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DIST. 230

Board postpones decision on cheer coach dismissal

By Dermot Connolly Staff Writer

The tension in the room before the start of the District 230 School Board meeting last Thursday quickly dissipated when Superintendent Dr. James Gay announced that the board was postponing a decision on the recommended dismissal of a Stagg High School cheerleading coach, who is under suspension for texting a student.

The coach has filed a sexual harassment complaint against the school’s athletic director, a matter Photo by Anthony Caciopo the superintendent said is being The staff at Soft Landing Recovery in Palos Heights includes Sean Berbert (seated), program director and (standing, from left) Cynthia Goldrick, phy- handled separately.

Bridget Guzior, 29, of Orland sician’s assistant; Tonya Hood, receptionist and Briea Frestel, counselor. Not pictured is Chelsey Grobe, nurse; Dr. Sabiha Samee, medical director and Park, has been the head cheerleadaddiction specialist; and Marc Chonech, marketing and outreach coordinator ing coach at Stagg High School in

New treatment center offers ‘soft landing’ Opioid-related deaths up dramatically in U.S.

By Anthony Caciopo Regional News Editor

The numbers are startling, and they continue to grow.

Roughly 64,000 people were killed by drug overdoses in the U.S. in 2016, an increase of more than 22 percent over 2015, according to figures provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC)/National Center for Health Statistics.

And what’s fueling many of those deaths can often be found in medicine cabinets and drawers not just in some faraway, dismissible locale but right here at home, next to our vitamins and other health aids.

“It’s pretty much accepted that

the opioid epidemic and heroin epidemic really started with prescription pain pills—OxyContin, Vicodin, Norco” and others, said Paul Getzendanner, regional executive director at Soft Landing Recovery, a company that recently opened a treatment center at 11925 S. Harlem in Palos Heights.

“They were overprescribed,” he said. “There was a change in the medical community from being very, very conservative with opioid prescribing to ‘You’ve got to treat pain, patients can’t be in pain’ so doctors started writing a lot of prescriptions.”

So many prescriptions, according to the Sacramento Bee newspaper, that in some California counties there are more opioid

prescriptions than people.

“Opioid prescriptions have skyrocketed,” said Vivek Murthey, who served as U.S. Surgeon General until earlier this year.

“We have currently nearly 250 million prescriptions written for opioids every year. That’s enough for every adult in America to have a bottle of pills, and then some,” he said.

In Illinois, of the 2,278 statewide drug overdose deaths in 2016, 80 percent were opioid-related fatalities, according to the Illinois Dept. of Human Services.

And drug overdoses are now reportedly the number one cause of death in the U.S. for people under the age of 50.

As reported in the Oct. 12, 2017 edition of The Regional News, Palos Heights police of-

ficers each carry two injectable doses of Narcan, the trade name for naloxone, an opiate antidote.

The officers have made a couple of “saves” this year, according to Deputy Police Chief William Czajkowski.

Defined by the National Institute of Drug Abuse, opioids are a class of drugs that include prescription pain relievers, as well as heroin and synthetic substances such as fentanyl. The opioid family also includes codeine and morphine.

Regular use—even as prescribed by a doctor—can lead to dependence and, when misused, opioid pain relievers can lead to overdose incidents and deaths.

“I’ve been treating opioid addiction for over 20 years and this is the first time there’s been a national

Regional News Editor

Woodworker Leonard Vitacca doesn’t linger over the custom, inlaid wood frames he builds at his home in Orland Park.

“When I finish one, I put it away,” he said. “I don’t want to look at it. Then, the next one will be different.”

The 94-year-old craftsman produces beautiful, 5x7-inch picture frames in his basement workshop, a labor of love he took up only 15 years ago.

“My daughter said, ‘Why don’t you try to make frames like your father did?’”

For Vitacca, taking on that challenge had special appeal—and probably at least a bit of anxiety—because his father was a professional whose craft was in wood.

“He was a cabinet maker,” said Vitacca.

“He built furniture.”

The elder Vitacca came to the U.S. from Italy in the early part of the last century, settling on the West Side of Chicago where Leonard and his four sisters were raised.

Leonard has memories of growing up in the Great Depression and of the monetary value of a man’s hard work at the time.

“My father would come home with two or three dollars a week,” said Vitacca.

“Everybody who lived through the Depression knows that the number one food you ate every day was soup.”

Vitacca talks of days gone by with a casual air; never preachy, never too often, just enough to provide glimpses of color into the life of an active, engaged man who keeps busy doing something he loves.

In his downstairs workshop, his enthusiasm is evident and he stays in near-constant motion. “Let me show you something,” is a phrase frequently on his lips as he offers looks at his completed projects, his stock of wood and the tools he uses to create his craft, including tools held by his father’s hands more than 100 years ago.

“Let me tell you something,” he adds. “if you go to a workshop and you see it’s real neat, that means the guy isn’t working.”

Vitacca specializes in wood-inlaid frames and he doesn’t make them too big.

“Too much waste,” he says of 8x10-inch frames that apparently require just enough extra stock that more goes to waste than See CRAFTSMAN, Page 2

By Dermot Connolly Staff Writer

The choice of movie-viewing locations is expanding in Orland Park, following the recently announced plans for a 10-screen AMC Theatres multiplex to be built on the second floor of the Sears store in Orland Square Mall, near 149th and LaGrange Road.

The new multiplex will be competing with the recently updated See CENTER, Page 2 Marcus Orland Park Cinema, at 16350 S. LaGrange Road, which features 15 screens, including one with UltraScreen DLX and heated recliner seats.

And in March, the Orland Park Village Board approved a letter of intent between the village and

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Giving it his all for Sandburg Photo by Anthony Caciopo

Woodworker and custom frame maker Leonard Vitacca selects stock in his basement workshop at his home in Orland Park.

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Custom wooden frames take shape in craftsman’s hands

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Palos Hills since 2013, but was suspended without pay on Aug. 30, because of a text message sent to a student. Since then, she has filed a complaint with the Illinois Department of Human Rights alleging that she was the victim of sexual harassment from Stagg Athletic Director Terry Treasure.

About a dozen Stagg cheerleaders, many wearing their distinctive uniform hair ribbons, had filed into the meeting room at Andrew High School in Tinley Park. They stood quietly in the back of the room with some parents, one of whom was scheduled to speak at the meeting.

But they all filed out without comment soon after the postponement was announced.

Sandburg junior Eddie Slack hits the ground in exhaustion after his 50thplace run of 16 minutes, 23 seconds at the Class 3A Hinsdale Central Sectional Saturday helped the Eagles grab the fifth and final spot for the IHSA cross country meet. It’s the 14th year in a row the Eagles qualified for state and Slack’s teammate, Dylan Jacobs, is a favorite to win the individual title Saturday in Peoria. For more details, see Sports.

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Waste-hauler low bid selected by Dist. 230

By Dermot Connolly Staff Writer

After postponing a decision on the possible dismissal of a cheerleading coach at its Oct. 26 meeting, the District 230 School Board turned its attention to more routine issues, including the approval of a three-year waste removal contract.

Bob Hughes, the director of facilities for the three-school district, explained that eight companies were sent bid packages, and three returned bids. Waste Management, which holds the contract ending this year, returned the lowest bid, of $99,615 per year, much less than the highest bid of $154,305.

The board voted unanimously to award the contract from 2018-2020 to Waste Management.

Responding to a question from Board President Rick Nogal,

Trucks and treats and fun

Hughes said that $99,615 is the highest that could be charged annually to handle waste removal at Sandburg, Stagg and Andrew High Schools, as well as the district’s Willow Grove alternative school.

But, he said, it could end up costing less, depending on the amount collected. Hughes pointed out that the current contract with Waste Management was for $102,468 annually, but the district actually paid only $76,143 in 2015, $74,534 in 2016 and $70,885 in 2017.

“The contract does include recycling at all the schools,” Hughes added. He explained that recycling is encouraged district-wide by having recycling bins in all classrooms and many public areas. Also, when the collected main trash is brought to transfer stations, it is put on conveyor belts for sorting and separating out any recyclable products

that got mixed in.

In other recycling-related business, the board also approved a lengthy list of surplus property gathered from all three schools that will be made available in a public sale. The list includes exercise equipment, as well as textbooks and novels, computers and printers.

Prices start as low as $1 or $2 for computer mice and keyboards, and $10 for tablets and monitors.

Communications director Carla Erdey said the complete list and directions for the sale were scheduled to be posted under District News on the front page of the district website, www.d230.org, as of Nov. 1. Any items remaining after the sale will be donated to interested entities or disposed of properly, she said.

Photos by Anthony Caciopo

Big crowds came to the annual “Touch a Truck and Treat” event held last Thursday in the parking lot of the Palos Heights community pool on College Drive. Children had the opportunity to get hands-on, up-close looks at a Photo by Dermot Connolly variety of commercial vehicles including a mobile crane, police cruiser, fire engine and more. Clockwise from Stagg High School cheerleaders and families came to the School District 230 school board last Thursday to show top: Mia Gozdal, 5, of Homer Glen, picks up candy at the Palos Heights Public Library table, dressed as La Santa support for suspended cheerleading coach Bridget Guzior, who was threatened with dismissal. They filed out quiMeurte, a female deity in Mexican folk religion. “She’s obsessed with skeletons and Spanish culture since a family etly after Supt. Dr. James Gay said the board was postponing consideration of her case in light of new information. trip to Arizona,” said her mother, Gloria, who hand-made the costume. Kelly Murphy holds her daughter, Aven Maire, 3, as she and her sister wait for treats. Emerson Grace, Anella Bayleigh and Declan were the other members She goes on to cite several “inaddressed to the male student of the Murphy family on hand to enjoy the event. A superhero takes the wheel of a police runabout on display appropriate encounters,” in which stated “No matter how much we at Touch a Truck and Treat.

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Decision

Lake Katherine awarded $5,000 grant to improve habitat for bees Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens will soon be improving habitat for native bees and other pollinators thanks to a $5,000 conservation grant from Bayer.

The Palos Heights park was awarded the grant as part of the Bayer Feed a Bee program’s $500,000 initiative to plant forage areas in all 50 states by the end of 2018.

Naturalists and volunteers at Lake Katherine will use the award to continue to improve living conditions for the pollinator insects that ensure we have crops, food, clean air and habitat for wildlife.

As one of 93 recipients of grants, Lake Katherine has received $5,000 to fund its planting project, which will help provide a tangible, sustainable solution to the current lack of forage for bees and other pollinators.

“We are using the grant to plant native grasses, flowers, trees, and shrubs to attract bees and other pollinators to an area to the east of the Buzz & Bloom Prairie,” said Sara Barnas, Lake Katherine naturalist.

“The great news is that when we improve habitat for bees, we also improve habitat for a host of other pollinators as well and we’re looking forward to seeing a lot more

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Continued from Page 1 conversation about it,” said Tim Bohman, COO of Soft Landing Recovery.

“That’s the encouraging thing, but unfortunately it’s at the cost of a lot of lives.”

The “conversation” was amplified last week when President Trump declared the opioid epidemic a national public health emergency.

“Nobody has seen anything like what’s going on now,” the president said.

At Soft Landing Recovery, staff and patients meet in a clean, newly built-out space that was about eight months in the planning, said Bohman.

“This is unique; there is nothing like this model anywhere else in Chicago,” he said. “We’re taking an integrated treatment model using behavioral, medical practices, psychiatric services and alternative therapies and wrapping that all around with medicated-assisted treatment.”

Soft Landing Recovery has additional locations in Naperville, Des Plaines, Highland Park and the Lakeview community in Chicago.

“We can take somebody entering treatment all the way through the recovery process—early, middle and long-term recovery—and at the end of this we integrate them into social support structures like AA and NA, smart-recovery groups,” Bohman said.

“We’re returning those patients to a stable, long-term recovery

In a statement read at the meeting, Gay said that “District 230 has decided to amend the agenda for tonight’s meeting to postpone action related to the administration’s recommendation to dismiss Bridget Guzior from employment as the Stagg High School cheerleading coach. The School Board wants to assure it takes into consideration additional information that has come forward prior to taking action.”

“Ms. Guzior’s recommended dismissal is completely unrelated to her recently reported allegations of harassment by the Stagg athletic director. These allegations are under separate investigation by district legal counsel and will be handled consistent with District policies which prohibit sexual harassment of employees and students,” the statement concluded.

The superintendent said after the meeting that he couldn’t comment further when asked whether the “additional information” included anything other than the sexual harassment complaint.

According to reports, the text

insects thriving at Lake Katherine in the future,” Barnas said.

The project will also include signage about the native plants included, as well as information about how the community can replicate the project in their own backyards and businesses.

“We are astounded by the terrific response we’ve received from like-minded organizations desiring Supplied photo to join us in our efforts to support Lake Katherine Naturalist Sara Barnas. local pollinator populations,” said Becky Langer, project manager for place at Palos Heights City Hall, as the Bayer North American Bee reported in the Oct. 5, 2017 edition of The Regional News.

Care Program.

Lake Katherine naturalists “This 50-state planting initiative will help further the reach helped create the garden in support of our Feed a Bee program by of Mayor Bob Straz’s efforts to extending support to exceptional fulfill the National Wildlife Fedgroups nationwide that are working eration’s Mayors’ Monarch Pledge. to provide forage for pollinators Straz has vowed to raise commuthrough innovative and purposeful nity awareness by highlighting the ways we can all help the monarch. solutions.”

Lake Katherine will also proDuring 2017, Lake Katherine has continued its efforts to aid bees, vide a free program this coming butterflies and other pollinators Wednesday at the Palos Heights struggling in this modern world. library detailing how to create a Careful cultivation by volunteers pollinator garden. Operations man- Continued from Page 1 has ensured that the park’s habitat ager Gareth Blakesley will discuss bar and lounge. Construction of the pollinator restoration area, to the how to restore the environment for west of the lake, has buzzed with bees, butterflies, and other pollina- multiplex is expected to begin next butterflies, dragonflies, grasshop- tors, during a 90-minute workshop year, according to reports.

The letter of intent with Bradpers and other pollinators through- at 6:30 p.m. this Nov. 8. A resource ford Real Estate Companies for the sheet will be made available for out the spring and summer.

Cinepolis cinema was approved those in attendance.

The library Last month, the unveiling of a landmark pollinator garden took is located at 12501 S. 71st Ave. March 20, in one of the last actions taken under the leadership of former Mayor Dan McLaughlin. where they’re re-entering soci- Getzendanner of the patients’ vis- Village Manager Joe La Margo said ety in a very positive, productive its to the office. “This is a very this week that AMC will have no deliberate process. We’re starting effect on the plans for Cinepolis. manner.”

Getzendanner, the regional exec- patients on the lowest possible The letter of intent with the deutive director at Soft Landing, said dose, checking all vitals, getting velopment firm states that Bradford “The goal with us is abstinence their cravings significantly reduced and recovery. We don’t want our but not overmedicating.

“These are not people partying patients to be on methadone or buprenorphine (prescription medi- and having fun,” he said. “The cations used to treat adults addicted life of an opioid addict is about Continued from Page 1 to opioids) for life. That’s replacing not getting sick and be normal. he cares for. one drug with another. We want It’s a grind.

Instead, he has become known “Opioid addiction is harder to the goal to be chemical freedom.

That’s the better way to live life.” treat because of the withdrawal,” for his frames in the 5x7-inch size And he should know. Getzen- Getzendanner said. “It’s horrible. and they are definitely works of art.

Using contrasting bits and shapes danner, who has a law degree and Picture your worst bout of flu with is also a licensed clinical social an extra dose of psychological ter- of wood, Vitacca inlays them into worker, is a recovering drug addict. ror. The fear of withdrawal is what the frame, sometimes simply and “I’m a lawyer who got sober keeps a lot of addicts from access- sometimes more elaborately.

“I don’t think there’s anybody and decided to do this,” he said. “I ing treatment. They’re terrified.

“That’s where we come in. You out there who does that anymore,” know a lot about not being sober. I learned how to stay sober and this walk into us on Day 1, that’s gone,” he said.

Vitacca is proud to display a seemed like a better way to make said Getzendanner. “I’m removing a living,” he said, referring to his that fear. I’m treating your with- wooden cigar server made by his role with Soft Landing Recovery. drawal the first hour you’re in our father in beautiful, dark wood with its own intricate inlays. It’s a box Sean Berbert, program director, doors.

“Eventually, when you’re mak- with a hand-operated, wooden liftsaid the first stop for patients coming to Soft Landing Recovery is a ing progress and your drug tests ing chamber that brings out a cigar meeting with the in-house doctor are clean, you can come once a from the holding area below.

“Looks like walnut and curly or physician’s assistant. The patient month, checking in with the counis assessed and given a therapeutic selor, checking in with the doctor maple,” he says.

Vitacca tried his hand at building dose of medicine and immediately or nurse,” he said. “It all depends his own cigar box and, in keepon the individual.” goes into counseling.

Soft Landing Recovery claims ing with his wood frame designs Following the counseling session, in which a schedule of ongo- that its success rate is four times and his father’s piece, is inlaid ing, return sessions is established, the industry standard and that only tastefully.

In his workshop, Vitacca has the patient meets with the doctor 11 percent of patients have relapsed or PA again before departing and or returned–to-use. The company plenty of different wood species typically returns 2 or 3 times per said this is compared to universal to choose when designing and statistics for opioid-dependent pa- constructing a frame. His stock week.

“The length of stay in our inten- tients where the relapse rate can includes, or has included, oak, walnut, lacewood, zebrawood, sive outpatient program could be be as high as 90 percent.

More information about the imported maple from France, 6-8 weeks in a cycle, it all depends services available at Soft Land- purpleheart from South America on the patient,” he said.

“You’re not leaving here high, ing Recovery can be obtained by and yellow and red padauk from West Africa. you’re leaving here not sick,” said calling 888-347-7079.

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heads into a wall (most times a brick wall) I am so proud of the young adult you have become!

Looking forward to an awesome year! Drama free curse is over the bitch is gone!”

District officials reportedly had previously warned Guzior not to text students privately. But her attorney, Tom Skallas, said in a statement issued on her behalf that the student’s mother is supportive of the coach, and was included in the original text message.

District 230 also omits the fact that the same parent has at least twice requested a meeting with district officials to address this matter in support of Ms. Guzior, only to be ignored Guzior was hired in 2012 and became the head cheerleading coach in 2013. In her complaint filed in September with the Illinois Department of Human Rights, she claimed that since Treasure became athletic director in 2014, “there have been many times where I have felt uncomfortable because of inappropriate sexual harassment as my superior, including comments and gestures.”

ments about her being “hot” and “in shape,” hugged her “aggressively,” pressing her body into his, or kissed her on the head.

Skallas also said in his statement that Guzior has been unfairly criticized for the timing of the complaint, submitted after the suspension.

“Any attempt to discredit the statements made in her complaint are simply age-old victim-blaming that the targets of harassment know all too well,” he said.

“Coach Guzior has suffered emotionally and physically over the last six weeks, more recently being hospitalized for health issues caused by this ordeal. We respectfully ask that her privacy be respected so that she can fully heal from her health issues,” Skallas stated.

He added that Guzior is “eternally grateful” for the support she has received from students and parents.

No time frame for the dismissal decision following last Thursday’s postponement has been made public, but the Dist. 230 School Board meets again on Nov. 30 at Sandburg High School in Orland Park.

will pay the village $1 million for about 1.5 acres of the Main Street Triangle property located northwest of 143rd Street and LaGrange Road. Plans call for a two-story, 80,000 square-foot mixed-use building, with Cinepolis the anchor tenant, operating an eight-screen cinema with upscale finishes and dine-in-service along with restaurant and bar service. The theater will be on the second floor, with the first floor reserved for specialty retail stores and restaurants.

“The downtown development is still a go, as presented in March,” said La Margo. “The village continues to work with Bradford on

a number of due diligence items, including a final sales agreement, project pro-forma and their zoning entitlement process. The direction of the (village) board is for staff to continue to work on these items, regardless of any other private development plans, including the mall.”

Cinepolis is a privately held chain of movie theaters founded in Mexico with more than 500 locations worldwide, including 16 in the United States. The planned Orland Park location is expected to be the second in Illinois, after one being built in Arlington Heights.

Craftsman

Photo by Anthony Caciopo

Completed projects, including an inlaid clock that the craftsman has kept for himself, occupy the workbench of woodworker Leonard Vitacca.

He lays the wood out, often in thin strips, then glues them together with an eye for contrasting colors.

Vitacca points out that he chooses not to use a vise, preferring to use rubber bands to hold the glued pieces together while drying. He hand-cuts the narrow channel at the back of the frame that holds the glass.

“I can’t do anything without music,” he says. “I’ve got records playing all day, all the old songs.”

In his relatively short career as a custom-made frame craftsman, Vitacca has sold his creations through a number of outlets over the years including the Illinois State Museum store in Springfield. Currently, his work is available at the Citywoods Gallery and Gift Shop in Highland Park as well as the McCord Gallery locally, 9602 W. Creek Rd.

in Palos Park.

Before he took up custom frame-making. Vitacca had a long career in management with the Armanetti liquor company and, later, in the pharmaceutical industry. He and his family have lived in many Chicago-area communities over the years, including Worth before moving to Orland Park. Vitacca said he has bought, remodeled and lived in 17 homes.

Leonard and his wife, Marilyn, have been married since 1954.

They have two daughters, Rosemary and Catherine.

Currently, Vitacca is gearing up for the holiday season when his frames will be in extra demand.

He’s clearly up for the challenge.

“Put down that I’m 94,” he said.

“Not bad for an old man, right?”

The Regional News

Thursday, November 2, 2017

Bridgeview man faces drug charges after Orland Park police sting An undercover police operation has led to the arrest of Muadh Anan Al-Karmi after he allegedly attempted to sell drugs to an Orland Park police officer.

Last month, the Orland Park Police Department received information that Al-Karmi a Bridgeview resident was reportedly selling Ecstasy (MDMA) to people in the Orland Park area.

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Ride along with Palos Park police live on Facebook trying a live Facebook feed of what it’s like on the street on patrol.

“We simply want to educate viewers and give them a little perspective, what really goes on when an officer is in the field on patrol or an actual call,“ said Chief of Police Joe Miller.

“Palos Park police hope the Facebook Live Patrol offers an insight into the hard-working men and women all across this country who head out on patrol, as most people sleep soundly in their homes,” said Miller. “We want to also show we are proud to be here to serve and protect.”

The department can be found on Facebook at Palos Park PD.

In response to this information, Orland Park police investigators initiated an undercover operation that resulted in Al-Karmi’s arrest.

On Oct. 24, Al-Karmi drove a vehicle to Orland Park where he met with an undercover Orland Park police officer for the purpose of selling 20 Ecstasy pills, according to officials. He was arrested. A subsequent search of Al-Karmi’s vehicle resulted in the recovery of 113 Ecstasy pills, approximately 27 individually packed grams of cocaine, approximately 27 grams of cannabis, a digital scale and

packaging baggies, according to a news media release from the Orland Park Police Dept.

A stun-gun and expandable baton were also located next to the driver’s seat in the car, said police. During this arrest, police seized cash along with the vehicle driven by Al-Karmi, they said.

Al-Karmi, 29, of the 7200 block of West 83rd Street in Bridgeview, was charged with the following: Count #1: Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver (MDMA - Class X Felony).

Count #2: Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Deliver (Cocaine - Class X Felony).

Count #3: Possession of a Cannabis with Intent to Deliver (Class 4 Felony).

Counts #4 and #5: Unlawful Use of a Weapon (Stun Gun and Baton class A Misdemeanors) The day after his arresr AlKarmi was transported to the Bridgeview courthouse for a bond hearing. Judge Peter Felice set bond at $30,000 with a return court date of Oct. 27.

ly exposed his penis to two girls riding their bicycles near Christ Lutheran Church, 14700 S. 94th Ave., at about 7:35 p.m. Oct. 2.

Police responding to a 911 call curbed Super’s SUV near 147th Street and John Humphrey Drive because it matched a description given by the girls, according to the police report. Police added that they found Super wearing only white undershorts, and that a pair of khaki shorts was lying on the front passenger floor. Super reportedly said that he was wearing white shorts, not underwear. Police did not disclose the age of the girls, who said they saw Super standing by the side of the road, wearing khaki shorts, with his penis exposed. He

reportedly called out to them and asked where the nearest Walgreens is. They said that when they saw his genitals, they pedaled away and called 911. The vehicle was towed and impounded, and Super is expected to appear in court in Bridgeview on Nov. 11.

POLICE BLOTTER: ORLAND PARK

The Orland Park Fire Dept. was dispatched to a reported basement fire in the 14900 block of El Camino Real early on Sunday afternoon. Upon arrival, Say Chicago man used companies found a single-family dwelling with a fire in the sub-basement. phone while driving Crews worked for nearly two hours controlling the fire and checking for Orland Park police charged Chiother damage. There were no injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation, according to a spokesperson for the fire department. Orland cago resident Abel Cruz-Tapia, firefighters were assisted by personnel from nearby departments, including 40, with operating a motor veTinley Park and Palos. hicle while using an electronic

Facebook users can take a virtual ride-along with the Palos Park Police Department tomorrow night via a live video stream on the department’s Facebook page.

Beginning with the 6 p.m. roll call on Friday, Nov. 3, Officer Ross Chibe will show viewers locally, out of town and even around the world about everyday police work by video-streaming routine calls.

Officer Chibe will work his patrol beat and respond to 911 calls while a colleague uses an iPad to shoot video of a night on patrol in Palos Park.

Like most police departments, Palos Park uses social media to reach out to the community. The Palos Park Police Department is

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communications device, as well as driving on a suspended license, after police stopped his pickup truck in the 16000 block of South LaGrange Road at 12:10 p.m. Oct. 5. Police said they spotted CruzTapia talking on a cellphone. They added that he had three prior convictions for driving on a suspended license. His vehicle was towed and seized, and he was due at a bond hearing on Oct. 6.

Florida man hit with identity theft charge Jose Manuel Serrano, 28, of Miramar, Fla., was charged with identity theft after he allegedly used the personal information of a 53-year-old North Carolina man to purchase three iPhones—each with a retail value of $949—from the Apple Store in Orland Square Mall at 5:23 p.m. Oct. 4. Serrano was due at a bond hearing the following day.

Bust Orland Park man on indecency rap Orland Park resident Thomas M. Super, 38, was charged with public indecency after he alleged-

Charge two with theft from mall stores Police charged Chicago residents Myia Tashay Lambert and Shadakova Darshay Broach, both 18, with retail theft after they allegedly stole a total of $819 worth of merchandise from Pink and Gap in Orland Square Mall at 5:41 p.m.

Oct. 3. Both are due in court in Bridgeview on Nov. 15.

POLICE BLOTTER: PALOS PARK Suspended license

due in court on Nov. 9.

Francesca L. Moore, 30, Chicago, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 1:54 a.m. Sept. 21, in the 121000 block of Southwest Highway. She was also cited for having no registration light. She is due in court on Nov. 9.

Animal-shooting reported

Unlicensed driving Luis S. Penaloza-Hernandez, 24, of Chicago, was charged with driving without a valid license following a two-car accident at 11:01 a.m. Oct. 21, in the 12700 block of Southwest Highway. Police said no injuries were reported. He is

A resident of the 11900 block of Southwest Highway reported an ongoing complaint with a neighbor at 11:42 a.m. Oct. 23. The man said he often hears shots being fired near his house, and suspects his neighbor of shooting raccoons and opossums. This was the first report made by the resident, who said the neighbor places food outside his house to lure the wild animals, and then shoots them. The resident said he has found 20 animal carcasses on his property over the past 20 years, but the neighbor denied hearing shots or seeing animals.

POLICE BLOTTER: PALOS HEIGHTS DUI Edyta Pabis, 37, of Palos Hills, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol at 1:07 p.m. Sunday, in the 11700 block of Southwest Highway. Police said she failed filed sobriety tests and was also cited for improper lane usage. She is due in court on Nov. 14.

Suspended license Christian I. Drumgoole, 21, of Sauk Village, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 4:49 p.m.

Oct. 25, in the 12600 block of South Harlem Avenue. Police said he was also cited for speeding. He is due in court on Nov. 14.

Da Monica L. Render, 49, of South Holland, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 9:27 p.m. Friday, in the 12700 block of South Harlem Avenue. Police said she was also cited for driving with only one headlight. She is due in court on Dec. 15.

Attempted burglary Palos Heights police are inves-

tigating an attempted residential burglary that occurred in the 12800 block of Winnebago Road at 8 a.m.

Saturday. Police said that an unknown offender threw a landscaping rock through a garage window.

Nothing was taken from the garage.

Police are investigating a report of criminal damage to a home in the 12700 block of Westgate Drive at 2:57 a.m. Monday. They said an unknown offender tried to pry open a rear door, but no entry was made.

Theft The tires and wheels were reported stolen off a vehicle while it was parked outside a business in the 12100 block of South Ridgeland Avenue between 5:30 p.m. Oct. 24, and 6:20 a.m. the following day.

Vandalism The owner of a business in the 12700 block of South Harlem Avenue reported finding an electronic business sign damaged twice over the last month. The damage occurred between Sept. 15 and Oct. 25, when the vandalism was reported.

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Abracadabra, Alakazam! The Palos Park Woman’s Club held its fifth tea last Sunday at the Palos Park Recreation Center to benefit the club’s many charities. The building’s interior stone walls along with the multitude of strategically placed Halloween decorations created a bewitching space. Dress in their best witch’s finery and then some, the ladies indulged in savory and sweet treats while sipping imported teas and spreading lemon curd and hummingbird cream on scones. Left: Jeff Bibik, who specializes in comedy, hypnosis and magic, entertains members of the club at their Halloween tea. Right: Mary Ann Sullivan (left), Mary Ann Parkins, and Elaine Kocolowski (right) look far too pleasant for the sorcery they are dressed for at the Halloween tea. Kocolowski is the club’s newest member. She attended the group’s October meeting as a guest and then came to the Halloween event, where she was asked if she would join.

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Madigan move is a quick step in the right direction I don’t think I’ve ever seen House Speaker Michael J. Madigan move faster to get in front of a legislative issue than he did last week, when he vowed action to address the climate of sexual harassment at the Illinois Statehouse.

The decision came the morning after an “open letter” was published on Facebook by women who work in and around the Statehouse and who claimed: “Misogyny is alive and well in this industry.” The letter has roiled Springfield in a manner that I’ve never seen before.

In case you somehow missed it, the House Speaker claimed that because harassment “thrives in silence” the House would move forward with legislation requiring legislators, staff and lobbyists to participate in annual sexual harassment training. Lobbyists would also be required to develop and submit their own sexual harassment policies to the state. Madigan said more changes could be coming after a “thorough review.” I’m told that review will be conducted by a group of legislators, staff and lobbyists.

It’s easy to be cynical here and say that Speaker Madigan moved so quickly in order to make sure more stories don’t emerge – perhaps with actual names attached to them next time.

But really, even if that is the case, so what? After just a couple of days of public agitation by current and former elected officials, lobbyists, staff and consultants, we now have a proposal that all four legislative leaders have signed off on and which will zoom to the governor’s desk as quickly as they can get it there.

It’s also easy to predict that Madigan’s proposal won’t really solve anything. But the excuse often heard is “I didn’t know my behavior was wrong or inappropriate.” At the very least, the annual training will take away that excuse, whether it’s legitimate or not. Once the rules are defined and digested, then more concrete steps can be taken. This problem won’t be solved with a bill alone. But it’s clear that something had to be done.

Depending how they’re drafted, the rules may also ease the minds of some in the community that their past consensual behavior is going to come back to haunt them. There is, without a doubt, a “hookup culture” in Springfield. Humans being humans, I’m not sure that it can or even should be stopped. But the problem isn’t sex. The problem, as made clear in the open letter, is the creepy stuff.

Is this just a political ploy by Madigan to jump in front of a parade? In some respects, it is. It’s not like he consulted with the other leaders before deciding on his course of action or allowed women to take the public lead on the issue. But, as flawed as it may be, that’s just Madigan’s usual mode of operation. When he gets an idea in his head, he goes with it. And he has a unique ability to make things happen.

I’ve heard several complaints, including from more than a few women, about the methods of the folks behind the letter about sexual harassment that circulated last week. For instance, a whole lot of people, including reporters, are now wondering who that unnamed “chamber leader” is who allegedly propositioned a female staffer by claiming to have an open marriage. There’s worry that this will just devolve into yet another hyper-partisan, gotcha exercise of finger-pointing and anonymous recriminations.

But the letter is having an impact with or without the new rules. Some women told me last week that they’d shaken more hands with men than ever before (instead of the usual hugs). This uproar is causing pretty much all of us to think about what we’ve done, what we could’ve done better and what we should be doing in the future. That’s not a horrible thing. It’ll take some time to work itself out, but at least it’s being addressed.

There’s simply no telling at this point where all this will lead. But almost every woman has a horror story about Statehouse life.

They’ve dealt with it over the years in various ways – staying silent, setting their own boundaries, privately consulting with other women about whom to avoid, asking others to discreetly intervene. It can be utterly exhausting.

I think what the women behind this letter are demanding now is that the boundaries should no longer be set by each individual. They should be clear, universal and fair.

That’s not too much to ask.

Rich Miller also publishes Capitol Fax, a daily political newsletter, and CapitolFax.com.

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RICH MILLER

Real tax reform must prioritize middle class

By Congressman Dan Lipinski “Stop raising my taxes!”

This is a constant refrain I hear from constituents. While federal taxes have not been going up, many other taxes that hit the middle class have risen. And even though the economy has been growing Cong. Lipinski and the stock market has hit record highs, far too many hard-working middle-class Americans haven’t seen growth in their take-home pay. Clearly, the middle class needs help.

In Washington, Congress is working on tax reform for the first time since 1986. It’s far past time that we reform the tax code by making it simpler, closing loopholes, and lowering rates. There is general agreement about this. But what should tax reform look like?

Tax reform should be done in

a bipartisan manner. President Trump and Republicans in Congress have stated that they want to work with Democrats on tax reform. To that end, as a leader of the Blue Dog Democrat Coalition, I have met with Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin, the President‘s Chief Economic Advisor Gary Cohn, and Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee Kevin Brady. In these meetings I have made my priorities for bipartisan tax reform clear.

Our top priority in tax reform should be making changes that help the middle class. This includes lower tax rates for the middle class, tax relief for small businesses that encourages investment and helps create middle-class jobs, and investment in our nation’s infrastructure.

First, Congress should lower rates in the brackets that directly affect the middle class, while also protecting exemptions and deductions that are vital to the middle-class American dream.

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the bill is released.

Tax reform also presents a chance to tackle our aging infrastructure and fix the Highway Trust Fund, which provides federal funding for road and transit projects. For decades, there has been a bipartisan consensus that “users pay” for federal transportation projects, so charging people who use the roads in various ways has been the method of filling the trust fund. In recent years, though, other federal money has been shifted into the Highway Trust Fund because revenue from user fees has been falling. Tax reform is the right time to fix this. When the FAST Act was passed two years ago, I helped get a provision in the bill that says if we get increased revenue in the Highway Trust Fund then federal funding of transportation will automatically increase. That means if we get more revenue in the trust fund through tax reform, we will immediately get more money locally for our See LIPINSKI, Page 5

Bout with cancer gives time to reflect on causes, solutions

I was sitting in the hospital last week after having successful cancer-removal surgery and I was thinking about what causes cancer.

Basically, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) explains cancer as a medical condition caused when some of the cells in your body begin to divide, uncontrollably, without stopping. These cells are very disruptive to the functions of the organ in which they are located and can destroy that organ. It becomes worse when these cell mutations spread to other organs and body functions.

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are priorities that are supported by current provisions in the tax code and these should not be undermined for the middle class.

One proposal is to expand the standard deduction, which would provide many in the middle class with a lower tax rate and a simpler tax return process. I think this is a worthy idea, but we need to be sure to maintain those provisions for those whose family structure or life events would make the standard deduction unworkable.

Tax reform should also help small businesses, which create about two-thirds of all new jobs in our nation and account for more than half of all jobs. I have been a strong supporter of small businesses, and easing the tax burden on these job-producers can help the economy grow and create new jobs. But we have to put in place strong rules so that tax advantages designed for small businesses aren’t abused by others, including Wall Street. This is going to be difficult and I will be carefully looking at this provision when

RAY HANANIA radiation over time.

There is also removal surgery, used when the cancer is confined to an organ or function you can live without.

What caused my cancer? No one knows.

I smoked cigarettes when I was young, from age 15 thru when I completed basic training during the Vietnam War. They say cancer can be genetic.

The more I thought about it, the more I’m convinced cancer is caused by something we eat. There are chemicals and cancer-causing agents in nearly everything we consume.

Was it the Diet Coke I consumed over the years? I bet I drank an average of one six-pack a day, which is 2,190 cans a year, and more than 120,000 in a lifetime. Come to think of it, that would be one huge Toni Preckwinkle tax!

That made me think about a real health tax, not one like Preckwinkle suggested, which would only benefit her politically. But something in which fees go directly toward healthcare, and maybe a national healthcare policy.

I’m sick and tired listening to the politicians fight over health care. Senators John McCain and Chuck Schumer don’t care about healthcare. They only care about

bashing Trump and protecting Obama.

Trump’s not the issue. The issue is funding and managing costs.

Place a one percent national tax on every consumable item we buy, and even more if there is an identifiable risk—many products acknowledge there are risks or claim that risks are unproven. In those cases, tax them more. But don’t take the tax from the sale.

Take it from the manufacturers directly.

Use funds to provide free cancer treatment and drugs for patients. Call it the cancer tax.

And how about a national tax on alcohol to create a fund for liver, pancreatic and other related diseases? Or a national tax on cigarettes, cigars, hookahs and vapes to create a fund for lung disease, asthma, emphysema or other related diseases.

I hate to see taxes on alcohol and cigarettes used for government pensions, contracts and wasteful government services.

Require people to purchase lower cost health insurance for everything else.

Of course, while I was thinking of all this, I was inundated with drugs, had IVs coming out of both arms, and was getting shots up the wazoo. Basically, I was pretty much delirious.

But, is that any worse than the healthcare debate we’re having today, or that we’ve been having nationally for the past 20 years?

Ray Hanania is an award winning columnist and former City Hall reporter. And now cancer survivor. Email him at rghanania@ gmail.com.

READERS WRITE Trump’s election a pushback from Obama’s tenure Dear Editor, I wish Dean Koldenhoven would give it up. We the people elected Donald Trump precisely to turn back the “accomplishments” of the Obama administration. We didn’t want the government to socialize the entire medical system.

As you may remember, the author of the health care bill (not knowing he was being recorded) said it could only pass because of the ignorance of the voters. It was passed with no Republican votes, only the votes of Democrats. Nancy Pelosi said, “Let’s pass this bill

so we can find out what is in it.”

Remember: “You can keep your plan and you can keep your doctor and premiums will go down.” My daughter’s premium went “down” from $950 to $1150 per month and she is on Social Security getting $1,500 per month.

The Democrats banner is abortion. We do not want the murder of innocents that is abortion as the ruling law of the land. Respect for all life should be our country’s motto, which follows the Christian idea that formed this country. We do not want a government that brings the Little Sisters of the Poor into court to force them to be complicit in abortion or contraception, which is

against Christian principles. This country was founded on freedom of religion coming from God, not the government.

Obama brought Black Lives Matter to the White House and denigrated our police. BLM was founded on the lie that white police were out to kill blacks. The fact is that more blacks have been killed by black policemen. Shouts of “Kill the pigs, fry them like bacon” have been reported at BLM protests.

And Obama and the Democrats endorse this hatred?

How about the Clintons receiving about $150,000,000 to their “foundation” for selling 20 percent of our uranium to a group

controlled by the Russians? Bill Clinton receiving $500,000 for a speech to the Russians?

Obama bowing to the king of Saudi Arabia and walking with his index finger raised to Allah.

You are completely right that we are trying to undo all those “accomplishments.” You had your chance and you blew up the country and fostered class warfare.

I’m also happy to learn that Dean is clairvoyant and knows what is in Donald Trump’s mind. Does he also know what is in Hillary’s mind?

Paul A. Knez, Palos Heights

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Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza opens first Illinois location in Orland Park A new kind of pizzeria that burns coal opened this week in the Orland Park Crossing shopping center.

Florida-based Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza opened its first Illinois location on Monday at 14205 S. LaGrange Road. Two other locations are set to open next year in Lombard and Kildeer.

“We use anthracite coal that is mined for us in Pennsylvania,” said Phil Mastroianni, vice president of operations during a press preview last week. “Coal is cleaner-burning and hotter. That allows our oven to get to 800 or 900 degrees, which gives our pizzas a completely different flavor and texture to the dough. We’re old-world artisans.”

The oven burns about 300-400 pounds of coal daily. “They start the fire in the morning and it will burn all day,” said Mastroianni.

Everything at Anthony’s with the exception of salads, desserts and its Italian tuna salad is cooked in the oven.

The menu is not extravagant but includes pizzas, chicken wings, ribs, homemade meatballs and sandwiches and what Anthony’s calls Eggplant Marino, which was named in honor of business partner and former Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino.

“It’s a simple menu that is meant to appeal to everybody,” said Mastroianni. “Our goal is good food, friendly staff and a fun experience.”

The sausage is special-made for Anthony’s and the tomatoes are grown in Italy specifically for Anthony’s, said Mastroianni.

“Everything is handmade from

BOB BONG scratch, daily.”

Anthony’s was founded in 2002 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., by Anthony Bruno using his family recipes.

His vision was to create coal oven pizza with a crisp, well-done taste that he enjoyed while growing up in New York.

One of his first customers was Marino, who lived in a nearby community. As the story goes, Bruno and Marino became friends and Bruno added a small room for Marino to enjoy his meals without being disturbed by other diners. Marino suggested Bruno open a location in his town so he wouldn’t have to drive to the Fort Lauderdale location. Bruno said Marino should put up some of the cash and the rest is history.

“Marino and Bruno have been partners ever since that second location,” said Brett Damato, regional manager. The Orland location is the company’s 65th site in eight states.

“We are actively looking for more locations in the Chicago area,” said Mastroianni.

“We think we can have 12 to 15 sites in Chicago,” said Damato, who oversees the Chicago and Pittsburgh markets for Anthony’s.

“My main focus has always been to create pizza that’s simultaneously unique and classic, and

Chicago hasn’t seen pizza like ours yet,” said Bruno in a news release. “We’re excited to integrate ourselves in Chicago’s reputation as an epicenter for quality pizza, and to introduce Midwesterners to a new pizza experience that’s simply different than what they’re used to. One of the reasons we set our sights on Chicago was because many Chicagoans travel to Florida and enjoy our coal-fired specialties and now I’m excited to bring the ‘well done’ experience to them.”

Anthony’s is community-minded and holds three to four community events each month, said Mastroianni. “We give 20 percent of the proceeds back to the group,” he said. “So far, Anthony’s has donated $500,000 back to the communities we serve.”

The Orland location has full bar with wine, liquor and at least 12 craft beers available.

“We carry most of the local craft brewers,” said Damato.

Anthony’s has seating for 6080 depending on whether outdoor seating is available. “We have a garage door that opens right onto the patio, weather permitting,” said Damato.

Hours at Anthony’s are from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday to Thursday and from 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

At present, there is only dine-in and carryout service.

“We’ll be adding a third-party delivery service in the future,” said Mastroianni.

For information, call 708873-7900 or visit acfp.com or

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 Regional News does not attempt to correct errors made by that office.

Orland Park Linn Annette M to Mcmahan Daniels, 10804 Maue Dr, $390,000; Kaczmarek Kara Tr to Klein Kimberly, 17818 Bernard Dr, Unit #1A, $14,500; Wells Fargo Bk to Amato Lucian A, 18145 Ohio Ct, Unit #271, $205,500; Denton Ruth Ann to Somodi Christopher, 13244 Jean Creek Dr, $325,000; Walden Dennis G to Meyer Matthew, 11315 Steeplechase Pky, $537,000; Roche Therese H to Mecaa-Smith Elonda B, 11016 Garrett Dr, $435,000; Barmada Christine M to Siemek-Karwoski Sarah K, 15700 Lake Hills Ct, Unit #157002N, $149,000; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Patino Steve, 9650 145th Pl,

Unit #16, $120,000; Gudauskas Michael A to Vanaria Angela R, 15349 West Ave, Unit #4501, $119,000; Marth Ent Inc to Howard Lynn, 11249 167th St, $441,500; Chiao David to Im Young, 9744 Ravinia Ln, Unit #102, $115,000; Griffin Rachael D to Pearson Vilija, 9300 Wherry Ln, Unit #2, $155,000; Wrona Carol J Tr to Lahucik Gerald, 14561 Crystal Tree Dr, $573,000; Cagle Fred to Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr, 17508 Karli Ln, $425,000; Kahle William J Tr to Afzal Khalid, 9631 W Kris Trl, $599,000; Diani Gina Marie to Egebrecht Diana J, 11919 Fane Ct, $376,000; Bonner Daniel E to Sylbester Ryan, 8817 Magnolia Ct, $281,000; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Mitchell Rita G, 15749 Ravinia Ave, Unit #157491S, $160,000; Doe Robert L Jr Tr to Doshi Mayank, 16835 Cardinal Dr, $255,000; Fila Ewa to Kacprzak Joseph, 13845 86th Ave, $330,000; Krauss David J to Eck Timothy,

Mortgage Rates Around the Area First Midwest Bank (as of October 30)

30-year fixed 15-year fixed 30-year fixed Jumbo

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Lipinski

Continued from Page 4 roads and public transit.

Finally, it is critical to remember that with tax reform there is no such thing as a free lunch.

Lowering tax rates comes with a cost because we shouldn’t continue to just add to our country’s debt. Our national debt just crested $20 trillion, and if we increase that with this tax bill we will see rising interest rates that will hurt individuals borrowing money and will result in decreased economic growth.

Economic growth resulting from tax cuts may counter some lost revenue, but we have to close

various loopholes and special tax breaks in the law in order to honestly offset the costs of tax reform.

Tax reform is hard work and it requires a great deal of trade-offs and compromise. I am hopeful that Congress will produce a bipartisan tax reform bill that helps the middle class see more take-home pay, a simpler process for doing their taxes and an economy that results in more middle class jobs. So as the Republicans release their initial plan for tax reform, I’ll read the legislation carefully and continue to work hard to make the bill prioritize the middle class.

16741 Robinhood Dr, $255,000; Call William B to Alnemer Nabil M, 10601 Tower Dr, $880,000.

Palos Heights US Bk to Coreea Ricardo E, 12133 S 73rd Ave, $205,000; Cronin Daniel J Tr to Casserly Mary F Tr, 7819 Foresthill Ln, Unit #78191ER, $200,000; Brown William D to Marquez J Ramon, 11900 S 69th Ave, $334,000; First Midwest Bk Tr to Stonitsch Terrence A, 12224 S 69th Ave, $160,000.

Palos Park Nationstar Mtg LLC to Ahmad Abeer M, 11 Commons Dr, $188,000; Parks Jacqueline A Tr to Popowski Blaze, 3 Ramsgate St, $505,000; Jay Brian M to Caruso Patrick, 22 Brook Ln, $260,000; Khatib Daoud to Hammad Hiam, 10723 Hampton Rd, $530,000.

Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza on Facebook.

Thorntons opens in South Holland Louisville-based Thorntons opened a South Holland location at 1141 E. 162nd St. on Sept. 22.

The station and convenience store welcomes residents and passers-by as they enter and leave the village from the Bishop Ford Freeway.

Besides auto needs, the South Holland location serves hot, madeto-order food items for breakfast and lunch.

If you see a new business in town or wonder what happened Photo by Bob Bong to an old favorite, drop me a line Regional manager Brett Damato and store manager Annie Schwartz at the at bobbong@hotmail.com. new Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza at 14205 S. LaGrange Roadin Orland Park.

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DEATH NOTICES William J. ‘Bill’ Kamp

William J. “Bill” Kamp, 85, died Oct.20.

Mr. Kamp was born in Palos Park and resided in Tinley Park at the time of his death. For more than 40 years, he was the owner-operator of the Navajo Cement company. Mr. Kamp served with the U.S. Army in Korea.

Survivors include Mr. Kamp’s daughters, Debra, Cynthia Black,

Beverly Hamstra and Donna (Fred) Bergsma; sons, William Jr. (Karen) and Richard (Karin); sisters, Marie Fischer and Doris (Hank) Doorn; brothers, Henry (Grace), John and Leonard (Joanne); 16 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Services were held Wednesday at Faith Christian Reformed Church in Tinley Park. Interment was at Chapel Hill Gardens South.

Bakers, tasters invited to gluten-free contest Pass Health Foods is hosting a gluten-free baking contest, open to local residents, on Saturday, Nov. 11.

Recipe drop-off will be from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and judging will take place at noon. Entries will be available to taste by the public following the judging.

The contest will be judged by

Palos Heights Mayor Bob Straz and the winning recipe will be published in The Regional News, as well as on the Pass Health Foods website and newsletter.

There will be first-, second- and third-place prizes as well as a prize for the “Pass Favorite Recipe.” The grand prize for the contest is an Apple Watch, valued at $249.

There will also be raffles, prizes and giveaways throughout the day, as well as free goodie bags for the first 100 people who stop by the store that day, 7728 W. College Dr., Palos Heights.

The first 24 people to drop off an entry for the contest will receive a gift bag with a value of more $20.

Contest rules include: All entries

must be completely free of gluten and must be accompanied by recipes. Entries should be brought in on disposable serving ware. No dishes, platters, etc. will be returned. One entry is allowed per person.

More information about the contest may be obtained by calling Pass Health Foods at (708) 448-9114.

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Pycnogenol: A supplement for brain function

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Officer Eric Rossi pours prescription bottles and their contents into a holding bin from a bag brought in by a local resident.

There’s a little-known supplement that has been in several scientific journals lately with some impressive results for benefits to memory and brain function. The supplement is an extract of French maritime pine bark, known as Pycnogenol (pronounced pick-nodge-eh-nol).

It’s not a new supplement, but recently some remarkable results have been reported that I thought are worth sharing.

In a yearlong study, 77 adults aged 55 to 70 participated. Half the group was given 100 milligrams of Pycnogenol daily. At the end of the study, tests showed a seventy-two percent improvement in decision-making in the Pycnogenol group (vs. a five percent decline in the placebo group). The attention span of the group that took Pycnogenol was increased by 41 percent and memory improved by 37 percent (compared to a 10 percent decline in the control group).

With such impressive results, I’m frankly surprised I haven’t been hearing about French maritime pine bark everywhere, which is why I wanted to write about it here, particularly since the benefits were achieved by taking only one 100mg pill a day.

Pycnogenol also has a wide variety of other conditions for which it has been researched, with positive results. It has been the focus of more than 70 studies over the years.

Asthma is another condition that Pycnogenol

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has had great benefits. It was found to help children and adults without adverse effects.

Researchers gave participants one milligram of Pycnogenol per pound of body weight and found benefits for improved breathing after only one month. Also, the Pycnogenol group was able to rely on their rescue inhalers far less often.

Pycnogenol has also been shown to aid in lowering blood pressure, helping to normalize blood pressure readings in 58 percent of hypertensive patients. Another study found that participants who took Pycnogenol were able to reduce their blood pressure medications after taking the supplement for 12 weeks.

Other double-blind studies have reported Pycnogenol’s benefit for lowering blood sugar in patients with Type 2 diabetes. After 12 weeks of taking the French maritime pine bark, it was reported that the supplement, “significantly lowered plasma glucose levels” when compared with the placebo. Pycnogenol

also improved blood flow and blood vessel health.

Pycnogenol has also been studied with benefits for erectile dysfunction, ADD, deep vein thrombosis, menopause and more. I’m always skeptical whenever I read about socalled “miracle pills,” but Pycnogenol seems pretty close to that in reality. In November our Pycnogenol, by the company Solgar, will be on sale for 25 percent off at Pass Health Foods, so it’s a good time to try it!

Carolyn Johnson is one of the knowledgeable associates at Pass Health Foods, 7228 W. College Dr. in Palos Heights. Feel free to stop by the store for more information or advice. Visit Pass at www.passhealthfoods.com This column makes no claims to diagnose, treat, prevent, mitigate, or cure diseases with any advice or products. Any health-related information in this article is for educational purposes only. The ultimate responsibility for your choices and their effect on your health are yours and before applying any therapy or use of herbs, supplements, etc., you should consult your health care provider.

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Proper disposal the A little training for new puppies goes a long way cure for old medicines Hundreds of pounds of outdated and/or unneeded prescription drugs were collected by Orland Park Police as part of National Drug Take Back Day last Saturday. Residents can still turn in drugs between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, excluding holidays, at Orland Park Police headquarters, 15100 S. Ravinia Avenue.

Responsible disposal of drugs keeps them out of landfills and waterways.

Chuck McCambridge hands over two boxes of old medicines to Officer Eric Rossi for proper disposal.

Police Cadet Brad Klag surveys the boxes of old drugs he’s been stacking and preparing for disposal. At this point, halfway through the four-hour collection period, more than 20 boxes and 250-lbs. of drugs had already been collected.

Dear Readers, Cathy was in the clinic today with her three German Shepherds.

No one is going to break into her house unchallenged. As we were working with the last dog, who weighs about 125 pounds, she said, “Thank God you showed me that exercise when he was 12 weeks old. Remember back then, he would show his teeth and growl at me and not let me touch his feet? Do you remember you took 45 minutes with me that day and made the other client wait?

I really appreciate what you did.

I probably would not have him today if you hadn’t taken the time to show me that.”

I appreciated Cathy’s thanks and as soon as the last syllable came out of her mouth the technician who was working with us said, “Oh, Dr. Fleming, guess what?

That reminds me. You lost a client.

It’s ironic that Cathy just said all of that because I was at Whole Foods at lunch yesterday and got to talking to the cashier about my job, since I was in scrubs. When I told her where I worked she said in no uncertain terms that she had come to see you a couple of weeks ago and you worked with her puppy doing that exercise and made the puppy cry. She says she will never come by us again.”

I remember that lady. She seemed nice and if I remember correctly she had a kid with her. I see a lot of new dog owners with their new puppies and many of them need some help in learning how to work with a new dog.

Most new puppies are a joy to work with but perhaps one out of 10 are real pissants. They are aggressive at that young age and won’t let us do a proper examination.

Usually these puppies are about

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three months of age and it’s obvious to us that they have never been made to do anything they don’t want to do. We can’t look in their eyes, we can’t properly listen to their heart, we can’t examine their ears or mouth and God forbid they let you trim their nails. They cry and moan and try to bite and/or make the tops of your hands bleed from scratching with their sharp little nails.

I learned from one of the area’s best dog trainers almost 30 years ago to do a little training with these new little patients. During the initial exam if they start with their attitude I stop the exam and ask the owner if I can demonstrate a training exercise where we hold the puppies on their sides until they submit to a little authority.

Once this exercise is completed, it is miraculous how much better the exam goes and how much more enjoyable it is to work with them. It’s also miraculous how much happier the puppy seems.

I believe dogs, and people, are happier when they know when to stop pushing their own agenda.

During an exam with a puppy that needs some discipline, I always have a silent conversation with myself before deciding to proceed. I remind myself that even though this puppy needs some training it will put me behind in my appointment schedule and that some owners will think I am unkind. I also know that a lot of puppies with an attitude grow up to be adults with an attitude

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and they are often euthanized or taken to a shelter when the owner has had enough.

If I decide to proceed with the exercise (Exercise Number Four in the well-known Super Puppy book) I tell the client, especially if the client is someone I have never met, that the puppy will not like what I am doing. The puppy will let us know how terrible things are, but we are not hurting him or her. Please do not think we are being mean. Just bear with us for a few minutes.

It would be so much easier and take so much less time to do a crappy exam on a puppy like this if I would just let it go and let the puppy act up. I’d keep my mouth shut and act like there is nothing unusual going on. The owner would think I’m a great guy, the puppy would be all smiles, the children in the room would all want to grow up to be vets and play with puppies all day, every day, and I could quickly get on to the next client.

However, that’s not who we are here. The lady at the Whole Foods store is a good case in point. I’m sure we have lost a client for life.

She will tell an average of eight other people not to come over here and they may tell a few other people, to boot. That is a lot of lost potential income over the years and it also doesn’t do much for our reputation. However, we feel an obligation to try to help teach people and fortunately 99 percent of clients appreciate the help.

Over the years I’ve shown hundreds of people this technique. I

Meet Kathy and Ollie from Palos Heights. Ollie is an 11-year old Cavalier in for laser therapy on an injured knee.

teach them how to do it at home and recommend doing it 2-3 times a day for a week or two. Invariably, when I see them the following month for a booster vaccination, they say how much more enjoyable their puppy is to be around.

This exercise underlies “Come, sit, don’t jump up, don’t chew up my couch, don’t bite me, wait,” etc.

If you have an 8-14 week-old puppy that you think might benefit from something like this, call our clinic and I’ll come in on one of my days off for a few minutes to show you how to do it. It’ll be on the house It would also be good to get the little squirt into some puppy kindergarten classes. We can refer you to some good ones.

Gratitude is the heart’s memory.

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Three-dozen winning students from Palos School Dist. 118 show off their awards in the company of adult administrators in the gymnasium of Palos East School.

Palos Dist. 118 students win big in annual fire safety contests “Every second counts! Plan 2 ways out!” is the slogan for the 2017 Palos Fire Protection District’s annual fire safety poster and essay contest.

Awards ceremonies were held Oct. 25 at Palos East School. Children from School Dist. 118 have been participating in the contest for more than 35 years, according to organizers of the event.

“Planning and practicing a home fire escape plan is critical if a fire were to break out in someone’s home,” said Captain Jeff Rath, contest coordinator.

Rath noted that on Nov. 5 when clocks are set back one hour, people should change the batteries in their smoke alarms.

“The Palos Fire Protection District has received a limited supply of free 9-volt batteries for district residents to place in their smoke

alarms. Anyone interested can call the fire station for further information at 708-448-0369,” said Rath.

The winning students, in no particular order, are pictured with adults James Graben (far left), PFPD Chief; Jeff Rath, PFPD Captain and Dr. Anthony M. Scarsella (far right), Dist. 118 Superintendent of Schools.

Grade 1, boys: Joseph Kostelnik, 1st Place; Adrian Kusper, 2nd; Stefano Ferro, 3rd.

Grade 1, girls: Lilly Rose Kubowicz, 1st; Vasia Halikias, 2nd; Olivia Fletcher, 3rd.

Grade 2, boys: Matthew Wasilewski, 1st; Conor Jones, 2nd; Eddie Garvey, 3rd.

Grade 2, girls: Celia Maldonado, 1st; Kamile Juzenas, 2nd; Maggie Purtill, 3rd.

Grade 3, boys: David Sendeha, 1st; Karol Slowikowski, 2nd;

Across 1 Ritzy 5 Cockroach, e.g.

9 Puccini classic 14 Acreage 15 Comics pooch with a big red tongue 16 Islamic analogue of kosher 17 “It’s now or never!”

20 Where to buy EBAY 21 Was in charge of 22 Org. for Serena Williams 23 Canine tooth 26 School gps.

27 Play the Lute or Grasp the Sparrow’s Tail, in martial arts 32 Dating 33 Skin blemish 34 Addams family nickname 35 Journalist Stewart or Joseph 37 Use, as resources 39 Hardly economical 42 Novelist Stoker 44 Logical beginning?

46 Galley implements 47 Folk ballad also known as “Cowboy Love Song” 50 Course elevators 51 Scatter 52 Lease alternative 53 Sit in a cellar, say 54 Marriott rival 59 “Whatchu talkin’ ‘bout, Willis?” sitcom ... or, literally, occupants of this puzzle’s circles 63 Cura ao neighbor 64 Something to file 65 Dump at the altar 66 Jacket fabric 67 First name in advice 68 Cognizant of

Ibrahim Salamen, 3rd.

Grade 3, girls: Anastazja Zagata, 1st; Kacey Fitzpatrick, 2nd; Molly Hennessy, 3rd Grade 4, boys: Noah Jones, 1st; JJ Cunningham, 2nd; Patrick Ready, 3rd Grade 4, girls: Andrea Rehus, 1st; Zoe Touloupakis, 2nd; Emilia Reyes, 3rd Grade 5, boys: Max Evans, 1st.

Grade 5, girls: Lillian Cunningham, 1st.

Grade 7, boys: Riley Hobart, 1st.

Grade 7, girls: Iza Lephowski, 1st; Sajal Shukla, 2nd; Kylie Autullo, 3rd.

Down Grade 8, boys: Alexander Gor1 What acupuncture relieves, don, 1st; Joseph LaMantia, 2nd; for some Kevin Walsh, 3rd.

2 Killer whale Grade 8, girls: Maia Krol, 1st; 3 Bering and Ross Mikayla Hartunian, 2nd; Erin Pascual, 3rd.

5K run/walk to benefit Family Shelter

Northwestern College is hosting its first 5K run/walk, the “Family Shelter Shuffle,” to benefit South Suburban Family Shelter.

The Family Shelter Shuffle will take place from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 4 and will kick off from the Northwestern College parking lot, 7725 S. Harlem Ave., Bridgeview.

Registration is now open at raceroster.com/1408. Adult registration is $30 or $35 on the day of the race. Student registration is $20 or $25 on the day of the race. A kids 100 yard dash will also take

place that morning for those ages 6 and younger, set at $5 per child, including T-shirt or free without a T-shirt.

South Suburban Family Shelter is a charitable organization that provides services to local victims of domestic violence and their families. Their services are available in both English and Spanish and include resources such as a 24hour hotline; emergency shelter, transportation and food, transitional housing, counseling for adult victims and child victims/witnesses (both group and individual), court

4 Word with deck or dock 5 Classroom surprise 6 Part of a collegiate address 7 Kennel command 8 Game whose original packaging boasted “From Russia with Fun!” 9 Like Laurel, but not Hardy 10 Western treaty gp.

11 Frustratingly on the mend 12 Kind of robe 13 Italian racers, familiarly 18 Dash gauge 19 __ made: was set for life 24 Rotisserie rod 25 Thick soups 26 Oklahoma State mascot __ Pete 27 Former flier 28 Feel bad 29 “I had a blast!”

30 Basic guitar lesson 31 Carol opener

36 Line on a scorecard 38 Cop’s catch 40 Before, before 41 Future therapist’s maj.

43 Moose’s girlfriend, in Archie comics 45 In plain view 47 Upgrade electrically 48 Capital on the Danube 49 Banned fruit spray 50 Inscription on a June greeting card 53 Saroyan’s “My Name Is __” 55 Spell-casting art 56 Similar 57 Bench press beneficiary 58 Regarding 60 “Criminal Minds” agcy.

61 It’s next to Q on most keyboards 62 Unc, to Dad (Answers on page 8)

SUDOKU The object of the game is to fill all the blank squares with the correct numbers.

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advocacy; medical advocacy, abuser re-learning groups, a Safe From The Start Program; a Sanctuary Program and more.

Northwestern College is a family-owned institution of higher learning celebrating its 115th anniversary this year. The College maintains two campuses Bridgeview and Chicago-Jefferson Park, as well as an online venue.

For more information on the Family Shelter Shuffle, call Northwestern College’s Student Services Department at 1-888-205-2283.

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SCHOOL NOTES LIBRARY NOTES Doughboys in focus at Palos Heights Stagg High School Drama Club Public Library

Stagg presents ‘Enter Laughing’ on stage

presents its fall play, “Enter Laughing” by Joseph Stein, at 7 p.m.

Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 2-4 in the Performing Arts Center at the high school, 8015 W. 111th St., Palos Hills.

Tickets cost $6 for adults, $5 for students and $3 for senior citizens and children. Tickets are sold the day of the show. The box office, which is inside Stagg’s front entrance, opens at 6:30 p.m. Tickets also will be sold during lunch hours through Nov. 1 in the school’s Commons.

“Enter Laughing” is a farce in two acts set in 1930s New York City based on the semi-autobiographical novel by Carl Reiner.

The action centers on the journey of young aspiring actor David Kolowitz as he tries to extricate himself from overly protective parents — who would prefer he become a pharmacist and get married. Kolowitz has two too many girlfriends and a serious lack of talent that make his life challenging.

Nov. 9. Tea expert and restaurateur Carri Sirigas will discuss different types of tea and what it takes to brew the perfect cup. A tasting of different teas will be offered.

• A Veterans Day reception will start immediately after the program at Palos Heights City Hall (about noon, Friday, Nov. 10). All military veterans, family members and library patrons are welcome to the informal event.

Light refreshments will be served.

• Several clubs meet each Tuesday at the library, including the Needle Club (for knitting and crocheting) from 10 a.m. to noon, Scrabble Club from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Conference Room and the Mahjong Club from 1 to 4 p.m.

Participants are asked to register in advance because space is limited.

pandemic that started at war’s end.

• “The Coloring Club” for adults will convene from 7 to 8 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 8. Coloring is said to reduce stress and provide a means of expression. Colors and books will be provided.

• “Howard Knotts: Ace of the Prairie” runs from 2 to 3 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 9. Researcher Tom Emery will discuss the life of Howard Knotts, one of only five World War I flying aces from Illinois. The second-youngest of America’s 63 aces, Knotts shot down six planes in a month, before prolonged captivity in a German prison camp. The program cites numerous letters and firsthand accounts of his life during and after the war to create a portrait of a fascinating, recklessly brave individual whom one journalist called “100 percent hero.”

• “Crossing the U.S. on Foot” is set for 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9. The program will examine adventurer Adam Kimble’s record-setting, transcontinental run across the U.S. in 2016.

• Children of all ages can help the library celebrate National Picture Book Month by finding Elephant and Piggie now through Thursday, Nov. 30. Those helping find Elephant and Piggie in the stacks will fill out a drawing slip to possibly win a prize.

Several activities for the week ahead have been announced at the Palos Heights Public Library, 12501 S. 71st Ave. For more information or to register for a program, call (708) 448-1473.

• “American Doughboys in World War I” is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4. Author Robert Mueller who will discuss the causes of the war and its consequences.

• “Dinosaur Discoveries,” a children’s program, is set for 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5.

Children will take a new look at the popular prehistoric giants that still baffle the scientific world.

Children become dinosaur detectives with “Paleontologist Illinois OPPL to explore Chicago Bones” to learn about the world of and World War I dinosaurs. Fossils are discovered Several events have been schedto create awareness of dinosaur sizes, footprints, eggs, horns, teeth uled at the Orland Park Public Library, 14921 S. Ravinia Ave. and bones.

For more information or to • “Baby Rembrandts” Footprint Dinos” is scheduled for 5:30 to register for a program, call (708) 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8. Lit- 428-5100.

• “Chicago’s Role in World tle ones (infants through age 23 Incarnation School’s months) can get in on the dinosaur War I” is scheduled for 7 to 8:30 Resource Lab earns fun with footprint painting. Dress p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7. Participants ninth annual award will explore military preparedness for a little mess.

• “Tea Tasting 101” will be held campaigns and patriotic exhibiThe Essential Learning System Resource Lab at Incarnation Cath- from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, tions, as well as the influenza olic School in Palos Heights has earned an Exemplary Lab Status Award for the ninth consecutive year.

The lab offers assistance to students in grades K-8 who require extra help. Students working in the lab utilize the Essential Learning Computer Program System under the lab’s certified director, Cindy Mortimer.

• 2nd Story Additions • Dormers The award-winning Incarnation • Room Additions • Kitchens Resource Lab is also utilized for student enrichment. This enrich• Bathrooms • Basements • Decks ment program promotes students • Porches • Garages who can work independently, are • Windows • Roofing good problem solvers and need FREE Estimates • Licensed & Bonded a challenge over and above the FINANCING normal classroom activities.

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WHATIZIT? The clue for this week’s Whatizit photo (above) is: Community room.

Send your responses with your name and hometown by noon Monday to the reporter@comcast.net.

We had several readers who knew the answer to this week’s quiz.

The right answer was the Village of Evergreen Park Senior Center, 9547 S. Homan Ave. Oak Lawn resident Steve Rosenbaum pointed out this is the marquee that can be found in front of the Evergreen Park Senior Center.

Evergreen Pak resident Debbie Peso also knew it was the Evergreen Park Senior Center, which is the former Evergreen Park Christian Church. Evergreen Park residents Rich Rahn and Vince Vizza also knew it was the Evergreen Park Senior Center. Rich pointed out that the center houses the historical museum, meeting rooms, and a section where plays and musicals have been performed.

Burbank resident Mary Ann Zellman also knew it was the senior center, where she teaches a gentle yoga class.

Planning Your Pollinator Garden A Palos Heights Public Library program

Protect and restore the environment for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators by planting a pollinator garden. Gareth Blakesley, Operations Manager of Lake Katherine, will discuss the importance of pollinators and how to install, plant, and care for your pollinator garden.

Wednesday, Nov. 8 at 6:30 pm • 12501 S. 71st Ave.

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COMMUNITY NOTES Veterans invited to free breakfast at Rec Center A free Veterans Day breakfast will be held from 9 to 10:30 a.m.

Monday, Nov. 6 at the Palos Heights Recreation Center, 6601 W. 127th St. The event will include the Little Learners Preschool students performing a few songs and leading the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Robert Straz is also scheduled to speak.

Orland Grassland needs volunteers to clean seeds Volunteers are needed to help clean native wildflower seeds at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7 at the Orland Park Civic Center, 14750 S. Ravina Ave. The seeds have been harvested by the Orland Grassland volunteers this fall.

Forming a natural landscape, the seeds build a habitat structure that is vital to living things of the highest conservation value. Tools, guidance and refreshments will be on hand. The project qualifies for community service hours.

For more information, call Pat Hayes at (708) 220-9596 or email her at ptihys@comcast.net.

Orland Township collecting donations for veterans Donations can be made through Nov. 10 for the residents of Manteno Veterans Home as part of Orland Township’s participation in National Make a Difference Day.

The actual “day” was Oct. 28 but the donations timeline is still open, according to Paul O’Grady, the Orland Township Supervisor.

“National Make a Difference Day is a great way for our community to give back,” said O’Grady.

“Orland Township participates in this event every year, and we are honored that our community can come together to give back to the veterans at Manteno.”

Like previous years, Orland Township collected many items including new clothes, bath towels, toiletries, food and gift certificates, for the residents at Manteno. The Orland Township Youth Commission also created cards in support of National Make a Difference Day. “It’s always heartwarming to see how many people contribute to events like this, and it’s great to know we have so many kind-hearted individuals and organizations in and around Orland Township,” O’Grady said.

Donations are still being accepted at the Orland Township office, 14807 S. Ravinia Ave. in Orland Park. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 403-4222 or visiting www.orlandtownship.org.

in need, said the bank’s food drive organizers in a news release.

Forty-nine million Americans struggle to put food on the table and one in six Americans struggle with hunger, according to the website DoSomething.org.

“The need is in every community that we serve, and CNB is urging local residents to help combat this devastating situation by bringing non-perishable food items, personal care items or monetary donations to the lobby of any CNB location,” organizers said.

People making donations are asked to check expiration dates and to make sure packages aren’t damaged or leaking. Canned goods with pop-top lids are often easier for recipients than canned goods that require a can opener, but all donations will be accepted. A list of commonly requested donation items can be found at www.cnbil. com.

“A donation of any size will make an impact,” said the food drive organizers. “Together, we can help make someone’s holiday season a little sweeter.”

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Drop off food pantry donations at CNB Bank A food drive is underway at 13 CNB Band & Trust locations including the local office at 12727 S. Ridgeland Ave. in Palos Heights.

The annual food drive will help fill local food pantry shelves and put meals on the plates of people

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The fungus is among us!

Gary Duran of Palos Heights displays puffball mushrooms last Saturday that have grown rapidly in his yard. Duran first noticed them in his lawn four days before he posed for a photo when they were the size of large eggs. They may eventually grow up to three times the pictured size. These puffballs have the coloring and texture of a 16-inch softball. Duran, a volunteer at Lake Katherine, has researched the species and says his family will consider harvesting, washing and cooking them. “Not me,” he said with a laugh. “I’ll watch someone else eat them first.” Readers are strongly cautioned not to eat any wild mushroom without first identifying it with professional help.

Certain species can cause violent illness and even death.

Training course focuses on domestic violence The Crisis Center for South Suburbia (CCSS) is offering a year round revolving 40-hour domestic violence training course.

The training will start from the beginning again Saturday, Nov. 4th at the Crisis Center for South Suburbia in Tinley Park.

Sessions take place from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays and from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, for a six-week period and participants can complete sessions at their own pace. Participants must attend all sessions to earn the 40-hour training certificate. The cost for the program is $200. There is a discount available with six-month volunteer commitment. Some topics within this course may be sensitive to survivors of domestic violence.

To enroll in the program, call Deonee Senese, at (708) 429-7255, Ext. 143. To obtain additional information about the program, call Tonya Schassburger, director of Residential and Transitional Services, at (708) 429-7255, Ext. 115.

Enrollment is limited and participants are accepted on a first come, first served basis.

Individuals considering volunteering at the Crisis Center are encouraged to participate, as well as professionals who work with victims of domestic violence. After

completion of the 40-hour domestic violence training, participants will be allowed to do direct services and ‘client-based’ volunteering working hotline, childcare, or court advocacy at the Crisis Center. Additionally, participants will be able to apply to complete 150 hours of direct client services in order to sit for the Illinois Certified Domestic Violence Professional examination.

Some of the topics covered during this training include: the various definitions of domestic violence, myths and realities of abuse, types of abuse, direct service issues, safety planning, abuser profiling, teen dating, the Cycle of Violence and legal issues related to domestic violence. Crisis Center’s highly skilled and licensed professionals will give participants an inside look into how to properly address a victim or abuser and how to face issues within the workplace. This is a course open to any individual interested in becoming educated on domestic violence.

The Crisis Center for South Suburbia’s mission is to provide emergency shelter and other essential services for individuals and families victimized by domestic violence and to address the societal issues that contribute to domestic violence.

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Simply stated: Jacobs vs. Kilrea Sandburg and Lyons stars favored for state cross country championship

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor The hype is that either Sandburg senior Dylan Jacobs or Lyons senior Danny Kilrea will win the Class 3A individual Illinois High School Association state title on Saturday.

And it’s justified hype.

Kilrea was second in the state last year, Jacobs was third, and the state champ —Soren Knudsen of Minooka— graduated.

But the way Jacobs sees it, it’s far from a two-man race.

“I am worried about everyone in the state who is in that race,” Jacobs said. “Anyone can win a race on any given day. Anything can happen. I just need to focus on myself and focus on my team. Hopefully, we come away happy.”

But the Jacobs/Kilrea battle will garner plenty of attention. These guys have gone at it in national club competition and during the regular season. In IHSA postseason competition,

the two have faced each other four times, with both winning two races apiece.

Jacobs won Saturday at the Hinsdale Central Sectional (held at the Katherine Legge Course in Hinsdale) in 14 minutes, 39 seconds while Kilrea came in with a 14:47 on the 3-mile course.

“We’re friends off the course and competitors on the course,” Jacobs said. “We both love to win and we both love racing against the best. He probably wasn’t happy with the (sectional race) just like I wasn’t happy with the race earlier in the year at Lyons.

“I know we’ll both be going at each other at state. It’s going to be a fun weekend.”

Earlier in the season, Jacobs turned in an eyepopping 13:57.50 at the Peoria Invitational at Detweiler Park. It was the fifth-fastest time in Illinois history, according to the MileSplit US See CROSS COUNTRY, Page 4

POSTSEASON BATTLES BETWEEN JACOBS AND KILREA 2015: Hinsdale Central Sectional (at Katherine Legge Park) Kilrea, 2nd place (15:01); Jacobs, 33rd (16:14) 2015: Class 3A State Meet (at Detweiler Park) Kilrea, 10th: (14:35); Jacobs, DNP (injured his hamstring in sectional) 2016: Marist Sectional (at Midlothian Woods) Jacobs, 1st (14:25.81); Kilrea, 2nd (14:26.25) 2016: Class 3A State Meet (at Detweiler Park) Kilrea, 2nd (14:08); Jacobs, 3rd (14:10) 2017: Hinsdale Central Sectional (at Katherine Legge Park)

Sandburg’s Dylan Jacobs

Photos by Jeff Vorva Lyons’ Danny Kilrea

Jacobs, 1st (14:39); Kilrea, 2nd (14:47)

RUNNING IN PEORIA

GIRLS

BOYS

Area teams and individual runners who qualified for the IHSA state cross country meets, which take place Saturday at Detweiler Park in Peoria:

CLASS 3A: Cecilia Light (Marist) CLASS 2A: Kayley Burke (Evergreen Park) CLASS 1A: Emily Damstra (Chicago Christian)

CLASS 3A: Sandburg CLASS 2A: Marist

BIG FEAT FOR MORAINE VALLEY Moraine Valley runners had a big weekend qualifying for nationals: Page 4

FIRST ROUND OF IHSA FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS

St. Laurence, Marist put up HUGE numbers

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Marist receiver/tight end T.J. Ivy picked out his second college last week.

St. Laurence running back Tori Clinton is still trying to attract a few more colleges.

Both were key figures in their teams’ Illinois High School Association firstround playoff wins. Clinton re-broke his own school record with 416 rushing yards and five touchdowns in a 48-28 Class 6A win over Quincy in Burbank on Friday night while Ivy had three catches for 66 yards including a 51-yard TD pass in a 44-0 Class 8A victory over Oak Park River Forest in Chicago.

Ivy was planning on going to West Virginia but de-committed two weeks ago and last week gave a verbal commitment to Indiana, a school that RedHawks defensive lineman Gavin McCabe is headed to.

2ND STEP TO DEKALB CLASS 8A Marist vs. Curie at Rockne Stadium, 3 p.m., Saturday

CLASS 6A

St. Laurence at Hinsdale South, 6 p.m., Saturday • More coverage: Page 3

Quarterback Mike Markett threw three touchdown passes and ran for two more while Delonte Harrell ran for a pair of scores for Marist. McCabe led the defense to its second shutout of the season with four tackles for loss and a sack. Sophomore Jadon Thompson, who is also hearing from

Big Ten schools, had an interception for the 10-0 RedHawks. Oak Park finished 5-5 and had not been shut out or had given up more than 31 points in a regular-season game in 2017.

The 5-foot-9 Clinton, who is starting to draw college interest especially after setting the school record the first time with 375 yards against Bishop McNamara on Sept.

8, also broke the school’s season rushing mark and has 2,138 going into the second week of the playoffs. Fayezon Smart owned the previous record with 2,046.

Clinton had 27 carries and scoring runs of 80, 4, 37, 97 and 73 to help the Vikings improve to 7-3. Alex Saunders added 107 rushing yards on eight carries. Quarterback Devon Rembis threw for 51 yards.

On defense, Eddie Pierson had seven solo tackles and Adam Andrews added six. Quincy was knocked out with a 6-4 record.

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Tori Clinton of St. Laurence broke his own school record with a 416-yard rushing performance against Quincy on Friday in the first round of the Class 6A playoffs.

Photo by Jeff Vorva

A few days after verbally committing to Indiana, Marist’s T.J. Ivy was one of several stars in a 44-0 win over Oak Park River Forest in the first round of the Class 8A playoffs.

‘It kind of feels like I got my heart ripped out’ Richards stunned in the first round again

By Phil Arvia Correspondent

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Richards receiver Amaree Beard and his teammates stumbled for the second straight year against a strong first-round opponent in the IHSA Class 6A playoffs with a 31-12 loss to Providence Catholic Friday night in Oak Lawn.

Kneeling near the south end zone at Richards’ Korhonen Field, Kevin Gardner stared blankly ahead through red-rimmed eyes.

All around him, teammates wore variations on the same, tortured expression as the Bulldogs coaching staff, one at a time, addressed the team following its 31-12 ouster Friday from the first round of the Illinois High School Association Class 6A playoffs,

courtesy of Providence Catholic.

“I’ve been around this program my whole life,” Gardner, a senior linebacker, said. “I was a ball boy. I watched all my cousins, my brothers — every single one of them, I saw the same emotion when they lost.

“All the blood, sweat and tears you put into it comes out. I’ve known all these guys since second grade. They’re family. It’s pretty tough knowing this was the last game I’ll play with them.”

That moment arrived unexpectedly soon for the fourth-seeded Bulldogs (7-3). But then, Providence (6-4) was hardly the typical 13th seed, after playing mostly larger schools in the rugged Catholic League. The Celtics’

59 opponent wins were the most among any team in the playoffs.

“For the season to end early like this is unexpected,” Bulldogs quarterback Sebastian Castro said. “It kind of feels like I got my heart ripped out.”

“You go 7-2, get a 5-4 team, you certainly don’t think you’re getting that 5-4 team,” Richards coach Tony Sheehan said. “This is the second year in a row, losing in the first round, two tough draws.”

Last year, a 7-2 Bulldogs squad, seeded fifth, lost to No. 12 and eventual state semifinalist St. Laurence.

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Section 2 Thursday, November 2, 2017

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Long season comes to quick end for Fire

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s that all there is?

Really?

Chicago Fire management started re-tooling a roster that had finished with the worst record in Major League Soccer since November.

Then there was the long season from March through October — a season which saw the team with an 113-5 mark on July 5 and tied Toronto with the best record in MLS. A team that made the playoffs for the first time 2012. A seaJEFF VORVA since son in which the Making the Fire drew 20,000 Extra Point or more fans six times at home. A season that saw the Men in Red seeded third in the East Division and they got to host a playoff game on Oct. 25 at Toyota Park in Bridgeview.

And about those playoffs?

Is that all there is?

I was kind of hoping the playoffs would be special. But it really wasn’t much of anything. There was an empty feeling after a 4-0 loss to the sixthseeded New York Red Bulls in front of a so-so crowd of 11,647.

The Fire continued to show that on the Chicago sports food chain, it is a distant fifth. With the exception of the rabid soccer fans on social media, hardly anyone was talking about the playoff game twixt the Fire and New York Red Bulls in the knockout round of the playoff.

Until Sunday, night, we didn’t even know who, what, when and where this game would be played. So I don’t blame the fans for not showing up. There was little heads up.

Heading to the game, I listened to the radio and a WSCR update never

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Photos by Jeff Vorva

Fire midfielder Matt Polster walks away as New York Red Bulls players go crazy after a goal in the MLS Knockout Round on Oct. 25 at Toyota Park in Bridgeview.

mentioned there was even a Fire game being played. Most sports fans in my circles didn’t even know there was a playoff game.

The Fire was most noted for signing German star Bastian Schweinsteiger and he played just 25 minutes in the second half of the knockout game and 44 for the final six games of the year because of injuries. Speculation is that he might not be back next year and this may have been his last game in a Fire uniform.

The other major story of the year was Nemanja Nikolic’s goal explosion as he set a team record and earned the MLS’s Golden Boot with 24 goals.

But he, like the team, was blanked in the final regular game of the season (a 3-0 loss to Houston) and the knockout game.

Social media posters, who have been quick to praise the team when things were going well, have been quick to turn

on second-year coach Veljko Paunovic because of the way things ended. He took the brunt of the blame for the loss.

“It’s my fault obviously it’s my fault,” he said. “If there was anyone to blame it’s me. We all can do better.”

Promising newcomer Djordje Mihailovic of Lemont went down with an SCL injury that is so bad, he is expected to miss a chuck of next season as well.

So making the playoffs wasn’t all that much fun.

But it was a fun season. I would not trade it for 2016 or any of those losing seasons since the team made the playoffs in 2012. I don’t know if the Schweinsteiger signing was the failure some critics claim it is, but when he was signed March 31, it energized this club and the wins piled up.

Signing Nikolic and Dax McCarty were successes. Losing people such as Michael De Leeuw and John Goossens to injury were tough breaks.

A worn out Bastian Schweinsteiger wipes his face after the loss to the Red Bulls.

There is some speculation that this was the German star’s final game in a Fire uniform.

The bottom line is that this team wasn’t built for a championship. It was built to improve and that’s what it did.

In that regard, the season was a success.

Now General Manager Nelson Rodriguez will hope to wheel and deal the team up another level.

And what about Basti?

“As Nelson Rodriguez said, we are in talks, we will see, it’s the same like with any player here,’’ Schweinsteiger said.

The needle is pointing up on this team, but it’s a crazy league in which successful teams can turn mediocre in one season.

I’ll enjoy the fact that this team went from awful to pretty good in a year and feasted, even if the ending featured a lot of empty calories.

VOLLEYBALL/SOCCER POSTSEASON ROUNDUP

Six teams dig up regional volleyball championships

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Six area teams won Illinois High School Association girls volleyball regional titles on Thursday, with one winning its first while the other five have collected 114 titles over the years.

Sectional semifinals were scheduled for Monday and sectional finals were slated for Wednesday. Supersectional action is scheduled for Friday.

The most historic regional title came from sixth-seeded St. Laurence, which stunned second-seeded Illiana Christian, 25-13, 25-21 to win its own Class 2A Regional. The Vikings opened its doors to female students this fall and this is the first postseason female team championship in the history of the Burbank school.

Setter Taylor Healy had 12 digs and 14 assists, Nicole Olesky had 15 digs and Reagan Jasica joined Brooke Vida in leading the offense with five kills apiece for the 15-17 Vikings.

The other winners keep churning out regional trophies.

Mother McAuley won its 39th title and 38th in a row with a 25-17, 25-12 win over De La Salle to win the Class 4A Reavis Regional as Charley Niego had nine kills, Alena Pedroza had seven and Nancy Kane came up with 27 assists.

Sandburg won its 30th regional crown and 14th in a row by winning its own Class 4A regional crown with a 25-14, 25-19 victory over Lincoln-Way Central. Erica Staunten came up with 14 kills, Abie Stefanon had 16 digs and Maureen Imrie had 28 assists.

Evergreen Park won its 19th regional crown by winning its own Class 3A regional championship. Claire Quigley had nine kills, Abby Butler added seven and Mallory Burke had 17 assists.

Marist won its 13th title and fifth in a row with a 25-16, 25-20 victory over Lemont in its own Class 4A regional as Savannah Thompson had 12 kills, Molly Murrihy had 29 assists and Grace Green came up with 14 digs. The RedHawks owned the area’s best record at 36-1 after the triumph.

Chicago Christian also won its 13th regional with a 25-18, 25-20 victory over Somonauk to claim the Class 2A Wilmington Regional. Danie Tyson had eight kills, Lia Moore had six and Jordan Dryfhout came up with 20 assists.

Nine of the 10 area teams made it to a regional title games as Oak Lawn, Richards Photo courtesy of Denise Vida and Shepard finished second. St. Laurence’s girls volleyball team made history when it won its own Class 3A Regional on Thursday.

Shepard, with its roster filled Sophowith underclassmen, nearly more libero pulled off a shocker at the Rachel Class 4A Lincoln-Way West Krasowski Regional as it fell to defendmakes a diving Class 3A state champion ing dig for Marian Catholic, 21-25, 25Sandburg in 20, 25-19. a regional semifi al victory over Andrew on Oct. 24.

Sectional soccer Two area regional champions bowed out in sectional semifinal action.

St. Laurence dropped a 2-1 decision to Noble/Bulls Prep in the Class 2A Fenwick Sectional on Oct. 25. Mario Carmona scored the Vikings’ goal in the first minute but they could not find the back of the net again.

Sandburg dropped a 1-0 decision to top-seeded Bradley at the Class 3A Reavis Sectional to finish 11-3-4.

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Sandburg headed to the Polz for a new wrestling coach Sports Editor

Sandburg High School’s wrestling program enjoyed great success — including three straight state championships from 2004 to 2006 — when Mike Polz was the coach.

Polz’s son, Clinton, was a captain on two of those title teams.

Now, he is the Eagles’ coach.

Polz was approved by the District 230 board on Thursday to replace Eric Siebert, who left the program after nine years at the helm.

Polz graduated from Sandburg in 2006, and continued his academic and athletic careers at the University of Illinois. He wrestled for the Fight-

ing Illini and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education. He currently serves District 230 as a Physical Education teacher at Stagg High School.

Polz “It has been a dream of mine to be the head wrestling coach at Carl Sandburg since as long as I can remember,” said Polz. “I’m excited for the opportunity to give back to a program that has given so much to me over the years. I look forward to continuing to work with the wrestlers, families and staff members that make Sandburg such an amazing program.”

Polz served as the head coach of

aturday is the big day for upland game hunters.

Statewide pheasant, quail, partridge and rabbit seasons open Saturday. This is the day to be afield after the two-bird limit of pheasants. Opening day for pheasants was always on what was then called Armistice Day and is now called Veteran’s Day. Now, opening day occurs on the first Saturday in November, giving the working man an opportunity to enjoy the sport OUTDOORS without having to take a day off from work.

WITH JIM KIRBY Finding a place to hunt meant pre-scouting potential farms, buying a few dozen eggs from the farmer’s wife or a bottle of spirits for the farmer. There was plenty of cover for the birds along the fence lines and the picked corn fields. Modern farming practices have changed all that, pickers and reapers go right to the fence line, are efficient and leave little grain in the field.

Fishing tournament applications Fishing tournament organizers began applying for 2018 tournament permits Wednesday. Applications can be submitted to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources through IDNR fishing tournament online accounts and through the I Fish Illinois website at http:/www.ifishillinois.org/ tournament/index.php.

Catch results from 2017 tournaments must be entered before fishing clubs and tournament trails will be allowed to request tournament dates for 2018. Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Tournament fishing is extremely popular in Illinois. For 2017, nearly 3,000 applications for fishing tournaments were received. The catch data submitted by tournament organizers is vital information needed for the management of the waters they fish.

Outdoor reports

• The Kankakee River is at normal pool and crappies are active at Aroma Park and the dam.

• Perch are active at 92nd and other bridges up to the O’Brien Locks on minnows.

• Early deer and turkey archery seasons have been a disappointment due to warm weather.

This report is from from Brad Jackson of The Angler’s Outlet, 16300 S. Cicero Ave. in Oak Forest. Phone: 708-331-5711.

Director’s Hunt The 2017 Director’s Hunt is slated for Nov. 20-21.

This is a two-day controlled pheasant and quail hunt, meals, and a fun-filled sportsman’s banquet for $275. The hunts take place Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning at Wayne Fitzgerald State Recreation Area, Whittington, Ill. Hunters will form groups of four before heading afield. Each registered hunter will receive two boxes of steel shot for the hunt and a camouflage backpack as a complimentary gift. Guides and dogs will be provided for groups who request them.

Register today at www.ilcf.org. Proceeds from the banquet go to support Illinois Conservation Foundation’s youth conservation education and outdoor heritage programs.

Outdoor Calendar Nov. 4: Pheasant, quail, partridge and rabbit seasons open, check the regulations for details.

Nov. 5: Daylight Savings Time ends.

Raccoon and opossum hunting season opens, north zone. Raccoon, opossum, skunk, weasel, mink, muskrat, red and gray fox, coyote, bobcat, badger, beaver river otter trapping season begins, north zone.

Nov. 9: Midwest Musky Club meeting, Village Sportsman’s Club, 115th and Laramie, Alsip. Starts at 7:30 p.m. visitors welcome. 773-233-1481.

Nov. 11: Veteran’s Day, time to reflect and remember!

Nov. 16: Fish Tales Fishing Club meeting, Oak Forest Community Center, 15501 Kilpatrick, Oak Forest, at 7 p.m. Visitors are welcome. This is a multi-species family-oriented club. Visit their website at: www.fishtalesfishingclub.com.

Indiana trout season opens

AREA SPORTS REPORT

By Jeff Vorva

Are you game?

Saturday is your day

Plainfield North for one season and was an assistant coach on the Sandburg staff for five seasons.

“I am very pleased to have Clinton Polz lead our wrestling program,” said Sandburg Athletic Director Tom Freyer.

“Clinton has a passion for Carl Sandburg wrestling that is truly unmatched.

Our wrestlers will benefit tremendously from his leadership and passion. In his previous experience with Sandburg wrestling, Clinton has proven that he is a quality instructor, results-oriented and puts the needs of student-athletes first. I look forward to the program development under his leadership.”

PBO registration opens

Registration for the 2018 Palos Base-

ball Organization season opened online at www.palosbaseball.org.

Registration will also be taken in person from 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Palos Heights Recreation Department, 6601 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights.

Hills registration opens Hills Baseball/Softball Association, which serves boys and girls from Palos Hills, Hickory Hills, Justice, Bridgeview and Willow Springs, will be having early registration for the 2018 season from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Palos Concession building on 104th and 78th Ave. For more information e-mail George Czarnik at geocool@ameritech.net or call him at 708-599-6983.

The 2017 Indiana Trout Stream Season is open and runs through Dec. 31. There is a daily bag limit of five fish with a 7-inch minimum size limit. Anglers 18 years of age and older must have a trout stamp in addition to a valid fishing license to fish for trout.

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Jim Kirby’s column appears every first and third Thursday of the month. E-mail him at Kirbyoutdoors@sbcglobal.net.

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WEEKLY FOOTBALL FORECAST

The games are getting tougher. And so is Wally Findyz. He went a sparkling 9-1 in the first week of playoff picks and was the only one to pick Marmion over Shepard. The other goofballs went either 8-2 or 7-3. Round 2 is coming up and maybe the boys can heat up their tiny brains as the weather gets colder:

Last week: Postseason: Regular season: Marist vs. Curie St. Laurence at Hinsdale South Hinsdale Central at Loyola Normal West at Providence Rockton Hononegah at Benet St. Rita at St. Charles North Normal Community at Mt. Carmel Lincoln-Way Central at Hersey Danville at Nazareth Olivet Nazarene at St. Xavier

JEFF VORVA 7-3 7-3 74-15 Marist St. Laurence Loyola Providence Rockton St. Charles Mt. Carmel LWC Nazareth SXU

IHSA SECOND-ROUND PLAYOFF CAPSULE PREVIEWS MARIST (10-0) vs. CURIE (8-2) THE FACTS: Third-seeded Marist faces 19th-seeded Curie at 3 p.m. Saturday at Rockne Stadium in the second round of the Class 8A playoffs. Rockne Stadium is located at 1117 S. Central Ave., Chicago.

HOW THEY GOT HERE: Marist pummeled Oak Park, 44-0 in the first round and Curie stunned 14th-seeded Lyons, 46-28.

NOTEWORTHY: Elijah Teague (pictured) and his teammates haven’t had a close game since a 23-14 win over Brother Rice the first game of the season.

Curie has losses to Sandburg (23-20 on Sept. 1) and Simeon (21-6 on Oct. 13) and a pair of forfeit wins.

NEXT: The winner faces the winner between 11thseeded Hinsdale Central and sixth-seeded Loyola in the quarterfinals.

ST. LAURENCE (7-3) AT HINSDALE SOUTH (6-4) THE FACTS: Eighth-seeded St. Laurence visits 16th seeded Hinsdale South in the second round of the South bracket of the Class 6A playoffs at 6 p.m. on Saturday. Hinsdale South is located at 7401 Clarendon Hills Rd. in Darien.

HOW THEY GOT HERE: St. Laurence bounced Quincy 4828 in the first round.

Hinsdale South stunned top-seeded Crete-Monee, 2820.

NOTEWORTHY: Edward Pierson (pictured) is at a school with a 21-15 all-time playoff record and the Vikings hope to add to that. Hinsdale South, coached by former Evergreen Park coach Mike Barry, did not have a victory over a winning opponent until knocking out Crete-Monee.

NEXT:The winner faces fifth-seeded Normal Community West or 13th-seeded Providence Catholic in the quarterfinals.

— Capsules compiled by Jeff Vorva

Richards

Continued from Page 1 “Maybe I should schedule two cupcakes and go 9-0, get a better matchup,” said Sheehan, whose team lost to Phillips and Lemont in the regular season.

Actually, despite the final score, the Bulldogs matched up pretty well with the Celtics, more than doubling Providence’s time of possession in the first half.

Richards, led by Castro’s 23of-33 passing for 178 yards and a touchdown, rolled up 294 yards in total offense. Providence had 233, nearly half of that on scoring runs of 73 and 38 yards by quarterback Caden Kalinowski.

Both of Kalinowski’s scores came after convincingly selling fake handoffs.

“I lost the ball a couple of times,” Gardner conceded. “Their linemen are so big, it was hard to see. You see someone go down, you think the play’s over, then all of a sudden you see the quarterback running down the sideline — he was really good with the play fakes.”

Kalinowski’s 73-yard run made it 7-0 with 4:05 to play in the first quarter. A 31-yard Eduardo Favela field goal made it 10-0

at the half.

With 7:56 to play in the third, Kalinowski got his second score.

Ten plays into Richards’ ensuing drive, Castro was picked off by Steven Meyer, who returned it 75 yards for a touchdown and a 24-0 Providence lead.

Derek Flowers (16 carries, 47 yards) put Richards on the board with a two-yard touchdown run with three seconds left in the third quarter, and Castro cut it to 2412 with a six-yard scoring pass to Nathan St. James with 9:01 to play. But, the Celtics answered the latter score with their longest possession of the game, a 15-play drive eating up more than seven minutes and culminating with a three-yard Jake Magurany touchdown run.

In 2018, Castro (1,300 yards passing, 12 TD; 471 yards rushing) and Flowers (827 yards rushing, 14 TD) will be seniors. LeShon Williams (450 yards rushing, 6 TD) will be back as a junior. Plus, the Bulldogs will return three starting linemen on both sides of the ball, a starting linebacker and a starting safety, while adding from freshman and sophomore squads that went a combined 16-2.

As Castro noted, “We’re going to have kids who know what to do.”

JASON MAHOLY 7-3 7-3 68-21 Marist St. Laurence Loyola Providence Rockton St. Charles Mt. Carmel LWC Nazareth SXU

WALLY FINDYSZ 9-1 9-1 71-18 Marist St. Laurence Loyola Providence Benet St. Charles Mt. Carmel LWC Nazareth SXU

BOB RAKOW 7-3 7-3 67-22 Marist St. Laurence Loyola Providence Benet St. Rita Normal Hersey Nazareth SXU

JOE BOYLE 8-2 8-2 69-20 Marist St. Laurence Loyola Providence Rockton St. Charles Mt. Carmel LWC Nazareth SXU

RANDY WHALEN 8-2 8-2 75-14 Marist St. Laurence Loyola Providence Benet St. Charles Mt. Carmel LWC Nazareth SXU

CLASS 6A PLAYOFFS: MARMION 34, SHEPARD 7

Disastrous minute does in Astros

By John Romando Correspondent

The game was tight, at 7-7 with 6:23 left in the third quarter.

However, the next minute would essentially end the Astros’ season. After a touchdown by Marmion that gave the Cadets a 14-7 lead, Shepard would commit its second fumble on a kickoff. The Cadets scored again on their next drive with 5:27 left in the third to extend their lead to 21-7.

The Astros would never recover, losing 34-7 Friday in the first round of the Illinois High School Association Class 6A playoffs in Palos Heights.

“Our objective every week is always to protect the ball,’’ Shepard coach Dominic Passolano said. “Don’t put it on the ground. We did that twice on special teams. It also put us in a position where we had to defend a short field twice.”

Despite the season ending on a sour note, there were positives to take away.

The Astros went 8-2 this year, clinching their third straight postseason bid and falling just one win short of tying the school record for most wins in a season.

“Tonight was unfortunate for us, but our kids accomplished a lot this year and they have a lot to be proud of,” the coach said.

This was the last high school game for many Astros. Defensive back Declan Quinlan, linebacker Marcus Cokes and receiver Nieko Carter are a few seniors Shepard quarterback Marquel Porter turns the corner in Friday’s loss to Marmion.Photo by Jeff Vorva who played their last game in the orange colored jersey.

“They never had a losing season,” “It was fun. The chemistry that I had with would linger into spring and take away time Passolano said. “The seniors set the tone the coaches, the history that we made,” Carter from his track season. throughout the program. This year was a said. “You know, the fun stuff.”

Slated to come back next year is quarreflection of the seniors and their leadership.”

One moment that wasn’t fun was when terback Marquel Porter as well as receiver Carter was visibly upset after the game. he was carted off the field in the second Chris Harrison and two-way lineman Donovan Fighting back tears, Carter spoke of his time half with a thigh bruise, but he returned in Swagman. The team should be reloaded and on the team. the third quarter. He didn’t think the injury hopes to make next year an even better season.

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Section 2 Thursday, November 2, 2017

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Cyclone runners heading to NJCAA Nationals

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

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The Moraine Valley Community College men’s cross country team is heading to the nationals after winning the Region IV meet Saturday in Dixon.

Moraine Valley’s men’s cross country team won just one meet during the regular season – the Purdue University Northwest Classic on Sept. 8.

But now that it’s the postseason, all bets are off.

The Cyclones won the Region IV meet at Sauk Valley Community College in Dixon on Saturday for the right to compete in the National Junior College Athletic Association National Championships on Nov. 11 hosted by Iowa Central College at the Lakeside Golf Course in Fort Dodge Iowa.

Members of the roster are sophomores Michael Bradley (Mt. Carmel), Lou Cavalier (Sandburg), Matt Garza (Argo), Jordi Rangel (Eisenhower) and Daniel Reves II (Oak Lawn) plus freshmen David

Alvarez (Sandburg), Diego Arana (Oak Lawn), Mark Harris (Lincoln-Way North), Josh Boyland (Tinley Park), John Donovan (Lincoln-Way East), Ettore Gaytan (Tinley Park), Justin George (Andrew), Salah Mustafa (Andrew), David Nino (Lincoln-Way East).

On the women’s side, Calista Stafaniak (Kennedy) and sophomore Theresa Orr (Argo) qualified as individuals for MVCC. Women’s soccer: The Cyclones bid for a third trip to nationals started Sunday with a 9-0 victory over Truman College in Palos Hills in the first round of the Region IV tournament. The team had a semifinal game scheduled for Wednesday and if it won that, will host the finals at noon Sunday for a national bid.

Trinity Christian College Women’s soccer: Jessica Bianchi scored a school-

record five goals in a 6-1 win over St. Xavier on Saturday.

Women’s basketball: The Trolls opened the season with a 73-42 victory over Andrews on Thursday as Lauren Stokes and Celina Wanta each had 12 points.

St. Xavier University Men’s basketball: The Cougars opened the season Saturday by dropping an 84-82 decision to Indiana University East, which is ranked ninth in the nation in the NAIA. Jared Jones led the Cougars with 17 points and Quinn Niego added 13. Last year, Keating Rombach scored 30 points for the Courgars against Indiana East. This year, he transferred to Indiana East and was held scoreless in 12 minutes of play against his former team.

NO. 10 ST. XAVIER 30, ST. FRANCIS (ILL.) 28

Cougars block and kick their way to tight win

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Well…it was appropriate that a guy named Kevin Block blocked a fourth-quarter field-goal attempt.

And the final defensive play of the day for St. Xavier University’s was a pass breakup by Jesse Gonzalez, which looked like a blocked shot in basketball.

Those plays, and a few others, helped block the University of St. Francis’s chances for an upset as SXU hung on to win 30-28 Saturday in a Mid-States Football Association Midwest League battle in front of an announced crowd of 857 at ATI Field in Joliet.

The Saints (3-5, 2-1) led 28-27 after three quarters and it appeared a shootout was in order for the final 15 minutes.

But both defenses buckled down and the only points put on the board in that frame came when Cougars senior Abdul Mahdi booted a 20-yard field goal with 10 minutes left in the game.

The Bogan graduate also nailed a 29-yarder in the first quarter, a 38-yarder in the second and

three extra points to account for 12 points for the Cougars (7-1, 3-0), who were ranked 10th in the nation by the NAIA coaches.

“It was very cold and there were swirling winds,” Mahdi said. “Everyone prefers to kick in warmer weather but you practice for these kinds of games.’’

Mahdi is third on the school’s kicking list with 282 points, trailing Tom Lynch (365 from 200911) and Shane Longest (317 from 2004-2007).

“For a kid who never played football before, he’s had a heck of a career for us,” SXU coach Mike Feminis said. “He was a borderline DI soccer player in high school and he wanted to play football.’’

Brenton Johnson’s 63-yard fumble recovery for a TD and scoring runs by Jamarri Watson and Mike Ivlow helped the Cougars avoid the upset.

Sophomore quarterback Alex Martinez threw for 291 yards with Nick Czeszewski nabbing eight passes for 72 yards.

SXU is 17-1 against USF, which is Feminis’s alma mater,

SXU lineman Bruce Mesa (right) and St. Francis’s Mason DeLong mix it up Saturday during the Cougars’ two-point win.

but in recent years, the games have been wild.

“I told the guys you put away records and you put away the past because this is going to be a 60-minute dogfight and that’s what it was,” Feminis said. “You have to give them a ton of credit. They jumped

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rene at 1 p.m. Saturday at Deaton Field in Chicago. Olivet is 5-4, 1-2 and coming off its biggest win of the year – a 49-6 win over Trinity Bible College. Quarterback Jordan Lawton is a dual threat as he has passed for 1,717 yards and 16 touchdown and ran for 265

yards and three more scores in nine game.

Cougars’ star linebacker Josh Hettinger can’t play in this game as he was suspended for getting tossed in the USF game for a late hit and taunting on two separate plays.

Sandburg runners qualified for state for the 14th season in a row and are hoping for a top 10 fin sh for the fifth year in a row.

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website. He was the third runner in Sandburg history to break the 14-minute barrier, joining Lukas Verzbicas (13:54 in 2010) and Tom Graves (13:56.6 in 1977).

The fastest time in state history is Lebanon’s Craig Virgin, who ran a 13:50.6 in 1972.

Jacobs has one more race in his high school career and he said he will take aim at the record.

“That’s the goal,” Jacobs said. “If you see it and if you have a chance at it, you go for it. But first and foremost, I’m going to be focusing on the team.’’

The area is sending two boys teams and three individual girls to Peoria.

Sandburg, which finished second in the state in 2014, third in 2015 and 10th last year, took the fifth and final state-qualifying spot at Hinsdale with senior Robbie Sieczkowski (26th), sophomore Ben Giblin (30th), junior Nico Calderon (32nd) and senior Xander Furmanek (44th) scoring for the Eagles. It’s the 14th year in a row the Eagles qualified for state.

In Class 2A, Marist’s boys will be heading to state for the first time since 1998 after finishing fifth in the Wheaton Academy Sectional at Kress Creek Farms Park. Sophomore Thomas Leonard finished fifth with a 15:44. Also scoring were junior Lucas Pennix (25th), junior Aidan Dillon (39th), freshman Kevin Bugos (44th) and junior Colin Tracy (57th).

Freshman Cecilia Light of Marist qualified individually at the Hinsdale Central meet as she finished seventh with an 18:33.

“It was a tough race,” she said.

“Even after finishing, my body was thinking I was still racing, that’s how tired I was. It was hilly and a slow course in general, but getting out quick was a part of my strategy.’’

She said she ran a personal-best 18:12 at Detweiler Park during a regular-season meet there.

“I like that course,” she said.

In Class 2A, Evergreen Park junior Kayley Burke took 16th at the Wheaton Academy Sectional to earn an individual bid to state as she ran a 20:07.

In Class 1A, Chicago Christian had its team run of three straight state appearances snapped at the Lisle Sectional but junior Emily Damstra (11th place, 19:31) qualified for state.

out to a lead (14-0) and we come back and take a two-score lead at halftime (27-14). They could have easily packed up the tents and they game out like gangbusters and took the lead and it ended up being an unbelievable football game.’’

The Cougars host Olivet Naza-

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Photos by Jeff Vorva

Marist freshman Cecelia Light had the area’s best girls sectional time on Saturday with an 18:33 at the Class 3A Hinsdale Central Sectional.

Fans stretch as far as they can as runners close in on the home stretch of the Hinsdale Central Class 3A Sectional on Saturday at Katherine Legge Park.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION ARVEST CENTRAL MORTGAGE COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.CHARLES A. DREWRY, DIANE M. DREWRY, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 17 CH 002016 8018 W. 157TH STREET ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 31, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 4, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8018 W. 157TH STREET, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-14-409-011-0000, Property Index No. 27-14-409-022-0000.

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 in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, 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 14-17-01714.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-01714 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 002016 TJSC#: 37-8311 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 PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC Plaintiff, -v.TARIQ JOUDEH, DEANNA SARSOUR-JOUDEH Defendants 17 CH 005497 8554 W. SUN VALLEY DRIVE PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 17, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 27, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8554 W. SUN VALLEY DRIVE, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-14-107-001-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, 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 14-17-03830.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-03830 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 005497 TJSC#: 37-7768 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 DITECH FINANCIAL LLC Plaintiff, -v.VIERA RACOVA, SCENIC TREE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 CH 9937 8577 W. 101ST TERRACE UNIT 201 Palos Hills, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on August 28, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 30, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8577 W. 101ST TERRACE UNIT 201, Palos Hills, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-11-302-003-1165 Vol. No. 151.

The real estate is improved with a condominium.

The judgment amount was $109,923.51.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 16-3819.

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 E-Mail: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Attorney File No. 16-3819 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 16 CH 9937 TJSC#: 37-8718 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 WELLS FARGO BANK NA; Plaintiff, vs.

BRIAN RIEGLER; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 17 CH 6304 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 23-27-405-047-0000.

Commonly known as 12409 South Forest Glen Boulevard, Palos Park, Illinois 60464.

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

For information call The Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www.alolawgroup.com 24 hours prior to sale. F17040238 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3065831

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, vs.

JULIO CARNALLA; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD) CLAIMANTS Defendants, 17 CH 7167 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, December 8, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 23-11-415-030-0000.

Commonly known as 8300 West 99th Place, Palos Hills, Illinois 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 Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Anselmo Lindberg & Associates, LLC, 1771 West Diehl Road, Naperville, Illinois 60563-1890. (630) 453-6960. For Bidding instructions visit www.alolawgroup.com 24 hours prior to sale. F17050074 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3066114

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Plaintiff, vs.

JOHN GILMORE, AKA JOHN J. GILMORE, JR.; NANCY GILMORE, AKA NANCY A. GILMORE Defendants, 17 CH 5054 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, December 4, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 23-14-107-033-0000.

Commonly known as 10363 Broadmoor Drive, Palos Hills, IL 60465.

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

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.THE BERNARD L. HALM TRUST AGREEMENT DATED 11/30/01, UNKNOWN SUCCESSOR TRUSTEES FOR THE BERNARD L. HALM TRUST AGREEMENT DATED 11/30/01, RIVIERA REGAL I CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, RIVIERA REGAL CONDOMINIUM UMBRELLA ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 17 CH 008214 11109 S 84TH AVE 1B 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 October 13, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on November 28, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 11109 S 84TH AVE 1B, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-23-200-026-1133; 23-23200-026-1026.

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 in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS� condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, 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 14-17-07437.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-17-07437 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 17 CH 008214 TJSC#: 37-9569 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, vs.

CRAIG SALLAS; VICKI J. SALLAS; ILLINOIS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF CRAIG SALLAS, IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF VICKI J. SALLAS, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 17 CH 4479 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 27-11-109-022-0000.

Commonly known as 8608 Golfview Drive, Orland Park, IL 60462.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiff’s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455 W17-0179.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3065148

Houses For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.; Plaintiff, vs.

LORRAINE E. ROEBERT; COOK COUNTY; Defendants, 17 CH 5911 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, December 4, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 23-36-113-003-0000.

Commonly known as 7655 West Sequoia Road, Palos Heights, IL 60463.

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. (614) 220-5611.

17-007725 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3065817

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Seek volunteers for Orland museum History lovers are needed to volunteer at the Village of Orland Park History Museum.

Located in the old Village Hall, 14415 S. Beacon, the museum showcases the area’s history dating back to the mid-1800s.

The Beacon Avenue site was the location of Orland Park’s village hall from 1892, when the village was incorporated, through November, 1989 when the Village Center complex was built on Ravinia Avenue.

The museum is open Thursdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There is no charge for admission during regular museum hours. There are costs for different

museum special exhibits and programs. Group tours are available by request.

“Volunteers can do whatever interests them,” said Curator Sarah Konzen. “We’re looking for help with tours, greeting visitors, research, re-housing photographs and research materials, and processing donations.”

Responsible students needing community service hours are invited to volunteer, as are adults wanting to help. History or related college majors can earn internship or college credit for helping at the museum. Volunteers need not live in Orland Park.

Konzen added, “We’re also

looking for help with digitizing photos and documents that we will be placing on the museum’s website. We have a number of areas where we need help.”

Annual museum memberships are available for $10 for individuals and $20 for families. Museum members receive free admission for all special exhibits and events as well as email notifications about exhibits and events. Members receive a 10 percent discount on all items sold through the museum.

Those interested in volunteering at the museum can call Sarah Konzen at (708) 873-1622.

OMARR’S WEEKLY ASTROLOGICAL FORECAST Kiwanis Club donates to The Center

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By Jeraldine Saunders ARIES (March 21-April 19):

The Orland Park Kiwanis Club donated $10,000 to The Center’s Kiln Room Expansion Fund to help open the new room at The Log Cabin Center for the Arts. Pictured are George Mitchell (left) of the Kiwanis Club, Dave Sanders, Freedom, or so the song goes, is just another word for nothing left executive director of The Center, and Heather Young, Center art director.

BROADEN YOUR HORIZONS MVCC art faculty’s work featured in gallery

Artwork by Moraine Valley Community College art faculty is featured now through Friday, Dec. 15 at the Robert F. DeCaprio Art Gallery inside the Fine and Performing Arts Center, 9000 W. College Parkway, Palos Hills.

The gallery is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. during exhibitions and is open during evening theater performances. Guided group gallery tours are offered.

For more information, call Rachel McDermott at (708) 6084231or email her at artgallery@ morainevalley.edu

with pollination.

The Center hosts fiber-arts retreat

The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park, has announced a slate of activities for the days ahead.

For more information or to register for a program, call (708) 361-3650.

• A “Fall Fiber Arts” retreat is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday Nov. 4. Participants will use yarn, thread and more as a creative outlet, to get away from the rush of daily life to enjoy some uninterrupted time with fiber arts projects.

Georgann Ring, a Center knitting/ crochet/weaving instructor, will lead a day in the Forest View Room. “The lighting is excellent, McCord ‘Boutique’ the scenery serene, and the food to help homeless McCord Gallery and Cultural is beyond compare,” according to Center, 9602 W. Creek Road, a publicity blurb. All who knit, Palos Park, will host the second crochet, embroider, cross-stitch, Sunday Silk Painter’s “Holiday tat, needle-point—or anything else Boutique” from 1 to 4 p.m. Sun- connected to the needle arts —are welcome. Retreat fee is $55 and day, Nov. 12. includes lunch.

The event will showcase afford• “Christmas Folkarts” will be able hand painted, hand dyed, or held from 1 to 3 p.m. on four decorated silks including vintage Mondays, beginning Nov. 6. Insilks. Handmade jewelry from sev- structor Lois Lauer will use fresh eral artists will also be available. evergreens and pinecones, fragrant In the Thanksgiving spirit, a oranges and cinnamon, beautiful percentage of net sales will be holly berries and more. These are donated to “Together We Cope,” a four workshops in which students homeless prevention agency based will create nature-themed, decorain Tinley Park. The organization tive crafts. No experience or preprovides financial assistance in the vious skills are needed. Planned form of past-due rent, mortgage projects include making everand utility payments to families green swags or garland, fragrant in temporary crisis, enabling them pomanders, pine cone wreaths, to stay in their homes. Non-per- hand printed gift cards and wraps, ishable food donations are also Christmas journals, ornaments and encouraged. other seasonal decorations. Class fee for the four-week session is $68, plus a $20 materials fee.

Wine tasting set at • A “Round the World on a Lake Katherine Penny” luncheon is set for noon A night of wine tasting and to 2 p.m. Tuesday Nov. 7. Ellie nature to raise awareness of the Carlson will portray Anita Willets vital role pollinators have in peo- Burnham, an artist, author and ple’s lives is set for 7 to 10 p.m. visionary who took her family Thursday, Nov. 16 at Lake Kath- of five around the world, twice, erine Nature Center and Botanic in the 1920s. They went third Gardens, 7402 W. Lake Katherine class, she said, “only because Drive, Palos Heights. there wasn’t a fourth.” After years Attendees are invited to try a of encouragement from friends selection of wines as they learn and her art students, she wrote a how pollinators such as butterflies, book about their adventures and bees, moths, flies, beetles, wasps, launched herself into the lecture birds and bats have an important circuit to promote it. Luncheon cost is $22, and reservations are role in eco-systems.

Tickets for the event are $25 per required.

• “Pottery for Kids” will be held person and include an evening of wine-tasting, wine and snacks, a from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on four Thursnature talk about pollination, and days, beginning Nov. 9 (there is a complimentary “wine tasting for no class on Nov. 23). Instructor two” coupon for Cooper’s Hawk Liz Credio will moderate a class in which students learn the proWinery.

Participants are asked to register cess of creating ceramic art. They in advance at Lake Katherine’s will create several autumn-themed front desk. Proceeds from the projects, as well as have time to night will go toward children’s experiment with clay. The class programs, ecological restoration is open to children in grades 1-8. and animal care at the nature Class fee is $51, plus a $14 materials fee. center.

“These creatures are essential for our survival,” said Lake Kath- Bridge Teen students erine Operations Manager Gareth invited to play games Blakesley, who will host the event.

The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 “Every day, pollinators are work- S. 71st Ct., Orland Park, offers ing behind the scenes to ensure several free events for teens in we have crops, food, clean air seventh through 12th grade. and habitat for wildlife.”

For more information, call (708) According to non-profit orga- 532-0500. nization Pollinator Partnership, • “Designing a Dream Kitchen pollinators add $217 billion to with DreamMaker Kitchen” runs the global economy. Somewhere from 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. between 75-95 percent of all flow- 8. Students will learn the ins and ering plants on the earth need help outs of designing their very own

dream kitchen.

• “Realistic Drawings” is scheduled for 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 8. Students will learn techniques that artists use to create realistic looking drawings.

• “#SKILLS: Crocheting” will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9. Students will discover how to read a basic pattern and practice stitches and ribbing to complete a blanket, hat, sweater or anything else that can be crocheted.

• “Electric Guitar” is set for 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9. Students will practice basic chords, strumming patterns and begin to put the two together by playing simple songs.

• A country-themed night runs from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10. Free food samples will be provided by Outback Steakhouse.

Will County Forest Preserve to host events

Forest Preserve District of Will County will be hosting several events in November. Participants can tour Joliet Iron Works, explore nature or celebrate Laura Ingalls Wilder’s birthday.

For more information, call (815) 727-8700.

• The Joliet Iron Works Tour will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 4 at the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Joliet Iron Works Historic Site, located on Columbia Street off Scott Street, east of the Ruby Street Bridge. Participants can discover why Joliet has the nickname “City of Stone and Steel” and will learn about iron and steel production during this tour. A naturalist will guide tour goers through what remains of this once-thriving industrial plant. The free program is for people ages 12 and older.

Registration is not required.

• Little Explorers will meet from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Nov. 8 and Dec. 13, at the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Four Rivers Environmental Education Center, 25055 W. Walnut Lane, Channahon.

Nature Play Days at Four Rivers has a new name. It’s the same program, providing children age 5 and younger and their parent or guardian an opportunity to explore a new nature topic each visit. Hands-on activities may include a story, games, dancing, art, a hike and more. Participants should dress for indoor and outdoor play. Registration is due two days before each program. For more information or to register for the program, call (815) 722-9470.

• Adults 18 and older can celebrate the Laura Ingalls Wilder 150th Anniversary from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, at the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Plum Creek Nature Center, 27064 S. Dutton Road, Beecher. Participants will discuss author Laura Ingalls Wilder’s fourth book in her nine-book “Little House on the Prairie” series. The program will take place by a roaring fire along the banks of Plum Creek.

Participants can bring their favorite passage from any of her books or just come and celebrate the 150th anniversary of Wilder’s birth. The program will include a short hike, a light snack and cocoa. Registration is not required.

to lose. Your expression of outgoing friendliness in the week ahead might invite criticism. Focus on hard work and get a crucial project completed.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Put your shoulder to the plow. You can make progress with anything that requires physical exertion or a sustained effort in the week ahead. Put romantic fantasies on the back burner and avoid making new commitments.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Someone could be serious when you are being frivolous. You risk causing offense unless you take each and every regulation and rule to heart. Don’t send out resumes or apply for a promotion in the week ahead.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You may wrestle with words and meanings. A tendency to put your foot in your mouth or to misinterpret what someone else says can cause misunderstandings. Avoid

disputes by being super sincere in the week ahead.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You might be in the mood for love, but love might not be in the mood for you. It is possible you are preoccupied by romantic fantasies or get-rich-schemes. This is not a good week to put your farfetched ideas into action.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): A passion for perfection is only matched by an obsession with accomplishment. Due to your single-mindedness you may underestimate the impact of misunderstandings this week. Treat loved ones with care.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In the week to come you may be challenged by relationship dynamics in the workplace. If friends trust you then an apology won’t be necessary if you accidently cross the line, but it would be prudent to make amends.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Avoid the crossfire. Steer clear of disagreements in the week ahead.

You can only promise to complete only what is feasible. You are cognizant of your limits even if tempted to show off a bit too

much in public.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Hold off on making major decisions or changes in the week ahead. Family matters could put your teeth on edge, but if you are understanding, patient and do your duty everything will turn out just fine in the end.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Mind your p’s and q’s as well as any other alphabet letters that come to mind. Bite your tongue rather than offering criticism or disapproval this week. You are smart enough to make an appropriate apology when needed.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Hold that thought. Someone may try to rush you into making a decision or a purchase but it is in your best interests to wait. Keep your money safe and avoid making major financial commitments in the week to come.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You may be lulled into a state of complacency as this week unfolds. You may have high ideals but could inadvertently clash with others. Guard your reputation fiercely and don’t act without careful forethought.

VIDEOVIEW BY JAY BOBBIN NOTICE: Ratings for each film begin with a ‘star’ rating — one star meaning ‘poor,’ four meaning ‘excellent’ — followed by the Motion Picture Association of America rating, and then by a family-viewing guide, the key for which appears below.

STARTING THIS WEEK:

“THE DARK TOWER”: When it comes to tales of terror and fantasy, you never can count Stephen King out, as proven with the latest version of “It” ... and this version of his seven-book series deals with only the first of those stories at a surprisingly speedy clip. Idris Elba plays a gunslinger whose world — known as Mid-World — is on the brink of destruction, and a villain in all-black clothing (Matthew McConaughey) evidently has a lot to do with the pending disaster, and the pursuit of him goes back and forth between Mid-World and contemporary Earth. The chase also involves wizards, vampires and a very special youngster (Tom Taylor). Katheryn Winnick (“Vikings”) and Jackie Earle Haley also are featured. Ron Howard, who was slated to tackle the project as its director at one point, is an executive producer here.

DVD extras: two “making-of” documentaries; outtakes. *** (PG-13: P, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “KIDNAP”: As many of her movies have indicated, you don’t mess with Halle Berry — which makes the abduction of her character’s son ill-advised in this very physical, New Orleans-filmed action tale. She pays a waitress who embarks on a lengthy, sometimes reckless pursuit to retrieve her child (Sage Correa) ... and with all the risks she appears to take in the no-frills tale, it’s an interesting challenge to try to determine the exact points where stunt performers step in for Berry. Not-so-fun fact: The picture’s release was held up for nearly two years by the original distributor’s financial problems. Jason Winston George also appears. *** (R: P, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “AMERICAN MASTERS: EDGAR ALLAN POE: BURIED ALIVE”: There’s no more appropriate week than that of Halloween for both the home-video

and television premieres of this PBS portrait of the horror writer whose work fueled not only many classics of popular literature, but their screen versions as well. Denis O’Hare (“American Horror Story”) portrays Poe in re-enactments of highlights of the author’s life, and also participates with Chris Sarandon and Ben Schnetzer in readings from Poe’s works. Roger Corman — the legendary producer-director who put many Poe stories on film — is among the interviewees as narrator Kathleen Turner helps to address questionable characterizations of Poe that have been perpetuated through the years, as well as the mystery surrounding his death. *** (Not rated: AS) “ORPHAN BLACK: THE COMPLETE SERIES”: With the show now over, there can be cumulative appreciation of what Tatiana Maslany — rightfully elevated to stardom by her virtuoso work here — attained in her roles as clones who are targeted for elimination. Being offered on Blu-ray, this gathering of all five seasons charts the efforts of all of them to survive and determined what their individual purpose is, generally helped in that quest by the others (who sometimes impersonate their lookalikes). Additional cast regulars include Dylan Bruce, Jordan Gavaris, Kevin Hanchard and Maria Doyle Kennedy, but there’s no question that this principally is Maslany’s tour de force ... several times over. (Not rated: AS, P, V) “SHERLOCK: SEASONS 1-4 & THE ABOMINABLE BRIDE COLLECTION”: Anyone who enjoys Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman’s contemporary incarnations of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson — and there are many people who made the result a major television hit, including on PBS in America — can get their fill with this set that compiles the adventures made to date. There may yet be more, since Cumberbatch is contracted for a fifth “series” (as individual seasons are called in England) — but for now, there’s plenty of pleasure to be had here, though the number of episodes overall is relatively small. Cast members also include Rupert Graves and Mark Gatiss. **** (Not rated: AS, V) (Also

on Blu-ray) “THE SHADOW MAN”: Well-timed for a home-video premiere right on Halloween, this thriller cast Sarah Jurgens (“iZombie”) as a woman whose terrifying dream depicts a true nightmare of a pregnancy ... not only in terms of what the result of the birth is, but also in who attends to her at the moment she delivers. She seeks professional help, but that move seems destined to make matters worse than better.

Reportedly inspired by experiences of screenwriter and executive producer Adam Tomlinson, who plays the counselor the woman consults, the picture also features Alison Louder and Nick Baillie.

DVD extras: audio commentary

by Tomlinson, director Joshua Fraiman and executive producer Andrew Cymek; deleted scenes. *** (Not rated: AS, P, V)

COMING SOON:

“CARS 3” (Nov. 7): The animated Lightning McQueen (voice of Owen Wilson) refuses to be sidelined by a newer, faster brigade of automobiles. (G) “THE GLASS CASTLE” (Nov. 7): Brie Larson plays the adult Jeannette Walls in this adaptation of the writer’s autobiography about her unconventional family life. (PG-13: AS, P) “ATOMIC BLONDE” (Nov. 14): Charlize Theron stars as a Cold War-era MI6 operative who gets very physical and lethal toward her enemies. (R: AS, N, P, V) “WIND RIVER” (Nov. 14): An FBI agent and a tracker (Elizabeth Olsen, Jeremy Renner) work together to probe a murder on a reservation. (R: AS, P, V) “THE HITMAN’S BODYGUARD” (Nov. 21): Samuel L. Jackson plays an assassin who needs a longtime nemesis (Ryan Reynolds) as his protector. (R: P, V) “VALERIAN AND THE CITY OF A THOUSAND PLANETS” (Nov. 21): In director Luc Besson’s fantasy-adventure, a futuristic law enforcer (Dane DeHaan) tries to keep a metropolis — and the whole universe — together. (PG-13: AS, P, V) FAMILY-VIEWING GUIDE KEY: AS, adult situations; N, nudity; P, profanity; V, violence; GV, particularly graphic violence.

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When properly cooked, fennel develops a satisfying, deeply savory sweetness.

Finding fault with fennel isn’t an option when you taste this delicious dish

By Wolfgang Puck I am often fascinated by the kinds of foods and flavors that some people may love while others refuse to eat them. We call such ingredients “acquired tastes,” because those who love them optimistically believe that, prepared properly and served under the right circumstances, anyone can develop a craving for them.

Not every taste, of course, can be acquired that way. I doubt, for example, that repeated exposure probably won’t win many converts to certain exceedingly smelly foods along the lines of Limburger cheese from northwestern Germany, or the Southeast Asian fruit called durian, which has an odor politely compared to dirty socks.

Other acquired tastes, however, are not only far less assertive but also pleasant and can easily win over converts simply through the right kind of introduction. Take fennel bulb, for example, which is at its peak of season right now and can be found in farmers’ market stalls and well-stock supermarkets alike.

Also known as Florence fennel or by the Italian finocchio, this vegetable is actually a member of the carrot family. But, rather than being slender and usually orange, white and pale-green fennel roots are bulbous, almost heart-shaped, and they’re distinguished by a flavor most people consider very similar to licorice.

And that’s where the challenge comes in. Most people think of licorice as a flavor for candy, and even that candy itself is an acquired taste. So why would you want to eat it as part of a savory preparation?

The answer is that, when properly cooked, fennel develops a satisfying, deeply savory sweetness as appealing as that of caramelized onions. And its sweet perfume, also found in another variety of fennel prized as an herb for its feathery green fronds, also found on fennel bulb, makes a wonderfully bright seasoning for certain light and savory ingredients like seafood or chicken.

For proof of that fact, I’d like to share one of my longtime favorite recipes for an impressive yet simple main course: roast rock cod with fennel and beurre blanc. Though it starts with a whole fresh fish (which you should ask your seafood shop or supermarket department to clean and scale for you), it’s surprisingly easy to prepare, and cooks in just around half an hour.

But that’s enough time for the two fennel bulbs in the recipe to give the mild-tasting fish a wonderful aroma and flavor, while also forming a delicious vegetable side along with the potatoes, onions and tomatoes combined with it in the roasting pan.

The result is a dish that will have everyone you serve it to asking, “What is that beautiful, delicate flavor?” And you’ll have succeeded in gaining new fans for the easily acquired taste of fennel.

ROAST ROCK COD WITH FENNEL AND BEURRE BLANC Serves 4 to 6 • 1 whole rock cod, about 1 1/2 feet (46 cm) long, cleaned and scaled, or similarly sized whole fish such as snapper or black bass • Kosher salt • Freshly ground black pepper • 5 medium fennel branches • 2 fennel bulbs, trimmed and cut lengthwise into

• • • • • • • • • • • •

slices 1/2-inch (12-mm) thick, plus 1/2 fennel bulb, trimmed and finely chopped 4 fingerling potatoes, cut into slices 1/2-inch (12-mm) thick 2 medium yellow onions, cut into slices 1/2-inch (12mm) thick 4 medium-sized tomatoes, cored and cut into wedges Pinch crushed red pepper flakes Extra-virgin olive oil 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) dry white wine or water 3 shallots, finely chopped 2 tablespoons Pernod or anisette 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces, at room temperature 1/2 lemon, juiced 2 lemons, cut into halves or wedges, for garnish Fresh Italian parsley sprigs

Preheat the oven to 400 F (200 C).

With a sharp knife, cut an incision 1-inch (2.5-cm) deep all along the length of the fish on both sides of the backbone. Perpendicular to those incisions, cut incisions 1/2inch (12-mm) deep into the flesh at 1-inch (2.5-cm) intervals. Season the fish all over, including the incisions and cavity, with salt and pepper. Put 4 fennel branches in the body cavity.

Spread 2 of the sliced fennel bulbs, plus the potatoes, onions and tomatoes, on a rimmed metal baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Drizzle generously with olive oil. Place the fish on top, body cavity down and backbone up, and drizzle generously with more olive oil. Pour half of the wine or water over the fish and vegetables.

Place the baking sheet on top of the stove over two burners set to medium-high heat. As soon as the liquid in the baking sheet starts to steam, carefully transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven. Roast the fish, basting it occasionally with the juices from the pan, until its flesh easily separates from the bone when an incision is probed with the side of the basting spoon, 20 to 25 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a saucepan over medium-high heat, heat about 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the shallots and chopped fennel bulb, and saute, stirring frequently, until translucent but not browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.

Carefully add the Pernod, which may flare up as its alcohol burns, and then pour in the remaining white wine or water and stir. Scrape to deglaze the pan deposits. Simmer briskly until the liquid has reduced to about 1/4 cup (60 mL), about 10 minutes.

Whisking continuously, add the butter to the pan 1 or 2 pieces at a time until it melts, forming a thick, creamy sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper and stir in the lemon juice. Pour the sauce through a fine strainer held over another saucepan, and press down on the solids with the back of a wooden spoon to extract all the liquid. Finely chop the fronds of the remaining fennel branch, stir all but 1 tablespoon into the sauce, and adjust the seasonings to taste.

Keep warm over low heat.

Use a pair of large spatulas to transfer the fish to a serving platter. Arrange the roasted vegetables around the fish and drizzle with 1 or 2 spoonfuls of the sauce. Garnish with lemons and parsley, drizzle the fish with a little more olive oil, and serve, passing the sauce separately.

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MEET MARIST WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH AND FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1ST 6:30-8:00 P.M. PRESENTATION: 6:30 P.M. TOUR: 7:00 P.M.

ENTRANCE EXAM

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2ND 8:00 A.M. $25 TESTING FEE REQUIRED

Students may pre-register online beginning November 18th. Registration is encouraged but not required. All students are welcome to test at Marist and can register the morning of the exam.

Faith + Family + Future For more information, please contact:

Mrs. Alex Brown, Director of Admissions (773) 881-5330 • alex@marist.net

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