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Thursday, August 10, 2017

Serving Palos, Orland and Worth townships and neighboring communities

76th Year, NO. 32 • 3 Sections

Orland officials hire Evanston consulting firm Board looks to acquire property at unknown location

By Dermot Connolly

Staff Writer

Photo by Marv Van Wyck

A passerby snaps a photo of an unauthorized garden on the Cal-Sag Trail in Palos Heights between Oak Park and Ridgeland avenues.

Residents seek pardon for garden Lake Katherine management says unauthorized plants on Cal-Sag Trail have to go

By Anthony Caciopo Regional News Editor

An unauthorized garden along the Cal-Sag Trail in Palos Heights has some local nature-lovers calling for hands-off as management at Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens makes plans to remove it.

The patch of land, measuring approximately 12-feet by 15-feet, can be found on the trail between Oak Park and Ridgeland avenues.

The cultivated plot features a variety of plants and provides a point of interest to many users of the trail.

The problem? It’s not supposed to be there. In addition, the garden has at least one nasty species of flower, called Datura.

A sign posted at the garden has piqued concern among more than a few local residents. The sign reads: “This area is managed by Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens and is part of a native restoration plan. Due to this and liability concerns, we cannot allow gardening to continue at this site. Please remove your plants and other materials no later than Friday, Aug. 11.”

The notice carries a date of July

28, 2017 and replaces a previously dated sign which was reportedly removed and discarded nearby.

Leading the inquiry about the fate of the garden is Marv Van Wyck of Palos Heights, who has photographed it on a number of occasions.

Van Wyck has created what he calls a “little, personal coffee table-type book of photos” he took during the first year of the Cal-Sag Trail. The western portion of the trail, which includes Palos Heights, opened in June, 2015. The total length of the trail is 26 miles.

“The garden was there then,

and I included a few photos in my little book,” said Van Wyck.

Adding intrigue to the situation is that the identity of the gardener is apparently not readily known. An inquiry on The Regional’s Facebook page seeking the name of the mystery horticulturalist received no reply, despite many comments about the topic in general.

“Like many of the users of the trail, I have watched that garden grow for three years now. So, it was with extreme disappointment that I read that notice telling this

The Orland Park Village Board on Monday approved the hiring of a firm to provide property acquisition consulting services.

The decision to hire Blue Canyon Partners Inc., an Evanston-based company, for $130,000 plus expenses was actually made following an executive session last week. But it was reconfirmed at the board meeting. The funds are available in the 2017 village budget, officials said.

Mayor Keith Pekau said afterward that the board is discussing the possibility of acquiring a piece of property, but discussions are not at a point where it could be revealed publicly. When asked why

Regional News Editor

Sixteen men who earned the highest advancement rank in scouting returned to Palos Park Saturday to take part in a reunion of their troop.

“Once an Eagle, Always an Eagle” proclaimed a four-page program distributed to attendees of the Boy Scout Troop 699 Eagle Scout Reunion held at the Village Green, 8901 W. 123rd St. Inside the program was an honor roll of 54 names dating back to the late 1950s of then-local residents who attained the most prestigious designation within the Boy Scouts of America (BSA).

“Looking at the crowd of Eagles here, one thing I discovered is that I was selected to speak because I’m the only bald eagle,” quipped Marshall Mortenson from the podium about his lack of hair.

Mortenson earned the Eagle rank in 1958 and is Troop 699’s first Eagle Scout.

Eagle Scouts fly in rarified air. According to the BSA, only four percent of scouts achieve the performance-based Eagle ranking.

The requirements necessary to become an Eagle Scout typically take years to fulfill and include an extensive service project for the benefit of a religious organization, a school or the community. The scout is required to plan, organize, lead and manage the project.

The project is usually completed before the scout turns 18 years of age.

“I’ve seen a transformation with the boys,” said Nancy Graben.

“I’ve been with a lot of them since Cub Scouts when I was their den mom. You see them as little kids, you see them move on.

“As 11- to 12-year-olds coming into the troop, they’re afraid to go on campouts, they’re afraid of spiders in their tents, they don’t know how to cook anything,” she said. “By the time they get to Eagle rank, they can do anything.

They know how to run an entire

See FIRM, Page 2

Olczyk ‘expects to be back’ after being diagnosed with cancer

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

One of the best athletes to come from this area is battling colon cancer.

And to hear some talk about it, colon cancer may be in trouble.

See GARDEN, Page 2 NHL Hall of Famer Eddie Olczyk, a Palos Heights native who attended Brother Rice and graduated in 1984, announced Tuesday that he was diagnosed with colon cancer. The longtime Blackhawk, who is still a big name in the sport thanks to his TV work with Comcast SportsNet Chicago, WGN an NBC Sports, turns 51 Wednesday and he plans on beating this dis-

Eagles soar at Troop 699 reunion in Palos Park

By Anthony Caciopo

a consultant was needed, considering that the mayor’s role has been expanded to include economic development, Pekau said that an outside consultant is required to do the “due diligence” needed before the village completes any property transaction. “If we did everything in-house, someone might say that I was influencing things,” he said. “This has been in the works for two years, long before I came on board,” he added.

In other matters relating to economic development, Pekau also conducted the swearing-in of two new members of the Economic Development Commission, Laura Murphy and Glenn Horton. Murphy is an owner and principal of MEM Design Inc., a tenant coordination/project management consulting firm with more than 22 years of experience in the shopping mall industry. Horton is the CEO and chairman of the board of the Horton Group insurance

ease and heading back to the booth.

“I have been working with outstanding health care professionals and expect to be back in the Ed Olczyk broadcast booth after I complete my treatment,” Olczyk said in a written statement through the Blackhawks. “Having the support and encouragement from my family, the Chicago Blackhawks organization, NBC Sports and all my friends and See OLCZYK, Page 3

‘Carvinia’ brings Ravinia spirit to Palos Heights

By Dermot Connolly Staff Writer Photo by Anthony Caciopo

While Lollapalooza was unMarshall Mortenson (left), who became an Eagle Scout in 1958, and J.T. Rapacz, who earned his Eagle rank in 2015, talk at the Troop 699 reunion derway on Chicago’s lakefront on Saturday, and Darius Rucker about their experiences. project from beginning to end, they know how to plan an activity.

They jump up and help people.”

Graben currently serves Troop 699 as a Charter Organization Representative. She and her husband, Jim, a former Troop 699 Scoutmaster, have three sons who are Eagle Scouts: Kyle, Mark and

was playing at Ravinia, about 100 people turned out for the 4th Annual “Carvinia” in a backyard in Palos Heights.

About 100 people turned out for the annual mini-music fest that Paul and Jane Carvey host for family, friends and neighbors in their backyard in the 11900 block See REUNION, Page 2 of South 74th Avenue.

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The outdoor reunion, which included food and light refreshments for a total of about 80 attendees, began with a traditional presentation of colors and the Pledge of Allegiance. All the Eagle Scouts in attendance were recognized along

The name is a play on Ravinia, and like at the summer music festival in Highland Park, there was plenty of food, wine and other beverages to go around. The somewhat secluded yard, surrounded by greenery, had a Ravinia feel too, with many in the audience stretched out on blankets to watch the show.

“Carveypalooza had been suggested as a name, but we thought Carvinia fit better,” said Paul.

But unlike the other music festivals, many audience members See CARVINIA, Page 2

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Photo by Michael Bailey

Woman’s Club supports painter at McCord Gallery

The McCord Gallery held a wine reception Aug. 4 for visual artist and mouth painter Mariam Paré. At age 20, Paré, became a victim of gun violence and is now a speaker and advocate for people with spinal cord injury. Surrounding her with their support were many Palos Heights Woman’s Club members, including (from left) Denise Hyker, Terry Horvath, Beverly Bronowski, Pat Hogan, Joan Meyers, Patricia Bailey, Nancy Mitchell, Jeanne Krapauskas, Ann Purcell and Sherry TerMaat. Not shown, but in attendance were Eileen Lunter, Cynthia Weglarz, Arlene Sypniewski and Celeste Kappel. Mariam’s exhibit will continue through Friday, Aug. 25 at McCord Gallery, 9602 W. Creek Rd., Palos Park. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 671-0648.

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Pekau also swore in Adam Wojcik, the newest member of the Veterans Commission. An Orland Park native who graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Wojcik is a retired Army captain and Iraq War veteran. He led the 25th Field Artillery Detachment during a 13-month deployment to Kirkuk, Iraq.

The mayor thanked all the commissioners for their service, noting that they are volunteering their time to serve as advisers to the board.

Later in the meeting, the mayor and trustees spent some time discussing the creation of an ad-hoc committee to review Orland Park’s commission and board structure. No action was taken because it was added to the agenda too late, and will likely be voted on at the next meeting on Aug. 21.

“A lot of people might not know that we do have 19 commissions, but some, like the economic development advisory board, had not met in five years,” said Pekau. “We don’t even know when groups like the Civic Center Commission and the Electronics Commission last met.”

“I’m generally fine with it, and in favor of the spirit (of the ad-hoc committee). The commission and board structure is something we should broadly look at,” said Trustee James Dodge.

The board also approved several minor changes to the rules regarding public speaking at meetings.

The new ordinance originally was going to require residents to provide their name and address before speaking at public meetings, but Attorney Kenneth Friker said that by law, “you cannot mandate them to identify themselves before speaking.” In the future, anyone speaking will be asked to provide his or her name and address, but will still be allowed to speak if they choose not to do so.

“This new policy will just provide guidelines about the appropriate things to do in the board room, and will not prevent anyone from speaking,” said Pekau.

About six residents did address the board during the public comment section of the meeting, and

Photo by Dermot Connolly

Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau congratulated Economic Development Commission member Laura Murphy after her swearing-in ceremony at the Aug. 7 village board meeting.

they all identified themselves.

One of those who spoke, Madeline Flaherty, thanked the board for acting on her concerns she voiced at the last meeting about safety at Orland Square Mall. “My friends who go there said they noticed a lot more police activity there within a few days,” she said.

The board meeting concluded with several residents, as well as board members, commenting on the success of the 14th Annual Taste of Orland, which was held last weekend.

“The 14th Annual Taste was possibly the best one ever,” said Trustee Patricia Gira.

“The staff who organized it did a fantastic job.

It takes a lot of work to put it on, and the weather worked out in our favor,” said Trustee Kathleen Fenton.

Village Clerk John Mehalek was also praised for his work organizing the 2nd Annual Crosstown Classic baseball game at the fest, which pitted residents of the East Side of town against those on the West. The East won the trophy back from the West this year. All proceeds raised went to Orland-Palos VFW Post 2604.

mystery gardener to get out.

“I am assuming this is probably a retired man, almost certainly a Palos Heights resident who has been quietly maintaining this neat little garden along the trail,” Van Wyck wrote in an email to The Regional News and Gareth Blakesley, general manager of Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens.

Shortly before last week’s Palos Heights City Council meeting, in which he made a presentation regarding the sharp decline in the populations of Monarch butterflies and other pollinating insects, Blakesley phoned The Regional to describe Lake Katherine’s position on the matter.

“You can’t have people plant things on property you manage for a number of reasons. One, it would open up the gateway for lots of other people to do this,” he said.

“Another thing is from a liability standpoint. We have all our volunteers sign waivers saying they are abiding by rules and regulations. If someone is acting in a way that’s not in accordance with that, then it can be an issue for us as well.”

Blakesley also explained that the plants in the garden aren’t the type desired for that location.

“They have no ecological benefit,” he said. “Native species is what has ecological benefit. (It) is not really what we have planned for that area. We have an overall plan. We want to do some restoration work. We’re going for more native, more wild, some oaks, that sort of thing,” he said, pointing out that Lake Katherine’s jurisdiction on the Cal-Sag Trail runs east all the way to Ridgeland Avenue.

Overall, Lake Katherine Nature Center & Botanic Gardens cover 85 acres.

But late Tuesday, Blakesley called The Regional News again to provide additional information, this time with more urgency.

“One of the plants is Datura and it’s poisonous,” he said. “My wife is a biologist and looked it up.

It’s on the National Institute of Health list. It can irritate people’s skin and if ingested can potentially cause hallucinations and organ failure.”

Blakesley said that particular plant will be dug up and disposed of immediately, although the rest of the garden won’t be removed, at least not just yet.

“Once you know a risk, you have to take care of it,” he said Comments posted The Regional’s Facebook expressed support for Lake Katherine’s position as well as the point of view of concerned citizens who want to see the garden stay.

“I think it’s quite nice to see as I walk along the path. What’s the problem?” said Donna Prorock White. “It’s not buckthorn or poison ivy.”

“The white flower, Datura, can be quite aggressive.

It’s quite lovely but all of a sudden, it’s everywhere,” countered Jennifer Crump.

“And poisonous,” wrote Merrilee Zielinski.

Jason Rosen weighed in with his thoughts.

“If you let one person tend their own garden, then what is to stop the next person, so on and so forth,” he said, his opinion echoed by Jeff Carpenter.

“Fortunately it is ‘pretty’ and not tacky,” Carpenter wrote. “I won’t go deep into description because everyone has different sensibilities on what’s lovely.

However, there’s a domain issue. If Lake Katherine has been given the domain to dress/keep/develop, etc. then this garden, as lovely as it is, out of bounds.

The ugly term is ‘squatter’. How quick would we be to defend it if not so lovely in some eyes?”

“It may be pretty and seem harmless, but may not provide the same value as restored ecosystem for habitat,” said Mark Decker, supporting Lake Katherine’s position. “We are not the only species

Photo by Marv Van Wyck

A close-up look at plants in a tended area on the CalSag Trail. The garden is expected to be cleared, possibly within days, in keeping with a restoration plan of the Lake Katherine Nature Center. This view shows a flowering plant called Datura, a poisonous species that must be removed.

that uses open space. We should trust the plans developed by the professionals that manage the land and allow them to proceed with restoration according to optimal timing for seeding or plug planting, however they plan to restore it.”

Van Wyck would like to see, at the very least, a temporary stay of execution of the garden until the first frost.

“For starters, I would hope you could change the date for getting (it) out of there until after the end of the blooming season,” he asked Blakesley.

“Right now, there are four different plants that are beginning to bloom, and the ‘elephant ears’ are growing quite large. Please let us enjoy this for at least the rest of the blooming season.”

Van Wyck said he hopes the garden could be ‘grandfathered’ into the plan Blakesley spoke of for the area. Or, consider asking the gardener to become a volunteer, as suggested by William Rice via The Regional’s Facebook page.

“Either the person now tending it can continue as a volunteer or if that isn’t possible then maybe some other volunteer at Lake Katherine can tend to it,” Rice wrote. “This way the garden can continue and Lake Katherine’s concerns can be addressed,” he said, also putting forth the idea of relocating the garden, a thought shared by Gayle Llene.

In his call Tuesday, Blakesley stated Tuesday that Lake Katherine’s position had not changed.

‘We never stated when we would remove it, just when we would like it removed by,” he said. “Rather than just (immediately) taking it down, we decided to give a two-week notice so they could take it down themselves.”

Although an 11th-hour reprieve now doesn’t seem likely, Van Wyck is hoping for a pardon for the garden.

“If the Chicago Cubs can give Steve Bartman a World Series ring, we at Palos Heights should be able to rise to the occasion of thanking this person for three years, and I hope more, of providing pleasure to the users of the Cal Sag Trail,” he said.

The discovery of Datura means that at least that section of the garden will have to be taken away immediately, as explained by Blakesley. However, he said the other plants that make up the garden will be removed and temporarily stored at the nature center, where the unidentified horticulturist can retrieve the material if he or she wishes.

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Continued from Page 1 got up and performed as well.

Paul played guitar in a band while growing up in Harvey, but after reuniting briefly after college, the band members went their separate ways as life took them in different directions. He said Carvinia began as an excuse to get the band back together, and it has grown to include neighbors and family members performing as well.

“My philosophy is, this gives us a chance to get together and play music. I used to play guitar but I will be on keyboards tonight,” he said. Among the friends in the band with him was Wally Arveson, who sang and played guitar and harmonica.

Neighbors and family members put their talents on display, too.

Paul’s brother, Bill and his wife, Barb, started off the festivities by singing “America the Beautiful” a cappella. Jane’s brother, Chick Harley, sang a few songs too.

Something new this year was a “Dancing With the Stars” performance by Paul’s son, Chris Carvey, and his partner, Heather, a professional dancer.

There was something for all musical tastes, with Randy Fox leading a rock band playing songs

by Linkin Park and Soundgarden,

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Photo by Dana Graben

Attendees at the Troop 699 Eagle Scouts reunion were (front row, from left): Vaughan Garrigan, Scott Dorencz, Anthony Coccaro, John Schmiedl and David Graben. (Rear row, from left): Craig Boddy, Bill Garrigan, Jon Sackett, Mark Graben, J.T. Rapacz, Chris Brodecki, Nick Natanek, Kyle Graben, Matthew Szott, Marshall Mortenson and Jeff Skender.

Reunion

Continued from Page 1 Randy Fox (singing lead) and his rock band were among an eclectic group of musical and dance acts that entertained about 100 family and friends at the 4th Annual ‘Carvinia’ neighborhood party held Saturday in Paul and Jane Carvey’s backyard in the 11900 block of 74th Avenue in Palos Heights.

and others singing renditions of songs from the Broadway musical, “Wicked.”

Palos Heights residents Molly, Josh and Tommy Coleman also sang a few pop tunes, and their mother, Marjie Coleman, followed them on her acoustic guitar, playing John Denver and Norah Jones numbers.

Paul’s cousin, Christine Dunford, and her daughters, Alice and Arveen Cunningham, sang several songs too, including Vance Joy’s

“Riptide,” while the girls played ukuleles. Christine is the theater director at University of Illinois at Chicago, and a founding member of the Lookingglass Theater. Her husband, Dan Cunningham, did the sound-mixing for the evening.

“I was sorry I had to miss it last year. There really is a lot of talent in this neighborhood,” said Palos Heights resident Ralph Fisher, who was enjoying the food and entertainment with his wife, Marsha.

with current Troop 699 Scoutmaster, A.J. Miller and five past Scoutmasters: Gary Dorencz, Bill Kierny, John Sackett, Jim Graben and Angelo Assimakolpoulos.

Thanks were extended to Palos Park Presbyterian Church in the form of a plaque for “More than 60 years of commitment and contribution” to Troop 699. A time capsule containing items from 1985 and 2004 was opened. Additions will be made to the capsule and the scouts will seal it away again in the coming months.

With the scent of barbecue in the air, The Regional News sat down with Mortenson, the troop’s first Eagle, and J.T. Rapacz, who earned his Eagle rank in 2015.

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Mortenson and his family moved to Palos Park when he was in seventh grade. He went on to have a 37-year teaching career, including 24 years as a science teacher at Naperville Central High School.

“Part of acquiring the rank of Eagle, part of the charge, was responsibility,” Mortenson said.

“Taking responsibility, being responsible, a way of treating others, a way of treating yourself. View people with respect, not be afraid of hard work, and be willing to work with others.

“Being able to do that teaches you humility,” he said. “That helps being a leader by example.

People don’t think you’re doing something to gain some advantage over anybody. You’re doing something you think is correct and good for others, and hope

that others will follow.”

Rapacz strongly agreed.

“Marshall was spot-on when he was talking about the lessons it teaches you,” he said. “Hard work, communication with others, leadership. After the scouts, all the lessons I didn’t realize I was learning at the time, you then realize how much they play into real life.

“Once you’re out of scouts, once you’re in the real world, you see how valuable these lessons are and how much they help you,” said Rapacz.

“Hopefully, throughout my life I’ve tried to set a good example, said Mortenson, now retired. “I never tried to flaunt anything because actions speak louder than words. That’s what I think we have to do in this present world. Thank goodness we still have scouts.”

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Victim found dead in burned car identified as Orland Park man

By Joe Boyle A body found in a burned car near Pleasure Lake in Palos Hills has been identified while police continue searching for leads in this case.

A medical examiner last Thursday was able to match dental records to the body and identified the victim as Frank Siwiec, 66,

of Orland Park. According to the medical examiner’s office, the cause of death is still pending until further studies.

“Right now our investigation is on hold until the fire marshal’s office can find out how the fire started,” said Traci Hlado, the deputy chief of the Palos Hills Police Department. “Our investigation will proceed after that.”

At about 7 a.m. July 31, police were dispatched to 107th Street just west of Michael Drive to assist the fire department. Upon arrival, police observed a four-door vehicle smoldering. Upon further examination of the car, the body was located in the driver’s seat.

Hlado said it did not appear that the car had been involved in a crash.

POLICE BLOTTER: PALOS HEIGHTS DUI David McDonald, 54, of Orland Park, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 11:22 p.m. Friday, in the 7200 block of College Drive. Police said he was also cited for driving with open alcohol and having no insurance.

He is due in court on Aug. 21.

Stanley Lagodzinski, 55, of Palos Hills, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol at 10:36 p.m. Saturday, in the 7900 block of West 131st Street. Police said he failed field sobriety tests and was cited for improper lane usage. He is due in court on Sept. 13.

Cani Tucker, 29, of Chicago, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol at 3:25 a.m. Sunday, in the 12200 block of South Harlem Avenue. Police said he failed field sobriety tests. He was also cited for driving without insurance, speeding and improper lane use.

Hit-and-run Jason J. Wasilauskas, 34, of Crestwood, was charged with leaving the scene of an accident following an incident at 11:37

p.m. July 28, in the 11800 block of South Harlem Avenue. Police said his vehicle struck another one while he was traveling south on Harlem at College Drive. He was also cited for driving without insurance. He is due in court on Aug. 29.

Theft Jeff Thalji, 48, of Chicago Ridge, was charged with theft of beverage containers in the 12700 block of South Harlem Avenue at 11:30 p.m. Aug. 1. Police said he drove behind a business and loaded 53 beverage containers into his van, after which he was confronted by a clerk who called police. He is due in court on Aug. 21.

Suspended license Rafat M. Hinnawi, 26, of Homer Glen, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 1:59 p.m. July 31, in the 11800 block of Southwest Highway. Police said he was also cited for unlawful use of data communications device. Police said he is due in court on Aug. 29.

Eric S. Olson, 26, of Merrillville, Ind., was charged with driving with a suspended license

following a traffic stop at 12:12 p.m. last Thursday, in the 6400 block of Route 83. Police said he was also cited for failure to signal when required. He is due in court on Sept. 13.

Abdelmenem Muzahem, 45, of Tinley Park, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 12:44 a.m. Sunday, in the 12400 block of South Harlem Avenue. Police said he was also cited for speeding and driving without insurance. He is due in court on Aug. 21.

Drug paraphernalia Juma Mahmoud, 22, of Tinley Park, was cited for possession of drug paraphernalia following a traffic stop at 1:15 a.m. Friday, in the 12600 block of South Harlem Avenue. Police said several drug-related items were found in the car. He was also cited for not having a rear registration light.

He is due in court on Aug. 29.

Cellphone stolen A cellphone was reported stolen from the lobby of a business at 12657 S. Ridgeland Avenue at 5:35 p.m. Friday. The owner reported leaving it there by accident.

POLICE BLOTTER: ORLAND PARK Charge two with driving drunk Orland Park police charged Joseph K. Benoit, 39, of Crestwood, with DUI/alcohol and drugs, as well as driving without headlights on when required, after they curbed his SUV near 143rd Street and 87th Avenue at 3:07 a.m. July 18. A search of the vehicle yielded four pill bottles with prescription medications—three of which had warning labels not to take the meds in combination with alcohol, according to the police report. The vehicle was towed and impounded, and Benoit is scheduled to appear in court in Bridgeview next Thursday.

Homer Glen resident Rubi A. Pazmino, 35, was charged with DUI, driving on a suspended license and improper lane usage after police stopped her SUV in the 14300 block of South Oakley at 12:51 a.m. July 7. The vehicle was towed and impounded, and the police report did not indicate a court date.

Three stole merchandise, police say Matteson resident Amber C. Brandon, 21, was charged with felony retail theft after she allegedly used her position as an employee at Carson’s in Orland Square Mall to make $1,358 in fraudulent customer returns. Police said that Brandon made a total of 11 fraudulent returns from June 27 to July 4. She was taken into custody on July 13 and was due at a bond hearing the following day.

Glen Ellyn resident Douglas A. McCoy, 53, was charged with retail theft after he allegedly stole

two pairs of Beats by Dre headphones—with a total retail value of $579--from the Apple Store in Orland Square Mall at 5:21 p.m. July 14. He is due in court in Bridgeview on Aug. 30.

Dolton resident Kendall C. Nelson, 23, was charged with retail theft after he allegedly stole three Xbox video game controllers and one container of diet pills from Meijer, 15701 S. 71st Court, at 9:58 a.m.

July 10. Police said that after a foot chase, Nelson was apprehended near the Portillo’s at 159th and Harlem. While he was in custody, police learned Nelson was wanted on two warrants—one relating to a theft charge in Orland Park, the other connected with a retail theft charge in Evergreen Park. He was expected to appear in court in Bridgeview on July 25.

Thousands of attendees get a ‘Taste of Orland’ The 14th annual Taste of Orland Park drew thousands of attendees last weekend to sample a diverse menu of food and drink from 19 vendors at the Village Center, 14700 S. Ravinia Ave. Held in near-perfect weather Friday, Aug. 4 to Sunday, Aug. 6, the event also featured live music, kids’ activities, a car show and more.

Clockwise from top: The Taste of Orland Park is in only its opening hour on Saturday and already the picnic area is filled with food lovers. Michelle Arce, 9, heads toward a seating area with her mom, Jennifer, clutching a plate holding a bacon pretzel. Michelle played piano onstage as part of a performance by the Music Connection school.

Orland Park resident Natilee Simon (left) and Tracy Hughes of Matteson chat over some of the food they sampled, parmesan tater tots. Simon was among the many people who visited the Taste more than once in the weekend.

“We love it,” said Hughes, Simon’s best friend. “Very affordable, great food, great participation.” Tom Brennan of Papa Joe’s Italian Restaurant in Orland Park reaches into a pizza warmer to nab another slice for someone in the hungry crowd. Bob and Karen Franta of Orland Park enjoy time on the lawn with their grandchildren (from left) Mic, 7; Brooke, 5 and Nicole, 5. The Franta couple said they come to the Taste every year.

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Smash car window, steal purse of Outback employee A 31-year-old Calumet City woman reported that someone smashed the front passenger window of her car as it sat parked at Outback Steakhouse, 15608 S. Harlem. The victim told police that she arrived to work her shift at the restaurant at 4 p.m. July 14, and when she walked out to her car at 7:24 p.m., she noticed the smashed window and that her purse was missing. A short time later, she learned that one of her credit cards had been used to purchase $99 worth of merchandise at a Shell gas station.

No one is in custody in connection with the crime.

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Brian A. Sellers, 24, of Hickory Hills, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 1:38 a.m. July 28, at LaGrange Road and Route 83.

Police said he was also cited for failure to signal and having an obstructed windshield. He was also issued local ordinance violations for possession of cannabis and drug paraphernalia, said police.

Sellers is due in court on Aug. 25.

Katrina M. Gordon, 36, of Chicago, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 9:31 a.m. July 31, in the 12700 block of Southwest Highway. Police said she was also cited for having an obstructed windshield. She is due in court on Aug. 25.

Giovanni D. Caputi, 27, of Homer Glen was arrested on an outstanding Kane county warrant for failure to appear in court following a traffic stop at 8:46 p.m. July 28, at McCarthy and Fox roads.

Police said the initial charge was for driving under the influence of alcohol. He is due in court in St. Charles on Aug. 31.

Mohd Al Khatib, 34, of Oak Lawn, was arrested on an outstanding DuPage County warrant following a traffic stop at 1:32 a.m. July 29. He was also cited for improper lane usage. Police said the original charge was for harassment via electronic communication device.

Olczyk

Continued from Page 1 fans means the world to me and will give me continued strength to beat this. My family and I appreciate privacy during this time as we focus our attention on my treatments.’’

While many fans and media members have taken to social media to wish him well and let the world know what a great guy he is, some also know how competitive he was as a player and that may help during this battle.

“You’re going to kick the crap out of it!” a person named Fred tweeted.

“Cancer doesn’t know what it’s up against,” someone using the name Jesus Garcia added. “Give it hell!”

Olczyk played in 1,031 games

Unlicensed driving Tyrone Monroe, 63, of Chicago, and scored 342 goals and piled up 794 points for the Blackhawks and other teams. He won a Stanley Cup title as a player with the New York Rangers in 1994.

Blackhawks physician Dr. Michael Terry said Olczyk had a tumor removed last week.

“He is recovering well from the procedure and will be undergoing further treatment in the coming weeks, including chemotherapy,” he said. “We look forward to his return to good health after the completion of his treatment.”

Hawks president John McDonough said “Eddie Olczyk is a treasured member of the Chicago Blackhawks family and we will be supportive of him as he fights this disease. We encourage our fans to keep him in their thoughts as we all look forward to having him back in good health as soon as possible.”

was charged with driving without a valid license following a traffic stop at 12:40 a.m. July 30, in the 11900 block of South LaGrange Road. Police said he was also cited for improper lane usage and driving a car with expired registration.

He is due in court on Aug. 25.

Aggravated speeding Arfat A. Najjar, 38, of Palos Park, was charged with aggravated speeding following a traffic stop at 12:27 a.m. Aug. 31, in the 12600 block of South LaGrange Road.

Police said he was traveling 75 mph. He was also cited for possession of drug paraphernalia when a marijuana grinder was found in the car. He is due in court on Aug. 25.

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Governor misleads voters over education funding veto In recent weeks, you may have heard Gov. Bruce Rauner justifying his opposition to an historic education funding reform bill by calling it a “Chicago Bailout.”

That narrative is false and purposefully misleading. The governor’s veto is nothing more than an attempt to weaken Illinois’ investment in our public schools.

Senate Bill 1 is a long-overdue, landmark reform plan that is backed by education experts, non-partisan school finance professionals and nearly everyone who supports a modern, fair and equitable system for investing in our schools. The plan Rauner vetoed invests $350 million in new funding to K-12 education, millions of which is gained by schools in our area.

The meticulous 27-point funding method stops the practice of simply throwing money at schools and instead bases investment on the specific needs of every district. For example, JS Morton High School receives an added $1,062 per pupil, the largest increase of any district in the state. In fact, 268 school districts see a greater investment than the $192 Chicago does per pupil, including Cicero 99 ($750), Berwyn South 100 ($766) and Berwyn North 98 ($565). No schools receive less funding than they did the year prior.

Publicly, Gov. Rauner said he vetoed Senate Bill 1 because it includes a so-called “bailout” payment of $221 million to the CPS teacher pension fund. Don’t be fooled. That payment accounts for less than three percent of the total spending in the bill, and it simply puts Chicago on level footing with the rest of the state, as CPS is currently the only district in Illinois whose pension costs are not already covered by the state.

The governor’s veto also strips CPS of annual funding totaling $250 million — funding that was designed and approved by a Republican-controlled legislature in 1995. The funds are provided for programs like special education and transportation, which other districts around the state also receive.

Under the governor’s veto, Chicago is the only district to receive less than it did a year ago.

While these points of contention fit in neatly with the governor’s attempts to divide the state on geographic lines, his true motives are apparent when looking at the 100-plus changes demanded in his veto. The more malicious amendments include: Punishes schools for community economic development efforts Tax Increment Financing (TIF) is a development tool that helps build communities and create jobs, but it decreases the tax money received by local schools. When the valuation of land increases, the added tax revenue funds community development but is inaccessible to local schools.

Berwyn, Cicero, Bridgeview, Brookfield and other communities in our area rely on the important investments of TIFs. Senate Bill 1 did not count TIF revenue against school districts, because it is not theirs to spend.

Rauner’s plan removes this protection entirely.

Removes inflation protections, diverts money to voucher program Part of the reason Illinois schools are currently so inequitably funded is because the old formula did not adjust for inflation. Senate Bill 1 does account for inflation, but Gov. Rauner has stripped this protection from the bill as well.

Another Rauner demand creates millions of new corporate tax giveaways (or loopholes) to support a private school voucher program that will drain needed resources for public schools.

Plunges school districts back into uncertainty.

Had the governor simply signed Senate Bill 1, every school district in Illinois could have begun the march toward funding adequacy with certainty and stability. Instead, Gov. Rauner retreated to the familiar throes of obstruction, blaming his favorite scapegoat— Chicago—and signaling once again his ultimate goal is chaos.

At this point the governor has shown his hand – he doesn’t want to move forward. Those of us who do will continue to fight for the implementation of Senate Bill 1.

Steve Landek is the State Senator representing the 12th District.

He is a Democrat.

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Retail Merchants Association deserves our support When it comes to the rights of taxpayers, no one, it seems, has the courage to fight for taxpayer rights more than the Illinois Retail Merchants Association (IRMA), which is now being recklessly attacked by Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle.

Preckwinkle proposed and pushed through one of the most repressive taxes on consumers, demanding that the taxpayers help her balance a budget that has been bloated and mismanaged by her administration for years.

The one-cent soda tax adds a penny tax per ounce on every drink sold in Cook County which includes sweeteners, except for those purchased by the poor. Under Preckwinkle’s tax, poor residents who use SNAP to purchase food would be exempt from paying the tax hike. Most SNAP recipients live in Chicago, where Preckwinkle is based.

IRMA filed a lawsuit to block the tax, arguing convincingly that Preckwinkle’s plan would create chaos in the retail business community, noting that it was unclear on how the tax would be collected.

A judge granted a temporary restraining order to allow for a review of the Preckwinkle tax, but later approved its implementation.

In a punitive and chilling assault against taxpayer rights, Preckwinkle then filed a lawsuit against IRMA claiming that the delay cost her mismanaged government $17 million in lost revenues during the

30-day stay.

Wow. When the public demands accountability, Preckwinkle’s response is punitive assault. We’re not talking about a political campaign where lawsuits often are recklessly filed to score political points in elections.

Suburbanites are over-taxed. They believe Cook County always places the needs of Chicago above the suburbs.

What Preckwinkle should do is withdraw her punitive counter-lawsuit against IRMA, restore all the layoffs, repeal the tax and focus on managing the county better.

Suburbanites have the right to expect that their rights as suburban taxpayers and residents will be respected as much as the rights of residents in Preckwinkle’s Chicago region where she has lived and worked all her life. She is a former Chicago alderman.

Several county commissioners said they were bullied into approving the tax by Preckwinkle’s staff. Preckwinkle threatened layoffs and service cutbacks if her tax was rejected.

When the tax was delayed, Preckwinkle

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proposed hundreds of layoffs and service cutbacks. Now that the judge approved the repressive tax, Preckwinkle’s administration is saying they may still go ahead with the layoffs and cutbacks.

As a suburbanite, I am learning to adjust to Preckwinkle’s taxes. Soda pop is a critical food item. I am willing to pay extra to drive outside of Cook County to not only buy soda but to also buy the groceries I often purchase when I buy soda. The two are related. I buy one, I buy the other.

Preckwinkle asserts that sweetened soft drinks are “unhealthy.” If that is true then why did she exclude the poor from paying the punitive tax? Is it because many of the poor are in her voter constituency?

I am concerned for retail establishments in the suburbs. And I also am concerned for suburban taxpayers. A few board members like Jeff Tobolski and Sean Morrison have the courage to stand up to the oppressive actions of the County administration.

They saw through Preckwinkle’s threats.

IRMA needs our support. When it comes to protecting the interests of suburbanites, IRMA has demonstrated they care. In fact, clearly IRMA cares far more than former Chicago alderman Toni Preckwinkle, who’s more willing to play into people’s fears than to do the right thing.

Ray Hanania is an award-winning columnist, author and former Chicago City Hall reporter. Email him at rghanania@ gmail.com.

silence, but many others in our community as well as outside legal counsel are, too. But I’ve learned over the years in dealing with our city council that this type of behavior is neither surprising nor disappointing.... it’s just par for the course.

Kathy Lovitt Palos Heights

red lights are on, regardless of location.

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Stay alert!

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• a lump sum distribution of appreciated employer securities; and • the federally taxed portion of Social Security benefits Bill Cunningham State Senator, 18th District

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Drivers: Slow down with school back in session

Retirement income exempt from state income tax Dear Editor, The downtown media loves to focus on the political mud-slinging in Springfield. As a result, a very important detail about the new state budget has not been widely reported: retirement income is exempt from the recently enacted tax increase.

Most senior citizens live on a fixed income, which means their purchasing power doesn’t keep up with the rate of inflation. In order to protect seniors from this financial squeeze, Illinois does not tax social security payments, pension distributions, and many other forms of income that seniors rely on.

Illinois is one of only three states that exempts retirement income from taxes.

Here’s a complete list of what qualifies as “retirement income” under Illinois law and is therefore exempt from the income tax: • qualified employee benefit plans, including 401(K) plans • an Individual Retirement Account, (IRA) or a self-employed retirement plan • a traditional IRA that has been converted to a Roth IRA • the redemption of U.S. retirement bonds • state and local government deferred compensation plans • a government retirement or government disability plan, including military plans; • railroad retirement income • retirement payments to retired partners

Dear Editor, With the new school year about to begin, motorists should be extra-mindful when behind the wheel.

Follow the speed limit – Slow down! All schools have reduced speed zones around them. Following the speed limit reduces the chances of being in a crash and improves the chances for survival if a crash does occur. The simplest thing any driver can do when there are new driving hazards is to slow down.

Allow more time. As a new school year begins, allow yourself more time to get where you are going until you can figure out the effects of increased traffic.

Stay alert! Make a mental note of any new/existing bus stops or students walking to and from school. This way you won’t be surprised and will be prepared if you need to stop.

Learn the rules. Schools usually have places for parents to drop off and pick up children.

If you are driving your child to school, learn where these areas are and follow the procedures.

If you need to, contact the individual schools and ask where you can park your vehicle so traffic can continue to move smoothly.

Stop for school buses. When the red lights are flashing, stop.

It is against the law to pass a school bus when the flashing

Dear Editor, As a veteran I am concerned with the chaos our Commander-In-Tweets creates with his childlike tweets. How can our military put faith in him when he continually tweets out ridiculous accusations and false information, and questions advice from his generals? How can we believe what he says?

Many tweets are designed to deflect criticism of him and move people’s thoughts in his direction. These diversionary tactics might work as the CEO of his company where he had absolute control, but it will not work with Congress and the media.

If Trump is to succeed and implement his policies, he needs Congress and the media on his side. He will not succeed by proposing half-baked policies, and insulting people and institutions that disagree with him. Executive orders do not stand the test of time.

They are easily rescinded.

Trump believes all publicity, including negative publicity, is beneficial, but this doesn’t work when you are president.

Our Commander-In-Tweets is sowing chaos, doubt and confusion in the minds of the American public, our military, and the world, and it is endangering the security of our country and our status in the world. Mr. President, please get normal.

Donald Moskowitz Londonderry, NH

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How can you leave the legacy you desire?

You may not see it in the greeting card section of your local drugstore, but August is “What Will Be Your Legacy Month.” So it’s a good time to think about the type of legacy you’d like to leave.

Of course, “legacy” can mean many things. In the broadest sense, your legacy is how you will be remembered by your loved ones, friends and the communities to which you belong. On a practical level, establishing your legacy means providing your family and the charitable organizations you support with the resources you’d like them to have.

And that means you may need to take the following actions: create your plans, communicate your wishes and review and update your documents.

Let’s take a quick look at all these steps: • Create your plans. You will want to work with your legal professional, and possibly your tax and financial professionals, too, to draft the plans needed to fulfill your legacy wishes. These plans may include drafting a will, living trust, health care directive, power of attorney and other documents.

Ideally, you want these plans to do more than just convey where you want your money to go – you want to impart, to the next generation, a sense of the effort that went into building the wealth they receive. Without such an appreciation, your heirs may be less than rigorous in retaining the tangible legacies you’ve left them.

• Communicate your wishes. It’s important to communicate your legacy-related wishes to your family members as early as possible. By doing so, you can hopefully avoid unpleasant surprises and hurt feelings when it’s time for your estate to be settled – and you’ll also let people know what tasks, if any, they need to perform. For example, if you’re choosing a family member to be the executor of your estate, or if you’re giving someone power of attorney over your financial or health-related matters, they should be prepared.

• Update your documents. During your life, you may well experience any number of changes – new

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marriage, new children, opening a family business, and so on. You need to make sure your legal documents and financial accounts reflect these changes.

For example, if you’ve remarried, you may want to change the beneficiary designations on your IRA, 401(k) and other retirement accounts — if left untouched, these designations may even supersede the instructions left in your will. And the directions in life chosen by your grown children may also dictate changes in your will or living trust. In any case, it’s a good idea to review all your legacy-related documents periodically, and update them as needed.

In addition to taking the above steps, you also need to protect the financial resources that go into your legacy. So, when you retire and begin taking funds from your IRA, 401(k) and other retirement accounts, make sure your withdrawal rate is sufficient for your living expenses, but not so high that it eventually jeopardizes the amounts you planned to leave to your family or to your preferred charities.

A financial professional can help you determine the withdrawal rate appropriate for your situation.

With careful planning, and by making the right moves, you can create the type of legacy you desire — one that can benefit your loved ones far into the future.

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. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

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AREA PROPERTY TRANSFERS Following are the property transfers in the area, according to the latest report, as received from the Cook County Recorder of Deeds Office. The Regional News does not attempt to correct errors made by that office.

Thursday, August 10, 2017

Outriggers Steak and Seafood is now open at 11011 Southwest Highway in Palos Hills.

Photo by Bob Bong

Outriggers now open in Palos Hills Outriggers Steak and Seafood, which has bounced around the southwest suburbs for several years, has found a new home in Palos Hills. It’s the fifth location for the restaurant.

The restaurant opened July 10 at 11011 Southwest Highway after a short stint as Demi’s Breakfast & Bistro. Outriggers was last located in Countryside and was known as Outriggers Flame.

Before that the building was part of the Las Fuentes Mexican restaurant group, which still has locations in Alsip, Morton Grove and Chicago’s Lincoln Park community. A Las Fuentes location at 4109 S. Harlem Ave. in Stickney last year became La Ola Del Mar Mexican seafood restaurant.

Owner Dimitri Mikroulis, who still laments losing his lease in 2013 at 15917 S. Harlem Ave. in Tinley Park, said, “This location has been very nice. The city officials were very excited when I said we were bringing Outriggers to Palos Hills. We’re here to stay.”

He said business has been picking up as more and more people discover that Outriggers is back in business.

“People see the name Outriggers and they come in,” he said.

“We see a lot of our old customers coming back. They come in and they thank us for being back in business.

“They’re great people and that makes you want to do more. To be better.”

Fish is flown in fresh three or four times a week, Mikroulis said, showing off a giant grouper and halibut that had just been delivered Friday morning.

The seafood theme of previous incarnations is back and new touches are always being added.

“We’re adding elements slowly.

Every time you come in, you will see something different,” Mikroulis promised.

The restaurant specializes in seafood of all kinds and has sep-

BOB BONG arate lunch and dinner menus that feature an assortment of seafood including salmon, octopus, mussels, scallops, clams, oysters, crab and lobster as well as Angus beef, chops, salads and pasta dishes.

Daily specials are also available, including a coconut-encrusted pike that was delicious.

“I like seafood,” Mikroulis said.

“But you add seafood and steak and you go to heaven.”

Outriggers features a long bar area that will soon sport five poker machines. There is a small banquet room downstairs and a small outdoor patio in the front.

The restaurant is about 7,500 square feet and has seating for almost 300 diners.

Hours for now are daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. (closed on Monday). Mikroulis said he’ll probably stay open until midnight or 1 a.m. on Friday and Saturday once live entertainment starts in September.

“Our liquor license is good till 2 a.m.,” he said. “We won’t kick anyone out.”

Outriggers has a Facebook page and a website is coming. For information, call 708-974-1200.

Demon Dawgs closes in Alsip Demon Dawgs, which opened in January 2014 at the former Frosted Mug drive-in in Alsip, closed its doors at 11541 S. Pulaski Road for the last time July 29.

The closing was announced on the restaurant’s Facebook page: “To Our Valued and Faithful Customers, it saddens us to announce that on Saturday, July 29th we

closed our doors for the final time.

Due to circumstances outside of our complete control, we were forced to shut down something that we built and loved. Thank you to all of our amazing customers who we had the pleasure of calling friends over the past years. We fed you, we loved you and now we will miss you.”

Little Guys moving in Mokena The Little Guys home theater store in Mokena has announced on its Facebook page that it will be changing locations and is holding a moving sale.

The store moved from its longtime home in Glenwood to 19031 S. Old LaGrange Rd. in the Hickory Creek shopping center in February 2010.

Co-owner Evie Wexler said in a post that no new location has been found, but the store plans to remain in the Mokena area.

The sale is running through Aug. 12, according to its website and Facebook page.

FitzGerald’s for sale in Berwyn FitzGerald’s Nightclub in Berwyn has been quietly put on the block.

The club, known for its musical offerings for the better part of 40 years, is available for about $2 million. Bill FitzGerald bought the place, then known as the Deer Lodge, in 1980 for $60,000.

The deal would include the club plus buildings on either side that house Capri Ristorante, apartments and FitzGerald’s SideBar. A paved parking lot is included.

FitzGerald said he decided to sell because he’s ready to retire.

If you see a new business in town or wonder what happened to an old favorite, drop me a line at bobbong@hotmail.com.

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Protecting eyes from electronic devices Q: I work in an office and I’m on my computer the majority of the work day. My coworker has been talking about the blue light emitted by computers and other electronic devices and how it’s so damaging to the eyes (he even has special “computer glasses” to prevent damage). I’m wondering if this blue light is really as big of a deal as he seems to think it is, and what, if anything can be done to prevent that damage (I’d prefer to not wear the glasses though, since it’s not a great look). Any recommendations?

A: Research on the effects of blue light and its long term effect on the eyes is still in early stages, but it is definitely something to be aware of. In the past, most warnings on light damage to the eyes focused on UV light from the sun, which has been conclusively shown to cause damage to the eyes, which is the reason why optometrists and ophthalmologists for many years have stressed the importance of wearing sunglasses outside.

Blue light wavelengths are part of sunlight, but are also emitted by computer screens and electronic devices like smartphones and tablets. In just the past several years, the average person’s blue light exposure from electronics has increased exponentially, from over six hours a day for most children, nine hours for teenagers, and ten hours for the average adult.

The most common complaints caused by this “Computer Vision Syndrome” are headaches, eye strain and trouble focusing. Beyond those acute complaints, blue light has also been speculated to be the cause of even more severe problems over time, including an increase in age-related macular degeneration and vision loss, since blue light penetrates even more deeply into the eye than UV light. Its cumulative effects may be even more of a problem over time than UV radiation.

In the past, thinking about eye health was often something that one would begin to worry about towards the end of middle age, but with the increase in screen usage, supplements for eye health would be of benefits for people of all ages, since it’s significantly easier to prevent a health problem than to try to reverse one.

Two nutrients which are absolutely crucial for preventing vision problems and maintaining proper eye health are the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin, antioxidants found in leafy green vegetables and orange and red fruits and vegetables. These protective nutrients are found in the eye, but are not produced by the body, so it’s necessary to get them through foods and supplements. Lutein is present in more foods than zeaxanthin, which is found only in extremely small amounts, which makes supplementation a good idea even for people with a healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables. The average American’s dietary intake of lutein is less than 2 milligrams, and the average daily intake of zeaxanthin is less than 0.5 milligrams, amounts that fall very short of the recommended doses found to be beneficial in scientific research.

Lutein has long been recognized for its benefit to eye health and preventing macular degeneration, though zeaxanthin is only recently becoming more well known. One of the ways zeaxanthin protects the eye from damage is by working to absorb destructive blue light; it also helps to protect the cells of the eye from harmful free radical damage, which reduces oxidative damage in the body and the eyes specifically. Lutein and zeaxanthin work almost like internal sunglasses against blue light and eye damage.

There are many eye supplements on the market, even at regular grocery stores, but let me emphatically say that they are not created equal. What it comes down to are ingredients and potency, which vary widely between products (which truly is the case with all supplements). All sorts of supplements can advertise how great they are, but if the nutrients they contain are not at a therapeutic level, or at the levels found to be effective in scientific research, they aren’t helping (or at least not to the level that they could be).

I can’t even tell you how frequently a person will bring me in a bottle to the health food store of a supplement they’ve been taking, but when we look

Orland Township will soon host its sixth annual “Dancing with the Senior Stars,” a competition and fundraiser that features contestants vying before judges and a live audience in the style of “Dancing with the Stars.”

But while the popular event usually showcases the talent of local senior citizens, this year there’s a twist: each senior citizen will be paired on the dance floor with a high school senior.

Contestants will gather for a meet and greet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22 at Arthur Murray Dance Studio, 16131 S. LaGrange Road, Orland Park.

Thereafter, professional dancers will, through a series of lessons, provide instruction to each contestant team.

The main event will take place at 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 19 at Georgios Banquets, 8800 W. 159th St., Orland Park.

The winning student and senior citizen will receive, respectively, a $1,000 college scholarship and a cash prize. Participating students will also

Jane Schneberger Smith Jane Schneberger Smith, aged 88, of Traverse City, Michigan, passed away on June 11, 2017, with her family by her side.

Jane was born in Chicago on August 9, 1928 to Frank R. and Marion (Durante) Schneberger. A strong, outspoken, loving woman, she lived a life of service making the world a better place.

A graduate of Chicago’s South Shore High School (1946) and the University of Colorado (BA, cum laude, Chemistry, 1950, where she was an active Tri Delta), Jane worked as a chemist for Griffiths Spices and Kellogg Switchboard. In 1950, she married Z. Erol Smith Jr.; together, they had six children: Suzan Mackenzie Smith, Tracy Smith Cawley, Cameron (Dan) Farley, Z Erol (Caz Taylor) Smith III, Kimberly (Cliff) Van Den Elzen, and Scott (Kris) Smith. They built a home in Palos Heights, Illinois, where Jane was heavily involved with civic organizations including the Girl Scouts.

From 1969-74 she worked for Girl Scout Councils in Chicago and Lansing developing programs that helped girls become leaders.

In 1974, Jane became director of the Michigan State University Service Learning Center, an organization that allowed students to learn from real-world experience while giving back to the community. In selecting her for this position over 100 applicants who all held advanced degrees, her new employer encouraged her to obtain further education. While raising her children, now as a single mother, she obtained a Masters degree in Communication and then a Ph.D. in Educational Administration. She found time to serve on the board of directors of the Michigan Capitol Girl Scout Council, the Lansing Retired & Senior Volunteers Program, and served as president of the East Lansing chapter of Zonta International, an organization seeking to empower women.

In 1981, with her youngest child off to college, Jane relocated to Ashland, Wisconsin, where she served as City Clerk from 1981-1989, and then Interim City Administrator 1989-90, when she first tried to retire. The City, however, called her back into service as acting City Clerk in both 2003 and 2006. While in Ashland, she served on the Boards of Directors of Ashland Museum, Partners in Recovery, Friends of the Library, New Horizons, Ashland & Bayfield Counties League

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at the actual amount of ingredients it contains per pill, it falls short of the necessary effective dose. If you’re going to take a pill, you may as well take one that’s going to have amounts that really make a difference. There are many cases in which people are taking supplements that while they may be “better than nothing” they are not in a dosage that is likely to produce the effects hoped for.

We have been searching for a supplement that had a nice high dose of lutein, as well as a good amount of zeaxanthin in one pill (zeaxanthin is difficult to find in higher amounts in supplements), and have finally found one that we would recommend

by NOW Foods, a local company based in Bloomington, Illinois that contains 25 milligrams of lutein and 5 milligrams of zeaxanthin in one pill. That’s a 5:1 ratio in the amounts shown to be of maximum effectiveness in protecting eyes against blue light damage as well as preventing macular degeneration and other degenerative vision issues.

Research has shown that lutein and zeaxanthin works best in a 5:1 ratio of lutein to zeaxanthin. In one recent placebo controlled study, researchers found that lutein and zeaxanthin, in a high dose formula, increased visual acuity and increased the macular pigment in the eyes. Macular pigments work as filters against blue light damage to the retina.

The study found that taking 20 milligrams of lutein and 4 milligrams of zeaxanthin increased contrast sensitivity (an important measure of visual function in situations of low light or glare) and improved eye function, including the time it took for eyes to respond to changes in lighting from bright lights to baseline.

Another study focused on lutein and zeaxanthin, in the same 5:1 ratio, on blue light and sleep. The participants who took the combination of lutein and zeaxanthin were found to have improved sleep quality after using electronic devices compared to the placebo. The researchers speculated that it was due to the lutein and zeaxanthin’s ability to absorb more blue light, which would otherwise disrupt the natural sleep cycle, signaling the body to stay awake.

As to the question of blue blocking computer or “gaming glasses,” I am somewhat skeptical. Consumer Reports tested a group of blue-light computer glasses and found that while the orange tinted varieties were most effective, light yellow or clear lenses were significantly less effective. Personally, while I care about eye health, I’m not going to be going around wearing eyeglasses with orange lenses.

There are also free apps available for iPhone and android which are said to help block the blue light on mobile devices; again, I think their effectiveness is far from conclusive, but I’ve started using one that has a timer where you can set it to go on at night (since blue light in the evenings has been shown to interfere with proper sleep patterns), and I figure it can’t hurt. Search “blue light filter” at the app stores to find one that will work on your device.

Carolyn Johnson is one of the knowledgeable associates at Pass Health Foods at 7228 W. College Drive.

Feel free to stop by the store for more information or advice. www.passhealthfoods.com This column makes no claims to diagnose, treat, prevent, mitigate, or cure diseases with any advice or products. Any health related information in this article is for educational purposes only. The ultimate responsibility for your choices and their effect on your health are yours.

Before applying any therapy or use of herbs, supplements, etc., you should consult your health care provider.

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earn service hours.

Proceeds benefit the Orland Township Scholarship Foundation, which provides scholarships to high school seniors based on academic achievement and community service.

PLOWS offers respite care for caregivers People who provide care for relatives over age 60 are offered a temporary break from their duties by the PLOWS Council on Aging.

Respite care, as it is called, can be provided in the home, at an adult day service facility, or in a long-term care facility.

For more information, contact PLOWS at (708) 361.0219.

The National Alliance for Caregiving reports 29 percent of the U.S. population--65 million people--provide care for a chronically ill, disabled or aged family member or friend during any given year and spend an average of 20 hours per week providing care for their loved one.

William ‘Bill’ Grede

Services are scheduled for former longtime Palos Park resident William “Bill” Henry Grede, 96, who died July 29.

Visitation will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday followed by an 11 a.m. service at Palos Park Presbyterian Community Church, 12312 S. 88th Ave. in Palos Park. Interment will take place at Fairmount Willow Hills Memorial Park Cemetery, Willow Springs.

Mr. Grede was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran. He earned a master’s degree from the University of Chicago and opened a floral delivery service, which he sold and began a career in teaching.

Mr. Grede taught at the former Carver High School on the south side of Chicago. He was Dean of Instructional TV at WTTW, Channel 11.

Mr. Grede founded the Palos Park COPS (Citizens on Patrol Service) in 2000, according to Chief Joe Miller of the Palos Park Police Department, who called Mr. Grede “a pioneering community-builder and activist and a forerunner and visionary in police/community relations.

“Bill Grede was a long-time advocate for community involvement and accountability. He often focused on ways to get people involved in their community. Palos Park was a place he loved and raised his family,” said Miller.

“He was an advocate for people coming together for the betterment and safety of their community.

Bill Grede held us all accountable, ensuring that we all did better and were better.”

Miller said that Mr. Grede “made the Palos Park Police Department a better place when he came to then-Mayor Jean Moran and Police Commissioner Carolyn

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The COPS program won the Cook County Crime Stoppers Annual Community Award in September, 2009.

“As a longtime teacher, Bill Grede started the COPS Cadet Scholarship program to help cadets pay for their college courses and study criminal justice,” said Miller.

According to family as part of Mr. Grede’s obituary, he “enjoyed traveling, equity investing, tree planting, working on the house and planning the next big adventure. He was very active over the years in Palos Park, serving on the District 118 School Board and then as the president. He donated and planted numerous varieties of trees at the Community Center Foundation over the years and he was able to fulfill a lifelong dream of obtaining his pilot’s license.”

Mr. Grede, who lived in California at the time of his death, is survived by his son, David; granddaughter, Kathryn and great-granddaughter, Serena. He was the husband of the late Doris (nee Larson). Mr. Grede had two late brothers, Philip and John.

Arrangements are being provided by Schmaedeke Funeral Home in Worth. More information about Mr. Grede’s services can be obtained by calling the funeral home at 708-448-6000.

Ruth T. Viliunas

Longtime Palos Heights resident Ruth T. Viliunas, a teacher in Palos Heights District 128 for than 25 years, died July 23.

She was 88.

Mrs. Viliunas and her husband, Joseph, lived in Palos Heights since 1957. They celebrated their 65th anniversary on June 14, while she

was in hospital. She was also a parishioner at St. Alexander Church in Palos Heights since it began, attending Mass in a garage before the church was built.

Born to Anton and Della Rudman, Mrs. Viliunas graduated from Illinois State University in Normal, when it was known as a “teacher’s college.” From 1965 until her retirement in 1990, she taught in the Dist. 128 school system, where she was known as “Mrs. V,” by her students.

Her daughter, Valerie Ryan, said Mrs. Viliunas started her career as a history teacher at Crab Orchard Junior High, now the home of the Palos Heights Parks and Recreation Center, 6601 W. 127th St. Mrs. Viliunas eventually switched to teaching physical education, first at Crab Orchard and later at Navajo, Chippewa and Indian Hill elementary schools.

She was also the coach of the winning girls volleyball team, the “Blue Devilettes.”

District 128 Superintendent Dr. Dawn Green described her as a “valued educator of our students,” and many former students shared memories of her on the online guestbook at Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home in Palos Hills, calling her an “amazing coach” and “important role model for many adolescent girls.”

One former Crab Orchard student said Mrs Viliunas “demonstrated a kind understanding of students” while stressing “education, team spirit, hard work and citizenship,” and would be remembered as a “great woman, teacher and role model.”

In addition to her husband and daughter, survivors include her son, Gregory Viliunas; five grandchildren; two great-grandsons; and many nieces and nephews.

Services were July 27 from Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home to Incarnation Church in Palos Heights.

Interment was at St. Casimir Lithuanian Cemetery.

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Items being asked for include plain backpacks, notebooks, threeprong folders, pens and pencils, glue sticks and erasers.

For more information about Sharon’s Angels, contact Sandie Falco through the church office at (708) 349-0431.

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of Women Voters, New Day Shelter, Big Top Chautauqua, and the Ashland County Human Services Board. When not serving on boards, she helped with the day-to-day work of numerous organizations including the Ashland Water and Wastewater Utility, Ashland Beautification Committee, the Alliance for Sustainability, Restore the Depot, and the Tree Board. She served on the City of Ashland Planning Commission, co-chaired the Ashland Comprehensive Plan Committee and its Plan Implementation Committee. She served as co-editor of a book on the history of the city, titled “Looking Backward, Moving Forward.” At her eightieth birthday celebration, a former mayor, noting that many residents thought you had to be born in Ashland to be considered a true local, read a proclamation declaring her to be a ‘born-again Ashlander’.

She had a lifelong interest in history and in the stories behind family trees, publishing her own family’s history (“Roots and Wings” in 2002).

She shared these stories with her children and grandchildren Joel, Meghan, Danny, Zach, Christian, Josh, Brianne, Kristin, and Hazel, and five great-grandchildren. In 2010, she moved to Traverse City, Michigan into the Glen Eagle Retirement Community, where she provided ancestry research for over 100 residents.

Throughout her life, she loved nothing better than to have her hands in the soil, planting her garden. She was known for her tirelessness, her tenacity, and her sense of humor. She was proud of what she was able to accomplish while working in her community, and prouder still of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and will be remembered for the love she gave us all.

A celebration of life will take place August 12th, 2017 at the Our Lady of The Lakes Catholic Church with visitation one hour prior.

Contributions in her memory may be made to Downtown Flower Project, City of Ashland, 601 West Main Street, Ashland WI 54806, or the New Day Shelter (<http://www.ndshelter.org/> ).

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9 Team up with 13 “Ya think?!”

14 Like newly Botoxed skin 16 Clip contents 17 Young fella 18 When Valjean adopts Cosette 19 Sorento and Sedona 20 Bar exhortation 23 Firetruck tool 25 Kerfuffle 26 It can cover a lot 27 “Defence of Fort M’Henry” poet 33 “Total Recall” (2012) director Wiseman 34 Out-and-out 35 Designer Klein 36 Acting coach Hagen 37 “Don’t text and drive” ad, briefly 38 Lodging provider 41 Up-in-the-air approx.

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The Sauk Calumet Group of plant, onions, corn, and more.

66 Long-drawn-out account A large selection of food items Canned donations are given to the Sierra Club Illinois will join 67 Poppycock the Palos Farmers Market on are also at the market on a weekly Palos Methodist Church Food 68 Alternatively Wednesday, August 16. The Si- basis. They include breads, mul- Pantry, 12108 S. Harlem Ave. in 69 Get into the pool erra Club advocates for a clean, tiple types of bakery items, pies, Palos Heights, and fresh produce 70 Silver dollar topper

Sierra Club, Palos Christian Preschool and library join Palos Farmers Market Aug. 16

healthy environment. Volunteers will be passing out information about membership and the organization’s current campaigns to “explore, enjoy, and protect” the Earth.

Palos Christian Preschool will also join the market from 7 to 10 a.m. Information about the upcoming preschool year for 3 - and 4-year olds, along with extended day options, will be available. Stop by for story hour at 9:15, and fun activities all morning long. Then at 10 a.m., the Palos Heights Library will come, with story hour and crafts for children. Fall programming information for children and adults will be available until noon. Materials for checkout are available right at the market.

Visitors can sign up for a library card on-site.

The harvest is plentiful at the market. All summer fruits and vegetables are in the market in huge amounts. Stop by for early fall apples, raspberries, cherries, apricots, plums, peaches, nectarines, melons and watermelons, peppers, broccoli, cauliflower, tomatoes, beans, beets, summer-and early-fall squashes, carrots, egg-

noodles, cheeses, eggs, butter, jams, jellies, local honey, olive oils, vinegars, beef, pork, chicken, salsas, pasta, barbecue sauces, Italian peppers, three different varieties of ready-to-eat tamales, pizza and pizza products, ready-to-bake pizza, pesto, organic and vegan frozen vegetable patties, soups, desserts, coffee and lattes, peanuts and roasted cashews.

Our vendors also have beautiful perennial and annual plants, herbs and fresh-cut flowers. Finally, get ready for summer barbecues and parties with the Pampered Chef.

You’ll find everything you will need.

The market’s Facebook page (Palos Heights Farmers Market) will showcase all available produce at the start of the market day. Shop early for best selection.

At the City Tent, face painting continues to be offered every week from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Young market guests can pick their favorite design. While at the City Tent, make sure to pick up and have endorsed your Frequent Shopper Card. Receive double credit on your Frequent Shopper Card every week for donations of either

is delivered to Operation Blessing, 4901 W. 128th Place in Alsip.

Also while at the City Tent, pick up this week’s recipe, “Raw Beet Salad” courtesy of Dr. John Principe, M.D. of WellbeingMD Center for Life. This and some previous years’ recipes will be available. Previous years’ recipes can be found at www.wellbeing md.com, or www.palosheights. org. New to the Market in 2017, Farmers Market Gift Certificates are available for purchase. The certificates cost $5 and can be used at the vendors.

The market would like to thank this year’s Palos Heights Farmers Market sponsors. They include Dr. John Principe, M.D. of Wellbeing MD Center for Life; Palos Health; The Private Bank; CNB Bank and Trust; United Trust Bank; City of Palos Heights Mayor Bob Straz; Running for Kicks; Golden Shoes and Camille’s Confections.

Additional information about the market can be obtained at www.palosheights.org, by emailing farmersmarket@palosheights. org, via the market’s Facebook page or by calling (708) 361-1800.

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LIBRARY NOTES Paper-shredding and e-recycling event to be held at Palos Hts. Library

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IUOE Local 150 President-Business Manager James M. Sweeney (center) presents a check for $500,000 for the SEAL Family Foundation to retired SEAL Captain Mike Argo and Family Foundation Secretary Craig Cassel at the James M. Sweeney Classic Golf Tournament on Aug. 7 at Gleneagles Country Club in Lemont.

Operating Engineers Local 150 contributes $500,000 to military families with fundraiser International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150 president-business manager James M. Sweeney presented a check for $500,000 on Monday to the Navy SEAL Family Foundation at Local 150’s charity golf fundraiser, the James M. Sweeney Classic.

The event drew more than 500 golfers to four golf courses in Lemont, and the check was presented to retired SEAL Capt.

Mike Argo, who serves on the SEAL Family Foundation’s Board of Directors.

“The union construction industry is proud to support military families,” said Sweeney. “Veterans make up a large portion of our workforce, and we welcome returning veterans to our industry with open arms. These men and women have done so much for us, and we are honored to come

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING SOUTH PALOS TOWNSHIP SANITARY DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held in connection with the Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for the South Palos Township Sanitary District, Cook County, Illinois, at 6:30pm. Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at the Sanitary District Office, 8102 W. 119th St., Unit 1130, Palos Park, Illinois 60464.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a Tentative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance has been on file since July 28, 2017 at the office of the South Palos Township Sanitary District, 8102 W. 119th St., Unit 1130, Palos Park, Illinois 60464, and can be reviewed during normal office hours9:00 am to 12:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

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together to support their families.”

The event brought together a cross section of workers, business leaders, elected officials and military families.

The library will host a paper-shredding and e-recycling event in the library’s parking lot from 8 a.m. to noon, Aug. 19, at 12501 S. 71st Ave. The Palos Heights police will be on-site for prescription drug drop-off (no liquids, needles or salves).

For shredding, each vehicle may bring a maximum of three boxes of paper.

The following items will be taken for e-recycling: Servers, desktop computers, laptops, flat-panel computer monitors, uninterrupted power supplies (UPS), wire, copiers, printers, toner, docking stations, power adapters, keyboards, mice and miscellaneous computer peripherals.

The following items will not be accepted: Wood-enclosed items, light bulbs/lamp bulbs, LCD message boards, flat or cathode ray TVs, CRT monitors, commercial/industrial medical equipment, microwaves, refrigerators, consumer electronics, audio visual equipment, lighting equipment, car batteries, photographic equipment, overhead projectors/screens, security system components, CD-ROM disks, DVDs, tapes (back-up VHS) and floppy disks.

More information can be obtained by calling the library at (708) 448-1473.

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NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF AUDIT REPORT OF PALOS HEIGHTS PUBLIC LIBRARY The Palos Heights Public Library hereby provides public notice that an audit of its funds for the period, January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016 has been made by Knutte & Associates Certified Public Accountants, and that a report of such audit dated June 9, 2017, has been filed with the County Clerk of Cook, in accordance with 30 ILCS 15/0.01 et seq.

The full report of the audit is available for public inspection at the Palos Heights Public Library Public Services Desk during regular business hours 9am to 5pm Monday through Friday except for holidays.

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WHATIZIT? The clue for this week’s Whatizit photo quiz (above) is: Activity hall.

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

We had a couple of readers who had the correct answer to last week’s photo quiz. Crystine Busch, of Palos Heights, and Steve Rosenbaum, of Oak Lawn, both knew it was the Park Lawn and Activity Center, 10833 S. Laporte Ave., Oak Lawn.

Park Lawn is a non-profit organization in Illinois offering a variety of programs and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Park Lawn’s mission is to provide services that promote independence, choice and access to community living for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

A lot of other activities are also offered at Park Lawn, including bingo on Friday nights. For the past two years, a 5K run and walk is held during the fall to benefit Park Lawn.

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COMMUNITY NOTES Palos Village Players will hold auditions Auditions are scheduled for “The Producers!” by Brooks and Mehan at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 21 and Wednesday, Aug. 23 at All Saints Lutheran Church, 13350 S. LaGrange Rd., Orland Park.

The performance will be staged by the Palos Village Players. Those who audition are required to have 16 bars of a song prepared and to bring sheet music for piano accompaniment. Those who are singing a song from the show do not have to bring sheet music.

There will also be dance and reading auditions. Rehearsals will begin on Sept. 5 at All Saints Lutheran Church and will continue on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. until tech week. Performances will be at the Palos Park Recreation Center Nov. 10-12 and November 17-18. More information can be obtained by emailing theproducerspvp@gmail.com.

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Medals will be awarded to all participants, and a free doggie treat will be available for all furry friends. The event is free of charge, and registration is not required. A drawing will be held for one free membership to the dog park, valid for the 2017-18 season.

The DogOut Dog Park is a threeacre park accommodating dogs of all sizes with separate, fenced-in areas for large and small dogs.

Other amenities include drinking fountains for dogs, shade structures, seating and agility equipment in each area.

For more information, call (708) 403-7275.

‘Gardens that inspire’ is club topic

The public is invited to the Palos Heights Garden Club’s next meeting, set for Monday, Aug. 28 in the Brigid O’Malley Auditorium at the Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens, 7602 W. Lake Katherine Drive, Palos Heights.

Dogs invited to A “Gardens That Inspire” pro‘Pawdemonium’ in Orland gram will be presented by Nina Dog owners and their canine Koziol, who teaches horticulture companions are invited to attend and garden design classes at the the Village of Orland Park’s first Chicago Botanic Garden and the annual Pawdemonium in the Park, Morton Arboretum.

Koziol will explore how designset for 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 19 at the DogOut Dog Park ers create eye-popping combinain Centennial Park, 15600 S. West tions, along with unusual garden Ave. Guests should proceed to the design ideas, some new perennials end of Fun Drive and turn left to and annuals, and how to attract find the entrance to the dog park. butterflies, birds and bees.

The program starts at 7 p.m.

The Pawdemonium is an outdoor obstacle course designed spe- Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Admiscifically for dogs and their owners. sion is $5 for those who are not It will include mud, water and var- club members.

Membership fee is $20 for ious dog-friendly obstacles. Pets are to be leashed and well-behaved individuals and $35 for couples.

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Residents of Palos Heights and Orland Park took part in National Night Out Aug. 1 with emergency-response personnel from their respective communities. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live, according to the event organizers.

In Palos Heights, at the police department at 7601 W. College Drive, Ofc. Renee Jones teaches bicycle safety to her daughter Claire, 9. Sisters Scarlett, 4 (left) and Carleigh Widelski, 5, both of Palos Heights, talk with Jason Martin, Lt. Joe Levey and Adam Casper of the fire department about what to do in case of a fire. Palos Heights Police Officer Jim Nix is happy to meet 9-month old Emerson Schweikert of Chicago Ridge.

Photos by Kelly White

In Orland Park, Police K9 Officer “Hary” demonstrates his search skills for the crowd while Ofc. Bill Duggan shows youngsters some police equipment that was used in the early days of his career. The event was held at the Village Center, 14700 S. Ravinia Ave.

Photos by Steven Neuhaus

PUT YOUR DANCE MOVES TO THE TEST High School Seniors Team With Senior Citizens at Orland Township’s Dancing with the Senior Stars For Fun, Community and Charity Winning high school student and senior citizen will receive, respectively, a $1,000 college scholarship and cash prize. Participating students also earn service hours.

Contestants perform before judges and a live audience on Thursday, Oct. 19, at Georgios Banquets in Orland Park, but first must attend a Meet & Greet on Tuesday, Aug. 22. Please see details below.

Professional dancers will offer instruction to each contestant team.

Proceeds benefit the Orland Township Scholarship Foundation, which provides financial aid to local students pursuing higher education.

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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PRACTICE UNDERWAY

Stagg’s Prentise Powell, a transfer from Argo, swipes a football from a teammate and participates in a drill with a ball in each arm Monday morning in Palos Hills.

Photos by Jeff Vorva

After a 6:30 a.m. practice Monday, Marist players cleaned up for pictures later that morning. Quarterback Mike Markett smiles for a photo

You want answers? We have questions

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

The Illinois High School Association football season opened for business on Monday as practices began, and the season will open on Aug. 25.

Between now and the final state championship game played in November at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb, there will be a million questions that will be answered. In this area alone, there are plenty of questions facing the 10 area squads.

We don’t have many answers. But here are some pressing questions…

• This is the third year the state championships will be held in DeKalb, and the first two years Richards made it to the state title game in 2013 and Marist made it to the title game in 2015. Will the area make it 3-for-3?

• What can St. Laurence, which made it to the semifinals in Class 5A in 2015 and made it to the semifinals in Class 6A in 2016, do for an encore?

• Will Marist, which has some Division I talent on the roster, be a power even with a July coaching switch?

• Will the players replacing Brother Rice stars such as quarterback Dino Borrelli and wide receiver

Marist tight end TJ Ivy, a West Virginia recruit, has a conversation with a teammate Monday during the opening day of Illinois High School Association football practice.

Ricky Smalling be able to keep the Crusaders a state power?

• Will the 50th year of Chicago Christian football be special enough to end an eight-season skid without a playoff appearance?

• How will Evergreen Park fare in coach Jerry Verde’s second season after last year’s 3-6 record?

• Can Oak Lawn snap a seven-season slump in which it has not been to the playoffs?

• Will Richards’ non-conference schedule (at Carmel Aug. 25, hosting Phillips Sept. 1, and at Lemont Sept. 15) help the Bulldogs win a South Suburban Red title and earn a deep run into the playoffs?

• Sandburg’s records in the past four seasons have been 5-5, 4-5, 6-4 and 4-5. Is this the year for a breakout?

• Can Shepard build on last year’s successful 7-4 season?

• Will Stagg, which was winless in 2016, be able to get back on track?

There is one question that can be answered now: When will the Regional/Reporter come out with its special football section? That will come out Aug. 24 — one day before the season opens. It will be full of photos, stories, schedules and rosters.

Some thoughts from SoccerPalooza T Photo by Jeff Vorva

Mike Rankin (left) and Terry Bonadonna have been calling the action for the Windy City ThunderBolts this year.

ThunderBolts have good pair on the air Veteran announcer and Palos Hills intern blend well on game broadcasts

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Another year, another partner.

Windy City ThunderBolts radio announcer Terry Bonadonna is in his eighth season behind the microphone and has had seven interns working with him.

His seventh partner has given him a different dynamic this season.

Michael Rankin, a Palos Hills resident and Stagg graduate who is about to enter his final semester at St. Xavier University, played baseball in high school and at Trinity Christian College, and that is something that is uncommon on minor league and independent league broadcasts.

“He played baseball, which is rare,” Bonadonna See PAIR, Page 3

JEFF VORVA Making the Extra Point

he last ball has been booted.

The Ronaldo-less Real Madrid has gone back home.

The last note from the X Ambassadors rang into the Chicago air a long time ago.

The Men in Blazers are gone.

The ponchos have dried out.

The laughter from some clown near the Soldier Field press box who sounded like the Joker, has finally died down.

The five-day soccer orgy surrounding the Major League Soccer All-Star festivities ended Aug. 2, and here are a few thoughts about SoccerPalooza in its wake…

Soggy start, exciting end For a while, the All-Star game just didn’t seem fun.

Spending hundreds of dollars on tickets coupled with 49 bones for parking to watch an exhibition — or friendly — between a team that practiced only three days (the MLS All-Stars) against a Real Madrid team that didn’t play many of its starters doesn’t sound like a lot of fun, to me — especially with a downpour for portions of the scoreless first half.

But soccer fans didn’t care about all of that. They are passionate and want to scream and have fun, and they did that.

Then they had some real action to shred their lungs over in the second half when Madrid’s Borja Mayoral scored in the 59th minute and the MSL’s Dominic Dwyer knotted it up in the 87th minute.

That set up a shootout, which Madrid won 4-2.

So many fans went home soggy, poorer and happy.

Ronaldo missing

Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo, the biggest sports star on the planet, was taking a vacation so he wasn’t in Chicago for this exhibition. Heck, Photo by Melissa Tamez The Chicago Fire’s Dax McCarty (left) and Orlando City’s Dom Dwyer even Liam Gallagher spent three songs in Chicago. celebrate Dwyer’s late goal, which knotted up the MLS All-Star game

See VORVA, Page 2 Aug. 2 at Soldier Field.

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CHICAGO FIRE ANALYSIS

Fire gets big offense from other players vs. New England

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Some of the other guys are starting to get into the scoring act for the Chicago Fire.

One of the criticisms of the team is that it was a two-man show with Nemanja Nikolic (16 goals) and David Accam (12) accounting for 70 percent of its goals through the first 21 games of the season.

In Saturday night’s 4-1 victory over New England at Toyota Park in Bridgeview, the first three goals were scored by Matt Polster (who entered the game with no goals on four attempts), Juninho (who had no goals in 20 attempts) and Michael De Leeuw (who had one goal in 20 attempts).

Luis Solignac scored his sixth goal of the season in the extra time toward the end of the game.

And when it came to assists…

Patrick Doody, a Naperville native who saw action in only one game this season, broke out with three assists. He is the first Homegrown player in franchise history to notch three assists in a game and the sixth overall in team history.

“Everyone in here has something to prove,” Doody said. “This is my third year with the team; obviously being a Homegrown guy, it means a lot to me being on this team. I knew this year was going to have to be a big one, especially after how last year didn’t necessarily go my way. I’m really grateful for the opportunity. I have a lot that I really want to get better at, but tonight was a really special night.”

“Patrick still has a lot of things to improve and keep working on but he did well,” Fire coach Veljko Paunovic said. “Obviously I’m happy with his performance. It was a good performance from him

CHICAGO FIRE AT COLUMBUS CREW WHEN: 6:30 p.m., Saturday WHERE: MAPFRE Stadium, Columbus, Ohio FIRE’S RECORD: 12-5-5 CREW’S RECORD: 10-12-2 NOTEWORTHY: The Fire tied Columbus 1-1 to open the season in Ohio on March 4 and beat the Crew 1-0 at Toyota Park in Bridgeview on April 8.

CHICAGO FIRE AT MONTREAL IMPACT WHEN: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday WHERE: Saputo Stadium NOTEWORTHY: Fire coach Veljko Paunovic and his staff will have to be creative with the lineup as the Fire plays three games in eight days with the third game being a huge home battle Aug. 19 against Toronto FC.

and it is great to have depth in that position. That was his second start this year and he is adjusting very well. He is giving what the team needs and that is solidness in the defense and in attack. He’s determined and has that great curve ball and great crosses like when Michael de Leeuw scored, so that’s what we expect from him and he’s delivering that, so that’s perfect.’’

Accam picked up his first start after coming off the bench the previous two games. He was chafed about Paunovic leaving him off the Major League Soccer All-Star team and his role of coming off

Photos by Jeff Vorva

Fire midfielder Matt Polster scored his first goal of the season in a 4-1 victory over New England on Saturday night at Toyota Park.

Naperville native Patrick Doody, making his second start of the season for the Fire, became the first Homegrown player in team history to record three assists in a game during the 4-1 victory over New England.

the bench. He didn’t score and picked up a yellow card during the extra time in the first half.

The Fire (12-5-5) is still in second place in Major League Soccer’s Eastern Division but gained

ground on division-leading Toronto. Heading into this week’s action, Toronto had 44 points after a 1-1 tie with struggling D.C. United (which is in last place in the division) while the Fire had 41.

CHICAGO FIRE NOTES

Fans start to head to the new seats on the South side of Toyota Park 15 minutes before the Fire took on New England on Saturday.

The team picked up its third straight sellout.

Be seated: Fire adds more bleachers at Toyota Park to 10-0-1 at home this season.

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Because it’s now cool to come to Toyota Park and watch the Chicago Fire, 750 bleacher seats were added to the South end of the Bridgeview stadium under the scoreboard after drawing announced crowds of 20,000 and 20,187 in their previous two home matches.

Those seats were filled as the team drew an announced crowd of 20,214 (a third straight sellout) Saturday night in a 4-1 victory over New England, and those fans witnessed some history.

They were there for the team-record ninth straight home victory.

They were there for the team-record third straight game at home in which they scored four or more goals. They beat Orlando City 4-0 on June 24, and Vancouver 4-0 on July 1.

They were also there to watch the Fire improve

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Basti is a dummy

The rest of the world may call it being a decoy, but in soccer terms it’s being a dummy.

In the first half of the New England victory, Fire star Bastian Schweinsteiger appeared as if he were going to take a pass from Patrick Doody. But Schweinsteiger dummied (let the ball go by him), which allowed Juninho to knock in a 25-yard goal against a confused defense.

It was Juninho’s first goal in a Fire uniform.

The dummy play seldom works at the professional level, according to some soccer observers.

Aches and pains

Rookie Daniel Johnson, who played in eight matches this year, could miss four to six weeks with a sprained left MCL.

Red Stars back in second after draw in Orlando

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

The National Women’s Soccer League lead continues to ping-pong back-and-forth, and after Saturday’s action the Chicago Red Stars found themselves back in second place.

The Red Stars forged a 1-1 road tie against Orlando at Orlando City Stadium, and North Carolina regained the lead after a 1-0 victory MLS Homegrown All-Star Kortne Ford, who had the gametying goal in the closing minutes for his team, and Guadalajara’s Kevin Magana make contact in the Homegrown game.

Photos by Melissa Tamez

over Seattle. NC is 10-5-0 with 30 points while the Red Stars are 8-3-5 with 29 points.

Lurking behind is Portland, which is 8-4-4 and has 28 points.

Sofia Huerta scored her fourth goal of the season in the 53rd minute to knot the game up after Alex Morgan scored at the 24-minute mark.

It was the first time in the short history of Orlando’s franchise that the Red Stars

failed to beat the Pride. Chicago entered the game with a 4-0-0 mark against Orlando.

It was the third time in 35 days the two teams battled.

The Red Stars return home Saturday against Portland in a 7 p.m. game at Toyota Park.

Portland beat the Red Stars 1-0 in Oregon on April 29. It was just one of three games in which the Red Stars were shut out. The Red Stars are 6-0-2 in Bridgeview.

Vorva

Continued from Page 1 Ronaldo is very rich but had allegedly committed tax fraud to the tune of $14.7 million. He is said to make $93 million a year.

But he can still take a vacation, God bless him.

The name game

The vacationing star, who is known simply as Ronaldo, was not in Chicago but the Real Madrid roster was filled with one-word-name footballers.

There was Nacho. There was Marcelo. There was Casemiro. Don’t forget Isco. Or Franchu. Or Luca.

Or Oscar.

The lone one-word name MSL All-Star was Kaka.

Thoughts from Dax

Fire midfielder Dax McCarty played in the game and didn’t sugarcoat the quality of the MLS nor did he put it down.

“That’s a tricky question because we realize Real Madrid is in preseason and we realize a lot of their so-called first team didn’t play,” he said. “I think MLS clearly is getting better every single season, no question about it. I think the main point of the game was to try to have fun and to try to enjoy it.

“Real Madrid is probably one of the best teams in the world and the fact that it was 1-1 — I think that says a lot. It was an entertaining game back and forth but it was an exhibition game. It’s a friendly so I don’t think it’s really fair to judge how good or bad MLS is based on this game.’’

By Djordje

Above left: Real Madrid’s Sergio Ramos breaks away against the MLS All-Stars.

Above right: CD Guadalajara’s Hector Reynoso chases down the ball in the Homegrown Game at Toyota Park on Aug. 1. Right: Chicago Fire star Bastian Schweinsteiger was the captain for the MLS All-Star team, which lost to Real Madrid in a shootout.

It’s been a good year for the Chicago Fire, so it seemed natural that the team’s Djordje Mihailovic would score the first goal in the opening minutes of the Homegrown Game as the MLS Homegrown players tied CD Guadalajara U-20 2-2 at Toyota Park on Aug. 1.

A pretty small bone

Because the All-Star game was played at Soldier Field instead of Bridgeview’s Toyota Park even though the Fire was the host team, MLS threw Toyota Park a bone by letting the local stadium host the Homegrown Game.

It was not a big bone.

Unfortunately, many soccer fans stayed home for the Homegrown. There was no announced crowd and we had to guess how many people were there. My guess was that it would have been great for a Red Stars game but lousy for a Fire game — somewhere between 6,000-7,000 fans.

The west parking lot wasn’t even opened.

But those fans were entertained. After Mihailovic’s first-minute goal, the MLS scored in thrilling fashion as Colorado defender Kortne Ford scored in the closing minutes.

Photo by Melissa Tamez

Chicago Fire rookie Djordje Mihailovic (left), a Lemont native, battles Edson Torres in the Homegrown Game. Mihailovic scored in the opening minute of a 2-2 tie between the MLS and CD Guadalajara.

MLS ALL-STAR NOTES

All hail Mihailovic

Lemont native scores early goal in Homegrown game

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

It took less than a minute for the hometown kid to be a hero in the Major League Soccer Homegrown Game on Aug. 1.

Djordje Mihailovic, who attended Lemont High School but never played varsity soccer because he was on elite travel teams, scored in the first minute of MLS’s 2-2 tie with Chivas de Guadalajara at Toyota Park.

“It’s every kid’s dream to score in front of the home crowd,” he said. “To play in the All-Star Game, representing the home club and home city, to score is another thing to add to that, so I’m definitely honored and it was a great experience for me.”

The 18-year-old Chicago Fire rookie got by a couple of defenders and booted a left-footed shot past goalie Antonio Torres for the goal.

“I tried to put myself in a position where I can make the biggest impact in that situation,” Mihailovic said. “I took a touch right behind their defender, cut back and put it near post. It was a great team goal.”

He was named captain before

the game.

“At first I was in shock…I didn’t really captain a team and to captain in the All-Star Game, representing and captaining all these great young players is definitely an honor,’’ he said. “It’s definitely a step up for me.”

For the Fire, he played in seven matches and racked up 107 minutes but had no goals on two shots.

Shootout stuff In the MLS All-Star Game, the MLS squad tied Real Madrid 1-1 in regulation but lost 4-2 on penalty kicks Aug. 2 in front of a sellout crowd of 61,428 at Soldier Field. It was the second MLS All-Star game to be decided by a shootout. The first was in 2009 when Everton FC of England beat the All-Stars.

Shot chart

Real Madrid may not have dominated on the scoreboard but it dominated in shots.

It took 30 attempts — the third most in All-Star Game history, including 19 in the first half.

The MSL squad had two shots on target — tying two other teams for fewest in All-Star Game history.

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Golf is righting the ship in sportsmanship ust when you think golf is going to go the way of all other sports — where bending the rules is not just tolerated, if not expected — good things happen.

Golf is not baseball, where stealing signs goes back to the turn of the last century, if not before. It is not football, where opposing teams were decoding the signals of opponents long before coaches starting hiding their mouths with their play charts before radioing in the next play to their quarterback. It is not NASCAR, where if you’re not trying to circumvent the scrutineers who enforce the rules, you’re not trying.

In golf, you call your own penalties and carry on. Bobby Jones did so during the 1925 U.S. Open, lost by a stroke, was complimented for his sportsmanship, and responded, “You might as well praise a man for not robbing a bank.”

It’s that type of game, and it was on display twice in recent days.

The first was at the U.S. Girls Junior, where 16-year-old Erica Shepherd of Indianapolis was the winner. The controversy came at the end of her match-play semifinal win, which went to sudden death. On the first extra hole, opponent Elizabeth Moon, 17, missed a five-foot birdie putt to win by inches, and then raked the ball back — as do we all — but before Shepherd, who had her eyes closed and was waiting for the sound of the ball dropping into the cup — could say of the next putt, “That’s good.”

Because Moon raked it back, it wasn’t good. As Shepherd said, “I wanted to but she was dragging it back.”

A USGA official ruled that the match was over, Shepherd the winner, even though she wanted to play on. We think there should be a common sense rule here, that a gimme that isn’t given because the opponent is too quick for the giver should still be allowed, and Shepherd wanted to go with that but wasn’t allowed. She had a sleepless night because of it.

That makes her a good sport. Curiously, she was ripped in some circles for not conceding, but once the highlights from Fox were widely circulated, that notion faded.

The second example comes from Saturday’s Western Amateur title match at Skokie Country Club. Norman Xiong and Doc Redman, a pair of collegians heading into their sophomore years at Oregon and Clemson, respectively, battled for 22 holes — a record four holes into sudden-death — before Xiong emerged the champion.

Again, concessions are at the root of the display. Xiong, who was 4-up at the turn and appeared to be able to coast to a victory, was pressured by Redman, who hit every green in regulation on the difficult incoming nine at Skokie. Xiong admitted he felt the heat on the last four holes, yet conceded putts of 2 1/2 feet and 3 feet to Redman on the 16th and 17th greens, losing those holes — and thus the match was dead even going to the 18th tee.

“They weren’t too long,” Xiong said. “They were simple putts. I doubt someone would miss them, and if they did, I don’t want to win a hole like that.”

The gallery, many of them Skokie members, gasped at the concession on the 17th. Perhaps they know more than Xiong that Redman’s putt wasn’t as simple as it looked.

“It was very nice of him,” Redman said. “That showed the whole day. We don’t want to win on gimmicks. We want to play great golf.”

Redman showed it as well on the 18th. After he lipped out a 20-footer that would have won the title, he gave Xiong a fourfooter for a matching par, and they were off to the 19th hole.

“It was super nice of him to give me that putt,” Xiong said.

“It was longer than any putt I gave him. I think he was the only guy in the field who’d do that.”

This is brought up because we’re on the verge of the high school golf season. Some high school coaches will hate to hear this, and others already know, but on the burgeoning junior calendar, it’s of less importance to the better players than the rest of the year, filled with tournaments in national (AJGA), regional (MAJGT) and local (IJGA) tours, as well as the traditional alphabet soup of golf: USGA, WGA, WWGA. But the sportsmanship portion of the game can be reinforced in the team aspect of the high school season. There’s little match play in high school — the Catholic League plays some weekday matches at that format — but the lesson can still be taught. It is school time, no?

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TIM CRONIN The Locker Room

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Chicago Bandits runner Brenna Moss is safe at home as Windy City ThunderBolts third baseman Brian Loconsole (left) and catcher Guillermo Patat could not make the play in the Bandits’ 4-2 victory in the Battle of the Sexes game on July 31.

FOCUS ON WINDY CITY THUNDERBOLTS

Bums leave Bolts outside looking in for playoffs

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

It was a tough weekend for the Windy City ThunderBolts, who lost two out of three games in a home series to the sub .500 Traverse City Beach Bums to fall a half-game behind Washington for the second and final wild-card spot for the Frontier League playoffs heading into this week’s action.

T.J. Santiago pitched seven strong innings and the Bolts won Friday’s game 2-0 at Standard Bank Stadium.

But then the team lost in a high-scoring game followed by a low-scoring setback.

On Saturday, Tim Zier drove in three runs but it was not enough in a 13-10 loss. The ThunderBolts had two leads in the game but the Traverse City offense was on fire.

Traverse City (26-44) grabbed a 2-0 lead

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Continued from Page 1 said. “Usually what you get is somebody who is a nerd like I am who is trying to work on becoming a broadcaster. You usually have two guys who are trained in playby-play and both have the same strengths and same weaknesses.

You don’t usually complement each other that way.

“Mike actually played the game and studied play-by-play, too, so he can handle that aspect of it.

When he is doing color, which is two-thirds of the game, he can break down the game in a way that another announcer can’t. That allows us to complement each other.’’

Some broadcasts can be heard on St. Xavier radio station WXAV (88.3 FM), while others are on the Internet.

Rankin realized that he probably wasn’t going to be talented enough to play at Wrigley Field so he started thinking of other options to stay around the game for as long as he can.

“Growing up, baseball was my life,” he said. “I played up until my junior year in college. But I knew I wanted to get into the journalism field my senior year in high school, so I started writing a blog and got into podcasting on my own. That evolved into the overall aspect of broadcasting at St. Xavier. It worked out perfectly.’’

Rankin was on the broadcast team that called a majority of SXU women’s basketball games as the Cougars finished second in the nation in NAIA Division II play.

“I loved every minute of it,” Rankin said of the postseason.

“Even though they lost in the championship, it was a great experience.’’

He is working on his own broadcasting style for baseball, but he will pull a few elements from some of the established announcers.

“I take notes on a lot of different styles,” he said. “I grew up watching a lot of baseball on television. It’s much different than on radio, so I’ve been listening to a lot of different guys. No one could be another (Cubs announcer) Pat Hughes, but I feel out the style that he is doing. I listen to (Ed) Farmer of the White Sox. I mix and match and add my own sort of style. I’m still my own person.’’

Rankin is scheduled to graduate in December and is getting his

in the first inning Sunday en route to a 3-1 victory. Riley Krane drove in Keenan Walker with the lone run for the Bolts (38-32).

Bandits beat T-Bolts again

Another year.

Another loss.

For the fourth straight season, the Chicago Bandits fast-pitch softball team beat the Windy City ThunderBolts, 4-2, in a softball exhibition at Standard Bank Stadium on July 31 in front of an announced crowd of 1,789.

Sierra Hyland earned the win in a relief effort for the Bandits and Ellen Sara Roberts picked up the save.

The Bandits are 8-1 lifetime against minor league teams.

Another promotion

Relief pitcher Scott Kuzminsky’s contract

resume and tapes ready to send to potential bosses.

“At this point, this is where I want to be,” he said. “I’m going to continue working and getting better. I know it’s a tough field to break into. But I have confidence in myself and I’m going to put myself out there and hopefully someone will take a bite.’’

He said he likes learning from Bonadonna, who was named the Frontier League Broadcaster of the Year in 2016.

“I really appreciate the way he allows me to work,” Rankin said.

“He has the confidence in me to let me take care of what I need to take care of. We talk about things I need to work on but he lets me go and I’m starting to learn a lot on my own.

“It’s great working with him because he knows the Frontier League like the back of his hand.

He’s on top of a lot of things. He calls me out on trivia questions.

He’s brilliant.’’

Bonadonna is from Berwyn and graduated from Fenwick High School and SXU. He said that working with a new partner each year has its challenges.

“I would like to say we’re best buddies and have great chemistry from the start and all the way throughout,” Bonadonna said.

was purchased by the Seattle Mariners’ organization. He is the fourth Bolt to bolt for an affiliated team. Earlier this season, Kyle Von Ruden (White Sox), Kevin Lenik (Kansas City) and Brady Muller (Arizona) were picked up by major league organizations.

Coming up There are 22 games left on the schedule starting with tonight’s (Thursday’s) game at Joliet to finish up a three-game set. The Bolts host Traverse City for three more games Friday through Sunday and hope to have better luck against the Beach Bums than they did this past weekend.

After a day off on Monday, the ThunderBolts have a three-game home set with Lake Erie.

“But the fact is that sometimes we may not get to where you want to get to. It’s difficult trying to learn the broadcasting style of a different guy every year. I try to stay as steady as possible. I try to work them in and tell them how I am going to say something so I can work them into the broadcast.

It’s not always easy.’’

While Rankin primarily does home games, Bonadonna calls all the games at home and on the road. That day-by-day grind, coupled with bus travel across the

Midwest, is something he actually enjoys.

“I don’t like off days,’’ he said.

“We had a two-day stretch where we didn’t have games in July and I didn’t know what to do with myself.

“The bus rides can be a hassle but I love being in a new city every week. I like to walk around the towns and explore different areas. It’s fun to go to different ballparks and seeing the ins and outs of other operations. I love it all.’’

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.UNKNOWN SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE OF THE MARGARET R. REGAN TRUST AGREEMENT DATED JUNE 24TH, 1998, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, MARGARET R. REGAN TRUST AGREEMENT DATED JUNE 24TH, 1998, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS, DOLORES E. KAMPWIRTH A/K/A LORRIE KAMPWIRTH, AS SUCCESSOR CO-TRUSTEE OF THE MARGARET R. REGAN TRUST AGREEMENT DATED JUNE 24TH, 1998, BRIAN J. REGAN, AS SUCCESSOR CO-TRUSTEE OF THE MARGARET R. REGAN TRUST AGREEMENT DATED JUNE 24TH, 1998, ANNE M. LARDENOIT, AS SUCCESSOR CO-TRUSTEE OF THE MARGARET R. REGAN TRUST AGREEMENT DATED JUNE 24TH, 1998, SARAH C. SCHIFFLER, AS SUCCESSOR CO-TRUSTEE OF THE MARGARET R. REGAN TRUST AGREEMENT DATED JUNE 24TH, 1998, MARGARET R. HENNESSY A/K/A MARGIE HENNESSY, AS SUCCESSOR CO-TRUSTEE OF THE MARGARET R. REGAN TRUST AGREEMENT DATED JUNE 24TH, 1998 Defendants 16 CH 002016 14509 WILLOW STREET ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 9, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 11, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 14509 WILLOW STREET, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-10-102-034-0000.

The real estate is improved with a residence.

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

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

Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court 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 14-15-19672.

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.

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.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, -v.TEDDIE T. PARKS AKA TEDDIE PARKS, VICTORIA M. PARKS, PALOS POINT TOWNHOMES OWNERSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; ASSOCIATION Defendants 16 CH 04179 7914 W. 105TH STREET PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 5, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 6, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 7914 W. 105TH STREET, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-13-102-098-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $384,917.97.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \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, contact Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney: J. Gregory Scott, HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC, 111 East Main Street, DECATUR, IL 62523, (217) 422-1717 Please refer to file number 2120-12131.

If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgageeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney.

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

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.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION HSBC BANK USA, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.ROMKLAO SUNGKAMEE Defendants 2010 CH 50947 8801 WEST 103RD STREET PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 9, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 24, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8801 WEST 103RD STREET, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-15-202-005-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single level red brick; single family home with attached garage.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance 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 5pm. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500.

Please refer to file number 1812.

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.

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 1812 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 2010 CH 50947 TJSC#: 37-6383 I725941

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION CITIZENS BANK, NA; Plaintiff, vs.

MATTHEW KEEFE; INA KEEFE; TRAINING, RESEARCH, ADVOCACY & EDUCATION NETWORK, INC. FKA ANDREA A. RAILA & ASSOCIATES, INC.; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MATTHEW KEEFE, IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF INA KEEFE, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 14 CH 19310 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, September 13, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 27-18-417-004-0000.

Commonly known as 15845 South 114th Court, Orland Park, IL 60462.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455 W14-2584.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3057597

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION OCWEN LOAN SERVICING, LLC; Plaintiff, vs.

TADEUSZ SOKOL; JOANNA SOKOL; THE RIVERA IN PALOS IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION; MONIKA SOKOL; SLAWOMIR SOKOL; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF TADEUSZ SOKOL, IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF MONIKA SOKOL, IF ANY; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF SLAWOMIR SOKOL, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 16 CH 11860 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Friday, September 15, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 23-23-101-059-0000.

Commonly known as 21 Cour Madelein, Palos Hills, IL 60465.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455 WA16-0606.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3057676

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE HOLDERS OF THE FIRST FRANKLIN MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-FF9, Plaintiff, vs.

ANNA E. NESTOR A/K/A ANNA NESTOR, THOMAS B. NESTOR A/K/A THOMAS NESTOR, LINCOLNWAY COMMUNITY BANK, DOORNBOS HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING, INC., STATE OF ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE, UNKNOWN OWNERS, GENERALLY, AND NON- RECORD CLAIMANTS, Defendants, 11 CH 23296 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above entitled cause on May 29, 2015 Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Monday, September 18, 2017 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 27-09-108-020-0000.

Commonly known as 14460 Raneys Lane, Orland Park, IL 60462.

The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Ms. Kimberly S. Reid at Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorney, Kluever & Platt, L.L.C., 65 East Wacker Place, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (312) 236-0077.

INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3058160

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION Plaintiff, -v.SALLY J. DAVIDSON, SALLY J. DAVIDSON, AS TRUSTEE OF THE SALLY J. DAVIDSON TRUST DATED JUNE 28, 2012, WESTBROOK TERRACE TOWNHOME ASSOCIATION Defendants 16 CH 14025 9031 WEST 111TH STREET, APARTMENT B Palos Hills, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on June 16, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 19, 2017, 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 9031 WEST 111TH STREET, APARTMENT B, Palos Hills, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-22-200-088-0000.

The real estate is improved with a townhouse.

The judgment amount was $146,055.17.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \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, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 291-1717 For information call between the hours of 1pm - 3pm. Please refer to file number 16-079007.

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.

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.

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF THE CWABS, INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-8 Plaintiff, -v.JOHN KAIM A/K/A JOHN A. KAIM, FIRSTSECURE BANK AND TRUST CO., TRUST #1-138 DTD 3/26/96, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF FIRSTSECURE BANK AND TRUST CO., TRUST #1-138 DTD 3/26/96 Defendants 14 CH 13588 10749 SOUTH CHRISTA 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 January 10, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on September 5, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 10749 SOUTH CHRISTA COURT, PALOS HILLS, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-14-400-076-0000.

The real estate is improved with a white, brick, single family, two car attached garage.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance 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 5pm. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500. Please refer to file number 8564.

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.

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For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY Plaintiff, -v.THOMAS BANIS, AS INDEPENDENT REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE ESTATE OF JEAN E. BANIS, DECEASED, THOMAS BANIS, AS TRUSTEE OF THE JEAN BANIS TRUST DATED JANUARY 30, 2001, RIDGE COVE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Defendants 16 CH 10407 10524 RIDGE COVE DR., APT 28B Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on May 22, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on August 30, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 10524 RIDGE COVE DR., APT 28B, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 Property Index No. 24-18-101-108-1052.

The real estate is improved with a condominium.

The judgment amount was $141,962.53.

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

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

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

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

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

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (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 Plaintiff s attorney: MARINOSCI LAW GROUP, P.C., 134 N LaSalle St., STE 1900, Chicago, IL 60602, (312) 940-8580 Please refer to file number 16-07031.

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.

MARINOSCI LAW GROUP, P.C. 134 N LaSalle St., STE 1900 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 940-8580 E-Mail: mlgil@mlg-defaultlaw.com Attorney File No. 16-07031 Attorney Code. 59049 Case Number: 16 CH 10407 TJSC#: 37-6102 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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O&A MOVIE REVIEW

Admire vision of ‘Detroit’ but film lacks cohesive storyline Kathryn Bigelow’s “Detroit” is a hard film to discuss. The subject matter is inarguably important: white police brutality systematically abusing power against an urban city’s black population. And yet, the art of making this subject matter entertaining — which a film must be to succeed — isn’t always successful.

It is the summer of 1967. After Detroit police raid a nightclub in an overly violent fashion, a sprawling riot breaks out. As the city begins to look less and less like an American metropolis and more like a scene out of the second half of “Full Metal Jacket” (directed by Stanley Kubrick, 1987), tensions grow higher and higher and Michigan State Police and the National Guard are forced to get involved.

The film can be broken down into three segments: the instigation and early days of the riot, a triple homicide that occurred at the Algiers Motel, and the ensuing investigation and trial of those murders.

Unquestionably, the majority of the film and its most engaging moments stem from the second of these three stories. The sound of gunfire came from a window at the Algiers and Detroit cops — led by the vicious Officer Krauss (Will Poulter) — round up the motel’s black patrons and two white prostitutes and play a dangerous intimidation game to try and find the gunman…if one even exists.

Witness to this game is the film’s most interesting character — Melvin Dismukes (John Boyega).

He’s a black man working as a private securities officer who only comes to the motel to see if the authorities need any help. He believes in law and order in a philosophical and technical sense, but knows that what is happening before his eyes has no order and isn’t at all legal.

Boyega is terrific; it’s the kind of performance that Academy members could possibly take notice of later this year. That said, it’s pretty much the only

Art enthusiasts of all ages are invited to attend the Village of Orland Park History Museum’s “Paint with a Local Artist” watercolor class from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 19 at the village museum, 14415 S. Beacon Ave., on the site of the original village hall.

The class is open to residents and non-residents and is suggested for anyone age 10 or older. The fee for the class is $20 and includes all art materials. The class is limited to 25 participants. Pre-registration is required.

Watercolor artist and Orland Park resident Mark LaCien will lead the two-hour tutorial tailored for artists of all skill levels and talents. LaCien will walk the class through the art and technique of painting a bouquet of flowers. Completed artwork can be taken home or displayed in the museum’s current wedding exhibit.

“This watercolor lesson will be relevant for beginners and those who have already taken watercolor classes,” LaCien said. “The class may get people more interested in painting or continue current artists down the road.”

Those interested in attending should pre-register in person at the museum with cash or make checks payable to the Village of Orland Park History Museum.

Those wishing to mail their payment may mail checks only with a note indicating the names of the intended participants. Checks should be mailed to Village of Orland Park History Museum c/o Sarah Konzen, 14415 S. Beacon Ave, Orland Park, 60462.

The village’s museum opened in April 2016 and is open every Thursday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, call (708) 873-1622.

Announce new activities at Lake Katherine

Several programs are coming up at the Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens, 7602 W. Lake Katherine Drive, Polos Heights.

• Junior Naturalists five-day summer camp (for children ages 10-12) starts Monday, Aug. 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fee is $95 per child. Hands-on activities include learning to paddle a canoe, fishing Tom Sawyer-style and line casting, exploring the world of amphibians, reptiles, insects and plants; climbing, hiking and learning to use a compass.

• A panel discussion of “The Invention of Nature” by Andrea Wulf is set for 6:30 p.m. Wednes-

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The Algiers section — the second movement in the symphony — takes up the majority of the movie’s daunting 143 minute runtime, but doesn’t always feel connected. The first section connects to the Algiers only in that it provides the backdrop of the riot. The third is a completely perfunctory courtroom drama where the outcome is so obvious that the attempts at building suspense around its verdict feels like a waste of time. Both are baggy and overly long.

Working with cinematographer Barry Ackroyd, Bigelow has opted for a docudrama approach to the story. The camera shakes and moves unpredictably and lingers on actors as they explore moments and take long silences to imitate the pauses of real life.

This is largely effective, but sometimes undermined by takes that are too long, moments that don’t progress the story or dialogue that doesn’t feel real.

I admire much of the craft behind “Detroit” and its daring structure. The Algiers segment is largely successful. The other two don’t resonate nearly as much. The message and information in the film is necessary. The delivery, however, doesn’t quite match that intensity.

RATING: C+ Brian Laughran’s movie reviews appear the second and fourth Thursday of each month.

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day, Aug. 16, at the Palos Heights Public Library, 12501 S. 71st Ave. The book is available at the library now.

• A paper shredding and e-recycling event is scheduled for 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 19 at the library parking lot. The Palos Heights Police Department will also be on site for the prescription drug drop-off (no liquids, needles or salves). For paper shredding, each household may bring as many as three boxes of paper.

• A stargazing program will be held at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26 at Lake Katherine. View the Moon, Saturn, Mars and Venus with astronomer Joe Mayer. No registration needed. Participants will meet near the entrance bridge.

The program will be cancelled in the case of cloudy skies, rain or snow.

from the instructor. The fee is $50.

• Instructor Georgann Ring will lead a three-week session for those who know how to weave or have taken a weaving class at the Center from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. beginning Wednesday, Aug. 16..

Students will work on their own projects with guidance from the instructor. Students can use The Center’s table or floor looms, or bring their own. The fee is $50.

• On the first Sunday of each month (except December) Communion is offered at both Wayside Chapel services. Volunteers are needed setting up Communion, as well as helping to distribute it.

Those who are able and interested should contact Chris Hopkins at The Center. All are welcome.

The Wayside Chapel serves a non-alcoholic cup of wine and gluten-free bread.

The Center sets activity slate

Bridge Teen Center hosts game night

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

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

• A Pressed Flower Card-Making workshop is set from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12. Students will choose from instructor Laura Vargas’ pressed flower collection and create nature-themed cards that can be used for a variety of occasions. These can also be framed and hung on the wall. The workshop fee is $17 plus a $6 materials fee.

• Instructor Lauren Becker invites all to come with family or friends for a new experience creating an abstract photo using light during Family Art Night Time Photography workshop taking place from 8 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12. Becker will be setting up her camera for long exposure photos while participants get to use a variety of lights such as flashlights and glow sticks to draw in the air, making shapes or even writing words to creating a fun picture! There will be a bonfire going to take pictures around and participants can roast marshmallows. The class will meet at The Camp Pavilion behind the Lodge. The workshop fee is $13 per person.

• An Advanced Knitting mini workshop will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays, starting Aug. 14 or from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Fridays, beginning Aug. 18. Instructor Georgann Ring will teach a three-week session for those who know how to knit or have taken a knitting class at the Center. Students will work on their own projects with guidance

The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Ct., Orland Park, offers several free events for teens in seventh through 12th grade.

For more information call (708) 532-0500.

• The Bridge Teen Center’s “Summer’s End Festival” is set from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11. Students are invited to a night of summer activities and karaoke. Famous Dave’s will provide free food samples. These are free events for teens in seventh through 12th grade.

• Train Your Brain: Attention and Focus with Sylvan is scheduled from 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15. Professionals from Sylvan will train students how to assess their priorities, stay focused, and develop a new mindset for the upcoming school year.

• During a Drop-In session the smoothie bar will be open from 3 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16.

Students can stop by and enjoy a refreshing smoothie at The Bridge.

No sign-up is necessary.

• Halftone Dot Painting will take place from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 16. Students will create an image from a strategic placement of dots and colors.

• During Project Serve students will be volunteering at The Bridge Thrift Store from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17. The thrift store is located next door to The Bridge Teen Center. Tasks will include sorting, cleaning, and shelving donated items. These are free events for teens in seventh through 12th grade.

• Art Studio Night is scheduled from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18. Students are invited to an art themed night at The Bridge.

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When sauteed, grilled, roasted or broiled, an eggplant’s flavor turns rich and almost meaty.

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By Wolfgang Puck Among summertime’s signature vegetables, eggplant sometimes seems like it doesn’t get its fair share of attention. Tomatoes are the seasonal superstars, filling farmers’ market stalls with all their many-shaped, multicolored variety. Zucchini can dominate through sheer numbers, especially if you grow them yourself.

And then there’s sweet corn, the outdoor favorite at picnics and barbecues.

But eggplant? With its glossy, purple-black skin and a texture and flavor that are unpalatable when raw, it seems to hang back while its more popular summer companions make friends so easily. Eggplant needs more coaxing to showcase how wonderful it can actually be.

When sauteed, grilled, roasted or broiled, its flavor turns amazingly rich and satisfying, almost meaty, and the texture becomes luxuriously soft, smooth and silky.

There are so many ways to showcase those delicious qualities: -Combine eggplant with chunks of tomato, zucchini and onion, along with garlic and fresh herbs in the signature French vegetable stew called ratatouille.

-Slice the eggplant, slick with oil, and grill it as an easy side for summertime cookouts.

-Grill or broil eggplant whole until the skin blackens and the inside turns tender; then, scoop out the smoky-tasting pulp and whip it with tahini (sesame paste), garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, salt and parsley to make the superb Middle Eastern dip known as baba ganoush.

-Give the vegetable a try in a Southeast Asian main dish like my sauteed shrimp with Thai-spiced eggplant and Thai red curry sauce.

Having originated in Asia, eggplant is a staple in Thai kitchens, and in the following recipe it’s combined with aromatic seasonings to form a luxurious backdrop for quickly cooked seafood.

With the widespread popularity of Thai cooking today, you may be surprised by how easy

it is to find all the ingredients.

Many produce departments now include fresh lemongrass, Thai basil, kaffir lime leaves, and galangal — a cousin to ginger; and Asian food aisles often feature bottles of Thai red curry paste and the salty, fermented seasoning called fish sauce. Even more conveniently, you can also buy them all online.

Once you’ve assembled all the ingredients, the recipe proceeds very quickly, with each of the three main elements — the sauce, the eggplant and the sauteed shrimp — fairly simple to prepare.

Since the shrimp cooks the quickest of all the ingredients, I save their preparation until the very end. You could also substitute another protein of your choice; pork tenderloins or boneless and skinless chicken breasts, quickly grilled or sauteed and then cut diagonally into strips, would work beautifully with the other ingredients.

Whichever of these combinations sounds good to you, I encourage you to give my recipe a try soon — and let eggplant finally win its share of the spotlight.

SAUTEED SHRIMP WITH THAI SPICED EGGPLANT AND THAI RED CURRY SAUCE Serves 4 For the sauce: • 2 tablespoons peanut oil • 4-inch (10-cm) piece ginger root, sliced and smashed • 4-inch (10-cm) piece lemongrass, white part only, smashed, or zest of 1/2 lemon, cut into strips • 2-inch (5-cm) piece galangal, or a little extra ginger, peeled and chopped • 2 dried red Thai chiles or other small dried chiles • 2 teaspoons cumin powder • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika

• 2 teaspoons bottled Thai red curry paste • 1/4 cup (60 mL) peeled, seeded and diced fresh tomato • 2 cups (500 mL) canned unsweetened coconut milk • 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice • 2 to 3 tablespoons fish sauce, or 1 tablespoon anchovy paste • 1/2 cup (125 mL) Kaffir lime leaves, or 2 tablespoons shredded lime zest • 1 cup (250 mL) loosely packed Thai basil leaves, or regular basil leaves • Kosher salt • Sugar For the eggplant mixture: • 1 large globe eggplant, or 4 Chinese eggplants • 2 tablespoons peanut oil • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter • 1 teaspoon minced jalapeno • 1 tablespoon minced garlic • 1 tablespoon minced ginger • 1 tablespoon minced white onion • 1/2 cup (60 mL) peeled, seeded and diced fresh tomato • 1 teaspoon sugar • 1/2 tablespoon cumin powder • 1/2 tablespoon coriander powder • Kosher salt • Freshly ground black pepper • 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro leaves • 1 tablespoon Thai basil leaves, or regular basil leaves, cut crosswise into thin strips For the shrimp: • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Continued on page 8

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:

“SNATCHED”: Though not the unqualified success one might anticipate from a meeting of female comedy generations in the pairing of Goldie Hawn and Amy Schumer, this tale still furnishes some pleasure from their teaming.

They play a mother and daughter who end up being kidnapped while on a vacation together in Ecuador, a trek Schumer’s character planned to take with her suddenly former boyfriend. The women couldn’t be more dissimilar, making for mirth in the script

by Katie Dippold (“The Heat”).

Wanda Sykes and Joan Cusack also appear, but it’s clear which two ladies are counted on most to bring the funny here. DVD extras: audio commentary by director Jonathan Levine; alternate, extended and deleted scenes;

outtakes. (R: AS, N, P) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “KING ARTHUR: LEGEND OF THE SWORD”: Though tales of ancient knights — par-

ticularly one of the most famous — usually can find an audience, this one’s armor shattered early at the summer box office. Still, Continued on page 8

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OMARR’S WEEKLY ASTROLOGICAL FORECAST

By Jeraldine Saunders ARIES (March 21-April 19): Savor close personal ties in the week ahead and concentrate on protecting joint assets. Circumstances could force you to part with a few hard earned pennies, but don’t jump wholeheartedly into a spending spree.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Walk the middle path in the week to come. It is easy to go to extremes of emotion if you compete for someone’s affections. Don’t let a fleeting obsession blind you

to the facts. Possessiveness can cause a rift.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Hold your horses. The next several days are not the best time to negotiate, make a business decision, or start a new project. Wait until the second half of the week to obtain cooperation and bypass roadblocks to success.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Impulsiveness or recklessness could make a job more difficult or a health problem worse. In the week ahead adopting a rational approach will insure that demonstrations of love and affection

VIDEOVIEW BY JAY BOBBIN Continued from page 7 director Guy Ritchie’s (“Sherlock Holmes”) approach to the saga of the would-be monarch (played by “Sons of Anarchy” alum Charlie Hunnam) and his efforts to dethrone his scheming uncle (Jude Law) may find its intended audience through its arrival on home video. Holding to well-known history, the famous sword known as Excalibur plays a major role in the quest, with Djimon Hounsou, Aiden Gillen (“Game of Thrones”) and Eric Bana also in the cast.

DVD extra: “making-of” documentary. ** (PG-13: AS, P, V) “DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: THE LONG HAUL”: The series of comedies based on Jeff Kinney’s novels continues with its fourth screen installment, as Jason Drucker assumes the role of young Greg. He tries to evade a major embarrassment on his home turf by changing his initially negative tune about his family’s road trip, secretly planning to get away at some point to attend a video-game convention. Some fans of the franchise were alarmed — quite vocally — that the major parts had new actors in them, and a definite sign that time is marching on is that Alicia Silverstone and Tom Everett Scott play the parents here. DVD extras: six “makingof” documentaries; deleted scenes; outtakes. *** (PG: AS) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “THE DINNER”: The title meal is far from an ordinary one in this involving drama from screenwriter-director Owen Moverrnan (“The Messenger”), a story told earlier in Dutch and Italian versions. Richard Gere and Steve Coogan (“Philomena”) play long-estranged siblings who meet at a restaurant, along with their wives (Rebecca Hall and Laura Linney), to discuss what to do about their sons ... who have gotten involved in criminal activities.

The ensuing conversation reveals many more cracks in the family’s veneer. Chloe Sevigny and Charlie Plummer also appear. DVD extras: audio commentary by Moverman and Linney; photo gallery. *** (R: AS, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) “THE EXCEPTION”: The ever-masterful Christopher Plum-

mer’s portrayal of Kaiser Wilhelm II is a definite highlight of this World War II drama, whose employees include a maid (Lily James, “Cinderella”) harboring a major secret. It’s discovered by a German officer (Jai Courtney, “Divergent”) sent to the Netherlands look into the exiled Kaiser’s dealings, and his eventual involvement with the woman complicates matters. Janet McTeer also stars, but Oscar winner Plummer expectedly looms largest over the film, even when he’s not visibly on the screen. *** (R: AS, N, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand)

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter • 12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined • Kosher salt • Freshly ground black pepper • Fresh basil leaves, cut crosswise into thin strips, for garnish First, make the sauce: In a medium saucepan over high heat, heat the oil. Add the ginger, lemongrass and galangal; stir-fry until aromatic, about 2 minutes. Add the chiles and stir-fry another 30 seconds. Add the cumin, paprika, curry paste and tomato. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Add the coconut milk and bring to a boil, stirring and scraping to deglaze the pan deposits.

Reduce the heat; stir in the lime juice, fish sauce, lime leaves and basil. Simmer gently for 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and sugar. Remove from the heat and leave to steep for 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, prepare the eggplant: Preheat a grill or broiler.

With a fork, poke the eggplant several times all over. Rub with 1 tablespoon peanut oil. Grill

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Tread water if a major commitment of loyalty or money is on the table. Delay making major financial decisions or transactions until the second half of the week.

Avoid making unnecessary criticisms at work.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Put your best foot forward. You could be the target of someone’s romantic ardor or tempted by a casual flirtation in the upcoming week. Play it cool, since a decision about a relationship or commitment could backfire.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-

Dec. 21): The unpredictability of others could make you uncomfortable in the week ahead. By staying calm, rational, and eventempered you can win brownie points on the career front and maintain peace at home.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): A fresh sense of purpose and a new cycle of accomplishment may commence as this week unfolds. Your strength lies in your adept touch with finances and an ability to adjust to quickly changing scenarios.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Treat others with the same

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respect and consideration that you would like to be shown in return. Get bills paid today to avoid mix-ups or criticism later in the week. A key relationship might experience ups and downs.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Turn on the cruise control and just “keep on trucking.” Don’t make any sudden changes, stops, or starts in the week ahead. Opposition to your plans or a temporary roadblock can prevent you from making headway.

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or broil, turning regularly, until completely tender. Remove from the heat and set aside until cool enough to handle. Cut in half and scoop out the pulp onto a cutting board; coarsely chop the pulp, transferring to a bowl, and discard the skin.

In a medium saute pan, heat the remaining peanut oil and the butter over medium heat; saute the jalapeno, garlic, ginger and onion until aromatic, about 2 minutes.

Stir in the eggplant, tomato, sugar, cumin and coriander. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasonings with salt and pepper. Turn off the heat and stir in the cilantro and basil. Cover and keep warm.

Strain the sauce and gently rewarm it over medium heat.

For the shrimp, in a large saute pan over high heat, combine the oil and butter. Saute the shrimp until just pink, 3 to 4 minutes; season with salt and pepper.

To serve, divide the eggplant among four serving plates. Arrange the shrimp on top and drizzle with the sauce. Garnish with basil and serve immediately.

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