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Thursday, July 10, 2014

Olympian Grand Marshal

Fatal Fourth Photo by Jeff Vorva

A candle, flowers and some of the debris from a fatal accident make up a memorial for victims in a Fourth of July crash that claimed four lives.

Four die in crash on Harlem in Bridgeview

by Bob Rakow staff writer Bridgeview police continue to investigate the cause of a fatal Fourth of July collision that claimed the lives of four individuals, including a Worth and a Palos Hills resident.

Police, the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office and an accident reconstruction unit are still looking into what led to the crash, which occurred at 5:25 p.m. Friday in the 8200 block of South Harlem Avenue.

Police refused further comment on Tuesday afternoon, saying they would provide more information to the media when it becomes available.

Flowers, candles and red, wooden hearts with the names of the victims painted on them were placed at the scene on Saturday.

A group of area residents brought flowers to the crash scene Saturday afternoon and the tribute remained there throughout the week.

The collision claimed the lives Aiman Salem, 21, of Worth, Alaa Mustafa Alkhatib, 24, of Palos Hills, Maria Gonzalez, 52, and Hector Gonzalez, 48, both of Chicago, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office.

A 13-year-old boy, the son of Maria and Hector Gonzalez, suffered broken bones and required stitches in his forehead, according to reports.

The crash happened when a 2010 Camaro traveling north on Harlem Avenue, driven by Salem with Alkatib as a passenger, collided head on with a Dodge pickup truck, driven by Hector Gonzalez,

Photo by Emily Smas

Kendall lends Silver gloss to the Red, White and Blue

When it came right down to it, Palos Heights’ own U.S Women’s hockey team silver medalist Olympian Kendall Coyne was the handsdown one and only favorite to be given the honor of serving as the grand marshal of Palos Heights’ Independence Day parade this Fourth of July.

Less than half a year has passed since the diminutive, yet powerful young athlete and her teammates’ triumphs on the ice on the Black Sea coast in the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. In the months since, the local hero, role model and all-American all-around good sport has been feted as guest of honor and speaker at all-school assemblies, including those at her alma maters of Sandburg High which was traveling in the south- School and Palos South, special meetings of such local community organizations as the Palos Lions Club and other community events bound lanes, police said. across Palos-Orland.

All four victims were proPalos Heights’ most valuable player and Ambassador of Goodwill, Kendall greets fans from the back of this year’s red-hot Buick connounced dead on the scene, po- vertible Classic Car Show raffle car in her hometown’s Fourth of July parade. See more scenes of the parade and the city’s Independence lice said.

Day celebration on Page 4 Hector and Maria Gonzalez were on their way to a family Fourth of July barbecue when the Camaro crashed into their truck, according to reports.

Witnesses said it appeared the Camaro was racing another car on the street before the crash, though police have not confirmed that possibility.

“It didn’t have to happen,” witness Lorie Heklowski told NBC Chicago. “It’s sad that the white pickup and their family are suffering because somebody chose to, you know, race drag down the street.”

Heklowski told NBC that witnesses found the teen alive in the pickup truck after the crash and cut him out of his seatbelt.

“I was by [the witnesses], talking to [the boy], trying to tell him to stay calm, stay down because he kept trying to get up,” she said.

Several Gonzalez family members brought candles and flowers to the crash scene. Four wooden hearts painted red and printed with the names of the deceased were set up next to a nearby road sign by Saturday morning.

A group of area residents brought flowers to the crash scene Saturday afternoon.

The wakes for Salem and Photo by Tim Hadac Alkhatib took place Saturday An earth mover works mere feet from Ray Palmer’s back fence, in the 7600 block of West Carmichael Drive. School District 118 night at Hann Funeral Home officials say the construction work will be completed next month, although at least two neighbors say the damage has been done in Bridgeview. Funeral services to their properties. were held Sunday at the Bridgeview mosque with interment at Parkholm Cemetery in La Grange Park.

Palos East construction makes messes at neighbors’ backyards

by Tim Hadac staff reporter

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Here is the site of a fatal crash on Harlem Avenue in Bridgeview that claimed four lives on Friday.

school grounds. According to next month. It includes: information posted on the dis• Installation of a continuous trict’s website, the work began sidewalk around the outside pein April and should be finished rimeter of the front parking lot

that will connect with the public sidewalk along 127th Street,

Two longtime Palos Heights (See Backyard mess, Page 3) residents—one an alderman— are ripping into Palos School District 118 officials for being bad neighbors.

“You can quote me on this: they are not good neighbors,” Alderman Dolores Kramarski (3rd Ward) told The Regional as she stood in the backyard of her next door neighbor, Ray Palmer, in the 7600 block of West Carmichael Drive.

Their backyards are among about 10 that abut Palos East Elementary School, 7700 W. 127th St. Kramarski and Palmer say that construction work is flooding the rear of their backyards, eroding the soil, and undoing tens of thousands of dollars worth of improvements they have made in recent years.

“Look at that,” Kramarski said, as muddy water pumped from the construction site on the north end of the campus gushed into the south end of her yard and Palmer’s yard, saturating the soil and making every step an adventure.

Photo by Tim Hadac At issue is the current capi- Ray Palmer and Alderman Dolores Kramarski (3rd Ward) stand next to his back fence, yards away tal improvement project on the from a foul smelling hill of dirt that they say will hopefully not stay much longer.

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For the Public Safety

Beware common vacation time scams From Palos Park Police Chief Joe Miller As you look forward to a summer getaway, watch out for these common scams: Tricky tickets: Received a letter promising free or steeply discounted airline or cruise tickets? Read the small print, and between the lines, for words such as “eligible” and “guaranteed to win.” These mailers are often sent by vacation clubs as a lure to attend a high-pressure sales presentation where you’re promised huge travel discounts.

The hook: You join by paying upfront fees that could approach five figures and hard-to-cancel annual dues. But the deals often aren’t delivered, say officials, resulting in a flood of complaints.

Seen a deal for free tickets from “U.S. Airlines”? The name is a play on the legitimate carrier U.S. Airways, and the latest example of this common trick.

This time, it’s sent by Access Travel Deals, which has ties to American Travel Deals, an Arizona-based company rated “F” by the Better Business Bureau.

Name changes are not uncommon, for both vacation clubs and the airlines they spoof: Past pitches promised tickets from nonexistent “American Airways” and “United Airways”; both real carriers end with “Airlines.”

Online ticket scams: Emails offering airline tickets or confirmations usually pose a different risk: A details-promising attached link that releases computer malware. They also spoof airlines, whose real confirmations usually have details in the body text, not an attached link.

Also beware of unsolicited phone calls and emails offering vacation freebies — in exchange for personal information or credit card numbers under the guise of a “reservation” or “deposit.”

Rental ripoffs. In online classifieds, scammers tout enticing rentals at bargain prices — often stealing photos and descriptions of legitimate listings. The goal is upfront payment, often by wire transfer or prepaid debit card — and sometimes personal information with a bogus lease. These ads show up on Craigslist, travel sites, newspaper websites and phony real estate websites that the crooks themselves create.

Before you book, at the minimum do an online search of the address (you may see it “for sale” on legitimate Realtor websites) and cut-and-paste blocks of text from the ad. Also check names, emails and phone numbers of the supposed agent

or landlord on Google or a public directory such as whitepages. com. Sometimes, you’ll find a nonexistent location — or the address of a warehouse or business that doesn’t provide suitable accommodations. You’re safest booking travel arrangements with a credit card; be suspect of vendors who won’t accept it.

The grandparents scam.

The kids also have vacation, and summer means an uptick in this notorious ruse where scammers pose as loved ones in need of your help — and money — after supposedly being arrested or hurt. Don’t buy it. You’ll get burned … and not in trying to get a tan.

Destination deceptions. A phone call to your hotel room from a “clerk” claiming a problem with your credit card after check-in? Check it out by calling the front desk yourself; it could an identity thief using a lobby phone. Also be suspect of under-the-door flyers for food delivery that demand upfront credit card payment when you place your order. Your pizza may never arrive — only unauthorized charges to your plastic.

The front desk can recommend reputable local vendors: Pay only in cash after food is delivered.

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Tips for a fraud-free vacation

• Notify credit card companies: Before leaving, notify credit card issuers when, where and how long you’ll be traveling.

This helps fraud departments stop bogus charges if your plastic is used where you’re not — and reduces risk that your cards will be frozen due to “unusual activity” when you try to use them in a distant location.

• Weed out your wallet: It’s wise to weed out your wallet, taking only essential identifiers like your driver’s license and just two credit cards — one to carry, another to be locked in a hotel room safe in case your wallet is pilfered. Don’t carry your Social Security or Medicare card (you’ll get emergency care without the latter if needed).

• Protect your credit: If you’re traveling for several months, consider a credit freeze you can unthaw upon your return. No matter how long you vacation, closely examine future credit card bills for fraudulent charges by crooked store clerks and waiters who handle your plastic.

Also run your credit report about three months later at www. annualcreditreport.com to ensure no fraudulent accounts have been opened with your identity.

Rec. Center plan an ideal solution for Palos Heights Dear Editor: As a 73-year-old senior, a 44-year Palos Heights resident and an opponent of the 2004 over the top $16.6 million dollar Recreation plan, I support and endorse the current Recreation Center referendum.

Our community’s quality of life is our key asset in lifestyle and property values. This plan is a very affordable investment in our community’s future.

We need a continual flow of young families to maintain our community’s vitality.

We can’t allow ourselves to think we are a seniorcitizens enclave, resistant to any investment in younger families’ recreational needs.

Our Recreation Center needs have long been apparent and unlike the 2004 massive overreach proposal, this plan is an ideal solution to a very real community need. This plan offers

a wide variety of facilities for all age groups.

I would like to thank Mike Leonard for his very patient, realistic leadership to our community’s recreational needs. Hope you join me in supporting this important referendum in November.

This plan offers a wide variety of facilities for all our community’s age groups.

Jim Keough Palos Heights

Hobby Lobby decision praised Dear Editor: After the Hobby Lobby ruling, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin announced he will introduce a bill requiring “all corporations using this Supreme Court decision to deny or limit contraception services to disclose this policy to all employed and applicants for employment.” U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) responded by promising Democrats “will continue to fight to preserve women’s access to contracep-

tive coverage and keep bosses out of the examination room.”

People no more want bosses in the examination room than they want government bureaucrats and politicians!

Women have access to 20 different birth control methods at local pharmacies. Sens.

Durbin and Reid’s willingness to force businesses and taxpayers to provide for these non-essentials proves how out-of-touch progressives are when it comes to the role of government. Most Americans don’t want to pay for others’ birth control.

More importantly, no one in America should be forced to violate their deeply held beliefs in order to keep their jobs or run a business. We should be free to live and work according to our religious beliefs, not the government’s religion.

Thank God five Justices understood this foundational principle upon which this country was founded.

David E. Smith Executive Director Illinois Family Institute

Inside the First Amendment

Court rulings produce ‘First Amendment fireworks’

by Gene Policinski We’ve celebrated the nation’s 238th birthday on this Fourth of July holiday weekend with fireworks of all kinds and colors, but there are some ongoing pyrotechnics around First Amendment issues from religious liberty to free speech.

On June 30, the last day of its current term, the U.S. Supreme Court voted 5-4 vote in Burwell v. Hobby Lobby, Inc. that “closely-held” corporations do have certain religious freedom rights, and as such can refuse to provide women with no-cost access to some contraceptives as part of company health care obligation under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

The decision set off verbal explosions on all sides of the issue. At the heart of the court’s decision is the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA), a federal law that says government rules and laws cannot create a “substantial burden” on a person’s ability to practice his or her religious faith unless the rule or law is needed to further a significant public interest. Even then,

the rule or law must achieve its public benefit in the least restrictive way possible.

In the decision, Justice Samuel Alito said Hobby Lobby and another company involved in the dispute were “each owned and controlled by members of a single family” and the families’ “sincere religious beliefs have never been challenged.”

Alito cited an existing ACA exemption for religious nonprofits, where the government pays for such contraceptive coverage. Alito said that there are a relatively small number of owners and companies similar to Hobby Lobby’s situation, so the added costs will not be a serious burden on the government.

In a dissent, Justice Ruth Ginsburg warned of a flood of such objections — noting that Jehovah’s Witnesses object on religious grounds to blood transfusions and that some Muslims, Jews and Hindus object to medicines and other health products produced from pigs.

The legal concept of “corporations as people” — upheld in the Hobby Lobby ruling

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— could well produce another kind of First Amendment “big bang” later this month. The Court’s 2010 decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission eliminated limits on independent corporate spending in support of candidates running for federal office.

Opposition to the court decision has produced a proposed constitutional amendment to reestablish congressional authority to set “reasonable limits on the raising and spending of money by candidates and others,” and to allow Congress and states to ban campaign spending by “corporations or other artificial entities.”

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Fiery confrontations of a more personal and emotional kind were forecast by “prochoice” advocates in the wake

of another free speech case, McCullen v. Coakley, in which the Court in June struck down a Massachusetts law establishing a buffer zone extending 35 feet from the doorway of any facility where abortions were performed — including public areas like sidewalks. Anti-abortion advocates had complained to the courts that at such a distance they could not effectively speak to women headed to the clinics, to counsel them on alternatives to an abortion.

While state officials and others warned of intimidating tactics or the potential for violence outside such facilities without such a limit, the court said state officials failed to show the 35-foot distance was the least restrictive method of impinging on the speech of antabortion demonstrators. The decision left open whether a smaller “no speech” zone would be acceptable to the justices.

Even the Supreme Court itself was not immune this term to a rare dramatic outburst.

As First Amendment scholar and author Ron Collins noted in his recent FAN 21 (First Amendment News) blog, in

May a spectator stood and spoke loudly during a court session. Asking the justices to reverse their Citizens United decision, he said, “I arise on behalf of the vast majority of the people of the United States who believe that money is not speech, corporations are not people and that our democracy should not be for sale to the highest bidder.” The incident secretly was recorded on video and released on the Web. Ironically, the Supreme Court does not permit any cameras in its courtroom, or videotaping of its proceedings.

The pops, bangs and bright explosions of Independence Day celebrations fade quickly, but not the figurative fireworks over how we apply — and at times balance against each other — our core freedoms of religion and free expression in matters of everyday life.

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

He can be reached at gpolicinski@newseum.org.

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From left, Margaret Cohn, Evergreen Park “The Notebook,” and Cheryl Childers, Orland Park “Grease.”

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Orland mulls proper uses of CodeRED alerts

by Tim Hadac staff reporter Orland Park should continue to use its CodeRED Emergency Notification System, but only in a manner that does not cry wolf, Village Board members said Monday night.

“I think we should have the flexibility to use the system for non-emergencies, but I do think we need to be careful and when and how often we do so,” said Trustee Carole Griffin Ruzich, during discussion in the Finance and Information Technology Committee meeting. She added that she has in the past been taken aback by the urgent tone of some non-emergency messages she received on her cell phone.

Trustees Edward G. Schussler III and James V. Dodge Jr. agreed.

Dodge said it is unsettling to “be at home, watching Comcast cable and seeing some sort of ‘Galactic Emergency Alert’” message on screen that turns out to be non-emergency information.

The admonitions came just before committee members approved spending up to $18,150 to pay Emergency Communication Network, a Florida-based company founded in 1998, to continue to provide the rapid, mass communications service.

The system enables the village to send recorded messages via telephone to residents and businesses. Most are already enrolled via the phone number associated with their municipal water bill,

Backyard mess (Continued from page 1) designed to facilitate parent drop off and pick up in the front of the building; • Designation of dedicated visitor parking spots in the front parking lot to provide more convenient parking for parents and guests visiting Palos East during the school day; • Relocation of afternoon bus loading to the rear of the building, eliminating the current double row of buses in the front of the building that district officials say creates a serious safety hazard, with students moving between rows of buses to load; and • Improvement of the current playground area by relocating the playground equipment to the back of the property and installing a soft playground surface.

Newly appointed District 118 Superintendent Anthony Scarsella, said that the water pumped is recent rainwater that must be pumped out of the campus’ detention pond, so that its construction may continue.

He said the pond, when finished, “will actually improve the flow of stormwater off the property to the benefit of our neighbors.

“I want to stress that we as a school district do not decide where stormwater runoff exits our property,” Scarsella continued. “This decision is made by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District. We are complying with their directives.”

Both Kramarski and Palmer have owned their homes for about 35 years. Palos East was first built in 1951.

They say the district has a history of building that has caused them inconvenience and expense, including relocation of a drainage ditch to the rear of their properties, at a cost of $10,000 each.

“My section [of the ditch] is encased in railroad ties,” Kramarski explained. “It cost me $4,000 to replace one side, and I’m not going to do the other side as long as we have this. It’s not suitable.”

Palmer gestured to a berm built several years back, mere feet from his back fence. “That wasn’t always that way,” he said.

“For many years, this land was all level, and this drainage ditch was dry. They built up the land

and may add phone numbers by signing up with the village.

Village staff had requested expanded use of the service to include non-emergency messages, which would increase the annual cost per household to 75 cents, up from 55 cents, according to a briefing paper.

Staff said after the committee meeting that the village only uses the service a handful of times each year to disseminate information about potentially dangerous weather, upcoming community meetings, and useful information about issues like electricity aggregation.

The three trustees were assured

by Finance Director Annmarie Mampe that tweaks are being made so that the word “emergency” will be replaced by “Village of Orland Park” on the Caller ID display for the messages.

Village Manager Paul Grimes added that while “nothing’s perfect,” messages are carefully vetted before they are sent out.

“Before we send out a CodeRED message, we run it through the wringer,” he said, noting that the mayor’s office, public information officer and appropriate departments all sign off on notifications.

Dodge suggested that village staff broaden the discussion to include an analysis of what Orland Park do with the information they receive from CodeRED and if they know how to respond to various emergency situations in the best manner possible.

Later in the evening, the ex-

penditure was approved by the full Village Board.

Email Communications

Also Monday, Village Public Information Officer Joseph S. La Margo told members of the Economic Development Strategy and Community Engagement Committee that he plans to begin sending out weekly emails to Orland Park residents and businesses.

The messages would mostly offer reminders about upcoming events and help drive traffic to the village website, La Margo said.

The practice would be similar to how the Orland Park Recreation Department regularly blasts emails to an audience of more than 7,300 people.

Trustees were generally receptive to the idea, but sounded another note of caution about information overload.

Schussler said that being on the email list should be “completely voluntary” and that the village may be in for some “negative pushback” otherwise. “A lot of people have email inboxes that are already full,” he noted.

Ruzich said that weekly email blasts may be too frequent and recommended twice a month. She added that she, too, is familiar with email overload and recently unsubscribed from a number of lists.

Dodge said that after La Margo and his staff work out the “frequency and intensity mechanics” of the initiative, he should consider using email blasts as a

way to occasionally “take a quick pulse of the community” on current issues.

Commuter Cupcakes

Also Monday night, the Finance and Information Technology Committee gave unanimous approval to a proposal by Doughs Guys Bakery of Chicago Ridge to take over the concessions at the Metra stations at 143rd and 153rd streets.

The concession spaces are currently vacant, village officials said, and Doughs Guys owner Sean O’Neill said after the meeting that he hopes to open in both spaces as early as Aug. 1.

The bakery, in business since late 2012, offers a range of delicacies prepared from scratch, including quirky favorites like maple bacon long johns.

O’Neill also offers baked goods from its “Dough on the Go” truck at the Palos Heights and Chicago Ridge Metra stations.

He added that the Orland Park locations will initially be open from 5 to 8:30 a.m. weekdays. In September, he hopes to expand hours to include 4 to 7 p.m. weekdays.

The full Village Board is expected to vote on the matter at its next meeting, set for 7 p.m.

Monday, July 21.

Finally, the full board ended months of debate by accepting a proposal from Mad Dogg Athletics, Inc./Peak Pilates for the purchase of four reformer tower conversion kits and four fitness chairs, for a total of nearly $9,700.

Photo by Tim Hadac

Trustee Edward G. Schussler III makes a point at Monday night’s meeting of the Orland Park Village Board, as Trustee Patricia A. Gira listens.

The equipment will be used at the Orland Park Sportsplex, 11351 W. 159th St., a popular fitness destination owned by the village.

Trustees and staff had wrangled over the purchase of the pilates equipment, and much of debate had centered around whether the purchase should be made via a “sole source” or competitive bid process. Staff had argued that the parts were specialized and not widely available.

Trustee Kathleen M. Fenton, who had previously crossed swords with village staff over the matter, voted for the purchase.

Dodge expressed concern over whether the Sportsplex is starting to compete with fitness-related businesses in the village.

Fenton added that the village may have “lost its vision on what

it needs the Sportsplex to be,” and there appeared to be a consensus that a re-evaluation may be in order.

Stellwagen Farm tours

Trustee Fenton encouraged everyone to make plans to tour the historic Stellwagen Farm, 17701 S. 108th Ave. Four tours are planned for late summer. The first is set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23 The Stellwagen family worked the farm continuously from 1860 to 2004. The 60-acre farm was purchased by the village as part of its drive to maintain open lands.

Members of the Stellwagen family are expected to be on hand to discuss the farm’s history, as well as efforts to restore and maintain the buildings on the site.

higher than ours. What do you expect? Where does the water go?”

Beyond the monetary damage, the construction project has had an impact on aesthetics. On a recent afternoon, a gentle breeze from the south brought a waft of fecal-smelling air into their yards, prompting Kramarski to ask rhetorically how people living on the block could invite guests for backyard barbecues.

Kramarski and Palmer also say they received no notification of the construction project. Kramarski said that a district staffer who promised to fax her a letter about the project, has not.

“This school district is an entity unto itself,” Kramarski complained. “The City of Palos Heights has no jurisdiction here.

We can’t do any inspections there, none. It’s all coordinated through Springfield. That needs to change.”

Photo by Tim Hadac Scarsella responded that dis- A drainage ditch in Ray Palmer’s backyard, typically dry, stands filled with brackish water pumped from the Palos East construction site. trict officials have been “trans- The ground on either side of the ditch is saturated and collapsing. Beyond the fence is a large hill of dirt created by work on the campus parent about this project. We have detention pond. a web page on our public website with information regarding our improvements. In fact, that page th contains a live video feed of our progress that anyone can view.”

He added that district officials “have and will continue to do what we can to be good neighbors. During the design phase, we modified our plan numerous times at the request of the city so as to diminish the impact of the work on our neighbors.

“As superintendent, my primary responsibility is the safety and security of our Palos students,” Scarsella concluded. “I understand that our improvements are a temporary inconvenience for our neighbors and we are doing what we can to mitigate concerns, however, when school opens in August and the project is complete, Palos East will be a much safer school during arrival and dismissal.”

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Independence Day 2014

Fest photos by Tim Hadac

Serving cold beer on a hot day are Palos Heights Kiwanis Club stalwarts John LeNoble (from left), Karen Lorch, Larry Campbell, Bradd Lorch and John Sluis. Founded in 1977, the local unit supports a range of charities in the area and welcomes new members. For more information, visit kiwanispalosheights.org.

Palos Heights Mayor Robert Straz greets early bird arrivals at the city’s annual Independence Day celebration, held last Thursday at Memorial Park. Standing with him are Reber-Tesmond VFW Post 2604 members Ed Pahl (from left), Tim Rudis and Fritz Milhausen, who posted colors and led attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Photo by Joan Hadac

While many wear their patriotism on their sleeves, Palos Heights residents Seamus Keough (left) and his brother Nicholas wore theirs on the faces, while sister, Katherine, wore a shooting star on Squeezing lemons, peeling bananas and blending strawberries her arm. The early hours of the event were filled with young children and other fruit for thirsty customers are Fruit Blend Smoothies crew enjoying inflatable slides, miniature train and pony rides, as well as members Bob Bausch (from left), Pat Tarowski and Lenore Bausch. ice cream cones and other treats.

Photo by Joan Hadac

The celebration included a “touch a truck” section where children got to climb in, on and around a fire truck, a police SUV, a sewer vacuum, a farm tractor, and other vehicles they normally could only view from afar. Pausing for a photo during a moment of fun are Palos Heights residents Brad (from left), Amy, Annabel and TJ Andrekus, with Orland Hills residents Aidan, Tom, Noah and Sara Weathers.

Scouts and families join the march.

Palos Bible Church gets into the Spirit of ’76 in Palos Heights’ Fourth of July parade down Harlem Avenue last Friday.

Dancers captured in mid-air wow the crowds along Harlem.

Fresh from their recent annual car wash, the Independence Junior High School band is a parade favorite.

Classic Car Event Chairman Bob Starzyk and friends ride past in his Buick cream puff.

Parade photos by Emily Smas

Republican 3rd Congressional District candidate Sharon Brannigan and her opponent, incumbent Congressman Dan Lipinski, both marched in this mid-term election-year parade.

Mayor Bob Straz greets parade grand marshal Kendall Coyne before the march sets off.

The Palos Lions Club shows a much prettier side than usual.

Pack Leader Academy owner Pam Barnett rides to promote her Paws Assisiting Wounded WarriorS charity that provides service dogs to St Alexander Parish again joins the parade atop a flatbed. veterans suffering post-war trauma.

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Palos mom reports public indecency by teens at fest Palos Heights police investigated a complaint by a woman who said that a group of about 25-30 teenagers with a “mob mentality” harassed her, as well as her 9-yearold son and three other children, as they walked through the baseball diamonds at Community Park at about 10 p.m. last Thursday, following the fireworks display at the Palos Heights’ Independence Day celebration.

The woman, a Palos Heights resident, told police and posted publicly on the Internet, that the group of teens threw fireworks at the children. When she hollered at them to stop, “several of them pulled down their pants, exposing themselves to us and told me to ‘suck their d~cks, you Asian wh~re,’” she posted the next day on the Moms of Palos Facebook page. The victim added that the teens called the children “n~ggers” and her a “ch~nk sl~t” and “other disgusting things,” an experience she described as “heartbreaking.”

In the darkness, the woman was unable to get a good description of any of the offenders, except that one was wearing a Stagg High School T-shirt and carrying a book bag full of beer. Another had slightly long blond hair and was wearing orange shorts.

She informed police at the scene about the youths throwing fireworks, but not the racial/ethnic slurs and sexual harassment, be-

PALOS HEIGHTS POLICE cause she did want to repeat it in the presence of the children, police said. The youths dispersed quickly in the darkness as officers approached to question them, according to the police report.

While the offenders remain at large, the victim has publicly praised police for the responsiveness and other Palos Heights residents for their support and encouragement to file a full police report on the In other Palos Heights police news, Jonathan J. Czyzyk, 27, of Palos Heights, was charged with driving on a suspended license, as well as failure to wear a seatbelt.

Police curbed his vehicle in the 6500 block of West College Drive at 12:15 a.m. July 2. Bond was set at $1,500, and Czyzyk is scheduled to appear in court in Bridgeview next Thursday.

Stacie L. Brida, 29, of Oak Lawn, was charged with driving on a suspended license, no proof of insurance, operating a motor vehicle with suspended registration, and failure to illuminate the rear license plate. Her vehicle was stopped by police in the 12400 block of South Ridgeland Avenue at 9:10 p.m. last Saturday. Bond was set at $3,000, and Brida is scheduled to appear in court in Bridgeview on July 25.

Police charged Luis E. Arreola,

20, of Woodstock, with possession of cannabis. Police said that during an altercation at Palos Community Hospital at 10:25 p.m. July 1, staff found a clear plastic bag containing cannabis, in Arreola’s possession. He was cited and given a July 25 hearing date in Bridgeview.

Eric K. McMahon, 26, of Oak Forest, was charged with DUI, possession of drug paraphernalia, and improper lane usage. Police stopped his vehicle in the 13100 block of South Harlem Avenue at 12:23 a.m. last Sunday. A search of the vehicle yielded a metal smoking pipe with cannabis residue, according to the police report. Bond was set at $3,000, and McMahon was given a Bridgeview court date of July 25.

Police charged James D. Juarez, 21, of Blue Island, with possession of drug paraphernalia, as well as failure to wear a seatbelt. His vehicle was pulled over by police at 11:18 p.m. July 2. Bond was set at $1,500, and Juarez is set to appear in court in Bridgeview next Thursday.

James T. Wisek, 34, of Crest Hill, was charged with driving on a suspended license, as well as no proof of insurance. Police curbed his vehicle in the 7200 block of West College Drive at 1:39 a.m. last Friday after a random plate check. Bond was set at $3,000, and Wisek is scheduled to appear in court in Bridgeview on Aug. 22.

Orland Fire Dist. plans meeting to help parents respond to rising heroin threat From the Orland Fire Protection District Like many suburban communities, the Orland Fire Protection District is seeing an increase in heroin use by young people.

In response, the OFPD will host a community-wide meeting with parents and their children on Tuesday to discuss the problem and solutions parents can use.

The purpose is not only to educate parents so they can raise awareness of the problem involving their children but to also stimulate a community-wide dialogue to help educate young people about the risks of drugs and especially heroin usage, but also other substance abuse problems including with alcohol.

The program begins promptly at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 15, at the OFPD Administration building, 9790 W. 151st Street.

Celebrities from the Orland Park area, including two former Carl Sandburg graduates who have been drafted by the NFL will join Fire District officials and representatives from the Heroin

Epidemic Relief Organization foundation (HERO) and from the Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists (AAIM).

“This is going to be a very important public meeting to discuss a growing problem that is spreading throughout the South Suburbs at an alarming rate,” said Orland Fire Protection District President James Hickey. “Heroin isn’t an inner-city problem anymore. We’re seeing more and more cases and we think parents need to know how to deal with it. They can’t bury their heads in the sand.”

Speakers will include Michael Schofield, a Sandburg graduate who was a 2014 third-round NFL draft pick to the Denver Broncos, and Kendall Coyne, a Silver Medalist for the U.S. Women’s Hockey Team. Also participating is Patrick Brucki, a student athlete standout at Sandburg.

“Young people tend to listen more when they have role models their age join the discussion to get young people more engaged,” said OFPD Fire Chief Ken Brucki.

“Schofield, Coyne and my son are

all actively engaged in sports athletics and that’s a great connection for our young people.”

Chief Brucki said program speakers include Brian Kirk, a founder of HERO Foundation and Tami Obrien from AAIM. Battalion Chief Michael Schofield, who is helping to coordinate the project, said the region’s heroin problems have become epidemic. “Our area recently has seen the reemergence of heroin, but this time around it is more pure and potent than it was many years ago. Heroin is a cheap, highly addictive drug and has no clinical or medical use,” Schofield said.

“As the use of this drug increases, so does the impact in our communities. It brings devastation to families, an increase in crime (to fund the addiction), the loss of innocence, a lifelong prison of addiction and, in the most extreme cases, death.”

For more information visit the Orland Fire Protection District website at www.OrlandFire.org or visit the Facebook Page at OrlandFire-Protection-District-IL.

Accused drunken driver, 70, hits girl on bicycle, police say Orland Park police charged Jo Ann Harrington, 70, of Orland Park, with DUI, as well as failure to give aid/information. While driving her car on a flat tire at 9:55 p.m. June 13, she struck a girl on a bicycle in the 7700 block of West Wheeler Drive and then continued driving home, police said. The girl was not injured, but her bike frame was bent, according to police. Witnesses said they followed Harrington to her residence a short distance away.

Harrington said she was unaware that her car had struck anyone, said police, who added that they saw marks on the front of her car that were consistent with the victim’s bicycle. The vehicle was towed and impounded, and Harrington is due in court in Bridgeview on Tuesday.

In other Orland Park police news, Kyle R. Misniakiewicz, 22, of Orland Park, with DUI, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, no proof of insurance, improper turn at an intersection, and failure to give information.

Police responding to a 911 call said they saw his car in a ditch near 179th Street and 104th Avenue at 12:51 a.m. June 15. Witnesses told police that the driver ran away after the crash, police said. Police combing the area said they found Misniakiewicz running west on 179th Street.

After police stopped him, he was positively identified by witnesses, according to the police report. He was transported by ambulance to Silver Cross Hospital for observation. The vehicle was towed and impounded, and Misniakiewicz is scheduled to appear in court in Bridgeview on Tuesday.

Maher A. Ayyash, 20, of Orland Park, was charged with driving on a suspended license after he was allegedly involved in a minor traffic crash in the 9500 block of West 151st Street at 1:33 p.m. June 16. He is set

ORLAND PARK POLICE to appear in court in Bridgeview on Tuesday.

Police charged Mark L. Meldgin, 25, of Orland Park, with possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia, and disobeying a stop sign. Police curbed his car near 82nd Avenue and Wheeler Drive at 9:41 a.m. June 8. Police said that when asked, Meldgin voluntarily surrendered a plastic bag containing cannabis, as well as a smoking pipe. He was given a municipal citation, although the police report did not offer a hearing date.

Nicholas V. Berardelli, 19, Mark M. Oscai, 19, and Michael P. Coleman, 20, all of Orland Park, were charged with illegal consumption of alcohol by a minor. The three were passengers in a car pulled over by police for expired registration in the 15100 block of South Sunset Ridge Drive at 1:23 a.m. June 11, police said. The designated driver was described by police as sober, and no alcohol was found in the vehicle, according to the police report. The three

were set to appear at a hearing at the Orland Park Civic Center last Tuesday.

A 66-year-old Orland Park woman told police that someone stole a 96-gallon Waste Management trash bin from the backyard of her home in the 13800 block of South Tamarack Lane. She said she had stored the bin near her swimming pool over the winter and discovered it gone on June 3, while she was pulling weeds from her property.

Christopher L. McAllister, 26, of University Park, and William R. Burns, 24, of Orland Hills, were charged with possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia. Police on patrol said they saw them sitting in a vehicle parked behind the Italio restaurant, 15139 S. La Grange Road, at 11:36 p.m. June 13. A search of the vehicle yielded a plastic bag containing cannabis, a packet of rolling papers, and two instruments used to clean smoking pipes, according to the police report. Both men were scheduled to appear at a hearing last Tuesday at the Orland Park Civic Center.

Photo courtesy Orland Park Fore Protection District

Illegal fireworks shot off in the neighborhood are blamed for a fire that started on the roof of a home on Poplar Creek Lane in Orland Park on the Fourth of July.

Fireworks on Fourth of July ignite roof at Orland home Illegal fireworks are blamed for causing a fire on the roof of a home in Orland Park on the night of Fourth of July.

Firefighters of the Orland Fire Protection District responded to a fire call in at about 9 p.m. last Friday in the 11200 block of Poplar Creek Lane, minutes before local community fireworks displays were set to begin in celebration of the Fourth of July.

All of the public-monitored fireworks displays were conducted without incident, officials said.

The roof fire on Poplar Creek Lane was among several fire calls that the OFPD responded to before and after the evening celebrations.

Neighbors noticed the fire and immediately called 9-1-1. Firefighters arrived several minutes after reporting smoke and fire showing above the attached garage and cedar covered roof. The fire was quickly extinguished by the first arriving units and was confined to the roof above the garage.

Firefighters noted some smoke in the attics of the home but kept the fire from extending inside the

living areas, limiting the damage.

The cause of the fire was determined to be the use of fireworks by persons in the area. The Orland Park Police Department detained one person for questioning.

“We constantly caution people about the dangers of fireworks being used by the public without professional supervision,” Fire Chief Ken Brucki said. “They can injure people and they can cause fires. People watch as fireworks shoot up into the sky, and when done professionally, it is fun. But when it is done individually, the individuals forget that’s sometimes the fireworks can come back down and cause damage to property. Fortunately, this home fire, which we believe was caused by the use of fireworks, did not result in any injuries but it did cause what could have been a major fire that would have changed the lives of the people living in the home.”

“With the very large volume of amateur fireworks, we were fortunate not have any reported injuries.”

Fire district board President Jim Hickey said of the fire: “This

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They look beautiful when they are fired into the sky at night but no one thinks about the consequences of when the fireworks come down on property. You need professionals there to manage the fireworks and professional firefighters on standby to respond to any injuries or fires.”

Chief Brucki said that the Orland Fire Protection District responded to other incidents of fires caused by illegal fireworks.

The district also sent fire companies to assist in fighting a fire within the Northwest Homer Fire District.

The OFPD was on alert Friday night and will continue to be on alert through the weekend monitoring continued fireworks usage by the public, Brucki added. The OFPD was present to monitor the spectacular fireworks display hosted by the Village of Orland Park and also displays hosted by other governments including the Village of Orland Hills.

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Fresh perspective New McAuley principal uses her young age to her advantage

by Jeff Vorva OK, let’s get this out of the way right now.

Yes, new Mother McAuley High School Principal Eileen Boyce looks young. That’s because she is young. She is 29 and looks even more youthful.

There are likely still some people out there who think an all-Catholic girls school principal should be ancient and cranky and ready to break knuckles with rulers. There are some people out there who realize that men and women of various ages can handle the job of principal quite well.

But even the most liberal of folks can’t help but notice how young Boyce looks. Heck, the Oak Lawn native and Orland Park resident could pass for one of the students.

“I am fully aware of people’s reaction,” Boyce said on Monday.

“From my end, people have been positive about it. For me, it’s an advantage. It’s a benefit. And I’m lucky that people around me to strengthen me in ways in certain experiences that I haven’t had.

“For those who have concerns about my age, once people see the direction McAuley is taking, they will see I have a lot of experience in what we are doing to move forward, I think all of their concerns would be faded away. At least that’s the goal.’’

Boyce earned the spot after nationwide search and interview process. She graduated from the Chicago school in 2003 and is the first alumna to be named principal of the school, which is the largest all-girls high school in the country with 1,200 students.

Little did she know when she was sitting in the classroom, playing basketball or managing the volleyball team back in the early 2000s that she would be running the school a decade later.

“It’s funny because we had these senior Academy Awards at the end of my senior year,” she said. “I think I was voted most likely to return as a teacher at Mother McAuley.

Once that was said, it was always in my mind that I wanted to be a teacher.’’

She never got that chance. But

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Eileen Boyce is the new principal at Mother McAuley and it has been brought to her attention how young she looks. she taught at St. John Fischer and said that working with Principal Jean McGrath helped her develop and itch for the administrative side of education.

Boyce joined Mother McAuley in 2012 as assistant principal. Her achievements during her tenure include directing the AdvancED accreditation process, co-chairing the Academic Council, directing the implementation of the Strategic Academic Plan and creating and implementing a 1:1 iPad® program.

In an era when enrollments are dwindling at Catholic schools in the Chicago area — Mt. Assisi in Lemont just closed shop in June — Boyce has confidence in McAuley’s numbers.

“Our numbers are strong,” she said. “Certainly it’s a sacrifice for parents to make financially for their children to attend Catholic schools. I know they see the benefit at Mother McAuley. We will remain strong and I am confident in the future.’’

While there were some whispers in the past about the school possibly merging with Brother Rice, Boyce said she’s not aware of those talks and even though McAuley has a strong relationship with Brother Rice, the plans are to keep McAuley

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McAULEY BOSSES

A list of past Mother McAuley principals since the school opened in 1956: 1956-1962 Sister Ignace Garvey 1962-1968 Sister Inviolata (Catherine) Gallagher 1968-1970 Sister Mary Josita (Julie) Flanagan 1970-1973 Sister Mary Brian Costello 1973-1979 Sister Ruth Mutchler

as a single-gender school.

Boyce took over for retiring Claudia Woodruff, who took over the post in 2012 when Christine Melone resigned.

“I’m thrilled that one of our own, raised and educated in the Mercy tradition, will assist in fulfilling the mission and vision for McAuley” says Mary Acker Klingenberger ‘75, the school’s president said in a news release. “I’ve witnessed firsthand Eileen’s leadership style and initiative; she truly exemplifies how a McAuley education challenges and empowers young women to not only rise to the occasion, but to the top of their profession.”

According to school officials, the principal serves as the chief operations officer of the school, focusing on faculty/staff and curriculum development, student life, technology and guidance and counseling. The principal reports to and is accountable to the president.

“The search committee interviewed many excellent applicants for the position and Eileen was the unanimous first choice of the committee,” Eileen Quinn Knight, board of trustee member and search committee participant said in a news release. “Her leadership skills, academic credentials and strong Catholic values are excellent to continue the legacy of Mother McAuley.”

“This is an exciting time for McAuley,” Sister Cathleen Cahill, former principal of Mother McAuley and search committee member said in a statement. “With her balanced vision of academic rigor infused with the Mercy charism and values, the school is poised to advance the education of young women for years to come. Eileen’s experience, enthusiasm and passion for McAuley are a wonderful complement to goals of the Board and Administration.”

1979-1987 Sister Cathleen Cahill 1987-1997 Sister Corinne Raven 1997-2007 Sister Rose Wiorek 2007-2011 Christine Melone 2011-2014 Claudia Woodruff

Source: Mother McAuley High School

A Southside native, Boyce attended Saint Catherine’s grade school in Oak Lawn. She has one brother and is one of five sisters who attended Mother McAuley.

Following her high school graduation she attended Saint Mary’s College of Notre Dame, where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in elementary education. She then earned a Master of Arts degree in educational administration from Saint Xavier University. She began her career as a junior high teacher at Saint John Fisher grade school in the Beverly area.

“Eileen’s teaching career was the best preparation for her role as principal,” said McGrath. “In many ways, her new role is an extension of her classroom experience, as she’ll continue to guide and prepare young women to pioneer new and exciting paths in their education and beyond.”

Boyce serves on the Saint Xavier University Education Department Advisory Council. She previously served as a committee member on the Saint Xavier University Consortium, and she has been a guest speaker to graduate classes in the Educational Administration program at the University.

Boyce was the 2012 recipient of the Outstanding Teaching Award and a nominee and attendee for the Archdiocesan Leadership Academy for 2011 and 2012.

She is looking for a long tenure at the school.

“I’ll stay as long as they will have me, right?” she said. “I am really looking forward to it. I think we’re in a great place and I’m so thankful for the opportunity. I am thankful for everything that people did for me before I was able to get the position. I have a lot to be thankful for, that’s for sure.’’

Students find tuition help working locally From Peace Village When Joe Labriola saw the signs promoting $2,500 scholarships for employees posted in the Peace Village kitchens, he knew it was an opportunity too good to pass up.

The Sandburg High School senior was planning on attending the University of Illinois Champaign/Urbana and could certainly use this addition to his tuition savings. Planning a major in Mechanical Engineering to design and build affordable performance cars, Joe assembled the scholarship application, including his grade point average, ACT scores, three recommendations and a personal essay. His application, along with nine others, was then “blinded” and submitted to the Resident Scholarship Committee.

“The applications have no indication of who the students are,” says Gerry Delves, Chairman of the Scholarship Committee this year. “The scholarships are open to all graduating seniors who work for us, about 30 kids.” The scholarships have been awarded for about 15 years, first as two $1,000 awards. Those have been increased to $2,500 and this year, an anonymous resident very generously donated an additional $2,500, so the Village was able to award three student employees.

The roster of committee members is also a closely guarded secret. While some members have served for years, there are always new members as well. “When somebody likes a job here, others always want to be in on it,” confides committee member Doris Fennessy. Committee members include Gerry, Doris, Annette Busse,

Peace Village awards $7,500 in scholarships to employees Marilyn Dykstra, LaVerne Gnoit, Bill Kipnis, Mary Lou Skala, Ginny Utech and Mary Welge.

She recalls reading Joe’s essay, beginning with the memorable line that, even as a little boy, “I liked the sound of my mother’s car.” “I just couldn’t get over that,” Doris smiles. “It really got me.” His essay ended with the hope of “an opportunity to engineer my own noise.”

LaVerne notes that the academic and extracurricular activities of all the applicants were extraordinary. “We just don’t realize how much these kids do nowadays. We went to school, we maybe had a job and that was it. Now it is so different.”

Marilyn observes, “All these kids are pleasant and enjoyable to talk to, but when you read their essays and see these achievements on their applications, you really see how remarkable they are.”

The blinded essays were distributed to the committee members along with a ranking system to help them decide the top three applications. Grammar, sentence structure and proper spelling were very important but content played the most significant role in their rankings. “Some of the essays were just fabulous; these kids are real writers.” Using the ranking system was not mandatory, but as Gerry said, dissenters “better be prepared to defend themselves.”

Gerry smiles, “We also take into account gut feelings.”

If this all sounds serious, it’s because it is. Committee members devote a great deal of time and

thought to reading through the applications and essays, completing their rankings and discussing the results to arrive at awardwinners. Marilyn says she devoted two weeks to making her decision and other committee members agreed. Applications and essays were read, re-read, ranked and then double-checked.

When the final decisions were made, Joe and Oak Forest High School’s Nicole Travis and Sandburg’s Jayme Kenny received official letters of notification and an invitation to a special awards dinner.

Jayme, described as “a woman with potential,” will be attending University of Illinois Champaign/ Urbana to major in Biology with the intent of becoming a Physician Assistance. Her mom Kelly believes Jayme’s ambition evolved from her employment in the Menker Dining Room at Peace Village’s assisted living residence, The Circle Inn. “It all started with this,” Kelly says. “She just loves working with the residents and loves to tell us very sweet stories about them.” Jayme volunteered as a Candy Striper when she was 17 to “test and see” that the medical field was really what she wanted to pursue.

Her employment at Peace Village confirmed her direction.

Nicole is heading to Augustana College in Rock Island, following her passion for global economics. With a 5.7 grade point average, Nicole graduated 18th in her class. A teacher praised, “Nicole is an excellent example of a well-

rounded student and exemplifies the characteristics that make a good person.” Watching the stock market with her father sparked her interest in predicting changes in the market. Dad Daniel smiles, “She has always watched CNN with me. She loves business, finance and considering the global aspects of economics, so Augustana will be a very good fit.”

When the decisions are made, all the secrets can end. Committee members learn who are the winners and the students learn who sat on the committee. Committee members publicly congratulated winners, mentioned they were part of the decision process and praised them for their essays. “We weren’t surprised at all about Joe. We call him The Wizard,” smiles LaVerne.

The winners and their families enjoyed a special meal surrounded by committee members and residents in the Village Dining Room. Jayme, Nicole and Joe were introduced, one by one, by Harvey Leffring, CEO of Peace Village, Joan Bertucci, Director of Human Resources and Joe Ferrantelli, Board President.

Peace Village, in employing these stellar students and then having residents direct and decide who wins these valuable scholarships, has helped bond the community, each generation appreciated by the other.

Winner Joe says that being a waiter at Peace Village has been fun, and rewarding much beyond winning the scholarship. “The residents here are all so nice. They are just fun to be around.” Ginny, across the room, smiles and says.

“All these kids are so nice. We learn as much from them as they do from us.”

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Shepard High School graduates Ashley Buksa Alex Joiner (left) and Ashley Buksa recently weekend performed with the Illinois Cheerleading Coaches Association all-state team.

Buksa and Joiner graduated in May, but earned selection to the ICCA team earlier this year. They cheered at the all-state basketball games at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington. They are shown with Shepard coach Colleen Sands at Illinois Wesleyan University.

North Central College in Naperville celebrated its 149th Commencement on June 14 by conferring degrees on 815 students.

The following local students area received bachelor degrees: Orland Park: Nicholas DeWolf, Kaitlyn Gordon, Brianna Simmons, Nina Srdanovic, Sarah Willis and Matthew Zemke.

Palos Heights: Anthony Ochoa and Jared Shlensky. *** Malika Anderson, of Orland Park, received an associate of arts from Oxford College of Emory

University in Atlanta, Ga., at its 169th commencement ceremony on May 10. *** Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa, awarded diplomas to 323 graduates from 20 states and 13 countries at its Commencement ceremony May 25.

Justin Szykowny of Palos Heights graduated with a degree in Communication Arts. Another 10 diplomas will be awarded through August. Fifty members of the Class of 2014 graduated in December.

Moraine Valley will hold Adult College Success Fair If you are over the age of 25 and have thought about attending college but are apprehensive about it, then Moraine Valley Community College’s Adult College Success Fair can put your mind at ease.

Adults who are newly enrolled or plan to re-enroll to complete an associate degree or career certificate should attend the fair on Saturday, Aug. 2, from 9 a.m. to noon, in the Moraine Rooms in Building M on the main campus, 9000 W. College Pkwy, Palos Hills.

This event is free and open to the public.

Whether you have been out of school for years or are considering college for the first time, this event aims to help you feel comfortable using campus resources to reach academic, personal and/ or career goals.

Moraine Valley representatives from various career programs and departments, including Health Sciences, Criminal Justice and Technology, will be in attendance as well as staff from Admissions, Academic Advising

and the Counseling and Career Development Center. While at the fair, you can apply for financial aid, have an on-the-spot transcript evaluation and get help registering for classes. Some workshops will cover placement test preparation, career assessment and job search strategies. Successful adult student alumni also will talk about their experiences.

“The college recognizes how dramatically the workplace and job market are changing, and we want to help adults in the community gain the knowledge and skills needed to be successful,” said Peggy Heenan, Admissions recruiter. “The Adult College Success Fair provides people an opportunity to learn more about the programs and resources the college offers all in one place at one time.”

Refreshments will be served. Attendees who arrive by 9 a.m. will receive a free gift. To RSVP for the event or for more information, call (708) 974-5355, email madsenk6@morainevalley.edu or visit morainevalley.edu/adultsuccess.

School Notes Moraine Valley seeks host homes for exchange students For 25 years, Moraine Valley Community College’s International Student Affairs Department has welcomed students from around the globe. A key part of integrating them into the U.S. and the community college is providing a place for them to stay through the Host Home Program, sometimes their main housing option. Community members are needed now to act as hosts—short and long term.

Nearly 300 international students from countries such as South Korea, Vietnam, China, Mali, Poland, Congo, Japan, and Sweden are enrolled at Moraine Valley, and more than 70 students are in host homes throughout the community. With a new crop of students expected at the college this fall, many are in need of a safe place to live and learn. Students pay hosts a monthly cost determined by the college, and they can stay one semester or longer.

Living with a local family helps international students practice English, learn the American culture, acclimate to their new environment, and abate cultural

shock and loneliness. Hosts also benefit by learning about another country and its language and culture, contributing to the student’s success while building international relationships.

For more information on how to host an international student, contact William Roman, international student housing specialist, at 974-5756 or romanw@morainevalley.edu.

For news media inquiries, contact Maura Vizza, Moraine Valley public relations generalist, at (708) 974-5742 or VizzaM@ morainevalley.edu.

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Community Notes Artists & architects of Palos Park In celebration of Palos Park’s centennial anniversary, the village and the Palos Park Public Library will host “The Artists and Architects of Palos Park” on Tuesday, July 15, at 7 p.m., Palos Park Recreation Center, 8901 W. 123rd St. At the Art historian and university professor Dr. Michelle PaluchMishur and Jeff Mishur will present a special centennial program highlighting the renowned artists and architects who lived in Palos Park in the 1920s.

Famous for 50-foot statues, landmark buildings in Chicago and more, the noted residents of Palos Park’s artist colony included sculptor Lorado Taft, artists Claude Buck, Felix Russman, and architects Jacob Rodatz and Alfred Pashley who were lured out

of the city to the idyllic setting of Palos Park.

Although the program will be held at the Rec. Center, call the library to register at 448-1530 or visit the library website at www. palosparklibrary.org.

Yard sale at Palos Methodist An annual yard sale will be held this Friday, July 11, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., outside Palos United Methodist Church, 12101 S. Harlem Ave. in Palos Heights.

Antiques, books, kitchenware, collectibles, linens, baby items, homemade baked goods and more will be sold. Multi-family contributions. All proceeds benefit P.E.O. (Philanthropic Education Organization), women helping women through scholarships, loans and grants.

Club Activities Palos Park Woman’s Club prospective new member brunch

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The Dianne Masters Cup golf outing committee members are Elizabeth Mahar (from left), Maureen Niswonger, Randy Turner, Andrew Leoni, Debbie Grad and Gail Krolczyk.

Volunteers prepare Dianne Masters Cup annual golf outing to benefit Crisis Center

(Widow or Widowers’ group) will meet at Zion Lutheran Church, 17100 W. 70th Ave. in Tinely Park this Friday, July 11 at 7 p.m.

Join the fun for a short monthly The Palos Park Woman’s Club meeting, entertainment and rewill be holding a prospective new freshments. All denominations From the Crisis Center member brunch on Thursday, July welcome. for South Suburbia 24, at 10:30 a.m. If you are interested in joining, contact Nancy Plans are underway for the Woodworking club Mitchell at 448-5135.

Crisis Center for South SuburThe club meets throughout the The Hickory Hills Wood Work- bia’s annual Dianne Masters Cup year from September through ing Club will meet at 7 p.m. today golf outing. Join friends of the April on the second Thursday (Thursday), at the Oak View Com- Crisis Center on Tuesday, Aug. of the month at 10 a.m. at the munity Center, 4625 W. 111th. St. 12, at Silver Lake Country Club Palos Park Presbyterian Commu- in Oak Lawn. in Orland Park. nity Church.

Last year’s event sold out Guest speaker John CymerFor more information, visit the man, master carpenter and de- quickly, so contact Chris Beele club’s website: http://palosparkwc. signer, will talk about designing at 429-7255, ext. 118 to get your wordpress.com and implementing projects. He has tickets. For only $150 per person been a guest speaker several times you’ll enjoy a beautiful day of golf, and always provides many ideas continental breakfast before the Widowed group for our club. Guests are welcome 9 a.m. shotgun start, lunch, cocktails, dinner, raffle prizes, and exThe Southwest Suburban W.O.W to attend.

citing contests out on the course.

Plus, all guests will enjoy a meet and greet with celebrity guest and emcee, WGN’s Andrea Darlas.

The Crisis Center offers free services for women and children experiencing domestic violence.

Your participation in this event helps provide emergency shelter, counseling, advocacy services, and much more to victims of abuse. If you’d like to support the event, but can’t make it for golf, you can purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win cash or prizes, or purchase tickets for dinner only.

The Crisis Center depends on

Benefits and Fundraisers Crisis Center Walk against domestic violence at L. Katherine

In addition to the walk, guests can receive a free blood pressure check, and participate in a raffle with a variety of exciting prizes, including the grand prize – a $100 Walmart gift card. Raffle tickets The Crisis Center for South will be available for purchase at Suburbia Auxiliary will host a the event and are priced at $1 each fundraising event to benefit the or six tickets for $5. Donations are Crisis Center on Saturday, Aug. 9, accepted for those who are not from 9 to 11 a.m., at Lake Kath- able to participate. All donations erine Nature Preserve, 7402 Lake are tax deductible.

Proceeds will benefit the CriKatherine Drive in Palos Heights.

Check-in and registration begin sis Center’s emergency shelter for at 8:30 a.m.. The registration fee victims of domestic violence. To is $15 for adults; children 12 and download a printable registration under walk free. Register before form for the walk, visit the Crisis July 25 and receive a free T-shirt. Center’s website at www.crisisctr.

org/events/ccss-auxiliary. For more information about this event or the CCSS Auxiliary please call 448-2419.

The Crisis Center for South Suburbia’s mission is to provide emergency shelter and essential services for victims of domestic violence. Visit www.crisisctr.org for more information on CCSS, ways to support its mission, and the services it provides.

Brannigan for Congress Sharon Brannigan, Republican candidate in the 3rd U.S. Congres-

lyze your handwriting just deeply enough to amaze you with facts LEGO lare invited to the Palos he shouldn’t be able to know.

Park Library on Wednesday, July He will also show you how to 16, at 3:30 p.m. Make new perform this art form on yourself LEGO creations with the library’s and others.

Meet representatives from LEGOs and put them on display.

A raffle held for a LEGO toy Palos Township as they explain at the end of the program. The the many services available to library is at 12330 Forest Glen you on Friday, July 18, at 6:30 Blvd. Call the library at 448-1530 p.m. Get your questions answered and find out what you may have to register. been missing.

Learn how the Library can Puppet show provide free access to thousands Miss Jamie and her puppet of audiobooks, ebooks and other friends from the farm will perform downloadable items at eBooks & a magical barnyard adventure in More on Monday, July 21, at 1 a sing and dance-along show this p.m.

Program registration is always Saturday, July 12, at 11 a.m., at the Palos Park Public Library, appreciated. Register online at palosheightslibrary.org, by phone 12330 Forest Glen Blvd.

For children age 2 and older. at 448-1473, or in person. All Children will receive a free raffle programs are free and open to ticket for attending. Call the li- the public unless otherwise noted. brary to register at 448-1530

Pajama storytime Children ages 2-7 are invited to wear their pj’s, bring their blankie, and stuffed “bedtime friend” for stories and songs at Pajama Storytime at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 10, at the Palos Park Public Library. No registration is required. The library is at 12330 Forest Glen Blvd. END

Height library upcoming programs The following events will take place at the Palos Heights Public Library, 12501 S. 71st Ave. Bring your projects to the Needle Club and enjoy the company of others while working on Tuesday, July 15, from 10 a.m. to noon.

New members always welcome.

Scrabble Club meets to play on Tuesday, July 15, from 1 to 3 p.m.

New players always welcome.

Play American Mah Jongg on Tuesday, July 15, at 1 p.m. Novice and experienced players welcome.

Space is limited; call Adult Services to register at 448-1473.

On Wednesday, July 16, at 6:30 p.m., join Chris McBrien at What Does Your Handwriting Say About You? He will ana-

Heights library youth programs

Bring your device and Palos Heights Library card and learn how to download all kinds of free goodies on Thursday, July 10 at 7 p.m. No registration is required.

Tweens: Paws, Jaws & Claws – Kids in grades 4 and 5 can have fun with Paws, Jaws & Claws at

the library today (Thursday) at 1:30 p.m. Registration is required.

Balloon Animal Workshop – Children ages 8 and up can watch balloon artist Jason Kollum create a balloon sculpture and explain his techniques this Friday, July 11 at 10 a.m. Everyone will get a chance to make balloon creations of their own. Registration is required.

Citizen Science & Lake Katherine – Kids of all ages can meet Gareth Blakesley from Lake Katherine, who will explain how their observations of nature can help scientific research this Friday, July 11 at 2 p.m. Registration required.

Caudill Lunch Bunch – Children in grades 4-8 can bring a brown bag lunch and talk about the student chosen 2015 Caudill book of the month Almost Home

by Joan Bauer on Monday, July 14 at 12 p.m. Registration is appreciated.

Teens: U Pick It Movie – Kids entering grades 6 and up can vote on a movie and watch the winner with popcorn on Monday, July 14 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Registration is required.

Pajamarama – Children of all ages can wear pajamas to hear bedtime stories and make a craft on Tuesday, July 15 at 7 p.m. No registration is required.

START TALKING BEFORE THEY START DRINKING Kids who drink before age15 are 5 times more likely to have alcohol problems when they’re adults.

To learn more, go to www.stopalcoholabuse.gov or call 1.800.729.6686

sis hotline in the kitchen of her home to help victims of domestic violence. She and her colleagues worked tirelessly to grow the agency and touch the lives of countless women and children.

Tragically, in 1982, Dianne lost her life at the hands of her husband. But for those closest to her, it strengthened their resolve to continue the mission. Because of their great work, the foundation for the Crisis Center was established and throughout the past 35 years has provided services for 55,000 women and children to help them on their journey to live lives free from abuse.

Recreation Roundup sional District of Illinois, will host a fundraiser on Tuesday, Aug. 12, from 7 to 9 p.m., at Francesca’s Vincinata, 12960 S. La Grange Road in Palos Park.

Special invited guests include WLS 890 AM radio host and former GOP gubernatorial candidate Dan Proft, Will County board member Steve Balich and former GOP state Senate candidate Doug Truax.

Tickets are $40 per person. Sharon Brannigan is a Palos Township Trustee and lifelong resident of the 3rd District.

To reserve tickets, email brannigansharon@gmail.com or call 518-0541.

Library Notes LEGOs at library

support from area businesses and is thrilled to have Exelon and Four Seasons Heating and Air Conditioning as Title Sponsors for the event. Sponsorships start at just $200 and a variety of options are available to meet the needs of both large and small businesses. To advertise your business to hundreds of guests at the event while providing much needed support for CCSS, visit www.crisisctr.org, or call Chris at 429-7255, ext. 118.

This event pays tribute to the Crisis Center’s founder, Dianne Masters. Thirty-five years ago, Mrs. Masters established a cri-

Farmers Market – Enjoy outdoor stories about bunnies and a craft at the Palos Heights Farmer’s Market, located at 12217 S. Harlem Ave on Wednesday, July 16 at 10 a.m. No registration required The 1, 2, and 3s: Animal Masks – Children entering grades 1 to 3 can make animal masks on Wednesday, July 16, at 1:30 p.m.

Registration is required.

Chess Club – Join the library’s weekly chess group, led by teen volunteers on Wednesday, July 16, at 7 p.m. No registration is necessary All programs are free and open to everyone at the Palos Heights Public Library, 12501 S. 71st Ave. in Palos Heights. For more information or to register for a program, visit www.palosheightslibrary.org, call 448-1473, or stop by the Youth Services desk.

Heights Rec. special events for families The Palos Heights Bike Safety Rodeo will be held Saturday, July 12, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Recreation Center, 6601 W. 127th St. All participants will start with a bike safety course, then test their knowledge on a riding course. Participants will also have bike safety checks, and the first 100 participants will get a free helmet. This event is for all ages and participants should bring their bikes. No registration necessary.

Family Picnic and Game Day will be held Saturday, July 19, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Recreation Center. All participants will be entered in the cakewalk and are eligible to receive a complimentary cake

from Bella’s Bakery. The fun also includes old-fashioned picnic games, such as water balloon toss, egg on a spoon race, a craft, and much more. No registration necessary.

Registration is now open for the upcoming Great American Backyard Campout on Friday and Saturday, July 25 and 26, from 5 to 9 p.m., at Lake Katherine Nature Center. Registration is $18 for residents and $27 for non-residents. Register at the recreation department. All participants will get the opportunity to sleep under the stars at Lake Katherine. There will be a campfire to make s’mores, read campfire stories and sing campfire songs. Participants will also be able to do a camp-related craft and explore Lake Katherine. A hot dog dinner will be served along with a light breakfast.

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From July 11, 1974

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From July 9, 1964

Moving on up – area property transfers are back They are back.

They are not flashy.

They are not what you would call eye candy.

On the printed page, they are just there – a bit dull, to tell you the truth. They are words and numbers.

But it appears that our readers love them.

And they are back.

The popular property transfers will return to the pages of the Reporter for the first time since… well folks around the office aren’t quite sure. But rest assured, it’s been awhile. And we heard about it from people.

I would love to slam my meaty fist on the desk and tell you that because you wanted them back, by God we are giving them back to you! Nothing was going to stop us!

But that wasn’t really the case.

The transfers returned to the Regional News last week and the Reporter will start running them

why all of this is a big deal. To me, the most interesting transfers are which athlete is leaving what high school and college.

But it is a big deal.

People like to see what the property in their neighborhood is selling for. They like to see what property in the rest of the community is selling for. And they may want to take a peek at the going rates for other communities as well in case they have an itch to move.

Our goal at the Reporter is to try to keep it anchored on page 11 and jazz it up a little with a graphic so you can easily find it.

It took some work to get it back and we hope you enjoy it.

Advocate Children’s Hospital to help stock up a toy closet at the Oak Lawn hospital that overnight patients can go to make their stay a little more bearable.

It’s the fourth year the Weeks family brought toys to the hospital.

by Jeff Vorva The toys – about $3,000 worth – came from friends and neighbors this week and it’s been a taffy via a late June block party fundpull to get them back. raiser called Michael Weeks’ Stock Ever since I’ve been working the Closet fundraiser. as a reporter for the Regional in Weeks had leukemia and spent September, 2012 and editor at the more than his fair share of nights Reporter since last August, I’ve at the Oak Lawn facility and in heard about the importance of spring of 2011 he had his final getting these bad boys back in treatment there and noticed the print for the two papers. closet was getting bare. So the We won’t go into all the howfamily came up with the idea the-sausage-is-made gory details of providing toys for the closet. on how we got them back from Not playing around Weeks is in sixth grade now and the Cook County offices, but Mike Weeks of Mokena brought said he said he likes the fact so the tag-team efforts of Regional some toys to the hospital last many friends contribute.

Editor Jack Murray and reporter Thursday, but he wasn’t playing “It helps make kids with cancer Tim Hadac paid off big dividends around. feel better,” he said. “When I was while I sat back and watched like Weeks and his family brought here, I remember playing with a dummy without understanding in a couple of carloads of toys to a basketball hoop. It was fun.”

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Last week’s pig-out photo was of raw sausage in an ice bag ready to get put on the grill.

But the miserable Board of Directors were in a Fourth of July-type festive mood and accepted the guess of sausage even though some of you usually sharp-as-a-tack-on-a-teacher’s-chair guessers incorrectly thought these bad boys were already on the grill. The directors were so tanked up on beer, they even accepted brats as a guess.

Jan Merchantz of Evergreen Park was sizzling on the grill as the first correct guesser.

Other sausage hounds were Worth’s Celeste Cameron and Gene Siroka, Oak Lawn’s Steve Rosenbaum, the Friday Night Poker Ladies from Oak Lawn, Orland Park and Oak Forest, Chicago Ridge’s Kelly Peterson, Kathy Higgins and Dan Higgins, Palos Hills’ Lois Faragher, Oak Lawn’s Jane Foley, Evergreen Park’s Vince Vizza, Incorrect guesses were potatoes, a fly screen to protect food from insects and smoke.

This week’s clue is that this poor beast may be scratching his head because he can’t figure out the connection between him and a low-selling car.

Send those guesses to thereporter@comcast.net with WHAPhotos by Jeff Vorva TIZIT? in the subject line by Mon- Michael Weeks of Mokena presents Orland Park’s Kristen Sandberg, a child life specialist for the hematology and oncology clinic at day night. Don’t forget to give us Advocate Children’s Hospital in Oak Lawn with some bowling pins, left photo, as a part of a toy fundraiser. Weeks and his family brought your name and hometown. in about $3,000 worth of toys to the hospital, right photo.

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Health Beat Access to Care enrollment at Orland Township Orland Township residents who have a family income less than 300 percent of the federal poverty guidelines, no health insurance or a deductible of $500 more per person and are ineligible for Medicaid, Medicare, AllKids, FamilyCare or CountyCare can apply for Access to Care at Orland Township, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave. An appointment is necessary.

The Access to Care program provides visits to an assigned Access to Care doctor for $5, basic lab and X-ray services for $5 per draw or procedure, and prescription medication for $15 (generic), $30 preferred brand and $40 (non-preferred brand). Brand

The Cancer Support Center’s board members, staff and participants cut the open house ribbon with the Mokena Chamber of Commerce and the center’s larger digs in Mokena.

Cancer Support Center moves into larger location in Mokena The Cancer Support Center hosted an open house and ribbon cutting with the Mokena Chamber of Commerce on July 1 at their new Mokena site, located at 19657 S. La Grange Road.

More than 50 community members toured the Center’s new home, which is easily accessible and double the square footage of its previous site. As a result, The Center is looking forward to adding additional programming to the many services they currently provide.

This significant upgrade was made possible by the generous support of Olivieri Real Estate

LLC. “The Olivieri family’s generosity allows The Center to provide the tools and support to those living with cancer and their loved ones,” said Sue Armato, executive director. “ This donation enables us to fulfill our mission and for that we are forever grateful!”

The Mokena Chamber of Commerce has been instrumental in helping The Center continue to provide services in Mokena. The chamber has made it its mission to give back to the community, in-turn fully recognizing and supporting The Center as a significant resource to their residents.

“Having The Center in our community is extremely important to the Mokena Chamber of Commerce,” said Dennis Buxbaum, Mokena Chamber of Commerce president. “The Chamber fully supports their efforts in providing a place where people can find strength, guidance and support when facing a cancer diagnosis.”

This well-attended event demonstrates the commitment and dedication Mokena residents have for The Center’s mission and impact on the community.

“The Center is truly a meaningful place that I am proud to

support them,” said Maggie Zaker, Mokena Community Board President. “I have served on the Community Board since it existence and would not have it any other way. The new space has the ability to provide an array of programs and services and I am looking forward to it being utilized.”

The Cancer Support Center is here to give strength, guidance and support to anyone living with a cancer diagnosis, as well as to their loved ones. For more information about The Center and programs, call 478-3529 or visit www.cancersupportcenter.org.

Pick of the Litter

By John R. Fleming, DVM • PrairieStateVet.com An interesting article appeared in the July issue of the veterinary journal and I thought I’d share it with you.

If the Companion Animal Parasite Council had been around 15 million years ago, its annual forecast may have been the same is today’s: A High Risk of TickBorne Lyme Disease.

Oregon State University reported May 29 that researchers in the College of Science looked closely as fossilized amber to discover ticks and spirochete-like cells that resemble the Borrelia, the bacteria that causes Lyme disease in dogs, people and other mammals. Borrelia are so prevalent in modern day life that one in 130 U.S. dogs were infected in 2013.

The Oregon findings, published in the journal Historical Biology, arose from Dominican Republic amber that dated to 15 to 20 million years old.

“Ticks and the bacteria they carry are very opportunistic, “said paleoentomologist George Poinar, M.S. Ph.D., a professor emeritus in the department of integrative biology. “They are very efficient at maintaining populations of microbes in their tissues and can infect mammals, reptiles and birds. Ticks outweigh mosquitoes as vectors of disease, Poinar said.

likely attacked humans (and probably animals too) from the very beginning. He used the Tyrolean iceman, a 5,300-year-old mummy found in a glacier in the Italian Alps as an example.

“Before he was frozen in the glacier, the iceman was probably already in misery from Lyme disease.” He had a lot of health problems and was really a mess,” Poinar says.

In our clinic when we have a dog with fever of unknown origin, vague illness signs, or certain blood disorders, we often run what we our Tick Real PCR Panel which checks for a number of tick-borne diseases such as Anaplamosis, Ehrlichia canis, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Lyme disease, Babesiosis, Submitted photo Meet Leonard and Harley from Mokena. Harley is a 6-year old Maltese Hemobartonellosis, Hemotrophic mycoplasma, Neorickettsia, Hepawho is a great friend to Leonard. tozoonosis and Leishmaniasis. To “They can carry bacteria that but due to client’s inability or date we have seen many cases of cause a wide range of diseases, af- unwillingness to pay for confir- Lyme disease, a fair number of fect many different animal species, matory tests, the animal goes cases of Anaplasma and Ehrlichia and often are not even understood undiagnosed. Fortunately, many and a couple of Rocky Mountain Spotted fever dogs. Don’t have or recognized by doctors,” he said. respond to empiric therapy.

Lyme disease remained uniden- hard numbers; we quit counting “It’s likely that many ailments in human history for which doc- tified until about 40 years ago, and four or five years ago.

In the United States we have tors had no explanation have been how it spreads was first explained caused by tick-borne disease.” the year I graduated vet school, several very good Lyme disease Undoubtedly this is true in vet- 1981. We are only beginning to vaccine products for dogs and erinary medicine. Many times we understand the disease. Poinar a number of excellent anti-tick vets suspect a tick-borne disease, believes tick-borne diseases have medications.

The Kid’s Doctor

by Sue Hubbard, M.D. Parents are wondering: Do selfies spread head lice?

Are teenagers spreading lice when they put their heads together to take a perfect selfie?

This is a hot topic trending lately online. I’ve received emails and texts from parents who are fighting head lice in their homes and are wondering if this is possible!

I was skeptical at first about the risk of transmitting lice during a selfie session. Lying on the same pillow or sharing hairbrushes or headbands seemed more likely culprits.

But however it happens, what should you do if your teenager has head lice?

Start with an over-the-counter product that contains permethrin or pyrethrin and follow directions. Know that using a hair conditioner before applying an OTC product can diminish its effectiveness. Many such products recommend not washing the hair for several days after finishing the application. Reapply carefully in order to treat hatching lice and lice not killed

by the first application.

Read the package insert carefully. Even when you follow the directions to a “T,” though, lice can continue to thrive. This may be due to the fact that the pests have become resistant to the products. Different geographic regions do seem to have different rates of resistant head lice.

Four prescription products have been approved by the U. S. Food and Drug Administration for use when OTC treatments fail, including Sklice, Natroba, Ovide and Ulesfia.

Each contains a different ingredient that’s proven to work against the human louse. These products do differ by application time, FDA labeled age guidelines, precautions for use and cost. There is no one product that’s the best to use.

One study looked at oral Ivermectin as a therapy for head lice in children over the age of 2. The drug is not FDA labeled for this use, however. There are guidelines for its use when both OTC and prescription topical agents fail to zap lice.

There’s no need to try all the

crazy remedies you may have heard about — like applying mayonnaise to your teen’s head, or blow-drying concentrated moisturizers into the hair shaft.

In several areas of the country, there are even businesses that will “nitpick” your child’s head, but one of my patients spent $500 (really!) on this but continued to have problems with lice.

If lice simply refuse to budge, call your doctor before resorting to alternative, unproven

therapies.

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Meetings are held locally on the third Wednesday of the month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Seating is limited, so registration is required.

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Mayo Clinic DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 11-year-old daughter was recently diagnosed with a fracture of the growth plate in her ankle. The doctor prescribed a walking boot for six weeks. Is it possible that the injury was brought on by overuse? How long should she wait before resuming her rigorous schedule?

Is there anything we can do to help prevent another fracture?

ANSWER: The answers to your questions depend in part on which bone at the ankle joint was broken and the severity of the fracture (break).

Some growth plate fractures are mild, requiring minimal treatment and recovery time.

Other fractures may need more extensive treatment followed by several months of recovery.

The ankle joint is made up of three bones: the fibula, tibia, and the talus. The fibula is smaller than the tibia and is located on the outer side of the leg, while the tibia is bigger and centered between the knee and ankle. Fractures of the talus, which sits above the calcaneus, or heel bone, are uncommon.

Growth plates are areas of cartilage near the ends of each bone where cells produce new bone, which contribute to the overall growth of the limb in children. Growth plate fractures may occur when an ankle is twisted during play or as the result of a fall. Many happen when children are competing in sports such as soccer, gymnastics or basketball. Some growth plate fractures can be caused by overuse, particularly in the elbow, but that is uncommon at the ankle. Because these fractures are frequently due to accidents during an activity, they can be difficult to prevent.

The most common growth plate injury at the ankle is at the end of the fibula. This type of break is similar to an ankle sprain and usually does not show up on an X-ray. Symptoms include ankle pain, tenderness, and swelling over the area where the growth plate is located. Treatment usually involves about four to six weeks in a walking boot. After that, it may take another two weeks to regain strength in the ankle before a child can return to running, jumping and sports.

More severe fractures of the fibula growth plate, where the injury can be clearly seen on an X-ray, usually require more time to heal. A walking boot may be an option in this situation. But, depending on how significant the break is, a child could need a short leg cast (from toes to just below the knee) and may not be able to put weight on the leg for several weeks.

The risk for long-term problems related to a growth plate injury of the fibula is typically low. After recovering from these fractures, most children have no

further problems, and they are not at higher risk of breaking the growth plate again.

Fractures of the growth plate in the tibia are more serious.

These fractures require children to keep weight off the ankle for six weeks. If the bones are out of alignment, surgery may be needed to correctly realign the joint surface or straighten the limb for proper healing. A long leg cast from the hip to the foot may be used for about three weeks to keep the bone in place and promote healing.

Following this, a short leg cast is used for about three weeks.

Following the initial six weeks of treatment, four to six weeks of recovery usually is required before a child can return to sports.

Additional treatment for a growth plate fracture of the tibia may also be needed because the fracture in some cases causes permanent damage to the growth plate. Bone may heal across the growth plate, resulting in premature closure of all or part of the growth plate. If only part of the growth plate closes, this may result in an angular deformity. If the entire growth plate closes, there is no more length gained from this site. Fortunately, overall height is obtained from multiple growth plates through the skeleton. Thus, if left untreated, growth plate damage may lead to abnormal alignment of the ankle joint, or a difference in leg length. The leg length difference is typically mild, since this growth plate typically only grows 2 to 3 mm (0.1 inches) per year.

Surgery can be used to treat growth plate damage, but typically the damage cannot be detected until up to a year or more after the fracture. Significant tibial growth plate fractures in children who are still growing require monitoring over time with X-rays. These help determine if the growth plate continued to grow despite the injury, or if as a result of the fracture the growth plate has closed prematurely.

The severity of an ankle fracture around the growth plate can vary widely. Fractures of the tibia may require a longer recovery and more careful monitoring. After careful diagnosis of the fracture, you and your daughter’s doctor can decide on a treatment plan, including the right length of time for recovery before she resumes her activities. — A. Noelle Larson, M.D., Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn.

(Medical Edge from Mayo Clinic is an educational resource and doesn’t replace regular medical care. E-mail a question to medicaledge(AT SIGN) mayo.edu. For more information, visit www.mayoclinic.org.)

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Boy Scouts create Sanctity of Life Garden and Grotto Boy Scout Troop 729 Scouts, troop leaders, families, and friends transformed an underutilized, outdoor atrium at St. Alexander Church in Palos Heights into a ‘Sanctity of Life’ garden and grotto.

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Under the direction of Eagle Scout candidate Ian Reed, the team of over 20 volunteers worked in shifts to get the job done. The project took approximately seven hours to complete.

Schroeder Materials in Worth donated all the landscape materials for the project. Ian, a senior at Brother Rice High School, chose to design the garden for his Eagle Scout Service Project.

Ian hopes that the garden will serve as a reminder that all life is sacred from the moment of Shown are Cara Rosenthal(from left) and Boy Scouts Ian Reed, Patrick Rapciak, Jimmy Brady, Joey conception to natural death.

Brady, Robert Rapciak, Desmond Athy, Bob Brady (Scoutmaster) and Clayton Womer.

Geraldine A. Hetman, nee Pora, age 79, longtime resident of Orland Park, beloved wife of the late Sylvester “Sid” (1990).

Loving mother of Joseph (Debra) Hetman and Karen (David) Bazant. Cherished grandmother of Becky, Amy Hetman; Christopher (Mallory) and Jayson (Stephanie) Bazant. Dearest great-grandmother of Brody. Fond sister of Anna Mae (Robert) Madera. Dear cousin and aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held July 8 until time of Prayer Service at Colonial Chapel in Orland Park to Mass at St. Stephen Deacon & Martyr Church. Entombment was held at Resurrection Community Mausoleum, in Justice.

cherished grandfather of Donna, James and Robert; fond brother of Adele Dudek, Sylvia Adams and the late Helen Janowski. His funeral services were held on July 5 at the Kerry Funeral Home, to St. Alexander Church, with interment following in Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Franciscan Friars, William Janowski Memorial, 9230 W Highland Park Ave, Franklin, WI 53132, preferred and appreciated.

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Patricia H. Shumsky, nee Jedzinek, age 79, of Palos Heights, died June 28 at Palos Community Hospital.

Beloved wife of George. Devoted mother of Patricia A. (Michael) McCann, Mary (Thomas) Walsh, George (Barbara) Shumsky, CynWilliam Janowski thia Shumsky and the late Greg William “Jan” (the late Mary) Shumsky. Loving Janowski died June grandmother of MaryPat, Kathleen, 29 in Bethany TerAlexander and Luke. Dear sister race Nursing Center of Michael Jedzinek and the late in Morton Grove at Catherine Jedzinek. the age of 92.

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Formerly of Palos Heights, he was an Army/Air Force World War She was a wonderful cook, homemaker and provider.

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Enjoy summertime at Heights Farmers Market Women must know what Library and Recreation Dept. will be July 16 guests to expect from Social Security Everyone needs to be aware of the financial resources they will have available in retirement. But if you’re a woman, you must be particularly diligent, for a variety of reasons. And that means you’ll need to know just what to expect from Social Security.

Why should you, as a woman, pay extra attention to Social Security? For one thing, women often take time off from their careers to care for children and older parents, so they may accumulate less money in employer-sponsored retirement accounts, such as 401(k) plans. And women still live several years longer than men, according to the Census Bureau.

Clearly, then, you need to get the most you can from Social Security. To do so, you will need to consider at least three key factors: • Age — You can start taking retirement benefits as early as 62, but your benefits may be reduced by up to 30 percent unless you wait until your “full retirement age,” which is likely 66 or 67. If you delay taking benefits until 70, your monthly benefits may be up to a third larger than if you started collecting Social Security at your full retirement age. You’ll need to weigh a variety of factors — such as family longevity, income from employer-sponsored retirement plans and your anticipated financial needs — in determining when you should start taking Social Security.

can generally receive benefits on your ex-husband’s Social Security record, as long as you meet certain conditions. (For example, you had to have been married to your exJim husband for at least 10 years.)

Van Howe No matter how much Social Security you ultimately receive, it’s almost certainly not going to be enough to provide all the income you’ll need. So during your • Employment — If you work working years, try to contribute while receiving Social Security as much as you can, for as long benefits before you reach full re- as you can, to your IRA and your tirement age, your benefits will 401(k) or other employer-sponbe reduced by $1 for every $2 sored retirement plan. At the same you earn over an annual limit, time, look for other investment opwhich generally increases each portunities. And when you reach year. In the year you reach full retirement, create a withdrawal retirement age, your benefits will strategy that allows you to stretch be reduced by $1 for every $3 you out the income you receive from earn over the limit before your your investments for as long as birthday. But once you reach full you can.

By saving and investing as retirement age, your benefits will no longer be adjusted for earned much as possible during your working years, maximizing your income.

• Marital status — As a spouse, Social Security payments and you can generally receive Social carefully managing your financial Security payments based on your assets when you’re retired, you own earnings record or collect a can help improve your chances of spousal benefit of up to 50 percent enjoying the retirement lifestyle of your husband’s Social Security you deserve. benefit. The benefit will be reJim Van Howe is a financial duced if you start taking it before your full retirement age. To start advisor with Edward Jones Investcollecting Social Security spou- ments, in Palos Heights. His office sal benefits, you must be at least is at 7001 W. 127th St. He can be 62 years old and your husband reached at 361-3400. This article must also have filed for his own was written by Edward Jones for benefits. If you’re divorced, and use by your local Edward Jones you’re not currently married, you Financial Advisor.

Career & Business Smith Senior Living names director of sales and marketing

marketing CCRCs as his sales experience to reach more older adults who can benefit from the Smith Senior Living lifestyle.”

Stewart’s first priority Colin R. Stewart, is enhancing ways Smith 31, has been named communities can build corporate director of relationships with future sales and marketing for residents. He thinks life Smith Senior Living conenrichment programs at tinuing care retirement the Smith communities, communities (CCRCs), which include obserannounced Kevin Mcvances of historic anniGee, president and CEO. versaries important to Stewart will oversee the older adults, education sales and marketing efprograms and enjoyable forts of four sales counfield trips are attractive selors and two marketing coordinators at the not-for-profit’s ways to learn more about Smith two CCRCs, Smith Crossing in Crossing and Smith Village.

“My hope is that we continue Orland Park and Smith Village in Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood. to encourage seniors to embrace “Colin’s professional expertise a satisfying retirement lifestyle. and personal commitment to mak- Smith not only provides mainteing a difference in the lives of our nance-free living but also a safe current and future residents is a environment where seniors can real asset to our organization,” feel secure and focus on participatsaid McGee. “We are delighted ing in myriad activities. Such ento benefit from his expertise in gagement can enhance well-being

and longevity,” he says.

Stewart also will work toward building awareness of Smith Crossing and Smith Village amenities among short-residents who rely on Smith’s Green Leaf rehabilitation program.

Stewart has five years of experience as a retirement counselor, sales consultant and marketing director for Sharon Brooks & Associates, an onsite management and consulting firm serving CCRCs throughout the Midwest and East Coast. He has applied his expertise to increasing resident-census for CCRCs located in Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood, in Richmond, Va., and in Maplewood, N.J. He also has proven himself as a prolific sales producer in the real estate field.

The Hanover, Va., native currently lives in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood. Stewart attends Loyola University’s Quinlan School of Business where he is studying business administration.

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

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Mozwecz Melvin G to Peterson Kenneth W Tr, 18120 John Charles Dr, Unit# 4, $175,000; Marquette Bk Tr to Boerema Georgge M Tr, 17949 Andrea Dr, Unit# 169, $160,000; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Obrochta Krzysztof, 14119 Charleston Dr, $255.000; Hogan Michael J Tr to Fiscella Anne Marie, 9126 Sandpiper Ct, Unit# 51, $105,000; Janco Diane K Tr to Cherry Kimberly A, 17275 Lake Brook Dr, $188,000; Ondrey Frank G Tr Trust 1 to Mosteika Paul E, 17740 New Hampshire Ct, Unit# 128, $175,000; Fremont Barbara I to Vloedman Thomas A, 18114 Waterside Cir, $220,000; Rucinski Raymond Tr to Lipinski Daniel C, 16048 Crystal Creek Dr, Unit# G22, $93,500; Martin Patrick Tr to Glynn James, 15400 Thistlewood Dr, $265,000; Marquette Bk Tr to McFadden John C, 17136 Pointe Dr, $633,000; Engelhardt Robert J Jr to Knytych Joseph P, 14431 Raneys Ln, $480,000; Conwell Kip D to Serc LLC, 8815 Carnoustie Dr, $289,000; Pekala Lynda Tr to Kosteck William, 8761 168th St, $155,000; Madland Elizabeth H Tr to Lappin Sandra C, 8908 W 140th St, Unit# 3J, $111,000; Stibich Gloria T to Chicago Trust Co Tr, 15261 Catalina Dr, Unit# 152612, $110,000; Element Inv Corp to Kwiatkowski Malgorzata, 16032 Crystal Creek Dr, Unit# 160323B, $94,000; Menski Cheryl Tr to Krikorian Armand, 10455 Great Egret Dr, $470,000; Russo Donna L to Arenas Leonardo, 15701 Sunset Ridge Ct, Unit# 157012S, $118,000; Quirk Michael J to Manske

Jonathan, 9204 Cliffside, Unit# 59C, $143,000; Kaleel Michael M to Opalinski Stephen, 11850 Lynch Dr, $287,000; Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp to O Shea Margaret L, 13541 Mission Hills Ct, $230,000; Standard B&T Co Tr to Hahn Christopher C, 10161 Hiawatha Dr, $232,000; Federal Home Loan Mtg Corp to Issa Akram, 15701 Foxbend Ct, Unit# 157012N, $90,500; Formoso Norma E to Fiore Raymond J, 15700 Old Orchard Ct, Unit# 157001S, $113,000; Haberkorn Kathleen Tr to Fornek Kristine, 8400 Golfview Dr, $475,000; Boerema George M Tr to Wasilewski Artur, 7818 Sequoia Ct, $214,500; Marquette Bk Tr to Kelbus Melissa J, 17812 Bernard Dr, Unit# 1D, $117,000; Pav 2 LLC to LGP Rlty Holdings LP, 9401 159th St, $635,000; Aliano Arky to Polehonka Iris, 14032 Norwich Ln, $237,500; Sabbia Michael A to Haleem Rami R, 16913 Robin Ln, $400,000; Katzmann Bldg Fund to SSAT Prop Series LLC Series One, 62 Orland Square Dr, $1,325,000; Cook County Sheriff to Das Investments LLC, 15309 Mallard Ct, $156,000; McDonald Cornelius R to Woods Brian, 16501 Paw Paw Ave, $335,000; Marquette Bk Tr to Czekala Jean E Tr, 17805 New Jersey Ct, Unit# 140, $155,000; Arundel James to Sopha Andrew, 15215 Arbor Dr, $565,000; Hanton Ashley I to Allison Adam, 9221 Montgomery Dr, Unit# 137, $112,000; Doody Stephen J to Murphy John P, 11586 Valley Brook Dr, $352,000; Caulk James R to Halawa Salam, 15601 115th Ct, $40,000; Stagno Anthony to Wilson Shawn P Jr, 14364 Creekview Dr, $295,000; Kilbourn Scott D to Khalaf Mutaz, 11834 Cormoy Ln, $180,000; Hopp Mary Jane Tr to Kominkiewicz Mark E, 15649 Wild Rose Ln, Unit# 7, $135,000;

Homeland Grp Inc, Giedrojc Barbara, 8454 Teakwood Dr, $355,000; US Bk to Al Jazara Mamar K, 15630 Innsbrook Dr, $309,000; Yanahan William M to Ochse Michael A, 18228 Clear Creek Crossing, $430,000; Wells Fargo Bk to Goldman Dale, 17828 Bernard Dr, Unit# 3A, $105,000; Porcaro Louis F Tr to Tosev Trajce, 15920 Sunset Ridge Ct, Unit# 157201E, $143,000; Fannie Mae to Beary Brian, 9750 Koch Ct, Unit# 3E, $130,000; Camodeca Mary Anne Extr to Tully Ewa, 11113 Wisconsin Ct, Unit# 2D, $122,000; Montgomery Joseph B Tr to 18132 Lake Shore Dr, 8600 144th St, $191,500.

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Sherman Joanne H Tr to Paolicchi Thomas P, 12301 S Pine Pl, $351,000; Nikcevich Judith to Rabe Judith A Tr, 7812 Golf Dr, Unit# 78122A, $139,500; Becvar Ray F to Bowen Daniel R, 6130 W 124th St, $215,000; Fannie Mae to Popp Melissa M, 12500 Moody Ave, $187,500; Hangsterfer Robert C Tr to Standard B&T Co Tr, 7711 Oak Ridge Ct, Unit# 7711B, $129,500; Marcus Charles L Tr to Alkofer Michael C, 12748 S Auburn Ave, $231,000; Premiere Rlty Serv & Inv to Daly Timothy J, 7933 Golf Dr, Unit# 79332B, $150,000; Parr Kenneth F Tr to Heltman Candice, 12701 McVicker Ave, $211,000; Raffety Frederick E Tr to Burmeier William T McCarthy Jr, 11940 S 73rd Ct, $261,000.

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Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Stemen David W Tr, 13061 Parkside Dr, $283,500; Mazies Timothy J to Lux Gregory A, 8001 Farmhill Ave, $297,500; Fefles Helen I to Jensen Judith A, 9822 W Mill Dr, Unit# B2L34, $139,000; Doyle Hugh to Hennessy Thomas W, 8315 125th St, $660,000.

Palos Heights Children’s Librarian Denise returns on Wednesday, July 16, at 10 a.m. with Hungry Bunnies stories. The library staff will again be holding a drawing for a Library Cookbook. Our July 2 winner of the Library Cookbook drawing was Jenn Svevo from Palos Heights. Remember additional cookbooks are just $10! Learn about all the Library has to offer. You can still participate in our 70th Anniversary Countdown Contest to our Sept. 7 celebration.

The Palos Heights Recreation Department will join the Palos Heights Farmers Market on July 16.

A Pool Pass, good for six visits to the Palos Pool will be raffled at the end of the market. Additional information about all the Recreation Department Summer Programs will be available. In addition, Rita Schultz, Preschool instructor for the Little Learners Program, will have information about next fall’s Preschool Program. She also will be selling her beautiful DayDreamer Jewelry. Congratulations also to Devon Lyons of Chicago Ridge, winner of the June 18 Palos Pool Pass Raffle.

Many thanks to Palos Heights Police Officer Apostal and members of the Palos Heights Woman’s Club for their great work distributing free bicycle helmets to children at the June 25 market. The children will be safer this summer because of your efforts. In addition, thank you to the Palos Heights firefighters who entertained the children on July 2. The children loved meeting the firemen, receiving their helmets, and climbing on the trucks.

Summer fruits and vegetables are in the market every week!

All kinds of farm fresh berries and cherries, tomatoes, greens, summer squashes, beets, beans, onions, garlic and more are plentiful. Eggs, cheeses, butter, breads and bakery and much more are also available. Make sure to come early for the best selection.

Stop at the City Tent and pick up the latest recipe from Dr. John Principe MD of the WellbeingMD Center for Life. Pick up or have endorsed the 2014 Frequent Shopper Card. New this year; bring a friend and receive double credit on your card! Make sure to sign up for weekly email updates.

Photo note cards, featuring Palos Heights and farmer’s market scenes, are back again this year.

They sell for $4, or 3/$10. Proceeds benefit the market. Raffle tickets for the 2014 Car Classic are also available at the City Tent. The tickets are $20 each, or 6/$100, and all proceeds of the Car Classic benefit the city’s Beautification Committee. The Classic Car event will be held Thursday, July 17, along Harlem Avenue.

The Palos Heights Farmers Market is open Wednesdays, rain or shine, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 12217 S. Harlem Ave. More information can be found at www.palosheights.org, join our Submitted photo and text email update list, or follow us on Palos Heights firefighters made fire safety information fun for Facebook. children at last week’s Farmers Market.

Crisis Center awarded $100,000 grant to improve emergency shelter for victims The Crisis Center for South Suburbia was awarded a $100,000 restricted grant from Impact 100 Chicago. Impact 100 Chicago was founded in 2010 when a group of women joined together pooling financial resources to award grants to area nonprofit organizations in five focus areas – family, health and wellness, education, arts and culture, and environment.

Earlier this month, Impact 100 Chicago hosted their Annual Grant Award Celebration at Arlington Park and awarded the annual donation to the Crisis Center for South Suburbia which provides emergency shelter and other essential services to women and children experiencing domestic abuse. This grant will fund necessary renovations to the shelter’s bedrooms, kitchen, and living room. After 22 years of use, flooring needs to be replaced as well as furniture and cabinetry. The funds will also provide updates to the Crisis Center’s security system. “We received several estimates to complete these projects,” said Edward Vega, Sr., CCSS Executive Director. “For the work that’s needed, we were anticipating spending just over $100,000, so this award could not have come at a better time,” Vega went on to say.

Impact 100 Chicago’s mission is to award membership funded transformational grants to local nonprofit organizations while empowering women to improve lives through philanthropy. Their grant review cycles run from December through June of each year. The members select five finalists to present their grant proposals at the Grant Award Celebration. After listening to the presentations, members cast their vote to decide the awarding of the $100,000 grant.

Impact 100 Chicago gave away over $370,000 this year, bringing much needed attention to organizations working to reach underserved populations in the Chicagoland area. Many members not only contribute funds but volunteer their time to serve on focus area and financial review committees, which evaluate the grant proposals and financial reporting and conduct site visits to evaluate each of the organizations selected as semi-finalists.

“To my knowledge, this is the largest one-time gift awarded to CCSS by a private donor dating back to the 1989 capital campaign to build the shelter,” said Vega. “We are eager to begin the renovation project and invite the members of Impact 100 Chicago back to CCSS to see first-hand how their generosity will impact the lives of the women and children we serve,” Vega added.

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Mayors vs. police, fire chiefs ballgame at Crestwood stadium will benefit the Special Olympics Southwest suburban mayors will take on their police and fire chiefs at the second annual “Battle in the Burbs” softball game at Standard Bank Stadium in Crestwood on Sunday, July 20.

The seven-inning event will start at 5 p.m. Gates open at 3 p.m.

The “Battle in the Burbs” brings together people from all over the Southwest Suburbs for a fun-filled fundraiser to benefit the Special Olympics.

Police and fire chiefs will compete against the mayors in a game that promises to be a family-

friendly event. Admission is $5 per person and children under 10 are free.

One hundred percent of the proceeds collected go directly to benefit Special Olympics. All concessions will be open and plenty of good food and refreshments will be available. This year, WLS Cumulus Radio will be promoting the event and radio personality Dick Biondi will be on hand to meet and greet attendees and help keep everyone fully entertained.

There is still ample opportunity for businesses to support this pop-

ular event as well. Three levels of sponsorship are available - Grand Slam ($500), Home Run ($250) and RBI ($100). Benefits come with each level of sponsorship and WLS Radio will be promoting and sponsoring the event as well. Businesses interested in sponsoring should call Fanning Communications at 293-1430.

The game will be played under the lights at Standard Bank Stadium in Crestwood. For more information about the event, visit the Facebook page at www. facebook.com/battleintheburbs.

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Heights Women invite ladies to join them at prospective members dinner The Palos Heights Woman’s Club invites ladies from the Palos area to attend a Prospective New Members Evening to be held on Wednesday, July 16, at 6:30 p.m., with a full dinner at Mondello’s City Grill, 13415 S. Ridgeland Ave. Anyone interested in learning about the club, which started in 1938, and the many charitable activities it undertakes and special programs members enjoy are welcome to attend, along with current members. Pictured, club members including newly inducted President Rose Zubik (right) enjoy their most recent special event, their traditional trolley ride in the Palos Heights Independence Day parade.

Marilyn Herrndobler, club membership chairman, met recently with her committee, including Mimi Arnold and Kim Prokes, to put together the final touches for the dinner event.

Pictured, club members enjoy their most recent special event, their traditional trolley entry in the Palos Heights Independence Day parade last Friday. So don’t let the parade pass you buy; anyone interested in attending the members dinner may call Marilyn at 361-4682.

Orland Park Fine Art Fair returns to Orland Crossing The Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce Fine Art Fair will be held at Orland Park Crossing, at 143rd Street and La Grange Road, on Saturday and Sunday, July 19 and 20, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Fine Art Fair is a collaboration between the Chamber, the village of Orland Park and Orland Park Crossing. There is no charge for admission.

“The Fine Art Fair Committee Photo by Jeff Vorva Orland Park Mayor Dan McLaughlin rounds third base a s Oak Lawn Village Clerk Jane Quinlan and has organized three fun family art projects,” said Keloryn Putnam, Mayor Sandra Bury wave him home in last year’s softball game. executive director of the Orland Park Area Chamber of Commerce.

“We want everyone to get in touch with his or her inner artist. These are not age exclusive projects and there is no charge to participate.”

Children will have an opportunity to paint their own piggy banks, courtesy of Marquette Job candidates aged 50 and older View Plaza, facilitated the train- cial capability and avoid being vic- Bank. They will also have a hand can register at 1-855-850-2525 (se- ing at the Palos Hills campus in tims to financial fraud and abuse. in painting a fire truck provided Moraine Valley is one of 15 by the Orland Fire Protection lect option two) to attend an infor- April and May. “With the retail sector being community colleges selected na- District. mation session at Moraine Valley on Thursday, July 17, from 9 to one of the largest employers in tionally by AARP Foundation in 11 a.m. During this session in the the southwest suburban region, collaboration with the American Moraine Business and Conference it was important to partner with Association of Community ColCenter (Building M), they will learn someone significant from the in- leges to administer BACK TO how the BACK TO WORK 50+ @ dustry,” said Lisa Bly, assistant WORK 50+ in its communities.

Moraine Valley Community College dean of Corporate, Community The college will connect 50+ job Coaching Program can help them and Continuing Education at Mo- candidates to specific in-demand update their personal marketing raine Valley and project director. jobs in home health care, retail tools and networking strategies, “David brought examples of what and call center industries.

Free powers of “The program was well detailed, target their job searches, get job he requires as an employer and attorney and living leads, and find resources and train- real experiences regarding cus- giving the potential employee an wills workshop ing that can help them stay strong tomer behavior and how it should opportunity to learn the neceswhile they are looking for their next be handled. He gave the hard core sary skills to be successful and Seniors 60 and over and family facts about retail and the ability advance themselves in retail.” caregivers learn about and create full-time job.

A cohort of job-seekers age 50 to grow your career from entry Huesser said. “The open dialog Powers of Attorney and Living within the class was very valu- Wills at a free seminar and workand over recently received cus- level to executive positions.”

The AARP Foundation BACK able to the group, allowing for the shop hosted by PLOWS Council tomer service training at Moraine Valley Community College as part TO WORK 50+ @ Moraine Val- sharing of experiences and ideas on Aging for the Center for Disof the AARP Foundation BACK ley Community College Initiative, throughout the learning process.

TO WORK 50+ @ Moraine Val- funded by a two-year $165,200 I feel the students left more preley Community College Initiative. grant, helps low-income, older pared to move into a retail job, David Huesser, general manager adults obtain good jobs in their provided the right opportunity of Orland Square Mall and Lake communities, increase their finan- becomes available.”

Moraine program helps older job seekers get back to work

All ages are also invited to paint picnic tables that will then be on display at the Taste of Orland Park. A community sculpture, designed by Orland School District 135 art teacher Eryn Blaser will give all ages a chance to participate. The sculpture will be unveiled at the Taste of Orland Park.

“The two-day event offers not only artwork for purchase from more than 50 artists from the Midwest, but also a chance to show off your own artistic abilities,” Fine Art Fair Chairwoman Heather Warthen said. “The event also serves as an opportunity for people in the community to get to know the chamber and what we do for local businesses and the community.”

The day will also include local entertainment from House of Music. House of Music is at 15900 S. Haven Ave. in Orland Hills and offers instruction on all levels of music. Food and bev-

erages will also be available for purchase from local restaurants P. F. Chang’s and Granite City Restaurant & Brewery.

“Our caricature artist, Adam Belmares, will be available to hire and will create fun caricature portraits for a fee. There are over 50 participating artists who will have unique pieces available to purchase. Join us and get a head start on your Christmas shopping!”

High school students in need of service hours are needed as volunteers at the event. To sign up as a volunteer, contact Heather Warthen at 326-9170 ext. 16 or email h.warthen@22ndcenturymedia. com.

For more information on this event please visit the Chamber’s website at www.orlandparkchamber.org the Village of Orland Park website at www.orland-park.il.us or call the Chamber office at 3492972.

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McCord plans potluck picnic The McCord Gallery & Cultural Center in Palos Park will host a Potluck Picnic on Saturday, July 19, from 6 to 8 p.m.

The picnic will celebrate the community of artists, musicians, students, and volunteers who make McCord such a welcoming home for the arts. Bring your favorite dish to share. McCord will provide paper goods, utensils, water and soft drinks. Feel free to bring other refreshments. The gallery is at 129th and La Grange Road.

Picnic fun will include a hula hooping to get ready for the “Let’s Twist Again” fundraiser on Oct. 25. This year’s event will feature the music of the 1950s and ‘60 at the historic Willowbrook Ballroom in Willow Springs.

Picnic guests may view McCord’s latest exhibit “In the Studio,” featuring the work of students who have studied at McCord throughout the year. The exhibit runs through Aug. 9.

ability and Elder Law. At the seminar learn to choose trusted persons to make health care and property decisions in the event you become incapacitated and how Living Wills authorize withholding of medical treatment at the end of life. Seminar participants return to have Powers of Attorney and Living Will legal

documents drawn up at no charge.

Registration is required by calling PLOWS, at 361-0219. You must attend both the seminar on Monday, July 14, at 10:30 a.m. and workshop the morning of Friday, July 18 by appointment at the Bridgeview Community Center (Oremus Center), 7902 S. Oketo Ave. in Bridgeview.

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Coming up aces Palos Heights’ Murphy a hole-in-one machine

By Frank Gogola

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St. Laurence’s Tom Lyons, a junior last year, watches a teammate sack Mt. Carmel’s quarterback during a 2013 contest. The Vikings open the 2014 season hosting Reavis in the Battle of Burbank in late August.

Hi again neighbor Vikings, Rams will repeat opening football act

By Frank Gogola Maybe the second act will go off without a hitch.

A much-anticipated inaugural meeting between St. Laurence and Reavis on the football field created quite a pregame buzz among fans in Burbank last August. But when game night arrived along with it came rain — lots of it, accompanied by enough thunder and lightning to make playing more perilous than pleasurable.

So Friday night’s kickoff got postponed until Saturday, which did nothing to slow the Vikings, who collected a 44-16 victory to begin what they hoped was a playoff-qualifying campaign. St. Laurence ultimately fell short of that goal, as did the Rams, but both will enter 2014 with renewed hopes.

And once again their first test will come against each other. The Vikings host Reavis Aug. 29 at Kavanagh Field, and the anticipation for Round 2 runs just as high.

“It’s always big to play a neighborhood school [because] it’s big for bragging rights,” St. Laurence coach Harold Blackmon said.

“Some of the players know each other so that adds a little more to the game. This year we’re playing at home so we’re hoping for an electric atmosphere that night.”

Actually more than bragging rights could be at stake. With both squads legitimately eyeing a postseason berth, getting off to a successful start is crucial, particularly since everyone only gets nine opportunities to prove themselves playoff-worthy.

“It’s obviously a huge game for the community,” Reavis coach Tim Zasada said. “[But] more importantly, it’s big for both teams because both teams are on the rise. When you talk about being playoff eligible with five wins, it’s a big game. We’re looking forward to giving them a better game this year.

“Last year was the first year we played and it was a total mismatch. We felt like we left plays on the field last year. They had the upper hand, but we’re going to give them competition this year, unlike last year.

“They have great kids, coaches and tradition, and to play them on

their field is going to be a great challenge to open the 2014 season, but we’re looking forward to it.

That what it’s all about.”

Zasada isn’t the only one who expects more out of the Rams this time around.

“Last year I realized Reavis was a young team [so they] will have more experience on this year’s team,” Blackmon said. “We expect them to give us more of a battle this year because they have more players coming back and, for the most part, we’re young and inexperienced.

“We’re better athletically than in the past, but we’re unproven as a football team and have players in key positions who have taken few, if any, varsity snaps. So who we will be will play out in the course of the season.”

After hosting the Rams, St. Laurence will hit the road for four straight weeks before closing out its season with three of its final four games at home. In addition to Reavis, the Vikings take on Aurora Christian, Leo, St. Ignatius and Bishop McNamara from the Chicago Catholic League White; Brother Rice (Blue), Wheaton-St. Francis (Green) and St. Francis de Sales (Red) in CCL crossovers; and Chicago Vocational in a nonconference matchup.

“I think it’s a challenging schedule,” Blackmon said. “We have some good teams on our schedule and we have some teams we’re not familiar with, so it makes it a challenge. It’s tougher to prepare because we’re just not familiar with them.”

In addition to St. Laurence, the Rams take on South Suburban Conference Red foes Eisenhower, Evergreen Park, Oak Lawn, Richards, Shepard and Argo. An SSC crossover with TF South and nonconference affair against Washington round out the slate.

“It’s definitely challenging [and] there’s not a week off,” Zasada said. “You usually get two or three gimmes per year, but we don’t see those this year. Every game is going to be tough.

“Some teams are very physical and some very skillful. And then you tack on great football coaches.

If we win five games this year, that’s great with the toughness of the schedule.”

Bulldogs will host out-of-state team

Unlike its SSC Red partner Reavis, Richards will not be playing a neighborhood team in Week 1. In fact, the Bulldogs’ initial opponent doesn’t even hail from Illinois.

Richards hosts Arsenal Tech out of Indianapolis in its opener at Korhonen Field. This will be the first contest between the schools, and Bulldogs coach Tony Sheehan thinks his Class 6A runner-up club will get tested.

“They play in the biggest division in Indiana and play some very tough teams,” Sheehan said.

“They’re good, they’re athletic [and] they’re big up front. It’ll be a challenge for us Week 1.

“Our expectations remain the same — we always have high expectations. There’s no extra pressure on us. Everyone got to taste what it was like going to state, but [we] have some bad taste from not winning it so everyone’s hungry.”

The path to a sixth straight playoff appearance and 29th in the last 30 years won’t get much easier, either. In addition to the slate of divisional foes and an SSC crossover clash with Oak Forest, Richards will tangle with Geneva and Northern Illinois University-bound quarterback Daniel Santacaterina on the road in the season’s second week.

“Geneva is very big, very strong,” Sheehan said. “Their quarterback committed to NIU and they’ve got a big lineman who’s getting recruited [by D-I schools]. It’s going to be a challenge.

“We expect another great atmosphere. Great football is played up there and we need to bring our A-game.”

The Oak Forest contest is plopped right in the middle of the SSC Red schedule, with three divisional games on either side of it. Sheehan said he likes the setup because “we’re not stuck in a rut.”

“It’s going to be a challenge week in, week out,” he said. “You have to rise up and can’t take any weeks off.

“We’re working hard, looking forward to [the season], and we know it’s going to be a tough ride.

But that’s the fun of it — you never know what can happen on Friday nights.”

When it comes to holes-in-one Bob Murphy has done what LeBron James once promised to do for Miami Heat fans.

Not one, not two, not three ...

The Palos Heights resident did something highly unusual when he registered two aces within six days while playing rounds at two different courses in June. But that was only part of the 23-year-old’s stunning links tale.

When that happened, Murphy already had a pair of holes-in-one to his credit. But if you think he has taken that machine-like efficiency for granted, think again.

“I didn’t realize what was going on because it was hard for me to comprehend how it was possible to get two hole[s]-in-one in six days,” said Murphy, a course assistant at Bolingbrook Golf Club, the site of his most recent ace.

“I was just numbed by the feats I had accomplished.”

His hole-in-one at Bolingbrook was recorded June 17 on the 152yard 13th hole, where Murphy used a 7-iron. That followed a June 11 ace on the 109-yard seventh hole at Zigfield Troy Golf Club in Woodridge, a shot into the wind made with a pitching wedge.

Murphy was playing a practice round before participating in the Zigfield Troy Open.

At Bolingbrook, Murphy’s feat occurred shortly after he had gotten off work.

“We’ve had about 27 events at the golf course in June so I’ve been really busy with that,” he said.

“All the stress [associated] with that took away all the stress from the game and it kind of evened out and it was easier to play. I was so focused on work that my golf swing became second nature.

“That was one of the advantages of working so much.”

Murphy took up golf 14 years ago. His first hole-in-one came in 2005 while he was a freshman at Stagg. One day before Halloween he and a friend sneaked in their last round of the season at Silver Lake’s Rolling Hills course, where Murphy nailed a 123-yard shot on the eighth hole.

“I didn’t think I would have ever gotten one because I was just constantly trying too hard,” Murphy said. “When I started to relax, that’s when my game suddenly improved because I wasn’t thinking about it too much. [But] when I did get one it was definitely a surprise. I was just ecstatic when I got my first one.”

Golf became a high priority for

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Palos Heights resident Bob Murphy (right) has recorded four holes-in-one in 14 years.

Murphy but not his top sports-related one. That was football, which he played at Stagg — at least until an injury caused him to adjust his plans. When he was unable to join the football squad in the fall of 2008, Murphy turned his attention to the course.

“My senior year I made the [Chargers] golf team and that’s when I decided to go into golf because it was my passion,” he said. “And I made a career out of it. Before I got injured golf had been, outside of football, my No. 1 priority.”

He continued his education at Professional Golfers Career College in Orlando, Fla., where he earned his associate’s degree in professional golf management.

While in Florida Murphy drained his second hole-in-one on the 185yard No. 4 hole at Panther Lake Golf Course in Winter Garden on

Oct. 14, 2010.

“I was just in awe,” Murphy said. “It had been so long since I got the first one it didn’t cross my mind until I had the second hole-in-one. I know most people don’t even get one and I [had] two at that point, so I was pretty relieved and excited at the same time because it’s a feat all by itself.”

After earning his associate’s degree, Murphy graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stout with a bachelor’s degree in golf enterprise management. His goal by age 30 is to be either a PGA-certified master professional or a teaching instructor at a highend facility.

“If I don’t do anything else in my golfing career at least I have [the holes-in-one] to fall back on and tell people about,” Murphy said. “It makes me feel pretty accomplished, and I’m only 23.”

Summer baseball roundup

Crusaders put all the pieces together

By Ken Karrson

Like jigsaw puzzles, baseball teams need every piece in place to make a satisfying whole.

For Brother Rice, the 2014 summer baseball season could be described as an unfinished picture.

Missing was one very important part: a reliable offense.

While the Crusaders’ pitching and defense have been steady, an often-meager attack relegated Rice to more defeats than it probably deserved. Certainly, no opponent had really teed off on the Crusaders, yet their ledger entering last week was below .500.

No more, however. With a suddenly vibrant offense complementing its other two phases, Rice swept past four foes in a row. None of them got any closer than five runs.

The Crusaders’ most impressive outing came last Tuesday against Class 3A champion Lemont, which suffered a 13-3 defeat to Rice. The latter also took down Evergreen Park (9-0), Andrew (8-1) and Hinsdale Central (7-2).

“It was a very good week for us,” Crusaders coach John McCarthy said. “We finally swung it [well], which was good to see.

A lot of guys contributed during the week and we continued to get good pitching.

“They feel a little bit more comfortable with the bats. We had some good at-bats, good situational hitting, and we strung some innings together.”

Sparking Rice (7-4) in most instances were rapid getaways.

“We’d drive in some runs early, Photo by Jeff Vorva get up by one or two [runs], and Richards fans hope they can have fun at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb in November like they did then put it together,” McCarthy last year when the Bulldogs finished second in the state in Class 6A. Richards opens its 2014 said. “If you let [the other team] season against Indianapolis Arsenal Tech at home on Aug. 29. stick around, it can have a nega-

tive effect [on you].”

A key individual for the Crusaders was sophomore-to-be Ryan King, who has been their leadoff man. King began three of last week’s games with base hits, which set Rice’s attack in motion.

“He did an incredible job getting on base,” McCarthy said. “When you’re able to tack on a first-inning run, it sets the tone, giving you a [better] chance to win.”

Sophomore-to-be Ryan Kutt, who spent most of the spring on the varsity roster, homered against Andrew and was a reliable stick man throughout the week.

Jake Ridgway and Mike Schalaskey were also cited by McCarthy as influential persons.

Helping, too, were all-area selections Mike Massey and Andrew Dyke, both of whom have been infrequent members of the summer lineup.

“It eases a lot of tension when you can put Mike Massey and Andrew Dyke in the 3-4 holes,” McCarthy said. “Mike Massey probably had the best week of them all. “[But] different guys came through all week. We really rolled together and the lineup worked well. It’s starting to come together.”

While he would have preferred a smoother transition from spring to summer, McCarthy wasn’t completely caught off-guard by his club’s early struggles at the plate.

With a projected 2015 starting unit that could feature as many as six underclassmen — three sophomores are included in that group — some initial growing pains were to be expected.

“Last summer we knew what the pieces were,” McCarthy said.

“It’s a lot more instructive this

year, a lot more teaching, but they’re starting to understand this is what we need to do.”

Rice completes its regular schedule with contests against Reavis, Shepard, Oak Forest and Chicago Christian. McCarthy hopes the Crusaders can maintain the positive momentum they’ve built and carry it with them into the postseason tournament.

But even if that doesn’t occur, McCarthy believes Rice’s overall mission of getting questions answered and making across-theboard improvement has been accomplished.

“It’s very, very exciting,” he said, referring to what lies ahead for the Crusaders. “It’s been a very good summer.”

RICHARDS The Bulldogs derived maximum productivity from just one day of work. Playing twice on Wednesday, Richards rolled over Mt. Carmel and Marian Catholic by respective scores of 14-4 and 12-3.

A seven-run inning was pivotal in subduing the latter.

Both the Caravan and Spartans have won state championships since 2012 and are considered premier programs. Thus, the Bulldogs’ conquests were noteworthy, although assistant coach Jeff Kortz kept a sense of perspective.

“We’ve not played Marian Catholic in a while, so I don’t know if those were their [regular] guys,” he said. “They threw the ball around a little bit. [And Mt. Carmel coach] Brian [Hurry]’s guys were pretty young. But we got after it and swung it pretty good and I thought we ran the bases really well.”

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Cup-generated interest will runneth dry Bartosh Last week’s power outage was certainly inconvenient but not being able to watch the World Cup because of it didn’t bother me at all.

I just substituted watching my unrefrigerated food spoil for viewing excitement.

I know my opinion might be in the minority right now, but I’m willing to wait. Millions of Americans will return to the dark side with me once Cup fever subsides. And trust me it will.

However, not everyone in my profession thinks so. One Chicago Tribune columnist reported on the high TV ratings the 2014 World Cup broadcasts have garnered. And a woman who writes for the New York Times News Service was positively gushing about the U.S. team following its elimination loss to Belgium.

Specifically, Juliet Macur focused on U.S. goalie Tim Howard, who made 16 saves in the match. I won’t deny that was a great performance, but Ms. Macur’s post-match hyperbole was enough to make even the most seasoned PR professional blush.

Don’t believe me? Check out this line from one of her recent columns: “Forget ‘I want to be like Mike,’ or Venus and Serena, or Tiger. America has fallen in love with someone new, and something new, and sporting goods stores will stock up on goalie uniforms if they know what’s good for them.”

Oh, and there’s this little nugget: “When U.S. goalkeeper Tim Howard knocked down shot after shot in Tuesday’s game against Belgium, the viewing experience wasn’t at all like watching LeBron James score 60 points or Peyton Manning drill a pass through three defenders for a last-second touchdown. No, it was better than that. It was sweeter than that.”

Whoa there, Ms. Macur. Slow down a bit and let’s get some perspective. Better yet, let’s do a little review of soccer history as it involves America.

Remember the 1994 men’s World Cup that was held in the U.S.? That was supposed to be the trigger for mass acceptance of soccer in this country, but apparently the trigger got jammed because no such thing happened. The World Cup went bye-bye and a majority of the fans followed.

Five years later, the U.S.

Baseball (Continued from page 1) powered a homer and triple versus the Caravan, and Kortz pegged Brett Thomas, TJ Spyrnal and veteran Noel Castro as others who “hit the heck out of the ball.” As leadoff man, Thomas’ ability to frequently reach base especially pleased Kortz.

Spyrnal, who “sprays the ball around and works counts,” is among the newcomers who have positively impacted Richards. In addition to his hitting, Spyrnal has been effective on the hill — he threw three solid innings against Marian after being one of the hurlers that handcuffed Brother Rice in a 3-2 Bulldogs victory the week before.

Juniors-to-be Ryan Ranken and Josh Chaffin are other youngsters who’ve played significant roles.

Ranken and Chaffin both saw mound duty last week as well and were pretty much in control.

“We thought he’d hit the ball coming up [to varsity], but he’s played a decent right field and thrown some innings in relief for us,” Kortz said of Chaffin. “[Ranken is] getting his feet wet and accustomed to things, but I thought he settled down nicely after kind of a rough start [versus the Spartans].

“We didn’t have a ton of arms available, so we were proud of what they were all able to do.

The kids got comfortable and they battled.

Richards’ pitchers were backed by a strong defense. Nate Gimza and Nick Fritz both ran down hard-hit fly balls in the outfield, and third baseman Ranken, shortstop Zeschke and catcher Castro also earned kudos for their glove work. “[Newer] guys are getting chances and they’re seeing what varsity baseball is all about,” Kortz said. “Some guys are seeing they’ve got to get stronger or work on their throwing arm or get more time in the [batting] cage.”

What they’re also getting are some surprise visits.

“I prod them a little bit, but

women made a similar splash, thanks to another American setting for the matches and Brandi Chastain’s sports bra-bearing celebration after scoring a winning goal. Again we were told that soccer had officially arrived in the U.S. and was about to take its place alongside the Big Four of team sports, perhaps even supplanting one or two of them in popularity.

Again we were told a fib.

Sports bra sales, though, certainly benefited from the added exposure.

Soccer’s initial attempt to make inroads among U.S. fans actually occurred way back in the 1970s, when Pele came to New York to play in the now-defunct North American Soccer League. Pele was soccer’s Babe Ruth and, understandably, he drew plenty of attention while suiting up for the New York Cosmos — attention that waned once the novelty wore off and disappeared completely upon his retirement.

If it didn’t, the NASL would still be in existence, right? Now if Pele couldn’t close the deal, how is Tim Howard going to do so?

In truth, I found some of Ms. Macur’s column amusing, and that’s not said sarcastically. She commented on Howard’s sudden cyber-world fame and said he probably could have stopped everything from Blockbuster’s bankruptcy to the Titanic’s sinking to failed marriages on that particular day.

I’m not going to claim soccer has not gained ground since Pele. Kids’ leagues are everywhere, and as I’ve admitted before those are great because there’s no lonely position on a soccer field, no right field to deposit the “clumsy” kids. There’s also far less standing around, which is common to virtually every spot on the diamond and causes kids to daydream their way into distraction, not a good thing when playing a game where a hard ball can come flying at fielders at expressway-level speed.

And not possessing the requisite hand-eye coordination to hit a baseball with any degree of consistency is no liability in soccer. Anyone can kick a big, round ball, an important consideration in today’s nobodycan-be-allowed-to-fail-lest-weforever-damage-their-psyche environment.

some of those [graduated] guys come back to watch,” Kortz said.

STAGG If any ex-Chargers have returned to watch Stagg engage in summer play, they might not recognize their former team, at least from an offensive standpoint.

While the Chargers have been something less than a juggernaut the past few springs, indications are that the circumstances could be somewhat different in the near future. Coach Matt O’Neill isn’t yet declaring Stagg a changed club, but he admitted there’ve been some positive signs.

The Chargers piled up 27 runs in their first three outings of last week, and in wins over Reavis (7-3) and Oak Forest (14-2) they totaled 20 hits. Senior-to-be Brett Stratinsky (three-run homer, double, five RBI versus the Bengals) has been one not-so-surprising contributor, but Stagg has also benefited from input by other, less-expected sources.

Mike Bibbiano, seldom used as a varsity member during the spring, rapped a pair of triples and had two RBI in a 6-6 tie with Reavis and added two more hits against Oak Forest. He augmented the latter with two RBI and three runs.

“I think he’s been a surprise,” O’Neill said. “He had some work to do on his swing, but he figured it out real quickly and made pretty good adjustments.”

O’Neill compares Bibbiano to former Charger Eric Reeder, best known as a setup man for hard-hitting Justin Ringo several seasons ago. Once a dead-pull hitter, Reeder learned to use all parts of the field and left the program as its all-time leader in doubles.

“Very few pitchers in high school are able to throw the ball with conviction inside,” O’Neill said. “They worry about hitting guys with pitches or having guys homer, so the more you can cover the outside of the plate the better.”

Bibbiano was listed as an infielder in the spring, but O’Neill says he’s being tried in the outfield to see if he can fill one of the openings created by graduation. A few younger players who’ve also

But there is insufficient evidence to suggest that soccer-playing youngsters will grow up to be soccer fans instead of football, basketball, baseball or hockey fans. And as I’ve stated previously part of the problem is that soccer’s American professional league remains an afterthought.

Pro basketball and hockey players now compete in the Olympics, but even winning gold there doesn’t overshadow NBA or NHL championships.

Obviously the World Series and Super Bowl represent the respective pinnacles of their sports as well, but how much cachet does being a Major League Soccer champion carry?

In fact who can tell me, without looking it up, which team captured last year’s MLS crown? I didn’t think so.

Let’s talk, too, about the defensive nature of soccer. Virtually every rules change made in sports favors offense. We’re told chicks dig the long ball, and so apparently does everyone else.

If a 2-1 score in sports we already like is supposedly a turn-off, how can it be a good for a sport too many of us don’t care a whit about?

Maybe one day when all the old geezers like me start doing our sports-watching where real angels and saints reside, soccer will finally get its chance to appeal to the public at large. Go ahead and blame the older generation’s inflexibility for denying soccer a spot at the head sports table -- it’s the same thing that’s fueling the rise of “classic TV” stations and continued presence of oldies radio outlets.

But what happens if the next batch of sports fans is a carbon copy of the one that’s here now, one that is growing increasingly weary of the “soccer is the sport of the future in America” blather that’s been going on for nearly four decades.

My gosh, is the future ever going to get here?

The rest of the world loves soccer strongly enough to go crazy when things don’t go right for their favorite team — or even when they do. That’s silly to get so wrapped up in the outcome of a soccer match.

Thank goodness Americans are smarter than that.

We save our worst behavior for far more important things in life, like umpiring mistakes in Little League games.

Community sports news Beverly Hills cycling race set day. The cost is $109 for residents, Moraine to conduct summer $129 for nonresidents, and includes for July 24 sports camps a T-shirt, ball and merit award.

The historic Beverly neighborhood will be transformed into a high-speed race course when nearly 200 world-class cyclists compete in the 12th annual Beverly Hills Cycling Classic on Thursday, July 24.

Presented by the Beverly Area Planning Association, the event is part of the Prairie States Cycling Series. It will take place at 107th Street and Longwood Drive with start times of 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. In addition to the races, the event will feature live music, food and drink.

For more information, call (773) 233-3100 or visit www.bapa.org.

Rounding out the camps will be a Chicago Bulls rookie and veteran camp for ages 6-12 that runs Aug. 11-15 from 8:30-11:30 a.m. daily. The cost is $209 for residents, $219 for nonresidents, and includes a pass for two to go to the United Center for a Q&A session with a former or current Bulls player, Bulls duffle bag, Bulls basketball, T-shirt, evaluation report and graduation certificate.

Registration is being taken at the recreation department, 6601 W. 127th St.

Tryouts at Bo Jackson's Sports Tatra Foundation sponsoring camps Dome Tryouts for the U-Dawgs, Taylor Made softball and Cangelosi Blacksox programs will be held in the weeks ahead at the Bo Jackson Elite Sports Dome in Lockport.

The Cangelosi Blacksox will run tryouts on the following days: July 14 (players 12-and-under from 5:15-7:30 p.m.), July 21 (9U from 5:15-7:30 p.m.; 10U from 7:309:45 p.m.) and July 22 (11U from 5:15-7:30 p.m.). A makeup date will be held July 29 (5:15-7:30 p.m. for 9U and 10U; 7:30-9:45 p.m. for 11U and 12U), but teams will begin being selected following the first round of tryouts.

The U-Dawgs will conduct their tryouts July 30 and 31. Fifteen-and-under and 18U players will have sessions on the earlier date from 5:15-7:30 p.m. and 7:30-9:45 p.m., respectively, while the 16U and 17U teams will hold their tryouts on July 31 at those same times.

Taylor Made softball tryouts will be held Aug.5-7. The opening session is for 10U players (5-7 p.m.) and 12U (7-10 p.m.). Aug. 6 is for 14U (4-7 p.m.) and 16U (710 p.m.) tryouts, while 18U players will try out from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Aug. 7.

Registration can be made online. The Bo Jackson Sports Dome is located at 17130 Prime Blvd.

For more information, email Tyler Thompson at Tyler@cangelosibaseball.com about either the Cengelosi Blacksox or U-Dawgs, or Venus Taylor at Venus@taylormadesoftball.com about softball.

The Tatra Foundation will sponsor a soccer camp for children aged 5-12 and ski-jumping school for ages 7-12 this summer.

Hickory Hills will be one of two sites for the soccer camp. Ski jumping will be held at a facility specializing in that. The cost of the latter is $275, which includes two bus trips.

For more information, call 7280464 or visit info@ultrafoundation.org.

Moraine Valley College will conduct two youth sports camps this summer.

Athletic director and former men's basketball coach Bill Finn will lead a hoops camp from July 14-17 for youngsters entering grades 3-8. Each session will run from 9-10:30 a.m. The camp is designed to develop and improve fundamental basketball skills through instruction, group and individual drills, and team play.

Former Cyclones volleyball coach Gloria Coughlin will host a camp in that sport July 14-17 from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. daily.

The program, which is open to players entering grades 5-9, will improve fundamental skills through individual attention and group work.

The cost of each camp is $70, and both will be held in the school's new Health, Fitness & Recreation Center gymnasium.

For more information, call 9745727 or visit www.morainevalley. edu/Athletics.

Champions crowned in PBO leagues

White Sox, Bulls FUNdamental Champions were crowned in all four divisions of Palos Baseball camps coming to Andrew The White Sox FUNdamentals Baseball and Fastpitch clinics and Bulls FUNdamentals camp will take place at Andrew High School in Tinley Park during the month of July.

The softball and baseball events will be held July 14-15 and July 21-22, respectively. All sessions will run from 1-2:30 p.m. The cost for each is $60, and includes a camp T-shirt, replica autographed photo of a current White Sox player and one raffle ticket.

The basketball camp is scheduled for July 21-24 from 10:30 a.m.-noon each day. The cost is $95, and includes a camp T-shirt and replica autographed photo of Derrick Rose.

Registration forms are available at www.BullsSoxAcademy.com and can be accessed by using the following codes: fastpitch — 23700TAH1; baseball — 13700TAH1; softball —33220TAH1.

Organization, and for the first time two wins were needed to claim a title.

Only in the Bronco Division, however, did a best-of-three series go the limit. The Dodgers staged a seventh-inning comeback in Game 3 to beat the Pirates and capture the championship. Needing only two games to seal their deals were the Pinto Marlins, Mustang Rockies and Pony Orioles, who defeated the Red Sox, Cubs and Red Sox, respectively.

Both the Pinto and Pony finals brought together the top two regular-season clubs, and the Orioles’ title gave coach Rick Mundo his third. Mundo-led teams have also ruled over the Mustang and Bronco divisions in the past.

All PBO participants and coaches expressed their gratitude to league trustees, a group spearheaded by John Potocsnak, for overseeing ballpark improvements that were in place for the 2014 season.

sor various sports camps during Recreation Department is accepting the months of July and August. registration for an NFL Flag FootScheduled for July are the be- ball League it will sponsor this fall. ginning golf camp and Mini-Hawk Coed teams are being formed youth athletic camp. for youngsters entering grades 3-8.

The beginning golf camp, de- Games will be held on Sundays from signed for ages 5-9, will run July Sept. 7-Nov. 2 at Shepard. Practices 14-18 from 9 a.m.-noon daily. The will be held one day a week. cost is $119 for residents, $139 The cost is $76 for residents, for nonresidents, and includes a $96 for nonresidents, and the T-shirt and merit award. Equip- deadline to enter is Aug. 8 unless ment will be provided. all spots are filled before that. All The Mini-Hawk camp, which participants will receive a team will teach the essentials of baseball, jersey and participation award. basketball and soccer, is open to Individuals can sign up at the youngsters aged 4-7 and will run recreation department, 6601 W. caught O’Neill’s eye are Mike Crosby (3-for-3 with a double July 21-25 from 9 a.m.-noon each 127th St. and three runs in the victory over Reavis), Joe Van Nieuwenhuys (two hits, two runs in that same contest) and Nick Worst, who reminds O’Neill of Max Strus at a similar stage of development.

Stagg (5-3-1) rallied in both encounters with the Rams, climbing out of a 4-0 hole in the game that ended in a deadlock. The Chargers racked up six extra-base hits in all and Gus Martinez (two), Stratinsky and Chris Yaros all delivered RBI with theirs.

A four-run sixth inning was the key to their conquest of Reavis.

Gary Kopca knocked in two of the markers with a double and he added a 3-for-3 effort later in the week opposite Oak Lawn, a contest the Spartans won 11-5.

“I always take it for what it’s worth,” O’Neill said, referring to Stagg’s improved potency. “I maybe put more stock in the numbers when we first got here [as coaches]. I go back and forth a little bit [in that regard], but it’s more about getting kids playing 2014 Palos Thunder 12U baseball team. time and finding out who they are.

“We talk about the biggest difference in any sport from sophomore to junior year is speed. We work on stuff [to prepare for that] and there’s some fluidity in what we’re trying to do.”

O’Neill said more athletes are becoming available to him as the summer season winds down and the Chargers should pretty much be operating at full strength when the playoffs begin next week.

SHEPARD The Astros’ schedule was light last week, partially by design but also because a game scheduled for last Tuesday was postponed by wet grounds.

Before Monday’s rain hit, Shepard tangled with Sandburg and suffered an 8-1 setback. While the loss appears rather lopsided, Astros coach Frank DiFoggio found something to like: pitcher Ricky Mundo.

The son of former Shepard girls’ and Mother McAuley basketball coach Rick Mundo pitched four innings against the Eagles and, (Continued on page 3) 2014 PBO Bronco Dodgers.

The Palos Thunder 12U-Elmosa baseball team began July by earning a championship at the Hickory Hills Fourth of July Tournament.

The Thunder went unbeaten in the event, which was capped by an 11-1 triumph in the title contest. Team members include Danny Bulthuis, Patrick Coogan, Billy Djikas, Christian Elabaza, Naseem Elmosa, Dean Elmosa, Owen Erickson, Yousef Hamoud, Anthony Lenard, Eddie Lovell, Dante Pieri, Matthew Steinke and Dane Thomas.

Sam Elmosa, Dan Bulthuis, (Continued on page 3)

Palos Heights Recreation Dept.

Palos Heights to sponsor flag offering sports camps Palos Thunder win holiday tourThe Palos Heights Parks and football league Recreation Department will sponThe Palos Heights Parks and nament

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Community sports news (Continued from page ) 4th-grade girls.

The 8th-graders were part of an Mark Thomas, Sam Elabaza and Dave Lenard are the Thunder all-St. Michael final as they played the school’s 7th-graders for the coaches. crown at St. Laurence last month.

Two overtimes were required Five soccer championships for before the older group emerged St. Michael with a 3-2 triumph. Bill McElliWhat the U.S. was unable to gott and Sean Lawlor coached the do in the World Cup, St. Michael 8th-graders, while Donn Domico soccer teams accomplished at their and Mike Ryan were in charge level — five times, in fact. of the 7th-grade squad.

The Orland Park school boasted The varsity girls’ team of five champions within the South- 7th-graders earned their chamwest Catholic Soccer Association. pionship by shutting out Our Lady Garnering titles were the 8th- of the Woods 4-0. James Staunton, grade boys, varsity girls, junior John Graham and Dave Davidson varsity boys, 4th-grade boys and guided St. Michael.

2014 PBO Mustang Rockies.

2014 PBO Pinto Marlins.

(Continued from page 2) except for a three-run homer he surrendered, did much to please his skipper.

“I think pitching’s going to be a real strong point and Rick’s someone we’re really going to need next year,” DiFoggio said.

“He’s a tough kid on the mound and we can use him in multiple ways.”

That includes as a third baseman, first baseman or catcher, all spots Mundo has occupied at some point this summer. However,

St. Michael’s 4th-grade boys’ soccer team.

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St. Michael’s 4th-grade girls’ soccer team.

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St. Michael’s 7th-grade boys’ soccer team.

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2014 PBO Pony Orioles.

Baseball

The JV boys’ team, comprised of 5th- and 6th-grade players, defeated St. Patricia 4-1 in a title match.

Kevin O’Connor, John Graham and Dennis Casey served as coaches.

Both 4th-grade clubs beat St. Alexander in the championship round, the boys doing so by a 2-0 count. The girls won 4-1. St. Michael coaches included Kevin Donegan, Marc Detampel, Brendan Cooke (boys), Pete Vrdolyak, Shawn McGinty, John Lawler and Kevin O’Connor (girls).

The SWCSA includes more than 160 teams from 30 Roman Catholic parishes on the south and southwest sides.

it’s his progress as a hurler that most excites DiFoggio.

“Rick’s development has been huge,” DiFoggio said. “We want him to learn how to pitch backwards [when the count favors the batter], where he’s varying looks, holding runners and learning to spot it. If you get up 0-2 or 1-2, then bring the heat.”

The Astros’ lone breakthrough against Sandburg came in the fifth, when Kevin Carmody and Adam Gregory stroked back-toback doubles. Noteworthy about the latter’s two-bagger was the fact he hit it with a wood bat.

“He’s learning how to use the

St. Michael’s 7th-grade girls’ soccer team.

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barrel [better],” DiFoggio said of Gregory.

DiFoggio said Shepard “played them pretty tough,” an assessment proved by the three-run differential that separated the squads through the first four frames. But DiFoggio once again made clear he is not attaching any deep meaning to the Astros’ summertime record.

“I have my horses — [Bobby] Peterka, [Brett] Smith, [Eric] Horbach and Gregory — and now I’ve got to find my supporting cast,” DiFoggio said. “That’s what summer’s all about and some kids are really making progress.”

On the edge...and right on target!

Straight talk from Bartosh in Sports Southwest

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NA SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, INC. Plaintiff, -v.SUZANNE NEMEC, EDWARD J. NEMEC JR. A/K/ A EDWARD J. NEMEC, HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORPORATION III, STATE OF ILLINOIS, US FOODS, INC. F/K/A U.S. FOODSERVICE, INC., ARIA GROUP ARCHITECTS, INC., PORTFOLIO RECOVERY ASSOCIATES, LLC, INDUSTRY MORTGAGE COMPANY, LP, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 13 CH 024361 10255 S. ELEANOR 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 March 28, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 2:00 PM on August 6, 2014, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 10255 S. ELEANOR AVENUE, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-11-412-051. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-13-25529. 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. 14-13-25529 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 13 CH 024361 TJSC#: 34-9328 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 DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS AS TRUSTEE FOR RALI 2005QA10 Plaintiff, -v.EDWARD KERFIN A/K/A EDWARD S. KERFIN, SUSAN KERFIN A/K/A SUZANNE M. KERFIN A/ K/A SUZANNE KERFIN, ORLAND RIDGE CONDOMINIUMS ASSOCIATION, INC., MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTATIONS SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR AMERICAN MORTGAGE NETWORK, INC. D/B/A AMNET MORTGAGE, OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS Defendants 13 CH 007630 9840 W. 153RD STREET UNIT # 1NW 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 May 20, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 22, 2014, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:Commonly known as 9840 W. 153RD STREET UNIT # 1NW, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-16-204-026-1002. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted.

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

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-13-21076. 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. 14-13-21076 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 13 CH 007630 TJSC#: 34-9281 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 F/K/A COUNTRYWIDE HOME LOANS SERVICING LP Plaintiff, -v.ROBERT W. WELLS JR A/K/A ROBERT W. WELLS, KIMBERLY A. WELLS A/K/A KIMBERLY ANN WELLS, HOUSEHOLD FINANCE CORPORATION III Defendants 11 CH 037847 7648 W. 105TH STREET 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 April 24, 2012, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 24, 2014, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:Commonly known as 7648 W. 105TH STREET, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-13-107-035. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-11-35527. 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. 14-11-35527 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 11 CH 037847 TJSC#: 34-10590 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 Plaintiff, -v.CATHERINE KIM, OLIVER KIM, CNI NATIONAL MORTGAGE CO., COURTYARDS OF ORLAND PARK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Defendants 10 CH 13654 11259 Endicott Court 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 December 20, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 31, 2014, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 11259 Endicott Court, Orland Park, IL 60467 Property Index No. 27-06-410026-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $368,955.90. 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 certified 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 confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, SCOTT, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the 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: 10 CH 13654 TJSC#: 34-10162 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, I L L I N O I S � COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE COMPANY Plaintiff, v s . � KONSTANTINOS DRAKES; NANSIA DRAKES; T A M E L I N G � TOWNHOUSE ASSOCIATION Defendants, 13 CH 26852 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on March 25, 2014 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, July 21, 2014 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real e s t a t e : � Commonly known as 7900 West Tameling Court, Palos Hills, Il 60465.

P.I.N. 23-13-103-066-0000.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff's Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 651-6705.

1 3 0 3 0 7 4 6 � INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I612641

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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 BANK OF AMERICA, NA SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BAC HOME LOANS SERVICING LP FKA C O U N T R Y W I D E � HOME LOANS SERVICING LP; P l a i n t i f f , � v s . � MALIK KANAAN AND MANAL KANAAN; LORENZ APPLIANCES INC.; UNKNOWN TENANTS; U N K N O W N � OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; D e f e n d a n t s , � 11 CH 43063 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 12, 2013 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, August 4, 2014 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real e s t a t e : � P.I.N. 23-10-401-079.

Commonly known as 8841 West 100th Place, Palos Hills, IL 60465.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff's Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603.

(312) 360-9455 W 1 3 3 3 6 2 . � INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I614752

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S � COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, v s . � COLLEEN KINCAID; MICHAEL ZIMNY; RIVIERA R E G A L � CONDOMINIUM UMBRELLA ASSOCIATION; R I V I E R A � REGAL I CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; D e f e n d a n t s , � 13 CH 19761 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on April 28, 2014, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, August 1, 2014, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 23-23-200-026-1033.

Commonly known as 11111 SOUTH 84TH AVENUE APT 2A A/K/A UNIT 2A, 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: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale.

For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1309314.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I613745

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC, Plaintiff, -v.BRANDON RODRIGUEZ, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., CLEARVIEW CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants 11 CH 39035 7438 PONDEROSA COURT, #3A 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 May 13, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 19, 2014, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7438 PONDEROSA COURT, #3A, Orland Park, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-13-204-028-1009 VOL. 0146; 27-13-204-028-1021 VOL. 0146. The real estate is improved with a condominium. The judgment amount was $150,742.60. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 11-0238. 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. JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 541-9710 Attorney File No. 11-0238 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 11 CH 39035 TJSC#: 34-8536 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, Plaintiff, -v.JOHN WAGNER, IDA STEVENS, PAMELA WAGNER F/K/A PAMELA STEVENS, MIDLAND FUNDING LLC, TOWN HOUSE ASSOCIATION Defendants 12 CH 26784 9219 HARTWOOD COURT, UNIT 1001 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 September 25, 2013, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 12, 2014, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9219 HARTWOOD COURT, UNIT 1001, Orland Park, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-03-306-017-1061 VOL. 0146. The real estate is improved with a condominium. The judgment amount was $218,240.29. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 12-2620. 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. JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 541-9710 Attorney File No. 12-2620 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 12 CH 26784 TJSC#: 34-8874 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 BAYVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC Plaintiff, -v.INDRE MATIJOSIUTE, GLENMOOR CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION Defendants 11 CH 003925 9435 S. 79TH AVENUE, UNIT #302N HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 14, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 2:00 PM on July 23, 2014, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9435 S. 79TH AVENUE, UNIT #302N, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-01-318-026-1026. The real estate is improved with a condo/townhouse. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted.

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

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-10-45356. 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. 14-10-45356 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 11 CH 003925 TJSC#: 34-6530 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 MTGLQ INVESTORS, LP Plaintiff, -v.RAFAL KOWAL, NATIONAL CITY BANK, AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO MIDAMERICA BANK, FSB Defendants 09 CH 28348 7846 West 99th Place 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 May 8, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 11, 2014, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7846 West 99th Place, Palos Hills, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-12-300-0230000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $263,046.42. 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 certified 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 confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: HEAVNER, SCOTT, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1719 If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the 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: 09 CH 28348 TJSC#: 34-9867 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 U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR STRUCTURED ASSET SECURITIES CORPORATION MORTGAGE PASSTHROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-GEL2 Plaintiff, -v.UNKNOWN SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE OF THE IDA M. MALLOY LIVING TRUST DATED MAY 29, 1997, THE IDA M. MALLOY LIVING TRUST DATED MAY 29, 1997, MARCIA MILLER, SHEILA MALLOY-HOWE, MILFORD COURT TOWNHOUSE ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF THE IDA M. MALLOY LIVING TRUST DATED MAY 29, 1997, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF IDA M. MALLOY, WILLIAM P. BUTCHER, AS SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE Defendants 12 CH 044174 9330 S. 79TH AVENUE HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 16, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 30, 2014, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 9330 S. 79TH AVENUE, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-01-302030. The real estate is improved with a residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-12-33222. 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. 14-12-33222 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 12 CH 044174 TJSC#: 34-10956 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.

I615440

For Notice Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff, -v.TEDDIE T. PARKS, VICTORIA M. PARKS, PALOS POINT TOWNHOME ASSOCIATION Defendants 13 CH 19242 7914 W. 105TH STREET 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 March 28, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 30, 2014, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7914 W. 105TH STREET, Palos Hills, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-13-102-098-0000 VOL. 151. The real estate is improved with a townhouse. The judgment amount was $348,134.98.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 13-7690. 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. JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 541-9710 Attorney File No. 13-7690 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 13 CH 19242 TJSC#: 34-10257 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.

I613832

For Notice Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.WOODS EDGE III CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF DONALD WITT, IF ANY, WILLIAM WITT A/K/A WILLIAM WITT III, DEBRA COHEN, WILLIAM BUTCHER, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 10 CH 45443 11130 EAST ROAD UNIT C 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 May 5, 2014, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 7, 2014, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 11130 EAST ROAD UNIT C, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-22-200-066-1075.

The real estate is improved with a brick 4 or more unit condominium; detached parking. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. Effective May 1st, 2014 you will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce. com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602.

Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1029272. 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. PA1029272 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 10 CH 45443 TJSC#: 34-7809 I615179

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S � COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION E V E R B A N K � P l a i n t i f f , � v s . � MALGORZATA LICHOSYT; HARRIS, N.A.; GREEN O A K S � CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; D e f e n d a n t s , � 10 CH 29185 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on April 28, 2014, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, August 1, 2014, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described property: P.I.N. 23-11-301-006-1097.

Commonly known as 9974 S 84TH TER UNIT 33-209, 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: 25% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the premises after confirmation of the sale.

For information: Visit our website at http://service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only. Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel.No. (312) 476-5500. Refer to File Number 1011618.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I613714

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

Broaden Your Horizons This week Center Cinema "Dallas Buyers Club" will be shown this Friday, July 11, at 6:30 p.m., as part of the monthly Center Cinema series at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park.

"Dallas Buyers Club" features Matthew McConaughey as a homophobic man who gets AIDS and then starts helping those similarly afflicted.

A discussion follows the movie. Free popcorn is served. No fee is charged but registration is necessary. Call The Center at 361-3650.

Outdoor painting class for families

An outdoor art class for families will be hosted at the Log Cabin Center for the Arts on Wednesday, July 16, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. The Log Cabin Art Center is at 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park.

Instructor Heather Young invites families with children of any age to join her outdoor drawing workshop, in which participants will stroll about the gardens and woodland edges looking for interesting critters and plants to draw, straight from nature. The class fee is $8 per person and includes all supplies. Advance reservations are required. Call The Center at (361-3650.

Paste-paper and bookart workshop Paste paper and Bookart workshops will be offered at The Log Cabin Center for the Arts on Wednesday afternoon, July 16 and 23, from 1 to 3:30 p.m., at 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park.

Artist Marge Boyd of Frankfort will teach adults to create paste papers, a fun and easy finger-painting-like project of swirling acrylic paints on papers to make intriguing designs.

The paste papers can be used for collage projects of your own, or as covers for the July 23 workshop in which Marge will help you create a small book of your own. The cost of each workshop day is $18 plus a $4

materials fee. bolts and free pancakes from Advance registration is re- Babycakes. quired. For more information, • Craft Station: Inspirational call The Center at 361-3650.

Words and DIY Moustache 1 to 6 p.m. July 15, 16 and 17, a craft station will be set up during afMcCord silk ter-school hours for students to painting workshop make their own yarn wrapped McCord Gallery & Cultural words or a DIY moustache at the Center will present a workshop craft station. No need to sign up on Wednesday, July 16, 1 p.m. ahead of time. to 3 p.m., with instructor Karen • DIY Manicure (girls only) Snow.

—2 to 3 p.m. July 15, The Bridge In this workshop you will Teen Center will teach students learn how to create an amazing the proper way to give themdesign on a luxurious Habotai selves a manicure and how to silk scarf. You can create a for- take care of their nails. mal design by first ironing the • Culinary: Spaghetti and scarf on to freezer paper, then Meatballs (guys only) 4:30 to drawing on the silk with differ- 6 p.m. July 15, The Bridge will ent colored markers. For more team up with Chef Dominic abstract designs, alcohol-based from Bartolini’s to hold a cuinks in squeeze bottles create linary program specifically for amazing designs when they are guys to teach them how to make dripped or dropped on to the spaghetti and meatballs. silk. Finally, isopropyl alcohol is • Soul Café: The Best Me, I sprayed over the inks, then heat Can Be (girls only) 2 to 3:30 p.m. set with an iron to make the col- July 16, The Bridge Teen Center ors permanent, and your lovely will hold a program just for stunewest fashion accessory will dents to learn how to love and be ready. Price is $45 or $35 for respect themselves. members of McCord.

• Martial Arts with Victory McCord Gallery & Cultural Martial Arts — 4:45 to 6 p.m. July Center is at 9602 W. Creek Road 16 and 23, The Bridge Teen Cen(129th and LaGrange), Palos ter will team up with Victory MarPark. For more information, call tial Arts to teach students how to 671-0648 or visit www.mccord- protect themselves with Martial gallery.org.

Arts. Each week will include short lessons on topics like integrity, perThe Bridge Teen severance, and confidence.

Center programs • Acoustic Guitar — 5 to 6 • Fishing — 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. p.m. July 16 and 23, The Bridge today (Thursday) The Bridge Teen Center will hold a program Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st to teach students the basics of Court, Orland Park, will host a the Acoustic Guitar.

• Dream Boards with TRU program for students to spend the afternoon around a pond Teen Magazine — 2 to 3:30 p.m. with some experienced fish- July 17, The Bridge Teen Cenermen as they teach them the ter will team up with TRU Teen Magazine to host a program to tricks of the trade.

• Train Your Brain: Your In- help students discover their purner GPS — 3 to 4 p.m. today pose in life.

• The Essentials of Manhood students will train themselves to become better problem-solv- — 3:30 to 5 p.m. July 17, The Bridge Teen Center will host a ers and critical thinkers.

• Lastwatch and The Protest program to teach guys how to be — 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. July 11, a gentleman.

• Charcoal Portraits with Artweekly Friday Night Live event with live music from rock bands A-La-Carte - 4:30-6 p.m. July 17, Lastwatch and The Protest with Art-A-La-Carte program will free food samples from Famous teach students how to use charcoal as an art medium.

Dave’s.

• Deadbolts with Babycakes These free events are for 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. July 12, week- teens in 7th through 12th grade. ly High School Saturday event For more information, call 532with live music from the Dead- 0500.

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STARTING THIS WEEK: “BAD WORDS”: Sticking with the sort of anarchistic comedy that has become his trademark, Jason Bateman turns director for the first time with this amusing tale, in which he also plays an unlikely National Spelling Bee competitor. If the fellow seems a little — well, more than a little — old for the contest, others also think so, including a reporter (Kathryn Hahn) who’s on his trail. Rohan Chand plays a youngster who befriends the would-be champ. Allison Janney and Amanda Anka, Bateman’s wife, also appear. DVD extras: “making-of” documentary; audio commentary by Bateman; deleted and extended scenes. *** (R: AS, N, P) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “VICIOUS”: British acting staples Ian McKellen and Derek Jacobi are teamed as life partners in this comedy, which airs for several more weeks on PBS ... meaning those who watch this set upon its release will see some episodes before they’re telecast. Though the two men taunt each other endlessly about such matters as their age and looks, they have a mutual devotion that runs deep, to the degree that they’ve been together for a half-century. Frances de la Tour and Iwan Rheon (“Game of Thrones”) co-star. *** (Not rated: AS, P) “PRISONERS OF WAR: SEASON ONE”: The acclaimed Showtime series “Homeland” is based on an Israeli show ... and for those curious to see the original, here it is. Whereas the Damian Lewis character was the one suspected of turning against his native country in “Homeland,” there are three such characters in this version, newly returned soldiers whose many years of captivity become subjects of curiosity — and, eventually, of suspicion — for others. DVD extras: “making-of” documentary; audio commentary

by, and interviews with, cast and crew. *** (Not rated: AS, P, V) “JODOROWSKY’S DUNE”: A favorite film-festival attraction, shown from Toronto to Cannes, this documentary traces the ultimately failed effort by Alejandro Jodorowsky to be the first filmmaker to bring the Frank Herbert novel “Dune” to the screen. His quest began in the mid-1970s, and his attempt involved Orson Welles, Mick Jagger, David Carradine, music’s Pink Floyd, iconic artist H.R. Giger (who is interviewed in this movie) ... and Jodorowsky’s own son. DVD extras: deleted scenes. *** (PG-13: AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “MASTERPIECE MYSTERY!: ENDEAVOUR SERIES 2”: Another situation of PBS releasing a current program on home video before all of its episodes have aired, this “Inspector Morse” prequel resumes with Shaun Evans as the sleuth when he was just a British police constable. Roger Allam plays his cohort Thursday as the investigators probe another assortment of unusual cases, one tying a girls’ school to a murder committed with a ceremonial dagger. *** (Not rated: AS, V) (Also on Blu-ray)

“THE SOUL MAN: SEASON ONE”: Cedric the Entertainer certainly has been busy enough lately — to the extent that he’s leaving his hosting job on “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” — and part of his resume is this TV Land sitcom, a spinoff of “Hot in Cleveland.” The comic plays a singing star who goes back to his roots literally and figuratively, relocating to St. Louis to become a decidedly unconventional preacher in his father’s (John Beasley) church. Niecy Nash also stars. *** (Not rated: AS) COMING SOON: “UNDER THE SKIN” (July 15): The body of a young woman (Scarlett Johansson) is overtaken by an alien, who proceeds to wreak havoc on the male population of Scotland.

(R: AS, V, P, V) “SABOTAGE” (July 22): A DEA team pays a big price for stealing a large sum from a drug cartel; Arnold Schwarzenegger and Terrence Howard star. (R: AS, N, P, GV) “THE SINGLE MOMS CLUB” (July 22): Several women, whose children have gotten into trouble at school, band together in this Tyler Perry project; stars include Nia Long, Amy Smart and Perry himself. (PG-13: AS, P)

‘Echo’ will appeal to kids but not much to adults “Earth to Echo” is a like “E.T.” meets “Goonies” meets “The Blair Witch Project.” It takes certain parts of each movie and combines them to make this film.

It’s about three friends who live in a Nevada subdivision that is about to be torn down so the state can build a nice new freeway. You get the awkwardly smart kid who probably has OCD played by Reece C. Harting, the emo kid played by Teo Halm, and the kid who wants to be popular who you’ll hear about later. The three friends all have their own personalities that don’t really match, but somehow they’re best friends.

The premise is they want to have one more good night together before they all move their separate ways. They choose to follow this mysterious map that just kind of appears on their electronic devices.

Somehow that leads them to an alien and then they decide to help it get home. You could be told more but that would just ruin the childlike wonder the film tries to bring or you could just watch “E.T.” and that will pretty much ruin this movie, too.

minutes which is a big selling point for the movie because if it was any longer it would just be unnecessary time.

All you really need to know is that it’s an uninspiring film.

It’s poorly shot. It has so much wrong with it but it can get away with most of it because it’s a kids’ movie.

You need to take the movie at what it is. It wants to be the next “E.T.” but it’s not. If you compare it to “E.T.” you will be disappointed, but if you look at it by itself you’ll see a decent kid’s movie.

The whole movie is an homage to “E.T.” - with the evil government that can’t be trusted, the constant use of phones and the girl Emma, played by Ella Wahlestedt, who joins the friends halfway through their adventure.

As long as kids like it, firsttime feature filmmaker Dave Green might have a hit on his hands. With a budget much lower than other recent releases, the sky’s the limit on “Earth to Echo.”

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The way it’s shot is reminiscent of “The Blair Witch Project.” The one character Tuck, played by Brian “Astro” Bradley, is the filmmaker and ringleader of the bunch who films everything. For the most part, one of the characters is supposedly filming at all times. There are spots whether by design or accident when they are all on screen together and you wonder who’s filming.

The film being shot that way is a big aspect of the movie. It might turn some people off and it leads to some spots where you don’t really see what’s going on.

We’re supposed to believe that a year after this happened they all got together, took the footage they shot of their final night and edited it to make this movie.

It’s a family friendly movie that’s meant to appeal to kids, Tony Pinto’s grade: B for kids and it does that. It’s under 90 and D for adults

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by Jeraldine Saunders ARIES (Mar. 21-Apr. 19): Take it all in stride. While pitfalls or surprises may pop up during the day, there’s no need to get flustered, as you can simply adapt to whatever situation arises. Avoid the urge to take immediate action in the week ahead.

TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): Don’t sell yourself short. It may be wise to wait until you can afford the finest accoutrements rather than settling for what fits your budget now. Your timing and judgment may be slightly off in regards to love and money this week.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Play hard to get. Someone may have you in their romantic crosshairs today, but your best bet is to just play it cool for now. Making quick decisions regarding relationships will likely not work out as planned this week.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Cool heads prevail. Minor problems will disappear quickly if you don’t overreact or lose your composure in the week ahead. Too many small expenses could add up to a major headache if you don’t pay attention to finances.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Give credit where credit is due. Offer your congratulations to a friend or colleague for a notable accomplishment in the upcoming week.

Hold off on making appointments or commitments until your schedule is clearer.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): There’s no place like home. You may only need to look at that special someone next to you to find the inspiration to accomplish something great. Concentrate on doing things that bring you the greatest happiness this week.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22.): Every rose has its thorn. No matter how perfect and blissful a situation may seem, a little trouble may disturb the peace.

If things were ideal all the time you’d get bored, so don’t make too much out of a little turmoil in the week to come.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Know when to hold ‘em and know when to fold ‘em. Study the playing field carefully before reaching an ultimate decision, as there are

pros and cons to weigh on every side. A slight risk may be worth taking this week.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Don’t make a bad situation worse. Think matters over careful-

ly rather than acting impulsively, especially where loved ones are concerned. Don’t leave a special someone hanging out to dry this week; take them someplace fun.

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by Wolfgang Puck

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Skip the fuss of grilling by using an automatic countertop deep-fryer to cook your chicken a day ahead.

Fried chicken makes perfect picnic fare Lots of families love to head for a local park or stadium in summer. And that trip naturally calls for some sort of picnic dinner to enjoy before and after the fun.

Public parks, however, can be hit or miss about grilling. Sure, some of them have a few built-in barbecue stations. But the supply comes nowhere near to the demand; and these may have to be reserved in advance, or you may have to stake your claim to one as early as possible. Sure, you might bring your own portable setup, something similar to what you’d use for tailgating. But you may face restrictions on live fires, or risk alienating other picnickers nearby, not to mention the muss and fuss.

So, please allow me to propose an easier solution to all-American picnic fare: fried chicken.

Of course, I’m not suggesting you bring a deep-fryer to the park or parking lot! As you might guess, I mean that you should bring cold fried chicken that you made the morning or day before.

Fried chicken tastes outstanding when it’s cold. I know some people who’ll even cook extra just for the leftovers. All you need to do is cook the chicken, let it cool a while at room temperature, and then refrigerate it in a covered container. Pack it in sealable food-grade plastic bags or rigid containers, place ice packs around it inside a well-insulated bag or basket, and it’s ready to tote to your picnic.

One secret to great cold fried chicken is to start with very flavorful hot fried chicken. In my recipe here, I brine the chicken to infuse it with flavor and moisture; then soak it in buttermilk, for more richness and tang; dredge it in well-seasoned flour before frying; and, finally, serve it with a dipping sauce. The result is chicken bursting with flavor, whether you serve it hot or cold.

Spread the mixture on a dinner plate. A piece at a time, remove the chicken from the buttermilk, gently shaking off excess liquid, and dredge in the seasoned flour to coat lightly all over. (For crustier results, dip the flour-coated piece back into the buttermilk, shake off excess liquid, and dredge a second time.) Transfer the chicken to a platter lined with parchment or waxed paper.

Taking care to avoid splashing and not to overcrowd the oil, slip the chicken a piece at a time into the hot oil, letting the piece slide in away from yourself to avoid splashing. Fry until deep golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. As the pieces are done, use the fryer basket or a wire skimmer to remove them, transferring to a plate lined with paper towels. (Cut into the thick part of a piece with a small, sharp knife to make sure it’s cooked all the way through.) Lightly season all over with salt and pepper. Serve hot; or let it cool briefly at room temperature and then refrigerate in a clean, heatproof container.

For the dipping sauce, whisk together the mayonnaise, honey, and pepper sauce in a small mixing bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Serve the hot or cold chicken accompanied by sauce for dipping.

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Children’s outdoor art classes at Log Cabin Instructor Heather Young and students are shown at the end-of-session art show for the Outdoor Art for Kids class.

Registration is open for the final two sessions of summer art classes for children at The Log Cabin Center for the Arts, which begin on July 14 and 28. The Log Cabins are a part of The Center at 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park.

Outdoor Art for Kids features an immersion into the worlds of art and nature for children entering grades kindergarten through 8th in the fall. The children will explore the Children’s Farm and its surrounding woods, fields, and creeks. These areas provide subject matter for the young artists, and also provide fun and action, inspiration, and raw materials.Each two-week session ends with an outdoor art show of the children's creations.

The classes meet Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings from 9 to 11 a.m. for two weeks. The cost is $120. All supplies are included.

Summer art instructor Heather Young and Sarah Meyer will teach the children to use a variety of artistic media and techniques, including drawing, painting, pottery, papermaking, papier-mâché, printmaking, and more. The classes are kept small to encourage individual self-expression.

Advance registration is required. Call The Center at 361-3650.

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by Jenelle Riley Q&A: ‘Bates Motel’ showrunner Carlton Cuse reflects on his big break As an executive producer and writer on “Lost” and showrunner of “Bates Motel” and the upcoming FX series “The Strain,” Carlton Cuse knows how to keep a secret.

But the two-time Emmy winner said that seeing his name alongside Army Archerd’s in the pages of Variety meant he wasn’t a secret any more.

What do you recall from that time in your life?

I started my career as a development executive. On the side, I was writing, honing my craft so that I could jump across the desk and be the person coming in and pitching

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FRIED CHICKEN: remaining water with the maple PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Chicken Brine (recipe follows) 1-1/2 pounds boneless, skinless syrup, kosher salt, peppercorns, Stick to your guns. Don’t change chicken thighs or legs, well- cloves, and ginger. Stir with a wire your mind, even if doing so will trimmed and cut into 4 equal whisk until the syrup and salt please someone else. Standing by have dissolved. portions your convictions will gain you far Stir the maple-syrup mixture greater respect then knuckling 2 cups buttermilk 2 quarts soy oil or canola oil, for into the bowl of chilled water with under to pressure. Sympathy is aromatics. deep-frying the key to success this week.

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projects rather than the person trying to develop them.

Did you learn a lot from reading scripts?

I learned what it meant to be a good writer and what it meant to write a script that would get made.

It also inspired me to put in the hours honing my craft.

Did you have a hero at the time?

It was Larry Kasdan, who had famously written seven unproduced screenplays before he got something made, then had this incredible run that included “Body Heat,” “Raiders of the Lost Ark” and “The Big Chill.” The thought that it took him seven scripts before he was able to go on this run of amazing movies helped me

five years. During that period, I helped develop movies that he was the writer of record on, like “Lethal Weapon 2,” “Lethal Weapon 3” and “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.” That was an incredible education in terms of refining my craft and having a chance to really see and participate in how big franchise movies were put together and developed.

Are you nostalgic?

I’m very glad for the experiences I had that have led me to where I am.

Each one is a litmus test that helps you get closer to finding yourself. I look back fondly on all the twists and turns.

(E-mail Jenelle Riley at MES3838@aol.com.)

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What was the best thing about that time in your life?

The best thing then and now is my wife, for sure. I got married when I was 26.

Who were some of your contemporaries, competitors, allies?

I had many friends at the time who were living in people’s guests houses and had shitty jobs, and it’s amazing to see how many of them — like Gary Ross and Chris Meledandri — have gone on to be successful.

What was your big break?

I went into partnership with a writer named Jeffrey Boam, who was an established feature writer, and we worked together for about

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SWEET-AND-SPICY DIPPING SAUCE: 1 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup honey 2 tablespoons hot sauce, such as Tabasco A day ahead, prepare the Chicken Brine (recipe follows). Then, submerge the chicken in the brine. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for several hours to overnight.

Remove the chicken from the brine; discard the brine. Pour the buttermilk into a clean bowl and submerge the chicken in the buttermilk; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 1 hour.

Pour the oil into an automatic countertop deep-fryer or a heavy, deep pot with a capacity of at least 4 quarts. Set the deep-fryer thermostat to 350 degrees F.; or heat the pot of oil over medium-high heat to 350 degrees F. on a deep-frying thermometer.

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