sensitivity. In speaking of gluten sensitivity and celiac disease, Blaylock writes: “The link to Bifidobacteria is so strong that it has been proposed as a way to prevent the disorder in high-risk individual and in animal models of gluten sensitivity, as it reversed gluten damage in the gut.” He cites yet another study showing the ability of normal intestinal flora as altering stress responses. In one study, researchers examined medical students taking national standardized examinations as a stress test. “The researchers measured a number of stress-related factors, including cortisol release, physical symptoms of stress, corticoptropin releasing factor (CRF) and vagus nerve activity.” In the eight-week study, the students who drank fermented milk with Lactobacillus casei “displayed significantly reduced

measures of stress, including few physical symptoms as well as lower cortisol levels,” according to Blaylock. There have also been studies showing that normal healthy levels helped the heart as well as the brain. There is so much more research, however, space is limited in covering the studies. The conclusion these observations make is that it is important to assure healthy, normal levels of friendly bacteria within everybody. The additional observation is that we need more than one, two or three strains, when purchasing a quality probiotic. If your diet is perfect, you probably don’t need to supplement. However, for most of us, we need to look for a probiotic that has numerous strains. I have located a refrigerated form that has 33 strains. It’s not cheap, but after reading all of the research, I believe it’s worth the price. (Actually, it’s about the same as a popular 3-strain probiotic). At any rate, do not be tempted to use more than recommended on a daily basis, because that too can cause problems. The point Blaylock is making in his article is that there is wonderful news about how the proper balance of friendly bacteria can protect the entire body and its organs. Our diets of high-sugar and high-carbs can destroy our natural defense weapons. Remember, most all water is chlorinated, and chlorine kills bacteria (even the friendly bacteria) so take with filtered water. As always, check with your physician before making any changes or adding supplementation.

a drawing. The Foundation is still accepting event sponsors. A hole sponsorship is $300 and a foursome and hole sponsorship is $950. “Many thanks to the sponsors for their support in making this event such a success year after year,” said Kristy McGreal, executive director of the Foundation. “The golf outing is the perfect opportunity for the Moraine Valley Foundation to combine fun and fundraising. We’re looking forward to hosting more than 200 local community partners and supporters for a great day.” For more information about the

Suburban Cook County voters may now apply for mail ballots for the Tuesday, Nov. 8 Presidential Election, Cook County Clerk David Orr said on Aug 10. Any registered suburban Cook County voter may request a mail ballot using the online application at cookcountyclerk.com/votebymail. Ballots will be mailed beginning mid-October. Suburban Cook voters cast 31,409 ballots by mail in the March 2016 Presidential Primary, a 225 percent increase from the previous Primary Election. Nearly 80 percent of all mail ballot requests came through the use of the Clerk’s online request tool. The deadline to apply for a mail ballot is Nov. 3. Ballots must be postmarked no later than Election Day, Nov. 8, and received at the Cook County Clerk’s office within 14 days of Election Day. The mail ballot application can be completed on either computers or smartphones/tablets. From desktop or laptop computers, residents can visit cookcountyclerk.com/votebymail. Click “Apply,” and read the instructions and then click “Continue.” From your smartphone or tablet, visit m.cookcountyclerk.com. Select the “Search By Birthday” tab and begin entering your information. Applying online can take less than a minute. It is the most efficient

method for voters and the Clerk’s Elections Division. To complete an online mail ballot application, residents will need an email address (an email will be sent to confirm the application before processing can be completed); Illinois driver’s license or state ID number; last four digits of your Social Security number; and the address where the ballot should be mailed. The virtual mail ballot application is also available in Spanish, Hindi and Chinese, per the requirements of the Federal Voting Rights Act. After clicking “Apply,” voters may select their preferred language for the application and may request the same for their ballot. However, not all ballot styles are available in every precinct. While applications will be accepted online, ballots must be delivered by U.S. mail and cannot be distributed or received electronically. An exception is allowed for overseas voters and members of the military. Voters whose registration does not currently include their driver’s license, state ID and/or Social Security number may need to contact our office to update their registration before using the online application. Suburban Cook County voters with questions should contact the clerk’s mail voting team at (312) 603-0946 or mail.voting@cookcountyil.gov.

DEATH NOTICES Emily DeMeo Emily DeMeo (nee Kafantaris), 100, a Palos Hills resident, died Friday. Mrs. DeMeo was a homemaker. Survivors include daughters, Angela Ladias, Kanella Hastalis and Katherine Bouzios; son, Anthony; many grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Services are at 10 a.m. today (Thursday, Aug. 18) at Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Church, 11025 S. Roberts Road, Palos Hills. Entombment will take place at Bethania Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Hills Funeral Home in Palos Hills.

Veronica Nawrocki Veronica Nawrocki (nee Pryzybylski), 84, died Saturday at her Hickory Hills home. Mrs. Nawrocki was a homemaker. She was active in several organizations at St. Patricia Parish. Survivor include her husband, Barney; daughter, Susan Fetchner; sons, Andrew, Mark and Matthew; sister, Lillian; brothers, Edwin, Alois and Gerald; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Services are at 9:30 a.m. today (Thursday, Aug. 18) from Lack and Sons Funeral Home, 9236 S. Roberts Road, Hickory Hills, to St. Patricia Church, 9050 S. 86th Ave., Hickory Hills, for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery.

John Stopka John Daniel Stopka, 85, a longtime resident of Chicago’s Clearing neighborhood, died Aug. 9 at the Spring Creek Nursing Home in Joliet. Mr. Stopka was retired and had previously worked many years for a printing company. He was a member of the Polish Highlanders. He was married to the late Arlene Stopka. Survivors include sons, John (Monica), Daniel and William (Gina); grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and great-great grandchildren Services were Monday from Central Funeral Chapel to St. Bruno Church. Interment followed at Resurrection Cemetery.

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Moraine Valley Foundation to host 35th annual golf outing The Moraine Valley Community College Foundation will host its 35th annual golf outing Wednesday, Sept. 7 at Silver Lake Country Club, 14700 S. 82nd Ave., Orland Park. Foursomes are still available. Tickets are $175 per golfer, which includes dinner. All proceeds from the golf outing support Foundation student scholarships. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m., with a shotgun and scramble beginning at 8:30 a.m. Cocktails will be available at 2 p.m. Dinner will be provided at 3 p.m. followed by desserts. Golfers can bid on silent auction items and win prized in

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Wojo’s is for sale in Evergreen Park

ojo’s, a popular neighborhood institution for 35 years in Evergreen Park, is for sale. The iconic restaurant serves up hot dogs and fries and a lot more. It can whip up a shake in almost 100 flavors and offers burgers made from a variety of game including bison, elk and ostrich. The price of the busiBob ness at 3958 W. 99th St. Bong has dropped to $549,000, according to a listing on Loopnet, an online real estate listing site. The price includes the building and all of the restaurant equipment. Owner Ken Wojcicki is selling because he is retiring and plans to move to Arizona. He’ll even stick around to help train new owners.

Amazing Lash sets grand opening in Orland Park Amazing Lash Studio, which specializes in semi-permanent eyelash extensions, opened its third Chicagoland location last week at 14225 S. 95th Avenue in the Orland Park Crossing shopping center. The store opened to the public on Aug. 5 and will hold its grand opening event from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 23, with the ribbon cutting taking place at 5:30 p.m. “I am so excited to be bringing this service to the Orland Park area,” says Rudy Cortes, owner of Amazing Lash Studio Orland Park. “This will be a very special place for women to come and relax, and leave feeling even more beautiful than they did when they arrived.” As part of the grand opening event, Amazing Lash Studio Orland Park will host Mayor Daniel J. McLaughlin and the Orland Park Chamber of Commerce. Neighborhood guests will be able to mingle, tour the space and have the chance to be one of the lucky recipients of a free pair of lashes at the event. Amazing Lash offers semi-permanent eyelash extensions in four distinct styles including Gorgeous, Natural, Sexy and Cute. Specialty lashes are also available. All lashes are made from synthetic strands that replicate a natural eyelash, and last between four and eight weeks. Lashes are available to first time clients for a special introductory rate of $79.99. The 1,800-square-foot studio features 10 private lash rooms Hours will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays. For more information, call (708) 226-

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Justice approves business licenses

The Justice Village Board approved two new business licenses last week. One license was for a new barber shop, MK Cuts at 8401 S. Roberts Road. The other was approved pending final inspection for Stanley & Sons Construction Inc. at 8501 W. 79th St.

New salon holds grand opening in Mokena

Tresses Salon held its grand opening on Thursday, Aug. 11at 19130 S. 88th Ave. in Mokena. The grand opening included a ribboncutting ceremony at 5:30 p.m. Tresses is a full-service salon that offers a wide range of services including hair styling, nails, facials, lash and brow extensions, custom spray tanning and ear piercing. Melanie Saldana and Pearl Schober are co-owners and stylists at the salon, which calls itself a tutorial salon. Clients can bring in their styling tools and at-home

products and Tresses will give provide lessons in styling hair at home. Salon hours are from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday to Friday and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. For more information, call (708) 9957121.

Floor and wall covering store opens in Tinley Park

CTM Mid-America Floor and Wall Covering held its grand opening last week at 17030 S. Oak Park Ave. in Tinley Park. The new store specializes in epoxy finishes for walls and floors. It carries a line of products from Micca architectural paints as well as a range of epoxies and kits. The store hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday. For more information, call (708) 781-9195. If you see a new business in town or wonder what happened to an old favorite, drop me a line at bobbong@hotmail.com. You can also catch up on Comings & Goings in other parts of the Southland at www.southlandbusinessnews.com and www.southlandsavvy.blogspot.com

Palos Farmers Market welcomes Woman’s Club, Palos Christian Preschool The Palos Park Woman’s Club will be a Palos Heights Farmers Market Community Tent guest Wednesday, Aug. 24, with a White Elephant presentation from 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Founded in 1902, the club’s purpose is to promote cultural, educational, and civic interest as a charitable organization. The club offers scholarships for local students, supports local organizations such as the Palos Park Library and Police Department, and assists families and others in need. Shoppers may find a treasure in the cache of small household items, jewelry and miscellaneous items on display. All monies generated from this sale support the club’s many community philanthropies. The Palos Christian Preschool will also be a guest of the Market’s Community Tent. The Preschool, located at 7059 W 127th St. in Palos Heights, has been teaching area preschool students for over 40 years. The school offers half-day preschool for children ages 3-5, for two to five days per week, with extended day available on Tuesdays and Thursdays. At the market, a story hour will take place at 10 a.m., and other children’s activities will be offered. Information

about the school and the upcoming school year will also be available. More information about the school can be found at www. paloschurch.org Overflow market parking will now be available at Palos United Methodist Church, located one block north of the market at 12101 S. Harlem Ave. The market has partnered with Palos United Methodist Church’s weekly food pantry. On average, 15 to 20 canned food donations are brought there on a weekly basis. The market is very grateful to the church for allowing market patrons to park in their lot as needed. In addition to the canned food donations, fresh produce is being donated to Operation Blessing, 4901 W 128th Place in Alsip. The market is very proud to have partnered with local food pantries to help alleviate hunger in the southwest suburban region. The market is overflowing with fresh fruits and vegetables! Samples of available produce include early apples, apricots, plums, peaches, berries, melons, tomatoes, lettuces, kale, spinach, radishes, kohlrabi, beets, summer and some early fall squashes,

carrots, mushrooms, green and wax beans, various onions, green and red cabbage, cucumbers, corn, many colors of peppers, eggplant and more can be purchased every week. A large selection of food items are also at the market on a weekly basis. They include breads, and multiple types of bakery items, pies and noodles, cheeses, eggs, butter, jams and jellies, local honey and maple syrup, olive oils and vinegars, beef, pork and chicken, salsas, pasta and BBQ sauces and Italian peppers, three different varieties of ready to eat tamales, pizza and pizza products, ready to bake pizza, pesto, and organic and vegan frozen vegetable patties, soups, desserts, loose leaf teas. 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. Additional information about the Palos Heights Farmers Market can be found at palosheights.org, by calling 708-3611800, Facebook or email farmersmarket@ palosheights.org.

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

S&J Kolar LLC to Lee Richard E, 10804 S Mayfield Ave, $178,000; Kotan William G to Murphy David M, 6600 Ridge Dr, $156,000; Lee Richard Edward to Diaz Sharon A, 10628 Moody Ave, $125,000; US Bk to Kaleta Bronislawa, 10532 Ridge Dr, Unit #38D, $70,000; First Savings Bk Hegewisch Tr to Plewa Jozef, 7101 W 99th St, $423,000; Griffin David S to Dubiel Sylwester, 10420 Barnard Dr, $170,000.

Evergreen Park

Mitchell Thomas G to Boyd Gerald, 9215 S Richmond Ave, $277,500; Alva Lizandro Tr to Dada Rashidat, 9618 S Richmond Ave, $158,500; Moebean Prop LLC to Camarena Edgar, 9418 S Albany Ave, $163,000; Mack Ind II LLC to Eichenberger Zach A, 8741 S Francisco Ave, $180,000; Hurston Patricia to Novak Daniel J, 8824 S Rockwell St, $155,000; Piet John Stanley to Exodus I LLC, 2836 W 100th Pl, $106,000; 9301 Troy Ave Ind LLC to Shelton Thomas C, 9301 S Troy St, $185,000.

Hickory Hills

Midland Fed S&L Assn Tr to Bayoumi Ahmed B, 8736 S 81st Ave, $142,000; Antmar Prop LLC to 8940/8942 S Roberts Rd LLC, 8942 S Roberts Rd, $1,025,000; Brown Bernard E to Fleitas Juan A, 7724 W 91st St, $271,500.

Oak Lawn

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Rehder Steven to Pinon Jose M, 10431 Lacrosse Ave, $200,000; Okeefe Lawrence J Jr to Zimbron Monica M, 9723 Cook Ave, $235,000; Sarka Ray to Mcgovern Philip F, 10545 S Kildare Ave, $230,000; Riley Inv LLC to Quaid Jason, 10520 S Kostner Ave, $401,000; Mayer Robert S Tr to Razo Pedro, 9605 S Komensky Ave, Unit #102, $93,000;

Mcintosh Robert A Tr to Oceguera Salvador, 4820 92nd St, $213,500; Lampos Rene S to Strauss Ryan, 10048 S Keeler Ave, $185,000; Standard B&T Co Tr to Tara Builders LLC, 9820 Marion Ave, $60,000; Fannie Mae to Mack Ind II LLC, 8709 New England Ave, $155,000; Delaney Kathleen M to Maurer Dolores, 11012 Kilpatrick Ave, Unit #11012SE2, $51,000 Courtright Regina L Tr to Godinez Ignacio Jr, 10748 Linder Ave, $380,000; Standard B&T Co HH Tr to Philbin John, 5436 99th Pl, $265,000; Zimny Jennifer to Calandra Kimberly, 9106 Sproat Ave, $219,000; Fannie Mae to American Revival Co NFP, 11012 Kilpatrick Ave, Unit #11012NE1, $49,000; Reed Gary D to Cao Hongcuc, 10309 Circle Dr, Unit #203, $45,000; Joritz Ronald J to Tucker Dennis, 5237 W 87th St, $302,000; Kuper Dale Tr to Velazquez Enrique, 10550 Pulaski Rd, $177,000; Steinke Annette M Extr to Crouch Valerie M, 4436 104th Pl, $228,000; Pensinger Michael D to Leon Rene, 8715 S Mcvicker Ave, $175,000; Seibert Michael to Leodoro Michael, 10404 Kedvale Ave, $242,000; Henney Ronald J to Mcardle Michael S, 4613 101st St, $192,500; Tichy Brian P Tr to Keller John, 10329 Kedvale Ave, $183,000.

Palos Hills

Torpy Richard P Est to Gorlinski Kyle A, 10646 S 82nd Ct, $170,000; Kroschel William V to Hahn William C, 11139 East Rd, Unit #1139B16, $135,000; Kurland Tamara to Landa Silvano, 10248 S 86th Ave, $290,000; Moore Barbara M Tr to Cargill Gregory D, 4 Cinnamon Creek Dr, Unit #41S, $123,000; PNC Bk to Wojnicz Boguslaw, 8 Cour Michele, $101,000; Janiak Jason R to Jaunich Lucinda M, 11210 Cherry Ct, Unit #52C, $147,500; Fioravanti Robert III to Baird Nancy, 10016 S Eleanor Ave, $350,000.

Worth

Wieczorek Joseph M Tr to Mentgen Gregory, 10708 S Plahm Ct, $235,000; Gisselman Daniel D Tr to Sood Gagan, 11319 S Nashville Ave, $150,000; Fannie Mae to Milon Grzegorz T, 11450 S Natchez Ave, $140,000.

uring your worktwo, or possibly even ing years, your three, decades. If primary investthat’s the case, then ment goal is generally you will have to deal growth — you need with a threat to your your money to grow so lifestyle that you that you can eventumight not have conally afford the comfortsidered: inflation. able retirement lifestyle We’ve had low you’ve envisioned. But inflation for several Scott when you retire, should years, but that could Johnson change in the future. you change course and adjust your investment Consider this: Even at strategy from “offense” to a relatively low 3 percent infla“defense”? tion rate, prices double roughly Actually, it’s not quite that every 25 years. And dependsimple. To begin with, even ing on your personal needs while you are working, you and spending patterns, your don’t want your portfolio to be personal inflation rate might be completely filled with growtheven higher. oriented investments, such as To protect yourself against stocks. If it were, you would inflation, you will find that likely be taking on a degree of investments such as CDs and investment risk that’s too high, Treasury bonds are typically not because, as you may know, much help. In fact, in a low-rate stocks will fluctuate in price environment, your returns on — sometimes significantly. these investments may not even And if you only own stocks, keep up with inflation much less you could take a big hit during keep you ahead of it. That’s not a market downturn. That’s why to say they have no value — you need to have an array of they can provide you with an investments — stocks, bonds, income stream and help lower certificates of deposit (CDs) your overall investment risk. But to defend your purchasand so on. By spreading your investment dollars this way, you ing power, you will still need can give yourself more opportu- some growth potential in your nities for success while reducinvestment portfolio during ing the impact of volatility on your retirement years. Your your portfolio. (Keep in mind, exact percentage of stocks and though, that diversification, by other growth-oriented investments will depend on a variety itself, can’t guarantee profits or of factors — your projected protect against all losses.) Now, let’s fast-forward to longevity, other sources of your retirement date. Once you income, family situation, risk retire, you may need to look tolerance and so on. You may at your investment portfolio want to consult with a financial somewhat differently — inprofessional to ensure that your portfolio mix is suitable for stead of “building it up,” you may now want to think of your needs. “making it last.” So, your first Many things may change in your life when you retire — impression might be that instead of maintaining the diverbut the need for investment sified portfolio you had when diversification is not one of you were working, you need to them. switch to predominantly “safe” investments, such as CDs and Scott Johnson, CFP, is a Treasury bonds, to reduce the financial advisor with Edward risk of losing principal. Jones, 8146 W. 111th St., Palos And such a strategy might Hills, (708) 974-1965. Edward indeed be effective — if your Jones does not provide legal advice. This article was writretirement were only going ten by Edward Jones for use to last a year or so. But the by your local Edward Jones chances are reasonably good financial advisor. that you could be retired for

Cunningham, Burke invite employers to attend hiring fair in Chicago Ridge State Sen. Bill Cunningham (D-18th) and state Rep. Kelly Burke (D-36th) will partner with the Illinois Department of Employment Security for a hiring fair on Thursday, Sept. 29 at the Chicago Ridge Village Hall, 10455 S. Ridgeland Ave. This is an opportunity for employers throughout the district to meet with potential employees and network about current and future opportunities. “One of the most important things we can do as public officials is connect job seekers with

employment opportunities,” Cunningham said. “We urge employers in our community to come out and meet with candidates about opportunities within our district.” The event is open to the general public and runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The first hour is set aside for veterans only. Due to the limited amount of space available, employers must reserve their spot by going to www. senatorbillcunningham.com. If anyone has any questions they can contact the district office of Cunningham at (773) 445-8128.

MVCC seeks theater, tech improvements The Moraine Valley Community College Foundation and the Fine and Performing Arts Center (FPAC) are collaborating to make upgrades that they say will improve training for students and attract the finest in entertainment. Through the FPAC 2019 Challenge, the college hopes to provide a professional-level experience and training for students by updating the technology in the FPAC that includes energy-efficient lighting, moving spotlights, lighting control boards, digital wireless micro-

phones, and a digital sound system. The goal is to raise $50,000 by 2019 to be used for new equipment and technology for the theater, according to Tommy Hensel, managing director of the FPAC, who said that thanks to the generous support from a donor, every donation given now through June 2019 will be matched dollar-fordollar up to $25,000. To make a donation or for more information, contact the Moraine Valley Foundation at (708) 974-5740 or foundation@morainevalley.edu.

Mortgage Rates Around the Area First Midwest Bank (as of August 15) 30-year fi ed

RATES 3.500

APR 3.535

POINTS 0

15-year fi ed

2.875

2.930

30-year fi ed Jumbo

3.750

3.795

United Trust Bank (as of August 15) 30-year fi ed

RATES 3.500

APR 3.520

POINTS 0

15-year fi ed

2.750

2.786

10-year fi ed

2.750

2.802

Prospect Federal (as of August 15) 30-year fi ed

RATES 3.500

APR 3.548

POINTS .25

20-year fi ed

3.250

3.318

.25

15-year fi ed

2.875

2.943

.25

All rates subject to change daily. Equal opportunity lenders.

SCHOOL NEWS

Thursday, August 18, 2016

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Richards High School welcomes new faculty members New faculty members have been added to the staff this year at Richards High School in Oak Lawn. The new staff members include social studies teacher Rachael Dovgin, who has earned a bachelor’s degree from Illinois State University; social studies teacher Jenny Greene, who earned a bachelor’s degree from Eastern Illinois University and a master’s

degree from Governors State University; and science teacher Joe Groff, who earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Other additions to the staff at Richards are foreign language teacher Nalleli Herrera, who has earned a bachelor’s degree from St. Xavier University; social studies teacher Bradley Jareczek, who earned a bachelor’s

degree from Butler University; math teacher John Kawulia, who has earned a bachelor’s degree from Illinois State University; foreign language teacher Irene Martinez, who has earned a bachelor’s degree from St. Xavier University; and English Language Learner teacher Joan Yousef, who has earned a bachelor’s degree from Northern Illinois University.

District 230 School Board hires new director of finance

The Consolidated High School District 230 School Board approved the hiring of Tera Wagner as director of finance. Wagner joins District 230 from Crete-Monee School District where she served as accounting supervisor and internal auditor since 2011. Prior to that, she held accounting managerial roles for Prairie State College and Governors State University. She also was a firefighter

for Crete Township Fire Protection District for several years. Wagner has experience in accounting and financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, and supervision of business office personnel. Her experience using the Skyward Financial system will allow for a seamless transition into the role, District 230 officials noted. “Tera brings to District 230 valuable experi-

ence and expertise,” said Assistant Supt. for Business and Administration John Lavelle. “She understands school finance and its unique processes and procedures.” Wagner holds a master’s degree and a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Governors State University and Chief School Business Official Administrative licensure from the Illinois State Board of Education.

Catherine Klod has been named the new head coach of the competitive dance program at Queen of Peace High School in Burbank. Klod has been a faculty member in the English department at Queen of Peace for the past nine years and the director of the Peace Dance Company for eight of those years. School officials said the PDC is known in the community for putting on an extensive dance show each year comprised of almost two hours of dance that is choreographed by the students in conjunction with Klod. “I have always had a passion for dance and have been involved in dance and cheer for the past 20 years. I am excited Klod to become the new head coach of the competitive dance team and have the opportunity to build on the success that the team has already experienced,” said Klod. Klod is no stranger to growing a dance program. Previously at Nazareth Academy, Klod was the first coach to take the dance team to a competitive level where the poms team placed in the statewide competition in their first three seasons. In addition, Klod created a junior varsity dance team. “We are delighted to have someone with Catherine’s experience and passion for dance to lead our program. The competitive dance program has accomplished great things in a short period of time and we know Catherine will take it to the next level,” said George Shimko, the Queen of Peace athletic director. The competitive dance season takes place during the winter with tryouts in October.

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District 117 welcomes new teachers and staff More than two dozen new teachers and staff took part in the annual four-day orientation recently that helped familiarize them with some of the district’s facilities, programs and procedures. The actual number of new hires was two. The remainder of those hired replaced teachers who retired, whose contracts were not renewed or those who took jobs in other districts and teacher aides who also took teaching positions in other districts. Administrators were on hand to talk to the new hires about their respective departments and offered their assistance

LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE ON BEHALF OF THE NOTEHOLDERS AND THE NOTE INSURER OF ABFS MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2000-1 Plaintiff, -v.ALBERT J. NIZICK, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, HIDDEN LAKE ESTATES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, GREAT SENECA FALLS FINANCIAL CORP Defendants 13 CH 04141 6 W. LUCAS DRIVE #6 Palos Hills, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 16, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 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: PARCEL 1: UNIT 6 TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS IN HIDDEN LAKES ESTATES CONDOMINIUM AS DELINEATED AND DEFINED IN THE DECLARATION RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 25439399, IN THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 12, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 2: EASEMENT APPURTENANT TO AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF PARCEL 1 FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS AS CONTAINED IN THE DECLARATION OF EASEMENTS RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 25441437. Commonly known as 6 W. LUCAS DRIVE #6, Palos Hills, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-22-200-082-1020. The real estate is improved with a condominium. The judgment amount was $282,104.68. 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: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number C13-94255. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263-0003 E-Mail: ilpleadings@potestivolaw.com Attorney File No. C13-94255 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 13 CH 04141 TJSC#: 36-8082 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.

STUDENTS IN THE SPOTLIGHT Local students earn dean’s list honors at Grand Valley State

A group of local students have been selected to the dean’s list for the winter 2016 semester at Gran Valley State University in Allendale, Mich. Selected to the dean’s list from Hickory Hills were Samantha Delp, Donald Feltz and Natalie Roth. Also earning dean’s list honors were Jacob Kolniak, of Oak Lawn; Lewis Stone, Palos Heights; and Rebecca Casto, Worth. Submitted photo

Teacher-mentor Marilyn Marino greets new teachers and staff during the District 117 orientation by encouraging them to dance to the Cupid Shuffle.

moving forward. Tours of each of the five schools and the district office were conducted. Small- and large-group activities were held throughout the four days as were other team-building exercises. Teacher-mentor Marilyn Marino spent some time talking to

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the new staff and letting them know the various resources they have at their disposal. She, however, used a slightly different approach to welcoming them to the district: Marino got them up and dancing to the Cupid Shuffle. Most threw inhibitions to the wind and just went with it.

LEGAL NOTICE

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

WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WELLS FARGO BANK MINNESOTA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SOLELY IN ITS CAPACITY AS TRUSTEE FOR PROVIDENT BANK HOME EQUITY LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2000-1 Plaintiff, -v.DIANE L. KATSIBUBAS, DAVID J. KATSIBUBAS, ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, KENNETH KOCHAN, VILLAGE OF WORTH, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION Defendants

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP Plaintiff, -v.KRYSTLE L. KACHNOWSKI, CHRISTOPHER KACHNOWSKI, ARBOR WORTH CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants

13 CH 21870 11428 S NORMANDY AVENUE Worth, IL 60482 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 15, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 31, 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 8 IN BLOCK 10 IN BEVERLY FIELDS, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS Commonly known as 11428 S NORMANDY AVENUE, Worth, IL 60482 Property Index No. 24-19-220-008. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $245,933.45. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within 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 C14-95471. 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. C14-95471 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 13 CH 21870 TJSC#: 36-9271 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.

15 CH 00264 10751 SOUTH HARLEM AVE., APT. 3F Worth, IL 60482 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 10, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 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: PARCEL 1: UNIT 3F TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS TN ARBOR WORTH CONDOMINIUM, AS DELINEATED AND DEFINED IN THE DECLARATION RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 00689399, IN THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 2: THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE OF STORAGE SPACES S-4, A LIMITED COMMON ELEMENT, AS SET FORTH IN THE AFORESAID DECLARATION.

Local students earn dean’s list honors at Millikin University

A group of local students have been selected to the dean’s list for the 2016 spring semester at Millikin University in Decatur. Chicago Ridge residents earning dean’s list honors were senior Aaron Chandler, college of fine arts, commercial music, and senior Susan Durkin, college of professional study, athletic training. Evergreen Park residents earn-

LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR ARGENT SECURITIES INC., ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-W4 Plaintiff, -v.NANCY DIAZ, PONCIANO ALVARADO, ARGENT MORTGAGE COMPANY, LLC, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 05896 9135 S. 87TH AVE 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 June 21, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 22, 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 142 IN COEY’S WESTERN SUBDIVISION SECOND ADDITION, A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 12, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 9135 S. 87TH AVE, Hickory Hills, IL 60457

Commonly known as 10751 SOUTH HARLEM AVE., APT. 3F, Worth, IL 60482

Property Index No. 23-02-312-004-0000.

Property Index No. 24-18-300-044-1018.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The real estate is improved with a single unit dwelling.

The judgment amount was $345,061.30.

The judgment amount was $86,174.03. 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. 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-002577. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

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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 C14-12785.

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

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ing dean’s list honors were senior Michael Lambton and junior Natalie Smith, both studying in the college of fine arts, music education, vocal Hickory Hills residents who are made the dean’s list were senior Karoline Cieczak, college of fine arts, commercial music, and sophomore Ryan Sikora, college of fine arts and sciences, actuarial science. Oak Lawn residents on the dean’s list were junior Lauren Montesano, college of fine arts, theatre, and Kyle Schrage, college of fine arts, music education, vocal. Senior Robert Diaz, a resident of Palos Hills, made the dean’s list. He is studying in the college of fine arts, commercial music.

Local students are named to dean’s list at Carroll University

Three local students have been selected to the dean’s list for the spring 2016 semester at Carroll University in Waukesha, Wis. Earning dean’s list honors were Daniel Anzelmo, an Evergreen Park resident, and Daniel Markunas, of Oak Lawn. Mo-

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is no tournament going on, they just pair up and playing games, chatting back and forth about various strategies over snacks. But last Friday, eight members accepted national chess master Todd Freitag’s offer to play them all at once. Freitag, 35, a Palos Park resident and member of the group himself, is one of just 1,000 chess masters in the United States. He said he has been playing the game since his days in the chess club at Sandburg High School, and earned the master title by winning a certain amount of regulation games. “Chess is a good community of folks,” said Ellice. “Players come from all walks of life, from Chicago and the suburbs. Some people take it really seriously, while others just play for fun.” “Chess helps you with all of life’s challenges,” added Ellice. “Among other things, it teaches you to think several steps ahead, and be responsible for your actions, because once you make a move, you can’t take it back.” Freitag moved quickly from chessboard to chessboard set up on three tables, making his move as soon as his opponents’ made theirs. He ended up winning seven of the matches, and drawing with Adrian Zolkos, one of the most experienced members of the club. And Ellice pointed out that the club members playing him weren’t beginners. He said that the club’s two teams, the Wombats and the Pawns, finished first and second, respectively, in the West Division of the Chicago Industrial Chess League concluded its playing season in July. The League includes 20 teams, coming from communities as well

stafa El-leboudi, a Palos Hills resident, also earned dean’s list honors.

Oak Lawn resident earns degree with honors at Milwaukee School of Engineering A local student has earned his degree at the Milwaukee School of Engineering at the end of the spring semester in May. Oak Lawn resident Evan Sendra earned a bachelor science degree in software engineering. He also made the honor roll for a grade-point average of between 3.20 and 3.69.

Evergreen Park resident earns degree at University of Wisconsin-Platteville

A local student has earned a degree at the conclusion of the spring 2016 semester at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville in Platteville, Wis. Evergreen Park resident Lauren Grady earned a degree in industrial technology management.

as companies such as Fermilab in Batavia. The Wombats took second place in the whole league in 2012, and won the CICL championship in 2014. Under its previous name, the Yorktown Wildcats, the team also were co-champions in 2010 also. The club gained some international experience this year also, after member Eva Harrison arranged a tournament with a chess club in her hometown of Salzkotten, Germany. “I used to play a lot when I was growing up in Germany,” she said, explaining that she got back into the sport when her children started playing it in school. She, Ellice and Freitag, along with fellow members Vasyl Kukuruza, Marty Franek, Eric Mendenhall, Joe Sinople, Jim Nowak, Steve Russo and Jose Garza, played 10 people from Salzkotten. At one move per week, the 10-board match finished with the Oak Lawn team winning eight, and drawing two games. “The main thing is, we weren’t beaten,” she said. Harrison’s son, Christopher, 11, has joined the group now too. On Friday, while the eight tournament games were going on, Christopher was playing against club tournament director Alex Connelly, of Oak Lawn, and picking up tips along the way. Connelly assists Ellice in running the club. “We have a lot of space in this room, so while tournaments are going on, there is always room for “open play,’ too,” said Ellice. “We have about 40 members but there are always room for more,” he added. More information about the club may be obtained on its South Suburban Chess Club Facebook page, or by emailing Ellice at waygames@sbcglobal.net.

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the North Palos Fire Protection District is accepting sealed bids for Station 2 Roof Replacement. Specifications may be obtained at 10629 S Roberts Rd, Palos Hills, IL. For further information, contact B/C Bill Stripeik at (708) 974-4474. Sealed Bids will be accepted at 10629 S Roberts Rd, Palos Hills, IL until 9:00am on September 1, 2016 at which time Bids will be publicly opened. The Contract is scheduled to be awarded at the September 20, 2016 meeting of the Board of Trustees. The North Palos Fire Protection District reserves the right to reject any or all bids received, to waive any formalities or technicalities of the Bid or to reject any non-responsive bid in the interest of the North Palos Fire Protection District.

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF AUDIT REPORT OF HICKORY HILLS PARK DISTRICT Hickory Hills Park District hereby provides public notice that an audit of funds for the period May 1, 2015 through April 30, 2016 has been made by Knutte & Associates, P. C. and that a report of such audit dated June 27, 2016 has been filed with the County Clerk of Cook County, in accordance with 30 ILCS 15/0.01 et seq. The audit is available for public inspection at the Cynthia Neal Center, 8047 W. 91st Place, Hickory Hills, IL 60457 during regular business hours of 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday except for holidays.

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LIBRARY HAPPENINGS

OAK LAWN Oak Lawn Library adds negative film scanner and other items

A Jumbl negative film scanner has been added to the Beyond Books Collection at the Oak Lawn Library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave. The scanner will also be used for the transfer of Super 8, 110, 126 and 135 negatives onto an SD memory card. The SD card images can be stored on a computer to be downloaded onto other formats. The library has one external DVD drive for PCs and another for Macs. Both are available to download saved images onto DVD or Blu-ray formats. Other new items includes a VHS/DVD converter that transfers VHS tape content onto a DVD and a Garmin GPS navigation system, which can be temporarily installed in a vehicle for a long road trip. Patrons can stop by the Adult and Young Adult Desk for more details. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

‘Book Club in a Bag’ is introduced at Oak Lawn Library

The Book Club in a Bag program has been introduced at the Oak Lawn Library, which is designed as one-step shopping for the convenience for book clubs in the community. Eight titles are available in the collection of book bags for book clubs. These bags are to be checked out as a single item and contain everything needed for a good discussion. Each bag contains eight copies of the selected title, discussion questions, author interviews and reviews. The loan period is six weeks. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

Book sale donations are being accepted at library

Patrons can donate “gently used” books, magazines, CDs and videos to the Friends of the Oak Lawn Library Ongoing Book Sale 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 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 Friends Ongoing Book Sale provides an ever-changing 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.

Oak Lawn Library will be on hand at farmer’s market

The Oak Lawn Farmer’s Market will continue through October from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays at the Village Green, 94th Street and Cook Avenue. The Oak Lawn Library staff will offer a range of services and some handouts. Residents can stop by the tent and to say hello. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

‘One Book, One Oak Lawn’ is introduced at library

The inaugural “One Book, One Oak Lawn” has been introduced at the Oak Lawn Library, with the first featured book, “Ready Player One.” The community-wide initiative is similar to others held across the county and nation. The featured book is “Ready Player One” by Ernest Cline and takes place from September to October. The goal is to have as many people as possible reading the novel, sharing their thoughts and discussing the issues that connect us a community. “There are added joys to sharing a story with others, so tell your family, friends and neighbors to join in the conversation and connect with OLPL for a reading quest that will bring us closer together, one page at a time,” said Jim Deiters, library director.

“Ready Player One” is an adventure story with a passion for all things ‘80s. The novel follows Wade Watts, a teenager in 2044, as he navigates the realm of the OASIS, an imaginative, realistic video game that dominates humanity. Readers follow along with Wade as he makes his way through a labyrinth of puzzles (and adolescence) in the hopes of finding the three keys (and the love of his life). A story that bridges generational gaps, “Ready Player One” features a variety of past and present pop culture icons. A copy of “Ready Player One” can be checked out from the Library (print, eBook or audiobook) or request a copy at catalog.olpl.org. Jump into a 1980s flashback with a movie series, video game cover band, a look-to-the-future panel presentation and a variety of discussions. Book discussions will be held at the library at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8; 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8; and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18. The discussions are held in the Local History Room. Patrons can register at the Adult Services Desk on the second floor.

Library offers quizzes about 1980s pop culture

Residents can test their knowledge of 1980s pop culture and the book the information comes from by taking quizzes at the adult services desk at the Oak Lawn Library. Two quizzes about video games and movies and two about the book will be offered for the weeks of Sept. 25, Oct. 2, Oct. 8 and Oct. 16. Winners will be drawn from the correct entries and they will be notified at the end of each week about receiving small prices.

Interactive panel to discuss world in 2044

An interactive panel discussion about the world in 2044 will take place at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18 at the Oak Lawn Library. The panel will be led by Jim Deiters, library director. Special guests include Christopher W. Appelt, D. Molly Sturdevant and Dave LePoire.

1980s pop culture and crafts explored

Patrons can venture back to the 1980s during a pop culture craft night and learn how to make a “Ready Player One” inspired craft at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4 at the Oak Lawn Library. All levels of creativity are welcome. All materials will be provided. Doors open at 6:45 p.m.

‘Nostalgic Journey’ of American pop culture is explored

Kevin Korst, the local history manager at Oak Lawn Library, will present a journey through American pop culture from the past four decades at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10 at the library. Korst will go behind the scenes of classic films like “Star Wars” and “Ghostbusters” will take place and patrons can reminisce about a favorite episode of “Saved by the Bell.” Nintendo and Sega will be discussed. Korst will also examine who won the ‘90s console war.

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Students to take part in Lego Club

The Lego Club will meet at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6 at the Green Hills Library. The club is designed for kids in kindergarten through fifth grade. The library staff will supply the Legos.

Crochet 101 Club will be held at library

Crochet 101 will be offered at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7 at the Green Hills Library. The session is for residents who have some experience or no experience crocheting. More information about this and other programs can be obtained at greenhillslibrary.org.

Library offers ‘super science’

The Super Science Lab will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7 at the Green Hills Library. Registration for the program for students begins Friday, Aug. 19. Registration will be held by visiting the library or contacting greehillslibrary.org.

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A variety of clothes for women and children can be purchased at the Neat Repeats Resale store in Worth.

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community. Worth is a wonderful pace to raise families. We could not think of a better place to be.” The origins of Neat Repeats date back to over 30 years ago when the first location was an old farmhouse on the campus of Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills, Holford said. “That’s why this community is so important to us,” Holford explained. “We have a long history here.” Holford said that due to the success of Neat Repeats in Worth, a second location was sought because a need had developed for assistance of domestic violence victims in the far south suburbs. The Orland Park facility opened 11 years ago. Both facilities are about 4,000 square feet, according to Holford. It is through the efforts of the volunteers that the Neat Repeats Resale shops work. Holford said the list of volunteers fluctuates but there are usually about 200

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Foster has worked for the parks for almost 10 years. Her duties include caring for the landscapes that can be found in and near the parks and other facilities. She is responsible for the planning procurement and propagation and also runs gardening programs for the park district, with the community garden being the park’s newest program. The garden is composed of garden beds and is divided into two sections. One half is a pantry garden composed of 22 beds where volunteers from the community plant and care for the vegetable plants and harvest the produce to donate to local food pantries in the Oak Lawn area. The other half of the garden is allotments that can be rented by anyone in the community. Allotments cost $25 per Oak Lawn resident and $35 for nonresidents. Currently, there are 17 people renting allotments. There is currently room for 30 more 4 x 10 or 4 x 16 garden beds. “Half of the people who are renting allotments are living in

who take part — about 100 at each location. Volunteers work one five-hour shift a week. One of the responsibilities of the volunteers is to help clients bring the clothing and other items in so that they can be cleaned and later put on display. Holford said volunteers are taught to be good listeners who often have to console customers who are victims of domestic abuse. “I think everybody needs to know that domestic violence is prevalent in our society,” said Holford. “It is our job to help and give these people comfort.” Neat Repeat’s client’s assistance program supplies the much-needed clothes and other essential for women and their children. All items are supplied to them free of charge. Many clients leave their abusive situation with nothing more than the clothes on their backs. The volunteers at Neat Repeats said they are proud to provide this service for them. Neat Repeats Resale shops are accepting fall and winter clothing through March 14. Residents are

asked to call in advance for donations of 10 boxes or more. Tax donation receipts are provided. Along with the list of volunteers, students from area schools and churches can fulfill community service hours. The students will work together with Neat Repeats volunteers to accomplish daily goals and provide good customer service to donors and customers. Neat Repeats is open at both locations from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays; and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays. More information can be obtained by calling the Worth location, (708) 361-6860, or the Orland Park facility, (708) 364-7605. The 24-hour hotline for the Crisis Center for South Suburbia is (708) 429-7233. Holford believes that Neat Repeats will remain a fixture in Worth for years to come. “They have really embraced us,” she said. “Over the years, they have been great to us. Every mayor has been a great help.”

apartment buildings or condo complexes,” Foster said. “There are a lot of both apartments and condos in our community and people residing in them have nowhere to garden. They cannot garden on their balcony. The community garden provides a place where they can garden and harvest their own crops. Oak Lawn Park District members have wanted to put in a community garden where people could rent spots and could build their own garden on their own time.” The community garden also works hand-in-hand with the Oak Lawn Village Senior Center, according to Foster. “We have a number of raised or elevated beds for senior citizens where they can plant and harvest crops free of charge,” she said. “It is really nice working with the senior center,” Fetchko said. “Most of the senior citizens that are currently working in the community garden have never gardened before. We encouraged them to try it and often they are surprised at how much they love it.” With the help of eight community garden volunteers, the group harvested a couple hundred pounds of fresh produce on Saturday morning, including toma-

toes, peppers, eggplant, Brussel sprouts, broccoli, lettuce, cucumbers and squash. The group worked for a total of two hours, picking vegetables, laying out all of the vegetables by type and packing them to be distributed to local food pantries. “We talked with local food pantries in the area and asked if they needed assistance. However, one major factor in the decision making for the first harvest was if they could store fresh produce,” Foster said. “Our goal is to supplement local food pantries with fresh produce,” Fetchko said. The three pantries selected by the community garden for the first harvest were St. Germaine, Trinity Lutheran and Pilgrim Faith church pantries. All three pantries chosen are located within the Oak Lawn community. The community garden plans to incorporate school children from District 123 into the gardening project this fall. “When we began planting in June, children were already out of school for the summer. But we look forward to having them help out with future planting and harvests,” Foster said.

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Worth Days organizers ready for fantastic festival By Dermot Connolly

Big crowds are expected at the annual Worth Days community celebration being held Thursday through Sunday, Aug. 25-28, in Altman Park at 115th Street and Harlem Avenue. “All we need is a few good days of weather and the festival sort of runs itself,” said Bob O’Shaughnessy, director of parks and recreation for the Worth Park District. O’Shaughnessy said attendance has been steadily increasing each year since the Park District began running the festival three years ago. The annual event will start off on Thursday with the always popular carnival, with all the rides and games that go with it, before the entire festival opens on Friday. The carnival will be open from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 1 to 10 p.m. Saturday, and 2 to 10 p.m. Sunday. The fest will be open from 6 p.m. to midnight Friday, 1 to 11 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 11 p.m. Sunday. Megapasses for unlimited carnival rides may be purchased for $50 until 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug, 24 at the Terrace Centre, 11500 S. Beloit Ave. During the fest, the megapasses will be available for $50. Daily specials at the carnival rides will also be available for $25. O’Shaughnessy said a dunk tank and a mechanical bull will be among the new attractions this year. Live music in the beer tent is always a big attraction, and this year there will be plenty of great bands playing all weekend, Fortunate Sons

Worth Days will feature plenty of exciting rides, and entertainment acts including Beatles tribute band American English (top right) and the PrisSillas (above).

take the stage from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, followed by the PrisSillas from 9:30 p.m. to midnight. GAC Entertainment will be providing DJ Music from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, followed by The 7th Sons from 3:30 to 5 p.m.; Tynan from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Dixie Crush from 8 to 9:30 p.m.; and Infinity from 10

p.m. to midnight. On Sunday, which has been dubbed “The Private Bank Night,” Wendy Morgan and DB will be on stage from 2 to 3 p.m., followed by DJ music from 3 to 6 p.m.; The Gina Glocksen band from 6 to 8 p.m.; and American English from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The Private Bank is

sponsoring the appearance of American English, one of the most popular Beatles cover bands in the country, The festivities on Sunday will begin with the 69th Annual Worth Days Parade, which will start at noon on 111th Street. In honor of the 70th anniversary of the Marrs-Meyer American Legion

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Post 991, the theme is “Honoring our Local Heroes.” One of those local heroes, World War II Navy veteran Casey Lode, 79, will be the grand marshal. And continuing another tradition, Worth Days will conclude with a colorful fireworks show, which will begin about 9:15 p.m. on Sunday.

World War II veteran will serve as grand marshal of Worth Days Parade By Dermot Connolly It’s that time of year again when the Village of Worth is filled with Worth Days anticipation. I am very excited about this year’s fest. Once again it is being managed by the Worth Park District and they have an amazing line up for the entire weekend. If you would like to get involved and volunteer for Worth Days please contact the Park District at 708-448-7080. Also they are selling the carnival Mega Passes for only $50 at the Terrace Centre that gives you unlimited rides for 4 days! A great value.

Casey Lode, 89, longtime resident of Worth and a World War II Navy veteran, has been named grand marshal of the 69th Annual Worth Days Parade on Sunday, Aug. 28. He was born in Worth in 1927

This year’s parade is celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the Marrs-Meyer American Legion Post 991 and the Grand Marshall is none other than Cornelius Lode! Mr. Lode has been a member of the Legion Post since returning home from WWII. Generations of the Lode family have been an integral part of the Worth community for decades. Please join us on Sunday, August 28th at noon as the parade kicks off heading west down 111th Street and show your support for this amazing WWII Veteran. I am looking forward to another exciting weekend filled with family fun! I hope you can join us because you won’t want to miss any of the great bands, food vendors, Kids Zone activities, crafters, the spectacular carnival and of course the Sunday night fireworks. Mary M. Werner, Mayor Village of Worth

to a farming family, and has lived in the village for nearly 80 years, aside from a brief time in Oak Lawn. He moved back to Worth after a stint in the Navy during World War II, when he served in the Pacific Theater. “I love this town with all my heart,” said Lode, who returned

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to Worth after the war and married Mary Plahm, daughter of village clerks George and Pansy Plahm. They raised four children in the same Casey Lode house he lives in today. Picking him to lead the parade is appropriate since the theme is “Honoring Our Local Heroes,” in recognition of the Marrs-Meyer American Legion Post’s 70th anniversary. The parade is scheduled to start at noon, and head down 111th Street to the site of the Worth Days festival at Altman Park at 115th and Harlem Avenue. The Marrs-Meyer Post, based at 11001 S. Depot St., was formed in 1946. While Lode joined the organization that year, he was two months shy of being a charter member. In addition to being involved with the American Legion for 70 years, he and his brother, Bert, were active members of the Worth Volunteer Fire Department for 27 years.

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A variety of activities will be offered for youths during September at the Worth Public Library, 6917 W. 111th St. Toddler Story Time will be held youths ages 12 to 36 months and their caregivers at 11 a.m. Mondays, Sept. 19 and 26. Caregivers and children are invited to a lap-sit story time that involves 30 minutes of songs, stories, games and a simple craft. The Youth Book Club will be held Wednesdays, Sept. 21 and Sept. 28. The sessions are for kids in the second through fifth grades. The Youth Book Club will meet at 4:30 p.m. and P.J Story Time will be held at 7 p.m. at both sessions. The group will read novels, comic books, short stories and picture books. After 20 to 30 minutes of reading, participants will make a simple craft or play games. The P.J. Story Time will be held to get youngsters ready for bedtime. Staff will read picture books with the kids, who will be encouraged to sing and dance.They will also make a simple craft. Teen Night for youths in the sixth through 12th grade will take place at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22 and Sept. 29. Teens will play games and hang out with friends at these sessions. Youth Bingo will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 at the Worth Library. Participants will play bingo and win prizes. More information about activities at the Worth Library can be obtained by calling (708) 448-2855 or visit www.worthlibrary.com.

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You want the best? We got the best hile wading through a bunch of Dwyane Wade stuff in recent weeks, it hit me that he could be the most successful athlete to ever come from our 12-school coverage area. That’s saying something. The former Richards High School basketball star is a 12-time NBA All-Star who is coming home to play with the Bulls after 13 years with Making the the Miami Heat. Extra Point It’s a slam dunk to proclaim that he is the most successful athlete to come out of Richards, and I thought it would be fun to find the best athletes to come out of all of our schools. I did some research, asked some people in the know and came up with a list that is pretty solid. If you have a compelling argument for someone missing on the list, let’s hear it. I’m at sports@regionalpublishing.com. Otherwise, here are my choices: BROTHER RICE: Hockey player Ed Olczyk seems to have done it all since leaving Brother Rice — he made it to the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame, he played many years with the Chicago Blackhawks, and he has been a head coach and broadcaster. CHICAGO CHRISTIAN: Quarterback Jason Vander Laan’s pro career is just beginning as he is in New York Jets camp as a tight end. But at Ferris State, he set tons of rushing records for a quarterback and was named the Harlon Hill Trophy winner for top NCAA Division II player twice. EVERGREEN PARK: Donn Pall, who made it to the major leagues and pitched for both the White Sox and Cubs, gets my vote. MARIST: Left-handed pitcher Tom Gorzelanny made 314 appearances — including 121 starts —from 2005 through this season with Pittsburgh, the Cubs, Washington, Milwaukee, Detroit and Cleveland. MOTHER MCAULEY: Katie Schumacher, now known as Katie Schumacher-Cawley, won a national volleyball championship and earned NCAA All-American honors at Penn State. She has been UIC’s volleyball coach since 2008. OAK LAWN: We have to go back a few years for this one but 6-foot-9 basketball standout C.J. Kupec played in 1975-77 with the Los Angeles Lakers and 1977-78 with the Houston Rockets before carving out a long hoops career in Italy. QUEEN OF PEACE: Volleyball player Melissa Vandrey had a successful career at the University of Illinois and played professional

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Dwyane Wade, shown in a sign in front of the United Center, is one of the best athletes to come from area schools.

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Kendall Coyne, who graduated from Sandburg, was a decorated hockey player in college who won a silver medal in the 2014 Olympics.

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Former Chicago Christian standout Jason Vander Laan set numerous college rushing records for a quarterback when he played for Ferris State.

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Tom Pukstys of Stagg High School is a six-time national champ in the javelin throw and a two-time Olympian.

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UIC volleyball coach Katie Schumacher is one of the most successful athletes to come out of Mother McAuley.

This Sabbath rarely rests Evergreen Park runner to compete in his 34th Chicago Triathlon By Mary Alice Maloney Southwest Regional News

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This guy is the only person to participate in all 33 Chicago Triathlons. Evergreen Park’s Jeff Sabbath will try to make it 34-for-34 on Aug. 28.

In 1982, a young man from Iowa, Jeff Sabbath, had a passion for exercise and years of experience partaking in numerous triathlons around the country, and he traveled to Chicago to join thousands of others to participate in the city’s first swim/bike/run event. Six years later, Sabbath completed his sixth Chicago Triathlon and moved to Evergreen Park and his family roots were planted. Now, in 2016, the 57-year-old Sabbath will complete his 34th Chicago Triathlon on Aug. 28, and is scheduled to be the only competitor in the history of the race to run in all 34 events. In 2013, Sabbath and Hampshire’s Bob Oury, 76, were the only two to run in all of the Chicago Triathlons but Oury did not run it in 2014, leaving Sabbath as the lone runner with perfect attendance. The two were honored during the 25th running of the race. “He was probably around 70 at the time, so I figure (I would have outlasted him),” Sabbath

said lightheartedly. There was one year, however, that Sabbath almost didn’t make it and this wasn’t lighthearted at all. In 2000, Sabbath was nearly a scratch because of a family tragedy. “I was widowed a few years ago due to my wife (Debbie) having cancer,” Sabbath said. “Right before the triathlon, my wife was getting really sick, and I almost skipped the race. But at the last minute, we decided I should go ahead and do it. It was challenging, but I did it. That was the year that almost wasn’t.” Sabbath plans to continue participating in the Chicago Triathlon for as long as he can and has no plans to stop anytime soon. “Staying healthy is the most important thing for me,” Sabbath said. “I used to race competitively and set timed goals for myself when I was younger, but now it’s really just all for fun. I’ll do it as long as my body lets me,” Sabbath said. Sabbath lends the diversified nature of triathlon training to his prolonged enjoyment of the events. “The training is my favorite part,” he said. “I exercise every single day, and in preparing for

a triathlon I get to ride my bike, go swimming, and run all summer. That’s the fun part for me. Exercise isn’t just something I do, it’s who I am.” Over the years, he has run in more than 100 endurance events including the Alcatraz Triathlon in San Francisco and various Iron Man competitions in Hawaii, New York, and Cape Cod. The Chicago Triathlon is unlike many other triathlons, Sabbath said. “This event is one of the only ones that actually takes place in the urban setting of the city. A lot of other triathlons take place in suburban areas, but this event allows me to swim, bike, and run in the heart of the city,” Sabbath said. The Chicago Triathlon consists of a .93-mile swim in Lake Michigan, a 24.8-mile bike ride on Lake Shore Drive and under the loop on the newly rebuilt intermediate level of Wacker Drive before heading to the lower Randolph Busway, and a 6.2-mile run along the lakefront and around the city’s Museum Campus to total a 31.93 mile race, with the finish line on Columbus Drive. See SABBATH, Page 3

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Big changes for Cougars softball team Minuskin leaves St. Xavier, Mollohan takes over as coach

of athletics and we wish her well ward to carrying on the tradition in her endeavors. of excellence that was built by “I felt that Erin was very pasCoach Myra over the years. We sionate about the position and have such a great group of stumore than capable of keeping the dent-athletes in this program and program’s tradition of winning we are all eager to begin another and excellence going strong. She fantastic year.” is very familiar with the current Football team ranked players on the roster and I feel this 10th in nation will be a very smooth transition.” Prior to coming to SXU, MolWith its 2016 season opener lohan was a volunteer assistant against No. 1 Marian Univercoach at NCAA Division I Drake sity (Ind.) in Indianapolis less University in Iowa. The Tinley than three weeks away, the Saint Park native also was a four-year Photo by Jeff Vorva Xavier University football team starter for the Bulldogs and twice Myra Minuskin retired as SXU soft- garnered the No. 10 spot in the earned CoSIDA Capital One Ac- ball coach after posting 623 wins. 2016 NAIA Football Coaches’ ademic All-District VII honors This spring, she led the team to a Preseason Top 25 Poll. The Cou(in 2010 and 2011). During her second-place finish in the country. gars finished the 2015 campaign junior year in 2010, Mollohan with an overall record of 7-4 and set Drake’s single-season doubles record with 18 made the program’s 10th all-time appearance in and was named to the Missouri Valley Confer- the NAIA Football Championship Series before ence (MVC) Second Team. Her sister, Kate, was falling to No. 1 Morningside College (Iowa), 75a former third baseman for the Cougars (2010-13). 69, in a four-OT thriller. SXU is one of just two Mollohan was a standout player at Andrew High teams in the NAIA to be ranked in the top 25 for School in Tinley Park where she helped lead the over 100 consecutive polls making its 101st conteam to four consecutive regional titles. secutive mention (Morningside has 113). “I want to thank Coach Bob Hallberg and all of “The preseason rating is really a crapshoot, but the administration here at Saint Xavier University it certainly gets the parents and fans of NAIA for this amazing opportunity to lead the Cougar football excited about the season and gives them softball team,” said Mollohan. “I’m looking for- something to talk about,” said SXU coach Mike

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Longtime St. Xavier University softball coach Myra Minuskin resigned after the best season in the school’s history. SXU finished second in the nation in the NAIA World Series. Assistant coach Erin Mollohan will take over for Minuskin, who is retiring from athletics to pursue other opportunities, school officials said. Minuskin had a 623-245-4 record (.718 win percentage) and several Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC) titles and national tournament appearances during her tenure. Since Mollohan’s arrival as an assistant, the team has thrived, racking up a 189-35-4 record, three CCAC regular season titles, two CCAC Tournament titles, four NAIA Softball Opening Round appearances and two NAIA Softball World Series berths. “The Saint Xavier softball team is coming off a truly remarkable season and has been a powerhouse at the national level for many years thanks in large part to the great leadership and structure that former head coach Myra Minuskin established,” said SXU Athletics Director Bob Hallberg. “Myra has decided to pursue other career options outside

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Erin Mollohan takes over as head SXU softball coach.

Feminis. “I’d like to think we’re deserving of being in the top 10 and I know the No. 1 team (Marian) is very deserving. I guess we’ll find out where we stand in a few weeks.” With its No. 10 ranking, Saint Xavier sets up a premier season-opening matchup on Aug. 27, against No. 1 and defending national champion Marian University (Ind.). The key Mid-States Football Association (MSFA) crossover game is scheduled for a 5 p.m. kickoff at St. Vincent Health Field in Indianapolis.

CHICAGO FIRE ANALYSIS AND NOTES

At least the Fire has been terrific at Toyota By Jeff Vorva

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In what has turned out to be a long, frustrating season for the Chicago Fire, there is a sliver of a silver lining. Fire fans who have attended games at Toyota Park in Bridgeview in recent months have not been subject to watching the team lose. The Fire has gone two years without a win on the road, but at home the team has not lost in 10 matches in either seven Major League Soccer games or in three rounds of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. The streak reached double digits with a 2-2 tie with Orlando City on Sunday afternoon. That shouldn’t come as much of a surprise as Orlando leads the MLS with 12 ties to go with five victories and six setbacks. The Fire is 6-0-4 at home since losing to Montreal on April 16. Razvan Cocis’s 78th-minute goal tied Sunday’s game. Although ties are not considered glamorous, that goal energized the announced crowd of 18,178, the biggest of the season. It energized the team, too. “As you saw, after we scored the second goal, we could’ve scored the third one,’’ Cocis said. “We kept the pressure and kept believing in turning back this

The Fire is unbeaten at Toyota Park in the last 10 games. The breakdown: April 30 (MLS game) Tied D.C. United, 1-1 May 21 (MLS game) Beat Houston, 1-0 May 28 (MLS game) Tied Portland, 1-1 June 15 (Hunt Cup) Beat Indy Eleven, 2-1 (PK) June 28 (Hunt Cup) Beat Columbus, 2-1 July 1 (MLS game) Beat San Jose, 1-0 July 13 (MLS game) Beat Sporting KC, 1-0 July 20 (Hunt Cup) Beat Ft. Lauderdale, 3-0 July 31 (MLS game) Tied NY Red Bulls, 2-2 Aug. 14 (MLS game) Tied Orlando City, 2-2

game. It didn’t happen, but hopefully, we don’t have to deal with this anymore. I want to see a team that can play without conceding a goal, because we can score. We showed that we can score every game, and it’s very important not to concede.” John Goossens opened the scoring in the sixth minute for the Fire (4-11-7).

Fire sale?

Although Fire officials are not publicly saying the team is for sale, a speculative piece on the Fire Confidential website says three groups are interested in buying the team. A group headed by Richard Levy, who is the CEO of a group that owns

Giordano’s Pizza, another by real estate developer Majeed Ekbal and a Bridgeview group have expressed interest. The article also said that even though the Bridgeview facility is still known as Toyota Park, Toyota no longer owns the naming rights to the stadium.

Out of the Hunt The Fire dropped a 3-1 road decision to New England Aug. 9 in the semfinals of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup tournament. David Accam scored his fifth goal in the tournament in the 40th minute, but that was all the scoring the Fire would muster. Kei Kamara, JeWaughn Watson and Teal Bunbury scored for the Revolution. Accam also was ejected late in the game for rough play. With the miseries suffered by the Fire in the MLS, the team was hoping to win the Hunt Cup. Had it won, it would have hosted the championship game at Toyota Park in September. “The whole locker room feels very, very bad at this point,’’ Fire coach Veljko Paunovic said after the game. “I would like to add that we did our best. This is the best we can do at this point, but we will work hard and we will come back next year.

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Something to cheer about: Fire fans have not seen their team lose at Toyota Park in more than four months.

“After the second goal and the third goal, we pushed hard, we tried to do some adjustments, but the team, I’m really proud of our guys. I think our team did a huge effort and, as I said, this is the best we can do at this point and we learn from everything. It was a great experience for us and we just expect and we work on improving and not making the same mistakes in the future.” The Fire had five shots on target in the game.

CHICAGO FIRE AT MONTREAL WHEN: 6:30 p.m., Saturday WHERE: Stade Saputo, Montreal FIRE RECORD: 4-11-7 MONTREAL’S RECORD: 8-6-9 LAST TIME: Montreal beat the Fire 2-1 on April 16 at Toyota Park in Bridgeview. Ignacio Piatti scored the winner in extra time for the Impact.

FOCUS ON HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

Marist/Brother Rice soccer game on Sept. 11 to remember tragedy of 9-11 By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Each year, the Marist and

Brother Rice soccer teams try to do something special when they meet each other. This year, the two teams

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will play at 4 p.m. on Sept. 11 at Marist to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the attacks of 9-11. The teams will start the day by attending mass together at 10 a.m. at St. Christina Church, 3342 W. 111th Street in Chicago. The public is welcome to join them in prayer.

At the game, Marist plans to honor all military and first responders in attendance, and encourages community members to attend. “This is a great way for our team to give back to the members of the community to do so much for all of us,” said Marist head coach Sean Maxwell. “It

also reminds our students that as great as competing is, community holds even more importance.”

Awodarin picks Marist Marist linebacker Micah Awodarin announced last week he would attend Yale. The 6-foot-1, 215-pound

RedHawk had more than 20 offers and had Illinois, Duke and Vanderbilt on his list of finalists. This season, he will be a part of a strong Redhawks defense that also features Robert Topps III, a cornerback who committed to Kansas earlier in the year.

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Thunderbolts fishing for a playoff spot without Fisher By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

The losses are mounting up and not just in the standings. The Windy City Thunderbolts have dropped seven of their last 10 games and last week lost a key member of the pitching ro-

tation when southpaw Jake Fisher announced he was leaving the team to accept a graduate assistant position at his alma mater, the University of Oklahoma. Fisher led the team with nine wins and had a 3.30 ERA. He pitched a shutout on Aug. 10 in a road game at Traverse City to snap the T-Bolts’ five-game losing streak in his final game as a Thunderbolt. Fischer was drafted in 22nd round of the 2013 draft by the Lost Angeles Dodgers. At Keys

High School in Oklahoma, he had 402 strikeouts for his career and hit .402 his senior year. Clay Chapman (seven wins) and Brady Muller (3.79 ERA) will lead the staff as the Frontier League season winds down and the team tries to grab onto a wild-card spot for the playoffs. Heading into this week’s action, Windy City (36-41) was four slots away from the second wild-card spot and was four games behind Normal for that spot.

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World Series champs hailed at Hale — twice By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

The Clear Ridge Little League baseball team was honored for the second time at Hale Park on Saturday. Clear Ridge won the Senior Little League Worlds Series on Aug. 6 in Bangor, Maine, and the next day the players were honored at an impromptu homecoming after coming back from O’Hare International Airport. A more elaborate ceremony was held Saturday and Mayor Rahm Emanuel stopped by to pose with the players. Other political heavy hitters on hand were Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan (D-22nd) and Marty Quinn, alderman of the 13th Ward on Chicago’s Southwest Side. Sixteen players from five schools represented Clear Ridge. Tom Doyle, Jake Gerloski, Noah Miller, Tim Molloy, Mel Moriaro, Gage Olszak and Zach Verta represented St. Laurence. Mike Rios, Mike Skoraczewski and Joe Tresek represented St. Rita. Gary Donahue, Dave Navarro and Bob Palenik represented De La Salle. Julian Lopez and Paolo Zavalo represented Nazareth Academy, while Jake Duerr represented Marist. Here are some photos from two celebrations:

Clear Ridge fans welcome the players as the bus nears Hale Park on Aug. 7.

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Clear Ridge player Dave Navarro and a fan check out a poster during the Aug. 7 celebration.

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Ryan Martinez was one of the fans on hand cheering on the champs on Aug. 7.

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Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel is made an honorary member of the 2016 Clear Ridge Senior League World Series champion team at a private meeting, shortly before they joined by hundreds of people at a rally last Saturday at Hale Park on the city’s Southwest Side. Other political heavy hitters joining the 16-member team are (left) Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan (D-22nd) and Marty Quinn, alderman of the 13th Ward on Chicago’s Southwest Side. Manager Mark Robinson gets the Joe Maddon treatment as he answers questions from the media after his team returned from the World Series on Aug. 7.

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All signs were good at Saturday’s rally. Among the many Southwest Side clans showing their pride were the Gaughan family of the Clearing neighborhood, mom Tanya, dad Kevin, CRLL players Matthew, 9, and Michael, 7, and two-year-old Nicholas.

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The Clear Ridge logo was clearly displayed during the two celebrations.

Vorva

Continued from Page 1 ball in Sweden. RICHARDS: The aforementioned Dwyane Wade has enjoyed a great run in the NBA and Richards’ court is named after him. ST. LAURENCE: Baseball player Jim Dwyer lasted nearly two decades in the major leagues as he played for seven teams in 18 seasons and won a World Series ring with Baltimore in 1983. He hit a solo home run in the first game of the series. SANDBURG: So many great athletes to choose from… but I have to go with women’s hockey star

Kendall Coyne, who won a silver medal in the 2014 Sochi Olympics and followed it up two years later by finishing up her college career at Northeastern by winning the Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award, which is like the Heisman Trophy for women’s hockey players. This fall, she will be playing with the Minnesota Whitecaps. SHEPARD: Left-handed baseball pitcher Ron Mahay was a rare breed in the big leagues. He broke in as a position player with Boston in 1995 and hit a home run in 22 plate appearances. But hitting didn’t work out for him so he turned to relief pitching and had steady work with several teams, including the Cubs, for 14 seasons. STAGG: Track star Tom Pukstys won six national championships throwing the javelin and finished in the top 10 in the world at the 1992 and 1996 Olympics.

Sabbath

Continued from Page 1 Participants from all over the country come to compete — last year there was approximately 6,500 — in the Chicago Triathlon, making it one of the biggest triathlons in the nation. “The large amount of people is both good and bad,” Sabbath said. “I feel like people are drawn to this race because you have the lakefront and skyline right there, and it’s exciting to have such a big, energetic crowd. At the same time, the crowd makes the race course dense and a little crazy sometimes.”

This year, Sabbath is also participating in a triathlon in LaPorte, Indiana along with his family. “It’s very low-key and is about as opposite as the Chicago Triathlon a you can get, but it’s still a really great time,” Sabbath said. As his 34th Chicago Triathlon swiftly approaches, Sabbath is ready and excited for another race. “The Chicago Triathlon has just become a part of my life,” Sabbath said. “It signifies the end of summer, kids going back to school, the weather changing to fall — the triathlon is part of the seasons for me. I honestly can’t think of a better way to spend a Sunday.”

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Champion Mortgage Company Plaintiff, vs. Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Glenn E. Pfeiffer; Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; Janice M. Bolz aka Janice Marie Bolz, as independent Administrator to the Estate of Glenn E. Pfeiffer aka Glenn Pfeiffer; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants, Case # 16CH3391 Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s # 160210 F15120192 CPN Pursuant to a Judgment made and entered by said Court in the above entitled cause, Thomas J. Dart, Sheriff of Cook County, Illinois, will on September 22nd, 2016, at 1pm in room LL06 of the Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction the following described premises and real estate mentioned in said Judgment: Common Address: 10424 South Kolin Avenue, Oak Lawn, Illinois 60435 P.I.N: 24-15-216-008-0000 Improvements: This property consists of a Single Family Home. Sale shall be under the following terms: payment of not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the successful and highest bid to be paid to the Sheriff by cashierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s check or certified funds at the sale; and the full remaining balance to be paid to the Sheriff by cashierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s check or certified funds within twenty-four (24) hours after the sale. Sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments. Premise will NOT be open for inspection. Firm Information: Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorney ANSELMO, LINDBERG OLIVER LLC Anthony Porto 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Suite 120 Naperville, IL 60566-7228 foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com 866-402-8661 fax 630-428-4620 For bidding instructions, visit www. fal-illinois.com This is an attempt to collect a debt pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF Cook County, Illinois, County Department, Chancery Division. Champion Mortgage Company Plaintiff, vs. Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Glenn E. Pfeiffer; Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; Janice M. Bolz aka Janice Marie Bolz, as independent Administrator to the Estate of Glenn E. Pfeiffer aka Glenn Pfeiffer; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants, Case # 16CH3391 Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s # 160210 F15120192 CPN Pursuant to a Judgment made and entered by said Court in the above entitled cause, Thomas J. Dart, Sheriff of Cook County, Illinois, will on September 22nd, 2016, at 1pm in room LL06 of the Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction the following described premises and real estate mentioned in said Judgment: Common Address: 10424 South Kolin Avenue, Oak Lawn, Illinois 60435 P.I.N: 24-15-216-008-0000 Improvements: This property consists of a Single Family Home. Sale shall be under the following terms: payment of not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the successful and highest bid to be paid to the Sheriff by cashierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s check or certified funds at the sale; and the full remaining balance to be paid to the Sheriff by cashierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s check or certified funds within twenty-four (24) hours after the sale. Sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments. Premise will NOT be open for inspection. Firm Information: Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorney ANSELMO, LINDBERG OLIVER LLC Anthony Porto 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Suite 120 Naperville, IL 60566-7228 foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com 866-402-8661 fax 630-428-4620 For bidding instructions, visit www. fal-illinois.com This is an attempt to collect a debt pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. COURT OF Cook County, Illinois, County Department, Chancery Division. Champion Mortgage Company Plaintiff, vs. Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Glenn E. Pfeiffer; Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; Janice M. Bolz aka Janice Marie Bolz, as independent Administrator to the Estate of Glenn E. Pfeiffer aka Glenn Pfeiffer; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants, Case # 16CH3391 Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s # 160210 F15120192 CPN Pursuant to a Judgment made and entered by said Court in the above entitled cause, Thomas J. Dart, Sheriff of Cook County, Illinois, will on September 22nd, 2016, at 1pm in room LL06 of the Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction the following described premises and real estate mentioned in said Judgment: Legal Description: LOT 13 IN WM. CERNIUKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 17 (EXCEPT EAST 165 FEET) IN LONGWOOD ACRES, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTH EAST QUARTER OF THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTH WEST QUARTER AND THE WEST HALF OF THE SOUTH EAST QUARTER OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Common Address: 10424 South Kolin Avenue, Oak Lawn, Illinois 60435 P.I.N: 24-15-216-008-0000 Improvements: This property consists of a Single Family Home. Sale shall be under the following terms: payment of not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the successful and highest bid to be paid to the Sheriff by cashierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s check or certified funds at the sale; and the full remaining balance to be paid to the Sheriff by cashierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s check or certified funds within twenty-four (24) hours after the sale. Sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments. Premise will NOT be open for inspection. 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more as needed • 2 scallions, cut diagonally into thin slices • 4 cherry tomatoes, quartered • Fresh basil leaves, for garnish Preheat the broiler. Meanwhile, in a medium nonstick ovenproof skillet over high heat, saute the bacon until it starts to brown. Pour off excess fat. Add the onion, bell pepper and poblano, and saute until they start to soften slightly; then, add the potato. Continue cooking until the edges of the vegetables are golden brown. Season with pepper and a little salt. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the eggs, Parmesan, cream, and salt and pepper to taste. With a fork, beat until well blended. Drizzle the 1 tablespoon of olive oil around the bacon and vegetables. Pour in the eggs. Over medium heat, stir the eggs briskly with the back of a fork until they begin to set but are still very moist. Scatter the tomatoes and scallions evenly over the top. Place the pan under the preheated broiler. Cook another 1 to 3 minutes, until the eggs are set on top to your liking. Return the pan to medium heat, drizzle the edge and top of the frittata with a little more oil, and continue cooking until the bottom is fully set and golden brown. With the help of a spatula, if necessary, slide the omelet from the pan onto a large serving plate. Garnish with fresh basil leaves. To serve, cut in half or into wedges.

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COMING SOON:

“THE HUNTSMAN: WINTER’S WAR” (Aug. 23): Battling sisters (Charlize Theron, Emily Blunt) pose big challenges for the Huntsman (Chris Hemsworth)

and his true love (Jessica Chastain). (PG-13: AS, V) “ROOTS” (Aug. 23): The remake of the landmark miniseries about author Alex Haley’s family background features Forest Whitaker and Laurence Fishburne. (Not rated: AS, V) “THE JUNGLE BOOK” (Aug. 30): In Disney’s live-action version of the Rudyard Kipling classic, Mowgli (Neel Sethi) interacts with animals that have the voices of Bill Murray, Scarlett Johansson and others. (PG: V) “THE NIGHT MANAGER” (Aug. 30): Tom Hiddleston and Hugh Laurie star in the suspense series based on John Le Carre’s novel of an ex-soldier’s probe of a businessman. (Not rated: AS, P, V) “MONEY MONSTER” (Sept. 6): A televised financial adviser (George Clooney) is held captive by a vengeful investor (Jack O’Connell); Julia Roberts also stars. (R: AS, P, V) “CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR” (Sept. 13): Captain America (Chris Evans) and Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.) lead opposing factions of Marvel superheroes. (PG-13: P, V) FAMILY-VIEWING GUIDE KEY: AS, adult situations; N, nudity; P, profanity; V, violence; GV, particularly graphic violence.

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

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The Regional News • The Reporter

Thursday, August 18, 2016

Southwest • Section 2, Page 8

BROADEN YOUR HORIZONS Programs at The Center

• A Celebration Walk at the Labyrinth Saturday Aug. 20 at 9 a.m. This labyrinth walk will celebrate the bounty and beauty of the summer season. Summer reaches its peak in August and walkers are invited to allow this abundance to guide their labyrinth journey. The Center, 12700 Southwest Hwy, Palos Park. Ph. 361-3650 • Creative Art Journaling Friday Aug. 26, noon - 3 p.m. Instructor April Schabes will help participants create a colorful artistic record of days, thoughts, and experiences through words, collages, photos, poems, magazine images, drawings, and watercolor. Call 361-3650 for more information.

The Bridge Teen Center programs

• DJ Night/High School After Hours - 7:30 p.m. to midnight this Friday The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Court, Orland Park. Invite your friends for a DJ Night with “DJ LG”. The night will include an air hockey tournament and free Jamba Juice. High School students are invited to stay for extended

hours from 10:30 p.m. until midnight. • Craft Station: Scrapbook Your Summer Memories - 1 to 6 p.m. Aug. 23, Print your selfies, gather your movie ticket stubs and souvenirs, and create a Summer scrapbook. • Open Studio: Painting - 4:30 to 6 p.m. Aug. 24, Work on a current piece or create something new with plenty of art supplies and inspiration. Meet fellow artists and discover new mediums in The Bridge Teen Center’s art studio. • Soul Cafe: Dealing with Anxiety & Nervousness - 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Aug. 25, Having anxiety and feeling nervous are completely normal emotions. Talk about what you can do to reduce the effects of anxiety and how to keep your emotions from affecting your everyday life. • Game Night - 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Aug. 26, Celebrate the end of Summer with a Game Night. The night will include a live performance by rock band Ignescent and free food provided by Meijer. This free event is for teens in 7th through 12th grade. For more information call (708) 532-0500 or visit www.thebridgeteencenter.org.

Women’s retreat: Joy in the Wilds

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Women attending the end-of-summer retreat get to enjoy nature and an overnight in cozy camp shelters. It will be held this Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 20-21, 10 a.m.-10 a.m. Lois Lauer and Linda Whittaker invite nature-loving women to a “campout” on Indian Hill at the farm. Participants will sleep in the little camp shelters there, cook on a campfire, nurture natural awareness, and celebrate the joy in being out-of-doors. Retreat fee: $92 includes leadership, overnight accommodations, three outdoor meals, and retreat supplies. Participants must bring personal sleeping bags or blankets. The Center, 12700 Southwest Hwy, Palos Park. 708-361-3650

OMARR’S WEEKLY ASTROLOGICAL FORECAST By Jeraldine Saunders

Outdoor yoga in the Pines

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Join Valerie Lindstrom for a beginner’s session of yoga in the beautiful outdoor setting of The Center’s pine forest this Saturday, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Outdoor classes add a new dimension to one’s practice and pare yoga down to its original link with nature. Yoga means “union,” and when it’s practiced outdoors it can seem like a union with nature, humanity, and the universe. Attendees are asked to park in the lower Farm lot and walk up to the Pines, to bring a mat and water, and to dress appropriately for the outdoors. Preregistration is required. Call 361-3650. Beginners can bask in a natural experience at Yoga in the Pines.

Cake stands and garden art

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Students use rummage sale items to make beautiful cake stands on Tuesday Aug. 23, 1-3:30 p.m., at The Center in Palos Park. Instructor Joyce Icenogle will show students how to create an interesting piece of decorative garden art or a beautiful and useful cake stand, by gluing together decorative plates, cups, and glasses from The Center’s Rummage Sale. Students should plan to pick up their finished work later in the week after the glue is dry. The class fee is $21 and includes all supplies. The Center, 12700 Southwest Hwy. Call 361-3650

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your energies may scatter like dandelion seeds in the wind. You may be enthused by risky adventures or preoccupied with new friends. Other people may be confused by your unpredictable actions in the week ahead. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Enjoy free samples. People from exotic locations might share ideas or gifts. Co-workers might prefer a break from routines or a close companion could be unpredictable. You might find a new job early in the week. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): If you are not thinking for yourself, then someone else is thinking for you. In the week to come refuse to let peer pressure affect your judgment. You could focus on family situations and well thought out plans for the future. CANCER (June 21-July 22): People may judge you by the way you handle and treat your possessions. You might even find it is time to replace the old with the new. In the week ahead pay attention to the advice and ideas of family members. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You will find the ways and means without a committee in the week ahead. Thinking outside the box could be your ticket to fame and fortune. You or something you do could receive a plethora of publicity or personal recognition. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): There is more to you than meets the eye. Your thinking processes are fueled by a wide range of subjects and educational experiences. Avoid arguments and aggravations by focusing on the positive in the week to come. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Be an original without fostering rebellion. Change and your reaction to change are what counts in the upcoming week. If you only react to what others say or think you

won’t have the time to exercise your own free will. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): If you act on impulse make it worth your time. Get in touch with what is most popular on social media or find out what is in the gossip columns. Being in sync with the news will enhance your creativity this week. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Experience is a tough teacher because it gives you a lesson after you have already taken the test. Concentrate on engaging in a wide range of unique activities and enjoy some unusual experiences as this week unfolds. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Family feuds will be far and few between in the week ahead.

Whenever you are free to pick and choose be sure to let original ideas have their head. A fascinating person could enter your life and rock your world. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Aspire to achieving a higher purpose. Re-evaluate your priorities and enjoy greater popularity. Small financial sacrifices may be made to avoid disputes. Focus on the building your social and business connections this week. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You may feel like a dart board in the week ahead. Someone’s pointed remarks may hit their target. Avoid unpleasant cross currents by being polite even if you sense belligerence lurking beneath a calm exterior.

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