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Thursday, August 31, 2017

Resignation stuns Hickory Hills council

Ald. McAvoy cites health issues in decision to step down after more than 14 years By Sharon L. Filkins

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Ald. Tom McAvoy (3rd Ward) hands in his councilman’s badge during the Hickory Hills City Council meeting last Thursday. McAvoy resigned as alderman, citing health issues as the reason for his leaving.

It was not business as usual during the Hickory Hills City Council meeting last Thursday night. The stunning announcement that Ald. Tom McAvoy (3rd Ward) was going to resign at the end of the month pre-empted any further discussion on other matters. McAvoy turned in his resignation, which is effective at midnight on Aug. 31, after serving 14 years and 115 days in office. The Aug 24 meeting was his last as a member of the council “I think 14 years and 115 days in office is a pretty good run,” McAvoy stated in a letter he presented to the council and which he had mailed to his friends and neighbors in the 3rd Ward. Shortly after the meeting was called to order, Mayor Mike Howley respectfully called on McAvoy

for comments on his letter of resignation. Before he spoke, McAvoy stood up, and in a move that brought tears to many of those present, reached across the dais to remove his nameplate. He then turned to City Clerk Dee Catizone and handed his councilman’s badge and ID card to her. He cited recent health issues as the reason for his resignation. “My health is such that I just no longer have the energy to do all the elements of the job I have done in the past and that I believe an alderman should do,” he said. McAvoy was elected to his position as 3rd Ward alderman in 2003 with nearly 60 percent of the vote in a three-candidate contest. He was elected the same year Howley and 1st Ward Alderman Mike McHugh were voted into office.

He was re-elected three times — in 2007 with 95.4 percent of total votes cast; in 2011 with 94.5 percent; and in 2015 with 96.4 percent of the total votes. He thanked his 3rd Ward friends and families for volunteering over the years to assist him in completing so many non-partisan community projects and programs. “I could never have done any of those things alone,” he said. “I had many helping hands. I was always proud to say that I had the largest all-volunteer aldermanic staff in the State of Illinois.” His volunteer group was one of his many accomplishments as alderman. He organized and developed a band of more than 120 “Third Ward Volunteers” who worked with him, operating the See HICKORY HILLS, Page 5

GROUNDBREAKING FOR DIST. 218

They’re digging in for performing arts center at Richards High School By Joe Boyle

Photo by Dermot Connolly

St. Laurence High School seniors Mary Shirazi (from left), Dan Carroll and Ashley Murphy talked about their first few days as the first co-ed class at the Burbank school.

A new era at St. Laurence

By Dermot Connolly

There was a big change at St. Laurence High School in Burbank when the fall semester began last week. Girls are now enrolled for the first time in the history of the 56-year-old school, and by all accounts, the co-ed transition is going smoothly. The change came after St. Laurence opened its doors to more than 140 sophomores, juniors and seniors from neighboring Queen of Peace High School, which closed its doors in June. So now, instead of looking across the parking lot at each other, the girls and boys are now walking the same halls.

Transition to co-ed going well at school Mike Madera, director of communications at St. Laurence, noted that this year, the boys and girls are in separate classes for core courses, such as English, math and science. But some elective courses are co-ed. Next fall, the school will start accepting both boys and girls as freshmen. St. Laurence’s plan for the next two years is to educate freshmen and sophomores as separately as possible under one roof

before moving them into co-educational classes as juniors and seniors. So it will be a few years before all classes are fully co-ed. “My big concern was whether the environment in the school was going to change. But the first couple of days went really well,” said Dan Carroll, a senior from Orland Park, who serves as parliamentarian of the Student Council. “I’m still in class with my friends, and we had a few events over the summer, so I have been able to meet and make friends with some of the girls, too.”

After a four-year struggle, the first phase of the construction for the performing arts center at Richards High School in Oak Lawn has become a reality. The groundbreaking ceremony took place last Thursday on the grounds of Richards High School, 10601 S. Central Ave. District 218 officials, faculty, students, parents and local leaders were in attendance. Oak Lawn Mayor Sandra Bury and Trustee Bud Stalker (5th) also attended the event. Members of the Richards High School band performed during the ceremony. Richards students from the choral and theater programs also attended the event. “I want to thank all of the (District 218) board members for voting for the performing arts center,” said Dr. Ty Harting, superintendent of School District 218. “I want to thank the current board members and former board members who also supported this project.” Thomas Kosowski, the District 218 board president, said the board voted down a proposal for a performing arts center during the spring. The board cited excessive cost estimates from the contractors who submitted proposals on the project. The board then went back and worked out the details to make sure the project went ahead. The project was scaled back and a compromise was reached.

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Dr. Ty Harting, superintendent of School District 218, thanks the community for supporting the project for a performing arts center at Richards High School.

“The process was very lengthy,” said Kosowski. “We have been talking about this for four years. We went back to the drawing board and cut some costs. We were able to do that.” Costs had escalated to nearly $26 million and the District 218 Board worked to reduce that number. The current project figures are now at $14 million. Bulley & Andrews Construction, along with DLA Ltd. Architects, will be working on the performing arts center. The arts center will be attached to the current facility. Totaling See ARTS CENTER, Page 5

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Motorcycles, cow pie bingo and more at St. Bernadette fest

By Kelly White

Families gathered together this past weekend in Evergreen Park over motorcycles, a Mass and a cow. You read that right — a cow. St. Bernadette Catholic Church, 9343 S Francisco Ave., Evergreen Park, was the site of an outdoor Motorcycle Mass on Sunday afternoon, followed by a family fest and the parish’s first-ever cow pie bingo. Cow pie bingo consists of a random grid of 750 squares painted on the parking lot (much like football squares), and the squares

are numbered between 101 and 850. Attendees were able to purchase tickets for $25 each, picking his or her own number on a first-come, first-served basis. Then there was a very well-fed cow named Molly in the parking lot whose only responsibility was to walk around the grid all day until nature finally took its course. The owner of the square where the largest amount of cow pie landed won $7,000. Any additional money raised will be used for future parish activities. It took about a half hour for Molly the cow to do her business, and the lucky winner

of the $7,000 was Bob Berls, of Oak Lawn. The winning number was 827, a number chosen by Berls to represent his wedding anniversary, which was also coincidentally the date of the event on Saturday. “This was an idea I had had for a few years, but it took some time to convince the parish council to go along with it,” said the Rev. Benedykt Pazdan, pastor of St. Bernadette. “The cow pie bingo is certainly unique. I don’t think you’ll find any other place on the South Side that does that.” See FEST, Page 7

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Dr. Ty Harting, superintendent of District 218, chats with Oak Lawn Mayor Sandra Bury after the groundbreaking ceremony last Thursday for the performing arts center at Richards High School.

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Thursday, August 31, 2017

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Palos Hills Mayor Gerald Bennett (right) chats with Cook County Commissioner Sean Morrison before the start of the 35th Anniversary Celebration of the Southwest Conference of Mayors (SCM), held Friday in Orland Hills. The gala brought together elected officials, guests and residents from the 24 southwest suburban communities that make up the SCM. Bennett is the organization’s president.

Small fire cancels classes Tuesday at Richards HS By Joe Boyle Staff members at Richards High School in Oak Lawn who arrived for work early Tuesday morning noticed the power was off and discovered a small fire in the boiler room. The Oak Lawn Fire Department responded to a call from the school, 10601 S. Central Ave., and extinguished the fire quickly, according to Bob McParland, public information specialist for School District 218. “The fire occurred before the students arrived at school,”

McParland said. “Employees showed up and they called the fire department.” Students who later showed up for school were told that classes would not be held Tuesday due to “electrical problems.” Families and employees were contacted by District 218 and informed that classes at Richards would be canceled for Tuesday. McParland said he was not sure of the origin of the fire. Classes resumed the next day. “The main thing was no one was hurt,” McParland said. “That’s what is most important.”

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Evan Zurik, 21, of the 5800 block of West 87th Street, Burbank, faces several felony drug charges following an investigation that led to the execution of a search warrant at his home at 6:40 p.m. Aug. 22. Police said he was charged with possession of a controlled substance, delivery of a controlled substance, possession of cannabis and driving with a suspended license. Police said 46 grams of cocaine were found on the premises, 21 grams of cannabis, Tramadol, and proceeds from the sale of drugs. Baggies, a digital scale and sale ledgers were also found, police said. He was held for a bond hearing.

Criminal damage

Erik L. Christopher, 20, of the 16200 block of South Laflin Avenue, Markham, was charged with criminal damage to property at 4:22 p.m. Aug. 22 in the parking lot of Bed, Bath & Beyond in Chicago Ridge Mall. Police said he broke off both side mirrors on a Mercedes that was owned by someone he had a previous altercation with. Court information was not available.

Retail theft

Dana L. Purdy, 34, of the 8700 block of South Beck Place, Hometown, was charged with retail theft at Kohl’s in Chicago Ridge Mall at 10:35 a.m. Aug. 23. Police said she took various cosmetics and a pacifier holder worth a total of $116. She is due in court on Oct. 12.

Domestic battery

Wisam W. Zeidan, 27, of the 7500 block of South Stickney Avenue, Bridgeview, was charged with domestic battery following a disturbance at 2 p.m. Aug. 27 in the 9800 block of South Harlem Avenue. Police said Zeidan and a woman were heard screaming and fighting, and both claimed to be the victim. Zeidan was charged after a witness provided information. He was held for a bond hearing.

Evergreen Park Retail theft

• Tabitha Hampton, 30, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft at Pete’s Market, 3700 W. 95th St., at 8 p.m. Aug. 23. Police said she took 44 items, including shampoo and deodorant bottles, worth $167.40 in total. • Mollie Serna, 24, of Hometown, was charged with retail theft at Sam’s Club, 9400 S. Western Ave., at 7:31 p.m. last Thursday. Police said she took two cameras and some computer products worth $397.88 in total. • Angela Capps, 40, of Oak Lawn, was charged with retail theft at Walmart, 2500 W. 95th St., at 4:53 p.m. last Thursday. Police said she took four makeup items worth $92.41.

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Kevin Phillips, 36, of Chicago, was charged with theft following an incident at a home in the 8900 block of South Utica Avenue at 10:01 p.m. Aug. 23. Police said he allegedly took his estranged wife’s purse. He told police she owed him money.

Felony charge

Robert Lindsay, 37, of Chicago, was charged with forgery, a felony, at 3:08 p.m. Aug. 23 at PLS Check Cashing, 2507 W. 95th St. Police said he tried to cash a falsified check written to himself for $667.82.

Hickory Hills DUI charge

Marcin Strozyk, 32, of Hickory Hills, was charged with driving under the influence of drugs following a two-car crash at 3:30 p.m. Aug. 27 in the 8800 block of West 92nd Place. Police said his vehicle struck another vehicle. A gram of heroin and three Xanax pills were found in his car, police said. He was also charged with possession of a controlled substance, improper lane usage and driving with a suspended license. Police said Strozyk, who was taken by ambulance to Advocate Christ Medical Center for treatment, was also wanted on three outstanding warrants from DuPage County.

Outstanding warrants

Whitney N. Queen, 30, of Blue Island, was arrested on an outstanding Hickory Hills warrant at 4:34 p.m. Friday at a store where she works in the 7700 block of West 99th Street. Police said she had failed to appear in court last Thursday on a charge of driving with a suspended license. Her new court date was set for Oct. 2. Taneisha Rhodes, 38, of Chicago, was arrested on an outstanding Cook County warrant at 1:20 p.m. Monday in the 8800 block of West 87th Street. Police said the warrant was for a probation violation. She is due in court on Sept. 18.

Suspended license

Joe C. Stephens, 58, of Oak Lawn, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 11:33 a.m. Monday in the 8700 block of South 83rd Court. Police said the expired license plates on his Chevrolet Malibu were registered to a 2013 Ford. Stephens told police he found them in a dumpster and put them on the vehicle because his own were suspended. He was also cited for improper use of registration and expired registration. He is due in court on Oct. 2.

Marijuana possession

• Timothy J. Jura, 20, of Bridgeview, was issued a local ordinance violation for possession of marijuana following a traffic stop at 5:01 p.m. Aug. 23 in the 8500 block of West 95th Street. Police said he was smoking a marijuana cigarette while riding a bicycle. He is due at a hearing in Hickory Hills City Hall on Oct. 3. • Jamal J. Abbas, 30, of Worth, was issued a local ordinance violation for possession of marijuana following a traffic stop at 4:30 p.m. last Thursday in the 8600 block of South 82nd Avenue. Police said he was smoking a marijuana cigarette in a parking lot. He is due at a hearing in Hickory Hills City Hall on Oct. 3.

Oak Lawn DUI charges

• Mark Gabriel, 43, of Brookfield, was charged with felony aggravated driving and being

under the influence of alcohol following a hit-and-run at 12:28 a.m. Aug. 12 at 95th Street and Southwest Highway. Police said he was apprehended shortly afterward by Hickory Hills police at 87th and Hillside Drive, with the bumper and license plate from the other car still attached to his vehicle. Police said he told them he thought he was on 47th Street in Lyons. The charge was raised to a felony due to two previous DUI convictions. He was also cited for leaving the scene of a crash with injuries, failure to give aid, and disobeying a traffic control device. The other driver was treated for whiplash, contusions and lacerations and muscle soreness. Court information was not available. • Romana Samoska, of Oak Lawn, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 99th Street and Cicero Avenue at 5:19 p.m. Aug. 19. Police said she registered a .186 blood-alcohol count on a breath test. She was also cited for driving under the minimum speed limit and failure to display a driver’s license. She is due in court on Sept. 11. • Anthony D. Fournier, of Chicago, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 3:17 a.m. Aug. 19 at 95th Street and 52nd Avenue. Police said he registered .091 on a breath test. Police said he was also cited for disobeying a red light, improper lane usage, and aggravated speeding for driving 66 mph in a 30-mph zone. He is due in court on Oct. 3. • Francisco Saavedra Jr., of Palos Hills, was charged with driving his motorcycle under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 12:51 a.m. Aug. 18 at Southwest Highway and 95th Street. Police said he was also cited for aggravated speeding, 63 mph in a 30mph zone, disobeying a red light, and improper turn. He registered a .080 blood-alcohol count on a breath test, just over the legal limit. He is due in court on Oct. 3. • Kimberly M. Glover, of Chicago, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 3:10 a.m. Aug. 13 in the 4700 block of West 95th Street. Police said she was also cited for aggravated speeding 62mph in a 30-mph zone, and registered a .150 blood-alcohol count. She is due in court on Sept. 12.

Aggravated assaults

• Melissa M. Carmona, of Chicago, was charged with aggravated assault following a traffic stop at 4:57 p.m. Aug. 18 in the 9300 block of South Cicero Avenue. Police said she was argumentative and spat at an arresting officer. She was also cited for driving with a suspended license, no insurance, no brake lights and failure to wear a seatbelt. She also had an outstanding arrest warrant from Palatine. She was held pending extradition to Palatine, and is due in court on the other charges on Sept. 11. • Tomislav Radoicic, 57, of Oak Lawn, was charged with three counts of misdemeanor aggravated assault following a confrontation with his neighbors in the 8800 block of South Sproat Avenue at 11:34 p.m. Aug. 19. Police said neighbors were having an Arabian Nights-themed birthday party with all the guests wearing dashikis and other traditional outfits. He allegedly threatened several of the people with a loaded handgun, and made racist comments. He is due in court on Sept. 11.

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Aggravated speeding

Demikis Montvydas, 20, of

Crestwood, was charged with aggravated speeding following a traffic stop at 9:30 p.m. Aug. 21 in the 8800 block of West 111th Street. Police said he was also cited for improper lane usage, screeching tires, failure to signal when required, and having illegal flashing colored headlights. He is due in court on Sept. 11.

Possession of cannabis

Two juveniles were arrested and charged with possession of cannabis in the 8300 block of West 103rd Street at 7:20 p.m. last Thursday. Police said the case is being handled in Juvenile Court.

Theft of services

Dennis Kawalko, 23, of Palos Hills, was charged with theft of labor/services at 10 p.m. last Thursday. Police said he took a cab home and then refused to pay the driver when he was dropped off. He is due in court on Sept. 11.

Retail theft

Daniel Ambrose, 33, of Palos Hills, was charged with retail theft at 9:45 p.m. Friday in connection with an incident that occurred on Aug. 1. On that date, police said he stole two cartons of cigarettes from the BP gas station at 7701 W. 111th St. Police said he also was cited for unlawful concealment of vehicle registration because paper was covering the rear license plate of his car. He is due in court on Sept. 11.

Domestic battery

Zbigniew Lojas, 23, of Hickory Hills, was charged with domestic battery following an incident that occurred at 2:30 a.m. Saturday in the parking lot of a Shell gas station at 10300 S. Harlem Ave. Police said they observed him choking a female, and when they approached him, Lojas turned on them, spitting in their faces and striking them in the chest to avoid arrest. He was also cited for two counts of battery and resisting arrest. He was held for a bond hearing.

Battery off nses

• Ramon Rodriguez, 23, of Chicago, was charged with battery at 4 a.m. Sunday in the parking lot of El Gallo restaurant, 10164 S. Roberts Road. Police said he was seen hitting another person. He is due in court on Sept. 29. Jonathan Rodriguez, 25, of Oak Lawn, was also issued a local ordinance citation for disorderly conduct in connection with the same incident. Police said he interfered with the arrest of Ramon Rodriguez. He is due in court on Sept. 29. • Paul Williams, 61, of Palos Hills, was charged with battery at 3 p.m. Sunday. Police said he struck a woman in the face after accusing her of taking money from his home. He is due in court on Sept. 29.

Trespassing charge

Kimeda McGinnis, 35, of Justice, was charged with criminal trespassing to a residence at 5 p.m. Sunday. Police said she allegedly entered a home without permission and damaged a television and other items that did not belong to her. She was also cited for criminal damage to property. She is due in court on Sept. 29. Police reports are provided by law enforcement agencies. Charges are not evidence of guilt. They are a record of police actions taken, and persons charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law.

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Police search for man who attempted to abduct Palos Hills fifth-grader By Dermot Connolly

Photos by Dermot Connolly

Chicago Ridge Trustee Jack Lind, with his wife, Renee (left), and sisterin-law, Beth Lind, looked over the ski equipment for sale on Saturday at The Center’s 16th Annual Rummage Sale, held at The Children’s Farm, 12300 Southwest Highway, Palos Park.

A fifth-grade student at Palos East School in Palos Heights told her parents that two men tried to lure her toward their car when she got off the school bus near her home in Palos Hills on Friday afternoon. Palos 118 Schools Superintendent Dr. Anthony M. Scarsella informed parents and posted a statement about the incident on the school district website Monday. He said that two men in a red Ford Mustang attempted to lure a fifth-grade Palos East student toward their car by offering candy and an iPhone after she got off the school bus on her way home after school let out on Friday. He said the incident happened at the corner of Moraine Drive and Cour D'Alene in Palos Hills.

“The student was unharmed and reported the incident to school administrators (on Monday) morning,” said the superintendent. “School administrators immediately filed a police report and have asked for continued police presence in this area during all pick-up and drop-off times. “Now that school has started, I am asking parents to remember to be vigilant at bus stops and immediately report any suspicious activity to local police,” Scarsella added. “Please remember to talk with your children to reinforce important safety tips regarding strangers. All Palos 118 bus drivers are aware of the incident that occurred on Friday and will be keeping a close eye on students at bus stops. Student safety remains our top priority and I thank you in advance for working with us to ensure students remain safe traveling to

Oak Lawn man linked to Chicago murder case arrested in Mexico By Dermot Connolly

Bargain shoppers had a lot to choose from at The Center’s 16th Annual Rummage Sale, held Friday and Saturday at The Children’s Farm.

A former Oak Lawn resident who had been on the run for eight years after being charged in a grisly killing in Chicago was taken into custody in Guadalajara, Mexico, on Saturday. The arrest of Luis Macedo, one

of the FBI’s 10 Most Wanted Fugitives, was announced by Special Agent in Charge Michael J. Anderson of the FBI Chicago Field Office. Macedo is currently being held in Cook County Jail. Anderson said in a statement See ARREST, Page 7

and from school.” Palos East Elementary School, located at 7700 W. 127th St., in Palos Heights, draws students from Palos Heights, Palos Park and Palos Hills. And Palos Park Police Chief Joe Miller said on Tuesday that his officers are also paying particular attention to areas around bus stops where students are being picked up and dropped off before and after school. “We have no more information than what was provided in the notice from the superintendent,” said Miller. “But our officers will be paying attention. Watching cars and traffic around bus stops when schools are in session is always a priority for us anyway. We don’t have sidewalks in Palos Park, so children’s safety is always a concern, as they get on and off buses.”

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Thursday, August 31, 2017

Worth Days Festival features rides, music, parade, fireworks

The annual Worth Days Festival was well received this past weekend, and Worth Mayor Mary Werner was pleased the rains stayed away and made room for clear skies. The annual event is held at Altman Park at 11300 S. Beloit Ave.,

which is adjacent to the Terrace Centre, the administration building for the Worth Park District. A variety of rides entertained the kids, including the Himalaya, a Ferris wheel and carousel. Musical acts performed on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. A beer

James Cesak, 1, of Hickory Hills, and his sister, Emma, 4, have fun on one of many rides at the Worth Days Festival on Saturday afternoon.

Fall produce is arriving into the market every week. Multiple apples and many winter squashes join the abundant line up of delicious farm fresh produce at the Palos Heights Farmers Market, 12217 S. Harlem Ave. Other fruits and vegetables at the market include raspberries, plums, peaches, nectarines, melons and watermelons, peppers, broccoli, cauliflower, tomatoes, beans, beets, carrots, eggplant, onions, corn, summer squashes and more. 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, string and multiple varieties of artisan cheeses, eggs, butter, jams and jellies, local honey, olive oils and vinegars, beef, pork and chicken, salsas, pasta and barbecue sauces and Italian peppers, three different varieties of ready to eat tamales, pizza and pizza products, ready

William Hopper, 4, of Worth, enjoys one of many carnival rides at the Worth Days Festival.

garden was available for adults. Bingo was also offered. The annual Worth Days Parade was held at noon on Sunday along 111th Street and again drew a large crowd. The grand marshals for the parade were longtime Worth residents George and Jen Cernick.

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Brenden Rogan, 7, of Chicago, is all smiles as he rides the carousel.

Get ready for fall at the Palos Farmers Market to bake pizza, pesto, and organic and vegan frozen vegetable patties, soups, desserts, coffee and lattes, peanuts and roasted cashews. The vendors also have perennials and annual plants, herbs and fresh cut flowers. Finally, get ready for tailgates and fall parties at Pampered Chef. The market’s Facebook page will showcase all available produce at the start of the market day: www.Facebook. com/PalosHeightsFarmersMarket. Shop in early for best selection. The Palos Heights Library will be joining the Community Tent from 10 a.m. to noon with fall library programming, library card applications and more. The market would like to thank the library for the Story Hours all summer long.

Children were entertained and educated while attending the market all summer long. The Story Hours will be moving back to the library starting Sept. 11. More information will be available at the Community Tent this week by visiting www.palosheightslibrary.org, or calling (708) 448-1473. The Palos Heights Recreation Department will also join the Community Tent this week. The Palos Heights Recreation Department will have information about fall programs for children, teens and adults. Music and art classes, athletics, fitness and dancing classes for all age groups, outings and more can be found right at the Rec Center. At this week’s visit, the Rec Department will be holding a One Month Fitness Membership and

a 5 Punch Group Fitness Pass Raffle. At the City Tent, make sure to pick up and have the frequent card shopper cards endorsed every week for donations of either canned goods or fresh produce. Canned donations are given to Palos Methodist Church Food Pantry, 12108 S Harlem Ave., Palos Heights, and fresh produce is delivered to Operation Blessing, 4901 W 128th Place, in Alsip. LINK cards are also accepted at the Palos Market. The process starts at the City Tent. Also, information about the upcoming Winter Farmers Market to be held at the Recreation Department starting in November will be available. Also while at the City Tent, pick up this week’s recipe, “Zucchini Gazpacho,” courtesy of Dr. John Principe MD, of

Wellbeing MD Center for Life. This and some previous year’s recipes will be available. Previous year’s recipes can be found at www.wellbeingmd.com, or palosheights.org. New to the Market in 2017, Farmers Market Gift Certificates are available for purchase. They can be purchased for $5 and can be used for the vendors. The market would like to thank this year’s Palos Heights Farmers Market sponsors. They include Dr. John Principe, MD of Wellbeing MD Center for Life; Palos Health, The Private Bank, CNB Bank and Trust, United Trust Bank, Palos Heights Mayor Bob Straz, Running for Kicks, Golden Shoes and Camille’s Confections. Additional information about the market can be found at www.palosheights. org or by emailing farmersmarket@ palosheights.org. Residents can also join them on Facebook or call (708) 361-1800.

Roberts Park Fire District wins big federal grant By Bob Bong The Roberts Park Fire Protection District grew in size in April when voters in Justice who were not already covered by the district, approved a proposal to be annexed into the district. In July, the district learned it had been approved for a federal grant of $570,000 to help pay for three new firefighters. “The grant will help pay the salaries of three new full-time firefighters for three years,” said Fire Chief Jeff Ketchen on Friday. “After that, I’ll have to pay for their full salaries.” The federal grant was obtained through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emergency Response Grant program and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The grant program provides federal funds to fire departments and emergency medical service organizations in order to improve the response capabilities of our nation’s first responders and the safety of our communities. “The grant is a tough one to get,” said Fire Trustee Steve Stratakos. “Every little bit helps and we make every effort to get any money that is available.” He said the district has several grant applications out at any given time. “Right now, we also have grant applications out for a new fire engine and air packs for the firefighters.” Fire Trustee Richard Berkowicz said running a fire department is an expensive proposition and any grants are welcome. “It takes money to make money,” he said. U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) stopped at the district’s Fire Station 1 at 8611 S. Roberts

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News and events from our archives • 50 years ago Palos Hills resident’s bungalow home is lined with paintings From the Aug. 31, 1967 issue:

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Roberts Park Fire Protection District Trustee Steve Stratakos (from left), Trustee Richard Berkowicz, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Nikolas Stratakos, Fire Chief Jeff Ketchen and state Rep. Mike Zalewski (D-23rd) stand next to a fire truck on Friday at Fire Station 1 at 8611 S. Roberts Road.

Road on Friday to visit the firefighters and congratulate them on winning the grant. “Our nation’s firefighters and first responders are called upon day after day to protect our citizens,” Durbin said. “As these brave men and women put themselves in harm’s way, we must ensure that they are fully staffed and equipped with the best training and tools possible. “I’m proud to fight for funding that will support our first responders in Justice, Hickory Hills and across Illinois.” Cong. Dan Lipinski (D-3rd), whose district includes the fire district said, “It is becoming

more and more difficult for local communities to provide the funding needed for fire protection. I’m pleased this grant will help the Roberts Park Fire Protection District hire more brave men and women to protect the people of Justice and the surrounding area.” The district headquarters is in Justice and the district covers all of that village, a majority of Hickory Hills and some unincorporated areas of Cook County. The district has 17 full-time and 35 parttime firefighters. The district responded to more than 4,000 calls last year.

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The story: A bungalow on the 7800 block of 111th Street in Palos Hills resembles most other homes along this busy stretch. But this particular home stands out because of the artist who lives there. Edward Peters, a retired 77-year-old retired construction worker and interior decorator, remains active by painting, a hobby he began over a half a century ago. He picked up a paintbrush 65 years ago and his work impressed his teacher that he recommended that Peters enroll in the School of the Art Institute. Peters still treasures his first piece of art, an old-fashioned portrait. His preference for paintings is indicated by the number of reproductions and original works, all displayed in his home. His creative impulses were influential by his years as an interior decorator.

• 25 years ago Dispute focuses on how land should be developed along Cal-Sag Channel From the Aug. 27, 1992 issue: The story: What is now a tree-filled nature buffer that separates the Cal-Sag Channel from homes on 115th Street west of Harlem Avenue in Worth could one day become a strip mall with restaurants, a light industrial area or some type of recreation realm. But one thing many local residents do not want to see erected on the property leased by the village recently is apartment buildings. Worth Mayor Dan Kumingo said the village board is searching for “the best development for the property” and that commercial development would be ideal. One of the residents, David Lapinski, said during a recent meeting that he opposes construction of apartment buildings on the site. The quote: “You should have a meeting with the residents living near the property,” Lapinski told the mayor. “I think you will find that people are against putting up apartment buildings. An apartment complex would lower the property values of our homes.”

• 10 years ago Animal rights group protests arrival of circus in Palos Hills From the Aug. 30, 2007 issue: The story: An international animal rights group is calling on the Palos Hills City Council to pass legislation prohibiting the use of “pain-causing” devices on circus elephants. A letter from the People For the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), addressed to Palos Hills Mayor Gerald Bennett, makes the request just days before the Carson & Barnes Circus is scheduled to perform in the city. According to PETA, Barnes uses bullhooks, electric prods and other pain-causing devices to force circus elephants to perform. Lisa Wathne, a captive exotic animal specialist with PETA and the author of the letter, wants the Palos Hills City Council to enact legislation that would ban such devices from being used in the city. The quote: “The only way you can get a wild animal to perform unnatural tricks day after day, month after month, year after year, is through pain,” Wathne said.

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Library patrons embark upon ‘safari hunt’ to local cemeteries By Kelly White

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The clue for this week’s Whatizit photo (above) is: Middle school. Send your responses with your name and hometown by noon Monday to the reporter@comcast.net. Several readers responded with last week’s answer. The correct response was Southwest Elementary School, 9900 S. Central Park, Evergreen Park. Palos Heights resident Pat Klimczak was the first to answer correctly. She said that Southwest School has terrific teachers and is a wonderful school. Oak Lawn resident Steve Rosenbaum knew it was the sign just outside Southwest Elementary School, which has the Bulldogs logo on it. Oak Lawn resident Jane Foley also knew it was Southwest School. Evergreen Park resident Vince Vizza also knew it was the elementary school located in his village.

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With autumn just around the corner, ushering in pumpkins, cool weather and Halloween, the Green Hills Public Library decided to pave the way for the season with a “safari hunt” among Chicago area cemeteries. The presentation, creatively named the “Chicagoland Cemetery Safari”, was led by Jim and Paula Hantak, last Thursday evening at the library, 10331 S. Interlochen Drive, Palos Hills. This was the first time this event was held at the library. The Hantaks, of Hillside, are a married couple who have been doing expositions on cemeteries and roadside Americana about the state of Illinois since 2010. During their many years of traveling Illinois and surrounding states, the Hantaks have taken photographs by the thousands of unique sites and gravestones, and they have organized these photographs to be readily displayed and discussed with the general public. “We like researching cemeteries to find stories about people, some famous, some infamous and some obscure,” Jim Hantak said. “We enjoy visiting cemeteries due to the search for finding a grave

plus the serenity, especially in rural graveyards.” “This presentation is unlike anything I’ve ever seen,” said Brittany Ramos, adult programming and graphics coordinator for the Green Hills Public Library. “I feel like the mix of morbid, historical, humorous and bizarre elements make this presentation truly unique.” Ramos was responsible for organizing the event. “We have had great success with morbid, haunted, and paranormal programs around Halloween,” Ramos said. “I wanted to offer something spooky a little off season. I was able to see Jim and Paula prior to this event and I was very intrigued and impressed.” The Hantaks highlighted four cemeteries close in vicinity to the Palos Hills area: Mount Carmel Cemetery in Hillside; Bohemian National Cemetery in Chicago; St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Evergreen Park; and Lithuanian National Cemetery in Justice. These cemeteries were chosen because they feature unusual gravestones that belong to famous and notorious people with interesting histories, according to the Hantaks. “St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery

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During the “Chicagoland Cemetery Safari” held at the Green Hills Library in Palos Hills last Thursday night, Jim and Paula Hantak discussed many unique grave sites and cemeteries in the Chicago area.

in Evergreen Park is a favorite because it has many interesting people buried there,” Jim said. Some of those include Michael Bilandic, former Chicago mayor; Moose Cholak, pro wrestler from the ‘50s through the ‘70s; Eddie Gaedel, shortest person ever to bat in a major league baseball game; Brian Piccolo, Bears running back immortalized in the movie “Brian’s Song”; and Little Walter, blues musician. During the presentation, the grave of a person or animal was shown through a photograph taken by the Hantaks, then a short biography was given on its sig-

nificance. Explained was why that person was chosen, his/her imprint left on the world, and how that person fit into the society of their time. The presentation attracted 65 residents who were ready to be spooked. The Hantaks reminded attendees that although grave searching can be fun, people should remember to be respectful. The Hantaks are sure to leave roses on every gravesite they visit. “Above all, all cemeteries no matter how old, how remote or in what condition should be respected,” Jim said.

D218 prepares for parking issues during performing arts center construction By Joe Boyle The District 218 School Board held a public hearing last Thursday night and touched on several topics. But it was the groundbreaking for the performing arts center for Richards High School that was on the mind of most members. Thomas Kosowski, president of District 218 Board of Education, said he could add no more to the groundbreaking ceremony that occurred before the meeting outside Richards. “It was great and this is wonderful,” Kosowski said. “I think we all can agree on that. This is a great day.”

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Mike Jacobson, who is entering his second year as principal at Richards High School, said that construction plans should go along smoothly. However, he added that some adjustments will be necessary while construction is taking place, especially during the winter months. “We are talking about our snow removal,” Jacobson said. “That could be a problem to push the snow on the grass. Parking could be affected to some degree because of that. But these are just some minor adjustments that will have to be made. It should not be a big problem.” Jacobson said that all the fences have been

put up around the construction site. “We don’t anticipate any problems with the traffic flow,” Jacobson said. “It’s difficult but we anticipated that. I think everyone knows that there will be some adjustments.” In other news, students in the Shepard High School JROTC program were honored for their service and more than 15,000 hours of volunteer efforts. Meghan Lyons was introduced as the new school psychologist at Shepard High School. Lyons shook hands with all the members of the school board. She is a 2014 graduate of University of Illinois at Chicago, receiving a bachelor of arts in psychology.

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Members of the District 218 Board of Education are joined by Oak Lawn Mayor Sandra Bury and Trustee Bud Stalker (second and third from right) as they take part in the ceremonial groundbreaking last Thursday for the performing arts center at Richards High School.

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36,400 square feet, the addition will extend from the eastern gymnasium entrance of Richards toward the tennis courts. The arts center will include 28,400 square feet of new space at Richards, with an additional 8,000 square feet of remodeled space to be included. The facility highlights include a new theater with 560 seats, a renovated band and choral area with six new practice rooms, teacher offices, a music library, and storage. Construction is expected to continue through the fall. Harting said that depending on the weather, the project should be completed in August, 2018, in time for the 2018-19 school year. Kosowski also applauded other schools, parents and students who also wanted this project completed. District 218 covers seven sub-districts and several high schools. District 218 extends as far east as Halsted Street and as far west as Harlem Avenue, and from 95th Street north to 143rd Street south. Kosowski said that some of these taxpayers will not benefit, at least initially, from the performing arts center at Richards. District 218 also includes Eisenhower and Shepard high schools. “Some of these people could have com-

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Annual Street Festival Bingo Tent and distributing semi-annual ward newsletters and non-partisan election information packets to more than 2,300 voters in every election since 2003. In a later conversation, the mayor said, “I have never worked with a person so committed to serving not only his 3rd Ward constituency, but the entire city of Hickory Hills. He worked tirelessly on behalf of residents and I cannot think of a person more

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plained that we should have built this at their high school,” Kosowski said. “They knew how important this was. We are very grateful to them.” Harting agreed that the District 218 community really stepped up to see this project happen. “I want to thank the community,” Harting said. “The community was very passionate about this project. These things matter, they really do.” Bury, who studied art in high school, be-

dedicated to his elected position. Tom only knows one way to do things and that is at 110 percent. He is the perfect example of how a local elected official can really impact the lives of people. “In one instance, Tom almost single-handedly forced ComEd to improve electrical service throughout the 3rd Ward,” added Howley. “I have a great deal of respect for him and will be forever grateful for having served on the city council with him. More importantly, I am most thankful for a friendship that we will continue to have even as he retires from the city council.”

lieves this project will be a great addition to Richards High School. A performing arts center is also currently being built at Oak Lawn Community High School, which is also scheduled to be completed by next fall. “The kids really need this. I’m very happy for the kids,” Bury said. “This is a great day for Oak Lawn. If more kids entered the arts, I think there would be less violence in the world. This allows them to articulate their thoughts and grow. This will help prepare them for the future.”

At the close of the meeting last Thursday, McAvoy told Howley he will not disappear into the

sunset. “I will be available for consulting when needed,” he said.

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Things are no better on Rauner’s watch

fter years of harshly bad-mouthing the state’s economy, Gov. Bruce Rauner has pivoted in the past couple of weeks as the campaign season has heated up. “I’m proud since I became governor,” he said recently, “we have recruited and added around 120,000 new jobs to the state of Illinois.” “But,” Rauner said, “we should be growing at four or five times that rate. But we have red tape and restrictions, regulations on our businesses. I have advocated change that, so far, Speaker Madigan has resisted.” The governor has repeated the 120,000 new jobs figure at least a couple of times since then and has tossed in the reference to House Speaker Michael J. Madigan, as well. And, indeed, using non-farm jobs data from the Illinois Department of Employment Security, more than 120,000 net jobs have been added in Illinois since February 2015, the first full month of Rauner’s term in office. Rich But most of those jobs were gained in 2015, Miller when 83,400 jobs were added. In the 19 months starting in January 2016 through July 2017, just 41,900 jobs were created in Illinois, according to IDES data. Of those, a mere 19,600 jobs were added in Illinois during the first seven months of this year. The situation is much bleaker if you look at the federal government’s Bureau of Labor Statistics’ numbers. According to BLS, Illinois added just 40,002 jobs from February 2015 through July 2017. But, according to BLS, Illinois has lost a whopping 29,877 net jobs from January 2016 through July of this year. Take out July’s horrible preliminary report (which are often revised), and Illinois only added a paltry 530 jobs between January 2016 and June 2017. It almost goes without saying that Rauner’s political opponents will be sorely tempted to blame those lagging indicators on the two-year state budget impasse. The impasse’s negative impacts really kicked into gear starting in the second half of Fiscal Year 2016, which would be January, when the slide began. Rauner inherited an economy that, according to the same Illinois Department of Employment Security data he uses, added 61,500 jobs in 2013 and 84,600 in 2014, before Rauner was inaugurated, only to slow to a crawl in the past 19 months, despite a tax cut that took effect at the beginning of 2015. So far this year, the “Trade, Transportation and Utilities” sector has lost 9,300 jobs. Illinois’ gross domestic product was almost $792 billion in 2016, according to the federal government’s Bureau of Economic Analysis. Could a state government’s budget troubles really have an impact on an economy that size? Well, S&P Global Ratings Managing Director Gabriel Petek said in a statement back in February that Illinois’ “distressed fiscal condition and dysfunctional budget politics now threaten to erode the state’s long-term economic growth prospects.” In January of this year, another credit rating agency, Moody’s, published a report which claimed Illinois’ “political gridlock is imposing significant economic costs.” The uncertainty created by the budgetary chaos almost certainly took a toll on the economy. And then there were all the layoffs at Illinois’ public universities due to lack of state funding, which were amply documented in the media — 1,500 or so by the end of May. Gov. Rauner’s opponents will have a point if they pounce on him for damaging the economy. He didn’t create the crisis on his own, but he’s the governor, and governors wear the jacket. And that’s a big reason why he needs to get his own house in order as soon as he possibly can. As you probably already know, the governor fired his most loyal staff members over a month ago and replaced many of them with staff from the far-right Illinois Policy Institute. Those folks haven’t worked out very well. Rauner has lurched from one selfcreated public relations crisis to another ever since he purged his staff. A controversy over an Illinois Policy Institute cartoon, of all things, lasted more than a week. The governor pushed out four of those PR folks last week, but he’ll need to replace them with some competent, experienced professionals if he wants to get back on track. I’m not sure if he can ever explain why he’s not at fault for these lousy job numbers, but he surely won’t be able to do that with his current team. And maybe a new team could help him figure out what to do about these problems. So far, things are not getting better on his watch.

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Promoting awareness and calling for action over opioid crisis Today, Aug. 31, is International Overdose Awareness Day IOAD, a global event held each year to raise awareness of overdose and reduce the stigma of a drug-related death. The International Overdose Awareness Day movement began in Australia and has quickly become a worldwide movement. This day also acknowledges the grief felt by families and friends remembering those who have met with death or permanent injury as a result of a drug overdose. Something that, I, as a funeral director, am seeing first-hand as I serve families in our community. Recently, at the urging of a special commission, the White House declared the opioid crisis a “national emergency.” “America is enduring a death toll equal to Sept. 11 every three weeks,” the commission’s report noted, saying a state of emergency would “force Congress to focus on funding” ways to combat the growing epidemic. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the opioid crisis now kills over 100 Americans a day and more Americans are expected to die this year of drug overdoses than died in the Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan wars combined. Addiction to prescription drugs and opioids can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, religion, geography or ethnic background. Death rates, generally, are climbing in nearly every demographic. The pain I see in families that have endured the death of a loved one due to

overdose is excruciating — their grief is often complicated by feelings of anger, guilt, regret and a host of other emotions. It’s something that I hope families never have to endure. More than ever, it’s time for us to educate and act to turn the tide in the battle against drug addiction and overdose. There are incredible organizations in our community that offer information and resources, whether you yourself are struggling with misuse of or addiction to opioids, you want to help someone you care about, or you simply want to educate yourself about this crisis. You can visit the following websites for more information and resources, live4lali.org and www.hhs.gov/opioids On Aug. 31, consider wearing purple or silver clothing or ribbons. Internationally, silver is the awareness color for overdose and its effects. Purple is the awareness color for opiate addiction. Wearing these colors can signify the loss of someone cherished and demonstrate support to those bearing a burden of grief. Consider wearing clothing or ribbons in one or both of these colors on IOAD. On International Overdose Awareness Day, please join me in learning more about the overdose and opioid crisis. Education, awareness and engaging in dialogue with others in our community about this “national emergency” is an important first step that all of us can take toward preventing even more deaths due to overdose. — Claudette Zarzycki, Zarzycki Manor Chapels, Ltd.

Removing statues won’t solve nation’s woes

Over the past few months, we have read and seen despicable acts of violence that have rattled every American. I look at the news and see hate and violence towards certain groups of humans. Everybody thinks that taking down the statutes from the Civil War are going to do the world good. Yet, I beg to differ. Taking down those statutes have done little good except bring out people that have been living in the shadows. Why didn’t we just leave them there? The statutes should remain as a reminder of the “days gone wrong.” They should be there so our younger generations can learn from the mistakes of the past. If we were to apply the logic of getting rid of monuments that remind us of “the bad days”, then why shouldn’t Catholics burn down Protestant churches? After all, Protestants burned down Catholic churches. Why do we have a Holocaust Museum? The Holocaust Museum in Skokie’s mission statement is “Remember the Past” and “Transform the Future.” What about Native Americans? Shouldn’t they destroy all of the Andrew Jackson Memorials since he was an Indian killer and a forceful proponent of the removal of Native Americans? He wages brutal military campaigns against Indians and recommended that troops systematically kill Indian women and children after massacres in order to

complete the extermination. Do you think the D.C. police would just sit back and let me destroy that monument? I don’t think so. Then why aren’t these people protesting and removing these monuments? I think what’s really happening is not really what it seems. People are mad these days for one reason or another but not the reason purported to be. Some are mad that Hillary lost and some are mad that Trump won. But look at the numbers. You are mad enough to go knock down a statute but not mad enough to take a few minutes out and vote? Those people should really know what this country went through to be able to vote. Yet, I’ll bet that most of the people out there screaming and yelling didn’t vote in this election or never voted. If you didn’t, then you are part of the problem and not part of the solution. The government is not to blame for this country’s woes. It’s some off the people that live here that’s the problem. That’s why everyone needs to get out and vote. This is a great country and I don’t care what people say; it’s the best country in the world. We are a country of people who left the bad stuff behind and brought the good stuff. God Bless America. — Terry Cornell, Palos Park

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looding isn’t like a fire, although a fire can be horrific. Flooding is different because the burden on insurance companies is so much larger. A fire may damage a home or a building, displacing, injuring and taking the lives of individuals or many victims. Insurance companies can take care of that. A flood is far more devastating and far more costly, impacting hundreds of thousands of victims, which is why flood insurance is so hard to get, and very costly. But the real pain is caused by the bureaucracy and slow response to help. In a flood, you are basically on your own. So in 1996 when floods slammed the southwest suburbs and forced me, and the puppy, out of my home in Orland Park, I found myself at the mercy of that bureaucracy. The damage to the home was more than $70,000, and it wasn’t deductible. The insurance company wouldn’t cover it because it had cancelled my flood insurance years before “to save me money.” There was help, from FEMA and Orland Park Mayor Dan McLaughlin. But FEMA could only offer short-term loans, which I repaid with interest. Mayor McLaughlin helped with a large and costly garbage dumpster to clear the flood wreckage. The village eventually widened the underground rainwater drainage pipes. The difference is amazing. Even with federal flood insurance, if you live in a flood zone, coverage is limited. I see the pain every time when survivors of floods say they are thankful to be alive, noting all they lost were possessions. But those possessions are important. Losing family heirlooms, photographs and other personal items results is depressing for those flood victims. Who really suffers flood damage? It took FEMA nearly a year to provide the loans. Years later, Orland Park purchased several of the homes that claimed damages, although the damages were far less than the damage my home received. It always seemed suspicious some homeowners were bailed out while others were not. Neighbors can be, well, to put it politely, not what you expect them to be. Some were very helpful. Others, well, not so helpful. When McLaughlin had boxes of bleach delivered to areas where flooding had damaged homes (the bleach was used to counter post-flooding mold buildup), some homeowners grabbed all of the boxes and stored them in their garages. What do you do with boxed cases filled with 80 gallons of bleach? All of the possessions had to be tossed. All of the furniture had to be tossed. All of the flooring had to be replaced. All of the walls had to be torn off exposing the concrete and replaced. The remains had to be scrubbed with bleach. And then we had to go out and buy new furniture. I tried to get a local Orland Park furniture store to create a fund to help the flood victims buy furniture but a salesperson pointed out that would undermine their profits. “We are a business,” he said. The only salvation was the digital electronics. If you let them dry out completely, you could salvage the big-screen TV and even some of the computers. Gone were the photos dating back to the late 19th century. Gone was the dining room cabinet that belonged to my great-grandmother that my mother saved. I’ve learned a lot about making my property flood-proof by changing landscaping and creating effective water run-off. I also learned to build up the lawn, using rocks instead of wood chips that float and dam up rainwater, and sealing ground-level windows. I even replaced and raised the driveway. Honestly, the place looks so much better than before. But while I can fix the house and make it flood-proof, or buy a new flat-screen TV, I can’t erase the painful memories.

President Trump entered into the political realm by telling a lie about President Obama’s birthplace. It was that lie that had many people following the words of Donald Trump. That was his contribution to the people of the United States of America. He continues to lie almost every week about something. The speeches he made during and after the protest marches in Charlottesville, Va. are atrocious. He gave a speech on one day, and the next day he changed his words, only to change them again to show he really is a racist by speaking well of the Nazis and white supremacists. He certainly proved that he is not fit to be a president. His words endanger the lives of many people. I am writing this letter on Aug. 22, hours before his scheduled speech. I fear what he has to say about the U.S. involvement in Afghanistan. He still has no answer to North Korea and their missile threat. His answer to Venezuela’s problems is threatening them with our military might. Venezu-

ela does not belong to the USA. This does not stop him from starting a war someplace in the world. He is aching to start a war so he can then brag about how he handles it. Sending our U.S. men and women into a war doesn’t bother Trump. His family members will not go into a war. Mr. Trump has a penchant to talk badly about former President Obama. What bothers him the most of the health care program is that the present one is referred to as Obamacare. He wants a new health care plan from Congress, just so he can do away with the word Obamacare. In just about every subject that comes up, he slanders President Obama. Mr. Trump has no decency. I said it months ago that Trump should be impeached by Congress. Or he may want to resign. He is not fit to be our president, and Congress has to do its duty and save our country from total failure. With God’s help, we will survive! — Dean Koldenhoven, Palos Heights

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

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Park Lawn to host 2nd annual Dash for Disabilities 5K run and walk

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The cow was provided by Paul Lally, a farm owner and a mason at the parish who did some work for the church last year by installing a handicap ramp and renovating the church bathroom. This isn’t the first time he’s provided the parish with livestock, though. Last December, Lally brought sheep and helped to create a live Nativity scene in front of the church. Pazdan, a motorcycle enthusiast who has been riding since before he came to the United States from Poland to study in the seminary in 2001, decided to add in the family fest portion of the event this year in addition to the church’s annual Motorcycle Mass in hopes of attracting more people. His decision worked, as nearly 400 people attended the event. “We heard from some who said they didn’t think the Motorcycle Mass was for them because they weren’t bikers,” Pazdan said. “So the Family Fest grew out of the Motorcycle Mass as a way to make this event more familyoriented and appeal to a wider range of the community.” After the Mass, the day served as an end of summer celebration with a live band, family barbecue, motorcycle and bike blessing, children’s bike parade and decorating contest, and interactive children’s activities. Food included hamburgers and

Park Lawn’s 2nd Annual Dash of Disabilities, a 5k run and walk for charity, will be held on Saturday, Sept. 23 beginning and finishing at the facility, 10833 S. Laporte Ave., Oak Lawn. The chipped timed race will begin at 7:30 a.m. The event will include water stations, gear check, first aid stations and volunteers to guide runners through the race course. The 5k run/walk is $35 for adults and $10 for children under 10 years old for the 100-yard dash. The event is free for wheelchair participants in the 50-yard dash. Pre-registration continues through Friday, Sept. 8. All race participants will re-

Amelia Buda, 3, of Schaumburg, jumps in a bounce house at St. Bernadette’s Family Fest. Buda’s family is friends of the pastor at St. Bernadette.

hot dogs and was prepared by the church’s parishioners who worked that day as volunteers. “I often use the word family to decide our parish community because I believe it is a good way to convey to people what a Catholic Parish should be; a place where the members help each other to grow in faith and love and the place where parishioners take care of each other in time of need,” Pazdan said. “You

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Carroll said the process of bringing the students together began last spring, so everyone had time to get used to it. He added that the boys also were warned to watch their language and not act inappropriately around the girls. Seniors Mary Shirazi, of Orland Park, and Ashley Murphy, of Chicago’s Clearing neighborhood, both said they were grateful that St. Laurence decided to open its doors to Queen of Peace students, making it as easy as possible for friends to stay together for their senior year. But they acknowledged having some initial concerns about how they would be accepted. “I was definitely apprehensive about going into a new school. But everyone was so welcoming. I feel so comfortable here,” said Murphy. “I was really skeptical at first,” agreed Shirazi. “My big concern was the number of boys being so much higher than the girls,

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that Macedo, 29, whose last known address was in the 6200 block of West 90th Place in Oak Lawn, was taken into custody without incident in Guadalajara, in the state of Jalisco, by Mexican federal immigration officers, coordinating with the FBI legal attaché office at the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City. Macedo was placed on the FBI’s 10 Most Wanted list in May 2016. He was wanted in connection with the May 1, 2009, death of 15-year-old Alex Arellano, who was beaten, shot, and then set on fire by several alleged Latin Kings street gang members in Chicago.

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Ada Vail, 7, of Evergreen Park, plays a game of ring toss at St. Bernadette’s Family Fest.

know the saying, ‘the family that prays together, stays together’; but I say, ‘the family that prays and plays together, stays together and grows stronger together’. My hope for this event is that we as St. Bernadette family will enjoy others company, grow closer together, and, in times of need, be there for one another.” Residents agreed with Pazdan that the church has a family feel to it.

“I grew up here in Evergreen Park and to me, events like this are just like being with your family,” said Sheila Doerr, of Evergreen Park. “It’s an outing that involves your entire family and is very child focused,” said Lane Vail, also from Evergreen Park. Also attending were Evergreen Park Mayor Jim Sexton and his wife, Karen, who were having fun mingling among residents.

and whether they would want us here. But the welcome we got is beyond what I could have imagined.” To ensure that the girls would have equal representation, there are currently two student councils, with boys and girls each holding the five traditional student council positions of president, vice president, secretary, treasurer and parliamentarian. Murphy is president of the girls’ council, and Carroll and Shirazi are both parliamentarians. “I think we really work together,” said Carroll. He said the girls have already helped a lot with the planning for homecoming. “Compared to when I was student council last year, we are way more organized with the planning for homecoming. It is being held (Sept. 23), and we already have a theme and a lot of the activities planned,” said Carroll. “Everyone is looking forward to it, because we will not be coming as guests this year. It will be our homecoming, too,” said Shirazi. “It is a good feeling. I feel so comfortable here. As the first co-ed class, we have to set the standard for everyone who comes after us,” said Murphy.

The boys and girls are bonding over sports as well. All three said that earlier in the week, the atmosphere in the St. Laurence gym was great when the first girls volleyball team took to the floor. Carroll said that being part of the first co-ed graduating class means a lot to him, especially since he is the second generation of his family to attend St. Laurence. His father, Tim Carroll, is a 1989 graduate, and four uncles also are alumni. In addition, his younger brother just started his freshman year. “It is historic, and it is fun to be a part of all that,” he said. “This hybrid process of becoming fully co-ed is sort of unusual,” said Madera, who graduated from St. Laurence himself in 2010. “But we got a lot of positive responses from alumni about our plans when we sent out surveys and questionnaires asking for their input last year. “That was a relief because I came up with those surveys and I had some sleepless nights worrying about how it would be received,” he said with a grin.

Arellano’s body was found in the backyard of a vacant home in the 3000 block of West 54th Place, in Chicago’s Gage Park neighborhood. On July 21, 2009, Macedo was charged with one count of first-degree murder in Cook County Circuit Court. He had been the focus of an international manhunt since a federal arrest warrant for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution was issued by the U.S. District Court of Chicago on May 27, 2010. “The atrocious violent acts committed by Luis Macedo, and his unwise decision to evade law enforcement, are the reasons why the FBI has established a Ten Most Wanted list,” Anderson said in a statement. “The FBI will continue to devote all neces-

sary resources to bringing these dangerous individuals to justice.” “The apprehension of Luis Macedo for the barbaric acts he committed in Chicago is one of the best examples of how partnership at every level of government can work together to make our city safer,” Chicago Police Supt. Eddie Johnson said in a statement. Johnson thanked the FBI for “their tireless pursuit” of Macedo “and for helping us to hold him accountable for his actions.” The search for Macedo was coordinated by the Chicago FBI’s Violent Crimes Task Force, which is comprised of FBI special agents, detectives from the Chicago Police Department, and Cook County Sheriff’s Police investigators.

Collins applauds bill to register residents to vote when they conduct state business On the 54th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington, Gov. Bruce Rauner signed a new law co-sponsored by state Sen. Jacqueline Collins (D-16th) ensuring residents of Illinois who are eligible to vote will be automatically registered when they conduct business at state facilities. “Let us not forget that today marks the 54th anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington, when more than 250,000 gathered at the nation’s capital to demand civil and voting rights for African Americans,” Collins

said Monday. “In light of their struggle and sacrifice, I view this legislation as the harvest from the seeds of hope they planted beneath that hot summer sun on Aug. 28, 1963.” Collins, whose district includes portions of Oak Lawn, said removing barriers to voting is the first step in encouraging more people to exercise their power at the ballot box. “Your vote is your voice, and now more than ever, that voice matters,” Collins said. “This automatic voter registration system will save the state money and save voters

time, and it arose from a bipartisan, democratic process. I want to thank all advocates for their tireless work on this issue and the governor for signing this bill. And I call on all of them to start the next conversation: Challenging potential voters to move beyond apathy.” Collins worked with representatives of Common Cause Illinois and numerous other activists, advocates and Springfield lawmakers to craft legislation that creates the optional, opt-out system.

Chicago Ridge police among departments participating in ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ The Chicago Ridge Police Department is joining the Illinois Department of Transportation to stop drunk and drug-impaired drivers from getting behind the wheel and help save lives over the Labor Day weekend. The enforcement campaign, “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” runs through the early morning hours of Sept. 5. During this period, law enforcement across the state will show zero tolerance for impaired driving. Officers also will be looking for seat belt law violators. This effort aims to reduce impaired driving and help make zero fatalities a reality on

Illinois roads. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 10,265 people were killed in drunk driving crashes in 2015, an increase from 9,967 people killed in 2014. Chicago Ridge police officials say this is why they are working with IDOT to remind drivers that drunk driving is not only illegal, it is a matter of life and death. The Chicago Ridge police recommends safe alternatives to drinking and driving that include designating a sober driver before going out. Other alternatives include us-

ing public transportation, call a cab or use a ride-sharing service to get home safely. Chicago Ridge police remind residents that if they see a drunk driver on the road to call 911. If a friend is intoxicated and is about to drive, take the keys away and make arrangements to see the person gets home safely, according to police. The 2017 Labor “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign is funded by the federal highway safety funds from NHTSA and managed through IDOT.

Fiber artist Heather Macali’s work on exhibit at Moraine Valley CC through Sept. 21 Contemporary fiber artist Heather Macali’s “Transformed” artwork will be on exhibit through Sept. 21 at the Robert F. DeCaprio Art Gallery at Moraine Valley Community College, 9000 W. College Parkway, Palos Hills. A reception will be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon Thursday, Sept. 21, with an artist talk at 11:30 a.m. The exhibition was inspired by the 1980s cartoon “Transformers” with its hand-woven artworks, bright colors and patterns. Macali, in her biography stated, “The pattern woven for each individual piece uses line, one of the most simplistic yet powerful marks an artist can use to create a visual connection.

I create work that is inspired by positive memories from my youth to balance the media’s constant attention on the negativity throughout the world. Society has become addicted to stories filled with violence. The use of the vibrant colors and visually stimulating pattern in my work creates an environment that acts as an escape for viewers from the adverse stimulants around us.” Macali’s work has been published several books, and she worked in the fashion industry as a print and pattern designer at Abercrombie & Fitch and La Senza. Macali grew up in Munroe Falls, Ohio, and received her bachelor of arts in crafts from Kent State University. She continued her art

research and development at the University of Wisconsin-Madison receiving her master of fine arts in textiles in 2009. Macali resides in Detroit, working as a fiber artist and a professor at Wayne State University. The Robert F. DeCaprio Art Gallery provides an opportunity to view locally and nationally recognized arts. Exhibits in the gallery are free to the public and available for viewing from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, as well as during most performances in the Fine and Performing Arts Center. For more information, visit morainevalley.edu/fpac or call Rachel McDermott, Art Gallery coordinator, at (708) 608-4231.

ceive a food ticket for tacos, chips and salsa, and an event shirt. To register online, visit www. parklawn.com. Pre-registration packet pickup will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 20 and Thursday, Sept. 21 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Running for Kicks, 7158 W. 127th St., Palos Heights. Packets will also be available for pickup on race day. Proceeds from the race will benefit individuals at Park Lawn with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Programs and services include residential living, adult day programming, community employment and volunteerism, high school transition services, senior support and home based services.

DEATH NOTICES

Frances Del Priore Frances A. Del Priore (nee Barry), 97, an Orland Park resident, died last Thursday at the Lexington Nursing Home in Chicago Ridge. Mrs. Del Priore was a nurse. She sang with the USO during World War II and was a proud supporter of the U.S. military, according to family members. Survivors include daughters, Renee Slattery and Jeannine Gragido; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Services were Wednesday from Schmaedeke Funeral Home to Our Lady of the Ridge Church. Interment took place at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Madia Piechna Madia Piechna (nee Tripenfeldas), 66, died Aug. 15 at her Oak Lawn home. Mrs. Piechna was once employed at a publishing company. Mrs. Piechna was a world traveler who was climbed Ayers Rock in Australia, explored Macchu Picchu in Peru, rode an ostrich in South Africa, entered King Tut’s tomb in Egypt, and had lunch on the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Relatives also said she walked along the Great Wall of China, rambled through Stonehenge in England, rode with the Gauchos in Argentina, and visited the Parthenon in Greece and Colosseum in Italy. She also toured Russia, Poland, Germany, Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands and Turkey. Survivors include her husband, Robert S.; sisters, Olga Timpf and Selma Carmichael; many nieces and nephews; and many cousins. Services were Aug. 19 at Becvar & Son Funeral Home.

Gerald Schweig Gerald Lee Schweig, 84, a Palos Hills resident, died Friday at the LaSalle County Veterans Home. Mr. Schweig, a U.S. Army veteran, was once an order picker for an industrial company. Relatives said that Mr. Schweig liked to walk around Moraine Valley Community College. He also enjoyed boxing and White Castles. Survivors include his wife, Ruth (nee Cowan); daughters, Susan and Sandra; brother, Ron Schweig Sr.; and many nieces and nephews. Services were Tuesday at Schmaedeke Funeral Home. Interment followed at Beverly Cemetery.

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Oak Lawn Kmart closing means the end of an era

nd then there was one ... Kmart store left in the south suburbs. Well, come November, anyway. The iconic retailer that was famous for its flashing blue light to alert shoppers to in-store special deals once could be found in a dozen towns across the south suburbs from Lansing to Bob Bridgeview and Bong beyond. Today, the only remaining Kmart stores in the Southland are in Oak Lawn and Bridgeview. Once the Oak Lawn store at Pulaski Road and 95th Street closes, sometime in mid-November, the only one left will be on 79th Street in Bridgeview. The latest closing was announced last week as Sears Holdings continues to close stores amid a never-ending losing streak. The retailer announced 28 Kmart stores would close on top of hundreds that have already been closed in the past few years. Last year, Kmart suburban stores closed in Lansing, Tinley

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Park and New Lenox. A Chicago store at 7050 S. Pulaski Road in the West Lawn community also closed last year. Oak Lawn once had two Kmart stores. The location on 111th Street was shuttered in 2012 and eventually replaced by Stony Creek Promenade, which has a Mariano’s supermarket and Cooper’s Hawk Winery among its anchors. With Kmart and a neighboring Chuck E. Cheese arcade closing about the same time later this year, a long sought mixed-use development similar to the Stony Creek Promenade may finally become possible. Kmart stores in Elmhurst and Belleville will also close before the end of the year. Liquidation sales start Aug. 31 at all three stores.

DSW, Five Below open at Evergreen Plaza

The new Evergreen Plaza welcomed two new businesses earlier this month with the opening of Five Below on Aug. 15 and DSW on Aug. 16. Five Below is a retailer that caters to kids about 14 and younger. Everything in the store costs $5 or less. DSW is a shoe store. Other stores expected to

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

TCF NATIONAL BANK Plaintiff, -v.JAMES W. COZZIE A/K/A JAMES COZZIE, CATHERINE M. COZZIE A/K/A CATHERINE COZZIE, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., LHR INC., STATE OF ILLINOIS, DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, MB FINANCIAL BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR TO CORUS BANK, N.A., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants

TCF NATIONAL BANK Plaintiff, -v.RODRIGO ACOSTA VALLE A/K/A RODRIGO ACOSTA A/K/A RODRIGO ACOSTA-VALLE, ANA EVA SANDOVAL A/K/A ANA EVA SANDOVALDURON A/K/A ANA EVA SANDOVAL-DURON ACOSTA, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants

14 CH 15018 8852 W. 99TH STREET Palos Hills, IL 60465

17 CH 02643 8821 TULLEY AVENUE Oak Lawn, IL 60453 NOTICE OF SALE

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 16, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 27, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THE WEST 1/2 OF LOT 50 IN FRANK DE LUGACH’S RUTH ACRES SUBDIVISION, A SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH EAST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 10 AND THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 12, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 8852 W. 99TH STREET, Palos Hills, IL 60465

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 11, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 12, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 10 IN STRMIC’S SUBDIVISION OF PART OF LOT 4 IN MC KAY’S SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF REGISTERED IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR OF TITLES OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS ON APRIL 17, 1959 AS DOCUMENT 1855561. Commonly known as 8821 TULLEY AVENUE, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Property Index No. 24-04-213-022-0000.

Property Index No. 23-10-205-024-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $285,573.71.

The judgment amount was $236,348.16.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is 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 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 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 DAVID T. COHEN, COHEN JUTLA DOVITZ MAKOWKA, LLC, 10729 WEST 159TH STREET, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467, (708) 460-7711

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.

COHEN JUTLA DOVITZ MAKOWKA, LLC 10729 WEST 159TH STREET ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 (708) 460-7711 E-Mail: Foreclosure@CJDM.Legal Attorney Code. 25602 Case Number: 14 CH 15018 TJSC#: 37-7745

COHEN JUTLA DOVITZ MAKOWKA, LLC 10729 WEST 159TH STREET ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 (708) 460-7711 E-Mail: Foreclosure@CJDM.Legal Attorney Code. 25602 Case Number: 17 CH 02643 TJSC#: 37-6705

NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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The Kmart at 95th Street and Pulaski Road in Oak Lawn is scheduled to close by mid-November.

open soon include cosmetics store Ulta, Petco pet store and discount retailer TJ Maxx. Petco will be located next to Five Below. Also coming soon will be a Raising Cane’s chicken restaurant, Dick’s Sporting Goods and a Dressbarn. Amazon is supposed to decide by the end of the year if a proposed Whole Foods store is built at the plaza. Amazon acquired the supermarket chain earlier this year. Construction on the new Plaza started a year ago when the old Plaza was demolished. The only store to survive the rebirth was Carson’s. The new facility has been open for about a year.

Bargain Center to close

Bargain Center by Lucy Crafts & Consignments has announced it will start a cashonly going out of business sale on Sept. 1 at 7735 S. Harlem Ave. in Bridgeview. The sale will run until Oct. 31. Owner Lucy Reinhart is retiring. Store hours will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday to Friday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. The store is closed on Monday.

Staffing firm opens two new locations

Surestaff, a privately owned

firm that helps provide light industrial staffing, has opened two new locations in Summit and Bolingbrook. The new offices are at 7355 S. Archer Road in Summit and 231 S. Bolingbrook in Bolingbrook. For more information, call (708) 563-2300 in Summit and (815) 524-3287 in Bolingbrook. Visit the website at www.surestaff.com. The company was founded in 1998 and now has 16 locations in Chicagoland.

ALDI to reopen Lansing store on Thursday

ALDI, which has been remaking stores across the south suburbs as part of the company’s $1.6 billion plan to remodel stores across the country, will reopen its Lansing store at 3602 Ridge Road on Thursday. The store will reopen at 8:25 a.m. Aug. 31. There will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony, a Golden Ticket giveaway to the first 100 shoppers, eco-friendly bag distribution, Produce for a Year sweepstakes and product sampling. If you see a new business in town or wonder what happened to an old favorite, drop me a line at bobbong@ hotmail.com.

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

Chicago Ridge Bank Amer to Zoubeidi Abedallah, 9832 S Nottingham Ave, Unit #7, $55,000; Jennigns Suzanne M to Cheri Shannon Cheri, 10310 Ridgeland Ave, Unit #206, $42,000; Potaczek Magdalena to Cagney Rebecca Violet, 7000 98th St, Unit #2A7000, $106,000.

Evergreen Park Mae Congreve Margaret Tr to Swartz Latoya C, 9655 S Richmond Ave, $179,500; Fannie Mae to American Revival Co, 9009 S Troy St, $110,000; Cash Denise M to Jig LLC, 2843 W 102nd St, $160,000; Janovjak William to Bastian Gregorio, 2831 W 97th Pl, $180,000; Ams Rlty LLC to Royster Javonnie C, 9324 S Francisco Ave, $245,000; Wilmington Savings Fund to Cardenas Lisa, 8738 S Troy St, $146,000; Harenberg Richard H to Fratto Russell J Sr, 9848 S St. Louis Ave, $340,000; Nationstar Mtg LLC to Miki House LLC Squirt Series, 8824 S Talman Ave, $97,000; Staszewski Adam to Owens Christopher, 2817 W 99th Pl, $210,000.

Hickory Hills Urnikis Michael to Rampage Raymond R, 8833 S Willow Rd, $285,000; Ethell John Adm to Ramirez Herber, 8531 83rd Ct, $229,000; Vargas Mark to Schurr Sarah M, 8854 Hillside Dr, $250,000.

Oak Lawn First Midwest Bk Tr to Carroll-Burke Denise, 10404 S Keating Ave, Unit #2G, $128,000; Alliance Pink LLC to Gallagher Thomas P Tr, 4545 W 103rd St, $200,000; Roczkowski Stanislaw to Ruiz Rigoberto, 5453 W 108th Pl, $300,000; Cheliotis Steve to KJF Partners LLC, 4125 S Keeler Ave, Unit #1207, $45,500;

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Oliva Antony M to Guinane James Tr, 5121 105th St, $270,000; Salgado Martin R to Aguilar Adan Jr, 5840 W 89th St, $210,000; Woulfe Yvonne E Tr to Delgado Maurillo, 9136 Monitor Ave, $163,500; Feeny Terrence to Espresso Prop LLC, 7101 93rd Pl, $17,500; Labriola Donato to Blackstone Telematics LLC Series 10436 S Mason, 10436 Mason Ave, $415,000; HSBC Bk USA to Costache Ana, 9809 S Keeler Ave, Units 19&19G, $68,000; First Midwest Bk Tr to Cartalino Thomas R, 9820 Pulaski Rd, Unit #2162, $64,500; Bandas Daniela R to Curiel Laura, 4125 97th Pl, Unit #1307, $85,000; Christensen Patricia Tr to Creed Patrick D, 9526 53rd Ave, Unit #3N, $92,000; Dul Maxine I Tr to Koziol Prop Inc, 8724 50th Ave, $95,000; Akhmerov Danis to Baker Carmen E, 9725 S Ridgeland Ave, Unit #201, $74,500; Zawaski James Ind Exe Est to Frazier Sarah J, 10851 S Keating Ave, Unit #1D, $49,000; Naughton Nora Tr to Oconnor James T, 10436 51st Ct, $208,000; Potas Robert to Patel Ashish, 6825 111th St, Unit #117, $70,000; Murphy Timothy R to Sweeney Jill, 10812 S Koatner Ave, $285,000; Wycislak Christopher K to Willers Steve, 10304 Long Ave, $271,500; Swan Neil A to Paredes Jesus, 9540 S Keeler Ave, $247,500.

Palos Hills Strzelczyk Florije to Jaksinick Jill M, 30 Cour Caravelle, $128,000; Fernatt Jim to Oconnell Joshua M, 13 Cour Saint Tropez, $140,000; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Marquette Bk Tr, 10344 Harlem Ave, $299,000; Maguluri Sivakotire to Hallars Carl, 11 Cour Versaille, $137,000; Mundy Mark to Sollis David Jr, 10409 S Sheffield Dr, Unit #13, $70,500.

Worth Wood Vreeland to Zygmond Walenty, 11116 S Preller Ave, $95,000; Budz Krzysztof to Skonik Jason, 11016 S Worth Ave, $127,000; Baranowsky Ronald to Rivera Rocio, 6826 W 109th Pl, $215,000.

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Jesse White legislation makes it easier for vets to get trucking jobs Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White initiated legislation that he said will make it easier for military veterans to get jobs in the trucking industry. Senate Bill 822, introduced by White and signed into law by Gov. Bruce Rauner, allows for an exemption from the Commercial Driver License knowledge written test requirement for qualified current or former military personnel who participated in military heavy-vehicle driving programs. “I am pleased to help make it easier for our military veterans to find employment based on their previous military driving service,” said White. “These are individuals who have given so much of themselves for the greater good of this nation. I had the honor of serving as a paratrooper in the U.S. Army’s 101st Airborne Division and as a member of the Illinois National Guard and Army Reserve. There is no greater honor than serving your country, and we should do our part to help these heroes find jobs suitable to their skills and experiences. That’s what this new law does.”

Illinois is the first state in the nation to take advantage of recent changes to federal CDL regulations that grant state driver licensing agencies the authority to exempt veterans from taking the knowledge written test, a move known as the “Even Exchange” process. The new law allows White’s office to waive the written exam of veterans applying for a commercial learner’s permit, provided the applicant meets all of the following requirements, which include being a current Illinois resident, a current or former member of the U.S. military, has been regularly employed in the past year in a military position that requires the operation of large trucks, and has received formal military training in the operation of a vehicle similar to the commercial motor vehicle the applicant expects to operate. The applicant also has to complete a knowledge written test waiver form, available at www.cyberdriveillinois.com, certifying that applicant qualifies for the general knowledge test waiver.

Mortgage Rates Around the Area First Midwest Bank (as of August 28) 30-year fi ed 15-year fi ed 30-year fi ed Jumbo

RATES 3.875 3.125 4.000

United Trust Bank (as of August 28) 30-year fi ed 15-year fi ed 10-year fi ed

RATES 3.875 3.250 3.250

APR 3.920 3.180 4.055

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APR 3.896 3.286 3.303

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Prospect Savings Bank (as of August 29) 30-year fi ed 20-year fi ed 15-year fi ed

RATES 3.750 3.500 3.000

APR 3.862 3.655 3.197

CNB Bank & Trust, N.A. (as of August 28) 30-year fi ed 20-year fi ed 15-year fi ed

RATES 3.875 3.625 3.250

All rates subject to change daily. Equal opportunity lenders.

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SCHOOL NEWS

COMMUNITY CALENDAR CHICAGO RIDGE

Seek vendors for McDonald-Linn VFW Pot craft fair A craft and vendor fair will be held Saturday, Nov. 11 at the McDonald-Linn VFW Post 177, 10537 S. Ridgeland Ave., Chicago Ridge. Vendors are being sought for the craft fair. The fee is $30 a table. For more information or to obtain applications, call Debi at (708) 636-3220.

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Superintendent Henry Doorn Jr. addresses the parents during the “New Parent Dinner” held Aug 15 at Chicago Christian High School.

Chicago Christian High School welcomes new students, parents New parents and students were welcomed to Chicago Christian High School in Palos Heights on Aug. 15 with a special dinner and other events held in their honor. Superintendent Henry Doorn Jr. greeted the new parents with a few comments before the dinner. Following the meal, parents were introduced to faculty and administrators. They were able to visit various tables explaining information about the Athletics Booster program and the Parent/ Teacher League. The night concluded with a break-out session where parents met with Sue Tameling, the Chi-

cago Christian principal, to hear specific details about the high school. While the parents enjoyed their “New Parent Dinner,” freshmen students participated in a “Freshmen Lock In.” The overnight event started with students being treated to a barbecue dinner and mixer games on campus. After those activities, students headed off campus for bowling, and a visit to the Orland Sportsplex. The Lock In concluded with a breakfast for all the freshmen students on the morning of Aug. 16.

Dist. 117 secretary to retire after 25 years of service Rita Naumann served as secretary to three superintendents and numerous boards of education. She has also been the face new teachers and others see first as they navigate the nuances of working in the district. And now, after 25 years, Naumann is retiring. “It’s bittersweet,” Naumann said. “I’ve loved my time here and the people here have been like family. The people here are amazing and I will miss them the most. “But it is time to go,” she said. Naumann started her career in District 117 as a part-time curriculum clerk where she spent four years. “I really enjoyed that,” said Naumann. “Technology was just in its nascent stages and I pretty much was the tech department. We had one computer in the office that we shared.” She then began serving as the Secretary to former Supt. Ken Geraghty (after whom the district administrative office is named). “I really enjoyed that job. I learned a lot,” Naumann said. “I had to. I had no training and so I was able to make that office my own.” Naumann said it took her about three years to feel comfortable in her new position. “There are just so many things

Farmers Market is now open at Yukich Field

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

Pie sale will be held at First United Methodist Church

A pie sale will be held beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9 at First United Methodist Church, 9358 S. Homan Ave., Evergreen Park. Residents can pre-order pies by calling (708) 422-8451. Pies can be pre-ordered for baked or frozen for future use. A nine-inch pie is $15. A five-inch pie is $5 or two for $8.50. Pies for sale include apple, strawberry, rhubarb, cherry, peach, blueberry and pecan.

HICKORY HILLS

Zumba classes will be held at Krueger Park

Zumba classes will be held every Wednesday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Krueger Park Recreation Center, 9100 S. 88th Ave., Hickory Hills. This high-energy class combines aerobic exercise with Latin dance moves. Park district officials said the steps are repetitive and easy to learn. The program is for ages 14 and up. The registration fee is $6 for residents and $7 for non-residents. Participants will pay at the door. More information can be obtained by calling the park district at (708) 598-1233 or visit the website at www.hhparkdistrict.org.

Spots are still open for Hickory Hills Park District preschool programs

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Rita Naumann is retiring after working as a secretary for 25 years for the District 117 School Board.

you do in that role. And I had a great boss,” she said. “Dr. Geraghty and I just clicked. I’d finish his sentences and he’d ask for something and I’d have it in my hand already.” She has spent the last 14 years as secretary to former Supt. Dr. Ken Sorrick and current Supt. Dr. Jeannie Stachowiak. “Working for Jeannie has brought new challenges. One of the main challenges has been keeping up with her energy.” Naumann said she hopes to find a part-time job working two days a week, watching her grandchildren two days a week and having a three-day weekend “for the rest of my life.”

The Hickory Hills Park District has openings for their preschool programs that open up this fall. Sessions are being held from Monday through Friday and are $1,700 per year. Classes three days a week will be held Monday, Wednesday and Friday for $940 per year. Classes two days a week will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays for $775 a year. Classes begin in September and run through May at the park district, 8047 W. 91st Place. Class times are from 8:45 to 11:45 a.m., or 12:15 to 3:15 p.m. The office will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday for registration. In order to register, parents or guardians should bring a child’s birth certificate and immunization records. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 598-1233.

Craft and vendor bazaar to be held at Hickory Hills Presbyterian Church

An annual craft and vendor bazaar will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4 at the Hickory Hills Presbyterian Church, 8426 W. 95th St., Hickory Hills. Crafters and vendors are being sought for

the craft fair. The fee is $30 per table. For more information or to obtain an application, contact Grace at (708) 423-6378.

OAK LAWN

Oak Lawn Farmers Market continues through summer The Oak Lawn Farmers Market is being offered from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays through Oct. 11 at Dumke Drive and 52nd Avenue. The farmers market will not be held on Sept. 7. Shoppers will gather to select fresh vegetables, fruits, oils, homemade jams, cheese, flowers, shrubs, homemade salsa, honey, dog biscuits, homemade beefs, spices, coffee, tea, popcorn, clothing, soaps, jewelry, arts and crafts and more. The market features over 35 vendors.Smilin’ Clyde’s hot dog wagon is available for lunch. Each week, the farmers market has a sponsor.

Annual ‘Fall on the Green’

The annual Fall on the Green Festival, sponsored by the Village of Oak Lawn, will be held from Friday, Sept. 8 through Sunday, Sept. 10 at 9500 S. Cook Ave. The annual festival, an unofficial nod to autumn, begins at 6 p.m. on Sept. 8 and will continue through 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10. Musical acts will perform over the three days. A variety of food from local restaurants will be available. A beer tent will also be set up and will include some musical acts. Vendors will be on display and a variety of entertainment will be available for kids on the Village Green.

Oak Lawn Park District sponsors annual Monarch Festival

The Oak Lawn Park District will hold its second annual Monarch Festival from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16 at the Oak View Center, 4625 W. 110th St., Oak Lawn. Indoor and outdoor activities will be offered for adults and children. Butterfly arts and crafts for kids will be held. Butterfly tagging will be held for participants who will be able to track their migration. Face painting will be offered for the kids. Vendors will be available to sell items and T-shirts. Admission is free.

Children can be enrolled in Pilgrim Faith Sunday School

Sunday school returns for the new year beginning at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 10 with a Rally Day Service at Pilgrim Faith United Church of Christ, 9411 S. 51st Ave., Oak Lawn. All children ages 3 through eighth grade may attend Sunday School religious education classes. There is no fee. Sunday School meets at 9:30 a.m. each week except the first Sunday of the month. More information or to enroll children in the classes can be arranged by calling the church, (708) 422-4200, or office@pilgrimfaith.org Following Sunday School and worship on Sept. 10 there will be a Welcome Sunday Celebration on the church lawn with ice cream, walking tacos and a bounce house for the kids. The activities will be held about 10:30 a.m. All ages are invited.

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Catholic. RCIA also provides information for someone who was recently asked to be a godparent for a baptism, or a sponsor for a confirmation or a quinceanera. The program is also for someone baptized as a baby but has not yet received the Sacraments of First Communion and Confirmation. RCIA is for teens and adults who want to join the Catholic Church. More information can be obtained by calling Elizabeth Droel, pastoral associate, at (708) 974-3336, ext. 250, or droel@sacredheartpalos.org. The program is free and not limited to Palos Hills or Worth residents.

Veterans can share experiences over a cup of coffee

A “Cup o’ Joe and Veteran Talk” will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 8 at the Palos Hills Community Center, 8455 W. 103rd St. Vets are invited to come and enjoy the camaraderie of other veterans. They can tell stories and share wartime experiences and photos over a cup of coffee. Other light refreshments will be served. The event is free. More information can be obtained by calling Sandy, (708) 430-4500.

Community shred day will be held at Palos Hills Rec Department

The City of Palos Hills Resource and Recreation Department will be hosting a community shred day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, which will be held in the rear parking lot of the Palos Hills Community Center, 8455 W. 103rd St. Residents can eliminate clutter and can bring in old documents to be safely shredded. This free event is sponsored by state Rep. Kelly Burke (D-36th), state Sen. Bill Cunningham (D-18th) and Palos Hills Mayor Gerald Bennett. The shred day will be held in partnership with AT&T. A three-box limit will be enforced per customer. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 430-4500.

Palos Hills Resource Center to host pizza party for residents

The City of Palos Hills Resource and Recreation Department will be having a pizza tasting party from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29 at the Palos Hills Community Center, 8455 W. 103rd St. Local pizzerias from the neighborhood will be on hand. Door prizes for a chance to win a pizza gift certificate will be held. There will be a small fee for both children and adults.

Cook County rabies clinic to be held at Town Square Park

Cook County will be offering a rabies vaccine clinic from 10 a.m. to 2:45 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3 at the Town Square Park, 8455 W. 103rd St., Palos Hills. Vaccine costs will be $7 for a one-year vaccine, and $21 for a three-year vaccine. The vaccine fee for ferrets is $9. The clinic is open to all dogs, cats and ferrets 3 months and older and owned by Cook County residents with a valid ID. Cash or a check will be accepted. No credit or debit cards will be accepted. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 430-4500.

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RCIA classes will be offered at Sacred Heart Parish Residents who are interested in becoming a Catholic or learning more about Christianity can attend Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) to be held at Sacred Heart Parish, 8245 W. 111th St., Palos Hills. These sessions could also apply to nonCatholics married or engaged to a baptized

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

LIBRARY HAPPENINGS CHICAGO RIDGE

Class focuses on skin care

“DIY Makeup” will be examined from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7 at the Chicago Ridge Library, 10400 S. Oxford Ave. Guests will learn how to take better care of their skin and to make their own lotion bars to keep the skin hydrated and vibrant. The free class is for visitors at least 18 years old. More information or to sign up, call the library, (708) 423-7753, or visit the website at www.chicagoridgelibrary.org

Calling out bingo Bingo sessions will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12 at the Chicago Ridge Library. Prizes will be awarded to the game winners. Participants must be at least 18 years old to play. Residents can register for this free program by calling (708) 423-7753 or visit the website at www. chicagoridgelibrary,org.

‘Big Band Memories’ to be explored

Reminisce with “Big Band Memories” that will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 18 at the Chicago Ridge Library. Steve Cooper will talk about the great big bands with humorous “behind the scenes” stories to introduce each video clip. To register for the free program, call the library at (708) 423-7753 or visit the website at www. chicagoridgelibrary.org.

EVERGREEN PARK Yoga sessions at library

Certified yoga instructor Joan Zigulich, of Yoga Pathway, will lead a chair yoga practice from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13 at the Evergreen Park Library, 9400 S. Troy. This gentle form of yoga consists of simple movements to strengthen and stretch the whole body all while seated in a chair. The session is perfect for anyone who is new to yoga and would like to give it a try. Seniors and office workers are welcome. The session is $8 for a six-week session. Registration begins on Sept. 1.

Fresh dishes from EP Farmers Market

Chef Keith will provide some fresh dishes from

food purchased at the Evergreen Park Farmers Market that morning. The session will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 14 at the Evergreen Park Library. He will prepare a variety of dishes and provide suggestions for adults who attend the session.

Garden Club will meet at library

A presentation on a Fairy Garden by a representative from Alsip Nurseries will be held on Thursday, Sept. 7 at the Evergreen Park Library. The Garden Club will begin the meeting at 6:30 p.m., with the Fairy Garden presentation to follow. More information can be obtained by calling Mary Murray, (708) 634-2715.

OAK LAWN

Friends of Library offer kicks on Route 66

Registration for the fall trip “Route 66: An American Icon (Part II)” is being offered through The Friends of the Oak Lawn Library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave. Author and guide John Weiss returns and picks up from the original tour to narrate a stretch of iconic Route 66 from Dwight, Ill. to Atlanta, Ill. The journey begins on Wednesday, Sept. 13 in Dwight with breakfast at the nostalgic Route 66 diner just after 9 a.m. The group will then head south to visit some unique sights such as the former Illinois State Police Office; Memory Lane, the original stretch of Route 66; Spraque’s Super Service gas station; the Beer Nuts plant to sample products; and shops, diners, wall murals and the giant Paul Bunyan “Muffler Men” statue. The trip concludes with dinner at the Country Mansion Restaurant in Dwight at about 4:15 p.m. The bus will depart from the library at 7:15 a.m. and return at about 6:45 p.m. The fee is $96 for members and $101 for non-members. For more information about this and other programs, call (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

Media digital program offers Hoopla downloads Hoopla is being offered through the Oak Lawn Library digital media program for patrons who would like to borrow movies, music, audiobooks,

eBooks, comics and TV shows to view on their computers, table, phone or TV. Patrons who are interested will not have to wait. Hoopla has hundreds of thousands of titles to choose from, and more are being added daily. Titles can be streamed immediately, or downloaded to phones or tablets for offline enjoyment at a later time. Each OLPL cardholder receives four downloads a month, which means everyone (including children) has access to this feature. The Hoopla link is searchable through www. olpl.org. Residents can search for a particular item at catalog.olpl.org. Patrons can also download the Hoopla digital app on their favorite mobile device. They can do that by using their own Oak Lawn Public Library card number and password. For more information about Hoopla, contact librarian Shannon Kazmierczak at (708) 422-4990, ext. 515, or skazmierczak@olpl.org.

Car enthusiasts are being sought Patrons who like to work on cars and help others fix their vehicles are being sought for a special event that will take place at a later date at the Oak Lawn Library. Car enthusiasts are being sought to devote their time to assisting community members with their car troubles. This will not involve hard labor. The volunteers will provide their advice and expertise. To volunteer, contact Melissa Apple at (708) 422-4990.

Volunteers sought for Friends Bookstore

novel. Visitors can come with questions and stay for discussion and refreshments. Copies of the book are available at the library. More information can be obtained by calling about this and other adult programs at (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

Celebrating birthday of author Roald Dahl A celebration will mark what would have been the 101st birthday of Roald Dahl, author of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16 at the Oak Lawn Library. Registration is not required. The event is for all age groups To celebrate Dahl’s birth, the event will feature party games, trivia, music and crafts. Dahl was also the author “The BFG? and “Matilda.” For more information about this and other youth programs, call (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olppl.org.

PALOS HILLS

Hands-on self-defense class

A hands-on self-defense class will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5 at the Green Hills Library, 10331 S. Interlochen Drive, Palos Hills. Residents can take part in the self-defense class covering situational awareness, mindset preparedness, and hands-on physical defense. Registration is limited to 40. This class is for adults only. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.

Lego Club will meet and play

The Friends of the Oak Lawn Library is accepting applications for bookstore volunteers, which consists of sorting book donations and stocking the store at the library. One four-hour shift per week is required. Volunteer forms are available at the Customer Services Desk on the first floor of the library. For more information, call Carole Onwiler at (708) 422-8646.

The Lego Club for youngsters in kindergarten through the fifth grade will meet at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7 at the Green Hills Library. The library staff will supply the Legos, and the children will supply the imagination and building skills. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.

Will discuss inspiration behind ‘Blue Light Yokohama’

The next Pizza and Movie Night will feature the presentation of “Kong: Skull Island” at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7 at the Green Hills Library. No registration is necessary to see the PG-13 rated film. The event is for kids ages 10 to 17 who can snack on pizza and pop. Space is limited to the first 30 attendees.

Residents will have an opportunity to explore Tokyo through the eyes of Inspector Kosuke Iwata in Nicolas Obregon’s “Blue Light Yokohama” at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 15 at the Oak Lawn Library. Guests will hear about Obregon’s inspiration for the

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STUDENTS IN THE SPOTLIGHT Oak Lawn resident selected to dean’s list at Drake University A local student has been selected to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. Earning dean’s list honors at Drake was Patrick Maguire, an Oak Lawn resident.

Oak Lawn resident is selected to dean’s list at Loras College A local student was selected to the dean’s list for the 2017 spring semester at Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa. Earning dean’s list honors at Lora College was Oak Lawn resident Emily Reilly.

Local students earn dean’s list honors at St. Xavier University

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A group of local students were selected to the dean’s list during the spring semester at St. Xavier University. Chicago Ridge residents earning dean’s list honors were Justin Grochowski, who is majoring in computer science; Kaitlyn Gruszkowski, psychology; Tyler Mitchell, psychology/political science; Rana Naser, biology/pre-health; and Christopher Silbernagel, English. Evergreen Park residents earning dean’s list honors at SXU were Tamia Hudson, nursing; Kayla Hughes, music education; Marissa Keleher, biology; Andrew Klimczak, accounting; John Lahart, math; Jesse Nasadowski, marketing; Daniel O’Keefe, marketing/ management; Christine Pisarczyk, nursing; Michael Reuter, general business administration; Charles Scott, criminal justice; Jillian Siemiawski, English; and Mary Thies, marketing/management. Hickory Hills residents selected to the dean’s list were Karolina Czubernat, early childhood education; Gustavo Diaz Jr., biology/ pre-health; and Maggie Gruszka, Spanish/secondary education. Oak Lawn residents who made the dean’s list were Jannah Alaiwi, nursing; Zenah Alaiwi, commu-

nications science and disorders; Sahar Barakat, education; Randel Bracken, criminal justice; Angie Casey, general business administration; Weronika Ciezczak, accounting/finance; Aileen Gorman, chemistry and biochemistry; Luke Guzelis, criminal justice; Amber Kunz, philosophy; Julianna Magnan, nursing; Sireen Mahmoud, nursing; James Miller, art/studio art; Kelly Quatrocchi, management; Samantha Schlosser, social science and secondary education; Emma Scigalski, philosophy; Kristin Sedrick, professional studies; Rachel Thomas, biology/pre-health; Gianna Torregrossa, sociology; Laura Vasquez, English; and Egle Zelinkeviciute, biology/pre-health. Worth residents who earned dean’s list honors at St. Xavier were Hiba Alwatik, natural science; Heidi Haack, communications science and disorders; and Torin Pena, computer science.

Palos Hills resident is on dean’s list at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee A local student has been selected to the dean’s list at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee for the spring 2017 semester. Earning dean’s list honors was Alexis Lyons, a Palos Hills resident. She is a sophomore and a letters and science undergraduate.

Local student receives degree at Wichita State A local student has earned a degree for the spring 2017 semester at Wichita State University in Wichita, Kansas. Palos Hills resident Brett Kaiser received a bachelor of arts degree in chemistry.

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Evergreen Park sophomore Jack Manso looks for running room in a 41-0 victory over the Chicago Agricultural School Saturday at Gately Stadium.

Marist players burst onto the field to kick off the 2017 season and piled up a 23-14 win over rival Brother Rice Friday.

Photos by Jeff Vorva

Some truly grand openings

Seven of 10 area high school football teams win in Week 1

Marist defense puts Brother Rice offense in park in the second half By Phil Arvia Correspondent

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Seven of 10 area football teams won their openers by a combined score of 231-71 Friday night and Saturday afternoon. It would have been impossible for the area to go 10-for-10, as two teams butted heads with each other. Marist broke a 14-14 tie after three quarters with a TD and safety to beat Brother Rice, 23-14. Oak Lawn made the biggest comeback as the Spartans were down 33-20 to Marian Catholic in Chicago Heights and put three touchdowns on the board for a 40-33 win. Shepard owned the biggest blowout with a 56-0 home triumph over CICS/Ellison. Evergreen Park was not far behind with a 41-0 win over the Chicago Agricultural School at Gately Stadium. Stagg, which was winless last year, pounded Thornton Fractional North on the road, 48-19. Chicago Christian opened its 50th year of football with a 28-14 home win over Chicago Noble/ Bulls. Richards made a long trip to Mundelein to take on Carmel and came home with a 35-21 victory. For more information and phoPhoto by Jeff Vorva tos from the Week 1 action, plus Marist’s Ethan Krammer (left) and Ryan Rappold (right) help up Kendric Nowling, who gobbled predictions for Week 2, turn to up a fumble off a snap that went awry in the end zone and scored to help give his team a pages 3 and 4. 14-0 lead over Brother Rice Friday night at Marist.

The cars, parked end to end on the north side of 115th Street, stretched from Keeler Avenue to Cicero Avenue. But that was only the second-most daunting line on display at Friday’s season-opening tilt between neighborhood rivals Marist and Brother Rice. The usually offense-first RedHawks, behind two scores from a defense that appears ready for its closeup, outlasted visiting Rice 23-14 in front of a standingroom crowd for another emotional Pulaski Road taffy pull. “They’re a good defense, no doubt about it,” Brother Rice coach Brian Badke said. “They’ve got a couple of Division I players on the line who are going to cause problems for a lot of teams.” Indiana-bound Gavin McCabe, a 6-foot3, 250-pounder, was as impressive as anyone with four tackles for loss,10 tackles overall and a batted pass. But he had help. Jimmy Porter and Charlie Laurencell had interceptions, Delonte Harrell and Minnesota-bound Elijah Teague had sacks, Kendric Nowling recovered a botched punt snap in the end zone for a touchdown and Colin Bohanek capped the scoring with a coffin-nail sack for a safety late in the fourth quarter. Last year, a team that outscored league foes 278-56 didn’t need to think much about defense. “It’s a new vibe, but I kind of like it,” wide receiver/defensive back Billy Skalitzky said. “We’ve got a lot of athletes on defense who are going to make a lot of plays.” Skalitzky made the big offensive play of the game, a 66-yard end-around for a touchdown with 4:20 to play in the first

quarter. Teague’s sack for a 14-yard loss on the ensuing Rice possession set up a potential punt from the Crusaders’ end zone, but John Richardson couldn’t find the handle on the snap and Nowling fell on it for another quick score. Rice rebounded to tie it before the half, Davion Ervin-Poindexter (13 carries, 43 yards) scoring from four yards out early in the second quarter and Evan Sullivan hitting Arthur Veal on a 30-yard fade route for another touchdown at the 4:53 mark. The RedHawks pitched a shutout the rest of the way. Just 88 of the Crusaders’ 234 total yards came in the second half. On the first play of the fourth quarter, Jahlen Williams, who hadn’t touched the ball in the first half, carried for the fifth straight snap to cap a six-play, 56-yard drive with a four-yard touchdown run. That 21-14 advantage lasted until Bohanek’s 12-yard sack for a safety with 4:50 to play. “It was just a straight blitz off the edge,” the sophomore linebacker said. “I was pretty much unblocked. The quarterback tried to roll around, and he had no place to go.” Marist’s options, however, are wide open — at least as far as first-year head coach Ron Dawczak sees it. His personal debut as the sideline boss bothered the former Marist quarterback not at all. “I was fine,” he said. “With a group of guys like this, how can I be anything but confident?” That confidence extends to an offense that struggled to find its rhythm against the Crusaders. Harrell had 53 yards on 15 carries while quarterback Michael Markett completed nine of 19 passes for 91 yards. “From Week 1 to Week 2 is the week when teams make the biggest improvement,” Dawczak said. “I think we still have the ability to be that high-flying offensive team.”

EP’s Malone gets back in the swing of Chicago Triathlon By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Evergreen Park’s Martin Malone has run in several triathlons in his career — including the first Chicago Triathlon in 1983 — but stopped in 2009. In the 35th year of the event, Malone returned. See, his son, Lucas, a former Brother Rice football player who is now living in Chicago, wanted to try the tri for the first time and Martin, who turned 60 this year, decided to make his comeback after he took what he called his “sabbatical” from the big races. “He said he was going to do it and I said, ‘You know, something? I turned 60 this year and I hit a new bracket,” he said. “I’ll be one

of the youngest guys in the bracket. So I trained for it so we could do it together.’’ Martin finished the .93-mile swim, 24.8-mile bike ride and 6.2-mile event along Chicago’s lake shore in 2 hours, 56 minutes and 34 seconds on Sunday. He was 1,156th out of 3,037 overall and 14th out of 53 in the 60-64 male age group. Lucas, 25, finished at 3:18:13 and was 2,078th. Martin, a former St. Rita hockey player, started his triathlon career with a race in San Diego in 1980. In 1983, there was talk about a triathlon coming to Chicago and he and some friends were all for it. He said that the race was organized for a first-time venture but before the race, no one knew for sure if it would go on because of

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After relaxing from big athletic events for eight years, Evergreen Park’s Martin Malone, 60, returned to the Chicago Triathlon on Sunday.

permit issues. Everything was resolved at the 11th hour and the race was on. “The race was intriguing,” Malone said. “The running was 15K back then and the swimming was 2K. The run was 9.3 miles and the bike was 25 miles. I wanted to participate in it because I thought it would be fun.’’ He said the water was cold and people were fishing along the lake. He first thought the fishermen would be cleared when the race started but that didn’t happen. “That was hilarious,” he said. What wasn’t hilarious, however, was how he started the race. “I got kicked in the face and my contact

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FOCUS ON HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

Marist knocks off national power Minooka By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

With the eyes of a tiger on a mural behind them, Marist’s girls volleyball team posed for photos with its new trophy after making a statement to the state and nation with a first-place finish in the Crosstown Showdown at Plainfield North Nigh School. To win that trophy, the RedHawks needed a little “Eye of the Tiger”/“Rocky”-like inspiration as the underdogs knocked off Minooka 20-25, 25-15 2518 in a wild title match. Minooka was ranked No. 1 in the state by illprepvc.com and second in the nation in Max Preps’ Xcellent 25 ranking. “We just really wanted it,” RedHawks setter Molly Murrihy told illprepvb.com after the match. “We realized we were really close in the first game and told ourselves we can take the second and third sets.’’ Savannah Thompson led the RedHawks with 16 kills and 10 digs. Sophomore right side hitter Camryn Jones added 13 kills and Murrihy gave out 39 assists as the RedHawks improved to 6-0. Last season, Minooka lost in the Illinois High School Association Class 4A championship match to Mother McAuley in three hard-fought sets and returned a lot of firepower from that squad. Sandburg placed third in the tournament by beating defending Class 3A champion Marian Catholic, 21-25, 25-20, 25-20. The Eagles had their chance against Minooka in the semifinals but lost 25-16, 25-20.

Bulldogs making moves

Generally, volleyball royalty in this area extends

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Marist’s girls volleyball team knocked off national power Minooka to win the Crosstown Showdown in Plainfield.

Juan Guzman gets up after the momentum from his kick knocked him down. The fall was worth it, however, as he scored a first-half goal in what turned out to be a 2-1 loss to Plainfield South Saturday in the Windy City Ram Classic quarterfinals at Reavis High School.

to Mother McAuley, Marist and Sandburg but this year Richards wants in on the action. The Bulldogs powered through the Bremen Invitational with five two-set victories in the Grey pool. In the final round, Richards beat the hosts, 25-8, 25-8.

dropped a 2-1 quarterfinal decision against Plainfield South at Reavis High School on Saturday morning. Junior Juan Guzman was the lone Vikings player to score. Shepard lost 3-1 to Bloom in the consolation semifinals and Oak Lawn lost 2-1 in the ninth-place bracket quarterfinals.

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Ram is tough

No area teams will make it to the finals of the Windy City Ram Classic. Last year, Oak Lawn won the event. This season, only St. Laurence made it to the final eight of the 24-team tournament and the Vikings

MINNESOTA UNITED FC 2, FIRE 1

RED STARS 2, SPIRIT 1

Basti boils as Fire skid continues

Red Stars profit from Mewis trade

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

The face of the Fire was not smiling much on Saturday night. Bastian Schweinsteiger, the man with the million-watt and million-dollar smile, had a lot of frowns and scowls as the Fire dropped a 2-1 decision to Minnesota United FC in front of an announced crowd of 18,048 at Toyota Park. It was the Fire’s fourth straight loss and sixth setback in its last seven games and the second straight loss in Bridgeview. And it came against an expansion team that entered the night 6-14-4 and was tied with Colorado for the worst record in Major League Soccer. The Fire still entered this week in relatively decent shape for a playoff appearance as it was in fourth place in the East Division with a 12-9-5 mark, but the downward spiral is getting to the players. Schweinsteiger kicked the ball in disgust at halftime when the Fire was trailing 2-0 (thanks to two Abu Danladi goals) and gave the referees and earful. He was whistled for a yellow card at the 84th minute and after the game he appeared to give officials a sarcastic handshake before barking at them some more. Despite his frustrations, he was named by the fans as the Man of the Match. The German star did not talk to the media after the game, and the gloomy locker room was broken up only by aggravation. Agitated Dax McCarty wants the team to get back to the same level it was at when it was tied with Toronto with the MLS’s best record in July. “We’ve always had a sense of urgency but clearly now, with the way things have gone in the last couple of games, I think that needs to be ramped up to another

By Jeff Vorva

CHICAGO FIRE AT MONTREAL IMPACT

Sports Editor

WHEN: 6 p.m., Saturday WHERE: Stade Saputo, Montreal FIRE’S RECORD: 12-9-5 MONTREAL’S RECORD: 10-9-6 NOTEWORTHY: The Fire’s last road game was in Montreal and the Impact pulled off a 3-0 on Aug. 16 victory to drop Chicago’s record on the road to 2-7-4.

level,” he said. “The playoffs are certainly not a certainty right now so we need to make sure we stay positive and try to get back on the right track.” McCarty joined the U.S. Men’s National Team Monday and will miss Saturday’s action at Montreal. The Fire outshot Minnesota 20-8 and had a 57 percent possession advantage, but those two usually important stats did not produce a victory. “I am worried, I’m actually not happy with the performance on defense,’’ Fire coach Veljko Paunovic said. “We concede very easy goals. I think we can always go back and see the individual mistakes but also the collective mistakes and both are what kills us. However, we’re working on that. Today the back line worked very well, actually, as a unit. But those individual mistakes we couldn’t fix in those moments. We have to get back to where we have more clean sheets, especially at home. That’s our goal, that’s something that has to become the priority and we’re working on that.” David Accam scored his 14th goal of the season (with an assist from Schweinsteiger) to stay hot. Nemanja Nikolic, however, is scoreless in eight straight games after opening up his Fire career with 16 goals in the first 18 games.

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Bastian Schweinsteiger argues with the officials after the Fire was upset 2-1 by expansion team Minnesota on Saturday night in Bridgeview. Bastian Schweinsteiger tangles with Minnesota’s Ethan Finlay late during the Fire’s 2-1 loss on Saturday at Toyota Park.

FOCUS ON AREA COLLEGE SPORTS

SXU’s 25th season kicks off By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Photo by Jeff Vorva

SXU coach Muike Feminis and his team will challenge the fifth-ranked NAIA team in the country tonight (Thursday) at Deaton Field.

St. Xavier University’s 25th football season gets rolling tonight (Thursday) with a whopper of an opponent. The Cougars, ranked 24th in the nation by NAIA coaches despite a 5-6 mark last year, host No. 5 Marian (Ind.) at 6 p.m. at Deaton Field. Last year, the Cougars suffered a 56-10 defeat at the hands of Marian to open the season. Marian was ranked No. 1 at the time and SXU was 10th. Marian went on to finish 11-1 and lost to Eastern Oregon University, 17-0 in the NAIA quarterfinals. Volleyball: The Cougars opened the season 6-1 with their only loss coming to Midland (Neb.), which was ranked fourth

in the nation by NAIA coaches, in three sets Friday at the SXU/Trinity Christian College Crossover Friday. The Cougars recovered and beat Marian (Ind.), Mount Mercy (Iowa) and Bethel (Ind.) in the rest of the event. Helena Atton had 10 kills against Mt. Mercy and Oak Lawn native Bridget Krasowski had 12 against Bethel.

Trinity Christian College

Volleyball: Trinity picked up its first two wins of the season at the SXU/TCC crossover with victories over Bethel and Mt. Mercy on Friday. Kacie Stoll had 24 kills for both matches for the Trolls (2-5). Women’s soccer: Jessica Bianchi posted her second hat trick in three games in a 7-1 victory over Bethel (Indiana) on Saturday.

Thunderbolts’ playoff bid going down to the wire By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Things are getting wild for the two Frontier League wild-card slots and the Windy City ThunderBolts are in the middle of the madness. Heading into this week’s action, Evans-

ville (50-40) had a slight hold on the first slot with Windy City (48-42) two games back. But Washington (47-42) was a halfgame behind the Bolts while River City (47-44) and Normal (46-44) were still in the picture. The Thunderbolts could have put some distance between them and the

other three teams fighting for the final slot, but dropped two out of three games to Washington in Crestwood over the weekend. The season is winding down and the Thunderbolts were slated to visit Lake Erie Tuesday, Wednesday and tonight (Thursday).

The regular season is set to end this weekend and the ThunderBolts have a tall task as they face the East Division champion Schaumburg Boomers at 7:05 p.m. on Friday, 6:05 p.m. on Saturday and 5:05 p.m. on Sunday. The Bolts are 5-4 against the Boomers and 2-1 against them at Standard Bank Stadium.

Even though the Chicago Red Stars lost a Proffitt, they made a profit when they traded for Washington’s Kristie Mewis on Aug. 21. In her first game in a new uniform, she played her old team at her old home and made herself right at home as she scored a goal in the 23rd minute to help the Red Stars snap a three-game losing streak with a 2-1 victory on Saturday night at the SoccerPlex in Boyds, Maryland. The team improved to 9-6-5 and entered this week tied with Orlando for third place in the National Women’s Soccer League. Four teams make the playoffs. Mewis’ goal kept the Red Stars ahead for most of the match until Washington’s Cheyna Williams found the back of the net at the 81-minute mark to knot the game up. But Christen Press came to the rescue with her 10th goal of the year six minutes later and Chicago got back on the winning track. In exchange for Mewis, the Red Stars sent a conditional first-round pick in the 2018 NWSL College Draft to Washington. To make room on the roster, the Red Stars have waived midfielder Morgan Proffitt. Mewis began her NWSL career in Kansas City in 2013 before heading to the Boston Breakers for three years. In her time with Boston she scored 10 goals and added five assists for the Breakers. During the offseason, Mewis was traded to Washington Spirit and has notched two goals and one assist in 14 appearances. Proffitt was drafted by Chicago with the 12th overall pick in the 2017 NWSL College Draft. In her rookie season, Proffitt appeared in seven matches for the Red Stars. The Red Stars host first-place North Carolina at 5 p.m. Sunday in the final regular-season game at Toyota Park this year.

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Continued from Page 1 lens got dislodged,” he said. “I couldn’t stop. So I basically swam with one eye. I finished it and during the transition, I found it in my goggles and put it back in my eye for the rest of the event.’’ He said after the race, some of the top finishers ate and drank with members of the rest of the field. “Obviously it’s not like that now,’’ Malone said. “It was a smaller group and it was pretty cool.’’ Another Evergreen Park athlete — Jeff Sabbath — continued his streak of participating in all 35 races. The 58-year-old is the only person to accomplish that. He finished with a 2:44.06, good for 617th. Glenview’s Vachee Loughran won the race with a 2:01.12.

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WEEKLY FOOTBALL FORECAST

Week 1 is usually brutal on our brutal pickers, but a few of them did rather well, especially Vorva and Rookie Randy. Findysz was on an island twice last week. He won quality time with both Ginger and Mary Ann with his Oak Lawn pick over Marian but he won quality time with Gilligan and the Skipper for his pick of Sandburg over Lyons. For those too young to get those references… we weep for your generation. Onto Week 2… Last week: Overall: Brother Rice at Crete-Monee Chicago Christian vs. Crossroads CICS/Longwood at Evergreen Park Marist at Mishawaka (Ind.) CICS/Chicago Quest at Oak Lawn Phillips at Richards Curie at Sandburg Fenton at Shepard Aurora East at Stagg St. Laurence at Immaculate Conception Marian (Ind.) at St. Xavier University

JEFF VORVA 8-1 8-1 Brother Rice Chicago Christian Evergreen Park Marist Oak Lawn Phillips Sandburg Shepard Stagg IC Marian

JASON MAHOLY 5-4 5-4 Brother Rice Chicago Christian Evergreen Park Marist Oak Lawn Phillips Sandburg Shepard Stagg IC Marian

WALLY FINDYSZ 7-2 7-2 Brother Rice Chicago Christian Evergreen Park Marist Oak Lawn Richards Sandburg Shepard Stagg IC Marian

BOB RAKOW 6-3 6-3 Brother Rice Chicago Christian Evergreen Park Marist Oak Lawn Richards Sandburg Shepard Stagg IC Marian

JOE BOYLE 7-2 7-2 Brother Rice Chicago Christian Evergreen Park Marist Oak Lawn Richards Curie Shepard Stagg St. Laurence SXU

RANDY WHALEN 8-1 8-1 Brother Rice Chicago Christian Evergreen Park Marist Oak Lawn Phillips Sandburg Shepard Stagg St. Laurence SXU

WEEK 1 FOOTBALL ROUNDUP

Vikings beaten by Benet with powerhouse IC next By Jason Maholy and Jeff Vorva Southwest Regional Publishing

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Five banners were unveiled on Aug. 22 celebrating Mother McAuley’s monster 2016 season.

It was a Banner Night in more ways than one

normally don’t like to carve up a huge chunk of space on an event that is nine days old, but in this case I will make an exception. Maybe it’s because my ears are still ringing nine days later. Was it from the guy singing “The Star-Spangled Banner”? Or was it from a furious second-set comeback that had a lot of people screaming? The world will never know. What I do know was that the Mother McAuley Raising of the Banners Night — and the ensuing varsity girls volleyball varsity match between McAuley and Joliet Catholic Academy on Aug. 22 — were a lot more entertaining and fun than I expected. I’m sure there have been plenty of exciting pregame buildups that I have attended JEFF VORVA before. But this was about as Making the energetic and fun of a night as seen. I don’t even think Extra Point I’ve minutes before the state tournament buildup can match this. I wasn’t a big fan of two long warmup sessions — one before the ceremony and one after — but I hate volleyball warmups in general. The ceremony was not too short and not too long. Master of Ceremonies Gregory Gardner kept things moving at a perfect pace as several players from last year’s squad, which won the Illinois High School Association Class 4A title and was named national champion by three ranking services, were introduced to a crowd estimated at close to 1,000 fans. Charley Niego, who was the first McAuley player to ever win the Gatorade Illinois Volleyball Player of the Year last year, was honored for her numerous accolades during a glorious junior season. Those honors included being named the Regional/Reporter Girls Volleyball Player of the Year and overall Athlete of the Year. Coach Jen DeJarld also was honored for her role in guiding the team to the spectacular finish. Finally, the players lined on the east side of the net, and along the west wall, five — yes, five — banners were displayed. To the left was Niego’s Gatorade banner. Second was the program’s 15th state championship banner. The ban in the middle was a wide one honoring the team for winning the national championship, as chosen by Max Preps, PrepVolleyball.com and USA Today/AVCA. No. 4 was the PrepVolleyball banner, and to the right was the USA Today/ AVCA banner. It’s quite an impressive haul of cloth. Then booming baritone Jim Cornelison, who sings the National Anthem all over the place but is famous for belting it out before Blackhawks games at the United Center, did his thing with “The Star-Spangled Banner.’’ McAuley’s gym is a lot smaller than the United Center, which made his performance even more stunning. Man, if you don’t get the chills and aren’t pumped up after listening to this guy… you just might be ready for the cemetery. The match was also intense. The Mighty Macs could be forgiven for scheduling a lesser opponent for this night. But JCA is a perennial state power and multi state champion. DeJarld said the Macs start the season with JCA every year and didn’t want to change that tradition. So, the Macs blew a lead in the first game, gave

With several St. Laurence players in starting roles for the first time, coach Harold Blackmon expected there would be a few growing pains early in the season. The Vikings were out of sorts on both sides of the ball at times on opening night, and they dropped a 49-28 decision to Benet — a team ranked fifth in the state in Class 7A by the Associated Press — in Burbank. “I think the biggest issue we had in all three phases was communication,” Blackmon said. “We have a lot of new offensive starters, and it took us a while to figure out who we were. And defensively, we’re trying to adjust to a new system.’’ The Vikings, who advanced to the Illinois High School Association semifinals the past two seasons, could be in danger of going 0-2 as they visit Immaculate Conception Friday night. IC was ranked No 1 in Class 3A and beat the Vikings, 63-49, last year in Burbank and won the Class 3A title with ease. Against Benet, Vikings quarterback Devon Rembis completed 21-of-32 passes for 231 yards and three touchdowns, and also threw an interception. Tori Clinton rushed 20 times for 130 yards, including a 69-yard touchdown jaunt. Miles Scott had 91 yards receiving.

Stagg 48, TF North 19

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Senior Charley Niego was honored for her outstanding play last season.

Running back Greg Hoard, a transfer who chomped up big yardage for Morton the past three seasons, made a spectacular debut for Stagg as he ran for 248 yards and three touchdowns -— all in the first half. Teammate Mike Jennings found the end zone three times on three carries to lead the visiting Chargers to their first win since Week 9 of the 2015 season. “It felt great to get that win,” said Fahey, who endured a winless campaign in 2016. “We came out blazing offensively. We were able to get some big plays with our skill guys and it was exciting.” Stagg rolled over the Meteors for 454 rushing yards, with Argo-transfer wide receiver Prentise Powell (85), quarterback Kyle Neputy (63) and Reide Modiest (49) making contributions.

Sandburg receiver Nicky Shelton (left) and Lyons’ JJ Dutton fight for a pass in Friday’s game, won by Lyons 33-22. Shelton caught eight passes for 216 yards.

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guys were baptized by fire and reacted, for the most part, very well.”

Senior quarterback Henry Light ran for two touchdowns and also threw a pair to Jonathan Griffin, and host Chicago Christian won on opening weekend for the first time in four seasons. Light was 4-for-9 for 93 yards and hooked up with Griffin on a 48-yard scoring play. The thirdyear starter also ran for 46 yards, including a 13-yard touchdown scramble. Light also kicked a field goal. “He looked good,” Knights coach Nick Cook said of Light’s performance. “He had some very seniorleader, captain, three-year-starter plays.” Griffin had four carries for 50 yards and caught three passes for 84 more.

Oak Lawn 40, Marian Catholic 33

Baritone Jim Cornelison belts out “The Star-Spangled Banner” before the McAuley-Joliet Catholic Academy match on Aug. 22.

up the last seven points and lost 25-21. Then they had to scramble to win the second set, 25-21. Then Niego started the 2017 season the way she played in 2016 — by taking over the match with five of her 16 kills in a 25-15 third-set victory. One kill bounced off an Angels player and hit the banner on the right. Yep, it was a banner night. “It was a really fun pregame, but after that we couldn’t focus on it — it was game time,’’ Niego said. “We had to focus on our play and not what happened last year. I like how the celebration went, but that’s the end of it. This is a new season.’’ Nora Burke had seven kills, Nancy Kane had 28 assists, Casey Macander had 14 digs and Orland Park’s Alena Pedroza, a sophomore making her varsity debut as an outside hitter when Niego is in the back row, had five kills (three in the third set) and five blocks. “It was definitely an exciting night and I was a little nervous,” Pedroza said. “There was definitely a lot of energy and emotions going on.’’ It was quite a way to start the season.

Senior defensive back Dan Lillard returned a fumble 60 yards for a touchdown on Marian’s first drive of the second half to spark a comeback from a 13-point deficit, and visiting Oak Lawn held Marian off the scoreboard for the final 24 minutes. Oak Lawn fullback Nick Puenta rushed for 147 yards and three touchdowns, and quarterback Robbie Krzak ran for 107 more scored twice to lead an offense that gained more than 300 yards on the ground. Krzak completed 5-of-11 passes for 55 yards. Oak Lawn turned the ball over four times in the first half and trailed 33-20 at the break. “It was a great program win,” said third-year Spartans coach Nick Novak. “Two years ago, or even last year, I don’t know if we win that game.”

Richards 35, Carmel 21

Junior running back Derek Flowers carried the ball 28 times for 154 yards and two touchdowns, and quarterback Sebastian Castro threw for 150 yards and two scores and the Bulldogs, who pride themselves on playing strong non-conference opponents, are 1-0 for the first time in three seasons with the win in Mundelein. The Bulldogs host Phillips, which is ranked No. 1 in Class 5A, on Friday. Last year Phillips beat Richards, 28-20 Castro also ran for 77 yards. Castros had scoring tosses going to A’Maree Beard, who caught seven passes for 96 yards. More than three-quarters of the Bulldogs’ players were starting for the first time on varsity. “We learned that we’re pretty tough, and we’re physical,” Richards coach Tony Sheehan said. “Our

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Shepard 56, Ellison 0

Receiver Neiko Carter caught two passes for 75 yards, with both going for touchdowns, and returned a kickoff 66 yards for another score for the win in Palos Heights. Rishard Blake threw for a touchdown, and also caught a 48-yard scoring pass. QBs Marquel Porter and Tamer Ashkar also tossed touchdown passes. Shepard held Ellison to 80 yards. Jaden Anderson, Kevin Graham, Jon Daniels and Chammar Thompson recorded sacks.

Evergreen Park 41 Chicago Agriculture 0

The first 18 minutes and 20 seconds saw the Mustangs running just one offensive play but they owned a 14-0 lead Saturday at Gately Stadium in Chicago. Their lone offensive possession in that span saw running back David Torres hit Obadiah White with a 61-yard pass with 6:17 left in the first quarter. In the second quarter, Darryn Caston returned a punt for 54 yards with 9:19 left in the half and EP didn’t get the ball back until the 5:40 mark. Sean Doherty booted field goals in the second and third quarters to give the Mustangs a 20-0 lead and that helped put the game away. Jaylen Lynch ran for 68 yards and two touchdowns for EP. On defense, Bomani Robinson and Kenny Rickert had interceptions.

Lyons 33 Sandburg 22

Lyons, the No. 5 team in the state in the Class 8A according to the Associated Press preseason poll, took a 27-7 halftime lead but the Eagles closed the gap to 30-22 early in the fourth quarter before dropping the non-conference opener in Orland Park. The Eagles, who host Curie on Friday, developed a lethal passing combo that should have opponents concerned. Junior quarterback Ben Starcevich threw for 294 yards and hit senior wide receiver Shelton eight times for 216 yards including a pair of 72-yard touchdown passes. Andrew Schaub had 21 carries for 78 yards and a touchdown. “We had sloppy, first-game jitters in the first half,’’ Sandburg coach Scott Peters said. “In the second half, we cleaned up the mistakes and played consistent.’’

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Some images from the first week of football

Sandburg’s fans weren’t having much fun in the first half as the Eagles trailed 27-7 but the Eagles closed the gap in the second half before dropping a 33-22 game.

Sandburg’s Michael Stavropoulos (left) and Ricky Kwak pull down a Lyons player in Friday’s 33-22 loss in Orland Park.

The Marist band plays “The Star-Spangled Banner” in front of a full house on Friday.

Brother Rice quarterback John Bean looks for some running room against Marist on Friday night.

Evergreen Park kicker Sean Doherty (No. 12) nailed two fi ld goals and five extra points against Chicago Agricultural Science on Saturday.

Marist alum Connor McHale and Brother Rice Principal Jim Antos were recognized before the huge rivalry game for their military service. Chicago Agricultural and Evergreen Park players were separated after a skirmish in the fi st quarter on Saturday. Order was restored quickly and there were no incidents after that.

Tie goes to the lineman: Marist’s Frank Sheehan gets his shoe tied quickly as the RedHawk off nse raced out to the field during a change of possession in the fi st quarter against Brother Rice.

Evergreen Park didn’t bring a huge crowd to Gately Stadium Saturday, but the cheerleading squad was there to pump up the Mustang fans.

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Houses For Sale

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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CITIMORTGAGE, INC. Plaintiff, -v.GARY GIBSON, COLLEEN GIBSON, CITIBANK, N.A., CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A. Defendants 14 CH 010141 11910 S. TIMBERLANE DRIVE PALOS PARK, IL 60464 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, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 25, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 11910 S. TIMBERLANE DRIVE, PALOS PARK, IL 60464 Property Index No. 23-26-202-003-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \â&#x20AC;?AS IS\â&#x20AC;? condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-13-25131. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I726717

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR WAMU MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2004-AR7 Plaintiff, -v.JAMES SAPATO, WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Defendants 15 CH 014447 443 SHADOW CREEK DRIVE PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 5, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 10, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 443 SHADOW CREEK DRIVE, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 Property Index No. 24-31-401-018-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS ISâ&#x20AC;? condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-15662. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-15662 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 014447 TJSC#: 37-6291 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I3057698

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, vs. JEFFREY DAMIEN, AKA JEFF DANIELS; DEIDRE M. DAMIEN; RIVIERA IN PALOS IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION, AN ILLINOIS NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION Defendants, 17 CH 4505 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 23-23-112-022-0000. Commonly known as 22 Cour Marquis, Palos Hills, IL 60465. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Sales Department at Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 2205611. 17-007514 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3059558

DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE OF THE MORGAN STANLEY MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2005-1 Plaintiff, -v.KENNETH KRUSE, GLORIA KRUSE, PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Defendants 09 CH 52089 9013 South 51st Avenue Oak Lawn, IL 60453 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 4, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 21, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9013 South 51st Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Property Index No. 24-04-218-004-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $234,599.29. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, or a 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 and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(h-1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact the sales department, ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com. Please refer to file number W09110046. 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. ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com Attorney File No. W09110046 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 58852 Case Number: 09 CH 52089 TJSC#: 37-7555 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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Turning over a new leaf By Tim Dudik Leafy greens are considered some of the healthiest vegetables you can eat. Spinach, kale, romaine, arugula, chard — these are loaded with vitamins A, C and K, and essential minerals such as iron and folate. Try these recipes starring leafy, green vegetables to pack a healthy punch to your daily diet.

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Adding plants to your home can boost your health By Jackson A. Thomas Adding a plant — or several — to your home doesn’t just add to the ambience. It’s also good for your health. Just ask Tiffany Wamsley Audette, who loves plants — and talking about them. “My houseplants provide a lot of activity, taking them in and out seasonally, watering often, tweaking their placement as a display,” says Audette, who does clerical work in Opp, Alabama. “Plants give their owners varying degrees of a sense of purpose, accomplishment, pride, identity, being part of nature.” But before you sit a spider plant atop the kitchen windowsill or fit a fern next to the couch, know there are several factors to consider. Learn what plants are best inside the home, what’s easiest to take care of and the best spots to place them.

Finding what works

Houseplants produce oxygen

while also detoxifying the air in the home. Research shows they deter illness, boost healing, keep air temperatures low, reduce airborne dust levels and can even boost productivity. “There’s also the mental aspect of connecting with others in a positive way about a common hobby, as well as being on a constant search for additional information,” Audette says. Some easy-to-maintain houseplants include the spider plant, the snake plant and the pothos, says Marc Hachadourian, director of the Nolen Greenhouses for Living Collections at the New York Botanical Garden. “They are among the more widely grown for good reason, as they are durable and grow in a wide variety of temperatures, light levels and are adaptable to changing conditions in the home environment,” he says. Barbara Kreski, director of horticultural therapy services at the Chicago Botanic Garden, says succulent plants also are popular because of their low maintenance.

“They can go for relatively long intervals without water and are generally pretty sturdy,” she says. But some houseplants require more upkeep. Hachadourian says the maiden-hair fern requires a bit more dedication. And Kreski says it’s typically more difficult to maintain plants you’re growing for their fruit or flowers rather than the leaves. “A lot of people have tried to save their holiday poinsettia plant and to prompt the display of colorful bracts in a second year,” she says. “Many of us find (maintaining them) to be a chore and choose to purchase a new, fresh plant each season.”

Placement is important

When it comes to reaping all the benefits of houseplants, make sure you have “the right plant for the right place,” Hachadourian says. “Look at your conditions, including light, humidity, your frequency of watering and care, and then select a plant that will match

and grow in those conditions,” he says. It’s much easier to grow a plant in places in can thrive rather than force it to grow in less-than-ideal conditions. “Ideally, most houseplants would enjoy four to six hours of bright, filtered light per day from an east or south window protected from intense direct sunlight,” Hachadourian says. Kreski says to put houseplants where you can see and appreciate them often. “Don’t overlook places like a bathroom counter,” she says. “Some plants thrive in the humidity. There are plants for even the relatively dark conditions of an interior part of the room away from windows.” And if you’re ever unsure, consult a florist or a horticulturist at your local nursery. “Remember that plants are living things that require light, water and care to survive and are not inanimate décor,” Hachadourian says. “With some simple care, the right plant can grow and thrive for many years.”

Learn how to spot the symptoms of heart disease By Jackson A. Thomas Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men in the U.S. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it killed 321,000 men — accounting for 25 percent of all American male deaths — in 2013. Between 70 percent and 89 percent of all sudden cardiac deaths occur in men, and half of men who die suddenly from coronary heart disease have no prior symptoms. Darrion Alford admits he wasn’t as aware of these statistics as he would have liked to be. “I have not been dealing with that myself, other than a few cases of heartburn,” says Alford, a 25-year-old dance teacher in Newark, New Jersey. But cardiovascular issues have hit close to home. “My father has a bad case of high blood pressure and has had a few strokes,” Alford says. “I was on the verge of problems with my health, and I had weight loss surgery to help me lose weight. Now I am trying each day to keep myself healthy.”

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The rates of heart disease for both men and women continue to rise. But men might be more prone to it for several reasons, including hormones and ego. Cardiologist Dr. Matthew J. Budoff, of the UCLA Medical Center in Torrance, California, says he and his team recently published a study that found testosterone replacement therapy increased plaque in the cardiovascular system. “I believe that excess testosterone makes men more prone to heart disease than women, who run much lower levels,” Budoff says. Dr. Richard Bryce, of the Community Health and Social

Services Center in Detroit, says the hormonal differences between estrogen and testosterone mean estrogen might even protect the heart. According to Bryce, the fact that men aren’t as likely to visit a doctor when they experience chest pain is another contributor. “At times, from my patient population, I do see more resistance from men to seek preventive medical care and make positive health changes,” Bryce says. Budoff says laborious work isn’t a cause of higher heart disease risk in men. “It can’t be because of laborintensive jobs, as exercise is good for the heart,” he says. “We also just finished a study in JAMA on stress and anger and found that it’s not strongly related to heart disease.”

Pushing past the stigma

Guys who develop heart disease sometimes have atypical symptoms, including shoulder and jaw pain, says cardiologist Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum, of Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. “In men, key indicators of heart

disease are typically chest pain or discomfort, nausea or vomiting, numbness in extremities, and short- ness of breath,” Steinbaum says. “Don’t ignore these signs or wait for them to subside. If the activities that are usually easy for you suddenly are more difficult, then think about your heart and go see your doctor.” Of course, exercise and a healthy diet are key, but don’t be fooled by thinking they’ll totally eliminate the risk of developing heart disease. “You can’t avoid your genes,” says Dr. George Bakris, of the University of Chicago Medicine. “If you have a very strong family history of hypertension, or heart attacks in your 40s and 50s, your blood pressure and cholesterol must be checked and treated with medication.” Alford stresses how important it is for guys to take care of their hearts. “We only get one body on this Earth,” he says. “I struggle with keeping healthy from my consumption of foods I know are bad. I am aware of the issue, and I work every day to try to be better.”

Smith Senior Living advocates regular health, fitness assessments

• 3 cups baby spinach • 2 cups arugula • 1 cucumber, diced small • 1 jar (about 12 ounces) roasted red peppers, cut into thin strips • 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, cut in half • 1 cup pitted Kalamata olives • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese • 1 cup spiced chickpeas • 1 1/2 cups lemon vinaigrette Spiced Chickpeas • One 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 1/4 teaspoon ground

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Left: Michael Clemens, fitness coordinator for Smith Crossing, performs fitness assessments for residents who participate in the community’s on-site exercise program. Right: Karinna Wesley, fitness coordinator for Smith Village, performs fitness assessments for residents who enroll in on-site exercise program.

well as vaccinations. And, we offer our residents another beneficial measure that’s often overlooked— fitness assessments.” Before enrolling in either Smith community’s onsite fitness program, residents must obtain their

doctor’s okay. And before using exercise equipment or signing up for classes, residents meet with Smith fitness coordinators who evaluate their ability to balance and move freely. The coordinators use fitness assessment tests

recommended by the National Institute on Aging. The “Timed Up and Go” assessment, for instance, measures how long it takes someone to rise See SMITH, Page 8

coriander • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger • 1/4 teaspoon paprika • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt Preheat oven to 425*. In a small bowl, combine chickpeas with oil and spices. Spread on a baking pan and bake for about 30 minutes, occasionally shaking the pan to mix things up, or until chickpeas are golden and crunchy. Let cool. These can be stored in an airtight container for about 2 weeks — they also make a great snack. Lemon Vinaigrette • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons) • 1/4 cup white-wine vinegar • 2 teaspoons sugar • 1 teaspoon coarse salt • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper • 1 cup olive oil Whisk (or blend) together lemon juice, vinegar, sugar and salt. Slowly whisk in olive oil. Finish with black pepper.

Tropical Green Smoothies Want a great way to start your morning? This drink will have you feeling like you’re on an island escape, even if you’re stuck in traffic. The great thing about smoothies is adjustable fruit content — increase to sweeten it up or decrease to tone it down. you can also substitute frozen for fresh fruits, especially when your favorites are out of season. Makes two smoothies

• 2 cups frozen kale • 1 cup pineapple, frozen • 1 medium sized banana, fresh • 1 cup strawberries, fresh • 3 cups unsweetened plain almond milk • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Blend kale, almond milk and vanilla extract until smooth. Add in fruit and blend until smooth. Enjoy!

Red and Green Beet Crostini This bright and beautiful appetizer is sure to catch eyes and excite taste buds. The beet greens are packed with vitamin A and iron, the beets are full of fiber, and best of all of there’s practically no waste making this dish. Add it to the menu of your next party. Makes about 2 dozen Crostini • 1 loaf crusty French bread 1 tablespoon olive oil • 1 clove garlic, minced 2 teaspoons salt • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper Preheat oven to 400*. Cut the French bread on a diagonal into • 1/4-inch pieces and spread them on a baking pan. Mix olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper and brush top side of bread piece. Bake for 4-5 minutes, or until toasted golden brown. Beet Spread • 2 pounds beets (with tops attached) • 2 cloves garlic 1/2 cup olive oil • 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon salt • 1 teaspoon ground coriander

Submitted by Smith Senior Living Parents make appointments for their children to have physical exams and vaccinations before the start of school. At Smith Crossing in Orland Park and Smith Village in Chicago’s Beverly Morgan Park neighborhood, healthcare and fitness experts believe residents also benefit from annual physical exams, vaccinations and something more—regular fitness assessments. At both life plan communities, residents can leverage their engagement in a variety of programs to ensure fitness and good health. “Most of our residents already have long-term relationships with general practitioners and specialists who encourage annual checkups and follow-up testing, and this provides a baseline for addressing any health issues,” said Kevin McGee, president and CEO of Smith Senior Living. “Each Smith community also has a medical director as well as strong relationships with nearby hospitals. Our policy is to welcome visiting physicians, so residents in all settings have access to health assessments to ensure good care. We even provide onsite vision and hearing screening, as

Mediterranean Salad This salad is loaded with good stuff — spinach with vitamins C and K, fiber and manganese, a mineral essential for your metabolism and bone health. Meanwhile, chickpeas provide protein, peppery arugula spices it up and the lemon vinaigrette sweetens the deal as a lowcalorie dressing. Serves about 4

Preheat oven to 425*. Trim beet tops off (do not discard) and wash beets thoroughly. In a large, cast iron or other heavy pot, place beets and cover with water. Cover and bake for about 2 hours, or until beets are soft. Remove beets from water and let cool. Remove skins by sliding them off (you might want to use gloves), then cut beets in to large chunks. In a food processor, combine beets, garlic, lemon juice, salt and coriander. Blend until smooth, then while the processor is still running, slowly pour in oil. Chill. Topping • 3 cups beet greens, cut into thin strips • 1/4 cup shredded asiago cheese (you can substitute parmesan or other hard cheese) • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 1 tablespoon minced garlic 2 teaspoons salt • 1 teaspoon black pepper In a medium sized mixing bowl, combine all ingredients. To assemble, spread about 2 tablespoons of the beet spread on crostini then top with a bit of the beet green topping. Serve immediately.

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Continued from Page 7 from a seated position. Standing up from a chair can take more time as people age. Some older adults, who have lost significant leg and core strength, sometimes must make several attempts or resort to pushing themselves up while gripping chair arms. The “Functional Reach” test gauges how far a person can reach with outstretched arms while feet remain firmly planted. As people age, their reach—or margin of stability—declines. For example, women from age 20 to 40 can generally reach about 14.5 inches. Women in their 80s may only be able to reach 10 inches. Smith fitness coordinators also use the timed balance test, which determines how long a person can stand on one foot, another ability that can decline with age. These assessments are simple, but they’re important because they confirm how easily a person moves, their core and leg strength, and their level of stability. “Strong, capable muscles provide better stability, reducing risks of falls and fractures that can lead to other health problems,” said Karinna Wesley, fitness coordinator at Smith Village. “Older adults are less likely to fall if they’re performing physical activities on a regular basis. With our tests, we assess residents’ abilities so they’re not pushing themselves too far out of their comfort zone and becoming frustrated. Instead, they’re building on their abilities.” After an initial evaluation, Wesley performs the assessments every three months to measure progress and challenges. Smith Crossing fitness coordinator Michael Clemens also regularly performs the fitness assessments. Like Wesley, he believes annual checkups and assessments are a vital part of preventative care. “I think it’s very important to have an annual examination by a physician and an assessment by a personal trainer,” Clemens said. “The big advantage for Smith Crossing residents is that they have access to these mea-

sures as guidelines for tracking and improving their health and fitness.”

About Smith Senior Living

Smith Senior Living, a not-forprofit organization serving older

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adults, sponsors Smith Village in Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood and Smith Crossing in Orland Park, Ill. These are the only life plan communities located in the Southwest sector of metropolitan Chicago. An innovative leader

providing the finest services and care for seniors, Smith established its first community in 1924, on the same city block where Smith Village stands today. Both LPCs provide spacious independent living residences,

and apartments for assisted living, as well as memory support and skilled nursing care. In addition, they offer short-term rehab programs for residents and others who have had surgery or a medical incident.

For more information about how Smith Senior Living can help seniors enjoy their retirement, contact Smith Crossing at 708-326-2308 or SmithCrossing. org, and Smith Village at 773-4747303 or SmithVillage.org.

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