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Thursday, August 29, 2013

New bakery on horizon near Baumann’s

by Tim Hadac staff reporter Like children peering into an oven to see if a batch of cookies is ready, passersby have been pressing their noses against the glass of the storefront at 12246 S. Harlem Ave. in recent weeks to check progress on a new bakery planned for the site.

“When are these guys going to open?” asked Bob Wilkes, of Palos Heights, as he looked inside the barren space that once was home to Gourmet Coffees Etc. “I’m in Baumann’s withdrawal, and I need a good almond coffee cake.”

The storefront is next door to the iconic Baumann’s Bakery, a Palos area favorite that closed last year after 29 years in the community.

The new bakery will likely open in the first week in October, according to co-owner Elvis Hall.

“This will be a top-quality, scratch bakery that will serve many of the types of favorites that people enjoyed [at Baumann’s],

but newer items that are popular with young people, like gourmet cupcakes,” Hall said. “For whatever reason, the older bakeries aren’t doing high-end cupcakes.

We will.”

Currently a baker with the Strack & Van Til grocery store chain, Hall says the new bakery [its name has not yet been disclosed] will also include limited seating for customers to enjoy baked treats and gourmet coffee, cappuccino and more.

Hall “grew up in baking,” starting at age 17, scraping floors and moving up at several places, learning a variety of styles that include Swedish, German and Polish, he said. He later graduated from Kendall College, one of the better culinary institutions in the Chicago area, he added.

Hall was an owner of the Wheaton Bakery, as well as the Lilac Bakery in Lombard, both closed, he also said.

Hall’s cakes have earned a measure of Hollywood fame, he said, appearing in the 2006 film “The Lake House” with Sandra Bullock

and Keanu Reeves.

His partner in the new venture is Michael Spizzirri, himself a baker for about the last six years. Both men live in the western suburbs, Hall said, but plan to move to Palos Heights in the months ahead.

“We see our future here. We want to be a part of Palos Heights and give back to the community,” Hall added, saying he likes to build gingerbread houses and plans to shape one into a bank that customers can drop donations in for a local charity.

“This is a really good space, better than what we had anticipated,” Hall said of the storefront.

“We pulled off the drywall and discovered this really beautiful red brick underneath, which we will keep to give the place a more traditional feel.”

Workmen have also stripped the floor bare to the concrete below and filled a Dumpster in the rear of the building with construction debris.

If the sentiments of several local men and women are any indica-

Photo by Tim Hadac

Two bakers aim to open a full-service bakery in October next door to the old Baumann’s bakery, which closed last summer. tion, there is plenty of good will and hope they follow through [to meeting. “With Baumann’s gone, to leaven Hall’s efforts. completion],” Mayor Robert Straz (See Bakery, Page 3) “We certainly wish them well said after a recent City Council

Ex-cop Heights alderman gives anti-crime advice

by Tim Hadac staff reporter Palos Heights residents should be steady and smart when it comes to crime prevention and not overreact to a cluster of recent burglaries, the chairman of the City Council’s Public Safety Committee said in an interview in The Regional’s newsroom Monday.

“Please, please, please check and double-check and make sure your doors are locked,” said Alderman Jerry McGovern (4th Ward), a retired Chicago police detective.

“The second thing I would advise is, if you have electronic equipment, don’t leave it in one central area [in your home], especially your kitchen.”

McGovern’s remarks came a week after Raymond Strack, husband of a former Palos Heights mayor, publicly expressed concern over an auto theft and four residential burglaries that took place early Aug. 15 in and around the 12200 block of South 69th Court, a quiet neighborhood of Old Palos where many of the victims had felt safe enough to leave their doors unlocked.

Police and other city officials have noted that in each of the four burglaries, burglars entered via an unlocked door. It has also

been said that the burglars spent very little time in each residence, perhaps as a little as a minute to grab what they could from kitchens and other areas close to the point of entry.

Police have used the crimes as a teachable moment to remind Palos Heights residents to secure their homes and vehicles.

“Look at the M.O. [modus operandi],” Alderman McGovern said. “This is not a forced-entry burglary team. This is just [criminals] who will take advantage of doors that are unlocked. They are professionals, and they are disciplined. They come out [here] in a group, and they leave in a group. This isn’t a 14-year-old kid coming home from school in the afternoon, seeing his buddy’s house and saying ‘I know Johnny just got a new laptop, and I want it.’”

“Yes, there were four burglaries, but how many [more] houses were tried?” McGovern asked, implying that homeowners who locked their doors may have succeeded in thwarting the crew that night.

McGovern noted that Palos Heights are working on leads in the situation and may be developing a sketch of one of the (See Anti-crime, Page 3)

Photo by Mary Hadac

Picnic softens blow of summer’s end After struggling with math, science, history and other subjects, boys and a few girls enjoyed playing tug-of-war as a way to blow off a little steam just hours after the first day of school Wednesday last week at the Palos School District 118 back-to-school picnic.

More than a thousand people attended the annual event, held on the front lawn of Palos South Middle School. For more photos, see Page 6.

Meet famed Joel Daly at McCord’s big gala

by Dave Trzcinski Joel Daly, retired ABC- 7 newscaster, will be McCord’s guest of honor at this year’s annual fundraiser “A Little Bit Country” on Saturday, Oct. 5, to be held at the Willowbrook Ballroom, in Willow Springs.

Many are probably already aware that Joel has had a long love of country music and performed with the country band The Sundowners, playing guitar, singing and yodeling.

But did you also know…..

• He won five Emmys over the course of his career.

• That he is an actor and has appeared in the film “Death of a President” as a news reporter, as Atticus Fitch in the stage adaptation of “To Kill a Mockingbird,” as Clarence Darrow in the one-man play “Darrow,” and as the lead character in William Kennedy’s “Grand View.”

• That he was inducted into the Chicago Journalism Hall of Fame in 2003 and received the first Illinois Broadcast Pioneer Award in 2008.

• And in addition to graduatPhoto by Tim Hadac ing magna cum laude from Yale University he also received his law degree from Chicago-Kent College of Law. A red carpet of begonias helped set the tone for Trinity Christian College’s annual move-in day for more than 200 freshmen last Friday, • Plus he is a songwriter, author given a big boost by a high-profile, citywide welcome campaign led by the Palos Heights Business/Economic Advisory Committee and and all-around good guy.

Don’t miss this chance to meet several dozen local businesses.

Joel Daly and hear his great sto For more scenes of the welcome-to-campus event, see Page 4.

Campus life blooms at Trinity

Joel Daly ries. And maybe, even hear him sing with Bernie Glim and Country Roads Band. Plus, sponsors of the event will be treated to a special reception with Joel Daly.

So, all you would-be cowboys and cowgirls plan for an evening of great country music, food and dancing. This event is McCord’s major fundraiser and keeps the McCord House open as a welcoming home for the Arts. The event will also include live and silent auctions.

McCord Gallery & Cultural Center is located at 9602 W. Creek Road (129th and La Grange), Palos Park. For tickets and info: call the McCord office at 671-0648 or visit mccordgallery.org.

— McCord Gallery and Cultural Center

The Regional News Thursday, August 29, 2013

Editor’s Corner

Week after week

Another summer leaves me behind

by Jack Murray Regional editor This is the week I imagined myself in the Outer Banks of North Carolina.

Swimming in the Atlantic, driving among the sand dunes, smelling the salt air, visiting Kitty Hawk, where the Wright Brothers flew, historic lighthouses and seeing the other sights I’ve never seen because I have never gotten there yet, but hope to before I die one day.

This is the month I imagined myself in Quebec City, exploring the Frontenac, the walled city of Old Quebec and the Plains of Abraham, where Wolfe defeated Montcalm, and the Citadel, where FDR, Churchill and William Lyon Mackenzie King met at the Quebec Conference to formulate the Western Allies’ strategy during World War II. And maybe I could fit in a trip to take in the restored fortress of Louisbourg, the bastion of French colonial might in the New World on Cape Breton island, just a ferry excursion from Nova Scotia, the only place I mentioned so far that I did in fact actually get to travel to.

From there it would be only another ferry ride across the Cabot Strait to get to Newfoundland, to see Placentia Bay and Argentia, scene of the historic meeting of FDR and Churchill that produced the Atlantic Charter in August 1941 that defined Allied postwar goals before we even got into the Second World War the following December after the Japanese sneak attack on our Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor. Hawaii, never been there either.

But all my seafaring hopes and dreams of salt spray and cool waves died on the vine with every issue of The Regional News I had to fill and get to the press as June sped by and turned into July, which all too quickly became August hurtling through time to where we are now on the verge of Labor Day, and no real vacation since a week off after Memorial Day to escape to Champion, Wis. To the only church-approved Marian Apparition Shrine in the USA, Our Lady of Good Help, and a drive around Door County from start at Sturgeon Bay, up the Green Bay side to Washington Island, and back down the far less touristy side of Lake Michigan. Beautiful country, close to home, but not the far-off places to which I have never been that I so long to see.

So instead I got to kayak with a friend on a lake in Michigan we visited on the Fourth of July after I took in Palos Heights’ Independence Day festival July 3, missing the parade I usually enjoy the next day.

And I got to swim not in the Atlantic or one of its bays or

inlets on the Canadian coastline, but in the swimming pool at Oak Hills, where I live now here in Palos Heights. Most nights after work it was too cold to go swim, in the 70s, although hours before while chained to my desk at work that day — or dreaming of travels not to be while puffing on a cigarette in the parking lot — it had been just hot enough, over 80 degrees.

There were consolations close to home. The Lodge at Starved Rock has an outdoor patio view that is spectacular to see. We had dinner and drinks overlooking the valley far below.

The parish picnic was fun and the food was great, as was the concert by friends of the late Rev. Stanley Rudcki. I joined my friends the Foremans, wonderful dear people for it, and saw others there, too.

If like the poet [Emily Dickenson] said, a book is like a frigate that takes us on travels afar, there were plenty of good ones to find at the Friends of the Palos Heights Public Library’s August big book sale, where I found a wealth of fall and winter reading materials, mostly history.

Frequent trips to all three public libraries of Palos-Orland have taken me to Chiang Kaishek’s China on the verge of the Civil War, so tragically won by bloody Mao and the Reds, the 1940 homefront great debate between isolationists and interventionists while Britain stood alone, and now TIME INC. founder’s Henry Luce’s Life and Time(s).

Why no get away for me this summer? Since Kevin Olsen left a few years back to take a job at Crain’s Business, I have had no less than five, including him, reporters to train and teach the persons, places and things, highways and byways of Palos-Orland and the language of The Regional News. Transitions this summer put paid to any hope of fleeing my desk on 123rd and Harlem, with its window to the world of vacant stores on Harlem Avenue.

Where did you go on vacation? I would like to see and know. If it is someplace new or interesting or visually stunning, captured on a digital camera, please email it to Theregional@comcast.net, with a short description of who, what, where and when it was taken. I shall endeavor to post my favorites on The Regional’s Facebook page, so please if you send one in, please “Like” us on Facebook to see yours and your near-neighbors’ sights and scenes. At the very least, the editor can if only vicariously enjoy your sights, but also get some ideas of his own when time and circumstances — and the financial means — allow him to shake the dust of this town off his shoes and finally satisfy his own frustrated wanderlust before his sanity runs out for good.

Readers Write Raise police profile in Heights neighborhoods Dear Editor: Following up on Mr. Strack’s comments [in last week’s Regional] on his concern over recent home thefts, I would like to suggest more police presence in our neighborhoods.

This could be simply having existing police vehicles driving through our streets on irregular schedules.

As a longtime resident, I always felt we have had and continue to have a superb police force. I just feel increasing their neighborhood visibility would increase awareness of our security resource.

Jim Keough Palos Heights

Dog and gun offer protection

Palos Community Pool closed weekdays on Friday, Aug. 16.

Pool is open on weekends Dear Editor: only. I have talked to Michael I read the headline article in Leonard director of Parks and last week’s Regional where a Recreation, who claims there local resident says that Palos are no lifeguards. I asked three Heights needs a plan to fight lifeguards and their answer crime. was they are willing and able Hundreds of my Palos-Orland to work. area clients already have their The diving board does not own “Awareness Plan.” need to be open, slide does not It’s called “Yappy Dog/Loud need to be open, concession Gun.” stand does not need to be open.

John Fleming, DVM The pool does need to be open.

Area pools are open! limited Open Heights hours, yes but operational.

Hours 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. would pool weekday be wonderful. After school for late afternoons children who are attending Dear Editor: school while temps are in high The sky is clear and the sun 80s and 90s. hot, but Palos Pool is closed Adults after a work day. And, during the week.

Inside the First Amendment

By removing Islam display, Kansas school surrenders to herd mentality

by Charles C. Haynes Back to school means back to culture wars for Minneha Core Knowledge Elementary School in Wichita, Kansas.

On the very first day of school, someone snapped a photo of a bulletin board display in the hallway featuring the Five Pillars of Islam and then posted it on Facebook.

“This is a school that banned all forms of Christian prayer,” said the caption under the photo. “This can not stand.”

The Islam display went viral migrating from the “Prepare to Take America Back” page on Facebook to likeminded pages and web sites. Islamophobia is a cottage industry on the Internet.

School officials were immediately inundated with complaints from gullible and misinformed people who apparently believe the canard that public schools indoctrinate kids in Islam — and persecute Christians.

I wish I could report that Minneha administrators faced down the Facebook smears and courageously defended their bulletin board display.

But sadly, the school surrendered to ignorance and fear and removed the Five Pillars of Islam display — ostensibly to “alleviate the distraction.”

After caving in, the school issued a statement explaining that the missing display actually had an educational purpose: “Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism and Islam are all taught in a historical context of their study of the world to understand the place of religion and religious ideas in history.”

As it turns out, a bulletin

board in another part of the school features an image of the Last Supper as part of teaching about the religious art of the Renaissance. Other religious images and beliefs are featured on bulletin boards at other times of the year. These inconvenient facts were left out of the Facebook posting.

Imagine, for a moment, that instead of singling out Islam, someone had posted a photo of the Last Supper display and attacked the school for promoting Christianity. I guarantee that the same “take back America” crowd would have been first in line to defend the right of the school to put up the Christian image.

Minneha administrators and teachers should have stood their ground.

The school’s curriculum, Core Knowledge, is an outstanding and rigorous program of study based on the work of scholar E.D. Hirsch. Among other things, students are introduced to the world’s religions at a young age, learning about basic beliefs, practices, symbols and holidays.

Bulletin boards can and should feature temporary displays about what students are studying in the classroom about religions.

Such teaching about religions is not only constitutional; it is essential for giving students the understanding of the role of religion in history and society necessary for a good education and citizenship in a diverse society.

Moreover, teaching about religions in public schools (as distinguished from religious indoctrination, which is unconstitutional) contributes to un-

derstanding across differences and counters the ignorance at the root of the controversy in Wichita.

Minneha Core Knowledge Elementary School is doing exactly what public schools are supposed to be doing in teaching about Islam, Christianity and other faiths in ways that are constitutionally and academically sound.

Moreover, public schools — including Minneha — have not “banned all forms of Christian prayer.” Under current law, students are free to pray alone or in groups during the school day, as long as their prayers don’t disrupt the school or interfere with the rights of others.

Removing the Five Pillars display, of course, doesn’t mean that the school will cease teaching about religions in the classroom (at least I hope not).

The school has indicated that the display might go back up later in the fall when the unit on Islam is being taught. That remains to be seen.

But for now, the suddenly empty space on the bulletin board sends a chilling message to students, parents, and teachers at Minneha and other public schools: Study about religions in a public school — no matter how fair and objective — can get you into trouble.

When ignorance trumps knowledge, we are all in trouble.

Charles C. Haynes is director of the Religious Freedom Education Project of the Newseum Institute in Washington, D.C. Web: religiousfreedomeducation. org; Email chaynes@newseum. org.

of course, seniors, who exercise and socialize at the pool.

Palos Heights residents pay real estate taxes and a membership fee.

Pool water must be treated and filtered, must be working so why does the pool sit idle for two weeks?

I wish I knew.

Please contact Mr. Leonard, your alderman, mayor if you feel the same way. We are being shortchanged.

Sharon Robson Pool member

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The Stations of the Cross are written in French and English at the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help in Champion, Wis., site of the first Marian apparition approved by the Roman Catholic Church in the United States. It stands on the site of the reported apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary to a Belgian-born woman, Adele Brise, in 1859.

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Huge rummage sale at Children’s Farm begins The Children’s Farm at The Center will host its annual rummage sale this Friday and Saturday, Aug. 30 and 31, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., each day at 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park.

The sale takes place in the indoor riding arena, which is filled with a huge assortment of house wares, hardware, toys, craft items, clothes, jewelry, books, and electronic equipment, plus on the drive and

lawn where furniture, sporting goods, and gardening supplies are displayed.

Adjacent to the rummage sale, the Palos Kiwanis Club will sell hot dogs, pop, and coffee as a benefit for The Center. For more information, call The Center at 361-3650 or visit thecenterpalos. org.

Opinions differ on Heights’ need for Neighborhood Watch

by Tim Hadac staff reporter Would Palos Heights residents benefit from more crime-related information or setting in place a neighborhood watch?

Local opinion appears mixed, at least outside the 7-Eleven at 119th and Harlem on Monday.

“Not having statistics is something I find a little frustrating,” said John McGee of Palos Heights.

“I like the police we have, but I’m uncomfortable with this ‘trust us’ attitude. I know that police post individual crime reports on the website, but I’d like to see more than that, like year-to-year data, as well as analysis that shows where specifically that crimes are occurring.”

Jean Schmidt says reaction to the recent burglaries is overblown.

“Let’s just let police do their job, and before you know it, these guys will be caught. Listen, I moved out here 30 years ago to escape the city, and the last thing I want is [the establishment of] some city-style neighborhood watch with their gaudy window signs that frighten people unnecessarily and send a silent message that we have a crime epidemic, when we do not.”

Dan Greene of Palos Park noted that his village has had a neighborhood watch for years, the Citizens on Patrol Service (C.O.P.S.), that he feels good about.

“There’s no harm in having good people, law abiding people, out and about, keeping an eye on things

and working with police,” he said.

“Whether Palos Heights starts its own neighborhood watch is up to them. But I think it’s a good idea.”

“We don’t need to re-invent the wheel, so let’s keep it simple,” said Debbie Fetrik of Palos Heights.

“We have great police. I just think we need more of them.”

Others outside the community endorse the neighborhood watch concept.

“Neighborhood watch programs are very important in the community,” said Paul Rutherford of Cook County Crime Stoppers, a not-for-profit organization that offers cash rewards for tips that help solve crimes. “We need to do our part in keeping our community safe. With the cooperation of community residents participating in the neighborhood watch and the police, it can reduce crime and save lives.”

While the history of neighborhood watch organizations is a mixed bag overall, there are neighborhood watches that have proven themselves to be effective as crime fighting organizations that work hand-in-glove with police.

One is the Garfield Ridge Neighborhood Watch group on Chicago’s Southwest Side — which in just three years has established itself as one of the Chicago area’s most active and effective citizen-led crime fighting groups. Starting with just a few neighbors stunned by a local battery committed by a gang member, the determined group of

neighbors has mushroomed to a membership of about 100 men and women — many of whom who patrol city streets, alleys and parks west of Midway Airport in their cars, on bicycles and on foot.

They have been publicly credited by police with a sharp reduction of crime in their neighborhood, especially burglary, and they have helped establish fledgling neighborhood watch groups in Oak Lawn, Burbank and elsewhere.

While not commenting on Palos Heights in particular and speaking only in general terms, GRNW President Al Cacciottolo said that neighborhood watches can help make a community safer, if done right. “We are very choosy about who may join our group,” he said.

“We have a rigorous screening process that includes a criminal background check. Further, our members are not allowed to patrol alone. We don’t want any lone rangers or crime-fighting freelancers. This is and must be a team effort at all times, and it absolutely must work in concert with police every step of the way. We do not detain anyone, we do not follow anyone or conduct surveillance.

We are extra sets of eyes and ears for the police, and nothing more.

But really, that’s all we need to be, to be effective, and we have proven that.”

“But this is not a ‘one size fits all’ situation,” he concluded, “and ultimately, Palos Heights needs to do whatever works best for Palos Heights.”

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Once a thriving retail store but currently a concrete and steel husk, the old Ben Franklin building at 12306 S. Harlem Ave. stands partially masked by messages of optimism. Developer Michael Coogan plans to build a three-story, mixed use facility at the site next year.

Bakery (Continued from page 1) it would be good to have a bakery there again. If it’s done right, there would be no shortage of support from the community.”

Barbara Pollick from Palos Heights agreed, as she looked at layer cakes at the Jewel Bake Shop near 127th and Harlem. “If [this new bakery] can do atomic cakes [as Baumann’s did], I’ll be first in line,” she said. “The people here [at Jewel] are very nice, but I miss having an old-fashioned bakery in town.”

“I liked Baumann’s chocolate doughnuts,” added Jewel customer Shari DuLong, of Palos Park.

“I’ll give this new bakery a try when they open. If they’re good,

they’ll be my new go-to place for a chocolate fix. Plus, it will be fun to bring my mom a dozen doughnuts and say ‘Elvis baked these for you.’”

ing is anticipated for late February or early March.

Coogan advised the committee to engage in “tenant focused marketing” of the city. “Developers come and go,” he said, “but tenants are there every day. That’s Whither Palos Place?

In other local business news, who the message should be taiBrigid Capital owner Michael lored to. Palos Heights has so Coogan told the city’s Business/ many advantages. We need to Economic Advisory Committee re- shout about that from the roofcently that progress remains slow tops.” and steady — by design — on Coogan also offered some advice the redevelopment of the old Ben regarding the look of Harlem AvFranklin building at 12306 S. Har- enue, particularly between 122nd lem into a three-story Palos Place and 124th Streets. He said that complex that will feature retail, the frontage needs to be in line office space and apartments. and consistent, with uniform dis Coogan reported that he has tances from the curb, as is the case considerable cause to be optimistic in downtown La Grange. He cauabout the project, but declined to tioned against allowing setbacks name any potential tenants at such that would create a “hodgepodge” an early and sensitive stage. as he said can be found in parts Demolition of the current build- of some other suburbs.

Anti-crime

essarily view additional steps, such as formation of a neighborhood watch group, as helpful. He cited a (Continued from page 1) couple of anecdotes from his years on Chicago’s South Side, where suspects. He encouraged everyone individuals in neighborhood watch to be patient and let police do groups overstepped their bounds their work. and were not effective in fighting Regarding Strack’s call for po- crime, he said. lice to compile and disseminate Rather than a formal structure, data to give people a better idea the alderman said that the best of crime and crime patterns in thing Palos Heights residents can the city, McGovern said that the do is get to know and watch out for numbers are so small in Palos each other. “The nosy neighbor is a Heights, they would yield no sig- wonderful thing,” he said. “Where nificant insights.

I live, in Oak Hills, every neighbor McGovern, saying he was only knows each other. My next-door speaking for himself, does not nec- neighbor was 95 years old. If I

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Impressionism’s influence on fashion inspires showcase at Park library The Palos Park Public Library is showcasing the work of a local fashion design student created in conjunction with the Art & Fashion: Lecture and Drawing Class program to be held at the library in September.

Palos Park resident Alicia Perrillo, a fashion design student at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, received the SAIC Merit scholarship, Contemporary Practices scholarship, and was the winner of the Outstanding New Artist Award and scholarship. Alicia started her own label Leeceabee in 2011 and designs, creates patterns, and sews her own fashion creations.

After touring the current Impressionism, Fashion, and Modernity exhibit at the Art Institute, Alicia was inspired to design and create a unique fashion piece based on the artwork of the exhibit. The painting Study of a Figure Outdoors (facing right) by Claude Monet is the main inspiration for the design her new silk pantsuit. The most unique detail of the silk jumpsuit is the draped legs of the pant. This was achieved by adding a 180-degree arch to the outer thigh and knee area of the pattern, which gives the illusion of ruching.

Alicia hired a photographer and model to capture her vision. The garment was photographed against backgrounds that recreate the look, feeling, and design elements of the paintings in the Impressionism art exhibit.

The outfit along with the fashion photography is currently on display until Sept. 15 at the Palos Park Public Library, 12330 S. Forest Glen Blvd.

The library will sponsor a lecture and a drawing class on the Impressionism, Fashion, and Modernity exhibit at its Art & Fashion: Lecture & Drawing program presented by Liz Wall from the McCord Gallery and Cultural Center at the library on Tuesday, Sept. 10, at 7 p.m.

For questions about the display or program, contact the library at 448-1530 or email at info@palos parklibrary.org. Call the library to register for the program or register online at palosparklibrary.org.

didn’t see her for two or three days, I’d be knocking on her door to see if she’s OK. There’s another elderly couple, retired. They traveled a lot and would let me know when they were leaving, so I’d keep an eye on their place.”

McGovern also sees no need for setting up a new process for police to communicate with the public — such as CAPS meetings in Chicago.

He said that City Council Public Safety Committee meetings, held on the fourth Tuesday of each month, are an effective tool available for all in Palos Heights to use to share information and speak directly with police officials about concerns.

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Palos Heights Business/Economic Advisory Committee Chairman Robert Grossart (right) shares information about the local business community with freshman Chris Riersma (from left) and his parents, Brian and Diane, from Zeeland, Mich. The “welcome back” campaign includes a head-to-toe range of discounts to Trinity students and faculty. Details about the discounts are available online at palosheights.org.

Freshman Josh Coldagelli (third from left) and his mother, Paula, were pleasantly surprised when their drive from Milwaukee ended with a friendly greeting from a quartet of Trinity students, who helped unload their car. Inspired by the Trinity Troll and ready to wheel all of Josh’s belongings — ukulele included — are senior Becky Vanderzee (from left), junior Brian Haak, senior Josh DeJong, and junior Matt Wydra. Coldagelli said he chose Trinity based on “size, location, community and opportunity.”

Welcome Back

Trinity Christian College open again for business of higher education here

The Trinity Troll, portrayed by senior Aaron Hamstra of Palos Park, greets incoming freshmen Molly Toepper (left) of Manteno and Rachel Kuipers of Grand Rapids, Mich. After two days of orientation this week, classes started in earnest yesterday.

Jane Martin, one of three nurses staffing the Trinity Student Health Center, was on hand to greet freshmen and discuss basic health services offered at the college. Martin added that the center maintains linkages with “a lot of resources in Palos Heights that we utilize,” especially important for students living far from their primary care physicians back home.

Sharing a moment of fellowship are Troy Schemper (from left), Trinity Coordinator of Student Services, Diane Goerg, Palos Heights Tastee A trio of Trinity “Move-In Crew” volunteers wheels shopping carts to a Freez owner and mother of an incoming freshman, and Mark Hanna, dorm room for a new arrival. As they have in years past, Jewel-Osco Massage therapists from Multicare Health Center South were on Trinity Dean of Students. “This is absolutely a year for optimism,” lent 24 shopping carts to the college to help the day go smoothly. In hand to give students, parents and volunteers a few minutes of stress Hanna said, noting that enrollment is stable and the college has just release on a sun-dappled square on a picturesque summer day. all, about 70 student leaders at Trinity volunteered at the event. finished improvements to its residence halls.

Senior Brooke Wigboldy takes a photograph of freshman David Colbert of Elk Grove and his parents, Bill and Sue, at the “Becoming a Troll” booth. There are about 1,100 undergraduates at the school and a total enrollment of about 1,400.

Both the signage and the smiles of the staff working the Palos Heights hospitality tent made it clear that the city and its business community loves Trinity and its students. Freshmen and their parents were served a full plate of friendliness and practical information about the city, along with pizza, sub sandwiches, ice cream and more.

Trinity President Steven Timmermans (second from left) discusses the upcoming year with junior Cody Rhorer (from left), senior Jeff Jefferson and junior Mike Sutter. Timmermans, whose wife, Barbara, serves as an associate professor of nursing at the school, said that Trinity is a good choice as a faithbased institution of higher learning that “really prepares students to step out into the world” and which is located a “scenic, beautiful, safe part of a really, cool, vibrant global city.” Two of the Timmermans’ children attend Trinity.

Mary Johnson, Head of Public Services at the Palos Heights Library, was on hand to acquaint freshmen with library services and encourage them to utilize the facility. Students with photo ID can sign up for a temporary library card which grants them privileges at the facility. Also on hand at the hospitality tent were volunteers who encouraged students to visit the Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens.

The Regional News Thursday, August 29, 2013

Moving fire hydrants means water shutoffs in Palos Park

by Michael Gilbert Regional correspondent A select number of homes and businesses will be temporarily without water for periods until Friday while the village relocates six fire hydrants as part of the La Grange Road expansion project.

The fire hydrant replacement is slated to take place on Black Walnut Trail to 131st Street from 10 p.m. Wednesday night to 4 a.m. Thursday and then again the same time Thursday night into Friday morning, Palos Park Public Works Director Mike Sibrava said following the board meeting Monday.

There are roughly eight businesses and five homes in the area, but Sibrava was not certain all the homes are connected to the village’s water system.

“We went around and knocked on all the doors [of those impacted] on Saturday, Aug. 24, to let them know that they’ll be without water for a brief period of time,” Sibrava said. “We won’t turn off the water until the project is ready to be done, and we’re hoping to be finished before 4 a.m. on both days.”

In the event of a fire or another type of emergency that would require water, Sibrava said there are hydrants nearby that could

be used. He also said the hydrants being shut off could be turned back on in approximately 30 minutes.

Palos Park officials approved temporarily shutting off the hydrants and the relocation project at a previous board meeting, Village Manager Rick Boehm said.

“We apologize to the residents, but we do need to move the hydrants,” he said.

The Illinois Department of Transportation recently began a two-year, $95-million-construction project to add lanes to La Grange Road. The project spans parts of Palos Park, Orland Park, Tinley Park and Orland Hills.

Back-to-school safety

In other news, Police Commissioner Dan Polk had a simple reminder for drivers now that school is back in session — slow down.

Polk told the board and a handful of residents in attendance that school has started at Palos School District 118 and Consolidated High School District 230 and that drivers should “expect the unexpected.”

“Watch for the possibility of children darting out into the street or children riding their bicycles, especially during the dark hours of the morning,”

Polk said. “I’d like for drivers [in school zones] to slow down and after you’ve slowed down, slow down some more.”

He also reminded drivers to never pass a stopped school bus when its lights are flashing and stop sign is extended.

“That means children are getting on or off,” he said. “Motorists must stop their cars and wait until the red lights stop flashing, the extended stop sign is withdrawn and the bus begins moving before they can start driving again.”

He made it a point to tell drivers to be particularly aware of McCarthy Road and Post Road and McCarthy Road and Fox Lane; two spots where children could be waiting for the bus.

The speed limit is 50 mph at both locations, and Polk said students may not be standing the recommended 10 feet away from the street.

Polk added that drivers should expect a greater police presence near schools now that classes are back in session.

“I can’t speak for other towns, but I know we like to have additional police [near schools] since school has resumed,” Polk said. “People have been driving all summer without students in those areas. They have to get it back in their mind that school has resumed.”

Worth man, 22, charged with trespass to vehicle in Heights Palos Heights police arrested Richard Gram, 22, of Worth, and charged him with tampering with parked vehicles and trespass to vehicle. Gram allegedly was spotted pulling on door handles of vehicles in the 7300 block of West College Drive at 1:56 p.m. Friday. Police said they found him inside one of the vehicles he was reportedly checking. Bond was set at $1,500, and he is scheduled to appear in court on Oct. 11.

In other Palos Heights police news, Jihad S. Malley, 25, of Homer Glen, was arrested and charged with driving on a suspended license, as well as improper lane use. Police pulled him over in the 7900 block of West 131st Street at 1:38 a.m.

Aug. 21 and took him into custody after learning of the sus-

pension, police said. Bond was set at $1,500, and he is due in court on Sept. 5.

Michael P. Christ, 47, of Homer Glen, was arrested and charged with driving on a suspended license and speeding.

Police said he was pulled over in the 6300 block of West 135th Street at 8:45 p.m. Friday and taken into custody. Bond was set at $1,500, and his court date is Oct. 11.

Police arrested Othon Torres, 34, of Orland Park, and charged him with driving without a valid license and improper lane usage.

He was pulled over by police in the 12200 block of South Harlem at 12:01 a.m Aug. 22 and taken into custody, police said. Bond was set at $1,500, and Torres is scheduled to appear in court on Sept. 13.

Nikola P. Zecevic, 26, of Chicago, was arrested and charged with DUI. Responding to a call of a suspicious auto in the area, police said they saw Zecevic asleep in a parked car in the 13000 block of South 71st Court at 9:24 p.m. Sunday. He showed signs of intoxication and failed field sobriety tests, according to the police report, and was taken into custody. Bond was set at $3,000, and he is scheduled to appear in court on Sept. 27.

Police arrested 41-year-old Paul Kallemeyn, of Oak Forest, and charged him with criminal damage to property after he allegedly kicked a delivery truck in the heat of an argument with its driver at 2:55 p.m. Aug. 20 in the 12100 block of South Ridgeland. Bond was set at $1,500, and Kallemeyn’s court date is Sept. 27.

Woman charged with retail theft Orland Park police arrested Paula J. Grout, 57, of Chicago, and charged her with felony retail theft after she took merchandise from a store at the Orland Square shopping center, police said. Grout entered a fitting room with a handbag that appeared empty and when she came out, the bag was fuller, police said. She allegedly took nine clothing and jewelry items which had a total retail value of $193, according to the police report. Police detained Grout as she drove away from the mall and she was arrested after a store employee positively identified her, police said. She had a previous conviction for retail theft, police said. Grout was held overnight for a bond hearing the next morning at the 5th Municipal District Cook County Courthouse in Bridgeview.

In other Orland Park police news, Mary Jo Yandel, 51, of Orland Park, was arrested at 1:38 p.m. Aug. 11 and charged with retail theft after she took merchandise with a total retail value of $89 from a store in the 15200 block of La Grange Road, police said. Yandel, who had a prior conviction for the same

type of offense, took 19 food items, including seasonings, diet supplements and protein bars, according to the police report.

She has a court date of Sept.

24 in Bridgeview.

Ryan K. Redman and Alex R. Marin, both 18, of Orland Park, were each cited with underage consumption of alcohol at 3:32 a.m. Aug 14 after officers stopped the vehicle in which they rode in the 9000 block of 151st Street, police said. Redman had a blood-alcohol concentration of .07 and Marin’s was .22, according to the police report. Redman’s brother Scott, told police he was driving because his brother and friend had been drinking, police said. Police found five unopened cans of beer on floor behind the front passenger’s seat, police said. Scott Redman was cited with driving with expired registration, police said. Marin and Ryan Redman have a hearing date of Sept. 10 in Orland Park.

Jeananne Marie Pippine, 29, of Orland Hills, was cited with retail theft at 7:13 p.m. Aug. 13 after she took two rings from a store in the Orland Park Place shopping center, police said. The

rings had a total retail value of $100, according to the police report. Pippine entered a fitting room carrying the two sterling silver channel crystal rings and several clothing items, police said. She then exited and paid for the clothing, but not for the rings, police said. A loss-prevention agent found tags from the rings in the fitting room, police said. Pippine has a hearing date of Oct. 8 in Orland Park.

Javier Alcantara, 27, of Orland Park, was arrested at 3:34 p.m. Aug. 11 and charged with illegal transportation of liquor, speeding, driving without a valid driver’s license and improper lane usage, police said. Alcantara was stopped near 94th Avenue and Sunrise Lane after he drove 52 mph in a 35 mph zone and nearly swerved into a police squad car which was on his right, traveling in the same direction, according to the police report. An officer found an open bottle of brandy on the floor behind the driver’s seat, police said. Alcantara told officers he did not drink and he reportedly showed no signs of alcohol impairment. He has a court date of Sept. 11 in Bridgeview.

Awareness seminar planned to defeat cyber bullies, scams Sept. 6 at Heights church

Topics include online bullying; how Facebook influences teens and young adults; selfidentity and self-esteem; effects of social media on relationships Between cyber bullies and a and friendships; changes to multitude of scams, the Internet online privacy; Facebook adcan be a dangerous place. That’s diction; emotional manipulawhy a few organizations, includ- tors on Facebook; and juvenile ing Moraine Valley Community financial ID theft.

College and its Center for Sys- There will be a panel discustems Security and Information sion, guest speaker Moraine ValAssurance (CSSIA), are sponsor- ley police Chief Pat O’Connor, ing a free Security Awareness as well as keynote speaker Dr. Symposium on Friday, Sept. 6, Suzanna Flores. Flores authored from 6 to 9 p.m., in the gym “Am I My Profile Pic,” due out hall at St. Mary Antiochian Or- in 2014, and will present a stepthodox Church, 6330 W. 127th by-step guide on identifying and St., in Palos Heights. avoiding dangerous situations This event aims to bring par- on social media. ents, teachers and the commu- “These types of events are nity together to better under- important to our community stand ways to protect children so that school officials, parents from cyber space. and community leaders under-

stand the pressures and threats our children are exposed to in today’s social media society,” said Dr. John Sands, Moraine Valley professor of Information Technology and co-principle investigator of the CSSIA NSF Regional Center. “The opportunity to have Dr. Flores share her knowledge, experience and recommendations will help us keep our kids safer.”

Ice cream, cookies and drinks will be provided by Coldstone Creamery and the Fuheis American Association (FAA). In addition to Moraine Valley, the event also is co-hosted by Northwestern University, Robert Morris University and the FAA. For more information, contact Lynn Dohm at (815) 717-6546, or lynn.dohm@morainevalley. edu.

Photo by Kelly White

Students and mannequins line the floor in the Oak Lawn High School gym Sunday for a full-scale exercise depicting a shooting at the school.

Area responders put to the test

by Kelly White Correspondent First responders from police and fire departments on Chicago’s South Side and south suburbs were given a unique opportunity this weekend, as they ran through a stimulated high school shooting.

The Village of Oak Lawn in conjunction with Oak Lawn Community High School and Advocate Christ Medical Center hosted a full scale exercise Sunday at Oak Lawn Community High School.

Headed by Cmdr. Arthur L. Clark from the Oak Lawn Police Department, Coordinator for the Oak Lawn Emergency Management Agency, a total of more than 370 people from more than 35 agencies were involved in the drill.

“This was the first Full Scale Exercise at Oak Lawn High School,” Clark said. “We have held other full scale exercises in Oak Lawn, most recently in 2010. Oak Lawn High School was selected because of its size. It is considered a large venue, meaning the number of people and the size of the physical plant, and it was available on the date.”

Police and fire officials were broken into teams to have a chance to experience a real-life stimulated high school shooting, with the help of Oak Lawn Community High School students, playing both live and injured or dead victims in the scenario. Police and fire officials were able to talk with the students, as they explained how and when the stimulated shoot-

ing took place, where the shooter ran to and indications on how to find him, using frightened tone of voices and screaming as if a reallife shooting had just occurred.

The exercise began with a frightened student making a flustered stimulated 911 call to the Oak Lawn Police Department to announce a shooting had just occurred at the school gym. Within minutes, the hallways were flooded with police and fire department officials.

Students played injured victims along with mannequins lined throughout the hallways and gymnasium. Shell casings from bullets lined the floors with “do not cross” taping to mark off dead bodies.

The exercise was designed test response capabilities to a mass casualty/active shooter event. First Responders from more than 25 local Police and Fire Departments along with representatives from local hospitals, Cook County, State and Federal Agencies participated in this drill, including fire/EMS responders from Alsip, Bedford, Bridgeview, Burbank, Central Stickney, Chicago Ridge, Evergreen Park, Hometown, North Palos, Oak Forest, Oak Lawn, Orland Park, Palos Heights, Palos Park, Roberts Park and Summit, along with police responders from Alsip, Bridgeview, Burbank, Chicago Ridge, Evergreen Park and Oak Lawn, and hospital and other agency responders from Advocate Christ Medical Center, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Loyola, Region VII Hos-

pitals, Chicago Red Cross, Cook County Medical Examiner, Oak Lawn Community High School, Oak Lawn 911 Center, Training Command and Great Lakes Naval and Training Center.

“This exercise allows First Responders an opportunity to work together in a realistic setting with all the equipment and vehicles that would be needed in a largescale disaster.” Clark said.

The exercise tested the capabilities of first responders to respond to the immediate and long term implications of a mass casualty/ active shooter event and local hospitals’ ability to surge and treat mass trauma victims. This exercise is part the first responders’ ongoing commitment to community preparedness and school safety. This was one of the largest multi-agency events occurring in the state prior to the start of the new school season.

Cmdr. Clark explained sometimes the most difficult thing to do in a mass shooting tragedy is finding or identifying the shooter.

Police and fire teams were all given the opportunity to locate the attacker acting out the event.

If a shooting were to take place at Oak Lawn High School, the school would remain on lockdown until all injured students, staff and faculty members were cared for and the shooter was taken into custody.

Clark added the Oak Lawn Police Department works closely with all Oak Lawn Schools during the school year to promote school safety through a number of different programs.

Orland residents will soon get new wheeled garbage toters Orland Park residents will receive new carts for garbage disposal in September and see the collection of recyclables increased to weekly service in November, the village and Waste Management Inc. announced this week.

Each household receiving curbside waste collection will receive a new 96-gallon container in September with distribution of the carts taking approximately four to six weeks, according to Waste Management. The gray carts have hinged lids to contain wastes and discourage animals and are also equipped with wheels, making it easier for residents to move their trash to the curbs.

Households will continue to use the current blue recycling carts for recyclable goods.

“The village of Orland Park was one of the first communities in the state of Illinois to offer village wide curbside recycling,” said Mayor Dan McLaughlin. “Providing weekly pick-ups for recyclables will mean more recycling volumes with less going to landfills, keeping with Orland Park’s commitment to being a green community,” the mayor said.

Village residents may obtain a smaller, 64-gallon container by completing the mail-in card that they will receive in the mail, returning it to Waste Management

by Aug. 30. Cards will also be available at Orland Park’s Village Hall, 14700 S. Ravinia Ave. Residents can also call Waste Management at (1-800) 796-9696 for more information.

“Orland Park residents will receive information in the mail about Orland Park’s service,” said Mike Morley, municipal marketing representative for Waste Management. “The new carts are made of sturdy plastic and are designed to be residents’ primary refuse containers.”

“These improvements are part of the enhanced service system that the Village Board approved earlier this year,” said Trustee Ed Schussler, chairman of the

village’s Public Works and Engineering Committee. “We’re hoping that everyone takes advantage of the weekly recyclables pick up and increase how much Orland Park residents already recycle.”

Residents now renting gray refuse carts will keep them; however, the monthly rental fees will stop on Oct. 1. Refunds will be processed automatically and residents will receive them in mid-to-late November. Residents who have previously purchased waste wheeler carts will receive new carts unless they notify Waste Management that they do not need new ones. There is no charge for the new carts.

Residents will be able to purchase or rent additional carts for refuse, recycling or yard waste by calling Waste Management at (1-800) 796-9696.

Weekly recyclable collections in the village of Orland Park will begin the week of Nov. 4.

Residents should place their re-

cyclables, trash and yard waste at their curbs by 6 a.m. on their collection days.

Recyclables that Waste Management collects include paper and cardboard, metals, glass and plastics. Yard waste in the Village of Orland Park is collected April 1 through Nov. 30 each year.

When placing the wheeled toters curbside, the wheels should be toward the house with the containers three feet apart so the truck’s automated arm can easily pick up and empty each bin. Residents are reminded that toters should not be placed in the street and should be placed on the parkway at the curb.

“The new carts will improve the village’s collection system and make it easier on residents,” McLaughlin said. “The move to weekly recyclable collection in November expands the program and will increase what residents generate for use in recycled products.”

— Village of Orland Park

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The Regional News Thursday, August 29, 2013

Palos 118 picnic soothes back-to-school daze

Children, parents and even grandparents could not resist doing the electric slide on the parking lot on a sunny summer evening with temperatures in the 80s. Just hours later, storms rolled through the area, and the parking lot and grounds were wet with rain.

Photos by Mary Hadac

Eva Goldman shows the sweet rewards of winning a cakewalk prize, a bouquet of suckers. The event was described by Superintendent Joseph Dubec as “a nice way to bring everybody together, especially after not seeing each other for a couple of months.”

Providing musical entertainment at the event was the Palos South Middle School Band, conducted by William J. Hansen, director of Bands. About a third of all Palos South students participate in the band program. The band will march in a parade scheduled to step off at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, as part of Palos Park’s two-day Autumn in the Park Festival.

Enjoying a quiet father-son moment in the middle of a thousand revelers are Michael Laskowski and son Shaun. This year’s enrollment between its three schools stands at about 1,890, up about 70 from the 2012-13 school year.

Face painting was a popular attraction at the picnic, as Tessa Mitchell Boys and girls enjoyed a cool, refreshing break from the August heat, courtesy of the Palos Fire Protection District. Other public safety (with dad Ryan) illustrated. The district’s student body includes boys agencies playing a role in the picnic’s success were Palos Heights and Palos Park police departments, and the Cook County Sheriff’s and girls as young as age 3.

Police.

Hips were in motion at the hula hoop contest. Other light-hearted events enjoyed by children and adults included sack races, bean bag toss, a lucky duck contest, and a limbo contest administered by Superintendent Joseph Dubec, who joked that he doesn’t do the limbo any more, but was comfortable setting the bar for others.

The Regional News Thursday, August 29, 2013

Recreation Dept. music, and fitness punch card raffle at next Market

Community Notes Guided hikes at Orland Grassland Free guided hikes will be offered at Orland Grassland on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 9 a.m. to noon.

Gather at Old 175th Street on 104th Avenue; park in the subdivision across the street.

Restored prairies within the site are alive with native wildflowers and grasses.

Maps, pamphlets and volunteers will be available to tell the story. Walk the old service road across the site, or take a guided tour within on natural terrain. See “Dress for Success” on the website at orlandgrassland.org. Visit the website or call Pat at 220-9596 for more information.

of government — Illinois, Cook League of Women Voters opening breakfast County, township and municipal Angie Pope, the artistic director Members of the community who are interested in keeping up with government at all levels are invited to join League members at the Opening Breakfast at Lake Katherine in Palos Heights on Saturday, Sept. 7, at 9:30 a.m.

Learn about the League and hear two guest speakers, Cook County Commissioners Joan Murphy and Liz Gorman, both members of the League of Women Voters of the Palos Orland Area.

League meetings are always open to the public and feature a variety of interesting and important topics. This year we’ll be taking a look at all levels

— genetically modified foods, graduated rate income tax, and fracking. Specific studies may be undertaken as interests and needs dictate. Be an informed part of the solution. Democracy is not a spectator sport!

With the exception of September and May, meetings are held at the Palos Heights Public Library on the second Saturday of each month at 9:30 a.m.

The League of Women Voters in a nonpartisan political organization that never supports or opposes candidates or parties. The League works to support an informed electorate.

Library Notes Heights library upcoming programs • Featured Database — Gale Legal Forms provides access to forms that are easy-to-use and actually used in legal practices for business, personal or litigation purposes.

Forms are downloadable in either Microsoft Word, which can generally be edited and used with minor modifications, and Adobe Acrobat, as well as other formats.

Access is available in the library or online at palosheightslibrary. org/services/online-databases. html by clicking “Alphabetical List.” Scroll down and click on “Gale Legal Forms” to begin your search. Outside the library use your Palos Heights Library card number to login; the password is your last name.

The following events will take place at the Palos Heights Public Library, 12501 S. 71st Ave.

• Needle Club — Bring your projects and enjoy the company of others while working on Tuesday, Sept. 3, from 10 a.m. to noon. New members always welcome.

• Scrabble Club — Join others who love the game on Sept.

3, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. New players always welcome.

• Thursdays at the Movies on Sept. 5 will show the film “42.”

There will be three showings: 10 a.m. (with subtitles), 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Call the library at 448-1473 for more information. All programs are free and open to the public.

Heights library youth programs • Teen Gaming — Unwind this Friday, Aug. 30 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. with Wii or X-Box games in the Young Adult area at the Palos Heights Public Library. This program is for teens

in grades 6 and up.

• Pajama Time — Kids of all ages can stop by the library on Tuesday, Sept. 3, at 7 p.m. for stories and a craft. Feel free to bring a blankie or favorite stuffed animal.

• YA for Adults Book Discussion — Adults who enjoy reading young adult books will read and discuss “Something, Maybe” by Elizabeth Scott on Wednesday, Sept. 4, at 7 p.m. Copies of the book are available at the Youth Services Desk.

• Drop In Story Time — Kids ages 2 to 6 can attend a drop in story time on Tuesday, Sept. 5, at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. The theme will be “Crocodiles and Alligators.”

No registration necessary.

All programs are free and open to everyone at the library, 12501 S. 71st Ave. in Palos Heights. For more information or to register for a program, visit palosheights library.org, call 448-1473, or stop by the Youth Services desk.

Calling all railroad enthusiasts

of Miss Angie’s Music, which offers Musikgarten classes for children and adults to participate in together, will entertain children at the Sept. 4 Palos Heights Farmers Market.

Angie and the children will be singing, dancing, playing instruments, storytelling, and participating in music games. These are just a handful of the fun activities offered for children. All classes are held at Palos Heights Recreation Center.

In addition, the Palos Heights Recreation Department will be holding a Fitness Punch Card raffle, good for 10 punches. The card can be used at the Recreation Department for any of the fitness classes. Congratulations to Kathleen Casey of Chicago, winner of the Fitness Pass raffle held on Aug. 21.

Make sure to pick up all the fresh fruits and vegetables in season. Melons, corn, apples, peaches and nectarines, berries, beans, onions, squash; you name it, it is here. Additional food products include eggs, cheeses, butter, bakery and breads, pizza and pesto, tamales and salsas, beef and pork, and olive oils and vinegars. In addition, stop by the Shaklee tent for the latest offers, have your knives sharpened, or see the latest offerings at Pampered Chef. Mums are in also! Pick up a beautiful mum, or a fall perennial now.

Applications are being taken for the 2014 CSA offered by RichertSubmitted photo Phillips Farms. A discounted price Angie Pope, of the Palos Heights Recreation Department, will be offered to those particientertains children at the Palos Heights Market. pants who sign up in 2013. CSA, or Community Supported Agriculture, is a way to “buy into” the farm. A guaranteed box of diverse, in-season, fresh produce is ready for pick up every week starting in June through October. It is also the perfect way to support your local farmers. Stop by the tent for more information, or call (574) 274-6019.

Stop by the City Tent and pick up the latest recipe from Dr. John Principe MD of WellbeingMD Center for Life. Previous week’s recipes will also be available. Ball canning supplies, recipe booklets and coupons are also available while supplies last. In addition, make sure to have your Frequent Shopper Card endorsed, and pick up a beautiful photo note card. Proceeds of the notecard sales benefits the market.

The Palos Heights Farmers Market is at 12217 S. Harlem Ave. every Wednesday through Oct. 9, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. More information can be found at palosheights.org, join us on Facebook, or call 361-1800.

Train buffs invited to mayor’s gathering The Wabash, St. Louis and Pacific Railroad came to Orland Township in 1879 when railroad workers began laying track to complete a connection between Chicago and St. Louis.

“The railroad’s arrival in the area — even before the village was incorporated 13 years later — is a huge milestone in Orland Park’s history,” said Orland Park Mayor Dan McLaughlin. “The original train station was built near our current 143rd Street station and was called Sedgewick, which we remember with our Lake Sedgewick at Centennial Park.”

McLaughlin is inviting railroad enthusiasts to an informal meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 4, at 7 p.m. at the Village Hall, 14700 S. Ravinia Ave. “I’d like to get some of the many railroad buffs together to talk about how we can preserve and share the importance of the railroad in Orland Park’s history,” McLaughlin said. “We’ve talked about someday acquiring an old steam engine for the 143rd Street station and we’ve also talked about displaying railroad artifacts and memorabilia inside of the station.”

“Orland Park lost one of its biggest railroad buffs in 1996 when Trustee Bill Vogel passed away,”

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Train service arrived in Orland Township in 1879. The original train depot was called Sedgewick, and is remembered with the village’s Lake Sedgewick at Centennial Park.

McLaughlin recalled. “It was Bill who led the drive to bring the two antique train cars to the 153rd Street station in 1995.”

The 1930s Wabash Box Car and the 1920s E J & E Caboose at Orland Park’s 153rd Street station were once part of the Wabash Line that ran between St. Louis and Chicago.

“The railroad connecting Orland Park to Chicago is very important in the village’s history,” McLaughlin said.

“The train was how Orland

School Notes Moraine Valley offers pharmacy technician training To meet the demand for certified pharmacy technicians, Moraine Valley Community College is offering a Pharmacy Technician Review Program with classes starting Sept. 17.

Pharmacy technicians help licensed pharmacists prepare pre-

scription medications, provide customer service, and perform administrative duties in retail, hospital or business pharmacy settings.

Moraine Valley’s review program comprises Pharmacy Technician Review and Pharmacy Mathematics. This program provides a review of pharmacy principles and procedures to prepare entry level pharmacy technicians to take

School Dist. 146 raises social media profile School District 146 several months back joined the social media world with the creation of a Twitter account (@CCSD146Tweets).

This week, with the intent to further increase communications to the community, the district has now launched its Facebook pages for the Administration Center, as well as each of the five schools.

Superintendent Dr. Jeff Stawick said: “It’s a fantastic time at D146. We are growing and making positive changes for our students and staff. We want to get that message out there for all to see. Facebook is just another avenue to do just that. The Administration Center, along with each of our schools, will be us-

ing Facebook to post links to articles, menus, school events, and so much more.”

Linda Zec, district communications specialist, explained how it works, “Whenever a person “likes” a page, the posts placed on that page will show up in that person’s newsfeed. This makes it convenient for users to view events from their own personal page. The news comes to them, as it is posted.”

The District Facebook pages can be found at facebook.com/ District146. Links to each school can also be found on that page.

District 146 also updates information via Twitter at twitter. com/CCSD146Tweets.

— School District 146

Park’s early merchants received their stock. It allowed farmers to ship their produce and livestock.

The train is how our first mayor, John Humphrey, traveled to his law office in downtown Chicago and for the last 134 years, it has carried countless passengers into the city.”

“Anyone who’s interested in railroad history is invited to join us on Sept. 4 as we explore ways to preserve and share the history of train service in Orland Park,” the mayor added.

Connect to Local History @ Palos Heights Public Library

Susan “Sue” Blattner was born in Chicago in 1950. Her parents, Joseph and Julia, built a house and moved to Palos Heights when Sue was 4 years old; Sue currently lives in that very same house.

Sue attended St. Michael School in Orland Park for elementary school, then St. Alexander for junior high. She graduated high school from Sacred Heart in Mokena, which is now Providence High School in New Lenox. After working a couple years for Travelers and CNA Insurance, Sue began working for the City of Palos Heights in 1974.

Sue remembers her early years in Palos Heights quite well. Her father worked in construction, so her home near 121st Street and 71st Avenue was built by her family, with even young Sue chipping in. At that time, there were only two houses on the entire block. Still, Sue was fast to make friends with the Rinis, Lombardos, and some of the other families living in Palos Heights in those days before incorporation.

As for other children of the time, those care-free days were characterized mostly by playing outside; Sue relates, “I just remember as a kid playing outside a lot. You know, had to come in and get washed and cleaned up before my dad got home, and going back out to play until they called us back in because it was night time … we were always outside playing with the neighbor kids.”

Today’s children might be surprised to know that in the 1950s, if you tripped and fell on (then twolane) Harlem Avenue, in the middle of the street, chances are there’d be not a single vehicle in sight!

While she doesn’t recall feral dogs or particularly terrible road conditions leading up to incorporation in 1959, Sue indicates that flooding was a major problem in the early days, with many homes conthe PCTE — National Pharmacy fronting standing water in backyards after significant rainfall. Incorporation in some ways was meant Technicians Exam. Course con- to address that, and other, problems. tent includes review of various In 1974, Sue began working for the City of Palos Heights as a dispatcher for the Police Department. disease states, basic physiology, She states proudly that she worked in the administration of every Palos Heights mayor, with the exceppharmacy law, ethics, mathemat- tion of Z Erol Smith (she did, however, babysit for Mayor Smith’s children). Her duties during her nearly ics, and the fundamentals of tech- 40 year tenure with the City (37.7 years, to be exact) were many and varied, but included serving as nician training. The courses will secretary to Mayor William Bailey and serving on the staff of Mayors Eugene Simpson, Bonnie Strack, introduce students to various Dean Koldenhoven, and Robert Straz. She also served as an official city historian under Eugene Simpsettings in pharmacy practice, son, collecting and preserving what she could, so Sue is a font of knowledge about the development of including the community, hos- Palos Heights. Ultimately, Sue was a benefits and insurance administrator for the city of Palos Heights, pital, managed care, mail order, dealing with city employees and trying to help them with any problems they might have. She was also and long-term care. Information involved periodically with the Beautification Committee, and she volunteered extensively for Channel 4. on qualifying for the pharmacy Additionally, she served as president of the VFW Chapter 7454 Women’s Auxiliary in Palos Heights, prior certification examination also will to that chapter combining with the Orland Park VFW chapter.

Sue took her well-earned retirement about a year ago, beginning June 22, 2012. She looks forward to be provided.

To be eligible for the exam, can- continuing involvement with the people and civic organizations in Palos Heights, her old home town. didates must have a high school — Sue Blattner, interviewed July 11, 2013 by Public Services Librarian Bruce Sullivan. From the Palos diploma or its equivalent and no Heights Public Library Oral History Collection. felony convictions of any kind. Long-time Palos Heights residents are encouraged to share their stories for the benefit of future reIn addition, applicants for the searchers. If you would like to be interviewed for the Palos Heights Public Library Oral History Collection, PTCE exam must not have had please contact Bruce by calling the library at 448-1473. Interviews last approximately 30-45 minutes and any drug-related or pharmacy-re- will be kept perpetually in the Library’s Local History Room. lated convictions, including misdemeanors. Many employers will reimburse the cost of the exams.

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The Regional News Thursday, August 29, 2013

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From Aug. 29, 1963

50 Years Ago This Week The tallest sunflower entered to date in the Regional’s annual Sunflower Contest measures a towering 15 feet and was grown by Mrs. Roy Eliassen, of Orland Park.

The winner of the contest with the tallest plant will receive a $49 electric eye camera outfit offered by the Palos Heights Camera Shop. Last year’s winner was young Robert Metz, with a 14-foot, 6-inch sunflower. [Some of the contestants were]: At left, 14 feet, 5 inches: Robert Bohne, Nancy Bohne, 122nd and Ridgeland Avenue, Palos Heights.

At right, 9 feet, 7 inches: Bob Grede, 123rd and 70th Avenue, Palos Heights.

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From Aug. 30, 1973

40 Years Ago This Week Frankfort’s Main street bears the quaint charm of the village of days gone by — a perfect setting for the annual Gay ’90s festival, Sept. 1, 2 and 3. The event is sponsored by all civic groups in Frankfort, with vendors and food booths, a carnival, art fair, beer garden, pig roast, street dance and parade.

Poker

by Tony Dunst

Good bluffs tell a convincing tale Bluffs should tell a story. The story needs to convince your opponents that your hand is better than theirs.

The best bluffers weave their bluffs into their value bets, sizing them the same. They are the best at determining not only when they are behind in the hand, but what hand their opponent is most likely to have and how likely they are to fold it.

Take a walk through this hand with me as I try to take a pot away from a guy I’ve never seen before.

It was the last preliminary event of the 2013 World Series of Poker, a $1,500-buy-in no-limit hold ‘em event. We were on level seven, with blinds at 150-300 and an ante of 25.

It was shortly after dinner, and I had 10,000 in chips. A new player was moved to my table. He had 20,000 in chips and reeked of cigarettes and aggression. In his first hand at the table, he opened for a raise from under the gun to 650.

It was my turn third down the line, and I had Ac 10h. The standard play would be to fold, but I had a sneaking suspicion that my new

tablemate’s range was wide in this spot, meaning that he was more likely to be weak than his raise from under the gun suggested. Running with this hunch, I decided to reraise to 1,450.

I was risking 1,450 to win 1,350.

At that price, my opponent needed to fold 52 percent of the time or more for my raise to be profitable.

I felt like he was going to fold more than 54 percent of the time, and thus I reraised. I chose to do it with A-10 offsuit because if he calls, my hand can still do things postflop, and having an ace and a 10 in my hand means that those two cards can’t be in his hand (the concept of card removal).

My opponent called.

The flop came Kh Jd 4c. My opponent checked. There was 3,600 in the pot and 8,600 in my stack, so my bet-sizing should have been somewhere around 1,200 — big enough to get a fold when I’m bluffing and big enough to play for stacks when I have a value hand, yet small enough so that I lose the minimum when I’m caught bluffing.

My opponent will only need to fold 25 percent of the time for this bet to be profitable. I should have bet here

and then given up on the hand, but instead I made my second mistake and checked.

The turn was the 7s. My opponent bet 2,200, a pretty big bet size. The standard move is to fold in this spot, but I still felt like my opponent was weak and likely bluffing, and I didn’t want him to get away with it. I could go all in, risking 8,600 to win 5,800, and I would need to get folds nearly 60 percent of the time for that move to be profitable. Or, I could call, let him bluff the river and then take it away from him. I made my third mistake and called.

The river was another king. He immediately bet 3,500, which looked weak. I went all in for 6,400, hoping to win the 11,500 that was out there.

He only would have to fold a little more than a third of the time for it to be profitable.

I was wrong again. He called, rolled A-K onto its back and sent me to the showers.

(Bryan Devonshire is a professional poker player from Las Vegas. Known as “Devo” on the tournament circuit, he has amassed more than $2 million in career earnings. Follow him on Twitter: @devopoker.)

Families gathered in a parking lot Sunday afternoon in the 15300 block of South La Grange Road in Orland Park for a car show sponsored by Double K Productions, of Naperville.

Visitors voted for their favorites among the 80 classic cars, muscle cars, hot rods and new vehicles entered in the show, and the 15 motorcycles. New Lenox resident Bill Schade and his son Mark, who is 10, peeked at the interior of a black 1958 Chrysler Imperial limousine, complete with a jump seat. The limo appeared to be in its original condition, closed away in a garage somewhere for years, Schade speculated.

Art Kiwacz, Palos Hills “I think they’ll do good. They’ll feed off the Blackhawks vibe.”

Jim Butler, Worth “Eight and eight. They made a whole lot of changes in the off season.”

Kurt Jandacek, Palos Heights “The Bears will be competitive.

They have a chance to be really good or really bad.”

From Aug. 28, 2003

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How do you think the Bears will do this year?

(Asked at the Worth Post Office)

Jim Bronson, Palos Park “I think they’re going to be OK. I don’t think it’s Super Bowl time.”

John Joyce, Chicago “I think this could be a very good year for them. I think they’ll go far in the playoffs.”

The Regional News Thursday, August 29, 2013

Pick of the Litter

By John R. Fleming, DVM Dear Dr. Fleming: My veterinarian won’t take back my cat’s used insulin syringes. I only bought her about 200 used syringes. Nikki’s diabetes is being cared for by my vet, and I buy her special syringes from my vet so I think she should take back the old ones and dispose of them for me. Don’t you agree?

Missy, Worth Dear Missy: I don’t agree. Do people with diabetes take their used syringes back to Osco or Walgreens for disposal?

We have always taken pet syringes back for disposal, but now we hear that it is illegal for us to take them back. I called a local pharmacist and asked him if he knew what the law is on disposing of medical syringes and he said he thinks there is no law as to what people do at home with the syringes. I don’t know what diabetic people do with their syringes.

Most of the U-40 syringes we sell to our diabetic cats come with a built-in disposal container. The best information we can find on the Internet is at a site called Safe Needle Disposal (1-800-6431643) which says in Northern Cook County people are allowed to dispose of sharps in laundry detergent bottles, bleach bottles or other opaque, sturdy, plastic containers with a screw-type lid.

They say: “When that container is full, you should place it in your

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Meet Gary and Sweetie from Alsip. Sweetie is a great 11 years old. regular garbage — not recycling.”

If anyone believes this to be wrong information for our area here in South Cook County, I would appreciate your letting us know so we can pass that information along.

The problem is he can’t legally work on my dog unless my vet gives an official referral, which she won’t do. She said she would OK treatment by a veterinarian who does chiropractic, but not to my chiropractor. If I come see you will you help me with the referral?

Dear Dr. Fleming: Bob, Chicago Ridge My dog has a sore back and my Dear Bob: chiropractor said he could help. No. Like your vet, we will only

refer someone who desires chiropractic treatment on their pet to a graduate, licensed DVM who does chiropractic.

According to my state veterinary board, when we refer a pet to a human chiropractor we are still responsible for the case. The assistance provided by the chiropractor is considered to be performed under our indirect supervision. If the pet is injured, or if the care results in a malpractice suit, we, the referring DVM, can get dragged into a lawsuit.

Regardless of the outcome of the case, we would still have to spend money to defend ourselves and have months of aggravation to deal with.

Additionally, there is also the concern that if a pet we referred to a chiropractor injures a human in the chiropractor’s office, we could potentially be party to that human injury lawsuit. All things considered, it is better for us to have the policy of referring to veterinary specialists that we know.

Dear Readers: Thanks to all of you who ask about our little dog Ebie. We have had a pretty rough past six weeks, but, as Connie said yesterday, he is now out of hospice and into rehab!

Affection is responsible for ninetenths of whatever solid and durable happiness there is in our natural lives. — C.S. Lewis

Orland Township 8K race/walk will support suicide prevention And other good causes

runners and walkers.

“Orland Township is dedicated to supporting our children and youth while also promoting initiatives that strengthen families, embrace the senior population, and build our local work force,” Orland Township will soon host said Orland Township Supervisor its first annual Illumin8K race/ Paul O’Grady. “The Illumin8K is walk to raise funds in support the latest in our continuing lineup of suicide prevention, counseling of events that rally our community for surviving family members of around valuable local causes, and suicide victims, and scholarships we couldn’t be more excited about for exemplary local youth headed this addition.” to college.

The first annual Illumin8K The Illumin8K will kick off at 7 will “illuminate” critical local p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, from the programs by: grounds of Orland Township at • Promoting suicide education 14807 S. Ravinia Ave. in Orland and prevention through the JaPark. The twilight race will wind son Foundation. In conjunction through Orland Park’s beautiful with Riveredge Hospital in Forest and scenic park area.

Park, Orland Township is hosting With the Chicago Marathon fol- suicide prevention training seslowing a month later, the event is sions in August and October. The expected to sparkle with numer- township also is planning age-apous marathon runners in training. propriate workshops and a supAltogether, the Illumin8K — the port group for parents and family hottest race in the south suburbs members of suicide victims.

— is expected to attract some 500 • Supporting assistance for

grieving people through Catholic Charities’ Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide (LOSS) program. Over 35 years, LOSS has assisted thousands with such services as counseling and support groups.

• Empower youth through education by supporting the Orland Township Scholarship Foundation. The Scholarship Foundation has awarded $84,500 in scholarships to local students heading to college. Scholarships are awarded based on grade point average, leadership skills, community service participation, extracurricular activities, recommendations and a response to an essay question.

Competitors may save on the registration fee by registering in advance by mail — for a mail-in registration form, call 403-4222 — or online at Illumin8K.com before noon on Friday, Sept. 6.

The fee is $25 for adults and $20 for youth 17 or under.

Competitors also may pre-regis-

ter from 2 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 11 and Thursday, Sept.

12, at Orland Township’s office, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave. Or they may register immediately before the race begins between 5 and 6:30 p.m. At those times, the fee is $35 per participant.

Medals will be awarded to the top male and female finishers overall, as well as the top three finishers in each age group. Illumin8K will feature door prizes and goody bags, and free massages will be available for participants.

The race is USA Track & Fieldcertified. Neyl Marquez, USAT&F Certified Official and Lead Vehicle Procession Manager for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon and Shamrock Shuffle, is routing this race.

Following the event, an “Afterglow” party on the grounds of Orland Township will feature food from local restaurants and libations compliments of the Orland Park Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery.

Submitted photo, sponsored by Joy’s Best Friends, Ltd. Best Bites

Dog of The Week This is Lucky. She is an approximately 3.5 year old Labrador Retriever. Lucky was found as a stray in southern Illinois and adopted through Great Lakes Lab Rescue. She loves tracking rabbits in the backyard, chasing squirrels up trees and nap time.

She lives with her family, the Grousnick’s, in Tinley Park.

Lucky is our 5th Dog of the Week in August and qualifies to be in our “Dog of the Month Contest”. Voting begins on Sept. 1st IN-STORE ONLY. Receive 1 (one) Vote for every item purchased thru Sept. 25th. The Dog with the most Votes WINS $100 Gift Certificate to Best Bites.

Your Dog can be a winner. See store for more details.

Best Bites is located at 13034 S. LaGrange Road in Palos Park. 708-448-1515. Visit us online at www.joysbestfriends. com. Follow US on Facebook.com/JoysBestFriendsBestBites.

Health Beat Hospital class helps smokers quit

served. Registration is required; call 226-2300.

To help smokers quit, Palos Community Hospital is offering the American Lung Association’s Freedom from Smoking’s eightweek program for adults who are ready to quit smoking.

Quitting smoking is the single most important step a smoker can take to improve the length and quality of his or her life. Research shows that people who participate in stop-smoking programs with a support system have greater success, compared to those who try to quit on their own.

This program will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Thursdays, Sept.

5 thru Oct. 17. One additional class will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 24. The program will take place at the Palos Primary Care Center, 15300 West Ave., Orland Park. The cost is $99. To register, call 226-2300.

Smith sessions for caregivers

Hip and Knee pain presentation Palos Community Hospital will offer a free presentation by Orthopaedic Surgeon Steven Wardell, M.D., about the latest advancements in the conservative and surgical management of hip and knee pain, including minimally invasive treatment options.

The program will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept.

18, at Palos Health & Fitness Center, 15430 West Ave., Orland Park. Light refreshments will be

Southwestern Chicago and suburban families and caregivers of seniors living with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia can get together with others who have the same concerns at free 6:30 p.m. meetings either Thursday, Sept.

5, at Smith Crossing in Orland Park or Tuesday, Sept. 10, at Smith Village in Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood.

The hour-long gatherings at both continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) will open to questions and comments from the assembled groups. Before ending, light refreshments will be served.

On Sept. 5, Smith Crossing’s director of admissions Amie Kamba and life enrichment director Dana Mahler will facilitate an open forum discussion at 10501 Emilie Lane in Orland Park (enter at 104th Avenue and 183rd Street).

To reserve a place, call 326-2300 or go to familyandfriends@ smithcrossing.org.

Sept. 10, Smith Village’s memory support coordinator Diane Morgan will give tips and practice successful techniques to prepare a loved one with dementia for special family occasions at a meeting at 2320 W. 113th Place in Chicago. To reserve a seat, please call (773) 474-7300 or go to fami lyandfriends@smithvillage.org.

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Whatizit?

History was made this week!

Our first Regional News readers got into the fun and games as Palos Park’s Andrew Staron and Palos Heights’ Chrystine Busch correctly guessed that last week’s photo was a bowling shoe. That photo was taken at the recently closed Bleekers Bowl in Evergreen Park.

Those two weren’t alone.

Other striking guesses include Chicago Ridge’s Patty Vandenberg, Dan and Kathy Higgins and Dana Oswald, Oak Lawn’s Jane Foley, Joanna Kammholz and Kristen Gute and Hickory Hills’ Bella Fruendt.

Others who had 300-game guesses were Worth’s Theresa and George Rebersky, Nick Belseth and Bev Strzempa plus Evergreen Park’s Vince Vizza and Ellen Reddington.

Winning the beer frame was Frank and Donna Hirsch of Worth who said “Looks like smelly bowling shoes to us. We even tried smelling the newspaper for confirmation, but that didn’t help.”

Those who rolled gutter balls guessed sports jerseys, a golf club cover and a high school jacket. Someone pointed out that I didn’t give a clue, but I said “Since you guys are rolling, I won’t insult you with a hint.” The word “rolling’ was my clue even thought I said I Photo by Jack Murray wasn’t giving out a hint. I am sneaky that way.

OK, now that you guys are pounding me pretty good and I have to write a phone book of winning names every week, let me challenge you with this one. The hint: Maybe you saw it at Worth Days.

E-mail the guesses by Monday night to thereporter@comcast.

Saturday morning saw crafts navigating the surface of Lake Katherine in Palos Heights.

Kayak and canoe rentals are a popular attraction at the nature center in Palos Heights, where a fundraiser gala was recently held to net under the subject line Whatizit? and include your first and last names and town you are from. raise funds for a new pavilion on the grounds just to he west of the waterfall.

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The Regional News Thursday, August 29, 2013

Spiritual discussions at The Center The Gospel of Thomas will be explored in two new spirituality groups at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park, beginning Tuesday, Sept. 3, at 6:30 p.m. and Thursday, Sept.

5, at 10 a.m.

Discussion groups, led by pastoral director Chris Hopkins, will focus on the Guidebook for Spiritual Practice by the late Ron Miller, former chair of the Religious Department at Lake Forest College and co-founder of Common Ground. Rev. Hopkins intends to examine the Gospel of Thomas as a spiritual guide with wisdom for our lives today.

Cost is $5/class and reservations are requested. Call 361-3650.

Death Notices Sharon Lee Davis

Sharon Lee Davis, née Schmidt, 71, of Orland Park, died Aug. 21.

Visitation was held at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Orland Park on Aug. 24 until time of funeral service at Colonial Chapel.

Interment was private at Cedar Park Cemetery in Calumet City.

Mrs. Davis is survived by her husband, The Rev. Dr. Grover Davis; her son, Bob Gill; her daughters, Diane Gill, Judy LoFurno and Sandy Milazzo; her sisters, Lyn Best, Pam Anderson and Barb Courter; and nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Davis was born in Chicago. She worked as a radiologist technician.

Tony TenKate

Tony TenKate, 83, of Palos Heights, died Aug. 23 at Sunrise

of Palos Park Assisted Living in Palos Park. Visitation is to be held at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Orland Park today, Thursday, from 5 to 9 p.m. A funeral service is to be held at the funeral home on Friday at 10 a.m. Interment is to be at Clarendon Hills Cemetery in Darien.

Mr. TenKate is survived by his wife, Lynn; his sons, Laurens and Scott; his daughter, Maria Gracik; his brother, Jan TenKate; his sisters, Cathrien Scheurer, Laura Boonstra and Marga TenKate; and five grandchildren.

Mr. TenKate was born in Stedum, Netherlands. He was a retired senior chemical analyst at Argonne National Laboratory and also a retired teacher of physics at Trinity Christian College in Palos Heights with 20 years of service.

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Missionary family to visit Palos UMC Amy and Todd Block and their children will be at Palos United Methodist Church, 12101 S. Harlem Ave. in Palos Heights, on Sept. 8, at 10 a.m., to share their testimony of serving as missionaries in Central America through the Village of Hope.

Village of Hope (VOH) cares for special needs orphans, particularly those living with HIV/AIDS in San Lucas, Guatemala. This ministry provides life-long support and teaches children Christian life values.

All are invited to hear about the VOH at Palos UMC on Sept. 8, as the Block family shares more about how this ministry came to be, and the life-changing stories that have been made possible through this ministry.

Virginia Richards (1914 - 1995)

The elegant horse-drawn hearse The hearse was an ornate glassenclosed carriage, adorned at the corners with fine wood carvings to resemble flowers and drapes.

As a 4-year-old child, I watched in awe as the blanket-wrapped body of Mr. Parks was carried out and gently deposited in the hearse.

Then it was slowly driven away.

The next day, the body, in a coffin, was taken to the church, where the funeral was held. In the meantime, printed funeral notices, edged in black, had appeared in the stores around the town.

At the funeral, Mrs. Parks and the female relatives wore long chiffon veils that covered their hats and faces. But I do not recall that anyone in our town ever wore black in mourning after the funeral. I encountered that practice later in St. Louis.

LEGAL NOTICE

The drive to the fresh-dug grave in the cemetery took a lot of time. The hearse was followed by carriages and a car or two.

The pace being slow, all along the way the townspeople could look through the glass sides of the hearse and view the coffin, which, of course, after everyone had viewed the remains following the church service, had been closed.

Up until about 1920, nearly every town had a horse-drawn hearse. Usually the hearse was owned by the undertaker. Less often, the local livery stable man owned the hearse and rented it to the undertaker.

Going to your grave in a horsedrawn carriage somehow seems more elegant than being taken to the cemetery in a motor vehicle.

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Children’s Farm plans barn dance The Children’s Farm will host its annual Barn Dance on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., at 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park.

The event takes place in and around the large indoor riding arena, where a wooden dance floor built over the sand provides a smooth surface for country dancing. Picnic tables provide a space for those who want to sit and listen and watch. Guests can also take hayrides around the farm, tour the animal barns, buy grilled hot dogs and tapped root beer, and roast marshmallows at the bonfire.

Shown are the McIntyre-Colon family at last year’s barn dance.

Tickets are $7 per person and can be purchased at the door. Barn Dance proceeds benefit the farm’s summer camp scholarship fund. Call The Center at 361-3650, or visit thecenterpalos.org.

Houses of Worship Palos Park Presbyterian Community Church Sunday morning contemporary service at 8:30 a.m. — traditional worship service at 11 a.m.

Nursery care for newborn through 24 months 8:15 a.m. through 12:15 p.m. every Sunday.

Children’s ministry during worship — 8:30 and 11 a.m. Wee Church throughout worship for children 2 and 3 years in the Sonrise Room. Children’s worship time dismissed during the worship service for pre-K through 5th grade for children in Primary Hall.

Have you put your house in order? A half-day workshop is planned for Saturday, Sept. 14, from 9 a.m. to noon. The workshop is meant for people of all ages, but especially for those 30 years old and up who have not yet made medical and/or legal plans in the event of death.

Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. with light refreshments.

The church is at 12312 S. 88th Ave.

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Brownies entertain Golden Oaks Seniors The Palos Park Golden Oaks Seniors enjoyed entertainment at their meeting this month by the

Kolmar Brownie Troop from Oak Lawn.

The Brownies sang several Patriotic Songs and one fun Brownie Song. The Kolmar Brownies, along with their leaders Melissa Klochow, a member of the Palos Park Presbyterian Community Church, and Johanne Naegele have begun singing for seniors. Their first performance was for an Evergreen Park nursing home; the Golden Oaks Seniors was their second program. The troop was well received by the members of the Golden Oaks, who meet monthly at Palos Park Presbyterian Community Church.

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with volunteers on hand to accept donations.

The Incarnation Catholic Church Society of St. Vincent de Paul will its hold annual Bundle Sunday dropoff collection drive on Saturday and Sunday, Sept.

7 and 8, at the church, 5757 W. 127th St. in Palos Heights.

Dropoff times are 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. that Saturday and 7:30 a.m. to noon that Sunday. This year, the Society is especially seeking clothing and shoes for men, women, children and infants, and household items, dishes, flatware, pots and pans, cooking and serving, home decorations, pictures, frames, figurines, linens, sheets, towels, blankets, etc.

Neat Repeats seeks donation of warm clothing

Neat Repeats Resale is now accepting donations of women’s, men’s, children’s fall and winter clothing.

New and gently used items are always welcome at either store, Orland Park at 9028 W. 159th St. (364-7605), or Worth 7026 W. 111th St. (361-6860).

Donations make a difference in the lives of women and children in the community. All sales at Neat Repeats Resale benefit the clients served by the Crisis Center for All donations should be placed South Suburbia, which provides in cartons or bags, and be in good emergency shelter and other serready-to-use condition. A trailer vices for individuals and families will be parked on the church site victimized by domestic violence.

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Work to become a better investor This weekend, we observe Labor Day. A federal holiday since 1894, Labor Day celebrates the achievements of American workers — people, like yourself, who work hard for their money. But to make progress toward your longterm financial goals, you need to do more than just earn money — you have to invest it wisely.

And that takes work, too.

Fortunately, there’s no real mystery to the types of labor in which you’ll need to engage to become a good investor. Here are a few suggestions: • Work to make investing a priority. Many people delay investing until they “have a better handle” on their finances. But these good intentions frequently go unfulfilled because there will always be something else on which to spend one’s money. To work toward your important goals, such as a comfortable retirement or a child’s education, you need to put away some money regularly. If you’re just starting out in your career, you might not be able to afford much, but even a small amount can help. And when your salary increases, so can your investment contributions. To make it easier on yourself, consider arranging for your bank to automatically move money each month from your checking or savings account into an investment account.

• Work to understand what’s in your portfolio. Some investors

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aren’t certain about what investments they own — and this uncertainty can lead to poor decisionmaking if it becomes necessary to make changes. So make sure you know what’s in your portfolio — and why.

• Work to keep your portfolio current with your goals. Even if you know why you initially purchased certain investments and how they fit into your portfolio, you can’t put things on “autopilot.” Over time, your goals may evolve, which means you’ll need to be vigilant in working with your financial advisor to adjust your portfolio accordingly.

• Work to diversify your holdings. No matter where you are in your life, you will still need to diversify your portfolio by owning a variety of investments — stocks, bonds, government securities and other vehicles. Consequently, you’ll need to review your portfolio regularly to ensure that it’s still properly diversified. Diversification is a strategy designed to help reduce the effects of volatility on

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your holdings, but keep in mind that even a diversified portfolio can’t guarantee profits or protect against loss.

• Work to maintain a long-term perspective. No matter what you might hear from anyone else, there’s no “shortcut” to investment success. Many people hope they will “hit” on that one investment that will make them rich quickly — but that’s pretty much a fantasy. To help achieve your goals, you will need to invest for many years, through good markets and bad. And during those inevitable downturns, you’ll need to focus on your long-term objectives and follow a consistent investment strategy, making only those adjustments that make sense for your situation.

As you can see, you’ll need to work on many aspects of investing to stay on the road toward success. But you don’t have to work alone: Investing can be complex, so you may want to get help from a financial professional — someone who knows both the investment world and your individual needs, goals and risk tolerance.

Jim Van Howe is a financial advisor with Edward Jones Investments, in Palos Heights. His office is at 7001 W. 127th St. He can be reached at 361-3400. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

South Suburbs ready to show their stuff at Toyota Park

by Kevin M. Coyne Correspondent Members of the Southwest Conference of Mayors will host 10 communities at the Business Developers Summit next month in hopes of enticing new businesses, better traffic flow and major improvements to each community.

Most of the communities have property along the Harlem corridor, which extends from 63rd Street to Interstate Highway 80 through 10 communities from Bedford Park to Tinley Park.

Communities that don’t have property along Harlem Avenue are still expected to market the best of their municipality.

“We started with a key list of 100 developers and we are asking each individual community to reach out to a developer they may know personally,” Southwest Conference of Mayors Executive Director Vicki Smith said. “We want each community to market their town, if they have a piece of property on Southwest Highway they can market that too, it’s not just for communities with property along the Harlem Avenue corridor.”

For the past several months members of the Southwest Con-

ference of Mayors and community leaders have prepared to showcase the best of their community.

Over 1,000 business developers are expected to be contacted and at least 18 have already agreed to attend the Sept. 18 summit at Toyota Park.

“All 10 communities will be at the summit and have an opportunity to market their community to business developers,” said Smith. “We are really excited for the summit, this is something we’ve never tried before and we expect to fill up with 40 to 60 developers.”

Many communities such as Palos Hills and Chicago Ridge have already reached out to marketing firms in Chicago to acquire brochures, posters and other materials that will help to showcase the best of their community.

“This is the first time we are able bring developers into each town to see what each community has to offer a potential developer,” said Palos Hills Mayor and President of the Southwest Conference of Mayors Gerald Bennett. “The summit is an important stage of the planning process and potential projects along the Harlem corridor.”

Since Palos Hills only has a small section of land located along Harlem Avenue city officials are planning on showcasing other areas of the village in hopes of sparking economic development in the community, Bennett said.

The Southwest Conference of Mayors in conjunction with Pace Bus, CTA, IDOT, Metra and RTA conducted studies along the Harlem Avenue corridor to improve transportation and development throughout each of the 10 communities. The 10 communities include, Bedford Park, Bridgeview, Burbank, Chicago Ridge, Oak Lawn, Orland Park, Palos Heights, Palos Hills, Tinley Park and Worth.

Oak Lawn is currently conducting a similar study after receiving a grant from Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning. Oak Lawn officials along with CMAP teamed up with Teska Associates Inc. to study 95th Street from Pulaski Road to Harlem Avenue.

“We are hoping to reach out to over a 1,000 developers and this is an excellent opportunity for each community to meet with potential developers and hopefully improve development in their community,” Bennett said.

Arden Courts invites responders to lunch Calling all heroes: Arden Courts will host its second annual “Our Heroes Dash-n-Dine Luncheon Event” for emergency responders from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on

Wednesday, Sept. 11.

Arden Courts of Palos Heights wants to take a minute to thank those who serve our community and help many fellow community

Job Search Mock interviews at Moraine Valley Job-seekers can improve their interviewing skills by attending Moraine Valley Community College’s fall Mock Interview Day on Wednesday, Sept. 11, from 2 to 5 p.m. The free event will be in the Moraine Business and Conference Center (Building M), on campus, 9000 W. College Parkway, Palos Hills.

Community members, students and graduates are encouraged to

participate in a formal, 30-minute mock interview with an actual employer who will provide valuable tips to help them ace their next interview. Business attire and two resumes are required for entry.

Participants must register, and space is limited. Call the Job Resource Center at 974-5737 to schedule a mock interview or to participate as an employer. For more information, visit moraine valley.edu/jrc.

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Mark your calendars and join them for a free delicious homemade hero sandwich, chips, cookies and beverages.

“We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you who came last year and made this event a big success. Hope to see all of you this year,” a spokesperson said.

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Lauren and Steve Schultz are hoping some of their wild ice cream flavors — including whiskey and beer — will catch on in the Chicago area.

Whiskey-flavored ice cream?

Stagg grad helps run ice cream venture

by Margaret Pretkelis Correspondent A Palos Heights native who churned her childhood dream into a reality is bringing her cool creations to the Chicago area.

Former Palos Heights resident Lauren Schultz and her husband Steve are the faces behind Purple Door Ice Cream, a successful ice cream business in the Milwaukee area. The couple is beginning to distribute their frozen concoctions to the Chicago area where Schultz believes it will satisfy many sweet tooths with dairyland ingredients and original flavors.

Lauren said that they are in several stores in Chicago now and that they hope to be in more stores and potentially restaurants.

Chicagoans looking to purchase a pint can swing by any Treasure Island Foods or Sunset Foods grocery stores, Mariano’s in Elmhurst, or Whole Foods in the city’s South Loop area. Distribution into Cook and DuPage Counties is expected to grow over the coming months.

Purple Door’s top pint sellers are Salted Caramel, Raspberry Green Tea, Mint Chip, Espresso and vanilla. However, visitors to their location will get to choose from a wider selection that in-

cludes Chai with Pink Peppercorn, Whiskey, and Fair Trade Banana Chocolate Walnut. Soon to be added to this list is a beer flavored ice cream.

“We’re based in Milwaukee,” Lauren said. “How could we not do a beer flavored ice cream?”

Known for including local dairy products in their ice cream, Purple Door’s owners also use neighboring businesses to roast their coffee beans and supply their whiskey.

Each flavor is made in small batches using butterfat that is then frozen for 12 minutes. The coffee and tea flavors require several days of preparation.

A 1997 graduate of Stagg High School, Lauren spent her childhood summers at Plush Horse Ice Cream Parlor in Palos Park. The idea to open up her own ice cream store came to her while enjoying the treat with her friends. “I had the dream to open up my own store sometime in middle school.

I knew I loved ice cream and I always thought an ice cream store was a place where people are happy,” she said.

Upon graduating from high school, Lauren obtained a bachelors’ degree in graphic design at the University of Dayton before completing the masters’ program in deaf education at the University

of Minnesota. It was there where she met her husband, Steve. On their first date, Lauren told him about her dream of opening an ice cream parlor. “Steve thought it was a great idea. Even after we spent several rewarding years in education, he remembered my dream and thought we should give it a shot,” she said.

After moving to Milwaukee in 2008 to be closer to their families, the couple decided it was time to start their ice cream business.

“We were nervous at first,” Lauren said. “We weren’t sure how the community would take it.

Milwaukee is a custard town.”

But word of their cold treat made with local ingredients spread and within months Purple Door ice cream was being served in a handful of restaurants and sold at the nearby food co-op.

Since then Purple Door’s business continues to grow.

They spend their time running their business and raising their two sons aged three and one. They manage one fulltime and one parttime employee and are currently preparing for their move to a larger store to accommodate their growing number of customers. Future business plans include increasing distribution sites in Chicagoland grocery stores and restaurants.

Administrator named in Dist. 130 School District 130 recently hired Gail Rubio, of Palos Heights, as the new Administrator for Pupil Personnel Services. Rubio’s appointment to the position was approved at the July Board of Education meeting and she will oversee the Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) Department for the District, which is located in Crestwood. Rubio will be responsible for the direct daily supervision of the PPS Department which has primary responsibility for the identification, placement and program coordination of special education students.

Rubio has earned a bachelor’s degree in special education from Benedictine University and master’s degrees in curriculum and instruction and educational leadership from Concordia University.

She lives in Palos Heights with her four children and husband of nine years.

Cook County School District 130 serves nearly 4,100 students at thirteen school sites. The district serves portions of the communities of: Alsip, Blue Island, Crestwood and Robbins.

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Shepard welcomes new faculty Principal Josh Barron and the Shepard High School community welcomed five new teachers to the 2013-14 school year this week.

New staff members include Carrie Alvarado, a science teacher with a bachelor’s degree from St. Xavier University; Jennifer Banos-Glaz, an art teacher with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Chicago and a master’s degree from Dominican University; Danielle Jones, a foreign language teacher with a bachelor’s degree from Illinois State University and a master’s degree from the University of New Mexico.

Also, Matthew Krogh, an industrial technology teacher with a bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale and a master’s degree from the American College of Education; and, Hala Miari, a science teacher with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago and master’s degree from St. Xavier University.

Shown are new teachers Danielle Jones (from left front), Hala Miari, (back) Matthew Krogh, Jennifer Banos-Glaz and Carrie Alvarado.

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Dahlia show will bloom in mid-Sept.     The weekend of the annual Southtown Dahlia show by the Southtown Dahlia Club has been changed this year from Labor Day to Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 14 and 15.     Hours are 1 to 4 p.m. that Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday at the traditional location, Crestwood Civic Center, 14025 S. Kostner Ave.     The show will feature huge blooms, brilliant color and basket arrangements of dahlias. Vote for the people’s Choice Award. Admission is free to the public, raffle and door prizes available.     The club meets at the Crestwood Civic Center the fourth Sunday of each month and helps keep this display blooming at Lake Katherine Nature Center in Palos Heights. For more information, email Sue Fitzgerald at Sue. Fitzgerald@EagleTVSales.com, or visit the website at SouthtownDahliaClub.com.

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Mighty Macs want to take care of ‘unfinished business’

By Anthony Nasella A third-place finish at the 2012 Class 4A state tournament was obviously a great accomplishment for Mother McAuley.

But coach Jen DeJarld doesn’t want her girls riding on the press clippings of last season, no matter how plentiful and complimentary

they were. Instead, the No. 2 na- finishing third, we really thought tionally ranked Mighty Macs seek we could have been a contender to improve and build on their suc- for the title.

“We would like to take care of cess from a year ago.

“For this team, ‘unfinished that business this year, and I think business’ is one of our themes,” we have the team to do it. We just DeJarald said. “We feel that’s true have to keep everybody healthy in the way our season ended last and on the right course.” year. While we were very excited An interesting part of that about being back downstate and “course” will be a trip outside

Making them see ‘Red,’ but forget about ’Skins’ Bartosh An age-old axiom for journalists to follow is that they’re supposed to report the news, not create it.

That’s not to say news people never do anything legitimately newsworthy. If a reporter is cited for being drunk and disorderly, for instance, or if a male editor makes an unsolicited grab at a female writer or if a publisher plays fast and loose with company finances, those acts should absolutely not be ignored just because members of the fourth estate are involved.

But no media outlet should endeavor to get noticed by purposely building a story around itself.

It’s fine to be recognized for something done to enhance the common good. Railing against a government edict that has far more visible flaws than plusses from an outsider’s viewpoint — hello Obamacare — is sufficient reason to weigh in on a matter, but media should not consider itself the purveyor of a socially correct agenda that is basically self-manufactured.

Slate, a general-interest magazine owned by the Washington Post Co., recently announced its intention to no longer refer to the NFL team in Washington D.C. by its actual nickname, even though the franchise has no plans to change that moniker from “Redskins.” According to an online article posted on the company’s website, Slate is not the first publication to make this move — apparently a Washington paper, as well as ones in Buffalo and Philadelphia have chosen to do the same thing — but this is the one drawing the most attention.

The reason behind all of the actions is simple to understand: The name “Redskins” is not an especially tasteful one. Even individuals who aren’t bound by PC thinking tend to find it pretty insulting.

Some may argue beyond the obvious and say all nicknames relating to Native Americans be expunged, but there’s really no reason for that. There is nothing inherently derogatory about “Braves” or “Indians” or “Seminoles,” the latter, of course, being the name of an actual tribe.

“Redskin” supposedly has something of an innocuous past, but it really does sound like a slur. As one reader stated in the comments section of another on-

line story, it’d be akin to changing Notre Dame University’s nickname from “Fighting Irish” to “Drunken Irish,” which would be fostering a stereotype.

So, on the surface, I don’t disagree with the Slate’s level of discomfort. But until Redskins owner Dan Snyder decides to bow to public pressure, the team’s nickname remains and, because of that, the club should be referred to by that name whenever the city itself isn’t used as identification.

Snyder did himself no favors when he told USA Today that he “will never change the name.

It’s that simple. NEVER — you can use caps.” It’s evident Snyder was wearing the one with “dunce” written on it when he was quoted, but that’s beside the point.

The team is his to do with as he wishes. So, for example, when Snyder grossly overpays for underachieving athletes — which he has actually done with a fair degree of frequency over the past several seasons — it’s his own business.

Or at least 65 percent of it is. There are a few minority owners also involved, but the majority of the franchise belongs to Snyder.

This situation reminds me a little of the verbal dust-up that developed years ago between Hootie Johnson, the then-chairman of Augusta National, and Martha Burk, the spokesperson for a prominent women’s organization. The latter lobbied hard for females to be admitted as members of the private golf club, but the old guard in charge of Augusta refused to back down or be harangued into opening its doors any wider.

That eventually happened, but it was on Augusta’s terms, not the women’s group’s. So it is with Snyder, who probably will alter his own determined stance at some point in time.

Far more troublesome to me is the fact that, as expected, politicians have picked up the scent and are sniffing around the controversy in an attempt to look useful. A group in the House of Representatives went so far as to introduce a bill to void the Redskins trademark.

Hey, guys, when you’re through with that important task maybe you can look into some of the other niggling problems plaguing our nation, like

high unemployment, massive debt, growing civil unrest, abuse of invasion-of-privacy laws …

Well, you get the idea. The government has no business meddling into any disagreement about a sports team nickname.

As for the folks at Slate, I have no issue with them disagreeing with the continued use of “Redskins,” and if its writers choose to argue strongly in support of a change, so be it.

That’s what publications are designed to do.

However, making an editorial decision to eliminate the name while it still exists is overstepping the boundaries.

Some parties might praise the Slate for being so proactive, but let us not fail to consider one thing here: the Slate’s commitment, or lack thereof, to sports.

The writer of the website article readily admitted that the magazine’s “coverage is sporadic” and that “hardly anyone will notice” when Slate stops referring to the Redskins by name.

Further, that same writer acknowledged that it would be much more difficult for the Washington Post to act in a similar manner because that august publication considers the Redskins “essential to its editorial mission.” In other words, the Post really can’t afford to alienate team ownership — and, by extension, its own readership — with a grandstand play like the Slate is executing.

Would the Slate, if it had as much at stake as the Post or other big-name publications do, be as quick to travel the moral high road? I’d like to think so, but somehow I doubt it. It’s always easier to play the rebel’s role when relatively few are likely to notice.

And that’s not solely a knock at the Slate. Media outlets everywhere are reliant on story sources, and no reporter is going to risk cutting off any of those sources if it can at all be prevented. Sometimes there’s no choice, but the reason has to be far more substantive than it is here.

As I said, it’s difficult to argue in favor of Washington’s nickname and say it shouldn’t be retired. And some day, hopefully sooner than we think, it will be.

Until then, even though it may get under our skin, it’s still Redskins.

of the area on Sept. 6 and 7, when McAuley travels to Louisville, Ky., to compete in a 24-school tournament that features the nation’s No. 1 ranked team, Assumption (Ky.).

“Since there isn’t a GCAC Tournament being contested, we’re traveling for the first time,” DeJarld said. “It should be a great tournament for us. It’s highly regarded as one of the strongest tournaments in the country, and we’re excited about the competition.”

In addition to the Kentucky event, the Macs will be tested in their season-opener against Joliet Catholic Academy and on Friday against the nation’s No. 6-ranked team, Wheaton-St. Francis. McAuley will also face defending state champion Benet Academy, Lyons Township, St. Charles East and Naperville Central in tournament play later in the season.

“This is probably one of our strongest teams that we’ve had in a very long time,” DeJarld said.

“We’re 16 players deep, and we have a lot of options.

“We have players who can step up in a couple of different positions. They’re multifaceted players, and we have a lot of senior leadership with eight returning seniors.”

MOTHER MCAULEY • Last year: 36-5.

• Who’s gone: Patsy Boland, Kelly Clarke, Erica Harris, Michelle Koneck.

• Who’s back: Courtney Joyce, Sr., S; Ryann DeJarld, Jr., OH; Kennedy Arundel, Jr., OH; Carla Cahill, Jr., L; Kelsey Clark, Jr., MB; Gabby Ennis, Sr. MB.; Maggie Scanlon, Jr., RS. • Who’s new: Kayla Caffey, So., MB/RS. • Outlook: The Mighty Macs return a deep core group from last season’s memorable run, which was capped off with a third-place

squad, she’s not willing to call this season a rebuilding campaign due to the number of talented players who are returning to the Stagg roster. The Mantas twins will pace the offensive effort.

Runyon played behind Morgan Thomas last fall, but Storino said she matured during summer competition and should step up to be a big part of the 2013 defense.

Storino is also impressed with the example Henderson has set, not only as an athlete in terms of quickness, energy and versatility, but also as a student in the classroom. Henderson will start at middle hitter. The Lady Chargers, who move into the SouthWest Suburban Conference Blue Division this fall, will be challenged by some potent new additions to the schedule: Joliet Catholic Academy, Lincoln-Way East and Lincoln-Way Central.

• Coach’s comment: “I believe this team can win 20-to-25 [matches]. It’s hard to make a guess if a team is going to win — our team two years ago went just 19-18, and then we win over 30 [times] last season. But with this team, I absolutely expect them to have a winning record, play in a regional championship [match] and finish in the top three in the conference. Everyone is working and we’ve had good practices leading up to the season.

STAGG It will be nice to finally get in • Last year: 32-7.

• Who’s gone: Morgan Thom- some matches.” — Storino. as, Jill Conrad, Ali Conrad, Liz MARIST Panella, Alexa Janus.

• Who’s back: Megan Hearne, • Last year: 29-6.

Sr., OH; Lexi Mantas, Jr. MH; • Who’s gone: Rachel Dalton, Kellie Senese, Sr., OH; Hannah Mallory Salis, Elyse Panick, Kelly Yandel, Sr., S.; Kelly Runyon, Sr., Marcinek, Abbi Anderson, Taylor DS; Hannah Henderson, Sr., OH; Holder.

• Who’s back: Lizzie Zaleski, Ariana Mantas, Jr., MH/OH. • Who’s new: Gianna Petrelli, Jr., RS/S; Carolyn Yerkes, Sr. DS; Leah Gbur, Sr., MH; Bridget KraJr., S; Kaitlyn Dwyer, Jr., MH. • Outlook: Though Lady Char- sowski, Sr., OH; Laruen Marx, Sr. gers coach Deanna Storino lost DS; Molly Mayo, Sr., S; Shannon an accomplished batch of athletes McKevitt, Sr., DS; Morgan Mur(Continued on page 2) from last year’s high-achieving

finish at state in Class 4A. Joyce, a Western Illinois University recruit, is an offensive weapon as an all-area setter and also Mother McAuley’s ringleader. DeJarld, who has committed to Notre Dame, was another all-area selection after leading the team in kills and aces in 2012. Coach Jen DeJarald calls her daughter a “cerebral player whose skills the team relies on.” Arundel, who’ll head to the University of Connecticut next year, is an explosive player and a great jump server. Coach DeJarld said that Cahill, yet another all-area player who led the south suburbs in digs, is an intuitive athlete and the strongest defensive player around. Clark will be a huge presence for McAuley with her explosive arm, while the Cornell University-bound Ennis brings leadership, a solid work ethic and great blocking skills.

Scanlon is an all-around skilled player who excels at defense and makes few mistakes, while Caffey is a newcomer who will be a force at the net and should surprise a lot of people.

• Coach’s comment: “I think this will be one of the strongest [and] deepest teams I’ve had in a long time. I’m expecting big things from them this season.”

— DeJarld.

Moraine athletics wrap

Volleyball team successful in initial outing

By Maura Vizza The record is already blemished, but overall it was a successful 2013 debut for Moraine Valley College’s volleyball team.

The Cyclones, who went 35-0 during the 2012 regular campaign and earned a berth in the National Junior College Athletic Association Division II national tournament, got handed a defeat during the two-day South Suburban Tournament. However, Moraine offset that loss with three wins to begin the year on a high note last week.

The Cyclones beat Harper College 25-20, 25-19, 23-25, 25-18 in their season-opener on Thursday behind solid performances from Kara Kentner, Gina Ryan and Taylor Serrano, all of whom totaled 11 kills. Serrano also registered four blocks.

Other contributors were Autumn Seiler (10 kills) and freshman Alexandria Bojan (six kills, one block). *** Carl Sandburg was vanquished more easily as Moraine downed it 25-16, 25-15, 25-15 in its second encounter of the young season.

Ryan (12 kills), Seiler (eight kills, three service aces), Kentner (sev-

en kills) and Serrano (five kills, three blocks, one ace) paced the Cyclones’ winning effort.

Moraine found further success at Indian Hills’ expense on Friday, with the former prevailing in a hard-fought match by a 25-19, 19-25, 25-19, 25-21 count. Kentner put down 12 kills while not committing any errors to spearhead the Cyclones’ performance. In addition, the Sandburg product supplied her team with 17 assists, eight digs and a pair of aces.

Ryan and Seiler both chipped in 10 kills, while Serrano provided eight. Setter Joanna Curtis (27 assists) and libero Kayla Manthei (12 digs, two aces) also made their presences felt. *** After battling Indian Hills, Moraine had little time to rest before tangling with Des Moines Community College and wound up on the short end of a 25-16, 28-26, 25-13 final. Serrano (six kills, two aces, one block), Ryan (six kills, 10 digs, one ace), Seiler (five kills, two aces) and Kentner (five kills) all played well in a losing cause.

Cyclones coach Gloria Coughlin said her squad, which was ranked seventh in the NJCAA Division II preseason poll, will get tested

a number of times in the coming weeks.

“We have a tough schedule ahead of us, and we’re looking forward to those first few tournaments that allow the players to get to know one another on the court,” said Coughlin, who is in her 22nd year at Moraine.

“We have great potential and are very excited for the possibilities as things start to come together for this team.

“Our 2012 undefeated regular season was grand. However, the fifth-game loss in the first round at nationals still burns this team, and these players welcome the additional talent to help get us back to the tournament. They understand that every new season brings new challenges.

“This team is happy to be back in the gym preparing for the tasks ahead of them.”

Kentner, a D-II All-American and the reigning Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference Player of the Year, is the Cyclones’ top returnee. Others who earned postseason honors a year ago include Ryan (All-Region IV and all-conference), Seiler (all-region and all-conference), Curtis (allconference) and right-side hitter (Continued on page 2)

FOOTBALL FORECAST Welcome to our first Football Forecast. All of the football teams are 0-0 with high expectations. The same with our five fearless forecasters. Here we go with Week 1…

Last week: Overall: Brother Rice vs. Shepard Harlan vs. Richards Oak Lawn vs. Kenwood Evergreen Park vs. Little Village St. Laurence vs. Reavis Sandburg vs. LW Central Stagg vs. Hillcrest Chicago Christian vs. North Lawndale Marist vs. St. Rita

Ken Karrson 0-0 0-0 Brother Rice Richards Oak Lawn Evergreen Park Reavis Sandburg Stagg Chicago Christian Marist

Jeff Vorva 0-0 0-0 Brother Rice Richards Oak Lawn Evergreen Park St. Laurence Sandburg Hillcrest Chicago Christian St. Rita

Anthony Nasella 0-0 0-0 Brother Rice Richards Oak Lawn Evergreen Park Reavis Sandburg Hillcrest Chicago Christian St. Rita

Jason Maholy 0-0 0-0 Brother Rice Richards Oak Lawn Evergreen Park Reavis Sandburg Stagg Chicago Christian Marist

Wally Findysz 0-0 0-0 Brother Rice Richards Oak Lawn Evergreen Park St. Laurence LW Central Stagg Chicago Christian St. Rita

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Section 2 Thursday, August 29, 2013

The Regional News - The Reporter

AYSO soccer season gets underway

Several matches are already in the books as Palos AYSO Soccer got its 2013 campaign underway last weekend.

Following is a roundup of reported matches.

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Icy Hot 13, Team #2 0 Icy Hot flashed some serious firepower as they routed Team #2 in their opener. Olivia Gaidas registered a hat trick and Daniel Scarnavak booted home a pair of goals to lead the onslaught.

Eight other Icy Hot players also scored, including Leonidas Angelos, Emmanuel Borishade, Katherine DeSanti, Jamis Lizzio, Mark Marino, Oliwer Pyzik, Andrew Staron and Paul Striepling.

Meghan Lennon played well in defeat for Team #2.

Lightning 8, Team #8 3 Once trailing 3-2, the Lightning notched six unanswered goals to pull away from Team #8 and record a victory. Ramiz Fakhoury and Josh Pappas both had hat tricks for the winners, while Abby Becker and Jack Forden tallied once apiece.

Dishing out assists were Ty-

ler Winkelmann (three), Pappas (two), Fakhoury, Kelsey Kelly and Jaime Ryan. Samantha Michniak and Jake Yerkes were the top defenders in front of a quartet of netminders, a group that included Fakhoury, Forden, Connor Casey and Darek Michniak.

Team #1 5, Team #7 0 Michael Kounas scored twice and was one of four goalies to share in a shutout, as Team #1 blanked Team #7. Also strong between the pipes were Patrick Stevens, John Mattes and Samantha Marek.

Stevens and Mattes were goal scorers as well, as was Michael Kazanecki. Other defenders of note were Sydney Downs, Anna Mattes, Kaitlyn Meyer, Erik Labrakis, Nicolas Kopanis, Michael Anderzunas and Hailey Wreza.

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Smurfs 8, Blazing Energy 2 Aidan O’Leary’s hat trick was the offensive catalyst, as the Smurfs extinguished Blazing Energy.

Tallying once each for the Smurfs were Gianna Demgiopoulos, George Evangelopolous,

Volleyball

Bart Nowobilski, Eric Nunez and Ethan Zickert. Evangelopolous (two), Nowobilski (two), O’Leary, Zickert, Matt Houston and Ryan Thomason all passed out assists.

Green Monsters 8, Team #7 2 Yosef Ismail’s hat trick lifted the Monsters to a resounding triumph over Team #7. Also lending a hand for the winners were Michael Georgiou (two goals), Jonathan Lezon (two) and Aldan Doyle Odenbach (one).

Campbell Brown had a goal and assist for Team #7, while TJ Mohan scored once. James Apel was credited with an assist.

Silver Soldiers 7, Team #5 5 The Soldiers outlasted Team #5 in a high-scoring match behind strong efforts from James Hunt (two goals), John Kennedy (two), Dominic DeAngelis (one), Joe Gregory (one) and Matt Bognar (one). *** The Nightmares defeated an unidentified opponent 6-2 behind goals from Daniel Wysocki (two), Demetrios Sacha (two), Logan Droesch and Kamil Taiwo.

second half of last season. This time, they will get plenty of opportunities to contribute right (Continued from page 1) from the outset. phy, Sr., DS. • Coach’s comment: “We lost • Who’s new: Emily Coghlan, a ton of firepower in Dakota, Paige Jr., S; Cameron Enright, So., OH; and Kristy, but we come back with Maggie Hughes, Jr., MH; Sarah a tighter defense. Our focus will Lowery, Jr., OH; Colleen Reilly, be playing as a team and being Jr., MH; Ann Marie Stifter, So., tough in serving. We took second MH; Megan Ryan, Sr., RS. at summer league [after losing to • Outlook: Finding a replace- Lincoln-Way East 25-21, 12-25, ment for coach Natalie Holder, 15-12 in the final], so we know whose Lady RedHawks teams that we’re going to be very composted a staggering 314-80 record petitive.” — Vales. with her at the helm, would be a tough task for any school. But CHICAGO CHRISTIAN Marist tagged local product Julie • Last year: 23-16.

Popp Hopkins, who brings skill • Who’s gone: Megan Kamp, and positive enthusiasm, to try Emily Lindemulder, Sami Bruto continue the Lady RedHawks’ inius. tradition of excellence. Popp Hop- • Who’s back: Emily Workkins, who was team MVP dur- man, Sr., S; Jessica Krygsheld, ing her senior years at Queen Sr., OH; Elise Haan Sr., DS; Magof Peace and the University of gie Kavanaugh, Sr., DS; Maddie Illinois-Chicago, coached Chicago Wohl, Sr., DS; Leah Kamp, Jr., Latin to consecutive conference MH; Samantha Kubik, Jr., S; titles before taking the job at Anna Kamp, Jr., OH. Marist and was also a member • Who’s new: Melanie Belstra, of McAuley coach Jen DeJarld’s Jr., OH; Barbara Arrington, Jr., staff at the Chicago Michio Vol- RH; Victoria Skala, Jr., L/DS. leyball Club. If Popp Hopkins is • Outlook: The Lady Knights able to cultivate similar success return a solid group from their within a Marist program that Class 3A supersectional team that boasts several returnees from lost to eventual 2012 state chamits solid 2012 team, a long ride pion Wheaton-St. Francis. Though through the state tournament is it’s been two years since Chicago a very real possibility.

Christian captured its own state crown, coach James Garcia is exSANDBURG cited about his returning play • Last year: 29-9. ers and believes they can help • Who’s gone: Paige Bendell, the Lady Knights make another Dakota Hampton, Kristy Theisen, extended postseason run. WorkKendall Riechman. man is a four-year varsity player • Who’s back: Sami Knight, who racked up 940 assists, 205 Jr., S; Bridget Lebert, Sr., OH/ digs, 103 kills, 60 blocks and 50 RS; Meghan Hutchinson, Sr., OH; aces last season. Krygsheld (292 Kelly Finlay, Sr., MH; Kathleen kills, 264 digs, 23 aces, 38 blocks), Bollito, Jr., MH; Leah Lane, Jr., Leah Kamp (119 kills, 85 blocks) RS/S; Julia Borschel, Jr., OH. and Kavanaugh (170 digs) were • Outlook: The Lady Eagles other statistical notables in 2012. will look to build on last year’s Kubik and Anna Kamp, both of success despite losing four quality whom were pulled up to varsity players to graduation. Coach Dave last season for the playoffs, will Vales (174-56 lifetime) is express- now contribute to a larger deing much excitement about the gree. Kubik was named an Allreturning players and has high American at this summer’s AAU hopes they will meld into a sol- Girls Volleyball National Chamid nucleus that will contend for pionships while playing for Hard honors in the state tournament. Cross Volleyball Club, and as setKnight led Sandburg in assists ter for her 16 Navy team helped and aces last year and, according secure a third-place finish in the to Vales, is one of the best and Gold Division. Kamp also had a purest volleyball players he has breakout summer season with ever coached. Lebert is an explo- Hard Cross. sive attacker who has received • Coach’s comment: “We increased playing time each year, have some nice young talent joinwhile Hutchinson, a third-year ing the core group, and we should starter at outside hitter, is a solid have another successful season defender and has improved her in 2013. We are all definitely hitting each season. Finlay, who looking forward to this season.” gained a great deal of experience — Garcia. in the middle over the past two years, excels in blocking, but her OAK LAWN hitting also continues to get better. • Last year: 25-8.

Though not newcomers, juniors • Who’s gone: Amber MaiBollito, Lane and Borschel didn’t berger, Olivia Lindner, Rachel play significant minutes until the Kestian.

• Who’s back: Becky Bradshaw Sr., OH; Simona Tomczak, Jr., OH; Tracy Peck Sr., OH, Brianna Markusic, Jr., MH. • Who’s new: Alyssa Radiocic, Jr.; Ashley Labuda, Jr.; Daniele Vanderwarren, Jr.; Sam Lesiak, So. • Outlook: Along with a few reliable returnees, the Lady Spartans will also count on some promising newcomers as they seek to keep things rolling in 2013. Oak Lawn won 25 times last season, a ledger that was highlighted by an 11-2 mark in the South Suburban Conference Red. Coach Dennis McNamara (212-137 in 12 seasons) will look to senior leadership from Bradshaw (273 digs, 212 kills, 38 aces, 18 solo blocks, 11 assists) and Peck (160 digs, 96 kills, 31 assists, 29 aces, 17 solo blocks). Tomczak (240 kills, 232 digs, 39 aces, 19 assists, 16 solo blocks) adds to the team’s depth at outside hitter. Among the Lady Spartans’ key matches this season will be ones against Chicago Christian (Sept. 4), Lemont (Sept. 12), Richards (Sept. 24) and Shepard (Oct. 15). Oak Lawn also hosts its own Spartan Classic Sept. 20 and 21.

• Coach’s comment: “We have four of our six starters returning from a team that won 25 matches last year. We will be led by two of the area’s premier outside hitters in Becky Bradshaw and Simona Tomczak. That is why I believe we should contend for a conference championship in the South Suburban Conference.

Overall, it is shaping up to be a very good team and I am looking forward to an exciting 2013 season.” — McNamara.

Moraine

collecting conference and region titles along the way. Its big gun was two-time national qualifier and ISCC Player of the Year Nicole Selvaggio, who has succeeded Bill Finn as Cyclones boss.

Although she is no longer competing, Selvaggio intends to have a team that will fight hard for wins this season. All-region and all-conference player Alexandra Armon heads up the group, but Ann Pendergast is another reliable veteran who participated in the national tourney along with Armon.

Joining them on the roster Claudia Maka (Oak Lawn), Elizabeth Dominguez, Kelley Grzych, Tricia Poremba, Lindsey Walker and Atah Bahri (Shepard).

“I’m used to winning so I want to keep that up,” Selvaggio said.

“I know what it takes. I want to come in first — I want that [championship] banner in the gym.

“They all have a great attitude and they’re picking up on things that benefited me when I was a player. If they do their best and fight for every point, I’ll be happy.”

The Cyclones open their season at home on Sept. 6 against the College of DuPage.

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Stephanie Dagenis (all-conference).

Besides Mother McAuley grad Serrano, a transfer from Illinois central College, Moraine’s list of newcomers includes Bojan, Manthei, Jessica Chaput (Shepard), Samantha Newhall (Shepard), Olivia Lindner (Oak Lawn) and Colleen Kull.

MEN’S GOLF With a deeper squad lined up this season, the Cyclones anticipate more success in 2013.

All-ISCC golfer Jack Misheck returns and is expected to be a leader for this year’s crew. Pat Neylon (Shepard) played every match last season and should step up his game as a sophomore, while Nathan LaPorte is another returnee who has worked hard to improve and will likely find himself as one of Moraine’s regular scorers.

New to the roster are Sandburg alumni Joe Knight, a potential all-region player, and long-hitting John Randolph. Along with them come John Yerkes (Marist), Jeff Cizek (Sandburg), Austin Temple

(Stagg), Avery Peterson and Zac Trainar.

While the Cyclones will miss the presence of national qualifier Jeremy Fraser, who’s now at Lewis University, they shouldn’t have to endure any measurable drop-off.

“We have a stronger and deeper team, and I look forward to the season with cautious optimism,” Moraine coach Bob Freudenthal said. “We’ll miss having Fraser on the team, but we have some experienced players and we’ll be competitive. We’ll be in the mix this year.”

Despite their promising future, the Cyclones were unable to start the season off as well as they had hoped at the PrairieView Preview.

Misheck’s 80 was Moraine’s lowest individual score.

Rounding out the scoring were Neylon (86), Randolph (87), Cizek (88) and Knight (89).

WOMEN’S TENNIS With a former standout player now coaching the team and a couple returnees having experienced last season’s national meet, the Cyclones carry some momentum into 2013.

Moraine went unbeaten in 2012,

SHEPARD • Last year: 21-11.

• Who’s gone: Franchesca Graffeo, Jessica Chaput, Stephanie Korbakes, Natalie Carberry, Sam Newhall.

• Who’s back: Caroline Graham, So., S; Chrystal McAlpin, Sr., MH; Brianna Volpentesta, Sr., DS; Amanda Carberry, So., MH. • Who’s new: Kendall Yerkes, So, OH; Abbey Graham, So., OH; Chasz Wells, Jr., MH; Briana Haugh, Jr., RS; Jackie Evans, Sr., OH; Meghan Williamson, Sr., L; Carolyn Notter, Sr., S. • Outlook: Fourth-year head coach Dan Grunauer said this year’s Lady Astros team is talented, but also inexperienced and untested — glimpses of greatness, followed by some uncertainty. The type of campaign Shepard ultimately has, he said, depends heavily on his athletes’ mindset during the first week of the season, known to the Lady Astros as “the gauntlet.” McAlpin registered 79 kills and 42 blocks last season, and

Droesch, Taiwo and Wysocki also passed out assists, as did Jeffrey Korbitz and Daniel Mroz.

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Green Machine 2, Red Bull 1 Jack Wade’s goal midway through the third period broke up a scoreless duel, then he added another marker to offset one by the Red Bull’s Alexander Hughes and boost the Green Machine to a victory.

Sophia Alonso and Mary Englehart starred in the nets for the Machine, with defensive help from Felix Alonso, Mark Jones, Jake Lata and Colton Sterling. Both goalies made three saves.

Michael Stasik had an assist for the Bull, while Grace Compagner, Skylar Compagner, Ryan Farkas, Josh Miller and Kaidence Roque were defensive standouts.

Killing Bees 10, Team #13 4 Seven different players found the back of the net as the Bees stung Team #13. Michael Jeffers, Grace Kennedy and Lucas Kopec paced the Bees with two markers apiece.

Tallying once each were Madelyn Holmstrom, Ryan Jirka, Grunauer said Graham (schoolrecord 542 assists, 115 digs, 34 aces) puts all the hitters in good position because of her volleyball IQ and ability, crucial elements for this young club. Carberry (53 kills, 34 blocks), an aggressive player who isn’t afraid to go for it on game point if the set is there, returns with the confidence of a seasoned veteran. Volpentesta (80 digs) is a gritty defender who wears her heart on her sleeve.

Her passion and passing, according to Grunauer, will be crucial if Shepard is to make any noise this year.

• Coach’s comment: “Our conference has gotten a lot stronger from top to bottom this year.

It definitely won’t be a one- or two-horse race for conference [supremacy]. I think both divisions have three to four teams capable of beating one another on any given night. If we can maintain a growth mindset and learn from each point, we’ll be successful and have a great year; if we have a fixed mindset and let the first week define us instead of drive us, it’s going to be a challenging year.” — Grunauer.

RICHARDS • Last year: 17-12 • Who’s gone: Kara Rockey, Kelly McGreal • Who’s back: Shannon Gardner, Sr., OH, Megan Olbon, Sr., OH, Haley Gertz, Sr., S; Brianna LaPapa, Sr., MH; Bridget Ferrin, Sr., S; Sara Tobin, Sr., OH; Dana Wujcik, Jr., OH; Katelyn Sullivan, Sr. S. • Who’s new: Camille Losoya, Sr., L. • Outlook: With only one key player gone from last year’s solid 2012 squad and the entire offensive core returning, Lady Bulldogs coach Troy Grevengoed said expectations are high. A group of six battle-tested seniors will look to challenge Shepard and Oak Lawn in the South Suburban Conference Red. Three-year starter Olbon will provide solid leadership while complementing Wujcik. Grevengoed said LaPapa was raw last year, but her hard work is paying dividends as she has polished her skills and shown increased maturity.

• Coach’s comment: “We don’t have just one or two players who are strong — all six are very solid. We have the right, left and middle covered. No one player is amazing, but all have worked hard in the summer. They have improved, and we’ve added some depth to our squad. One of our weaknesses last season was net plays and defense because we were smaller and we had middles that weren’t used to playing middle.

Jakub Mierzwa and Aydan Wilson. Seven players also doled out assists, including Lily Thielmann (two), Hedaya Hassanein (two), Caera Kennedy (two), Vazeed Haleem, Grace Kennedy, Jeffers and Kopec.

Rubber Duckies 5, Team #7 2 Aidan O’Hara scored twice to lead the Duckies past Team #7.

Delivering one goal each for the winners were Faith Duggins, Lenny Kobilca and Laith Talla. Kate Boyle was the Duckies’ best defender.

Neon Nights 0, Team #6 0 Daniel Sweeney, Dylan Gumtow, Erik Knutson, G.G. Navarrete, Jimmy Navarrete, Nate Tran and netminder Luke Lisiecki were the notables for the Neon Nights as they fought Team #6 to a scoreless standoff.

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Sharks 7, Team #1 1 Three goals from Lana Kersey, plus two by Julian Ruiz provided the Sharks with ample offense as they cruised past Team #1.

Tyler Blocker and Brendan Carroll also scored for the victors, while Frank Ryan and Brian Manns handed out one assist Now, we have last year’s experience to our credit, and I’m excited about what this year is going to bring. We know, however, that we still have to prove ourselves.”

— Grevengoed.

EVERGREEN PARK • Last year: 13-15.

• Who’s gone: Megan Beckow, Leigh Bennett, Colleen Burns, Claritza Garcia, Chelsea Christopher.

• Who’s back: Zoe Monks, Jr., S; Sarah Klawitter, Sr., OH/L; Emma Przeslicke, So., OH/MB, Nicole Larkin, Jr., MB; Sam Flores, Jr., S, Sarah Klawitter, Sr., OH/L; Maddie Voijeck, So., OH. • Who’s new: Vivica Price, Fr., MB. • Outlook: Lady Mustangs coach Carrie Berry is confident her team can improve upon last season’s seventh-place finish within the South Suburban Conference Red and an early tournament exit. She refers to Przeslicke and Voijeck as her “dynamic duo” on the outside. Even though the pair are just sophomores, Berry believes they have the potential to become top players in the conference. Monks led Evergreen Park last year in assists. Berry said she’s excited to see Klawitter transition from outside hitter to libero this season.

• Coach’s comment: “One of the keys to a successful season is to encourage our underclassmen to step up and become leaders.

Our strengths are [that] we have more depth this season and some players with club experience; our weakness is the commitment level is questionable [right now] for some players. But our goal is to have winning season, and I’m confident that this group has the potential to do that.” — Berry.

MT. ASSISI • Last year: 13-21.

• Who’s gone: MaryKate Deeley, Amber Koenig.

• Who’s back: Anna Broadhurst, Sr. MH, MaryKate Wetzel, Sr., S, Kelly Magliano, Sr., MB; Jessica Jakubowski, Sr., DS; Bailey Andjulis, Sr. OH. • Who’s new: Hayley Hetzel, Jr., OH, Clare Wasilewska Jr., OH, Maddie Cahue, Jr., MH/RS, Shyann Koenig, Jr., DS. • Outlook: Screeching Eagles coach Karen Van Assen returns a solid group of seniors who have all played on varsity since their sophomore season and are poised to not only compete hard in 2013, but succeed. Broadhurst (163 kills), Wetzel (375 assists), Magliano (187 kills, 58 blocks) and Jakubowski (309 digs) are Mt. Assisi’s mainstays. Due to

apiece.

Blue Skyscrapers 6, Purple Ninjas 2 Gavin Triezenberg and Nolan Navarrete both booted home a pair of goals to carry the Skyscrapers past the Ninjas. Navarrete also dished out an assist.

Lucas Parr and Sean Richards each found the back of the net once for the Skyscrapers.

Supplying solid defense were Nicholas Gilhooly, Gianna Bacerott, Harry Doyle, Alexandra Jancekova, Claire Connors and Jake Cachor.

Orange Knights 2, Green Dragons 1 Tessa Welch delivered two goals, and that was just enough to counter a tally by the Dragons’ Logan Wright and lift the Knights to a triumph. Jade Welsch assisted on one of Welch’s markers, while Karl Freimuth, Emily Purtill and Donny Chapman anchored the defense.

Playing well in defeat for the Dragons in addition to Wright were Gavin Wright, Lizzy Ellsworth, Patrick Grossman, Annie Olsen, Noah Rhodes, Jaclyn Rizzo, Grant Saunders, Bronson Sterling and Ellie White. the GCAC Tournament not being contested this year, Van Assen said an additional tournament will be played to give the Eagles experience that could produce more victories. Broadhurst and Magliano will continue to lead Mt. Assisi both by example and performance.

• Coach’s comment: “Our starters are obviously much mature compared to two years ago.

They bring a sense of confidence to the court [and] our experience should help us to pull through in close games, [while] solid defense will keep us in the [match] against big teams. Those will be the keys to our success. Our goals are to be in top three in the GCAC Red and to win a Class 2A regional.”

— Van Assen.

QUEEN OF PEACE • Last year: 6-32.

• Who’s gone: Katie Hannon, Missy Quero, Kathleen Miller, Lindsey Walls, Natalie Doogan, Vanessa Ramirez.

• Who’s back: Michelle Fredericks, Sr., OH; Sidney Schergen, Jr., L; Sam Stirn, So., MH; Collen Corbett, So., S; Rebecca Huerta, Sr., L; Jelyn Chua, Sr., DS; Stephanie Kingsley, Jr., S. • Who’s new: Kaitlyn Myles, Jr. MH; Amy Bosniak, Jr., OH; Abby Bennett, Jr., OH. • Outlook: Coach Megan Jones has been emphasizing team unity for the Pride this season, and so far the second-year leader likes what she has seen from a group of determined players who believe they’re much better than last season’s record indicated.

Corbett and Kingsley will share setting duties, and Jones is especially pleased with Kingsley’s persistence to become more effective in that role. A plus-.500 ledger, in Jones’ opinion, would definitely be a big step toward once again making Queen of Peace a respected volleyball program and an attractive draw for future players.

• Coach’s comment: “The seniors want a better record than what we had last year. I [also] expect much more this year, so I think we’re all on the same page.

We certainly have more talent and ability from what that [2012] record shows. The Queen of Peace I grew up knowing could hang in tournaments [and] I expect to get the program back to that place.

We want to have fun, but we want to win. The girls have great attitudes and have done everything I’ve asked of them, so now we just need to keep doing more. We’re going to have to work harder and put in more time than our opponents, but these girls are willing to do that.” — Jones.

Community sports news Stagg girls win golf opener

Stagg ushered in its 2013 girls’ golf season in successful fashion as it nipped Lincoln-Way North last Wednesday at Silver Lakes’ par-37 North course.

Keying the Lady Chargers’ 206207 SouthWest Suburban Conference crossover victory was Natalie Collina, who earned medalist honors in the dual match by firing a nine-hole score of 42.

Shepard golfers fall in first outing

Shepard’s boys couldn’t overcome Oak Forest in their initial golf match of 2013 last Monday.

The Bengals defeated the Astros 167-181 in the South Suburban Conference crossover affair, using medalist Dan Hlad’s round of 39 as the catalyst.

Plaines River.

The event begins with a 6 a.m. check-in. Competition will start at 7:15 and run through 2 p.m. Schools may register an unlimited number of boats, but the overall field will not exceed 50. Each boat, which must be captained by an adult, can include up to four anglers.

The cost of entry is $40 per boat. For information, contact Chris Kuchyt at ckuchyt@olchs. org.

Back-to-School basketball camp begins Sept. 9

Illinois Hoopla will conduct a Back-to-School basketball camp for youngsters beginning Sept.

9 and running through Halloween.

In addition, tryouts will be held Sept. 19 for Hoopla’s winter travel season. For complete details, contact Rick Palmer at Hooplamr@ gmail.com or 460-6513, or visit www.illinois.hoopla.com.

Wolves hold kickoff clinic

The Orland Hills Wolves youth football program, which features grammar-school children from Orland Park and several other south suburban communities, held its fall kickoff clinic on Aug. 17 at Kelly Park.

The guest speaker was North Park University coach Mike ConOL High School to co-host way, who previously played profesbass-fishing tourney sional football. North Park players Oak Lawn High School and conducted drills with the Wolves, Rayjus Outdoors will co-host a who were divided up by position, bass-fishing tournament on Satur- and offered the younger athletes day, Oct. 12, at the Kankakee/Des advice on proper techniques.

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�������� �������� ������������� ����� ���������� �������������� For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. P l a i n t i f f , � v . � TOULA LEKKAS, W. W. GRAINGER, INC., CITIBANK, N.A., PANOREA BAKUTIS A/K/A PANOREA S BAKUTIS Defendants 12 CH 13753 17130 DEER CREEK DRIVE ORLAND PARK, IL 6 0 4 6 7 � NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 29, 2012, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 5, 2013, at the 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 17130 DEER CREEK DRIVE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 Property Index No. 27-29-312-005-0000. The real estate is improved with a two story single family home; three car attached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. 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 PA1205375. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA1205375 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 12 CH 13753 TJSC#: 33-17296 I553478

For Notice Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION ASTORIA FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.LOREN LYSEN, SUZANNE LYSEN, STANDARD BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, VALUE RECOVERY GROUP, L.P., AS ASSIGNEE OF THE FDIC AS RECEIVER FOR NEW CITY BANK, PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION SUCCESSOR

BY MERGER TO NATIONAL CITY BANK Defendants 12 CH 015655 8650 W. PENNY LANE PALOS PARK, IL 60464 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 9, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 11, 2013, at the 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 8650 W. PENNY LANE, PALOS PARK, IL 60464 Property Index No. 2335-105-035. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certied 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 certied 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 conrmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certicate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after conrmation 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 le 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. For information, examine the court le or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to le number 14-12-11116. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-12-11116 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 015655 TJSC#: 33-16215 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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For Notice Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY D I V I S I O N � CITIMORTGAGE, INC. P l a i n t i f f , � v . � HYANG S. CHUNG A/K/A HYANG SOON CHUNG A/K/A HYANG CHUNG, KEUN Y. CHUNG A/K/A KEUN YOUNG CHUNG A/K/A KEON CHUNG A/K/A KEON Y. CHUNG, FOSTER BANK D e f e n d a n t s � 13 CH 005579 10528 S. 83RD AVENUE PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 11, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 30, 2013, at the 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 10528 S. 83RD AVENUE, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-14-203-020. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "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. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to file number 14-12-28426. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-12-28426 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 13 CH 005579 TJSC#: 33-14674 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff's attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY D I V I S I O N � BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP P l a i n t i f f , � v . � MILAN POPOVIC, DOBRILA POPOVIC, HSBC NEVADA, NA FKA HOUSEHOLD BANK, CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA) N.A., LAS FUENTES CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA) N.A. D e f e n d a n t s � 11 CH 17280 9086 W. DEL PRADO DRIVE UNIT 2E PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 20, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 23, 2013, at the 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 9086 W. DEL PRADO DRIVE UNIT 2E, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-10-209-013-1090. The real estate is improved with a multi unit condominium building; two car attached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. 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 PA1102466. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA1102466 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 11 CH 17280 TJSC#: 33-18355 I556932

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BMO HARRIS BANK N.A. F/K/A HARRIS N.A. Plaintiff, -v.LAURENCE NELLIGAN AS INDEPENDENT EXECUTOR, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF KATHLEEN A. NELLIGAN, PALOS LANDINGS TOWNHOUSE ASSOCIATION, BMO HARRIS BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, DANIEL NELLIGAN, PATRICK NELLIGAN, MIDLAND FUNDING LLC, EQUABLE ASCENT FINANCIAL, LLC, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 13 CH 002358 7 N. BAY ROAD PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 22, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 3, 2013, at the 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 7 N. BAY ROAD, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 Property Index No. 23-24-300-206. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certied 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 certied 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 conrmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certicate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after conrmation 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 le 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. For information, examine the court le or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to le number 14-12-37754. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-12-37754 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 13 CH 002358 TJSC#: 33-13260 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST

BY PURCHASE FROM THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION AS RECEIVER OF WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK Plaintiff, -v.AZZAM AL-HINDI AKA AZZAM ALHINDI AKA AZZAM M. AL-HINDI, GHAIDA AL-NAJJAR AKA GHAIDA ALNAJJAR, OXFORD BANK & TRUST, ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY Defendants 12 CH 03467 7556 SYCAMORE DR. Orland Park, IL 60462 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 3, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 4, 2013, at the 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 7556 SYCAMORE DR., Orland Park, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-13200-012-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $292,969.48. Sale terms: The bid amount, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, shall be paid in certied funds immediately by the highest and best bidder at the conclusion of the sale. 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 conrmation by the court. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certicate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after conrmation 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 le 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. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, SCOTT, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. 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. HEAVNER, SCOTT, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC 111 East Main Street DECATUR, IL 62523 (217) 422-1719 Attorney Code. 40387 Case Number: 12 CH 03467 TJSC#: 33-16319 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S � COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE C E R T I F I C A T E H O L D E R � OF CWABS INC. ASSET BACKED CERTIFICATES SERIES 2004-AB1; P l a i n t i f f , � v s . � ASMA ODEH; YASEEN ODEH AKA DR. YASEEN O D E H ; � PARADISE CONDOMINIUMS; ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC R E G I S T R A T I O N � SYSTEMS, INC.; HEALTH MEDICAL IMAGING LLC; THOMAS VALENTI; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ASMA ODEH, IF ANY; UNKNOWN H E I R S � AND LEGATEES OF YASEEN ODEH, IF ANY; U N K N O W N � OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , � 12 CH 13405 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on April 25, 2013 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real e s t a t e : � P.I.N. 23-13-102-083-1006; 23-13-102-083-1012.

Commonly known as 7921 West 103rd Street, Unit B3 and G6, Palos Hills, IL 60465.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff's Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455 W 1 2 1 1 0 4 . � INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I556494

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S � COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, NA; P l a i n t i f f , � v s . � ANGELIKA K. KAVROULAKIS; JOHN N. K A V R O U L A K I S ; � MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF ANGELINA K . � KAVROULAKIS, IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF JOHN N. KAVROULAKIS, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD C L A I M A N T S ; � D e f e n d a n t s , � 12 CH 12975 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on December 4, 2012 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real e s t a t e : � P.I.N. 27-23-308-003-0000.

Commonly known as 16621 South 88th Avenue, Orland Park, IL 60462.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection.

For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff's Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455 W 1 2 0 6 0 6 . � INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I556493

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION ONEWEST BANK, FSB (D/B/A FINANCIAL FREEDOM, A DIVISION OF ONEWEST BANK, FSB) Plaintiff, -v.FIRST MIDWEST BANK, AS TRUSTEE U/T/A DATED APRIL 23, 1987 A/K/A TRUST NUMBER 12489, UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF FIRST MIDWEST BANK, AS TRUSTEE U/T/A DATED APRIL 23, 1987 A/K/A TRUST NUMBER 12489, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 13 CH 006111 13621 ELM STREET ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 2, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 10, 2013, at the 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 13621 ELM STREET, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-03-205-003. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certied 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 certied 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 conrmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certicate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after conrmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court le 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. For information, examine the court le or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to le number 14-13-02578. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-13-02578 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 13 CH 006111 TJSC#: 33-15831 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING, LP FKA COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP Plaintiff, -v.THOMAS FANTASIA AKA THOMAS W FANTASIA AKA THOMAS FANTASIA JR AKA THOMAS W FANTASIA JR, MARY ANNE FANTASIA AKA MARY FANTASIA AKA MARY A FANTASIA, SPRINGLEAF FINANCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS, INC FKA AMERICAN GENERAL FINANCIAL SERVICES OF ILLINOIS, INC., CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO CAPITAL ONE BANK, PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC Defendants 11 CH 36309 13921 THOMAS DRIVE ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 6, 2012, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 24, 2013, at the 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 13921 THOMAS DRIVE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-03-307-012-0000. The real estate is improved with a two story single family home with a two car attached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certied 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 certied 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 conrmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certicate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after conrmation 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 le 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. 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 le number PA1112909.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA1112909 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 11 CH 36309 TJSC#: 33-18391 I557152

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S � COUNTY DEPARTMENT, CHANCERY DIVISION MIDFIRST BANK, P l a i n t i f f � V . � RUTA HARDIN A/K/A RUTA KHAN; NOORUN KHAN; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC.; THE RIVIERA IN PALOS IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD C L A I M A N T S , � D e f e n d a n t s � 11 CH 3582 Property Address: 23 COUR MADELEINE PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Fisher and Shapiro file # 11-049689 (It is advised that interested parties consult with their own attorneys before bidding at mortgage foreclosure s a l e s . ) � PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered on April 19, 2013, Kallen Realty Services, Inc., as Selling Official will at 12:30 p.m. on September 26, 2013, at 205 W. Randolph Street, Suite 1020, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real property: Commonly known as 23 Cour Madeleine, Palos Hills, IL 6 0 4 6 5 � Permanent Index No.: 23-23-101-018 The mortgaged real estate is improved with a dwelling.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

The judgment amount was $ 216,835.68. Sale terms for non-parties: 10% of successful bid immediately at conclusion of auction, balance by 12:30 p.m. the next business day, both by cashier's checks; and no refunds.

The sale shall be subject to general real estate taxes, special taxes, special assessments, special taxes levied, and superior liens, if any. The property is offered "as is," with no express or implied warranties and without any representation as to the quality of title or recourse to Plaintiff.

Prospective bidders are admonished to review the court file to verify all information and to view auction rules at w w w . k a l l e n r s . c o m . � For information: Sale Clerk, Fisher and Shapiro, Attorney # 42168, 2121 Waukegan Road, Suite 301, Bannockburn, Illinois 60015, (847) 498-9990, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. weekdays only.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. P l a i n t i f f , � v . � HISHAM BREISH, SAMAHER MATARIYEH, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 12 CH 22798 14100 STONEGATE LANE Orland Park, IL 60467 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 20, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 23, 2013, at the 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 14100 STONEGATE LANE, Orland Park, IL 60467 Property Index No. 27-06-402-015-0000. The real estate is improved with a two story single family home; two car attached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. 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 PA1212260. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA1212260 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 12 CH 22798 TJSC#: 33-16362 I551278

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CHASE HOME FINANCE, LLC Plaintiff, -v.SANG J. LEE A/K/A SANG JOON LEE, KIL YE LEE, CITIBANK, N.A. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CITIBANK, FSB, MIDLAND FUNDING LLC, HIGHLAND BROOK TOWNHOUSE ASSOCIATION, INC. Defendants 10 CH 045328 8744 GOLDEN ROSE DRIVE ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on July 1, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on October 3, 2013, at the 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 8744 GOLDEN ROSE DRIVE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-23-102-034. The real estate is improved with a condo/townhouse. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certied 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 certied 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 conrmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certicate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after conrmation 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 le 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. For information, examine the court le or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876. Please refer to le number 14-10-19566. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-10-19566 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 10 CH 045328 TJSC#: 33-15860 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FLAGSTAR BANK, FSB P l a i n t i f f , � v . � HEATHER MORANDI A/K/A HEATHER C MORANDI A/K/A HEATHER C BAASKE A/K/A HEATHER BAASKE, KEVIN MORANDI A/K/A KEVIN T MORANDI, BMO HARRIS BANK, N.A. S/I/I TO HARRIS N.A. D e f e n d a n t s � 11 CH 42560 17912 RIVER BEND ROAD ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 10, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 23, 2013, at the 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 17912 RIVER BEND ROAD, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 Property Index No. 27-31-401-004-0000. The real estate is improved with a brown brick two story single family home with a three car attached garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted.

The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "AS IS" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. 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 PA1121338. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA1121338 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 11 CH 42560 TJSC#: 33-18361 I557191

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Thursday, August 29, 2013

Not the end of the world if you miss second half of this movie

by Jase Howell Director Edgar Wright’s “The World’s End” is a completely ridiculous and over the top comedy.

This should come as no surprise to anyone familiar with his resume. Some of his work includes “Shaun of the Dead,” “Hot Fuzz” and “Scott Pilgrim vs. The World.”

If you’ve seen any of these flicks then you have a pretty good idea of the writer/director’s sense of humor. Those unfamiliar should expect a heavy dose of slacker humor centered around genre send-ups. This time around the director has re-teamed with star Simon Pegg on the script (the two worked together on “Shaun of the Dead” as well) on a film that attempts to be part buddy reunion

flick and part sci-fi spoof.

Gary King (Pegg) is a man obsessed with a pub crawl attempted, but not completed some 20 years ago. The golden mile is a strip of 12 pubs in his hometown of Newton Haven. The idea is to drink a pint in each of the twelve, in one night. That King is still stuck on this exercise in excess two decades later pretty much gives us an idea of his maturity level and lot in life.

Yet, Gary is able to assemble his three friends from the first foray — Andy (Nick Frost), Oliver (Martin Freeman), and Steven (Paddy Considine) — to give the mile another go. Not an easy sell considering the three unlike Gary, actually have lives and families now. The hardest sell is Andy, who no longer drinks and still harbors a grudge against Gary stemming

from the last time around.

The “four muskateers” head back to Newton Haven, Gary already imagining a monumental night of drinking and ladies, perhaps even a repeat of hookup with Sam (Rosamund Pike), Andy’s sister, with whom Gary spent time with 20 years ago. Yes, this man truly lives in a time warp. But much to his chagrin no one seems to remember the four.

Much of the first half of the film plays well enough to buddies reunion theme with some with some pretty clever humor, particularly a running bit involving the Newton Haven bars being transformed into chain style replicas. However, this being a Wright picture he has to find a way to unleash some absurd action sequences. Without trying

to give too much away, it seems, that not just the interiors of the bars have changed but the people of the town, as a well, and to get out alive they will have to keep drinking. After all, the world may be at stake, as it always is Wright’s films.

Complete silliness aside a lot of “The World’s End” works — particularly the first half.

It may have been a more interesting film had Wright had the guts to skip the sci-fi element a just ride the reunion concept for the duration. The characters are certainly interesting enough if not likable (Gary’s case). The second half isn’t necessarily bad, it just the whole twist to the film may not have been needed.

The banter between the four mixed with nostalgia and sometimes bitterness would have made

Simon Pegg plays a pub crawler in “The World’s End.” for a different, but perhaps better film. Then, again it probably would have disappointed the core fans of his films.

The performances by Pegg and Frost stand out the most — no surprise there as the two by now are quite comfortable working off each other. Frost especially provides some of the highlights during the sci-fi portion.

And Pegg really has the heavy

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lifting in trying to humanize the pathetic Gary. In all, I suppose the film delivers on what it advertises and will probably play quite well with the demographic it’s aiming for.

But perhaps next time around Wright and Pegg could trust their script to the characters they’ve created, without relying on the gimmicks. They might be surprised sometimes less is more.

Broaden Your Horizons This week Guitar 101 at McCord

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Basketry student Pat Earnest makes a two-tiered basket.

Log Cabin offers art classes The Log Cabin Center for the Arts offers new six-week sessions of watercolor, collage, quilting, basketry and silver-jewelry classes, beginning Sept. 4 through Sept. 9, at 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park.

Wednesday classes begin Sept.4, featuring Collage with April Schabes at 9:30 a.m., and Quilting with Denise Dulzo at 1 p.m. Evening Watercolor classes at 6:30 p.m. with Lenox Wallace are offered beginning Wednesday, Sept.4, for beginners and Thursday, Sept.5, for experienced painters.

Basketry classes begin Sept. 5 at 9:30 a.m. with Ann Fowler and at 6:30 p.m. with Jane Dwyer. On Monday, Sept. 9, two new silver jewelry classes begin, both taught by Dan Snyder. Intermediate/advance Silversmithing classes are held on

Monday afternoon at 2 p.m., while Silver Jewelry classes for setting polished stones into pendants are held on Monday evenings, 6:30 p.m.

Collage and Watercolor classes last 2½ hours each week and cost $103. Two-hour Quilting, Silver, and Basket classes cost $84 for 6 weeks. Students provide their own materials for Watercolor, Collage, and Quilting, and their own sewing machines for Quilting. Basket classes provide materials for students and thus require an additional materials fee of $25 each six weeks.

Silver students should expect to pay $40 to $50 in silver costs directly to the instructor in class.

Registration is required for all classes at the Log Cabin Center for the Arts. For more information, call The Center at 361-3650, or visit thecenterpalos.org.

Beginning Aug. 31, the McCord Gallery & Cultural Center in Palos Park will hold an eight-week Guitar 101 course every Saturday.

It will be led by Ben Parker, the gallery’s newest addition to their stable of music instructors. This course will be the very beginning of a student’s guitar journey. They will achieve the essential foundations behind every successful guitar player: sight reading, strong sense of rhythm, tuning and knowledge of the musical alphabet, musical symbols and basic parts of the guitar.

The course will be broken up into four age groups: 8-10 year olds (10 a.m.), 11-13 year olds (11 a.m.), 1416 year olds (noon), and adults (1 p.m.).

Registration will be $170 for nonmembers and $160 for members of the gallery. The course book will be

included as well.

Sign up by either calling McCord at 671-0648, or stopping by 9602 W. Creek Road, Palos Park. Registration ends Aug. 28.

New peace meditation group A new loving-kindness meditation group will begin meeting on Monday morning, Sept. 2, from 9 to 9:30 a.m., at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park.

Pastoral Director Chris Hopkins invites anyone interested to attend this short period of group prayer for “peace in the world beginning with ourselves.” The group will meet every Monday morning and participants are welcome to come whenever they are able. Call 3613650 for information.

Writing workshops Three writing workshop are offered this fall at The Log Cabin

Center for the Arts, 12700 South- shop, in which students write, west Highway. share, and supportively critique On the first and third Tuesday each other’s work, as they learn of each month, beginning Sept. 3, together to express significant from 9:15 to 11:45 a.m., MaryAnn feelings and ideas through their (Continued on page 6) Grzych facilitates a poetry work-

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

Broaden Your Horizons (Continued from page 5 ) writing. The cost of the poetry workshop is $52 for six class sessions.

On six Thursday mornings and afternoons, beginning Sept. 5, Ethical Wills and Memoir Writing workshops are taught by Personal Historian Beth LaMie. From 10 a.m. to noon, 1 to 3 p.m., students will learn to write Ethical Wills or Legacy Letters to their families.

These letters include personal values, history, life lessons and achievements, and hopes for the future. By the end of the class, students will complete an ethical will on archival paper.

In the 1 to 3 p.m. class, students write Memoirs, or Family Stories.

Using writing prompts, exercises, and techniques to capture memories, participants learn to organize their thoughts and experiences and how to elicit stories from other family members.

The Ethical Wills and the Memoir Writing classes each have a class fee of $84 per person, plus a $10 workbook fee to be paid Submitted photo directly to the instructor in class.

Students should bring a notebook or pad of paper and their favorite writing instruments.

Registration is required for all Artist Gary Wick will be teaching a class in painting with pastels at the McCord Gallery & Cultural writing classes at The Center. Call Center in Palos Park beginning Friday, Sept. 6.

361-3650.

Wick creates his paintings from photos he has taken on various trips to Europe and around the United States. From 1997-2009 he participated in many local outdoor art fairs such as the Old Town Art The Bridge Teen Fair and various other prestigious art shows having won several awards along the way. He has been Center programs published in the April 2009 issue of American Artist magazine and in “Best of American Pastel Artist’s Vol. II.” In 1998 as a Vietnam veteran, he became a displaying artist member at the National Veterans Project Give — 4:30-5:30 p.m.

Art Museum, which is now permanently located in Chicago. His demonstrations serve as a learning today, Thursday, The Bridge Teen Center will host a protechnique as well as inspiration for his students. gram where students can give For more information, call 671-0648 or visit mccordgallery.org. back to The Bridge by helping clean the facility. Students are able to receive community service hours for school credit.

This free program is for teens in 7th through 12th grade. To

by Jay Bobbin sign up, call 532-0500 or visit thebridgeteencenter.org.

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This free program is for teens in 7th through 12th grade.

• Kickball — 4-6 p.m. Sept.

4, kickball program with Alden of Orland Park. Great for any fitness level and tons of fun.

• Recycled Jewelry — 4:306:00 p.m. Sept. 4, recycled jewelry program using old jewelry and turning them into fashionable new pieces to accessorize with. This free program is for teens in 7th through 12th grade.

• Zentangle, The Art of Doodling — 5-6 p.m. Sept. 5, teaching a fun, relaxing way of drawing that creates beautiful images out of structured and repeated patterns. This free program is for teens in 7th through 12th grade.

• Project Serve: Cook County Forest Preserve Litter Pick — 46 p.m. Sept. 5, students will help clean the forest preserves.

Community service hours will be given for school credit. This free program is for teens in 7th through 12th grade.

To sign up for any program, call 532-0500, or visit thebridge teencenter.org.

Buddy Guy added to Moraine Valley’s season line-up Chicago blues legend Buddy Guy will help Moraine Valley Community College celebrate the 20th Anniversary Season of its Fine and Performing Arts Center with a performance at 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 23.

The guitarist will play the blues on the Dorothy Menker Theater stage, on campus, 9000 W. College Parkway, Palos Hills.

Tickets for this show go on sale at the Box Office and online at morainevalley.edu/fpac on Tuesday, Sept. 3. The cost is $65 for seniors and students, and $75 for the general public.

“The college is really excited to have Buddy Guy perform this special show because he’s a living legend who resides in our community college district. It’s a fantastic way to celebrate 20 years of the college bringing the arts to its communities,” said Tommy Hensel, manager of the Fine and Performing Arts Center.

This special event is not part of the 2013-14 Mainstage Subscription and may not be chosen as one of those performance options. For more information, contact the Box Office at (708) 974-5500 or email BoxOffice@ morainevalley.edu.

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