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Chicago Ridge mourns loss of police officer

Here comes a Pope-pourri of fun

Described by Police Chief Rob- his frequent visits to the police ert Pyznarski as “a tremendous department bringing baked goods Illinois State Police are in- asset to our department,” Smith to the officers.

“We’re a close-knit community, vestigating a three-vehicle crash was scheduled to work later on food available for asopicnic Jeff Vorvadriver on Sunday. we alllunch. know each other. To have involving By a wrong-way The gates open at 2:30 p.m. toisgojust inside A graduate of Finley Junior this happen devastating Interstate Reporter 294 thatEditor killed Chicaof the stadium there be a 16-inch Ridgeandfor hiswill family and friends, the go Ridge Police Officer Steven High School in Chicago the Crestwood ThisSunday is an event that will and feature clowns.

Richards Highsoftball School game in Oakbetween department and thePo-whole vilSmith, 27, early morning lice/Incarnation Youth Group against It will also have face-painting.

Lawn, Smith joined the Marines lage,” said the clerk.the on Interstate 294 in Hillside. willabout be some dem-andCrestwood in JulyDo2009 served in Fire/Incarnation Af“It hits Alumni. home for me because The ISP There said that 3:45Tai Kwan Stock photo: The Pope’sanmessage broadcast on onstrations.

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Don’t forget the softball game. a female motorist driving a car active reservist. He joined the imagine getting that call,” he The cost is $20 added. per family.

And the main event willChicago be the Pope.

Ridge Police Departthe wrong way near the Cermak McNicholas said sheAccording has received positivethe person Well, actually Pope Francis won’t physiment as a part-time officer in to police, Road Toll cally Plaza be nearthere Hillside.

Herwill be giving his reaction toward the event and people are but he and was promoted to full- in the pickup was not injured. The 1998 Toyota Camry was head- 2010, message from Philadelphia live and on a not deeming it to be sacriigious. time in February. Even before be-thinkdriver of would the Camry ing south in the northbound lanes “Gosh no –I the Pope be verywas taken 13-foot high, 22-foot long HD video board. coming a police officer, he was to Elmhurst Hospital when she struck the 2002 Dodge happy with the way this event is run,” shewith nonIncarnation Parish of Palos Heights is known for helping neighbors in life-threatening injuries, Neon head-on that Smith was in, hosting its first World Festival of Families said. “It’s a celebration of family life. It’s officials 6200 Bank block ofgoing Birmingham said.

The crash remained under police said.

Camry to be more like a wedding reception.’’ at The 12:30 p.m. then Sept.spun 27 at the Standard with his investigation, and said charges may around and struck in a 2013 Chev- It Street, Incarnation volunteer Andrea Covert Stadium Crestwood. is openwhere to allhe lived parents. be filed against the driver of the rolet pickup truck. this was the “perfect way to go” to raise funds. families and religious denominations. was just a delightful young Smith was“This off-duty a pas-just for“He “Families don’t Camry. get together enough,” is notand an event Catholics,’’ man,” said Villageshe Clerk who senger in Incarnation the Neon driven by his said.George “SometimesSmith, they go to was Masssingle, on is surDirector of Religious EducaSchleyer, Smithand in asgo a their vived by his parents and brother.

Sunday separate ways. We cousin when the collision oc- said. tion Kathy McNicholas “This who is forswore full-time a village boardto go Arrangements pending on everyone to Mass in thewere morncurred. Heeveryone. was pronounced It’s aboutdead family and it’s ourofficer way atwant but Schleyer ing and have fun inTuesday, the afternoon together said big to celebrate thetofamily.’’ at the scene, according police meeting in February.

Photo courtesy of popefrancis.com as aveteran, family.’’he crowds are expected to attend “Being a Marine his Outside of the medical stadium, at 12:30 p.m., there and the Cook County A broadcast of Pope Francis on a large video board, clowns and Tae Photo courtesy of more information, be the disc jockey, clowns, face was allpainting, about policeForwork, and wake call and708-388-4004 funeral, whichKwan were Do will be a part of Incarnation’s World Festival of Families examiner’swill office. halloweencostumes.com visit www.incarnationcatholic.com. at Standard Bank Stadium in Crestwood. pony rides, Kwanway Do demonstrations and or young just a very respectful man,” tentatively planned for Friday and The cousins were Tai on their Photo by Joe Boyle to retrieve Smith’s car in Stone said Schleyer. Schleyer, a pro- Saturday.

A memorial was set up Monday outside the Chicago Ridge Police Department building in memory of Steve Park, where he had left it after a duction manager for a bakery, Smith, who died early Sunday morning when a wrong-way driver collided with the car he was a passenger said he often met Smith during wedding the previous day. in on Interstate 294 Tollway, according to Illinois State Police. Smith had been a part-time police officer for

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The big prize

Chicago Ridge before being named full-time in February.

Rauner rips Madigan at Worth GOP picnic

By Dermot Connolly Tom Petty’s song, “I Won’t Back Down,” was playing as Cook County Commissioner Sean Morrison (R-17th) introduced Gov. Bruce Rauner at the 4th Annual Southwest Suburban Republican Family Picnic, held Saturday at Water’s Edge Golf Course in Worth, and the governor stayed with that theme in his talk.

“This song reminds me of how he is battling down in Springfield,” said Morrison, as he watched Rauner slowly make his way to the microphone, pausing for photos with seemingly all 230 people there.

“We’re battling hard. We’re going to hang tough through this

process,” said Rauner, expressing confidence that he will be able to resolve the state budget crisis in the near future, and get the structural reforms he has been pushing for since being elected last November.

“I’m working with people on a grassroots level, with people like you,” Rauner said, thanking the crowd for coming out after two days of heavy rain. In addition to the guest speaker and plenty of food, other attractions at the picnic included a bounce house for children, and beanbag games for all ages.

The governor remains adamant that his five goals of a property tax freeze, term limits, redistricting reform, tort reform, and workers comp reform are

all necessary to get the state’s financial house in order on a long-term basis.

He said his next stop after the picnic was a meeting with Democratic legislators in Chicago to discuss the budget impasse.

“A lot of people from both parties are starting to agree with us (about the need for reform),” said Rauner, blaming House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-22nd) for standing in the way of change.

“I grew up in Illinois. I love this state, and we should be kicking tails (economically), but jobs are leaving here every week,” he said, blaming high property taxes, and workers comp payments for driving companies to Indiana and other neighboring states.

Rauner is pushing for a twoyear freeze on property tax, and the ability for local governments to decide on what issues have to be collectively bargained.

Madigan and others have asserted that Rauner’s five-point agenda is not directly related to balancing the budget, and should only be addressed after that is done. The state is currently without a budget Illinois Comptroller Leslie Munger accompanied Rauner to the event, and backed up his statements about his reform agenda being necessary for a balanced budget.

“These issues are integral to the budget,” she said, asserting that the reforms Rauner wants, particularly with workers comp See Gov. Rauner Page 7

Dominic Sobiezczyk of Oak Lawn holds an important trophy before the historic soccer battle between Brother Rice and Marist last Thursday night. The game, held at Brother Rice, was ruled a 0-0 tie. According to Marist officials, It was the first time in 30 years the two rival schools played each other in a regular

by Dermot Connolly seasonPhoto soccer game. But Cook County Commissioner Sean Morrison (R-17th), of Palos Park, meets in order to4th winAnnual the trophy with Gov. Rauner, the guest speaker at the Southwest Suburban Republican Family Picnic that Morrison, the Palos Township there was a shootout and Republican committeeman hosted Saturday at Water’s Edge Golf Club Rice won that 4-2. More in Worth. photos: Page 4.

Palos, Worth United Methodist churches merge

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Expanded congregation celebrates with potluck luncheon

in words how happy we are.” he has experienced the closure of easy.

Following the traditional greetfour Methodist churches during “While a building is important, his lifetime, including in the Mor- it is not as important as the work As the newly expanded congre- ings of peace that worshipers gan Park and Mount Greenwood we can do together. It was hard gation gathered for the 10 a.m. shared with those seated around neighborhoods of Chicago. to get things done with only 30 worship service and “Rally Day” them, Barkley brought more than “A lot of the smaller churches or 40 members. We are stronger at Palos United Methodist Church 40 members from the Worth conare going to close,” he said. together, and we need to evolve on Sunday the sign outside said gregation in attendance to the Julie Milcarek, 52, said she was to survive,” she said. it all, “Two churches united by front of the church, where they officially joined the Palos cona lifelong member of the Worth Many members of both the faith.” church. “It is nice to have some- Palos Heights and Worth congreThe worship service, fol- gregation with a renewal of faith.

As they returned to their seats, place to go. They have been very gations had already been volunlowed by a potluck luncheon at “I can tell you something doesn’t smell right,” welcoming here. It’s new begin- teering together at the food pantry the church at 12101 S. Harlem the Palos congregation of about Reaves said. The village’s website calls it a “backnings,” she said. at the Worth church, assisting Ave., marked the official merger 80 people gave them a round of room deal.”

“It is sad when a church closes, more than 100 area families. of Palos UMC with the congrega- applause, and some good-natured New Cook County Commissioner Sean Morrison, but at least they had someplace Barkley had said after the sertion of Worth United Methodist ribbing was heard in the pews who has publically said he favors the annexation, called in store for to go,” said Judy Zedak, as she vice that she was pleased to report Church, at 7100 W. 112th St. The about what else was ing Reaves’ accusations “hogwash” and told the Chicago of 1,400 acres of unincorporated land which

By Jeff Vorva jokingly and her husband, Gene, chatted that the food pantry will remain Worth church, which has a 132- them. One woman was includes three golf courses including the jewel of television station that Reaves has lost his mind.

Reporter Editor the memwith members year history, had been struggling told that the next step in That didn’t sit well with Palos Park Mayor John of the Worth con- open in the building, although the bunch -- Cog Hill – was a “land grab.’’ getting gregation at the potluck lunch in the church is no longer there. with low attendance fornastier some outbership That came 11 days after a Lemont village board Mahoney and City Manager Rick Boehm.

It’s getting a little there. process would be a tattoo. game “Can by I choose where the church There was some concern about time, and Not long after the broadcast, Boehm sent outhall. a meeting in which some people in that town portrayed Golf both may becongregations considered a gentlemen’s I getcourses? it?,” the newcomer asked I signed up to be the that because the Palos Heights media about votedsome, in May to mergeland so the the City of Palos Park as “selfish and self-centered” seven-page information packet to the “When but annexing with golf Well, liturgist for this service back in church does not have the space the situation from Park’s point of view.

Worth congregation wouldn’t with a laugh. and a “political predatory parasite” officials. that’s a different beast.

“Even the suggestion of a ‘land June, grab’ is ridicu-realize it would be for it. An outside agency also was surprised many I didn’t have toShortly scatter.after Lemont Mayor Brian“IReaves “I call this a land grab because at the end of went on at how in athe over from It village of Lemont had no chance to lous and utterly false,’’ Boehm said such bigstateday,” said Gene Zedak. rents space for a daycare center Worth UMCtoofficially closed theWorth. day, the television rip the city of Palospeople Park incame a segment Jeff Vorva ment.

“The properties involved in the proposed was like Christmas or Easter,” Kristina Gaughan, who lives there, and File thatphoto will by remain open its doors a few weeks ago when combat what’s going on,” he told the TV station. shown on Friday, the city went on the offensive.

Palos Park City Manager Rick Boehm said Lemont’s saidLemont Jim Dagger a block from the claim Worththan church as well.that included three golf the Rev. Sung Kown Ohstarted retired when also accused a deal was cut between Cook The Friday fights Mayor as heHeheaded an annexation See GOLF WARS, 2 to over Park’s to the potluck fol-Palos Park but added he couldn’t prove it. that shePage belonged for 45isyears, is not theand building that is County and Brian1.Reaves told Fox-32 that Palos annex- luncheon on Sept. courses a “land grab”“It is “ridiculous utterly false.’’

Photo by Dermot Connolly “We are so glad for this day, lowing the service. “I wasn’t sure Pastor Laura Barkley welcomes Hickory Hills resident Ali Valipour with noted that its 132-year history important, it is the people. Jesus when we’re officially joined as if the greetings oaf peace would an embrace outside Palos Heights United Methodist Church at 12101 predates Worth itself, which was wasn’t concerned with buildings. one,” said Pastor Laura Bark- ever end,” he said with a grin.

S. Harlem Ave., where the merger of the Palos Heights church with incorporated in 1914. But she said It should be about his message,” S I N CSanders, E 1956 Byril of Palos Park, Worth UMC, which Valipour attended, was celebrated at the 10 a.m. Lthat while closure said Gaughan, to the agreement et M ike its and his was difficult, ley, as she welcomed the new traveling a littleYfarther of her lunch companions. members from the pulpit. “This is and a member of the Palos worship service on Sunday. A potluck luncheon was held afterward. staff C hange our south on Harlem to go to church will be wildly exciting. We can’t express Heights church for 40 years, said M ind about C ar

By Dermot Connolly

Golf wars are starting to stink

Lemont mayor says annexation deal ‘doesn’t smell right’ and Park Park officials fire back

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POLICE & COMMUNITY NEWS Oak Lawn man is charged with threats of Fox Lake police POLICE BEAT 2 The Reporter

By Dermot Connolly Oak Lawn resident Joseph Battaglia, a former Chicago police officer, remained in Lake County Jail on $100,000 bond following a hearing on Tuesday, facing two counts of felony disorderly conduct for allegedly threatening to harm officials investigating the death of Fox Lake police Lt. Charles Joseph Gliniewicz.

The 54-year-old Battaglia, who was arrested on Saturday at his home in the 5600 block of West 103rd Street, is accused of calling Lake County Coroner Thomas Rudd’s office on Friday and threatening Rudd and George Filenko, the head of the Lake County Major Crime Task Force.

If found guilty, he could be sentenced from one to three years in prison, officials said. He could also receive probation.

According to a press release issued by the Lake County Sheriff’s office, at about 2 p.m. on Friday, a man placed a telephone call to the Lake County Coroner’s Office via telephone, blocking the caller ID information. Identifying himself as a “retired police officer,” he threatened to harm all of the Task Force members, as well as all of the other investigators involved in the death investigation of Fox Lake Police Lieutenant Gliniewicz, according to officials.

These threats included Rudd and coroner’s office employees, “unless all the involved personnel declare Gliniewicz’ death a suicide,” the press release said.

After the call was traced to him and he was arrested, Judge

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office, as well as Filenko. That ban includes social media, she said.

Battaglia’s defense attorney, Myron Goldstin, seeking a lower bond at the hearing on Tuesday, told Judge Christen Bishop that he had surrendered his FOID card and a handgun to police. Bishop also ordered that Battaglia may not consume alcohol or drugs if he does post bail, and would live under a curfew if released.

The defense attorney argued that he deserved a lower bond

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due to his 25-year career with the Chicago Police Department, and no previous criminal record. He claimed Battaglia was just concerned about the investigation, and was trying to get more information released.

A u t h o r i t i e s said Gliniewicz, 52, radioed a dispatcher at 7:52 a.m. Sept. 1, saying that he saw three men, two white and one black, acting suspiciously. He called back three minutes later to request backup, saying the men ran into a swampy area and he was chasing them on foot.

Fox Lake police found him shot about 14 minutes later, lying 50 yards from his vehicle.

Rudd has said that he could not determine the manner of the officer’s death—whether homicide, suicide, accidental or undetermined—until he receives further information from law enforcement officials.

Police investigators have similarly said that they are awaiting information from the coroner’s office.

Lake County officials said that Battaglia, who was not involved with the Gliniewicz investigation, he had made calls to other unspecified police agencies and media outlets also. The sheriff’s office is continuing to investigate and further charges are possible, authorities said.

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Alvin Godley, 65, of Waukegan, was charged with felony retail theft at Menards, 9100 S. Western Ave., Vince J. Boettger, 44, of the at 1:56 p.m. Sept. 4. Police said he 10400 block of South Ridgeland took 20 items worth $339, and had Avenue, Chicago Ridge, was two outstanding arrest warrants. charged with trespassing and felony possession of a controlled substance after police responded to a report of a suspicious person in his building’s laundry room at 4 Christian Pudymaitis, 19, of the a.m. Sept. 2. He was found in pos- 7800 block of West 101st Street, session of cocaine, and allegedly Palos Hills, was charged with illeft several cellphones, sunglasses legal consumption of alcohol by and a hat in the laundry room, a minor and obstructing a police and was found in possession of officer following an incident at cocaine.

12:56 a.m. Sept. 9 in a parking lot at 99th Street and Roberts Road.

Alejandra E. Nicasio, 27, of the Police said they found Pudymaitis 4900 block of South Paulina Street, and a 20-year-old Hickory Hills Chicago, was charged with driv- man arguing with a motorist in the ing on a suspended license, no parking lot. Pudymaitis claimed insurance and improper turning the man almost hit him as he following a traffic stop at 9:22 p.m. drove away.

Sept. 6, in the Southwest Highway and Harlem Avenue.

According to police, Pudymaitis was visibly intoxicated, and swore Tynoshia N. Nedl, 36, of the at officers when asked to submit a 11600 block of South LaSalle breath sample. He fled across 95th Street, Chicago, was charged with Street when he was being placed driving on a suspended license, under arrest, and continued makno insurance and improper lane ing obscene remarks and hand gesusage following a traffic stop at tures. Police said. When he was 1:22 a.m. Sept. 6, at Southwest taken into custody and placed in Highway and Harlem Avenue. a cell to sober up, police said he began spitting and throwing toiDeborah Bidochka, 48, of the let water around the cell before st 8900 block of South 51 Avenue, eventually calming down.

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Erik M. Greene, 24, of the 10300 block of South McVicker Avenue, Chicago Ridge, was charged with misdemeanor child endangerment after a small child was found wandering around unsupervised on his block at 3:39 a.m. Sept. 12. Police said that with the child’s help, they were able to locate where he lived.

Police said Greene was going out to look for the child when they arrived, and admitted leaving the child alone for a prolonged period.

Evergreen Park Larone Hampton, 23, and Kenneth Glover, 26, both of Chicago, were charged with prostitutionrelated offenses following an incident in St Mary Cemetery, in the 3400 block of West 87th Street, at 3:34 p.m. Sept. 4. Police said Hampton was charged with prostitution and Glover, waho called them to the scene, was charged with disorderly conduct and solicitation of a sex act. Police said Glover initially claimed that Hampton had jumped into his car and robbed him of $100, but they determined that the two had met online and arranged to meet there.

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Ivan Stoiljkovic, 30, of the 1100 block off Gunderson Avenue, Oak Park, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and several other offenses after allegedly being involved in a hit-andrun accident at 12:35 a.m. Sept.

7 in the 10300 block of South Circle Drive. After police pulled him over at Fillmore Street and Ridgeland Avenue, he was also charged with leaving the scene of a property damage accident, failure to give information after striking an unattended vehicle, driving on sidewalk, driving off roadway, driving without carrying license, no insurance, and possession of less than two grams of marijuana.

Police said the marijuana was in the car. He was held on bond.

James D. Hayes, 26, of the 5100 block of West 105th Street, Oak Lawn, was charged with driving on a suspended license and no insurance when he was stopped at 6:46 p.m. Sept. 5 at Cicero Avenue and 109th Street. He was also cited for driving with expired registration. Hayes is due in court Oct. 19.

Edward V. Kaveckas, 47, of the 9800 block of South Keeler Avenue, Chicago, was charged with driving on a revoked license, no insurance, and with open alcohol when he was stopped at 7:57 p.m.

Sept. 6 at 99th Street and Kostner Avenue. Police said an open halfgallon of vodka was found in the passenger seat of the vehicle. He is due in court on Oct. 6.

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Alicia Burke, 40, of Evergreen Park, was charged with disorderly conduct for allegedly calling 911 to make a false report about a family member mistreating her at 3:32 p.m. Sept. 6.

paraphernalia after police investigating a report of suspicious activity found him in his car in a lot in the 6000 block of West 95th Street at 5 p.m. Sept. 7. Police said a bag containing heroin was in his wallet, and a hypodermic needle was in the console. Mattson was held for a bond hearing.

Kevin Bankhead, 27, of ChiMichael Marks, 29, of the 7500 cago, was charged with retail theft for allegedly taking a $10 bottle block of South Roberts Road, Bridof vodka from Walmart, 2500 W. geview, was charged with several driving offenses after being pulled 95th St., at 1:55 p.m. Sept. 5. over with 10 passengers in a 4-door Sherri Avery, 24, of Chicago, Nissan Maxima at 95th and Austin was charged with retail theft af- Avenue at 3:40 p.m. Sept. 6. Police ter police said she took clothing said he was cited for driving with worth $55.24 from Walmart, 2500 revoked registration, no insurance, W. 95th St., at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 9. and unlawful display of license plates, as well as unlawful number of passengers, driving without a

seatbelt and failure to secure a child under age 8. The passengers included four adults and six children between 3 and 8 years old.

Marks is due in court on Oct 7.

Victor Soreque, 30, of the 2400 block of West 46th Place, Chicago, was charged with felony driving on a revoked license when he was stopped at 10 p.m. Sept. 7 in the 11100 block of Cicero Avenue.

Police said he had two license suspensions, and was also cited for failure to signal. He was held for a bond hearing.

Roberto Cruz-Rosas, 37, of the 7300 block of West 79th Street, Bridgeview, was charged with driving without a license or insurance following a traffic stop at 11:42 p.m. Sept. 6, in the 10000 block of South Cicero Avenue. He is due in court on Oct. 19.

An unknown offender got away with a backpack full of steak stolen from Jewel, 9424 S. Pulaski Road, at 10:42 p.m. Sept. 4. Police said a security guard reported seeing him come in, take a backpack off a sale rack, and proceed to the meat department, where he filled the backpack with steak. When the security guard followed him out the door, and said, “You don’t want to do this,” the offender said, “No, you don’t want to do this,” and left in a silver Ford Explorer or Chevrolet Blazer.

Palos Hills Florije Strzelezyk, 36, of Palos Hills, faces multiple charges following a traffic stop at 3 a.m.

Saturday at 111th Street and 82nd Avenue. Police said she was driving erratically and initially gave a false name, and then kicked a police officer while she was in custody. She was charged with battery, driving on a suspended license, no insurance, obstruction, and improper lane usage.

Mark Greathouse, 49, of West Chicago, was charged with felony driving while license revoked, no insurance, and possession of cannabis, after being stopped at 103rd and Roberts Road at 7:30 a.m.

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Wael Tomeh, 65, of Palos Hills, was charged with obstruction after police said he was involved in a traffic accident at 7 a.m. Sept. 10 at 103rd Street and 81st Avenue.

Officers investigating the incident said he repeatedly gave false information about how it happened.

A Cherry Court resident reported his car stolen from outside his house at 8 a.m. Sept. 11. He told police he parked it in his driveway at 7 p.m. Sept. 9 and noticed it missing the next day.

Police are investigating several reported cases of fraud and identity theft. These include a woman who said she applied for a job as a mystery shopper, and was sent a check for $993.20. She followed instructions to cash it, take $120 and spend $50 at Walmart, before sending $823.20 back via MoneyGram. She did this twice and lost a total of $1134.70 because the checks she was given were fraudulent. In another case, a man lost $5,000 that he sent to someone who had sent him a fraudulent check and told him to deposit it and send $5,000 back before he would do work on his roof. A third person reported that $1,387 had been removed from her Chase Bank checking account by someone who forged her name on checks.

Worth vAdan M. Marquez, 38, of the 1300 block of South 51st Avenue, Cicero, was charged with driving without a valid license following a traffic stop in the 11200 block of South Harlem Avenue at 7:25 a.m. Sept. 8. Police said he was initially stopped because several items were hanging from the rearview mirror, obstructing his view.

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Chicago Ridge police officer’s death leaves somber tone during Tuesday’s board meeting

By Dermot Connolly Ofc. Steven Smith was on the minds of everyone at the Chicago Ridge Village Board meeting on Tuesday, which began with a moment of silence for the officer who was killed while off-duty on Sunday when a wrong-way driver struck the car he was in on Interstate 294.

“A tragedy has befallen our community,” said Mayor Chuck Tokar. “He was a great guy,” said the mayor, expressing condolences to the Smith family on behalf of his own family as well as the village.

Tokar and Police Chief Robert Pyznarski said Smith’s wake will be held from 3 to 9 pm. Friday

at Curley Funeral Home, 6116 W. 111th St. A funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of the Ridge Church, 10820 S. Oxford Ave. In addition to being a police officer, Smith was a Marine veteran who served in Afghanistan, and the village officials will be given full military honors, including a 21-gun salute.

Trustee Bruce Quintos, a retired police officer who is now the pipe major and music director of the Pipes and Drums of the Emerald Society, will also lead that group at the funeral at the request of Smith’s family.

“I still can’t get my mind around it (that he died),” said Quintos, explaining that Smith was his

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neighbor and his daughters went to school with him.

Chicago Ridge resident Kim Cavanaugh had planned to hold

a local event celebrating police officers and firefighters, which has now been postponed. Instead, Quintos said, residents are being encouraged to line 109th Street between Oxford and Lombard avenues, to show their respect for Smith and his family as the funeral procession makes its way between the church and funeral home on Saturday.

Pyznarski said plans also call for the funeral procession to also pass Smith’s alma mater, Richards High School, 10601 S. Central Ave. in Oak Lawn, as well as his house in the 6200 block of Birmingham Street before returning to Curley Funeral Home. Interment will be private.

Other business discussed at the

rather somber meeting included the possibility of hiring two full-time laborers for the Public Works Department. The issue was raised by Quintos and Trustee Fran Coglianese, who contend the department needs to be more fully staffed.

“We need to keep on top of this,” said Quintos.

But other trustees, as well as Tokar, expressed reservations about hiring new employees, which could cost $100,000, because no employees have announced retirement plans. Also, Public Works Director Stanley Barwock, who was appointed in May, said he would need another month to evaluate his staffing needs. It was decided to put off

any hiring at least until Barwock reports back in October.

“I don’t know where this is coming from. The department is running fine,” said Trustee Jack Lind, the chairman of the public works committee, said he wouldn’t support any new hiring at this point.

Tokar also cautioned that funding for new hires has not been budgeted, and with the state budget crisis still unsolved, he predicted that “municipalities are going to experience a loss in revenue,” probably from motor vehicle tax and gambling revenue, in order to get a balanced budget.

He said the losses would like be at least $100,000, and perhaps much more.

Hope you had as much fun as I did these last two years There is a new sheriff in town.

I said that a couple of Augusts ago when I was named as the Reporter editor and I am saying that now.

Starting with this issue, Joe Boyle is the new editor of the Reporter. He brings in mountains of experience and savvy running a newspaper. You should like him. I like him. I can’t wait to see how he runs the show.

I will be moving on to become the Southwest Regional Publishing’s sports editor, overseeing the sports coverage of seven newspapers including the Reporter and Regional. So catch my act there in the section under this one.

Joe has graciously allowed me to keep this column and I do have an idea to write a column on an event I was scheduled to attend before these changes were made. So, you will see me one more week. After that? I guess I can write the column when I feel like it.

When I started this gig in August 2013, I was nervous about it. I knew that I had a warped enough imagination and sense of humor that I would be able to piece together an entertaining paper, but so many other things were out of my wheelhouse – budgets, hiring people, not being able to write as much…but I had a blast. This area is so much fun to cover.

Despite my misgivings, I took the job and with a staff that featured talent such as Bob Rakow, Dermot Connolly and Tim Hadac and a nice team of freelancers including Claudia Parker, Michael

Gilbert, Kelly White and Sharon Filkins plus historian Don C. White. We gave you a rollercoaster ride and made some of you laugh, cry and learn.

We were there for so many happy times and there for sickening tragedies and controversy. But most of all, we told great stories about people in this area.

We wrote about a 92-year-old woman who still worked out in the gym.

We wrote about women in wheelchairs who became basketball pioneers or won service vans because of their volunteering to help others.

We wrote about a guy who celebrated his 60th birthday breaking concrete slabs and watermelons with his mitts.

Sharon and Don C. plus columnists Ray Hanania, Dee Woods and Bob Bong told a heck of a lot more.

I thank them.

I also thank some of the movers and shakers in our towns who have been great to me including the mayors – Jim Sexton of Evergreen Park, Sandra Bury of Oak Lawn, Mary Werner of Worth, Chuck Tokar of Chicago Ridge (even though I misspelled his name a couple of times – TOKAR, not TOKARZ!), Gerald/Jerry Bennett of Palos Hills and Mike Howley of Hickory Hills.

IMPRESSIONS By Jeff Vorva

I thank the bosses, Charles Richards, Amy Richards and Mark Hornung, for letting this lifetime writer have a chance to play editor for a while.

And most of all, I want to thank you, the reader, for taking this ride with me the last couple of years.

We wrote about kids doing extraordinary things in the classroom as well as providing services for others.

Some of you liked me a lot.

And we wrote much more. And that’s what I’m most proud of.

When people heard I was moving over to sports, some said “That’s great – that’s your passion.’’

Actually that’s partially true. My passion is wanting to tell a good story. I told a few and people like Bob, Dermot, Tim, Claudia, Michael, Kelly,

Some? Not so much.

Some sent me nice e-mails and hand-written messages.

Others?

Cowards who ripped me without signing their names to their insults are pretty low forms of life,

but people in our business deal with that type of vermin all of the time.

I know the newspaper industry is supposed to be dying but there are still people who read the paper and want to read compelling stories about people they know. We gave it to them and we’re not stopping now just because I’m going to be in a different section of the paper.

As I said earlier, I had doubts about taking this job and being behind the scenes more than out in the field, but that stopped when I received a call from an old lady.

She was choked up and in tears because she talked about how she loved the newspaper and couldn’t wait to get it on Thursday all these years and read it from cover to cover but had to cancel her subscription because she was going blind. I damn near started bawling during that call.

Another time I was interviewing a local writer, Frank Gogola, as he wanted to work as an intern for us. In a moment of perfect timing, while I was talking, a family came into the office to buy a copy of the paper. A couple of their kids were in the paper and when they saw their pictures, they were hooting and hollering as if they just won the lottery (back when the state could pay).

I jerked my beefy thumb toward the merry noisemakers and told Frank “THAT’S why we are in this business.’’

It’s all yours, Joe. The old sheriff is going to make some noise, have some fun and tell some stories in the sports department.

Worth board debates hiring three new police officers

By Sharon L. Filkins A question of whether or not to hire three new police officers sparked a lengthy discussion at the Worth Village Board meeting on Tuesday night.

Although it was not an agenda item, Mayor Mary Werner opened the discussion during a report from the Public Safety committee, chaired by Trustee Warren Soldan.

“We have three candidates who will be eligible to enter the Police Academy in October, but the final hiring must be approved by the board,” she said.

Trustee Pete Kats questioned whether the budget would support the hiring.

“I thought from earlier discussions that we were waiting for the state budget to be finalized and that hasn’t happened yet,” said Kats.

“I don’t want us to hire someone and then have to lay them off if we don’t receive the $500,000 the state owes us. I don’t want to go down that road.”

Werner stated that the village has been behind the eight ball for several years in having enough officers on the street.

“I have not heard anything from the Mayor’s Caucus or the Illinois Municipal League indicating that we would not receive our funding from the state,” she said.

Kats responded that it is a crap shoot right now with the state. “We don’t know what is happening with the budget. I would rather err on

the side of caution. Can’t we wait on this?”

Police Chief Mark Micetich replied that it was a premium time to send the three candidates to the academy in order to ensure that the department will have the personnel needed to fill the necessary positions.

Village Finance Director Dwayne Fox stated that the hiring of the officers would offset the increasing cost of overtime for the village. He added that the new hiring is part of the village mandate for public safety.

Werner asked Kats if he could be comfortable in trusting the police chief and the finance director in their recommendation to move forward with the hiring.

Kats said he would step out in faith for both the chief, who he said runs a good department, and

the finance director.

The discussion ended with an approval from the board for the hiring of the three candidates who will begin training at the academy in October.

In other business, a business license was approved for Risk Advertising dba Rizk Ad Inc., located at 11410 S. Harlem Ave. Also approved was an ordinance for a special use to operate an Automobile Laundry at 6445 W. 111th St., and an ordinance granting a variance to reduce the required number of vehicle parking spaces at the Automobile Laundry.

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Broaden your perspective and learn more about the world while staying close to home. Attend Trinity Christian College’s annual WorldView, a community and college series for film, word, and music, Mondays in October at 7 p.m. All events are free and open to the public.

The 2015 series welcomes a top line-up of guests, including:

October 5 – Kurt D. Dykstra, President of Trinity Christian College – Dykstra, the former mayor of the city of Holland, MI, was appointed to Trinity’s presidency on July 1. He has served as a lawyer, college instructor, and banker. Location: Ozinga Chapel October 12 – Emily Pasnak-Lapchick, End Trafficking Officer, U.S. Fund for UNICEF – PasnakLapchick leads a national awareness and advocacy campaign about child trafficking, reaching over 20,000 constituents each year. She is a member of the CORE Group for the NGO Committee to Stop Trafficking in Persons and serves as the U.S. representative for GIFT box on behalf of Stop the Traffik. Location: Ozinga Chapel October 19 – Wintley Phipps, president and founder of the U.S. Dream Academy and a worldrenowned gospel singer – Recently Phipps performed for President Obama’s annual prayer breakfast.

He will speak on “The Power of a Dream.” Location: Ozinga Chapel October 26 – Play, “Heaven: How I Got Here” – Rod Armentrout a cast in the role of the thief on the cross in this play based on the book by Colin S. Smith. Directed by Tim Gregory. Location: Marg Kallemeyn Theatre (Art and Communication Center) For more information, visit www.trnty.edu/wv-wvhome.

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LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOISCOUNTY DEPARTMENT CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.CATHERINE WHITNEY, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. Defendants 11 CH 37102 10751 SOUTH LACROSSE 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 July 22, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 23, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, Onea South Wacker Drive 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 24 AND 25 IN BLOCK 1 IN PALOS GATEWAY, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF LOTS 9 AND 16 IN SCHOOL TRUSTEES’ SUBDIVISION OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 10751 SOUTH LACROSSE AVENUE, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Property Index No. 24-16-403-018-0000; 24-16403-019-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $143,045.66.

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

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An Independent Newspaper Amy Richards Publisher

Joe Boyle Editor

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The Reporter continues to strive for best in local coverage

Hello readers. My name is Joe Boyle and I am the new editor of The Reporter. I guess you can say I’m the new kid on the block, so to speak.

I have been in this business a long time so being the new guy brings a smile to my face. I previously worked at the Southwest News-Herald, which covers Chicago’s Southwest Side. My duties originally ranged from being the sports editor and later the assistant news editor. The last couple of decades I have worked as the editor.

It has been fun and rewarding.

But it is great to be working in the southwest suburbs. At my previous paper, we covered Oak Lawn. Now I have an opportunity to also cover Chicago Ridge, Evergreen Park, Hickory Hills, Palos Hills and Worth. These communities have active organizations, community leaders and involved residents.

And it will be great to join a fine experienced staff. I’m replacing Jeff Vorva, who now becomes the sports editor. For me it is great to come aboard and to have Jeff providing great sports coverage.

It is our job to cover the stories, large and small, of our suburban communities. Village board meetings, school board sessions and neighborhood events should receive coverage. Community newspapers cover the stories that often get overlooked by daily newspapers and on the nightly news.

Local students receiving awards for scholastic achievements and young athletes excelling on the fields and courts will appear on our pages. Community newspapers should provide a voice for those who believe they are not always heard.

However, while it should be pointed out that we will provide the best in local news, youth activities and sports coverage, major stories will also be tackled. The paper, as it has in the past, will strive to cover news stories that impact our communities.

The Reporter has a rich history of great local coverage. We plan to continue those efforts.

Locking car doors may prevent easy acts of crime A series of thefts from parked vehicles have taken place over the summer in our coverage area. The majority of those incidents have occurred in Oak Lawn.

Oak Lawn police have made arrests after some of these incidents.

We are happy to report about that. In most of these incidents, the offenders would randomly choose certain blocks and walk up to assorted vehicles and break into them, taking a variety of items.

However, after reviewing several of these incidents, a pattern appeared to develop. The Oak Lawn Police Department mentioned that in many of these crimes, car doors were not locked and valuables were in plain sight in the vehicles.

Some of these crimes may have been avoided if residents just locked the doors of the vehicles. The Oak Lawn police made a point of mentioning this on several occasions. All we can say about this matter is that many of these residents have felt secure in the past that it was not necessary to lock the doors of their vehicles.

We either have heard from some residents or others have told us that they once felt safe enough that they did not lock the front doors of their homes. Well, if that is the case, those days are over.

During tough economic times in which many people are out of work creates a sense of desperation. In some of these incidents, the perpetrators are just looking for any valuables so they can purchase drugs.

But the days of keeping front doors of homes unlocked are over.

That also means residents should lock the doors of their vehicles.

Don’t make it easy for criminals.

Development plan ideas will be addressed at meeting in Worth A variety of activities are taking place in the southwest suburbs the next couple of months. This is a reminder that the first public input meeting for the Village of Worth Transit Oriented Development Plan will take place in October.

The Village of Worth is asking for input from residents during a meeting scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21 at the Village Hall, 7112 W. 111th St. Village board members are also reminded to attend this meeting.

Pertinent staff members are scheduled to be on hand. They will assist in providing more insight and suggestions for the village’s facilitating firm, Farr and Associates.

The planning firm will provide concept drawings, maps and interactive voting devices to assist in obtaining feedback from as many residents and community members in an impartial manner.

The Village of Worth, located about 25 miles southwest of Chicago in Cook County, has announced plans to develop a transit-oriented development plan to enhance the area surrounding its Metra station, thanks in part to funding from the Regional Transportation Authority.

The plan will review the existing conditions of the village’s transportation infrastructure, policies and operations and find ways to improve rider access to public transportation, while attracting residential and commercial development to the area. Funding for the $75,000 plan is made up of $40,000 in federal funds from the United Work Program, $20,000 from the RTA’s Community Planning program and $15,000 from the Village of Worth. The plan is expected to be completed in 2016.

“The RTA is pleased to contribute to the Village of Worth’s vision and assist in developing its TOD plan by providing funds and technical assistance,” said Leanne Redden, RTA executive director.

“The village’s effort to develop this plan illustrates the type of transitoriented development work the RTA brings to riders and residents throughout the RTA region by partnering with local communities.”

The Village of Worth will collect data and public input to help determine what enhancements may be recommended for the community. Information will be collected through focus groups consisting of property and business owners, developers, and through a public workshop that will focus on the public’s opinion on the redevelopment potential for the area.

The plan will ultimately make recommendations to guide the Village in establishing vibrant, transit-oriented development surrounding its Metra station. Recommendations may include multi-family residential development, commercial and retail development, and improvements to pedestrian, bicycle, public transit and vehicular circulation around the station.

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Drones in sky: ‘up, up ... and not going away’

By Gene Policinski In the sky. It’s a bird. It’s a plane. No, it’s ... a drone?

With apologies to the opening seconds of the classic 1940s-50s radio and TV show “The Adventures of Superman,” a flying object high overhead today is increasingly likely to be an Unmanned Aircraft System — a “drone” — rather than superhero.

And while there are reasons that can lead us to cheer or fear these new eyes-in-the-sky, the focus of late has been more “grounded” in a real concern that has nothing to do with complex issues like privacy, free press and the like: The worry that one of the multi-rotor, camera-toting things will crash, and injure or kill someone.

The highest-profile examples of that threat include a drone that crashed into an empty seating area during a recent U.S. Open tennis match, leading to the arrest of a New York teacher who operated it. Just days later, a drone crashed inside the sold-out University of Kentucky football stadium during pregame action. A student was arrested.

The Associated Press reported in August that the U.S. Forest Service lists 13 wildfires this year in which suspected drones interfered with firefighting aircraft — 11 since late June, and five drones at one time over one recent fire. In the 2014 fire season, only four incidents were reported all year, the story notes.

None of these identified flying objects were being operated by reporters or news photographers, but concerns over potential peril may well restrict the legitimate reach of a free press — as lawmakers decide to enact laws that are too restrictive or that just won’t work around newsgathering.

We’re very early in the “season of the drone.” Only a few years ago, such flying instruments were the stuff of the U.S. military — whether equipped with a camera or missiles — or a few hobbyists. Not so now.

The AP story cites a Consumer Electronics Association prediction that U.S. sales will reach 700,000 this year, up from 430,000 last year and 128,000 in 2013.

Lawmakers at various governmental levels are in the process of developing regulations to accommodate this spectacular growth and newly developed sophistication in navigation and photography. Currently, the FAA allows drones up to 55 pounds to be flown up to 400 feet for non-commercial purposes, in daylight hours, in line-of-sight of the operator. A number of states also have their own rules in place.

On Sept. 9, California Gov. Jerry Brown vetoed a proposed state regulation that would have meant much tighter restrictions in that state, including the need for advance fly over permission from property owners. In a Sept. 3 letter to Brown, 34 news media groups and companies had voiced their opposition to the legislation. (Tech and commercial giants like Google and Amazon also opposed the law, for their own commercial reasons).

The news coalition letter said the law failed to recognize the difficulty of determining a drone’s exact location, and that “it will be daunting if not impossible for journalists to obtain the ‘express consent’ from a wide range of property owners... especially during breaking news events.” Also, as the letter asked, “What about a government owned sidewalk, park, riverbed, beach or road... or an apartment building with 100 tenants? Or an empty field... ?”

There are legal and ethical issues involving newsgathering and drones, including privacy, police surveillance, interference with police or firefighting activity, and the potential for injury — but there also are benefits: More accurate and less-disruptive news coverage of civil disorder or mass demonstrations; safer and better news reporting from natural disasters and calamities like raging forest fires; and new perspectives on stories that involve large areas, from zoning and land-use topics to farm crop reports and search-and-rescue operations.

A coalition of 15 leading news media companies began testing news drones in June, in cooperation with a Virginia Tech University group and the National Press Photographers Association, simulating news events that the media can safely report on using small UAS technology.

Initial fears over use and safety of “motorcars” more than 100 years ago led to a Vermont law that required a person to walk in front of a car carrying a red warning flag. Some areas banned motorized vehicles altogether.

The improper, illegal and dangerous actions in recent weeks by a few inept thrill seekers ashould not lead legislators and government official to ignore the recommendations and concerns of journalists working to develop ethical and operational guidelines afor use.

Drones overhead — whether being operated by police, journalists or hobbyists — are not going away, even if some may look to the heavens and wish that they would.

Gene Policinski is chief operating officer of the Newseum Institute and senior vice president of the Institute’s First Amendment Center.

He can be reached at gpolicinski@newseum. org. Follow him on Twitter: @genefaca

Plight of Christians in Israel is real

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y mother and father were from Bethlehem and Jerusalem. Being Palestinian and Christian means a lot to me.

It’s distressing so many Americans don’t understand the problems that Israel has caused in Palestine. They only see it from one perspective, that Israel is a democracy and the Arabs are terrorists.

It’s not that way at all.

Palestine was a mandated country under the British. After a lot of lobbying, and violence from Jewish terrorists, the British sent the issue to the United Nations, which voted to partition Palestine into “Two-States,” one Jewish and one Arab.

It really wasn’t two states, though. It was six sections that overlapped like a checkerboard.

Ray Hanania

Arabs, like my family, rejected the partition. It was a stupid map that made no sense. The two states criss-crossed and anyone with common sense knew it couldn’t work.

Between the UN vote for partition and Israel’s declaration of independence, Jewish militants launched a war against the Christians and Muslims, taking not only lands designated to be a part of the Jewish state but also areas designated to be in the Arab state, like Galilee. They also grabbed West Jerusalem and most major Arab cities.

It wasn’t until May 15, 1948, a day after Israel declared its independence, that the surrounding Arab countries declared war. By then, Israel had a military foothold on the land and the money and military backing of the United States. The ill-equipped armies of Egypt and Syria tried but failed to push the Israeli backs. Only Jordan’s Army, which was British trained and led, was of any substance holding the West Bank and East Jerusalem, which Israel tried hard to take in 1948, too.

During the war, Israel expelled hundreds of thousands of non-Jews (Christians and Muslims), and refused to let them return.

This is one of many TOD planning and implementation projects funded through the RTA’s Community Planning Program. To date, the program has completed more than 100 TOD and implementation plans since the late 1990s using a combination of RTA, local and federal funds, totaling nearly $10 million.

My fathers and his older brother immigrated and settled in Chicago in the 1920s. But in 1948, their mother, brothers, sisters and their nieces and nephews were forced to flee their home in West Jerusalem. They lived in refugee camps in Jordan until the early 1950s when my dad brought them to Chicago.

For more information about the RTA’s Community Planning Program, visit www.rtachicago.org/cp.

We encourage Worth residents and officials to attend. This is an opportunity to provide your input.

Israel always wanted the West Bank and East Jerusalem. In 1967, they got their wish, attacking the Arab countries in the face of loud bombastic threats from Egypt’s President Nasser.

Christians in areas like Bethlehem were forced to flee, again.

Israel isn’t a democracy. It is a Jewish state. Those of my relatives who remained as “citizens” in Israel are discriminated against daily.

It’s worse in the West Bank.

It irks me that local congressmen have turned their backs on Christian Palestinians and support Israel blindly. I don’t need to name them. We all know who they are.

It is tragic that Americans, who are predominantly Christian, have abandoned Christians in Bethlehem and the Holy Land. Politics has focused instead on Muslims and exploited the growing American fear of Islamic extremism, like what we see today in Syria and Iraq.

Israel is brutalizing Christian Palestinians and American Christians have turned their backs. Why? Because American Christians have been brainwashed through the years by biased news media coverage and viciously racist Hollywood movies and TV shows like the racist FX series “Tyrant.”

Believe me when I say both sides have done unspeakable things to each other.

I wish American Christians would wake up and become Christian again. I’m not sure if they have it in them anymore.

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

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Melatonin provides hope in dealing with menopause LEGAL NOTICE

ll these years, we believed melatonin was just to help IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS us sleep. There is especially COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION good news on melatonin for BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., menopausal and post-menoPlaintiff pausal women.

-v.- JAIME A. IBARRA; SOLEDAD M. IBARRA Melatonin has far more Defendants value than we ever “dreamed”

Case No. 12 CH 24459 of. We all know melatonin

By Dee Woods Calendar No. 60 is often used to avoid havProperty Address: 8808 WEST 97TH PLACE ing to take drugs to sleep. melatonin every night. Not surPALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Sometimes it must be adjusted in prisingly, nothing changed for the order to be effective. Sometimes placebo group. But the melatonin NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE it doesn’t seem to work and at cut the other group’s symptoms in Shapiro Kreisman & Assoc. file # 10-045764 (It is advised that interested parties consult with other times, there’s merely need half -- without any side effects!” their own attorneys before bidding at mortgage for adjustment in dosage. foreclosure sales.)

She points to yet another study Just a note: I learned when I that explains exactly why this apPUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant took more than one milligram, I to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered on July 9, pears to be the case. The second 2015, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Of- had nightmares. One mg. works study consisted of women age 42 ficial will at 12:30 p.m. on October 12, 2015, at best for me, but some need up 205 W. Randolph Street, Suite 1020, Chicago, Illito 62. It was conducted to deternois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for to 10 milligram. As we age our mine whether melatonin actually cash, as set forth below, the following described body produces less and less of real property: this necessary hormone and it can could make positive changes in hormone levels.

LOT 9 IN OLSICK AND GAW ADDITION TO cause us to have sleep problems PALOS HILLS A SUBDIVISION IN THE NORTH In the six-month study, re1/2 OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE NORTH- as we age. searchers checked the particiEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 37 The best news on melatonin is NORTH, RANGE 12, EAST OF THE THIRD pants’ hormone levels five times for post-menopausal women.

New PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. studies have shown melatonin is a day via saliva and three daily helpful in fighting the symptoms blood draws. They found decreasCommonly known as 8808 West 97th Place, Palos Hills, IL 60465 experienced by women as they ing levels of melatonin at night often struggle through this life among women who were going Permanent Index No.: 23-10-203-029-0000 into menopause. phase.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a After six months, the group takIn her September issue of dwelling. The property will NOT be open for in“Women’s Health,” Janet Zand, ing melatonin actually showed imspection. editor and researcher, writes that proved thyroid function, youngerThe judgment amount was $409,971.37. Sale acting gonadatrophins (endocrine terms for non-parties: 10% of successful bid im- melatonin is extremely essential mediately at conclusion of auction, balance by to post-menopausal women. She related) and reduced menopausal12:30 p.m. the next business day, both by carelated depression. Could the reshier’s checks; and no refunds. The sale shall points out that even though takbe subject to general real estate taxes, special ing bio-identical hormones, some duction of melatonin within the taxes, special assessments, special taxes levied, body, hasten menopause? It apand superior liens, if any. The property is offered women aren’t always relieved of “as is” with no express or implied warranties and all menopausal symptoms. Zand pears there may be an association. without any representation as to the quality of But, wait…there’s more! (Just believes adding melatonin to the title or recourse to Plaintiff. Prospective bidders like a commercial for Oxyclean). are admonished to review the court file to verify post-menopausal puzzle, creates all information and to view auction rules at www.

Yes, melatonin may also be found relief from symptoms. kallenrs.com.

She writes, “A recent study con- to assist in aging and diminished For information: Sale Clerk, Shapiro Kreisman & firmed this. For this study, 240 bones as well, according to Zand.

Associates, LLC, Attorney # 42168, 2121 WaukeShe points to studies showing post gan Road, Suite 301, Bannockburn, Illinois 60015, menopausal women (ages 40 to (847) 291-1717, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. menopausal women who conduct60), were divided into two groups. weekdays only.

One group took a placebo. The ed night shift work for at least 20 other group took 3 milligrams of years had higher risks of wrist and

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hip fractures than women who either didn’t work or worked day jobs.

Zand stated, “The researchers speculated that the extreme disruption in circadian rhythms and melatonin production that comes with working at night, may be playing a significant role in this increased risk.”

These studies were conducted on humans and some on rats. They are both promising for rebuilding human bones. After ovarianectomized rats showed decreases in bone thickness, melatonin was added to their regime and the bone density in the rats reversed, resulting in thicker bone structures.

Zand wrote, “In a human study, 18 peri-menopausal women received either 3 milligrams of melatonin or a placebo every night for six months. While the results did not show a significant change in bone density, they did reveal a variation in the ratio between two bone turnover markers, one that promotes bone resorption, and another that promotes bone formation.”

She explained that the melatonin group had closer to a 1:1 ratio of these two markers than the placebo group.

All in all, this is early good news for women having menopausal symptoms. In many cases, it takes conventional medicine many years to bring this information to the public. Talk to your doctor about these studies and I would like to hear from readers who find melatonin to be helpful.

Dee Woods can be reached at deewoods10@icloud.com

LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION OLD NATIONAL BANK AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO INTEGRA BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.SEAN V. COSTELLO, MANUELA D. LAWRENCE, CITY OF CHICAGO, NORTHBROOK BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants

Fitness class is being offered at Oak Lawn Library A fitness class will be offered at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1 at the Oak Lawn Library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave. Exercise instructor Mary Rankin, owner of Fit Your World, LLC, will demonstrate easy routines that participants can do at home or at work. The exercises can also be done standing or sitting down.

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

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‘Breakfast Queen’ to visit Evergreen Park Library

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Ina Pinkney, known as the “breakfast queen,” will join Douglas Sohn, of Hot Doug’s, for a discussion on food, cooking and restaurants at the Evergreen Park Library, 9400 S. Troy St. More information can be obtained by visiting www.evergreenparklibrary.org or call the library at (708) 422-8522.

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 15, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 16, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

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LOT 2 IN S AND L RESUBDIVISION OF COSTELLO’S RESUBDIVISION OF THE EAST 130 FEET OF LOT 4 IN BLOCK 4 IN ARTHUR T. MCINTOSH AND COMPANY’S RIDGELAND UNIT NO. 2 BEING A RESUBDIVISION IN THE NORTH HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS

Photo by Joe Boyle A marquee outside the Chicago Ridge Police Department and Village Hall honors the memory of Chicago Ridge police officer Steve Smith, who died as a passenger in a car that police said was hit by a wrong-way driver early Sunday morning on Interstate 294.

Hickory Hills concerned over state’s delay for video gambling, MFT revenues

By Sharon L. Filkins The state continues to fall further behind on payments to Hickory Hills with the delay now extending two months for both video gambling and motor fuel tax (MFT) revenues.

The news was reported during the Aug. 27 city council meeting.

Now, a month later, according to the treasurer’s report, the state’s past due balance is currently $105,000. The figure was reported at the Sept. 10 council meeting.

It turns out that Hickory Hills is not the only municipality dealing with this issue. Village Treasurer Daniel Schramm said he made calls to two area communities — Worth and Palos Hills — to see if they were having similar issues.

“In the beginning, I thought maybe it was just a mix-up of some sort with our city, but Worth Mayor Mary Werner and Mayor Gerald Bennett in Palos Hills confirmed they were dealing with the same problem,” said Schramm.

Schramm said he is particularly concerned with the delinquent MFT funds.

“We use that money for our road services, resurfacing and repairing our city streets. During the summer months, this year, we used MFT funds to pay for the resurfacing of many of our streets.

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Continued from Page 1 and tort reform, would lead to immediate and substantial costsavings for the state. Other officeholders in attendance included Liz Doody Gorman, who recently stepped down as Cook County commissioner for the 17th District, for a job in the private sector. Gorman remains the Orland Township Republican committeeman,

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The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

In order to replenish those funds so we are ready for next year, we need the state to pay what they owe.”

In other matters, the council approved an amendment to its Water Service Ordinance calling for compliance with water conservation measures required by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District.

Village Attorney Vince Cainkar stated that the water conservation was related to limiting hours for the watering of lawns. “If you have Lake Michigan water, this is required,” he said.

Village Engineer Mike Spolar reported that new light poles are being installed along 93rd Street.

The work is being done by Utility Dynamics. Ald. Debbie Ferrero (2nd) asked who was responsible for replacing the landscaping around the light poles. Spolar said it would be done by the installation company.

Spolar also reported that bids had gone out for the storm sewer project at 83rd Court and 89th Street. Announcement of the bid award will be made at the Sept.

24 Council meeting.

Aldermen Tom McAvoy (3rd) and Joseph Stachnik (4th) did not attend the Sept. 10 meeting. and Rauner praised her for her many years of work within the community.

Palos Township Trustee Sharon Brannigan, of Palos Heights, was also there and spoke briefly with Rauner. She had considered running in the Republican primary against incumbent Dan Patlak for a seat on the Cook County Board of Review this year, but decided against it in the interests of party unity.

The judgment amount was $401,615.87.

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

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

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

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

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

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: RICHARD E. BURKE LLC, 14475 JOHN HUMPHREY DR. SUITE 200, Orland Park, IL 60462, 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.

RICHARD E. BURKE LLC 14475 JOHN HUMPHREY DR. SUITE 200 Orland Park, IL 60462 Attorney Code. 24621 Case Number: 10 CH 52467 TJSC#: 35-10617 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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Local Bristol-Myers Employees to cycle to fight cancer

Residents can help support Bristol-Myers Squibb employees who will cycle more than 2,900 miles across the U.S. beginning this month with local participants being sponsored at a lemonade stand by Bristol-Myers Squibb employees from noon to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25 at The Roberts Roadhouse, 9090 S. Roberts Road, Hickory Hills.

The novice cyclists are taking part in extensive training to assist cancer patients. All funds raised will be matched dollarfor-dollar by BMS (up to a maximum match of $500,000), with all donations going to Stand Up To Cancer.

Businesses and residents can sponsor the riders at the lemonade stand. More information can be obtained by calling Mike Boyle, (708) 446-4645.

OAK LAWN Pajama Storytime will be Held for kids and parents

Pajama Storytime for children ages 6 month to 3 years accompanied by an adult will be held from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24 at the Oak Lawn Library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave. Guests can wear their pajamas and furry slippers while listening to songs, singing stories and dancing before bed. Registration is not required. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

OAK LAWN Babies and toddlers to play at Oak Lawn Library

Baby and Toddler Time will be offered for adults and youths ages 6 months to 3 years of age on Thursdays, Oct. 1 and 8, at the Oak Lawn Library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave. Parents or guardians can stop with babies and toddlers for stories, music and other fun activities. Registration is not required.

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

OAK LAWN Helping children cope with stress class set

Representatives from Genesis Therapy Center in Oak Lawn will discuss signs of stress in children during a session to be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30 at the Oak Lawn Library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave. Maura Maloney, LCPC, and Penny McGrath, LCPC, from Genesis, will be the guest speakers. They will also discuss the proper ways to talk to children using age appropriate language.

More information can be obtained by calling (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

CHICAGO RIDGE Discuss how LinkedIn can boost resume

A discussion will be held on how LinkedIn can assist in updating resumes and looking for employment will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24 at the Chicago Ridge Library, 10400 S. Oxford.

Laura Milligan, of ResuMAYDAY, will discuss how LinkedIn is used by employers and recruiters. They also set up profiles and how to get noticed and how to use all the LinkedIn tools.

Profile pictures can be taken the evening of class. Residents can have their picture taken that evening To register for this free class, contact www.chicagoridgelibrary.org .

EVERGREEN PARK Hot Rod and Classic Car Show To be held in Evergreen Park

The Hot Rod and Classic Car Show will be held on Friday, Sept. 25 at Yukich Field, 9418 S. Kedzie Ave., Evergreen Park.

Registration begins at 3 p.m. with the judging scheduled to take place at 6 p.m. Food vendors are included at the annual event. Proceeds benefit “My Mary Cate.” More information can be obtained at www.mymarycate.org.

HICKORY HILLS St. Patricia Oktoberfest Includes games, food and entertainment

The annual St. Patricia Oktoberfest will be held from 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26 on the parish grounds, 9000 S. 86th Ave., Hickory Hills.

Admission is $25 for adults and $20 for seniors ages 65 and over and includes all you can eat and drink. Imperial Oak Beer Tasting, live music by the Wannabee’s. Split-the-Pot and silent auction will be included.

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Thursday, September 17, 2015

McAuley welcomes new year and new faculty and staff members

ore than 1,000 students walked through the halls of Mother McAuley High School, 3737 W. 99 th St., Chicago, for the first time last month to begin the 2015-16 school year.

The school also welcomed new faculty and staff members, and introduced the new theme of “Open Every Door with Mercy” for the year. “’Open Every Door with Mercy’ is both a celebration of the global Year of Mercy proclaimed by Pope Francis, as well as our own Mercy heritage here at Mother McAuley,” said John Kyler, the school’s director of campus ministry. “Pope Francis extends an invitation to Students at Mother McAuley High School walk through the halls for the all of us to recommit ourselves first time for the 2015-16 school year last month. New faculty and staff to the Mercy of Jesus Christ. members have been added to the staff This is especially appropriate at social media campaign. rent school principal. “Whether McAuley where we celebrate the “The theme is an opportu- it’s lending a listening ear to work and mission of the Sisters nity for our students to rec- a friend who needs support, of Mercy every day.” ognize and act in ways they providing service when we The theme will be celebrated can open doors for others, as see a need, or going that extra in liturgy, Christian service and well as themselves,” said Eileen mile to earn strong grades in outreach, and through a new Boyce, Class of 2003 and cur- preparation for the future, our

District 218 freshmen receive an ‘Early Start’ Parents in District 218 this summer elected to enroll their children in Early Start, a threeweek primer for high school, in record numbers.

To measure the effects of Early Start, the district administers pre- and post-tests in English, science, and math. District 218 officials said that freshmen posted impressive gains across all subjects in both honors and regular sections of Early Start.

Highlights include a 45 percent improvement by Shepard High School freshmen and 39 percent improvement by Richards High School freshmen in honors science.

Math highlights included growth from all three in honors sections: Shepard at 17 percent, Richards at 16 percent, and Eisenhower at 13 percent.

Students attend Early Start, which features interactive, fun, and lessons and activities that teachers often cannot squeeze into regularly school days, for three weeks from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Teachers design Early Start in a way to make coming to school in the summer an enjoyable experience.

“Freshmen loved it. Absences are very low due to the amount of fun and community building at Early Start. Students who participate in Early Start are more confident on day one,” said Cynthia Tebo, an English Language Learner teacher at Shepard.

“The science portion is very interactive and fun, so students enjoy the time they spend with us. I think that is definitely a big reason they improve dramatically,” said Tarek Cattan, who

A River Through History Sixth-grade students from St. Louis de Montfort School participated in “A River Through History, the Des Plaines Valley Rendezvous, on Sept. 11. The students experienced a reenactment of events that occurred from 1660-1848. Taking part in the event were (from left) Angelo Escareno, volunteer of the Rendezvous; Maxwell Sun, Nathaniel Motjka and Wijdan Majdi.

teaches at Richards.

Shepard teacher Jen Glaz, for example, led lessons on writing computer code using a program developed by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

“The coding that the students learned gave them the ability to see the outcome of their efforts, good and bad, immediately. As a group, we would de-bug programs that were not running correctly and the students learned what it was like to work in the industry,” she said.

Aside from academic preparation, Early Start helps dispel much of the tension that many freshmen feel about starting high school.

“Early Start is a great opportunity that enables students to get

to know teachers, peers, and their school prior to starting freshman year. This alleviates a lot of anxiety and stress prior to the beginning of the year. Students can walk in the first day confident and excited to begin school and see their peers,” said Carrie Alvarado, a science teacher at Shepard.

“I think all parents should encourage their students to attend because I feel as if we are mentoring their children and giving them a head start,” said Sarina Kledzik, a Shepard graduate who teaches at Eisenhower.

“Every parent wants to provide their children with the best of everything and Early Start is a program that fulfills that need.”

students are opening doors for each other and themselves to make our Mercy community and world a better place.”

McAuleyl also welcomed six new faculty members, and five new members to the school.

Christa Arquilla is the new administrative assistant in the Counseling Department; Andrew Boland is the new instructional technology specialist; Laurie Keaty is the new administrative assistant for the Athletic Department; and John Kyler is the director of campus ministry. Hannah Kohut, alumnae coordinator, joined the staff earlier this summer.

Joining the faculty are Jill Capuano Kotas, ’93, and Deanna Pierce in the art department; Lane Vail, ’97 , as a chemistry teacher, and Melissa Scholl as a physics teacher in the science department; Rebecca Johnson as a theater teacher; and Kristina Cavallaro as an English teacher.

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Hills Family Drug moves store to Palos Heights

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ills Family Drug, a locally owned chain of pharmacies, has moved one of its stores from Palos Hills to Palos Heights. With the move came a name change from Palos Hills Pharmacy to Palos Drugs.

The chain was founded in 1965 when Phillip Gustarella joined Hickory Hills Pharmacy and quickly became Bob a partner.

Bong He followed that up by starting Forest Hills Pharmacy, a professional pharmacy, in 1976 in a medical building in Justice.

In 1985, he partnered with another local pharmacy to open the Palos Hills location.

In 2004, he expanded again with another professional pharmacy, Hills Drug Orland, in a Palos Community Hospital Immediate Care Center in Orland Park.

His daughter, Gia, who followed in her dad’s footsteps and became a pharmacist in 1995 now runs the Palos Heights location at 7600 W. College Drive.

“The chain stores are not into personal care or service,” Gustarella said as to his success. “I have good rapport with my customers. I probably know 90 percent of them by their first name. We cater to the customer and don’t gouge them on the price.”

The personal touch includes free delivery. “Free delivery is a big deal for the seniors,” he said.

Schoop’s opens in Tinley Park Schoop’s, a popular hamburger chain based in northwest Indiana, opened its newest location last week in southwest suburban Tinley Park.

A franchised location opened Aug. 31 at 16703 S. Harlem Ave. in a small retail strip next to the CVS pharmacy. The site was formerly a breakfast restaurant and an ice cream shop.

Co-owner Maria Venardon said the first week was a little rough but worth it. “This location has a lot of potential.

“We did a lot of testing but you never know for sure until you open the doors,” she said Friday adding that she’s still working on getting the right number of crew members per shift.

She said the customers said they liked the food and service despite the birthing pains of the new business.

“This is a great location,” she szid. “It’s a residential area but there are a lot of nearby businesses. I saw a lot more working people coming in today.”

The Tinley location is the chain’s 19th restaurant and fifth site in Illinois, all in the southern suburbs. Two of those south suburban locations are in shopping malls in Orland Park and Chicago Ridge. Two others are in Monee and Calumet City.

Venardon said this was her first Schoop’s, but she has owned restaurants in the past.

Her partner is Rich Ferro.

She said the Tinley location features a regular Schoop’s menu with a variety of burgers and other sandwiches as well as fries and soups.

She said the Tinley location hzurs were 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Saturday and from noon to 10 p.m. on Sunday.

For information, call (708) 781-9715 or visit www.schoophamburgers.com.

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

Advocate Children’s Hospital to host free safety fair for families The staff at Advocate Children’s Hospital will host a Family Safety Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 19.

The free, family-friendly event will take place in Advocate’s employee parking lot, which is located across from Target on the corner of 95th Street and Keeler Avenue in Oak Lawn.

Families in the community are invited to attend and have fun while learning how they can create a safe environment at home to avoid preventable injuries. The event will combine fun and safety with interactive activities to provide children and adults with the education they need to keep their family safe.

Certified child car seat technicians also will be on hand to inspect children’s car seats to ensure they are properly installed.

Other activities include children being taught about home safety by pinpointing situations in an interactive dollhouse, a poison safety prevention display, and bike helmet fittings and sales.

Children and adults will learn the signs of a stroke. Face painting will be provided by the Oak Lawn Children’s Museum. The Oak Lawn fire and police departments will also be on hand.

For more information, contact Julie Nakis at Julie.Nakis@advocatehealth.com or (708) 684-5064.

Hurley bill expands mammogram insurance coverage signed into law Under a measure sponsored by state Rep. Fran Hurley (D-35th) and signed into law recently, women receiving health coverage for mammograms will be able to utilize the most advanced technology available during breast screenings.

“Under this new law, insurance coverage for mammograms will include the most advanced technology available,” said Hurley. “By expanding coverage for the newest procedure to more women, we’ll be able to detect cases of breast cancer more quickly and with far more accuracy.”

Beginning July 1, 2016, Hurley’s Senate Bill 54 requires insurers that provide coverage for mammograms to also provide coverage for tomosynthesis, a more advanced radiological procedure that produces a cross-sectional three-dimensional image of the breast tissue. Tomosynthesis is regarded by many in

the medical community as a more current practice than the traditional low-dose mammography and X-ray examinations.

“The fight against cancer depends on early detection and this effort will allow women across Illinois to access the most advanced medical technology available,” said Hurley. “Breast cancer has cut short far too many lives, and though we’ve made progress, there is still far more work to be done in ensuring that fewer families lose loved ones to this terrible disease. By detecting cases of breast cancer earlier, we have the chance to save countless lives.”

For more information on this or other legislation, contact Hurley’s constituent service office at (773) 445-8128 or repfranhurley@gmail.com.

Remaining calm in midst of volatile markets

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n recent months, stocks have fallen sharply from their record highs, with one-day drops that can rightfully be called “dizzying.” As an investor, what are you to make of this volatility?

For one thing, you’ll find it useful to know the probable causes of the market gyrations. Most experts cite global fears about China’s economic slowdown, falling oil prices and anticipation of a move by the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates as the key factors behind the stock market’s decline.

On the other hand, the U.S. economy is still doing fairly well. Employers are adding jobs Scott at a pretty good Johnson clip, wages are rising, home prices are up and overall economic growth has been reasonably solid. In other words, we are in a vastly better place than in the period before the Great Recession of 2008 and early 2009, when the financial markets bottomed out.

Nonetheless, it’s only natural that you might feel some trepidation over what’s been happening in the financial markets over the past few weeks. So, what should you do? Here are a few suggestions: • Expect more of the same.

Be prepared for more volatility, potentially including big drops one day followed by big gains the next. Until the factors considered responsible for

the current volatility – that is, China’s slowing economy, low oil prices and the Federal Reserve’s decision on rates – have been fully absorbed into the market’s pricing mechanisms, big price swings, one way or another, are to be expected.

• Don’t panic. The headlines may look grim, but today’s newspapers are tomorrow’s recycling pile. Volatility is nothing new, and the financial markets are more resilient than you may think.

• Look for opportunities. By definition, a downturn occurs when investors sell massive amounts of stocks, but it actually may be a good time to buy them, while their price is down. Look at the most successful businesses and their products and services. If you can envision these companies still being around and thriving in 10 years, why wouldn’t you want to buy their stocks at potentially lower prices?

• Diversify. During the downturn, just about everyone’s portfolio was affected. But if yours took a particularly large hit, it might be because your holdings are over-concentrated in stocks, especially the types of stocks that fared the worst.

You may need to further diversify your portfolio through a mixture of domestic and international stocks, bonds, government securities, real estate, certificates of deposit (CDs) and other vehicles. Diversification, by itself, can’t guarantee a profit or prevent against all losses, but it can help blunt the harshest effects of volatility.

• Review your investment

strategy. Unless your goals have changed, there’s no reason to revise your longterm investment strategy, even in the face of wild fluctuations in the financial markets.

Still, it’s always a good idea to review your strategy at least once a year, possibly in consultation with a financial professional. You may need to make smaller-scale adjustments in response to changes in the economy, interest rates, and so on, but don’t abandon your core principles, such as maintaining a portfolio that reflects your goals, risk tolerance and time horizon.

Investing will never be either risk-free or predictable.

But by taking the steps described above, you can relieve some of the stress associated with volatility and help yourself stay on track toward your financial objectives.

Past performance does not guarantee future results.

Investors should understand the risks involved of owning investments, including interest rate risk, credit risk and market risk. The value of investments fluctuates and investors can lose some or all of their principal. Special risks are inherent to international investing, including those related to currency fluctuations and foreign political and economic events.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

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Little Company of Mary seeks hospice volunteers Little Company of Mary Hospital and Health Care Centers invites members of the community to become a hospice volunteer.

Training will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept.

26, and Saturday, Oct. 3 at Little Company of Mary Hospital, 2800 W. 95th St., Evergreen Park. Attendance is required at both sessions. Reservation training for these sessions is required.

The hospice program provides care to patients with a terminal diagnosis. Patients are cared for in their homes surrounded by their loved ones.

The hospice program at Little Company of Mary is one of the first in the area and has been serving the terminally ill in their homes since 1976. The program provides spiritual, medical, emotional and social support to those in the final stages of life – and their families.

The Little Company of Mary Hospital Hospice Program is planning for a future expansion of its hospice services with a Volunteer Vigil Program, which is utilized when there is no family, or only one person available at the bedside of a dying patient. Volunteers are available to sit with the patient for his or her final hours. This program can be made possible at LCMH with the help of dedicated Hospice volunteers.

“It is our goal to help our patients find comfort and peace in their final days,” explained Little Company of Mary Hospice Resource Nurse Ann Putlak, R.N. “The volunteer plays an important role in our ministry to the dying. They listen, reminisce, and reassure the patient through touch and kind words. The volunteer also provides support to the family, allowing them to run errands or to take a break from 24-hour caregiving.”

Hospice volunteers are trained and supervised and can work in the patient’s home, nursing home, or in the hospice office where they provide administrative support to the hospice team.

Residents interested in becoming a hospice volunteer and want more information, or if you are unable to attend both sessions, call Putlak at (708) 229-6901.

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Football Forecast Weekly Football Forecast has moved. The fellas can now be found on Page 5.

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A mighty tribute

RICHARDS 28, LEMONT 24

EP swimmers honor 9/11 victims, heroes with tough workout

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Anthony Quinn (32) and some of his Richards teammates have a huge postgame laugh Friday night. Quinn scored the winning touchdown in the Bulldogs’ 28-24 road upset over Lemont.

Everything’s Jake after talk with coach

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Richards junior quarterback Jake Moran engineered an offense that produced no points and seven yards in the first half of Friday night’s game at Lemont.

He even threw an interception to give the Indians, ranked fourth in the state by the Associated Press, the ball at the Bulldogs 1-yard line and Lemont came up with an easy score and led 14-0 at the break.

“I had a horrible first half and I could not complete a pass,” Moran said.

Time for a quarterback change?

Nope.

Time for a talk.

Bulldogs coach Tony Sheehan had what could have been the most important two-minute talk of the season with a player so far when he took Moran aside before the start of the third quarter. The result was that the

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Richards coach Tony Sheehan gives an encouraging talk at halftime to quarterback Jake Moran. Richards trailed 14-0 at halftime and went on to stun No. 4 Lemont 28-24.

Bulldogs avoided an 0-3 start by stunning the Indians, 28-24.

Moran threw three TD passes in the second half and junior running back Anthony Quinn bulled into the end zone with 58 seconds left for what turned out

to be the winning score.

Earlier, the coach was faceto-face with Moran during the halftime chat and tapped the side of the player’s helmet when the skull session was over.

“I told him ‘look, I have faith

‘Tommy can do it all’ Sandburg CC runner is one of the best in the country on the path and in the classroom

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Tom Brennan is not only a top cross country runner but he is also a National Merit Scholarship semifinalist.

School wasn’t even in session for a full month yet and Sandburg senior Tom Brennan found himself among the elite as both an athlete and scholar.

He is one of John O’Malley’s top runners on an Eagles team that has been ranked second in the nation by MileSplit USA and third in the country by Tullyrunners.com.

The Eagles finished second in the state in Class 3A last year and are heavy favorites to win the crown this year.

If that isn’t elite enough, he found out See BRENNAN, Page 5

in you – go out and do the job,’ ’’ Sheehan said. “I told him I knew he could do it. I told him to be calm. Stay calm. I told him to make his reads and we’re going to make plays.’’

“He told me I needed to compose myself,” Moran said.

“My offensive line was giving me plenty of time to throw the ball. He told me I had to get it together and in the second half we figured it out.’’

Moran called the Lemont battle a “must win” and the team’s next test is Friday against unbeaten Reavis in Oak Lawn in the South Suburban Red Conference opener. The Rams beat South Bend (Adams) out of Indiana, 33-27, Chicago Washington, 49-12, and Evergreen Park, 48-21.

“We have to put a full game together because we have a tough one against Reavis,’’ Sheehan said. “We have to put a full 48 minutes together.’’

See RICHARDS, Page 3

Pooped and proud.

That’s how some members of the Evergreen Park girls swimming and diving team felt last Wednesday felt after a morning workout.

It wasn’t just a typical workout.

It was a special – and very challenging – workout that coach Sarah Marshall put the 30 members of the program through.

The athletes did a Hero Workout of the Day in honor of Friday’s 14th anniversary of the 9/11 attack of the Twin Towers in New York, which caused major death and destruction.

Because the Mustangs were in between Thursday and Saturday meets on the actual anniversary, they couldn’t work out Friday.

So they chose Wednesday.

Marshall, who is also a coach at Stone Age Crossfit, devised a program that featured a 2,001-meter run (the attacks happened in 2001), 11 box jumps, 11 thrusters at 45 pounds, 11 burpee pullups, 11 power cleans at 75 pounds (in memory of Flight No. 175) 55 reps of other lifts and exercises

and one more 2,001-meter run.

The session lasted more than an hour.

“I was pretty tired and I was pretty proud with what she accomplished,” senior captain Kali Pytel said. “We all got through it. We’re all pretty strong, I think. We wanted to do well and to stay motivated.’’

“I was dead tired,” senior captain McKenna Moran added. “I was really exhausted.

Mostly my arms were hurting.

But I was fine throughout the day. I’m used to rough mornings.’’

The swimmers don’t want to forget an event that they really don’t remember.

The senior captains have heard a lot about the attacks, but don’t remember it firsthand.

“I was three and the only thing I remember is my mom told me that she had to pull us out of preschool early,’’ Moran said.

Marshall said she was “overjoyed” one of the swimmers came up with the idea.

“Not only are very difficult and grueling workouts, but they are so meaningful and powerful to do because you know you can’t give up or slow down [because you are] thinking of who you’re honoring during the workout,’’ the coach said. “The girls also coordinated to all wear red, white See TRIBUTE, Page 5

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Bridget Donoghue (left) and Grace O’Toole of Evergreen Park get some lifting in during a tribute to 9/11 victims and heroes last Wednesday.

Flag bearer

St. Laurence senior Vince Fus holds the American flag during the “Star-Spangled Banner” on Friday, the 14th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.

The Vikings went on to beat St. Ignatius, 41-20.

For more on that contest and other area games, see Page 3.

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Section 2 Thursday, September 17, 2015

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Let’s get ready to capture some exciting moments

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reetings, sports fans.

I promise you we’re going to have some fun.

My name is Jeff Vorva and I am the new sports editor of the Southwest Regional Publishing, which covers 12 high schools and three colleges for the Reporter and Regional News and 11 high schools for five other newspapers in Chicago and the suburbs.

First, a little about me.

I started out as a sportswriter in 1977 when I was in high school. I did it for 30 years — including 10 years of covering the Cubs – before doing mostly news from 2008 until now.

I’ve covered a lot of area sports over the years and have two kids who have played high school sports so I know the perspective of a parent all too well.

I may be the new guy to this section, but my driver’s license suggests I am no new guy.

After talking with the big bosses at our company, we agreed to take a new approach and philosophy to the way sports will be covered in the seven papers, including this one. We want to be proactive and not reactive.

Like many weekly papers in the country, we come out on Thursday.

Most people are getting excited for the games coming up over the weekend, which are 24 to 48 hours away. Yes, it’s nice to highlight last week’s games, but that shouldn’t be the main focus.

For the first time in a long time, we are having reporters actually out there covering games. Being at the games, and not just relying on phone calls from coaches, gives reporters flavor, emotion, the ability to monitor injury situations and gain extra insight that you just can’t get when you are not there. It sounds simple – Journalism 101 – but that’s been lacking company-

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wide and we are changing that.

If we’re not at the game, we can’t capture the emotions from Friday’s come-from-behind Richards win. We also want to quote more athletes in our stories when possible.

Minor sports are going to get more play. Football and basketball will be king, but last week, Sandburg’s nationally ranked cross country team graced the front page along with a story about Brother Rice’s football team. This week, Evergreen Park’s swimming team was featured for its workout/trib-

ute to 9/11 victims and heroes.

A good story is a good story whether it comes from a football stud or a 98-pound badminton player. We would love to tell them all.

We’ll try to tackle some issue stories. During my tenure as Reporter editor, I wrote about the possibility of the IHSA voting to disband football conferences, including the storied Catholic League. Already I am thinking about a future piece on how some football-heavy schools are not even fielding sophomore teams this year because the numbers are down.

Oh, and when it comes to non-high school sports?

Youth sports, bowlers, beer-league softball players, golfers, stock car racers and other area athletes can all submit their news to us via sports@ regionalpublishing.com. We are not taking faxes, but we’ll take phone calls

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This column will usually appear in this section weekly, and if you read me the past three years in the Regional and Reporter, you know that anything goes. I hope to keep it mostly local but if there is something on my mind on the state, national or professional level, I’ll probably be barking about it. Or laughing about it.

So get ready. Things are going to change. We’re not going to please everybody. We’re not going to be able to be everywhere, but we’re going to be physically at more events than we ever were.

We are going to try to be as compelling and fun as possible week and week out.

Now let’s get to work…

AREA SPORTS NOTEBOOK

Despite one-game hiccup vs. Andrew, Shepard swimmer’s Richards rolls record to a perfect 10 second triathlon tougher than first

By Anthony Nasella Correspondent

When the Richards volleyball team dropped the first game of last Wednesday’s battle with Andrew, it marked a first for the Bulldogs through their first nine matches.

“The girls hadn’t lost a game in eight matches before that loss, and I don’t think they realized it,” Richards head coach Ray Van Syckle said. “We had built an early lead only to see it slip away, and I think they girls were a little ticked off about letting that one slip away.”

The Bulldogs, to be sure, didn’t let any more games slip away from there – beating Andrew 23-25, 25-18, 25-15 in Tinley Park. The next night, they improved their record to 10-0 and 3-0 in the South Suburban Red with a convincing 25-7, 2515 victory over Hillcrest.

Against Andrew, Kelly Lind (three aces, six kills), Lisa Costa (23 assists), sophomore Abby Fletcher (31 digs), and freshman Sarah Murczek (16 digs, five kills), led the charge.

“The girls came out with great energy in games two and three against Andrew, and they carried that energy into the match against Hillcrest,” Van Syckle said. “They’ve made a nice run for themselves so for this season, and it’s been fun to watch.

“The Bremen Invite to start the season, where we went 4-0, really kick-started the girls, and they haven’t let up. We also won a big match against T.F South.”

Van Syckle said the team’s early success has been the result of a blending of senior leadership and young, emerging talent.

“Kelly Lind and Sara Kiziak are the senior starters that get through the tough matches, and our sophomore and two freshman starters (Murczek and Lauren Birmingham) have done the rest,” he said.

Marist bounces back

Marist split a pair of matches this past week – dropping a 2521, 25-11 decision to Wheaton St. Francis last Wednesday before bouncing back to take a three-set thriller against Marian Central 25-25, 25-12, 25-18 the next day.

Against St. Francis, Ann Marie Stifter (eight kills, four blocks) and Molly Murrihy (21 assists) led Marist; in the East Suburban Catholic Conference opener on Thursday, the RedHawks (4-2, 1-0) were led by Murrihy (38 assists), Maddie Dunterman (8 kills, 3 blocks), and Cameron Enright (9 kills,

By Anthony Nasella Correspondent

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Players celebrate after Richards was able to keep its record perfect in a three-set win over Andrew last Wednesday in Tinley Park.

12 digs, 3 aces).

This week the team played Mother McAuley on Tuesday, started the Wheaton Classic on Wednesday and will continue in that tournament Saturday.

Richards setter Lisa Costa pushes the ball over the net for a kill in a three-set victory over Andrew.

Evergreen Park stays perfect in league

Evergreen Park captured a pair of matches in the South Suburban Red defeating CreteMonee 25-23, 25-22 on Sept. 8 and T.F. South 25-9, 25-11 last Thursday.

Against Crete-Monee, Emma Prezlicke (10 kills, two aces), Gabby Lazinek (eight kills), and Sydney Cerrantano (20 assists) led the way. In the convincing win over the Rebels, Preszlicke (seven kills, four aces) and Maddie Vojacek (13 service points) spurred Evergreen Park (7-3-1, 4-0).

Chicago Christian loads up

Some teams haven’t even played 12 matches yet and Chicago Christian has 12 victories as the Knights loaded up during the early part of their season.

The Knights went 4-2 to improve to improve to 12-8 – defeating Walther Christian in two games on Sept. 8 and losing to Illiana Christian in three games last Thursday before going 3-1 in matches at Leyden on Saturday where they beat Lane, Conant and Westmont and lost to the hosts.

For the week, Emily Villender averaged 10 assists, Abigail

Joritz eight assists, Julia Conrad eight digs, Danielle Tyson six kills, and Aaryana Moore three aces.

Shepard ready for Oak Lawn tournament

The Astros improved to 8-2 and 3-0 in the South Suburban Conference with a 25-13, 25-21

win over Tinley Park on Thursday. Abby Graham (12 kills, 14 digs), Amanda Carberry (five kills, three aces), Abby Newsome (nine digs), and Caroline Graham (25 assists) sparked Shepard.

The Astros compete in the Oak Lawn Invite on Friday and Saturday.

When Shepard senior swimmer Jeremy Schultz participated in the Chicago triathlon this summer, it was actually his second go-around at the event.

But to hear Schultz tell it, he wasn’t as prepared for the second one as he was for the first.

“I didn’t think I was going to compete in it this year, and then my neighbors paid for me at the last second,” Schultz said. “So I obviously hadn’t been training the way I had the year before, but it was still good experience.

It was something I first researched and decided I wanted to do.”

Swimming since his freshman year at Shepard, Schultz said he felt he did well in the swimming portion and the recent triathlon and also overcame the mistake he made at the first event when he over exerted himself in the running portion which slowed his pace down later in the event.

The biking portion, however, he said was challenge.

“I don’t why the biking was so much harder this time,” he said. “It’s something that I’ll have to work more. Thankfully, the running portion was pretty good and I didn’t tire myself out like the first time.”

Schultz, who has advanced as far as the sectional at Shepard, said that he has gleaned some insight from training and competing two triathlon’s which he’s confident will help him prepare and succeed in his goal to advance to IHSA state finals this season.

“Competing in the triathlon has definitely given me more insight on how to pace myself,” he said. “You have to know when to physically turn it on.”

Schultz plans on more triathlon work in the future.

“I definitely want to compete in more because I want to improve,” he said. “It’s a fun event.”

CC golf coach inherits the wins

First-year Chicago Christian boys’ golf coach Collin Broekhuis said he considers himself to be a very lucky head coach.

A second-year teacher at the Palos Heights high school, Broekhuis expressed interest in helping with the program and he inherited a talented roster of juniors and seniors who won two more head-to-head matches this past week to remain undefeated.

The Knights started the week with a 156-185 win over Timothy Christian and followed that up with a 161-214 victory over Walther Christian last Wednesday. Despite not golfing its best at one of two invitations on this weekend, Broekhuis is thrilled with the team he’s coaching.

“Anytime you’re undefeated, it’s a good feeling,” Broekhuis said. “I came into a very good situation with this team because we have five guys who can be the medalist in any meet. Sean has been the team’s best golfer for most of his varsity career, and Pete and Nate have been posting the lowest scores so far.

“The guys are all well-rounded golfers from tee to green.

They went 13-1 last year, so I know they would love to go undefeated. I’m a pretty lucky guy to coach this group.”

Against Timothy Christian, Chicago Christian was led by Pete Vos (39), Dan Vos (39), Nate Kamp (39), Mark Schaaf (39), Sean Ozinga (42), and Bobby Schaaf (42). Against Walther, Schaaf led the way with a 38 with Kamp and Pete Voss shooting 40’s and Ozinga, Dan Vos and Jon Lautenbach shooting 43’s.

At the Celtic Challenge, Schaff shot an 80, Ozinga and Kamp an 81, and Pete Vos an 82. Ozinga’s 82 was the team’s best effort at the rain-soaked Providence Invite.

Submitted photo

Shepard’s Jeremy Schultz found his second trip to the Chicago Triathlon tougher than the first.

COMMUNITY ROUNDUP

Palos 118 students sweep up at Mini Triathlon Three teams of Palos District 118 students swept the Woodridge Rotary Kids Mini Triathlon in August.

The mini tri is a 100-yard pool swim, a 5k (3.1 mile) bike ride and a one-mile run.

Taking first place was Luke Barham, Brian Manns, and Matthew Wojchiecowsk who are Palos West 4th graders.

Second Place went to Kelsey Dwyer, Kate Murray and Maddie Reiland, who are Palos South 6th graders.

Third Place went to Fiona Cantorna, Brigid Engelhard and Grace Faustino who are Palos South 8th graders.

South Side Shooters tryouts Submitted photo

District 118 athletes crowd the podium at the Woodridge Mini Triathlon.

Tryouts for the South Side Shooters girls’ grammar school winter basketball season will be held Sept.17 from 6:30-8 p.m. at Stagg.

Skills and drills sessions for both grammar and high school players will start on Sept. 15 and run every Tuesday and Thursday

through October. Sessions will go from 7-8:30.

For more information, contact Gary Ferguson at (630) 935-1150, ssshootersbball@aol.com or www.shootersbball.com.

Stampede have roster spots

The Palos Stampede Baseball 14U team has a few roster spots still available for the 2016 season. Players with pitching or catching experience are especially needed.

The Stampede will play a competitive schedule comprised largely of local tournaments and opposition. One tourney will take place in Milwaukee. Winter workouts begin in early January and a primary goal is to get players prepared for their high school seasons.

Players must be 14 years of age as May 1, 2016. For more information or to schedule a private tryout, contact Dan Szykowny at 906-7148 or dannyszy@yahoo.com

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ROUNDUP

Area teams fall short when facing the state’s best

By Anthony Nasella Correspondent

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Willie Walton (5) is met by St. Laurence teammates after a touchdown catch in Friday’s 41-20 victory over St. Ignatius. He also returned a kickoff for a touchdown to open the second half.

St. Laurence prepares for ‘freak of nature’

Vikings beat St. Ignatius and now ready for McNamara star

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Fayezon Smart had the monster numbers.

Now he and his teammates will face a guy who is used to putting up big totals as well.

Junior running back Smart put up some crazy numbers in the final 12 minutes of St. Laurence’s 41-20 victory over St. Ignatius in the Catholic League White opener Friday night in Burbank. Smart ran nine times for 133 yards with touchdowns of 61 and 40 yards in the fourth quarter and finished with 14 carries for 157 yards on the night.

Smart and the Vikings will have a huge homecoming game test Friday night when they host unbeaten Bishop McNamara and Central Michigan running back recruit Jonathan Ward. Ward had an 85-yard run

Sept. 4 in a 17-14 victory over Plainfield North and a 51-yard run in a 32-0 win over Leo on Friday.

His teammate, Jerrico Johnson, told the Kankakee Daily Journal the 6-0, 185-pound Ward is a “freak of nature.” Last year, Ward caught an 18-yard touchdown pass with 10.8 seconds left to help the Irish knock off the Vikings, 27-21, in Kankakee. Ward also had a 64-yard touchdown catch earlier in the fourth quarter of that game.

“Bishop McNamara is explosive,” St. Laurence coach Harold Blackmon said.

“It’s going to be a tough test – one of the toughest we’ll face’’ The Vikings (2-1, 1-0) opened the season with a 42-21 loss to Benet and came back with a 72-14 whipping of Chicago Vocational. They were down 14-13 at halftime to St. Ignatius but Willie Walton got things going with a 78-yard kickoff return for a

touchdown to open the second half to give the team momentum. He also had a touchdown catch in the first half.

Rob Chayka had a 16-yard TD reception from Alex Martinez (13 of 15 for 180 yards and three TDs) with 1:52 left in the third and Smart did his thing in the fourth.

“Our offensive linemen were starting to get it,” Blackmon said. “They figured things out in the fourth quarter and gave their defensive line problems.”

The Vikings offensive line consists of Tim Ladewig, Anthony Rios, Brett Ladewig, Andy Aranda , Doug Kosch and Brett Bittner.

St. Laurence made the most of its possessions at it had the ball just 12 minutes and 10 seconds compared to St. Ignatius’s :35.50. The Wolfpack ran 68 plays to the Vikings 33.

The Vikings are in the midst of a fivegame stretch at home. Their first road game is Oct. 2 at Wheaton St. Francis.

NOTEBOOK

This Anthony Quinn makes TDs, not movies

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Maybe someday in the near future, a Richards High School junior running back/ linebacker will seek out the movies “Zorba the Greek,” “Viva Zapata” or “Lust for Life.’’

Anthony Quinn, who scored the winning touchdown in Friday’s 28-24 upset over the Associated Press’s fourth-ranked team in the state in Class 6A, Lemont, shares the same name as a famous old-time actor.

Anthony Quinn, the actor, died in 2001 but left a huge acting legacy and won a pair of Academy Awards for his work in 1952 and 1956.

“I do know about him but I have not seen any of his movies,” Quinn, the football player, said. “I know what he looks like and he’s Mexican. Maybe soon I’ll watch one of his movies.’’

Although the 5-foot-10, 195-pound Quinn has been showing muscle on both sides of the ball for Richards, he said he hasn’t been hear-

Anthony Quinn

Anthony Quinn

ing from colleges yet. He said he likes playing both ways but if he had to choose one side to play on, it would be defense.

In a daze

After the Richards game against Lemont, while some of the assistant coaches were giving speeches, head coach Tony Sheehan paced and rubbed his face several times in disbelief.

His team trailed 14-0 and was in jeopardy of opening the season 0-3, which would have

made making the playoffs difficult.

“I fell a little bit of…I don’t want to say shock but our kids are resilient and they work hard,’’ Sheehan said. “We’re young. I’m not using that as an excuse but we’re young and we are growing up. They are growing up before our eyes. We needed this. We needed this win bad.

“They fought and fought and that’s what we keep telling them. Things aren’t going to go our way and we have to keep fighting.

That’s what they did.’’

Christmas in September

St. Laurence held several reunions last weekend and alumni showed up to watch the Vikings’ impressive 41-20 victory over St. Ignatius.

Jim Gierucki, a 1965 grad, was introduced to the crowd. Not only does he look like Santa Claus, he owns the Kris Kringle Haus seasonal gift store in Orland Park.

Gierucki played football for the Naval Academy after leaving the Burbank school.

And this is the WINNING coach.

Richards’ Tony Sheehan reacts Friday night after his team pulled off a 28-24 stunner at Lemont despite trailing 14-0 at halftime. Lemont was ranked fourth in the state in Class 6A by the Associated Press and finished second in the state last year, knocking Richards out in the quarterfinals.

This weekend was rife with anticipation and dreams of giant killers on the gridiron, as two local teams faced off against the state’s No. 1 and No. 2 ranked teams in the Associated Press’s Class 8A poll.

The weekend was not kind to neither Brother Rice nor Stagg.

The Chargers suffered a home 67-6 setback Friday night at home against a No. 1-ranked Homewood-Flossmoor squad that has now averaged 55 points in a trio of victories, while the Crusaders were shut out on the road 28-0 Saturday against a No-2 Loyola Academy team which has only surrendered eight points in three games.

For Brother Rice (2-1, 0-1 in the Catholic Leaque Blue), quarterback Cam Miller was 28-for-49 but also threw a pair of interceptions, while Ricky Smalling caught nine passes for 79 yards in Wilmette.

Stagg (1-2, 0-1), which dropped its opener in the SouthWest Suburban Blue, was led by a 68-yard rushing effort on 18 carries by Herbert Hughes and the team’s lone score – a two-yard touchdown run by quarterback Joe Van Nieuwenhuyse.

Homewood-Floosmoor scored on the opening possession of the game and then quickly extended the lead to 14-0 when the Chargers committed a fumble on their first drive.

“Just like that, you’re down 14-0 to the best team in the state,” Stagg coach Mike Fahey said. “That was a big hole to dig for ourselves so early in the game. And it’s almost impossible to tackle [some of their players]. They just kept scoring.’’

The score was 28-0 in the second quarter when Nieuwenhyse scored on the two-yard keeper.

“We had that one drive where we had some success with some first downs and some good runs,” Fahey said. “Herbert is our main running back who was coming off a good game (344 yards in week two against Andrew), and he also had success on that drive.

“They have a big team, and it will definitely be a disappointment for them if they don’t win a state championship.

Anytime you get to play a top team, it’s a challenge and an honor. It’s something you can measure yourself against. We have a long way to go.”

Sandburg 38, Bolingbrook 20

Bouncing back from a 27-14 setback to Lincoln-Way North in week two, the Eagles opened up their SouthWest Suburban Blue Conference schedule with a big win over the Raiders behind quarterback Alec Fidan, who went 18-for27 with three touchdowns and 248 yards.

Avery Verble caught two touchdown, Zac Rezik caught 11 passes for 170 yards, and Mike Murphy scored on a 37yard fumble return to spark Sandburg (2-1, 1-0).

“This was a critical win for us,” Eagles head Coach Dave Wierzal said. “It was a team victory in every sense – with the offense, defense and special teams all contributing.”

Aurora Cent. Cath. 41, Chicago Christian 14

In the words of Knights’ head coach Nick Cook, Friday’s contest against Chargers was a tale of two halves, as Chicago Christian (1-2) was outscored 34-7 in the second half after playing to a 7-7 tie through the first 24 minutes of play.

Nate Krygsheld’s 39-yard reception gave the Knights an early 7-0 lead, and Luke Rattler’s 67-yard touchdown rumble tied the game 14-all in third quarter. In all, Chicago Christian gained 171 yards on the ground and 73 in the air.

“We have a relatively young group of guys,” Cook said.

“The first half was the best half of football we played all year. If we can put two of those halves together, we’ll be all right.”

Marist 45, St. Viator 28

The RedHawks almost scored 50 points for the second straight week in their East Suburban Conference opening romp of St. Viator on Friday. Marist (2-1, 1-0), which racked up 22 first down and snagged three interceptions, was sparked by the arm of quarterback Brendan Skalitzky, who threw for six touchdowns.

A road contest awaits the RedHawks on Saturday, as they will face undefeated Niles Notre Dame – which has won on average of 35-14 through its first three games.

Oak Lawn 20, Argo 0

Oak Lawn’s shutout of Argo in the South Suburban Red Conference opener gave new coach Nick Novak his first win at the Spartans’ helm.

Oak Lawn (1-2, 1-0) was led by Lewis Radosevich, who scored on touchdown runs of one and 13 yards. The team hopes to extend its winning streak Friday against 2-1 Eisenhower.

Reavis 48, Evergreen Park 21

The Mustangs (2-1, 1-1) dropped the South Suburban Red matchup despite racking up 257 rushing yards and a solid offensive performance by Antwan Moore (20 carries with 157 yards and three touchdowns). His scores came from six, 36 and 45 yards out, while also executing a two-point conversion.

Eisenhower 42, Shepard 6

The Astros’ first of three road games didn’t begin or end positively in a South Suburban Red loss to a Cardinals team which has averaged almost 37 points in their first three contest. Shepard (1-2, 0-1) will look to bounce back on Friday against Evergreen Park.

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Stagg quarterback Joe Van Nieuwenhuyse, shown here in Week 2 action against Andrew, scored the only touchdown in a loss to the No. 1-ranked team in the state — HomewoodFlossmoor.

Richards

Continued from Page 1 The Bulldogs, who two years ago finished second in the state in Class 6A, dug themselves a hole when they blew a 23-2 halftime lead against Lincoln-Way North and lost 30-29 in Frankfort. They followed that up with a 3520 home setback to Geneva and getting down 14-0 at Lemont was not a recipe for a win.

Moran hit Jared Moore with a 27-yard touchdown pass, Nate Gimza with a 76-yard scoring strike and a 77-yard score to William Bridgewater to help the team get back into the game.

In the closing minutes, the Bulldogs were on the Lemont 2-yard line.

In Week 1, Moran and his offense were in a similar situation as the team opted for a 2-point conversion against Lincoln-Way North and was Moran was stopped short.

This time the ball went into the hands of what some people on the Richards sidelines are calling the “Mighty Quinn.’’

“It was definitely a similar feeling,” Moran said. “After that first game, our O line wanted to run a dive play. We knew we had to get the ball to Quinn. He’s the hardest worker on this team and we knew he would come through for us.’’

“I was thinking ‘I gotta score,’ ’’ Quinn said. “I had to find the gap and go.’’

Photo by Jeff Vorva

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Section 2 Thursday, September 17, 2015

THE NEXT LEVEL

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Club? High school? College? Kenagy keeps on scoring goals

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

It didn’t take Kyle Kenagy long to score his first soccer goal in college.

The Orland Park scoring machine, who attended Benet Academy, scored both of Yale’s goals in the team’s first two games the Bulldogs’ 2-1 loss at Sacred Heart Sept.

4 and 3-1 loss at Fairleigh Dickinson on Sept. 6.

For some freshmen, adjusting to the next level can be tough but it appears Kenagy is ready to rapidly score as he did before he entered college.

For Benet, he was awarded AllAmerica honors and scored 48

goals his final two seasons at the Lisle school. He was a spark on a Redwings team that won three conference and three regional titles.

On the club level, he led the Chicago Fire South in scoring for eight straight years.

He said he chose Yale “Because of its longstanding tradition of academic excellence as well as the strong sense of support and camaraderie on campus. I believe Yale will provide a perfect opportunity for me to continue to grow as a student and soccer player.’’

His coach, Kylie Stannard, has been watching him for years.

“Coincidentally, I remember watching Kyle while I was at Michigan State and really liked his work

rate, toughness and courage,’’ he said. ”Kyle has pretty good pace and a relentless attitude to work and create havoc by asking questions of a backline and putting himself in dangerous positions to score goals. This is exactly something we need.”

Ex-Eagle Harris gets another chance

Former Sandburg basketball player Malek Harris’s career took another twist.

Harris, who was heavily recruited by Division I schools after his junior season and hot summer with the Illinois Wolves, was suspended his entire senior season at Sandburg but verbally commit-

ted to Marquette. Marquette went through a coaching change and Harris went out looking for a new school and landed at Kansas State and was coached by former Illinois boss Bruce Weber to start his college career.

Harris was suspended for a few games last season and ultimately thrown off the team by Weber after the season.

The 6-foot-8 Harris is now at Indian Hills Community College in Iowa – one of the top junior college basketball programs in the nation.

The team is 82-2 at home the past four seasons.

On Nov. 5, Indian Hills opens the season with a home game against – ironically – Sandburg College.

FOCUS ON SAINT XAVIER

TCC soccer coach earns 200th victory

Photo by Jeff Vorva

SXU’s John Rhode had a big game against Ave Maria and was named his league’s Offensive Player of the Week.

The non-conference game is scheduled for a 6 p.m. kick-off.

round of 89 Sunday to finish in 16th place with a total score of 182 (93, 89).

Women’s golf team sets record

Valle saves the day

Posting a school-record team round of 320 in Sunday’s second round, the Saint Xavier University women’s golf team took second place overall at the William Woods University (Mo.) Fall Invitational this weekend at Tanglewood Golf Course in Fulton, Mo. Junior Taylor Thompson (Galesburg/ Knoxville) spearheaded the record-breaking team performance shooting a round of 71 (one under par) to finish second place in the field with a two-day total of 151 (80, 71).

She finished with six birdies in Sunday’s second round. William Woods, a team ranked No. 3 nationally in the 2015 NAIA Women’s Golf Preseason Coaches’ Top 25 Poll, won the Invitational with a total score of 603 (285, 318). The Cougars had a twoday team score of 660 (340, 320).

Sophomore Hannah Cruz (Orange County, Calif./Woodrow Wilson Classical) also had an impressive second round shooting a 76 for a two-day score of 159 (83, 79) for sixth place in the field. Junior Katie Reno (Mokena/ Lincoln-Way East) tallied a pair of rounds of 84 for a 168 to finish in 10th place overall.

Sophomore Andrea Strohmaier (Genoa/Ashford University/Genoa-Kingston) completed the record-setting performance with a second

Sophomore keeper Frank Valle (McHenry/McHenry Community) stopped a penalty kick on a diving save, one of his six on the day, with 25 seconds left in regulation to help force overtime and Saint Xavier University came away with a 1-0 road win over Marygrove College (Mich.) Saturday afternoon in Detroit, Mich.

The Cougars (3-2-0 overall) won three straight games after benefitting from an own goal less than two minutes into the extra period. The own goal came in the 92nd minute (91:30) when a cross pass bounced off a Mustang defender and into the net for the game-deciding score.

Senior forward Marco Gutierrez (Stone Park, Ill./St. Joseph), sophomore midfielder Ricardo Aldape (Chicago Heights/Bloom Township) and freshman forward Orlando Tapia (Crystal Lake, Ill./Crystal Lake South) each finished with a shot on goal in the game for the Cougars.

Saint Xavier (3-2-0 overall) returns to action Saturday with a road game against Aquinas College (Mich.).

— Compiled by Jeff Vorva from submitted reports

FOCUS ON TRINITY CHRISTIAN COLLEGE

Women’s tennis team reigning in the rain After the downpour and with just enough light to barely see the ball, the Cyclones women’s tennis team capitalized on every moment of court time to win their first conference match of 2015, beating Waubonsee Community College 5-4.

Both teams waited out the rain, then for the courts to dry before starting. Alexis Kasper (Reavis) got the ball rolling with a win to get the Cyclones’ first point. Bre Vollan (Chicago Christian) also dominated in her sixth singles match. Elizabeth Doory (Reavis) had a come-from-behind singles victory in three sets (5-7, 6-3, 10-5). She displayed mental toughness and was fierce until the end.

Agnieszka Szudy (Stagg) also had a close match, ultimately losing in three sets.

“It feels good to get our first team win of the new season. The weather conditions, delays and darkness ultimately played a big factor, but I am confident that the individual matches we lost will have a different result next time around,” said Coach Nicole Selvaggio. “I am very proud of this group for pulling together, staying mentally tough and getting the job done. Our confidence is growing with each match. I think this win is really going to propel us forward.”

Women’s CC finished eighth

The Cyclones opened their 2015 campaign Sept. 4 at Elmhurst College’s Early Bird Invitational, finishing eighth of nine teams.

Abby Correa (Oak Forest) led the way with a 36th place finish in 17:51 over the hot muggy 4K course at Eldridge Park in Elmhurst and was followed by Stephanie Majewski (Reavis) in 37th in 17:52 and Hannah Funk (Sandburg) in 39th in 17:55. Jackie Navarrete (Shepard) in 48th in 18:27, Yuliana Olivares (Reavis) in 53rd in 18:34, Amy Miller (Shepard) in 61st in 18:49, Crystal Flores (Argo) in 66th in 19:09, Weronika Staszel (Reavis) in 71st in 19:29, and Gabby Plewa (Reavis) in 99th in 22:16 rounded out the finishers. There were 114 competitors in the field.

CC men take sixth

Also at Elmhurst, the men placed sixth

Photo by Steve Musco/ Yale University

FOCUS ON TRINITY CHRISTIAN COLLEGE

Brindley and Rhode sing loud vs. Ave Maria St. Xavier University’s John Rhode had such a huge offensive day on Saturday, he was named the Mid-States Football Association Midwest League Offensive Player of the Week award Monday morning following SXU’s 24-21 victory over Ave Maria University in Florida.

But it was an interception by sophomore strong safety Robbie Brindley (Clarendon Hills/Nazareth Academy) in the closing seconds of the game that sealed the outcome as Saint Xavier, now ranked eighth in the country in NAIA after opening the season fourth survived a late rally attempt.

The Cougars (2-1 overall) held a 24-14 lead with under a minute to play, but the Gyrenes scored a touchdown with 45 seconds remaining and then recovered an onside kick near midfield to make things interesting down the stretch. Rhode (Chicago Heights/Montini Catholic) had a big day for SXU completing 33 of his 55 pass attempts for 382 yards and three touchdowns with two interceptions.

Juniors Stephen Simms (Valparaiso, Ind./ Valparaiso) and Dan Ladd (Chicago/St. Rita) propelled the receiving corps. Simms caught seven passes for 126 yards and a touchdown, while Ladd hauled in four receptions for 105 yards, including a 60-yard touchdown grab late in the fourth quarter.

Fellow junior wide-out Dennis Vilimek (Orland Hills/Andrew) also found the end zone for the Cougars with five catches for 35 yards and a score. Defensively,the Cougars got nine total tackles apiece from junior linebacker Michael Lafenhagen (Tolono/College of DuPage/Tolono Unity), sophomore defensive lineman Derrick Hosselton (Manteno/ Olivet Nazarene/Manteno) and sophomore cornerback Glen Smith III (Olympia Fields/ Butler CC (Kan.)/Rich Central).

Saint Xavier (2-1 overall) returns to Chicago and hosts No. 24 ranked Webber International University (Fla.) at Bruce R. Deaton Memorial Field on Saturday.

Orland Park’s Kyle Kenagy scored the first two goals of the season for Yale. The freshman was a scoring machine for Benet during his high school career.

Carolyn Yerkes hits the floor in a dig attempt during recent volleyball action.

out of 14 teams.

Jeremy Morgan (Tinley Park) and Tomas Villa (Reavis) led the assault over the hot and muggy 6K course in Eldridge Park in Elmhurst with a 38th and 39th place showing in 21:05 and 21:06, respectively. They were followed by Juan Castillo (Argo) in 55th in 21:34, Kevin Dusek (Shepard) in 66th in 21:55, Vicente Carbajal (Eisenhower) in 72nd in 22:07, Andrew Miller (Shepard) in 89th in 22:40, Ronaldo Wallace (Thornridge) in 91st in 22:42, Alec Altman (Sandburg) in 93rd in 22:46, and Mike Bradley (Mt. Carmel) in 94th in 22:47.

Rounding out the finishers for the Cyclones were Braulio Castellanos (Reavis) in 98th in 22:53 and Ryan Dovgin (Andrew) in 103rd in 23:12. There were 159 competitors.

Women’s soccer stays perfect

The Cyclones improved their record to 6-0 after squeaking by Sept. 9 with a 1-0 victory over Oakton Community College.

With less than 40 seconds left in regulation play, Alex Abed (Stagg) put one in with an assist from Bella Rodriguez (Kelly).

Keeper Kaylyn Egyarto (Sandburg) tallied another shutout.

Men’s soccer dominates

The Cyclones beat Truman College 10-1 on Sept. 5. Stefan Mijatovic (York) scored four times. Erick Carrasco (George Washington) scored twice and had three assists while Giovanni Sanchez (Eisenhower), Gabriel

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Martinez (Kennedy), Jose Estrada (Reavis), and Elias Leyva (Addison Trail) each scored once. Martinez had two assists and Estrada had one in the victory. Keeper Alan Garcia (Sandburg) held the Falcons at the net.

Volleyball team up and down

The Cyclones faced their first big challenge this season at the Tri-match Sept. 5 with Sauk Valley Community College and Lincoln College, falling short in both attempts.

Moraine Valley lost to Lincoln in four sets. Carolyn Yerkes (Marist) led in digs with 25 while Carly Nowaczyk (St. Ignatius) notched 15 kills.

They lost in three to Sauk Valley as Nowaczyk led with nine kills and Yerkes with 18 digs. Three days later, they knocked down an Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference foe, Oakton Community College, 2514, 25-16, 25-13.

Moraine Valley had some help from Oakton errors, while making some of their own, but rightfully earned the win. Kam Myles (Queen of Peace) and Carly Trinley (Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences) each finished with six kills while Carolyn Yerkes dug up 18. Amanda Host (Tinley Park) played her best match of the season and it was on her birthday. She had five aces, four kills and four digs.

— Compiled by Jeff Vorva from submitted reports

Big margin of victory.

Bigger win.

Trinity Christian College’s women’s soccer team’s 12-0 win over Marygrove College in Detroit on Friday was a milestone win for head coach Josh Lenarz. It marked the 200th career coaching victory for Lenarz, who ranks in the top 12 of winningest active women’s soccer coaches in the NAIA. Lenarz is in his 14th season as the head coach for the Trolls. Since he took over in 2002, he turned a program that was 19-79-2 in its first six seasons to one that is nationally recognized and a consistent conference contender. He now owns a 200-85-21 record.

During his tenure at Trinity, Lenarz has led his teams to the NAIA National Championships three times in the past seven seasons. He has also directed the Trolls to the NCCAA National Championships five times, earning a national title in 2005. Under his leadership the teams have earned conference regular season and conference tournament titles and he has been named CCAC Coach of the Year three times.

Overall Trinity had a total of 39 shots while they held Marygrove without an attempt. Trinity goalkeepers Liz Schutte and Sierra Christopher shared the shut-out.

Women’s golf team debuts

The women’s golf team made the program’s debut at the Bethel College Battle of Blackthorn in South Bend, Indiana. The team, which consists of four golfers, got their taste of collegiate competition.

Overall they finished in 14th place in the field of 14 teams.

The top golfer for the team was junior Rachel Kuipers, who has the most experience as she played on her high school team. On the first day she shot a 106 and was in a tie for 58th place of the 71 golfers.

She scored 13 strokes better on the second day and moved up in the standings to 50th place.

Deanne Vos was the team’s second leading scorer. She finished with a 242 as she posted a 124 and a 118. Overall she took 64th place.

The other two team members who scored for the Trolls were Jennifer Gignac and Rachael Tupper.

Volleyball team enjoys perfect week

The Trolls had two wins in a

row at the start of their CCAC conference schedule to improve to 4-6.

The team rallied behind scrappy defense and smart offensive play to claim a three set victory at the University of St. Francis in Joliet with scores of 25-19, 25-19, and 25-22.

For the match the Trolls had 39 kills and St. Francis had 31. Kaleigh Krchmery led the team with 12 kills while also picking up 16 digs. Michelle Busscher accumulated 22 digs.

Tori Mantel had an overall match with 32 assists, 13 digs, and five aces.

Cross country teams finish high The women’s team took 10th out of 25 teams and the men 13th out of 28 teams at the Calvin College Knight Invitational.

Jessica Disselkoen finished in 7th place overall. She ran a time of 18:26 and was the top runner from a NAIA school. Ashley Jourdan also took a top 25 finish as she came across the line with a time of 18:54.

The men’s team also had some solid performances and finishers in the top third of the 355 runners. Leading the way for the Trolls was Michael Potter who took 48th place overall with his time of 26:17 in the 8K. Keegan Fitzsimmons was the team’s number two runner with a finish of 27:01. His time put him in 98th place. Just seconds behind Fitzsimmons was Cody Velthuizen at 27:06 for 106th place.

Men’s golf fourth The Trolls finished fourth out of 14 teams at the University of St. Francis’s Fall Classic.

The top four golfers for the Trolls finished in a tight group and were within one stroke of each other. Steven Massey and Alek Svabek each recorded a 75 and finished in pack of eight golfers that were tied for 11th place. Just one stroke back was Evan Eissens and Cody Tiesman with a 76 and in a tie for 19th place.

Leading Trinity’s second team was Spencer TenHaken with a 78 and in a tie for 32nd. Jonathan Zandstra also finished in the top half of the field with a 79 and 40th -place tie.

— Compiled by Jeff Vorva from submitted reports Josh Lenarz won his 200th soccer game for Trinity Christian College.

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The Regional News - The Reporter

Thursday, September 17, 2015 Section 2

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WEEKLY FOOTBALL FORECAST Things are tightening up, here, folks. Vorva’s lead is down to one game with Findysz and Rakow breathing down his neck and one of them was eating garlic. The other was eating onions. The gang as a whole did subpar with the Week 3 picks and two unanimous picks, Lemont and Argo, lost to Richards and Oak Lawn respectively. This week, Sandburg, Brother Rice, Lincoln-Way East and Eisenhower are unanimous pick by the goofs. Beware!

Last week: Overall: Reavis at Richards Marist at Notre Dame Shepard at Evergreen Park Sandburg at Lockport Wheaton St. Francis at Brother Rice Stagg At Lincoln-Way East Bishop McNamara at St. Laurence Wheaton Academy at Chicago Christian Eisenhower at Oak Lawn Webber International at St. Xavier University

Jeff Vorva

Anthony Nasella

6-5 23-10 Richards Notre Dame Evergreen Park Sandburg Brother Rice LWE St. Laurence Wheaton Academy EIsenhower SXU

5-6 16-17 Reavis Marist Evergreen Park Sandburg Brother Rice LWE St. Laurence Chicago Christian Eisenhower SXU

Jason Maholy 5-6 17-16 Richards Marist Evergreen Park Sandburg Brother Rice LWE Bishop Mac Wheaton Academy Eisenhower SXU

Wally Findysz

Bob Rakow

8-3 7-4 22-11 22-11 Richards Richards Notre Dame Notre Dame Shepard Evergreen Park Sandburg Sandburg Brother Rice Brother Rice LWE LWE St. Laurence Bishop Mac Wheaton Academy Wheaton Academy Eisenhower Eisenhower SXU Shepard

Images from last week’s area sports Evergreen Park swimmers gather together after a tiring workout in honor of the 9/11 victims last Wednesday.

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Tribute

Continued from Page 1 and blue during the workout to honor our country and the sacrifices so many make for our freedoms.

“I thought it was pretty amazing of my girls to want to do the workout and do it with pride. The memory of September 11 is so near and dear to my heart, like so many Americans, as my husband (Dillion) is a US Marine and has served our country in the aftermath of 9/11. I might be biased because of my thoughts on how important it is to never forget what happened that day 14 years ago, or because I think the world of my girls, but I think what they’ve done is pretty amazing.’’

And the swimmers had some fun with it.

Brennan

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Richards volleyball coach Ray Van Syckle rallies his troops in last Wednesday’s three-set victory over Andrew to keep its record perfect.

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Oak Lawn’s Mark Ferguson bears down on an Argo foe as the Spartans win their first game of the year on Friday.

Moments after sprinting for a 77-yard touchdown pass in the second half, Richards’ William Bridgewater needs a stretch Friday night in Lemont.

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last week he was running with the giants in the classroom, too.

He was named as a National Merit Scholarship Corp. semifinalist, an honor that goes to the top 1 percent of students in the country.

He qualified for the designation by outscoring more than a million students across the nation in last year’s Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholar Qualifying Test.

His coach was thrilled to hear the news about the Merit Scholar designation.

“Tom Brennan is one of the rarest student-athletes I’ve ever encountered,’’ O’Malley said.

“His sharp intelligence is multifaceted. He possesses an emotional and social intelligence that few people ever reach in life. On top of it, he can be as critically and analytical and studious as the most devoted academic-minded person.

“This is a rare combination. Many times academicorientated people don’t display practical intelligence. Tommy can do it all. It’s plainly obvious to me and any of his teachers that he will flourish in any field he chooses. Some students can fill in bubbles really well. Tommy can do that as well, then turn around and make friends with the stranger sitting behind him, the test proctor or the janitor cleaning the room after the test is over.’’

Brennan is in the running for 7,400 scholarships provided by the nonprofit organization.

The senior posts a 4.972 GPA, is ranked at the top 1 percent of Sandburg seniors, and has been involved in cross country, track Scholastic Bowl, National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, WYSE/JETS and the Captain’s Council.

National Merit Scholar Corp. is expected to release its list of finalists in February, with scholarship winners announced in April through July.

This year, he opened the season finishing fifth overall as the Eagles claimed the top eight spots in the SouthWest Suburban Conference preseason meet Aug. 29. He finished third on the team and seventh overall in the Lyons Township Invitational helping the Eagles eke out a one-point victory over the hosts.

“From a coaching standpoint, I’ve rarely seen someone who is so effective at making others feel like they are capable of way more than they ever expected,” O’Malley said.

“As a runner, Tommy is one of the most clutch, reliably tough runners I’ve ever had. I always know he’ll come through when he is most needed.”