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turn back your clocks at 2 a.m. Volume XLVII Saturday andNo. 50 don’t forget to turn to page 7 to read about the effects turning back the clock has on your health. Vorva writes about getting hacked (page 3), Rakow takes a trip down memory lane after his birthday greetings from Facebook friends (page 6) and new columnist Ray Hanania doesn’t exactly sing the praises of his ability to understand song lyrics (page 6).

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at a town hall meeting regarding the impacts of Senate Bill 16, the School Funding Reform Taxpayers who came to Sand- Act of 2014. burg High School ready for a The event was hosted by fight last Thursday unclenched School District 230 and includtheir fists a bit after hearing ed officials, parents and others that proposed legislation that from school districts 117, 118, would strip millions of dollars 127, 135, 140, 146, and 230. from local schools will not be The proposed state legislaconsidered by the Illinois House tion, passed by the State Senate of Representatives until next in May but not yet considered spring. by the House, may result in The announcement, made the loss of millions of dollars in by Orland School District 135 state aid to local public schools, Board President Joseph S. La cutbacks that include layoffs, Photo by Tim Hadac District 230 Superintendent James Gay addresses the crowd at Margo, was heard by more and significant local property than 200 parents and others tax increases—all in the name Sandburg High School Thursday night.

Brother Rice assistant coach Joe Janovjak gives a slap on the back to senior Greg Bernier after the defensive back scooped up a fumble and ran 29 yards in a 28-21 victory over St. Rita Friday night. The Crusaders are one of four area teams in the playoffs and visit defending Class 8A champion Naperville Central on Friday night.

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of fairness and re-distributing middle-class tax dollars to impoverished school districts. Those who oppose SB 16 have expressed fears in recent weeks that the bill’s supporters would try to slip the measure through the House in the lame-duck, veto session in January. “This is encouraging news,” said Palos Park resident David Baumgarten, whose grandchildren attend District 118 schools. “The politicians pushed us, and we pushed back. We were afraid that the Democrats would play (Continued on page 8)

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they submitted questions that were answered at the end of the session. A second forum was held Well, at least one person had Ridge, last Thursday at Sandburg Serving Chicago Evergreen Park,High Hickory Hills, Oak Lawn, Palos Hills and Worth Thursday, March 1, 2007 something positive to say about School. Senate Bill 16 at last WednesOn Wednesday, audience memday’s forum at Conrady Junior bers and school officials were High in Hickory Hills. under the impression that Il“It will not pass in its pres- linois legislators would vote on ent form,” state Sen. Jacqueline this in January but Thursday’s Collins (D-16th) told more than audience was told it would be 300 residents gathered in the tabled until the spring session. Conrady gymnasium. “We need The purpose of the bill is to have this discussion and this correct inequities in the state’s debate.” funding of public education, but Those were about the only the impact on area school disgood words uttered about the tricts would be devastating, opproposed legislation, which ponents said. would drastically affect the “District 230 would lose all amount state funding local of its state funding,” said Rick Photo by Jeff Vorva school districts receive. Nogal, school board president High School District 230 President Rick Nogal holds up a copy of the 450-page Senate Bill 16 last Collins was one of the several of Consolidated School District week at a special meeting at Conrady Middle School in Hickory Hills. The bill could cut millions of dollars from area schools and was the subject of meetings at Conrady last Wednesday and elected officials and area school 230. “It would be wiped out.” board members to attend the Thirty-eight percent of the Sandburg High School last Thursday. forum, which was designed to 25,000 students in District 230 inform residents about the SB and its six feeder districts are low 16. Residents were not given an opportunity to speak. Instead, (Continued on page 8)

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Sports editor Ken Karrson, left, and Reporter editor Jeff Vorva had intense battles in the NINA headline writing contest and Football Forecast. See who beat who on Page 5 and in Sports.

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ed fourth but come into the game stinging after FRIDAY dropping a 27-20 home •Brother Rice at Naperville Central, 7:30 p.m. The area’s final four foot- •Evergreen Park at Manteno, 7:30 p.m. game to a 5-4 Wheaton ball teams are in action for Warrenville South squad SATURDAY at least one more week. Friday night. Just four of the 10 •Oak Forest at Richards, 6 p.m. The other Friday night area football squads •St. Laurence at Joliet Catholic Academy, 7 p.m. matchup at 7:30 p.m. qualified for the Illinois finds Evergreen Park High School Association playoffs, night in Class 8A action will be heading to Manteno in a Class which open Friday, and three of Brother Rice at defending cham- 4A game. the four have lower seeds and pion Naperville Central at 7:30 p.m. The Mustangs (6-3) drew the must do some travelling. If the The Crusaders (6-3) are seeded No. 14 seed. First-year head coach seedings, based on record and not fifth and two of their losses were Ray Mankowski’s troops won four strength of schedule, hold true, to out-of-state powers and one was of their last five games and needed the area could be down to one to Providence Catholic, which has Friday night’s 31-27 victory over team in Week 2. drawn a No. 1 seed in Class 7A. The marquee matchup of Friday The Redhawks (7-2) are seed(Continued on page 5)

After eight years at the helm, Community High School District 218 Superintendent John Byrne is leaving his post at the end of the school year and district officials hope to name his successor in February. District spokesman Bob McParland said Byrne was “looking forward to a new challenge. He has been approached regarding some opportunities but right now is focusing on District 218.” And now District 218 is focusing on a new superintendent and the public has been invited to help out. The school board sketched out a timeline that included three public forums this week with the last one coming at 7 p.m., tonight, Thursday, at District 218’s Academy located at 10701 S. Kilpatrick, Oak Lawn. The board recently met with representatives from and PROACT Search to discuss the search. “The Board of Education is committed to finding a talented leader and wants community input to ensure broad based stakeholder engagement in the process,” Margaret Longo, senior consultant for PROACT Search said in a statement. PROACT is also collecting feedback from community members through an online survey, which can be found at https://www. surveymonkey.com/s/chsd218. All responses will be received by the search firm and results will be used during the search process. The identity of participants is confidential. Board of Education officials say they want to start interviewing

John Byrne candidates in early January and have a finalist candidate selected by the beginning of the 2015 year. “The selection of the next Superintendent to lead CHSD 218 is a significant priority for the Board of Education and our District. As we conduct this important search, we feel it is important to seek input from multiple school and community members to ensure the next leader meets the criteria necessary to move our schools forward,” Board President Marco Corsi said in a news release. D218 serves Richards, Shepard and Eisenhower high schools. The board is eying interviews for the finalists in January and naming the new boss in February. Byrne was named superintendent for the 2007-08 school year, succeeding Kevin Burns. Byrne was a teacher at Richards, a dean at Eisenhower and a director of special education in the district before taking over as the superintendent. He had been in the district since 1989. Under Byrne’s watch, for seven (Continued on page 2)

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POLICE AND COMMUNITY NEWS

Luis Tinajero, 27, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft Oct. 17 after allegedly stealing goods Miguel Chacon, 46, of Bur- from Menards, 9100 S. Western bank, was charged with re- Ave., police said. *** tail theft Oct. 20 after allegMahdi M. Lel Jabali, 32, of edly stealing merchandise from Thorton’s Mini Mart, 106 th Alsip, was charged with possesStreet and Harlem Avenue, sion of a controlled substance, marijuana and drug equipment police said. and unlawful use of a weapon *** th James Jamila, 33, of Chicago, Oct. 17 after a stop at 87 Street and California Avenue, police said. was charged with driving on a *** suspended license and no inMercaedes M. Riordan, 21, of surance Oct. 21 after a stop at 105th Street and Harlem Avenue, Bradley was charged Oct. 22 with unlawful use of a weapon after police said. knives were found in her car fol*** st Michelle Lopez-Gomez, 21, of lowing a stop at 91 Street and Chicago, was charged with driv- Western Avenue, police said. *** ing on a suspended license and Paul L. Ness, 31, New Lenox, speeding Oct. 21 following a stop at 104th Street and Southwest was charged with retail theft Oct. 23 after allegedly stealing items Highway, police said. from Wal-Mart, 2500 W. 95th St., *** More than $550 worth of police said. clothing was reported stolen Oct. 21 from Victoria’s Secret at Chicago Ridge Mall. *** Leonard Early, 55, of Chicago, Samantha L. Macke, 18, of was charged with retail theft Palos Hills, was charged with Oct. 22 after allegedly stealing consumption of alcohol by a per$625 worth of merchandise from son under 21 and obstruction Michael’s at Chicago Ridge Mall, of identification Oct. 26 after police said. being stopped at McDonald’s, *** 7620 W. 95th St., police said. Several bottles of alcohol and *** cigarettes were reported stolen Manuel Guaman-Mainato, 35, Oct. 22 from Tony’s Liquor and of Chicago, was arrested Oct. 27 Tobacco, 10610 S. Ridgeland on a DuPage County warrant Ave., police said. for failure to appear in court following a stop in the 8500 block of 83rd Avenue, police said.

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Raven C. McClendon, 21, of Riverdale, was charged with illegal transportation of open alcohol Oct. 16 after being stopped at 92nd Street and Western Avenue, police said. *** Sylvia Bond-Robinson, 53, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft Oct. 16 after allegedly stealing merchandise from Wal-Mart, 2500 W. 95th St., police said. ***

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Oak Lawn Ahmad F. Nakhleh, 24, of Oak Lawn, was charged with reckless discharge of a firearm and unlawful use of a weapon Oct. 15 after allegedly firing the gun during a disturbance in the 9200 block of 50th Avenue, police said. *** Two televisions and a laptop computer were reported stolen Oct. 15 from an apartment in

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the 4600 block of 95th Street. *** A catalytic convertor was reported stolen Oct. 16 from a car in the 9800 block of McVicker Avenue. *** A catalytic convertor was reported stolen Oct. 16 from a car in the 6800 block of 95th Street. *** A purse was reported stolen Oct. 16 from a customer at the Salvation Army store, 8732 S. Cicero Ave. *** Raphael Torres, 60, of Blue Island, was charged with disorderly conduct Oct. 16 following a disturbance at Christ Medical Center, 4440 W. 95th St., police said. *** A catalytic convertor was reported stolen Oct. 16 from a car in the 9500 block of Campbell Avenue. *** A catalytic convertor was reported stolen Oct. 16 from a car in the 6800 block of 95th Street. *** Richard J. Cutright, 20, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft Oct. 16 after allegedly stealing goods from Marshalls, 9601 S. Cicero Ave., police said. ***

Christian Bravo, 33, and Jose O. Cruz, 31, both of Chicago, were charged with theft Oct. 16 after they allegedly stole 17 empty pallets from Jewel-Osco, 4650 W. 103rd St., and loaded them into a van, police said. The men were stopped at 124th Street and Cicero Avenue where they were identified by a Jewel employee. Cruz also charged with driving on a suspended license, police said. *** A car was reported stolen Oct. 16-17 from the parking lot of Hooters, 4700 W. 92nd St. *** Tools valued at $3,500 were reported stolen Oct. 18 from a truck in the 9100 block of Cicero Avenue. *** Melvin Tobin, 56, of Chicago, was charged with drunken driving, improper lane use, failure to signal and no insurance following an Oct. 18 stop at Southwest Highway and Kenton Avenue, police said. *** Issac T. Holloway, 30, of Oak Lawn, was charged with drunken driving, driving too

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Oak Lawn Police made several arrests in early October following a rash of vehicle burglaries in the village. On October 8, three adults and one juvenile were arrested for allegedly burglarizing at least six vehicles in Oak Lawn. The three adults were charged with felony burglary to motor vehicle. The juvenile was referred to juvenile court.

(Continued from page 1) straight years, District 218 students have broken a new record for the number of A.P. exams passed; this year and experienced a new record for the number of A.P. Scholars recognized by the College Board. He helped create the Back to School Health Fair, which has provided hundreds of free school physicals, dental exams, and eye screens for residents. Under his direction, the district launched its Educational Foundation, which has raised thousands for college scholarships and teacher grants. District 218 has earned the state’s highest fiscal rating, Financial Recognition, each year of his tenure. During that span, the district also earned a perfect finance score (4.0) from the state board. This year, Shepard opened a new science wing. Previously, both Richards and Eisenhower have constructed new cafeterias, Eisenhower remodeled its LRC. Plans have started for a new arts center at Richards.

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James P. Gram, 21, of Worth, was charged with driving on a suspended license and no insurance Oct. 24 after a stop in the 7000 block of 115th Street, police said. *** Jonathon P. Hacker, 20, of Chicago Ridge, was charged with driving on a suspended license, no insurance and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident Oct. 24 following an accident in the 6800 block of 111th Street, police said. *** Timothy M. Gudewicz, 26, of Worth, was charged with driving on a suspended license and Global Superstar figurines failure to wear a seatbelt Oct. valued at $95 were reported 25 after being stopped at 113th stolen Oct. 23 from Walgreens, Street and Harlem Avenue, po11053 S. Southwest Highway. lice said. *** Maciej Sas, 29, of Oak Lawn, Area police departments was charged with retail theft Oct. Chicago Ridge 425-7831 25 after reportedly stealing two Evergreen Park 422-2142 hats and a pornographic magazine Hickory Hills 598-4900 valued at approximately $27 from Oak Lawn 499-7722 Shell gas station, 10300 S. Harlem Palos Hills 598-2272 Ave., police said. Worth 448-3979

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Two days later, two juveniles were arrested during the overnight hours for allegedly burglarizing vehicles. Both were referred to juvenile court. Also on Oct. 10, two adults and one juvenile were arrested for allegedly burglarizing multiple vehicles. The adults, James M. Chomer, 20, and John J. Rourke, 20, both of Chicago, were charged with felony counts of burglary to auto. The juvenile was referred to juvenile court. The announcement of the arrests comes after Oak Lawn Trustee Bob Streit called for an

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received a ticket for having his ¾-ton pickup truck parked at his house. Hickory Hills officials are conThe truck does not weigh more sidering looking over their rules than 8,000 pounds, but carries for truck weight violations. “D” plates because the weight Hickory Hills resident Kerry could exceed 8,000 pounds when Vinhler was more than a little the truck carries a load. surprised when police recently “It’s all of a sudden become a ticketed her husband’s box truck hardship,” said Gambla, a lifelong for a weight violation. Hickory Hills resident. “I can’t “That made us a little con- picture the city telling me it’s cerned,” Vinhler said at last going to be illegal. This is our Thursday’s city council meeting. livelihood.” Vinhler’s husband owns a box Prohibiting truck owners from truck that is parked along the side parking their vehicles at home of their house. The truck has a would force the owners to park “D” license, which is required by elsewhere and drive to their the state for trucks that weigh trucks. It also would present semore than 8,000 pounds. curity concerns, such as the theft The city has a five-ton, or of valuable tools, Gambla said. 10,000-pound limit, for trucks Vinhler agreed saying her husparked on residential streets. The band’s box truck is currently the weight limit for trucks bearing family’s only vehicle. “B” plates is 8,000 pounds. The police department has Resident Mark Gambla also placed a moratorium on ticket-

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ing truck owners for weight violations until the city council makes a decision on the matter, Police Chief Alan Vodicka said. Enforcement of the weight restriction has not been consistent, a practice Ald. Deborah Ferrero called unfair. In a related parking matter, aldermen decided to continue the regulations regarding overnight, on-street parking. Residents can call the police department to be exempt from the on-street parking ban for up to three consecutive days in a seven-day period but no more than 10 days in a month. Residents who exceed those limits would be ticketed, officials said. “I know there are people who call in on a nightly basis,” said Ald. Scott Zimmerman. Several residents who seek the exemption do so because they have adult children living at home.

Man allegedly takes another swing at swiping golf clubs A Burbank man was charged with theft and resisting a police officer Oct. 23 after allegedly stealing golf clubs from a golf shop in Palos Hills, police said. Mark A. Carter, 26, was arrested at 3:10 p.m. after a short pursuit, police said. The owner of Palos Hills Golf, 11226 Southwest Highway, told po-

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fast for conditions, possession of marijuana and disobeying a stop sign Oct. 18 after being stopped in the 5200 block of 105th Street, police said. *** Kimberly Glasper, 43, of Chicago, was charged with aggravated battery to a police officer, disorderly conduct, assault and resisting arrest, and Kimisha L. Glasper, 19, and Tinese J. Brinson, 24, also of Chicago, were charged with disorderly conduct and battery following an Oct. 18 disturbance at Chuck E. Cheese, 4031 W. 95th St., police said.

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Second hack doesn’t cause panic attack My computer was hacked last week. I had my laptop here in the office and I heard the click-clickclick of three messages in a row and that caused me to look in its direction. All three were messages that said that the e-mail I just sent was undeliverable. I didn’t send any e-mail. And the undeliverable e-mails I supposedly sent went to people who I haven’t even thought of in a long time and their e-mail addresses were no longer valid. A few more click-click-clicks followed and I figured it out. Yep. I’ve been hacked again. Someone got to my computer and was sending out God only knows what kind of junk to the many in my address book. Then I went back to my work without giving it much thought. What a difference it was from the first time I was hacked. I’m guessing it was five or six years ago. I had been doing a lot of work at remote sites, including a McDonald’s in Wheaton twice a week. One morning, I opened my computer and there were hundreds of emails that I allegedly made during the night that were returned

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Athletic Director Alec Anderson. Anderson died in August, 2013. Chilling. Anyway, the bottom line is that I think we are immune to these hacks now but I would like to tell the world if you received an inappropriate e-mail from me – it wasn’t me.

Now that’s rare

A football player by the name of Kapri Bibbs was recently brought up off the practice squad an onto the regular Denver Broncos roster. I knew him when he was a senior at Plainfield North High School. He did things very few students or athletes could do. He was a rare breed. Every time I heard something about this dude, I would think “Wow, really?” One night back in 2010, he ran for 520 yards in a game against Oswego. But it wasn’t like he was padding his stats against a tomato can opponent. Both teams were unbeaten and his seven touchdowns made a difference in a 49-43 victory. He signed up with Colorado State but took a junior college detour. Then sat out a year and was able to suit up with CSU last year and he ran for 1,741

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Kapri Bibbs is a rare kid who played football and bowled in high school. yards and 31 touchdowns and had the attention of NFL scouts. We was an undrafted free agent at Broncos camp and made the Broncos’ practice squad. Now he’s on an NFL team. But despite all of that, that’s not what makes him rare in my eyes. What made him rare was that back in high school, he was a two sport athlete – football and bowling. I am sure there are others who have played football and bowled at their schools, but I had not encountered any until I met him. And I first met him

in a bowling alley where this big football player was hoisting a ball down the lane. He was carrying a respectable 179 average and told me he had three 300 games in his career. And he was using a 10-pound ball! Most male bowlers use 16-pound balls and some guys have made fun of those who use 15-pounds balls over the years and kiddingly called them sissies. Bibbs was using a ball that kids would use. But not too many people gave him grief. A rare breed indeed.

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Cunningham, Murphy hope to march to Senate seat in Springfield By Bob Rakow Staff Reporter The race in the 18th Senate District pits Democratic incumbent Bill Cunningham against challenger Shaun Murphy, a name well known in local Republican politics. Cunningham has spent the past four years in Springfield—two as a state representative and past two as a state senator. He touts his achievements and efforts to end “business as usual” as a reason to be re-elected. Murphy, meanwhile, contends that Cunningham is not his own man, taking his marching orders from House Speaker Michael Madigan and other party leaders when it comes to key votes. But the challenger said he knows he’s in an uphill battle. “I realize what we’re up against,” he said, adding that Cunningham has greater financial resources and more campaign workers, many which are supplied by Democratic organization. “We have volunteers, not hired help,” said Murphy, who’s been going door-to-door in the district since June. Cunningham denies the allegation, saying he and his volunteers also have been campaigning in the district since the summer. “I’ve had no state employees walking for me,” Cunningham said. The freshman senator said “voting and acting to end business as usual.” For example, Cunningham supported legislation to reduce legislators pay and the stipends they receive while in Springfield. Additionally, he backed the elimination of the legislative scholarship program, following complaints that some lawmakers abused the program, he said. He said the state’s pension crisis is one of the biggest challenges legislators face when they return to Springfield after the election. Murphy expressed confidence about his campaign during a recent interview. “It’s going very well in my opinion,” he said of his “grassroots” effort to unseat Cunningham. “We’re just trying to spread the word,” said Murphy, who describes himself as an independent-minded Republican. He added that he’s heard an overwhelming theme of “throw the bums out” when on the campaign trail. Murphy also is trying to convince voters Cunningham “does what he’s told” by party leadership despite claiming an independent voting record. Murphy supports term limits

and said that if elected he’ll serve two terms and return to the private sector. Both Cunningham and Murphy are opposed to Senate Bill 16, which is designed to correct inequities in the state’s funding of public education, but would have a devastating impact on area school, opponents say. Cunningham voted against the bill, which passed the Senate in May, but Murphy points out that the senator said little to constituents about its potential impact since then. Cunningham and Murphy both appeared last week at two forums designed to give residents more information about the impact of the bill. Cunningham, 47, is a lifelong resident of the Southwest Side. He is a graduate of Mount Carmel High School and the University of Illinois Chicago. Prior to holding elective office, he was an advisor to Cook County Sheriff Mike Sheahan and former chief of staff to Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart. He lives in Chicago’s Beverly community with his wife, Juliana, and their two daughters. Murphy, 34, is a certified public accountant. He lives in Evergreen Park and serves as the vice president of the Evergreen Park Community High School District 231 board. He is also the Worth Township Republican Committee. Murphy is no stranger to politics. His father, John Murphy, was the former Worth Township supervisor and a longtime Evergreen Park trustee. His mother, Maureen Murphy, was a member of Illinois House, a commissioner of the Cook County Board of Review and the chairman of the Cook County Republican Party. She died in 2008. The 18th Senate District includes sections of Orland, Worth and Palos townships and the neighborhoods of Mount Greenwood, Beverly, Morgan Park and Auburn-Gresham in Chicago.

There are plenty of issues that U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski (D3rd) and Republican challenger Sharon Brannigan have heading into Tuesday’s election and they were both letting their opinions fly publicly. The pair covered a lot of hotbutton issues — from unemployment to Obamacare, immigration to Ebola — in their Oct. 16 forum at Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills. Brannigan linked Lipinski to what she calls the failures and scandals of the Obama administration, while he stressed his independence and willingness to work with Republicans. Lipinski, who has been in office since 2005, noted that President Obama has not talked to him in the five years since Lipinski voted against the Affordable Care Act. Lipinski and Brannigan shared a friendly handshake before sitting down to field questions submitted by audience members. In his opening statement, Lipinski said he shared the frustration many in the district feel due to the “ideological bickering” that has prevented Congress from getting much done. “I listen to my constituents, not party leaders. I am a problemsolver, maybe because I am an

BIG WINNING STREAK The percentage of Dan Lipinski’s vote totals in five straight wins in congressional elections: 2004 – 72.6 percent 2006 – 77.1 percent 2008 – 73.3 percent 2010 – 69.7 percent 2012 – 69.5 percent

engineer.” He detailed his five-point jobs plan, which includes modernizing infrastructure; fair trade; strengthening manufacturing; and investing in education and innovation. When asked what he would do about the Affordable Care Act, the health insurance law referred to as Obamacare, Lipinski said some changes needed to be made. He was among the few Democrats who voted against it. “Since then, people have realized that there are problems with it. But Republicans have stuck with the going-nowhere approach of trying to get rid of it entirely.” Lipinski supports “getting rid of funding for abortion” allowed in the law, and changing the definition of “full-time” from a 30-hour work week to 40 hours. “Workers are getting their hours cut because of it,” he said, referring to the rule that businesses with at least 50 employees must offer health insurance to full-time employees. Brannigan grew up in Chicago’s Mount Greenwood neighborhood and lived in Oak Lawn before moving to Palos Heights, where she is a township trustee and business owner. Noting that “Obamacare” was what got her into the race, she

said she opposed the “intrusive and overreaching policies” of the Obama administration. She described Obamacare as “the anvil on the backs of small businesses.” “I have a small business (a floral shop in Orland Park) that has created local jobs. I need to be able to hire more people.” “Citizens and business are leaving Illinois entirely. It is not a business-friendly state.” Brannigan said “getting rid of Obamacare,” and cutting the

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corporate tax rate from 39 to 20 percent would result in such a growth in the economy that the $17 trillion national debt could be slashed. She said every government department should cut budgets by 1 or 2 percent. “It would be immediate. Businesses want to stay here and grow,” she said. Brannigan wants to bring the corporate tax rate to 15 percent permanently, and favors “a rea(Continued on page 5)

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Evergreen Park offers fun in the dark By Jeff Vorva, Reporter Editor The Village of Evergreen Park and the park district held a small Halloween Parade on Friday night that was attended by hundreds. The parade went from the Community Center

to a makeshift pumpkin patch across the street. There were also refreshments, goodie bags and the movie “Shrek” was shown outdoors. Here are a few photos from the event:

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Scary and creepy costumes were a part of the night in Evergreen Park.

And a witch shall lead them – the parade was led by witches, who marched the kids and adults around the pumpkin patch.

Super heroes were there to save the day – or the night – at the parade.

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The gazebo in Evergreen Park takes on a festive look during the village’s Halloween Parade.

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Furnace con game heats up in Chicago Ridge 50 years ago From the Oct. 29, 1964 issue The story: A furnace repair con game popped up in Chicago Ridge in which customers were bilked out of $1,000 for repairs that didn’t need to be made. The quote: “The prayers of our wonderful friends and neighbors were the guiding light which carried our sons through the hours of darkness when all hope was gone,’’ – Robert Henderson of Hickory Hills after a fire swept through his family’s home severely injuring his two sons. Fun fact: According to the Harmon’s Football Picks section of the paper, Michigan was ranked No. 8 in the nation and Illinois was ranked No. 11.

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25 years ago From the Nov. 2, 1989 issue The story: A security guard at Mancari Chrysler Plymouth allegedly fired a shotgun and locked himself in a car dealership as police tried to apprehend him. The quote: “The people around here treated me like a prince. I couldn’t buy a drink all night.’’ – Worth’s Steve Crowley, recalling coming home from the Viet Nam War. Fun fact: St. Laurence tennis coach Tom Draski won the Catholic League Lawless Award, which is given to the top athlete or coach in a given sport. (Solution on page 12)

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10 years ago From the Oct. 28 issue The story: District 218 officials voted to establish a policy in which students who fail to maintain a minimum academic standard and whose attendance rates are lower than 80 percent could be kicked out of school. The quote: “Democrat Barack Obama is The Reporter’s choice to succeed Peter Fitzgerald and represent Illinois in the U.S. Senate. Obama is intelligent, thoughtful and articulate and there is no doubt ha has something to offer at the federal legislative level.’’ – an editorial in the Reporter. Fun fact: St. Xavier University’s football team knocked off the No. 4 NAIA team in the nation, St. Ambrose, 2723 in Iowa. John Perryman hit Chris Rodriguez with a 27-yard scoring pass with 28 seconds to go seconds after Chris Kooistra pounced on a fumble.

Oct. 30: ON THIS DATE in 1938, the radio play “War of the Worlds,” starring Orson Welles, aired on CBS. The live drama, which employed fake news reports, panicked some listeners who thought its portrayal of a Martian invasion was true. Oct. 31: ON THIS DATE in 1984, Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was assassinated by two Sikh security guards. Nov. 1: ON THIS DATE in 1861, Gen. George B. McClellan was named general in chief of the Union armies during the U.S. Civil War. His leadership was considered an utter failure because of his hesitancy to take the fight to the Confederates; President Lincoln fired him five months later. Nov. 2: ON THIS DATE in 1948, President Truman narrowly won election over Republican challenger Thomas E. Dewey. Nov. 3: ON THIS DATE in 1952, Clarence Birdseye put frozen peas on the market. In 1994, 12 jurors were seated at the O.J. Simpson murder trial in Los Angeles. Nov. 4: ON THIS DATE in 1862, the Gatling gun, forerunner of the machine gun, was patented. It was used by Union forces during the U.S. Civil War. Nov. 5: ON THIS DATE in 1994, former President Reagan disclosed he had Alzheimer’s disease. Answer to last week’s question: This week in 1918, Czechoslovakia gained independence with the breakup of Austria-Hungary near the end of World War I. This week’s question: Who were the two candidates Richard M. Nixon defeated for the presidency in 1968? (Mark Andrews can be reached via e-mail at mlandrews@embarqmail.com.)

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Gorman faces token opposition from Hickey in county board race The two-party system appears to be a bit of a sham this fall, at least as it relates to the “race” for the 17th District seat on the Cook County Board of Commissioners. Republican powerhouse Elizabeth “Liz” Doody Gorman, of Orland Park, appears to be coasting to victory in her quest for a fourth term, with Democrat Jim Hickey, also of Orland Park, apparently missing in action—perhaps by design--from the campaign trail. Hickey, a Gorman ally and president of the Orland Fire Protection District, does not appear to have a functioning campaign operation. An Internet search shows no campaign website, and Hickey has not reached out to the press as a candidate. He was unopposed in March 18 Democratic primary, picking up 7,693 votes, while Gorman amassed 13,292 votes in her contested race on the GOP side with physician Barbara Bellar. Hickey did not respond to requests for comment by The Regional News. A Wikipedia entry about him claims that he entered the race “believing that Gorman, his ally and a key supporter in his election [to the OFPD board], was planning to run for higher office, and that he would only seek Gorman’s seat in the Nov. 4 election if she retired.” A native of the Marquette Park neighborhood on Chicago’s Southwest Side, Hickey ran for the newly created 11th Congressional District seat in 2012, finishing last in a threeway Democratic primary. The following year, he entered and then withdrew from the race to succeed disgraced U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. Hickey’s absence has given Gorman free rein to continue her allout advocacy for Bruce Rauner’s

An alarming statistic OL trustee says fire department lodged 46 complaints against 911 dispatchers By Bob Rakow Staff Reporter

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Elizabeth “Liz” Doody Gorman campaign for governor. She was an early and effective supporter of Rauner and is credited by many with playing a key role in his victory last March over established GOP candidates. Last month, Gorman hosted a town hall meeting for Rauner in Orland Hills. Gorman, a self-described conservative “on fiscal and social issues,” is perhaps best known for her successful leadership role in opposing and later repealing the 133 percent tax hike pushed by then-County Board President Todd Stroger in 2008 and passed by the board’s Democratic majority. “Throughout my time in office, I’ve been a strong advocate for tax reform, budget and operational efficiencies, especially in the area of new technology,” Gorman told The Regional News earlier this year. “I have worked hard to fight for tax reform on multiple fronts. In 2013, I successfully sponsored the tax rate cut to the county’s Motor Vehicle Transfer Tax. Also, I successfully fought $1.6 billion in new tax proposals over my term in office [since 2002].” Gorman also said she has worked

The firestorm over 911 dispatchers continues to rage. Oak Lawn Mayor Sandra Bury’s administration “has clearly demonstrated their contempt for the safety of our residents” by refusing to address complaints about the 911 emergency dispatch center,” Trustee Robert Streit said Tuesday. “The safety and well-being of our residents should always be the primary concern of our village government,” Streit said at Tuesday’s village board meeting. Jim Hickey Streit provided a report that hard for greater transparency briefly summarized 46 complaints throughout county government. “I lodged against the 911 dispatchsponsored an ethics law requiring ers by the members of the fire greater disclosure and transpar- department. He also chastised Bury and Vilency for Cook County government and spearheaded the charge that lage Manager Larry Deetjen for resulted in the resolution that led refusing to provide records of the to the abolishment of the corruption- complaints until last week then riddled Cook County Regional Office Illinois Attorney General’s office opened an inquiry at his request. of Education,” she said. “Months ago, I requested that She has also endeavored to “make the Cook County Forest Preserve the village turn over documentaDistrict a national leader in the ar- tion detailing problems with the eas of recreation, restoration and dispatch service,” Streit said. conservation,” Gorman said. The incumbent said that her staff has assisted hundreds of constituents with property tax appeals and numerous other service requests. “Infrastructure improvements were made a priority for the 17th District especially in the area of flood mitigation. I’m proud to highlight these By Bob Rakow initiatives, services and programs,” Staff Reporter she said. The race in the 35th Legislative Gorman, who holds a master’s District features incumbent state degree from the University of Notre Dame and a bachelor’s de- Rep. Fran Hurley and political gree from St. Mary’s University newcomer Victor Horne. Hurley, a freshman legislator, in Minnesota. She lives with her husband, Gerald, and sons, Conor, was first elected in 2012 after serving for several years as an aide to Liam and Shane. 19th Ward Ald. Matt O’Shea and former Ald. Ginger Rugai. She said her first term was a learning experience, but she also sponsored some important legislation. For example, Hurley said, she backed a bill that closed a loophole in the criminal code by barring convicted sex offenders from also finished first and second for privately owned play areas, such headlines in the Illinois Press As- a the ones commonly found in sociation contest earlier this year. McDonald’s or Burger King. Vorva also took third place in She said she also sponsored a the NINA non-daily column writ- bill that makes attacking a first ing contest. responder a felony. Regional News reporter Tim “I try to work on things that Hadac earned third place for his involve the community,” Hurley news story “Plans unveiled to re- said. build to rebuild larger Heights Rec She added that she’s “willing to Center,’’ as he reported on the work both sides of the aisle” to early stages of a topic that has get important legislation passed. become red-hot in recent weeks. Like most of her legislative col-

campus of Northern Illinois University in DeKalb. Karrson’s headline of “MeReporter/Regional News Sports teor slighting,” “Forgettable Editor Ken Karrson’s Crum-my Momence,’’ “Tigers get Adamheadline helped earn him another bombed,’’ “More southern comaward this year. fort,’’ and “A Crum-my way to Karrson took first place in end” earned the judges’ praises. non-daily headline writing in the “Clever and fun; just right for Northern Illinois Newspaper As- sports,’’ was what the judges said. sociation competition announced Reporter editor Jeff Vorva took Thursday at a banquet at the second in the headline writing Holmes Student Center on the competition. Karrson and Vorva

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Brannigan received a standing ovation from her supporters at one point when she listed a litany of crises facing the country that she blamed Obama for, and linked Lipinski to. (Continued from page 3) Brannigan contends that Lipinski was in favor of an “open borsonable flat tax.” Lipinski said tax reform is ders” policy because he did not needed, but because of loopholes, vote for a bill that would have few corporations actually pay the denied entry to all migrants from 39 percent rate. He said the loop- Central America that were flooding holes must be closed if the rate to the border during the summer. However, Lipinski said that is reduced. “Everyone agrees that the na- while he has supported funding tional debt is too high and must for border security and fencing, be brought down. But there are the bill in question was too farno easy solutions. Everything has reaching, and would have affected to be put on the table and dealt youths already living here and given temporary legal status. with on a bipartisan basis.” Asked about the Ebola crisis, He said any tax reduction would have to be made up somewhere. they both agreed that the Centers While the deficit has gone down for Disease Control did not handle in recent years, and spending was the situation very well. Brannigan said she wanted all cut by $1.2 trillion over the past 10 years, it has to be cut by about travel visas withdrawn for people coming from the three West African $2.5 billion over the next 10. “We cannot saddle our children countries dealing with Ebola, and and grandchildren with this large Lipinski said no visas for people coming on vacation should be issued. debt,” added Lipinski.

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Bremen to qualify because they did not have enough playoff points (opponents’ wins) to qualify at 5-4. The Panthers (8-1) drew a No. 3 seed and won eight straight before dropping a 21-7 home decision to Wilmington on Friday night. On Saturday night, the lone local team to host a playoff game in the first week is third-seeded Richards (8-1) which hosts sixthseeded Oak Forest (6-3) in a rematch from the regular season. Richards beat Oak Forest 39-14 on Oct. 3 in Oak Lawn. Richards, which finished second in the state in Class 6A last year, has outscored seven opponent by a combined score of 288-67 since dropping a 22-19 game to Geneva on Sept. 5. The Bengals have six wins, but their three losses were by blowouts to Lemont (42-20), Richards (39-14) and Thornton Fractional South (48-28). In Class 5A, 14th-seeded St. Laurence (5-4) visits No. 3-seed Joliet Catholic (7-2) Saturday at 7:30 p.m. In the 1980s, this used to be a marquee game to open the season and it would draw 7,000 to

8,000 fans. Since then, Joliet has stayed a power but the Vikings have had their ups and downs on the gridiron. But the Vikings are back in the playoffs and squeezed in with a 5-4 mark. It appeared they were going to claim a forfeit victory over St. Francis de Sales to close the season but found a game at the last minute and beat Chicago Noble/Johnson 59-0 last Thursday to close the regular season with a three-game winning streak. Joliet did some damage in the area Friday night as the Hilltoppers helped knock Marist out of playoff contention with a 32-7 victory in Chicago.

Hurley and Horne clash in 35th district

Community Briefs CHICAGO Beverly Arts Center Presents An Evening with Chicago Director Ron OJ Parson On Monday, Nov. 17 at 7:30 pm, theater patrons can witness a twenty-year vision come full circle as New Onyx Theatre launches with an evening of theatre, conversation and song. An Evening with Ron OJ Parson, founder and director of New Onyx Theatre, will be held at the Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St., Chicago. Tickets are $25, or $22 for BAC members. For tickets and more information, call 773-445-3838, or visit beverlyartcenter.org It was 20 years ago Parson and a fellow group of talented, energetic actors, writers, directors and technical artists began Onyx Theatre Ensemble. They came together to produce exciting, innovative theatre and launched their company with a production of East Texas Hot Links by Eugene Lee, receiving rave reviews from critics and audiences alike. Onyx Theatre was truly the talk of Chicago and had several years of quality productions before closing. Parson, a Jeff Awardwinning director, producer and working actor on stage, television and as a voice over artist, has carried the original vision of Onyx Theatre, tweaking and modernizing it over the years. Now in partnership with the Beverly Arts Center,

East Texas Hot Links will be presented in April as part of the BAC Spring 2015 Professional Theatre Series. It will be the inaugural production of the New Onyx Theatre – 20 years after it was first produced in Chicago. PALOS HILLS Annual bazaar takes place this weekend Sts. Constantine and Helen Church hosts its 29th Annual Holiday Craft, Gift and Food Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 1 and Sunday, Nov. 2. A wide selection of vendors will be available for holiday gift needs or for yourself. Homemade Greek foods along with our famous Greek pastries. There will be raffles to win either cash or prizes. The event is located at 111th Street and Roberts Road in Palos Hills PALOS TOWNSHIP Palos Township Wants Businesses to Hire Veterans Palos Township is asking community members to help promote its campaign to hire a veteran. The township will provide businesses with signage to display in their business’ window from Nov. 1 through Nov. 15. Palos Township is asking that on veteran’s day, Tuesday, Nov. 11, to further support the campaign by including “Please Hire a Veteran” on their marquee, if they have one. For more information, call 598-4418.

The village “denied, deflected and generally ignored official requests for information,” he added. Streit opposed the village’s decision to outsource its emergency dispatch operations, a move trustees approved nearly one year ago. Since that time, Streit repeatedly has alleged that Norcomm Public Safety Communications, the company that took over dispatching operations, has performed poorly. Bury responded to Streit’s allegation, saying the village did not have the records he was seeking when he submitted his Freedom of Information Act request. Carmie O’Leary, one of the village’s nine FOIA officers, forwarded Streit’s request to her counterpart at the fire department, Bury said. The fire department responded saying it did not have the information Streit was seeking, the mayor said. “In this case, however, the FOIA officer said ‘we do not have information concerning the FOIA request,’” Bury said. “When the error was discovered, the documents were released. When someone says

we don’t have information, we tend to believe them, sir.” “No one is hiding anything,” Bury said after the meeting. She added that some firefighters may have filed the complaints because they opposed the village decision to outsource the emergency dispatch center. “Clearly, there are some bitter feelings,” she said. Streit also called for three ordinances to be considered at the Nov. 10 village board meeting. The first ordinance would direct the village manager to post on the village website all Freedom of Information requests within five business days. The second proposed ordinance would call on the manager to post on the website all responses to Freedom of Information requests within five days of sending the response. Streit’s third ordinance would require the manager to include in trustees’ meeting packets responses to all Freedom of Information requests. “Government records are the people’s records,” Streit said. Village Attorney Pat Connelly explained the village’s position. “We treat every FOIA the same way regardless of the requestor,’’ he said. “The mayor is not involved in the FOIA process.”

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leagues from the area, Hurley is opposed to Senate Bill 16, which is designed to correct inequities in the state’s funding of public education, but would have a devastating impact on area school, opponents say. Hurley is a lifelong resident of the Southwest Side and a graduate of Mother McAuley High School and Saint Xavier University. She lives in Mt. Greenwood with her three children, where she is involved in a variety of civic organizations. Horne also is a lifelong Southsider. He served in Vietnam and became an ordained minister following seminary education at Aenon Bible College and has been an ordained minister for nearly 20 years. Horne is a volunteer Bible teacher at Cook County Jail and has worked for more than 15 years as a compliance investigator for the Illinois Department of Agriculture. He lives in Chicago’s Beverly community with his wife. He has four children and 13 grandchildren. “I understand that there’s nothing more important to society than

strong traditional families and the sanctity of life,” Horne said on his campaign website. “These are the foundation for a strong and prosperous society.” As an elected legislator, Horne said, his first priority would be to advocate for economic growth, which he believes would lead to greater fiscal responsibility, a reduction in spending and a demand for integrity and accountability from state leaders. “I will advocate for and support programs that reduce our spending, significantly lower our taxes, create new and innovative job markets and promote small businesses and local entrepreneurship,” he said. Additionally, Horne said, he would support for programs and support projects that strengthen marriages, build strong families and protect the sanctity of life. The 35th District includes all or portions of Alsip, Merrionette Park, Oak Lawn, Orland Hills, Orland Park, Palos Heights, Palos Park and Worth. It also includes the Chicago neighborhoods of Beverly, Mount Greenwood and Morgan Park.

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Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re just better off singing the wrong lyrics â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;The one thing about technology today is you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to lean into the transistor radio to understand lyrics of your favorite songs. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;Nowadays, the lyrics of nearly every major song from the 1950s, â&#x20AC;&#x2122;60s and â&#x20AC;&#x2122;70s are online, and decades later, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m shocked by what the real words are. It canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be as bad as a lot of todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new music, offering lurid details about sex and murder. For many of todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s songs, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s better to get the lyrics wrong. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a rude awakening for me as social media technology displays the real lyrics. The words just donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t match what I thought they were as Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m singing in my car driving down Harlem Avenue. (Yes, you may have seen me and thousands of other baby boomers driving with songs blaring loudly, our heads bopping like weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve gone off the deep end). â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;Was I that whacked out when I heard them the first time? Or do rock singers from my generation mumble a lot? â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;Here are some of my favorite lyric screw-ups: In the first verse of the Grass Roots song â&#x20AC;&#x153;Midnight Confessions,â&#x20AC;? I was always singing â&#x20AC;&#x153;your soft tail macutcheon; babe; brings out a need in me nobody hears, except â&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a â&#x20AC;&#x153;soft tail macutcheonâ&#x20AC;?? I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even know how to spell it. But thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been singing for 44 years. The real lyrics are: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Your soft gentle motion babe; brings out a need in me that nobody hears, exceptâ&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;Of course, if my mom could understand those words, she might not have let me buy that transistor radio with the little plastic earphones, for $5. Even when the lyrics are the names of the songs, I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get them right. Like the 1969 song by the Sir Douglas Quintet which starts out: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Well, she was walking down the street, looking as fine as she could be.â&#x20AC;? And then the chorus comes in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Shinabouwamover. Shinabouwamover.â&#x20AC;?

The Grapevine By Ray Hanania The real lyrics are â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s About a Mover,â&#x20AC;? which makes even less sense. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;Even the Christmas songs are like that. I wished I had a relative named â&#x20AC;&#x153;Majoulaâ&#x20AC;? who was very generous in â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Twelve Days of Christmas.â&#x20AC;? Maybe sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d give me a turtle that could fly? Of course, it was â&#x20AC;&#x153;My true love gave to me,â&#x20AC;? not â&#x20AC;&#x153;Majoula gave to me, two turtle doves â&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;One of the most famous is Manfred Mannâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1977 song singing â&#x20AC;&#x153;Blinded By the Light,â&#x20AC;? a Bruce Springsteen re-do, with the garbled lyrics, â&#x20AC;&#x153;wrapped up like a duzin in the rubber of the night.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;What the heck does that mean? It makes more sense than the actual lyrics, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Blinded by the light, revved up like a deuce, another runner in the night.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;No wonder our parents thought we were all on drugs. Email me your favorite lyric screw-ups, and if they are PG, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll run a few.

Facebook birthday wishers help bring back some Lincs to the past It started with Lori-Cremins Bailey and ended with Brett Roseman. In between, 31 others took a minute out of their busy day to do it. I turned 50 years old last week and 33 Facebook friends offered birthday wishes via the social networking site. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m grateful for the good wishes, but, more importantly, I enjoyed the walk down memory lane the birthday intentions provided. Take Roseman, for example. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a former SouthtownStar guy, a fine photographer whose career at the paper ended when Sun-Times Media let go of all its photographers. I got to know Brett over the years when he and I would show up at the same assignments. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like meâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;loves to chat, tell a story. I miss guys like Brettâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; good to know he landed on his feet and is still in the industry in Wisconsin, last I heard. But Roseman was not the only former SouthtownStar photographer to wish me a great day. Mary Compton did so as well. I still see Mary from time to time. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still taking great photos and is a solid writer to boot. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the kind of person you can talk with about practically anything. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interesting and engaging. Speaking of the SouthtownStar, former editor John Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien checked in with a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Happy Birthday.â&#x20AC;? JOB was a tough SOB but a good editor and a good guy. John assigned

me plenty of stories over the years when I freelanced at the SouthtownStar. He worked out a deal whereby I took on the night reporter duties after the full-time guy moved on and there were no plans to replace him. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I got a business proposition for you,â&#x20AC;? Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien told me one afternoon in 2009. The timing was perfect and it was good gig, getting to cover breaking news or the most controversial municipal or school board meetings each night. Yeah, I had to drive to Crete a few times, but Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not the kind of guy who wants to hear you whine and complain. Not all the birthday wishes were sent from former SouthtownStar folks. Indeed, Donna Vickroy, a current writer and columnist at the paper, was nice enough to send some birthday wishes my way. Genuine is as good a way as I know to describe Donna. No ego, no pretense. I remember standing with Donna in the freezing cold outside Christ Medical Center the night Chicago Fire Capt. Herbie Johnson died in a house fire. We both were covering the story, and reporters are not allowed to wait inside the hospital emergency room. Damn cold, but a good memory. Jim Hook asked me where the time has gone. Hook, who handles communications for North Palos School District 117, also is former South-

towner and once worked at the Regional News, the Reporterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sister paper. Now I do feel old. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve long compared notes on the journalism biz as well as our families. Few people like to brag about their kids more than Hook. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a genuine guy, and his birthday wishes reminded that I really should touch base with him more often. Maybe we will. I saw Jim last week and agreed to have lunch. We have to follow through with those plans one of these times. Kim Patton chimed in. Kimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a St. Thomas More girl, who years later used Facebook to bring members of the Class of 1978 together. She also one of the toughest people I know, having beaten breast cancer a few years ago. My daughter and I walked with Pattonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Army in the Beverly Breast Cancer Walk to support Kim and her family. Bob Gath wished me happy birthday. I wrote last week about being a big Notre Dame fan. I am stoic spectator compared to him. The former Simmons Middle School English teacher is a crazed fan. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the guy who took me to my first game and introduced me to all the traditions of game day. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also a fellow Cubs fan and a good friend. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the first person I texted last week when a terrible call robbed Notre Dame of a victory over Florida State. Patricia Kosar checked in.

The B-Side by Bob Rakow Pat sat next me to me when we worked for Press Publications in the Bloomingdale office. I covered Bloomingdale, she covered Glendale Heights. That was 20-plus years ago. Time flies. A lot of good people worked in that office, including sports reporter Linc Wonham, who also took a moment to offer birthday wishes. William Wagner was the lone happy birthday voice from my first newspaper gig at Des Plaines Publishing. I think of Wagner and I think of the 1989 Cubs. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a huge fan and during our weekly production days that year, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d listen to the games on the radio. The Cubs won 93 games that year. Mitch â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wild Thingâ&#x20AC;? Williams, Greg Maddux, Jerome Walton. What a time. Until they lost to the San Francisco Giants in the playoffs. Still, Wagner, who later wrote a book about the Cubs, was the most passionate fan I knew. I could mention others, but space does not allow. My SouthtownStar competition, Steve Metsch, telephoned me with his best regards. And, our sales rep, Val Draus, brought cupcakes into the office. Thanks, Val. From time to time, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll hear someone say that birthdays are for kids. Once you become an adult, you should treat it like any other day. Nonsense. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a day worth celebrating. Thanks to those helped me do that.

Off the Grapevine Fire House Subs in Orland Park hosts a fundraiser for fallen firefighter Wes Peak on Thursday, Nov. 6â&#x20AC;Ś November is Arab Heritage Month in Illinoisâ&#x20AC;ŚThe attacks and mudslinging is just going to get worse as we round the corner to the Nov. 4 elections. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nauseatingâ&#x20AC;Ś Why do I get the feeling that all that construction on LaGrange Road and Harlem Avenue are deja vu?â&#x20AC;Ś My son has a new iPhone App that helps him solve his math equations, â&#x20AC;&#x153;PhotoMath.â&#x20AC;? Is that a good thing? â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;Ray Hanania is an award winning former Chicago City Hall reporter and now President/CEO of Urban Strategies Group. Email him at rghanania@gmail.com.

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Dear Editor: I would like to take this opportunity to bring to your attention that this coming Tuesday, Nov. 4 is Election Day.Â It is the day we can exercise that great American right and get out and vote for whomever we desire.Â Democrat or Republican, you must take advantage of that great American right. I would also like to bring to your attention that I am one of

72 Judges up for retention and need your approval.Â Judges are extremely important in our lives and I sincerely feel you should give your undivided attention to the Retention Ballot. It has been my privilege to serve on the bench of the largest and finest Judiciary in the Country and I wish to continue. Â Thank you very much, Judge Thomas Flanagan Circuit Court of Cook County

Inside The First Amendment

Legendary editor Ben Bradlee â&#x20AC;&#x201D; for it all, I say â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Thank Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; By Gene Policinski â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;Did the First Amendment ever have a more stylish defender â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and one who made more effective use of it â&#x20AC;&#x201D; than Ben Bradlee? â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;The legendary managing editor of The Washington Post who died Tuesday at 93, Bradleeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 23 years at the helm were marked by landmark collisions between a free press and government, from the Pentagon Papers to reporting on Watergate. He also weathered criticism that he was too

close to one-time Georgetown neighbor John F. Kennedy to be an objective journalist, and too removed from a story by a young reporter, Janet Cooke, that resulted in a returned Pulitzer Prize. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;With style and wit, and without apology, Bradlee championed a free press as a watchdog on government. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x153;Obviously the First Amendment is the cornerstone of our business and of democracy,â&#x20AC;? he said in a 2006 interview at the Newseum. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t something that I commit to memory and

say like my prayers, but it has a place in my day-to-day life. It is the freedom that allows us to do good work. It allows us to be important in society.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;Americans generally take their First Amendment rights for granted, Bradlee continued. I know they do ... and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great. That means weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing something right.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;Even so, Bradlee said, there was strength in his belief that â&#x20AC;&#x153;freedom of the press is ingrained in American society. A president comes and tries to do something, and in the

process, tramples on the First Amendment. He gets brought up short and doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make a fuss about it. They all cave. And thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good. The Pentagon Papers was a oncein-a-lifetime fight over the First Amendment. But it was worth the fight. You got to draw the line, and you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let them cross it.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; Bradleeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s courage in holding government accountable is the stuff of myth â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and fact. After reviewing a particularly significant bit of reporting by Post reporters Bob

Woodward and Carl Bernstein that implicated Attorney General John Mitchell and President Richard M. Nixon in Watergate wrongdoing, Bradlee recounted the high stakes involved, and then reportedly said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;You had better be right.â&#x20AC;? As it turned out, they were. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A; His gruff manner, aristocratic bearing and journalistic independence grated on some, to be sure. But his career embodied what the founders must have had in mind in building into the basic laws

of this nation such a strong protection for a free press: An unflagging, unabashed passion for finding the truth, and an enthusiasm and commitment to telling it to oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fellow citizen. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;â&#x20AC;&#x201A;And for all of that, thank you, Mr. Bradlee. Gene Policinski is chief operating officer of the Newseum Institute and senior vice president of the Instituteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s First Amendment Center. He can be reached at gpolicinski@ newseum.org.

Do you believe elections still matter? (Asked at Lake Katherine in Palos Heights) Photos by Bob Rakow

Ed Welsh, Crestwood Pat Devitt, Palos Heights â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yes. You want to try the right candiâ&#x20AC;&#x153;I just voted. I want Quinn to get in. I dates in office. I always vote.â&#x20AC;? donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t trust people with money.â&#x20AC;?

Harvey Glader, Palos Park â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yes they do. I think they make a difference.â&#x20AC;?

Dennis Wierzal, Palos Heights â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yes. People have to have a say in their government.â&#x20AC;?

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Veterans Day benefits the disabled

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A special Veterans Day benefit screening of the award-winning documentary “Travis: A Soldier’s Story” will be shown on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 7 p.m., at the Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St. in Chicago. Travis Mills is one of five surviving quadruple amputees from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. All proceeds will go to The Travis Mills Foundation, which supports disabled veterans and their families. Travis’ foundation is raising funds to build a fully accessible camp in Maine for disabled veterans and their families. Admission to the benefit screening is $10, $5 for students, free for active-duty military and veterans. Physical Therapist Ri-

cardo Fernandez met Mills last April, and was inspired by his positive attitude, determination and passion to support our veterans. He and his team are leading the Chicago fundraising efforts to support the Travis Mills Foundation in their goal to build a camp for disabled veterans and their families. In addition to the film, there will be raffle baskets, a silent auction, and door prizes, with thousands of dollars in prizes including Chicago Blackhawks tickets, a 46-inch Samsung TV, Michael Jordan and other Chicago sports memorabilia, restaurant certificates, and patriotic gift baskets. Doors will open at 6 p.m. The singing of the national anthem

will kick off the event at 7 p.m. The hour-long movie will be shown at 7:15 p.m. The raffle basket drawing will end at 9 p.m. Guests may bring and donate items to be sent to our troops. Some of the items needed include batteries, beef jerky, hand sanitizer, hand/foot warmers, small boxes of hot chocolate, single serving soups, pre-packaged cookies, lip balm and hand lotion. For more information about the Travis Mills Foundation, visit www.travismills.org. For ticket information, email fernandez23@ usa.net or call 341-2357. —Submitted by The Travis Mills Foundation

Dee Catizone, city clerk of Hickory Hills, recently received her Master Municipal Clerk certification. She is posing with Jane Quinlan, Oak Lawn clerk and Cathy Aparo, Evergreen Park clerk who presented her with a plaque on Oct. 23.

Turning back the clock could be just what the doctor ordered Turning back the clocks one hour at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 2, when daylight savings time ends and standard time begins, may be just what the doctor ordered. That’s because, for the health-conscious, turning back the clocks will likely mean an extra weekend hour of much needed sleep, although not enough, perhaps, to eliminate any major sleep deficit due to a chronically busy lifestyle. Why can’t we make sleep a priority? What do you put ahead of getting enough rest? For those who are dealing with the seemingly endless responsibilities of work and family, sleep may be a luxury -- not a priority. Muhammad Hamadeh MD, specialist in pulmonary medicine and medical director of pulmonary rehabilitation at Oak Lawn’s Advocate Christ Medical Center, says that sleep deprivation has many negative effects on mental and physical health. Sleep deprivation decreases one’s ability to perform daily tasks and impacts mood, reaction time, and attention levels. Sleep deprivation also can lead to decreased productivity and injuries in the workplace. “People tend to ignore the need for sleep in order to get other things done, but sleep is as important as any healthy lifestyle choice,” Hamadeh said. “Onethird of our lives is spent sleeping. That is why it is important

week begins on the following Monday, these experts say. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) offers these guidelines for better sleep: Avoid “sleeping in” on the weekends; “sleeping in” makes it more difficult to wake up at a more regular time on Mondays Avoid caffeine, alcohol, nicotine, heavy meals and exercise prior to bedtime Eat a small snack before bedtime to avoid going to sleep hungry. Signal to your body that it’s bedtime by avoiding bright lights at night. Follow a consistent bedtime routine. Make your bedroom quiet, dark and cool. Sleep experts recommend that children in preschool sleep between 11 hours and to acknowledge the role that sleep 13 hours a night, school-age chilplays in our daily lives and rec- dren between 10 hours and 11 ognize that our behavior and our hours, and teens at least nine ability to feel, think and perform hours nightly. For most adults, are all related to the amount of seven hours to eight hours a night sleep we get.” are recommended to achieve good The change in time also may in- health and optimum performance. terfere with one’s circadian rhythm, The AASM encourages people which is why some sleep experts to discuss sleep-related problems suggest actually turning clocks to with a primary care doctor or a standard time on the Friday prior sleep specialist. Call 1-800-3-ADto the Sunday of the scheduled VOCATE (1-800-323-8622) or changeover to standard time. The visit www.advocatehealth.com to extra day-plus in adhering to the find a primary care doctor or sleep time change, including eating meals disorders center near you. and going to bed according to the new hours, can help better adjust —Submitted by Advocate Christ the body before the normal work Medical Center

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Travis Mills, left, with Physical Therapist Ricardo Fernandez, will host a benefit.

Death Notices Mike Cassano Mike Cassano, 86, of Palos Hills died Friday at Palos Community Hospital Visitation was Monday at Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home in Palos Hills. The funeral was Tuesday at Sacred Heart Church. Mr. Cassano was survived by children Robert (Teresa) and Maria (Richard) Singer. He was born in Italy and was a stationary engineer and owned a barber shop in Chicago.

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Ms. Koschnitski is survived by brothers Leroy, Emil, Edward (Kae) and Wayne (Judy) Koschnitski. Ms. Koschnitski was born in Chicago and worked as a freight tracer. She was a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church.

Virginia “Ginger” Dreger Virginia “Ginger” Dreger of Worth died Oct. 21 in her home. She was 79. Visitation and funeral services were at Schmaedeke Funeral Home in Worth. Burial was private. LaVerne C. Koschnitski Mrs. Dreger is survived by her LaVerne C. Koschnitski, 83, of husband, Paul; children Mike (LoPalos Hills, died Oct. 15 at Peace rene), Jim (Vicki) and Laura Hayes; Village in Palos Park. A memorial sister Dorothy (Harry) Boekeloo; service was held at St. Mark Lu- and four grandchildren. Mrs. Dretheran Church in Worth. Burial was ger was born in Chicago and was at Bethania Cemetery in Justice. a homemaker.

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Hickory Hills Presbyterian Church, 8426 W. 95th St., is offering “Stories and More” a program intended to reinforce kindergarten concepts and provide skills needed for a successful school experience. The class meets from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesdays Nov. 4 through Dec. 9. Children age 4-6 years who are enrolled in the program will be treated to a story time with associated activities, organized games, crafts, and time set aside to strengthen basic kindergarten skills. This class is staffed with retired teachers who have undergone a background check. This program is free to the community but registration is required. Class size is limited. For more information, or to register, contact Dianne Flynn, director of Children’s Ministries at 598-3100.

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districts in south suburbs but help other districts, especially those in downstate Illinois. “We’re struggling. The state is struggling,” said Grossi, who called the legislation “a new crisis to address the existing crisis.” Taxpayers and educators alike are concerned that proposed state legislation would result not only in the loss of millions of dollars in state aid to local public schools, but lead to cutbacks that include layoffs, and significant local property tax increases. Debbie Chafee, a Hickory Hills resident and the founder of EDGE Illinois, an advocacy group opposed to the legislation, advised residents to take the legislation seriously. “It’s a very real bill and could really happen,” said Chafee, the parent of two students in North Palos School District 117. Chafee urged residents to contact legislators to express their opposition to the bill in a personal way. “You really have to tell your school district’s story,” Chafee said. “Tell your story because on paper everybody looks the same. It is truly important. Spread the word. Talk to people about it.” The bill, which passed the Illinois Senate in late May, is expected to be considered by the state House of Representatives as early as January, according to the bill’s opponents—although supporters have scoffed at that and pointed to the spring session of

(Continued from page 1) income, Nogal said. Nogal displayed a copy of the legislation—hundreds of pages in length—during his presentation. “There’s no logic. There’s no rhyme or reason,” said Nogal, whose district alone would lose $7 million in annual state aid. The combined hit to budgets for District 230 and its feeder districts is estimated at $23 million, officials said. The six state legislators who attended the forum expressed opposition to the bill. “You’re just robbing Peter to pay Paul,” state Sen. Bill Cunningham (D-18th). “That’s what’s happening with this bill.” “It is not what it’s touted to Photo by Jeff Vorva be,” added state Rep. Kelly Burke A crowd of approximately 300 people listened intently in the Conrady Middle School gym about (D-36th). Senate Bill 16 last Wednesday. State representatives Fran Hurth we have some breathing room quality of education, and I don’t ley (D-35 ) and Mary E. Flowers Sen. Miwith this bill, time to right this want to see anything happen to (D-31) along with state chael Hastings (D-19th) also atwrong.” that,” she added. “I absolutely (Continued from page 1) La Margo called the tabling of agree that all children deserve a tended the forum and expressed dirty and ram it through in the House bill good news, but good education, without a doubt, opposition to the SB 16. Wednesday’s two-hour forum January, but now it looks like added a note of caution. but I think our legislators need “Until this bill is completely to come up with a better way featured a presentation by Robert killed, we will continue to in- to fund education. What they’re Grossi, Bloom Township treasurer LEGAL NOTICE form our communities of its fi- proposing with this bill is not and president of Crystal Financial IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, nancial impact to our districts,” the way to do it. You cannot take Consultants, which provides financial advisory services to school ILLINOIS La Margo said from the lectern. from some to give to others.” COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION “We cannot presume that any PFE members staffed two ta- districts throughout the state. Grossi’s presentation was BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. changes or modifications will be bles at the event, urging people Plaintiff, packed with statistics and graphmade [before it is considered in to sign a petition against SB 16. -v.UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JOAN the spring].” By the time the two-hour event ics that explained how the funding S. KENNELLY AKA JOAN KENNELLY, WOODS After the meeting, La Margo ended, volunteers had boosted formula proposed in SB 16 would EDGE HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION, WOODS warned against complacency. their cumulative total to about significantly harm many school EDGE I CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, PETER PANAGAS, STACEY C. FRUHSTUCK AKA STA“It’s always a concern that 1,000 signatures. Those who CEY FRUHSTUCK, JONATHAN WOMACK SPECIAL people are going to lay off a bit have not yet signed but want to REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE ESTATE OF JOAN and assume that [the proposed are encouraged to visit ipetitions. S. KENNELLY AKA JOAN KENNELLY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS legislation] will go by the way- com and conduct an “Orland” Defendants side, but then the [proponents] search of the website. 14 CH 06301 may try to sneak it through, so Keynote speaker at Thurs11128 NORTHWEST ROAD UNIT A we have to keep an eye on this,” day’s meeting was Robert Grossi, Palos Hills, IL 60465 he noted. “It’s important for all Bloom Township treasurer and NOTICE OF SALE of us to stay on our legislators president of Crystal Financial to make sure they stand with Consultants, which provides PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered us in opposing this.” financial advisory services to in the above cause on September 30, 2014, an La Margo, the father of school districts throughout the agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at three—and soon to be four- state. A number of elected of2:00 PM on November 12, 2014, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th -children in local public schools, ficials, school board members, Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to added that if SB 16 were passed school administrators and others the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: in its current form, the finan- were on hand to express their cially healthy district will have concern about the proposed legPARCEL 1: UNIT 11128-A IN WOODS EDGE CONexhausted its financial reserves islation. DO, AS DELINEATED ON SURVEY OF CERTAIN PART OF LOT ‘’A’’ (EXCEPT THAT PART FALLING and be “out of money” within Grossi told the audience that IN KEANE AVENUE) IN MCGRATH AND AHERN three to five years—assuming if SB 16 is passed in its curSUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF it does not cut services or lay rent form, the Southwest SubSECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 12, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, WHICH off staff. urbs will be negatively affected SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBITS ‘’B’’ AND Parents at the event were clear “more than any other area in ‘’C’’ TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 23667055, and not shy about their opposi- the state.” AS AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME TOGETHER tion to SB 16. He added that a robust ecoWITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST “I have a huge stake in this,” nomic recovery would essentially IN COMMON ELEMENTS, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. PARCEL 2: EASEMENTS APPURTENANT said Orland Park resident Tracy solve the current school fundTO AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF PARCEL 1 AS SET Pelini, president of the District ing dilemma, but that with the FORTH IN THE DECLARATION OF EASEMENTS MADE BY AETNA STATE BANK, AS TRUSTEE 135 Parents For Education state’s loss of population and UNDER TRUST AGREEMENT DATED MAY 6, 1976 (PFE) organization and a mother jobs, he remains “skeptical about AND KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 102109 AND of four children enrolled in dis- the future of education funding Bloom Township Treasurer Robert Grossi speaks to the Conrady RECORDED OCTOBER 8, 1976 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 23667054 FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS trict schools—a seventh grader in Illinois.” IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. the three fourth graders. “I’m Pulling in the loudest apCommonly known as 11128 NORTHWEST ROAD a taxpayer, I own a home here plause of the evening was UNIT A, Palos Hills, IL 60465 in town, and I want the taxes I Hickory Hills resident Debbie pay—which are substantial—to Chaffee, a home-based business Property Index No. 23-22-200-034-1053. accessible, so guests who have go to my children’s education. analyst an project manager, as CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL The real estate is improved with a condominium. special needs, should let the perMy husband and I work very well as mother of two children Central Middle School son answering the phone know hard for the house own and the attending schools in the North to Honor Veterans The judgment amount was $113,601.80. Evergreen Park and area resi- when they are making reserlife that we have. Palos District 117. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified “We moved to Orland Park Chaffee has been the lead dents are invited to a Veteran’s vations. Some parking will be funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be specifically because of the high organizer of a grassroots effort Day breakfast and program available on the school grounds, accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale to stop SB 16. Via her website, at 8 a.m. Monday, Nov. 10 at or the street. fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality LEGAL NOTICE EDGEIllinois.com, she has at- Central Middle School, 9400 S. Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction tracted statewide attention and Sawyer Ave., Evergreen Park. CHICAGO CHRSITIAN IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not helped muster parents, school This event will be hosted by the Chicago Christian Looking ILLINOIS to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION Student Council, students and for Alums to Play is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall officials and others. be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential faculty. This breakfast and pro- Basketball THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale gram are planned to honor EvChicago Christian High School BANK OF or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other LEGAL NOTICE NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFIlienor acquiring the residential real estate whose ergreen Park and area residents will host an alumni basketball CATEHOLDER rights in and to the residential real estate arose who are U.S. Military Veterans game from 4 to 5 p.m. SaturOF CWABS INC. ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES prior to the sale. The subject property is subject WWR #10127949 SERIES 2004-AB1; for their service to our country day, Jan. 17. Any former Knight to general real estate taxes, special assessments, Plaintiff, or special taxes levied against said real estate and STATE OF ILLINOIS during war or peacetime. player interested in playing in vs. is offered for sale without any representation as to COUNTY OF COOK the game, should contact Tim ASMA ODEH; YASEEN ODEH AKA DR. YASEEN quality or quantity of title and without recourse to ODEH; Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further Reservations are requested. Schnyders at 388-7656, or email IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, PARADISE CONDOMINIUMS; ILLINOIS DEPARTsubject to confirmation by the court. ILLINOIS For reservations and more infor- him at tschnyders@swchristian. MENT OF COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION mation, call 424-0148. Veterans org. The game will take place beREVENUE; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISUpon payment in full of the amount bid, the purTRATION chaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will PNC BANK,NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS SUCare welcome to bring a guest. fore the boys’ basketball games SYSTEMS, INC.; HEALTH MEDICAL IMAGING entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate CESSOR BY MERGER TO NATIONAL CITY BANK The building is handicapped that evening. LLC; THOMAS VALENTI; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND after confirmation of the sale. AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO MIDAMERICA

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the General Assembly. The bill’s principal sponsor is state Sen. Andy Manar, a freshman Democrat from Central Illinois elected in 2012, with support from the Illinois Education Association. A teacher by training, Manar is the former chief of staff to Sen. President John Cullerton. Manar describes SB 16 on his website as “a proposal to streamline the current hodgepodge of funding sources into one funding formula that would account for school districts’ funding needs.” Several Southwest Suburban schools would suffer losses, including approximately: • $1.4 million each for Palos School District 118 and Worth School District 127 • $1.9 million for Oak LawnHometown School District 123 • $1.6 million for AlsipHazelgreen-Oak Lawn School Di stri ct 126 • $839,000 for Oak Lawn Community High School District 229 • $839,000 for Evergreen Park Elementary School District 124 • $364,000 for Atwood Heights School District 125 • $330,000 for Chicago Ridge School District 127-S • $312,000 for Evergreen Park Community High School District 231 High School District 218 would see an annual gain of about $934,000 in state aid under the proposed re-formulation, but Palos Heights School District 128 would lose about $574,000.

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crowd about SB16.

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The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, or a unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(h-1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, contact the sales department, FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.falillinois.com. Please refer to file number F14020237. 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. FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com Attorney File No. F14020237 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 26122 Case Number: 14 CH 06301 TJSC#: 34-17640 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.

LEGATEES OF ASMA ODEH, IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF YASEEN ODEH, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 12 CH 13405 Calendar 64 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 Monday, November 17, 2014 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: UNIT 3-B AND GARAGE UNIT G-6 IN PARADISE CONDOMINIUM AS DELINEATED ON A SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LAND TO WIT: LOT “D” IN THE RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 1 AND 2 IN FRANK DELAUGACH’S 80TH AVENUE ACRES, A SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 13, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 12 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JULY 14, 1944 AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 13319695 IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED TO THAT CERTAIN DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF DEEDS IN COOK COUNTY ILLINOIS ON MARCH 2, 1995 AS DOCUMENT 95-146961 TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS AS DEFINED AND SET FORTH ON SAID DECLARATION AFORESAID, ALL IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. P.I.N. 23-13102-083-1006; 23-13-102-083-1012. Commonly known as 7921 West 103rd Street, Unit B3 and G6, Palos Hills, IL 60465. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455 W12-1104. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122

BANK, FSB Plaintiff, vs. MARIE KAMZIC, CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE, NOT PERSONALLY, BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE TRUST AGREEMENT DATED 07/19/1959 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NO. 10-13516-08 PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS TRUST NO. 12-13516, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS. Defendants. CASE NO: 14 CH 14895 Calendar: 60 9539 S. Central Park Avenue Evergreen Park, IL 60805 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Marie Kamzic, Unknown Owners and Nonrecord Claimants, Defendants in the above entitled suit, that the said suit has been commenced in the Chancery Department, Cook County, Illinois, by the Plaintiff against you and other defendants, praying for the foreclosure of a certain Mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: Lot 3 in Triezenber’s Resubdivision of Lots 1 to 15 including the vacated alley lying South of and adjoining the West 250 feet of Lot 14 all in Block 8 in Homestead Addition to Washington Heights being a subdivision of the North 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 11, Township 37 North, Range 13 East of the 3rd Principal Meridian, in Cook County, Illinois Commonly known as 9539 S Central Park Ave, Evergreen Park, IL 60805. and which said Mortgage was made by Chicago Title Land Trust Company As Successor Trustee, Not Personally, but Soley As Trustee Under a Trust Agreement, Dated 07/19/59 and known as Trust No. 12-13516, Mortgagor, to MidAmerica Bank, FSB, as Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Cook County, Illinois In Document Number: 0724202031; And for such other relief prayed; that summons was duly issued out of the said Chancery Department, Cook County, Illinois against you as provided by law, and that the said suit is now pending. NOW, THEREFORE, UNLESS YOU, the said above defendant, file an answer to the complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of Chancery Department, Cook County, Illinois, at the Courthouse, in the City of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, on or before the 24th day of November, 2014, default may be entered against you at any time after that day and a decree entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint.

MOTHER MCAULEY Not-So-Haunted House Opens At Mother McAuley Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School, 3737 W. 99th St., Chicago, will hold its annual Not-So-Haunted House on today, Thursday from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. The event is open to the public and geared towards children from pre-school through third grade. This year’s theme is “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” in conjunction with the McAuley fall musical, “The Wizard of Oz,” which will run November 20 thorugh 23. All children are encouraged to wear their costumes. Admission is $2 per person. No reservations are required. Participants should enter through the Mother McAuley auditorium doors. Parking is available in the west parking lot.

The Kid’s Doctor By Sue Hubbard, M.D. www.kidsdr.com Don’t let sudden cardiac death fell your young athlete I’ve received several questions via our iPhone App about recent discussions in both the media and the medical community surrounding sudden cardiac death (SCD) in young athletes. Each year, between 10 million and 12 million kids in the U.S. participate in sports. The tragedy of a sudden death in an otherwise “presumably healthy” child causes not only sadness, but also concern as to how the death might have been prevented. Doctors are often asked, “Isn’t there a test or something to prevent this?” According to some studies I’ve read, the sudden cardiac death of a child or adolescent accounts for about 100 deaths a year in the U.S. The prevalence rate for sudden cardiac death is 1 death in 100,000-200,000 kids, and is higher among males than females. Statistics show that 90 percent of these sudden deaths occur immediately post-training or competition, with football and basketball having the highest incidence. In 2007, the American Heart Association came out with guidelines to evaluate athletes who may be at risk for sudden cardiac death. The most important

screening mechanism has been found to be the “gold standard” in medicine: a thorough history and physical exam. The history that should be taken on any athlete who’s being screened for sports participation should include a history of any unexplained or sudden death in a family member. Are there any family members with unexplained fainting episodes or seizures? Are there family members who had unexplained deaths (drowning or single car accidents)? Are there any family members with a known genetic disorder that predisposes to sudden cardiac death? The history should also ask about any fainting (syncope) in the athlete. After a good history is taken (which should be updated yearly), the child/adolescent needs a thorough physical exam. This exam should include blood pressure measurements, and a careful cardiac exam looking for new murmurs. Symptoms such as palpitations during exercise, visual changes, fainting while exercising or immediately after exercise, and chest pain should all warrant further evaluation. Studies show that about half of pediatric patients who succumb to sudden cardiac death had experienced a warning sign. There

are about 20 causes for SCD, with the most common causes being hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, anomalous coronary artery, and myocarditis. While some may advocate routine EKG screening and echocardiograms on athletes (this is done in Italy), many studies have been done which show that it would take the screening of 200,000 student athletes to prevent 1 death. At the same time, you will certainly identify some children with clear risk factors for SCD, but for every positive finding there may be 10-20 athletes who have “borderline” or questionable findings that would require even more expensive follow up. These pediatric patients might also be told they cannot participate in sports during the evaluation time and some might be told that they can’t participate even if they were not found to have disease but were excluded just due to liability concerns. There doesn’t seem to be one right answer to this issue. If your child is going to begin competitive sports, make sure to see your pediatrician for a complete physical exam including a good family history. Also advocate that your school have automatic external defibrillators.

Thursday, October 30, 2014 The Reporter

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D218 clinic tries to inspire success By Kelly White Correspondent Officials from Inspire Clinic say there is not any disability that should prevent a student from pursuing an education beyond high school. Through the development of Inspire Clinic, Community High School District 218 works with students with physical, academic or emotional disabilities on focusing on the importance of education. The Inspire Clinic is a psychology clinic located at 10701 S. Kilpatrick and stands for the Institute for Neuropsychological Services, Pediatric Research and Education. Clinical psychology is the branch of psychology concerned with the assessment and treatment of mental illness, abnormal behavior and psychiatric problems. This field integrates the science of psychology with the treatment of complex human problems, making it an exciting career choice for people who are looking for a challenging and rewarding field. “Our program provides assessment through education research brought into practice,” Sue Feeney, director of special services for CHSD 218, said at the Oct. 20 school board meeting. The clinic has five doctoral clinical interns who are also licensed school psychologists for the 2014-2015 school year consisting of Jeremy Ceja, Gail Malvestuto, Courtney Bindrich, Kayla Dowling and Liz Powers. The interns have had training in school psychology, clinical psychology, pediatric psychology and neuropsychology, along with training in brain imaging, neurological conditions and neurological assessments. They work hands-on with students in need of clinical assessment and psychology. The interns are supervised by four school counseling

and clinical psychologists: Elaine Fletcher-Janzen, Maureen Keeshin, Anya Mazur-Mosiewicz and William Turton. “The ultimate purpose of the Inspire Clinic is to provide comprehensive neuropsychological educational and therapeutic services to the students; also to facilitate the integration of neuropsychology into both teaching and learning.” Elaine Fletcher-Janzen explained. Aside from supervising the Inspire Clinic, Fletcher-Janzen is a licensed school psychologist with 30 years of school psychology experience. The clinic is currently handling 44 student cases within District 218, working with students who are having academic, socialemotional or behavioral difficulties associated but not limited to: learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, emotional disabilities, attention-deficit disorder, autism spectrum disorder, concussions, mild to severe traumatic brain injuries, stroke, epilepsy or seizures, brain tumors, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, spinal bifida, asthma, juvenile diabetes, cancer, leukemia, sickle cell disease, HIV/Aids, cardiac/heart disease, sensory-motor disorders, prenatal exposure to drugs or alcohol and low birth weight. While working with concussion victims, intern Jeremy Ceja stressed the importance of education and the student’s return to learn. “The return to learn comes before the return to play,” Ceja said. Intern Courtney Bindrich, working with autism spectrum disorders, added: “There is no reason why any disability should prevent a student from going on to college and pursuing life goals,” she said. Through clinical psychology, the child is reflected and the study is based on real-life set-

tings, not just research. Bindrich is working with a Harold L. Richards High School student with autism who is currently looking into colleges. “We provide quality whole child neuropsychology evaluations, case consultations, counseling, education, follow-ups and research,” Fletcher-Janzen said, “We appreciate the school setting and are supportive of the parents.” The clinical interns are working with smaller caseloads than average school psychologists; however, their cases are much more intensive. Consultation is provided when necessary and withdrawn when progress is shown within a student. Consultation is also provided outside the classroom. “It is important for the students to be back in their regular environment within their community,” Fletcher-Janzen said, “We want to get them there and feeling comfortable as soon as possible.” The clinic also focuses on relax techniques for anxiety, test taking and sleep deprivation. “So many students are simply sleep deprived and sleep is so important to the learning process,” she said. Schools can refer a student to the Inspire Clinic when the building support staff team believes that specialized support is required to assist the student. To be eligible for clinic services, the student must be exhibiting significant academic, socialemotional, and/or behavioral difficulties, be unable to meet classroom demands, and have not responded to multiple levels of interventions that have been implemented with fidelity. The clinic is also taking on independent educational evaluations for outside districts. “We want to teach students how to go out into the world and be successful,” FletcherJanzen said.

Reward bucks winners

To help develop a positive feeling among all students, Worthwoods School staff started handing out Worthwoods School Wildcat reward bucks. These reward bucks are given to students who show that they are going above and beyond the regular expectations of good grades and doing their homework on time. Students helping others without being asked, being polite, and holding a door open for someone are some of the ways students can receive reward bucks from any staff member at any time. During the Student of the Month assemblies, these reward bucks are put into a raffle and two winners are chosen and prizes are awarded. Pictured here are this month’s Reward Buck winners, August Medyk, Michelle Birks, Eddie Wright and Waleed Hasan with Worthwoods School principal Tim Hathhorn and Officer Peterson.

Campus Leaders NORTH CENTRAL COLLEGE Local students earn Presidential Scholarships to North Central College Oak Lawn residents Eftihia Peroulas and Emily Salomone have earned a Presidential Scholarships, awarded to academically talented and highly motivated students, to North Central College in Naperville. Peroulas is a graduate of Harold L. Richards High School, majoring in sociology. Salomone is a graduate of Oak Lawn Community High School, majoring in political science. The Presidential Scholar-

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

14 CH 09202 8741 W. TAOS 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 September 15, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 6, 2014, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 38 IN LESLIE C. BARNARD’S PALOS ON THE GREEN, UNIT NUMBER 2, A SUBDIVISION IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS Commonly known as 8741 W. TAOS DRIVE, Palos Hills, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-14-104-016-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $256,013.73.

Celebrating the Day of the Dead Oak Lawn Community High School’s Foreign Language Department will carry on its tradition of El Dia de los Muertos. El Dia de los Muertos means Day of the Dead, a Latin American tradition where families honor and welcome back their loved ones who have passed away. During this time, people create altars, placing items that are a representation (or simply items they enjoyed) of those who have passed. The celebration began Tuesday and the altars will be displayed until Nov. 4. Students in foreign language classes have been putting together artifacts and decorations to place in the Media Center to honor those they miss.

Shepard to host dance for senior citizens Tickets for the annual Moonlight Harvest Senior Citizen Dance, an event that attracts hundreds, at Shepard High School are now available. Tickets will cost $10. This year’s dance will be a 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 15. Seniors must purchase tickets in advance – they cannot buy them at the door.

Seniors may order by mail by sending a check payable to ‘Shepard High School’ to Jennifer Klein, Shepard High School, 13049 S. Ridgeland Ave., Palos Heights, IL 60463. Tickets will be sent in the mail to the person ordering. Seniors also can buy tickets in the assistant principals’ office at Shepard during school hours.

Shepard is located at 13049 S. Ridgeland Avenue, Palos Heights. The event features entertainment by the Teddy Lee Orchestra, a renowned big band group, dinner, dancing, and bingo. Leo Club, the high school affiliate of Lions Clubs International, sponsors the Moonlight Harvest Dance. —Submitted by District 218

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number C14-00360. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263-0003 Attorney File No. C14-00360 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 14 CH 09202 TJSC#: 34-17123

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The Leo Club from Shepard High School will host its annual Moonlight Harvest Senior Citizen Dance on Saturday, Nov. 15. Tickets must be purchased in advance at Shepard – they will not be available at the door.

ship is the top merit-based scholarship at North Central College and is offered to less than 15 percent of the incoming class. The scholarship is based on a combination of a student’s high school grade-point average from core academic classes and ACT/SAT test scores and is renewable for up to four years. ST. AMBROSE St. Ambrose University Inducts Oak Lawn Native Into International Honor Society For Educators St. Ambrose University inducted

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QUICKEN LOANS, INC Plaintiff, -v.JOHN F. WOODS Defendants

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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.

Jessica Kapanowski, daughter of Karen Rayfield of Oak Lawn, and David Kapanowski of Beecher, Ill., into the Iota Omega chapter of Kappa Delta Pi recently. Kapanowski is a senior majoring in elementary education with a special education endorsement. Kappa Delta Pi is an international honor society for educators. In order to qualify, students must complete 45 semester credits, including at least 12 hours of education courses with a cumulative GPA of 3.25 and receive recommendation from faculty members and current Kappa Delta Pi members.

LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR QUEEN’S PARK OVAL ASSET HOLDING TRUST Plaintiff, -v.PIOTR SOSNOWSKI, GREEN OAKS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 10 CH 22863 9958 SOUTH 84TH TERRACE, UNIT 305 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 August 20, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 2:00 PM on November 26, 2014, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: UNITS 34-305 IN GREEN OAKS CONDOMINIUM, AS DELINEATED ON A PLAT OF SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED TRACT OF LAND: PARCEL 1: THE EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 12 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, (EXCEPT THAT PART LYING SOUTH OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LANE: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE WEST LINE OF SAID EAST 1/2 OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4, SAID POINT BEING 12.50 FEET OF THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF SAID EAST 1/2 OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4; THENCE EASTERLY ON A LINE 12.50 FEET NORTH OF AND PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTH 1/2 OF SAID EAST 1/2 OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4, 225.79 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY, 87.31 FEET ALONG A CURVED LINE CONVEX TO THE NORTHEAST HAVING A RADIUS OF 72.50 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY AT AN ANGLE OF 69 DEGREES, AS MEASURED FROM EAST TO SOUTHEAST FROM SAID NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTH 1/2 OF THE SAID EAST 1/2 OF THE SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4, 118.31 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY, 81.29 FEET ALONG A CURVED LINE CONVEX TO THE SOUTHWEST HAVING A RADIUS OF 67.50 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE EASTERLY ON A LINE 187.50 FEET SOUTH OF AND PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTH 1/2 OF SAID EAST 1/2 OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4, 51.62 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY, 192.77 FEET ALONG A CURVED LINE CONVEX TO THE SOUTHEAST HAVING A RADIUS OF 117.50 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY AT AN ANGLE OF 86 DEGREES, AS MEASURED FROM EAST TO SOUTHEAST FROM SAID NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTH 1/2 OF SAID EAST 1/2 OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4, 99.79 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY AT AN ANGLE OF 24 DEGREES, 18 MINUTES, 21 SECONDS, AS MEASURED FROM EAST TO NORTHEAST FROM SAID NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTH 1/2 OF SAID EAST 1/2 OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4 736.91 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE EASTERLY, AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4, 84.68 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4, SAID POINT BEING 341.28 FEET NORTH OF THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF SAID EAST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 11) AND ALSO (EXCEPT THAT PART LYING WEST OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LINE: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID 1/2 OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4 SAID POINT BEING 847.38 FEET EAST OF THE WEST LINE OF SAID EAST 1/2 OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4; THENCE SOUTHERLY AT RIGHT ANGLES FROM SAID NORTH LINE OF SAID EAST 1/2 OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4, A DISTANCE OF 40 FEET; THENCE SOUTHERLY AT AN ANGLE OF 77 DEGREES 35 MINUTES 26 SECONDS AS MEASURED FROM EAST TO SOUTHEAST FROM A LINE DRAWN PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTH LINE OF SAID EAST 1/2 OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4 A DISTANCE OF 172.21 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE; THENCE SOUTHERLY 169.09 FEET ALONG A CURVED LINE CONVEX TO THE EAST HAVING A RADIUS OF 800 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTHERLY AT AN ANGLE OF 89 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 04 SECONDS AS MEASURED FROM EAST TO SOUTH FROM A LINE DRAWN PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTH LINE OF SAID EAST 1/2 OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4, A DISTANCE OF 480.05 FEET TO A POINT OF CURVATURE; THENCE SOUTHERLY 101.91 FEET ALONG A CURVED LINE CONVEX TO THE WEST HAVING A RADIUS OF 417.25 FEET TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTHERLY AT AN ANGLE OF 75 DEGREES 42 MINUTES 25 SECONDS AS MEASURED FROM EAST TO SOUTHEAST FROM A LINE DRAWN PARALLEL WITH SAID NORTH LINE OF SAID EAST 1/2 OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4 A DISTANCE OF 159.78 FEET TO THE AFORESAID DESCRIBED LINE FORMING AN ANGLE OF 24 DEGREES 18 MINUTES 21 SECONDS AS MEASURED FROM EAST TO NORTHEAST FROM THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF SAID EAST 1/2 OF SAID SOUTHWEST 1/4) EXCEPTING THEREFORE

SAID TRACT OF LAND, THE NORTH 40 FEET THEREOF AND THE EAST 40 FEET THEREOF (EXCEPT THE NORTH 40 FEET) HERETOFORE DEDICATED, ALL IN TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 12 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY ILLINOIS. PARCEL 2: EASEMENTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF PARCEL 1 SET FORTH IN THE DECLARATION BY MILES L. COLEMAN, PAUL P. SWEET, JR. AND ARTHUR W. VINER AS TRUSTEE AND MARQUETTE NATIONAL BANK, AS TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST 369 RECORDED JUNE 24, 1970 AS DOCUMENT 211192785 WHICH PLAT OF SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT ‘’C’’ TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM RECORDED APRIL 20, 2004 AS DOCUMENT 0411118002 TOGETHER WITH ITS UNDIVIDED PERCENTAGE INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS. PARCEL 3: EASEMENTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF PARCEL 1 SET FORTH IN DECLARATION BY AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST COMPANY OF CHICAGO AS TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST AGREEMENT DATED DECEMBER 21, 1976 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 39811 RECORDED FEBRUARY 14, 1980 AS DOCUMENT 25362209. Commonly known as 9958 SOUTH 84TH TERRACE, UNIT 305, Palos Hills, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-11-301-006-1149. The real estate is improved with a 2 story brick condominium. The judgment amount was $153,975.30. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 498-9990 between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. only Please refer to file number 10-038560. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 498-9990 Attorney File No. 10-038560 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 10 CH 22863 TJSC#: 34-14900 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.

The Reporter

Thursday, October 30, 2014

COMMUNITY CALENDAR Library Notes

OAK LAWN The Oak Lawn Public Library is located at 9427 S. Raymond Ave. For more information, or to register for a program, call 422-4990, or visit oaklawnlibrary.org. Nov. 1: The Friends of the Oak Lawn Library will be holding in-person registration from 9: 30 to 10:30 a.m. for a trip to Munster, Ind., for lunch and to Submitted photo see Truman Capote’s “A Christmas Memory” at the Theater at the Center. The trip will take place Tuesday, Dec. 2 and include lunch. The maximum number of participants is 56. Participants depart at 11:30 a.m. and return Judge Joan Powell of the Circuit at 5:30 p.m. The cost is $68 for Court of Cook County, will speak members and $73 for others. before the Men of the Castle, at Members must present a cur7:15 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3 at 7:15, rent membership card or receipt following a 6:30 p.m. dinner at to receive the $5 discount. There Beverly Unitarian Church, 10244 is a two-ticket limit per person. S. Longwood Drive. Trips sponsored by the Friends Powell is presently assigned to are not wheelchair accessible. the Law Division at the Daley Center in Chicago and will discuss the Nov. 8: The Oak Lawn Public Cook County Court System. Library presents, “Social SecuPowell is a graduate of the rity: Your Questions Answered” University of Maryland and John at 10 a. m. Participants can Marshall Law School. She was detect how to maximize Social appointed Judge by the Supreme Security benefits based on age, Court of Illinois in 2006. Prior to life expectancy, marital status, assuming her Judgeship she served employment and need during as an Assistant State’s Attorney this financial education seminar of Cook County, in the Complex from Edward Jones. Litigation Division, where she litigated civil rights cases and medical Nov. 9: Courtesy of the negligence cases for over six years. Friends of the Oak Lawn Public Library, the library is hosting a free opera lecture on “Porgy and LEGAL NOTICE Bess,” at 2 p.m. At this session,

Judge to visit the Men of the Castle

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS CWALT, INC. ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-12CB Plaintiff, -v.HASAN S HASAN A/K/A HASAN HASAN A/K/A HASAN HASAN SR, FATIMA HASAN, UNIFUND CCR PARTNERS, BENEFICIAL ILLINOIS INC., GREAT AMERICAN FINANCE COMPANY, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF HASAN S HASAN, IF ANY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants

LEGAL NOTICE IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS EASTERN DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF NOVEMBER 1, 2004 PARK PLACE SECURITIES, INC. ASSET-BACKED PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2004-WHQ2

09 CH 20781 8100 W 107TH STREET Palos Hills, IL 60465

Plaintiff, -v.DOLORES HIMLER, GEORGE HIMLER, ASSOCIATES FINANCE, INC., ATLANTIC MORTGAGE & INVESTMENT CORPORATION

NOTICE OF SALE

Defendants

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 21, 2012, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 20, 2014, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

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LOT ‘’A’’ IN THE PLAT OF CONSOLIDATION OF LOTS 145, 146 AND THE EAST 1/2 OF LOT 147 AND THAT PART OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE VACATED ALLEY LYING NORTH OF AND ADJOINING AFORESAID LOTS IN FRANK DELUGACH’S WOODED HILLS, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH RANGE 12, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS Commonly known as 8100 W 107TH STREET, Palos Hills, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-14-215-036. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $235,860.54. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number C14-97967. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263-0003 Attorney File No. C14-97967 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 09 CH 20781 TJSC#: 34-18105 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.

10426 S ALTA DRIVE Palos Hills, IL 60465 JUDGE MANISH SHAH NOTICE OF SPECIAL COMMISSIONER’S SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 7, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, Special Commissioner appointed herein,will at 10:30 AM on November 12, 2014, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-NINE (169) IN LESLIE C. BARNARD’S PALOS ON THE GREEN UNIT 3, A SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTH WEST QUARTER (1/4) OF SECTION FOURTEEN (14), TOWNSHIP THIRTY-SEVEN (37) NORTH, RANGE TWELVE (12), EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS Commonly known as 10426 S ALTA DRIVE, Palos Hills, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-14-107-020-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $243,129.40. Sale terms: 10% 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. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number C13-92683. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263-0003

a member of the Lyric Opera Lecture Corps will explain the plot, play musical selections and give background on the composer Nov. 13: The Heart, Vascular and Transplant Team from Advocate Christ Medical Center will present, “A Breath of Fresh Air on Easy Breathing,” and share information on lung disease, treatment and transplant options at the Oak Lawn Public Library at 6:30 p.m. Patrons who have been living with COPD, emphysema or pulmonary fibrosis, have a chance to learn the facts on easy breathing. Nov. 19: The Friends of the Oak Lawn Public Library Sunday with Friends Concert Series features a Polka Party with Eddie Korosa, Jr. and the Boys from Illinois from 2 to 4 p.m. at the library. The band, which has been together since 1976, plays polkas and favorite standards, from Big Band waltzes and swing to rock and roll and country, from the 1920’s to 70’s. Nov. 18: The Teen Book discussion will focus on “If I Stay,” the best-selling novel by Gayle Forman from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Oak Lawn Public Library. Caught between life and death, between a happy past and an unknowable future, Mia spends one critical day contemplating the one decision she has left - the most important decision she’ll ever make. Visit the Young Adult area for the discussion. The first 10 high school students to stop by the Help Desk will receive a free copy of “If I Stay.”

LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CAPITAL INCOME AND GROWTH FUND, LLC Plaintiff, -v.ROBERT BAKER, ROBIN BROWN, CRYSTAL BROWN, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 11 CH 25951 8742 SOUTH WASHTENAW AVENUE Evergreen Park, IL 60805 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 4, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 5, 2014, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOTS 65 AND 66 IN FRANK DELUGACHS BEVERLY MANOR, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF LOT 1 IN SCAMMONS SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 8742 SOUTH WASHTENAW AVENUE, Evergreen Park, IL 60805 Property Index No. 24-01-201-058-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

True Crime – Nov. 13: At once frightening, fascinating and compelling, these books go beyond the sensationalism of an event. They will be remembered and talked about for a long time. The discussion starts at 7 p.m. and the group will be reading “Practice to Deceive by Ann Rule.” Mysteries in the Morning – Nov. 14: These delightful books deal with murder in a most charming, humorous and gentle way. All selections are a first in a series. The group meets at 9:30 a.m. and will be reading “The Eagle Catcher,” by Margaret Coel. Paging Through History – Nov. 19: These are stories embedded in history; the riveting reads that ensure a stimulating discussion of history, the times and an era. The group begins their discussion at 7 p.m. and they will be talking about “In the Garden of Beasts,” by Erik Larson Books and Brew – Nov. 25: A focus on bestsellers, popular fiction and memoirs ensures a sociable and lively discussion at Deja Brew Pub, right across the street from the library. The talking starts at 7:30 p.m. and the group will be discussing “One More Thing,” by B.J. Nova. Ongoing: Patrons of the Oak Lawn Public Library are being asked to donate their gently used books, magazines, CDs and videos to the Friends of the Oak Lawn Library Ongoing Book Sale at the library. Due to space limitations, the Friends will not accept Readers Digest Condensed Books, encyclopedias and older textbooks. The donation drop-off area is near the library’s Cook Avenue entrance. Interested parties

may fill out a short form at the Customer Services Desk to receive a tax letter by mail that acknowledges their donation. The Friends Ongoing Book Sale provides an ever-changing variety of books, magazines and other forms of media at bargain prices. Hardcover books cost 50 cents each, paperbacks are 25 cents and magazines cost 10 cents each. Audio-visual items are priced as indicated. Funds collected from the book sale support library programming and purchases beyond the library’s regular budget. CHICAGO RIDGE The Chicago Ridge Public Library is located at 10400 S. Oxford Ave. For more information, or to register for a program, call 423-7753. Nov. 3: A free program, “LongTerm Care Planning and Asset Protection for Seniors” will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and be presented by Heather E. Voorn, an elder law attorney with the law firm of Delaney, Delaney & Voorn, Ltd. Her presentation will include a detailed discussion about paying for long-term care, including general tips and good planning practices that every senior should be aware of in order to have greater peace of mind. Topics will include Medicaid, Medicare, Veterans Benefits, and qualification strategies. Registration is required. For reservations, call the library. Nov. 5: The Chicago Ridge Public Library, 10400 S. Oxford, is hosting a free program, “Medicare Part D and PLOWS Council on Aging Services” from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Seniors are invited to presentation to learn how their local non-profit senior service agency helps persons 60 and over, their families, and caregivers. Registration is required. For reservations, call the library. Nov. 6 and Nov. 8: Patrons wanting to know more about bed bugs are invited to the Chicago Ridge Public Library for one of two sessions of, “Bed Bug Education” at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, or at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8. Bed bugs are probably the oldest insect pest associated with human misery. Although they have never been associated with transmitting disease to humans, their dependent parasitism of man has been a scourge since history began. Within recent years, bed bugs have returned with vengeance. The educational workshop will focus on why they are a nuisance, where they are found and what individuals can do to protect themselves from getting them. Registration is required. For reservations, call the library. Nov. 6: Robin and Donna

Beavers will visit the Chicago Ridge Public Library to teach “Football in a Snap!” from 7 to 8:30 p. m. The Beavers will teach participants how to watch, understand and appreciate an NFL game from the coin toss to the last whistle. Registration is required. For reservations, call the library. Nov. 11: Patrons can learn all about “Microsoft Word 2013” from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Chicago Ridge Public Library. Participants can learn about the ribbon, mini-toolbar, formatting text and images, clipart, tables and charts, and formatting/text errors. While learning how the program functions, class members will complete a mockup flier for a fictitious business. Registration is required. For reservations, call the library. New and increased computer classes are made possible by the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity’s Eliminate the Digital Divide grant program. Nov. 14: The Chicago Ridge Public Library is hosting “Windows 8” from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Participants will learn about the features of the Windows 8 operating system through experiencing it. Class members will learn how to use Windows 8 to search, multi-task, find and download apps, and use the cloud storage. Registration is required. For reservations, call the library.New and increased computer classes are made possible by the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity’s Eliminate the Digital Divide grant program. Nov. 17: “Internet and E-mail Basics” will be the subject of a Chicago Ridge Public Library program from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Participants will learn about different browsers and how they work, links and web addresses, search engines, and setting up a Gmail account. Registration is required. For reservations, call the library. New and increased computer classes are made possible by the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity’s Eliminate the Digital Divide grant program. Nov. 18: “Microsoft Excel 2013” will be explained from 1011:30 a.m. at the Chicago Ridge Public Library. Patrons can learn about the ribbon, formatting and resizing, basic formulas, auto fill, basic cell errors, and preparing a document for printing. While learning how the program functions, program participants will create a calendar including clipart. Registration is required. For reservations, call the library. New and increased computer classes are made possible by the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity’s Eliminate the Digital Divide grant program.

The judgment amount was $256,284.45. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: HAUSELMAN, RAPPIN & OLSWANG, LTD., 29 E. Madison, Ste.950, CHICAGO, IL 60602, (312) 372-2020 Please refer to file number 11-2222-17909. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

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November: The Oak Lawn Public Library has launched a new book discussion program. There are six new groups, each with a different theme, each with a different meeting time and place, and each with a different schedule. The variety ensures that there will be at least one that will appeal to anyone who loves to talk about books. Patrons can pick up a copy of the library’s booklet that contains titles and details for all of the book clubs. Books will be available behind the Reference Desk on the second floor. Patrons are invited to come to one or come to all. Short Works After Work – Nov. 5: These slim volumes are brimming with intriguing ideas and characters and are perfect for people who have busy lives. The group will be talking about “Last Night at the Lobster,” by Stewart O’Nan at 6:30 p.m.

Focus on Seniors Evergreen Park’s Office of Citizens’ Services Offers One Day Trips

The Evergreen Park Office of Citizens’ Services, 3450 West 97th St., is inviting residents to a one-day trip. The trip includes round-trip, motorcoach transportation. “Christmas Remembered” is Wednesday, Dec. 10 at Rosewood of Delavan. Departure is planned for 9:45 a.m. and return at 6 p.m. Tickets are $83. After experiencing “farm to table” cuisine prepared by Chef John Schnupp, participants can spend time at Rosewood’s boutique retail shops, and then enjoy “Christmas Remembered.” It will be performed in a state of the art cabaret style theater. The reservation deadline is Saturday, Nov. 1. ORLAND PARK Smith Crossing to Host Support Group in November November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness month and Smith Crossing in Orland Park, a continuing care retirement community, is planning a programs for residents of the Orland Park area who take care of seniors with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. The hour-long gathering begins at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, at

Smith Crossing,10501 Emilie Lane (Participants should enter at 104th Avenue and 183rd Street). The discussion will be led by Amy Majicina, social services director, and Katie Liston, resident services director. The event is open to questions and comments on any topic from the audience. Before ending, light refreshments will be served. For more information and reservations, call 326-2300, or send an email to familyandfriends@smithcrossing.org. CHICAGO Smith Village Recognizes Power of Music for People With Memory Loss Diane Morgan, Smith Village’s memory support coordinator, will conduct a meeting on “The Powerful Influence of Music in Memory Care,” at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, at Smith Village, 2320 W. 113th Pl., Chicago. Morgan will discuss how music stimulates the mind, energizes the body, nurtures the spirit, and makes a difference in caregiving. For more information and reservations, call 474-7300, or send an email to familyandfriends@smithvillage.org.

Double Nickel

The Double Nickel Plus Chorus meets at the Community Center,

3450 W. 97th St. in Evergreen Park, every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in Room 111. Newcomers are welcome. For more information, call 422-8776.

55 and Up

Palos Hills residents 55 years and older meet from noon to 2 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at the Palos Hills Community Center, 8455 W. 103rd St. Tickets for events must be purchased one week in advance. Entertainment includes musicians, singers, luncheons, movies, plays and bingo.

Pinochle

The Worth Senior Pinochle club is seeking new members. Membership is free. Visit the group at the Worth Park District Terrace Centre, 11500 Beloit Ave., every Monday and Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Games begin at noon. Call 448-1181 for information.

Meals on Wheels

The Evergreen Park Office of Citizens’ Services offers a Meals on Wheels program for village residents 60 years and older who are unable to prepare their own meals. Meals are delivered Monday through Friday. For more information, call 422-8776.

The LATCH system makes it easier to be sure your child’s car seat is installed correctly every time. Just clip it to the lower anchors, attach the top tether, and pull the straps tight. To ﬁnd out more, visit safercar.gov.

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Avoid these scary investment moves Whether you have young children or not, you’re probably well aware that Halloween is almost here. However, despite the plethora of skeletons and ghosts you might see floating around this week, you probably don’t have much to fear (except, possibly, running out of candy). But in real life, some things genuinely are frightening — such as “scary” investment moves. Of course, investing, by its very nature, is not a risk-free endeavor. Ideally, though, these risks are also accompanied by the possibility of reward. Nonetheless, some investment moves carry very little in the way of “upside” potential and should be avoided. Here are a few to consider: • Not investing — The scariest investment move you can make is to not invest at all — because if you don’t invest, you are highly unlikely to achieve a comfortable retirement or meet any other important financial goals. In a recent survey conducted by the National Council on Aging and other groups, 45% of the respondents who were 60 or older

other market indices. But these declines are usually short-lived. Of course, the markets do not exist in isolation — they can and will be affected by what’s happening in the world. Yet, over the longer term, market movements are mostly governed by mundane, non-headline-grabbing factors, such as corporate earnings, interest rate movements, personal income levels, and so on. Here’s the point: Don’t overreact to those said they wished they had saved scary headlines, or even to shortmore money, and almost one-third term market drops. Instead, focus said they wished they had made on the fundamentals driving your better investments. So make in- investments — and maintain a vesting a priority — and choose long-term perspective. some investments that have the • Chasing hot investments— potential to provide you with the You can receive tips on “hot” ingrowth you’ll need to meet your vestments from multiple sources: objectives. television, the Internet, your • Overreacting to “scary” head- friends, your relatives — the list lines — The financial markets goes on and on. But by the time like stability, not uncertainty. So you get to these investments, they the next time you see some news may already have cooled off — about domestic political squabbles and, in any case, may not be apor unsettling geopolitical events, propriate for your needs. Stick such as conflicts in foreign lands, with investments that offer good don’t be surprised if you see a prospects and are suitable for your drop, perhaps a sizable one, in the risk tolerance. Dow Jones Industrial Average and • Failing to diversify — When it

Area Property Tran$fer$

Area Property Tran$fer$ Following are the property transfers in the area, according to the latest report, as received from the Cook County Recorder of Deeds Office. The Reporter Newspaper does not attempt to correct errors made by that office. Chicago Ridge Chicago Atitle Land Trust Co Tr to Kopec Casimer J, 7020 W 99th St, $450,000; Judicial Sales Corp to RTS Grp LLC, 7110 Oconnell Dr, Unit #2W, $25,500; Intercounty Judicial Sales Corp to Puto Katarzyna, 9800 S Sayre

Ave, Unit #G12, $55,000. Evergreen Park Taube Christopher A to Sheil Joseph, 3141 W 101st St, $179,000; Bayview Loan Servicing LLC to Gonzalez Mireya, 9729 S Albany Ave, $155,000; Walder Daniel to Johnson Vincent, 9105 S St. Louis Ave, $180,000; Krol Judith to Bastian Philip, 9650 S Avers Ave, $169,000; Fisher Barbara Nielsen Tr to Vilchis Jesus Rebollo, 9130 S Sawyer Ave, $120,000; Corcoran Patricia Tr to Stratton Meghan D, 9518 S Hamlin Ave, $212,000; Standard B&T Co Tr to Omeara

Mortgage Rates Around the Area First Midwest Bank (as of Oct. 27) 30-year fixed 15-year fixed Jumbo 30-year fixed

RATES APR POINTS 4.250 4.297 0 3.375 3.644 0 4.125 4.170 0

United Trust Bank (as of Oct. 28) 30-year fixed 15-year fixed 10-year fixed

RATES APR POINTS 4.050 4.071 0 3.250 3.286 0 3.125 3.178 0

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Prospect Federal (as of Oct. 27) 30-year fixed 20-year fixed 15-year fixed

RATES APR POINTS with Tony Dunst 4.000 4.038 .25 3.750 3.802 .25 3.125 3.189 .25

All rates subject to change daily. Equal opportunity lenders.

Adam M, 10155 S Clifton Park Ave, $165,000. Hickory Hills Hurta Dennis to Gutierrez Juan C, 9039 S 83rd Ct, $280,000; Kotas Mark to Kmit Bogdan, 9138 W 95th St, Unit 91302A, $100,000; Standard B&T Co Tr to Madej Marek, 8725 85th Ave, $165,000. Oak Lawn Nationstar Mtg LLC to Atieh Nader, 4129 W 93rd St, $164,000; ATG Trust Co Tr to Schulz Kelly, 5840 104th St, Unit #318, $79,000; Tracy Gina M Tr Trust 1 to Balicki Shelley E, 11019 S Deblin Ln, Unit #110192C, $115,000; Hantson Donald to Poore Richard E, 9523 49th Ave, $265,000; Galarza Prop to Galarza Jorge Luis, 8724 Mobile Ave, Unit #8724B, $61,000; First Midwest B to 95th & SW LLC, 6001 W 95th St, $815,000; Drew Richard C to Mack Ind II LLC, 5125 101st St, $76,500; Sherrie Susan A to Hammonds Diana, 9105 52nd Ave, $120,000; Chicago Trust Co Tr to Fusion Global Inc, 9359 Sproat Ave, $130,000; Wren Cynthia Tr to Barron Brenda, 4905 106th Pl, $155,000; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Sellers Adam F, 10316 S Keating Ave, Unit #A3, $70,000; Bayview Loan Servicing LLC to Hanley Thomas,4101 99th Pl, $105,000; Oshea Daniel P to Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr, 4715 106th St, Unit #1C, $77,000; Cohn Roseann Tr to Lopez Ana R, 9530 S Major Ave, $190,000; Fannie Mae to Fischer Real Estate Sales & Consult Inc, 6050 W 93rd St, $125,000; Fannie Mae to Nava Javier, 10404

comes to investing, “too much of a good thing” is a relevant term. If your portfolio is dominated by one type of asset class, such as aggressive growth stocks, and we experience a downturn that is particularly hard on those stocks, you could face sizable losses. But if you spread your investment dollars among growth stocks, international stocks, bonds, government securities and certificates of deposit (CDs), you can lessen the impact of a market drop. Keep in mind, though, that while diversification can reduce the effects of volatility, it can’t guarantee a profit or prevent losses. Halloween is over quickly. But scary investment moves can have a lasting effect — so stay away from them.

TECHNO TALK By Shelley Palmer

Will Silicon Valley buy up Hollywood?

There’s an old saying: “Why buy the cow when you can extend your platform with the benefit of relatively low-risk milk, concentrate on exceptional user experiences, and benefit from data for free (or at marginal cost)?” “Apple should buy Disney.” Why? “Facebook could buy Netflix.” Because? “YouTube should buy 21CF.” Who says stuff like this? People who do not understand the differences between businesses built on 21st century tech stacks and businesses built with tools and technology availScott Johnson, CFP, is a finan- able prior to the Information Age. A quick disclaimer: By design, cial advisor with Edward Jones, 8146 W. 111th St., Palos Hills, the next few paragraphs grossly 974-1965. Edward Jones does not oversimplify this issue. YouTube, provide legal advice. This article Apple and Netflix have far more was written by Edward Jones for comprehensive business strategies use by your local Edward Jones than the ones outlined below. The goal of the next few paragraphs financial advisor. is to make one specific point and drive it home. YouTube does not care about making content. YouTube is a platform. It cares about user experience, convenience and ubiquitous distribution. Its strategy is simple: make the experience of uploading and distributing video to everyone in the world as easy and pleasant as possible. Then, S Parkside Ave, Unit #D310404, make the process of watching $59,000; video on every possible screen in Morrison Diane Tr to Minyard the world as easy and pleasant Ernest W, 5109 105th Pl, $189,000; as possible. Collect all relevant Rutledge Alan V to Nanoz information and use that data to Maritez Valdez, 4005 W 93rd St, help advertisers target audiences. Unit 2C, $116,500; YouTube does not need to buy Polito Mary A to DL 3 Sons Prop content; people upload hundreds Inc, 9245 S Major Ave, $92,000; of millions of hours of content Dykema Raymond A Jr to Smith every year. YouTube needs to work Joshua D, 9232 49th Ave, $257,000; hard to offer the best UX and UI Standard B&T Co Tr to Marrufo and maximize its distribution – Jose O, 9832 50th Ct, $215,000; not by adding users (the UX and Clarke Leeah to Fletcher Jean, UI will take care of that), but by 10123 S Keeler Ave, $160,000; adding hardware and software and Strubbe Mary Rose Tr to Gray creating new ways to adapt its Vera M, 10048 Pulaski Rd, Unit video output to deliver the easiest, #2K, $70,000. most delightful experience for end users. There’s no need to buy a Palos Hills Gratzke Paul W to Bingelis Kes- Hollywood studio – just leverage tutis, 3 Stoney Creek Dr, Unit #9C, the content and rev-share. Apple does not care about making $100,000; Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp to content. First and foremost, Apple Charles Kevin Joe, 11119 S 84th is a hardware company (a fashion brand, if recent activity is an indiAve, Unit #111191A, $39,000; Janetos Golden Renee to Daszyn- cator of future objectives), but it is ski Krystyna, 11109 Spathis Dr, also an extensible platform. It cares about user experience, convenience Unit #11D, $73,000; and targeted distribution to the most RB Resolution Properties LLC- aspirational audience. Everything Lombard Series to Stramaglia Don- Apple does is about building the ald J, 10626 S Roberts Rd, $142,000; most beautiful hardware and soft Judicial Sales Corp to Standard ware as well as the most beautiful B&T Tr, 11130 East Rd, $72,000; toll bridges in the virtual world. You Jennings Heather M to Szlemhappily pay Apple for access to the barski Krzysztof M, 11126 S 84th App Store and iTunes. Apple happily Ave, Unit #111261B, $40,000; charges a fee to let you extend its Leddy Hala to Rita Michael A, platform, and it gleefully collects all 8701 Waterfront Dr, Unit #87011A, relevant information and uses that data to help advertisers target audi$155,000. ences. And, importantly, it doesn’t share one bit of data more than it Worth Hagen Lyda R Tr to Renner Kev- needs to. Apple has the money to in, 7331 Southwest Hwy, $175,000; acquire most of Hollywood by itself, England Laura L to Orsic Scot but its shareholders would revolt at J, 11200 S Natoma Ave, $123,000. such a misuse of capital. Hollywood

studios are not platforms; they are body shops with very high-priced, fungible talent. It’s smarter for Apple to incentivize Hollywood to leverage its platform than to try to pick (or produce) content winners. Netflix doesn’t care about making content. Netflix is a platform. You may think it cares about making content because it made House of Cards and Orange Is the New Black and has some other interesting productions in the works. But Netflix is simply a relatively new buyer of original Hollywood content. (It’s been buying catalog content since its inception.) Netflix looks at all content creators as suppliers. It is in the business of UX, UI and the collection of data that helps it drive business decisions about what kind of filters, curation and interfaces best serve its customers. Is there a strategy behind Netflix’s activity in original content? Yes: reduction of churn and increased customer retention through brand building. Netflix is doing online what HBO did on cable a few decades ago. “It’s not TV; it’s HBO” was HBO’s mission and mantra. Netflix hasn’t ripped off the campaign, but it is clear that it wants everyone to understand, “It’s not OTT; it’s Netflix.” Should Netflix buy a studio? There’s no point. It is now so big, Hollywood will keep begging to sell it content à la carte, which is way cheaper and a better use of Netflix’s funds. We can play this game with every pure play tech company “up there.” To a company, each is purpose built to be an extensible platform. But that is not the whole story. The culture in Silicon Valley promotes—in fact, rewards—a philosophy of partnering. No startup would ever consider building a noncore tech stack it could leverage, partner with, merge with or acquire. There are cultural and financial penalties “up there” for reinventing the wheel. The business culture and philosophy in Hollywood are antithetical in almost every way. While it is outside of my worldview to imagine a tech giant buying a media company, there are some soothsayers who are adamant that it is inevitable. It is far more likely that the best and smartest companies in Hollywood will evolve into data collecting, extensible platforms, devolve into component parts or simply try to make the most out of the final few decades of the “big studio” system status quo. Consumers are already putting enormous pressure on traditional distribution systems. Technology empowers them to demand immediate gratification and a price of their choosing – which all too often is free. If the charge for easy access to content is the data generated by the access, the platforms win. So why would Silicon Valley even consider buying the cow? It charges for transporting milk.

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By Corwin Cole

Information is the key to playing out of position Mastery on the felt requires careful analysis of information and risk. This is why it’s so hard to play when you’re out of position: You have less information than your opponent, so you can’t calculate risks as accurately. In regard to playing with a positional disadvantage, my coach once told me that I either had to get good at it or stop doing it. Enjoying a challenge, I’ve taken the former approach. No-limit hold ‘em tournament play, in my assessment, is the perfect arena for developing one’s skills in out-of-position situations. Most hands in NLHE tournaments involve stack sizes that allow a savvy out-of-position player to apply pressure to his opponents, even when he has to act first on all betting rounds. Conversely, cash games typically involve such deep stacks that the positional advantage is strongly amplified, making it much more difficult to utilize strong out-ofposition plays.

someone who plays in an obvious way, betraying the strength of his hand often. Second, if there is one opponent in the hand whom I can likely use against another, I’ll probably join the action. Such secondary players can be especially useful to unwittingly help me bluff players whoDunst are normally with Tony quite aggressive. Consider a hand I played during this year’s World Series of Poker, in a $1,500-buy-in event. With blinds at 200/400 and a 50chip ante, action had started to pick up, with people busting out somewhat frequently. The pot was opened by an aggressive young player in middle position, who raised to 825. loose-passive with A Tony Dunst player who seemed inexperienced called on the button, leaving me looking at Qs 8s in the big blind. I had a lot going for me, starting with the fact that I was getting better than 5-to-1 odds to see a flop. More important, I was confident that the player on the button would give me some opportunities to apply extra pressure to the raiser. I called, planning to check-raise most flops. When the flop came Kh Ks 6c, it was a good situation. I checked, the original raiser bet 1,200, and I figured that he probably missed with a hand like A-J. The player on the button called, probably indicating that he had something like pocket fours. I raised to 4,025, almost half my stack. After the aggressor thought for a couple

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I use two rules of thumb when deciding whether to play a pot out of position. First, if I think there’s at least a 25 percent chance that I’ll be able to win the pot with a low-risk bluff, I’m likely to get involved, especially if my starting hand is also suited and/or connected. This is often the case when my opponent is

minutes and folded agonizingly, the button folded immediately and I picked up a substantial pot. If the flop had been As 2c 2h, I would have folded, and if it had been Ks 10s 3s, I would have just called. This comprehensive plan was what I intended from the start, and because such a high percentage of flops would be good for a bluff, I was happy to get involved. With careful consideration of multiplayer dynamics and knowledge of your opponents, you can navigate tough situations, even out of position. (Corwin Cole is a poker coach whose instructional videos can be found at CardRunners.com. He can be reached at corwin@ crushlivepoker.com.)

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Have a Safe & Happy Halloween! ST. LAURENCE HIGH SCHOOL Where Leadership Begins

Treats for the winners

Girls at Queen of Peace have choices, from unique electives to hands-onworkplace experiences and college credit programs.

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Girls at Queen of Peace excel through a nationally recognized curriculum, PLTW Project Lead the Way. Queen of Peace introduced this program of study to ignite our Full STEAM Ahead courses and is one of only two all-girls high schools in the nation to offer PLTW.

Winners of the Regional News-Reporter Halloween Costume Contest and their siblings pose for a photo Friday afternoon. They received candy and a hot dog gift certificate to Pop’s. In the photo are Palos Heights’ Paul and Anastasia Kladis plus Worth’s Aaron, Naomi, Sophie, Mario and Ivaliz Cordova.

meats, but the fact is we should only be eating small amounts of the leanest meats. Lean meat as part of a balanced diet can actually help you as long as you exercise and avoid smoking. So what to do about protein, which some people fail to understand is not exclusively available in meat? Eat beans and lentils, either canned or fresh. These can be eaten in so many ways. Lentils and smaller beans can be mixed into brown rice or pasta, and larger beans can be incorporated into soups, stews and chilies. If you are really industrious you can even make hummus or protein patties that can be grilled like a burger. Try combining beans with a can of chicken broth, a can of diced tomatoes, onions, garlic, celery and carrots for a fantastic soup. Simmer this for 30 minutes until it is near boiling; your craving for meat will disappear. Whatever you eat, supplement it with a glass or two of your favorite wine. Eat your vegetables, keep your colon clean and live to be 100.

The Wine Guy with Anthony Scarano

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Protein doesn’t only come from meat W a r n i n g ! Studies show you have a greater risk of death if you eat a diet high in red or processed meat. As if we haven’t been told that for years, but you know what? It’s true. The latest study was the largest ever of its kind and found that older Americans who consume high amounts of such foods are at greater risk than others of developing cancer and heart disease. More than 500,000 men and women participated in the study and confirmed that regularly eating hamburgers, hot dogs, bacon and cold cuts is not good for you. The study found that men who eat the daily equivalent of one-quarter pound of hamburger were 22 percent more likely to die from cancer and 27 percent more likely to die from heart disease than men who ate just 5 ounces per week. Women who ate the most red meat were 50 percent more likely to die from heart disease than those who ate the least amount. The increased risk was slightly less for those who ate processed

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Evergreen Park and Chicago Ridge guessers know their beards! Last week’s WHATIZIT was of a man’s long beard. This guy was at a recent toy train show at Richards High School, where long beards were common. Folks in EP and the Ridge knew that. Evergreen Park’s Bernadette Pratl was the first one to ring in with the right answer. Evergreen Park’s Jan Merchantz and Henrietta Mysliwiec plus Chicago Ridge’s Dana Oswald and Dan and Kathy Higgins were also on target. The hint of Three Little Pigs (“Not by the hair of my chinnychin-chin”) threw a few folks off. Incorrect guesses were the tail of the Big Bad Wolf, pig tails and a wolf hound. This week’s clue: It’s all about image. Send those guesses to thereporter@comcast.net with WHATIZIT in the subject line. Don’t forget your name and hometown.

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Color them champions Crusaders net CL Blue title share by downing Mustangs By Ken Karrson The last time Brother Rice reigned as a conference champion its current seniors knew more about Sesame Street than Pulaski Road. And Crusaders coach Brian Badke was even younger when Rice last registered a victory trifecta over Mt. Carmel, Loyola Academy and St. Rita in the same season. The year was 1975 and Badke was a toddler. But both of those long droughts got wiped out Friday night at Joe Johnston Field, where the Crusaders completed an unexpected run to the top of the Chicago Catholic League Blue. One week after suffering a gut-wrenching three-point loss to Providence Catholic, Rice joined the Celtics as co-CCL Blue kingpins by defeating St. Rita 28-21. What made the Crusaders’ ascent particularly noteworthy is that it occurred just one year after they went winless in league play and finished 3-7 overall. “When I came here, my motto

was ‘a new crusade,’” Badke said. “Part of my statement was we wanted to win the Catholic League Blue. I wouldn’t be doing this if that wasn’t the goal. “That was the whole plan. But we’re not done yet.” Badke hopes the fun is only beginning for his guys, who return to the Class 8A playoffs after a one-year absence when they travel to Naperville Central Friday night for a matchup with the defending state champs. The Redhawks boast a stingy defense and hail from the respected DuPage Valley Conference, but Rice (6-3, 3-1) will enter with no fear. That’s to be expected when eight of a team’s nine regular-season foes qualified for a state tournament, a group that includes Brother Rice of Birmingham, Mich., and Indianapolis Brebauf. The only opponent that missed out was neighborhood rival Marist — by one game. “There’s no doubt people thought I was crazy [for doing (Continued on page 4)

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Brother Rice quarterback Alex Alarcon gets off a pass before St. Rita defenders can reach him Friday night at Joe Johnston Field. The Crusaders defeated the Mustangs 28-21 to gain a share of their first Chicago Catholic League Blue title in a decade.

Romeo’s tune: 4 TDs

Bulldogs use Johnson outburst to bury Argo By Ken Karrson

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Evergreen Park’s Will Doran (24) and LaShon Johnson join forces to wrestle down Bremen quarterback Chrisean Noble near the goal line Friday night. The Braves struck early, but the Mustangs rallied for a 31-27 win that locked up a fourth straight Class 4A playoff berth for them.

Live to fight another day Mustangs back in 4A playoffs after edging Bremen

By Ken Karrson Had Friday’s game between Evergreen Park and Bremen taken place in a boxing ring instead of on a football field, there would have been no knockout or TKO that stopped it. But the judges, like the scoreboard at Evergreen, would likely have favored the Mustangs at the end. And nothing else mattered

to coach Ray Mankowski. No matter how flawed the performance sometimes was, Evergreen won the South Suburban Conference crossover fight. Because of that the Mustangs are able to continue waging gridiron battle this fall. With five victories banked Evergreen was on the cusp of playoff qualification. Mankowski wanted his team to make it official by

bagging a sixth win, but for a while on Friday the Mustangs followed their recent pattern of unevenness. The Braves were ahead 14-3 early on and by five at intermission, but Evergreen hadn’t been without chances. Before the touchdown was scored two other first-half forays deep into (Continued on page 3)

No one had to pose that age-old question of, “Wherefore art thou, Romeo?” Friday night. He wasn’t stationed beneath a balcony, but he was still quite easy to find. All anybody had to do was glance in the Argo end zone. That’s where Romeo Johnson wound up on four occasions, part of a 197-yard rushing performance for Richards’ senior running back. And behind Johnson’s exploits the Bulldogs were able to bury visiting Argo 49-0 and complete an unbeaten season within the South Suburban Conference Red. Not only did Richards (8-1, 6-0) secure an outright divisional title for itself and earn a first-round home game in the Class 6A playoffs, but the win also allowed the Bulldogs to deliver a bit of delayed payback. Just as the Argonauts denied Richards a postseason berth in Tony Sheehan’s initial coaching season by winning in Week 9 of the 2008 campaign, the Bulldogs locked Argo out in 2014, its last year under longtime leader Jim Innis. “We played well and really took it to them, to be honest,” Sheehan said. Richards’ romp continued an October surge that has seen the SSC Red champs also dispatch Oak Forest, Reavis and Evergreen Park with relative ease. The Bengals get another crack at the Bulldogs, however, when they visit Korhonen Photo by Jeff Vorva Field Saturday night. While Richards’ earlier conquest understandably positions Richards’ Romeo Johnson, shown in a game earlier this year, broke out for four (Continued on page 5) touchdowns against Argo Friday night.

Martin back on track Tony Martin has regained his winning ways. The former Palos Heights and Worth resident, who was profiled in last week’s sports section, had lost two consecutive bouts after beginning his Ultimate Fighting Championship career with eight victories

in a row. Martin stopped his brief skid, however, on Saturday night in Rio de Janeiro by beating Fabricio Camoes with a first-round submission at the UFC 179 event. The American was booed when he walked into the octagon, which Martin found some-

what amusing. “I’ve never been the villain before,” Martin said during a post-match interview. “I was enjoying it. I was [also] enjoying being back in the cage and I was trying to be as patient and as calm as I possibly could.’’ —Jeff Vorva

PLAYOFF FOOTBALL FORECAST There is a new king in town. Jeff Vorva won the 2014 Football Forecast kingship for the regular season with a 68-18 mark. Jason Maholy and last year’s king, Ken Karrson, each had 67-19 records, but Unholy Maholy won the tiebreaker of the point spread of last week’s Brother Rice-St. Rita game. Heading into the playoffs round, keep an eye on Bob Rakow and Wally Findysz, who each went 17-0 the past two weeks. Anthony Nasella is hoping to use his sixth-place finish for motivation to try to unseat defending playoff MVP Maholy. For the playoffs, we will pick games with area teams plus games involving teams in conferences that area schools are involved in as well at St. Xavier University tilts. This week has a couple of toughies… Last week: Regular season: Playoffs: Oak Forest at Richards St. Laurence at Joliet Catholic Academy Evergreen Park at Manteno Brother Rice at Naperville Central Mt. Carmel at Batavia St. Rita at Plainfield East Bolingbook at Bloom Neuqua Valley at Homewood-Flossmoor St. Ambrose at St. Xavier University

Ken Karrson Jeff Vorva 9-0 8-1 67-19 68-18 0-0 0-0 Richards Richards JCA JCA Manteno Manteno Brother Rice Brother Rice Mt. Carmel Mt. Carmel St. Rita St. Rita Bolingbrook Bolingbrook H-F H-F St. Xavier St. Xavier

Anthony Nasella 6-3 56-30 0-0 Richards JCA Manteno Brother Rice Mt. Carmel Plainfield East Bolingbrook H-F St. Xavier

Jason Maholy Wally Findysz 8-1 9-0 67-19 61-25 0-0 0-0 Richards Richards JCA JCA Manteno Manteno Brother Rice Brother Rice Batavia Mt. Carmel St. Rita St. Rita Bolingbrook Bolingbrook H-F Neuqua St. Xavier St. Xavier

Bob Rakow 9-0 62-24 0-0 Richards JCA Manteno Brother Rice Batavia St. Rita Bolingbrook H-F St. Xavier

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Mightier than this Penn Viewers treated to Cougars survive triple-option threat to triumph subtraction by ad-dition By Ken Karrson

Bartosh (Reprinted from Nov. 1, 2012) Corporate America really involves all of America. Let’s not kid ourselves about that. You don’t have to be a business mogul to find yourself caught up in a world of rapid-fire sales pitches, marketing ploys and brand placements. Once upon a time, though, Mr. and Mrs. Average were only exposed to those in 60- and 30-second increments. That was the price to be paid so consumers didn’t have to do the same whenever they switched on their TVs or radios. (Does anyone still remember that, in their groundbreaking infancy, cable networks promoted themselves as the places to watch television programming without fear of commercial interruption? That’s worked out quite well over the past three decades, don’t you think?) Slowly, however, corporate shilling began surrounding us during every waking moment. And nowhere is that more prevalent today than in the athletic arena. I mean that both literally and figuratively. Signage overruns ballparks and other sports venues, which fans have grown accustomed to through the years. We all realize advertising is an important revenue stream for athletic organizations. But now virtually every one of those stadiums and arenas also bears a corporate identity, which can sometimes backfire. Remember when the Houston Astros played in Enron Field? Football bowl games are similarly affected, and there’s no guarantee the sponsor will remain the same for any set period of time. So just when fans have gotten used to calling it the “FedEx Orange Bowl,” it becomes the “Discover Orange

Bowl,” and the Sugar Bowl has already bounced from USF&G to Nokia to Allstate. Please make it stop. We know, of course, it won’t and that things are only going to get worse. While watching Game 1 of the 2012 World Series last week, I received a reminder of how bad it already is in regard to corporate intrusion. Rarely did announcer Joe Buck speak a word that wasn’t sponsored by some business entity. My personal favorite was when, after San Francisco Giants hurler Barry Zito started the game, Buck told viewers “the first pitch, sponsored by …” I honestly can’t recall the company’s name because, quite frankly, my eyes had already begun to glaze over. If even a first pitch requires sponsorship these days, what’s next? Who knows, but why should we bother to impose advertising limitations of any kind? Instead, let’s make sure every single element featured on a broadcast gets attached to a product or service. That way, you’ll never be without scintillating dialogue exchanges like the following up in the booth: Harry Homer: “… and don’t forget that today’s coin toss comes to you from the fine folks at the First National Bank of Pine Valley, where your money works harder for you because it can’t afford not to since there was no bailout money to bolster the bank’s coffers.” Don Drone: “By the way, Harry, FNB of Pine Valley is going to need that coin back as soon as possible.” HH: “Don, we’ve got a great matchup on tap here, although Whatsamatta U. will be without the services of star tailback Speedy Simmons due to

an ongoing foot problem, which is sponsored by Doc Martin’s Casts of Thousands, where you can find the right protection for any of your injury needs.” DD: “Filling in for Speedy today will be Freight Train Luganski, who’s known as much for his bulk as he is for the absence of quick feet. Freight Train’s appearance is being brought to you by Brawny paper towels, which can clean up any spill other than a football that gets knocked out of one’s hands.” HH: “And if some fans get upset by a dropped football, remember that their shows of anger will be presented to you courtesy of Tums, which is counting on plenty of deeply rooted, game-induced aggravation to necessitate heavy use of their product in a hurry.” DD: “We’re just about ready for the playing of the National Anthem, which is being sponsored today by the Tunes-R-Us sheet music company. TunesR-Us makes any song except those without lyrics one worth singing.” HH: “I see the Whatsamatta U. coach is yelling instructions to his players prior to the kickoff, which will be brought to you by Tees for Two, the proud supplier of kicking tees for every level of football. The coach’s shouting, by the way, is being presented through the courtesy of “The Jerry Springer Show,” which can be seen on this station at a time that will never disturb your football watching.” Yes, it all sounds ludicrous, but don’t be shocked if something pretty close to what you just read eventually materializes into reality. And on the day that finally occurs, I already know what I’ll be seeking. Pass me the Tums, please.

‘Brooking no nonsense

Raiders halt Eagles’ playoff-qualifying streak By Ken Karrson Bolingbrook was a fashionable pick as the No. 1 team in a few Chicagoland-area preseason football polls. Now as the postseason gets underway, the Raiders have regained some of their early swagger. There were valleys along the way, enough to where Bolingbrook entered Friday night’s SouthWest Suburban Conference Blue contest against Sandburg with three losses and, in the opinion of Eagles coach Dave Wierzal, perhaps a chip on its shoulder as well. “I think they can do well in the playoffs, but I think they definitely had something to prove,” Wierzal said. “They certainly played like it. They’re very good and they looked every bit of [a No. 1 club] against us.” And for a Sandburg squad in desperate need of a win, that spelled bad news. The Eagles threatened early but not often and their best chance fizzled out before they could muster points. Meanwhile, the Raiders traveled in the fast Lane. Running back Isaac Lane rushed for over 250 yards and scored four times for Bolingbrook, three of the touchdowns coming in the opening period to stake the hosts to an insurmountable advantage. His last TD in the third quarter then set into action a running clock, which signaled the end to Sandburg’s 2014 season. After being pinned with a 41-0 defeat, the Eagles (4-5, 3-4) will miss out on the Class 8A tournament for just the second time in Wierzal’s coaching tenure. Sandburg last failed to make the playoffs in 2007. While disappointment was obviously the prevailing attitude among players and coaches, Wierzal attempted to put an upbeat spin on the season as a whole. “In reflection, maybe it seems odd but there are a lot of things

that could be looked back on positively,” he said. “I think there are a lot of great kids on the team who committed heart and soul to the program and should take away a feeling of achievement for a lot of things.” And, as Wierzal pointed out, this year’s Eagles had an unusually high amount of non-seniors playing key roles. Sandburg is expected to bring back seven defensive regulars and five offensive starters in 2015. “For us that will be a new experience,” Wierzal said. “Those kids were legitimate players who beat other guys out and earned those [first-string] spots. It’s a good corps to build around.” That’s for the near future. As for the present, the Eagles simply couldn’t match Bolingbrook’s firepower on either side of the ball. While Lane’s production helped the Raiders amass more than 430 total yards, Bolingbrook’s defense was equally impressive. Leading the way was Julian Huff, who recorded two of the Raiders’ six quarterback sacks and also recovered a Sandburg fumble inside the Bolingbrook 20. That drop short-circuited the visitors’ best drive of the evening and prevented them from perhaps pulling even with the Raiders. Wierzal told his players during the week that Bolingbrook was beatable and reminded them the Eagles had played well opposite it in the recent past. However, the failure to capitalize on a prime scoring opportunity proved somewhat debilitating. “I do think there’s something to the psychology of the kids seeing we can answer,” Wierzal said. “[The Raiders] were explosive — they went 80 yards in five plays [for their initial touchdown] — but the fact was that we might have responded and matched

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that score. When that doesn’t happen it’s hard for the kids to wrap their heads around it. “We gave [the ball] right back and that felt like a kick in the gut.” It felt even worse when Lane raced 60 yards soon after to set up his second TD that increased Bolingbrook’s edge to 14-0. Tuf Borland (1-yard run) and kicker Adam Klein (27- and 40-yard field goals) also contributed to the Raiders’ first-half blitz. “It was kind of amazing,” Wierzal said. “It’s a good reminder of why you need to see a team like that in person. We saw them on film and they didn’t look as good as they played against us. “They’ve got some D-I kids, they play tough defense and very physical offense. They kind of pound it at you.” With the sacks factored in, Sandburg finished with negative rushing yardage. Josh Scheldberg’s 11 yards represented the top figure for any individual. Three quarterbacks threw for a total of 113 yards, with Alex Fidan (4-of-10, 73 yards) leading the way. Avery Verble and Lavelle Johnson had pass receptions of 33 and 25 yards, respectively, but each player made only that one catch. Bryan Hellmich caught two balls for 28 yards.

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First downs Yds. rushing Yds. passing Total yds. Att./comp. Fumbles/lost Had intercepted Penalties/yds. Punts/avg.

CS BB 7 22 (-15) 352 113 85 98 437 15-8 11-6 4-1 0-0 0 0 4-30 5-50 7-37.9 1-22.0

Scoring BB — Isaac Lane 18 run (Adam Klein kick) BB — Lane 4 run (Klein kick) BB — Lane 2 run (Klein kick) BB — Tuf Borland 1 run (Klein kick) BB — Klein 27 field goal BB — Klein 40 field goal BB — Lane 12 run (Klein kick) Sandburg Rushing: Scheldberg 2-11, Robley 6-4, Zavod 2-3, Woods 1-0, Verble 3-(-5), Fidan 7-(-28). Passing: Fidan 10-4-73, Zavod 3-3-32, Verble 2-1-8. Receiving: Hellmich 2-28, Verble 1-33, Johnson 1-25, Valiga 1-11, Razik 1-8, Carney 1-4, Parthemore 1-4.

At the end of Saturday afternoon’s Mid-States Football Association Midwest League game, St. Xavier University boss Mike Feminis told coaching counterpart Todd Hafner what he thought of the latter’s offensive scheme. “I said, ‘Could you guys get in the new millennium and run a normal offense? My players haven’t even heard of the triple option — the only triples they know about are in baseball,’” Feminis said. He was only joking with Hafner, a good friend of Feminis’ within the NAIA coaching fraternity, but the Cougars’ leader wasn’t kidding when he spoke of the difficulty in stopping William Penn University’s old-school attack. That much was evident in the host Statesmen’s 631 total yards. “Our defense struggled a little against the triple option, but they’re really good at it,” Feminis said of William Penn. “As opposed to being negative about the way we played, I’d rather give them credit. They executed their plan to a ‘T.’” But one thing the Statesmen were unable to do was complete a two-point-conversion run following a fourth-quarter touchdown. Joe DeMarco and Alex Walters teamed up to keep Penn’s runner out of the end zone and preserve a slim SXU lead. And when Statesman kicker Ante Rogic pushed a 38-yard field-goal try wide right with 14 seconds left, the No. 9-ranked Cougars proved mightier than 11th-ranked Penn — barely. The 48-46 victory moved SXU another step closer to a return to the NAIA tournament. “Thankfully one of our guys is on blood-pressure medicine,” Feminis joked. “He brought an extra one and offered it to me after the game. This was not good for the ticker.” While the Cougars (5-2, 1-1) barely escaped Lacey Complex in Oskaloosa, Iowa, with success, Feminis made it a point to tell his guys they “don’t ever [have to] apologize for winning a game” and reminded frustrated SXU defenders that “they won a couple games for us earlier.” This one, though, was mostly about the offense, which generated 564 yards in all. Quarterback John Rhode threw for 417 yards while completing 27-of-38 passes, three of which were turned into touchdowns by either Randall Wells (42- and 15-yard catches) or Nick DeBenedetti (28-yard reception). DeBenedetti also reached the end zone after grabbing a 13yard toss from Mark Strbjak. “We’re clicking again,” Femi-

nis said of the Cougars’ attack. “We’ve started to play like I thought we were capable of at the beginning of the year. “John Rhode in the last two or three weeks has been playing lights out. He’s getting to that point where he really understands the offense and is making great decisions. We’re going to go as far as he takes us.” Rhode did have two passes picked off deep in Statesmen territory, although Feminis absolved his signal-caller of blame because both balls were tipped. However, those two missed opportunities, plus a couple of errant field-goal attempts kept SXU from running away from William Penn. Still, the Cougars appeared in good shape after DeBenedetti’s second TD gave them a 48-34 cushion with 10 ½ minutes left in the contest. But the Statesmen fought back with two scoring tosses of their own, one of them a 60-yard collaboration between Tyler Hafner and Jatavius Stewart. Stewart caught four touchdown passes and tallied a fifth time on a 38-yard run. “You’ve got to commit so many guys to [stopping] the run that you’re left with single coverage [on receivers],” Feminis said. “Our biggest concern was facing that triple option.” Luckily for SXU, it made William Penn play from behind much of the day. Wells’ 100-yard kickoff return to begin the game put the Statesman on their heels right away, then after the home team countered and assumed a 21-13 lead Mike Ivlow scored twice for the Cougars on runs of 3 and 6 yards. William Penn did forge a 34-all deadlock after that, but DeBenedetti’s first score came less than three minutes after Stewart’s 6-yard touchdown reception in the third period and gave SXU the edge for good. All four Cougars who made receptions gained at least 75 yards. Stephen Simms caught 10 balls for 175 yards and Ryan Carroll (96 yards) matched DeBenedetti by grabbing seven. Wells (four receptions, 84 yards), though, may have been the true X-factor. “Randall Wells has just been a great addition for us,” Feminis said. “He’s probably the fastest guy on the team. When he gets a seam, he can go.” Also noteworthy was the play of reserve linemen Mo Ashkar and Adam Smith, who were pressed into service due to injury and illness. According to Feminis, the Cougars “didn’t skip a beat” while operating behind their revamped blocking quintet. Patrick Kelso was the top per-

former on defense with four solo tackles and 11 assists. Michael Mettille (four solos, two assists), Greg Hayward (four solos, one assist, two tackles for loss, one sack, forced fumble), Tyler Hoeg (four solos, three assists), Dan Fitzgerald (three solos, six assists, 3½ tackles for loss) and Walters (three solos, four assists) were other key figures. “[The Statesmen] needed the game as bad as we did, so it was a huge win,” Feminis said. “Now our long trips are done. Two of our last three games are at home and we have to travel about 40 miles for the other.” St. Ambrose visits Bruce R. Deaton Field on Saturday and Feminis believes another impressive exhibition will prove SXU bears a closer resemblance to the program’s high achievers of the recent past than some might have initially thought. “I don’t know if there was the expectation level among our fans that we were capable of playing at a national-championship level,” he said. “But we’ve always believed it.”

Statistics St. Xavier William Penn

13 21 7 7 - 48 21 0 13 12 - 46

First downs Yds. rushing Yds. passing Total yds. Att./comp. Fumbles/lost Had intercepted Penalties/yds. Punts/avg.

SXU WPU 31 29 134 431 430 200 564 631 39-28 15-11 2-2 6-3 2 0 2-12 4-40 1-50.0 3-38.7

Scoring SXU — Randall Wells 100 kickoff return (kick blocked) WPU — Jatavius Stewart 38 run (Ante Rogic kick) WPU — Sam Tvedt 25 run (Rogic kick) SXU — Wells 42 pass from John Rhode (Abdul Mahdi kick) WPU — Stewart 46 pass from Tyler Hafner (Rogic kick) SXU — Mike Ivlow 3 run (Mahdi kick) SXU — Ivlow 6 run (Mahdi kick) SXU — Wells 15 pass from Rhode (Mahdi kick) WPU — Nathan Tvedt 5 run (Rogic kick) WPU — Stewart 6 pass from Hafner (kick blocked) SXU — Nick DeBenedetti 28 pass from Rhode (Mahdi kick) SXU — DeBenedetti 13 pas from Mark Strbjak (Mahdi kick) WPU — Stewart 28 pass from Hafner (kick blocked) WPU — Stewart 60 pass from Hafner (run failed) St. Xavier Rushing: Ivlow 12-52, Rhode 7-34, Simms 7-33, Hunter 8-10, Ferguson 1-6, Carroll 2-1, Team 1-(-2). Passing: Rhode 38-27-417, Strbjak 1-1-13. Receiving: Simms 10-175, Carroll 7-96, DeBenedetti 7-75, Wells 4-84.

Not quite 7th heaven

JCA snaps RedHawks’ postseason string By Ken Karrson No. 7 was anything but lucky for Marist Friday night. In their first six seasons under coach Pat Dunne, the RedHawks were an annual fixture in the Class 8A playoffs. And those weren’t just token appearances -- Marist was state runner-up in 2009 and a semifinalist last fall. So when the RedHawks rebounded from a 1-3 start to the 2014 campaign and positioned themselves for a possible return to the state tournament, most people likely expected that goal to be realized. Sure, Nazareth and Joliet Catholic academies were a couple of huge hurdles to have to clear in the final two weeks, but Dunne didn’t view it that way. “I believe in our guys so much I think we’re capable of winning anytime,” he said. But when the Roadrunners pinned a Week 8 loss on Marist its immediate future came down to a do-or-die session with the Hilltoppers in Joliet. And the RedHawks died, although they did so while definitely trying. JCA was up only 3-0 at halftime of the East Suburban Catholic Conference clash and 10-0 after three quarters. However, Marist’s typically productive offense never got on track and the locals departed Memorial Stadium on the wrong end of a 32-7 finale. While the Hilltoppers moved on to face St. Laurence in a Class 5A tourney contest on Saturday, the RedHawks (4-5, 3-4) will spend a November off the field for the first time since 2007. The string of six consecutive postseason appearances that got snapped was the longest in Marist football history. “It was a tough pill to swallow,” Dunne said. “[But] any of

these losses goes on my shoulders. I couldn’t be more proud of the season we had. “I know people like to look at wins and losses, but people don’t understand the character of our kids and their heart. They didn’t let outside influences [negatively] affect them — guys were working hard [since before the season] and they put themselves in a great position through their work effort.” JCA players probably wouldn’t disagree with Dunne’s general assessment, seeing as how they had their hands full with the RedHawks until the latter began mishandling the football. Three second-half turnovers hamstrung Marist, including a fumble inside the Hilltoppers’ 5 that prevented it from perhaps drawing within four points in the fourth quarter. “Our guys fought and we definitely had our chances,” Dunne said. The RedHawks’ one score was provided by quarterback Brendan Skalitzky, who tallied on a 6-yard keeper. The senior rushed for 45 yards and passed for 242. Darshon McCullough, who became Marist’s primary ball carrier after injuries knocked Jawill Aldridge and Micah Awodiran from the lineup during the season, finished with 82 yards on 14 carries. With Skalitzky and McCullough playing lead roles, Marist also advanced inside JCA’s red zone on two other occasions in the first half. However, the RedHawks came away empty, once by running out of downs and the other time by failing to convert a field-goal try. Hilltoppers kicker Brian Bravo supplied the only points of the opening half by booting a

33-yard field goal. Dunne didn’t venture a guess as to JCA’s overall frame of mind at intermission, but he had plenty to say about his own guys. “Our defense was playing great -- I believe they held Joliet under 95 yards rushing in the first half,” Dunne said. “We were feeling upbeat and there was a great attitude [among the athletes]. They were fighting with everything they had.” Michael Johnson’s 47-yard dash created some additional space between the two clubs in the third stanza. Later touchdowns by Nick Borgra and Drew Voss eseentially sealed the deal for the hosts. “In games like this every possession is a big possession and you need to make the most of them,” Dunne said. That didn’t happen here, but Dunne offered a reminder that when the season began Marist had one returnee who logged much playing time in 2013 — Aldridge, who was only healthy in the early going. As a result Dunne felt the RedHawks really did accomplish a lot in their nine-game campaign. “They’re the ones the lower levels look up to,” he said. “And this [varsity] group had a positive impact on our program.” One other indication that Marist’s time spent away from the state tournament will be short was found in last weekend’s other two games involving the RedHawks. Marist’s freshman and sophomore squads both scored victories over JCA. “I’m excited about the lower levels and every kid in the program,” Dunne said.

Statistics Marist JCA

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Thursday, October 30, 2014 Section 2

Volleyball roundup

Knights receive wakeup call By Anthony Nasella

Photos by Jeff Vorva

Evergreen Park’s Kerron Brown fights for extra yardage as several Bremen defenders try to halt his progress Friday night.

Mustangs

(Continued from page 1) Bremen territory netted only the points attached to Neil Quigley’s 34-yard field goal. “Penalties, pushing yourselves back … you can’t do that in the red zone,” Mankowski said. “We were hurting ourselves. We were ready to score twice and had three to show for it.” The Mustangs finally surged ahead in the second half and then withstood one last flurry by the Braves. When Evergreen recovered an onsides kick, it was able to run out the clock on a 31-27 triumph. The win propelled the Mustangs (6-3) into the state tournament for a fourth consecutive year. They travel to Manteno Friday night for the postseason opener. Unlike last season when it brought a spotless record into battle, Evergreen will enter the playoffs without huge expectations accompanying it. However, Mankowski doesn’t figure on the Mustangs being able to spring any surprises. “We’ve been in 4A and done some good things [before], so people know who we are,” he said. “Playing these bigger teams [during the regular season] really helps out. We have a good opportunity, so let’s run with it.” Mankowski admitted, though, that Evergreen must spruce up its execution. “We’ve got the potential to play well and I hope we can live up to that, but there are things that need to be corrected if we want to make it [to the state final],” he said. “It’s either feast or famine for us. We’re not going to make it easy [on ourselves].” That was true a couple weeks ago when the Mustangs struggled to vanquish Eisenhower and again versus Bremen. Mankowski credited the Braves’ defense for “spectacular” play, better than he had anticipated. But LaShon Johnson’s 23-yard scoring run in the second quarter

A Bremen player flattens Evergreen Park’s Julian Rodriguez after the latter picked off a Braves pass on the visitors’ opening series Friday night. The Mustangs’ defense forced four turnovers in the South Suburban Conference crossover game. proved Bremen was fallible and Michael Horton gave Evergreen its first lead when he caught a 12-yard touchdown throw from Sean Ryan early in the third period. The TD came after the teams traded fumbles, Will Doran making the Mustangs’ recovery at their own 14. “We got lucky there,” Mankowski said. Evergreen’s defense delivered another big play in the fourth stanza shortly after Isaac Matthews (63-yard reception) had countered a Braves six-pointer with one of his own. Zach Rogers pounced on a Bremen fumble that Ray Graham caused and the hosts took over at the Braves’ 23. Ryan’s 1-yard keeper made it 31-21 and enabled the Mustangs to withstand Bremen’s last round of noisemaking. Ryan and Julian Rodriguez both picked off Braves passes during the game, giving Evergreen’s defense four turnovers in all. As for the locals’ offense, Ryan accounted for 326 total yards (201 passing, 125 rushing) and Johnson contributed 151 (84 receiving, 67 rushing). The Mustangs were guilty of just the one miscue that Doran quickly offset. “It was crazy, just back-and-

forth,” Mankowski said. “[But] you’ve got to get to six wins and we did. We talked about how far we can go [in the postseason] and we really have to take it one game at a time and keep trying to move forward.”

Statistics Bremen Evergreen Park

7 7 7 6 - 27 3 6 7 15 - 31

EP Yds. rushing 216 Yds. passing 201 Total yds. 417 Att./comp. 29-13 Fumbles lost 1 Had intercepted 0 Scoring EP — Neil Quigley 34 field goal EP — LaShon Johnson 23 run (conversion failed) EP — Michael Horton 12 pass from Sean Ryan (Quigley kick) EP — Isaac Matthews 63 pass from Ryan (Ryan run) EP — Ryan 1 run (Quigley kick) Evergreen Park Rushing: Ryan 13-125, Johnson 15-67, Brown 5-22, Simmons 1-2. Passing: Ryan 29-13-201. Receiving: Matthews 5-96, Johnson 5-84, Horton 1-12, Simmons 1-6, Brown 1-3.

See you later, Gators

Knights pass their way to win over Guerin By Ken Karrson Even the most ardent Chicago Christian football fan might be tempted to say the Knights failed the passing test this season. Certainly that lack of aerial punch was evident most of the year. The lion’s share of yardage gained by Christian’s offense in 2014 came from its runners, most notably tailback Colby Roundtree, who twice eclipsed the 200-yard plateau in a single game. But that same format wasn’t followed on Saturday afternoon in River Grove. In their season finale the Knights amassed 173 yards through the air — 69 more than on the ground — and used that unexpectedly potent display to knock off host Guerin Prep 27-13 in a Metro Suburban Conference East contest. The win gave Christian (4-5, 3-2) its best record since 2009 and the most on-field victories in six years. One of the Knights’ 2009 triumphs resulted from a forfeit. “It took a while, but we got it done,” Christian coach Jim Bolhuis said, referring to his team’s suddenly-adept passing game. “We got a lot of man coverage, which made it kind of fun to beat — and we did that. The really cool thing about it for me was seeing how hard the kids played.” Bolhuis wasn’t only talking about his offensive guys. The Knights’ defense slammed the door on the Gators by limiting them to 120 total yards while forcing a pair of turnovers. Clay Bouquet (five solo stops, two assists, one-half sack), Nate Krygsheld (four solos), Brandon Schmidt (three solos, one assist) and Christian Bolhuis (one solo, four assists, 1½ sacks) served as prevention-side ringleaders. And it was the younger Bolhuis

(8-of-9, 128 yards) who triggered the offense as well as he completed touchdown throws of 10 and 56 yards to Luke Boss. Boss also hauled in a 45-yard halfback-option pass from Roundtree that got the scoring underway three-plus minutes into the contest. Luke Rattler added a 36-yard touchdown run for Chicago Christian, which had two other wouldbe TDs negated by holding calls. With all that was going for them the Knights wore the look of a dominant club, but Guerin refused to quietly succumb. The Gators fell behind for good on Boss’ 10-yard catch with 7:35 left in the opening half, but their relentless style of play took a toll on Christian. “They were fired up and they were hitting hard,” Coach Bolhuis said of the hosts. “It was a brawl. Everybody left it all on the field — you could hear it. “[Guerin was] charged up and it was dicey for us. Things were going rough for a while, but we were able to reach deep, suck it up and get a second wind [later on]. “I’m proud of the kids. I felt they toughened up and they were dishing it out as well as they were taking it.” Bolhuis said the Knights had some trouble dealing with Guerin’s run game, “but they had difficulty with their passing, which helped us [control them].” While Christian again missed out on the postseason, Bolhuis didn’t want to downplay the importance of finishing on such a high note. “It really was a great way to end and I think it can have a big effect [entering the offseason],” he said of the win. “The kids recognize that their hard work paid off. There were only two games we were really out of this year:

the second half of the Wheaton Academy game and St. Ed’s. “I think there’s a little bit of a buzz [around the school]. I’ve already heard some kids say they want to come out next year, so it’s encouraging for everybody.” Bolhuis chuckled as he relived the Knights’ bus ride home on Saturday, saying the sight before him perfectly illustrated Christian’s level of effort. “I looked around and everybody was sound asleep,” he said. “They gave it their all and they were spent. It’s a pretty cool memory.”

Statistics Chicago Christian 7 12 0 8 - 27 Guerin Prep 7 0 6 0 - 13 First downs Yds. rushing Yds. passing Total yds. Att./comp. Fumbles/lost Had intercepted Penalties/yds. Punts/avg.

CC GP 5 6 104 96 173 24 277 120 10-9 23-3 2-0 0-0 0 2 13-145 10-105 6-31.5 5-29.0

Scoring CC — Luke Boss 45 pass from Colby Roundtree (Jeremy Slager kick) GP — Richie Zacharias 2 run (Jared Soriano kick) CC — Boss 10 pass from Christian Bolhuis (kick failed) CC — Boss 56 pass from Bolhuis (pass failed) GP — Jarvis Davis 7 run (kick failed) CC — Luke Rattler 36 run (Brandon Fitzpatrick pass from Bolhuis) Chicago Christian Rushing: Roundtree 17-54, Rattler 9-44, Bolhuis 8-23, Bouquet 1-(-2) Team 2-(-15). Passing: Bolhuis 9-8-128, Roundtree 1-1-45. Receiving: Boss 5-117, Hill 2-37, Roundtree 2-19.

Even before Chicago Christian lost five of six matches at the Lincoln-Way Central Tournament, Knights coach Chrissy Gust felt her team was lacking some swagger. But one week removed from the toughest stretch of an otherwise dominating season Gust is feeling confident her girls have tied up loose ends and are ready for the challenge of the state tournament that began this week. “Our girls had a little touch of not being pushed hard because they didn’t have to work as hard earlier in the season,” Gust said. “The Lincoln-Way Central Tournament was a real wake-up call for them. They needed that because I don’t think the girls have been playing like they’re the team to beat. “I don’t think they realized how good they are and how badly other teams want to beat them. After they had those tough losses, they realized there was a target on their back and that we are the team to beat. That’s been their mentality heading into the postseason.” At Lincoln-Way Central, Chicago Christian (27-8) captured a win over Chicago Agricultural Science while suffering setbacks against Oak Lawn, Lincoln-Way Central, Marian Catholic, Homewood-Flossmoor and Glenbard South. Gust said her players “really dissected those losses and learned from them,” which led to a week of encouraging practices. “We’ve been killing it in practice and are really confident as we head into the postseason,” she said. “The girls have definitely realized that they need to step up their play as we approach the postseason. They are all ready for the challenge [and] they’re working really hard in practice in tightening up their defense and blocks.” Leading the way has been Anna Kamp, who Gust said takes the weight of the team on her back. Kamp’s sister, Leah, is also one of Christian’s steadiest performers. “Anna is solid all the way around,” Gust said. “When the team is struggling, she really picks up the slack. She is really vital. When she’s on, the whole team is on. “Leah Kamp has a very strong

hitting percentage when she hits the ball. She puts it away.” Gust said setter Sam Kubik is the brains of the operation while Abby Leo has been an unsung hero on defense. “Sam makes sure that everything on the court is working,” Gust said. “She’s the on-the-court quarterback for the team. “Abby has kind of flown under the radar this season, but she can get to any ball on the court. Abby has been gradually stepping into the libero role. We’re [also] bringing up a sophomore libero and freshman middle hitter for the postseason, and we’re very excited about having both of them.” The Knights will likely face either Nazareth Academy or Timothy Christian in regional play and most likely will have to beat longtime nemesis Illiana Christian in order to advance further. “We’ve played them all, so the girls know what to expect from those teams,” Gust said. “Everything we’re doing in practice is up three notches. If they can be as effective as they’ve been in practice, they should be able to compete and defeat the higher-level teams we’ll be playing in the state tournament.” SANDBURG The Eagles captured a pair of SouthWest Suburban Conference Blue matches last week as they topped Lincoln-Way East (25-19, 25-22) on Tuesday and Homewood-Flossmoor (25-11, 25-14) on Thursday. The latter triumph was Sandburg’s 30th of the season and it is undefeated in conference play. Gillian Thanasouras finished with eight kills and three service aces to lead the Eagles (30-5, 7-0) in their win over the Griffins. Julia Borschel added seven kills, Leah Lane had six, Morgan Kmak scooped 19 digs and Sami Knight dished out 22 assists. Knight distributed 17 assists and Borschel registered seven kills to pace host Sandburg versus the Vikings. STAGG SWSC Blue wins over Lockport (25-19, 25-22) and Joliet West (25-18, 25-20) on Tuesday and Thursday, respectively, improved the Chargers to 5-3 in the conference and 19-16 overall. Lexi Mantas put down 15 kills and Maddie Duffner doled out 25 assists to elevate visiting Stagg

against the Porters. Ari Mantas helped out with 15 digs. Keying the victory over the Tigers were Lexi Mantas (12 kills), Duffner (19 assists), Ari Mantas (11 kills) and Amanda Collins (12 digs). MARIST The RedHawks played a total of six sets last week while splitting a pair of East Suburban Catholic Conference matches. Marist beat Joliet Catholic Academy (22-25, 25-12, 25-15) on Tuesday behind the leadership of Lizzie Zaleski (26 assists, five blocks, four aces), Cameron Enright (10 kills) and Colleen Reilly (nine kills, five blocks). Zaleski (25 assists, 15 digs, four aces) and Enright (17 digs, six kills, five blocks) were solid again on Thursday, but even with input from Emily Graff (10 kills) and Alyssa Rizzo (21 digs) also mixed in the RedHawks (26-8, 8-1) didn’t have enough to prevent a loss to Benet Academy. The Redwings outlasted Marist 20-25, 25-21, 25-19 on Thursday. MOTHER MCAULEY The Mighty Macs improved to 32-3 on the season with a 25-15, 25-16 victory over Lyons Township last Wednesday. Ryann DeJarld totaled 12 kills and 10 digs for Mother McAuley, while Jane DeJarld and Amber Casey added 14 and 13 assists, respectively. SHEPARD Briana Haugh finished with five kills and three aces for the host Astros (25-5, 13-0), who completed an unbeaten South Suburban Conference Red season with a 25-7, 25-15 decision over Bremen last Tuesday. OAK LAWN Bri Markusic notched 11 kills and Daniele Vanderwarren had eight digs to lift the host Spartans (16-14, 8-5) to a 25-20, 25-18 SSC crossover victory over Hillcrest last Tuesday. Neither of Oak Lawn’s SSC Red partners, Richards and Evergreen Park, fared as well last week. The Bulldogs wound up on the short end of the score against both Illiana Christian (25-12, 25-20 on Monday) and Oak Forest (25-17, 25-17 on Thursday). The Bengals also collected an SSC crossover victory against the Mustangs, who fell to a 25-15, 25-17 setback on Tuesday. Queen of Peace was a 25-19, 26-24 loser to Marian Catholic last Thursday.

Johnson gets waxed Vikings’ romp past Pumas nets playoff berth By Ken Karrson Anyone planning a trip to Las Vegas in the near future may want to take Harold Blackmon along as a consultant. The St. Laurence coach rolled the dice last week when he lobbied to have the IHSA sanction a Week 9 game against Johnson College Prep. Blackmon sought out the Chicago Public League contingent as a replacement for St. Francis de Sales, which pulled the plug on its varsity football program early in the season. That left the Vikings with a hole to fill on their schedule, although they were assured of a forfeit victory if the spot remained empty. Seeing as how five wins do not guarantee inclusion in the state tournament, Blackmon opted to forgo the certain one and take a gamble. But the risk came with high reward. By thrashing the Pumas 59-0 on Thursday at Kavanagh Field, St. Laurence collected four more playoff points and along with them a berth in the Class 5A field. The Vikings (5-4), who reached the playoffs for the first time since 2009 and only the fourth time in 18 years, will meet Joliet Catholic Academy on Saturday night in an opening-round matchup. The Hilltoppers enter the tourney on the heels of a 32-7 triumph over Marist that kept the RedHawks out of the Class 8A playoffs for the first time in Pat Dunne’s seven coaching seasons. “I hope this is more the norm for us than the exception [in the future],” Blackmon said. “We couldn’t care less [who we play] — whatever’s in front of us is what we’ll take on. “We were just hoping to extend our season because that’s part of the progress of the program. If we want to contend for state [titles], we have to get to state." Blackmon said he wasn’t surprised the IHSA gave the Vikings a choice to not accept the forfeit. “A couple other teams rescheduled [because of St. Francis’ situation] and we’d been looking for a Week 9 game since the beginning,” he said. “We were excited to just get a ninth game.” And the excitement built quickly once play commenced. St. Laurence, which Blackmon said treated this contest like its initial playoff encounter, jumped ahead 14-0 within the

first four minutes and racked up 32 points before the period break. Mike Sterna’s 69-yard punt return got the Vikings on the board with 9:55 remaining in the quarter, then Matt Gurgone (8-yard catch), Fayezon Smart (11-yard run) and Carlos Baker (45-yard reception) all got into the first-quarter scoring act. Tyler Snee’s fumble recovery, Jimmy Burnette’s interception and a pair of safeties were all part of the early onslaught as well. “You don’t expect to completely dominate a team, but the competition they played this year probably didn’t prepare them to face a Chicago Catholic League team,” Blackmon said of Johnson. “It can get ugly fast, and our overall size and speed was a little too much for them [to handle]. “We talked to our seniors and reminded them we took a win off the board, so [this game] needed to count. Our senior leadership is outstanding and our kids played hard. They knew what was on the line and I guess they didn’t want to take any chances.” The Pumas could never recover from St. Laurence’s opening blitz and the hosts — who allowed Johnson Prep to hold its homecoming festivities at halftime because its would-be homecoming game had been cancelled — added to the visitors’ misery by tallying twice more before intermission. Smart capped a six-play, 90-yard drive with a 20-yard touchdown dash and Mario Aranda scored on a 2-yard plunge. The long march was set up by Baker, who caused two fumbles on one play. A Puma recovered the first drop and jetted downfield, only to have Baker catch up to him, knock the ball loose again and this time pounce on it. The running clock was instituted before halftime, but even real-time passage couldn’t prevent Johnson Prep from experiencing more pain. Aranda (1-yard run) and Danny Schadt (3-yard run) each reached the end zone in the third stanza before the scoring mercifully concluded. Aranda (132 yards) and Smart (106) both topped the century mark in rushing while St. Laurence amassed 402 total yards as it broke in a new quarterback. Tim Delaney was shifted from receiver to replace Alex Martinez, who is sidelined by injury.

Defensively, the Vikings completely stymied the Pumas, who netted only 48 total yards and committed four turnovers. Snee accrued four solo tackles, seven assists and two sacks in addition to his fumble recovery and Gurgone (five solos, three assists, two sacks) also starred. While Blackmon obviously looks like a genius for pushing to play a Week 9 game, he insisted there really wasn’t much of a decision to make. “I like [the playoff system] because it adds a sense of accomplishment,” Blackmon said. “I believe teams need to earn their way into the playoffs. It was a risk [playing Johnson], but we had a realistic chance to be on the outside looking in at the playoffs [without it]. “If we had come out and been on the other side [of the final score], I would have been the first to say we didn’t belong there. The struggles we had during the season were because of our inexperience, but we still had nobody to blame but ourselves for being in that [tenuous] position.”

Statistics Johnson Prep St. Laurence

0 0 0 0 - 0 32 14 13 0 - 59

First downs Yds. rushing Yds. passing Total yds. Att./comp. Fumbles/lost Had intercepted Penalties/yds. Punts/avg.

JCP STL 2 23 13 281 35 121 48 402 20-3 9-7 5-2 2-1 2 1 4-30 4-30 3-30.7 1-18.0

Scoring STL — Mike Sterna 69 punt return (Saul Pinal kick) STL — Matt Gurgone 8 pass from Tim Delaney (Pinal kick) STL — Fayezon Smart 11 run (Pinal kick) STL — Safety (Johnson Prep punter runs out of own end zone) STL — Safety (Johnson Prep snaps ball out of own end zone) STL — Carlos Baker 45 pass from Delaney (Pinal kick) STL — Smart 20 run (Pinal kick) STL — Mario Aranda 2 run (Pinal kick) STL — Danny Schadt 3 run (kick failed) STL — Aranda 1 run (Pinal kick) St. Laurence Rushing: Aranda 22-132, Smart 9-106, Schadt 5-28, Delaney 1-15. Passing: Delaney 9-7-121. Receiving: Gurgone 4-52, Baker 1-45, Sterna 1-16, Burnette 1-8.

Section 2

Thursday, October 30, 2014 The Regional News - The Reporter

Evening the score

Spartans finish season by bouncing Astros By Ken Karrson

Photos by Jeff Vorva

Sophomore receiver Ricky Smalling stretches out to make one of his eight catches for Brother Rice Friday night vs. St. Rita. Smalling gained a team-high 88 yards on his receptions to help the Crusaders clinch a share of the Chicago Catholic League Blue crown.

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that],” Badke said of facing such a power-laden slate. “I like being crazy. We could have played a cupcake [along the way] and gotten a first-round home game, but our guys are prepared and feel they can compete with anybody.” That included the visiting Mustangs on Friday. St. Rita was staring at a 14-0 deficit less than midway through the opening stanza as the Crusaders scored once on both offense (Marcus Jones’ 1-yard run) and defense (Greg Bernier’s 29-yard fumble return 19 seconds later). The Mustangs' failed punt fake in their own territory set up Jones’ six-pointer. The visitors never did catch up after that, although they didn’t merely slink away, either. Julian Blain’s 27-yard reception gave Rice a 21-7 halftime lead and his 5-yard dash with just over two minutes remaining in the third period restored a two-touchdown cushion for the home team. But the Mustangs — whose first two TDs were notched by Tyre Lee on runs of 5 and 3 yards —responded with another score 4½ minutes into the final quarter. Quarterback Scott Proctor supplied it on an 8-yard keeper. “We shot ourselves in the foot a couple times with bad snaps or penalties,” Badke said. “It should have been 28-7 at halftime — we had an interception for a touchdown called back — but give credit to St. Rita. They played us tough. It’s always that kind of game [with them].” Proctor directed another drive in the late going that reached inside the Crusaders’ 40, but Robert Woods’ third-down tackle for loss stifled some of the momentum. The Mustangs then tried a halfback-option pass that fell incomplete and gave possession back to the hosts. Woods (four solo stops, two tackles for loss) was one of several heroes on the Rice defense. Also making their presences felt were Jordan Boyd (six solos, one assist, forced fumble), Kevin Furlong (five solos, three assists, two tackles for

Brother Rice’s Branden Houston finds running room against visiting St. Rita Friday night. loss, one sack), Jimmy Opoka (five solos, one quarterback hurry), Steven Robinson (four solos, one assist, one tackle for loss), Derrick Frye (three solos, two assists, one tackle for loss, one hurry) and Manny Bravo (three solos, two assists, one sack). While the Crusaders’ offense wasn’t quite as explosive as in recent weeks, it still generated 312 total yards, 58 more than St. Rita. Quarterback Alex Alarcon completed 15-of-24 passes for 170 yards and also rushed for 56 more, second only to Jones’ 60. Ricky Smalling gathered in eight of Alarcon’s throws for 88 yards’ worth of pickups. “Alex has really come into his own,” Badke said. “He’s doing a better job of taking care of the ball [than in 2013]. Having a two-year starter at quarterback is big and he and Marcus have carried this team thus far. “We’ve got more leadership [this season], more experience and more [overall] talent. That’s a good recipe for success.”

Statistics St. Rita Brother Rice

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First downs Yds. rushing Yds. passing Total yds. Att./comp. Fumbles lost Had intercepted Penalties/yds. Punts/avg.

SR BR 18 17 193 142 61 170 254 312 18-6 25-15 1 0 1 0 3-15 6-60 4-35.8 4-33.0

Scoring BR — Marcus Jones 1 run (pass failed) BR — Greg Bernier 29 fumble return (Matt Pikowski run) SR — Tyre Lee 5 run (Bailey Marth kick) BR — Julian Blain 27 pass from Alex Alarcon (Pikowski kick) SR — Lee 3 run (Marth kick) BR — Blain 5 run (Pikowski kick) SR — Scott Proctor 8 run (Marth kick) Brother Rice Rushing: Jones 13-60, Alarcon 20-56, Blain 3-17, Houston 1-6, Pikowski 1-3, Taylor 1-0. Passing: Alarcon 24-15-170, Miller 1-0-0. Receiving: Smalling 8-88, Blain 3-41, Jones 2-35, Hayes 2-6.

One more silent night Chargers end season quietly vs. H-F By Ken Karrson The Christmas holidays are several weeks away, but that didn’t stop Stagg from experiencing its own version of “Silent Night.” All was definitely calm for the Chargers Friday night at Homewood-Flossmoor but little was bright. Stagg’s offense and defense both ran afoul of a Vikings squad that is expected to be a team with which to reckon in the Class 8A playoffs. And if H-F’s display in its regular-season finale was any indication, such a lofty outlook would seem justified. Scoring on their first seven possessions, the Vikings made short work of the Chargers in a SouthWest Suburban Conference Blue matchup as they bagged a 48-0 victory. The defeat was Stagg’s third in a row to conclude the 2014 campaign. During that stretch the Chargers — who were dealing with a fair number of injuries on the offensive side — got outscored 125-28. “It’s our schedule and we’ve got to play it,” Stagg coach Mike Fahey said of his club’s SWSC Blue slate. “You’ve got to have a lot of things go your way [to succeed]. I think if we were down in the [Red] division we’d be more competitive.” The Chargers (3-6, 1-6) will actually revisit their recent past by renewing acquaintances with former Red mate and fellow District 230 member Andrew in Week 1 of the 2015 season. Week 2 may feature a date with Thornton as Stagg did not renew deals with Hillcrest and Oak Lawn. “We’ve got to get better and we’ll step up our competition a little bit earlier,” Fahey said. “We’ll get pushed, that’s for sure.”

Most of the pushing done on Friday was instigated by H-F, which rode the 1-2 ground-gaining punch of twin brothers Devonte and Deante Harley-Hampton to more than 500 yards’ worth of offense. The Vikings amassed 370 of that total on 28 first-half plays, which included scoring runs of 51 and 77 yards by the Harley-Hamptons. “Those two running backs are pretty good,” Fahey said. “They’re very, very quick, fast, they have great vision and they run hard. They get into space and it’s kind of a mismatch for us. Every time they touched the ball they could score — and they pretty much did. “Offensively, [H-F is] awfully good. They can run it, they can throw it and they have size on the line.” But even with all their apparent shortcomings, the Chargers were not completely without scoring chances of their own. On its initial possession of the evening, for example, Stagg marched downfield and took two cracks at the Vikings’ end zone, only to see passes dropped each time. “That’s the story of our season — we had to play pretty much a perfect game [to have a realistic shot at winning],” Fahey said. “We’re getting beat by good teams and the kids know that. Lincoln-Way East has a pretty good, deep team and H-F can win state.” The Vikings intercepted a pass and recovered a Chargers fumble late in the second period, mistakes that allowed the home team to distance itself even further from Stagg. Other key individuals for H-F on offense were quarterback Bryce Gray and receiver Kendric Pryor, who hauled in a 15-yard TD pass and made a 78-yard

catch that set up Devonte Harley-Hampton’s 8-yard dash that extended the Vikes’ edge to 34-0. Little went right for the Chargers, who finished with 182 total yards. Spearheading that effort was Josh Sterling, who rushed for 114 yards on 16 carries and whose presence in the backfield illustrated the injury-induced changeover Stagg has undergone during the course of the season — three weeks ago Sterling was an offensive tackle. Quarterbacks Joe Van Nieuwenhuyse and Konrad Lach provided most of the remaining yards on a combined 10 carries. Van Nieuwenhuyse also completed 3-of-7 passes for the Chargers but gained only 10 yards with those as one of the catches resulted in a loss. Tyquan Foster made the other two receptions for 12 yards.

Statistics Stagg H-F

0 0 0 0 - 0 21 20 7 0 - 48

Scoring HF — Devonte Harley-Hampton 51 run (James Sheehan kick) HF — Deante Harley-Hampton 4 run (Sheehan kick) HF — Dea. Harley-Hampton 77 run (kick failed) HF — Kendric Pryor 15 pass from Bryce Gray (Sheehan kick) HF — Dev. Harley-Hampton 8 run (Sheehan kick) HF — Sheehan 4 pass from Gray (Sheehan kick) HF — Trevor Johnson 79 run (Sheehan kick) Stagg Rushing: Sterling 16-114, Van Nieuwenhuyse 4-22, Lach 6-20. Passing: Van Nieuwenhuyse 7-3-10. Receiving: Foster 2-12.

Some of the most intense competitions, athletic or otherwise, exist between friends. Former Providence Catholic teammates Sean Lucas and Dominic Passolano no longer play football, only coach it, but that doesn’t mean the urge to one-up each other has also gone away. While neither man puts personal goals ahead of team ones, Lucas jokingly said how nice it was “to get back to even” against Passolano. That occurred Friday night in Oak Lawn, where Lucas’ Spartans rolled over Passolano’s Shepard Astros 28-3 in a South Suburban Conference Red encounter. Oak Lawn’s victory was actually its second in a row over Shepard, but the 2013 contest came down to the Spartans being a bit better on kicking extra points. This time any drama was removed by halftime as Oak Lawn (3-6, 2-4) constructed a 21-3 advantage. “That’s the best one of our teams has played since I’ve been here,” said Lucas, who just completed his fourth season in charge of the Spartans. “We didn’t play perfectly, but our kids picked each other up [when necessary]. We’re obviously happy with how we ended it. “To do it against a team like that was definitely a positive [thing]. The kids can draw confidence from beating Shepard and Eisenhower.” Lucas’ buddy was impressed by Oak Lawn, too. “I tip my hat to him,” Passolano said. “They were prepared and his kids played well.” Giving the Spartans some juice right away was Alec McCarthy, who intercepted an Astros pass and later caught a 5-yard scoring one from Joe Cosenza to move Oak Lawn in front. McCarthy also contributed a 25-yard reception to the touchdown march. “He was put in position to make a play and he did,” Lucas said of his senior receiver. “All the kids were energetic. We came in, we

executed the game plan and the kids made plays.” A pair of short TD runs by Joe Robinson in the second quarter gave the Spartans firm control of the proceedings. Shepard’s lone response before halftime was a Mike Iturbe field goal, although the Astros did have some success moving the ball. “It’s everything we’ve seen all year — we’re a few steps away from making that big play,” Passolano said. “We’d get a drive going, but once we’d get in the red zone we stalled. We couldn’t finish drives.” Iturbe misfired on a 45-yard field-goal attempt, but the Spartans also squandered a decent first-half opportunity by losing a fumble inside Shepard’s 35. Still, it was the Astros (3-6, 1-5) who had to play catch-up and, despite gaining nearly 240 total yards, they were unable to ever reach Oak Lawn’s end zone. The Spartans weren’t through scoring, though, as Tyler Loehr snagged a 15-yard TD pass in the fourth period. Lucas said he didn’t want his guys to relax just because they held a sizable lead after 24 minutes. “We were up 14-0 on Evergreen Park and we let it slip away,” Lucas said, referring to a Week 5 setback that also featured Oak Lawn locked in a 28-all tie during the second half. “We had a lot of positive energy going, so [the earlier game] was not what we wanted them to think about. We just kept our kids thinking [against Shepard] that it was 0-0 and told them to keep playing with intensity — that’s what they did.” Mitchell Gonsch helped disrupt the Astros’ offense with a pair of fumble recoveries. Shepard did have some individual standouts, however, in spite of its lack of scoring. Tailback Demetrius Harrison rushed for 84 yards, receivers Alec Hufstedler and Isaiah Lopez had 13 catches between them for 91 yards and quarterback Jack Carberry produced 73 total yards, including 45 on the ground. Of that group only Lopez will graduate, which makes it easy for Passolano look beyond the here and now.

“I’m excited about next year,” he said. “You see teams go through three- and four-year cycles and you bank on getting that one kid walking through the door that can turn things around. You need talented kids and we’ve got a few of them — Harrison is one of the top rushers in the area and Carberry is starting to make good decisions. “The good thing, too, is that [current] junior class has never been shy about getting in the weight room. Some of [the inconsistency] was physical immaturity, but hopefully we continue to get stronger.” Oak Lawn is in a somewhat similar position as its SSC Red neighbor, albeit without as heavy an influx of youngsters. But Lucas wants his returning players to remember that the Spartans’ sub.500 ledger wasn’t too far away from being over the break-even mark. “The Argo and Evergreen Park games were very much winnable,” he said. “That’s what we told the kids. We’d like to have a few plays back [in those contests].”

Statistics Shepard Oak Lawn Yds. rushing Yds. passing Total yds. Att./comp. Fumbles lost Had intercepted Punts/avg.

0 3 0 0 - 3 7 14 0 7 - 28 ABS OL 132 147 104 165 236 312 31-14 15-11 2 1 1 1 3-43.7 ---

Scoring OL — Alec McCarthy 5 pass from Joe Cosenza (Adnane Laanati kick) ABS — Mike Iturbe 30 field goal OL — Joe Robinson 1 run (Laanati kick) OL — Robinson 4 run (Laanati kick) OL — Tyler Loehr 15 pass from Cosenza (Laanati kick) Shepard Rushing: Harrison 20-84, Carberry 11-45, Rueck 1-6, Hennington 1-(-3). Passing: Hennington 22-10-76, Carberry 9-4-28. Receiving: Hufstedler 7-38, Lopez 6-53, Rueck 1-13.

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Soccer player Rodriguez among ‘Best of the Best’ David Rodriguez doesn't only do good work on the soccer field. St. Xavier University's senior midfielder has also been recognized for his off-the-field exploits. Specifically, Rodriguez became one of just five national nominees to make up the male college division when the Mundial Sports Network announced the names of 20 individuals for its “Best of the Best” Athletic Leadership scholarship last week. “Best of the Best” recognizes student-athletes who demonstrate unprecedented leadership and exceptional talent both on and off the field. Rodriguez now competes for a chance to be a finalist for the award, which comes with a spread in the Fútbol Mundial print publication, a Front Page Award in Fútbol Mundial, a $1,000 scholarship ($500 for the “Best of the Best” student, $500 for the student’s school athletics program) and a catered Leadership Awards luncheon at the student’s school. “It is an honor to be nominated for this award and have an opportunity to represent St. Xavier University and our men's soccer program,” said Rodriguez. “It’s this program and my teammates that have helped me be successful. I’m looking forward to competing for this award and continuing to have a great season.” Joining Rodriguez in the male college division category are Mario Da Silva from United States Military Academy in West Point, N.Y.; Martin Giordano from Stony Brook University in Stony Brook, N.Y.; Andres Garcia from California State University in Sacramento, Calif.; and Joshua Zapata from Suffolk County Community College in Selden, N.Y. Since 2012 “Best of the Best” has made a profound difference in the lives of student-athletes nationwide and the Latino community that supports them. The finalist from the male college category will be announced on Friday, Dec. 12. “I could not be happier for David and think he is very deserving of this recognition because he has made himself a leader on our team,” SXU coach Ed Vucinic said. “David came into our program as a freshman walk-on and is now a starter, a scholarship player and key part of what makes our program successful. "He is an extremely hard worker, both on the field and in his academic pursuits, and it would be difficult to find someone with more passion for the game of soccer than David. He is a true leader by example and does whatever he is capable of doing to find success.”

Rodriguez has started all 16 matches for the Cougars, who currently lead the 12-team Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference with 19 points and a 6-2-1 conference record. He carries a 3.268 cumulative grade-point average and is working toward a degree in political science. Rodriguez was a member of the CCAC All-Academic team in both 2012 and 2013. Mundial Sports Network is a leading Latino sports media company based in New York. Founded in 1999 by entrepreneur Felix Sención, who was voted by Crain’s as one of its “40 under 40” to watch, Mundial offers advertisers direct access to the highly coveted U.S. Hispanic sports fan. For more information about “Best of the Best” 2014, visit www.futbolmundial.com/bestofthebest. *** A pair of second-half goals by senior midfielder Tom Lojek were key as the Cougars defeated Cardinal Stritch University 3-1 in a CCAC encounter last Wednesday night at Bruce R. Deaton Field. The victory, SXU's third straight, gave it a 4-1 record during the month of October. The lone loss came against Olivet Nazarene University in overtime. Ricardo Aldape also scored for the Cougars (8-7-1, 6-2-1 CCAC), his goal off a free kick in the 25th minute giving SXU an early lead. Lojek extended it three minutes into the second half as Kamil Szczesniak and Marco Gutierrez each earned an assist on the play. Lojek knocked in another shot in the 51st minute, this one off an Aldape assist, to complete the home team's production. Senior keeper AJ Pfatschbacher collected the win while making four saves. The Wolves' only success against him was registered by Favian Gonzalez right after Lojek had increased the Cougars' advantage to 3-0. Stritch outshot SXU 15-12, but the Cougars held a 7-5 edge in shots on goal. SXU returns to action Saturday at Toyota Park when it squares off with Roosevelt University at 2 p.m. VOLLEYBALL The Cougars' 25-12, 25-16, 25-11 triumph over Trinity International University last Tuesday night at Van Dixhorn Arena in Deerfield might have seemed no different

than any other SXU victory this fall, but it was. It was, in fact, a personal landmark for veteran coach Bob Heersema, whose career win total was at 600 once the conquest of the Trojans was official. Now in his 28th season with the Cougars, Heersema's record stood at 600-545 after the match. This latest victory was made possible through a balanced attack. Right-side hitter Meghan Falsey (seven kills and career-high six service aces) played a pivotal role, but support for her came from outside hitter Anna O’Hara (six kills) and middle hitter Marie Hackert (five kills, three block assists), both of whom were also solid along the net. Additional help was provided by setter Kelli Shaffer (15 assists, three kills, five digs), libero Dominique Aramburu (seven digs) and defensive specialist Erica Harris (seven digs). *** Hackert and Falsey combined for 50 kills on the day as the Cougars split two Friday matches at the CCAC Crossover Tournament hosted by Trinity Christian College at the DeVos Athletic and Recreation Center in Palos Heights. SXU beat Purdue University Calumet 20-25, 25-20, 25-13, 25-15 in its opening match but couldn't handle the host Trolls, who swept to a 27-25, 27-25, 25-15 triumph in the second encounter. Hackert and Falsey each recorded 14 kills against the Peregrines while the latter augmented that number with three total blocks, including one solo. Middle blocker/outside hitter Heidi Gregerson contributed nine kills and also had one solo block among her total of three. Shaffer registered 39 assists, eight digs and a pair of block assists toward the win, Aramburu scooped a team-best 22 digs and defensive specialist/outside hitter Jessica Galotta chipped in 16 digs and five kills. Hackert paced the Cougars with 12 kills versus Trinity, but Falsey also reached double figures with 10. Gregerson was tough defensively with five total blocks (one solo) to go along with her nine kills. Shaffer totaled 27 assists, six digs and four kills and Galotta added nine digs. SXU couldn't close out the Trolls in either of the first two sets after holding 23-20 leads in each. Service errors hurt the cause as the Cougars finished with 13 as a team in the match. *** (Continued on page 5)

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UNDER-12 Batman's Crew 4, Demons 2 Eric Antkiewicz registered a hat trick and Jacob Nowobilski added one goal as Batman's Crew defeated the Demons. Passing out one assist apiece were Ian Kloehn, Eddie Sutkus, Campbell Brown and Tom Lamb. Supplying the winners with solid defense were Eamon O'Hara, Gianna Demacopoulos, Giulia Demacopoulos and Noraan Mohamed. Blizzard 7, Blue Pickles 2 Ryan Thomason's hat trick was the Blizzard's biggest offensive weapon, but three other players also scored as the Pickles were soundly defeated. Finding the

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it as the favorite to advance in the state tournament, that very same thing is making Sheehan wary. “I don’t like playing teams twice [in the same season], especially with 16- and 17-year-old kids who remember what happened before and think it’s going to be easy [to win again],” he said. “This is a whole different thing in the playoffs — anything can happen. With as many senior leaders as we have, I hope they can get that message across to the younger guys.” And just in case Sheehan needs something else to strengthen his argument, he can point to 2007. The final season of Gary Korhonen’s illustrious coaching career concluded with a playoff loss to the Bengals — a team Richards beat during that regular season. But Oak Forest will be squaring off against a 2014 Bulldogs squad that’s operating on all cylinders. Its defense barely allowed the Argonauts to venture onto Richards’ side of the field while its offense racked up more than 400 yards, nearly half of which were generated by Johnson, who tallied on runs of 6, 35, 77 and 13 yards before halftime. His big effort followed a similar one versus Evergreen, which got torched for 101 yards on just six carries the week before. So what’s been the secret to Johnson’s late-season barrage? “I think [sophomore Pat] Doyle having a big game against Reavis [in Week 7] was kind of a wake-up call,” Sheehan said with a chuckle. “They’re patting each other on the back, but it’s competition [between them]. They both want the ball and the last two weeks Romeo’s really stepped up. “We’ve got a good 1-2 punch [at

SXU sports summary (Continued from page 4) Falsey had a big day with 26 kills as the Cougars (20-14, 10-4) won twice in tournament play on Saturday. SXU defeated Calumet College of St. Joseph (25-23, 25-16, 25-11) and Olivet Nazarene (25-19, 25-18, 25-20) while being extremely efficient offensively as it posted respective attack percentages of .271 (40 kills, 14 errors) and .379 (44 kills, eight errors). Falsey was the lone Cougar to put down a double-digit number of kills against the Crimson Wave as she finished with 14. Shaffer delivered 33 assists, six digs, two kills and two block assists while Aramburu was tough on defense as she scooped up a match-best 15 digs. Falsey amassed 12 kills for SXU in its second match, which also featured Hackert and Gregerson (nine kills apiece) doing their part to spark the Cougars at the net. Shaffer led the team in three categories with 36 assists, 10 digs and two aces. SXU hosted Ashford (Iowa) University in a nonconference match this past Tuesday. MEN'S CROSS COUNTRY Junior Janis Pastars finished 55th overall in a field of 375 runners to pace the Cougars at Saturday's NAIA Great Lakes Challenge, hosted by Aquinas College at Gracewil Golf Course in Grand Rapids, Mich. Pastars, one of just three runners

back of the net as well for the winners were Erik Knutson (two goals), Luke Christy and Michael Jeffers. Jennifer Rizzo dished out an assist and the trio of Tom DiBrizzi, Maks Srama and Colton Sterling shared the netminding duties. Providing good defense in front of the keepers were Alex Forczyk and Hudson Sterling.

UNDER-8 Sharks 5, Blue Rays 2 The Sharks stung the Rays behind goals from Vasilis Eliadis, Oliver Levy, Marco Marquez and Thomas Thornburg. Thornburg also distributed a pair of assists while Marquez was credited with one. Also setting up one of the markers was Jack Dakiel.

Maroon Magic 14, Screaming Purple Cosmonauts 2 In the biggest offensive outburst for any team this season, the Magic made the Cosmonauts disappear beneath a flurry of scoring. Michael Tylka booted in six goals and Andrew Kopinski was an able accomplice as he knocked in four others. Tallying once each to complete the onslaught were Alicia Kuna, Maya Doyle, Nathaniel Tran and Omar Gad.

Blue Bombers 4, Green Tornadoes 3 Max Kawa delivered all four of the Bombers' goals and they needed every one of them to calm the Tornadoes. Garnering assists were Marco Tamayo (two), Isabella Carpenter and Malaina Lisiecki. Also playing well for the Bombers were Mandi Matulenko, Mari Jarmoszka, Isaac Maldanado and Matthew Swais. Matulenko spent time between the pipes, as did Kawa and Lisiecki.

running back]. It’s going to be November in Chicago. God knows what we’ll get [weather-wise], so we’ve got to be able to run the ball to be successful [in the postseason].” It definitely was a recipe for success on this occasion as the ‘Dogs finished with 325 yards on the ground. Reserve DJ Bridgewater added 62 rushing yards on 11 carries, much of the work being done on a 14-play second-half march that resulted in Jordan Jamerson’s 1-yard run that ended Richards’ offensive assault. “We told [the backups], ‘You’ve got a whole half to play. Show us what you've got,’” Sheehan said. “We weren’t trying to rub it in, but you’re not going to tell your young guys not to score.” Quarterback Hasan Muhammad-Rogers understandably didn’t throw often, but two of his four completions went for scores as Ryan Willett (26 yards) and Jared Moore (9 yards) both hauled in touchdown passes. Just as detrimental to the Argonauts was the loss of quarterback Corde O’Neal to injury. He was hurt on the kickoff return that followed Johnson’s first TD.

[in the tournament]; anybody that comes out of the south is going to earn it. But if you’re going to win a state championship, you’ve got to beat some good teams. We just need to limit mistakes and let the chips fall where they may.”

“I really think when he went down it was one of those things where [Argo players] were saying, ‘It ain’t looking good,’” Sheehan said. That description certainly doesn’t apply to the Bulldogs, who are benefiting from an overall return to health. Richards wasn’t able to field its projected first-string lineup in its entirety until past the halfway point of the schedule. And now, as Sheehan opines, the Bulldogs are “starting to get hot at the right time.” “We were playing a lot of young guys and some seniors who didn’t get a lot of playing time [in 2013],” he said. “After nine games they’re all veterans. “It’s not going to be an easy one to compete for SXU, completed the 8K race in 27 minutes, 8.78 seconds. Senior Kyle Counter claimed the 103rd position in 27:51.40 and sophomore Alex Ray was the 165th individual down the chute as he clocked a 28:40.68. The Cougars now prepare for the CCAC Cross Country Championships on Saturday, Nov 8. The meet is being hosted by Judson University and will be held at Wing Park Golf Course in Elgin. The men’s race is scheduled to begin at 11:45 a.m. WOMEN'S CROSS COUNTRY Junior Ann Kolker led the way individually by placing 83rd among 367 competitors and the Cougars used that performance as the springboard to an 18th-place team showing at the 35-school NAIA Great Lakes Challenge at Gracewil Golf Course. Kolker covered the 5K distance in 20:13.03. Also contributing to SXU's 565-point total were sophomore Nicole Watkins (96th in 20:25.94), freshman Alondra Delfin (113th, 20:54.72), senior Ali Proffitt (134th, 21:33.43) and sophomore Courtney Correa (139th, 21:40.46). Rounding out the Cougars' lineup were freshmen Jocelyn Camacho (188th, 23:19.93) and Diondria Woodhouse (191st, 23:30.51). SXU's women will also compete in the CCAC Championships on Nov. 8. Their race at Wing Park Golf Course is scheduled to get

Defensive standouts for Richards in its regular-season finale were Ramonta Hill (eight tackles), Roque Castro (eight), Tyler Demma (six) and Kenny Spey (six). Also enjoying his best outing of the season was place-kicker Andrew Calderon, who was perfect on seven conversion tries. Statistics Argo Richards

0 0 0 0 - 0 21 21 7 0 - 49

HLR First downs 15 Yds. rushing 320 Yds. passing 94 Total yds. 414 Att./comp. 9-4 Fumbles/lost 1-1 Had intercepted 0 Penalties/yds. 5-25 Punts/avg. 0-0 Scoring HLR — Ryan Willett 26 pass from Hasan Muhammad-Rogers (Andrew Calderon kick) HLR — Romeo Johnson 6 run (Calderon kick) HLR — Johnson 35 run (Calderon kick) HLR — Johnson 77 run (Calderon kick) HLR — Johnson 13 run (Calderon kcik) HLR — Jared Moore 9 pass from Muhammad-Rogers (Calderon kick) HLR — Jordan Jamerson 1 run (Calderon kick) Richards Rushing: Johnson 6-192, Bridgewater 11-62, Muhammad-Rogers 1-33, Anderson 1-12, Jamerson 6-8, Baxter 1-7, Coleman 5-5, Doyle 1-1. Passing: Muhammad-Rogers 9-494. Receiving: Moore 2-15, Boykin 1-53, Willett 1-26.

underway at 11 a.m. WOMEN'S SOCCER A goal by sophomore defender Heidi Tamblyn less than five minutes into overtime was the difference-maker as the Cougars suffered a 2-1 CCAC loss to Cardinal Stritch last Tuesday at Deaton Field. SXU (4-8-3, 3-5-1) led 1-0 early in the second half following an unassisted goal by midfielder/forward Julia Gawlak in the 56th minute, but Wolves scores in the 73rd and 95th minutes were enough to net them the victory. Gawlak's tally came on a deflected ball as she had initially been stopped by Stritch keeper Kathleen Sauvey after being tackled in the box and awarded a penalty kick. Gawlak put two other shots on target but was denied each time. The Wolves held the edge in both total shots (21-10) and attempts on goal (14-7), but the match remained close thanks to Alex Perry's play between the pipes. The sophomore netminder was credited with 12 saves, the second consecutive match in which she turned aside a double-digit number of shots. Jamie Karch accounted for the Wolves' regulation goal and also assisted on Tamblyn's match-winner. The Cougars visited Cornerstone College in Grand Rapids, Mich., this past Tuesday for a makeup match. The original contest, scheduled for Sept. 10, was postponed by inclement weather.

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By Anthony Nasella Sandburg girls’ cross country team has had a goal all season to peak by Saturday’s Class 3A Marist Sectional meet. And the fact that the Eagles captured last Saturday’s regional meet at Midlothian Meadows, they look to be right on schedule. Despite having to sit three of its runners due to injuries, Sandburg received solid contributions across the board and scored 28 points -distancing itself from runner-up Marist (43), Trinity (88), Mother McAuley (90), Eisenhower (157) and Stagg (165) -- all of whom also qualified for the sectional. All five of the Eagles’ scorers finished among the top 12 individuals. Leading the way was Casey Jensen, who was runner-up after completing the three-mile race in 18 minutes, 48.27 seconds. Following her down the chute were Erica Cerva (third in 19:01.23), Grace Foley (fourth, 19:06.54), Jade Lukas (seventh, 19:24.37) and Francesca Strolia (12th, 20:09.70). Marist’s Maryclare Leonard was the individual champion. “The day was great,” Sandburg coach Jenn Genslinger said. “[The girls] did excellent and everything we asked of them We wanted them to practice their packing-up skills. We were on par for our times, and even a little slower because we were saving ourselves for the sectional meet.” “Even though three girls were injured, the three girls we replaced them with [Francesca Strolia, her sister Bella and Claire Crotty] really stepped up and ran well. We were really proud of their performances, too.” A year ago Sandburg fell one point short of capturing a regional crown. “To miss first place by one point was disappointing, so this year’s win is very satisfying,” Genslinger said. “We were very hungry for a regional title -- that was a goal.” Even though the sectional meet will be back at Midlothian Meadows, the Eagles will have to contend with a field that features Neuqua Valley, Lyons Township, Downers Grove North and South, Marist and Oswego. “It will be a very hard sectional, but performances from the girls keep getting better in every meet we compete in,” Genslinger said. “I think we’re going to peak at the right time. The girls are putting in the work [and] our taper is going well. We have high expectations for the girls. “We believe Casey can finish in the top five at sectional and be in the 17-minute range. She doesn’t feel pain, so that is good. We’re planning on advancing to state.” Among the top five individuals who advanced from non-qualifying teams was Shepard’s Kelli Callahan, who finished 17th overall. *** Chicago Christian captured the first regional cross country championship in school history on Saturday as it took first in the Class 1A Aurora Christian Regional. Comprising the Knights’ lineup were Bre Kooiman, Allie Boss, Jill Van Dyk, Becca Falb, Sarah Claud, Jess Brady, Cassidy VandeKamp and Maya Cain.

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Chicago Christian’s Chad Ellens has a hop in his step after passing the ball off to a teammate during last Tuesday’s Class 1A sectional semifinal matchup with Timothy Christian. with his 15:16.91, which was good for the runner-up position. Dan Laskero (15:35.60) was right behind him, Dylan Jacobs (15:41.38) took fourth, Dave Gleisner (15:49.36) placed sixth and Brady Walter (15:59.98) was the ninth runner down the chute. Shepard’s Caleb Washington, the reigning South Suburban Conference Red champ, added a regional crown to his collection by covering the three-mile distance in a meet-best 15:15.94. That was an improvement of more than 48 seconds over his 2013 time at Midlothian Meadows, which netted him the No. 12 spot on that occasion. The Astros totaled 94 points and advanced as a team to the Marist Sectional. Stagg did not qualify as a team for the sectional round, but Preston Caydler moved on as an individual after being the 14th runner to finish.

cision to Chicago Latin’s Alessandra Bianco. She then caught fire and claimed consolation-bracket triumphs over Glenbrook North’s Danielle Sokol, Urbana’s Lindsey Huang and Glenbard East’s Priscilla Palermo, the first two in straight sets. Palermo fought hard before suffering a 5-7, 7-6 (8-6), 6-1 setback. Chionis finally bowed out against Niles North’s Michelle Bacalla but not before pushing the match into a third set. Bacalla prevailed 5-7, 6-3, 6-1. *** Also picking up a couple points at state were Sandburg’s doubles pairs of Allia Abunaim-Jasmine Abunaim and Stephanie Garoufalis-Julia Adduce, each of whom triumphed once in consolation play.

BOYS’ SOCCER Stagg advanced to the Class 3A Sandburg Sectional semifinal by upsetting Bloom Township 1-0 after outscoring the Blazing Trojans 4-3 on penalty kicks at Saturday’s Lincoln-Way North Regional. GIRLS’ TENNIS Niko Davelis, Sami Kizlaitis, Stagg totaled seven points and Chicago Christian had five at last Rafal Kobylarczyk and Chris Reed scored for the Chargers in the weekend’s state meet. Six of the Chargers’ points were penalty-kick phase. Matt Kois put generated by their doubles tan- five shots on goal for Stagg, John dems. After losing a second-round Zajac had three and netminder match to Glenbard South’s Jenna Erick Estrada made five saves. The Chargers (8-11-3) faced Brambora-Rachel Rettger, Stagg’s duo of Leeza Bodnar-Silvia Kulbo- Lockport this past Tuesday. *** kas picked up consolation-brackChicago Christian was unable et victories over Fenwick’s Rylee Brennan-Ana Sprajcer in three to hold onto an early 1-0 advansets and York’s Abigai; Kay- tage in last Tuesday’s Class 1A sectional semifinal against Timoman-Paige Wang in two sets. thy Christian and dropped a 5-2 Their run ended in the fourth decision to the Trojans in Palos consolation round against Prai- Heights. rie Ridge’s Natalie Favia-Mikaela Jake Robertson and Ben McNally, who administered a 6-0, Friesen scored for the Knights 2-6, 6-3 defeat. Bodnar-Kulbokas (11-15), while Chad Ellens assistalso won once in the championed on both goals. ship bracket as they knocked off *** Timothy Christian’s Toni PaterRichards, an 18th seed, no-Ellie Wiener. stunned regional host Sandburg Singles player Jillian Atken- last Tuesday by beating the Eason beat Mendota’s Whitney gles 2-1 in a semifinal match. BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY Lewis 6-2, 6-1 in a consolation Also seeing its season come to Despite resting the top six match before losing to Neuqua an end was Shepard, which fell finishers from the SouthWest Valley’s Anusha Pai. Atkenson’s to a 2-0 defeat against Thornton Suburban Blue meet, Sandteammate, Nicole Pamphilis took in the other Sandburg Regional burg’s boys matched the girls’ defeats in both of her singles semifinal. squad by winning a Class 3A matches. regional title Saturday at Midlo*** GIRLS’ SWIMMING thian Meadows with 24 points. Lisa Chionis was Christian’s Shepard routed Crete-Monee The Eagles beat second-place lone representative at state, but 130-41 in a dual meet last TuesOak Lawn by 30. she lasted until the fifth round day as four girls won two events. Sandburg’s five scorers all of consolation. Mary Lippert captured the Chionis opened with a 6-1, 6-1 50-yard freestyle (27.69) and placed in the top nine and were within 43 seconds of each other. win over Coal City’s Carli McGinn 100-free (1:02.38), Annie RanGreg Burzinski paced the Eagles before dropping a straight-sets de- gel was first in the 100-butterfly (1:09.58) and 100-backstroke (1:10.78), Becca Gleich set the pace in the 200- and 500-frees (2:14.79 and 5:57.71, respectively), and Joanna Rangel racked up victories in the 200 IM (2:34.67) and 100-breaststroke (1:21.20). Lexi Carr scored 114.90 points to win the diving competition. The Rangels, Lippert and Gleich teamed up to touch first in the 200-free relay (1:56.02); the Rangel sisters, Grace Spindler and Hannah Vasil triumphed in the 200-medley relay (2:13.89); and GlePhoto by Jeff Vorva ich, Spindler, Vasil Chicago Christian’s Josh Van Dyk (right) tries to get position on Timothy and Lippert joined Christian’s Alex Markewycz during last Tuesday’s Class 1A sectional semifinal forces to gain a vicmatch in Palos Heights. The Knights’ 2014 campaign came to a close with a tory in the 400-free 5-2 loss to the Trojans. relay (4:16.67).

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Go-to guy

Jake Robertson, seen here moving the ball downfield, was a go-to guy for Chicago Christian last Tuesday as he scored one goal and assisted on another. The Knights’ defense, however, was unable to slow Timothy Christian, which registered a 5-2 win in a Class 1A sectional semifinal.

Moraine athletics wrap

Volleyball team closes out regular season with wins By Maura Vizza Postseason has been Moraine Valley College’s favorite time of the year in volleyball recently and the Cyclones hope that continues in 2014. To try to build momentum for the playoffs, Moraine concluded its regular schedule with a pair of victories, the first of them in an Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference match. The Cyclones defeated Morton College 24-26, 27-25, 25-21, 25-18 last Tuesday behind big performances from Carly Trinley (26 assists, nine kills, 11 digs, three service aces, two solo blocks), Carolyn Yerkes (41 digs, four service aces, two assists and 2.5 serve-receive efficiency), Kayla Manthei (12 kills, 28 digs, one assist), Brynn Flannery (10 kills, 23 digs, one solo block, one ace), Allison Nash (10 kills, three digs, assisted block) and Amanda Host (17 assists, five digs). Yerkes, Trinley and Manthei were named to the All-National Junior College Athletic Association Region IV team. Yerkes was third in the overall voting, making her a candidate for All-America honors. After finishing a 6-1 conference season that garnered it second place, Moraine wrapped up its 2014 schedule by crushing Malcolm X College (25-9, 25-1, 256) last Thursday. The Cyclones’ attack percentage was over .500 and they served 20 aces.

CROSS COUNTRY Cyclones coach Mark Horstmeyer was chosen as women’s Coach of the Year after guiding Moraine to ISCC and Region IV championships. The Cyclones bested nine other teams in the regional race and six in the conference meet. Moraine’s men took fourth in both conference and Region IV. WOMEN’S SOCCER The Cyclones went into their Oct. 20 match versus College of DuPage uncertain of what to expect. The Chaparrals had fought ISCC leader Waubonsee College to a draw, so Moraine knew nothing would be easy. Moraine hung tough on its home field but eventually got tagged with a 1-0 setback. COD didn’t break the scoreless tie until less than 13 minutes remained. A little later the Cyclones goalie received a red card for going out of the box to grab the ball, an infraction that left Moraine a player short.

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MEN’S BASKETBALL Former Cyclones basketball player Dwight McCombs (200910) was highly decorated in college and is now planning to play professionally in Argentina. He will be a member of San Isidro in the Argentinian Torneo Nacional de Ascenso league. Following his brief stint at Moraine, McCombs continued his education and basketball career at the University of Central Florida (2010-12). Last year he split time between teams in the National Basketball League of Canada.

which netminder Gabe Fennema stopped — while Trinity took nine. *** Double overtime was needed to decide a winner on Saturday, but that victory finally went the Trolls’ way when Mauricio Salgado converted an Edgar Rodriguez pass in the 105th minute. Trinity prevailed despite being outshot 14-11 at Schaaf Athletics Complex. Fennema and Ivan Gomez teamed up between the pipes to share the shutout. The Trolls performed in front of a Family Weekend crowd that was on hand to honor the team’s seniors. In its final week of the regular season Trinity was scheduled to host Cardinal Stritch this past Tuesday and visit Judson on Saturday for a 2:30 p.m. match. VOLLEYBALL Another unblemished week raised the Trolls’ record to 26-7 overall and 14-1 within the CCAC. Action began with a 25-15, 25-20, 25-5 conquest of Purdue University Calumet at last Tuesday’s Pink Out match. Three kills and a service ace by Tori Mantel got Trinity off to a 7-4 lead in the opening set, then three kills from Courtney Samudio were pivotal in extending a 15-10 advantage to 20-10 and putting the Trolls firmly in control. It was a different story in Game 2, however, as Trinity had to rally from a 7-1 deficit, which it did with a 9-0 run. Twelve kills and only one error in 23 attempts boosted the Trolls in Game 3. Mantel and Karleigh Krchmery were at the service line when Trinity embarked on two spirit-crushing surges, the bigger of which was an 8-0 blitz that gave it an insurmountable 22-4 lead. Samudio (13 kills), Danielle Oeverman (eight), Krchmery (12 digs), Lauren Macadlo (10) and Erynn Schuh (10) were the Trolls’ headliners. Trinity totaled 39 kills and posted a .311 attack percentage. *** The Trolls’ other three successes were garnered at last weekend’s CCAC Crossover Tournament as they beat St. Xavier University (27-25, 27-25, 25-16), Trinity International University (25-15, 2517, 25-17) and Judson University (25-14, 23-25, 25-15, 25-15) from the North Division. The confrontation with the Cougars featured Trinity Christian staving off defeat in each of the first two games while dealing with match point. A combined block by Macadlo and Brittany Dykstra broke a 25-all tie in Game 1 and an SXU hitting error then decided things in the Trolls’ favor. Schuh’s block and another Cougars mistake enabled Trinity to grab the second set as well. Having withstood SXU’s stern challenges, the Trolls finished off their neighborhood foe by building a 17-9 lead in Game 3 and never

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The Cyclones couldn’t score against Oakton College, either, in an ISCC encounter last Wednesday, but the latter’s 2-0 win was a struggle because of Carly Trinley’s work in the nets. Trinley stepped away from her volleyball duties long enough to register 11 saves. Moraine meets Elgin College, an opponent it defeated in overtime during the regular season, in a playoff match on Saturday. *** Six Cyclones received All-ISCC recognition, with Esmeralda Padilla, Kortnie Hanold and Alyssa Braun all being tabbed for the first squad. Second-team selections were Alexis Delgado, Maggie Hacker and Diana Lozano. Padilla and Hanold were also All-Region IV first-teamers while Braun and Delgado filled spots on the second team.

Their sports may differ, but one thing remains the same: Their efforts are getting recognized. Trinity Christian College athletes have been honored a number of times this fall by both the National Christian College Athletic Association and Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference for their competitive exploits. While Trolls cross country runners have drawn the greatest amount of attention, there are enough accolades to be spread around. The latest honoree was soccer player Rachael Webb, who was chosen as Player of the Week for the week ending Oct. 18 by both the NCCAA and CCAC. Webb was feted after scoring the deciding goal in a pair of Trinity victories. For the season she has 10 goals and three assists. Her goals total leads the Trolls and ranks in the top three for CCAC scorers. Webb, who also is No. 1 for Trinity in points and shots taken, has produced four match-winning markers this season. *** Webb had a goal and two assists to help the Trolls defeat Calumet College of St. Joseph 4-0 last Tuesday. The shutout was Trinity’s seventh of the year. Trolls scorers besides Webb were Taryn South, Kayla Diemer and Katie Linehan. Trinity (104-2, 7-1-1) was ahead 3-0 just 28 minutes into the CCAC match. Diemer and Cassidy Bosselaar distributed one assist apiece and netminder Jesse Bultsma made three saves to preserve the whitewash. The Trolls put 14 of their 18 shots on target. The Crimson Wave took only six shots overall. Shutout No. 8 came on Saturday as Trinity blanked Holy Cross College 5-0. The CCAC match was a Pink Out event for cancer awareness. Also part of the day was honoring the Trolls’ senior players, and 10 minutes into the match two of them had tallied. AnaIsa VanHeukelum struck first, off an assist from fellow upperclassman Kelsey Moshier, and then Rachel Brouwer drilled home a shot after being set up by Samantha Burgess. Two familiar faces, Webb and Diemer, soon got into the act as well. Diemer converted Webb passes into goals in the 19th and 36th minutes to give Trinity a commanding advantage. Linehan completed the Trolls’ assault with her goal early in the second half, another score that was made possible by a Webb feed. Trinity held a 20-7 edge in shots. Bultsma and Liz Schutte teamed up in the nets to maintain Holy Cross’ goose egg. The Trolls hosted Cardinal Stritch University this past Wednesday and visit Judson University Saturday. The latter match, which marks the end of regular-season play for Trinity, gets underway in Elgin at noon. MEN’S SOCCER The Trolls split a pair of CCAC matches last week, with the win coming Saturday against Holy Cross. Before that they suffered a loss to Calumet College. The Crimson Wave notched a 1-0 triumph on Wednesday when Trinity (5-9-1, 3-6) inadvertently kicked in an own goal in the 62nd minute. Calumet College finished the match with 13 shots — five of

letting the Cougars bite into it. Both teams totaled 41 kills, but Trinity owned the superior attack percentage (.263-.204). Oeverman put down 12 kills in as many attempts and Kaitlyn Van Dellen added 10 for the Trolls. Dykstra (four blocks), Schuh (39 assists, nine digs) and Krchmery (11 digs) were other key figures in the victory. *** Saturday morning’s win over TIU was made largely possible by a .346 attack percentage, 39 kills, 42 digs and six blocks. Only Game 2 was much of a nail-biter, but three Samudio kills allowed Trinity Christian to pull away from the Trojans in the late going. Samudio (nine kills) and Oeverman (eight) were the ringleaders for the Trolls. Against Judson, Trinity bounced back from its Game 2 loss to take down the Eagles in the next two sets. The Trolls racked up 66 kills in the match and recorded a .338 attack percentage. Schuh set up that attack with 58 assists while also scooping 12 digs. Van Dellen led Trinity with 16 kills, Macadlo had 12 and Oeverman 11, plus five blocks. Michelle Busccher contributed 27 digs for the Trolls, who squared off with Indiana University-South Bend this past Tuesday. Trinity is continuing to receive votes in the NAIA Coaches poll. CROSS COUNTRY The Trolls faced a large field of NAIA competitors at Saturday's NAIA Great Lakes Challenge, hosted by Aquinas College at Gracewil Golf Course in Grand Rapids, Mich. The meet included 35 schools from the Great Lakes region. Trinity’s women finished 14th and the men were 21st. Anna Bos was third overall in the 5K women's race, which she completed in 18 minutes, 34.22 seconds. Jessica Disselkoen (19:08.76) wound up 18th in a 367-runner field and Ashley Jourdan (19:34.74) occupied the No. 45 position. Two of Trinity's seven male competitors were in the top third of the finishing field. Cody Velthuizen was 73rd among 375 participants in the 8K event as he reached the chute in 27:20.90 and teammate Michael Potter placed 96th in 27:45.32. Both teams will take part in the CCAC Championships on Nov. 8 in Elgin. GOLF Senior Logan Vos completed in the NCCAA National Championship held earlier this week at The Hombre Golf Club in Panama City Beach, Fla. Vos qualified for the event out of a regional tournament that was held in conjunction with the Bethel College Invitational Sept. 12 and 13. He became the Trolls' first-ever participant in the national tourney. Vos was part of a 66-golfer lineup that shot 36 holes over the first two days in Florida. The top 30 individuals and top nine teams in a 12-school field advanced into Wednesday's final round. During the season Vos was the Trolls' low scorer with a per-round average of 76.6 over 10 rounds. He led the team in four of the seven events in which he competed and finished among the top 10 individuals three times. Vos' highest placing was a second at the Olivet Nazarene University Fall Invitational Sept. 4 and 5.

EP's Przeslicke, Marist's Leonard cross country champs

Evergreen Park's boys' cross country team didn't have its best day, but Matt Przeslicke was certainly at the top of his game. Przeslicke set the pace in Saturday's Class 2A Riverside-Brookfield Regional as he completed the three-mile race in a winning time of 16 minutes, 24.5 seconds. He finished more than 15 seconds ahead of his closest pursuer. The Mustangs, however, had to settle for fourth place with 95 points although that was still good enough for sectional qualification. No other Evergreen runner stayed close to Przeslicke, but they did run in a pack as the 2-6 finishers were within nine places of one another. Accounting for the remainder of the Mustangs' points were Dan Alexander (21st in 18:43), Jack Zofkie (22nd, 18:48), Jake Quigley (24th, 19:02) and Marsean Anderson-Slappey (27th, 19:28). Capturing a Class 3A regional championship at Sandburg was Marist's Maryclare Leonard, who clocked an 18:00.25 for three miles. RedHawks occupied six of the top 15 spots, with Catherine Vis (eighth in 19:31), Carlin McNulty (10th, 19:57), Bridget McDermott (11th, 19:59) and Molly Fahy (13th, 20:13) providing the remainder of the team points. Fahy was just four seconds ahead

of teammate Grace Stinites (15th). Marist (43 points) wound up second in the team standings to the host Eagles. Mother McAuley (90 points) was fourth as Ashley Canner (fifth, 19:10) and Ashley Bryja (ninth, 19:37) both occupied spots within the top 10. Oak Lawn's girls did not advance to sectionals as a team, but Tasneem Jaber (19th, 20:30) and Jessica Sciaky (39th, 21:58) moved on as individuals. Oak Lawn's Luis Garcia was runner-up to Shepard's Caleb Washington in the boys' regional at Sandburg. Garcia reached the chute in 15:44 and was only nine seconds out of third place. Also contributing to the Spartans' second-place showing were Diego Arana (11th, 16:11), Nick Minnella (12th, 16:14), Steve Raybould (19th, 16:41) and Omar Abdelrahman (31st, 17:03). Garcia, Arana and Minella had run 2-3-4 behind Washington at the South Suburban Conference Red meet one week earlier. Evergreen's Przeslicke was eighth in that race, one spot in arrears of Richards' Mike Rores. Oak Lawn's 78 points put it 16 ahead of third-place Shepard at Sandburg. Brother Rice and Marist were fifth and sixth, respectively. The RedHawks' Mike Conrad was seventh overall (15:53) while the Crusaders landed two runners among the first 20: Mike Joyce (18th, 16:30) and Joe Swee-

ney (20th, 16:42).

SPBL seeking players

The Southside Pony Baseball League is seeking players aged 13 and 14 for the 2015 season. Players must be in grades 7-9 as of May 1. All games will be played at the Spartan Athletic Complex in Oak Lawn. The season runs April through June. For more information, email pony@oaklawnbaseball.com. To register, go to www.oaklawnbaseball.com.

Online registration for Oak Lawn baseball, softball

Oak Lawn Baseball and Softball is currently conducting online registration and accepting payment for the 2015 spring season. Registration in both sports is open to players aged 5-18. Visit www.oaklawnbaseball.com.

Moraine looking for basketball alumni

Moraine Valley College is reaching out to its former basketball players. In celebration of the school’s new basketball courts and Health, Fitness and Recreation Center, the Cyclones are inviting anyone who has played for either the men’s or women’s hoops program over the past 35 years to

attend a basketball doubleheader on Jan. 17. The first game will begin at 1 p.m. and a reception will be held at the conclusion of the second contest. In addition, athletic director Bill Finn will name Moraine’s all-decade teams. For more information, call 974-5727 or email NagelM3@morainevalley.edu.

PBO registration coming soon

Registration for the 2015 Palos Baseball Organization season will be held Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 6, from 6-9 p.m. each day at the Palos Heights Recreation Department, 6601 W. 127th St. For more details, visit www. palosbaseball.org.

U.S. Baseball Academy returning to Oak Lawn

U.S. Baseball Academy, which operates a national network of affordable hitting, pitching, catching, fielding and base-running camps for players in grades 1-12, will be returning to Oak Lawn High School for a winter session. The session is scheduled to run Jan. 4-Feb. 15 under the direction of Spartans head coach Bill Gerny. Registration is now underway at www.USBaseballAcademy.com and will conclude approximately six weeks before the beginning of the session, although last year’s camp filled up before that. For more information, visit the website or call 1-866-622-4487.

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S ďż˝ COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION AP WIP HOLDINGS, LLC AS ASSIGNEE OF FIRST MERCHANTS BANK, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER OF CITIZENS FINANCIAL BANK; P l a i n t i f f , ďż˝ v s . ďż˝ CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE IN INTEREST TO F O U N D E R S ďż˝ BANK A/T/U/T/A DATED 04-01-02 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NO. 6074 DATED APRIL 5, 2002; DOUGLAS R. ENGBERG; SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT, INC.; FORMULA OUTDOOR, INC.; INVESTMENT P R O P E R T Y ďż˝ MANAGEMENT, INC.; INDEPENDENT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, INC.; UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES; UNKNOWN TENANTS IN POSSESSION; NON R E C O R D ďż˝ CLAIMANTS AND UNKNOWN OWNERS; D e f e n d a n t s , ďż˝ 13 CH 6103 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, November 17, 2014, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 13500 S. Harlem Avenue, Orland Park, IL 60462. P.I.N. 27-01-201-006-0000. The mortgaged real estate is a sports bar and parking l o t . ďż˝ Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier's or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Mr. Adam C. Toosley at Plaintiff's Attorney, Freeborn & Peters LLP, 311 South Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606-6677. (312) 360-6000. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I630267

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY ďż˝ DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEEďż˝SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTďż˝ EE, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO LASALLE BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE ďż˝ FOR STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFIďż˝ CATES, SERIES 2004-2 Plaintiff, ďż˝ -v.MARIA EVELINA CRUZ AKA MARIA EVELINA L. CRUZ, DARLENE CURRY, UNITED STATES OF ďż˝ AMERICA-DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURYďż˝ INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, TOWN OF CICERO, TARGET NATIONAL BANK FKA RETAILERS NATIONAL BANK, ERIN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC, PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES LLC, NORTHERN ILLINOIS GAS COMPANY DBA NICOR GAS COMPANY, MIDLAND FUNDING LLC Defendants 13 CH 16202 50 Ruggles Ct. Orland Park, IL 60467 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 19, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 24, 2014, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 50 Ruggles Ct., Orland Park, IL 60467 Property Index No. 27-06-303-011-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $270,321.92. Sale terms: 100% of the bid amount, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, shall be paid in certified funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale. The certified check must be made payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. 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 theďż˝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 ďż˝ sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and ďż˝ in â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS ISâ&#x20AC;? condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full ďż˝ of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to ďż˝ a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, contact Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney: HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL ďż˝ 62523, (217) 422-1719 If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgageeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney. THE JUDICIAL SALES ďż˝ CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th ďż˝ Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE Floor, You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pendingďż˝sales. HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 13 CH 16202 TJSC#: 34-17927 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are ďż˝ 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. I631067

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET INVESTMENT LOAN TRUST, MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2006-2 Plaintiff, -v.VICTOR H. MORALES SR., VICTOR MORALES JR., MONICA MORALES A/K/A M. MORALES, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., PALISADES COLLECTION, LLC, CITIFINANCIAL SERVICES, INC., MIDLAND FUNDING, LLC, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ROBERTS HILLS CONDOMINIUM HOMEOWNERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ASSOCIATION, STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY, CITY OF CHICAGO, AN ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL CORPORATION Defendants 12 CH 039599 9143 S. ROBERTS ROAD UNIT #9 HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 11, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 20, 2014, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9143 S. ROBERTS ROAD UNIT #9, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. 2301-306-028-1009. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in 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. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-13-27355. 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 Attorney File No. 14-13-27355 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 039599 TJSC#: 34-15307 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. I629747

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S ďż˝ COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION P l a i n t i f f , ďż˝ v s . ďż˝ KAZIMIERZ KIPTA; ZOFIA KIPTA; KAZIMIERZ KIPTA AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE KAZIMIERZ KIPTA DECLARATION OF TRUST DTD 2/6/02; UNKNOWN ďż˝ BENEFICIARIES OF THE KAZIMIERZ KIPTA DECLARATION OF TRUST DTD 2/6/02; HICKORY HILLS CONDOMINIUMS; PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION S/B/M TO NATIONAL CITY BANK S / B / M ďż˝ TO MIDAMERICA, BANK, FSB; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , ďż˝ 13 CH 23046 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on June 11, 2014, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, November 17, 2014, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 23-01-303-018-1008. Commonly known as 9407 SOUTH ROBERTS ROAD APT 2NE, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale. For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1313044. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I630272

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S ďż˝ COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CHASE HOME FINANCE, LLC P l a i n t i f f , ďż˝ v s . ďż˝ GEORGE KASBOSKE; HANNAH KASBOSKE; J P M O R G A N ďż˝ CHASE BANK, NA; D e f e n d a n t s , ďż˝ 10 CH 43017 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on February 24, 2014, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, November 21, 2014, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 23-02-103-008-0000. Commonly known as 9040 SOUTH 85TH AVENUE, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale. For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1027157. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I630318

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S ďż˝ COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC; P l a i n t i f f , ďż˝ v s . ďż˝ BERTHA JOHNSON; SOUTH SUBURBAN R E H A B I L I T A T I O N ďż˝ CENTER, LLC; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC R E G I S T R A T I O N ďż˝ SYSTEMS, INC.; CRYSTAL CREEK C O N D O M I N I U M ďż˝ ASSOCIATION; OCWEN LOAN SERVICING LLC; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD C L A I M A N T S ; ďż˝ D e f e n d a n t s , ďż˝ 14 CH 2612 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, November 14, 2014 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. 27-23-117-041-1073; 27-23-117-041-1080. Commonly known as 16060 Crystal Creek Drive, Unit 1A, Orland Park, Illinois 60462. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 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 Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Freedman Anselmo Lindberg LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale. F14010306 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I629570

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS TRUSTEE FOR THE PRIMESTAR-H FUND I TRUST Plaintiff, -v.DANIEL DE LUNA, MONICA DE LUNA A/K/A MONICA P. DE LUNA Defendants 13 CH 005024 8733 SURREY PARK 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 September 3, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 5, 2014, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8733 SURREY PARK, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-11-111-054. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-12-30663. 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 Attorney File No. 14-12-30663 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 13 CH 005024 TJSC#: 34-16031 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. I631254

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY Dďż˝ I V I S I O N ďż˝ NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC P ďż˝l a i n t i f f , ďż˝ - ďż˝ v . ďż˝ CHRISTOPHER A. HASSON, THE RIVIERA IN PALOS IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION Dďż˝ e f e n d a n t s ďż˝ 12 CH 31536 8 COUR LA SALLE 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 August 28, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 1, 2014, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8 COUR LA SALLE, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-23-201-104-0000. The real estate is improved with a townhouse with no garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. 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. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1216508. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA1216508 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 12 CH 31536 TJSC#: 34-15326 I631313

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S ďż˝ ďż˝ COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, O ďż˝ N ďż˝ BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS OF THE HOME ďż˝ E Q U I T Y ďż˝ ASSET TRUST 2002-2, HOME EQUITY P ďż˝A S S - T H R O U G H ďż˝ CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2002-2 P l a i n t i f f , ďż˝ v s . ďż˝ BRIAN W. SMITH, MARY T. SMITH, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON-RECORD C L A I M A N T S . ďż˝ D e f e n d a n t s , ďż˝ 13 CH 3017 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on September 27, 2013 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, November 14, 2014 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 e s t a t e : ďż˝ P.I.N. 23-26-305-008-0000. Commonly known as 12416 South Iroquois Road, Palos Park, IL 60464. 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 Mr. David C. Kluever at Plaintiff's Attorney, Kluever & Platt, L.L.C., 65 East Wacker Place, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 236-0077. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I629557

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Real Estate IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY D I V I S I O N ďż˝ PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION P l a i n t i f f , ďż˝ v . ďż˝ ALKETA DARDOVSKI, NEHART DARDOVSKI, NATIONAL CITY BANK D e f e n d a n t s ďż˝ 08 CH 15753 12900 SOUTH 82ND COURT PALOS PARK, IL 60464 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 19, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 21, 2014, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 12900 SOUTH 82ND COURT, PALOS PARK, IL 60464 Property Index No. 23-35-206-001. The real estate is improved with a single-family, one-story, red brick house with an attached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. 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. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver's license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff's Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA0808276. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA0808276 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 08 CH 15753 TJSC#: 34-14548 I629705

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Thursday, October 30, 2014

Section 2

Out & About

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

Broaden Your Horizons This Week

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Palos-roots Amity Tribe will play Hackney’s The music group Amity Tribe, most of whom hail from the Palos area, will perform on Friday, Nov. 7, at 8:30 p.m., at Hackney’s, 123rd Street and La Grange Road in Palos Park. The show is among special events throughout the year celebrating Palos Park’s centennial. Shown are Amity Tribe members Chuck Goranson (from left), Bill Robinson, Mike O’Meara, Paul Langdon, Keith Robinson and Dean Vassa on the set of their “Boneyard Blues” music video released for Halloween. Primarily composers, the musicians record their own own songs. Their first CD is titled “Small Roots from Sacred Trees,” taken from a Native American chief’s phrase to describe ideas, and fitting with the natural attraction to trees of the group members from Palos. Amity Tribe has developed a fan base from appearances at Ed & Joe’s in Tinley Park, the VFW in Chicago Ridge and Joe’s Pit in Crete. “Most of us grew up in the Palos area before moving around over the years. When I retired, I came back to Palos and we started this band,” said Bill Robinson, keyboards and acoustic guitar. The musician/composers are now working on their second CD, “Noise,” aiming for its release by February. The group records at Joy Ride Studios in Chicago, which won a Grammy for its recording work with Pinetop Perkins. The band recently put on YouTube a music video for Halloween based on one of Robinson’s songs, “Boneyard Blues.” The video was the brainchild of Palos Heights filmmaker Megan St. John, who recently completed shooting her film “Broiled.” For more, visit the group’s website Amity Tribe.com

The Boogeyman comes out, in Keanu’s return to glory “John Wick” is a return to form for actor Keanu Reeves. This may not be “The Matrix,” but he is back and ready for action as retired hit-man John Wick. Wick a recently lost the love of his life. Years before that, he left the seedy underworld to be with his wife. A dog dies, many people get shot, and Keanu Reeves has still got it, what more do you need to know? His dying wife gives him a dog so he has someone to grieve with. It’s a sad scene to see and this movie really only has this one sad scene. A Russian gangster’s idiot son breaks into Wick’s house and steals his car, but who cares about the car? He kills the dog too and that leads to the so-called “Boogeyman” coming

out of Wick. The plot is a little thin. A killing spree basically happens because a dog dies. The wrong dog just happened to die. If only the car was stolen, we’d have no movie. This is not one of those movies that re-invents the wheel. It has the same old plot lines and plot twists of a lot of action movies. But unlike other recent action movies including: “The Equalizer,” “The November Man,” and “A Walk Among the Tombstones,” this film does action genre correctly. Everything is done with a so-called artistry. Things are not just done to add action they are done for a reason. This movie has everything an action movie needs. It has lots of action and lots of violence. If you can make it through the first 20

minutes, the movie is almost all action from there on out. A lot of movies have gory violence that is too over-the-top, but here it all seems more realistic. None of the movie is actually realistic but it seems like it could be. One guy is most likely not going to kill all these people, but this movie makes it seem like it really is possible. Anyone who takes the time to see “John Wick” is doing so for one reason and that is to see Keanu Reeves killing people, which he does extremely well. It’s okay because they mostly all deserve to die. He does, too, but he’s the good guy here, so you won’t see that. Just because Keanu is 50 doesn’t mean he’s lost his touch. He is in tip-top form and looking as good as ever. There are other

Pinto’s Popcorn Picks by Tony Pinto actors and actresses but this film is all about Reeves. Overall, the film is a big win for Reeves and it includes another spectacular character to add to his already impressive resume. This just may be a return to the glory days of Keanu as a bonafide action star. “People keep asking me if I’m back. Yeah. I’m thinking I’m back.” That may be John Wick talking, but that could easily be Keanu Reeves talking about his career. With the rumor of a franchise coming for “John Wick,” this may not be the last time you hear of The “Boogeyman” known as John Wick. Let’s just hope a sequel will not be a reloading of the original. Tony Pinto’s Grade: B+

Videoview by Jay Bobbin (NOTICE: Ratings for each film begin with a ‘star’ rating — one star meaning ‘poor,’ four meaning ‘excellent’ — followed by the Motion Picture Association of America rating, and then by a family-viewing guide, the key for which appears below.) STARTING THIS WEEK: “LIFE OF CRIME”: Based on the Elmore Leonard novel “The Switch,” this comedy-mystery can be considered a relative of “Ruthless People,” since it casts Jennifer Aniston as another kidnapped woman whose husband — in this case, a crooked realestate developer (Tim Robbins) — refuses to pay the demanded ransom. He was planning to abscond with his mistress (Isla Fisher) anyway, but the abductors (John Hawkes and Yasjin Bey, a.k.a. Mos Def) don’t intend to let him off the hook easily. Will Forte, Mark Boone Junior, Charlie Tahan (“Charlie St. Cloud”) and Clea Lewis also appear. DVD extras: three “making-of” documentaries; audio commentary by Forte and director-screenwriter Daniel Schechter; deleted scenes. *** (R: AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “DELIVER US FROM EVIL”: Apparently supernatural crimes lead an initially skeptical New York policeman (Eric Bana) to team up with an offbeat priest (Edgar Ramirez) to stop the bizarre wave in this melodrama from veteran producer Jerry Bruckheimer. The film is based on a nonfiction book by the person Bana portrays, Ralph Sarchie. Joel McHale (“Community”) and Olivia Munn (“The Newsroom”) also star. DVD extras: “making-of” documentary; audio commentary

by director Scott Derrickson. *** (R: AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “MASTERPIECE MYSTERY: DEATH COMES TO PEMBERLEY”: The follow-up to Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice,” as envisioned by celebrated mystery novelist P.D. James, comes to home video before PBS televises the concluding half. The now-married Elizabeth and Darcy — played by Anna Maxwell Martin and “The Americans” star Matthew Rhys — host a lavish event at their Pemberley estate, where an

uninvited guest (Jenna Coleman, “Doctor Who”) arrives and sets in motion events that lead to a murder charge and a trial. Matthew Goode (“The Good Wife”), Trevor Eve and James Fleet (“Four Weddings and a Funeral”) also star. *** (Not rated: AS) (Also on Blu-ray) “WKRP IN CINCINNATI: THE COMPLETE SERIES”: It’s a pretty good bet that many broadcasters will be adding this to their DVD collection, as particularly iconic as the sitcom is to them. Boasting a bounty of great music

by artists from Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen to the Rolling Stones and the Police, the 1978-82 CBS show also includes a wealth of great characters including ultrahip disc jockeys Dr. Johnny Fever and Venus Flytrap (Howard Hesseman, Tim Reid), nerdy newsman Les Nessman (Richard Sanders) and voluptuous receptionist Jennifer Marlowe (Loni Anderson). Gary Sandy, Gordon Jump, Frank Bonner and Jan Smithers also star. DVD extras: two “making-of” doc-

end of The Center parking lot. In addition to the group walks focused on peace and fellowship, The Bridge Teen the labyrinth is available for indiCenter events vidual walks at any time during the month. There is no cost to those wish• Halloween Bingo – 5 to 6 p.m. today (Thursday), The Bridge ing to walk the labyrinth and Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Court, no reservations are necessary. Orland Park, will host a game of The walks will take place rain Halloween themed Bingo. Stu- or shine. For information, call dents are encouraged to come Pastor Chris Hopkins 361-3650. wearing a costume. • Haunted Bridge – 7:30 to Center Cinema 10:30 p.m. Oct. 31, haunted house. During the night students “The Graduate” will be shown will be able to walk through on Friday, Nov. 7, at 6:30 p.m., as a scary zombie and vampire part of the monthly Center Cinthemed haunted house, partici- ema series at The Center, 12700 pate in a costume contest, play Southwest Highway, Palos Park. games, win prizes and eat free Dustin Hoffman has the titular food samples from P.F. Changs. role in the picture that helped • Lead U: No Man Is An Island kick off the American New – 4:30 to 6 p.m. Nov. 4, program Wave. Produced in 1967, “The to teach students the importance Graduate” is still edgy and very of leadership. In this “leadership funny. It got seven Oscar nomipod”, students will learn how to nations, with Mike Nichols takwork with others as a team. ing the prize for Best Director. • Soul Café: Life with #No- A discussion follows the movie. Filter – 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Nov. Free popcorn is served. No fee 5, talk about how students can is charged but pre-registration use social media in a way that is necessary. Call The Center at leaves them feeling good about 361-3650. themselves. This program will be led by Michelle Krepps, LCSW. Center Singers • DIY Bleach Leggings – 4:30 to 6 p.m. Nov. 5, program to show The Center, 12700 Southwest students how to make their own Highway, Palos Park, invites new patterned leggings with bleach members to join its choir, which pens. rehearses throughout November • Knitting – 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Monday evenings from 7 to Nov. 6, 13 and 20, learn the basics until 8 p.m. of knitting. Known as the Center Singers, • Everyday Science – 5 to 6 the choir performs once or twice p.m. Nov. 6, program to show a month on Sunday afternoons at students how to conduct cool ex- Wayside Chapel Vespers services periments with items they can and at special seasonal events find at home. such as the Wayside Chapel’s These free events are for teens Christmas Cantata on Nov. 30. in 7th through 12th grade. For The choir is led by Director more information call 532-0500. Penny Wills and accompanied by rehearsal pianist Shirley Swanson. They welcome all who love Fair Trade Bazaar to sing! and luncheon For further information conThe Center, 12700 Southwest tact 361-3650 or www.thecenterHighway, Palos Park, will host palos.org. a Fair Trade Luncheon and Bazaar on Tuesday, Nov. 4, featuring the Ten thousand Villages Fair Trade organization, which helps artisans and farmers around the Pinecone world. wreathmaking A luncheon incorporating some of the fair trade products will The Log Cabin Center for the be served at noon, followed by a Arts, 12700 Southwest Highway 1 p.m. presentation by the staff in Palos Park, will offer a pineand volunteers of Ten Thousand cone wreath-making workshop Villages. Fair Trade is a system on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 9:30 of trade in which artisans and to 11:30 a.m. farmers receive living wages and Program Director Lois Lauer employment opportunities for the will help students create wreaths products they produce. of pine cones, fir cones, spruce From 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., cones, acorns, and various other guests will have an opportu- pods and nuts. The wreaths can nity to shop at the bazaar for be used as holiday decorations Fair Trade items including fair or as year round items of natutrade coffee, chocolate, jewelry, ral beauty. Students will have a personal accessories, home decor, choice of using hot glue, which toys, ornaments and nativities is easier but less permanent, or and alpaca knits. the classic technique of using The luncheon costs $18, and wire, which is a bit harder but requires advance reservations. produces a wreath, which can Folks who do not attend the last a lifetime. luncheon may stop in to shop The workshop fee is $15, plus at the bazaar between 11 a.m. $6 for materials. Advance regisand p.m. Call 361-3650. tration is required. For further information, call The Center at 361-3650. Labyrinth

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Group labyrinth walks will be held this Saturday, Nov.1, at 8 a.m. and Thursday, Nov. 6, at 5:30 p.m., at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park. The labyrinth, a new large circular stone path for spiritual meditation is located at the north

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Sunday, November 9, 2014 - 4:00 p.m. Oak Lawn Masonic Lodge 1166 2015 Officers Rufus Warren, Jesse Martin, Joe Derbas, Brad Johnson, Rick Illian, Al Kochanski, Jamal Baker, John Petreikis, Eric Fordan, Martin Gonzalez, Not pictured Miles Barler and Martin Neilsen The Oak Lawn Lodge proper was formed in 1930 and numbered 1166. Members of the Masonic Fraternity have been making positive contributions to the Oak Lawn community for over 84 years through programs that promote education, reduce substance abuse, care for the elderly and for our youth. Lodge 1166 is located at 9420 S. 52nd Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL. Meetings are held at 7 PM on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month. For information on up coming lodge events visit www.OakLawnLodge1166.com

Trinity Christian College, Ozinga Auditorium 6601 West College Drive (Rt. 83), Palos Heights, Il. 60463 Students $5 | Adults $20 - $25 | Seniors (65+) $16 | Children 12 & under free Tickets may be purchased at the door or in advance by calling 1-800-838-3006 or online at www.southwestsymphony.com This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency

Section 2

Thursday, October 30, 2014

Divine

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Out & About Divine Jullianni’s a delicious mainstay

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outlasts others in Pizza Heights And so much more on menu lunch and dinner by Tim Hadac staff reporter

where they want to go get it.” But since its first days, Jullianni’s has become a Palos favorite, Five years after a stylish rede- a mainstay amid the pizza places sign helped bring his restaurant that otherwise come and go in from “just surviving” to robust Palos Heights that led accounand thriving, Bill Malliaras is able tant Rich Jakes to post “Welcome to look back and laugh a bit as he to Pizza Heights” on his often recalls the roller coaster ride of humorous message board facing Jullianni’s, 7239 W. College Drive, Harlem Avenue Jullianni’s is so named because Palos Heights, one of the most popular pizzerias and restaurants the Malliaras brothers wanted a name that sounded close, but not in the Southwest Suburbs. “My brother [Perry] and I were too close, to Giordano’s. “My brother was coming up originally the Giordano’s Pizza franchisees at this site,” he said with names that I didn’t like, and last week in a conversation with I was coming up with names he The Regional News. “We leased this property in 1988. In 2000, we left Giordano’s and went independent. We’ve been Jullianni’s since 2001.” Walking away from the thenformidable pizza chain had its price. “Initially, we lost 30 percent of our business,” Malliaras said. “It was rough going at first. You know what was happening? Our customers would walk in, look around, and say, ‘You mean this is not a Giordano’s anymore?’ and I’d say, ‘No, we’re independent now, we’re called Jullianni’s,’ and they would walk right out. They It’s the food, whether pizza, would walk right out. sandwiches or hearty din“You know, pizza is tough on ners of pasta, veal, steaks or the South Side,” he continued. chops, that fuels Jullianni’s “It’s tough to break in, because draw of hungry appetites for people are creatures of habit. They lunch, dinner or carry-out. enjoy their pizza, and they know

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Divine didn’t like, and the best thing we had was Jullianno’s,” Malliaras recalled. “But it didn’t work. So then we saw New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani on TV—he was everywhere after September 11, and he had earned a lot of popularity—and my brother looked at me and said, ‘Drop the damned ‘o’—put an ‘i’ in there, and let’s be done with it.’” A catchy name that rolls off the tongue was no guarantee of success, however. The post-September 11 economy was sluggish, as millions of Americans stayed home and clung to their pocketbooks, a time “that was really tough for us,” Malliaras recalled. Perry left the restaurant in 2006, and then in 2007-08 “the economy collapsed, and it was headed to hell again,” Malliaras added. “So yeah, we were struggling—but there were restaurants out there that were still doing well, and I’m saying to myself, ‘Wait a minute. Why are they working, and I’m not working like I used to?’ “Something was not right, but I didn’t figure it out right away. I mean, our food was good, our service was good, the people who work for us are incredible people— I’ve got people who have been

Divine

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Bill Malliaras, owner of Jullianni’s, 7239 W. College Drive, Palos Heights, takes a moment out of his daily whirlwind to talk for a few minutes about his popular pizzeria and restaurant. An accomplished chef who has cooked for the famous--including the late Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis—Malliaras maintains an average-joe persona and has referred to himself jokingly as a “glorified busboy” with his hands-on style of management. working her 20 years. His light-bulb moment came when he took a long look at the inside of his restaurant and said, “This place is old on the inside.” Armed with a bank loan, Malliaris and crew got busy. “The first thing we did was take the carpeting out and replace it with hardwood floor all over the place,” he said. Then we put in a bar, which is where most of the [loaned] money went. We took out all those old booths by the windows and replaced them with tables, so it looks more like an Italian restaurant. We put the wine shelves in the middle of the restaurant.” The renovation was complete by Thanksgiving of 2009, and Julianni’s re-opened to customer acclaim. “Business has been incredible since,” he said with a smile. “I can’t be happier.”

there for many years. “Then they opened the Submarine King at Clark and Wacker,” he continued. “They were at 95th and Commercial, as well as at Milwaukee, Belmont and Ashland. My dad was at 103rd and Kedzie with the Mt. Greenwood Restaurant. They started the Paradise Restaurant at 103rd and Halsted.” As a child Malliaras said he did not get to see his father much, “because he worked so many hours, so I went to work and hung out with him. He taught me the rudimentary part of the restaurant business.” Later, he went to college. “I majored in political science, but restaurants were in my blood. So I went to cooking school, got my cuRestaurants in his blood linary degree and came back into Malliaras comes from a food- the business with my brother.” One thing of the many things oriented family. “My father and his brothers Malliaras has learned along the were always in the restaurant way is, “If you serve good food, if business,” he recalled. “My dad you give good service, at a value was at McVickers Restaurant at price, people are going to come. The Food One thing that didn’t change is State and Madison, and at the Here at Jullianni’s, you can feed the food, especially Jullianni’s re- Silver Coin at State and Ohio— your family for 25 bucks—an nowned pizza, loaded with sauce, this is back in the 1960s, when extra-large pizza and a pitcher cheese and as many as 20 different there were real diners. They were of pop and you’re done.”

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“PLANES: FIRE & RES- The story of pop music’s Four SeaCUE” (Nov. 4): Dusty Crophop- sons is told in the Clint Eastwoodumentaries; Paley Center panel per (voice of Dane Cook) becomes directed screen version of the stage discussion. *** (Not rated: AS) one of the vehicles in a rescue hit. (R: AS, P) “TAMMY” (Nov. 11): With “RUNNING FROM CRAZY”: brigade; Julie Bowen, Ed Harris, The celebrated Hemingway fam- Cedric the Entertainer and Stacy everything in her life seemingly going wrong, a woman (Melissa ily is profiled by noted documen- Keach also are heard. (PG: V) “HOW TO TRAIN YOUR McCarthy, also the picture’s cotary maker Barbara Kopple. The study evolves from the creative but DRAGON 2” (Nov. 11): Hiccup writer) takes a road trip with her complicated life of novelist Ernest (voice of Jay Baruchel) and his grandmother (Susan Sarandon). Hemingway, but focuses largely on dragon try to protect their island (R: AS, P) FAMILY-VIEWING GUIDE his granddaughters, model Mar- from new enemies in this animated gaux and actress Mariel. Many of sequel; Cate Blanchett joins the KEY: AS, adult situations; N, nudity; P, profanity; V, violence; the film’s comments come from voice cast. (PG: AS) “JERSEY BOYS” (Nov. 11): GV, particularly graphic violence. Mariel, who has been determined to move beyond her clan’s troubled history by living and promoting a healthy lifestyle. *** (Not rated: AS, P) “A STAR FOR CHRISTMAS”: Each holiday season brings a bounty of appropriately themed attractions on television, and of the many yuletide TV movies made recently, this is among the most charming. Presented the past couple of years on ION Television, it casts Briana Evigan (“Step Up All In”) as a small-town cupcake maker whose fortunes change for the better once she learns her handsome new employee (Corey Sevier) is an actor who’s posing incognito. Romance blooms, but it’s complicated by the arrival of his recent flame th (Brooke Burns). Lest you wonder if there’s a happy ending ... again, it’s a holiday movie. *** Saturday, November 8, 3 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (Not rated: AS) 115 Bourbon Street, Merrionette Park COMING SOON: “MALEFICome celebrate 60 years of faith-filled, Catholic education – everyone is invited! CENT” (Nov. 4): Angelina Jolie Reunite with old friends, meet the teachers, make new memories. plays the enemy of Sleeping BeauDon’t Forget! Music, Food, Fun, Silent Auction, Raffles and More! ty (Elle Fanning) in this live-action Anniversary Please note: this is a 21+ event. Mass Disney-studio re-imagining of the Sunday, Nov 9 classic fairy tale. (PG: AS, V) $35 advance tickets; $40 at the door 5 p.m. in the “A MOST WANTED MAN” (includes buffet dinner, beer, house wine and soda) Church. (Nov. 4): In one of his last roles, Philip Seymour Hoffman plays an BUY TICKETS NOW AT WWW.OLOR-SCHOOL.ORG/ANNIVERSARY antiterrorism agent; Robin Wright OR AFTER ALL MASSES and Rachel McAdams also star in Want to volunteer? Need more information? Contact Steve Seweryn at 708.699. 3912 the John le Carre tale. (R: AS, P)

Our Lady of the Ridge School 60 Anniversary Celebration!

toppings mingling on a delicious crust in thin crust, pan or stuffed styles. While pizza is at the heart of Jullianni’s success, its Italian and American fare plays a strong supporting role. Barbecue baby back ribs, salmon, tilapia, spaghetti, mostaccioli, ravioli, lasagna, chicken entrees prepared at least nine taste-tempting ways, a full line of sandwiches and wraps, soups, salads, appetizers and desserts. Jullianni’s also boasts a broad and deep selection of red and white wines, as well as a fully stocked bar. The restaurant also offers catering services for events large and small.

Why not dine out tonight? Support your local restaurants!