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Thursday, September 7, 2017

Beverage tax backlash keeps spilling over By Joe Boyle

Some local mayors say shoppers are going outside Cook County

Opposition to the Cook County beverage tax has drawn support from some state legislators who believe the measure should be eliminated because it is unfair to taxpayers. State Rep. Kelly Burke (D-36th) and state Rep. Frances Hurley (D-35th) are two local legislators who are co-sponsors of a bill to repeal the Cook County beverage tax. But Worth Mayor Mary Werner said

not so fast. While the House and Senate could vote to repeal the ordinance, the Worth mayor wants to focus on getting some Cook County Board of Commissioners to change their vote. ‘The sad truth is that we have Worth shoppers that are already going out of Cook County to shop,” Werner said. “And they are not only shopping for beverages, but for food, too. We are losing sales along 111th Street. Fairplay and Family

Dollar, they are losing money.” Werner has signed up to provide testimony at the next Cook County Board of Commissioners meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 13. Her goal is to persuade commissioners who have voted with Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle for the beverage tax dating back to last November to change their vote. The ordinance went into effect last month. The Worth mayor supports Commis-

sioner Sean Morrison’s (R-17th) opposition to the tax. His district takes in portions of her village west of Harlem Avenue. But Commissioner Edward Moody (D-6th), whose district runs east of Harlem Avenue, supports the tax. So does Commissioner John Daley (D-11th). Werner is optimistic that her appearance before the board will sway some of these commissioners. “This is just bad,” Werner said. “This

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Lipinski: Congress should pass bipartisan BRIDGE Act on DACA

Local aid for victims in full swing

In response to President Trump’s announcement that he will be ending DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) in six months, Cong. Dan Lipinski (D-3rd) is renewing his call for Congress to pass H.R. 496, the BRIDGE (Bar Removal of Individuals who Dream and Grow our Economy) Act, which he states would protect recipients of DACA from the threat of deportation. Cong. Mike Coffman (R-Colo.), the author of the bill, has limited co-sponsorship by Democrats to those who could also gain the support of a Republican co-sponsor. Four months ago, Lipinski became only the 13th Democratic co-sponsor when he was able to bring on Republican Cong. Fred Upton (Mich.) as a supporter. “President Trump had said that he would ‘deal with DACA with heart,’ but now it is up to Congress to act to protect these young immigrants,” said Lipinski. “Congress can do that by passing the bipartisan BRIDGE Act which would ensure that DACA recipients continue to be protected from deportation. “I have always focused on bringing people together to solve problems, so earlier this year I proactively reached across the aisle to secure Rep. Upton’s support for this bill, which enabled me to also sign on as a cosponsor. I am hopeful that others join in this bipartisan effort to do what most Americans agree is the right thing to do.” The BRIDGE Act would grant those eligible under DACA three years of legal protection. DACA provides temporary protection from removal — as well as work authorization — to people who were brought to the United States as children, as long as they register with the government, pay a

By Joe Boyle Area businesses, schools and organizations have rallied to assist the residents of southern Texas whose homes have been flooded and their lives turned upside down by Hurricane Harvey. The owners and staff at Pluto’s restaurant at 10341 S. Cicero Ave. in Oak Lawn have donated food and other items to the victims of the devastating hurricane, which hit Houston on Aug. 25 and led to massive flooding. Pluto’s ownership has provided for a truck so that items can be sent to the region for people living in temporary quarters as the long process of rebuilding begins. Teachers and students at Shepard High School in Palos Heights have been creating signs and helped in collecting supplies to donate to the Hurricane Harvey relief effort. The truck full of collected items left the school for the Houston area on Tuesday afternoon. Shepard teacher Jennifer Glanz and her digital photography class assisted in creating signs and taking photos of the faculty and staff helping out. Parent Liaison Kim Burke and security officer Ashaunti Graves organized the drive to collect supplies to donate to Hurricane Harvey relief. Worth Mayor Mary Werner said that local schools and organizations have raised funds and collected clothes and toiletries to provide for people who have lost everything because of the flooding. “I know local Girl Scout troops have been collecting goods and the Lions Club in Chicago Ridge

is a terribly oppressive tax. Opponents of the bill believe we should just go back to a zero budget and start over again.” Oak Lawn Mayor Sandra Bury understands the concerns of Preckwinkle, who has a budget shortfall. But she also hears the concerns of local businesses and believes that something has to be done. Local chambers, including the Oak Lawn Chamber of Commerce, have sent a letter to Preckwinkle demanding that

Sending help to Houson Volunteers load supplies onto one of two trucks (above) that departed the Zakat Foundation in Bridgeview for Houston on Saturday afternoon. Right: Folding tables are covered with personal care items Saturday at the Zakat Foundation. Volunteers sorted the items that were loaded onto two trucks that left for Houston. Story on Page 5. Photos by Bob Rakow

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fee, and pass a criminal background check. More than 752,000 individuals have received DACA authorization. Under the BRIDGE Act, a current DACA recipient would receive provisional protected presence until the expiration date of his or her DACA status and could apply for continued protected presence prior to that expiration. Applicants would be required to pay a reasonable fee, undergo criminal background checks, and meet a number of eligibility criteria indicating that they came to the United States as minors, grew up in this country, have pursued an education, have not committed any serious crimes, and do not pose a threat to our country. An individual’s provisional protected presence and employment authorization would be subject to revocation by the Department of Homeland Security if it is determined that the individual no longer meets the eligibility criteria. The BRIDGE Act would provide provisional protected presence and employment authorization for three years after the date of enactment of the legislation. “The North American Institute for Mexican Advancement (NAIMA) understands that building support for immigration issues also requires the support of centrist legislators such as Cong. Dan Lipinski,” said NAIMA President Sergio Suarez. “After meeting with the Congressman, NAIMA applauds his endorsement of the Bridge Act in support of DACA youth. Lipinski’s support, along with his work to identify a Republican colleague to join as a co-sponsor of the bill, is a significant move in support of immigrant families.”

Volunteers at the heart of Neat Repeats’ mission

Melisa Devlin (right), Crisis Center for South Suburbia’s volunteer and training coordinator, takes applications from interested volunteers for Neat Repeats Resale shops at the Worth store on Aug. 24.

Resale shops hold volunteer open house as helping hand for survivors of domestic violence By Kelly White Volunteers, whether their project is large or small, help to improve the lives of others and strive to have a positive impact on the world. The volunteers at the Neat Repeats Resale shops provide that helping hand and have that kind of impact. The shops, in both Orland Park and Worth, are owned and operated by the Crisis Center for South Suburbia. Total revenue from the shops provides funding for the Crisis Center for South Suburbia,

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which offers services for survivors of domestic violence. Mary Lee Lockwood, of Palos Heights, has been a volunteer at Neat Repeats Resale for seven years. “I started volunteering at Neat Repeats after retiring as a school administrator to give back to the mission of Crisis Center of South Suburbia,” Lockwood said. “I wanted to give back to an agency that supports women and children in crisis, and I really enjoy working with the dedicated volunteers and staff at Neat Repeats.”

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The shops held a volunteer open house at the Worth location, 7026 W. 111th St., on Aug. 24 to gather more dedicated volunteers like Lockwood. There were plenty of opportunities for volunteers, including fashion merchandising, customer service and processing donations. All volunteers will be required to work just one five hour shift a week in a fun retail environment, according to Neat Repeats. The shift will remain the same every week, and hours are flexible according to personal

schedules. Applications were also accepted at the event for volunteers for the Orland Park location, 9028 W. 159th St. This year, the Crisis Center of South Suburbia has helped over 1,000 women and children find a safe place to call home through the center’s residential services, hospital advocacy program, counseling services and teen dating violence prevention program. The heart of what keeps these

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Thursday, September 7, 2017

Hats for Houston

POLICE REPORTS Chicago Ridge DUI charges

• Martha Rocha. 52, of the 8500 block of South Central Avenue, Burbank, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol at 12:30 a.m. Saturday following a traffic stop at 111th Street and Princess Avenue. Police said she registered a .088 blood-alcohol count on a breath test, just over the .08 limit. She was also cited for improper turning and improper lane usage. She is due in court on Sept. 26. • Eric Duschean, 28, of the 12600 block of South Elm Street, Blue Island, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 108th Street and Ridgeland Avenue at 1:50 a.m. Saturday. Police said he registered a .087 blood-alcohol count on a breath test. He was also cited for improper turning at an intersection and improper lane usage. He is due in court on Oct. 12.

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Students and staff at St. Patricia Elementary School in Hickory Hills came to school sporting their favorite hats and generous hearts. Hatsfor Houston was a successful campaign that raised over $600 on Aug. 30 to help assist the flooding victims of Houston. “We are so blessed and grateful to our school for their support to the children and families who are touched by the devastation in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey,” said Jamie Nowinski, the principal at St. Patricia. Fifth-grade students (from left) Ava Distel and Megan McIntyre show off their hats. Residents can make a donation by visiting catholiccharities.org.

Chicago man is charged in child luring case in Palos Hills

By Dermot Connolly

An 18-year-old Chicago man was arrested last week in connection with an alleged childluring incident on Aug. 25. Police said that a fifth-grade student at Palos East School in Palos Heights told her parents that two men tried to lure her toward their car when she got off the school bus at the corner of Moraine Drive and Cour D’Alene in Palos Hills. Palos 118 Schools Superintendent Anthony M. Scarsella said the girl, who ran home unharmed, reported the incident when she returned to school on Aug. 28, and a police report was filed. The girl said two men in a red Ford Mustang attempted to lure the girl toward the car by offering her candy and an iPhone. Palos Hills Deputy Chief Traci Hlado said Journey Davis, 18, was charged with two counts of disorderly conduct on Aug. 30 after he “came in on his own accord with his mother” following an extensive police investigation

Retail theft

• Lynn Buford, 60, of the 7900 block of South Rose Avenue, Chicago, was charged with retail theft at Victoria’s Secret in Chicago Ridge Mall at 7:10 p.m. Aug. 29. Police said she took assorted merchandise worth $100. She is due in court on Sept. 26. • A 16-year-old juvenile was charged with retail theft at Victoria’s Secret in Chicago Ridge Mall at 4:30 p.m. last Thursday. Police said the juvenile was caught after leaving the store with women’s clothing worth $2,000. Court information was not available.

by police. She said investigators were able to identify the car and the people in it after canvassing the area and conducting interviews Hlado said Davis, who was the passenger in the vehicle, is due in court in Bridgeview on Sept. 29. “The driver of the vehicle was not involved in the incident,” said Hlado, explaining why he was not charged. Palos 118 draws students from Palos Hills, Palos Heights and Palos Park, and police in those communities have stepped up patrols around bus stops since the school year began and this incident was reported. “Now that school has started, I am asking parents to remember to be vigilant at bus stops and immediately report any suspicious activity to local police. Please remember to talk with your children to reinforce important safety tips regarding strangers,” Scarsella said in a statement issued to parents before the arrest was made last week.

Suspended license

Beau Davis, 35, of Sioux Falls, S. D., was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop in the 7100 block of West 103rd Street at 1:15 a.m. Saturday. Police said he was also cited for improper lane usage. He is due in court on Oct. 2.

Sex offender violation

Terrence Loftus, 63, of the 6700 block of West Lloyd Drive, Worth, was charged with violation of the Sex Offender Registration Act, a felony, at 7:05 p.m. Friday. Police said that when he was found in the 7000 block of West 103rd Street, they determined that he had failed to register with the Worth Police Department, or tell them he was moving, or register with any police agency. He was held for a bond hearing.

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• Jennifer Bogdan, 36, of Bridgeview, was charged with felony possession of a controlled substance following a traffic stop at 3:45 p.m. Aug. 26 in the 3100 block of West 87th Street. Police said she had .3 grams of heroin, eight used syringes and

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Possession of cannabis

Darius Turner, 18, of Blue Island, was charged with unlawful possession of cannabis following a traffic stop at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 26 in the 3100 block of West 95th Street. Police said he was carrying 11.3 grams of cannabis. He was also cited for driving without insurance and failure to wear a seatbelt.

Retail thefts

• Deborah Turner, 48, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft at 6:40 p.m. Aug. 26 at Walmart, 2500 W. 95th St. Police said she took 11 cosmetics items worth $52. • Randy Turner, 48, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft at Dollar Tree, 3401 W. 95th St., at 10:17 a.m. Aug. 26. Police said he took 110 items of candy worth a total of $97.90. • Dewitt Hamilton, 37, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft at Walgreens, 3959 W. 95th St., at 2:14 p.m. Aug. 29. Police said he took 37 items, including alcohol, food and clothing, worth $107.97 in total.

Disorderly conduct

Alicia Burke, 42, of Evergreen Park, was charged with disorderly conduct at her home in the 3600 block of West 95th Street at 5:36 p.m. Aug. 27. Police said she made 49 calls to the department between July 21 and Aug. 26 to report non-existent crimes.

DUI charge

Jeffrey Gordon, 52, of Evergreen Park, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol after police responding to a reckless driving report made a traffic stop at 9:50 p.m. Aug. 28 in the 2700 block of West 88th Street.

Attempted theft

Wiley Bridges, 63, of Rockford, was charged with attempted theft at Menards, 9100 S. Western Ave. Police said she used a false ID and fraudulent check in an effort to pay for merchandise worth $951.53.

Hickory Hills Domestic battery

Scott A. Mellio, 54, of Madison, Wis., was charged with domestic battery following an incident at a residence in the 9400 block of South 82nd Avenue at 9:16 p.m. Aug. 21. Police said he injured a male relative when they fought over family heirlooms. He fled the house before police arrived but turned himself in at 9 a.m. the following day. Mellio was held for a bond hearing. He is due at a hearing in City Hall on Oct. 3.

Possession of a controlled substance

Dayonte T. Davis, 26, of Calumet City, was charged with possession of a controlled substance at 10:52 a.m. last Thursday, following a traffic stop in the 8600 block of South Roberts Road. Police said .2 grams of crack cocaine was found in his sock, and a pipe used to smoke it was in the car. He was also cited for driving with a suspended license and speeding. He was held for a bond hearing.

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other drug-relating items. She was also cited for possession of drug paraphernalia, driving with a suspended license, no insurance, and improper use of an electronic communication device. • Jeremie Cotton, 29, of Chicago, was charged with possession of a controlled substance following a traffic stop at 5:30 a.m. last Thursday in the 2700 block of West 87th Street. Police said he was carrying 1.2 grams of cocaine.

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• Najwa A. Abas, 38, of Oak Lawn, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 1:05 p.m. last Thursday in the 9100 block of South 83rd Avenue. Police said

she was also cited for speeding 34 mph in a 20-mph zone. She is due in court on Oct. 2. • Niah C. Boone, 22, of Oak Lawn, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 8:46 a.m. Aug. 31, in the 9800 block of South 78th Avenue. Police said she was also cited for disobeying a stop sign. She is due in court on Oct. 2.

Expired registration

Alyssa Stephany, 19, of Oak Forest, was issued a local ordinance citation for expired registration at 8:59 p.m. Aug. 30 in the 8600 block of South Roberts Road. Police said her passenger, Morelia Jaromillo, 21, of Burbank, was issued a citation for possession of cannabis.

Oak Lawn Retail theft

Joseph R. Koncel, 27, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft at 9:38 p.m. Aug. 7 at Jewel, 4650 W. 103rd St. Police said he left the store with five bottles of liquor worth a total of $100 in his backpack. He was detained nearby, at 103rd and Knox Avenue. He was due in court on Tuesday.

Drug possession

• James P. Obrzut, 38, of Oak Lawn, was charged with two felony counts of possession of a controlled substance following a traffic stop at 10:01 p.m. Aug. 23 at 95th Street and South Parkside Avenue. Police reported finding a pill bottle containing methadone wafers and Xanax pills in the car. Obrzut was also cited for driving with a suspended license and expired registration. He was held for a bond hearing. • James Michael Waters, 28, of Chicago, was charged with possession of a controlled substance following a traffic stop at 12:49 a.m. Aug. 24 at 95th Street and Mansfield Avenue. Police said he was found to be carrying two small bags of heroin. He was also cited for broken sideview mirrors. He was also cited for two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia after 10 hypodermic needles were found, police said. His passenger, William T. Iverson, 32, of Chicago, was charged with obstructing identification because police said he initially gave a false name. Iverson was wanted on two outstanding warrants. Both men had outstanding arrest warrants and were held for bond hearings. • Christopher Lekas, of Hodgkins, was charged with possession of a controlled substance following a traffic stop at 10:26 p.m. Aug. 25 at 95th Street and South Nashville Avenue. Police said a bag of heroin was found in his car, and two more were found in his sock. He was also cited for improper use of an electronic communications device. He was held for a bond hearing.

DUI charges

• Travisa L. Conner, 39, of Aurora, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol at 3:02 a.m. Aug. 24 at 105th Street and Cicero Avenue. Police said she refused to take a breath test. She was also cited for improper lane usage, and driving without insurance. She is due in court on Sept. 20. • Frank J. Lozano, 51, of Willow Springs, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 8:54 p.m. Aug. 25 at 95th Street and 55th Court. Police said he was also cited for speeding, disobeying a traffic control device, improper lane usage and failure to wear a seatbelt. He is due in court on Sept. 12.

Criminal damage

Esiah Robinson, 24, of Chicago, was charged with criminal damage to property following an incident in a mobile home in the 9100 block of South Cicero Avenue at 12:26 p.m. Aug. 29. Police said a witness reported that Robinson had hit a woman in the residence

and when she fled, he punched two holes in a wall and broke a mirror. He was apprehended standing outside a nearby motel. Police said the woman was not found. He was also charged with resisting arrest because he reportedly kicked and struggled with police. He is due in court on Sept. 19.

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Suspended license

Michael Rose, 26, of Palos Hills, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 6:45 p.m. Friday in the 10500 block of South Roberts Road. Police said he was also cited for driving without insurance, illegal use of a cellphone, and failure to notify the secretary of state of an address change. He is due in court on Oct. 18.

Unlicensed driving

Anas Mohammad, 23, of Orland Park, was charged with driving without a valid license following a traffic stop at noon on Saturday in the 11100 block of Southwest Highway. Police said he was also cited for speeding and improper lane usage. He is due in court on Sept. 29.

Vandalism report

Vandalism to a company-owned plow was reported by owners of Webb Chevrolet, 10926 Southwest Highway, at 4 p.m. Aug. 29. Police said the passenger-side window had been broken.

Car burglary

An unspecified amount of money was reported stolen from an unlocked car parked in a driveway in the 7900 block of West 107th Street at 5 p.m. Aug. 28.

Theft charge

A smoke detector was reported stolen from the hallway of a building in the 11300 block of Moraine Drive at 4 a.m. last Thursday.

Worth

DUI charge

David A. Czyszczon, 31, of the 1000 block of Argyle Street, Bensenville, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 2:52 p.m. Saturday in the 7000 block of West 111th Street. Police said he was also cited for speeding, two counts of illegal lane usage, driving without insurance and failure to wear a seatbelt. He is due in court on Oct. 4.

Disorderly conduct

Lynne S. Rasor, 58, of the 10400 block of Southwest Highway in Worth, was charged with disorderly conduct following a disturbance at 11:50 p.m. Aug. 29 in the 10400 block of Southwest Highway. Police said a neighbor complained about Rasor banging on her door and repeatedly harassing her. Court information was not available.

Unlicensed driving

• Quentin M. Hamilton, 27, of the 11200 block of South Aberdeen Avenue, Chicago, was charged with driving without a license following a traffic stop at 3:24 p.m. Aug. 29 in the 6400 block of West 111th Street. Police said he was also cited for speeding 45 mph in a 20-mph school zone. He is due in court on Oct. 4. • Raequon D. Moore, 20, of the 14400 block of Sanderson Avenue, Dolton, was charged with driving without a license following a traffic stop at 8:34 p.m. Sept. 1 in the 7200 block of Southwest Highway. Police said he was also cited for disobeying a traffic control device, failure to signal when required, having an obstructed windshield, and driving without insurance. He is due in court on Oct. 4.

Outstanding warrant

Joseph Smith, 27, of the 7200 block of Southwest Highway, Worth, was arrested on an outstanding warrant when police were called to a domestic disturbance at his residence at 8:35 p.m. Aug. 28. Police said a woman in the house told them he refused to leave following an argument. He was taken to Palos Hospital for a psychological evaluation after police said he was found with a shoestring around his neck while in custody. Court information was not available. Police reports are provided by law enforcement agencies. Charges are not evidence of guilt. They are a record of police actions taken, and persons charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proved guilty in a court of law.

Thursday, September 7, 2017

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CHICAGO RIDGE VILLAGE BOARD MEETING

More video gaming cafés stir debate By Dermot Connolly

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The MIA Parent Booster Club at Northwest Elementary School in Evergreen Park hosted the Sidewalk Art Fair on Aug. 30. Families enjoyed creating art on the sidewalks of Northwest to help welcome in the new year. The artwork includes everything from flowers and smiley faces to animals and rainbows.

Video gaming was again a contentious topic at the Chicago Ridge Village Board meeting on Tuesday, when two longtime local business owners sought permission to open gaming cafés on 111th Street. First up was a proposal by John Eliacostas, who wants to open Brightstar Café and Gaming at 5710 W. 111th St., in the Oak Ridge Plaza strip mall that he has owned for 30 years. He and his son, Chris, a trained chef and instructor who oversees several restaurants, discussed their plans for the business. It would have seating for 16, and offer a variety of hot sandwiches, beer, wine, as well as cappuccino and other beverages in addition to five video gaming machines. Mayor Chuck Tokar noted that the café space in has been vacant for nearly three years, since the village closed a massage parlor formerly located there. “I have nothing against it,” said Trustee Ed Kowalski. “We have a longtime resident business owner with a good plan.” Trustees Fran Coglianese, Bill McFarland and Lisel Kwartnik voted against granting the necessary liquor license, with Coglianese questioning whether there was sufficient parking, and Kwartnik raising concerns about having too many gaming establishments on

Dist. 230 to hold public hearing on budget By Dermot Connolly The School District 230 Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the tentative $143.8 million budget for fiscal year 2018 at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28 at Andrew High School, 9001 W. 171st St., Tinley Park. The hearing will precede the regular monthly school board meeting, when the balanced budget is expected to be adopted. Finance Committee Chairman Tony Serratore noted at the Aug. 31 session that if adopted, it would be the 15th consecutive balanced budget passed by the board, which oversees Andrew, Sandburg and Stagg high schools. Until the Sept. 28 meeting, the tentative budget is available for viewing on the District 230 website, under the “School News” tab, at www.d230.org. It may also be viewed at the District 230 administration office, 15100 S. 94th Ave., Orland Park. Members of the board and administration have been keeping close tabs in recent weeks on the wrangling over education funding in Springfield, and Superintendent Dr. James Gay and others expressed relief that Gov. Bruce Rauner finally signed a funding bill just hours before the meeting. “We anticipate at least the same level of state funding this year,” said John Lavelle, assistant superintendent for business services, adding that the budget numbers might change slightly before Sept. 28, as details come out about the state funding bill. “We were watching the proceedings in Springfield live today. There are no real numbers yet. I think right now, we are fine. We are held harmless, but it (will change) from year to year,” said Gay, due to the new funding formula that will be in place.

Responding to Board President Rick Nogal, who asked whether the elementary schools that feed into 230 would also be held harmless this year, Gay said that was correct, they would not lose any money either. Lavelle said the new funding formula, designed to provide more money to the districts most in need of it, is driven by 27 different elements. “This district has been very proactive (financially). That helps because the state funding is such a fast-moving target,” said Nogal. District 230 currently only receives about eight percent of its funding from the state, and that is not likely to increase under the new formula, which places the district in Tier 3, with only Tier

4 above it. According to reports, most of the new funding dollars being made available will go to Tier 1 and 2 schools. Lavelle said that this year, the money allocated to the district is guaranteed, because it has already been budgeted. But in the future, general state aid is going to be depending more on the number of students enrolled in the district. “I think we just have to keep an eye on it,” said Gay. The superintendent pointed out the eight percent of funding District 230 receives from the state, includes five percent that are specifically for “categoricals,” the term used for transportation and special education. “So without that, we are really only getting three percent of state funding (for

general use).” It was also noted at the meeting that the district just recently received its last payment for categorials the state owed for the 2015-16 school year, and the payments for the 2016-17 are still overdue. “I firmly believe that our voice was heard because some parts of the original bill that were very detrimental to us were removed,” said Gay. “I would like to thank Dr. Gay for fighting for our money. I appreciate it and am very grateful,” said board Vice President Melissa Gracias. “I want to thank the administration for the long hours and efforts put into this,” agreed board secretary Susan Dalton.

own building was put on hold. Grice, who owns Grice Furniture Gallery at 6200 W. 111th St., said his family wants to open a gaming café in a section of the building. This is the same space that the board approved a license for Roma Café to open in earlier this year. When Kwartnik asked what happened to that, Refaat Fanous, the owner of Roma Café, came forward and said the deal fell through when Grice changed the terms of the lease agreement, raising the price from $210,000 to $350,000. As the two men began to argue, Trustee Jack Lind said, “We’re not going to settle that here.” He and other board members said Grice did not provide any details about his plans, so they could not make an informed decision on Tuesday. The board agreed to table Grice’s request until he comes to a future meeting with more detailed information about his plans.

111th Street between Ridgeland and Central Avenue. McFarland said that because a private club on the other end of the strip mall also offers video gaming, he would not approve two gaming establishments “under one roof.” John Eliacostas pointed out that the other site is private, and there are three storefronts between them. But village attorney Michael Stillman acknowledged McFarland’s concern, saying the Illinois Gaming Board could deny a gaming license for the same reason, as it did with a proposal to have six gaming facilities grouped together in Hometown. “Don’t hold me to this, but I think because there is more than gaming being offered here, it is more likely than not that the gaming license will be approved,” said Stillman. In the end, Tokar broke a 3-3 tie with his vote in favor of Brightstar Café. But Ed Grice’s request to open another gaming café in his

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Worth Days parade entertains crowd, salutes first responders The Worth Days festival was held the weekend of Aug. 25 through Aug. 27 at Altman Park and featured an assortment of entertainment, food and rides. But the annual parade that was held on the final day received just as many accolades from public officials and residents.

The annual parade is held along 111th Street and begins just west of Ridgeland Avenue and continued to Depot Street and the MarrsMeyers American Legion Post 991. A huge crowed watched the festivities despite a threat of rain.

Worth Mayor Mary Werner and Village Clerk Bonnie Price were in attendance and said the parade is a unique feature of the festival. Both Werner and Price said the parade attracts current residents and people who have moved years ago. The public officials

said the parade allows for people to converse with residents that may have not seen each other in a year or years. The parade also featured a salute to first responders as the crowd cheered the local police and fire departments.

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Families gathered for the Worth Days Parade on Aug. 27 along 111th Street. Below right: First responders’ vehicles were showcased during the parade.

Lake Katherine, League of Women Voters, Alzheimer’s Association to join Palos Market The Community Tents will be occupied with many great local organizations on Wednesday, Sept. 13 at the next Palos Farmer’s Market, 12217 S. Harlem Ave., Palos Heights. Representatives from Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens will be on hand with information about the upcoming Monarch Butterfly Festival to be held from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17 Lake Katherine is located at 7402 Lake Katherine Way in Palos Heights. The festival will have a butterfly and educational tent, facepainting, live animals, arts and craft fair and tent, scarecrow making, food vendors and more. Information provided at the market will include how to attract butterflies, and especially monarchs, to your own garden. Packets of milkweed seeds will be sold for $1. Additional information about other upcoming fall events, including the Fall Fishing Classic to be held on Oct. 14, the Fall Hayride and Campfire, and the next nature book discussion “The Living Great Lakes: Searching for the Heart of the Inland Seas” by Jerry Dennis will be available. US Constitution Day is Monday, Sept. 18. Celebrate the day with The League of Women Voters at a Community Tent. The League will be handing out pocket-sized US Constitutions, and providing voter registration at the market. Representatives will have general information about the group, along with the opportunity for membership. Finally, the Alzheimer’s Association will join the market with information about the group’s Sept. 30 Walk to End Alzheimer’s event, to be held in Orland Park at Centennial Park. More information about the walk can be found at www.alz.org/walk, or by calling (815) 272-2010. The walk is free to attend. Representatives will have Alzheimer’s disease information and local resources available to the public.

In addition to all these organizations, farm fresh fall fruits and vegetables are in the market in huge quantities. Many varieties of apples, along with many winter squashes join the abundant line up of delicious farm fresh produce at the Palos Heights Farmers Market. Other fruits and vegetables at the market include raspberries, pears, plums, peaches, nectarines, melons and watermelons, peppers, broccoli, cauliflower, tomatoes, beans, beets, carrots, eggplant, onions, corn, summer squashes and more. A large selection of food items are also at the market on a weekly basis. They include breads, and multiple types of bakery items, pies and noodles, string and multiple varieties of artisan cheeses, eggs, butter, jams and jellies, local honey, olive oils and vinegars, beef, pork and chicken, salsas, pasta and BBQ sauces and Italian peppers, three different varieties of ready to eat tamales, pizza and pizza products, ready to bake pizza, pesto, and organic and vegan frozen vegetable patties, soups, desserts, coffee and lattes, peanuts and roasted cashews. Our vendors also have beautiful perennial and annual plants, herbs and fresh cut flowers. Tailgate and fall parties will be offered through the Pampered Chef. The market’s Facebook page will showcase all available produce at the start of the market day: www.Facebook.com/PalosHeightsFarmersMarket. Shop in early for best selection. Congratulations to the following Farmers Market raffle winners. Tom Kocourek, of Worth, is the August Farmers Market gift certificate raffle winner. All completed frequent shopper cards are entered into a month’s end gift certificate raffle, and then the season’s end market raffle to be held on Oct. 18. Congratulations to the following Palos Heights Recreation Department Raffle winners, drawn on Aug. 23: Melissa Zolk (1 month fitness membership) and Kelly Knapczyk (5

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Punch Group Fitness Pass). Look for more recreation department raffles at the Oct. 4t Farmers Market. At the City Tent, residents can have their frequent shopper cards endorsed. Participants can receive double credit on their frequent shopper cards every week for donations of either canned goods or fresh produce. Canned donations are given to Palos Methodist Church Food Pantry, 12108 S. Harlem Ave., Palos Heights, and fresh produce is delivered to Operation Blessing, 4901 W. 128th Place, Alsip. LINK cards are also accepted at the Palos Market. The process starts at the City Tent. Also, information about the upcoming Winter Farmers Market, to be held at the Recreation Department starting in November, will be available. Also while at the City Tent, pick up this week’s recipe, “Spiced Green Beans with Tomatoes,” courtesy of Dr. John Principe MD, of WellbeingMD Center for Life. This and some previous year’s recipes will be available. Previous year’s recipes can be found at www.wellbeingmd.com, or palosheights.org. New to the Market in 2017, Farmers Market gift certificates are available for purchase. They can be purchased for $5 and can be used at the vendors. The market would like to thank this year’s Palos Heights Farmers Market sponsors. They include Dr. John Principe, MD of Wellbeing MD Center for Life; Palos Health, The Private Bank, CNB Bank and Trust, United Trust Bank, Palos Heights Mayor Bob Straz, Running for Kicks, Golden Shoes and Camille’s Confections. Additional information about the market can be found at www.palosheights.org, or by emailing farmersmarket@palosheights.org. Residents can also join them on Facebook or call (708) 361-1800.

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News and events from our archives • 50 years ago Chicago Ridge mayor calls for stricter curfew enforcement From the Sept. 7, 1967 issue:

The story: Chicago Ridge Mayor Joseph Coglianese has ordered police to begin strict enforcement of the village curfew law for children and teens under age 18. Coglianese’s order was prompted by vandalism to the village community center during the Labor Day weekend. Coglianese said several plate glass windows were broken in the building. The mayor offered a $100 reward for any information leading to the apprehension of the vandals. Following Coglianese’s orders, trustees discussed what needed to be done to tighten curfew laws. Juvenile officer Charles Van Dyke said many underage kids are roaming the streets late at night. The quote: “There are probably 75 kids roaming the streets right now (after 11:30 p.m.). Most of them are second and third time offenders,” Van Dyke said. “Their parents are either not at home or they don’t care where their kids are.”

• 25 years ago Hickory Hills Council reviews whether boats should be stored on residential property From the Sept. 3, 1992 issue:

The story: The Hickory Hills City Council last week voted to decide whether or not the city should prohibit residents from storing boats on private property by putting the question to a referendum for the Nov. 3 election ballot. The city council lacks a packaged set of laws regarding property maintenance and the council has spent several past committee meetings working out the wording for a cohesive ordinance. When asked how the city plans to involve citizens in the process, Mayor Dan Riley said that he and the council tried to look for sections in the ordinance that might raise controversy among residents. The quote: “We tried to look for hot spots in the ordinance,” Riley said. “We felt that the section prohibiting boats from being parked in driveways was one of the hot spots, and that we should let the residents decide whether or not it raises a nuisance.”

• 10 years ago Oak Lawn barber celebrates 36 years doing business on 95th Street From the Sept. 6, 2007 issue: The story: Michael Martino always wanted to be a barber dating back to when he was a little boy living in the mountains of southern Italy. Watching barbers cut hair in the “old country,” Martino learned the trade that would become his working life in the United States. For the past 36 years, he has run Mike’s Barber Shop, 4544 W. 95th St., Oak Lawn. He is an old-fashioned barber who offers a simple cut, shampoo, shave and conversation. Martino, 58, has run the barbershop while raising four sons. The quote: “You used to go to the barbershop when you were 10 years of age and watch the barber work, then slowly you’re learning the trade, that’s how you do it,” Martino said. “Sweep the floor, wash the windows, you watch the owner and then a little bit of time later, you’re a barber.”

Thursday, September 7, 2017

The Reporter

WHATIZIT?

Answering the call: Bridgeview community rallies to send aid to hurricane-ravaged Texas By Steve Metsch

Photo by Joe Boyle

The clue for this week’s Whatizit photo (above) is: Court park. Send your responses with your name and hometown by noon Monday to thereporter@comcast.net. We had several readers who had a correct answer for last week’s quiz. Crystine Busch, of Palos Heights, knew it was Oak LawnHometown Middle School, 5345 W. 99th St. She also knew it was the former property of Gasteyer School. Oak Lawn resident Jane Foley also knew it was Oak LawnHometown Middle School. Steve Rosenbaum, also from Oak Lawn, also knew it was Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School, adding that the school is the home of the “Mustangs.” Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School is in School District 123.

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The local Polish-American community, using a home on a quiet residential street in Bridgeview as its base, has come through in impressive fashion to help victims of Hurricane Harvey in Texas. Peter Piotrowski, a truck driver, recalling the utter destruction he saw when he helped victims of Hurricane Katrina 12 years ago when he was a contractor, was touched seeing televised reports of the dramatic flooding in Texas last week, his wife, Maggie, said Monday. So, Peter went on Facebook and put out a plea to fellow Polish-Americans in the Chicago area that they make donations to those in need. “He said, ‘What do you think about my posting on Facebook about donations, and I’ll take the stuff to Houston?’ “Maggie Piotrowski recalled. “I told him that if he was willing to drive, I was willing to help.” Peter expected to fill one truck outside their home. The outpouring of support was so strong, seven vehicles of various sizes were filled, and they made a caravan journey down to Houston to deliver the items. “None of us thought this was going to bring all these people here,” Maggie Piotrowski said. She and Kinga Romanowski, of Schiller Park, whose husband Adam is a friend of Peter’s, were busy over the weekend coordinating all the donations at Maggie and Peter’s home in the 6900 block of Garden Lane in Bridgeview. Both men have Katrina memories as Adam actually was in New Orleans when that hurricane hit hard, his wife said. Bridgeview Mayor Steve Landek applauded their efforts: “This is what Bridgeview is all about, our residents stepping up and helping others who are in times of dire need.” Adam Romanowski and Peter Piotrowski were unable to comment Monday as they were busy driving trucks back to Illinois. Kinga spread the word on Facebook at her site, Polish Mama Bez Cenzury: “I thought, this is something I want to be part of because I felt it was something good to do. I didn’t think this was grow so fast and so big.”

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Kinga Romanowski (in cap) and Maggie Piotrowski were helped by Bridgeview employees in sending seven loads of supplies to victims of Hurricane Harvey.

Donations began pouring in. Volunteers drove around collecting items. You name it, it was probably donated, the women said. Trucks were donated by people, too. Drivers donated their time. The women said they had tears in their eyes at times when donations were rolling in. Romanowski said $128 for gas money was raised by kids running a lemonade stand in Franklin Park. As the women talked Monday afternoon in Piotrowski’s living room, their cellphones kept sounding as messages were received about even more donations. “It’s only 3’clock and my phone has died a second time,” Maggie said with a laugh. Any more donations that are received will be heading to Houston or another destination depending when and if Hurricane Irma hits U.S. soil, they said. Volunteer Sharon Conrad was busy Monday walking around the neighborhood, distributing hundreds of fliers asking people to donate a

wide range of goods needed by the people of Texas. She declined comment, saying “this was Maggie and Peter’s idea.” The loaded trucks “left at 10:15 Friday night and they made the last drop (in Houston) Sunday night, and the first truck is back. The other trucks should be coming back together,” Maggie Piotrowski said. The village of Bridgeview chipped in, too, with volunteers coming “from pretty much every department” loading the trucks, she said. Romanowski said she “cried happy tears” when she watched the volunteers helping. “It’s a big thing just to help, to carry stuff,” she said. “We were here until 4 a.m. Saturday night checking on things.” Asked if the showing of support from all walks of life gave them more faith in people, both women smiled. “Oh, yeah,” Romanowski said. “Just a little bit more,” Piotrowski added. Donations are still being taken. You can drop them off at 6912 Garden Lane.

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Zakat Foundation sends aid caravan to Houston

Nadeen Shaban (left) and Yara Daoud, the Zakat Foundation’s outreach coordinator, work together Saturday afternoon during relief efforts for the victims of Hurricane Harvey.

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A steady stream of boxes containing toothpaste, tooth brushes, deodorant and soap were carried out of a warehouse and emptied onto tables where volunteers formed assembly lines, sorted the supplies and placed them into individual plastic bags. Across the parking lot, pallets stacked with paper towels, baby formula, diapers, nonperishable food and bottled water were loaded into two 26-foot rental trucks that would leave for Houston before the afternoon was over. This was the scene Saturday as approximately 50 volunteers gathered in the parking lot of the Zakat Foundation of America in Bridgeview to participate in a relief effort for the victims of Hurricane Harvey. They wore white T-shirts that read, “Is Your Heart as Big as Texas.” The answer was obvious. “We organized all of this in three days,” said Donna NeilDemir, the foundation’s health advisor and the wife of Executive Director Halil Demir. The Zakat Foundation of America is a Muslim nonprofit organization dedicated to alleviating the immediate needs of poor communities and providing emergency relief and post-disaster rehabilitation. “A lot of it comes from donations,” Neil-Demir said. “The

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have been collecting items that have been brought to their village hall to be sent down there,” Werner said. The items collected at the Chicago Ridge Village Hall will also be sent down to provide clothing and other supplies to the victims of the flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey. Oak Lawn Mayor Sandra Bury is pleased with the efforts by the staff at Pluto’s and local organizations who have stepped up to assist in the relief effort. “Our emergency management team has been in contact with officials down there to see what can be done,” Bury said. “The main suggestion is to donate to the Red Cross and the Salvation Army. That’s been our push right now.” St. Patricia students and staff participated in a fundraising event on Aug. 30 to benefit those in need after Hurricane Harvey. Elementary school students have also assisted in helping out since Hurricane Harvey ripped

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American public is one of the most generous groups in the world.” This is not the Zakat Foundation’s first disaster relief effort. The organization responded in a similar fashion during Hurricane Katrina and the flooding in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Fatima Khalil, of Orland Park, was stationed at end of a table and helped sort personal hygiene items. “We’re helping people and making them more comfortable,” Khalil said. “We’re all united. It feels great to help.” Suzanne Asbour, of Tinley Park, worked at another table with a group of teens from the Prayer Center of Orland Park. “We need to help,” Asbour said. “It’s a humanity thing.” Yara Daoud, the foundation’s outreach coordinator, worked through southern Texas on Aug. 25. On Aug. 24, the students and staff at St. Patricia School in Hickory Hills arrived for classes sporting their hats, along with their generosity. The school held its “Hats for Houston” campaign and raised over $600 to be donated to Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. “We are so blessed and grateful to our school for their support to the children and families who are touched by the devastation in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey,” said Jamie Nowinski, principal of St. Patricia School. Flooding is still a problem in certain communities of Houston. Port Arthur, Katy and Beaumont have also been hit hard by the flooding waters that in some cases range from four feet to 10 feet. Bennett said that as Texas slowly recovers from this calamity, more storms could hit another region of the U.S. Residents who would like to donate to the Hats for Houston cause can contact catholiccharities.org and make their personal donation.

alongside volunteer Nadeen Shaban filling bags with personal items. “This is going to help someone,” Daoud said. “We’re just here to help,” Shaban added. “We’ve got to do what we’ve got to do.” Demir emphasized that the foundation will be involved in Houston long after the initial relief effort is over. While in Houston, he will sign a contract for storage space that will be used to house supplies over the next several months. “We’re going to be there, and

we’re going to stay there,” NeilDemir said. He added that the victims must not be forgotten once Hurricane Harvey is no longer a top news story. Over time, he said, the initial relief work will transition into a rebuilding effort. Neil-Demir said the response to the foundation’s relief effort was overwhelming. “People keep bringing and bringing things. It never stops,” he said. To donate to the foundation’s relief effort, visit www.zakat.org.

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t’s been clear for decades that the way Illinois funds its public schools has been wrong-headed. But finding a solution has eluded everyone who has tried. Until now. Gov. Jim Edgar thoroughly defeated a Democratic rival in 1994 who championed a “tax swap” idea. The plan Dawn Clark Netsch backed would have traded an income tax hike for local property tax reductions and an overall funding increase to local schools. For years, property taxes had been rising while the state’s share of overall education funding had plummeted. But Edgar focused on the income tax hike in Netsch’s plan and pummeled her at the polls. Well into his second term, Edgar unveiled his own school funding plan, which turned out to be eerily similar to Netsch’s proposal. His proposal was backed by House Speaker Michael J. Madigan, who had spoken briefly during the 1970 Illinois Constitutional Convention Rich favor of school funding reform. The plan Miller in was killed by Senate President Pate Philip, a suburban Republican who pointed out that the voters had already thoroughly rejected Netsch’s proposal. Philip also strongly opposed a last-minute provision to help Chicago Public Schools pay for its teacher pensions. The state picks up all the employer and legacy costs of teacher pensions for the suburbs and Downstate, but not Chicago. And that has been a bone of contention for years. James Meeks, an African American minister of a huge congregation on Chicago’s South Side, was the next to take up the mantle. Meeks was elected to the Illinois Senate as an independent in 2002, and he made education funding reform his top priority. Meeks threatened to run as an independent candidate for governor in 2006 if incumbent Democratic Gov. Rod Blagojevich didn’t come up with his own plan. Blagojevich convinced Meeks to get out of the race by unveiling a proposal that vastly increased school funding by privatizing the lottery. But after Blagojevich was safely reelected, he double-crossed Meeks and didn’t follow through. Meeks spent the next few years attempting to pass a huge tax hike package, mainly to help public schools. But it stalled when Speaker Madigan wouldn’t put his House majority at risk. Along the way, Meeks attempted to organize a boycott of underfunded Chicago Public Schools and brought busloads of kids to suburban Winnetka in a failed bid to enroll them in the top-ranked New Trier High School. He also championed the idea of using tax money to help kids enroll in private schools. It turns out that a Winnetka resident at the time, Bruce Rauner, wound up being elected governor a few years later. Meeks backed Rauner in the 2014 campaign and Rauner, a school choice champion, appointed Meeks chairman of the Illinois State Board of Education. At the time of the 2014 election, state Sen. Andy Manar, a Democrat from the tiny southern Illinois town of Bunker Hill, had already been working on the school funding problem. Manar had quit his job as Senate President John Cullerton’s chief of staff to run for the legislature in 2012, so he had far more skills and experience than the typical freshman. After he was inaugurated, Gov. Rauner hired an education funding reform point person, Beth Purvis, and put her in charge of a study commission that actually wanted to get something done this time. The next two and a half years was filled with excruciating political infighting that made even the most hardened insiders blanche. It looked like it would all go off the rails more times than I could count. And it really almost did when the governor used his amendatory veto powers in July on a bill passed by both the House and Senate in May. Rauner constantly derided that bill as a “Chicago bailout.” But his amendatory veto introduced new concepts that hadn’t been discussed by his commission and, therefore, brought opponents out of the woodwork. Faced with yet another revolt by some of the same legislative Republicans who overrode his vetoes of the state budget and income tax hike, Rauner was finally convinced to pare back his excessive demands. Rauner did win a school choice component: a five-year income tax credit for donations to private and out-of-district public school tuition scholarship funds that Chairman Meeks backed. But he also ended up signing a bill that provided more money for Chicago Public Schools than the one he vetoed, including, finally, some significant state cash for Chicago teacher pensions, a proposal he vetoed almost two years ago. Without Manar, Purvis and Meeks and those who preceded them, none of this would have happened. And now we can move on to the next Illinois crisis. Rich Miller also publishes Capitol Fax, a daily political newsletter, and CapitolFax.com.

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New York Times-Palin ruling is good for free speech media By Gene Policinski So Sarah Palin does not get to move forward with a defamation lawsuit against The New York Times for linking material on a Palin political website to shooting incidents targeting politicians. The link appeared in a Times editorial published June 14 after a shooting incident in Washington, D.C., where the shooter opened fire on an early-morning softball practice involving members of Congress and legislative aides. It was plain flat wrong to draw such a direct connection. Palin said so immediately, and the Times quickly published a correction. Two corrections, in fact, with the second more specifically repudiating any connection with Palin. The dismissal of the lawsuit does not mean the Times “got away” with publishing fake news. Nor does it mean open season for journalists on controversial public officials and public figures. It does mean that laws protecting the First Amendment were upheld and remain in force: Specifically, the law that says public officials must prove not just error but actual malice — knowing falsity or reckless disregard for truth — to successfully pursue a defamation lawsuit. The decision has significant implications for political reporters and public figures, of course, but also for the rest of us who may occasionally share critical opinions about officeholders or public figures. We write under the same protection — and without it, I suspect far fewer would take pen or keyboard in hand. Let’s say this again (important to do in an era when many are questioning whether “real news” even exists): Nothing in the Sarah Palin ruling condones error. But the judge’s decision does recognize that without protection for inadvertent error, political discussion — which the nation’s founders saw as vital to a self-governing democracy — would grind to a halt for fear of instant legal action and ruinous financial penalty. The decision last week, made in the Southern District of New York, rests on a 1964 U.S. Supreme Court decision that, with some irony, also involved The New

York Times. In Times v. Sullivan, a case involving a political ad, the Court said that a simple factual error is not enough for a public official to collect defamation damages, when weighed against the value to society of robust, energetic political debate. The offending Times editorial published this June referenced a map that appeared on Palin’s political action committee website, and wrongly implied that the material incited political violence. The Times correction stated that “no such link was established” between incitement and violence. The stirring, 26-page opinion by U.S. District Judge Jed Rakoff is a textbook explanation of why political speech — even, at times, if it is erroneous — is and ought to be protected. “Nowhere is political journalism so free, so robust, or perhaps so rowdy as in the United States,” Rakoff wrote. “In the exercise of that freedom, mistakes will be made, some of which will be hurtful to others. Responsible journals will promptly correct their errors; others will not. “But if political journalism is to achieve its constitutionally endorsed role of challenging the powerful, legal redress by a public figure must be limited to those cases where the public figure has a plausible factual basis for complaining that the mistake was made maliciously, that is, with knowledge it was false or with reckless disregard of its falsity” — which, in Rakoff’s view, Palin did not have. An old journalism bromide says that getting it right is more important than getting it first. In Rakoff’s decision, he noted, “What we have here is an editorial, written and rewritten rapidly in order to voice an opinion on an immediate event of importance, in which are included a few factual inaccuracies somewhat pertaining to Mrs. Palin that are very rapidly corrected... Negligence this may be; but defamation of a public figure it plainly is not.” The Times initially got it wrong. But the judge has it right, from the start. Gene Policinski is chief operating officer of the Newseum Institute. He can be reached at gpolicinski@newseum.org, or follow him on Twitter at @genefac.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Oak Lawn Board deceives residents over development plans As a long-time Oak Lawn resident and taxpayer, I am asking all Oak Lawn residents to contact your village trustee and the mayor to voice your opposition to the proposed 7,000-square-foot mixed commercial/residential building that has been proposed for the 9500 S. 50th Court (Karas) property. The original plan was for a 24-hour drive-through Dunkin’ Donuts and a sitdown restaurant. At the Aug. 21 Planning and Development meeting, the owner of the building and his architects and attorneys presented a plan that includes the Dunkin’ Donuts and sit-down restaurant, but added one or two floors of condos. This is outrageous. The actual drawing, shown on a Facebook post, shows only 13 parking spaces on the site plan. Just as the village gave Advocate Medical Group an absolutely ridiculous variation from the 500-plus parking spaces their proposed medical building required on the Beatty/Permacor site down to 129 spaces, this proposed building has nowhere near the required parking and should not be approved by the village board. As the representatives of the people of Oak Lawn, our trustees need to listen to the residents they represent. Stuffing yet

another commercial/residential building in an area that is already parking deficient is wrong The village is putting the residents and the children of the neighborhood in danger because insufficient parking will force more people into the surrounding neighborhoods, impacting children walking to school and make the already congested and impossible parking lot at the Potbellys/Starbuck/BMO Harris location even worse. I’m continually disappointed with this village administration’s poorly thought out and yes, lame, ideas for developing the area around 52nd Avenue and 95th Street, and this 50th Court area. Instead of working with residents — even the community group of residents that was specially formed to advise on parking for the proposed AMG building — the village administration continues to show their disdain for the people they are supposed to represent. Contact your trustee and the mayor and tell the board to vote no on this proposed development at the Sept. 12 board meeting. This proposed development is not a good fit for Oak Lawn. — Jan Schaller, Oak Lawn

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used to really look forward to Labor Day weekend. Usually, somewhere in Chicago or Cook County, there’s a fun festival taking place. But this year, I decided that one penny on every ounce of soda pop that I drink is the straw that broke the camel’s back. So I decided to find fun far enough away to forget about Toni Preckwinkle’s taxes, Chicago’s crime, and the ineffectiveness of the weakling suburbs. There has to be an alternative to Chicago’s unending crime and Cook County’s outrageous taxes. “Chicago troubles” have become “Cook County’s troubles.” It’s all one big problem today. I blame Chicago politicians like Preckwinkle and County Clerk David Orr, the so-called reformer who is more of a political insider than anyone. Orr screams about political excesses but has mastered excesses that aid his political agenda. Orr isn’t screaming about Preckwinkle’s abusive taxes. Instead, he’s attacking his political rival, Assessor Joe Berrios, and the county’s assessment procedures. So, if I have to have hot air, the best place to get it is in Harvard, a city of 9,000 in McHenry County that hosts the annual Hot Air Balloon Festival. The Harvard Balloon Festival was phenomenal. I didn’t feel like I had to walk around coveting my possessions, fearful that I’d lose a wallet or camera like I have at Taste of Chicago. I wasn’t worried some street gang members might decide to turn a Cook County or Chicago event into a shootout at the OK Corral. People were friendly. The fair operated as if it was run by the attendees — also called “taxpayers.” There weren’t a lot of bureaucratic restrictions on the food booths, entertainers or even the rides. Two helicopters hoisted attendees into the air for five-minute rides over McHenry County’s majestic farmlands and small towns. It was serene. It was fun. The food was great. And costs were low. Yet, even if the costs were the same, I’d still pay the money in Harvard as a protest against the abusive way Chicago and some Cook County officials treat its taxpayers. Cook County Commissioner Sean Morrison is pushing a move to repeal the oppressive Preckwinkle Soda Tax, the abusive one-cent tax per ounce on all sweetened drinks. I hope he’s successful. If not, maybe Morrison can lead a rebellion to separate the suburbs from Chicago’s excessive tax headlock and its abuses. Preckwinkle’s tax is slamming a lot of unsweetened drinks just because retailers are confused. But Preckwinkle doesn’t care about the confusion or how the tax impacts Cook County residents. She only cares about revenues. And she is getting help from the patriarch of another city plagued by crime and outrageous taxes, Michael Bloomberg. Bloomberg, the former threeterm mayor of New York City, is spending millions for TV commercials trying to convince overtaxed Cook County residents that Preckwinkle’s tax is good for their health. No, Bloomberg. What’s good for our health is for you to go back to New York. And you should stay the hell of out Illinois. Bloomberg is the scion of one of the nation’s most political news operations, constantly pulsating with “fake news.” His commercials are embraced by the local news media because they are profiting from it all. It’s a pretty sad state of affairs that I am trying to steer clear of by finding alternative things to do outside of Cook County’s excessive taxation. To tell you the truth, finding alternatives is not too hard to do in Cook County where the “excessive tax-buck” stops at Preckwinkle’s desk. Ray Hanania is an award-winning columnist, author and former Chicago City Hall reporter. Email him at rghanania@gmail.com.

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Groundbreaking for Columbus Manor All Inclusive Playground is Monday

Rummage sale bargains Volunteers Ricky Nogal (from left), of Palos Park; Doreen Wallace, of Worth; and Mary Rapp and Jan Schnierle, of Palos Hills, were kept busy on Aug. 26 checking out customers with bags of bargains collected during The Center’s 16th Annual Rummage Sale, held at The Children’s Farm, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park. A wide variety of donated items were on sale, with all funds raised going toward the many programs sponsored by The Center and The Farm.

A groundbreaking for the Oak Lawn Park District’s All Inclusive Playground at Columbus Manor, 99th and Moody Avenue, will be held on Monday, Sept. 11. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. with free food (while supplies last), picnic games, and a raffle followed by a groundbreaking ceremony at 6 p.m. An inclusive playground will help the Oak Lawn Park District to continue the mission of enhancing recreational opportunities, not only for people with disabilities, but for the entire community. Oak Lawn Park District officials said that the inclusive playground aids

Alternative medicines have had an impact on Lyme disease

according to Rowen. Many physicians aren’t even aware of this particular test and I’m not sure if insurance will pay for it. Another problem with Lyme disease lies in the fact Lyme can imitate so many other diseases. It is difficult for a doctor to nail down. I remember Rowen writing about a man who had been diagnosed with ALS and was given only months to live due to the rapid progression of the “disease.” But the man wouldn’t give up and had supplements added to his feeding tube that seemed to help him. Doctors were shocked because ALS doesn’t respond to supplementation. The man remembered he had a tick bite and the bullseye rash that had resolved months before. Once his doctor placed him on the antibiotic, Rocephin, the man who was misdiagnosed with ALS recovered. (Minocycline has also been known to help with Lyme disease). There are other cases such as this, but it seems other treatments that may possibly be effective are in the alternative community. I am going to write more about this as I learn more, but if you feel you may have Lyme disease and the test has not shown it, you may suggest your physician seek information on the Q-RIBb test. The first part of fighting this ever-growing menace is to make certain that Lyme disease is actually what you have. Alternative physicians have discovered a particular herb that has been able to help kill off the nasty spirochete. However, it can only be used with extreme caution because it kills off the spirochete so quickly, a patient can become very ill from Herxsheimer’s reaction (a quick die-off of toxins that can make the patient very ill). The herb is known as TOA-Free Cat’s Claw (Uncaria tomentosa). This particular form of Cat’s Claw does not contain tetracyclic oxindole alkaloids (TOA’S), which inhibit the positive effects of its other constituents.

It’s not the cat’s claw you can pick up at health food stores. It must be ordered and taken with caution in conjunction with a physician who specializes in Lyme disease. There are a few alternative physicians who are well-informed about the disease and the use of TOA-free Cat’s Claw. It may be helpful to doctors with patients who cannot take the antibiotics or in cases where antibiotics are not working. Dr. Sue Massie, a naturopath, who was stricken with Lyme disease herself, found that TOA-Free Cat’s Claw helped in her recovery. She had been on a three-year course of antibiotics. She slowly began using TOAFree Cat’s Claw. I emphasize very slowly because she took only a few drops. She was able to treat herself because she understood how the TOA-Free Cat’s Claw worked and understood it must be taken with serious caution. It would be so wonderful if conventional medicine and alternative medicine were more integrated to give the best possible results. There is science that has yet to be discovered. Lyme disease is confusing and treatments aren’t always effective. There is so much yet to learn about this disease. Again, it’s important to work with your physician regarding taking anything for Lyme disease. Sadly, there are scams out there and there are pitfalls. It’s a huge project to look out for your own health. You might want to do your own research and bring that research to your physician first and ask him or her to investigate. I don’t believe any physicians would want to disregard something that may be helpful. I will do more reading and try to find the latest, but in the meantime, do not attempt to treat Lyme on your own. Talk to your doctor about the Q-RIBb test and ask him or her to look into other treatments if the antibiotics don’t work. If your doctor would like to investigate IGENEX Labs, Lyme disease tests, the numbers I found are (800) 832-3200 or (650) 424-1191. I would be interested in hearing from anyone who has found additional information as well. I would like to closely follow the latest on Lyme disease. Dee Woods can be reached at deewoods10@icloud.com.

St. Xavier University to inaugurate Joyner as its 20th president Dr. Laurie M. Joyner, Ph.D., will officially become the 20th president of St. Xavier University during a ceremony to be held Friday, Sept. 29 at its Chicago campus, 3700 W. 103rd St. More than 500 guests including delegates, board of trustee members, Sisters of Mercy, faculty, staff and students are expected to gather in the Shannon Center’s Main Arena for the 10 a.m. Installation ceremony. This ceremony will also be open to the public. A procession of delegates in academic regalia will depart from the SXU Warde Academic Center’s S-Wing at 9:45 a.m. into the Smith-Morris Quad. A symbolic journey connecting SXU’s rich 171-year history to today’s modern campus will take place as the delegates go through the Quad under the original 49th Street Gateway arch to the

north doors of the Shannon Center. Dignitaries scheduled to date include state Sen. Bill Cunningham (D-18th), state Rep. Kelly Burke (D-36th), Cook County Commissioner John Daley (D-11th) and Chicago Ald. Matt O”Shea (19th). Many delegates from other colleges and universities will be in attendance. Joyner’s inauguration will mark a high point of SXU’s Homecoming week celebration, falling on the eve of the homecoming football game. Earlier in the week, SXU will host an Inauguration Liturgy during the Spirit of Mercy Day Mass at noon Wednesday, Sept. 27 in McDonough Chapel of the Mother of Mercy, where Joyner and the presidential medallion will be blessed in anticipation of the Sept. 29 installation ceremony.

She began her term at St. Xavier University on Jan. 1. Joyner has extensive leadership experience to the university. She was most recently the president of Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio. Before that, she served in multiple vice presidential and decanal roles at Rollins College in Winter Park, Fla. Prior to Rollins, Joyner served on the faculty and held administration positions of increasing responsibility at Loyola University New Orleans, from where she holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology. Joyner received her master’s and doctoral degrees in sociology from Tulane University. For more information, visit www.sxu.edu, Keyword: Inauguration or contact SXU’s Office of Special Events at specialevents@ sxu.edu.

St. Xavier planning wide variety of homecoming activities

A variety of activities will be held to mark homecoming next month at St. Xavier University, 3700 W. 103rd St., Chicago. Organizers are inviting students, alumni, faculty, staff and friends to enjoy the festivities from Saturday, Sept. 24 to Saturday, Sept. 30 on the campus. The Homecoming Liturgy and Spirit of St. Xavier Awards will be the start to the 2017 Homecoming Week, and will take place at 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 24 in SXU’s McDonough

Chapel. Alumni who will be awarded are Magdalene “Midge” Ward, Class of 1950 (Spirit of St. Xavier Award); Brian Swift, Class of 1984 (Sister Dorothy Marie Peschon ’19 Award); and Carol Bradtke, Class of 2010 (Rita A. Ford ’98 Faith in the Future Award). The Academic Distinguished Alumni and the O’Brien Student Leadership Awards are scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26 in SXU’s Warde Academic Center’s Butler Reception Room. Nearly 100 guests are ex-

pected to be in attendance, whose presence will honor the alumni and students who have embraced the core values and Mercy mission to impact SXU. The homecoming football game will feature SXU hosting Taylor University with kickoff scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30 at Bruce Deaton Memorial Field. More information can be obtained by calling the Office of Alumni Relations at (773) 298-3316 or email alumni@sxus.edu.

in developing attitudes that promote tolerance and appreciation of differences; everyone can be together and have fun regardless of ability level. The Oak Lawn Park District is a recipient of a playground matching grant through Illinois Park and Recreation Association, Playcore and their affiliated GameTime and Cunningham Recreation. The park district has raised over $48,000, and continues to work towards the ultimate goal of $150,000. Organizations interested in sponsoring or donating to this All Inclusive Playground can call (708) 857-2225.

Presale tickets available for annual ‘Hawktoberfest’ at St. Linus in OL

Photo by Dermot Connolly

ack in 2003, I wrote about how Lyme disease was becoming somewhat prevalent in the U.S. Just recently, it has been discovered to have proliferated immensely in most states and is much worse than originally suspected. This is cause for tremendous concerns because it can cause chronic debilitating conditions. I have read volumes on Lyme disease and how alternative physicians are treating it as well as how conventional physicians are handling the dreaded disease. While the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) has sounded the alarm, I have seen no warnings of the many forms the Lyme bug can take. Lyme disease has been dubbed, “The New Great Imitator” because it can actually imitate multiple sclerosis, Lupus, Parkinson’s and numerous other autoimmune diseases. The problem with diagnosis is that so far it’s very difficult to pin down because the tests are far less than accurate in the first six weeks. Yet, some physicians accept early test results without question, not knowing that the Lyme disease test may not have shown an active Lyme infection. There is a bullseye rash that can be associated with Lyme disease, but not everyone who has contracted the Lyme bug gets the rash. To make matters even more confusing, a patient’s bullseye rash can disappear, leaving the patient to think it was just a strange rash, never paying attention to the fact that the resolved bullseye rash was a sign of active Lyme disease. In fact, the first three weeks following infection, the test detects Lyme only 30 to 40 percent of the time. It is more accurate once the disease spreads into the neurological system. Good luck with that. Sometimes it is so well hidden in muscle, tendons, ligaments and even organs, that it cannot be detected at all, according to Dr. Robert Rowen. Even the Center for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) warns that the test is not very accurate until four to six weeks after the patient is infected. It is suggested by the CDC that if the symptoms are present, doctors should begin the appropriate antibiotic therapy. There is a little-known Lyme disease test as Q-RIBb, by IGENEX, that has been developed over the last 15 years that seeks antigens and the actual Lyme bug itself,

develop intellectual, personal, emotional, and social skills of various-aged students. Schools must be authorized by IB to offer any programs. About 76 schools in Illinois, many from Chicago Public Schools, participate in this program. “This helps students finish their degree quicker. It’s important for Moraine Valley to accept IB as it enables students to save time and money in completing their degrees,” said Emmanuel Esperanza Jr., Moraine Valley director of Registration

and Records. “Since IB is internationally renowned, international students will benefit from this policy. We have international students who may have taken IB courses or received an IB diploma.” Students who have successfully passed IB exams will receive college credit at Moraine Valley. Students can submit scores to the Office of Registration and Records, Building S, Room S111, on campus, 9000 W. College Parkway, in Palos Hills. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 974-2110.

The annual family fun fest, “Hawktoberfest,” will be held from 4 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16 at St. Linus School grounds, 10300 S. Lawler Ave., Oak Lawn. Activities will be offered for children and adults of all ages. The event will feature bounce houses, face painting, hockey shoot outs, cupcake decorating and craft making. For adults, live entertainment and a beer tent will be offered

throughout the day. Guests are invited to sit back and listen to the live music of Elise Harrigan, Peter Oprisko and Audiomatic. Food will be available for purchase. Presale tickets are available for purchase for $10 per person and can be picked up at the ticket table onsite. To purchase tickets in advance, visit http://www.stlinusoaklawn.org/hawktoberfest/ tickets/ Tickets are also available for purchase onsite for $15 per person.

Hurley supports law to consolidate local governments A new law that will cut costs for taxpayers through the consolidation of units of local government has the full support of state Rep. Fran Hurley (D-35th). “One of the reasons families pay higher property taxes is because of the unnecessary layers of government,” Hurley said. Hurley supported House Bill 607 and Senate Bill 3, which gives taxpayers the ability to consolidate or eliminate units of local government. Illinois has more units of local government than any other state. The legislation will enable

voters to approve the consolidation of township governments via referendum, and expands a pilot program statewide to allow voters to approve the consolidation or elimination of local taxing bodies. This past session, Hurley also supported several measures to cut government waste, including voting for the budget, which she said will cut $3 billion in government bureaucracy. Additionally, Hurley sponsored House Resolution 533, which encourages members of the General Assembly to continue finding ways to cut government waste.

DEATH NOTICE Marilyn Balicki Marilyn Balicki (nee Murnane), 73, a former Evergreen Park resident, died Aug. 30 in Cartage, Tenn. Mrs. Balicki was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Ted Sr.; son, Ted Jr.; sisters, Maureen Kelly and Patty Kouba; one grandchild; and many relatives and friends. Services were Wednesday at Kosary Funeral Home. Interment was private.

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Ricky Rockets Fuel Center set to open in Midlothian

ew businesses are about ready to open at the long vacant northwest corner of 147th Street and Cicero Avenue in Midlothian. The main tenant at the development will be a Ricky Rockets Fuel Center, which is set to open this month. Businesses set to open in an adjoining retail center Bob include Slap Bong Shots sports bar, Dunkin’ Donuts, Steak & Egger restaurant, and Oxford Insurance. Ricky Rockets will feature a Mobil gas station with seven gas islands and three diesel islands, a convenience store, an Ozzie’s Deli restaurant, a video poker area with five machines and a state-of-the-art Tommy Car Wash. The center will be open 24 hours. The Midlothian location will be the second for Ricky Rockets, which is the brainchild of Rick Heidner, former owner of the JJ Peppers convenience store chain. The original one opened in 2014 in Hoffman Estates. Construction on a

third location in Kankakee just started. “Six more are in development,” said Eric Grabowski, development manager for Ricky Rockets. He said another six locations are being considered. They will be combination of corporate-owned locations and franchised locations, he said. The Midlothian location looks a lot like the original with a glass wall, acrylic roof and a giant Ricky Rocket greeting customers from above the entrance. But inside it’s a little different. “We kept it big, bright and friendly,” said Grabowski. “But we redesigned the store to make it bigger and better.” As for the mascot, Ricky Rocket, Grabowski said Heidner wanted it to be nostalgic and family friendly. “Rick wanted it to resemble the Sinclair dinosaur,” said Grabowski alluding to the green dinosaur mascot that used to welcome customers to Sinclair gas stations. In addition to the Ricky Rockets locations, Heidner’s company manages retail properties across the Chicago-area including the Jewel-Osco plaza in Tinley Park.

LEGAL NOTICE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $285,573.71.

The judgment amount was $236,348.16.

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

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

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW.

You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact DAVID T. COHEN, COHEN JUTLA DOVITZ MAKOWKA, LLC, 10729 WEST 159TH STREET, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467, (708) 460-7711

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

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

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

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

Thursday, September 7, 2017

Photo by Bob Bong

Ricky Rockets Fuel Center is scheduled to open this month at 147th Street and Cicero Avenue in Midlothian.

Construction on the Midlothian fuel center started in October 2016 and had an estimated price tag of $15 million. The site was a former car dealership and had been vacant for at least eight years.

Halloween stores starting to pop up

Halloween is still almost two months away, but Spirit Halloween World has already opened three seasonal stores in the south suburbs and is hiring workers. Two of the stores are in former Sports Authority locations in Frankfort and Orland Hills. A Joliet store is in a former HH Gregg appliance store. A fourth store is coming to a former Sears Hardware store in Schererville in northwest Indiana. Stores are located at 11185 W. Lincoln Highway in Frankfort, 9231 W. 159th St. in Orland Hills, 3150 Tonti Drive in Joliet, and 120 U.S. 41 in Schererville. For more information, visit www.spirithalloween.com. Halloween City, which is a seasonal branch of Party City, has opened a store at 4640 S. Pulaski Road in Gillespie Plaza in Chicago. It’s a former Staples location. Additional locations are planned for the former Office Max store at 7360 W. 191st St. in Tinley Park’s Brookside Marketplace, a former Family Christian store at 15115 S. LaGrange Road in Orland Park’s Orland Park Place mall,

a former Sports Authority site at 9633 S. Cicero Ave. in Oak Lawn’s Shops at 95th, and in a former Ashley Furniture store at Fountain Park Plaza in Schererville, Ind.

Marvel Auto joins U-Haul Equipment

Marvel Auto at 5717 W. 87th St. in Oak Lawn has signed on as a U-Haul neighborhood dealer. The business will offer U-Haul trucks, trailers, towing equipment, moving supplies and in-store pick-up for boxes. Normal business hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. MondaySaturday. After-hours dropoff is available for customer convenience. Reserve U-Haul products by calling (708) 5727016. Owners are Feras and Ali Dajani.

Grand opening for Mason Crafts

Mason Crafts, an art studio and crafts store at 9556 W. 147th St. in Orland Park, will host its grand opening from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9. Owner Andrea Mason will offer raffles, free hot dogs from Joey’s Hotdogs and discounts during the open house. For more information, call (708) 334-0123. If you see a new business in town or wonder what happened to an old favorite, drop me a line at bobbong@ hotmail.com.

from the prior calendar other’s Day year. and Father’s Consequently, it Day may might be beneficial, get more attenfrom a financial aid tion, but National standpoint, for you, Grandparents Day, as a grandparent, to observed on Sept. start paying for college 10, has gained in expenses from a 529 popularity. If you’re Scott plan in the year in a grandparent, you Johnson which your grandchild might expect to becomes a junior. Conreceive some nice cards, but if you want to tact a financial aid profesmake the day especially sional about the potential meaningful, you may want to financial aid impact of any consider giving some longgifts you’re considering. lasting financial gifts to your A 529 plan isn’t the only grandchildren. financial gift you could give What might come to mind to your grandchildren. You first, of course, is helping might also consider giving your grandchildren pay for them shares of stock, possibly college. You can choose held in a custodial account, from several college savusually known as an UTMA or UGMA account. One ings vehicles, but you may possible drawback: You only be especially interested in control a custodial account a 529 savings plan. With a until your grandchildren 529 plan, your earnings acreach the age of majority, cumulate tax free, provided at which time they can use they are used for qualified the money for whatever they higher education expenses, want, whereas distributions such as tuition, books, and from a 529 savings plan must room and board. (Keep in mind that 529 plan distribu- be used for qualified higher education expenses. tions not used for qualified Still, your grandchildren expenses may be subject might be particularly interto federal and state income taxes and a 10 percent IRS ested in owning the stocks penalty on the earnings.) contained in the custodial You may be eligible for account – most young people a state income tax incenenjoy owning shares of companies that make familtive for contributing to a 529 plan. Check with your iar products. And to further tax advisor regarding these interest your grandchildren incentives, as well as all in a lifetime of investing, tax-related issues pertaining you may want to show them to 529 plans. how a particular stock you’ve One benefit of using a 529 owned for decades has plan is contribution limits grown over time. Naturally, are quite generous. Plus, a you’ll also want to let them 529 plan is flexible: If your know that stocks can move grandchild decides against up and down in the short college, you can transfer the term, and there are no guarplan to another beneficiary. antees of profits — but the Generally, a 529 plan long-term growth potential of owned by a grandparent stocks is still a compelling won’t be reported as an story. asset on the Free ApplicaYou’d probably do whatever you could for your grandtion For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), but withdrawals children – and with a smart from the plan are treated as financial gift, you can make untaxed income to the bena big difference in their lives. eficiary (i.e., your grandchild) — and that has a big impact Scott Johnson, CFP, is a fion financial aid, a much bignancial advisor with Edward ger impact than if the plan was listed as a parental asset. Jones, 8146 W. 111th St., Palos Hills, (708) 974-1965. Beginning with the 2017Edward Jones does not pro18 academic year, however, FAFSA now requires families vide legal advice. This article was written by Edward Jones to report income from two for use by your local Edward years before the school year Jones financial advisor. starts, rather than income

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

Evergreen Park Tennicott Brian M to Green Shibraun, 8726 S Albany Ave, $180,000; Berwyn Bldg Blocks LLC to Valsecchi Gianni, 10219 S Turner Ave, $160,000; Adams Leticia to Brooks Cicely, 9524 S Richmond Ave, $248,000; Santo Lawrence Dal to Barry Matthew J, 9849 W Maple St, $234,000; Landis Charles E to Brennan Michael, 9034 S Richmond Ave, $395,000; Mack Loc I LLC to Jimenez Karina Servin, 2708 W 89th Pl, $87,500; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Passmore Billie M, 9133 S Albany Ave, $210,000.

Hickory Hills Pollard Tracy L to Nosal Piotr, 8913 Sycamore Dr, $200,000; Bayview Loan Servicing LLC to Deuerling Andrew J IV, 8051 W 91st St, $185,000; First Midwest Bk Tr to Calderon Martin Jr, 8841 W 92nd St, $180,000.

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Oak Lawn Humble Warren R Tr to Chalmers Douglas, 4249 99th Pl, $200,000; Polickey Caroline A to Katzmann Richard H Jr, 10308 S Keeler Ave, $370,000; Doyle Deirdre M Tr to Cruz Mauricio Sandoval, 9700 50th Ct, $276,000; Hagen Maureen to Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr, 10350 S Parkside Ave, Unit #C110350, $42,000; Siieehy Liam E to Ziolkowski Andrew, 9928 S Kenneth Ave, $349,000; Lecckie Kathleen to Cerf Michael E, 9040 Moody Ave, $180,000; Lada Lisa A to Bahena-Garza Sandra, 4135 93rd Pl, Unit #41252E, $133,000; Weibel James F Tr to Molton Amy M, 10400 Long Ave, $250,000; Al-Thib Walid to Kim Jaekyun, 9220 Kedvale Ave, $185,000; Taraba Garry F to Smith David J Jr, 7130 96th St, $220,000; Tsapralis Jessica to Brogan Karen, 10504 S Keeler Ave, $230,000; Vasil Albert Tr to Sandoval Jovita, 4014 93rd Pl, Unit #4014D, $115,000; Diaz William to Mural Ann, 9540 Mayfield Ave, Unit #214S, $52,000; Sluga Michael J to Exodus I LLC, 10940 Kilbourn Ave, $142,000; Frain Patricia J to Connolly Sheila M, 4336 111th St, $142,500;

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Shimkus Theresa to Cedar Equity LLC, 4125 100th St, $110,000; HSBC Bk USA to W Q Dev Inc, 4105 Wainwright Pl, $106,000; Judicial Sales Corp to Galmaka Inc, 9020 S Mcvicker Ave, $150,500.

Palos Hills Dagger James R to Swiety Lukaza, 11108 O Gorman Dr, Unit #41C, $120,000; Gilbert Mitchell D Tr to Saada Ziyad, 10526 S Aspen Dr, $256,000; Mansur Mahde M to Zeba Malgorzata, 11127 Northwest Rd, Unit #11127 F, $120,000; Dunnett Bill to Rzadkosz Wladyslaw,

10057 S 86th Ct, $185,000; Pennick Richard Donald to Ward Christina L, 10582 Palos Pl, Unit #10582C, $122,000; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Majercak Stefan, 11201 S Westwood Dr, $200,000.

Worth Chraca Wojciech to Devon Bk, 11151 S Depot St, $320,000; Jekner Szymon to Gruca Michael V, 10940 S Worth Ave, Unit #1094012, $86,000; Zubaty Lezley D to Zubaty Jered, 11346 S Oak Park Ave, $140,000.

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

RATES 3.875 3.125 4.000

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

RATES 3.875 3.250 3.250

APR 3.920 3.180 4.055

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APR 3.896 3.286 3.303

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

RATES 3.750 3.500 3.000

APR 3.862 3.655 3.197

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

RATES 3.875 3.625 3.250

All rates subject to change daily. Equal opportunity lenders.

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Thursday, September 7, 2017

Freshman Day a great step for District 218 students In the past, the first day of school for high school freshmen was difficult and a little bit nerve wracking. These new high school students often felt alone. Times have changed for the better. Today, many districts make freshmen feel welcome with a day for themselves. In District 218, new students start high school by themselves. They tour their new schools with seniors and teachers, walk through their academic schedules twice, learn about academic and behavior expectations, and work out any issues with lockers.

They also participated in an athletics and activities fair to talk with coaches, faculty sponsors, and upperclassmen about teams, academic clubs, service organizations, and more. They also listened to a student discussion panel. Juniors and seniors share wisdom on how to successfully navigate the first year of high school. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Try out for anything that interests you. That is where you will find friends that you will keep throughout high school,â&#x20AC;? said Caitlyn Solomon, a senior at Richards High School.

Bulldog Mentors including Rafal Czech (foreground) and Caitlyn Solomon (holding microphone) from Richards High School participated in a student panel discussion on Freshman Day. Freshmen attended school by themselves, touring the building, meeting classmates and teachers, participating in an activities and athletics fair, and learning academic and behavior expectations.

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Shepard High School teacher and track coach Dan Ludwig talks with students at the activities and athletics fair on Freshman Day.

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Moraine Valley accepting International baccalaureate credit Moraine Valley Community College is accepting credits from students who have successfully completed International baccalaureate (IB) programs and exams. During high school, students can take IB courses, similar to Advanced Placement (AP) classes and exams. Last summer, Illinois approved a bill that states public institutions of higher education accept IB exams with specific scores. IB was founded in 1968 and offers four programs of international education that develop intellectual, personal, emotional, and social skills of variousaged students. Schools must be authorized by IB to offer any programs. About 76 schools in Illinois, many from Chicago Public Schools, participate in this program.

“This helps students finish their degree quicker. It’s important for Moraine Valley to accept IB as it enables students to save time and money in completing their degrees,” said Emmanuel Esperanza Jr., Moraine Valley director of Registration and Records. “Since IB is internationally renowned, international students will benefit from this policy. We have international students who may have taken IB courses or received an IB diploma.” Students who have successfully passed IB exams will receive college credit at Moraine Valley. Students can submit scores to the Office of Registration and Records, Building S, Room S111, on campus, 9000 W. College Parkway, in Palos Hills. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 974-2110.

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services alive is the volunteers, said Doreen Wolford, the regional manager for Neat Repeats Resale shops. She started out herself as a volunteer at the Worth location 17 years ago. “I was on the PTA board in the Worth school district and we had a clothing drive,” said Holford, a Worth resident. “I knew Neat Repeats was in town and wanted to help. I met all of the volunteers and immediately knew this was something that I wanted to be a part of. It’s a great place to volunteer and donate.” Over 200 dedicated and passionate volunteers have given over 40,000 hours to provide the funds to continue these much needed programs. The volunteers are mostly made up of women and girls, with the youngest volunteer at 13 years old and the oldest at 88. “That’s what makes volunteering at Neat Repeats so unique.” Holford said. “We have such a wide age range of volunteers. There are not many opportunities out there where high school students can work alongside senior citizens. We find the best in every person who walks through the door.” The shops are always looking for more volunteers. Holford explained there is a need for volunteers because people are working more hours in their career fields and working longer than they use to in the past. For many residents, it is

Grade school students can shadow Marist High School students on Fridays from Sept. 8 through Dec. 1. The program is available for students in the sixth through eighth grade

Fridays at Marist offer shadow days for grade schoolers The Friday at Marist program will be held from Friday, Sept. 8 through Friday, Dec. 1 at Marist High School, 4200 W. 115th St., Chicago Students in sixth, seventh and eighth grade can spend a day shadowing a Marist freshman or sophomore and learn what life is like at the home Photo by Kelly White

Neat Repeats Resale volunteer for 14 years, Lois Stanciak (left), with the store manager of the Worth location, Donna Zidek, organize clothing racks together. A volunteer open house was held at the Worth store on Aug. 24 to gain more volunteers like Stanciak.

hard to dedicate time that you do not always have available. “Giving your time is priceless,” Holford said. “I can promise all of our volunteers that they will feel better leaving for the day than they did when they first walked through the door. Volunteering gives you an inner strength that you wouldn’t have otherwise.” Neat Repeats Resale’s volunteers agreed with Holford. “People that volunteer are just really special human beings,” said Lois Stanciak, a Palos Heights resident and Neat Repeats volunteer for 14 years. “I like that I know the proceeds are used wisely at the Crisis Center for the women and children,” said Oak Lawn resident Barb Hennessey, a volunteer for 19 years. “I’ve worked with amazing women throughout the years and I also get great bargains for myself and my family.”

The volunteers are what keep customers coming back, according to Christ Beele, the director for the Neat Repeats Resale shops. “Neat Repeats is a very fun, supportive, empowering and welcoming atmosphere,” Beele said. “A lot of relations are built between our volunteers and our customers.” Resembling upscale boutiques, the shops offer a large selection of women’s, junior’s, children’s and men’s clothing along with a variety of household items such as furniture, giftware, toys, books, antiques, collectible, shoes, purses and jewelry. Neat Repeats originally opened in 1986 in Blue Island in 1986, but moved to Worth in 1993. The Orland Park location opened its doors in 2002. Items within the store are sold to the general public, but are available for clients of the Crisis Center free of charge.

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she eliminate the tax that they say hurts working families and is chasing shoppers out of Cook County. “Shopping patterns have been changing because of the tax,” Bury said. “I heard one person say that a woman from Homewood now goes shopping in Indiana. I personally reached out to Commissioner Daley and Commissioner Moody on this matter.” Bury hopes to have conversations with both commissioners soon. “I’m confident they will do the right thing,” Bury said. “The thing is the money is definitely needed (by Cook County). “They are in a tough bind,” added Bury. “It is very challenging for businesses. But right now, Cook County has the largest outward migration out of the area. We need to do something.” And that is why Burke supports a measure to repeal the beverage tax. “Many people enjoy drinking a cold soda or a glass of orange juice in the morning. I think it’s unfair to tax them on this everyday grocery item,” Burke said. “I believe this tax will do nothing except force more families to do their shopping outside of Cook County and cost our area jobs.” The Cook County Board taxes all sweetened beverages including diet sodas, fruit and vegetable

of the RedHawks. The day includes a tour, classes, and lunch. The program runs every Friday through Dec.1, with the exception of Nov. 24, when Marist is closed for Thanksgiving. Details and registration are available at www.marist.net or by calling (773) 881-5363. juices, certain coffees and teas, flavored waters and sports drinks at the rate of one cent per ounce. The county’s tax raises the average cost of a 2-liter soda by 67 percent and raises the average cost of a bottle of fruit juice or iced tea by 43 percent. Proponents of Preckwinkle’s tax state that raising the price of sugared beverages will cut down on child obesity, diabetes and other diseases that can effect children. Opponents of the new tax said it was only made to raise revenue for the county. Preckwinkle mostly recently gained the attention of the wealthy former mayor of New York, Michael Bloomberg, who has been paying for commercials in the Chicago area in support of the tax and emphasizing the harm sugared drinks could have on children. Not every local municipality has been hit with complaints by consumers. Palos Hills Mayor Gerald Bennett said that he has not been receiving any angry calls. “Because of the limited revenue we have from some of these retailers or restaurants, we have not heard anything on this,” Bennett said. But the village of Worth is another matter. “I’ve reached out to Sen. (Bill) Cunningham and told him I would appreciate it if the state of Illinois does not take any further action until the Board of Commissioners vote on the beverage tax,” Werner said. “It is very important for our residents to know where our commissioners stand on this issue before anything else is done.”

COMMUNITY CALENDAR CHICAGO RIDGE

Vendors wanted for McDonald-Linn VFW Pot craft fair

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

EVERGREEN PARK Farmers Market is open at Yukich Field

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

Police allow residents to view unclaimed bicycles

The Evergreen Park Police Department will provide an opportunity for residents who lost a bicycle in 2017 to view unclaimed bikes for identification of ownership at the station, 9420 S. Kedzie Ave. Residents will be required to provide an accurate and detailed description of the bicycle. Residents will also be required to provide a serial number or receipt of the found bike. Viewing of the bicycles will take place from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Bikes can be viewed through Friday, Sept 29, at which time any unclaimed bicycles will be donated to charity. More information can be obtained by calling Officer Rizzo, (708) 229-8180.

Pie sale will be held at First United Methodist Church

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

Evergreen Park Seniors host country and western luncheon

The Evergreen Park Senior Council is encouraging members to bring their cowboy hat and western outfits for the next luncheon and program to be held Thursday, Sept. 21 at the Evergreen Park Community Center, 3450 W. 97th St. Walgreens Pharmacy representatives will be present to administer flu vaccine to members who need it. Members will be required to bring a Medicare card with them. The special guest will be the Evergreen Park Fire Department. They will give instructions concerning the use of the AED and other lifesaving information. The event begins at 11 a.m. The fee is $7 for the luncheon. Tickets must be purchased by Monday, Sept. 18 at the Community Center, in Room 107. After the barbecued beef lunch, vocalist and guitarist Johnny Gray will perform favorite country and western songs. More information can be obtained by calling

(708) 422-8776. Canned good donations for the Evergreen Park Village Pantry will be accepted.

HICKORY HILLS

Zumba classes will be held at Krueger Park

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

Craft and vendor bazaar at Hickory Hills Presbyterian Church

An annual craft and vendor bazaar will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4 at the Hickory Hills Presbyterian Church, 8426 W. 95th St., Hickory Hills. Crafters and vendors are being sought for the craft fair. The fee is $30 per table. For more information or to obtain an application, contact Grace at (708) 423-6378.

OAK LAWN Farmers Market off this week, then returns through Oct. 11 continues through summer

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

Children can be enrolled in Pilgrim Faith Church Sunday School

Sunday school returns for the new year beginning at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 10 with a Rally Day Service at Pilgrim Faith United Church of Christ, 9411 S. 51st Ave., Oak Lawn. All children ages 3 through eighth grade may attend Sunday School religious education classes. There is no fee. Sunday School meets at 9:30 a.m. each week except the first Sunday of the month. More information or to enroll children in the classes can be arranged by calling the church, (708) 4224200, or office@pilgrimfaith.org Following Sunday School and worship on Sept. 10 there will be a Welcome Sunday Celebration on the church lawn with ice cream, walking tacos and a bounce house for the kids. The activities will be held about 10:30 a.m. All ages are invited.

Oak Lawn film group to view, discuss ‘Hobson’s Choice’

CineVerse, the Oak Lawn Park District’s weekly

film discussion group open to anyone age 17 and older, will screen and discuss the 1954 movie “Hobson’s Choice” from 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13 at the Oak View Community Center, 4625 W. 110th St., Oak Lawn. Members should check the building signage for the correct room number. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 529-9028 or visit cineversegroup.blogspot.com.

Pryme Tymers plan luncheon

The Pryme Tymers will hold their next meeting at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 14 at Trinity Covenant Church, 9230 S. Pulaski Road, Oak Lawn. James Libera, an opera and pop vocalist, will entertain members at the meeting. At noon, a catered stuffed pork luncheon will be served. The luncheon fee is $7 and requires reservations by Friday, Sept. 8. Reservations can be arranged by calling the church office, (708) 636-7548, or Tom Panush, (708) 6367548. Non-perishable canned goods will be collected for the Blue Island Salvation Army Food Pantry.

Fall Bible Study begins at Pilgrim Faith Church

“Meeting Jesus through His Parables” is the theme of the Fall Bible Study led by Pastor Peggy McClanahan to be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19 at Pilgrim Faith United Church of Christ, 9411 S. 51st Ave., Oak Lawn. This is the first of six Tuesday Fall Bible Study sessions that will continue through Oct. 24. Participants should enter the courtyard door on 51st Avenue. More information can be obtained by calling the church at (708) 422-4200 or office@ pilgrimfairth.org.

Oak Lawn Park District sponsors annual Monarch Festival

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

PALOS HILLS

RCIA classes will be offered at Sacred Heart Parish

Residents who are interested in becoming a Catholic or learning more about Christianity can attend Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) to be held at Sacred Heart Parish, 8245 W. 111th St., Palos Hills. These sessions could also apply to non-Catholics married or engaged to a baptized Catholic. RCIA also provides information for someone who was recently asked to be a godparent for a baptism, or a sponsor for a confirmation or a quinceanera. The program is also for someone baptized as a baby but has not yet received the Sacraments of First Communion and Confirmation. RCIA is for teens and adults who want to join the

Catholic Church. More information can be obtained by calling Elizabeth Droel, pastoral associate, at (708) 974-3336, ext. 250, or droel@sacredheartpalos. org. The program is free and not limited to Palos Hills or Worth residents.

Veterans can share experiences over a cup of coffee

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

Community shred day will be held at Palos Hills Rec Department

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

Palos Hills Resource Center to host pizza party for residents

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

Cook County rabies clinic to be held at Town Square Park

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

WORTH

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

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In the first all-school Mass of the year to celebrate the Holy Spirit, Mount Carmel High School welcomed first responders that are alumni, family, and friends of the Mount Carmel community. The first responders received a special blessing during Mass. Timothy Moran, Class of ‘61, an alumni that passed in the line of duty, was also recognized with a plaque commemorating his service.

The Rev. Dan Brandt, police chaplain for the Chicago Police Department also joined Mount Carmel to deliver the Mass and join the school in recognizing the brave men and women that serve their respective communities. “Fr. Brandt’s dedication and service as a priest and chaplain for the Chicago Police Department is a great witness for our students,” said John Stimler, direc-

tor of Missions and Ministry at Mount Carmel. “We were honored by his presence, especially as we recognized those first responders in our community who answer the call to serve others in need as we continue to pray for their safety.” Brandt discussed the importance of the Mass’s theme and tested the Mount Carmel student body on their knowledge of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. To engage

the students just a little bit, Brandt also offered a “crisp $10 bill” for the first student to answer correctly. Almost immediately, hands sprung up in the air, including freshman Zane Rayson. Rayson answered Brandt’s question stating all seven gifts: wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and wonder. When asked about the motive behind his enthusiasm, however,

it was not the cash incentive. What inspired him to answer was his faith and spiritual background stating that he is “a firm believer in participating in Mass.” As the Mass closed out, Zachary Styka, the student body president, presented Brandt with Mount Carmel spirit wear, commemorating this special Mass and showing gratitude for his spiritual guidance.

Chicago Christian welcomes freshman class The staff at Chicago Christian High School in Palos Heights welcomed the Class of 2021 (above) on Aug. 23. Students visited each of their classes through an abbreviated schedule, attended a chapel, and listened to a presentation about the various clubs and activities they could become involved in during their time at Chicago Christian. This year will mark the 100th year anniversary of Chicago Christian High School. Submitted photo

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Welcome new staff at Evergreen Park High School

School welcomes new mascot

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Southwest Chicago Christian School in Oak Lawn began the new year with a time of chapel including praise and worship, but also with the announcement that the school would now have a new mascot. Southwest Chicago Christian School serves students from preschool through eighth grade, and the majority of students then attend Chicago Christian High School. The schools will now have the same mascot, the Knights. The new mascot led the announcement along with a few cheerleaders from the high school. Rally towels and T-shirts sporting the new Knights logo were distributed to the students. Pictured in the photo are members of the Chicago Christian High School cheerleading squad and the Knights mascot leading the student body in a cheer to celebrate.

William Sanderson, principal of Evergreen Park Community High School, welcomes new staff members for the 2017-18 school year. New staff members are (from left, back row) Tom O’Malley, superintendent; Jamie Pembroke Jr., teacher aide; Ben Levine-Drizin, Spanish teacher; John O’Connor, industrial technology teacher and member of the Class of 1979; Jim Donato, director of network operations; Tom Minarik, art teacher and Class of 2011; John Schroeder, social worker and Class of 2006; (front row, from left) Dana Benda, business teacher; Katie Hogan, English teacher and division chair; Laura Chapman, nurse; and Jalyn Brown, teacher aide and Class of 2014.

Will/Cook County Networking group to meet at Stagg The Will/Cook County School Networking group will host their first quarterly meeting on Friday, Sept. 8 at Stagg High School, 8015 W. 111th St., Palos Hills. The networking session will be held in the Charger

Conference Room from 8 to 10 a.m. Kristyn Koss and Jerry Palumbo, school deans, and teacher Shannan Sisk will present “Effective Restorative Strategies” from 9 to 10 a.m. The meeting will conclude with a visit to the school’s Intervention Room.

LIBRARY HAPPENINGS CHICAGO RIDGE

Class focuses on taking better care of skin

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

‘Chair Yoga’

“Chair Yoga” will be offered from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28 at the Chicago Ridge Library. Participants can practice yoga while seated in a chair. Certified yoga instructor Joan Zigulich, of Yoga Pathway, LLC, will lead this free class. The focus will be on simple movements designed to stretch and strengthen the whole body, ideal for office workers concerned about getting down on the floor. More information can be obtained by calling the library, (708) 423-7753, or visit the website at www.chicagridgelibrary.org.

Calling out bingo

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

‘Big Band Memories’

Reminisce with “Big Band Memories” that will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 18 at the Chicago Ridge Library. Steve Cooper will talk about the great big bands with humorous “behind the scenes” stories to intro-

duce each video clip. To register for the free program, call the library at (708) 423-7753 or visit the website at www. chicagoridgelibrary.org.

EVERGREEN PARK Yoga sessions

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

Fresh dishes offered from EP Farmers Market

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

OAK LAWN Friends of Library offer kicks on Route 66

Registration for the fall trip “Route 66: An American Icon (Part II)” is being offered through The Friends of the Oak Lawn Library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave. Author and guide John Weiss returns and picks up from the original tour to narrate a stretch of iconic Route 66 from Dwight, Ill. to Atlanta, Ill. The journey begins on Wednesday, Sept. 13 in Dwight with breakfast at the nostalgic Route 66 diner just after 9 a.m. The group will then head south to visit some unique sights such as the former Illinois State

Police Office; Memory Lane, the original stretch of Route 66; Spraque’s Super Service gas station; the Beer Nuts plant to sample products; and shops, diners, wall murals and the giant Paul Bunyan “Muffler Men” statue. The trip concludes with dinner at the Country Mansion Restaurant in Dwight at about 4:15 p.m. The bus will depart from the library at 7:15 a.m. and return at about 6:45 p.m. The fee is $96 for members and $101 for non-members. For more information about this and other programs, call (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

to explore Tokyo through the eyes of Inspector Kosuke Iwata in Nicolas Obregon’s “Blue Light Yokohama” at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 15 at the Oak Lawn Library. Guests will hear about Obregon’s inspiration for the novel. Visitors can come with questions and stay for discussion and refreshments. Copies of the book are available at the library. More information can be obtained by calling about this and other adult programs at (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

ily at the free movie. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.

Media digital program offers Hoopla downloads

Celebrating birthday of author Roald Dahl

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

‘Going in Style’ with Dinner and Movie

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

Inspiration behind ‘Blue Light Yokohama’

Residents will have an opportunity

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‘Zookeeper’s Wife’ is next Morning Movie

“The Zookeeper’s Wife” will be presented as the next Morning Movie beginning at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 8 at the Green Hills Library, 10331 S. Interlochen Drive, Palos Hills. One lucky person will win a copy of the movie. Popcorn and drinks will be served at the free movie. The event is for adults only. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.

Family Movie Time

Family Movie Time will be held for all ages at 4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8 at the Green Hills Library. Popcorn and juice will provided for the whole fam-

Self-defense seminar is offered for youths

A hands-on self-defense seminar will be held for youths ages 10 to 17 at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept 11 at the Green Hills Library. The seminar will cover situational awareness, mindset preparedness for self-defense, and hands-on physical self-defense. Registration is limited to 25. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.

The next Dinner and Movie will be “Going in Style” to be presented at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12 at Green Hills Library. Guest will be provided with a catered dinner. The event is for adults only. Register online at greenhillslibrary. org.

Legislators to hold ‘Meet and Greet’ at library

Patrons who would like to ask questions about state issues can attend the next “Legislator Meet and Greet” to be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13 at the Green Hills Library. Residents will have the opportunity to listen to state Sen. Bill Cunningham (D-18th) and state Rep. Kelly Burke (D-36th) and then ask questions. Light refreshments will be served. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.

Eco Club will play games and make crafts

The Eco Club for children ages 6 and up will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13 at the Green Hills Library. Miss Emily will lead the session and guests will watch a video, play a game, and make a craft about a topic they have voted on. Registration is limited to 25. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.

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SCHOOL NEWS

RedHawk Strong T-shirt is a winner Marist High School junior Dan Socha designed the winning RedHawk Rowdy T-shirt for the 2017-18 school year with his “RedHawk Strong” artwork. Socha follows in his older sisters’ footsteps in winning the design contest. Sisters Jessica, Class of 2011; Emily, ’13; and Madeline, ’15, were winning designers of the spirit shirt during their time at Marist. The RedHawk Rowdy shirt has a unique design each year that emerges from a schoolwide contest. Students pay $20 for the shirt and can wear it on school dress-down days and get free admission to home games when wearing it. Proceeds fund student activities during the year.

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Annual Marching Band Jamboree will be held on Saturday at Stagg

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The 38th Annual Marching Band Jamboree will be held at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9 at Stagg High School, 8015 W. 111th St., Palos Hills. Eighteen bands from across the state will compete throughout the evening and receive feedback from a panel of judges and teachers. The evening concludes with the Marching Chargers performance of their 2017 show “State

of Mind.” Tickets for this event are available at the gate. General admission is $10 for adults and $5 for senior citizens and students (with a valid ID). Admission is free for children under age 5. A family fun pack will also be available for two adults and two children for $20. More information can be obtained by calling Bob Mecozzi, director of bands, (708) 974-7476.

Pancake breakfast to be held before Disney trip for Conrady Band, Choir The Conrady Junior High School Band and Choir will perform during an upcoming trip at Walt Disney World in Florida and will hold a breakfast to mark that occasion from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10 in the school cafeteria, 7950 W. 97th St., Hickory Hills. Kids, grandparents, friends and neighbors are welcome to attend

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the pancake breakfast. Tickets will be sold in advance by the Conrady Band and Choir students. Tickets will also be sold at the door. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students ages 4 to 14. Children under age 3 will be admitted free. For more information, or to purchase tickets or make a donation, contact Shari Schmidt at (708) 269-9376.

THIRD ANNUAL CONCERT!

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 at 5PM

91st and Rockwell Ave FREE AMPLE PARKING

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Saturday, September 30 7pm Sunday, October 1 3pm

Performance Hall Evergreen Park Senior Center 9547 S. Homan Avenue Box Office (708) 229-3343

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Ken Karrson, Sports Editor • sports@regionalpublishing.com Jeff Vorva, Sports Editor • sports@regionalpublishing.com

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TWO AREA TEAMS TAKE ON NO. 1 POWERS

Vikings conquer IC, but Bulldogs bitten by Phillips By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

The week heading into a game against a team ranked No. 1 is usually full of anticipation and excitement. Then the game is played and one of two things happen: One, the big upset, causing yelling and dancing on the field for the postgame for the underdog. Two, the No. 1 team plays like the No. 1 team and pulls off the victory and the underdog leaves the field deflated. Two area football teams had

a chance to play the Associated Press’s No. 1 teams in the state in their respective classes on Friday night, and both scenarios played out. St. Laurence topped Immaculate Conception Catholic (ranked No. 1 in the state in Class 3A) 26-23 in Elmhurst while in Oak Lawn, Phillips (ranked No. 1 in Class 5A and coming off a monumental 24-20 win over Loyola in Week 1) beat Richards 34-21. Outsiders may scoff that St. Laurence, a 6A team, beating a 3A team is not a huge deal, but IC is the defending Class 3A cham-

pion that beat St. Laurence, 63-49, in Burbank last year and opened the season with a 43-7 win over Bishop McNamara. The Vikings, which lost in Week 1 to Class 7A power Benet, 49-28, had no interest in opening the season 0-2. Devon Rembis hit Matthew Hamer with a 73-yard pass with 3 minutes, 12 seconds left for what turned out to be the winning score for the Vikings. Donte Bronson’s interception in the closing minute helped ice the game for the winners. “That was a really big win for us,” Vikings assistant coach Corey

Flagg said. “It was up and down. It was scary. We needed to pull that one out.’’ The next morning, members of the Vikings headed to Orland Hills to load up trucks heading to Texas with supplies to help flooding victims. Supplied photo St. Laurence, a state semifinal- Members of St. Laurence’s football team do a good deed loading trucks ist in Class 5A in 2015 and 6A in Orland Hills to help out flood victim in Texas Saturday morning after in 2016, plays its first Catholic stunning IC Catholic in Elmhurst the night before. League White Conference game The Bulldogs (1-1) grabbed of the season against Bishop Mc- a 20-0 lead with 9:08 left in the Namara in Kankakee on Friday. half as quarterback J’Bore Gibbs some momentum before halftime Phillips came to Oak Lawn tossed a couple of touchdown as quarterback Sebastian Castro wanting to prove its stunner over passes and Craig Elmore added See NO. 1, Page 3 Loyola was no fluke and grabbed a scoring run.

NO. 24 ST. XAVIER UNIVERSITY 32, NO. 5 MARIAN 27

A Hunni of an upset for Cougars

New QB Hunniford accounts for four touchdowns in SXU victory By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

The first step in erasing last year’s rare sub .500 season for St. Xavier University’s football team came right away. The Cougars were 5-6 last year — their first year without a winning season since 1999 — and still picked up a No. 24 ranking in the nation according to NAIA coaches. The Cougars opened their season on Thursday against the fifth-ranked team in the country, Marian, and domiHey, a close one! nated the first half, the The previous three games lost between SXU and Marian lead in the have been blowouts: second half 2016: Marian 56, SXU 10 but rallied 2015: Marian 45, SXU 13 for a 322014: SXU 65, Marian 38 27 victory in front of 1,500 fans at Deaton Field. Marian beat SXU 56-10 to open the season in 2016. The win not only started the healing process from last year, it may be the start of getting the Cougars back to elite status in the country and it also showed its new quarterback is going to be someone who might give future opponents on the schedule some fits. Junior Justin Hunniford, a transfer from Division III North Central College, barely beat out sophomore Alex Martinez for the starting job in camp and his debut was legendary as he threw for 425 yards and a two touchdowns and ran for two more scores. His 54-yard scoring strike to Chris Simmons on a fourth-and-nine with 1 minute, 28 seconds left in the game, put the Cougars back in the lead for good after giving up 20 straight points in the second half to give up a 26-7 halftime lead. “That was a good ball thrown by Justin Hunniford,” Simmons, a sophomore who attended Nazareth Academy said. “That man has shown in camp he earned that spot and throws like that are big-time plays and that’s the reason we won the game. I don’t know if I ran the right route, but I was open and he put it on me.’’ Hunniford, a former Providence Catholic standout, said he was excited but calm on the play that meant the difference between a win and loss. He hit Simmons at around the Marian 25 yard line and Simmons took it from there. “It was a one-on-one matchup with my favorite receiver and I just knew he was going to win it,” Hunniford

Above: St. Xavier senior defensive lineman Jeff Cesario basks in the limelight after he recovered a fumble in the closing minutes of the Cougars’ 32-27 upset win over Marian. Right: Quarterback Justin Hunniford runs into the end zone after tossing the ball to the officials after scoring the first touchdown in Thursday’s win. Hunniford threw for 425 yards and two touchdowns and ran for two more scores. Photos by Jeff Vorva

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Mark Strbjak lifts Drey Devereaux after Devereaux’s touchdown reception in the second quarter of SXU’s victory over No. 5 Marian.

said. “Chris has a lot of talent and he was the go-to guy in that situation. The safety was coming in on him and I knew he was going to catch the ball and I thought a hit was going to come then and there. He made a move and hit speed took over after that.’’ Hunniford, who connected on 24 out of 36 passes, spread the wealth as Simmons had five catches for 96 yards, Drey Devereaux had five catches for 58 yards and a score, Nick Czeszewski added four catches for 131 yards and Harold Davis had four for 108 including a 78-yard grab in the first half to set up a score. Abdul Mahdi, former star at Bogan, booted a pair of field goals including a 53-yarder with :21 left in the first half. While the defense gave up 445 yards See SXU, Page 4

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It’s now hard to tell when you should take foot off the gas T hree things happened in a four-day stretch. First, host Edwardsville had a 42-0 lead in the first half in a football game against Naperville North on Aug. 25 and Naperville North came back to win 53-49. Second, I was watching an episode of the Netflix series “Last Chance U’’ on Aug. 27 and East Mississippi Community College had a 48-0 lead against Mississippi Delta late in the first half of a 2015 game. Coach Buddy Stephens called timeout, and that helped set off a violent brouhaha that was brewing for years. The game was ruled a double forfeit. Third, the next night, the Windy City Thunderbolts, playing for their Frontier League Playoff lives, had an 11-0 lead heading into the seventh-inning stretch against Lake Erie in Avon Park, Ohio, and they fell 12-11. Lake Erie scored eight runs in the bottom of the ninth without making an out. Now, if we changed the order in this a little bit and I viewed the “Last Chance U” episode before all of this, I might have thought darkly of ol’ Buddy’s actions in Mississippi. He was accused in the past of running up scores and scoring 90 points in games, but his rationale was that you had

JEFF VORVA Making the Extra Point

to do it in order to impress the people voting in the polls so his team could get a top 2 seed and make it to the National Junior College Athletic Association championship game. But after seeing what Naperville and Lake Erie did, I don’t know. The Illinois High School Association has a rule to try to curb huge scores. If one team is leading by 40 or more points, there is a running clock in the

second half. Edwardsville led 42-0 with 5 minutes, 15 seconds left in the first half and looked good for having that clock do some sprinting in the second half. Somehow Naperville scored twice in the final 3:13 to prevent the running clock. Then in the second half, the Huskies went to work while Edwardsviille players were coming in and out of the game with cramps and other injuries. “We obviously did some things wrong and we’ve

got to watch film and get better,” Edwardsville coach Matt Martin told reporters after the game. Naperville North coach Sean Drendel told reporters his team “stole one.’’ According to the Daily Herald’s research, no team in the NFL or major college football ever came back from a deficit like that. The paper also reported that the IHSA has no record of a comeback like that in this state. The Windy City collapse could be a little more understandable because baseball is a sport which is controlled by pitching. T-Bolt starter Will Landsheft threw six shutout innings and five relief pitchers gave up 12 runs. Still, coming back from 11 runs down is monumental. So now I’m torn. Do I cuss ol’ Buddy for what he has done over the years at East Mississippi for the lack of sportsmanship? Or do I applaud him for not taking his foot off the gas pedal and avoiding a potential collapse that is unlikely but not impossible? I see both sides, now (thanks Judy Collins). Even on what used to be cut-and-dried matters, the world of sports sure is getting complicated.

Goerg wants more females and youngsters in the great outdoors

SOCCER ROUNDUP

Fire gets back on winning track By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

On Aug. 26, Basti was boiling after the Chicago Fire dropped a 3-1 home game to expansion team Minnesota. On Saturday, Basti was bumped, then beaming and then banged up in the Fire’s 1-0 road win over Montreal at Stade Saputo. Fire star Bastian Schweinsteiger took out some of his frustrations of a fourgame Fire losing streak by scoring the team’s lone goal in the 59th minute of the game. That came nine minutes after he was knocked around by Deian Boldor. Boldor was given a yellow card, which turned into a red card after a video review and the Fire played with a one-man advantage the rest of the way, which helped allow Matt Polster (who returned from a knee injury) to find Schweinsteiger for his third goal as a Major League Soccer player. But the German star left the game in the 79th minute with a quadriceps injury. “We’ll see how it will go this week. In the end I had to leave the pitch because of my tight quad,’’ he said after the game. “The red card was not ideal for Montreal. For us it was more important to keep the ball in certain moments of the game and we tried to be dangerous and play different than usual. I’m happy to win on the road and get the three points.”

NEW YORK RED BULLS AT CHICAGO FIRE

OUTDOORS

WHEN: 3 p.m., Saturday WHERE: Toyota Park, Bridgeview FIRE’S RECORD: 13-9-5 RED BULLS’ RECORD: 12-10-4 NOTEWORTHY: Both teams are trying to upgrade their status for a potential MLS playoff bid as the Fire entered this week in third place in the East with 44 points and the Red Bulls were fifth with 40. The top six teams advance.

Breaking the losing streak was huge because there were so many elements going against the team. David Accam, who had two goals in the last two losses, was on the shelf with a hip injury and joins a large injured list. Dax McCarty was gone as he played with the United States Men’s National team over the weekend. “This was a very important result,’’ Fire coach Veljko Paunovic said. “It’s been a long time since our last win. We were looking for a game like this. On the road, when it’s even more difficult, it helps to build spirit. “Our job is now to work and keep our motivation high. It was great to get the three points. It’s important to understand that the team worked hard. Things happen during a game. It’s about who wants more to win. Tonight we wanted it more. With 11 men we knew what we had to do. Work hard, help each other, be organized and defend

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Fire star Bastian Schweinsteiger scored a goal but also got injured against Montreal.

the result.’’ Earlier in the week, recently acquired Christian Dean had surgery on his toe and will be out for two or three months.

Red Stars sweep NC

The Red Stars swept the three-game season series against National Women’s Soccer League-leading North Carolina with a 2-1 victory Sunday in the final regular season game this year at Toyota Park in Bridgeview. The Red Stars received goals from Yuki Nagasato in the 52nd minute and Julie Ertz in the 84th. Chicago (10-6-5) remains tied for third with Orlando and visits FC Kansas City at 3 p.m. Saturday.

Off the field, the Red Stars traded Kristie Mewis to Houston for midfielder Morgan Brian on Aug. 30. Mewis’ brief career with the Red Stars found her scoring one goal in one match since she was acquired 10 days prior. Brian, 24, is coming to Chicago after spending her entire NWSL career in Houston, where she was selected first overall in the 2015 NWSL College Draft. The standout midfielder has appeared in 33 matches for Houston since 2015, missing a large portion of her first two seasons due to participating with the U.S. WNT in the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup and 2016 Olympic Games.

Bolts eliminated from Frontier League playoff bid Sports Editor

It went down to the second-to-thelast game of the season. The Windy City ThunderBolts were eliminated from Frontier League playoff consideration on Saturday after dropping a 4-1 decision to Schaumburg in front of a Standard Bank Stadium crowd of 1,991.

The four playoff teams are division champs Schaumburg and Florence with Washington and Evansville snagging the wild card bids. Windy City finished the season 51-45 after Sunday’s 6-5 victory. It was the team’s first winning season since 2013. Ironically, the ThunderBolts probably missed out on the playoffs because some of their pitchers were too good early in the season.

AREA SPORTS NOTES

Former Sandburg offensive linemen are Charged up By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Orland Park’s Michael Schofield, who won a Super Bowl ring in 2016 as a starting offensive lineman for Denver, was picked up on waivers by the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. The former Sandburg High School and University of Michigan star is on the same roster as another Sandburg alum — rookie Dan Feeney, who was picked in the third round of the draft this year. Feeney attended Indiana University.

Round 1 to Kilrea

Lyons’ Dan Kilrea and Sandburg’s Dylan Jacobs, who finished second and third in the Class 3A Illinois High School Association boys cross country state meet last year figure to meet multiple times this year — possibly twice in the postseason. Kilrea won the first meeting of these nationalyranked runners Saturday at the Lyons Invitational with a time of 14 minutes, 10.25

seconds while Jacobs was at 14:34.83. They finished first and second respectively. In the girls race, Marist’s Jill Borza finished 12th with a 19:03.64.

Skating Swanson

Shepard freshman Gia Swanson qualified for the U.S. Figure Skating National Solo Dance competition, which was scheduled to start Wednesday and will run through Saturday in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Approximately 170 athletes from around the nation qualified from a pool of more than 400 skaters.

Shooters tryouts

The South Side Shooters Girls Basketball Club is hosting tryouts for players in grades three to eight from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday at Stagg High School, 8015 W, 111th St., Palos Hills. For more information, contact Gary Ferguson at 630-935-1150 or ssshotersbball@aol.com.

hey say it’s a man’s world when it comes to enjoying the great outdoors. Not so, according to Diane Goerg of Palos Park who loves hunting, fishing, kayaking, clay-pigeon shooting and any other activities related to the outdoors.

FOCUS ON THE WINDY CITY THUNDERBOLTS

By Jeff Vorva

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Windy City manager Ron Biga might have felt like climbing a wall after his team blew an 11-0 lead and lost 12-11 at Lake Erie on Aug. 29.

Scott Kuzminsky, Kyle Von Ruden, Kevin Lenik and Brady Muller were gobbled up by major league organizations during the course of the season and those four would have been a big help during the playoff run. So, while the team didn’t meet its goal of making the postseason, it did what a lot of good independent teams strive for — to give their players a shot at making an affiliated club.

Locally, Orland Park native and former St. Laurence standout Kyle Wood finished his first full season in a Bolts uniform hitting .249 with seven homers and 30 RBI in 86 games. He was also named to the All-Star team in July. Pitcher Chris Chigas, a Bridgeview native who attended Oak Lawn High School, finished his second year with the club with an 0-3 mark and a 5.90 ERA with 37 strikeouts in 48 innings.

Throw or run? Richards quarterback Sebastian Castro had throwing and running touchdowns in the Bulldogs’ 34-21 loss to Phillips on Friday night.

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Diane Goerg poses after a successful day of pheasant hunting with her friends.

Goerg says “there’s nothing quite like being in a bird field, hunting over a welltrained dog, whether it be pheasants, quail, doves, or partridges, or sitting in a duck blind or goose pit.” She added: “I’m disappointed in the lack of women and young folks interested in getting outdoors and away from those idiot boxes (television sets) and other electronic devices.” Diane’s goal is to get more people, young and old, both genders, involved in outdoor activities through youth organizations and others such as Pheasants Forever, Ducks Unlimited and encourages the taking of Hunter and Water Safety Courses. While she is constantly honing her shooting skills at local gun ranges she is equally at home with shotgun, rifle and handgun. Can bowhunting be Diane’s next outdoor challenge? Fishing is an important part of Diane’s outdoor calendar, fishing for salmon, trout, bass, and panfish and recalls the good old days of smelt fishing along the Chicago Lake Michigan waterfront with her brothers. She’s adept at using bait casting and spinning rods, but looks forward to mastering the art of fly-fishing.

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Diane Goerg, shown with a small bluegill, is hoping more women and youth take to outdoors activities.

It’s not all outdoor fun for Diane who gives back to the community through such activities as teaching young kids to fish at Lake Katherine, promoting the Harlem Ave. Business Association and other civic projects in Palos Heights. Diane has her own business, Diane’s Place, a truly unique family friendly restaurant/ice cream parlor located at 12306 South Harlem Avenue. Contact her at 708-923-0010 or on Facebook at Diane’s Place, in Palos Heights, where she is always ready to discuss the outdoors with her many like-minded customers. Jim Kirby’s column appears every first and third Thursday of the month. E-mail him at Kirbyoutdoors@sbcglobal.net.

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Thursday, September 7, 2017 Section 2

WEEKLY FOOTBALL FORECAST

Vorva turned purple and screamed “Who let this #$%@ Whalen guy into our Football Forecast? ’’ Then Vorva banged his head on his desk when he realized it was him. So Whalen finished 10-1 in Week 2 and is 18-2 overall. He’s now the target of a bunch of mopes who finished either 7-4 or 8-3 last week. Vorva, however, is trying to find a loophole to get Whalen kicked out of the group. Good luck with that, genius. On to Week 3… Last week: Overall: Aurora Christian at Brother Rice Chicago Christian at Wheaton Academy Eisenhower at Evergreen Park Carmel at Marist Oak Lawn at Bremen Richards at Shepard Bolingbrook at Sandburg Homewood-Flossmoor at Stagg St. Laurence at Bishop McNamara St. Xavier University at Missouri Baptist

JEFF VORVA 8-3 16-4 Brother Rice Chicago Christian Eisenhower Marist Oak Lawn Richards Bolingbrook H-F St. Laurence SXU

JASON MAHOLY 8-3 13-7 Brother Rice Wheaton Evergreen Park Marist Oak Lawn Richards Bolingbrook H-F St. Laurence SXU

WALLY FINDYSZ 7-4 14-6 Brother Rice Wheaton Evergreen Park Marist Oak Lawn Shepard Bolingbrook H-F St. Laurence SXU

BOB RAKOW 7-4 13-7 Brother Rice Chicago Christian Evergreen Park Marist Oak Lawn Richards Sandburg H-F St. Laurence SXU

JOE BOYLE 8-3 15-5 Brother Rice Chicago Christian Evergreen Park Marist Oak Lawn Richards Bolingbrook H-F St. Laurence SXU

RANDY WHALEN 10-1 18-2 Brother Rice Wheaton Eisenhower Marist Oak Lawn Richards Bolingbrook H-F St. Laurence SXU

WEEK 2 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL ROUNDUP

Marist ready for ESCC after clubbing Cavemen that has allowed six points in two games. Sean Doherty booted a field goal and Dan Flores hit two. The Mustangs host Eisenhower Friday to open South Suburban Conference Red play.

By Jason Maholy Correspondent

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Brother Rice coach Brian Badke and his troops are looking to turn things around after starting the season 0-2 with losses to Marist and Crete-Monee.

CRETE-MONEE 33, BROTHER RICE 25

Rice captain tells team to keep chin up after 0-2 start By Phil Arvia Corresponent

Shortly before their shared ride home Friday from Crete-Monee, Brother Rice linebacker and captain Keegan Jones didn’t figure his dad would haul out any war stories about the old man’s Crusaders team. “No, he’s not like that,” Jones said. But then, Keegan already knew Thomas Jones’ 1981 squad bounced back from an 0-2 start to reel off 11 straight wins, including a 14-0 decision over Reavis for the state Class 6A title. And the younger Jones was painfully aware that the current Crusaders fell to 0-2 with a 33-25 loss to the Warriors. “Maybe there’s a corollary there,” Keegan said. In truth, though, Jones was concerned more about having the right words for his teammates, together the first Rice team to fall to 0-2 since 2001, when the Crusaders finished 2-7. Now the mission is to become the second Rice team to make the playoffs after starting 0-2. “Keep your chin up,” he said. “The Catholic League hasn’t started yet. “It’s a matter of execution, keeping your head on straight. It’s not a matter of talent or effort. We have those.” They didn’t have quite enough to match the hosts in Crete. The Warriors (1-1) dominated the game, posting 510 yards of total offense to Rice’s 250 behind the passing of Isaiah Rucker (20-of32, 262 yards, four touchdowns), the receiving of Joshua Tomas (eight catches, 156 yards, two TDs) and the running of Da’Tuan Carter (25 carries, 115 yards). “They took it to us,” Rice coach Brian Badke said. “They were ready, we weren’t. Last week, three drops could have been the difference in their (27-7) loss to

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Continued from Page 1 scored on a 1-yard run with 2:09 left and the defense came up with a stop. Richards closed the gap to 20-14 when Castro hit Niles Gall with a 39-yard scoring strike in the third

Lincoln-Way East. That team’s going to make a lot of noise in 6A, for sure.” The Crusaders may yet make themselves heard, assuming they can find their voice. “We started 15 juniors,” Badke said. “We’ve got a lot of younger players. We haven’t found our identity yet.” The Crusaders went with junior Johnny Bean (7-of-13, 130 yards) at quarterback, one week after Bean split time with senior Evan Sullivan in a loss at Marist. “It was my decision,” Badke said. “Evan has worked extremely hard and this is still a competition every day. I just felt John led the team a little better last week.” Against Crete, Bean sped 40 yards with the game’s opening snap for a touchdown. He added a 77-yard scoring pass to Dylan Summer with a shade under three minutes to play to make the score respectable. Otherwise, though, the Rice offense struggled. The Crusaders’ other points came on a 27-yard field goal by John Richardson and a blocked punt by Matt Olsen that Joe Fitzgerald recovered in the end zone for a short-lived, 17-13 lead midway through the second quarter. After failing to catch CreteMonee off guard on an ensuing onside-kick attempt, Rice gave up a 13-play, 63-yard scoring drive that enabled the Warriors to take a 20-17 lead at the half. The Warriors opened the second half with a six-play, 80-yard touchdown march to go up 26-17, then just concentrated on eating clock with their ground game. “Our defense was on the field all night,” Badke said. “We’ve got to do a better job of ball control.” Rice has reached the playoffs in 13 of the last 15 seasons. Badke, though, tends not to invoke the past when talking to his teams. “This is 2017,” he said. “We have to look in the mirror.’’ but could get no closer as the Wildcats scored two touchdowns to put the game away. Amaree Beard caught a pass for a late TD for the Bulldogs. The Bulldogs open the South Suburban Red season at 7 p.m. Friday with a road game against Shepard, which is 2-0. Last year, Richards won 38-10 in Oak Lawn.

Marist won the East Suburban Catholic Conference title outright for the first time in history last season and the RedHawks are ready for another. Marist opens the ESCC season Friday by hosting winless Carmel at 7:30 p.m. Friday. The Redhawks enter the league season with a 2-0 mark after travelling to Indiana to trounce Mishawaka, 42-15, on Friday night. The host Cavemen gave the RedHawks fits for two quarters and trailed 21-15 at the break. But the Marist defense made some adjustments and allowed zero second-half points. The vaunted RedHawk offense also started clicking behind a strong game by junior quarterback Mike Markett, who bounced back from a rough outing against Brother Rice in Week 1 by throwing for 123 yards and three TDs. The QB threw scores to Billy Skalitzky, Jadon Thompson and TJ Ivy. “He was able to take a big step forward from Week 1 to Week 2,” Marist coach Ron Dawczak said of Markett. “He definitely responded and had a heck of a ballgame.” Senior running back Delonte Harrell had 180 yards rushing and two touchdowns.

Stagg 48, Aurora East 6

The Chargers weren’t able to surpass 400 yards rushing, as they did in Week 1, but ran for 282 in their home opener. Running back Greg Hoard carried the ball 15 times for 163 yards and three touchdowns, and backfield mate Mike Jennings had 53 yards and found pay-dirt twice. Senior signalcaller Kyle Neputy completed 4-of-5 passes for 105 yards, and hooked up wide receiver Prentise Powell for a 17-yard touchdown. The Chargers’ (2-0) road to playoff eligibility gets difficult as they host HomewoodFlossmoor Friday. The teams last met in 2015, when the Vikings won 67-6.

Shepard 48, Fenton 12

Rishard Blake ran 78 yards for a touchdown on the second play from scrimmage,

Sandburg 23, Curie 20

Jake Monnett booted three field goals — including the 20-yard game-winner in overtime — and the Eagles overcame 273 rushing yards by the Condors’ offense to improve to 1-1. Monnett, a junior, was also successful from 22 and 28 yards. Senior running back Thomas Smith, who was slated to complement primary ball-carrier Andrew Schaub, rushed 40 times for 115 yards and two touchdowns. Sandburg opens SouthWest Suburban Conference play this week against perennial Class 8A powerhouse Bolingbrook. The two teams last squared off in 2015, when the Raiders won 38-20.

Oak Lawn 40, CICS/Quest 0 Photo by Jeff Vorva

Quarterback Mike Markett, who threw for three touchdowns against Mishawaka on Friday, and his Marist teammates are gunning for the second outright ESCC title in school history.

and Shepard rolled. Blake, a junior quarterback/wide receiver, finished with 88 yards and two touchdowns rushing, while also completing 3-of-3 passes for 64 yards, and catching three passes for 33 more. Shepard (2-0) has scored 14 offensive touchdowns through two weeks, and has outscored its opponents 104-12 while piling up 858 yards. The Astros host Richards to open South Suburban Conference play, Friday. The Bulldogs thumped Shepard last season, 38-10.

Evergreen Park 43, Longwood 6

Senior running backs Jalen Lynch and David Torres each rushed for two touchdowns, and Evergreen Park improved to 2-0. Torres also had an interception for a defense

The Spartans scored all 40 points in the first half and are 2-0 for the first time in more than a decade. Nick Puente made the most of his six carries, going for 116 yards and three touchdowns, including a 74-yard jaunt. The junior running back has 263 rushing yards and six touchdowns in two games. Oak Lawn’s defense allowed only 53 yards and has held opponents scoreless for the past six quarters. Junior defensive lineman Jalon Gains had a sack and safety. Linebacker Joe Barnhouse recovered a blocked punt and returned it for a touchdown. The Spartans visit Bremen Friday.

Chicago Christian 1 Crossroad Christian 0

The Knights are 2-0 for the first time since 2008 after the forfeit win. The Knights visit Wheaton Academy, which beat Christian 46-6 last season, Friday. The Warriors have defeated the Knights in eight straight meetings, winning those games by an average margin of 28 points.

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Images from SXU’s home-opening win over No. 5 Marian

Abdul Mahdi adjusts his helmet during SXU’s win over Marian.

St. Xavier football players lock arms and get psyched up before their game against No. 5 Marian.

Drey Devereaux (left) celebrates Abdul Mahdi’s (middle) 53-yard field goal in the first half of a 32-27 win over Marian.

Photos by Jeff Vorva

Chris Simmons races down the sideline for what turned out to be the winning score in St. Xavier’s 32-27 victory over Marian.

Members of the Ivlow clan pose with the SXU mascot after the upset victory. John Ivlow (65) is a freshman lineman; his father, also named John, is the coach at Bolingbrook High School; and Mike is a senior running back.

SXU

Continued from Page 1 to Marian, it came through at a couple of clutch times. Marian had the ball on a fourth-down play at the SXU 1 in the third quarter and Cougar linebacker Omar Salazar stuffed freshman running back Tristan Tonte for a two-yard loss. On Marian’s final drive, former Nazareth star Dmitri Joe sacked quarterback Luke Johnston and the ball popped loose and was recovered by Jeff Cesario to put the

game on ice. Originally, the Cougars were supposed to open the season against Western Illinois University but the Leathernecks pulled out of the contract and Marian was still available to play. “We got a check from Western Illinois and got in a great game against a rival, so it couldn’t have worked out any better,’’ SXU coach Mike Feminis said. SXU visits Missouri Baptist at noon Saturday in St. Louis. Missouri had six turnovers in a 28-7 road loss to Lyon (Ark.) to open the season.

The SXU band is in form, performing “The Star-Spangled Banner” before Thursday’s season opener.

FOCUS ON COLLEGE SPORTS

Cyclone women’s soccer team eyes third straight national appearance Gorham is a 2009 graduate of Southwest Baptist University (Mo.), and earned his master’s degree in athletic administration from the University of Central Missouri in 2013. A native of Coatesville, Ind., Gorham currently resides in Waukegan with his wife, Sarah. Volleyball: Following a 6-1 start to the season and four victories last week, Saint Xavier junior Mariana Ayala and senior Courtney Joyce were both selected as recent CCAC Players of the Week. Baseball: Sophomore first baseman Ben Zordani was named to the Midwestern Collegiate League All-League team this summer. He played for the Joliet Admirals and hit .298 after hitting .326 with 34 RBI for the Cougars in the spring.

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Moraine Valley’s women’s soccer team is gunning for a third straight trip to the National Junior College Athletic Association national tournament and started the season with a 3-1 win over South Suburban College Aug. 30. Down 1-0 in the second half, Moraine responded with goals from Brooke Janeczek, Patty Rzadkosz and Edith Benitez. Goalie Grace Rolling had seven saves in the victory. The 2017 has only four returners after a number of Cyclones graduated, including top scorer Marbella Rodriguez. But third-year coach Al Palar thinks his new players can help the team to another big season. Palar is looking to sophomores Benitez (Reavis) and Jillian Steinke (Andrew) to help lead the young squad. He said their experience at nationals will be beneficial. Yesenia Perez (Eisenhower) should be a major goal scorer while Janeczek (Lockport Township) and Rzadkosz (Reavis) will be needed set-up players. Colleen Collevy (Marist) and Jennifer Warja (Andrew) will contribute on the back line. Men’s soccer: Edwardo Manzo had a hat trick in a 7-1 victory over McHenry

Moraine Valley’s women’s soccer team has a chance to qualify for nationals for a third straight season.

County College on Aug. 31. Basketball: The men’s basketball team is hosting tryout from 4 to 6 p.m. Sept. 15 in Building H on Court 3. All fulltime Moraine Valley students are eligible to participate, but must have a physical prior to tryouts. Anyone who attends must contact head Coach Anthony Amarino at coachama@yahoo.com.

The women’s team is holding tryouts from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Sept. 26, 4:30-7 p.m. All full-time Moraine Valley students are eligible to attend. For more information, contact coach Delwyn Jones at 708-9745557 or jonesd@morainevalley.edu.

ST. XAVIER UNIVERSITY

New SID: Greg Gorham was named

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the school’s associate athletic director for sports information. Gorham spent four years as the SID at Trinity International University, where he developed a newly designed athletic website, along with increased video and social media content for the fellow Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference program.

TRINITY CHRISTIAN COLLEGE

Women’s cross country: The Trolls took second place out of eight teams in the University Of St. Francis Twilight Invitational. Megan DeWeerd took first-place honors with a time of 17 minutes, 55.4 seconds, which shattered the school record by close to 30 seconds. Freshman April Van Ryn, a former star at Chicago Christian took fourth with a 17:55.4.

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Thursday, September 7, 2017 Section 2

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

DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE OF THE MORGAN STANLEY MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2005-1 Plaintiff, -v.KENNETH KRUSE, GLORIA KRUSE, PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Defendants

DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR J.P. MORGAN MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST 2007-CH5, ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-CH5 Plaintiff, -v.DEBORAH J. BOYES AKA DEBORAH JEAN BOYES AKA DEBORAH BOYES, CRESTLINE ARMS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.ANDREW G. LABRADOR, MILAGROS LABRADOR Defendants 16 CH 015869 9600 WOODED PATH DRIVE PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 13, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 16, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9600 WOODED PATH DRIVE, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-10-206-028-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS ISâ&#x20AC;? condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-14885. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-16-14885 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 16 CH 015869 TJSC#: 37-6589 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I3057962

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

NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 4, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 21, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

Commonly known as 9013 South 51st Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Property Index No. 24-04-218-004-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $234,599.29. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

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09 CH 52089 9013 South 51st Avenue Oak Lawn, IL 60453

16 CH 7039 9722 SOUTH KARLOV AVENUE, UNIT 305 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 17, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 18, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9722 SOUTH KARLOV AVENUE, UNIT 305, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Property Index No. 24-10-225-036-1083. The real estate is improved with a condominium. The judgment amount was $113,963.68. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, or a unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(h-1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act.

You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact the sales department, ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com. Please refer to file number W09110046.

ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com Attorney File No. W09110046 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 58852 Case Number: 09 CH 52089 TJSC#: 37-7555

ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com Attorney File No. F16050003 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 58852 Case Number: 16 CH 7039 TJSC#: 37-6872

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

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Houses For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK NA AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF BANC OF AMERICA ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2004-4; MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2004-4; Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JOSE J. NEVAREZ YOLANDA A. NEVAREZ; BROOK HILLS HOMEOWNERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ASSOCIATION; BROOK HILLS, PUD UNIT SIX HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION; CITIZENS COMMUNITY BANK OF ILLINOIS; PRAIRIE TRAIL CREDIT UNION; JOSE NEVAREZ, JR.; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES) OF YOLANDA A. NEVAREZ, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 10 CH 33517 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, October 13, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 27-31-105-005-0000. Commonly known as 11744 Cranna Court, Orland Park, IL 60467. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455 W10-2893. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3060486

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For Charles Esten, creativity has been a constant battle among the muses of music, acting and comedy. He’s exercised his acting muscle in movies like “The Postman” and “Swing Vote” as well as TV series like HBO’s “Big Love” and Disney Channel’s “Jessie.” Comedy improv show “Whose Line Is It Anyway?,” with costar Wayne Brady, let him use all three talents at once, and since 2012, he’s played lead guitarist Deacon Claybourne on “Nashville.” Last year, Esten racked up lots of attention with his music project “Every Single Friday,” for which he released a new song each week for more than a year. And in June he served as host of the CMT Music Awards. But his initial break in the biz came on the small screen, in Fox’s 1995 sitcom “The Crew,” which led to his first mention in Variety in the Aug. 30, 1995, issue. What do you remember about “The Crew”? That was the first show I was a cast member, and I was one of the stars of the show. That was a huge amount of time, for me, on camera, compared to anything I had done before. It was a lot of fun playing opposite my old friend

David [Burke]; we made some very funny episodes together. [The writers] were open to trying new things. But the key was working on the joke they had written and finding it in your own comic timing. What came first: music or acting? I was a musician long before I was an actor. As a kid, I was practicing on the piano or on the guitar, trying to come up with songs of my own, trying to learn other ones and trying to show off as much as I could to girls. Then when I went to college, I was in a band and continued to write music. Bob Chamberlin/Los Angeles Times/MCT I decided at that point — after Creator of “Nashville” television program, Callie Khouri, left, along with show the band — I knew I wanted to runner Dee Johnson pose for portrait in Khouri’s office. Poster on the wall be an actor too. I’d always been is from “Thelma and Louise,” which Khouri wrote. a singer-songwriter on my own, but I knew I wanted to do this I was heading. There are differ- grew up, and I said I wanted to little thing called acting. I decided ent levels of knowing: Sometimes be a clown. He would ask why, you have to peel away layers to and I would say I want to make to go to Los Angeles. Were you able to continue get to the thing that you always people laugh. Did you have any early mendown the path of singing and knew. My whole life, I always loved singing, songwriting and tors? acting? Kevin Costner. He could not I always kept writing. Somehow doing sketches in talent shows. I thought I could do both music I started off in stand-up when I have been any kinder, and I really and acting at the same time. Early went out to L.A. because that was got some invaluable time, sort of on, I was able to do that when I the only place you could just get as a fly on a wall, to watch him played Buddy Holly in the musical up and do something. You could negotiating what it was like to be just go do it and be seen. My a star, actor and director. I got to “Buddy” in London. How early did you know what dad used to tell this story when I run lines with him and see what was really young: He would ask his process was. I respected him your focus would be? I don’t know that I knew where me what I wanted to do when I a whole lot and I still do.

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In Europe, shop for memories — not stuff By Rick Steves With each trip I take, I look for cultural souvenirs — experiences and memories are the gold nuggets of travel. Shopping is never my priority, but I find the best souvenirs come from local entrepreneurs and craftspeople. These days, Europe’s modern shopping arenas are also fun spots to witness a slice of contemporary life. In moderation, it can be fun to immerse yourself in the retail culture of Europe’s grandest cities. Here are some smart places for shopping, places where you’re experiencing culture rather than collecting things. OUTDOOR MARKETS: The most colorful shopping in Europe — and a fun way to feel the local vibe — is at its lively open-air markets. A stroll along Portobello Road, one of London’s many lively street markets, has you rubbing elbows with people who brake for garage sales. In Florence, the sprawling San Lorenzo Market has stalls of garments, accessories, and leather jackets ranging from real

to vinyl. Even a place as overrun with visitors as Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar has tourist-free nooks and crannies that offer a glimpse into the real Turkey. Jump into the human rivers that flow through these venues. ARTISAN SHOPS: Try to experience some “creative” tourism when you travel. Seek out and appreciate a local craftsperson. In Volterra, Italy, visit Roberto and Giorgio’s powdery workshop and watch as they carve alabaster into exquisite, translucent sculptures. In Rothenburg, Germany, appreciate the printmakers selling etchings made with the same copper-plate techniques that artist Albrecht Duerer used 500 years ago. The narrow streets near Vienna’s cathedral are sprinkled with old-fashioned shops that seem to belong to another era — just the place to pick out an elegant dirndl. Before these local businesses are pushed out by the rising tide of cookie-cutter chains and synthetic conformity, seek out Europe’s true artisans who are committed to doing things the old-fashioned way. Engaging with these craftspeople

is an exciting way to bring local history and culture to life (and you can return home with a memorable souvenir). DEPARTMENT STORES: In Europe, many department stores are just as much of an attraction as the souvenirs they sell. In Paris, visit Galeries Lafayette or Printemps. Harrods is London’s most famous and touristy department store, but locals prefer Liberty on Regent Street. In Italy, an upscale department chain is La Rinascente, and in Spain, El Corte Ingles is everywhere. Berlin’s mammoth Kaufhaus des Westens (KaDeWe) has a staff of 2,100 to help you sort through its vast selection of 380,000 items. Though lacking the charm of artisan shops and markets, department stores offer an economic and efficient way to pick up souvenirs as well as a glimpse at everyday fashions and local lifestyles. BOUTIQUES AND SHOPPING ZONES: The best shopping districts not only offer interesting stores, but also let you feel the pulse of the city. In Rome, an early evening stroll down Via del

Corso takes you past local millennials making the scene, as well as the cheap department stores they prefer. Then head over to the Spanish Steps for the beautiful people and their more elegant shops. In Paris, a stroll from the Bon Marche department store to St. Sulpice Church allows you to sample sleek clothing boutiques and clever window displays while enjoying one of the city’s more attractive neighborhoods. MUSEUM GIFT SHOPS: Gift shops at major museums (such as the Picasso Museum in Barcelona or the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam) are the place to pick up books, postcards, unusual posters, decorative items, or clever knickknacks featuring works by your favorite artist or commemorating a historic event or sight. Museum gift shops are also a good source for books you may not see elsewhere. CHRISTMAS MARKETS: If you’re traveling around the holidays, Europe is peppered with festive Christmas markets Continued on page 8

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Celebrate last blast of summer eating homemade ice cream By Wolfgang Puck Even though autumn is three weeks away, most Americans think of Labor Day weekend as the end of summer. Family vacations are over, children are starting school, and grills are being readied for one more grand meal cooked outdoors. There’s just one problem. Summer doesn’t seem ready to go. In many parts of the country, we’re only now entering the hottest time of year, regardless of what the calendar says or how much earlier the sun sets. So, I’d like to offer you some tips for your Labor Day cookout. 1. Keep the food simple. Choose items that grill quickly, whether it’s sliced summer vegetables or relatively thin fillets of seafood, poultry or meat. Now is not the time to stand over a hot covered grill as you slow-cook and regularly baste a boneless pork shoulder. 2. Keep accompaniments equally simple — and cool. Classic coleslaw or a salad of sliced sun-ripened tomatoes with basil, for example, will help you feel refreshed throughout your meal. 3. Finally, finish with homemade ice cream. No dessert expresses summer’s pleasures more effectively. Making ice cream is surprisingly easy. What takes the most time is preparing your ice cream mixture (basically a flavored, pourable custard), and that doesn’t take much more than a half hour of kitchen time. Then comes what used to be the most challenging part of the process: hand-turning an old-fashioned ice cream freezer. Today, however, you can find a good variety of reasonably priced electric machines that will do that work for you. If you love good ice cream but don’t have one of these appliances, I highly recommend that you get one. You may even find them on sale, now that summer is almost over. What kind of ice cream should you make? Of course, the instruction booklet that comes with your machine will offer good basic recipes. But I suggest that you start getting more creative as soon as you feel comfortable. To inspire you, let me offer of my own favorite recipes for a uniquely American flavor that symbolically toasts our nation’s workers on Labor Day: Jack Daniel’s chocolate chocolate chip. The smooth, mellow taste of Tennessee whiskey as exemplified by its most familiar brand, Jack Daniel’s, perfectly complements custardy homemade ice cream flavored and flecked with bittersweet chocolate. Considering the recent boom in artisanal spirits, I’m sure you’ll easily find other good options; or substitute your favorite Kentucky bourbon. (Feel free to make a “virgin” batch, if children will be joining the party. The results will still taste delicious.) Note that it takes very little liquor to flavor the ice cream: a 1/2-cup (125-mL) serving includes just 3/4 teaspoon. Still, I suggest that you eat (and drink)

responsibly on this unofficial last weekend of summer! JACK DANIEL’S CHOCOLATE CHOCOLATE CHIP ICE CREAM Makes 2 quarts (2 L) • 1 vanilla bean, carefully split lengthwise with a small, sharp knife • 2 cups (500 mL) milk • 2 cups (500 mL) heavy cream • 8 large cage-free egg yolks • 3/4 cup (185 mL) sugar • 1 cup (250 mL) bittersweet chocolate, cut into small pieces • 1/4 cup (60 mL) Jack Daniel’s, or other Tennessee whiskey, or Kentucky bourbon, plus more as needed • 1/2 cup (125 mL) melted bittersweet chocolate Put the vanilla bean in a large saucepan. Add the milk and cream. Place the pan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Remove the pan from the heat. In a heatproof mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar until foamy. While whisking constantly, pour half of the hot milk mixture into the sugar-yolk mixture. Pour this mixture back into the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon; take care not to let the mixture come to a boil, which will curdle this custard and make it unusable. Pour the thickened custard through a fine-meshed strainer into a large cold bowl. Immediately add the 1 cup (250 mL) of chocolate pieces to the hot custard and stir until they melt and the mixture is smooth. Cover the bowl and refrigerate until the mixture is chilled. Stir the Jack Daniel’s into the chilled mixture, adding a little more to taste if you like. Transfer the mixture to an ice-cream freezer and freeze following the manufacturer’s instructions. While the ice cream is freezing, prepare the chocolate chips. Preheat the oven to 350 F (175 C). Heat a heavy baking sheet in the preheated oven. Spread the melted chocolate over the bottom of the baking sheet in a thin, even layer. Let cool until the baking sheet is cool to the touch, then transfer to the refrigerator and chill until the chocolate is hard. With a sharp knife, score the chocolate into small 1/4-inch (6-mm) squares. Using a metal pastry scraper or a palette knife, scrape these chips from the baking sheet. Freeze until needed. When the ice cream is ready, transfer it to a cold freezer-proof bowl. With a spatula or large, wide spoon, fold in the chocolate chips. Store in the freezer until ready to serve.

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“MEGAN LEAVEY’’: Kate Mara (“House of Cards’’) does an affecting job in this true drama of a Marine officer who forged a strong bond with a military combat dog named Rex ... and together, they effected many rescues in Iraq. In their second deployment, they were injured by an IED, but their story didn’t end there; Leavey became a Purple Heart recipient, and her connection to Rex would continue on an even more personal basis. Though a supporting cast including Edie Falco, Bradley Whitford, Common, Damson Idris (“Snowfall’’), Tom Felton and Will Patton lends strong support, this is Mara’s showcase — and that of her canine co-star. *** (PG-13: AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “ROUGH NIGHT’’: The title is an understatement in the case of this very edgy comedy about a bachelorette party gone way awry. Scarlett Johansson plays a bride-tobe who reunites with her college girlfriends for some premarital fun in Miami ... but the plan and the tone change rapidly after they cause the accidental death of a male stripper hired for the occasion. The more they try to cover up what happened, the worse the circumstances become. Zoe Kravitz, Jillian Bell,

Ilana Glazer (“Broad City’’) and “Saturday Night Live’’ staple Kate McKinnon play the other conspirators, with Demi Moore and Ty Burrell (“Modern Family’’) as a couple who might know what happened. Paul W. Downs, who plays Johansson’s fiance, also was a writer and producer of the film. *** (R: AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “ALL EYEZ ON ME’’: The story of Tupac Shakur is dramatized in this biography, with Demetrius Shipp Jr. playing the rap and hiphop legend whose life came to an untimely end when he was only 25. While the profile remains centered on him, several other icons in his field also are portrayed, including Dr. Dre (played by Harold House Moore), Snoop Dogg (Jarett Ellis), Notorious B.I.G. (Jamal Woolard) and Suge Knight (Dominic L. Santana). Kat Graham (“The Vampire Diaries’’) appears as Jada Pinkett Smith, and Lauren Cohan (“The Walking Dead’’) also is featured. DVD extras: two “making-of’’ documentaries. ***(R: AS, N, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “HOMELAND: THE COMPLETE SIXTH SEASON’’: The most recent round of the acclaimed, much-honored Showtime drama series brings Carrie Mathison (Claire Danes) back to America, in a plot that unfolds between the election of a female president (played by Elizabeth Marvel) and Inauguration Day. The story also involves Carrie’s efforts to help Muslims in the U.S. through a foundation she’s working for. Rupert Friend still is prominent as CIA veteran

Peter Quinn, though the character has been incapacitated by a stroke, and Mandy Patinkin and F. Murray Abraham continue their parts. Hill Harper and Robert Knepper (“Prison Break’’) are among other cast members of this season. *** (Not rated: AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray) “PARIS CAN WAIT’’: Writerdirector Eleanor Coppola — wife of Francis and mother of Sofia — moves from documentaries about moviemaking into narrative films with this engaging tale of suddenly separated spouses and a moveable feast. Diane Lane plays the wife of a movie producer (Alec Baldwin), and since an ear infection

prevents her from flying with him to a Paris vacation, his professional partner (Arnaud Viard) volunteers to deliver her there by car. The sudden chauffeur has an appetite for any food he can find, and he uses his passenger’s credit card to pay for it. The cable network Lifetime was involved as a production entity here. *** (PG: AS, P) (Also on On Demand) “THE IMMORTAL LIFE OF HENRIETTA LACKS’’: Oprah Winfrey, also an executive producer here, and Rose Byrne (“Damages’’) star in the true HBO drama about the legacy of a woman who unknowingly helped with some medical milestones. Winfrey plays

serving up a healthy dose of holiday spirit and plenty of traditional nutcrackers, ornaments, and sweets. Hand-carved wooden ornaments and nativity scenes, lavish wreaths, and aromatic candles line the booths. In Germany, look for nutcrackers made in the Erzgebirge region, where they originated. Stroll around while sipping hot mulled wine, spiced with cinnamon, cloves, and citrus fruits. This quintessential Christmas market drink (“Gluhwein” in Germanic countries) is served in a holidaythemed ceramic mug, which itself makes a fun, affordable souvenir. I’m often asked about the difference between a tourist and a traveler. To me, a tourist visits

title role as a holistic practitioner whose car trouble leaves her stranded at a client’s (Connie Britton) dinner party. (R: P, V) “IT COMES AT NIGHT’’ (Sept. 12): A man’s (Joel Edgerton) defense against the outside world is threatened by a family seeking refuge. (R: P, V) “THE MUMMY’’ (Sept. 12): A finder and seller of artifacts (Tom Cruise) becomes the target of an ancient princess’ malevolent spirit (Sofia Boutella). (PG-13: AS, N, P, V) FAMILY-VIEWING GUIDE KEY: AS, adult situations; N, nudity; P, profanity; V, violence; GV, particularly graphic violence.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): You may land in the limelight if you linger in public places. The week ahead is a good time for networking. If you are single your growing popularity could make it hard to pick and choose between possible hookups. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You may be more creative than you think. A romantic partner might inspire you to try something new. Wait a few days before spending your money on baubles and bling as your taste will improve as the week unfolds. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Awkward is as awkward does. As this week begins you may not be at your best in social situations or when dealing with relationship issues. Focus on reading everything you can about the latest techniques and methods. CANCER (June 21-July 22): A powerful relationship may grow and thrive as this week unfolds. A small difference of opinion may lead to hurt feelings. Sidestep squabbles over minor issues and focus on building strong and lasting relationships. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Consider every stumbling block as an opportunity to show off your problem-solving ingenuity. Present worries and fears will dissipate quickly as the week unfolds. Focus on crucial financial matters late in the week. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Carry on if you are caught in the crosshairs of a miscommunication. By the middle of the week some confusing issues will clear up. Focus on achieving contentment

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OMARR’S WEEKLY By Jeraldine Saunders

the daughter of the title character, who discovers — with assistance from journalist Rebecca Skloot (Byrne), whose book the film is based on — how her mother’s cancer became the basis for experimentation that led to landmark developments in the medical field. Tony Award-winning “Hamilton’’ alum Renee Elise Goldsberry (seen in flashbacks as Henrietta), Courtney B. Vance, Rocky Carroll (“NCIS’’) and veteran talent Leslie Uggams also are in the cast. *** (Not rated: AS, P) (Also on Bluray and On Demand)

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