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Thursday, December 3, 2015

Serving Palos, Orland and Worth townships and neighboring communities

74th Year, NO. 49 • 3 Sections

PALOS HEIGHTS

Assisted living, dementia care building sought on Cal-Sag site By Jack Murray

Regional News Editor

Photo by Dermot Connolly

Bob Wade, of Palos Park, who took up beekeeping as a hobby, stands beside one of the three beehives he tends to at his home apiary.

BEEKEEPERS OF PALOS Honey of a hobby a family legacy for Palos Park’s Bob Wade

By Dermot Connolly

ob Wade of Palos Park is a personal banker, but when clients learn that he is also a beekeeper in his spare time, they often rather talk about that. Wade credits his late father-in-law, Dr. Arthur Janecke, with getting the family started in beekeeping in 1988. He and Wade lived across the street from each other on Winslow Road until Dr. Janecke died in September, just before harvest time for the Palos beekeepers.

“He had kept some animals before, like chickens and ducks,” said Wade. “Then, when he retired, he wanted to try beekeeping, and got me involved. It was a great way for him to spend time with my three sons, Mike, Dave and Bob, who all got interested in it too.” The family started out with two hives, located on Janecke’s property, and that grew to 20 hives at one time. They also invested in the equipment needed to harvest the honey each fall, See BEEKEEPERS, Page 2

Lions Club tree sales serve good causes By Dermot Connolly With Thanksgiving over and Christmas fast approaching, area Lions Clubs are now busy selling Christmas trees grown in the Northwoods seven days a week at lots throughout the area. In Palos Heights, the Palos Lions Club started out with more than 500 freshly cut trees of various sizes on display in a lot at 12600 S. Harlem Ave. The Orland Park Lions Club have a similar amount for sale at 143rd Street and LaGrange Road, beside Marquette Bank. Both Lions Clubs, which also are selling fresh wreaths, are supplied by the same tree farm in northern Wisconsin. The Worth Lions Club is selling Christmas trees from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily at the parking lot at 116th Street and Harlem Avenue, near the entrance to the waterfall park on the Calumet-Sag Channel. All the money raised goes toward Lions Club charitable activities, which, this time of year, tincludes filling holiday food baskets for needy families in the area. The trees, mainly balsam and Fraser firs, are sold by the foot, and they range in size from four feet tall to 14 feet tall. “The tradition of Lions Clubs

Whatever happened to the Boardwalk of Palos Heights? The restaurants, retail and offices development proposed a year ago last spring-summer for the former site of Crown and later Rizza Buick at Palos Heights’ northern gateway has apparently died a quiet death: No advance to Boardwalk, no pass GO, not even a shake of the dice to see who starts. Game over. Enter Spectrum Retirement Communities of Denver, Colo., which is interested in building a four-story assisted living and memory care residential building on 2.6 acres on the eastern portion of the 6.9-acre site at the northeast corner of Harlem Avenue and Route 83. Spectrum LLC representative Mike Longfellow presented his firm’s plans for the 100-unit potential development to the City Council on Tuesday. The plans would have to withstand the city’s new Harlem Avenue Overlay District approval process before final approval by the council. Spectrum is the owner-operator of 30 retirement community properties in 11 states, more than a few in Illinois, Longfellow said. They are located in Cary, Lake Zurich, Streamwood and the recently opened Lombard Place in Lombard. A large one is now being

built in Libertyville. Each building is “custom designed” to fit its locale, Longfellow said. “That’s important to us. I’m an architect, I don’t like cookie cutter.” Now Spectrum wants to build one in Palos Heights, a good fit Longfellow indicated. “We study the markets to make sure we’re a good fit to best take care of our residents. That’s our mission,” he said. “We are excited about this site,” Longfellow said of the eastern end of the triangular vacant Buick dealership site that points eastward from Harlem and Route 83, “leaving the corner [closest to the intersection] for commercial development.” Spectrum has some 1,800 employees nationwide and a 96 percent occupancy rate for its senior communities, Longfellow said. “We like to work in partnership with the city.” Although Spectrum also provides independent senior living in some of its senior communities, the proposed Palos Heights site would have only assisted living and memory care units, Longfellow said. Memory care residents are those with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. The second floor of the building would house memory care resident units, mostly studio size. The four-story building would See PALOS HEIGHTS, Page 2

Photo by Dermot Connolly

Palos Lions Club members Jim Lewis (from left), Len Bruinius and Bill Kane wrap for transport a fresh Christmas tree a buyer can drive home from the Lions tree lot at 126th and Harlem Avenue in Palos Heights.

selling Christmas trees began as a way to raise money for food baskets,” said Jim Lewis of Palos Heights, who was manning the trailer in the lot earlier this week, with help from fellow Lions Len

Bruinius and Bill Kane. The Palos group plans to put together at least 50 baskets this year. The Lions have also given over 50 Christmas basket every year for needy families in the area.

This year the baskets will contain a ham, turkey and a $75 dollar gift certificate to Aldi’s, said frequent club President Tom Crowhurst.

Dejection in DeKalb

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Marist’s Taylor Weaver, left, and Brendan Skalitzky stoically lift the Illinois High School Association Class 8A second-place trophy after losing to Loyola, 41-0, Saturday in DeKalb. Despite the disappointing loss, Marist coach Pat Dunne said the team learned a lot of life lessons just getting to the title game. See LIONS TREES, Page 2 For more details, photos and analysis, see Sports.

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Photo by Dermot Connolly

Bob Wade holds up close-up photos of honeybees in a hive.

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There is an odor of evergreen in the air at the south end of First Midwest Bank parking lot, where the Palos Lions set up their Christmas tree sales lot with the help of Stagg High School’s soccer coach and his team.

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Bob Wade’s son, Bob, scrapes a honeycomb collected from his family’s beehives during the harvesting last September.

Beekeepers Continued from Page 1

Members of the Palos Lions Club look over their handiwork and get ready to sell Christmas trees now until supplies run out. Funds raised support such charitable organizations as Camp Lions for Blind Children, Oasis for the Blind, Lighthouse for the Blind plus several more. usually in September.

Palos Park caddies also came out to lend the Lions a hand at the lot on Harlem just north of 127th Street. The Palos Lions efforts have been a part of the community for well over 30 years. The Lions also thank First Midwest Bank, A Auto Towing, Starmach Signs and Palos Height police for helping out their efforts to help out the less fortunate at the holiday season.

Lions trees Continued from Page 1 “We’ve had good luck so far this year. It was very busy over the weekend,” said Kane, noting that students from Stagg High School in Palos Hills also helped out loading and unloading trees for community service hours. “Students from Chicago Christian and Shepard high schools also help out, depending on the day,” noted Lewis. Bruinius and Kane joked about just being there to pester Lewis, who was in charge, but all three

Palos Heights Continued from Page 1 have a “flat-roof, urban design,” with parking in the front and at both sides of the building. Plans are for 65 parking spaces. Only about 10 to 15 percent of assisted living residents keep a car, he noted. Two community vehicles on site are used to take residents shopping. The back of the building would be kept free of parking to allow residents a good view of the trees, Cal-Sag Channel and Worth waterfall park on the far shore. The main dining patio would be in the rear, overlooking such vistas. A

Photo by Dermot Connolly

Standing amid their stock of fresh Christmas trees available for sale at 143rd Street and LaGrange Road are Orland Lions Club members Dave Neubauer ( from left), Mark Kanba and Frank Dornan.

agreed that they enjoyed volunteering their time. “We get a lot of repeat business. We’ve been here long enough that we see different generations of families coming for trees,” said Lewis, who has been involved since the tree sales began in the early 1980s. The men talked about how they recently received a thank you note from a group of students from Elim Christian Services in Palos Heights, who had just come by to admire the trees. “They were just happy we let them browse, and treated them like

everyone else,” said Kane, “That is what Christmas is all about.” The Orland Park Lions Club, in addition to raising money for food baskets, are also encouraging buyers to bring in donations of canned goods too. Club member Dave Neubauer said the trees sold there, which range up to 16 feet tall, ordinarily cost $12 per foot, are sold for $10 per foot to anyone bringing in canned goods. “We have a lot of kids from Shepard and other high schools coming here too, to help out for community service hours. They

have to be 16 to do it,” he added. In addition to buying trees, more than a few local restaurants, including Frangella’s and Papa Joe’s, also bring food over for the volunteers Neubauer said he expects the 600 trees the Orland Lions Club to be sold well before Christmas. “We might have a dozen or so left, and we donate those to area churches,” he said. Orland Park resident Jason Brown came over to buy his before they are all gone. “I’ve been coming here for years. I’d rather keep my money here in the community,” he said.

walkway would lead to another patio amid trees. “We take pride in our landscaping,” Longfellow said. The grounds are something “we focus on for our residents. This is a very important property in Palos Heights.” The 100 resident units are not considered to be apartments, Longfellow said. The ground floor is devoted entirely to common area space – dining rooms, a salon open to the public, usually friends and family members of residents, a theater and gathering places. “We encourage outreach with the community.” The building and grounds would

extend roughly from 71st Avenue east to 69th Court, Alderman Jack Clifford (2nd Ward) tried to pinpoint it from the rendering Longfellow and his associates showed the council. Longfellow emphasized room would be left to the building’s west for commercial development. “We would like it to be part of an overall mixed-use development,” he said. Mayor Robert Straz said Spectrum’s presentation was made “just to see if we have an interest” in pursuing it further. Straz noted that 16 percent of Palos Heights’ population is over age 65. People “have to go out of

town” to live in assisted living or visit parents or other relatives so housed, he noted. No aldermen spoke out against Spectrum’s proposal after several questions seemed to satisfy their concerns. All residents would be private pay, none covered by Medicare or Medicaid paying to live there, he replied to a question by Alderman Jeff Key (1st Ward). The building would provide about 60 jobs, 26 on staff at any given time, he told Alderman Dolores Kramarski (3rd Ward). “I don’t see anything negative” coming from the council after Longfellow’s presentation, Straz told him.

With an average of 100,000 bees per hive, Wade noted that at keeping an eye on 2 million bees got to be a bit much. Harvesting the honey each September could take weeks, he said. Although neighbors did not complain, and most probably don’t know the hives are on the property, Wade said the 20 hives were kept in a fenced-in area to keep anyone from getting access to them. “These are honey bees. They are not known for stinging people,” he said. “And they don’t stick around the hives during the day, so any bees around here during the day might be wild bees. Their job is to go out and collect pollen, and they will fly miles away.” When the bees died off over one winter, the family took a break from the beekeeping for a while, but returned to it a few years ago on a smaller scale. “My son, David, rekindled the hobby again a few years ago. He just said, let’s start again,” said Wade. The family now manages just three hives. He said David is now studying paleontology at a university in Montana, but tries to get home for the harvest. He said the three hives produce about 150 pounds of honey each September, when the family gets together for the harvesting, scraping the wax honeycombs off the wire frames or “supers” in the hives, and extracting the honey. He said his sister-in-law, Beth Bamberg, enjoyed working with the bees and honey so much that she now has a few hives of her own in Boston. Although his honey is packaged in bear-shaped plastic jars, and labeled with the name “Polish Ponderosa” in honor of his father-inlaw’s Polish heritage, Wade said the honey is not available for sale. “I like giving it away to family and friends. That is what it is for, and 150 pounds goes fast,” he

said. “Our honey is all organic,” he noted. Wade also pointed out candles and other items the family has begun making out of the beeswax produced in his hives. Wade said he enjoys visiting Palos East Elementary School each year to talk to the students when they are learning about bees in science class. He belongs to the Cook-DuPage Beekeeping Association, which was very helpful when he was starting out, he said. “I only know of four or five other people in the Southwest Suburban area who are beekeeping,” he explained. Bees retreat to their hives during the winter, rarely coming out. But because of the harsh winters in the Chicago area, and the fact that he does not give his bees antibiotics or any medication to fend off viruses or parasites, the hives often don’t survive. So each spring he sends away for a package of 10,000 bees and a queen. “Going to the post office in Worth each spring to pick up the bees became a fun family tradition,” he said. “The people at the post office want us to pick them up a quickly as possible,” he said with a smile. The cost of buying bees has gone up considerably over the years, from $50 up to $150 for starter packages, but Wade said the price rise is not caused by the “colony collapse disorder” that is widely reported to be causing a shortage of bees in many parts of the world. He said that hasn’t been a problem in this area. “It is just that a lot of the suppliers used to be in Texas, but bees in that area have been Africanized, after African bees or “killer bees” were introduced in South America some years ago and began moving into Mexico and the southern United States. “They don’t want those strains of more aggressive bees getting introduced here,” he said, explaining that he gets his bees from the East Coast. “But I’m a hobbyist, not an entymologist,” he said, explaining that he is not an expert on the subject.

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Thursday, December 3, 2015

Shepard food drive sends 50-plus local families Thanksgiving dinner Coach Jerry Lemon began food drive three decades ago By Bob McParland

High School District 218 This year, due to the generosity and kindness of the Special Education Department and a pair of local businesses, the annual Shepard High School food drive expanded its reach. Teachers and students from Shepard provided Thanksgiving dinners for more than 50 local needy families. To assist, teachers took their special education students shopping last week. “It was such a huge help. They Supplied photos saved us a ton of time,” said teacher Neighbors and old friends can usher in the holidays together when the Palos Heights Public Library invites the Erin McLean, a faculty member community to its annual Christmastime in Palos celebration this Saturday. who has worked the food drive for many years. The Jewel Food Store in Palos Heights started soliciting donations for the food drive weeks ago, while Dollar Deals in Crestwood gave Shepard staff a significant discount to purchase food and other essentials. Christmastime in Palos this The Jerry Lemon Needy Family Saturday will again fill the Palos Food Drive, named for a former Heights Public Library with holShepard teacher, has operated just iday joy, music, magic, food and prior to Thanksgiving, Christmas treats. and Easter since the early 1980s. The 11th annual celebration unIn the years that followed, the dertaken by the Friends of the food drive evolved. After LemLibrary and sponsored by First on retired, Shepard teacher Glenn Midwest Bank will be held from Simms managed the food drive for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the library, 20 years before retiring. Today, 12501 S. 71st Ave. Brad Fisher, Jim Benes, Esther The event will include holiday Roth, Kris LaRocco and McLean music, entertainment by Jenny handle the organization. Riddle, book dramatist, at 10 a.m., coffee, tea, food donated by local businesses and a holiday sing-along led by city officials at 11 a.m. A featured event is Christmas at the White House, at 10 a.m. Jenny Riddle will entertain with holiday Some of the event organizers make plans in the library’s reading room, stories about First Families and decorated for Christmastime in Palos. They are Mary Adams (from left), Bill the holiday songs they enjoyed Poore, chairman of the event; Friends of the Library President Julie Pietrzak over the years. and Loretta Obora, Friends vice president. Santa and Mrs. Claus will greet To help fill holiday gift lists, for high-quality books, and also the children who will also be entertained by face painting, arts and there will be antique, coffee table a gift basket raffle. The festive craft projects and a magician at and Christmas-themed books for event is free and open to all area sale, as well as a silent auction residents. 11:30 a.m.

Heights library invites community to joys of Christmastime in Palos

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Shepard High School students James Landgraf (from left), Patricia Dziwisz, and Yesenia Nunez- Rodriguez.carry a box of food to a mini-bus for delivery to local needy families for Thanksgiving. Shepard students and staff have organized a Thanksgiving food drive for three decades.

Shepard High School students Noor Bali and Chris Libner load food onto the back of a mini-bus for delivery. The Thanksgiving food drive will feed more than 50 families.

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It’s time for single payer, universal health care coverage for Americans By Rep. Jim McDermott (D-WA) Winston Churchill once said that you could always count on Americans to do the right thing after they tried everything else. Well, we have tried everything else to “fix” health care except the solution that will work: single payer, universal health care coverage. It’s the right time to do the right thing. Single payer would cover every American and use this vast “risk pool” to reduce prices and deliver better care. When we all work together we all benefit; that’s what the common good is all about. With single payer, health care costs would be financed by the public sector, but health care services would be delivered by the private sector. It’s efficient and effective. When naysayers claim that government shouldn’t concern itself with health care, keep in mind that 70 percent of health care today is paid for by the federal and state governments. And when naysayers try to frighten you with an anti-government story, keep this fact in mind: Private health insurance devours an estimated 12 percent of what you pay in overhead while Medicare consumes less than 4 percent. Health care coverage is the single biggest domestic crisis facing America. It threatens all but the wealthiest Americans. If you aren’t part of the richest 1 percent, then you know you are living one phone call, accident, or illness away from financial ruin because of a medical crisis. America’s health care crisis has ravaged the poor and unemployed for years, and now the epidemic has spread to the Middle Class. Working Americans account for over half of the estimated 47 million Americans under the age of 65 who lack health insurance. The number of uninsured children is increasing for the first time in a decade. The guaranteed access to affordable health insurance with a steady job simply no longer exists. Even those Americans fortunate enough to have health insurance through work are paying more, getting less, and living under the constant threat they are one job away from economic disaster. The leading cause of personal bankruptcy in America is an unpaid medical bill. The special interests would have you believe the solution to the health care crisis is to shop and save. Create health savings accounts, they argue, and let people set aside money tax free for those trips to the emergency room or post op. The richest 1 percent benefit because they can shelter their wealth, but what about everyone else? Those who oppose single payer believe that going it alone is the answer, America divided into me versus we. But, America was founded on the common good and it is time we reaffirm this core value. We have spent the last 14 years diagnosing the problem and applying Band Aids. We need to start an aggressive course of treatment. We have a higher infant mortality rate and lower life expectancy than most other industrialized countries, yet we spend more per capita, two and a half times more, on health care. We have U.S. companies struggling to stay in business under the weight of health care premiums. When health care costs more than steel in the price of a new car, that’s not just sticker shock, it’s an economic crisis. We have some of the most cutting edge technology available to fight disease and we should be proud, but the way we finance health care system is more like riding in a horse and buggy. Affordable health care coverage should be a right not a privilege in America. I’ve introduced single payer legislation in Congress (H.R. 1200) and other Members have offered similar proposals. What they have in common is this: The common good, not uncommon greed, leads to single payer, universal health care coverage for all. The longer we wait, the more Americans will suffer, needlessly. — Rep. Jim McDermott is an honorary president of Americans for Democratic Action.

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READERS WRITE Thankful for Dr. Fleming’s Thanksgiving column Dear Editor: To Dr. John Fleming, Congratulations on one of your best compositions we have read in the Regional News. We do have so much to be thankful for. My wife Margaret and I look forward to reading your articles weekly. Keep up your great writing skills along with your veterinary expertise. Cheers, and get well soon. — Rich Rozak

‘Day of Infamy’ that we should never forget Dear Editor: “Dec. 7, 1941, a date which will live in infamy, the United States was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.” These words by President Franklin D. Roosevelt about the attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii were spoken to a joint session of Congress 74 years ago on Dec. 8, 1941 thus bringing the United States into World War II. The attack by 360 Japanese bombers and fighter planes left 2,390 people dead and 1,368 wounded including civilian residents. The greatest loss occurred on the USS Arizona battleship, which quickly sank, losing 1,177 men. Also sunk was the USS Oklahoma, losing 429 Navy crew and Marines, and the USS Utah capsized with 58 lost. Today, there remains over 900 crew entombed in the USS Arizona and 40 on the sunken USS Utah memorial sites.

Drops of oil still leak from the submerged USS Arizona fuel tanks as a continuous reminder for visitors to see at the national memorial site. As a recent visitor to Pearl Harbor, I found the experience of standing on the USS Arizona memorial, reading the names of the sailors and witnessing the drops of oil still surfacing after 74 years an unforgettable experience. This site -together with the naval and air museums and now with the USS Missouri Battleship Memorial -- is the most significant World War II memorial in the United States. There are even occasional volunteers, who were sailors at Pearl Harbor during the war. These men are living testimony to a past generation of Americans whose sacrifice and strength kept our country free. Pearl Harbor Day is one that America will always remember. — Dan Dwornik, Tinley Park

Prohibition paradigm a corrupt culture of death Dear Editor: In the wake of nearly 3,000 people shot in Chicago this year, the police shooting of Laquan McDonald sixteen times, and the firing of police Supt. Garry McCarthy — Mayor Emanuel has created a Task Force on Police Accountability. The question is: Will the mayor’s Task Force take up the subject of drug policy reform, a reform of “the drug prohibition paradigm” established by international drug treaties, and national, state local laws? Or is that subject of drug policy beyond the scope of the mayor’s Task Force, as it

was beyond the scope of Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar’s 1993 Task Force on Crime and Corrections and Pres. Obama’s 2015 Task Force on 21st Century Policing? Drug prohibition policy is at the heart of what’s wrong with Chicago life and environment in many neighborhoods and communities. Prevailing policy worsens the drug problem but also causes crime -- druggang, turf-war crime and addict crime. Prohibition and zero-tolerance drug policy feeds the gangs, buys the guns, escalates the violence and assures retaliatory shootings; and, in reply, militarizes the police, invites police corruption and impliedly sanctions aggressive and excessforce policing. In turn, police misconduct leads to public official coverup, a police Code of Silence regarding that misconduct, all overburdening oversight public officials and their offices. Simply stated, Chicago needs drug policy reform. And one day, someday, like the Wickersham Commission lead to an end of alcohol Prohibition in the 1930s, some local task force (Mayor Emanuel’s?), or state task force (not Edgar’s), or federal task force (not Obama’s), or international gathering (not likely UNGASS 2016, upcoming in the April Special Session of the UN General Assembly re drugs, since not one nation has filed a proposed treaty amendment re prohibition policy or prohibited drugs, even cannabis) will take up the subject of drug prohibition and, again, end its curse on all of us. — James E. Gierach, Palos Park

ON BEING A LAWYER

A law license alone isn’t enough Being a true legal professional requires much more work

By David P. Sterba Congratulations! You’ve just graduated from law school and landed your first position as a lawyer. So far so good, but don’t overlook the basics: Get to work early—every day. Be early for your court appearances too. Work hard. Always be prepared. Dress appropriately. Indeed, if you are asking a court to take serious action, you have to be serious and dress seriously. Above all, look and act like a professional. Simple enough. But there’s much, much more. Explore the legal community. Become aware of “who’s who and what’s what” in the legal world. Read the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin and bar journals; join at least one bar association and be actively involved; do pro bono work, preferably in an area of the law about which you feel passionate. Cultivate relationships. First, find a mentor. Mentoring is important, especially during the daunting transition from law student to practitioner. Understand that in order to fully benefit from the mentor-protégé relationship, you must be attentive. That is you need to listen closely to your mentor. Listen and learn about the challenges he or she has confronted and how they were overcome. Learn from his or her practical skills, legal customs and core values of professionalism vital to the

practice of law. The potential benefits from having a good mentor are endless. A good mentor, to be sure, is a beacon of light whose judgment and wisdom can greatly influence your personal and professional growth. If you need help finding someone who is a good fit, someone with the right personal chemistry for you, consider a lawyer-to-lawyer mentoring program. The Illinois State Bar Association, The Chicago Bar Association and the Illinois Supreme Court Commissioner on Professionalism provide excellent mentoring programs. Moreover, many law firms have in house lawyer to lawyer mentoring programs. Take advantage of these valuable resources. Integrate yourself into your new profession, but don’t just meet people and network. Work at cultivating relationships that will evolve into strong personal/professional friendships that last a lifetime. Be civil. Some lawyers and judges too often ignore the ethic of reciprocity, also known as the Golden Rule. The practice of law can no doubt be stressful and frustrating. But this reality will never justify uncivil or obnoxious behavior. Nor can incivility be excused as a casualty of zealous advocacy. Indeed, the preamble of the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct makes it clear: “zealously does not mean mindlessly or unfairly or oppressively.”

Simply put, be polite and respectful to people. Remember, it is not merely a matter of good manners, it is what is expected of you—the professional. In fact, to this end, the Supreme Court Commissioner on Professionalism was established 10 years ago with the adoption of Supreme Court Rule 799. The commission’s purpose is, in part, “to promote among the lawyers and judges of Illinois principles of integrity, professionalism and civility.” The creation of the commissioner, along with it’s stated purpose, underscores the importance the Supreme Court places on these virtues. Finally, it is essential to establish yourself as an ethical lawyer. Everyone makes mistakes and will sometimes wish they had done something differently, or not at all. Such is the human condition. Imperfect beings perform imperfectly. All the more reason, however, to be very careful in how you conduct yourself. Like it or not, lawyers are held to a higher standard than most others. Read the Rules of Professional Conduct adopted by the Illinois Supreme Court. These rules are the foundation of the “law of lawyering” in Illinois. It is incumbent upon all lawyers, newly minted and seasoned, to understand and comply with the Supreme Court Rules of Professional Conduct. If you are in doubt about your professional responsibili-

ty—unsure if a course of conduct is ethical—seek guidance from the Attorney Registrations & Disciplinary Commission. Twenty years ago, the ARDC established an ethics inquiry program. This resource is available to assist lawyers whenever they have questions about their professional obligations. The program is free and is staffed by lawyers and paralegals experienced in addressing ethics issues. Recognize that you will be judged as a lawyer not just on your legal acumen and practical skills, but also on the quality of your character. Good or bad— this is how you will be know. So be mindful of the rules and be appropriate in how you conduct yourself. As Benjamin Franklin once said: “It takes many good deeds to build a good reputation, and only one bad one to lose it.” In sum, endeavor to earn a virtuous reputation as an honest, capable and industrious lawyer who is always prepared and then vigilantly protect it from tarnish. Never compromise your good name. In the venerable words of Socrates, it is your “richest jewel.” David P. Sterba is a retired Illinois Appellate Court Justice and former trial judge. He is currently a partner at the law firm of Walsh, Fewkes & Sterba, located in Palos Heights, and an adjunct professor of law at the John Marshall Law School. He lives in Palos Heights.

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Thursday, December 3, 2015

POLICE BLOTTER: PALOS PARK Charged with DUI Moises Vengas-Rodriguez, 41, of Chicago, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and other offenses following a two-vehicle collision at 1:06 p.m. Nov. 15, in the 13000 block of South LaGrange Road. Police said Vengas-Rodriguez’s landscaping truck struck another vehicle while turning left on 31st Street heading south. No injuries were reported. In addition to DUI, he was also charged with driving without a license or insurance, failure to yield turning left, and having no safety test. He is due in court on Dec. 10.

Call for help leads to warrant arrest Jesus Cintron, 20, of Chicago, was arrested on a Cook County warrant after he called police for assistance when he locked himself out of his car in the 13000 block of LaGrange Road at 4:57 p.m. Nov. 22. Police said the warrant was Supplied photo discovered because Cintron was Palos Park COPS (Citizens On Patrol Service) and police cadets decorate their contest tree for Palos Park’s tree lighting celebration planned for this Friday required to give personal informaat the Recreation Center. Pictured are COPS member Tom Crowhurst (from left), cadet Joe Walsh and COPS members Paul Bezanis, Phyllis Adams and tion and sign a form giving police Larry Wiles. Both programs are products of Police Chief Joe Miller’s community relations efforts. permission to open the vehicle. He paid $175 in bail fees and is due in court on Dec. 16. The police report did not state what he was charged with on the arrest warrant.

Trees for the lighting in Palos Park COPS, cadets, other community groups trim contest trees

Community organizations in Palos Park are vying in a community-tree decorating contest as the village prepares its annual tree-lighting celebration this Friday evening. Among them, the COPS (Citizens On Patrol Service) and the Palos Park Cadets have combined their efforts to decorate a tree in blue and red, signifying the colors of emergency lights atop squad cars and other police vehicles. Winners of the contest will also be announced during the village’s annual tree lighting and Holiday Market. The cost to enter the contest is $25 and any Palos Park resident, group and business is eligible to compete. The trees come pre-lit, but the rest is up to the creativity or imagination of the person or group decorating the tree. All trees

must be decorated by 4 p.m. today (Thursday). Awards will be presented to the top three as voted on by a panel of judges, as well as the “people’s choice” winner. Palos Park’s tree lighting and Holiday Market is set to return to the village’s recreation center from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday. Village officials will light the 12-foot tee at 6:30 p.m. outside the recreation center, 8901 W. 123rd St. The festivities will also feature the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus, Christmas carols performed by the Sandburg High School chamber singers and hayrack rides. Past winners of the tree-decorating contest include the Palos Park Woman’s Club and Girl Scouts.

POLICE BLOTTER: ORLAND PARK Charged with DUI Orland Park police charged David M. Foster, 22, of Orland Park, with DUI, disobeying a stop sign and failure to signal when required after they curbed his car in the 14400 block of South West Avenue at 1:36 a.m. Nov. 15. The vehicle was towed and impounded, and Foster is set to appear in court in Bridgeview on Dec. 17. Denis O. Rodriguez, 34, of Chicago, was charged with DUI, illegal transportation of alcohol, improper lane usage and driving without a valid license after police stopped his car in the 14700 block of South Harlem Avenue at 12:23 p.m. Nov. 16. A search of the vehicle yielded an empty 24-ounce can of Icehouse beer, according to the police report. The car was towed and impounded, and Rodriguez was given a court date of Dec. 15 in Bridgeview.

Power tools, hot tar stolen from trailer A man told police that someone broke the lock on his trailer and

stole a concrete saw, an asphalt crack torch and 15 containers of hot-pour seal coating. The crime occurred as the trailer sat in a residential parking lot in the 7400 block of West Tiffany Drive, sometime between midnight and 1 p.m. Nov. 13, the victim told police.

Stones swiped from campus A security guard for a university in the 18200 block of South Orland Parkway reported that a man stole two decorative flagstones worth about $300 each from the campus at 4:10 p.m. Nov. 13. The offender was described as a blond-haired white man age 30-40, 6-foot-1 and 210 pounds, with a scruffy beard. He was wearing a Pittsburgh Steelers jacket with leather sleeves and drove a black SUV.

Unlocked pickup truck burglarized An Orland Park man reported that someone entered his unlocked pickup truck and stole his wallet, which contained his passport,

work ID, driver’s license, credit cards and $100 cash. The crime occurred while the vehicle sat in a residential parking lot in the 7400 block of West Sycamore Court, sometime between 6:30 p.m. Nov. 14 and 6:30 a.m. Nov. 15.

Used phone while driving, police say Orland Park resident Christine L. Miller, 32, was charged with using a cell phone while driving, as well as driving on a suspended license, after police curbed her car in the 16300 block of South La Grange Road at 4:22 p.m. Nov. 10. She denied texting while driving, but admitted to using the Internet on her phone while driving, according to the police report. Miller was expected to appear in court in Bridgeview yesterday.

Charged with retail theft Police charged Orland Park resident Melissa R. Piazzolla, 31, with retail theft after she allegedly stole seven pieces of jewelry worth $142 from a department store in Orland Square Mall at 2:12 p.m. Nov. 13. She is scheduled to ap-

POLICE BLOTTER: PALOS HEIGHTS Charged with DUI April A. Belczak, 20, of Oak Lawn, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 2:58 a.m. Tuesday, in the 13400 block of South Ridgeland Avenue. Police said she was also charged with driving without insurance, improper lane usage, and transportation of open alcohol because an open container was found in the car. She is due in court on Dec. 14. Charlotte D. Martinez, 47, of Joliet, was charged with DUI following a traffic stop at 3:54 a.m. Sunday, in the 11900 block of South Harlem Avenue. Police said she was also cited for improper lane usage and executing

an improper U-turn. She is due in court on Dec. 14. Curtis Chatman, 42, of Chicago, was charged with DUI after he was stopped at 8:16 a.m. Sunday, in the 12600 block of South Harlem Avenue. Police said he was also charged with driving without insurance and transporting open alcohol. He is due in court on Dec. 30.

Charged with driving while license suspended Jonathan D. Ruskey, 26, of Chicago Heights, was charged with driving on a suspended license when he was stopped at 7:57 a.m. Nov. 25, in the 13400 block of South Ridgeland Avenue. Police said he was also cited for driv-

ing without insurance and having expired registration. He is due in court on Jan. 14. Orell D. Fisher, 27, of Country Club Hills, was charged with driving on a suspended license and without insurance after he was involved in a traffic crash at 7:09 a.m. Nov. 20, in the 7600 block of West College Drive. Police said he was also charged with failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. He is due in court on Dec. 14. Tramond C. Williams, 22, of Hammond, Ind., was charged with driving on a suspended license following a traffic stop at 11:51 p.m. Monday, in the 11900 block of South Harlem Avenue. Police said he was also cited for speeding. He is due in court on Dec. 30.

Bookkeeper charged with felony theft of $17,000 from his employer The next court appearance is scheduled for Dec. 18 in Bridgeview for Paul S. Schneider, 53, who is charged with felony theft by deceptive practice for allegedly stealing nearly $17,000 from a Palos Heights landscaping firm where he worked as a bookkeeper. Schneider, an Evanston resident, was charged after turning himself in to Palos Heights Police Department on Nov. 19. His bond was set at $100,000. Police said he is accused of us-

ing his position as a bookkeeper to divert funds from his former employer into his personal accounts. “The investigation showed Schneider that he had said stolen from his employer, and they came to us,” said Deputy Police Chief Dave Delaney this week.

Between Sept. 9 and Oct. 5, Schneider allegedly took blank company checks and forged his employer’s signature, and depositing the checks amounting to $17,000 in his own accounts, according to published reports. The owner of the company found the funds missing during an audit, and Schneider turned himself in after the owner confronted him and contacted police, according to published reports.

pear in court in Bridgeview on Dec. 15. Katherine B. Pina, 20, of Rockford, was charged with retail theft after she allegedly stole a cosmetics kit worth $46 from a department store in Orland Square Mall at 8:30 p.m. Nov. 10. She is expected to appear at a hearing at the Orland Park Civic Center on Tuesday.

Pair of suspects wanted for stealing medicine Palos Park police are seeking a man and woman suspected of stealing 39 packages of assorted over-the-counter cold medication from Walgreens, 13023 S. LaGrange Road, at 6:30 pm. p.m. Nov. 18. Police said store employees discovered the theft of medicine valued at $528.91, and reported it the following day after reviewing security footage. They said the two were seen leaving after placing items in the woman’s large black bag. The man was described as white with brown hair, facial hair, wearing a gray hoodie, blue jeans, and dark shoes. His female accomplice

was described as white with dark hair, wearing a black scarf, a pink shirt over white shirt, black yoga pants and gray ankle boots.

Charged with no license Isaac Alejos, 40, of Cicero, was charged with driving without a license or insurance, improper lane usage and expired registration following a traffic stop in the 14200 block of South LaGrange Road at 9:28 a.m. Nov. 13. No court information was available.

Charged with driving while license suspended Deshawn T. Battle, 19, of Chicago Ridge, was charged with driving on a suspended license when he was stopped at 10:29 p.m. Nov. 14, in the 8000 block of Route 83. He is due in court on Dec. 10. Frederick S. Wheaton, 37, of Richton Park, was charged with driving on a suspended license and arrested on a Kendall County warrant for failure to appear in court on the same offense following a traffic stop at 2:24 a.m. Nov. 15, in the 13000 block of South LaGrange Road. He was also cited for having no rear license plate light, and was issued a summons to appear in court on Dec. 10. Michelle L. Noble, 39, of Tinley Park, was charged with driving on a suspended license, no insurance, and suspended registration, at 11:56 p.m. Nov. 19, in the 12900 block of South LaGrange Road. He is due in court on Dec. 10.

Other traffic charges John C. Franklin, 70, of Bellwood, was charged with driving without insurance and suspended registration when he was stopped at 9:13 p.m. Nov 17, in the 11900 block of LaGrange Road. He is due in court on Dec 10. Jared A. Bergquist, 27, of Calumet Park, was charged with driving on an expired license and registration following traffic stop at 5:24 p.m. Nov. 18, in the 11800 block of Southwest Highway. He is due in court on Dec. 10.

Charged with criminal sexual abuse at Sandburg Police charged an 18-year-old Bolingbrook youth with criminal sexual abuse after he allegedly had sex with a 14-year-old girl in an empty lab classroom at Sandburg High School, 13300 S. La Grange Road, during second period (8:55 to 9:30 a.m.) Oct. 30. Police learned of the incident on Nov. 17 while at the school, according to the police report. The victim indicated the sex was consensual, police said, but the law states that 14-year-olds are not old enough to give consent. The girl’s parents signed a complaint, and the accused is due in court in Bridgeview on Jan. 6.

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Champion against drunk driving

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White was recognized last week by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) National President Colleen Sheehey-Church as the 2015 Legislative Champion. Sheehey-Church cited White’s leadership in the fig t against drunk driving, and his efforts to implement and improve Illinois’ Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device (BAIID) program. White noted that over the last two years his office’s BAIID program has prevented more than 90,000 vehicles from starting because driver breath tests detected alcohol. Since 2009, when White expanded BAIID to include firs -time DUI offenders, drunk driving deaths in Illinois have dropped by 24 percent. White is pictured receiving the award from Sheehey-Church.

Project Patriot guardsman visits Swallow Cliff DAR chapter here By Gale Shafer

Swallow Cliff Chapter, NSDAR It’s mail call, and there are the treasured letters from home. But wait, some unexpected boxes have been delivered. Inside are needed personal care items, goodies to eat, and powdered drink mixes that have been sent as part of Project Patriot, a program to support active duty troops overseas that Swallow Cliff Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, participates in on a regular basis. At the November meeting, the chapter met Staff Sgt. Erick Matherly, a member of the Illinois National Guard, who was a recipient of Project Patriot boxes while he was stationed in Kuwait for Operation Enduring Freedom. He served in the 108th Sustainment Brigade as tech support and computer troubleshooter for troops who were at the nearby naval base and for the movement of troops out of combat areas. Matherly shared his experiences dealing with his deployment and with the challenges of the climate of Kuwait. Temperatures reach 100 degrees by April and hit highs of 130 degrees. The intense heat makes it difficult to wear full combat gear, and he described the

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Staff Sgt. Erick Matherly is shown with DAR Swallow Cliff Chapter Regent Eles Miller.

wind as “like a blow dryer hitting your body.” An Iowa native, Sgt. Matherly came to Illinois to attend Trinity Christian College, from which he received his degree in computer science in 2009. He married his wife Annelise just four months before being deployed. Since his

return from Kuwait in October 2014, Erick has worked at the college as a network administrator. Swallow Cliff Chapter was proud to present Staff Sgt. Matherly with a certificate and a DAR Challenge coin in appreciation for his service to our country.

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DEATH NOTICES Mary A. Kelly

Mary A. Kelly, nee Hickey, age 89, of Orland Park, died on Nov. 28. Beloved wife of 62 years to the late Charles F. Kelly (2007). Loving mother of Gerald Kelly (Ret. O.P.P.D.), Janet (William) Paglia, Barbara Kelly, Lori (William) Botel, and Raymond (Paula) Kelly (Sgt. O.P.P.D.). Cherished grandmother of Kristy and Kevin Kelly; Brian Paglia; Kelly (Lee) DeNoon and Danielle (Brian) Lokey. Dear sister of the late Marge and the late John. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Kelly was born in Chicago. She was a homemaker.Visitation Thursday, Dec. 3, from 3-9 p.m. Funeral Friday, Dec. 4, 9 a.m. from Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, to St. Francis of Assisi Church, 15050 S. Wolf Rd. Orland Park. Mass 10 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Alsip. Memorials to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or The Salvation Army preferred.

William Ledbetter

William A. “Bill” Ledbetter, age 58, of Orland Park, died on Nov. 27. Beloved husband of 36 years to Linda, nee Borgaard. Loving father of Dan (Dina) Ledbetter and Rob (Meggie) Ledbetter. Dearest brother of John (Jan) Ledbetter, Lynda Ledbetter, and Katherine (Pat) McStay. Cherished “son” to Audrey Robinson who was a mother-like figure in his life. Devoted friend of many, especially his childhood friends, Wayne and Craig Borg, and the late Sam Snow. Mr. Ledbetter was born in Blue Island. He was a painter. Visitation and funeral service were held Nov. 30 at Colonial Chapel in Orland Park. Interment private.

Elida M. Nixon

Elida M. Nixonnee Marcovecchio, age 90, late of Orland Park, died on Nov. 20. Born May 6, 1925 in Agnone, Italy. Beloved wife of the late Robert J. Nixon, Jr. Devoted mother of Nancy (late Lee Tantillo) Nixon and Lori (Jeff) Quilici. Loving grandmother of Alexandra Quilici. Dearest daughter of the late Rosaria and Antonio Marcovecchio. Beloved sister of the late Antoinette and late Howard Dahl. Preceded in death by most of her relatives in Italy and Buenos Aires, Argentina. Mrs. Nixon was born in Agnone, Italy. She was a homemaker. Visitation was held Nov. 24. Funeral Nov. 25, from Colonial Chapel to St. Julie Billiart Church. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, Calumet City. Memorials to Almost Home Foundation, P.O. Box 308, Elk Grove Village, IL 60009-0308 (almosthomefoundation.org) preferred.

Donald J. Roberts, Sr.

Donald J. Roberts, Sr., age 84, of Orland Park, died on Nov. 25. Beloved husband of the late Arlene, nee March. Cherished companion of Anna Homerding. Loving father of Michael (Lori), Katherine Gaskell, Donald T. (Diane), Robert (Mindy), Craig (Jenny), Jimmy (Andrea), Jill Bjorenson and the late Donald Jr. and Richard. Dearest grandfather of 20 and great-grandfather of many. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers. Mr. Roberts was born in Chicago. He was a retired auto mechanic from Spitfire in Oak Lawn after 25 years of service. Visitation was held Nov.

27. Funeral service Nov. 28, at Colonial Chapel, in Orland Park. Interment Orland Memorial Park Cemetery.

Pauline Roeters

Pauline Roeters, nee Van Hof, age 89, of Palos Park, died on Nov. 20. Beloved wife of the late Andrew (1995). Loving mother of Pamela (Ronald) Vloedman, Peter (Phyllis) Roeters, Paula (Bill) Lenters and Ruth (Thomas) Stoit. Cherished grandmother of 15 and great-grandmother of 19. Dear sister of the late Paul (late Jeanette) Van Hof and the late Chuck (late Ruth) Van Hof. Mrs. Roberts was born in Chicago. She was a clerk. Visitation was held Nov. 29. Funeral service Nov. 30 at Colonial Chapel in Orland Park. Interment Fairmount-Willow Hills Cemetery. Memorials to Elim Christian Services preferred.

Eugene S. Porter

Eugene S. “Gene” Porter, age 87, of Palos Heights, died on Nov. 27. US Army Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband of 54 years to Joanne, nee Riddering. Loving father of Susan (Angel) Contreras and Robert (Kathy) Porter. Cherished grandfather of Adam and Evan Contreras; and Madison Porter. Dear brother of the late William (Carolyn) Porter. Fond brother-in-law of Allen (Darlene) Riddering. Dearest uncle of five nieces and nephews. Mr. Porter was born in Chicago. He was a retired, self-employed, J&E Cutting Service. Visitation was held Dec. 2, Funeral service Dec. 3, 10 a.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park. Interment Chapel Hill Gardens South Cemetery, Oak Lawn. Memorials to Peace Community Church, Frankfort, IL or Alzheimer’s Association preferred.

Rita Kearney

Rita Kearney, nee Eppig; of Palos Park, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family at the age of 104. A longtime Palos Park resident. Beloved wife of the late James F. Kearney, MD. Loving mother of Rita (Richard) O’Brien, James (Jean) Kearney, Margaret (Thomas) Floyd, Daniel (Joan) and Patrick Kearney. An awesome grandmother of 16 and great grandmother of 27 and counting. Fond niece of the late George Cardinal Mundelein. Mrs. Kearney was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. She was a homemaker. A longtime member of Sacred Heart Parish, the ACCW, a former SPRED teacher and a Fellow of St. Joseph’s College. Rita will be remembered as a true and genuine lady, loving and kind in all of her ways who was well loved by all who were honored to know her. Visitation was held Wednesday. Funeral Thursday December 3, Chapel Prayers 12:15 pm from the Schmaedeke Funeral Home 10701 S. Harlem Ave. Worth to Sacred Heart Catholic Church 8245 W. 111th St. Palos Hills, IL. Mass 1 p.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Donations may be made to Mercy Home for Boys and Girls 1140 Jackson Blvd. Chicago, IL. 60607.

In peace, veterans and spouses can plan eternal rest in national cemetery The week of Veterans Day is a good time to remind people that national cemeteries provide a final resting place at no cost to veterans and their spouses. All Illinois veterans and their dependents are eligible to be buried in Abraham Lincoln National cemetery. Burial benefits available for spouses and dependents buried in a national cemetery include burial with the veteran, perpetual care, and the spouse or dependent’s name and date of birth and death will be inscribed on the veteran’s headstone, at no cost to the family. Clara Van Howe of Palos Heights said she “is really surprised how many veterans do not know this is available to them and their spouse for free.” Clara’s late husband Bernard “Bernie” Van Howe was laid to rest at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery after he died at age 82 last May. “It’s a beautiful place and will be even more beautiful in 20 years,” Mrs. Van Howe said. “I was so please by the ceremony.” At the ceremony, Mr. Van Howe was given a military funeral, including with full military honors with ceremonial honor guard, gun salute and the playing of “Taps.” Burial benefits available include a gravesite in any of the nation’s 133 national cemeteries with available space, opening and closing of the grave, perpetual care, a government headstone or marker, a burial flag and a presidential memorial certificate, at no cost to the family. Some veterans may also be eligible for burial allowances. Cremated remains are buried or inurned in national cemeteries in the same manner and with the same honors as casketed remains. To be laid to rest in a national cemetery, a veterans family makes funeral or cremation arrangements with a funeral provider or cremation office. Any item or service obtained from a funeral home or cremation office is at the family’s expense. Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery was dedicated as the

Sending Christmas joy to needy

Chicago Christian High School students Alena Kamp and Emily Damstra were among those who recently packed 100 shoeboxes filled with gifts to be delivered to various parts of the world through the Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child program. Chicago Christian students filled the boxes with school supplies, approved hygiene items, toys and stuffed animals for the world’s poorest children.

HOUSES OF WORSHIP Wayside Chapel Advent vespers Candlelit vesper services are held every Sunday in Advent, at 12:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., in the Wayside Chapel at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park. Center pastoral director the Rev. Chris Hopkins invites all who wish to meditate upon the meaning of Christmas. This Sunday will focus on the birth of Jesus of Nazareth; the Shepherds’ experience on Dec. 13, and on the journey of the Magi on Dec. 20. The season ends with two services on Christmas Eve: a family service at 3 p.m. at the Anderson Center and a communion service for adults at 4:30 p.m. in The Center’s main lodge. For more, call The Center at 361-3650.

Advent at Christ Lutheran Church in Orland Park The season of Advent begins the new church year this Sunday. The church will hold a special series of weekday Advent Communion services on the Thursdays of Advent. The Thursday morning services begin at 11 a.m., with the OWLS Seniors Group serving a luncheon following each morning service. Evening services begin at 7 p.m. The evening Advent services will take place in Duehr Memorial Chapel. The theme for the Advent Thursday services is “Hark, the Glad Sound” from Creative Communications for the Parish. The church is at 14700 S. 94th Ave., Orland Park. (349-0431)

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The Memorial Walkway at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood.

117th national cemetery within the Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration on Oct. 3, 1999. When fully developed, this 982-acre cemetery will provide 400,000 burial spaces. The Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery lies in the northwestern area of the former Joliet Army Ammunition Plant, about 50 miles south of Chicago. Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery is named after the 16th President of the United States and founder of the National Cemeteries. In the midst of the Civil War, on July 17, 1862 President Lincoln’s signature enacted the law authorizing the establishment of national cemeteries “... for the soldiers who die in the service of the country.” During the Civil War there were 14 national cemeteries opened pursuant of this legislation. President Lincoln’s legacy is especially important to the people of Illinois, where he worked and lived. Lincoln is remembered for his successful law practice and elected service as a resident of Illinois. He served as an Illinois State Assemblyman and an Illinois Representative during the 13th Congress, prior to his election as 16th President of the United States. He is buried in the Oak Ridge Cemetery near the State Capital in Springfield. U.S. Rep. George E. Sangmeister, a veteran of the Korean

War, served as a representative and senator in the state of Illinois, 1973-87, and a U.S. Representative from Illinois, 1988-95. He was instrumental in the acquisition of 982 acres from the former Joliet Arsenal and its redevelopment as Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.

Monument and memorials Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery has a memorial walk that commemorates soldiers of 20th century wars on 11 memorials. An 18-foot granite obelisk crowned by a bronze eagle with outstretched wings commemorates the 2,403 Americans who died in the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. It was donated by the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association and dedicated May 12, 2001. The Blue Star Memorial Marker was donated by the District VIII Garden Club of Illinois and dedicated on September 15, 2000. The marker is a tribute to American men and women who have served, are serving, or will serve their country. Its symbolism dates to World War II when families of servicemen and women displayed a square flag decorated with a blue star in their windows to signify that a loved one was in the armed forces. — Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery

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A labyrinth walk for Advent will be celebrated at 6:30 p.m. today (Thursday) at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park. Pastoral Director Chris Hopkins invites people to walk the labyrinth to prayerfully reflect upon the how the Christ is being born in our lives, right here, right now. The labyrinth is a large circular stone path for spiritual meditation, located at the far north end of The Center parking lot. Hopkins calls the labyrinth a “wonder-full” prayer tool to explore the mystery and the grace of this holy season. There is no charge to join the walk, and no reservations are necessary. For more, call 361-3650.

Christmas concert at Christ Lutheran Christ Lutheran Church will present a Christmas concert, featuring Musichorale, at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, at the church, 14700 S. 94th Ave., Orland Park. Listen to your favorite traditional Carols and Christmas songs from this 70-member choir. Presale tickets are $12/adults, $10/ seniors, children free to age 12. Tickets at the door are $15. Call the church office at 349-0431.

Christmas Stories tour at Calvary Church The Jason Gray Christmas Stories Tour with Jonny Diaz and Carrollton will be held at 7 p.m. this Friday at Calvary Church,

16100 S. 104th Ave., Orland Park. This concert is produced by World Vision as a way to begin the Christmas season with an evening of worship and praise. VIP, general admission and group tickets are available by calling 800-965-9324. Jason Gray is a songwriter, with a noteworthy ability to convey deep theological truths in songs. The Minnesota native has drawn

legions of fans who recognize his ability to connect with listeners on an emotional level, offering not escape or distraction, but healing and hope. His 2012 release, “A Way To See In The Dark”, was named Album of the Year by critics and garnered three top-five radio singles, including Nothing is Wasted, which hit No. 1 for nine weeks.

LEGAL NOTICE

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

BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff, -v.CHARLOTTE J. O’BRYAN, MARK J. O’BRYAN, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC. AS NOMINEE FOR MERIT FINANCIAL INC., UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 09 CH 31519 12901 S. 82ND COURT Palos Park, IL 60464 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 4, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 29, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 1 IN GROVER C. ELMORE AND COMPANY’S HOME ADDITION TO PALOS PARK, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTH WEST QUARTER OF THE NORTH EAST QUARTER OF SECTION 35, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 12, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 12901 S. 82ND COURT, Palos Park, IL 60464 Property Index No. 23-35-207-001-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $369,944.85. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: KOZENY & McCUBBIN ILLINOIS, LLC, 105 WEST ADAMS STREET, SUITE 1850, Chicago, IL 60603, (312) 605-3500 Please refer to file number 09-0328. 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. KOZENY & McCUBBIN ILLINOIS, LLC 105 WEST ADAMS STREET, SUITE 1850 Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 605-3500 Attorney File No. 09-0328 Attorney Code. 56284 Case Number: 09 CH 31519 TJSC#: 35-17012 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.

TCF NATIONAL BANK Plaintiff, -v.UNKNOWN HEIRS AT LAW AND/OR DEVISEES OF LINDA C. FIC A/K/A LINDA FIC, SANDRA MONTANEZ, MANOR CARE OF PALOS HEIGHTS IL, LLC F/K/A MANOR CARE OF PALOS HEIGHTS EAST IL, LLC, CITY OF PALOS HEIGHTS, WILLIAM P. BUTCHER, AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE ESTATE OF LINDA C. FIC A/K/A LINDA FIC, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 00116 12525 S. MCVICKERS AVENUE Palos Heights, IL 60463 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 2, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 5, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 18 IN BLOCK 1 IN AUSTIN VIEW, A SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTH 1099 FEET OF THE EAST HALF (EXCEPT THE WEST 247 FEET OF THE EAST 1147 FEET OF THE SOUTH 545 FEET THEREOF) OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 12525 S. MCVICKERS AVENUE, Palos Heights, IL 60463 Property Index No. 24-29-307-005-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $85,606.36. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is 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 DAVID T. COHEN, DAVID T. COHEN & ASSOCIATES, 10729 WEST 159TH STREET, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467, (708) 460-7711 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. DAVID T. COHEN & ASSOCIATES 10729 WEST 159TH STREET ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 (708) 460-7711 Attorney Code. 25602 Case Number: 15 CH 00116 TJSC#: 35-14649 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.

COMMUNITY NEWS

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Thursday, December 3, 2015

St. Alexander School to host COMMUNITY NOTES student chess tournament Christmastime in Palos at Palos Heights library

St. Alexander School in Palos Heights will host its first chess tournament on Friday, Dec. 11. Check in will begin at 5:15 p.m., with tournament play from 6 to 9 p.m. at the school, 7025 W. 126th St. All chess players in grades kindergarten through 8th grade are invited to participate. There will be four rounds with no eliminations. Sign up at www.onlineRegistration.cc (under Chess Weekend). Advanced entry fee is $20; afterwards, online or at the door is $30. Entry fee includes food and drink. Players can register for their section: K-1, 2-3, 4-5 and 6-8. Three team and five individual trophies per section will be awarded. All participants will receive a chess-related tree ornament. For those hungry, adult meals will be offered for $10 and sibling meals for $5. In keeping with the holiday spirit, participants are encouraged to bring a canned good donation to share with those less fortunate. St. Alexander’s 2nd - 3rd grade chess team members recently won Supplied photo first place in the St. Al’s/St. Pat’s All chess players in kindergarten through 8th-grade are invited to compete in St. Alexander School’s student chess tournament Friday, Dec. 11. Chess Tournament in Lemont.

SCHOOL NOTES Chicago Christian High Athletic Shadow Day Chicago Christian High School will host an Athletic Shadow Day this Friday at the school in Palos Heights. Prospective students will have a chance to visit classes, meet with the coaching staffs of their sports, and spend some time with current athletes. To register for the event, just call Wilma Persenaire at 388-7656 or register online by visiting the website at www.swchristian.org.

Palos 118 PFA Santa’s Secret Shop Santa will be opening up his workshop at Palos South Middle School this Saturday, from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. so young shoppers can experience the

CLUB ACTIVITIES Daughters of the American Revolution The Swallow Cliff Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution will hold its annual holiday luncheon at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 19, at the DoubleTree Hotel, 5000 W. 127th S., Alsip. The cost is $24, and reservations are required as soon as possible. It will be a time to celebrate DAR through the generations and to participate in the annual silent auction fundraiser.

excitement and pride of secretly choosing their own holiday gifts for family and friends. Palos South Middle School elves will be there to assist children with their gift selections and purchases before they proceed to a wrapping station while parents enjoy a vendor fair and refreshments. When the shopping excursion is complete, children will be reunited with their parents where they can play in the Fun Zone featuring an indoor snowball game, dj, a letter writing station to Santa, and other activities. A special photo opportunity with Santa will also be available for $5. Also new this year, if a canned good donation is brought for the Palos Food Pantry, a child will receive a free facepainting. This event is sponsored by the Palos 118 Parent Faculty Association (PFA).

• Thursday @ the Movies – Five Flights Up – today at the Palos Heights Public Library. Showtimes at 10 a.m. (w/ subtitles), 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Based on the novel Heroic Measures by Jill Ciment, Diane Keaton and Morgan Freeman star in this drama about a couple trying to sell their long-time apartment in New York City. Runtime 92 minutes. • Email: Part 2 – Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. In this follow-up session to Email: Part 1, learn how to clean up the email inbox, protect against spammers, create folders to organize email, attach files, and download attachments. An email account is required. Space limited; please register for this course. • Streaming Movies and Music – Thursday, Dec. 10 at 2 p.m. Learn to access free movies, television shows, and music during this hands-on class in our Technology Lab. Patrons are encouraged to bring tablets, smartphones, or other wireless technology for demonstration with the OverDrive and Freegal apps. Space limited; please register. • The following clubs meet weekly at the Palos Heights Public Library: Needle Club – Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon. Scrabble Club – Tuesdays from 1-3 p.m. Mah Jongg – Tuesdays from 1-4 p.m. Contact the library to register for these programs at 448-1473 or visit the library’s website at palosheightslibrary.org. The library is at 12501 S. 71st Ave.

Melikin puppet show A valued holiday tradition at Orland Park Public Library, the Melikin Puppets will return this Saturday, at 11 a.m., to present the Night Before Christmas and The Elves and the Shoemaker in the large meeting room. Patrons are not asked to register ahead of time, however children with Orland Park Public Library cards will be given priority ad-

McCord music recital at Palos Park library The Palos Park Public Library will host a music recital organized by the students of the McCord Gallery and Cultural Center at 10 a.m. this Saturday. Vocal and instrumental talents from McCord classes will perform.

Southwest Symphony The Sounds of the Season Sleigh Ride, the Hallelujah Chorus, and the Coventry Carol are some of the highlights of the Southwest Symphony’s Christmas concert being performed in two locations: St. Stephen Church, at 4 p.m. this Sunday. The church is at 17500 S. 84th Ave., Tinley Park; and St. Damian Church at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11th, at 5300 W. 155th St., Oak Forest. The music ministries of both churches and the Voices of the Valley will participate. Tickets cost $21 to $26, and can be purchased at the door (cash/check) or in advance by calling 802-0686 or online at www.southwestsymphony. com. Seniors pay $16. Children, 12 and under, are free. Instrumentalists wishing to audition for the Symphony should email southwestsymphony@gmail.com.

Heights Woman’s Club’s Christmas House Walk The Palos Heights Woman’s Club’s annual House Walk will

Widowed group The Southwest Suburban widow or widowers’ group will meet at 7 p.m. this Friday at Zion Lutheran Church, 7100 S. 70th Ave., Tinley Park. Entertainment and refreshments will follow a short monthly meeting. All denominations welcome.

mittance. The Melikin family of puppeteers is based out of Bolingbrook. They have toured the country doing Melikin puppet shows. Mom and Dad, Mel and LaVerne Biske, formed the Melikin Puppet Theatre in 1967, and they have been performing ever since. The Melikin’s main audience is children, as they do many educational and entertaining programs in libraries, schools, and children’s theatres. They also have worked with the Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts. The Orland Park Public Library is at 14921 S. Ravinia Ave.

• National Cookie Day - Cookie stories, cookie songs, cookies to decorate and cookies to eat this Friday, Dec. 4 at 10 a.m. for children 3 years to kindergarten and 3:30 p.m. for children in grade 1 and up at the Palos Heights Public Library. Registration required by Dec. 2. • Friday Gaming -grades 6 and up - Start off the weekend with some Wii and Xbox fun with friends on the library’s large screen TV every Friday from 3-4:30 p.m. No registration is needed. • Christmastime in Palos - Saturday, Dec. 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., all ages. Don’t forget to stop upstairs during Christmastime in Palos. Activities for kids including

face painting, ornament making, and stories, plus a performance by Great Scott at 11:30 a.m. Please register for the performance. • After School Club– grades 1-3 - Enjoy stories, activities, crafts, snacks, or possibly giveaways, based on a popular book series on Tuesday Dec. 8 at 4 p.m. Registration is appreciated. • Baby Rembrandts- infants-2 years - Bring your little one to the library to make a memorable hand or foot print masterpiece on Tuesday, Dec. 8 from 6-8 p.m. Registration requested. • December Drop-In Story Time- ages 2-6 - No registration is required for this story time for children on Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. • Happy Birthday Dewey! grades 2 and up. Help celebrate the birthday of the Father of Libraries, Melvil Dewey, with a scavenger hunt, birthday snacks, a craft and a behind the scenes tour of the library on Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 3:30 p.m. Registration is appreciated. • Chess Club-Ages 6 and up Play chess and learn some pointers from our teen volunteers on Wednesday Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. No registration necessary. All programs are free and open to everyone at the library, 12501 S. 71st Ave. For more information or to register for a program, visit palosheightslibrary.org, call 448-1473, or stop by the Youth Services desk.

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be held on Saturday, Dec. 12, starting at Palos Country Club with a vendors’ boutique from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and a hot breakfast will be served from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Guests can purchase homemade cookies and take part in two raffles, the popular Win-Win raffle and a choice of over 15 themed gift baskets. From 11:30 to 3:30 p.m. several local homes decorated for the holidays will be open for viewing. From 2 to 5:30 p.m., Bon A Pit Restaurant at 122nd and Harlem will be offering $5 martinis and a $2 reduction on the cost of appetizers to anyone who has attended the walk. Tickets cost $40 and can be purchased until Dec. 8 at Mona Lisa Boutique, 12330 S. Harlem Ave.

Palos-Orland GOP Christmas party The Palos and Orland Township GOP Christmas Party will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 8, at Hackney’s, 123rd and La Grange Road in Palos Park. The party will be hosted by Committeemen Sean Morrison and Elizabeth Gorman. The cost is $12 per person if purchased online and $15 per person if purchased at the door. Senior Citizens will be $12 online or at the door. Food and an open bar from 7 to 9 p.m.

STUDENT NEWS Palos West Elementary School hosted its annual spelling bee recently for students in third–fifth grade. The top three spellers were Sajal Shukla, Spelling Bee Champion; Kevin Budz, second place winner; and Karolina Michniak, third place winner. Congratulations to the following students who qualified for, and took place in the competition: Eamonn McDevitt,

Layan Elmosa, Gia Abu Hamameh, Darian Dabal, Diane Tan, Brandon Torres, Natalia Mazurek, David Pawlaszek, Malik Haleem, Olivia Byrdak, Aiden Mendoza, Sebastian Budz, Kevin Budz, Charles Garcia, Malik Daineh, Karolina Michniak, Sajal Shukla and Maya Abusharif. ***

SANTA SIGHTINGS Waddles Winter Wonderland

The Palos Heights Parks and Recreation Department and Waddles the penguin offers a free day of holiday fun at Winter Wonderland on Saturday, Dec. 12, from 10 a.m. to noon, at Palos Heights Recreation Center, 6601 W. 127th St. It will offer holiday games, cookie decorating, Prospective members and guests from all south holiday craft decorating, and even a candy cane and southwest suburbs are welcome. For more, hunt. There will be holiday entertainment and everyone will get the chance to meet Santa himself email swallowcliffdar@gmail.com. and take a family picture with him.

LIBRARY NOTES Heights library upcoming programs

The Palos Heights Public Library will host its annual Christmastime in Palos celebration this Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the library, 12501 S. 71st Ave. Join library staff and friends for this special holiday event featuring live music, holiday gift drawings, ornament making, face painting, snacks and refreshments, and an appearance by Mr. and Mrs. Claus. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library and is free and open to the public. Christmas at the White House at 10 a.m. Jenny Riddle will entertain with holiday stories about First Families and the holiday songs they enjoyed over the years. Feature Event for children and families: The Great Scott Magic Show, 11:30 a.m. The Great Scott will get all involved to help pull off his sharp magic.

Register for this program online at www.palosparklibrary.org or by phone at 708-448-1530. The library is at 12330 Forest Glen Blvd.

Schedule of events: 10 a.m. Cookie and Craft decorating, holiday games and refreshment 10-11:30a.m. Pictures with Santa begins, please bring your camera 10:30a.m. Sheppard High School choir performance 10:45 a.m. Hay rides begin

11:45 a.m. Candy cane hunt The cookie decorating, craft making, and games will continue throughout the entire event so families who cannot arrive right at 10 a.m. will still have the opportunity to participate in all of the activities.

Palos Park holiday events The Palos Park Public Library and the Palos Park Recreational center are teaming up to bring you two festive events for the holidays. Palos Park Library will host the first event, Frosty’s Winter Wonderland on Saturday, Dec. 12 at 11:45 a.m. Dave Herzog and his gang of marionettes are back with their new winter variety show. The second event is hosted by the Rec. Center at the Metra Depot, the fun starts at 12:30 p.m. Guests will have the chance to meet Santa Claus and his elves. For more information, call 708-448-1530. The library is at 12330 Forest Glen Blvd.

SIMPLE GIFTS Palos Park PD Toys for Tots Palos Park Police Department staff invites the community to contribute new, unwrapped toys for the 2015 Toys for Tots program, held by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. Toys are being collected at the Palos Park Police Station, 8999 W. 123rd St., through Wednesday, Dec. 16. Officer Deb Legatzke said her goal this year is to help brighten the holidays for children in need.

Palos Park Police Cadets food drive The Palos Park Police Cadet program is holding its 15th annual Holiday Food Drive. They are looking for donations of

non-perishable foods such as canned goods or boxed goods for families in need. The cadets will accept donations at the Palos Park Police Department, at 8999 W. 123rd Street. The donations are being accepted through Jan. 1. All donations will go to the Palos Township Food Pantry, 10802 S. Roberts Road, Palos Hills, which serves families within the Palos Township border, which include Palos Heights, Palos Hills, Palos Park, Hickory Hills, Worth, and parts of Orland Park. To request a pick up and more information, call 671-3770.

Palos Township GOP food drive drop-off The Palos Township Repub-

lican Organization will hold a food drive to benefit the Palos Township Food Pantry this Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Palos Township Hall, 10802 S. Roberts Road in Palos Hills. Needed items include canned, boxed and dry goods; spaghetti and sauce (jars), cleaning supplies; baby supplies like wipes and diapers and clothing; hygiene supplies, toiletries and other incidentals. The Palos Township Food Pantry provides meals and other necessities to families from Palos Township year round, but their need is greatest during the Christmas Season. Palos Township includes all or parts of Bridgeview, Hickory Hills, Orland Park, Palos Heights, Palos Hills, Palos Park, Willow Springs and Worth.

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FINANCIAL FOCUS

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Maximize the benefits of your charitable giving It’s certainly the season for giving – and when you make charitable gifts, you can both give and receive. To get the most out of your gifts, your first step is to make sure you are giving to a worthy charity. That means you’ll need to ask some questions. How does a group measure its effectiveness? And does it use its money wisely? Is it devoting as much of its contributions as possible to the actual work of the organization, or is it spending too much money on administrative costs? Generally, a worthwhile charity should spend at least 75 percent of its income on programs. You may be able to find this type of information in a charitable group’s annual report and on its website. But if you want to dig deeper, and get information from an independent source, you may want to go to the website of one of the agencies that evaluates charitable groups. On these sites, you can get a lot of information dealing with a charity’s effectiveness, income, spending, mission, governance, transparency, executive salaries and other topics. Once you’ve chosen a charity, or charities, you can decide how much you want to give. And your generosity will be rewarded, because your gift to a qualified charitable organization may entitle you to a deduction against your income tax, as long as you itemize deductions. A “qualified” charitable group is one that the government has classified as a tax-exempt organization. Ask your intended charity for information on its tax status. Reputable nonprofits will be more than happy to offer proof. But what if you’d rather not simply give cash to the charitable group? What if you’ve owned some stocks for several years, and the stocks no longer fit your investment needs? Should you sell the stocks and then donate the proceeds to the charitable group? You could – but you’ll likely be better off, from a tax standpoint, by simply donating the appreciated

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Edward Jones Investments stocks. If you were to sell these stocks, you’d have to pay capital gains taxes. Consequently, your gift to a charity would end up costing you more than just the loss of the asset. But if you directly donate the appreciated stocks to the charity, you’ll get an immediate tax deduction, which is normally worth the property’s fair market value. And, perhaps even more importantly, you’ll avoid any capital gains taxes on the donated stocks’ appreciation. If you’ve held the stocks for a long time, and they’ve increased in value substantially, these capital gains taxes could be significant. Once you’ve donated the appreciated stocks to the charity, it can decide whether to hold them for a while or sell them immediately. In either case, though, you’ll have no capital gains tax obligation. However you choose to make your gift, be sure to document it. Typically, no deduction is allowed for a contribution of $250 or more unless you have a written confirmation from the charity. Consult with your tax advisor on the specifics of the deductibility of your gifts. Finally, whether you give cash or appreciated assets, you’ll need to make your gift by Dec. 31 if you’re going to deduct it on your 2015 taxes. Charitable giving can benefit everyone. Your gift can help a group whose work you support, while at the same time providing you with potential tax advantages. That’s a win-win situation. Jim Van Howe is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Palos Heights. His office is at 7001 W. 127th St. He can be reached at 361-3400.

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Jean Gnap book signing at Mona Lisa A book signing of “The Puppy Who Wanted to be a Boy,” a children’s book authored by Jean Gnap, of Palos Heights, will be held at Mona Lisa boutique this Friday, from 6 to 9 p.m., and on Saturday, from 1 to 9 p.m. Mona Lisa is at 12330 S. Harlem Ave. The book signing will take place during the Holidays on Harlem two-day celebration planned by the Harlem Avenue Association of businesses in downtown Palos Heights. A donation to PAWWS, Paws Assisting Wounded WarriorS, will be made for each book sold to help sponsor the Palos Heights-based charity’s training of a service dog for a wounded war veteran.

COMINGS & GOINGS BUSINESS NOTES Women and investing seminar Marquette Wealth Management will host a free seminar, “Women, Money and Power: Empower Your Hidden Financial Personality,” at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, at the Marquette Bank located at 5700 W.

159th St. in Oak Forest. Understand the unique financial challenges that women encounter and learn the importance of having a financial strategy. This event is open to the public. To register, call 364-2528.

AREA PROPERTY TRANSFERS

The Tastee Freez in Hickory Hills closed its doors a couple of weeks ago.

Last Tastee Freez shop closes in south suburbs The last Tastee Freez in the south suburbs closed earlier this month in Hickory Hills. The iconic chain, which was founded in Joliet in 1950 and has been featured in hit songs by John Mellancamp and Trisha Yearwood as well as “The Outsiders” novel by S.E. Hinton, shut its doors a couple of weeks ago at 9348 S. Roberts Road. There are closed signs on the drive-through window and front door and a message sign in the parking lot has a number to call about restaurant equipment for sale. The restaurant had been open year-round. The Hickory Hills location became the last one in the south suburbs after the Tastee Freez in Palos Heights moved earlier this year and changed its name to Diane’s Place, though it now advertises itself as Diane’s Place, formerly Tastee Freez. A call to the company was not returned. The company’s website lists only two Tastee Freez locations in Illinois, in Spring Valley and Mt. Carmel. But a regular reader, Rita Maniotis, let me know there was still a Tastee Freez alive and well at the corner of 26th Street and Clarence Avenue in Berwyn. The dessert chain expanded fast and there were almost 1,800 locations in 1957. The chain was acquired in 2003 by a California-based franchising group and the number of locations has since fallen to less than 50. Like many of the current locations, the Hickory Hills location offered a menu that also included burgers and other fast food items in addition to breakfast and ice cream treats.

Clothing boutique opens at Chicago Ridge Mall Akira, a clothing boutique that first opened in 2002 in Chicago’s Wicker Park/Bucktown community, opened recently at Chicago Ridge Mall in Chicago Ridge. The mall store is the chain’s 19th location and features dresses, shoes and accessories by designers including Gracia, UNIF and Steve Madden.

Nothing Bundt Cakes opens in Oak Lawn Nothing Bundt Cakes, a new bakery that specializes in those funny looking cakes with a hole in the middle, will hold its grand opening this week

BOB BONG in Oak Lawn. The store at 10912 S. Cicero Ave. opened earlier this month and is owned by Jeffrey Reynolds and Ryan Devlin. It will have a grand opening weekend beginning with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11 a.m. Dec. 3 with members of the Oak Lawn Chamber of Commerce. That will be followed by a wine and cake tasting from 5-7 p.m. The bakery will donate 20 percent of its sales on Friday, Dec. 4, to the American Cancer Society, and the first 50 guests on Saturday, Dec. 5, will receive a free bundtlet per month for the next year with a purchase. There will be a family fun event from noon to 2 with cake samples, face painting and balloon twisting. The Oak Lawn location is the eighth Nothing Bundt Cakes in Illinois and another one is under construction in Chicago’s Lincoln Park community. The Las Vegas-based company has more than 100 locations nationwide. Nothing Bundt Cakes offers a variety of sizes from bite-sized bundtlets to eight-inch tiered cakes. There are nine standard flavors such as red velvet and lemon and a 10th flavor of the month. Customers can stop in any time to sample the top four flavors of red velvet, chocolate, chocolate chip, lemon and white chocolate raspberry. All cakes are made at the bakery. Hours at Nothing Bundt Cakes are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. For more information and ordering, call 708-4227449 or visit www.nothingbundtcakes.com. The first Nothing Bundt Cakes in the south suburbs opened a year ago in Orland Park. Chicago-area stores are also located in LaGrange, Mount Prospect, Skokie, Wheaton, Elmhurst and Naperville. If you see a new business in town or wonder what happened to an old favorite, drop me a line at bobbong@hotmail.com.

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 Mehra Gail E Tr to IH5 Property Illinois LP, 766 Cashew Dr, $208,000; Sommerfeld Robert C Tr to Soni Ramesh K, 17956 Indiana Ct, Unit #165, $202,500; Siemann Lucille L to Voss Ryan, 17704 Rhode Island Ct, Unit #228, $180,000; Elefteriadis Lefteris to Machnick Paul, 15542 Hollyhock Ct, $318,500; Barron Theresa Tr to Hegg Mary C, 9743 154th St, $195,000; Francis John F III to Maher Michael L, 13634 Natchez Trl, $285,000; Page Johanna M Tr to Almasri Omar Fawaz, 9408 Georgetown Sq, $239,000; First Midwest Bk Tr to Davidson Philip J, 14505 Raneys Ln, $261,000; Czafny Joseph F to Zagata Daniel F, 14366 Pinewood Dr, $280,000; Welch Alice Tr to Bosco Michael J Tr, 1017 San Luis Ln, $270,000; Savino Karen to Michalczewski Sean E, 8242 Wheeler Dr, $277,000; Mitsis James to Hayden Irwin E, 14497 Creekwood Dr, $260,000; Ormsby Janice L Tr to Chrobak Piotr, 14936 88th Ave, $245,000; Sobie Steven M Tr to Linhart Kevin, 15430 Sheffield Ln, $272,000; Guhr Terrence J to Monica Commercial LLC, 14465 Jefferson St, $385,000; Moak Carey L to Mohammad Bashar, 10501 Wood Duck Ln, $430,000; AH & Grp Inc to Perez Richard, 9227 Montgomery Dr, Unit #140, $163,500; Paulson Ronald J Tr to Greene Kelly, 7218 154th Pl, Unit #16, $154,500; Bedka Janet K to Ross Matthew, 11356 Lake Brook Ct, $196,000; Rock Susan M Tr to Pruim Norine R, 13950 91st Ave, Unit #104, $60,000; Orlowski Casimir J Tr to Welsh

Stephen F, 7705 Sequoia Ct, $245,000; Murawski Richard J to Enstrom Andrew, 15140 Valentina Dr, $320,000; Hughes Simon N to Hughes Lisa A, 14443 Maycliff Dr, $290,000; Macaitis Carol J Tr to Szafranski Gary E, 18035 Owen Dr, $325,000; Flanagan Francis M to Flanagan Francis M Tr, 11333 Willow Creek Ln, $525,000; Bobbyco LLC to GW Property Grp LLC-Series 16, 15300 La Grange Rd, $2,950,000; First Midwest Bk Tr to Dimperio Katie, 14438 Lake Ridge Rd, $355,000. Palos Heights Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Pusateri Deborah L, 7765 Foresthill Ln, Unit #77652B, $162,000; Golich Mary Ellen to Brown Michael J, 12923 S Cedar Ln, $245,000;

Ramsay Paula A to Judge-Degradi Rita, 13211 Golf Dr, Unit #132112A, $120,000; First Midwest Bk Tr to Richardson Timothy F, 12850 S 71st Ave, Unit #207, $84,000; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Quinlan Donna J, 13175 Oak Hills Pky, Unit #131752B, $162,000; Wells Fargo Bk to Giorio Dominick A, 452 Shadow Creek Dr, $391,000. Palos Park Standard B&T Co Tr to Murnin Seamus, 9333 122nd St, $425,000; Kochan Gary to Flynn Dan W, 8146 Autobahn Drive South, Unit #8146201, $155,000; Egan James to Makselan Jacek M, 9818 W Mill Dr, Unit #B2L32, $142,000; Vogan Thomas J Tr to Farahid Firas F, 12642 Suffield Dr, $428,000; Benak Alice R to Yuan Mei Yan, 9724 Creek Rd, Unit #B2L1, $138,000.

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Snapping dogs not allowed; conceal-carry gun permitted

Dear Dr. Fleming, My neighbor told me yesterday that you told him he cannot bring his dog back to your clinic because you and your staff think he is aggressive. His dog is really nice and I think you are an over-reactive jerk. I think you should continue to see Chomp. Billy, Bridgeview Dear Billy, With a recommendation like that from you how could I refuse? Last month, Chomp bit one of our clients in the face when she foolishly went over to him in our waiting room and put her face near his. We were very fortunate that her lip was not torn more than it was, and, we were also lucky that she is a longtime client who said it was her fault and did not want to pursue the matter. An official Cook County bite report still had to be filed. Just the other day Chomp lunged for my technician and got a good bit of her hand in his mouth. Fortunately, he did not break her skin. There is no such thing as â&#x20AC;&#x153;give him a break because he was just warning the technician.â&#x20AC;? No dog should ever put his teeth to human skin except in extraordinary circumstances. Ten minutes prior to the incident with my technician I was examining his ear and I heard a deep low guttural growl. One of the main reasons Chompâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s breed is not as popular as it once was is because of universal aggression in that breed. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mind being called a jerk if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mind being called ignorant. What you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t realize Billy Bob is that if any person is injured by any dog or cat inside this building, it is the clinic owner who is ultimately responsible for damages. This is true even if the animal injures its own owner. I can see myself in the deposition now as the attorney in the dark suit says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dr. Fleming, you

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knew that animal had a history of biting, did you not? There is a Cook County bite report in the dogâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s record, is there not? Dr. Fleming, you knew that dog went for your technicianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hand, did you not? My clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 9-year old daughter had no knowledge or understanding of these things when she walked up to that dog in your waiting room and now she is facing multiple plastic surgery procedures to reconstruct her face and she may lose the use of her left hand. By this time next year my client will own your clinic and part of your house, do you understand?â&#x20AC;? Billy Bob, we all carry malpractice and liability insurance and the situations where most of the huge payouts are made are in cases of human injury inside the veterinary clinic or on the farm. We take this very seriously and I am way too old to care about what you think of me. Right now I have to call a client whose large dog has bitten and injured her in her own home a number of times and wants my advice. She is torn as to what to do. She asked me if I would pull all of his teeth. I have never done this, and technically it would be a very hard chore to pull healthy teeth on a large dog. She couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t pay me enough. Also I have a hard time just thinking about it. I posted her question to the veterinary behaviorists on VIN for their opinions. Here is one reply: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I suspect you will get a strong (negative) vote about this

â&#x20AC;&#x201C; because while the dog may not be able to bite as effectively (but will still try to inflict harm), the motivations underlying his behavior will still be present. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s doing it for a reason â&#x20AC;&#x201C; whether its fear, resource-guarding, or any number of other things â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll continue to behave exactly the same regardless of whether he has his teeth or not. You asked her if sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to live like this (in fear) for the next six years. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d wager heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pretty miserable existing in that frame of mind. See, I think people see their own side of the equation, but they never consider the dogâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s well-being. If he were a happy, mentally healthy dog, they wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be talking to you about the teeth. If she truly, truly loves the dog and wants to do something to help him, the thing to do would be to look at the ACVB website and use the locator to find a vet near you (www.dacvb.org/about/ map) and help the dog learn to be relaxed and happy. Meantime, obviously strict separation from children and avoidance of situations that trigger bites would be the place to start. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know what you charge for a full-mouth extraction, but I bet it would cover the cost of a behavioral consult. Good luck â&#x20AC;&#x201C; I hope she genuinely is willing to do whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best for the dog.â&#x20AC;?

your waiting room I saw a man with a gun under his jacket. I saw it when he bent over to pick up his little dog. When are you going to put a No Guns Allowed sign in your clinic window? If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t I just might have to take my business elsewhere. Elizabeth Dear Elizabeth, You are talking to an ex-military officer and an active duty redPhoto by Joe Boyle neck. You may see such a sign in this clinic window when I am dead and buried. Until then, conceal and carry will always be welcomed Two of our readers answered correctly last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Whatizit photo here. The gentleman sitting next quiz. For those of you who answered that it was the Veterans Meto you that day was a police officer. morial Wall at the Oak Lawn Village Green, then you got it right. We have a large active duty and Oak Lawn resident Steve Rosenbaum was able to figure out that retired police officer clientele, as it was indeed the wall. Steve points out that the names of Oak well as many ex-military, and their Lawn residents who sacrificed their lives during military service guns are welcome here. You wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t can be seen on the wall. see Officer Eveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s concealed gun Nancy Carley, a resident of Joliet, pointed out that is the Oak Lawn because she carries it in her bra. Veterans Memorial Wall, which stands near the Oak Lawn Library. I know we also have non-police Veterans Day was recognized on Nov. 11. But many readers and clients who conceal carry. They veterans alike have pointed out that everyday should be Veterans too are welcome. Anyone who Day. We should remember that these men and women have served has a conceal-carry license has to protect us. Many have paid the ultimate sacrifice. We should no felony convictions, they have remember that each and every day. never been convicted of domestic This weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Whatizit quiz photo appears above. The clue for this violence, they have no history of week is: Hills of fun. mental illness or drug addiction, Send those guesses by noon Monday to thereporter@comcast.net. they have passed a background Make sure to include your name and hometown. check with the Illinois State Police and have their fingerprints on file with the authorities and have passed mandatory training in both the use of a firearm and the applicable laws. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not sure I can even say that about you. Someday Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to submit an article I wrote a few months ago, but have never submitted, about the very real violence perpetuated The upon veterinary staff nationwide. Hope you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t leave, but if you do I hope you find your happy " safe space. Lord, make me to know mine ! end, and the measure of my days, what it is; that I may know how frail I am. Psalm 39:4.

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Dear Readers We had a waiting room the other day that sounded like a baby nursery. Once in a while we have a dog here in the clinic all day that is very vocal and annoying but after listening to a couple of kids crying in the waiting room for 20 minutes I was ready to swear off complaining about the dogs. God bless the pediatricians, I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know how they do it.

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St. Alexander School in Palos Heights displays its students’ decorative holiday ornaments on a Christmas tree at the Art Park. Students from the school’s Children’s Choir will also be singing this Friday night at the annual Palos Heights tree lighting ceremony. Supplied photo

One of 12 Christmas trees in a 7,000 sq. ft. home open to Christmas Walk ticket holders during the annual social event organized by the Palos Heights Woman’s Club on Saturday, Dec. 12.

Tickets to Heights Woman’s Club Christmas Walk only at Mona Lisa The Palos Heights Woman’s Club Christmas Walk Committee has been working hard to make their annual Christmas Walk very special. It will be held on Saturday, Dec. 12, starting at the Palos Country Club, 13100 Southwest Highway, with a hot breakfast served between 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Guests can also shop there at the Holiday Boutique from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with many unique vendors. The members’ famous homemade cookies will be for sale and there will be two raffles - the Win-

Win Raffle and the gift baskets filled with beautiful items. From 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., the guests will view several local homes decorated for the holidays, including a 7,000 sq. ft., two-story home decorated with 12 Christmas trees; a ranch in the Frank Lloyd Wright style and a ranch townhome that has been completely remodeled. From 2:30 to 5:30 p.m., the Bon A Pit Restaurant at 122nd and Harlem is offering $5 martinis and $2 off on appetizers for anyone who attended the event. Tickets for House Walk cost

$40 and must be purchased in advance at the Mona Lisa Boutique, 12330 S. Harlem Ave. Proceeds from this event will be used to support the woman’s club’s many charities, including local high school scholarships, a scholarship for a returning woman to Moraine Valley Community College, support for the Crisis Center, Elim School, The Center, The Bridge Center, The Musichorale, the Southwest Symphony, Lake Katherine and the Palos Library, etc. — Palos Heights Woman’s Club

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Championship thriller Marist makes a furious comeback to win D218 boys basketball tourney. Page 2

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CLASS 8A FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP: LOYOLA 41, MARIST 0

It was painful from the start By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

DeKALB — The Marist crowd was fired up. The players were yelling. The coaches were hollering and gesturing. The big game was ready to go. It was show time. The IHSA Class 8A State Football Championship was about to begin with underdog Marist, seeded 23rd, taking on No. 1 Loyola. The RedHawks were ready to receive the kickoff and try to establish things early. But on the kickoff return, 10 Redhawks came out of the scrum and one, senior Darshon McCullough, collapsed on the frozen Huskie Stadium turf with an ankle injury that kept the running back/receiver out of the lineup for the first series — a quick three-andPhoto by Jeff Vorva While Loyola fans were out. The rowdy crowd cheering and making Photos by Jeff Vorva got quiet for a few noise after the game, The first play of the game went wrong for Marist as Darshon McCullough injured his right ankle during a kickoff scrum. After missing the first offensive series, he said minutes while their Marist coach Pat Dunne loudly telling his playthe injury affected his running during a 41-0 loss to Loyola in the Class 8A state championship game. star back was prone. was ers that they learned a lot That wasn’t the of life lessons to get to the way the RedHawks championship game. Marist wanted to start. The quarterback Brendan tone was set and Skalitzky bad things kept happening to Marist all night was sacked in the 41-0 setback Saturday night. The Redfive times Hawks had gone 96 straight games without by Loyola being shut out until that contest. during SatMcCullough played in the game and put urday night’s up some good receiving numbers (six catches Class 8A for 113 yards) but only ran the ball once for a title game in seven-yard gain as the RedHawks were held DeKalb. to minus-two yards of rushing on the night. Would a 100 percent healthy McCullough have made a difference? That’s debatable but his tender right ankle and the Ramblers’ Fort Knox-like first-string defense made life miserable for the RedHawks in the title game. “I’m not sure what happened. I think somebody bumped into me and I just landed wrong on my ankle,” said McCullough, who entered See MARIST, Page 3

NIKE CROSS COUNTRY NATIONALS MEET

National champion hopeful Sandburg projected to finish 4th By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Sandburg’s boys cross country team may be ranked No. 1 in the nation by multiple services but the Eagles are projected to finish fourth when they run in the Nike Cross Nationals Saturday in Oregon. Based on NXN Regional performances and times, Great Oak of California is projected to finish first with 89 points at the meet, which will be held at the Glendoveer Golf Course in Portland. Dana Hills, also based in California, is projected to finish second with 140 points followed by the Minnesotabased Hopkins Track Club with 208.

Sandburg, which will be called the Sandburg XC Club for this event, is projected in the fourth slot with 239 points. “Scores are from where the athlete ranks in the merged speed rating results,” said Travis Miller, the content marketing coordinator for the Milesplit USA web site. “The speed ratings were taken for each qualifying team from their regional meet, merged and then re-scored.’’ Also keep in mind that the eight courses used for regionals are not alike and have different terrain challenges. Plus weather conditions at the eight sites varied. Sandburg’s Sean Torpy is projected to finish sixth among runners with teams,

his twin brother Chris 32nd, Brandon Lukas 47th, Max Lehnhardt 53rd and Tom Brennan 101st. Sandburg won the Illinois High School Association Class 3A title Nov. 7 in Peoria and has been eyeing a national title all season. The team participated in the Foot Locker Midwest Regional Saturday at the Wayne E. Dannehl Cross Country Course in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and came up empty trying to get a top-10 individual qualifier to San Diego. Chris Torpy finished 20th, Sean Torpy was 28th, Lukas was 41st, David Gleisner 46th, Lehnhardt 70th and Daniel Laskero 82nd. Shepard’s Caleb Washington finished 64th.

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Sandburg’s Sean Torpy is projected to finish sixth among runners with teams at the Nike Cross National meet Saturday, while the Eagles are projected to finish fourth.

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RAMBLING ABOUT THE RAMBLERS

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OT, OT, OT, OT, OT By Anthony Nasella Correspondent

When he was star guard at Brother Rice, Bobby Frasor played in his share of overtime games and knew the anxiety and thrills of pressure-packed basketball. Manning the sideline in his first game as the head coach of the Crusaders on Nov. 24 at the Wheaton Academy Thanksgiving Tournament, Frasor got an introduction into the varsity coaching ranks that he’ll never forget — a triple-overtime battle. And while Brother Rice fell short in the marathon game — dropping a 70-68 decision to Bartlett — Frasor came away from the experience wired, while not knowing that another overtime game awaited his team before the week concluded. “It certainly wasn’t the ideal first game to coach,” Frasor admitted. “You have a lot of substitutions and a lot of time outs. One slip up can cost you the game here or there. It was pretty intense for the first game, but it was rush and it was fun.” The Crusaders would bounce back in the tournament’s second game, defeating Downers Grove

North 45-38 the next day only to lose a doubleovertime thriller to the hosts 43-40 last Friday. They concluded the tournament with a 55-44 win over Streamwood on Saturday. Against Bartlett, Junior Mike Shepski led the way with 20 points, junior Josh Niego added 16 points, and senior John Ryan chipped in with 14 points. Shepski scored 11 of his points in the fourth quarter, which included the basket that forced the first overtime. Despite shooting 13-for-24 from the 3-point line, the Crusaders wound up on the short end against and larger Bartlett team. “The Bartlett game was a great experience for myself and for the guys,” Frasor said. “Unfortunately, we made one less play than they did. Hopefully, our guys will learn from it. They’re young a team with an obvious young coach, but I thought they handled it well and played right there with them. “Bartlett was bigger than us; that caused a lot of problems for us because they got to the free throw line more than us. We shot the ball extremely well from the three-point line. So to shoot that well and lose kind of hurts. But Bartlett is a good team who

It’s an ‘intense’ start for Brother Rice’s Frasor, as he coaches five overtime periods in his first three games went 4-0 and won the tournament.” Brother Rice was up four points at one point in the first overtime, but Bartlett came through with a pair of big baskets to force the second overtime. The Crusaders had their chances to win in the third extra period but failed to take advantage of opportunities given to them at the foul line. “If we hit a free throw here or make a stop there, the game could have wound up in our favor,” Frasor said. “It was a well-played game by both teams, but we missed some chances on our end.” Against Downers Grove North, Niego scored 15 points. “The Downers Grove game was a great bounce back game for us,” Frasor said. “Downers Grove is a talented team that caused a lot of problems for people, but my guys were mentally ready and prepared. We played a better game.’’ Against a smaller and faster Wheaton Academy squad, Shepski scored 18 points and Niego added 12. In the win over Streamwood, Shepski finshed with 20 and Niego scored 11. Shepski, who was named all-tourament, is averaging 16.5 points through the team’s first four games and is 13-for-

Photo by Jeff Vorva

New Brother Rice coach Bobby Frasor had to coach five overtime periods in his first three games.

25 from behind the arc. “The Streamwood game was a nice one to finish in regulation,” Frasor said. “These kids play with such effort that I haven’t had to coach them much on that part of their game. They get up for games, play hard and do what I say. There’s a lot of enthusiasm and effort with this team.”

MARIST WINS DISTRICT 218 CLASSIC

FOCUS ON GIRLS BASKETBALL

Nolan has championship call on Line 1

Queen of Peace is having ‘Fun, Fun, Fun’ to start the season

By Phil Arvia Correspondent

Time will tell if this ends up being a special Marist basketball team. But Gene Nolan is already coaching the RedHawks as if they are. Seconds after going down six points in the final half-minute of the title game of the District 218 Tip-off Classic, Nolan told his players they were going to win. Still down two with 1.6 seconds left, no timeouts and more sophomores on the floor than seniors, he yelled in an unrehearsed tweak to an inbounds play. Nolan’s rewrite of “Line 1” was a smash. Coming off a screen set by senior Kevin Lerma, sophomore Maurice Commander canned a buzzer-beating threepointer to stun host Richards 61-60 and claim Marist’s second straight Tip-off title. “ ‘Line 1,’ that’s our play,” Commander said. “My teammate made a great pass and I knocked down the three…coach made the change right on the spot.” “We’ve practiced that out-of-bounds play,” Nolan said. “But they never practiced it in those positions, with Kevin as a screener. Normally, Kevin and Maurice are in the opposite positions.” The switch and resulting bucket capped a wild closing stretch. Richards (3-1), which trailed by as many as 14 points in the first quarter and 40-37 at the outset of the fourth, hit four three-pointers in the first six minutes of the final period to take a six-point lead. Marist (4-0) cut that to four with a deuce from Commander (21 points) with 21.8 seconds to play, prompting the RedHawks’ final timeout and Nolan’s prediction. “As a coach, when you see that kind of belief in each other, sometimes you don’t know how it’s going to happen,” Nolan said. “But they find a way.” A Richards free throw made it 58-54 with 18.8 seconds left. Morgan Taylor answered with a trey at 10.9, followed by two more Bulldogs free throws at 9.6. Taylor then missed a three, but Justin Brown was there for the put-back and was fouled with 1.6 seconds left. As Brown missed the free throw intentionally, Marist committed a lane violation. But, on the ensuing inbounds play, Richards’ Nate Stewart moved laterally while inbounding — which would have been legal after a made free throw — giving the ball back to Marist and setting up Commander’s heroics. “You don’t lose a game on a play like that,” Richards coach Jevon Mamon said. “Nate was down, but the truth is we missed a key box-out on the missed three right before that. I just told him to keep his head high and learn from it.” As did the rest of the Bulldogs by rebounding from the 19-5 deficit they faced after the first six minutes. “We were so stagnant on the offensive end,” Mamon said. “Once we settled in, we started attacking the gaps in the zone and moving the basketball, and we were able to get open looks.” Jaylan Catledge led Richards with 19 points and 15 rebounds, while Chris Bender added 16 points and Arrin

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Marist’s Chamar Hawkins jumps over the scorer’s table and into the stands to track down a loose ball in the RedHawks’ District 218 Classic title win over Richards on Friday.

Westbrook 12. Commander’s total led all scorers, while Chamar Hawkins added 16 and Brown 10 for the RedHawks. It has been an impressive start for Marist, which has a roster featuring six sophomores or freshmen and five juniors or seniors — at least until reinforcements from the RedHawks’ football team, which played Saturday for the Class 8A state title, arrive. “They’re fun to coach,” Nolan said. “It’s a mix of all four classes, which is unique, but that’s why I’ve been impressed with their chemistry.” Hawkins, who reached double figures for the fourth straight game despite fouling out, said that chemistry is no accident. “When we all started this year, we made a pact: we’re going to help each other no matter what happens,” he said. “That’s just how we roll.” Richards tied to recover from the heartbreaking loss two days later but suffered a 62-59 setback to Providence St. Mel in the Team Rose Shootout at Moraine Valley. Catledge had 21 points. In other action from the D218 finals: Chicago Christian 60, Perspectives 35: The Knights (31) captured third place behind 15 points from Jack Ellison and 13 from Trevor Wolterink. Andrew 70, Shepard 55: The Astros (1-3) fell in the fifthplace game despite Kenjrick Watson’s 18 points, plus 12 from Billy Fitzgerald and 11 from Jack Cody.

With a gym full of fans and supporters decked out in Hawaiian shirts to watch the Nov. 24 game between Queen of Peace and Argo, the event was, in fact, contested in Burbank and not on a remote island in the Pacific. But the purpose of the Hawaiian theme, according to Pride head coach George Shimko, was for his team to bring the heat against a talented Argonauts team – which they did in impressive fashion in a 76-67 win to remain hot early in the 201415 season. Queen of Peace junior Kara Shimko felt a bit of paradise after breaking out of a two-game scoring drought and smoking Argo with a game-high 31 points, five assists and four steals to help the Pride keep their early undefeated streak intact at three consecutive games. “We wanted to do something different for the home games,” Shimko said. “We definitely emphasized bringing the heat against Argo to make it interesting on offense and defense, and I was very happy the way the girls played against a very talented Argo team – especially in the second half.” While the Pride put on a secondhalf show, erasing a five-point halftime deficit with a 14-2 run in the third quarter to take command, a wide variety of Hawaiian-teamed songs along with rock classics from the Beach Boys and the Ventures entertained the colorful audience. And to say that Queen of Peace is having “Fun, Fun, Fun,” in the early part of the season with a 3-0 start is an understatement. “This group really likes each other, and the camaraderie will only get better,” Shimko said. “They keep practicing and improving. We might not have any seniors, but we have girls who are more athletic and understanding of the culture we’re trying to establish.” Meanwhile, Shimko said he was pleased with the play of Kara Shim-

ko, who had only one point after eight minutes. She also went 13 of 15 from the charity stripe. “Kara started the first couple of games trying to do a little too much.” he said “She was taking shots but they weren’t falling. Her mental game remained strong, and she stayed in the game and kept running the offense.”

Mending Chargers coming back

Stagg captured its first win of the 2015-16 season on Nov. 24 at the Hinsdale South Tip-Off Tourney against Plainfield South and almost upset St. Ignatius Friday before suffering its second setback of the week on Saturday against Reavis. But more importantly for the Chargers (1-4) is that their two best players — senior guard Noor Elmosa and senior Kate Adams — will both return this week after both working hard to fully recover from injuries. “Kate Adams suffered a seasonending knee injury in the fifth game last season, and Noor Elmosa is finally recovered a much more recent ankle injury,” Stagg head coach Bill Turner said. “That will keep us in the right direction. In the 34-30 win over Plainfield South, Stagg outscored its opponent 15-10 in the final period and was led by Erin O’Leary (14 points) and Jaime Ryan (11 points). Against the Wolfpack, in a close 46-43 overtime setback, Ryan (16 points) and Kelsey Kelley (10 points, 7 rebounds) set the pace. Reavis, which prevailed 62-45, jumped out to an early 20-9 first quarter lead and never looked back. The Chargers were led by Erin O’Leary (15 points) and Ryan (13 points). “It was nice that the team came away with a victory in the tourney,” Turner said. “We received stellar team defensive efforts in the Plainfield South and St. Ignatius games that were very encouraging. We were in position to beat St. Ignatius in regulation, leading up by five points with two minutes left.”

St. Michael redeems itself with championship victory over Redeemer

St. Michael School’s fifth/sixth grade football team avenged three regular season losses and won the 2015 Southside Catholic Conference Championship beating Most Holy Redeemer, 30-12. The SMS team had lost to St. John Fisher, St. Barnabas, and Most Holy Redeemer during the regular season but the Wildcats went into the playoffs and outscored their three opponents by a margin of 68-18. Conor Cooke’s opening kick that went over the head of the Most Holy Redeemer player. Jake Hnilo, who had a forced fumble, interception and two touchdowns, changed the momentum of the game when he knocked the ball loose from the Raiders and the ball was recovered by Matthew Martin and the Wildcats never looked back. Running back, Tyler O’Brochta scored SMS’s first touchdown. An onside kick was recovered by Tyler Mishka and the Wildcats scored on a run up the middle by Hnilo. This capped a 75yard drive led by quarterback Marty O’Keeffe and long running plays by Ben Detampel and O’Brochta. The running backs played behind a strong offensive line of Gavin Murphey, Jackson Judeh, Matthew Martin, Ben Meehan, Ethan Scheel, Jack Gaughan, and Max Hull. In the second half, Ben Detampel scored on a playO’Keeffe changed at the line of scrimmage. The Wildcats defense was tough all day, with another forced fumble by Scheel and Meehan. Contributions from James Siegler, Mitchell Martino, Victor Zaragoza , Jake Kalafut, and Drew Hinkes brought about another quick defensive stop. Special teams and defensive play from Zachary Marjan, Brent Kowalcyzk, Liam Ryan, Ryan McGee, Nicholas Frenkel, Jace Molinets, Morgan O’Malley, Ben Karabel, Colin Bonini, Joey Gremo, Ethan Highfill and Seamus Hennessy also helped St. Michael clinch the championship.

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St. Michael claimed the SCCC football championship despite heading into the postseason with three losses.

Cubs coach coming to Marist Marist High School will host Chicago Cubs hitting coach John Mallee on Thursday, December 10. The event will run from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the school’s main gym. Mallee will speak about hitting mechanics, demonstrate hitting drills with Marist students, and conduct a question and answer session on hitting and the Cubs. Mallee is a veteran of Major League Baseball, having played with the Phillies’ minor league system, before serving as a hitting coach for the Marlins and the Astros. He joined the Cubs organization in 2014. Tickets are $10 per person. Walk-ins are welcome, but pre-registration at www.marist.net is preferred, as seating is limited. For more information, contact Marist baseball coach Kevin Sefcik at sefcik.kevin@marist.net.

PBO registration still available PBO Registration for the 2016 season is still

available. You can register online through the PBO website. Click on the Registration Link on the Registration tab. Please see the PBO website for more details on the registration and the program at www.palosbaseball.org.

Oak Lawn baseball/softball registration open Registration still open during December for the Oak Lawn Baseball and Softball for kids ages 4-18. The organization provides instructional leagues for boys and girls, and progress into competitive play for the older ages. Registration for the spring on is online at www.oaklawnbaseball.com .

Marist hosts trio of camps Marist High School’s athletic department will offer three camp options for grade school students this winter. Softball camps, led by state championship

coach Colleen Biebel, will be held on Sunday and Dec. 21. The first session will cover defensive skills, while the second session will focus on offense. The final session will cover all skills. There are sessions for fourth through sixth graders and seventh and eighth grade girls. Campers are invited to attend one or more sessions. The cost for one session is $30, with a price break for additional camps. Times vary by date and grade. The baseball and football programs will offer camps in late December for seventh and eighth grade boys. Football coach Pat Dunne will run a session Dec. 28, from 9 a.m. to noon. He and his staff will help campers increase speed and improve position skills. On Dec. 29, baseball coach Kevin Sefcik will run a camp from 9 a.m. to noon that will help players improve batting and offensive and defensive skills. The cost of each camp day is $25. Students who register for both camps receive the discount price of $40. All camps will be held indoors. Campers should wear athletic shoes, and bring bats and gloves for baseball and softball camps. Registration is available online at www.marist.net. For more information, contact the Marist athletic department at 773-881-5310.

Oak Lawn hosts baseball camp Oak Lawn High School will host a six-week baseball camp starting Jan. 3. Oak Lawn head coach Bill Gerny will direct the program in conjunction with U.S. Baseball Academy. Classes are available for players in grades 1-12 and are limited to six players per coach. Sessions are offered in advanced hitting, pitching, catching, fielding and baserunning. Space is limited. Registration is now under way. For more information, visit www.USBaseballAcademy.com, or call toll-free 866-622-4487. We welcome submissions from the community at sports@regionalpublishing.com

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Thursday, December 3, 2015 Section 2

Marist isn’t the only good team to get scrambled by Ramblers

eKALB -- “Screw em’.’’ That was what one of the Marist assistant football coaches told his troops after the RedHawks were soundly beaten 41-0 at the hands of Loyola in the IHSA Class 8A state championship game Saturday night. The coach was referring to the attitude to take from any criticism that the players may receive for their poor performance in the title game after putting up such a great effort to get to that game. I won’t sugarcoat it. The RedHawks laid something on the Huskie Stadium field that could be fried, boiled, scrambled or turned into an omelet. This was the first time under coach Pat Dunne’s watch that the team has been shut out. The team was last blanked in the fourth week of the 2007 season, 55-0 by Joliet Catholic, and ran off 96 straight games of scoring at least seven points before this game. The trouble is that there were thousands of people all across the state watching this game on television and they saw the worst of Marist against a team that has been making good teams look bad all year. Ever hear of Milwaukee Marquette? That team finished 10-3 this year and

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Making the Extra Point made it to the state semifinals in Division 1 in Wisconsin. Not a bad team. The Ramblers beat Marquette 35-0 to open the season. Maine South is traditionally a state power. The Ramblers gave the Hawks their worst beating of the year, 49-8 in the second game of the season. Brother Rice was up next. The Crusaders came into the game whipping Michigan power Brother Rice of Bloomfield Hills, 56-20 and Crete Monee (which finished second in Class 6A) 49-21 in the first two games of the season. Loyola beat the Crusaders 28-0 for Brother Rice’s worst loss of the season. Notice a trend here? This wasn’t some cream puff the RedHawks were playing. Loyola was beating the stuffing out off almost everyone it played including a 49-21 win over Mt. Carmel and a 56-14 win over St. Rita, which

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Marist players look glum as they pose with their state runner-up trophy. They dropped a 41-0 decision to Loyola in the Class 8A finals, but Loyola had beaten some strong programs soundly during the season.

admittedly had a down year but it’s still St. Rita. It appeared maybe there would be a chink in the Rambers’ armor when they barely beat one of the strongest teams in the state, Homewood-Flossmoor, 34-28 in the quarterfinals on Nov. 14 and survived Palatine, 24-22 in the snowy semifinals on Nov. 21. But on Saturday, the familiar Ramblers were back and Marist was on

the receiving end of another Rambler pounding. Those who only saw Marist play in this game did not see the whole picture. The RedHawks made it to the playoffs with a 5-4 regular season mark and paid for their sins by drawing the 23rd seed out of 32 teams. They first knocked off East Suburban Catholic Conference champ and

10th seed Niles Notre Dame for the second time this season, 17-14. Then they beat seventh-seeded Barrington, 59-56 in the highest scoring Class 8A playoff game in history. It wasn’t a very fundamentally sound football game but few games could match it for its excitement and quarterback Brendan Skalitzky accounted for 633 rushing/passing yards and the team needed every one of them. In the quarterfinals, it was another rollercoaster ride on the road with 15th-seeded Oswego and it took a Rob Topps III interception with 40 seconds left to preserve a 38-35 victory. The semifinals saw another upstart team, 30th-seeded Waubonsie Valley, come to town and the RedHawks pulled off a 31-16 win and the players celebrated by jumping into snow drifts. Those four games are unforgettable for anyone who saw them. Those four games showed what Marist was made of this year. And for anyone who squawks at the RedHawks for getting embarrassed to a team that humiliated the likes of Maine South, Mt. Carmel, Brother Rice, St. Rita and others… That assistant coach had two words that said it best.

STATE CHAMPIONSHIP ROUNDUP

Ivory towers over L-Way West as Naz wins second straight title By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

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Loyola quarterback Emmett Clifford dives for the first touchdown in his team’s 41-0 victory over Marist. The Class 8A final was one of seven state championship games to feature a lopsided score.

STATE FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK

Blowouts, running clocks rule in state title games By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

DeKALB — Seven out of the eight state championship football games were blowouts, with the winners beating the losers by an average score of 43-11. Five of those seven went to a running clock after the winning team took a 40-point lead. That caused much mumbling in the press box about how the Illinois High School Association should adopt a 1-32 seeding for all eight classes. This season, the IHSA allowed the Class 7A and Class 8A playoffs to be seeded 1-32 regardless of geography. The result was that the Class 7A game was the only competitive game at Huskie Stadium over the weekend with Glenbard West beating Libertyville 34-28. The Class 8A game, however, produced Loyola’s 41-0 win over Marist. The other six classes followed the usual format of two 16-team brackets based on geography and all six title games were blowouts. While there are no proposals on the table this winter for further change, early this year an adhoc committee recommended the 7A/8A changes to football and they were approved in June.

Coaches move up the ladder Two coaches — Nazareth’s Tim Racki and Montini’s Chris Andriano -- moved into a fiveway tie for third place among Illinois High

School Association bosses with the most state championship victories. The Roadrunners beat Lincoln-Way West, 4221 Saturday afternoon to win the Class 5A championship and Montini followed suit with a 38-15 victory over Crete-Monee the following game. The pair join East St. Louis’s Robert Shannon, Joliet Catholic’s Dan Sharp and Carthage’s Jim Unruh for third on the list with six state championships. Mt. Carmel’s Frank Lenti leads the pack with 11 and Providence’s is second on the list with nine. Racki’s first four came with Driscoll from 2001 through 2004 on the Class 3A and 4A levels. Last year he guided Nazareth to a Class 6A crown. “It never gets old.” Racki said. The coach said he has good people around him, “I’m not the smartest X’s and O’s guy but I work my tail off and surround myself with guys who are not only incredible football coaches but they are good people and care about all of these kids. It’s been a tremendous ride.’’ When it was brought to his attention that he is third on the list, he said he has grown quite a bit since winning his first titles. “I am being sincere – the older I get, the more I get satisfaction from seeing these guys being able to celebrate it,” he said. “I think that’s a good thing. You get a little more wisdom as you get older. I realize that it’s not all about me. This team could have done this without me. I have a role in it as the head coach but, again, I surround myself with great people.’’

High interest in EP coaching job By Jeff Vorva Sport Editor

Approximately 50 people have sent resumes in for the vacant head football coaching job at Evergreen Park High School from Illinois and around the Midwest and Athletic Director Jim Soldan is in the process of interviewing candidates with the hope of filling the position by Christmas. Despite the fact the school had five coaches patrolling the sidelines since 2001, Soldan said that this is a desirable job. “I can’t talk about the coaches that have been here before me but Mike Barry (2008-10) and Dan Hartman (2011-13) have done pretty well for themselves,” Soldan said. “They left to take jobs at bigger schools and they are very successful.’’ Barry had been at Hinsdale South since 2011 and last year helped guide the Hornets to their best record since 2005 with a 9-3 mark. This

Marist Continued from Page 1 the game with 607 yards rushing and 1,003 yards receiving. “It did affect me, but I had to have a mental toughness. When I first hurt it, I thought it was worse than I expected.’’ The usually high-octane Marist offense was held to 174 yards and 116 of them came on the final two drives of

year, the team won the West Suburban Gold Conference and reached the Class 6A semifinals before dropping a wild 40-37 game to Crete-Monee. Hartman moved on to Hinsdale Central where his team was 8-3 in 2014 and 7-3 this year. One of those victories was a 45-38 win over Barry and South. Central’s season ended with a tight 29-26 setback to Neuqua Valley. The job was vacated after Ray Mankowski’s second season at the helm. EP Principal Bill Sanderson said that last week the Reporter-Regional inaccurately reported that Mankowski resigned and that School District 231 board members voted to release him as coach at its Nov. 17 meeting. Under Mankowski, the team qualified for the playoffs and finished 5-4 in 2014 and was 3-6 this season. He was on the staff for seven years as an assistant prior to 2014.

the game during the running clock after Loyola (14-0) took a 41-0 lead. Meanwhile the Marist defense had fits with the balanced Ramblers attack as Loyola had 208 yards on the ground and 195 in the air. Quarterback Emmett Clifford threw for 195 yards and a touchdown and added a rushing touchdown. Dara Laja, who entered the game with 1,702 yards for the Ramblers, ran for 152 yards and two touchdowns. Tight end Jack Marwede carried the

DeKALB — OK, Nazareth’s football team is going to miss Julian Love. A lot. The kid, who is heading to Notre Dame next year, is deadly on offense, defense and special teams. But Roadrunners fans have another years of electrifying play to watch thanks to junior Ivory Kelly-Martin, who flirted with the 2,000-yard mark for the season and put on a show for all in the state to see as he helped his team to a 42-21 victory over Lincoln-Way West Saturday morning to win the Illinois High School Association Class 5A state championship at Huskie Stadium on the campus of Northern Illinois University. The Roadrunners (12-2) won back-to-back state titles after capturing the Class 6A title last year in Champaign. The East Suburban Catholic Conference power, which knocked St. Laurence out in the semifinals, 340, had a 42-0 lead on the Warriors in the third quarter. Kelly-Martin had 170 yards on 13 carries and four touchdowns including a state-championship record dash of 96 yards to put his team up 14-0. “It was a very exciting run – my O line really opened it up,’’ he said. “They opened up the hole and got me through that first level and they’ve been doing that all year for me. I know that once I get to that second level I know what to do, so I did it.’’ His huge game came a year after he missed most of the season with an MCL injury. Because the Roadrunners played deep into November, he was able to play in the quarterfinals, semifinals and finals last year in a limited role. This year, he made up for lost time as he ran for 1,972 yards and scored 36 touchdowns. Quarterback Carson Bartels, who threw for 249 yards and two touchdowns, calls the Kelly-Martin/Love combo a “twoheaded monster” and Love ran for 53 yards and had four tackles and an interception on defense. He will be playing defense only at Notre Dame. Racki gave Love a lot of freedom on defense because he said Love has a high football IQ and great instincts. “It’s a lot of fun but it requires a lot,’’ Love said. “I put a lot of preparation into it. I watch a lot of film and catch a lot of tendencies. That’s basically all you need to be successful. Two years ago my sophomore year it was my first practice on the varsity and I was on the opposite side of the field and I kind of just walked to the ball. And I ran a lot after that because of

ball two times for three yards resulting in two touchdowns. Marist (8-5) upset No. 10 Niles Notre Dame, No. 7 Barrington and No. 15 Oswego to get to the 8A semis and beat 30th-seed Waubonsie Valley to get to DeKalb. Few thought the team would get this far. “The last five weeks sums up this group of seniors,” Marist coach Pat Dunne said. “What they’ve done and

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Nazareth junior Ivory Kelly-Martin ran for 170 yards and four touchdowns in the state title game.

coach and I learned to never do that again.’’ In other state title action:

Phillips makes history

Phillips became the first Chicago Public League team to win a state football title by exploding for 21 second-quarter points en route to a 51-7 win over Belleville Althoff Catholic in the Class 4A game Friday night. Quarterback Quayvon Skanes rushed for 141 yards and four touchdowns in the romp. Karmari Mosby had 151 yards and one TD for the 14-0 Wildcats.

Big Mac attack Bishop McNamara, which suffered its lone loss of the year, 70-40 to St. Laurence on Sept. 19, scored 42 first-half points and cruised to a 50-7 victory over Tolono Unity to win the Class 3A title Friday afternoon. Jonathan Ward ran for 189 yards and a pair of touchdowns for the 13-1 Fightin’ Irish.It was their fifth state championship and first since 1987.

Slammin’ Sammy leads Glenbard West

Montini won its sixth title with a 38-15 victory over CreteMonee in Class 6A on Saturday afternoon and it was the Broncos’ first 14-0 season. It is also their first Class 6A title after winning on the 4A and 5A levels. Quarterback Justin Blake rushed for 192 yards and a pair of touchdowns and running back Prince Walker had 169 yards and three scores. The Broncos trailed 15-10 in the second quarter but rolled the rest of the way.

Tri, Tri again

After finishing second in the Class 1A playoffs in 2013 and getting bounced from the Class 2A playoffs in the first round last year, Tri-Valley claimed the Class 2A title Friday afternoon with a 41-8 victory over Auburn. Peyton Roop ran for 137 yards and two touchdowns. Tom Kinsella had an 81-yard interception return for a touchdown in the third quarter.

Arcola scores 700

Senior Sam Brodner, who is a favorite by some to win Chicago area and state Player of the Year honors, ran for 264 yards and four touchdowns to help the Hilltoppers beat Libertyville, 34-28, for the Class 7A title Saturday afternoon in the only close game during the weekend. Libertyville quarterback Riley Lees, who is also in discussion as a Player of the Year candidate, threw for 232 yards and four TDs.

how they’ve done it showed resilience, perseverance and determination. That will not only help them this year but throughout their career. This is a special group that will be successful throughout their lives. “It hurts now, but they learned some life lessons.’’ Quarterback Brendan Skalitzky was bottled up most of the night as he was sacked five times. He was 13 of 32 for 176 yards and an interception. He ran

Perfect season for Montini

Arcola won the Class 1A title Friday morning by beating Stark County, 35-17, to kick off the weekend. In the process, the Purple Raiders scored 714 points this season. They ranked third all-time behind Springfield Sacred Heart Griffin, which scored 744 in 2013 and 716 in 2014. Arcola had just 241 yards but started from the Stark County 29-, 25- and 13-yard lines in three scoring drives.

13 times for 17 yards. On the season, he finished with 3,705 yards passing and 1,084 yards rushing for 4,789 total and accounted for 47 touchdowns. “They were fast and that was the best defense we’ve seen,” the senior signal caller said. “This was a season I will never forget. I’m proud of our guys and we never gave up. We made it to the state championship. “We didn’t get the ultimate goal but I’m still proud of our team.’’

Section 2 Thursday, December 3, 2015

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THE NEXT LEVEL

Max effort: Marked man Strus scores 24 after historic 52-point performance By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

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Max Strus, a Hickory Hills native playing at Lewis University, had 52 points against Northwood.

Former Stagg standout Max Strus broke a school record that was more than four decades old when he popped in 52 points for Lewis University on Nov. 24. Now he’s a marked man. If opposing coaches didn’t already know about him, they do now. But in his first game after the explosion, Strus still managed to put up 24 points and hauled down a career-high 14 rebounds Saturday in a 62-60 win over Wayne State in Romeoville. He was 12for-15 at the free-throw line and added a teamhigh four assists. As for the game that made him the talk of the nation, the Flyers needed just about every one of those 52 points as they barely got by Northwood, 99-95 in a non-conference game in Midland, Michigan. He was 12-for-14 in 3-point baskets and the 6-foot-5 sophomore added 12 rebounds. He broke the previous school record of 46 points set by John Lucas during the 1969-70 campaign. It ties the Great Lakes Valley Conference record for points scored previously set by both LaVontay Fenderson (UW-Parkside, 2009) and Gary Paul (Indianapolis, 1988). The Hickory Hills native also broke the previous Bennett Center scoring record of 45. It is the most points scored by any player at any level of the NCAA this season and the most three-pointers by anyone in the NCAA so far in 2015-16. “It was the most amazing performance that I have witnessed at any level,” Lewis head men’s basketball coach Scott Trost said. Last year as a freshman, Strus started in all 31

games and was awarded GLVC Freshman of the Year after averaging 13.3 per game. He had two double-doubles on the season and scored doubledigit points in 25 games, scoring more than 20 points in five games.

Former Richards star is Broyl-ing Sean Lewis, who played football and coached at Richards, is a nominee for the the Broyles Award, given annually to the nation’s most outstanding assistant coach. The Bowling Green University co-offensive coordinator will find out Sunday if he won the award. Should he win that award he could be in some conversations for future head coaching positions on the college level. Lewis, in his first year as Co-Offensive Coordinator, has taken over the quarterbacks and helped elevate the Falcons’ offense. BGSU, which is the Mid -American Conference East champions for the third straight season, finished the regular season 9-3 overall and will play the MAC West champion Northern Illinois University in the MAC Championship Game Friday. The Falcons, who scored 530 points – including at least 40 points in eight games – defeated both Maryland and Purdue of the Big Ten Conference on the road this season. The Falcons own the fifth-best total offense in the nation, the fourth-best scoring offense, the second-best passing offense, and have gained more first downs than any other team this season. Under Lewis, the Falcons have improved from 88th in third-down conversion rate in 2014 to third nationally. Under his guidance with the quarterbacks,

Lewis has mentored one of the nation’s leading signal callers, Matt Johnson and a unit that is completing 68 passes of passes this season and averaging 401.4 yards per game passing. The Falcons are scoring 44.2 points per game in 2015, up from 30.0 points per game in 2014. That improvement has seen them jump from 56th nationally, to fourth. BGSU’s 565.1 yards per game of total offense ranks fifth in the country, up from 432.9 yards per game last season. Lewis churned out one of the most productive wide receiver units in the nation during the 2014 season, as the Falcons were one of just three schools in FBS football to have at least six receivers with 20-plus catches, four receivers over 30 catches, and three wideouts with more than 50 receptions. The Falcons had 17 receiving touchdowns a season ago, including a team-high seven from freshman Roger Lewis. Under Lewis in 2013, Eastern Illinois receivers Erik Lora and Adam Drake both totaled over 1,300 yards receiving and 32 combined touchdowns. Lora was recognized as the best receiver in FCS football for his efforts. Lewis also mentored current BGSU graduate assistant Jeff LePak, who was an All-America tight end for EIU during the 2013 season. During his first season as the inside wide receivers coach, Lewis helped coach Lora to one of the best individual seasons in FCS history, earning OVC Player of the Year honors while finishing fourth in the Walter Payton Award voting. He set the FCS single season record with 136 receptions finishing with 1,664 yards. As a unit, EIU wide receivers hauled in a school record 341 passes during the year for 4,019 yards and 34 touchdowns.

FOCUS ON ST. XAVIER

The 2015 Moraine Valley Community College volleyball team won 22 matches this season, despite having a small roster.

No complaints from Hallberg as women start the season 9-0

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By Anthony Nasella Correspondent

With a perfect 9-0 start to the 2015-16 season and wins in its first three Chicago Collegiate Athletic Conference games, the St. Xavier women’s basketball has been firing on all cylinders thus far. That was definitely the case this past week as the No. 3 ranked (NAIA Division II) Cougars won a pair of home games — an 81-57 CCAC win over Robert Morris on November 24th and a 92-67 triumph over Indiana UniversityNorthwest in nonconference action the following day. Against Robert Morris, junior guard Mikayla Layden logged a double-double with 11 points and a career-best 11 assists, just missing her first triple-triple as she added nine rebounds. Also logging a double-double was Sarah Vozel (13 points, 12 rebounds). In the win over Indiana-Northwest, senior center Caitlyn McMahon scored a career high 20 points and added nine rebounds and six blocks; Kara Krolicki added 22 points on 8-for-16 shootings and a trio of three-point baskets, and junior forward Sami Pawalk had a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds. “When you’re 9-0, there’s not much you can complain about,” Cougars head coach Bob Hallberg said. “What’s really helping us this season is that we have players coming off the bench who are just a sold as some girls who are starting. We don’t lose much when we’re in foul trouble.” Sophomore guard Krolicki led the Cougars in scoring against Robert Morris with a game-high 15 points. Brittany Collins (12 points, eight rebounds and four blocks) and junior guard Sidney Prasse (11 points, five assists) also contributed for SXU, which shot 18-for-34 from the floor in the first half. Against Indiana-Northwest, sophomore center Collins scored in double figures as well for St. Xavier with 11 points to go along with her five rebounds. Junior guard Revi McMahon tied her career-high in scoring in the game with nine points on perfect 3-for-3 shooting from beyond the arc. After leading 45-41 at the half, the Cougars turned up the defensive pressure in the second half, limiting the Redhawks to just 16 percent shooting from the field (5-for-32) and 26 points after the halftime break. They scored 31 of their points off turnovers. “Last year’s players didn’t get as much exposure because we had Morgan Stutt and Susie Broski, who were both fouryear starters,” Hallberg said. “Now, many players are stepping up and taking advantage of the opportunities. We just have to keep it going.”

Men’s basketball loses to ranked RMU Sophomore guard Larry Motuzis (Darien/Hinsdale South) and senior forward Tony Core (Matteson/Tinley Park) combined for 36 points and 16 rebounds, but the Saint Xavier University men’s basketball team could not slow down No. 21 Robert Morris University in a Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference showdown Nov. 24 at the Shannon Center in Chicago. The Cougars (3-5 overall/2-1 CCAC) shot 47 percent (35for-74) from the field for the game, but the Eagles connected on half of their total shot attempts (37-for-74), including a 40 percent clip (12-for-30) from three-point range. Motuzis led SXU with 19 points and eight rebounds, while Core added a career-high 17 points and also pulled down eight boards. Senior forward Mitch Uratchko (Streator/Mid-State Tech/ Sauk Valley CC/Streator) had a solid effort for the Cougars with 14 points and seven rebounds, while junior guard Dominique Jeter (Chicago/South Suburban CC/Julian) also finished in double figures with 10 points. Senior guard Stanley Moore (Rockton/Sauk Valley CC/Rockton-Hononegah) led Saint Xavier in assists with seven on the night. RMU was led by senior guard Corey McCrary with a game-high 25 points. Robert Morris got off to a fast start behind some nice long-range shooting building a 14-7 lead in the game’s first three minutes. SXU kept it close for most of the first half, but a three at the buzzer by McCrary sent the Eagles into the locker room at the half with a 51-42 advantage. RMU came out aggressive early in the second half and built its lead up to 16, 66-50, in the opening five minutes of the new period. Robert Morris kept the pressure on and built its lead as high as 26 points multiple times midway through the frame. The Cougars made a late run to 11 points in the final seconds, but that was as close as it would get. Saint Xavier (3-5 overall/2-1 CCAC) hosts Purdue University North Central on Saturday.

FOCUS ON MORAINE VALLEY

Small roster, big results for Moraine volleyball team The volleyball season is over for first-year Moraine Valley Community College coach Matt Clemens and he had a chance to reflect on a season in which the team won 22 matches and a few athletes reached milestones and won honors. Clemens had eight athletes to start with, added a ninth and worked without an assistant. Challenges aside, he’s happy with the results. “It went really well,” he said. “We went 22-11, which is impressive. We had a chance to advance to nationals, and we played well. It was an experience I’ll never forget as my first time as a college coach I think there are things I could’ve done better, but it was a learning curve.” Not only did the Cyclones 5-2 in the Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference, but they also were two games short of heading to the

national tournament. With such a small roster, the coach said every player was important, but Carolyn Yerkes (Marist) was key this season. “She is arguably the No. 1 libero in the country,” Clemens said. “We don’t win 22 games without her. She passes well, serves aggressively and plays defense better than anyone I’ve coached or played with. It was almost like she was an assistant coach,” Yerkes was an All-NJCAA Region IV and All-Conference team sophomore. Yerkes also eclipsed the 1,000 dig mark this season and has more than 1,300 in her collegiate career. Joining Yerkes on the all-conference first team were freshmen Kaitlyn “Kam” Myles (Queen of Peace) and Carly Nowaczyk (St. Ignatius). Making the All-Conference second team

were sophomores and Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences grad Carly Trinley and Allison Nash, who boasted more than 200 kills. Trinley also surpassed the 1,300 mark in assists for her career. Next year, Clemens wants at least 12 athletes on his roster, making for better scrimmages in practice and the ability to schedule more games. He also wants an assistant coach. With three players expected to return and some talented recruits already lined up, the Cyclones are shooting for more than 22 wins and a trip to nationals. “We’re on the right track. It’ll be nice to put Moraine Valley back on the map for volleyball,” Clemens said. “I’m looking forward to next year.” — Moraine Valley Community College

FOCUS ON TRINITY CHRISTIAN COLLEGE

Women’s soccer team falls in first pool game of nationals Trinity Christian College’s women’s soccer team fell in the first pool game in the NCCAA Women’s Soccer National Championships at Austin-Tindall Regional Park in Kissimmee Florida. The fourth-seeded Trolls (13-8) fell to fifthseeded Central Christian College, 3-2 Monday. Jessica Bianchi and Kayla Diemer had goals for the Trolls. They hoped to recover against eighth-seeded Trinity Lutheran on Tuesday and will face No. 1 seed Mississippi College at 4 p.m. today, Thursday. The eight qualifying teams, which include six region champions and two at-large selections, are divided into two pools. Each team will play the other teams in their pool during the first four days of competition. The two pool winners will advance to the championship game on Saturday. The Trolls are making their sixth NCCAA national tournament appearance with their last showing in the 2013 season. Trinity entered the tournament as the North Central champions with a 3-0 defeat over the University of Northwestern (MN) in the region title game. Mississippi College (12-3-3 entering the tournament) is the Mideast Representative as they only team from that region eligible for the tournament. The Choctaws are a NCAA Division II program in the Gulf Shore Conference. Central Christian College of Kansas (18-5)

received one of the at-large bids to the tournament after losing to Mid-America Christian in the championship game of the Central region. It has been 15 years since the Tigers have been to this national tournament. They compete during their season as a NAIA independent school. Trinity Lutheran University (Everett, WA with a 5-12-1 earned its automatic bid to the national tournament as the West region champions with a 3-1 win over Bethesda in its title game. The Eagles are a NAIA independent school.

Women’s hoops fall to South Bend The Trolls battled with Indiana UniversitySouth Bend (South Bend, Indiana) and lost, 60-48. For the game the Trolls shot .267 percent from the field and .692 percent from the line. The Titans were .391 percent from the field and .955 percent from the line. Trinity collected 28 rebounds and IU-South Bend hauled in 46. Allie Paluchniak led the team with 13 points, seven rebounds, and four assists. Bethany Jansma added 10 points and Lauren Stokes had eight.

Men’s basketball even The Trolls fell to 4-4 overall and 0-2 in the CCAC with an 83-68 loss to the University of Indiana South Bend. While each team shot .500 percent or bet-

ter in the half, the scoring went in streaks. IUSouth Bend hit eight of its first 10 shots in the opening six minutes and went up 19-5. Over the next nine minutes Trinity held SB to only six more points while the Trolls came back. After two free throws by Nari Garrett, the team took the lead at 26-25. The teams seesawed back and forth in the remaining minutes of the half to end in a 39-39 deadlock at intermission. The early part of the second half was close until the Titans went on a 16-6 run to take an 11 point lead with 10 minutes to play. The Trolls closed the gap to six points only to have the Titans go back ahead by doubledigits. As Trinity pushed in the final minutes, the Titans got the job done the free throw line to create the 15-point difference at the final buzzer. Trinity ended the game with a .422 field-goal percentage and IU-South Bend shot .469 percent. The Trolls made eight three pointers and the Titans sunk 11. IU-South Bend also scored six more points from the free throw line. Trinity had four players in double-digit scoring with Jordan Perry tallying 15, Zack Austell netting 12, all from the arc, and Garrett and Myles Birgans with 10 each. Garrett was the high rebounder with nine while Ben Brinks added six. Caleb Jonkman had five assists. — Compiled by Jeff Vorva from submitted reports.

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WEEKLY FOOTBALL FORECAST On the strength of his fantastic 10-0 mark the first week of the postseason, Bob Rakow hung on and won the Football Forecast Postseason MVP honor. The last week saw Vorva leapfrog Maholy for second place and regular-season King Wally Findysz leapfrog Anthony Nasella to move out of the basement. Overall, Vorva finished with the best record but was neither the regular-season king nor postseason MVP. We will have to listen to him whine all offseason. Overall, the boys combined to go 459-226, which is 67 percent, a big fat D. In 2013, the fellas were at 75.3 percent and last year 74.1 percent. The report card is not good. Summer school may be in order for these clowns. But we hope you had fun reading this and, until next August, you won’t be seeing these handsome faces again (sigh, except for Vorva, who insists on writing weekly column with his mug scaring people all over the world). Start thinking now: Who do you like in the Marist-Brother Rice game at Soldier Field?

Last week Postseason Regular season Overall

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6-2 31-17 63-26 94-43

Images from the state football championships

Marist fans were pumped up before Saturday’s Class 8A state football championship game against Loyola at Northern Illinois University’s Huskie Stadium in DeKalb.

One of the most popular sideline items on a cold weekend in DeKalb was a heater, which was used quite a bit morning, noon and night. Northern Illinois University mascot statue Victor E. Huskie had a good view of all eight state title games over the weekend.

A mouth guard was embedded in the grass after Saturday’s Class 7A game between Glenbard West and Libertyville. Nazareth running back Ivory Kelly-Martin is tended to early in Saturday’s Class 5A title game against Lincoln-Way West. He returned to action and rushed for 170 yards and four touchdowns in Nazareth’s 42-21 win.

Photos by Jeff Vorva

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION MTGLQ INVESTORS, LP Plaintiff, -v.DANIEL J. BRODERICK III AKA DANIEL J. BRODERICK AKA DANIEL BRODERICK, JENNIFER L. BRODERICK AKA JENNIFER L. HOSTY, CITIBANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION F/K/A CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA) N.A., LVNV FUNDING, LLC Defendants 14 CH 9567 10541 SOUTH KOLMAR AVENUE Oak Lawn, IL 60453 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 15, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 6, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 10541 SOUTH KOLMAR AVENUE, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Property Index No. 24-15-125-013-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $341,145.29. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, or a unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(h-1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact the sales department, ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com. Please refer to file number F14040175. 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. ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com Attorney File No. F14040175 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 26122 Case Number: 14 CH 9567 TJSC#: 35-16929 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.

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2004-FF4, MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2004-FF4 Plaintiff, -v.SAWSON HADDAD A/K/A SAWSON R. HADDAD, RAJAEI HADDAD A/K/A RAJAEI J. HADDAD A/K/A RAY HADDAD, CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE U/T/A DATED 1ST DAY OF APRIL, 1999 A/K/A TRUST NO. 1107004, INLAND BANK AND TRUST, MIDLAND FUNDING, LLC, INTEGRA BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, STATE OF ILLINOIS, UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE U/T/A DATED 1ST DAY OF APRIL, 1999 A/K/A TRUST NO. 1107004, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 11 CH 028055 17128 POINTE DRIVE ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 15, 2012, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 7, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 17128 POINTE DRIVE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 Property Index No. 27-29-313-003. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \â&#x20AC;?AS IS\â&#x20AC;? condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. 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 (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-11-18640. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-11-18640 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 11 CH 028055 TJSC#: 35-16963 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I677122

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For Sale Public Notice Network Ref. No. 15-01394 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FIFTH THIRD MORTGAGE COMPANY; Plaintiff, vs. UNKNOWN HEIRS OF MICHAEL W. CUNNINGHAM; CLEARVIEW CONDOMINIUM VII ASSOCIATION AND COLLEEN ANN KEHOE AS EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL W. CUNNINGHAM; UNKNOWN TENANTS, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 15 CH 9242 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause on September 24, 2015, Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, January 5, 2016, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 15639 GARDEN VIEW CT., UNIT 2B, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462. P.I.N. 27-13-401-036-1017. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance within 24 hours, by certified funds. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Mr. Ira T. Nevel at Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorney, Law Offices of Ira T. Nevel, 175 North Franklin Street,Chicago, Illinois 60606. (312) 357-1125. Ref. No. 15-01394 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I677334

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER WITH WELLS FARGO HOME MORTGAGE, INC. Plaintiff, -v.MONIKA A. DZIUBA AKA MONIKA DZIUBA AKA MONIKA ALEKSANDRA DZIUBA, DARIUSZ DZIUBA, THE RIVIERA IN PALOS IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION, PNC BANK, N.A. SBM TO NATIONAL CITY BANK SBM TO MIDAMERICA BANK, FSB, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 14 CH 8228 24 COUR LEROUX 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 January 16, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 28, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 24 COUR LEROUX, Palos Hills, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-23-101-025-0000. The real estate is improved with a condominium. The judgment amount was $133,577.01. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, or a unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(h-1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact the sales department, ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com. Please refer to file number F14040121. 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. ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com Attorney File No. F14040121 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 26122 Case Number: 14 CH 8228 TJSC#: 35-15070 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.

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION HEARTLAND BANK AND TRUST COMPANY; Plaintiff, vs. LEONARD R. GARGAS, AN INDIVIDUAL; FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF ILLINOIS, AS TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST AGREEMENT DATED APRIL 15, 1997 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NO. 4953; COURTYARD PROFESSIONAL OFFICE CENTER CONDOMINIUM, INC., AN ILLINOIS NOT-FORPROFIT CORPORATION; UNKNOWN TENANTS; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 14 CH 14686 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, January 8, 2016, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 15414 S. Harlem Ave., Orland Park, IL 60462. P.I.N. 27-13-201-041-1002. The mortgaged real estate is a commercial condominium. The property may be made available for inspection by contacting Mr. Michael Beckerman of Triumph Real Estate at (630) 321-9556. 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: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. For information call Mr. Robert L. Dawidiuk at The Collins Law Firm, PC, 1770 North Park Street, Naperville, Illinois 60563. (630) 527-1595. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I677443

Public Notice Network 14-13-27927 Codilis Associates, P.C. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff, vs. STEPHEN PLATOS, AS TRUSTEE FOR CHICAGO TITLE LAND TRUST COMPANY AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE TO FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF EVERGREEN PARK, AS TRUSTEE UNDER TRUST AGREEMENT DATED 1-21-1994 AND KNOWN AS TRUST NUMBER 13551, BMO HARRIS BANK, N.A. F/K/A HARRIS BANK, N.A., Defendants, 12 CH 19383 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 Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 9105 Woodland Drive, Hickory Hills, IL 60457. P.I.N. 23-03-405-019. 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 Sale Clerk at Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorney, Codilis & Associates, P.C., 15W030 North Frontage Road, Burr Ridge, Illinois 60527. (630) 794-5300. 14-13-27927 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I677344

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE, SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO WACHOVIA BANK, N.A., AS TRUSTEE FOR CHASE FUNDING MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2003-6 Plaintiff, -v.MARK E. LAFAIRE, DEBRA E. LAFAIRE, HOME EQUITY OF AMERICA, INC. Defendants 12 CH 41851 10325 SOUTH 75TH COURT Palos Hills, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 28, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 29, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 10325 SOUTH 75TH COURT, Palos Hills, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-13-203-005-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $207,871.40. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 291-1717 between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. only Please refer to file number 11-052032. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 Attorney File No. 11-052032 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 12 CH 41851 TJSC#: 35-14378 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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CONDOMINIUMS: Crestwood 2 bdrm., 1 bath, kitchen, living room, dining room & patio balcony. $875/ mo. + sec. dep. Heat included. Call 708-417-5983. For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-8 Plaintiff, -v.NABIL ABDELRAHMAN A/K/A NABIL RAHMAN A/K/A NABIL A. ABDELRAHMAN A/K/A NABEL REHEEM A/K/A NABIL A. RAHMAN A/K/A NABIL A. ABELDELRAHMAN, SAFA ABDELRAHMAN, ARROW FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC, MIDLAND FUNDING LLC Defendants 12 CH 36476 10527 SOUTH VICKY LANE 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 5, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 6, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 10527 SOUTH VICKY LANE, Palos Hills, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-13-111-015-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $309,438.23. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 291-1717 between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. only Please refer to file number 12-061480. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 Attorney File No. 12-061480 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 12 CH 36476 TJSC#: 35-14644 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 CITIZENS BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION F/K/A RBS CITIZENS, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO CHARTER ONE BANK, N.A. F/K/A CHARTER ONE BANK, F.S.B. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO ST. PAUL FEDERAL BANK FOR SAVINGS Plaintiff, -v.ROBERT E. SANGOSTI, SUSAN M. SANGOSTI, JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NA Defendants 15 CH 008652 8020 BINFORD DRIVE ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 2, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 12, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8020 BINFORD DRIVE, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-02-415-012. The real estate is improved with a residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \â&#x20AC;?AS IS\â&#x20AC;? condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. 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 (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-08655. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-15-08655 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 008652 TJSC#: 35-13371 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I677053

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.MARY PAWLAK A/K/A MARY MARGARET PAWLAK Defendants 13 CH 9550 10515 SOUTH 84TH AVENUE PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 5, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 6, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 10515 SOUTH 84TH AVENUE, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-14-202-004-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family home. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \â&#x20AC;?AS IS\â&#x20AC;? condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. 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 (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information: Visit our website at service.atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5 pm. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES, Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300, CHICAGO, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 476-5500. Please refer to file number PA1305642. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. PIERCE & ASSOCIATES One North Dearborn Street Suite 1300 CHICAGO, IL 60602 (312) 476-5500 Attorney File No. PA1305642 Attorney Code. 91220 Case Number: 13 CH 9550 TJSC#: 35-14544 I676818

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR NEW CENTURY HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST SERIES 2005-C, ASSET BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES Plaintiff, -v.AZZAM A. HINDI A/K/A AZZAM ALHINDI, GHAIDA AL NAJJAR, ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY Defendants 10 CH 017324 15149 HOLLYHOCK COURT ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 22, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on December 28, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 15149 HOLLYHOCK COURT, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-13-110-022. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \â&#x20AC;?AS IS\â&#x20AC;? condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. 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 (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-13-28554. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-13-28554 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 10 CH 017324 TJSC#: 35-14353 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I676002

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOWELLS FARGO BANK, NA CIATION Plaintiff, Plaintiff, -v.-v.ROGER A SMITH, SHARON E SMITH, UNKNOWN HANANE BAYOUD OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants Defendants 15 CH 002963 14 CH 20807 10414 S. 84TH AVENUE PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 9111 FOREST DRIVE HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September and Sale entered in the above cause on June 11, 23, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corpo2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, ration, will at 10:30 AM on December 29, 2015, at will at 10:30 AM on January 8, 2016, at The Judicial The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following following described real estate:Commonly known as described real estate: Commonly known as 9111 10414 S. 84TH AVENUE, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 FOREST DRIVE, HICKORY HILLS, IL 60457 Property Index No. 23-14-108-031. The real estate Property Index No. 18-34-411-032-0000. The real is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified estate is improved with a single family home with an funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial attached 2 car garage. Sale terms: 25% down of the Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality party checks will be accepted. The balance, includRelief Fund, which is calculated on residential real ing the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, and to the residential real estate arose prior to the or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate sale. The subject property is subject to general real whose rights in and to the residential real estate estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes arose prior to the sale. levied against said real estate and is offered for sale The subject property is subject to general real estate without any representation as to quality or quantity of taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \â&#x20AC;?AS IS\â&#x20AC;? against said real estate and is offered for sale without condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation any representation as to quality or quantity of title and by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount without recourse to Plaintiff and in \â&#x20AC;?AS IS\â&#x20AC;? condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the no representation as to the condition of the property. purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmaProspective bidders are admonished to check the tion of the sale. The property will NOT be open for court file to verify all information. If this property is a inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay are admonished to check the court file to verify all the assessments and the legal fees required by information. If this property is a condominium unit, The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, (1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments unit which is part of a common interest community, and the legal fees required by The Condominium the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments this property is a condominium unit which is part of required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 a common interest community, the purchaser of the ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGunit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee OR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO shall pay the assessments required by The CondoREMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER Stanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s minium Property Act,Hauling 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN Removal of all unwanted (HOMEOWNER), items. 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Your Guide to Arts and Events in the Southwest Suburbs and Beyond

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The Regional News • The Reporter

Thursday, December 3, 2015

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‘Victor Frankenstein’ should just move over for ‘Monster’ TONY PINTO “Victor Frankenstein” is the origin story of Dr. Frankenstein that you don’t really need or want. Most people think of Frankenstein as the monster, but this film sets out to change your perception and tell you about the man who created the monster. This is Mary Shelly’s monster, but not her Dr. Frankenstein. In her story, the doctor is not the focus and he disappears a lot, so the focus is on the monster. This Dr. Frankenstein is supposed to be interesting enough to carry a movie, which he’s not. He has plenty of issues; a brother we never knew about and horrible family dynamic. But the movie doesn’t make us care. Even great performances from leads Daniel Radcliffe (Igor) and James McAvoy (Victor Frankenstein) can’t save this film from being utterly pointless and unneeded. The acting might be the one and only redeeming quality this film has. The film opens with Radcliffe’s nameless character narrating that there is a story “we all know, but the story I’m going to tell is different.” Radcliffe’s character is introduced as a much-abused hunchback circus clown who just happens to be a self-taught genius in anatomy and physiology. Believable, right? When the women he dreams of, circus

Daniel Radcliffe (Igor) and James McAvoy (Victor Frankenstein) star in “Victor Frankenstein.”

acrobat Lorelei (Jessica Brown Findlay), suffers a terrible fall, Dr. Frankenstein just happens to be at the circus. Why he is there, that’s for later. Frankenstein gets help from the hunchback and a friendship is born between the deranged med student Frankenstein and the circus clown who goes from nameless to Igor. Victor helps Igor escape from the circus, fixes his hunchback, gives him a place to stay and makes him his assistant. Igor becomes blinded by the fact that Victor saved him from the circus and can’t see the massive flaws of the doctor. You already know that Frankenstein makes a monster. In this film, Igor unknowingly helps him create the monster using animal parts he steals from zoos and circuses. Writer Max Landis and director Paul McGuigan try hard to get viewers to know that Frankenstein is not the monster and that he is the doctor. Most people think Fran-

kenstein is the monster and there are jabs about that throughout the movie. It’s a little bit of hidden humor in an unfunny movie. At no point does this film become watchable. The script is boring and predictable. This film goes after the vibe of the Robert Downey Jr. “Sherlock Holmes” films, which were good, and this fails. If you actually watch the two films, which is not recommended, you will see all the knockoffs and homages to “Sherlock Holmes.” Some of the film can also be seen as a homage to Mel Brooks’ “Young Frankenstein.” Ultimately this is not the origin story of Dr. Frankenstein like they say it is — it’s the origin of Igor. If we don’t need the origin of Frankenstein, do we need the origin of Igor? Even the biggest Daniel Radcliffe fans will want to pass on “Victor Frankenstein.” Tony Pinto’s grade: D

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:

“90 MINUTES IN HEAVEN”: The title describes what the main character, played by Hayden Christensen, experiences in this sincere and faith-based drama based on the book by Don Piper ... who actually lived the tale. Here, he’s a pastor who clinically dies from his injuries in a car accident, but the prayers of others literally restore his life — yet he still has many struggles to endure, and those eventually take a toll on his family life. Kate Bosworth (who’s married to the film’s director and screenwriter, Michael Polish) and music stars Dwight Yoakam and Michael W. Smith also appear. *** (PG-13: V) (Also on Blu-ray) “ZOO: SEASON ONE”: A best-selling novel co-written by James Patterson is the source of this well-made CBS suspense series that makes our animal friends ... well, not so friendly. They begin attacking humans around the world, and a zoologist (James Wolk, “Mad Men”) tries to determine the source of the trouble before the situation gets irreversibly out of control. As for whether that’s achieved, let’s just say that there will be a second season next year. Kristen Connolly (“House of Cards”) and Billy Burke (“Revolution”) also star. Patterson and filmmaker James Mangold (“Walk the Line”) are among the executive producers. *** (Not rated: AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray) “GRACE OF MONACO”: Though this biography of actress turned princess Grace Kelly boasts Nicole Kidman in the title role, it made its American debut on Lifetime after a theatrical release overseas. The script naturally focuses on Kelly’s headline-making marriage to Monaco’s Prince Rainier (played by Tim Roth), but it focuses on a period when she was giving serious consideration to resuming her screen career since Alfred Hitchcock - for whom she

had made “Rear Window” and “To Catch a Thief” - wanted her for the title role in “Marnie.” Coinciding political considerations left her torn. Frank Langella, Paz Vega (as opera great Maria Callas), Parker Posey, Milo Ventimiglia and Derek Jacobi also are featured. *** (Not rated: AS) (Also on On Demand) “MOMENTUM”: After playing James Bond’s main female ally in “Quantum of Solace,” Olga Kurylenko sees considerable action again in this melodrama, casting her as a covert operative who ends up in the crosshairs of a professional assassin (James Purefoy, “The Following”). Well-trained in espionage techniques, she deploys her skills to stay alive while also seeking revenge for slain friends. Morgan Freeman, certainly not an unknown commodity in tales of this nature, also stars. DVD extra: “making-of” documentary. *** (Not rated: AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “AMY”: The late Amy Winehouse, the decidedly unconventional music star whose personal struggles became as much a media focus as her professional triumphs, is the subject of this documentary. Many other artists whose lives and careers she impacted, including Tony Bennett and Mark Ronson, comment on her ... and while those segments add insight, clearly the most telling content here is that which showcases multiple Grammy winner Winehouse herself in conversation and performance. *** (R: AS, P) (Also on Blu-ray) “A CROWN FOR CHRISTMAS”: This holiday tale comes to home video just after its debut on Hallmark Channel, a pedigree that gives the title a multiple meaning, since Hallmark’s longtime logo is ... a crown. “The Wonder Years” and “Dancing With the Stars” alum Danica McKellar stars as a newly unemployed hotel maid who agrees to become a governess to a youngster — who turns out to be a princess with an attractive, and single, king (Rupert Penry-Jones, “Match Point”) for a father. His growing affection for the newcomer is complicated by his involvement with a countess, but if you can’t guess who wins in the end, you’ve never seen a Hallmark movie. And never sent a Hallmark card. *** (Not rated)

COMING SOON:

“ANT-MAN” (Dec. 8): A thief (Paul Rudd) becomes a scientist’s (Michael Douglas) test vehicle for a size-shrinking technology in this Marvel fantasy. (PG-13: AS, P, V) “KNOCK KNOCK” (Dec. 8): A family man (Keanu Reeves) comes to regret answering a knock at his door by two apparently stranded women. (R: AS, N, P, V) “MINIONS” (Dec. 8): The animated “Despicable Me” characters get their own movie, taking them to 1960s-era New York and London; voices include Sandra Bullock and Jon Hamm. (PG: AS) “THE TRANSPORTER REFUELED” (Dec. 8): Ed Skrein succeeds Jason Statham as the troubleshooter who puts his business suit to the test while fighting villains. (PG-13: AS, P, V) “MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE ROGUE NATION” (Dec. 15): Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) is an agent without an agency after the CIA shuts down his team. (PG13: AS, P, V) “TED 2” (Dec. 15): The talking teddy bear (voiced by Seth MacFarlane) runs into trouble in becoming an adoptive parent; Mark Wahlberg also returns. (R and unrated versions: AS, P) FAMILY-VIEWING GUIDE KEY: AS, adult situations; N, nudity; P, profanity; V, violence; GV, particularly graphic violence.

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BROADEN YOUR HORIZONS THIS WEEK Pilgrimage to the Manger

A living nativity pilgrimage will take place at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park, this Saturday, at 5:30 p.m. Guests will don Judean headscarves and then follow Mary, Joseph, and the donkey for a walk across the bridge to the barn. On the way, the crowd will be greeted by the shepherds watching their flock of sheep, and by the Magi riding toward the star. In the barn, they will find an infant lying in the manger of hay. Along the way, the Rev. Chris Hopkins will lead the pilgrimage with carols and scripture, providing an opportunity for both children and adults to experience the original miracle of Christmas. The program ends with refreshments and a final blessing in the farm’s Anderson Center. Participation in the pilgrimage requires an advance reservation, as only 100 people can be accommodated each night. Guests are encouraged to wear warm hats and gloves as the walk to the farm can by windy and cold. A free will donation is appreciated to support the programs of The Center. To register, call The Center at 361-3650.

Jan Brett Christmas luncheon

The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park, will host a Christmas luncheon about the artwork of Jan Brett on Tuesday, Dec. 8, from noon until 2:30 p.m. Each December, folks at The Center celebrate an artist whose Christmas artwork they love. This year they are sharing their love and enjoyment of Jan Brett, who wrote and illustrated the beloved children’s classics such as “The Hat” and “The Mitten.” Program director Lois Lauer and artists Robin Neumann and April Schabes will present

an introduction to the world of Jan Brett, complete with a reading of some of her books and a recorded version of her illustrated “The Night Before Christmas” set to the music of the Boston Pops. After the presentation and readings, everyone is invited to the art classrooms to create some Jan Brett-inspired Christmas crafts. The luncheon costs $20 per person, and requires advance reservations. Call The Center at 361-3650.

Family pottery

A pottery class for families will be hosted at the Log Cabin Center for the Arts Wednesdays, Dec. 9 and 16, from 6 to 7 p.m. The Log Cabin Art Center is located at 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park. Instructor Heather Young invites families with children of any age to make clay winter wonderland scenes of snowmen, penguins, and Christmas trees on an icy lake on Dec. 9, and to come back to glaze their creations with a shiny finish on Dec. 16. The class fee is $18 per person and includes all supplies and two kiln firings. Advance reservations are required. Call The Center at 361-3650.

‘Women of Castle’ host Breakfast with Santa

Women of the Castle will host their annual Breakfast with Santa from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec.5 at Beverly Unitarian Church, 10244 S. Longwood Drive, Chicago. The $5 pancake and sausage breakfast includes a photo with Santa. Visitors also can shop the Holiday Mini-Bazaar and purchase Christmas trees in the church parking lot. Proceeds support Beverly Unitarian Church and the Irish Castle. For more information, call (773) 233-7080.

OMARR’S WEEKLY ASTROLOGICAL FORECAST By Jeraldine Saunders ARIES (Mar 21- Apr. 19): Recharge your batteries. Take advantage of the opportunity to put your feet up as the week ahead could be fraught with deadlines and added responsibilities. Maintain a pleasant demeanor and avoid getting involved with arguments like the plague. TAURUS (Apr. 20- May 20): Apples don’t fall too far from the tree. Upon reflection, you may realize that the same things that irk you when dealing with family members are traits that you possess yourself. Be flexible this week and bend the rules as needed. GEMINI (May 21- June 20): Let your mind wander. Use your creative side; explore your imagination to get the most satisfaction. Don’t allow discussions to become too deep or heated and save making important decisions for later in the week. CANCER (June 21- July 22): Take an objective approach. There may be a tendency to become too emotional and to take criticism too personally this week. Put all business and serious issues on the back burner today and focus on rest and relaxation. LEO (July 23- Aug. 22): You may be your own worst critic. Self-doubt may cause your selfassessment of your abilities to be off the mark. In fact, you are more than able to get the job done. Give yourself a little bit of credit and meet challenges head on this week. VIRGO (Aug. 23- Sept. 22): Facts may look better on paper. You may have all the answers in your head, but conveying them to other people could be problematic. Don’t try to push your agenda on someone else, bide your time to find the perfect opportunity. LIBRA (Sept. 23- Oct. 22.): Carpe diem. Seize the day by doing the things you want to do and being around those whose company you enjoy most. Be careful not to let frivolous spending habits get out of hand or overlook a debt

in the week ahead. SCORPIO (Oct. 23- Nov. 21): When the going gets tough, the tough get going. A lack of data or resources may bog down the progress of your latest endeavor. Focus on solutions instead of the problem as this week unfolds and all will turn out for the best. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22Dec. 21): Stick to routines. Simply go through the motions. As this week begins, do what is expected and don’t start new initiatives or take on added responsibilities. Conversations with the wrong person could just be a waste of time. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22- Jan. 19): There’s no need to show off. Trying to prove that you are the best may leave you feeling silly

when you find that you are the only one in the competition. Don’t assume that everyone else shares your work ethic in the week ahead. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20- Feb. 18): There may be more than two sides to the coin. If a decision that needs to be made has several different options that seem appealing, then you are not yet ready to make a choice. Take time to evaluate every angle carefully this week. PISCES (Feb. 19- Mar. 20): The future is uncertain. There is no real way of telling how events may unfold right now. It is not a good time for starting a new project or setting plans into motion. Be careful not to let a casual conversation turn into an added responsibility.

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

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The Regional News • The Reporter

Thursday, December 3, 2015

Southwest • Section 2, Page 10

WOLFGANG PUCK’S KITCHEN

Austrian-style crepes for holiday breakfast or dessert By Wolfgang Puck Whenever I think of special occasions from my childhood, one of the dishes that always comes to mind is the palatschinken, literally “pancakes with filling” in the Austrian dialect, that my mother or grandmother made as a special dessert or even a breakfast dish for my sisters, brother and me. Of course, the time of year during which I ate my largest share of them seemed to be during the holiday season. It felt like I could never get enough of them, and whenever I make them today I still can’t. One reason is that they’re just so delicious. The other is that these traditional Austrian pancakes are very thin and light, much closer to French crepes than they are to the piled-high stacks of buttermilk pancakes most Americans are used to eating. Please give my palatschinken a try during your own festive celebrations. They are surprisingly easy to make once you get the hang of them. The only special equipment you need is a wide nonstick frying pan (preferably a crepe pan with low, gently sloping sides that make it easier to form and turn the thin pancakes), and a thin, flexible spatula to insert under each crepe to flip it over. The batter itself takes almost no time to prepare, as you gently whisk together a beaten egg, sugar, salt, flour, melted butter and milk to a thin, creamy consistency, and then pass it through a fine sieve to eliminate any lumps. It’s best then to let the batter rest at least an hour or, even better, overnight, which not only enhances tenderness by relaxing the gluten that forms through whisking but also allows the ingredients to intermingle and their flavors to subtly develop. Cooking the pancakes is an equally easy process, once you perfect twirling the pan to coat its butter-brushed bottom evenly with a small amount of batter. That glistening of butter becomes unnecessary with subsequent crepes you make, because they will help to keep the pan lightly greased with some of the butter that you included in the batter itself. During summer’s stone-fruit season, my mom and grandma made fresh apricot compote to fill the palatschinken. But they also put up jars of preserves that we used for the filling during autumn and through the winter into spring. So, look for your own favorite brand of apricot jam or other preserves to do the same for your own holiday treat. I hope you’ll find my family’s recipe for Austrian-style crepes as much of a treat as I always did and still do. May they contribute to your own sweet and satisfying holiday season. AUSTRIAN-STYLE CREPES WITH APRICOT JAM FILLING Makes about 2 dozen pancakes, serves 8 to 12 • 1 large cage-free egg • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar • Pinch of salt

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Janice Marco-Bottger admires the Christmas pillows at McCord’s Holiday Shoppe, open Mondays through Saturdays now through Dec. 22.

Local artists fill McCord Shoppe with treasures for your gift list Local artists have filled the McCord Gallery & Cultural Center with beautiful art and fine crafts for the month of December. While there are many Christmas themed items, patrons will also find silk scarves, ties, jewelry, fused glass dishes, picture frames, mugs and more.

The Holiday Shoppe is open Mondays through Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., through Dec. 22. McCord Gallery & Cultural Center is at 9602 W. Creek Road (129th and LaGrange), Palos Park. For more information call 671-0648 or visit www. mccordgallery.org.

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A delicious apricot jam adds just enough sweetness to Austrian-style crepes for a delicious holiday breakfast or dessert.

• 1/2 cup (125 mL) plus 2 tablespoons allpurpose flour • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus 1 tablespoon reserved for cooking • 2/3 cup (85 mL) milk • 3 cups (750 mL) apricot preserves or other chunky fruit preserves In a small stainless-steel mixing bowl, whisk the egg until lightly frothy. Whisk in the sugar and salt; then, little by little, whisk in the flour. Continue whisking while drizzling in the 3 tablespoons of butter. Finally, still stirring with the whisk, gradually pour in the milk until a smooth batter forms. Place a fine-meshed wire strainer over another mixing bowl. Pour the batter through the strainer to eliminate any lumps. Cover the batter with plastic wrap and leave it in the refrigerator to rest for at least 1 hour or as long as overnight. Before cooking the crepes, remove the batter from the refrigerator and stir briefly with the whisk to combine all the ingredients until smooth. With a clean basting brush, brush a 12-inch (30-cm) nonstick frying pan with some of the reserved melted butter. Heat the pan over medium-low heat. Ladle about 1 ounce (30 mL) of the batter into the pan while

lifting the handle of the pan with your other hand and swirling the batter to coat the bottom of the pan thinly but evenly with the batter. Return the pan to the heat and cook until golden brown, about 1 minute per side, gently turning the crepe over. As each crepe is done, transfer to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm. Repeat the process with the remaining batter, stacking the crepes. While the crepes are cooking, gently warm the jam in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally. When all the crepes are done, spoon 2 tablespoons of the warm jam into the center of a crepe. Roll up the crepe or fold it over twice to form a quarter-circle shape. Repeat with the remaining crepes and jam. Arrange the crepes on individual serving plates. Hold a small, fine-meshed sieve over a plate of crepes, spoon a little confectioner’s sugar into it, and tap the sieve to dust the crepes lightly with sugar. Repeat with the remaining crepes and serve.

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Storyteller Greg Weiss will read Dickens’ “Christmas Carol” at the Bob Cratchit dinner on Sunday, Dec. 13.

The Center will serve Dickens Christmas dinner Cratchit-style Reservations are now being taken for a Dickens Christmas dinner to be held at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park, on Sunday, Dec. 13, beginning at 5:15 p.m. The evening features a reading of Charles Dickens’ “Christmas Carol” by Greg Weiss of Homewood,

and a roast goose, turkey and plum pudding dinner, reminiscent of the Bob Cratchit family’s dinner in Dickens’ story. The Bob Cratchit Dinner cost $32 per person and requires advance reservations. For reservations call The Center at 361-3650.

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