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Riverside tower fix would approach $1 million Report: 2004 restoration work responsible for paint coating failure By BOB UPHUES Editor

After a decade of trying to determine what’s causing the failure of a high-tech coating covering the top portion of its historic downtown water tower, Riverside officials may have finally gotten their answer. It’s a result of the 2004 restoration of the tower, which cost the village $1.37 million. That, at least, is the short version of the problem as explained by Koo LLC, a Chicago-based architectural firm hired earlier this year to analyze why the mineral stain applied to the brick exterior of the tower’s upper portion has failed. According to an Aug. 9 memo to Village Manager Jessica Frances that included Koo LLC’s report on tower conditions, Public Works Director Edward Bailey stated that the repairs recommended by Koo LLC would amount to between $750,000 and $1.2 million to complete. Koo LLC’s report was delivered to village officials at the end of June and unveiled as part of a preliminary village board discussion of Riverside’s 2017 operating budget on Aug. 18. The firm identified structural repairs made as part of the restoration as being directly related to the failing mineral coating. Workers added large areas of stainless-steel flashing to original structural elements inside the tower. But the adSee WATER TOWER on page 8

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The Jungle Jocks paddle furiously as they head toward the finish of the 3rd Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta at the Riverside Swim Club on Saturday, Sept. 3. For more photos, turn to page 10 and visit online at www.RBLandmark.com

Bike path work could begin this week Bids come in far below $750,000 budget

By BOB UPHUES Editor

Brush clearing along the west side of First Avenue north of 31st Street

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Hursts’ Berwyn Jewelers Hosts September 17 Colored Gem Event: Spotlight on Fair Trade Gemstones

or Hursts’ Berwyn Jewelers owner Kathy Hurst, every piece of jewelry she sells represents far more than the metal and gems. Hurst sees the pieces she offers her clients as an opportunity to pass on a story. On Saturday, September 17, Hurst will be sharing the story of fair trade gems through a Fair Trade Colored Gem Event. For her, it ties into a lifelong mission of the store. Hurst recalls that her late husband Ron and his brother George purchased Berwyn Jewelers Incorporated from the estate of their former boss in 1967. She says that their day jobs in local schools informed the way they ran the business. “They both were educators, and as a way to differentiate themselves from other jewelers, they started working with designers who were branded so they could share a story over the counter with a customer. That story could be passed down with the piece of jewelry to the next generation. There are not a lot of things like that which endure, but we try to pass along something that lasts: both the gemstone and the story that goes with it.”

Hurst, who began working at the store while in high school, has carried on that message in the store. At a jewelry seminar, she was inspired by one of the speakers, Eric Braunwart of Columbia Gem House. “I wasn’t really aware of the fair trade gem market before this. It made so much sense to me that you would want to buy a piece of merchandise that is not only beautiful but that it also transparent in the way that it got to you. Most people who buy jewelry are privileged, and I realized that in buying fair trade gems, they might want to share that privilege with someone less fortunate.” Braunwart, who will be hosting the Colored Gem Event with Hurst, has been involved with fair trade gems for more than sixteen years. He recalls that a trip to Madagascar on behalf of the World Bank in 2001 informed his firm’s move into the fair trade market. “Madagascar had recently been found to be a huge trove of gemstones, and I was tasked with how to use gemstones and mining as a way to alleviate poverty.” Braunwart took inspiration from that trip and turned his business’ focus onto sustainability. “It

changed the way we do business. It’s not just the positive, such as price and the beauty of the stones that you consider. We also consider the negatives: how was the stone obtained, where it comes from, how was it produced?” While he estimates that focusing on fair trade sources cut his potential sources for gemstones by three quarters, Braunwart says the difference his business and its partners help make in the communities, from safe mining practices to providing schools and wells, adds immeasurably to the value of the gems he sources. “Fair trade sustainability and transparency are technical goals because focusing on these ensures that the people who are providing your gemstones are not harmed from the industry. The romance comes into the story when you learn about the people and the places where these gems come from.” On Saturday September 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Hurst and Braunwart will share the story of fair trade gems at a trunk show at Hursts’ Berwyn Jewelers. Braunwart will provide information on the sources of stones

and customers will be able to see a variety of fair trade products. Braunwart says that some of the favorite stones include the rare pink to orange padparadsha sapphires as well as green, sea foam, yellow and blue sapphires from Malawi. Customers will be able to purchase loose stones or already completed pieces. Hurst, Columbia Gem house expert, Eric Phillips and Hurst’s expert bench jeweler will also be on hand to sketch custom designs for purchasers of loose stones. Hurst welcomes customers to attend the event and believes the ethical message will resonate with others as it has with her. “This is a limited opportunity to buy gems that are beautiful and contribute to the world.”

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Brookfield to repave crumbling village hall lot Work won’t interrupt farmers market, officials say By BOB UPHUES Editor

As a welcome mat for the village of Brookfield, the parking lot of the Brookfield Village Hall, 8820 Brookfield Ave., doesn’t exactly leave the best first impression. Extensively cracked and clearly falling apart, the lot is a minefield of trip hazards and potential lawsuits. But, on Sept. 12, the village board is poised to OK spending roughly $102,250 to repave the parking lot that surrounds the village hall, excluding the Metra commuter parking lot behind the complex. That portion of the lot was repaved in 2008 with a grant from Metra. While the parking lot resurfacing project wasn’t budgeted in 2016, officials said the opportunity to resurface the crumbling asphalt lot resulted directly from lower paving prices the village obtained to complete a large street resurfacing project this fall on the south end of town. The firm awarded the street paving contract, K-Five Construction, agreed to hold its unit pricing for asphalt and grinding, said Village Manager Keith Sbiral, giving the village the ability to move on a project they felt would cost at least double. “The prices that they had for the asphalt and grinding were significantly less than we had seen in a long time,” Sbiral said. “K-Five agreed to hold their pricing, so the actual estimate came in lower than we even thought. “This is a great opportunity to get this done.” The work will be paid for through the village’s general operating fund, according to Finance Director Doug Cooper.

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SMOOTH MOVE: The same paving company repairing streets on Brookfield’s south end will repave the failing asphalt of the village hall parking lot this fall without interrupting the farmers market. Although the project wasn’t anticipated, Cooper said money that had been earmarked in the general fund to pay engineering fees related to the Shields Avenue reconstruction project and a state grant-funded side-

walk replacement project will go toward the parking lot project instead. The engineering fees will be paid for with motor fuel tax money, an arrangement the village board had already ap-

proved when those projects were finalized. Sbiral said the work can be done within the span of a week and will be able to be done without interrupting the Brookfield Farmers Market, which is held in the parking lot on Saturday mornings. It’s unclear what the exact start date will be for the work. Village Engineer Derek Treichel said that it should take just a day to mill off the old asphalt, a day to lay down the binder level of asphalt and one day to lay the finish coat of asphalt. The work likely won’t be done on consecutive days, but can be finished within a week, he said. Striping the lot will take from a half day to a full day once the resurfacing work is completed. The goal is to keep the parking lot area open during construction, although there will be “times of inconvenience,” Treichel said. There will be about a twohour period when asphalt is being laid where access to the Metra commuter lot will be interrupted, according to Treichel. Pace bus service to the lot may also be affected on that day, but it’s not clear to what extent at this time. While the lot will still have the same number of spaces, a portion of the western edge of the lot will be pulled in by about 8 feet, according to Treichel. That will allow the future installation of a bioswale, a naturally landscaped area to help manage storm water runoff, along the western edge of the lot. The bioswale installation is planned for 2017, Sbiral told the village board at their Aug. 22 committee of the whole meeting, where the parking lot issue was discussed.

D96 school board meetings moving to Wednesdays School board meetings for Riverside Elementary School District 96 are moving to a new night. Effective this month, District 96 school board meetings will be held on Wednes-

day nights instead of Tuesday nights as they have been for a long time. The change was made to accommodate school board member Rachel Marrello, who is

taking a class on Tuesday nights and requested that the board meet on a different night. The first Wednesday night meeting will be a committee of the whole session on Sept. 7

which will be held in the Learning Resource Center at L.J. Hauser Junior High School, 65 Woodside Road in Riverside, at 7 p.m. — Bob Skolnik

IN THIS ISSUE Big Week . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Crime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Classified . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Kosey Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Opinion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Obituaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

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A Cook County judge has sentenced a Brookfield man to four years in prison after the 24-year-old pleaded guilty to sexually abusing two teenage girls. Samuel C. Morales entered his plea before Judge Gregory Ginex at the Maybrook courthouse on Aug. 25. He had been held at Cook County Jail since his arrest in Brookfield in August 2014. He is now being held at Stateville Correctional Center, and will remain there until at least Aug. 25, 2017, when he is eligible for parole. Morales sexually abused two girls, age 13 and 14, between 2012 and 2014 in the basement of a Brookfield home, where he was living at the time. The victims told police they initially were afraid to report the incidents. However, another person living in the same house contacted police in 2014 after becoming suspicious that Morales was abusing a 14-year-old girl who lived there. In a subsequent interview, that victim revealed some of her friends, also minors, had sex with Morales, including a 13-year-old LaGrange Park girl. According to information on the Illinois Department of Corrections website, Morales was convicted in 2013 of possession of a stolen vehicle, an offense for which he received a sentence of six years. It’s unclear, however, how much time he actually served for that offense. Prison records indicate the sentence was discharged. Morales was arrested for the vehicle theft offense in late January 2013. He was arrested for the sexual abuse incidents in August 2014. Morales is also now on file as a sexual predator in the state of Illinois’ online sex offender database.

■ A resident of the 3600 block of Forest Avenue, Brookfield, reported on Sept. 1 at 7:26 p.m. that a neighbor informed him the overhead door of his garage was open. When he went to investigate, the homeowner also observed that the driver’s side door and trunk of the vehicle parked inside the garage were open. Nothing appeared to be missing from the garage or vehicle. Police reported no signs for forced entry.

Man wanted for burglary arrested Police, responding to a call regarding an abandoned vehicle near the intersection of Harrison and Henrietta avenues in Brookfield on Sept. 1, ended up taking a 20-year-old Delavan, Wisconsin, man into custody after learning there was an active warrant for his arrest in McHenry County for burglary. When police arrived at the location of the vehicle, they reported finding two men sleeping inside, the 20-year-old and a 55-year-old man, also of Delavan. The older man was sent on his way by police. The younger man was placed in a cell to await being picked up by McHenry County Sheriff ’s Police.

Bike stolen from train station A 40-year-old Riverside man contacted police on Aug. 29 to report that his gray and black Trek bicycle, which had been locked to a railing on the north side of the downtown Riverside train platform, was missing. The victim said he locked his bike at 5 a.m. When he returned at 5 p.m., the bike and the heavy-gauge Masterlock cord lock used to secure the bike to the railing were gone.

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police responded to the 4100 block of Maple Avenue on Aug. 31 about 9:40 p.m. after a resident called to report an unknown subject trying to gain access to a family member’s vehicle. When the resident called out to the subject, he fled on foot and was last seen running northbound on Arthur Avenue. Nothing appeared to be missing from the vehicle. ■ A resident of the 9000 block of Shields Avenue, Brookfield, called police on Sept. 1 after learning her garage had been burglarized sometime between 10:30 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. that day. According to the police report, it appeared someone used a tool to pry open the overhead garage door, which had been secured by the homeowner that morning. Nothing of value appeared to be missing from the garage.

A 34-year-old Brookfield man digging up a bush in his front yard in the 4500 block of Madison Avenue on Aug. 28 was surprised to turn up what looked to be a handgun, which had been buried there. The gun was turned over to police who cleaned it and determined it was a Crosman .22-caliber bolt-action pellet pistol. The gun was properly disposed of, according to the report.

■ Brookfield

These items were obtained from police reports filed by the Riverside, North Riverside and Brookfield police departments, Aug. 28-Sept. 2, and represent a portion of the incidents to which police responded. Unless otherwise indicated, anybody named in these reports has only been charged with a crime. These cases have not been adjudicated.

—Compiled by Bob Uphues

The Landmark, September 7, 2016

Home builder thinking big in Brookfield Luxury home will be 4,550 square feet, list at $800,000 By BOB UPHUES Editor

dence DT Group has built. According to Frenkel, the company has built homes as large as 25,000 square feet in the far southwest suburbs. Frenkel is marketing the Brookfield house, he said, to people who might be looking in places like LaGrange but want a better value for the money. “I’m trying to bring upper-scale people who don’t want to pay $1.5 million somewhere like LaGrange,” said Frenkel, who describes the house on Congress Park as a “smart house,” whose systems (everything from an all-house sound system, to the alarm system to the heating/cooling system) can be controlled via smartphone by voice commands. The home will have four bedrooms and 4.5 baths, and an enormous kitchen with a family room that’s wired with a surround-sound audio system (a similar system is also in the master bedroom).

Beginning in about 2014, Brookfield began to see a flurry of home construction activity. Much of it, at first, was related to the high number of foreclosures the village experienced after the real estate crash, beginning in 2008 or so. The newly renovated, and in several cases newly built, homes have fetched prices not seen before in the village. At least one new home has fetched $500,000, while an existing home sold recently for more than $600,000. Now a new home builder in Brookfield, encouraged by those kids of transactions, is building — at 4,550 square feet — what may be the largest single-family home in the village. The projected price tag for the home — $800,000 — is certainly a brave new world. “I think the market is coming back,” said Tom Frenkel, owner of DT Group, the south BOB UPHUES/Staff suburban home building company that is GOING UP: This home being built at 8832 Congress Park Ave. is beconstructing the home ing pitched as a “smart house” complete with its own movie theater. at 8832 Congress Park Ave., next door to LinThe master bathroom features LED lightcoln School. “I think this house is going to bring the ing that changes with the temperature of the community up,” Frenkel said. “It’s going to water coming out of the shower head, and a 35-by-12-foot deck overlooks a backyard that make a huge impact in Brookfield.” includes a separate 10-by-5-foot grilling/fire It’ll certainly make an impact in the neighborhood, which is dotted with one-story pit area. The basement has a second kitchen, along ranch homes south of Congress Park and other older, modest homes to the north. While with an office/exercise room and bathroom the style of the home’s exterior falls along that includes a sauna. But one of the more remarkable areas of traditional lines, it’s clearly much larger than the house is a mezzanine level dedicated its neighbors. It’s not DT Group’s first project in Brook- completely to a home theater, complete with field. The company’s work in the village its own “lobby.” The theater, which will come stretches back a couple of years and includes outfitted, will have a 120-inch screen, LED renovation of several former foreclosures. lighting, a 1,200-watt sound system, and theOne of the company’s projects, completed in ater seating. Frenkel said he expects the house to be 2014, sits immediately west of the new home complete by the end of 2016. being built on Congress Park Avenue. “I always like to take risks,” he said. “We The house is on the market for sale. DT Group has been renting the home since the bought in Brookfield when times were bad. Now I want to make a statement. I think renovation was completed. The home is also not the first luxury resi- Brookfield deserves this.”

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Tree removals signal pump station work Sewer line to be relocated to west parkway on Forest Ave.

By BOB UPHUES Editor

While serious digging isn’t expected to begin until sometime this week at the earliest, prep work in advance of a major flood-control project slated for the 3500 block of Forest Avenue in Brookfield began in late August with the removal of all of the trees remaining on the west side of Forest Avenue. More than a half dozen trees, all but one healthy, were removed from the west parkway to accommodate the installation of a new sanitary sewer line there. According to Brookfield Village Engineer Derek Treichel, the sewer line is being relocated to the parkway from the middle of Forest Avenue, where it presently is located. The loss of the trees was tough for some residents. Though they understood the reason

for their removal, it was sad. For Carolyn and Nate Morriss, whose corner home is surrounded by well-tended gardens, it meant the loss of a beautiful flowering tree on the parkway. “People have stopped and say every year, ‘Can we take a picture of your tree?’” Carolyn Morriss said. Now, they’ll lose the visits in the fall from finches that would fly in to feed on the thistle left by the dead cone flowers planted at the tree’s base. Prior to the tree’s removal, in a sort of plea for a reprieve, the Morrisses taped a makeshift sign on the tree, a plea to “call village before cutting down.” “There’s really nothing we can do about it, I guess,” she said when asked about the sign. “I was kind of mad.” Treichel said that there is a plan to replace

lost trees on the west parkway, though Morriss has her doubts about their viability with a sewer line and a trench filled with stone backfill not too far under the topsoil. “Even if they do replace all of trees, they’ll die anyway,” Morriss said. The sewer line is being moved to allow for the construction of a 7-by-8-by-300-foot concrete box culvert under the roadway that will extend from roughly Washington Avenue to 3526 Forest Ave., where it will connect with an above-ground storm water detention facility. The box culvert will be able to store 120,000 gallons of water, while the 65-by-105-foot above ground water detention facility can hold another 150,000 gallons of water. The above- and below-ground water storage areas are part of a $2 million flood-control project, being funded in part by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago.

The area has suffered from severe flooding on at least three occasions due to heavy rains, but the new system is also expected to help mitigate basement flooding during rain events that presently still overwhelm the existing storm sewer system. Water will be pumped from the system and new storm water storage areas via a pump station that will be built north of Washington Avenue on the west side of Salt Creek. Workers from Nicor, the natural gas company, have been in the area in recent weeks relocating gas service to accommodate the new flood-control project. The relocation of the sanitary sewer, which Treichel said would begin this week, is the first major bit of earth moving on Forest Avenue. Once that work begins, Treichel said he’d have an updated construction schedule for other parts of the project.

Riverside chief confirms ‘vicious’dogs destroyed Animals’ owner reportedly did not contest request to euthanize

By BOB UPHUES Editor

Two dogs declared “vicious” by the Riverside police chief in August following two separate attacks against people and another dog have been euthanized, the chief has confirmed. Chief Thomas Weitzel said the dogs’ history of aggressive behavior and the fact that they lived across the street from Blythe Park School played roles in his decision to seek for the dogs to be put down. According to Weitzel, the dogs were destroyed on the evening of Sept. 2, at the veterinary hospital where they had been held since last month’s incidents. “It was not an easy decision for me,” said

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Complete in November from page 1 side Village Commons, with all three companies coming in far below the initial estimates of $750,000 for the work. The apparent low bidder was Lake Zurichbased Chicagoland Paving Contractors, at $504,900 – about 33 percent lower than the initial bid estimate. The high bid was roughly $604,440. “It’s been 10 years since we’ve seen numbers like these,” said Public Works Director Tim Kutt of the bid prices for asphalt work. The village saw similarly good pricing on

Weitzel, a dog owner himself. “I believed public safety outweighed [a different alternative].” The dogs, a beagle/shepherd mix and a pit bull were owned by the same family, whom police did not identify. According to Weitzel, the beagle/shepherd mix had a history of unprovoked attacks on people. On two separate occasions in 2015, the dog bit people. On Aug. 16, the dog was involved in a third incident. A person engaged to care for the dogs while the owners were out of town was walking the 70-pound beagle/shepherd mix in the 400 block of Lindberg Road when the dog lunged at a 67-year-old man who was outside to mow his lawn, biting him in the hand and chest. Two days later, on Aug. 18, the same dog

walker was outside in the 700 block of Leesley Road with the pit bull, when that dog broke free from his leash. The 80-pound pit bull ran about 150 yards to attack a 15-pound dog that was outside with its 65-year-old owner. The pit bull mauled the smaller dog, killing it. The pit bull also bit the small dog’s owner, who tried to intervene. Weitzel, said that before making the decision to have the dogs destroyed, he received an email from their owner, who didn’t contest the chief ’s decision. On Aug. 30, Weitzel sent a letter ordering the destruction of the dogs to the veterinary hospital where the dogs have been held since the attacks. The chief said that during a follow-up investigation, at least four other people in the

neighborhood filed after-the-fact complaints of the dogs either running at large or being aggressive while on a leash. Those incidents weren’t reported previously, Weitzel, said, because there had been no physical contact between the dogs and anyone else. While this was the first time Weitzel has ordered a vicious dog euthanized as chief, he was involved in another case as deputy chief back in 2006-07. At that time then-Chief Eugene Karczewski declared a German shepherd vicious and ordered it destroyed after it had attacked other dogs on multiple occasions. That dog, however, was spared after its owners found a home for it at a German shepherd rescue shelter in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

asphalt paving for a residential street resurfacing project now under way throughout the village. Bids came in so low that officials decided to change the scope of work for the street paving project slightly, foregoing street patching in favor of full resurfacing on Hainsworth Avenue between Cermak Road and Traube Street and on the 2200 blocks of 11th and 12th avenues. The village also decided to add three street patching projects in the 2300 and 2500 blocks of 4th Avenue. While the street resurfacing work will be paid for using the proceeds of bonds slated to be issued later this fall, the bike path construction is being funded by the Cook County Forest Preserve District, which appropriated the money in its budget earlier

this year. When complete, the 8-foot wide asphalt path will provide an alternate route to RBHS along First Avenue, a very busy and dangerous state highway, for students who live in North Riverside. An initial phase of construction in 2014 resulted in a path being built along the west side of First Avenue from Ridgewood Road to 31st Street. The second phase of construction will extend the path across 31st Street north along the west side of First Avenue, across Golfview Road where that street intersects with First Avenue, and then north to 26th Street along the west side of First Avenue. A bike path already exists along 26th Street between First Avenue and 9th Avenue, where it connects with the forest

preserve district’s Salt Creek Bike Path. A designated bike route continues east along 26th Street to Desplaines Avenue and then snakes its way to Veterans Park. Kutt said that the village of North Riverside will be responsible for maintaining and plowing snow from the new path. “It’ll be a high priority for my guys,” Kutt said. Work on the new bike path is expected to be complete by mid-November. The only part of the project that will not be finished in 2016, said Kutt, will be the installation of two new traffic signals – one at 31st Street and First Avenue and the other where the path crosses Golfview Road at First Avenue. According to Kutt, the signals tentatively are scheduled for installation in January 2017.

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Prepare for prom at RB Boutique

The Riverside-Brookfield High School PTO will host an RB Boutique Fall Flash Sale, just in time to get ready for the homecoming dance, on Saturday, Sept. 10 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the high school, 160 Ridgewood Road in Riverside. The boutique will include more than 400 dresses, including long and short dresses for both prom and homecoming, as well as hundreds of pairs of shoes. All dresses are priced at $5 and shoes are $2 per pair. There will be dresses in every size and style. The boutique is open to the public, not just RBHS high school students.

here’s a new look for an old town with the recent changes to Riverside’s central business district. This is one of the biggest changes since the parking went from diagonal to parallel. Brick pavers, benches, planters, large planters, trees, there were many changes made. Some of the new trees are in and plants are going in some places as well. It looks good, but I would have preferred benches placed differently or to have been backless. Trash receptacles are missing, so we need to get them soon to prevent people from tossing their trash into the planters. We also need bike racks. I know it’s not finished yet, and for the most part I like it. Handicap parking is necessary, but I’m not quite sure of the placement of the one far down on Burlington. ■ The Lions Club’s Person of the Year dinner honoring Jenny White was a great evening. White was presented with a plate from Higgins Glass in Riverside designed for her by Louise Wimmer. The evening included the popular emcee Dave Moravecek, who proceeded to introduce White’s father, Dave Newman, who made some heartfelt comments before Jenny took to the podium. In a humble speech, she remembered two Lions members who have recently passed away, Scuffy Gross and Dennis Sadilek. They were active in many things aside from the Lions and their presence was missed though they were well represented by their wives, Sue Gross and Mary Ann Sadilek. ■ Could this be the year? If not at least I’m enjoying the journey with the Cubs and hoping for October. I have always been a Cub fan as was my mother. We would watch the games together but she didn’t take me to any games, though she did take her grandchildren, humph. They would go and love to sit in the bleachers, no matter what the weather. They would also eat hot dogs at the game because my dad believed you don’t go to a ball game and not have a red hot. She also had her favorite players, Mark Grace being one of them. We weren’t allowed to criticize the Cubs, but we did learn what it means to enjoy the games they did win. Haven’t been to a game in a long time and took a pass on going to watch a game from the rooftop a few years ago. Go Cubs! Let’s post those Ws.

A glimpse into Hollywood’s Golden Age

Jack Warner, the head of Warner Bros. Studio during Hollywood’s Golden Age, once called Bette Davis “an explosive little broad with a sharp left.” On Thursday, Sept. 8 you’ll get an intimate glimpse into the life of the storied actress as North Riverside Parks and Recreation presents “Bette Davis: A Living History Portrayal,” featuring Leslie Goddard, at the North Riverside Commons, 2401 Desplaines Ave., from noon to 2 p.m. Goddard, who assumes the persona of Davis, will give voice to stories of the past in a fun, inspiring way. The event includes a catered lunch. The fee to attend in $24 ($26 for non-residents). Call 708-442-5515 with Visa or MasterCard or register online at www.northriverside-il.org (Code 1209-1).

9/11 Memorial Service in North Riverside The public is invited to join first responders, both local and from nearby communities, at North Riverside’s annual Celebration of Heroes ceremony, hosted by the North Riverside fire and police departments, on Sunday, Sept. 11. The ceremony, which honors the sacrifices

Run a race, make a difference

You can help conserve wildlife and get in a good workout at the same time on Sunday, Sept. 11 by putting on your running shoes and heading over to Brookfield Zoo, 3300 Golf Road in Brookfield, for its annual ZooRunRun 5K race through the zoo’s grounds. Proceeds from the event benefit the Chicago Zoological Society’s Animal Welfare and Conservation Fund. The race begins at 8:30 a.m. at the Discovery Center. Runners can register for $40 through Sept. 10. Race day registration is $45. Race packet pickup is in the north parking lot (8400 31st St.) on Friday, Sept. 9 from 1 to 7 p.m. and on Saturday, Sept. 10 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For info and to register visit www.CZS.org/ZooRunRun.

first responders made on Sept. 11, 2001, will take place in the parking lot of the North Riverside Village Commons, 2401 Desplaines Ave. It begins at 9:45 a.m. Riverside Police Chief Thomas Weitzel will be this year’s keynote speaker.

A Night at Riv-Inia

Riverside Parks and Recreation will host “A Night at Riv-Inia,” a free outdoor concert on Friday, Sept. 9 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. in Guthrie Park, located at Riverside and Bloomingbank roads in downtown Riverside. Tony Ocean will provide the music, performing numbers from the Rat Pack era. Food and beverages will be available for purchase from The Chew Chew. Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket and the family to enjoy a musicfilled evening under the stars.

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dition of the flashing resulted in a thinner exterior brick veneer in those areas. The change resulted in hairline cracking of the brick, which introduced more water into the tower wall, “exacerbating the failures in the masonry and coatings.” The flashing also traps moisture behind and within the brick, the report states, instead of allowing it to dry. “Excess prolonged moisture in the brick and mortar can push out salts and other minerals that can contribute to coating failure,” the report states. In addition, the firm said that a failure to seal off heat generated by the finished ground-floor spaces inside the tower from the unfinished tower space above them also contributed to the problem. During cooler months, warm air from the ground floor is drawn up into the tower, creating condensation on the metal trusses and steel flashing “and ends up in the masonry wall.” The firm’s recommended fix includes repairing and replacing masonry in the tower, recoating the portion of the tower where Hospital is offering free has failed and sealing off the the coating of Proviso Township in spaces to prevent warm air ground-floor from moving into the tower during cooler months. 60521 HinsdalePart of the repair would involve re-engineering the masonry to eliminate the thin 60525 La Grange veneer and re-engineer the steel flashing to 60526 LaGrange Park prevent condensation and water retention. 60546 North Riverside Koo LLC also examined the metal roof of

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the water tower, where paint has peeled extensively. The firm’s report suggests that the work to prepare and paint the roof when it was restored in 2004 was simply poorly executed and didn’t use an appropriate paint. The report states, “It does not appear that the surfaces were prepared or primed prior to the coating.” Among the firm’s recommendations for the roof is to remove all that’s left of the 2004 paint, sand all of the surfaces and then pressure wash the roof before coating it with a high-performance paint made specifically for structures such as water towers. In 2004, a product made by the Benjamin Moore paint company was used, according to Bailey. In a phone interview, Village President Ben Sells said he likely will suggest engaging the Riverside Preservation Commission to help formulate a plan of action to address the water tower. Meanwhile, Bailey indicated that $75,000 set aside in the 2016 budget for spot painting of the water tower bricks could be used to address the roof. He said that work could be completed this year, though it has not been scheduled yet. Sells indicated it might make sense to roll a discussion about repairs to the water tower into a larger discussion of public building facilities, one that might also include the police station, main fire station and the former Youth Center building. “We need a comprehensive look at that entire area over there,” Sells said. “We can’t continue to let it dilapidate. This water tower [repair discussion] can be part of that. I’d suggest we give it as a formal project to [the] Preservation [Commission].”

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D103 hires veteran special education director New administrative team now complete By BOB SKOLNIK Contributing Reporter

Lyons-Brookfield School District 103 has filled out its new and fully revamped administrative team by hiring a new special education director. At their Aug. 22 meeting, school board members voted 6 to 1 to hire Janine Gruhn as the district’s its new director of special education. Gruhn replaces Beth Malinski, who resigned over the summer to take a job as the special needs coordinator in Westchester Elementary School District 92½, the same district where former District 103’s curriculum director, Kelly Baas, also now works. Superintendent Carol Baker, Gruhn and new curriculum director Natacia Campbell are all new to District 103 this year. Gruhn had been the special education director at Waukegan District 60, a large north suburban K-12 unit school district, for 11 years before resigning that position effective June 30. Baker said that she was attracted by Gruhn’s experience, especially since Dis-

trict 103 has had a lot of staff turnover. “I really felt like I wanted somebody who had experience as a director of special ed,” Baker said. “We have an awful lot of new people in the school district.” Baker said that she also wanted an experienced special education administrator, because she herself does not have experience in special education. “Because I don’t have a background in special ed, it was really important to me to find somebody with a background that was strong as opposed to hiring somebody where it would be a step up for them,” Baker said. Gruhn received a one-year contract that expires June 30. She will earn a prorated salary based on an annual rate of $96,500 a year. Board member Joanne Schaeffer cast the lone dissenting vote, saying she didn’t feel that Gruhn had enough experience with elementary school kids. But, working in Waukegan Gruhn managed special education in a district that has 15 elementary schools, five middle schools and two high school campuses. That was more than enough experience with elementary school aged kids for board member Sharon Anderson, who often has joined Schaeffer in bucking the majority on its administrative hires.

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“She seemed to have K-8 experience,” said Anderson. “She was from a unit school district.” Gruhn resigned her position at Waukegan effective June 30 and was without a job this summer. A new superintendent started in Waukegan on July 1, but Gruhn said that was not a major factor in her decision to leave the Waukegan district after 11 years. “I really felt that after 11 years at Waukegan it was time to look at something else,” said Gruhn, who disclosed that she’d been offered a position to stay in Waukegan. “I was very confident in my skills to be able to find a job.” Gruhn began her career as a special education teacher at Morton East High School in Cicero. She worked at a special education cooperative and for the Chicago Public Schools before going to Waukegan. She graduated from University of Illinois in 1996 with a degree in special education and teaching, earned a master’s degree in educational leadership and administration from Loyola University, and is close to earning her doctorate in education from National Lewis University. Gruhn was a senior at Maine West High School when she began working in a preschool program that included special needs children. A teacher there saw how well

Gruhn worked with the children and suggested that she go into special education. In her first couple of weeks on the job in District 103, Gruhn has been getting familiar with the district and her staff. “Right now I’m listening and learning and observing,” Gruhn said. “I think any changes we make will be gradual and purposeful. Right now I’m just really getting to know the district and looking at how we can maximize our resources. I’m not looking to necessarily change anything at this point, because I’ve only been on the job for two weeks.” At the Aug. 22 meeting, the school board hired five new teachers, completing faculty hiring for the new school year, which began on Aug. 15. One of those new hires was Michael Rinchiuso, who will be the art teacher at Lincoln School in Brookfield. However, the two nurses serving District 103 resigned in August and Baker is now focused on filling those positions. She said that she hopes to fill at least one of the two vacant nurse positions at the Sept. 8 school board meeting. Until the new nurses are hired, the district is using nurses from a staffing agency. Temporary nurses from an agency cost anywhere from $60 to $90 an hour Baker said. Baker said that the district is also looking to hire more teacher aides.

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over 6,000 pounds and a cargo bed, not accessible from the cab, that’s at least six feet long. Under higher expensing limits, it can be fully written off. Depreciation hasn’t changed, though, for passenger cars put in service this year, and leasing a car for business this year costs more in amounts added to your personal income.

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Opinion

THE LANDMARK VIEW

Fixing the fix

t’s been just a decade since the Riverside water tower was restored. The village spent $1.37 million – OK that money also included building out the old pump house and doing exterior restoration work on the two well houses – back in 2004 and 2005 to reclaim the tower. The village hired what was thought to be a top restoration architect to do the job and even snagged a federal grant to help pay for the work. To learn that the solution for shoring up the tower is leading directly to the problems the tower has experienced since the restoration work was completed is incredibly disappointing. For years, Riversiders were given all manner of explanation for what was happening with the tower’s exterior. First it was the bricks themselves. The high-tech mineral coat wasn’t sticking to some of the common brick added to extend the height of the tower after the 1913 fire, we were told. Then we were told that paint wasn’t peeling, it was actually the face of the brick crumbling away, again most likely because the bricks themselves were at fault. Now an engineering firm hired to examine what the heck is going on with the tower has found that the bricks aren’t the problem after all. No, the problem, it appears, is the restoration engineering. The village may end up getting a second opinion, but the conclusions of the engineering firm sure sound more plausible than the old “bad bricks” theory. Why can’t the coating adhere to the bricks? Because water trapped behind new steel flashing installed to strengthen the interior bracing isn’t letting them dry out. Also, how did the previous engineering not account for condensation forming in the upper unfinished tower during cold months if heat from the finished lower spaces was allowed to rise into it? That seems either a sloppy error or a poor decision by the village to keep costs down if that option had been presented. Now Riverside is faced with fixes to the problems with a price tag in the $1 million range – nearly as much as it cost to restore and build out the tower in the first place. Of course, the village doesn’t have a spare $1 million lying around for the work and will likely have to either space out the work over time or combine it with other infrastructure needs. It would seem that, down the road a few years, Riverside residents are probably going to be asked whether they want to fund a comprehensive facilities overhaul, and the water tower could be part of that. In addition to the trouble with the water tower, there are ongoing issues with the space the police department is housed in, from security to simply functionality. We’re also hearing that future fire department vehicles may have trouble fitting in the spaces currently available for them. And, of course, there’s the evergreen question of what to do with the Youth Center, which has served as a catchall building with no comprehensive purpose other than to solve whatever space crisis the village has at any given time. These are all big questions that will entail expensive solutions. Time to start thinking about them sooner rather than later.

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Nikki Tinerella and Alexa Cavaliere finish strong at the 3rd Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta that took place at the Riverside Swim Club on Saturday, Sept. 3. For more photos, visit online at www.RBLandmark.com

LETTERS

Brookfield needs to cut down dead trees When will the village of Brookfield be cutting down the dead trees in town? I see a lot of dead trees that need to be cut down. I see one behind in my neighbor’s yard on Monroe, one in the 9300 block of Jefferson next to us. I see two or four when I ride down the 3300 and 3200 blocks of Madison. These trees need to be cut down. There are hardly any leaves on these trees, so what is the point of having them still stand? Brookfield, go around and take a look at these

trees, and neighbors if you have any trees in your yards that need to be cut down, have the village do it or call a tree company. Your neighbors won’t mind just as long as you let us know to move our cars before the tree companies get to your house.

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OBITUARIES

Michael Cahill, 71 Managed tire business Michael H. Cahill, 71, of Lyons, died on Aug. 30, 2016. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a retired manager at Chicago Tire in Summit. Mr. Cahill is survived by his wife, Joan Cahill (nee Borowiak); his children, Thomas (Jessica), Brian (Daun) and Eileen (Grant) Newman and stepson, Christopher Weiher; his grandchildren, Joshua, Adam, Erin,

Sean and Zadie; his brother, Jerome (late Mary); and his many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Mary (late Floyd) Carlson and Sarah (late James) Brennan. Services have been held. Inurnment with military honors will be on Thursday, Sept. 8 at 11 a.m. at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside. Ivins/Moravecek Funeral Home, Riverside, handled arrangements. See OBITUARIES on page 11

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OBITUARIES

Gary B. Gorlen, 59 Worked for state of Wisconsin Gary Brian Gorlen, 59, of Milwaukee and formerly of Stoughton, Wisconsin, and North Riverside, died on Aug. 31, 2016 at the Aurora Zilber Family Hospice in Wauwatosa. He was a 1970 graduate of Mater Christi School and graduated from Riverside-Brookfield High School in 1974 where he was an Illinois State Scholar and a boys physical education leader. He played on RBHS’ golf and track teams as a sophomore. In the 1974 Rouser yearbook, Mr. Gorlen considered geometry with Mr. James Swanson as one of his favorite classes. Mr. Gorlen worked for the state of Wisconsin as the director of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency and in the Bureau of Weatheriza-

tion before retiring. He was also the weatherization manager for La Casa de Esperanza, a not-for-profit organization in Wisconsin that provided cost-effective, energy-saving measures and education as part of its mission. He later he was an associate at Home Depot. He was a member of the Council of State Community Development Agencies and coworkers remembered him “as a great man with a kind heart.” He also was noted for his ability to inspire others, especially young people. His nephew, Gregory Gorlen, recalled his uncle as “a welcoming and charming person, always with a sharp wit, clever insight, or joke.” Mr. Gorlen was a noted handyman, doing the remodeling of his kitchen and bathroom as well as installing the drywall by himself in his home. He also enjoyed fixing cars. Family members remember the elaborate decorations he made to celebrate Halloween

with his children, and he enjoyed preparing hams, turkeys and fish on his smoker. Mr. Gorlen is survived by his wife, Pam Toth-Gorlen; his children, Adrienne and Dr. Daniel Gorlen; his stepchildren, Cathi (Michael) Harmeyer, Tami (Michael) Olszewski, Jeff (Will) Taege and Justin Barak; his siblings, Keith (Carol Weisner) and Mary Ann (Jim) O’Connell; and his many nieces, nephews, and step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Anna Gorlen. Arrangements were handled by the Schaff Funeral Home in West Allis, Wisconsin.

Linda Tintera, 66 Worked at Loyola Hospital Lind Tintera (nee DeCoster), 66, of North Riverside, died July 7, 2016. Ms. Tintera was born June 4, 1950 in Chi-

cago. She married Jack Tintera and raised two children. She worked in material management at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood. She was the wife of jack Tintera, the mother of Kelly BzLINDA TINTERA dyl and Katy (Frank) Horky; the grandmother of Bobby; the sister of William (Alice) DeCoster and the late Terrance “Terry” (Marianne) DeCoster; and an aunt to many nieces and nephews. A memorial Mass will be celebrated Sunday, Sept. 11 at 1:30 p.m. at Mater Christi Church, 2431 10th Ave. in North Riverside. Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home, North Riverside, handled arrangements.

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*The race is to benefit Beautify Brookfield (”Presenter”), which is a registered 501c3 non-profit organization that supports the mission of the Brookfield Beautification Commission (”BBC”) through funding and volunteerism. The goal is to enhance the quality of life for Brookfield citizens through community involvement. This will be accomplished through outreach, education, resource development and financial support of beautification, environmental, conservation and sustainability • First National Bank of Brookfield efforts; community art and culture projects and programs; and mainstreet and corridor improvement projects throughout the • The Brookfield Public Library Village of Brookfield.

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GrandMaster S.H. Yu Recently Named to Kukkiwon World TaeKwonDo Federation International Advisory Board

The official appointment ceremony Aug 6-7, 2016 for the Kukkiwon International Advisory Board; Kukkiwon President OH Hyun Deuk, PhD, pictured front/center; with the 9th Dan Advisory Group in front including GrandMaster S.H.Yu, 2nd from right.- at Kukkiwon World Tae Kwon Do Headquarters

GrandMaster Yu, 9th Dan, 3rd left of 9th Dan Committee President, center, Seung-Wan Lee: Power in Numbers! With the distinguished Korean 9th Dan Active GrandMasters at the TaeKwonDo Promotion Foundation. — at Taekwondo Park Muju, S. Korea.

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Hughes sparks RBHS in comeback win Backup quarterback throws for 2 TDs, runs for another in epic fourth quarter

RBHS wide receiver Emmanuel Salther is one of many weapons offensively the Bulldogs used during their 21-20 comeback win against Wauconda. WILLIAM CAMARGO/ Staff Photographer

By MARTY FARMER Sports Editor

Things did not look good for the Riverside-Brookfield High School football team against visiting Wauconda on Friday night. That’s until all Hunter Hughes broke loose. Trailing Wauconda (also named the Bulldogs) 14-0 entering the fourth quarter, RBHS coach Brendan Curtin felt his team needed to try something, or better yet, someone new. The announcement at 11:11 of the fourth quarter by RBHS public address announcer Lou Kucera sounded innocuous enough. ‘Now in the game, RB quarterback Hunter Hughes.’ In fact, the real harm was inflicted on the Wauconda defense by Hughes and company as RBHS scored on its final three possessions to pull of an improbable 21-20 victory. Hughes completed 13 of 19 passes for 142 yards, including multiple fourth-down conversions via passes during the Bulldogs’ spirited rally. Starter Keenan Scott finished 10-for-17 with 83 passing yards. Both quarterbacks dealt with consistent pressure as Wauconda racked up six sacks and also held RBHS to just 51 rushing yards. “When we were down 14-0, we had about 10 minutes in the locker room at halftime to collect ourselves,” Hunter said. “We just wanted to fight for each other and get this W. It was a whole team effort. “I was ready to get the call. I’m always fighting for (starting quarterback Keenan Scott) and he’s always cheering me on. Our coaches always talk about staying composed and letting the game come to you. That’s what we did in the second half.”

Hughes triggered the rally by engineering a 9-play, 58yard scoring drive capped off by his 10-yard pass to Declan Lanam into the end zone. Spun around multiple times by Wauconda pass rushers, the elusive Hughes heaved the ball high into the air and Lanam came down with a spectacular catch in the left corner of the end zone. Emilio Solano added the PAT to pull RBHS within 14-7 with 8:56 left in the fourth quarter.

With momentum suddenly on its side, RBHS recovered an onside kick at the Wauconda 41 on the ensuing play. Hughes went to work again, leading a 9-play, 41-yard drive that culminated on a 30-yard TD pass down the middle of the field to speedy Stefan Giminski. Instead of tying the game, RBHS opted to go for a 2-point conversion. The decision proved wise as the Bulldogs scored to take a 15-14 lead at 5:49 of the fourth quarter. To its credit, Wauconda responded with a scoring drive of its own. Running back Jacob Bicknase scored on an 11-yard run to give Wauconda a 20-15 lead with 3:36 remaining in the fourth quarter. Of course, 3:36 proved more than enough time for Hughes and his crew of playmakers including Lanam (2 catches, 24 yards), Giminski (8 catches, 86 yards, TD), Michael Wilson (4 catches, 45 yards), Ja’Mari Wise and Nicolas Del Nodal. Hughes managed the clock beautifully as RBHS calmly worked its way down the field. Facing a 3rd-and-three on the Wauconda 12, he completed an 11-yard pass to Wise. On the next play, Hughes (fittingly enough) scored on a 1-yard keeper with .44 seconds left in the game to cap off the Bulldogs’ memorable comeback. While Hunter earned the primary share of the spotlight, RBHS improved to 2-0 courtesy of a complete team effort. Wise led RBHS with 10 tackles. Giminski added five tackles and linebacker Joey Rehder Swallow had five. “This was a great team win for us,” cornerback Jhalen Williams said. “It all comes back to our practices and work ethic. We’ve been working hard since Day 1. We’re more than just a team; we’re a family now. “Wauconda punched us in the mouth in the first half, but we came back in the second half and showed them who we are. We’re the Bulldogs and we’re going to fight.” The Bulldogs take on host Ridgewood Friday, Sept. 9. Kickoff is 7:15 p.m.

Fenwick blows out Bowen

Keller, Lillig lead offense; Lorenzano and Lorente Blakeney anchor defense for unbeaten Friars By MARTY FARMER Sports Editor

Fresh off an inspiring win against Class 4A state champion Phillips, the Fenwick High School football team had a much easier time against a Chicago Public School in Week 2 action. Fenwick routed visiting Bowen 51-0 on Friday at Triton College in River Grove. Senior quarterback Jacob Keller completed 4 of 6 passes for 51 yards and a pair of touchdowns. After two

games, Keller has six TD passes and no interceptions. Sherman Martin had two catches for a team-best 42 receiving yards, while tight end Jack Henige contributed two receptions for nine yards and two touchdowns. After a tough outing against a very physical Phillips defense, Fenwick running back Conner Lillig rebounded nicely with 98 yards and two TDs on just five carries against Bowen. Michael Paunove, George Lazios and Jackson Haeflinger

contributed a rushing touchdown apiece for the victors. The Friars (2-0) dominated the action with their ground game, amassing 152 yards and five touchdowns on 15 carries. Defensively, Lorenzano Blakeney led Fenwick with four tackles, with his brother, Lorente, Gavin Ortiz and Jason Ivery chipping in three tackles each. Miles Guillen added a safety. Fenwick hosts Montini on Friday, Sept. 9 at Triton College. Kickoff is 7:30 p.m.

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Fenwick golf on course for success Friars return talent and high expectations By MATT LE CREN Contributing Reporter

The 2015 postseason was the best of times for the Fenwick High School girls golf team. It was also the worst of times. After winning the first regional championship in program history with a 345 total, the Friars ballooned to a 383 Submitted photo at sectionals, finishing 11th in a 12-team field. The unceremonious ending to an otherwise memorable Fenwick senior Amy Kucera putts with her focus on the hole. season was a valuable lesson for the Friars, who return all but one starter. but you’ve got to. So we worked on letting the bad shot go the summer. I think she practiced every day from the day “We had success but we also had tremendous disappoint- and focusing on the next shot.” after sectionals and it is showing.” ment and I think that success and disappointment have The Friars have qualified for state twice, the last coming The strategy has worked so far. The Friars are 4-1 in dual inspired the girls to make improvements,” Fenwick coach meets, including 3-1 in the GCAC. The only loss was a two- in 2005. They are aiming to advance this fall and have added Kitty Delany said. “We had a very good day at restroke decision to Loyola, which was the state several 18-hole tournaments to their schedule in order to gionals and we had a very bad day at sectionals. I prepare for the postseason. runner-up last season. think it helped them to mature.” One of those tournaments in the Decatur Eisenhower InFenwick graduated Frankie Bell, who is now WEB EXTRA The highs and lows were shared by everyone vitational on Sept. 17, which will be played on the state meet playing at DePauw, but returns the rest of the For a complete sports on the team, including star Stephanie Mroz, who lineup, including Mroz and her fellow co-cap- course at Hickory Point. roundup took medalist honors at the regional with a 69. But The Friars will host the GCAC meet at Green Garden tains, senior Amy Kucera and junior Olivia the sophomore fired an 89 at sectionals to miss the Country Club and the Class 2A regional meet at Cog Hill No. Morrissey. LOG ON TO state cut one year after finishing 17th at state as a Kucera took medalist honors in the Loyola 1. The sectional will be at Schaumburg Golf Club. RBLANDMARK.COM freshman. Success and disappointment are a part of golf, but Delany match with a 37, while Mroz has been steady. But that swing was typical of the inconsistency Morrissey, junior Natalie Mortell and sopho- hopes this time around the Friars will have more of the forshown by a young team. mer and less of the latter. more Alexis Attard give the Friars depth. “It’s a fine line between setting high expectations and not “They’re learning that golf is a process,” Delany said. “We’re very pleased by how we’ve played,” Delany said. looking too far ahead,” Delany said. “You’ve just got to stay “What is really making a difference is the improvement “You have to enjoy the process. They’ve shown resilience in the moment. We didn’t stay in the moment last year. and come back from disappointment.” from my 3, 4 and 5 golfers. “When you’re (young), you don’t get over the bad shots, “(Mortell) is my No. 3. She worked on her game a lot over

RBHS golf focused on improvement

Festle takes over boys program; girls already surpassed last year’s dual wins total By BILL STONE Contributing Reporter

The Riverside-Brookfield High School boys golf team already was going to have a different look for 2016 with new coach Jim Festle. After meeting the team on the final day of school, Festle was greeted by another newcomer in the preseason. Senior James Martin is a transfer from Wisconsin and has emerged as the Bulldogs’ No. 1 golfer. “It was the most pleasant surprise,” Festle said. “He’s a very welcome move-in.” The Bulldogs hope to pull off more surprises with three returnees from last year’s Class 3A sectional-qualifying lineup – seniors Chris Funaki and Derek Johnson and junior Joe Connelly. Junior multi-sport athlete Max Alvarez

and sophomore Chris Robertson also have contributed to a 2-3 dual start this fall. Other top players and promising newcomers include senior Brendan Sedivy, juniors Billy Korslund, Joey Kinnan and Charlie Robling and freshmen Mike Mular, Kyle Platt and Cormac Coen. This is Festle’s first season as a highschool golf coach but he has been a golf pro at Downers Grove Golf Club for 17 years and is athletic director at O’Neill Middle School in Downers Grove. With golf a no-cut sport, Festle wants to give the program’s 31 players a chance to compete heading into Metro Suburban Conference action. “The kids are starting to buy into the new expectations, the work ethic that’s expected,” Festle said. “The hope is that the kids will play a little more year-round golf, enter (off-season) tournaments and take more lessons.”

The Bulldogs’ 183 swept Westmont (191) and Walther Christian (205) Aug. 26 at Carriage Greens while losing to MSC West Division rival Aurora Central Catholic 186-199 Wednesday, De La Salle 199-205 Aug. 24 and Timothy Christian 179-196 Aug. 22. They were 10th of 16 teams at the Lemont Invite Aug. 19 and eighth at the MSC/ISL Challenge Aug. 16. Last season, RBHS was 12th at the Conant Sectional (375) after taking third at the St. Rita Regional (349), where Connelly (94) was the No. 4 scorer. The Bulldogs were sixth at the MSC West Meet (379). “Our goal is to be much more competitive in conference play. Advancing to sectionals would be a great goal, and just to continue individual improvement of everyone top to bottom,” Festle said. “There is a lot of room for improvement for a lot of kids. We’re seeing a lot of lower-level kids buying in and talking about winter golf.”

RBHS girls Behind an experienced lineup, the RBHS girls golf team already has exceeded its 2015 dual victory total. The Bulldogs are off to a 4-1 start and opened MSC action with a 208-238 victory over St. Edward at Meadowlark Golf Course. Seniors Cameron Shaw (50) and Gigi Rumoro (51) had the top scores for the Bulldogs, who previously defeated Oak Forest 173-178 Aug. 29, Shepard Aug. 23 and Westmont 186-213 Aug. 18. Senior Coco Murray (41), Rumoro (42) and senior Grace Pottle and sophomore Isabel Hughes (46s) led the rain-shortened victory over Oak Forest. Shaw led RBHS against Westmont (41) and in its only loss (50) – by one stroke to Nazareth 219-220 Aug. 19. In 2015, the Bulldogs were seventh at the Class AA St. Ignatius Regional (453).

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Director of Food Service, Assistant Director and Department Heads/Coordinators (Where Appropriate)

QUALIFICATIONS/ EXPERIENCE: A minimum of a High School Degree. Must complete Food Handler Training within two (2) weeks of being hired. Must be able to comprehend detailed oral and or written instructions from supervisory staff. He/ she must be able to work cooperatively with other staff members and be able to work independently on regularly assigned or special tasks. Responsibilities: Oak Park and River Forest High School 1. Performs the advance and daily food preparation for meals served to Dist #200 and/or Dist. #97 District 200 students and staff. General Production/Cashier Staff Position Description Works with otherServices serving area staff to place DEPT/PROGRAM: 2. Food and Nutrition orders with the Department Leads for specific POSITION: General Staffmenu (hot and cold itemsProduction for each day’s (Satellite program support/Cashier) sandwiches, hot entrees, etc.) to be served the following day. QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE • Must complete Handler Training within two levels (2) weeks of 3.Food Assists in monitoring the stock of regularly being hired. stocked meal components and supplies and advises the office of the need to rebuild the in• A minimum of a High School Degree. ventory, giving adequate advance notice in order • Prior experience as a cashier. to satisfy the menu each day. • Able to understand and carry out detailed oral and or written instructions from staff. the food components of the 4. supervisory Assists in preparing day’s menu byother operating equipmentstudents such as, and but • Able to work cooperatively with staff members, not limited to, the slicer, steamers, grills, ovens, community members tilt skillet, steam-jacketed kettles and fryers. • Able to work independently on regularly assigned or special tasks. Assists in the set-up and service meals If you or anyone you5.know is interested in applying pleaseofvisit ourto webemphasizing high-quality customer site at: www.oprfhs.org.customers, Go to About Us and Employment Opportunities service. to be directed to our online application system.

AgeOptions is committed to improving the quality of life and maintaining the dignity of older adults and those who care about them – through leadership and support, community partnerships, comprehensive services, accurate information and 6. Closes down and cleans the serving area and  powerful advocacy. AgeOptions is recognized nationally as a equipment, leaving the area ready for the next leader in developing and helping to deliver innovative commuday’s meal service. nity-based resources and options to older populations in transition and through our network of community agencies, serves 7. Returns to the Main Kitchen from serving areas approximately 200,000 people annually. AgeOptions receives by the designated time in order to begin advance federal, state, private, foundation, and individual charitable preparation work for the next meal service. contributions. Our offices are conveniently located in down FACILITIES ASSISTANT 8. Assists the Department Heads by assuming a town Oak Park near the Lake Street L Green line and Union share of the responsibility of the department’s Pacific west Metra train station. We offer a casual work envi- The facilities assistant is responsible for daily the general care,orders maintenance work in satisfying and special and ronment with competitive salaries and strong benefit packages. and security primarily ofgeneral the Frank Lloyd Wright production needs.Home & Studio museTo learn more about what we do, please visit our website at: um, administrative office building, and museum shop. Assistance may be  www.ageoptions.org. required at other Trust coordinates collaborates 9. sites. AssistsThe the position Department Heads byand learning all  BASIC FUNCTION

with the caretaker to accomplish assigned facilities Carry out tasks in the department and duties. demonstrating theas

signed duties describedability in thetohousekeeping, perform them. maintenance and preserUnder the leadership of the Caregiver Coordinator, the Caregiver Commu-vation manuals. The facilities assistant is also designated as one of the with the scheduled Departmentdays nity Organizer will be the primary liaison to a number of Caring Together   primary respondents10. onCommunicates the emergencyregularly plan. Regularly Heads to review production needs and matters Living Better (CTLB) partners and coordinate the community outreach include weekends.  of quality in order to maintain a well-run departand communications activities of CTLB. Caring Together, Living Better  QUALIFICATIONS: ment. is an innovative, community-based partnership in Chicago’s south and  west suburbs focused on expanding and improving supportive services • Associate’s Degree equivalent trade experience. and 11. or Assists the Department Heads in Mechanical monitoring the for informal (unpaid) caregivers of older adults. AgeOptions originally de-   technical skills as demonstrated by a minimum of 2 years of prior work condition and operation of department equipveloped a south suburban CTLB partnership and has expanded the part experience and/or certified training. Experience with housekeeping ment in order to advise the office of the need for nership into the west suburbs. The Caregiver Community Organizing Spe preferred. Ability to learn and apply special procedures related to hisrepair or replacement of these. cialist will work with select CTLB partners to develop, expand and sustain  toric houses and museum environments. their caregiver support programs, develop caregiver outreach materials 12. Assists thebe Department • Travel to off-site locations may necessary.Heads by assuming a   and conduct outreach to caregivers, volunteers and referral sources. share of the responsibility for the implementation  • Ability to lift loads of 75 pounds. Frequently moves,practices. loads, delivers, of all prescribed food sanitation QUALIFICATIONS  or adjusts supplies and property weighing 35 to 75 pounds. On rare  Bachelor’s Degree and two years experience in communications, social 13. Helps to monitorloads conditions in the production occasion, may move with assistance weighing over 100 pounds. services, community organizing, volunteer coordination or related area or areas and assists in the routine daily cleaning of five years of related experience. Experience working in Latino commu-   • Frequently required to climb ladders, work onand roof,storage and in areas. tight spaces the preparation, service  nities highly preferred. Verbal and written fluency in Spanish and English (crawlspaces, etc.).  required. Ability to travel locally with valid driver’s license and proof of 14. Shares in the deep cleaning of all production and • Weekend and evening hours areas required.  auto insurance required. serving periodically as the need arises and  the work schedule permits. • Ability to conduct visual, auditory, olfactory inspections. This position will be located in Oak Park, IL but will involve extensive travel among the towns of Berwyn, Cicero, Melrose Park and other western   15. Performs other duties as assigned by the Director Send Resume to: mcampbell@flwright.org suburbs.  of Food Service, Assistant Director, Satellite Coordinator or a Department Head. Please visit our website at www.ageoptions.org. Interested persons,   please e-mail resume with cover letter to: HR@AgeOptions.org or  Physical/Visual Fax to: (708)524-0870. EOE. Please put PT Community Organizer in  Activities: Standing, sitting, lifting, carrying reaching, fine motor header. Older persons encouraged to apply. Please include salary  dexterity, talking, hearing, visual acuity: near visual history in cover letter. No phone calls please. acuity required. Ability to lift a minimum of thirty-five   (35) pounds alone; fifty (50) pounds with assistance.

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CASHIER & PART-TIME FLOOR HELP CASHIER: 2PM-7PM Monâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Fri., Weekends No experience necessary, but looking for positive energy people. FLOOR HELP: Part time. Includes stocking, cutting keys, glass, maintaining store appearance and helping customers. Send resume to schauerhardware@att.net. AUTO PARTS DRIVER/COUNTER NAPA Auto Parts Stores looking for dependable and dedicated employĂˇ ees for parts delivery and counter work. Excellent driving record is necessary for driving position, and NAPA experience is preferred for counter position; however, we will train. Most important is a friendly deĂˇ meanor, good attitude, and ability to work with people. Part-time availĂˇ abilities right now for the right canĂˇ didates willing to learn NAPA Know How. If interested, call John at 708447-4980.

HELP WANTED HOME MEDICAL CARE RN Needed IMMEDIATELY for Mom Registered Nurse needed for light 1-3x/week wound care in home, near Harlem & Madison. Private pay. Call Rich 7O8-2697O57.

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902 S. 3RD AVENUE (behind Aldi) Tired of renting? Why not consider buying an affordable 2BR condo w/ 1000 sq ft of living space on this historic site at less than market rents? Savings are built in from a unique 12 year tax freeze plus lower utility costs from energy saving systems and appliances. Onsite pkg, exterior lighting and enhanced security systems included. Be among the first to benefit from this unique project in which the buyer can have input into the individual unit(s). Call 708-383-9223.

SUBURBAN RENTALS FOREST PARK LARGE 2 BR Large 2BR 1BA Apt. First floor of 3 flat. Off street parking. Close to Els. Gas & water incl. $1200/mo. Security dep. required. 708-860-9962 FOREST PARK COACH HOUSE Forest Park $1,000/mo. 2 BR, 1 bath (updated) coach house, LR, Kit, Encl. Porch on quiet prop. Water & 1 pkg space incl. Max 2 people. Close to Blue line, rstrnts & shopping. 708.689.8750 FOREST PARK 3 BR Beautiful 3 BR apt in 2 flat. Central A/C in unit, W/D on site. Close to transportation, Blue line and Green line. Heat & water incl. $1600/mo. Credit check reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Call 973-309-6159. OAK PARK 2 BR 1185 S OAK PARK AVE, 1ST FL $1200 mth + sec. Includes garage pkg 1ccar. You contol & pay heat/ AC. Avail Sept. 15. Call 708-246-2579.

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OAK PARK SMALL 1 BR Hardwood floors throughout. All utlities included. $800 per month. Call 708-657-4226.

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M&M property management, inc.

t XXX NNQSPQNHU DPN 649 Madison Street, Oak Park Oak Park: Studios, 1 & 2 BR from $650-$2000 Forest Park: 1 & 2 BR from $725-$1,000

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SUBURBAN RENTALS OAK PARK FOREST PARK Studio, 1, and 2 BDRM. Heated. Dining room. Parking available. Walk to El. $625-$1250.

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CITY RENTALS AUSTIN VILLAGE 5939 W. Midway Parkway Remodeled 2 BR. Half block from Oak Park, Green Line & shops. 1st Floor. $875/month. Heat not included. /b708-383-9223 or 773-676-6805.

CHURCH FOR RENT BEAUTIFUL CHURCH FOR RENT

in OAK PARK. Perfect for a congregation. Other potential uses. Corner of Scoville & Adams. rentalinquiry542@gmail.com 708-848-5460

SPACE FOR RENT OAK PARK SPACE Suitable for not-for-profit. Varied uses possible such as school, office spaces, community services center, clinic, etc. Please call 773-592-0152

OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT * RIVER FOREST 7777 Lake St. - 3 & 4 room suites * RIVER FOREST 7756 Madison St. - STORE 926 sq. ft. * OAK PARK 6955 North Ave. - 3 & 6 room office suites $675 to $1200 * OAK PARK 6142-44 Roosevelt Rd. - 4 & 5 room office suites * OAK PARK 115 N. Marion St. - 2 room office $573

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ROOMS FOR RENT AUSTIN CLEAN ROOM With fridge, micro. Nr Oak Park, Super Walmart, Food 4 Less, bus, & Metra. $116/wk and up. 773-637-5957 Large Sunny Room with fridge & microwave. Near Green line, bus, Oak Park, 24 hour desk, parking lot. $101.00 week & up. New Mgmt. 773-378-8888

PARKING SPACES/ GARAGE Forest Park PARKING SPACE FOR RENT No more overnight parking tickets! Parking spot availableâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;$200 monthly. Near Green Line and Metra. Call or text (630) 404-9624 No trucks, vans or trailers FOREST PARK GARAGE PARKING SPACE Garage space for rent. Elgin & Adams. 3 spaces avail. $90/month. 1 year lease. Call 973-309-6159.

CRAFTS & VENDORS

GARAGE/YARD SALES Oak Park

MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE 401 S. GROVE SAT 9/17 9AMâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;2PM

25-UNIT CONDO BUILDING IS GETTING TOGETHER FOR ONE GREAT SALE! Housewares, furniture, cookbooks, books, gardening, electronics, cosmetics, beauty, jewelry, coats, clothing, winter wear, accessories, holiday, crafts, dishes, bedding, artwork, and MUCH, MUCH MORE! Many quality items to choose from. You wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be disappointed! CORNER OF WASHINGTON & GROVE. Sale is in the parking garage behind the building. Enter from the alley off Washington. Oak Park

CRAFTERS NEEDED Christ Episcopal Church Fall Bazaar Sat Nov 12 â&#x20AC;˘ 9:00am-2:00pm 515 Franklin Av, River Forest $35 per table Light Lunch Provided Call Julie at 708-366-7730

GARAGE/YARD SALES Forest Park

GARAGE SALE 908 BELOIT AVE SAT 9/10 8AM-1PM

Lots of vintage kitsch, CDs, contruction materials & tools. Lots of eclectic goodies! Oak Park

BLOCK SALE 1150 GUNDERSON AVE SAT 9/10 8AM TO NOON

Multi-Family Sale: bedroom furniture, storage closet, kid clothes, toys, sports equipment, kitchen goods, dishes, books, collectibles & decorative items, aluminum garden shed Oak Park

LARGE OP GARAGE SALE 1108 FAIR OAKS SAT 9/10 8AM TO 1PM

Boys clothing and shoes size 3mo to 5yrs, coats, costumes and maternity items. Lots of toys. Some womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s items including clothing, shoes and purses. Strollers, highchair, tricycles, and baby accessories. Household items, decorations, rug, entertainment center, coffee table, paintings, pillows, yarn and books. All in good-to-excellent condition; from a smoke and pet-free home. If it rains on Saturday, we will reschedule for Sunday, 9/11. Oak Park

MULTI FAMILY YARD SALE 900 N. MARION ST. SAT 9/10 8:30AM-11:30AM

Housewares, adult and childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clothing, toys, furniture, books, electronics, and too much more to list.

TWO BLOCK SALE 900 & 1000 BLOCK OF HOME SAT 9/10 9AM-1PM

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LEGAL NOTICE VILLAGE OF BROOKFIELD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION September 22nd, 2016â&#x20AC;&#x201C;7:00 pm Regular Meeting

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to â&#x20AC;&#x153;An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,â&#x20AC;? as amended, that a certification was filed by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. FILE NO. D16147845 on August 18, 2016. Under the Assumed Name of N THE MIX 4 U with the business located at: 2440 OAK PARK AVE, BERWYN, IL 60402. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: TYRINA NASH 2440 OAK PARK AVE BERWYN, IL 60402.

Chertkow and Chertkow (22019) Attorneys for Petitioner 1525 East 53rd Street Chicago, Illinois 60615 LEGAL NOTICE The Village of Oak Park will receive sealed proposals at the Office of the Village Engineer, 201 South Boulevard, Oak Park, Illinois 60302, until 10:00 a.m. on Thursday September 15, 2016 and at that time will be publicly opened and read aloud for the following Village Project: 16-29, WATERMAIN VALVE REPLACEMENTS. In general, the improvements consist of the removal and replacement of watermain valves ranging in size from 6 inches to 12 inches, including removal and replacement of valve boxes and valve vaults, watermain fittings, pavement or parkway restoration and traffic control; and all appurtenant work thereto. Proposal forms may be obtained from the office of the Village Engineer. The Village of Oak Park reserves the right to issue proposal documents only to those contractors deemed qualified. No proposal documents will be issued after 4:00 p.m. on the working day preceding the date of bid opening. The work to be performed pursuant to this Proposal is subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, 820 ILCS 130/0.01 et seq. THE VILLAGE OF OAK PARK Bill McKenna Village Engineer Published in Wednesday Journal 9/7/2016

LEGAL NOTICE Chertkow and Chertkow (22019) Attorneys for Petitioner 1525 East 53rd Street Chicago, Illinois 60615 STATE OF ILLINOIS) COUNTY OF COOK )ss

STATE OF ILLINOIS) COUNTY OF COOK )ss Circuit Court of Cook County, County Department, Domestic Relations Division. In re the marriage of Humberto Moreno, Petitioner, and Laura Lindsey, Respondent, Case No. 2016D-005005. The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, the above named Respondent, that a Petition has been filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, by the Petitioner, for Dissolution of Marriage and for other relief; and that said suit is now pending. Now, therefore, unless you, the said Respondent, file your response to said Petition or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Room 802, Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, in the City of Chicago, Illinois, on or before September 27, 2016, default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a judgment for Dissolution of Marriage entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition. DOROTHY A. BROWN, Clerk. Published in Wednesday Journal 8/24, 8/31, 9/7/2016

LEGAL NOTICE Chertkow and Chertkow (22019) Attorneys for Petitioner 1525 East 53rd Street Chicago, Illinois 60615

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The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, the above named Respondent, that a Petition has been filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, by the Petitioner, for Dissolution of Marriage and for other relief; and that said suit is now pending. Now, therefore, unless you, the said Respondent, file your response to said Petition or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Room 802, Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, in the City of Chicago, Illinois, on or before September 27, 2016, default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a judgment for Dissolution of Marriage entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition. DOROTHY A. BROWN, Clerk. Published in Wednesday Journal 8/24, 8/31, 9/7/2016

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In re the marriage of Tony Uriostegui,Petitioner and Elvira Barrera, Respondent, Case No. 2016D-079329. The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given to you, the above named Respondent, that a Petition has been filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, by the Petitioner, for Dissolution of Marriage and for other relief; and that said suit is now pending. Now, therefore, unless you, the said Respondent, file your response to said Petition or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, Room 802, Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, in the City of Chicago, Illinois, on or before September 27, 2016, default may be entered against you at any time after that day, and a judgment for Dissolution of Marriage entered in accordance with the prayer of said Petition. DOROTHY A. BROWN, Clerk. Published in Wednesday Journal 8/24, 8/31, 9/7/2016

The Village of Brookfieldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, September 22nd, 2016 in Edward Barcal Hall located at 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, Illinois for the purpose of considering and hearing a request for a special use application regarding a property located at 3726 Grand Blvd, Brookfield, Illinois 60513 (PIN 15-34-420-032). Legal Description: Lots 17 and 18 in block 19 GROSSDALE, a subdivision in the S.E. ÂŹ of section 34 township 39 north range 12, east of the third principal meridian in Cook County, Illinois. Application materials may be viewed at the Village of Brookfield Village Hall. Comments, if any, should be provided in writing prior to the date of the public hearing to: Village of Brookfield, Planning and Zoning Commission c/o Emily Egan, 8820 Brookfield Avenue, Brookfield, IL 60513, or in person during the public hearing. Please reference â&#x20AC;&#x153;PZC Case 16-04â&#x20AC;&#x201C;3726 Grand Blvd.â&#x20AC;? Individuals with disabilities requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any meeting should contact the Village of Brookfield (708) 485-7344 prior to the meeting. Wheelchair access may be granted through the front (south) entrance of Village Hall. By Order of Chuck Grund, Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman. Published in Landmark 9/7/2016

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to â&#x20AC;&#x153;An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,â&#x20AC;? as amended, that a certification was filed by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. FILE NO. D16147765 on August 11, 2016. Under the Assumed Business Name of AN EVENT TO REMEMBERâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; WEDDING & EVENT PLANNING, IL with the business located at: 3304 HAZEL LN, HAZEL CREST, IL 60429. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: NICOLE DILLARD 3304 HAZEL LN HAZEL CREST, IL 60429. Published in Wednesday Journal 8/24, 8/31, 9/7/2016.

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to â&#x20AC;&#x153;An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,â&#x20AC;? as amended, that a certification was filed by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. FILE NO. D16147763 on August 11, 2016. Under the Assumed Business Name of A HUSTLER IN HEELS PRODUCTION with the business located at: 3304 HAZEL LN, HAZEL CREST, IL 60429. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: NICOLE DILLARD 3304 HAZEL LN HAZEL CREST, IL 60429 Published in Wednesday Journal 8/24, 8/31, 9/7/2016

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to â&#x20AC;&#x153;An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,â&#x20AC;? as amended, that a certification was filed by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. FILE NO. D 16147811 on August 17, 2016. Under the Assumed Business Name of OGANICKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PLACE with the business located at: 9851 DRURY LN, WESTCHESTER, IL 60154. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is: WILHELMINA LONGDON POKU 9851 DRURY LN WESTCHESTER, IL 60154. Published in RB Landmark 8/24, 8/31, 9/7/2016

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to â&#x20AC;&#x153;An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,â&#x20AC;? as amended, that a certification was filed by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. FILE NO. D16147824 on August 17, 2016. Under the Assumed Business Name of THE ENTREPRENUERS OUTLET with the business located at: 8129 S SANGAMON CHICAGO IL 60620. The true name(s) and residence address of the owner(s) is: JOYCE PATTERSON 8129 S SANGAMON CHICAGO, IL 60620. Published in Wednesday Journal 8/24, 8/31, 9/7/2016

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to â&#x20AC;&#x153;An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,â&#x20AC;? as amended, that a certification was filed by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County. FILE NO. D16147837 on August 17, 2016. Under the Assumed Name of SAFE SPACE YOGA with the business located at: 1155 WISCONSIN AVENUE, OAK PARK, IL 60304. The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/partner(s) is: MELISSA STEWART 1155 WISCONSIN AVENUE OAK PARK, IL 60304. Published in Wednesday Journal 8/24, 8/31, 9/7/2016

PUBLIC NOTICE PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME In the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, in the matter of the petition ofJennifer Catrice McGhee for change of name to Jennifer Catrice Young, Case #2016CONC000916. Notice is given to you, the public, that on August 26, 2016 I have filed a Petition For Change of Name in this Court, asking the Court to change my present name of Jennifer Catrice McGhee to the name of Jennifer Catrice Young. This case will be heard on October 26, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at 50 W. Washington, Chicago, Cook County, IL in courtroom #1707. Published in Wednesday Journal 8/31, 9/7, 9/14/2016

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PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is given on a public hearing for a final application for U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) funding. In approximately three weeks, the Village will submit an application to HUD for a Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program now that the Village Board has approved the final application for a $3 million loan fund for small to midsize businesses. These funds, if approved, will be loaned by the Village to promote businesses expansion/improvement, create and/or retain jobs, assist low/moderate-income persons, & deliver positive economic benefits for the Village & its residents. For borrowers, the Village will offer a competitive interest rate, lower than conventional financing. Each Section 108 loan activity will create and/or retain permanent jobs, at least 51 percent of which (computed on a full-time equivalent basis) will be made available to or held by low/ moderate income persons. The proposed Section 108 Loan Fund will meet the HUD Public Benefit standards. An open-house Public Hearing on the final Section 108 Loan Fund application will be held from 3-5 p.m. on September 9, 2016 in Room 215 of Village Hall, 123 Madison Street, Oak Park, Illinois 60302. Attendees can arrive at any time within this two-hour period. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities & non-English speaking persons, as needed. For more information, contact Mark Dwyer, Grants Supervisor, Village of Oak Park, 123 Madison Street, Oak Park, Illinois 60302 at (708) 358-5416. Published in Wednesday Journal 9/7/2016

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN in accordance with Section 4(2) of the Illinois Local Government Professional Services Selection Act, 50 ILCS 510/4(2), that the Board of Education of Riverside School District No. 96, Cook County, Illinois, is requesting statements of interest from firms seeking to provide architectural service on a continuing basis for various projects of the School District. It is anticipated that such services will commence on or about October, 2016. The Board of Education is further requesting statements of qualifications and performance data from those firms which do not have such a statement on file with School District 96. The proposal document should include the following: -Statements of interest -Statement of qualifications -Cover letter indicating an interest/overview of Master Facilities Planning Process -Description of Master Facilities Process -Resume -Multiple examples of the consultant’s previous work -3 References The above information must be submitted electronically and in hard copy to the following address by no later than 5:00 p.m. on September 12, 2016: Mr. David Sellers Interim Director of Finance and Operations Riverside School District No. 96 63 Woodside Rd. Riverside, IL 60546

PUBLIC NOTICES We anticipate scheduling presentations with the Riverside District 96 Board of Education on September 21, 2016 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Riverside School District No. 96, Cook County, IL Lynda Murphy Secretary, Board of Education Published in RB Landmark 9/7/2016

PUBLIC NOTICE VILLAGE OF RIVERSIDE, ILLINOIS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given to all interested persons that a public hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission of the Village of Riverside will be held on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the business of the Planning and Zoning Commission may permit, in Room 4 of the Riverside Township Hall, 27 Riverside Road, Riverside, Illinois, to consider an application for a variation from Section 10-7-3.F.2.a of the Village of Riverside Zoning Ordinance for property located at 106 Northgate Road, Riverside, Illinois, in the R1-A Single-Family Residence District, in order to build a 6-ft. tall fence in the street yard along Westover Ave. Application No.: PZ 16-015 Petitioner: David and Julianne Kafka Property Commonly Known As: 106 Northgate Road, Riverside, Illinois PIN: 15-25-300-024 The variation sought is from Section 10-7-3.F.2.a of the Riverside Zoning Ordinance, which provides as follows: “Fences and walls shall be prohibited in street yards, except where the street yard adjoins a nonresidential use or along 26th Street, 31st Street or York Road, subject to further review by village staff. Along street yards that adjoin 26th Street, 31st Street or York Road, a fence shall not exceed six feet (6’) in height.” The above application is available for inspection at the office of the Village Clerk, 27 Riverside Road, Riverside, Illinois 60546. During the Public Hearing the Planning and Zoning Commission will hear testimony from and consider any evidence presented by persons interested to speak on this matter. Persons wishing to appear at this hearing may do so in person or by attorney or other representative and may speak for or against the proposed variation. Communications in writing in relation thereto may be filed at such hearing or with the Planning & Zoning Commission in advance by submission to the Village’s Building Department at 27 Riverside Road, Riverside, Illinois prior to 4:00 p.m. the day of the public hearing. The Public Hearing may be continued from time to time without further notice, except as otherwise required under the Illinois Open Meetings Act. Dated this 7th day of September, 2016. Paul Kucera, Chairperson Planning and Zoning Commission Published in Landmark 9/7/2016

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT–CHANCERY DIVISION CITIMORTGAGE, INC., SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO ABN AMRO MORTGAGE GROUP, INC., Plaintiff, -v.MELISSA J ABATE A/K/A MELISSA ABATE, THE 254 W. CHICAGO AVENUE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants 12 CH 24561 254 CHICAGO AVENUE UNIT A Oak Park, IL 60302 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 7, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 11, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 254 CHICAGO AVENUE UNIT A, Oak Park, IL 60302 Property Index No. 16-05-322-030-1001. The real estate is improved with a condominium. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF

POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: 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 8661. 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 E-Mail: pleadings@pierceservices. com Attorney File No. 8661 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 12 CH 24561 TJSC#: 36-8620 I699237

September 28, 2016 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. 15-13-301-013-0000. Commonly known as 7641 York Street, Forest Park, IL 60130. 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. Frederic Deraiche at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Kluever & Platt, L.L.C., 65 East Wacker Place, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 236-0077. File Number SPSF.2424 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I701940

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR HSI ASSET SECURITIZATION CORPORATION TRUST 2005NC1, MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2005-NC1; Plaintiff, vs. BRODERICK MCKINNEY; HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORPORATION III; URBAN PARTNERSHIP BANK, TRIA HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 15 CH 17415 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on June 27, 2016 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Wednesday,

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT– CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR J.P.MORGAN ALTERNATIVE LOAN TRUST 2006-A3 MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES Plaintiff, -v.ROBERT P. ALLEN A/K/A BOB ALLEN, LISA C. ALLEN, THE PRIVATEBANK AND TRUST COMPANY, CITY OF CHICAGO, AN ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, THE INDECOR GROUP D/B/A J.C. LICHT COMPANY Defendants 10 CH 54095 1307 ASHLAND AVENUE River Forest, IL 60305 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 30, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30

AM on October 3, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive–24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1307 ASHLAND AVENUE, River Forest, IL 60305 Property Index No. 15-01-113-009. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $943,691.71. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee

shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 291-1717 For information call between the hours of 1pm–3pm fax number 312-372-4398 Please refer to file number 10-048882. 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) 2911717 Fax #: (312) 372-4398 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 10-048882 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 10 CH 54095 TJSC#: 36-10508 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. I702645

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