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Thursday, January 7, 2016

Big Pappa’s owner feeds hungry one last time Oak Lawn resident sells her restaurant after another show of generosity By Dermot Connolly Sandi DiGangi quietly sold her Big Pappa’s Gyros restaurant, at 10806 S. Cicero Ave. in Oak Lawn a few days after her seventh annual feed the hungry program on Christmas Day. DiGangi, who has become known for giving away thousands of freshly cooked traditional meals on Thanksgiving and Christmas, said she plans to continue the tradition at another location. “I had a good seven-year run,” said DiGangi on Tuesday. “I survived, and built up and improved the business.” DiGangi endured a bout of ill health last spring that caused her to seriously consider selling the business. She said she was misdiagnosed with cancer, but had two major operations that kept her in the hospital and out of the restaurant for weeks at a time.

Last April, one offer she received to sell the restaurant fell through when the Oak Lawn Village Board rejected the business plan put forward by the prospective owner. But DiGangi said that when she got another offer, it was too good to turn down. “With my health, although it is good now, I thought this was the right time to sell,” she said. As she said in the announcement made on the restaurant’s Facebook page on Dec. 30, “The time is right. I just need to relax a little.” “I gained so many great friends and met so many amazing people, and I was supported by so many wonderful people in Oak Lawn....I really thank everyone for everything. It was all of you who made Big Pappa’s what it is,” she added. She has no plans to slow down, or go on vacation. Rather, she said she now has more time for volunteer work.

“I just increased my volunteer work from five hours a week to 30 hours a week,” she said, explaining that she regularly visits several area seniors, doing their grocery shopping and other errands. She also makes regular visits to seniors in hospitals and nursing homes. “I miss the restaurant, but I have been very busy,” she said. “I could have closed in November, but I wanted to wait until after Christmas,” she said, explaining that the sale was finalized on Dec. 28. So on Christmas Day, she and her three children — Tony, 20, Michaline, 17, and Nicolette, 14 — were again busy preparing and handing out free meals for the needy, as well as toys for children. “We had another successful year. We gave away more than 3,000 meals,” she said. In addition to See BIG PAPPA’S, Page 5

Photo by Dermot Connolly

Sandi DiGangi holds a turkey before her annual Christmas dinner for the hungry from her BIg Pappa’s Gyro restaurant in Oak Lawn. After Christmas, DiGangi sold the business but still plans to provide food for the poor.

Local mayors see growth in the new year Many new businesses on way in 2016 By Joe Boyle Southwest suburban mayors have their hands full as they enter a new year dealing with tighter budgets and uncertainty in Springfield, but ongoing and upcoming projects and developments provide reason for optimism. Here’s some of what’s ahead:

Chicago Ridge

A ‘formal’ party for friends

Photo by Dermot Connolly

Dressed in formal wear, Kathy Lovitt serves cake to George Gianakas as his friend George Dalmalis looks on during the New Year’s Eve celebration at the McDonald’s at 11050 Southwest Highway, in Palos Hills. That’s where Lovitt, a Palos Heights resident, hosted a party for regular customers on the morning of Dec. 31. Lovitt has been leading holiday celebrations at the restaurant for the past two years, after befriending many of the regular customers, mostly seniors and veterans. More photos on Page 4.

Police provide details of recent burglaries in OL

By Dermot Connolly

Oak Lawn police are investigating a number of residential burglaries and attempted residential burglaries that have occurred in the area since October, and they are warning residents to take precautions. Division Chief Randy Palmer said the burglaries and attempted burglaries, in which offenders attempt or gain entry to unoccupied residences, have generally occurred between the hours of 8 a.m. and 10:30 p.m. “Friday is the most common day for the offender or offenders to strike,” said Palmer, adding that the most common time seems to be between 4 and 10 p.m.” He said the incidents have occurred mainly north of 109th Street, and between Cicero and Central avenues. Police also distributed a photograph of a white four-door car, possibly an older model Chevrolet with tinted

windows, that was seen circling the area several times around the time a burglary occurred at 8:52 p.m. Dec. 4 in the 10800 block of South Lorel Avenue. Although it is not known if the vehicle was involved in the burglary, it is thought that the driver could have seen the victim leaving his residence. Several incidents have occurred while residents were away from home for only a few hours, so police think the residents may have been observed leaving. Anyone with information in reference to these incidents is asked to contact Oak Lawn Police at (708) 422-8292. Residents are also being encouraged to call 911 to report any suspicious activity or people not normally in the area. “I understand people’s concerns See BURGLARIES, Page 5

Chicago Ridge Mayor Chuck Tokar said he is eager to see Miller’s Ale House completed at the corner of 95th and Ridgeland Avenue outside of Chicago Ridge Mall. Miller’s Ale House replaces Tilted Kilt, which closed abruptly this fall. “I can’t wait until Miller’s Ale House opens up,” Tokar said. “They have great food and we

have heard great things about them. They are way ahead of schedule.” Workers were busy with the framework of the building on Tuesday morning. Tokar said the workers have been busy and have taken advantage of the mild December temperatures. Tokar said that if the weather continues to cooperate, Miller’s Ale House could open at the end of March or the beginning of April. At the top of Tokar’s to-do list is the Harlem Avenue TIF District, specifically the area surrounding 103rd and Harlem. The mayor would like to see some development there. “We would like to get a shovel in the ground there soon,” Tokar said. See MAYORS, Page 5

Oak Lawn tea party celebrates final season of ‘Downton Abbey’ By Kelly White

Will Carson and Mrs. Hughes make it down the aisle? Will Branson find happiness in America? Will Mary snap up the affections of the snappy chariot driver? “Downton Abbey” season six premiered on Sunday, and staff at the Oak Lawn Library welcomed back the series in a rather creative way. Staff at the the library, 9247 S. Raymond Ave., hosted a tea party to celebrate the show on Sunday afternoon. “The television shows popularity is what inspired this event,” Photo by Kelly White said Helen Kametas, a customer Virginia Kilcran, of Oak Lawn, and her daughter, Lisa White, service representative at the liof Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood, dressed in 1920’s attire at the Downton Abbey Tea Party at the Oak Lawn Public brary. “So many people watch the show and its popularity continues Library on Sunday afternoon.

to increase.” Library patrons were invited to drink tea and talk about their favorite Downton Abbey characters. Video clips were shown of the series throughout the years, and patrons were encouraged to dress up in Downton-style costumes. Melissa Apple, the head of programing at the library, and Shannon Kazmierczak, adult services librarian, led the tea party, which they said was a success. Discussions carried on in the library were of mixed anticipation and excitement for the show’s final season. “This was a great way to share our love of the show with library patrons,” Kazmierczak said. “Melissa and I are really big fans of See DOWNTON, Page 7

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Thursday, January 7, 2016

Oak Lawn Police search for two suspects in purse snatching

The Oak Lawn Police Department is investigating a purse snatching and robbery that occurred at 4:45 p.m. Monday in the in the 9700 block of South Kostner Avenue. Three female victims were walking along Kostner Ave when a man approached them from behind and grabbed the victim’s purse and ran. The three female victims chased after the subject and a struggle ensued over the purse. A female accomplice of the male offender engaged in the struggle and the offenders were able to break free and flee the area, according to

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police. They were last seen entering a tan or light brown Toyota with a partial license plates of Z694. The first offender was described as being a male black, 18 to 21 years old, 5’10, 150 pounds, with a dark complexion, wearing dark pants and a dark coat. The second offender was described as being a black female, 18 to 21 years old, medium to dark complexion, with dark hair and a pony tail. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Oak Lawn Police Department at (708) 907-4051.

Chicago Ridge Police arrest 4 for DUI The holidays weren’t so jolly for the four people arrested and charged with driving under the influence, and the 17 cited for seatbelt violations from Dec. 18 to Jan. 3 in Chicago Ridge, while the police department was participating in the national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement campaign. During the campaign, Chicago Ridge police ramped up their enforcement efforts. Daytime and night time seatbelt zones, night time seatbelt saturation patrols, and an impaired driving saturation patrol were all conducted. “What should be a merry and joy-

ful time of year gets overshadowed by drunk driving, time and time again,” said Chief Robert Pyznarski. “We gave Chicago Ridge drivers plenty of warning that we would be stopping drunk drivers, and we did just that. Drunk driving is a reckless, 100 percent preventable crime, and one that leads to disaster,” he continued. The crackdown was coordinated by the Illinois Department of Transportation. “We worked really hard and stepped up to the challenge,” said the chief. “To us, if we saved one life, the campaign was worth it.”

Chicago Ridge Driving without license Suzie Y. Hernandez, 19, of the 3300 block of West 65th Street, Chicago, was charged with driving without a license following a traffic stop at 7:15 p.m. Saturday at 103rd Street and Southwest Highway. She is due in court on Jan. 29.

Driver faces felony drug possession charge Nicholas J. Dermichael, 38, of the 16900 block of Crain Avenue, Hazel Crest, was charged with possession of a controlled substance, a felony, after a traffic stop at 4:20 p.m. Dec. 30 in the 10500 block of Southwest Highway. Police said he was found in possession of a small amount of heroin. He was also cited for possession of drug paraphernalia because police said syringes were found in the car. Dermichael was held for a bond hearing.

DUI charge is filed George M. Miller Jr., 63, of the 9700 block of South 51st Avenue, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol at 11:16 p.m. Saturday at 106th Street and Ridgeland Avenue. Police said he failed field sobriety tests and submitted a breath sample that exceeded .08 blood-alcohol count. He is due in court on March 1.

Hickory Hills Marijuana citation is issued Rafael Nunez, 55, of the 5200 block of North Laporte Avenue, Chicago, was issued a village ordinance citation for possession of cannabis following a traffic stop at 6:55 p.m. Monday in the 8400 block of West 95th Street. Police said that after detecting an odor of cannabis in the vehicle, Nunez turned over an envelope containing approximately seven grams of the drug. A pipe used to smoke marijuana was also found in the car, police said. Nunez also was cited for expired registration.

License, registration charges filed • Allison Vincent, 35, of the 300 block of Chatham Place, Arlington Heights, was charged with speeding and driving on a suspended license following a traffic stop at 12:57 a.m. Friday in the 8600 block of West 95th Street. Police said she is due in court on Feb. 18. • Daniel R. Zavala, 32, of the 7100 block of South Lawndale Avenue, Chicago, was charged with driving on a suspended license at 10:06 a.m. Sunday in the 9800 block of South Roberts Road. Police said he was also cited for expired registration. He is due in court on Feb. 18. • Ciara L. McKinney, 27, of the 7400 block of South Rhodes

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• Albert L. Michal, 54, of the 9300 block of South 54th Court, Oak Lawn, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol at 3:27 p.m. Dec. 29 following a multi-car accident at 95th Street and Oak Park Avenue at 3:20 p.m. Witnesses said he ignored a red light heading west on 95th Street and struck one car, and turned around through a gas station parking lot and crossed 95th Street against the light and struck a fire hydrant and another car. No injuries were reported but Michal was taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center for observation. He registered 1.18 blood-alcohol count on a blood test, police said. In addition to DUI, he was charged with driving without insurance, disobeying a traffic control device, improper lane usage, and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. He is due in court on Dec. 29. • Cheryl A. Roby, 57, of the 12600 block of Justine Avenue, Calumet Park, was charged with DUI at 3:17 p.m. Dec. 11 at 95th Street and Cicero Avenue. Police said she was also charged with illegal transportation of alcohol because an open bottle of whiskey and a shot glass were found in the car. She is due in court on Jan. 29.

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TitleMax, 9540 S. Cicero, at 5:23 p.m. Dec. 28. The owner of the vehicle said she left the motor running while she shoveled snow in the lot. She said three men pulled up in a Saturn, and one got out and stole her car, while the other two drove away in the other vehicle.

Multiple driving charges Diane E. Dvorak, 53, of the 5200 block of West Oak Center Drive, Oak Lawn, was charged with reckless driving and resisting a police officer following an incident that occurred at 1:47 p.m. Dec. 27 in the 9400 block of Cook Avenue. A police officer said Dvorak had parked her vehicle across parking spaces on the east side of the Oak Lawn Library, and initially refused to move it and park properly. When she did agree to move it, she backed up and nearly hit a patrol car, and drove over an orange cone, police said. Witnesses said she dropped to the ground, feigning injury, and fought with an officer trying to arrest her. She was also cited for driving without insurance and not parking within lines. Dvorak is due in court on Jan 21.

Man robbed at gunpoint A 20-year-old Chicago man was robbed at gunpoint of his cellphone while walking through a parking lot in the 9100 block of South Cicero Avenue at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 29. The victim said he was walking to work when three people pulled up in a 4-door gray car with tinted windows. The backseat passenger rolled down his window and asked to use his phone, and when the victim refused, the man displayed a black semi-auto handgun and pulled back the slide, saying “We’re just going to make this easy.” The victim then turned over the phone and the three people drove away.

Retail theft charge filed Nova A. Lynch, 2900 block of west 99th Place, Evergreen Park, was charged with felony retail theft at Jewel, 9424 S. Pulaski Road, at 10:53 p.m. Dec. 29. Police said store security guards detained her after watching her walk through the store, filling her purse with items off shelves. Items recovered from her purse included cosmetics and food totaling $107. Police said she attempted to flee, but tripped and fell in the parking lot. The charge was upgraded to a felony because she was wanted on an outstanding warrant related to her being on probation for a previous retail theft charge. Lynch was also charged with two counts of resisting arrest and obstructing justice. She was held for a bond hearing.

Store burglary discovered A burglary at Almahjar Food Mart, at 10840 S. Ciccero Ave., was discovered at 3:10 a.m. Dec. 30. Police reported finding the front glass door had been broken by a rock, and the rear door was left ajar.The owner said $8 was missing from a cash register.

Palos Hills Fight leads to 3 arrests Three men face charges of disorderly conduct following an altercation between them that occurred at El Gallo restaurant, 10164 S. Roberts Road, at 2:30 a.m. last Thursday. Police were called to the scene at that time, and found the three men fighting in the bathroom. Andrzej Kalata, 26, of Hickory Hills, and Burbank residents Michael Hyzynski, 29, and Anthony Marciano, 28, were all arrested and charged after refusing to talk to police. They are due in court on Jan. 19.

Criminal damage reports • A man reported finding all four tires slashed on his car, which was parked at 86th Terrace and 101st Terrace between 9 p.m. last Thursday and 1:30 p.m. Friday. • Two tires were slashed on a car parked in the Executive Mailing lot, 7855 W. 111th St., between 5 and 9:45 p.m. Dec. 29. • The owner of a home in the 9900 block of South 87th Avenue told police that he discovered his rear screen door broken at 1 p.m. Dec. 30. He said the damage occurred sometime after Dec. 27, when he left home.

Theft report A “hoverboard” was reported missing from a home in the 8500 block of West 102nd Terrace at 6 p.m. Friday. Details about the timeframe when the motorized scooter may have been taken were unavailable. Police report information is provided by law enforcement agencies. Charges are not evidence of guilt. They are a record of police actions taken, and persons charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proved guilty in court.

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charges that he illegally possessed firearms whose serial numbers had been obliterated. According to the prosecution’s case against him, Riley, who had

already been convicted of two felonies, sold a 20-gauge shotgun, two rifles and 40 rounds of assorted ammunition to an individual for $2,500 in November 2014. He did not know that the buyer was a confidential informant who was working at the direction of agents from the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Riley pleaded guilty to one count of illegal possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, according to the plea announced by Zachary T. Fardon, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois; and Jeffery Magee, Special Agent in Charge of the Chicago Field Division of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The conviction carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. U.S. District Judge Virginia M. Kendall scheduled a sentencing hearing for April 14, 2016, at 10 a.m. The U.S. Attorney’s office said in a press release that in his plea agreement, Riley admitted that he sold other firearms and assorted ammunition to the informant from October 2014 to February 2015. He received $3,600 for the additional sales. In March 2015, agents executing a search warrant at Riley’s home in Hickory Hills discovered two loaded semiautomatic pistols and various ammunition, according to the plea agreement. The Hickory Hills Police Department assisted in the investigation.

Thursday, January 7, 2016

The Reporter

What lurks beneath some clean-cut images

Coat Drive in progress

ooking back at 2015, we know about the violence, random shootings, reports of excessive force by police and chaotic weather. But some of the stories from the past year are just bizarre. Veteran actor and comedian Bill Cosby is one example. I heard about Cosby’s alleged indiscretions with women dating back to the 1980s. But you always heard these rumors about celebrities. Sometimes you hear rumors about a person that would not be associated with such behavior. Our first thought is to dismiss the rumors. Cosby was a funny comedian whose star began to shine after appearances on variety shows in the early 1960s. His unique humor was not simply in jokes. He was funny because he told Joe stories that many people Boyle could relate to. The stories were filled with humor based on his childhood in Philadelphia. He subsequently recorded well-received comedy albums and starred in the TV show “I Spy” and later in the “The Bill Cosby Show”, in which he played a physical education teacher. “The Cosby Show” of the 1980s is what most people remember. He played a doctor raising an affluent African-American family. The show was successful because it did not depend on the typical stereotypes of blacks. The stories were about an American family that happened to be black. Anyone could relate to the humorous and poignant story lines. Cosby was viewed as a role model for portraying blacks as more than thugs or junkies. He continued to do standup with frequent appearances on David Letterman’s talk shows. Even when some women went public about Cosby allegedly assaulting them after he gave them drugs, most people did not want to believe it. Many blacks initially went to his defense, implying racism in that some people want to tear down the image of a black American icon. While some reports about Cosby persisted, it was not until a comedy routine by emerging comic Hannibal Buress in 2014 began appearing on YouTube and went viral that many people took notice. Buress essentially was satirizing the reports surrounding Cosby. Little did he know that it would create a movement. Women who did not know each other began speaking out about being drugged by Cosby and later assaulted. Some of them did not remember the alleged assault but knew something was wrong when they finally awakened. Other women said they remembered being assaulted but they could not physically prevent it due to the drugs. Now Cosby has been charged with criminal sexual assault in a case involving a woman who worked with the Temple University men’s basketball team and looked to Cosby, who graduated from Temple, as a mentor. Andrea Constand said she was assaulted in 2004 at Cosby’s suburban Philadelphia home. Cosby was charged because time was almost up to arraign him for this particular alleged assault. Cosby will have his day in court. You want to give everyone the benefit of the doubt, but when close to 60 women have reported similar incidents happening to them at the hands of Cosby, what other conclusion can you come up with? One thing is for certain: The career of Cosby, 78, is over. Then we have the strange case of Joe Gliniewicz. He was the police officer from Fox Lake who was revered in the community. The 52-year-old officer called in a report after he said he saw three suspicious male individuals – two white and one black – whom he was going to check on. Minutes later, after hearing gunshots, police found the body of Gliniewicz. Recent reports have indicated that one of the police officers suggested that it looked like Gliniewicz committed suicide. Another officer on the scene ruled that out immediately, stating there was no way Gliniewicz would commit suicide. Giniewicz was buried with honors as first responders arrived from across the country for the funeral. The man known as “G.I. Joe” was later found to be looting a Voyagers program that taught youngsters about police work. Gliniewicz reportedly knew that a new administrator was aware he was taking cash from the program. Gliniewicz reportedly staged his own death to make it look like he was murdered. But the rumors began to start circulating a month after his death. The local police, after a long delay, finally admitted what we all know now. Gliniewicz was far from a hero. He also was accused of sexual assault and drinking on duty. The cases of Cosby and Gliniewicz highlighted a strange year. The lesson here is not to assume anything. The image we see on the surface may be covering up some dark secrets. Joe Boyle is the editor of The Reporter. He can be reached at thereporter@comcast.net.

Northwestern College’s Samantha Medina (left) and Lauren Schumacher organize coats collected for its Coat Drive held in cooperation with One Warm Coat. The Coat Drive will continue through Jan. 18. Northwestern Business College has a local campus at 7725 S. Harlem Ave. in Bridgeview. Residents can drop off coats, hats and gloves during normal business hours in the lobby of 9501 Technology Drive, adjacent to the Fashion Outlets of Chicago Ridge Mall behind the Loew’s Hotel on River Road in Rosemont. All donated coats will be given to a local agency for distribution to local children and adults in need. Those without coats to donate can help to provide a warmer winter by texting “WARM” to 80100 to donate $10 to One Warm Coat or by visiting www.onewarmcoat.org/donate. For more information on Northwestern College’s coat drive please contact Lauren Schumacher at (847) 233-7700, or for more information on One Warm Coat, see www.onewarmcoat.org. Supplied photo

Chicago Ridge trustees vote against Odelson appointment By Dermot Connolly The Rev. Wayne Svida, pastor of Our Lady of the Ridge Church, opened the first Chicago Ridge Village Board meeting of 2016 with a prayer, and everything was going along swimmingly until it hit a rough patch, when trustees voted 4-2 against Mayor Chuck Tokar’s appointment of Burt Odelson as the village attorney. Trustees Bill McFarland and Jack Lind were the only trustees to vote for the appointment, while trustees Bruce Quintos, Frances Coglianese, Sally Durkin and Amanda Cardin voted against it. In a related move at the same meeting, trustees voted 5-1 to create the office of legislative consul, to be filled by another attorney chosen by the trustees. Lind was the only one to vote against that measure, which Odelson and Tokar see as a waste of taxpayers’ money. Several of the trustees who voted for the legislative consul, including Quintos and Cardin, said the office will serve the village well, acting as a second opinion called upon by trustees when they have any question about advice given by the village attorney. “The attorney won’t be on retainer. He or she will just be consulted occasionally,” said Cardin. Tokar named Odelson last June as the interim village attorney, replacing George Witous, who retired without

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Chicago Ridge trustees voted against Mayor Chuck Tokar’s appointment of Burt Odelson (above) as village attorney Tuesday night.

notice after 51 years in the post. “It was a political statement by at least two of the trustees against the mayor,” Odelson said afterward, taking the vote against him in stride. He knew that while the vote allowed trustees to show their disapproval, it had no effect on the mayoral appointment, which is made by the mayor alone. “I’ll be here as long as the mayor wants me,” he said. However, he did admit to taking the vote personally to some degree, because he is friendly with some of

the trustees who voted against him. “How can you not?” he said. “I saved them $100,000 in a year,” he asserted, explaining that in the later years of Witous’ tenure, some of the work had to be farmed out to downtown firms. “We charge $175 an hour and we do everything,” he said of his firm, Odelson & Sterk. Odelson noted that he serves as attorney for 14 municipalities, 12 school districts, and even the Chicago Ridge Park District. Tokar also questioned the logic of

the vote against Odelson, pointing out that the trustees who voted against him had asked him last June to help sort out the controversy over health insurance provided free of charge to retired village officials. And he did that. Odelson is seen as an expert in election law. “Not too many villages have an attorney who has argued before the U.S. Supreme Court,” said the mayor, pointing out that Odelson was involved in the case involving the 2000 election of George W. Bush over Al Gore. Coglianese said the vote was not against Odelson personally. “I have nothing against him. It is just the procedure (of his appointment) I don’t like,” she said, Quintos, who had pushed for the vote, said that as a home-rule community, Chicago Ridge should be governed by a mayor “with the advice and consent” of the trustees. “We agreed to his interim appointment, with the understanding that we would be able to see who else was available, and vet all the candidates. But nothing was ever done and we were not consulted,” said Quintos. “If the trustees could vote out a village attorney, I suppose they could also vote out a police chief, fire chief or any other appointed official. But they are all mayoral appointments. That is just how it is done,” said Tokar after the meeting.

Worth board OKs amendments with eye on economic development By Sharon L. Filkins

In accordance with its ongoing economic development plans for Worth, the Board of Trustees approved amendments to two municipal codes at its Tuesday meeting. According to the ordinances, the amendments will restrict certain businesses in the B-1 and B-2 business districts. However, the modifications will apply to future businesses, not the existing businesses. In the B-1 district, all business establishments will be retail establishments dealing directly with consumers. All goods produced on the premises will be sold at retail on the premises where it is produced. “Our primary focus as we move forward with our economic development plans is to encourage businesses providing sales tax revenue,” said Mayor Mary Werner. Examples of permitted businesses include antique shops, automobile accessory stores, bicycle stores, camera and photographic supply stores and studios, clothing, footwear and dry goods stores,

department stores, drug stores, etc. Permitted uses in the B-2 district will include businesses such as amusement establishments within enclosed buildings, such as bowling alleys, gymnasiums, swimming pools, skating rinks, automotive vehicle and automotive equipment sales, banks, catering establishments, health clubs, gymnasiums, reducing salons and massage therapy establishments, medical and dental clinics and laboratories, pet shops and restaurants. Certain businesses fall into a category designated as special use, such as places of assembly, including theaters, churches and community centers. Village Attorney Greg Jones suggested that the board consider eliminating these from the list of permitted uses in the amended ordinances. “It will not impact existing facilities, but will prohibit any additional future use,” he said. In another discussion, Trustee Pete Kats, who is the liaison to the Public Works department, raised the issue of parked cars prohibiting the snow plowing efforts on village streets.

Palos Township earns public service awards Palos Township officials were among the 1,000 township officials who participated in the Annual Education Conference, which was recently held at the Crown Plaza in Springfield. Supervisor Colleen Schumann, Clerk Jane Nolan, Assessor Robert E. Maloney and trustees Brent Woods and Sharon Brannigan participated in the conference. They were recognized for

the award the township received for Professional Development in Public Service. Townships earn a plaque or plate for 70 or more hours of education earned over the last year. This is the 10th time Palos Township has received this award with 169 hours completed by township officials. Palos Township also recorded the most educational hours in the state for the fourth time.

“I have received numerous complaints from residents whose street is not plowed because of cars being left on the street,” Kats said. “This is a major epidemic and is becoming a health and safety hazard. With cars parked on both sides of some of our streets, there is no way an ambulance or fire truck could get down the street. “I am asking our board to consider this situation and formulate an ordinance prohibiting parking on both sides of the streets and after snowfalls of more than two inches,” added Kats. “We need to get something in place and then stick to enforcing it. Our residents need to realize that they can benefit themselves by not parking on the street.” In other matters, the board heard a report on the recent audit conducted on village finances. The report was presented by John Williams of Hearne and Associates. He reported that the village saw a slight decrease in its revenue this past year. 2015 revenues were $12.2 million as compared to $12.4 million in 2014. He attributed it to a reduction

in property taxes collected. Werner commented later that the reduction amounted to $200,000 not collected. She attributed it to people who appealed their tax bills and those who simply could not pay. Total expenditures for the year were $12 million. “All expenditures were below budget,” Williams said. Other board action approved a payment of $9,106.25 to Mid America Tree & Landscape, Inc., for flowers for the village’s annual planting day. Also approved was a resolution authorizing the village to close 111th Street from Ridgeland Avenue to Harlem Avenue on Aug. 28 for the Worth Days Parade. Trustee Colleen McElroy said that the Beautification Committee is inviting businesses to participate in this year’s Patriotic Banner Program. Cost of the banner is $175 for the first banner and $150 for a second. They will be placed along 111th Street and Harlem Avenue, from Flag Day through Oct. 1. For further information on the program, contact McElroy at the village hall, (708) 448-1181.

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Veterans enjoyed early New Year’s Eve celebration New Year’s Eve celebrations started early at the McDonald’s at 11050 Southwest Highway, in Palos Hills, where Palos Heights resident Kathy Lovitt hosted a party for regular customers on the morning of Dec. 31. Lovitt and several of the people in attendance dressed up in

Kathy Lovitt cuts the New Year’s Eve cake for veterans on Dec. 31 at the McDonald’s in Palos Hills.

their best evening wear for the event, adding to the glamor, as Lovitt and her daughter Sarah served cake and sparkling juice to everyone who came into the restaurant. Lovitt has been leading holiday celebrations, from Valentine’s Day to Veterans Day, at the restaurant for the past two years,

after befriending many of the regular customers, mostly seniors and veterans, who drop in for coffee and breakfast. “She’s a wonderful individual. She always comes around and brings a smile to everyone’s face,” said Bill Kot, of Palos Hills, one of the regulars.

Sarah and Kathy Lovitt pause for a photo during the New Year’s Eve celebration. This was the first year Sarah was able to attend the event planned by her mother.

Jeff Hunter (from left) shares a laugh with Carol Ryan, Angie Coller and John Szostak during the celebration.

Photos by Dermot Connolly

Vietnam veteran Tom Miller (left), president of the Worth Library Board, and Palos Park resident Rich Olund, a World War II veteran who was under the command of Gen. George Patton, traded war stories during the New Year’s celebration.

Park Lawn’s ‘A Rhapsody in Blue’ auction planned Guests can celebrate Hollywood at Park Lawn’s “A Rhapsody in Blue” Signature Auction from 5:30 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27 at the Double Tree Hotel, 5000 W. 127th St., Alsip, Sports announcer and Channel 11 TV host Gene Honda and U.S. 99.5 traffic and news reporter Bonnie Greene will be masters of ceremonies. During cocktail hour, guests will hear the sounds of old Hollywood by George Howe. An open bar will be provided and a dinner with an Oscars flair will be served. Music will be provided by the Sundance Band. Each year at the event, Park Lawn honors longtime supporters with the Blue Sapphire Award. This year’s award will be given to Charles and Maureen Reilly for their commitment to individuals with intellectual and developmen-

tal disabilities.The live auction will include sports items and tickets, trips and unique experiences. The event features a trip raffle for two. Winners can choose a particular destination. They can tour London, visit New England or explore New York. The trip is also transferable to a destination of choice valued up to $4,600.00. Winners can go to the wine country in California, gamble in Las Vegas, enjoy Disney in Florida or cruise the Caribbean. Tickets for the trip raffle are $100 and only 500 will be sold. The drawing will take place during “A Rhapsody in Blue” auction. Tickets to the auction are sold separately. Winners need not be present to win. The raffle proceeds will benefit the Park Lawn’s vocational programs and 10 residential facilities located throughout the

south suburbs. A highlight of the live auction will be the “Fund-A-Need.” The money raised through this year’s “Fund-A-Need” will support Park Lawn’s new program Discovering CHOICE (Creating Heartfelt Options in the Community). The program creates opportunities that increase knowledge and exploration in the community including employment opportunities, skills development, leisure pursuits and volunteerism. Proceeds from the event will benefit Park Lawn’s mission to provide services that promote independence, choice and access to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Tickets are $125 per person, $225 per couple, and $1,000 for a table of 10. Cocktail attire is required. To purchase tickets for the event or trip raffle, contact Laurie Leiser, (708) 425-6867, lleiser@ parklawn.com, or visit www. parklawn.com.

Compiled by Joe Boyle News and events from our archives Oak Lawn attorney appointed to magistrate position • 50 years ago

From the Jan. 6, 1966 issue The story: An Oak Lawn attorney was appointed to a magistrate’s position in Cook County

Traffic Court in Chicago after four magistrates were dropped last week in the wake of an investigation. Oak Lawn resident John M. Flaherty was sworn in by Chief Judge John S. Boyle, along with 21 other magistrates. While Boyle did not fully explain the failure of four magistrates to be reappointed, he did say that certain magistrates did not follow the rules and regulations of the court. One type of irregularity mentioned after the investigation was the dismissal of traffic charges without an appearance in court by the defendant. This practice is to cease, according to court officials.

Palos Hills wants crackdown on sales solicitations • 25 years ago

From the Jan. 3, 1991 issue The story: Palos Hills Ald. Martin Kleefisch (1st) continued to rally support during a city

council meeting to cut back the number of hours the city allows for door-to-door solicitation requests during the winter months. Kleefisch reported that City Attorney George Pappas gave his opinion that the city could scale back the evening solicitations. The quote: “My recommendation is we go ahead with the time change,” said Kleefisch. The alderman has been pushing his proposal, prompted by calls from residents complaining about solicitors knocking at their door well after dark.

White Sox World Series trophy to arrive in Oak Lawn • 10 years ago

From the Jan. 5, 2006 issue The story: Chicago White Sox fans have an opportunity to get a glimpse of the 2005 World

Series trophy on a tour of the southwest suburbs. The White Sox swept the Houston Astros in October to win their first World Series in 88 years. Oak Lawn Trustee Steve Rosenbaum (4th) was instrumental in getting the World Series trophy to come to Oak Lawn. The trophy was scheduled to make an appearance at the Oak Lawn Village Hall on Jan. 16. The quote: “I made the contacts and I was able to become successful in having the Sox determine the Village of Oak Lawn as meritorious of having the trophy in our village hall,” said Rosenbaum.

Thursday, January 7, 2016

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EP board, mayor honor fallen firefighter By Sharon L. Filkins

The mood was somber at the Evergreen Park Village Board meeting on Monday night where firefighters and paramedics filled the room to honor their fallen comrade, Daniel Capuano. Capuano died in the early morning hours of Dec. 14 fighting a fire at 92nd Street and Baltimore Avenue in Chicago. He was a member of Chicago Fire Department Tower Ladder 34, where he had served for 15 years. He also was a member of the Evergreen Park Fire Department, serving 16 years. Prior to the board meeting, firefighters and family members filed silently into the room where they were greeted by Evergreen Park Fire Chief Ron Kleinhaus. Parked outside the Village Hall, in a silent tribute, were three hook-and-ladder fire trucks, engines running, lights flashing, but with sirens silenced. In lieu of the formal dress blues, a num-

ber of the firefighters were wearing heavy flannel shirts. Kleinhaus explained that it was done in memory of Capuano, who was known around the department for his love of flannel shirts. Mayor James Sexton moved quickly through the meeting agenda until he reached one of the last items, a request for board approval of a proclamation honoring Capuano. Tears were shed by board members and the audience as Village Clerk Cathy Aparo read the proclamation citing Capuano’s devotion to the fire department. He also was honored for his service as an active Queen of Martyrs Parishioner and his dedication as a coach for the St. Jude Hockey Club. After the proclamation was read, Sexton stepped down from the podium and walked over to Capuano’s widow, Julie, and presented her with a copy of the proclamation. In a touching surprise announcement he also told her that the board was voting unanimously

to name the ice rink located at Yukich Park after her husband. “It will now, henceforth, be known as the Daniel V. Capuano Ice Rink as a lasting tribute to the man who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our community,” Sexton said. In other board action, business certificates were approved for three businesses; Furniture Express Outlet, 2517 W. 95th St.; Athletico Physical Therapy, 2500 W. 94th St.; and Mother Butter’s Popcorn & Confectionary, 3342 W. 95th St. Also approved was a request from residents of the 9300 block of Sawyer for permit parking only on the street. The action now allows only residential parking. Sexton announced that the Village Hall will be closed on Monday, Jan. 18 in observance of Martin Luther King Day. Consequently, the Village Board meeting scheduled for the 18th will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 19.

Evergreen Park Mayor James Sexton is pcitured with a sledgehammer that he used to begin the demoltion proceedings on The Plaza in October. Sexton said he looks forward to the replacement for The Plaza, the Evergreen Marketplace.

WHATIZIT?

Photo by Joe Boyle

Several of our readers celebrated the New Year and still managed to find time to answer last week’s Whatizit correctly. Perhaps the clue — Learning ridge — was too revealing. The correct answer was the Chicago Ridge Library, 10400 S. Oxford, which has been a staple in the community for years. The library offers a variety of programs for adults, young children and students. Of course, we probably don’t have to tell Chicago Ridge residents Dan and Kathy Higgins, who pointed out that in the photo were the lights found alongside the library’s outer wall. Chicago Ridge resident Dana Oswald also answered correctly. Jerry Buroff, also of Chicago Ridge, knew it was the library. Evergreen Park resident John Schikora also knew it was the front of the library. Celeste Cameron, of Worth, also had the right answer. This week’s Whatizit is another neighborhood fixture. The clue to the photo above: Patriotic fun. Send your guesses by noon Monday to thereporter@comcast. net, and be sure to include your name and hometown.

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Photo by Dermot Connolly

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The mayor also would like to see RTAassociated development occur soon. The Southwest Conference of Mayors was able to get a $1 million grant for local municipalities for development with the RTA’s assistance. Chicago Ridge will receive $800,000 in RTA grant money for development. “That will be great,” said Tokar. “We could use new signage and new pedestrian sidewalks. I’m pretty excited about it.” Tokar is realistic that much will depend on movement in Springfield. He is pleased that Gov. Rauner signed a bill and the Senate released funds for the motor fuel tax, 911 system and video gaming. Tokar does not side with either Rauner or House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-22nd). “I don’t just blame one person,” he said. “I blame them both. Until they get this settled, we are just going to have to be careful.”

Evergreen Park

Evergreen Park Mayor James Sexton is looking forward to the Evergreen Park Marketplace. The Marketplace is replacing The Plaza, which fell to the wrecking ball this fall. The iconic structure that was built in 1952 had become dated and was in decline for years. The Marketplace will be more efficient and will have several notable retail businesses. The mayor said there will be a little more than 30 businesses at the Marketplace. Carson’s was a longtime fixture of The Plaza and continued operating even when the mall had become nearly vacant. A new Carson’s will be built to replace the old one. Sexton can’t wait for that to happen. “I would like to hear the cash registers at Carson’s,” said Sexton. “They are rolling

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delivering locally to shut-ins, and giving meals to people who lined up at the restaurant, DiGangi said more than 245 meals were delivered to homeless people in downtown Chicago, “We had a few vans go down there,” she said. “We helped a lot of families and churches.” DiGangi said that after a slow start, the amount of donations coming in to help fund the project picked up. “I had to go into my pocket a little bit, but that is OK,” she said.

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when they hear news like this. We just want to keep them informed and let them know

along over there. They are moving quickly.” Sexton said the new Carson’s could be completed by the end of July. The mayor said that some restaurants and retail businesses have been contacted. He said it’s too soon to mention any names. “We are talking to a few of them and it is our hope that some of them will come to fruition,” said Sexton.

Johnson-Phelps VFW Post has indicated it would be interested in helping, nothing has been decided. “We are still looking at ideas,” said Bury. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Wednesday for the expansion of Advocate Christ Medical Center. “Oak Lawn is open for business and we are excited about the future,” added Bury.

Hickory Hills

Palos Hills

Hickory Hills Mayor Mike Howley said he has a few projects he would like to see get off the ground. The 2016 Beautification Program comes to mind first. The removal of diseased trees is a priority for the city. Thirty trees will be replanted in each of the city’s four wards. Howley said the trees that will be removed will be replaced by trees designed to flourish and to avoid becoming victims of diseases. New water meters will be a boost for Hickory Hills, according to Howley. The new devices will be able to determine if there are leaks or other defects in a home. “These are services that may not sound sexy but are important,” said Howley, who also pointed to sanitary sewer system replacements through a $150,000 block grant.

Palos Hills Mayor Gerald Bennett said the city is working on economic development. A $15 million nursing home will open in June. Webb Chevy is coming to Palos Hills. Bennett said one difficulty for Palos Hills is that it is surrounded by malls, and therefore it has been difficult to draw businesses to the community. But Bennett is encouraged by some of the businesses that have come to the city. “We have challenges,” said Bennett. “We are working on filling vacant businesses. But we are moving forward like most other towns. We just have to be very cautious.”

Worth

Oak Lawn Mayor Sandra Bury is looking forward to more development of the 111th Street Stony Creek Promenade TIF District. A pancake house will be built just east of Mariano’s. The mayor said she hopes to have an announcement about Phase 2 of the projects. The next direct phase is Stony Creek North at the nearby old Edgar Funeral Home property. Bury is confident that an announcement will be made soon on a specific project. Bury said she would like to see plans for a permanent senior center facility. While the

Worth Mayor Mary Werner would like to see more development along 111th Street, including money from CMAP for development near the Metra train stations. The medicinal marijuana dispensary will open sometime this month. Werner said it will bring more revenue to the village, but it also will bring more than that. “One of the key things is that it could draw more people to the village who have never come here before,” said Werner. “I look at this as a win-win situation.” Werner also wants to see some development along 111th Street. A new Italian café shop specializing in fresh foods will open soon. The Italian deli could open by the end of January.

“I figure if my son was alive, I would be spending the money on him, so instead, I spend it on this,” she said, referring to her son, Gary, who died at age 5 “Feeding the needy on holidays won’t stop. I’ll be looking for another location, somewhere with a full kitchen, in the next few months,” she said. “A VFW hall or someplace like that would be nice, so people could sit down and have their meals. I didn’t have much space for that in the restaurant.” DiGangi said the new owner, whom she knows as Frank, has promised to “provide the same great quality food at low prices,” and she is encouraging her longtime customers to continue patronizing

the business. And she plans to remain living in Oak Lawn also, so she is not looking at the sale as a “good-bye.” “Oak Lawn is my town and I love living here. I am not going anywhere,” she said. DiGangi said her son, Anthony, who has worked alongside her in the restaurant for the last few years, is looking into opening his own fast-food restaurant. “I’m not sure what town it will be in,” she said. “It will be all his. He learned a lot at Big Pappa’s, working from open to close. I’ll be giving my little support in the background, but I told him I won’t be working there,” she said with a laugh.

that we are investigating. If in doubt, please call the police,” said Palmer. Residents are advised to take precautions when leaving home for any amount of time. These include checking the area for any suspicious vehicles or people nearby who may be casing

the area, and putting lights on timers to give the appearance that someone is home. More information about crime prevention tips may be obtained by visiting the village’s website at www.oaklawn-il.gov, Crime alerts are listed under the Police Department page.

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DOWN 1 Get away from it all 2 DVD alternative 3 War movie scene 4 Actress Gabor 5 Bit of progress 6 Many a Woodstock attendee 7 In the style of 8 Ill. neighbor 9 Prince William’s wife 10 Genesis garden 11 Like Verdi’s most famous works 12 Subject of the 2010 film “The Social Network” 13 Follows dental advice 18 “Please continue” 23 __-Aztecan: language family 25 Actor Morales 27 Dagwood’s wife 28 Big bunch 32 “Give me a break!” 35 NBC show with skits 37 Suffix with glob 39 Place for cocktails and music 40 Hardly a picky eater? 41 50+ org. 42 Waffle maker 43 Vandalized 47 Pasta suffix 49 Muscle injury 51 New Zealand natives 52 Samsung Galaxy competitor 53 Mess (with), as a lock 58 Whirlpool 59 T, on a test 61 Fan mail recipient 65 Lawyer’s gp. 66 Long-snouted fish 67 “CSI” evidence Answers on Page 7

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COMMENTARY

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Thursday, January 7, 2016

REPORTER

An Independent Newspaper Amy Richards Publisher

Joe Boyle Editor

Published Weekly Founded March, 16, 1960

New projects spur growth, hope in southwest suburbs

new year has begun. Presents have been opened and the confetti has been swept away. The party hats can be put away for another year. We hope that 2016 will provide our readers with good health. As the old saying goes, if you have your health, you have everything. We are not sure if that is totally true, but we know how hard it is to excel in the workplace and in our daily lives when we’re not at our best. The same can be said for the communities we live in. In a frontpage story that appears in this edition, we asked our local mayors which projects or programs they would like to see completed in 2016. We received a wide variety of answers that reflect the concerns the mayors have for their respective cities and villages. The general consensus among the mayors is that they would like to see more development. These officials are confident that will occur in 2016. And, as pointed out in the story, many projects have begun and should be completed by the end of the year. That is good news. We can use some good news in 2016. All of the mayors were optimistic in their comments to The Reporter. None of the officials even brought up the ongoing budget impasse in Springfield. We suppose part of the reason is that they are tired of talking about it. At least there was some consolation last month when Gov. Rauner signed a Senate bill that will allow municipalities across the state – including the southwest suburbs – to be provided with funding for the motor fuel taxes, 911 emergency systems and video gaming. But we agree with Palos Hills Mayor Gerald Bennett and Chicago Ridge Mayor Chuck Tokar. Local municipalities should not have been left in this situation in the first place. MFT funds, for instance, should have never been linked to the current mess in Springfield. This money is used for the infrastructure of these local municipalities. They should not have been held hostage and tossed around like a political football. With the signing of the bill, there is some progress, some consolation. Despite the stalemate in Springfield that will probably continue through at least spring, the local mayors still have a job to do. They have to work with a board, encourage development, discuss ideas and work as ambassadors for their communities. They also have to listen to the needs and concerns of their constituents. That often can be a tall order. While these mayors are listening to ideas and looking for ways to increase revenue, they still have to balance a budget. Budget constraints have a tight hold on these cities and villages that date back to the Great Recession in 2008. However, there has been some progress the past couple of years. While many institutions no longer exist and many people have lost their jobs over the past seven years, new opportunities are developing. The road to recovery has been slow but job openings can be found. While we would like to see more progress, we will take steady growth at this point. And so will our mayors, who have to work with a new economy based on service-oriented jobs, restaurants and specialty stores. Mayors not only have to attend board meeting and listen to residents, they also have to attend workshops and personally pursue businesses to consider for their cities and villages. That can result in some long days. Remember that the majority of these mayors have other jobs. The task of leading a local municipality is daunting. The job has its challenges, especially today. But as we can see in the story in this issue, local mayors are working hard to see what can be done to improve their municipalities this year. In Evergreen Park, Mayor James Sexton is looking forward to the progression of the construction process for the Evergreen Park Marketplace, which will be located where the iconic Plaza once stood at 95th and Western. In Hickory Hills, Mayor Mike Howley would like to see infrastructure improvements. In Oak Lawn, Mayor Sandra Bury is looking forward to more additions to the 111th Street Stony Creek Promenade District. In Worth, Mayor Mary Werner would like to see more development along 111th Street. We hope that all takes place sooner than later.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Rauner must do more than shed tears Gov. Rauner, your silence is deafening. As our state’s leader, you shed tears upon seeing the video of Laquan McDonald’s shooting. We stand together to say the state needs more than your tears. With the recent shootings of Bettie Jones and Quintonio LeGrier, the drumbeat of death continues to shatter the public trust. We need your help easing the emotional pain of an entire community. Everyone has a responsibility to safeguard the civil rights of all Illinois citizens. We must have the greatest possible confidence in each individual’s access to justice, and we believe only rigorous, independent investigations of law enforcement, oversight and prosecution alike – combined with a genuine commitment to change from state leaders – can restore that faith. A letter has been sent to U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch supporting calls for the Department of Justice to investigate the Chicago Police Department – a federal investigation has since been opened – and asking that the inquiry include both the Independent Police Review Authority and the Office of the Cook County State’s Attorney. With Senate Bill 1304, which took effect Jan. 1, the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus laid the groundwork to increase accountability and transparency in police policy. Our new law encompasses body cameras, training, appointment of special prosecutors, information sharing to deter hiring of officers dismissed for misconduct and many other landmark reforms. But more is needed. While federal investigations help shed light on the culture and practices that allow and tolerate misconduct, we know Tamir Rice died in Cleveland even after a DOJ investigation. We must not put all our faith in one approach;

we must also work to put our own house in order. As we craft additional criminal justice reform legislation, we need you to join us to build the political will for systemic change. We recognize that the police have a job to do, and we must explore new ways to help them protect the public more effectively and responsibly, whether through greater availability of non-lethal weapons, more extensive training or other resources. Can we count on your support as we raise our voices of outrage at the callous and blatant disregard of black life at the hands of rogue police who have become the judge, jury and executioner of our constituents? The fatal shootings of Laquan McDonald, Rekia Boyd and Ronnie Johnson and the overall increase in shootings of unarmed African-Americans in Chicago eroded the trust that must exist between a community and those sworn to serve and protect. This is not merely a Chicago problem or a string of isolated incidents that current structures can address. Time and again, existing oversight, prosecutorial and leadership structures have proven they are not up to the task. As legislators, we will work to enact broad and prudent policies that build trust and accountability. As mothers and fathers, daughters and sons, we grieve with the families whose loved ones have been needlessly torn from their arms. And as concerned citizens, we join a multi-racial and intergenerational march forward on the journey to justice. Come with us, governor. --State Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford (D-4th), Assistant Majority Leader in Illinois Senate, chairman of Illinois Legislative Black Caucus

Civil War soldiers become presidents Part two of a two-part series. By Don C. White Rutherford B. Hayes’s decision not to run for president again in 1880 opened the door for another Ohioan to become commander-in-chief. James A. Garfield was a compromise choice for the office. He made a great speech at the convention for John Sherman, also from Ohio (brother of General William T. Sherman). When none of the other candidates (Including U.S. Grant, also from Ohio) could win a majority, Garfield was selected on the 36th ballot. At age 17, Garfield left home to become a sailor on the Great Lakes. A ship’s captain scoffed at him and drove him off. He managed to get a job driving towpath horses for a canal boat and then worked on the boats. An illness forced him to return home, where he recovered and remained to further his education. He became a teacher of English and classical languages at Eclectic Institute in Hiram, Ohio. Later, he turned to preaching as a circuit rider all across Ohio. (As far as I know, Garfield is the only president to also be a preacher.) In August 1861, Garfield accepted Governor Dennison’s offer to be commissioned a lieutenant colonel of a newly formed Ohio regiment, which became the 42nd Ohio. The regiment was attached to General Buell’s command along the Kentucky and Virginia borders. Garfield began his military career leading raw recruits into battle. He was promoted to brigadier general in January 1862. He became a member of General Buell’s staff and was given command of the 20th brigade in General T. J. Wood’s division. This put him in a subordinate role under General Woods, a West Point officer he first resented but later became friends with. When he became ill and was given an assignment to build bridges and lay track, he became dissatisfied with his duties. Soon he was assigned to courtmartial duty and then got involved in some “behind-the-scenes political maneuvering.” He put his name in the running as a Republican candidate for Congress and at the September convention, was nominated to run in Ohio’s 19th district. During this time, he also seemed to be involved in some intrigue in seeking the removal of General McClellan. Later he wrote a letter to Secretary Chase expressing his dissatisfaction with General Rosecrans. Garfield was elected to Congress. In October 1863, he was commissioned Major General of Volunteers. He wanted to return to field duty but it was said that President Lincoln personally advised him to remain in Congress, which he did. In 1880, he was elected to the Senate

by Ohio’s legislature but never served in the upper house since the Chicago Republican Convention chose him as their candidate for president. He was elected but served only until September 1881. On July 2, 1881, he was shot by Charles J. Guiteau and died on Sept. 19 in Elberton, N.J. The next Civil War general to become president was Benjamin Harrison, the grandson of our ninth president, William Henry Harrison. Unlike some of the others, Harrison did not join as soon as the war started. Early in 1862, the president pleaded with the state governors to raise additional troops and muster good officers. Indiana Gov. Morton was not having much success in getting volunteers, so Harrison finally agreed to help raise a regiment. He then refused to take command of this unit but did agree to become a lieutenant in the Seventeenth Indiana Regiment. By the time the Seventieth finished their training and was ordered to join Union forces at Louisville, Ky., Harrison had been promoted to full colonel. During the first part of his service, Harrison’s biggest concern was keeping the morale of his troops up. With the lack of action, boredom had set in. During this time, Harrison was defeated in his reelection bid as Reporter of the Supreme Court of Indiana. Discontented people in the North also began to encourage desertion and a growing number of “Copper-heads” denounced Lincoln’s “unjust war.” Morale grew worse. Harrison asked for a mass meeting of the entire regiment. Colonel Harrison gave the last speech. He inspired the troops and it was reported that one of the officers exclaimed, “That colonel of yours will be president of the United States some day.” It would not be until 1864 that Harrison and his troops would see some real action. During the last year of the war, Harrison made his mark and received praise from Generals Sherman and Hooker. He was recommended for promotion to brigadier general. He was promoted to general near the war’s end. He was elected president in 1888, defeating Grover Cleveland, who was seeking his second term. He signed the Sherman Antitrust act that placed restrictions on the power of large corporations. He supported a move for the annexation of Hawaii. He was the “Centennial President” and took part in the reenactment of the 1789 inauguration of George Washington. The show of flags dressing Wall Street so impressed him that he began the custom of flying the national colors from all public buildings. He was defeated by Cleveland in his bid for a second term. His first wife, Caroline Lavinia Scott

Harrison, became the first President General of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She died in 1892. He married a widow, Mary Lord Dimmick, a niece of his first wife. The last Civil War officer to serve was William McKinley Jr. He was the only one who never achieved the rank of general. On March 13, 1865, he was made a brevet major of volunteers by order of President Lincoln. McKinley was sworn in as an enlisted man with the 23rd Ohio Regiment on June 11, 1861. This regiment was commanded by Colonel William Rosecrans. One of Rosecrans officers was Major Rutherford B. Hayes (another Ohioan) who took a liking to young McKinley and throughout the war helped him advance in rank. The 23rd came under the command of General George McClellan in which McKinley served as a commissary sergeant. During the Battle of Antietam, he commandeered a few men, wagons and mules to take supplies to his regiment, which was still under fire. Only McKinley’s wagon made it through and he was able to feed and resupply the men. When word of this reached Hayes, he recommended McKinley for promotion. He was cited for bravery and promoted to second lieutenant. McKinley saw his share of action and was mustered out on July 26, 1865. He later studied law and had a brilliant career in politics. He was elected governor of Ohio in 1891 and served two terms. Then In 1896, he was nominated as the Republican presidential candidate and won a decisive victory over William J. Bryan. After the sinking of the battleship Maine in Havana harbor on Feb. 15, 1898, McKinley attempted to remain neutral and not take the nation into war. The public anger and a Congress that demanded action forced the president into war. After the 100-day war was over the United States, by force and the Treaty of Paris in 1898, annexed Puerto Rico, Hawaii, the Philippines and Gaum. McKinley was reelected in 1900, defeating Bryan. He had switched vice presidential running mates, choosing Theodore Roosevelt. The thinking was that Roosevelt would then be removed from the playing field. And he was for a short time. In September of 1901 at the Pan-American Exposition held in Buffalo, N.Y, McKinley was shot and mortally wounded by an anarchist named Leon Czolgosz. McKinley died eight days later and Roosevelt became our 26th president. Don C. White is a Palos Hills historian who occasionally shares his views on current events.

The Affordable Care Act’s special agents By Janet Trautwein The Affordable Care Act’s insurance exchanges are open for business. Millions of uninsured Americans have just a few more weeks to select a policy that will cover them this year. Agents and brokers can help consumers understand the options that are available and get the coverage they need. They’ve been matching consumers with appropriate coverage for decades. They’re our nation’s best hope for getting the millions of uninsured Americans covered. Health insurance is a complex product. Even for industry experts, it can be difficult to find the right plan at the right price. Agents’ and brokers’ ability to do just that is becoming even more valuable as the cost of coverage grows. This year, average premiums for silver plans on the exchanges -- the most popular coverage option -- are up to 10 percent higher than last year. Premiums for less-generous bronze plans, which cover a smaller share

of patients’ health costs, have surged by 11 percent. Health insurance is growing more expensive because medical care is growing more expensive. Prescription drug costs shot up 13.6 percent between 2014 and 2015. Medical costs increased 6.8 percent in 2015 and are projected to jump 6.5 percent this year. Agents and brokers have been able to shield their clients from some of these trends. According to research from the University of Minnesota, premiums are 13 percent lower in counties with the greatest concentrations of brokers. Agents don’t just save consumers money -- they also help patients with claims or reimbursement issues following enrollment. Furthermore, agents are familiar with the details of plan and can help an enrollee find a plan that fits his or her specific health needs. And brokers are legally required to have liability insurance, which protects consumers if there are any errors in the enrollment process.

Agents and brokers have already proven essential to the exchanges. They’re responsible for about 40 percent of existing sign-ups through the Affordable Care Act’s marketplaces. In Kentucky alone, brokers helped 55,000 people enroll in exchange plans last year. Without brokers and agents, exchange enrollment would plummet. That would be disastrous. The exchanges are counting on high levels of sign-ups, particularly among the young and healthy. Insurers need their premiums to offset the costs of providing care to those who are older and sicker. If enrollment is insufficient, the marketplaces will quickly become insolvent. As the Affordable Care Act matures, the enrollment process is destined to change. Agents and brokers can ensure that declining enrollment and consumer confusion are not among those changes. Janet Trautwein is CEO of the National Association of Health Underwriters.

Thursday, January 7, 2016

The Reporter

INSIDE THE FIRST AMENDMENT

Our nation’s articles of peace are found in the First Amendment By Charles C. Haynes

In 2015, America’s increasingly crowded public square was often filled with hostility, becoming an angry arena where people shout past one another across religious and ideological divides. Incendiary rhetoric and personal attacks are now commonplace in culture war conflicts over everything from refugees and immigration to religious freedom and sexual identity. Any notion of the “common good” gets lost in the crossfire of charge and counter-charge — and, on the fringes, wars of words escalate into outbursts of hate and intolerance. Of course, some degree of incivility is the price of freedom. Free speech in a

LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE FOR SECURITIZED ASSET BACKED RECEIVABLES LLC TRUST 2007-BR1, MORTGAGE PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-BR1 Plaintiff, -v.ANTHONY F. BOEREMA, ANDREA N. TALLON-BOEREMA, PARKSHIRE ESTATES ASSOCIATION, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC, AS NOMINEE FOR NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE CORPORATION, LVNV FUNDING Defendants 11 CH 16020 4111 W. 98TH STREET UNIT 1A Oak Lawn, IL 60453 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 2, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 3, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: UNIT 73 AND 73-G AS DELINEATED ON A SURVEY OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE (REFERRED TO AS PARCEL 1); LOT 2 IN PARKSHIRE ESTATES BEING A RESUBDIVISION OF PART OF LOT 1 IN BARTOLOMEO AND MILFORD’S SUBDIVISION OF PART OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, WHICH SURVEY IS ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT ‘A’ TO THE DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM FOR PARKSHIRE ESTATES CONDOMINIUM NUMBER 4 RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS AS DOCUMENT 20372264 TOGETHER WITH RESPECTIVE UNDIVIDED INTEREST IN THE COMMON ELEMENTS IN SAID PARCEL APERTAINING TO SAID UNITS AS DEFINED AND SET FORTH IN SAID DECLARATION, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

free society is, by definition, a messy proposition. Each of us — whatever our religion, belief or political philosophy — is guaranteed under the First Amendment the right to express our faith, values and convictions openly and freely without governmental interference. The framers of the First Amendment understood that the only thing worse than a loud, sometimes offensive public square — which was often the case in 18th century America — is a public square where the government determines what is offensive and what is not. At the same time, the framers worried out loud about the dangers to freedom when people exercised rights without responsibility. James Madison, the primary author of the First Amendment, framed the prob-

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the show and we knew there is a large following in the Oak Lawn area as well.” This is the first year the library decided to host a Downton Abbey social event, according to Apple, and she was happy with

LEGAL NOTICE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION TCF NATIONAL BANK Plaintiff, -v.TIMOTHY K. GOWIN, ANGELITA M. GOWIN, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 16, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 2, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:

The real estate is improved with a condominium.

Commonly known as 6817 W. 97TH PLACE, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

The judgment amount was $190,494.40.

Property Index No. 24-07-126-006-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $143,063.44.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003 Please refer to file number C14-96898. 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. POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 263-0003

the large turnout. Lisa White, of Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood, attended the event with her mother, Virginia Kilcran, of Oak Lawn. Both women were dressed from head to toe in Downton Abbey era attire. “I absolutely love the 1920s era,” White said. “My mother told me about this event and said we could attend in costumes. There was no way we would have missed it.” White is an avid Downtown Abbey viewer and has introduced her mother to the show.

“My mother told me about this event and said we could attend in costumes. There was no way we would have missed it.” — Lisa White

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NOTICE OF SALE

Property Index No. 24-10-225-026-1009.

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.

individual to follow the dictates of conscience. But these guarantees require a critical mass of citizens to uphold the spirit of the First Amendment to counter social discrimination, hostile work environments and other forms of discrimination often experienced by religious minorities in daily life. In the United States today, “religious minority” could describe people of any faith — from the Mormon in Mississippi to the Baptist in Utah. And let’s not overlook the social and political discrimination directed at atheists, humanists and others with no religious affiliation — a rapidly growing segment of the American population. We are all members of a religious or ideological minority somewhere in America. How we treat “the other” in places where we are in the majority

15 CH 05062 6817 W. 97TH PLACE Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

LOT 6 IN BLOCK 26 IN ROBERT BARTLETT’S 95TH STREET HOMESITES FIRST ADDITION, BEING A SUBDIVISION IN SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED OCTOBER 16, 1939, AS DOCUMENT NUMBER 12383314, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

Commonly known as 4111 W. 98TH STREET UNIT 1A, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

lem this way: “Is there no virtue among us? If there be not, we are in a wretched situation. No theoretical checks — no form of government can render us secure. To suppose that any form of government will secure liberty or happiness without virtue in the people is a chimerical idea.” In other words, the Constitution is necessary, but not sufficient to ensure freedom. Rights are best protected when citizens debate one another robustly, but civilly — and take responsibility to guard the rights of others, including those with whom they disagree. The letter of the First Amendment guarantees religious freedom by mandating government neutrality among religions and between religion and non-religion and by protecting the right of every

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4). If this property is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact DAVID T. COHEN, DAVID T. COHEN & ASSOCIATES, 10729 WEST 159TH STREET, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467, (708) 460-7711 THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

Attorney File No. C14-96898 Attorney Code. 43932 Case Number: 11 CH 16020 TJSC#: 35-16114

DAVID T. COHEN & ASSOCIATES 10729 WEST 159TH STREET ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 (708) 460-7711 Attorney Code. 25602 Case Number: 15 CH 05062 TJSC#: 35-18619

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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LEGAL NOTICE 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 2007-9 Plaintiff, vs. Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Nancy D. Murphy aka Nancy Murphy; Capital One Bank (USA), N.A. successor in interest to Capital One Bank; Joan Murphy; Dennis Murphy aka Dennis E. Murphy; Michael Murphy; Katie Murphy aka Kathleen Murphy; Unknown Owners and NonRecord Claimants Defendants. CASE NO. 15 CH 17645 5844 West 88th Place, Oak Lawn, Illinois 60453 Meyerson Calendar 56 NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION The requisite affidavit for publication having been filed, notice is hereby given you, Unknown Heirs and Legatees of Nancy D. Murphy aka Nancy Murphy and UNKNOWN OWNERS and NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, defendants in the above entitled cause, that suit has been commenced against you and other defendants in the Circuit Court for the Judicial Circuit by said plaintiff praying for the foreclosure of a certain mortgage conveying the premises described as follows, to wit: LOT 439 AND THE WEST 22-1/2 FEET OF LOT 440 IN FRANK DELUGACH’S 87TH STREET HIGHLANDS, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 13, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. P.I.N.: 24-05-209-041-0000 Said property is commonly known as 5844 West 88th Place, Oak Lawn, Illinois 60453, and which said mortgage(s) was/were made by Dennis Murphy and Nancy Murphy and recorded in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds as Document Number 0713701047 and for other relief; that Summons was duly issued out of the above Court against you as provided by law and that said suit is now pending. NOW THEREFORE, unless you, the said above named defendants, file your answer to the complaint in the said suit or otherwise make your appearance therein, in the Office of the Clerk of the Court at Cook County on or before FEBRUARY 8, 2016 , a default may be taken against you at any time after that date and a Judgment entered in accordance with the prayer of said complaint. This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Steven C. Lindberg ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 120 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 630-453-6960 | 866-402-8661 | 630-428-4620 (fax) Attorney No. Cook 58852, DuPage 293191, Kane 031-26104, Peoria 1794, Winnebago 3802, IL 03126232 THIS LAW FIRM IS DEEMED TO BE A DEBT COLLECTOR.

“Now we are both big fans,” Kilcran said. The mother-daughter duo was far from being the only ones in costume Sunday afternoon. Izabel Gronski, of Oak Lawn, proudly showed off her Downton Abbey attire. “I just started watching the show and I love it,” Gronski said. “It is addicting and I am almost all caught up.” Downton Abbey is a British period drama television series created by Julian Fellowes and co-produced by Carnival Films and Masterpiece. It first aired on ITV in the United Kingdom in September 2010 and on PBS in the United States on January 2011 as part of the Masterpiece Classic anthology. The sixth season has been confirmed to be the show’s final one. The series, set in the fictional Yorkshire country estate of Downton Abbey, depicts the lives of the aristocratic Crawley family and their servants in the post-Edwardian era — with the great events in history having an effect on their lives and on the British social hierarchy. Such events depicted throughout the series include news of the sinking of the RMS Titanic in the first series; the outbreak of the First World War, the Spanish influenza pandemic and the Marconi scandal in the second series; the interwar period and the formation of the Irish Free State in the third series; the Teapot Dome scandal in the fourth series; the United Kingdom general election of 1923; and the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre and the Beer Hall Putsch in the fifth series. “This was a celebration of Downton Abbey as we prepare to say goodbye to the show we’ve all come to love,” Apple said.

DEATH NOTICES Michael Plesha Michael S. Plesha, 66, a Chicago Ridge resident, died on Saturday. Mr. Plesha, a U.S. Marine veteran in Vietnam from 1968 to 1970, was a welder. Survivors include his son, Christopher Michael; sisters, Linda Plesha Petrovich and Leah Plesha Garcia; nieces, Jamie Marie Garcia and Jenny Lynn Garcia; and nephew, John Stanley Garcia. Visitation is from 3 to 9 p.m. today (Thursday, Jan. 7) at Colonial Chapel, 15528 S. 73rd Ave., Orland Park. Services are at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home. Interment is private.

David Steenwyk David E. Steenwyk, 86, a Palos Hills resident, died Dec. 28 at Palos Community Hospital. Mr. Steenwyk, a Korean Conflict Air Force veteran, was a selfemployed insurance agent. Survivors include his wife, Janet “Jane” Steenwyk; daughters, Debra Torrenga and Carol Koldhoven-Keessen; stepdaughters, Pamela Sluis and Rebecca Harms; stepsons, Douglas Sluis and Michael Sluis; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Services were Sunday at Colonial Chapel.

may well determine how we are treated in places where we are in the minority. Litigation and legislation are sometimes needed to enforce the letter of the First Amendment, but litigation and legislation alone cannot end the social discrimination that chills free speech and limits religious freedom. Only by agreeing, as a matter of civic duty, to engage one another with civility and respect can we ensure a society committed to upholding the rights protected by the First Amendment. The principles of rights, responsibility and respect that flow from the First Amendment are not — as Catholic theologian and American public philosopher John Courtney Murray reminded us — our “articles of faith.” We each have religious and

non-religious convictions that are often matters of conscience more deeply held than our civic commitments. But, as Murray also reminded us, First Amendment principles provide our “articles of peace” — the civic framework and ground rules that enable Americans to live and work together as citizens of one nation of many faiths and beliefs. Can we live with our deepest differences? Resolving in the New Year to reaffirm our articles of peace is a good place to start.

Charles C. Haynes is vice president of the Newseum Institute and founding director of the Religious Freedom Center. E-mail: chaynes@newseum.org Web: www.religiousfreedomcenter.org Twitter: @hayneschaynes

Above: Izabel Gronski, of Oak Lawn, dressed in 1920s attire at the Downton Abbey Tea Party at the Oak Lawn Public Library on Sunday afternoon to celebrate the show’s final season. Melissa Apple (far left), head librarian for programming, and Shannon Kazmierczak, the adult services librarian, organized the event, which helped mark the final season of the TV series “Downton Abbey.” Photos by Kelly White

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SCHOOL NEWS

Thursday, January 7, 2016

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Evergreen Park High School math teacher Jamie Pembroke (right) assists students during study sessions before final exams.

Evening study sessions offered for Evergreen Park High students With the end of the term and final exams were scheduled to be taken, students at Evergreen Park High School were making plans for their finals. The administration assisted the students by arranging study sessions with assistance on three evenings last month. School officials said the response was overwhelming. The ad-

ministration said that just under1,000 students took advantage of the study sessions. Some students used the LRC and cafeteria as quiet places to study, while others held their own student-led study groups. The remaining students all looked to the professionals for last minute assistance.

“Wednesday night was our most crowded night with 47 students in attendance,” said William J. Sanderson, principal at Evergreen Park High School. “It just shows how much our students care about the final exams and their overall grades. “The goal was to give the students a quiet, comfortable place to come

and prepare for final exams. We also wanted to have staff members available to answer questions and give some final assistance. This was a huge success and is something that the students can count on having available to them in the future,” added Sanderson. Many students commented to their teachers and administrators that this

was a great idea and something that they hope will be available to them in the future. Because of the great turnout, administration at EPCHS is considering opening the LRC a couple nights a week for their students to come and do homework, research work, or just study. The details will be announced in the near future.

OLCHS dominates at crosstown rivals scholastic bowl tourney Oak Lawn Community High School captured the Richards Scholastic Bowl title by defeating Reavis for the first time in four years and by eventually defeating the hosts. The Spartans won the Third Annual Matthew Gavin Invitational with the win over Reavis and then a victory over Shepard. The Spartans then defeated Homewood-Flossmoor before facing crosstown rival Richards in the finals. Oak Lawn dominated the

event with a 210-10 triumph over Richards. The Spartans were paced by juniors Jade Ryerson and Gina Snyder, with two tossups each. Senior Ryan Quinn had five toss-ups for the Spartans. In addition, senior Trevor Spreadbury was awarded the MVP of the tournament for having the most toss-ups on the day with 26. Also contributing for Oak Lawn were junior Allison Templin and seniors Bernie Muransky, Val Molloy, Brea Brennan and Danielle Allen.

SW Chicago Christian in OL to host open house An open house will be held for families and prospective students from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 4 at Southwest Chicago Christian School, 10110 S. Central Ave., Oak Lawn. No registration is required for this event. The school offers a preschool program, full- and half-day kindergarten, before and after school care programs, certified and experienced teachers, and the school owns and

operates its own bus service. Southwest Chicago Christian School is also the only middle school in the area to offer Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Gateway to Technology STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) courses. More information can be obtained by calling Wilma Persenaire at (708) 388-7656 or email her at wpersenaire@ swchristian.org.

Holiday concert courtesy of Conrady

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The Conrady Junior High School band of Hickory Hills performs a holiday concert at Sorrick Elementary School in Palos Hills last month.

District 124 to hold open house for upcoming preschool sessions Oak Lawn Hometown School District 123 will hold a Tuition Preschool Open House from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12 where the program will be held, at Kolmar School, 10425 S. Kolmar Ave., Oak Lawn. This program uses the Creative Curriculum Approach and incorporates a literacy-enriched instruction while providing opportunities for purposeful play. The program is taught by a state certified teacher. Half-day and full-day full-week preschool sessions are offered. Applications are being processed for returning currently enrolled students and their

siblings. Applications will be processed for indistrict families beginning on Monday, Jan. 25. Applications will be processed for out-of-district families starting on Monday, Feb. 1 A one-month deposit is required to secure an enrollment. All deposits are non-refundable. Children in the program must be at least 3 years of age by Dec. 31 and potty-trained to register. For registration requirements and program information, visit d123.org/TPS. For additional information about D123 Tuition Preschool, contact Kolmar Avenue School at (708) 422-1800.

OL Park District will hold open house preschool sessions

The Oak Lawn Park District will hold two preschool open houses for families and children ages 3 and 4. The first open house (Learn as Your Grow I and II programs) will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19 at the Dream Center, 9610 East Shore Drive, Oak Lawn. The second open house (PlaySchool and PrepSchool programs) will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20 at the Oak View Center, 4625

W. 110th St., Oak Lawn. The open houses are free and is an opportunity for parents and children to meet with the preschool program teachers, check out the facilities, and to receive detailed information about the Oak Lawn Park District Preschool program. Refreshments will be provided. For more information, contact the Oak View Center at (708) 857-2200.

SCHOOL NEWS

Thursday, January 7, 2016

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Bleu Strong, a junior at the U.S. Naval Academy, returned to Richards High School to talk with freshmen about preparing for college, setting goals, military careers, and campus life at Annapolis.

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Returning grad makes Strong impression Bleu Strong, a Richards High School graduate and junior at the U.S. Naval Academy, returned to talk with students enrolled in the U.S. Navy Junior ROTC program. “About five years ago I was sitting in those same seats. I was worried about what I would do in the future,” said Strong, who spent a year at the U.S. Naval Academy prep school in Newport, R.I., after graduating from Richards. He needed the academic boost. “When I was here as a freshman, I was doing pretty badly. I failed algebra. Commander (Doug Groters) told me that I had a lot more potential, that it would be a waste if I didn’t apply myself. And I took that advice,” said Strong, who’s studying Cyber Operations at Annapolis. After the talk with Groters, the senior naval science instructor at Richards, Strong started tak-

Richards graduate Bleu Strong, now a junior at the U.S. Naval Academy, talks to students about the path he’s taken

ing Advanced Placement classes and expanding his participation in sports and activities beyond JROTC. “It was an uphill battle. You guys don’t want to be in that position. Freshman year does matter. You’re in charge of your future starting now,” Strong said. During his conversation with the Richards students, Strong returned time and again to the idea

Former Bull Hodges will visit SW Chicago Christian School to read Former Chicago sign autographs Bulls star Craig and will be availHodges will be able for photos. on hand to read Boomer will pass during “Family out free giveaways, Reading Night” including vouchers from 6:30 to 8 for two free tickp.m. Tuesday, Jan. ets to a Windy 19 at Southwest City Thunderbolts Chicago Christian baseball game for School, 10110 S. every child in atCentral Ave., Oak tendance. Lawn. This event is Hodges Boomer, the open to all famimascot for the lies with children Windy City Thunages preschool derbolts baseball team, will through eighth grade. The also be on hand. He will also event is free.

Hickory Hills resident selected to dean’s list at St. Norbert College A local student has been selected to the dean’s list for the 2015 fall semester at St. Norbert College in De Pere, Wis. Hickory Hills resident Fio-

na Hehir was named to the dean’s list at St. Norbert. A minimum 3.5 grade point average is required for academic eligibility.

EP High Athletic Boosters to hold annual garage sale, antique market The Evergreen Park High School Athletic Boosters will be having their indoor “let’s recycle” annual garage sale and antique market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6 in both gyms of Evergreen Park High School, 9901 S. Kedzie Ave.

The event is open for all ages. A table is $25, or two tables for $40. Suggested donation of $1 includes a raffle ticket for a door prize. All proceeds benefit the athletes. More information can be obtained by calling Chris at (708) 407-3189.

of preparing for the future. “High school, especially freshman year, it’s your time to try things. You should expand your comfort zone and become a well-rounded person,” Strong said. Like every other aspect of American society, applying to colleges involves competition, Strong emphasized. “You have to think, ‘What will make me stand

out?’ One of the mistakes I made as a freshman was getting some tunnel vision. I was only going to join JROTC. Try to see a bigger picture. Ask your friends what they’re doing. There’s so much to do here,” said Strong, who runs with the marathon team and participates in the service project Mids for Kids at Annapolis. Academically, Strong chose a relatively new major in Cyber Operations. “We learn how to break into computers and networks, and how to prevent people from breaking into networks,” he said. Groters warmly introduced Strong to the Richards freshmen. “He was one of our plank holders,” said Groters, explaining that Strong committed to JROTC at Richards in its first year in 2008. “He was one of our original cadets.”

Local students named to Carthage College dean’s list Several local students have been selected to the fall dean’s list at Carthage College in Kenosha, Wis. Earning dean’s list honors were Collin

Crowl, Palos Heights; Brittney DeMilk, Evergreen Park; Maggie O’Toole, Evergreen Park; Emily Salzman, Oak Lawn; and Katherine Van Dame, Palos Heights.

Dean’s list honors are given to Carthage students who achieve a 3.5 grade-point average while carrying at least 14 credit hours during a semester.

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CONSUMER NEWS

Best to be prepared for financial disasters

COMINGS & GOINGS

Balmoral Park racetrack reaches the finish line

almoral Park racetrack held its final harness race last month and the historic Crete strip is unlikely to host horse racing again as it has no racing dates for 2016 from the Illinois Racing Board. Balmoral is the latest racetrack to close in the Chicago area. Maywood Park, another harness racing track, closed Bob its doors in October. It Bong also has no racing dates for 2016. Sportsman Park in Cicero closed a few years ago after a failed attempt to turn the storied course into an auto racing track. For now, if you want to play the ponies live, bettors will have to enjoy harness racing at Hawthorne Race Course in Stickney and thoroughbred racing at Arlington Park in Arlington Heights. Horse race wagering is also offered at any of the off-track parlors including Trackside at Salerno’s in Hodgkins, Crestwood OTB, Trackside at Iron Horse in Lockport, Trackside at Sam’s in Orland Hills and Stoney Point Grill in Mokena. Balmoral opened in 1926 as Lincoln Fields and hosted a number of significant races over the years. Once a thoroughbred-only track, Balmoral started holding harness races in the late 1960s and lost its thor-

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oughbred dates in the 1980s. The track had been operating under Chapter 11 bankruptcy for the last year.

Craft store closes in Orland Park

Brady’s Craft-World closed earlier this year after a lengthy closing sale and attempts by its owner to sell the business at 15643 S. 94th Avenue in Orland Park. The owner decided to retire after 25 years, according to a message on the store’s Facebook page.

Cookie store closes in Orland Park

Cookies by Design, a franchised designer cookie bakery at 15172 S. LaGrange Road in Orland Park, also closed earlier this year after a long run.

Toro de Fuego closes in Frankfort

Tommy Nevin’s has called it quits again at 9680 Lincolnway Lane in Frankfort. A year ago, the Tommy Nevin’s Group pulled the plug on its Irish-themed pub next to the Frankfort Police Station. The group, which operates a chain of pubs as Tommy Nevin’s in Naperville and Evanston, Nevin’s Brewing Co. in Plainfield, Muldoon’s in Wheaton, Pete Miller’s in Wheeling and the Kerry Piper in Willowbrook, announced it would rebrand the Frankfort location as its first Toro de Fuego Cantina.

Toro de Fuego, located in Frankfort, closed its doors.

The Mexican-themed restaurant opened in May. Toro de Fuego closed in mid-November. A message on its Facebook page dated Nov. 15 says simply the cantina is closed and thanks for your business. A sign taped to the front door says that due to unforeseen circumstances Toro de Fuego is permanently closed.

New laws for 2016

Women who are breastfeeding should have an easier time finding privacy while flying this year. A new state law requires airports that have more than 1 million enplanements to provide a privacy area for women to breastfeed by Jan. 1, 2017. The area must include a chair and an electrical outlet and be outside of a public restroom. Smaller airports must comply with the new rules whenever they expand, renovate or build

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new terminals. Another new law requires state agencies to review their rules, administrative regulations and permit processes for small businesses to make them less unreasonable, burdensome, duplicative or onerous. There’s also a new law that requires the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to create and maintain a website to help anyone wishing to start a business in Illinois or to relocate a business in the state. If you see a new business in town or wonder what happened to an old favorite, drop me a line at bobbong@hotmail.com. You can also catch up on Comings & Goings in other parts of the Southland at www. southlandbusinessnews.com and www.southlandsavvy.blogspot. com

BEST OF THE WINE GUY

Fruits of the spirit can keep the soul healthy

n about 3000 B.C., the Buddha told one of his disciples, “Mahamati,” that in a worldly life one should cherish the ideals of charity, good behavior, patience, zeal, thoughtfulness and wisdom. The practice of these virtues, he said, will bring rewards of happiness and success. The disciples and masters will then bring joy, emancipation, enlightenment and peace of mind. Charity can no longer be expressed in the giving of impersonal gifts, but with sympathy and understanding. It will now call for patience with one’s self, and greater self-control. Being disciplined in these practices will help reveal truth and love. Those who are devoted to higher spiritual discipline understand there is nothing to be seen in the world but that which comes from the self. They are free from all attachments to worldly objects and ideas. Their minds are free to consider ways that benefit and give happiness to others, extending love and truth to all. A good example of the spiritual qualities is given in the following story. It is said that in one of America’s big cities, a restaurant was serving breakfast when

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a little man walked in dirty, unshaven and wearing worn clothes. The waitress assigned to his table refused to serve him, but another waitress came to take his order. She was very kind to him and dutifully respected him, and gave him a cup of coffee “on her.” The man died a year later and left the kind waitress more than a million dollars. Practice the spiritual disciplines that make you a better person who is able to extend love to others. Be patient with and kind to one another. For people treated

with love, patience and kindness are usually that way to others. This is how we help make the Earth a better place and create Heaven right here while we are alive, instead of waiting until we die. Now, back to the physical part, for while the health of the soul is first and foremost, the health of the body and mind are essential to a happy life. Take care of yourself by eating right. Lay off the fat, salt, sugar and meat. Eat fruits and vegetables, and drink green tea, fresh juices and wine. Keep yourself active and in shape by walking or swimming or doing whatever physical activities you enjoy. Do all that and believe in Jesus, and have good health and a good life. Good luck and amen!

Without life insurance, e prepared” your death could leave is the Scout your family without motto, the ability to cover and it’s also pretty financial obligations. good advice for The exact amount you anyone seeking to require depends on guard against various a variety of factors, disasters – including such as your family’s financial ones. expenses, size of famHere are some Scott ily, savings needs over events that can have Johnson time, and so on. Genserious financial erally speaking, you consequences, along can choose between two broad with suggestions on preparing categories of insurance: term yourself: and permanent. Term insur• Loss of employment: If ance, as the name suggests, is you were to lose your job, designed for a specific number your family might have to of years and only provides struggle financially to make a death benefit. Permanent it until you’re employed insurance is typically more again. To protect against this expensive, because, in addipotential threat, try to build an emergency fund containing tion to the death benefit, it offers a savings component. A three to six months’ worth of financial professional can help living expenses. That’s a lot of money, of course, so it will guide you through your options to determine which one be challenging to build such is appropriate for your needs. a fund – but try to contrib• Loss of property: If you ute something each month own a home, you already have to a liquid, low-risk account. homeowners insurance, but Without such an emergency it doesn’t hurt to periodically fund, you might be forced to check your policy to make cash out your 401(k) or other retirement plan to pay for your sure it’s kept up with any living expenses during your improvements or additions period of unemployment. you’ve made to your house • Loss of health: If you or other property. If you’re were ill or injured, you might under-covered, and had to pay be out of work for weeks out-of-pocket for some major or months. Your employer damage, you might be forced may offer you some type of to dip into your long-term disability insurance as an investments. And while you’re employee benefit, but it might making sure your property is not be sufficient. So you may covered, you might also want also want to purchase an to consider adding “umbrella” individual plan to cover as coverage, which can provide much of your after-tax income extra protection to you in case as possible. You’ll have the someone is injured at your flexibility to create a policy home, or even at an event at that is tailored to your needs, which you may be in charge, budget and overall financial such as a Scout meeting. goals. However, policies vary With luck, you can avoid widely in cost and benefits, so all the threats to your finanyou’ll want to shop around for cial security and that of your the coverage that best meets family. But you can’t count on your needs. always being lucky – so you • Loss of life: Death may need to take “financial disaster be an uncomfortable topic preparedness” measures soon. to discuss. However, if you were to pass away, it would Scott Johnson, CFP., is a be emotionally devastatfinancial advisor with Edward ing to your loved ones – but Jones, 8146 W. 111th St., Palos it could also be financially Hills, (708) 974-1965. Edward catastrophic. Would your Jones does not provide legal family still be able to pay advice. This article was writthe mortgage? Could your ten by Edward Jones for use surviving spouse afford to by your local Edward Jones send your kids to college? financial advisor. It’s wise to have a game plan to deal with potential financial disasters.

Anthony Scarano is not a doctor. He is an Evergreen Park resident, winemaker and certified naturopath. Suggestions in this space are his opinions based on years of independent study and personal experience. Wine should be consumed in moderation. Overindulgence may be harmful to health.

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MWRD president says agency is providing for cleaner environment

Maryiana Spyropoulos, president of the Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, is joined by Jay Doherty (left), president of the City Club of Chicago, and former Gov. Pat Quinn.

Maryiana Spyropoulos, president of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, said that the agency has made a major effort to improve the district’s water environment and to serve as leaders in providing healthy alternatives. Spyropoulos made her comments as a guest speaker during a recent appearance before the City Club of Chicago.

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growth, including the latest MWRD project, theThornton Composite Reservoir, which she said is the largest of its kind in the world and will prevent flooding and pollution in area waterways. The president invited all participants and the public to tour the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant. Tours can be arranged by calling (312) 751-6633 to schedule a tour.

AREA PROPERTY TRANSFERS

Mortgage Rates Around the Area

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

First Midwest Bank (as of Jan. 4) 30-year fixed

RATES 4.125

APR 4.160

POINTS 0

15-year fixed

3.375

3.470

30-year fixed Jumbo

4.250

4.295

United Trust Bank (as of Jan. 4) 30-year fixed

RATES 4.000

APR 4.021

POINTS 0

15-year fixed

3.375

3.411

10-year fixed

3.250

3.303

30-year fixed

RATES 4.000

APR 4.047

POINTS .25

20-year fixed

3.750

3.814

.25

15-year fixed

3.375

3.438

.25

Prospect Federal (as of Jan. 4)

All rates subject to change daily. Equal opportunity lenders.

“Over the last year, we have made excellent strides in improving district finances, upgrading water treatment, addressing stormwater management and initiating resource recovery projects, and we are delighted to share our progress,” said Spyropoulos. Spyropoulos’ speech touched on MWRD’s history, beginning with the reversal of the Chicago River, followed by a century of

Chicago Ridge Feret Wladyslaw to Christenson Eric M, 10508 Ridge Cove Dr, Unit #35D, $98,000; Pyrek Bogumil to Wisniewski Eugene, 9821 S Nottingham Ave, Unit #307, $81,500; Milostan Joshua to Guttierrrez Blanca E, 7105 98th St, Unit #103, $45,000; Long Danny to Rodriguez Ivette B, 10657 S Oak Park Ave, $120,000; Marquette Bk Tr to Boron Kamil E, 9650 S Nottingham Ave, Unit #3G, $51,000; Citibank to Nar Prop Grp Inc, 9830 S Nottingham Ave, Unit #15, $26,500.

Evergreen Park Gmat Legal Title Trust 2013-1 to Guillen Maria Isabel, 9625 S Troy St, $145,000; Bank NY Mellon Trust Co to Adamski Natalie, 2920 W 102nd Pl, $112,000; Marsan Thomas J to Budd Courtney, 9659 S Francisco Ave, $200,000;

Bosch Jerome J Jr to Woodbury Roger, 9216 S Trumbull Ave, $169,000; Burgess Cynthia to Brown Sharnette, 9153 S Central Park Ave, $190,000; Chlebek Richard to Stinson Christie A, 8756 S Francisco Ave, $227,000; Hinton Steven W to Butler Jessica L, 3101 West 95th St, Unit #7010CIR, $115,000.

Hickory Hills Ryan David C to Adcock Melissa M, 9142 Beechnut Rd, $227,000; Motycka Richard Sr to Awad Ashraf M, 9112 Beechnut Rd, $165,000; Byline Bk to Pena Martin, 8521 82nd Ct, $37,000; Henry Jack A Tr to Jezierski Piotr, 8512 W 95th St, $350,000; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Medina Ana M, 9520 S 86th Ave, Unit #110, $68,000.

Oak Lawn Cook Anthony J to Mitchell Jason E, 9628 S Springfield Ave, $390,000; Macas Robert S to Reckmann Alice, 9204 Lynwood Dr, $150,000; Bank NY Mellon to Kijek Magdalena, 5540 W 103rd St, Unit #3A, $52,500; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Calderon Miranda, 7100 W 95th St,

Unit #312, $81,500; Karson George J to Marovitch Daniel J, 4847 98th St, $230,000; Standard B&T Co Tr to Carrillo Peter, 5132 107th St, $193,000; Casey Geraldine Tr to SullivanStrohacker Heather J, 5822 W 91st St, $115,000; Torrence Florence to Tracy Patrick Thomas, 10111 S Kostner Ave, $92,000; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Lyman Michael P, 10612 Kilbourn Ave, $248,000; Bak Joseph Jr to Zelaya Cesar, 6457 W 88th St, $220,000; Fannie Mae to Ponce Ricardo, 9820 Minnick Ave, $133,000; Pontrelli Christine to Novak Gerald, 8949 Central Ave, $145,000; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Torre Astrid De La, 11022 S Keeler Ave, $152,500; Fusion Global Inc to Arrigo Phillip A, 9359 Sproat Ave, $242,000; Oros Viorel to Chicago Title Land Trust Tr, 10936 S Knox Ave, $270,000; Sinickas Robert to Czochara Gregory, 5737 Circle Dr, $305,000; Henning Lawrence James Tr to Burgess Cynthia A, 9410 S Melvina Ave, Unit #94103SW, $125,000;

Kelly Kathleen Extr to Kelly Kathleen E, 9820 Pulaski Rd, Unit #2132, $60,000; Fannie Mae to Dlugopolski Joanna, 10419 Massasoit Ave, $91,000.

Palos Hills Adamczyk Szymon to Halladay Sarah N, 9943 S 88th Ave, $400,000; Gloude Renee Tr to Tsourmas Peter J Tr, 8207 Millstone Dr, Unit #81B, $120,000; Bank NY Mellon to Zubek Anna, 17 Cour Madeleine, $107,500; ATG Trust Co Tr to Janata Randy, 43 Lucas Dr, Unit #43, $325,000; Derk Don J to Wilusz Marcin P, 10544 S 82nd Ct, $195,000; Tsourmas Peter J Tr to Mannella Rick, 10200 S 86th Ct, $222,500; Aksamit Katie to Galvin Megan, 9190 South Rd, Unit #9190D, $106,500.

Worth Belander Sherry L to Carrillo Israel, 7013 W 114th Pl, $141,000; Beckmann Eleanor to Chervenak Joseph, 11630 S Natchez Ave, $65,000; Adams Paul to Matysik Jacek, 7414 W 111th St, Unit #407, $36,000.

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HEALTHY ANSWERS FOR LIFE

Some key facts to absorb regarding calcium supplements and absorption Q: I recently read an article that was pretty much saying that calcium supplements were useless and that they didn’t really do anything since you’re probably not absorbing them. What do you think? I guess I’m looking for reassurance. A: There is always going to be someone out there trying to say that supplements are a waste of time. That being said, there is a lot of difference between different calcium supplements and formulations, which can make a big difference in how it’s used and absorbed by the body. Not all supplements are created equal. First, I’d like to say that it’s unlikely that the body can absorb more than 500mg of calcium at a time, so while everyone might want to just take one pill for their daily needs of calcium, it’s not really in your best interest. Also, it’s im-

portant to think of your daily calcium consumption from foods. If a person is eating two to three servings of dairy products a day, they might not need to take the entire recommended dosage of 1,000mg of calcium. Calcium is the most wellCAROLYN known supplement for the JOHNSON bones, and for good reason — calcium is key to building new bone. When it comes to supplements however, calcium is not the end of the story. There are a number of other important nutrients that can aid in calcium absorption and in helping the body to use the calcium correctly. In fact, people may be doing themselves a disservice by taking calcium by itself.

Magnesium is one of the most important minerals for bone health next to calcium. It helps the body to absorb calcium and prevents the calcification of tissues in the body. It literally helps calcium to go into the bones. Vitamin D is also crucial for protecting the bones and for helping the body to absorb calcium (calcium is notoriously difficult for the body to absorb and utilize correctly). Another supplement I really love that’s great for the bones is vitamin K2, which works as a traffic guard in the body, directing calcium to the bones and away from the arteries and soft tissues, helping to prevent and reverse arteriosclerosis. The best calcium supplement I’d recommend is Jarrow’s Bone Up. It has the most bone co-factors compared to any other supplement, including 1000mg of vitamin D3, as well as

vitamin K2, magnesium, boron, and a host of other bone-building supplements. 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 and before applying any therapy or use of herbs, supplements, etc., you should consult your health care provider.

LIBRARY HAPPENINGS PALOS HILLS

Afternoon craft sessions

“Crafternoons” will be held for all ages from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18 at the Green Hills Public Library, 8611 W. 103rd St., Palos Hills. Patrons can come by the Activity Room to work on an afternoon craft. More information can be found online at greenhillslibrary.org.

Tech club for students

Students in grades three through eight can participate in a program where they can tinker with technology at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18 at the Green Hills Public Library. Kids can experiment with Makey Makeys, Squishy Circuits, the Mbot robot and more. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.

Adults can learn computer basics

A hands-on class for beginners who want to learn computer basics will be held from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 19 at the Green Hills Library. Visitors will learn the basics of using a mouse and keyboard. Other topics include minimizing and maximizing windows, deleting items and Internet searching. A $5 deposit will be required at the time of registration, which will be refunded to those who attend the day of the class. Registration will take place at the Information Desk. This class is for adults only.

Farewell to Downton Abbey

The sixth and final season of Downton Abbey has begun and a program will be held to mark the occasion at 7 p.m. today (Thursday, Jan. 7) at the Green Hills Library. This presentation features many behind the scenes anecdotes and the hidden details. This show highlights the historical context of the characters and their stories. Patrons can discover more about the first five seasons while delving into the last. This event is for all ages.

Residents can learn about spa products

Visitors can make their own D.I.Y spa products during a session to be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12 at the Green Hills Library. Patrons can learn how to make fresh facemasks and bath bombs that can be taken home. Registration is limited to 35. The event is for adults only. Register online at greenhillslibrary.org.

OAK LAWN

‘Star Wars: The Party Awakens’

“Star Wars: The Party Awakens” will be held for all ages from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 9 at the Oak Lawn Library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave. Guests can practice Jedi skills, make a BB-8 and more. Registration is not required. More information about this and other youth programs, call (708) 4224990 or visit www.olpl.org.

Library seeks ‘Star Wars apprentices’

Volunteers, or “Star Wars apprentices,” are being sought to help run or clean up the Star Wars party from either 9 to 11 a.m. or 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9 at the Oak Lawn Library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave. The volunteers will earn two hours of service. The volunteers will be limited to 10. Registration is being held at the library. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

Setting goals for the new year

A guest speaker will provide suggestions on how to set goals for the new year from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11 at the Oak Lawn Library. The speaker will inform visitors on setting up cheat codes to improve yourself in the new year. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

Donate food for ‘Souper Bowl’

Patrons can join the staff at the Oak Lawn Library and bring in donations for canned goods during the “Souper Bowl” food drive from Saturday, Jan. 2 through the Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 7. Family, friends and neighbors can drop off soup and canned items (as well as other food donations) in the library’s lobby. The goal is 500 items to restock the shelves of the local food pantries following the holiday season. More information about this and other programs, call (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

Performing songs of the season

Photo by Steve Neuhaus

James Grzadzinski, musical director at Sacred Heart Church in Palos Hills, plays the organ during the “O Come All Ye Faithful” concert Sunday afternoon at the church.

Art and entertainment offered at Moraine A variety of activities will be held in January at the Moraine Valley Community College Fine and Performing Arts Center, 9000 W. College Parkway, Palos Hills. The Nina Jordan Art Exhibition will be held Jan. 11 through Feb. 6. “Homes for Under $50,000” will be on display in the Robert F. DeCaprio Art Gallery from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. A reception will be held from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28. The artist will discuss the work at 3 p.m.

The “Killing Season” will be on display from Jan. 11 through Feb. 6 in the Krista Wortendyke Art Exhibition of the Fine and Performing Arts Center Atrium. The atrium is open anytime the college is open. The reception will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23. The artist will talk at 2 p.m. “An Afternoon with Switchback” will be held at 2 and 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24 in the John and Angeline Oremus Theater. Table seating is $25 for the general public, and $20 for senior and students. Theater seating is

$25 for the public, and $20 for seniors and students. “Hooking Up with Second City” will be held at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30 in the Dorothy Menker Theater. Tickets ae $25 for the general public, and $20 for seniors and students. The show lampoons missed connections, girls’-night-out adventures and the crazy things done for love. This revue is a modern mix of romance, rancor and everything in between. The faculty percussion recital will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31 at the John and Angeline Oremus Theater.

Worth Park District offers variety of winter activities

A variety of activities will be offered through and at the Worth Park District, 11500 S. Beloit Ave., this winter. Jazzercize classes will be offered weekdays and evenings at the Worth Park District. A full schedule of the sessions and other meeting can be obtained at www.

worthparkdistrict.org. The Worth Park District Historical Museum will be traveling to see the costumes of Downton Abbey. Residents should meet at 10 a.m. Sunday, March at the Worth Park District. Residents should register by Feb. 26. The registration fee is

$35 for residents and $45 for non-residents. The next Senior Luncheon at the Worth Park District will be from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10. Lunch will be served and bingo will be played. Register at least one week before the luncheon. The registration fee is $7 for all seniors.

Worth Park District offers programs for toddlers and youngsters Activities for toddlers and children ages 2 and up will be offered at the Worth Park District, 11500 S. Beloit Ave.

Parents can register children for art classes, various sports or drop in for open gym time for all ages. A full schedule

of events can be found online at www. worthparkdistrict.org , or by calling (708) 448-7080.

Park Lawn prepares for ribbon cutting at Crestwood location

Children keep moving during story session

Officials from Park Lawn in Oak Lawn will be holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony for ia new home in the Village of Crestwood for its Discovering CHOICE (Creating Heartfelt Options in the Community) program. The ribbon-cutting and celebration for

‘Coloring for Adults’

SW Suburban Widows or Widowers Group will meet Friday

The “We Like to Move It” session for children ages 5 to 7 will be held from 3:45 to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11 at the Oak Lawn Library. Registration is not required. Kids will not sit long in this active story time full of games, dancing and more activities. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org. “Coloring for Adults” will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11 at the Oak Lawn Library. The session stresses that coloring is not just for kids. Adults can color in a relaxing evening that includes conversation. Supplies and coloring books for adults will be provided. Guests can bring their own pencils or crayons if they like. Guests are required to be at least 18 years old. More information about this and other adults programs can be obtained by calling (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

Seminar on savings and investment

A seminar on savings and investment options will be provided at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12 at the Oak Lawn Library. The Oak Lawn Bank & Trust will present the seminar. Pizza and pop will be provided by the bank. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

Mini Health Fair

The Oak Lawn Community Partnership will hold a Mini Health Fair from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Jan. 13 in lower level meeting rooms of the Oak Lawn Library. The free blood pressure screenings and hearing tests (limit of 15) will be provided. Glaucoma tests, knee screenings ( limit of eight) and balance screenings will be offered on this day. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

The Southwest Suburban Widows or Widowers Group will meet at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 8 at Zion Lutheran Church,

Free blood pressure, sugar screenings at to be given at church

Free blood pressure and sugar screenings will be given from 7:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 8705 S. Narragansett Ave., Burbank. No appointment is necessary. Residents can stop in at the lower level of the church, which is Peters Hall. Licensed registered nurses will administer the blood pressure and blood sugar screenings. More information can be obtained by calling Debbie Murray, (708) 704-3905, or the church office, (708) 599-4780.

the business community will take place from 11 a.m.to 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22 at the Crestwood facility, 4715 W. 135th St. Reservations can be arranged by calling the Development Office at (708) 425-6867 by Thursday, Jan. 21. Guests will meet Park Lawn staff and participants.

17100 W. 70th Ave., Tinley Park. Entertainment will be provided along with refreshments. All denominations

Coping with depression will be topic at OL library A discussion on coping with depression will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14 at the Oak Lawn Library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave. Adriana Carmona, a licensed clinical social worker, will discuss how to manage and overcome feelings of depression. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

The new program creates opportunities that increase knowledge and exploration in the community including employment opportunities, skills development, leisure pursuits and volunteerism. For more information about Park Lawn visit www.parklawn.com.

are welcome. More information can be obtained by calling (630) 728-9368.

Green Hills Library offers programs for youths and adults

Programs for children and adults are being offered at the Green Hills Public Library, 8611 W. 103rd St., Palos Hills “Green Team Time with Miss Emily” is offered for kids ages 6 to 8 on Wednesday, Jan. 13. Contact the library for the time. Family Bingo will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14 at the Green Hills Library. The class is limited to 60. Register online for both programs at greenhillslibrary.org.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR EVERGREEN PARK

Recreation of old-time radio broadcast to be held at EP Community Center

“The Big Broadcast” will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9 at the Evergreen Park Community Center, 3450 W. 97th St. The Evergreen Park Recreation Department kicks off its 2016 season with a one-night performance of its annual classic, which is a recreation of an old-time radio Big Band broadcast, complete with vocals and radio comedy. Tickets are available at the Community Center. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 229-3343.

EP High Athletic Boosters to hold annual garage sale and antique market

Photo by Steve Neuhaus

Capping off holiday season in song

The Sacred Heart Church Music Department presented Christmas carols and choral music on Sunday afternoon at the church located at 8245 W. 111th St., Palos Hills. “O Come, All Ye Faithful! A Musical Celebration of the Christmas Season” was the theme of the event. Musical selections were sung in English and Polish.

The Evergreen Park High School Athletic Boosters will be having their indoor “let’s recycle” annual garage sale and antique market from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6 in both gyms of Evergreen Park High School, 9901 S. Kedzie Ave. The event is open for all ages. A table is $25, or two tables for $40. Suggested donation of $1 includes a raffle ticket for a door prize. All proceeds benefit the athletes. More information can be obtained by calling Chris at (708) 407-3189.

Vocalist to perform at EP Senior Council luncheon

The Evergreen Park Senior Council luncheon and program will be held beginning at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 21 at the Evergreen Park

Senior Center, 9547 S. Homan Ave. Vocalist James Libra will sing music ranging from favorite artists to opera. The charge for the chili mac luncheon is $7. Tickets are required to be purchased by Friday, Jan. 15 at the Evergreen Park Community Center, 3450 W. 97th St. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 422-8776. Canned good donations for the Evergreen Park Village Pantry will be accepted.

HICKORY HILLS

Woodworkers club seeks more participants

The next meeting of the Hickory Hills Woodworkers will take place from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14 at the Oak View Community Center, 4625 W. 110th St., Oak Lawn. Meetings are held the second Thursday of each month. Woodworkers are being sought to share their knowledge with other woodworkers at these meetings. Guest speakers, demonstrations, show and tell, raffles and refreshments will be provided at the meetings.

OAK LAWN

Oak Lawn film group to view, discuss HItchcock silent film ‘The Lodger’

CineVerse, the Oak Lawn Park District’s free weekly film discussion group open to anyone age 17 and older, will screen and discuss the 1927 Alfred Hitchcock silent thriller “The Lodger” from 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13 at the Oak View Community Center, 4625 W. 110th St., Oak Lawn . Members should check the building signage for the correct room number. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 529-9028 or visit cineversegroup.blogspot.com.

Oak Lawn Theatre to hold auditions for ‘The Addams Family’

The Oak Lawn Park District Community Theatre group will be holding a casting call for the production of “The Addams Family” at 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10 and 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11 at the Oak View Center, 4625 W. 110th St., Oak Lawn. Residents trying out must be at least 16 years of age, except for boys ages 10 to 12. Participants should dress comfortably and be prepared to sing a song from the show. Callbacks, if necessary, will be on Tuesday, Jan. 12. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 857-2200.

‘Remembering Megan’ bowling benefit to be held at Arena Bowl

“Remembering Megan” bowling party to mark what would have been the 17th birthday for Megan Hurckes will be held beginning at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6 at Arena Bowl, 4700 W. 103rd St., Oak Lawn. The $10 ticket includes bowling and shoe rental. Bowling is optional. A cash bar is available. Many raffles and chances will be provided. Checks can be made payable to: Megan Hurckes Scholarship Fund, 7036 W. 96th St., Oak Lawn, IL 60453. Lane sponsorships are available. A sponsorship of $150 guarantees a lane and eight bowlers. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 599-7302.

PALOS HILLS

Palos Township to hold utility bill seminar

Palos Township will hold a seminar with a representative from the Citizens Utility Board beginning at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13 at the township office, 10802 S. Roberts Road, Palos Hills. Erica Holt, of CUB, will be the guest speaker. Residents can bring their gas, electric and phone bills to the seminar. Residents can also have one-on-one consultations with CUB officials, who will advise guests of how to trim these bills by an average of $200 a year. Residents will be advised how to help make homes more efficient. Information will be offered about rebates, loans and other programs offered by government and utility companies. A free mini breakfast, compliments of Palos Township Trustee Sharon Brannigan and local food stores and a pharmacy, will be provided. Visitors are reminded to bring their utility bills.

Palos Hills hosts Prince of Hearts Dance and Family Trivia Night

The Palos Hills Recreation Department will hold a Prince of Hearts Mother/Grandmother-Son Dance to be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12 at the Palos Hills Community Center, 8455 W. 103rd St. The Prince of Hearts Dance will include a light dinner, dancing and a souvenir. The Palos Hills Resource and Recreation Department will hold a Family Trivia Night from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26 at the Palos Hills Community Center. Families can try their hand at trivia. Dinner will be served during this event. Prizes will be awarded to the top scorers. For more information on either program, contact the Palos Hills Community Center at (708) 430-4500. To register for these or any current programs, stop by the Community Center.

WORTH

‘Senior Lunch Bunch” to dine at Ditka’s

The Worth Senior Lunch Bunch will travel to Ditka’s for their next adventure on Wednesday, Jan. 20. The registration fee is $8 for residents and $12 for non-residents. Guests can pay a portion of the check on the day of the trip. Those who plan to attend should register one week before the luncheon by calling (708) 448-7080 or by stopping by the Worth Park District, 11500 S. Beloit Ave. The next regular senior luncheon will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13 at the Worth Park District. After lunch, bingo will be played. The registration fee is $7. Register one week before the luncheon. The Worth Park District is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Worth Park District offers activities for kids inside during winter

Activities will be provided this winter for kids of all ages at the Worth Park District, 11500 S. Beloit Ave. The indoor playground is for youths through age 6. The park district also offers childcare in the Recreation After School Program for residents. To register or obtain more information online, visit www.worthparkdistrict.org

Acting and arts programs for kids is offered at park district

A new program has been created at the Worth Park District, 11500 S. Beloit Ave., for youths ages 3 to 14 that have an interest in acting or art. Registration is now open for classes that begin in January. Registration will be accepted by calling (708) 448-7080 or visiting online at www.worthparkdistrict.org.

Worth Park District offers activities for toddlers and adults

The Worth Park District, 11500 S. Beloit Ave., offers classes for ages 2 and up for a variety of activities. Registration for art classes and various sports will be held. Open gym time for all ages will also be held. A full schedule of events can be found online at www.worthparkdistrict.org or call (708) 448-7080.

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Driving in Pontiac Shepard wrestlers’ tourney win has Astros thinking big. Page 2

Carmody of errors Sandburg alum finds new home after his former college dropped volleyball. Page 4 Southwest• •Section Section2,2,Page Page11 Southwest

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Tennis standout Bette Sacks has the

SPIRIT OF 76 Palos Heights resident fired up after being shut out in Florida By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

When Palos Heights’ Bette Sacks competed in a national tournament in Boca Raton, Fla., in November, she came up empty at the United States Tennis Association Women’s Intersectional Event.

Bette Sacks, 76, hopes that by the time summer rolls around, she will be an improved tennis player.

She had no wins at the singles level. She had no wins at the doubles level. And, after one grueling match, her gas was empty. That’s not acceptable for her. This is a woman who years ago was good enough to face International Tennis Hall of Fame member Dodo Cheney in a match. This is a woman who was one round away from facing legend Billie Jean King in a tournament. Sacks turned 76 on Thanksgiving week and she is not thinking of giving up the sport she has played for more than 40 years. It’s just the opposite. The downfall gave her even more spirit at 76 to dedicate herself to the sport. Her cloudy results in the Sunshine State are firing her up for a better showing in 2016 in the 75-80 age division. “It made me much more determined,” Sacks said. “I went out and got three coaches. I’m working on my stamina. I have to do more than just show up to these tournaments. I have to be ready to go the long haul and I need better conditioning.’’

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She said she played more than three hours in heat close to triple digits during one double match in Florida and noticed that her stamina wasn’t where she liked it to be. She is working with Oak Lawn

If I didn’t keep on playing tennis at my age, well, what would I be doing? Sitting around?

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Racquet Club pros Saddam Kadihm and Grace Rimkunas plus Wimbledon of Palos Heights owner Kathy Wacnik. Sacks admitted the competition in Boca Raton was great. “I was overmatched – some of these players had their coaches travel with them,” she said. “One of the ladies had 60-plus gold balls, meaning she won 60 national tournaments. She had 50 silver balls for second place in those tournaments. Some played international tennis. One lady played at Wimbledon twice and the U.S. Open when she was younger. “It was tough competition but I thought I played well. If you are still playing at that age, you have to be pretty good.’’ Sacks started playing the sport more than 40 years ago. Back then it was rare to see an African-American woman competing in tennis but she broke down a few barriers. See SACKS, Page 4

Photo by Jeff Vorva

HOLIDAY HOOPS TOURNAMENT HIGHLIGHTS

Brother Rice wraps 2015 with championship trophy By Jeff Vorva and Anthony Nasella Southwest Regional Publishing

The 2015 portion of the 2015-16 boys basketball season ended in odd fashion for many teams in the state. Weather-related issues, power outages and some close games in holiday tournaments made the final week of 2015 exciting and area teams were a part of the fun. What will 2016 bring? If the end of 2015 is any indication, it won’t be boring. Here are highlights from the area – and around the state – from holiday tournaments:

We are the champions

Brother Rice won the 16-team Luther North Tournament with a 49-37 victory over Maine East on Dec. 30. Mike Shepski was the tournament MVP but John Ryan and Josh Niego did the heavy lifting in the title

game as both had 14 points. The Crusaders also beat Steinmetz, Robeson and Jones en route to the title game. Marist won its own tournament Dec. 23 but went 1-2 in the 16-team Centralia Tournament. Oddly, the tournament did not host a seventh-place game so Marist and Alton finished in the seventh-eighth slots. None of the RedHawks made the All-Tournament team but Chamar Hawkins led the tournament in 3-point shooting with 60 percent.

It’s Déjà vu all over again

When Chicago Christian dropped its first game of the Romeoville Holiday Tournament to Lemont on Dec. 26, the Knights were able to rebound in its final three games – defeating Lincoln-Way East, Oak Forest and See BOYS BASKETBALL, Page 3

Brother Rice’s Mike Shepski was named tournament MVP at Luther North.

File photo by Jeff Vorva

DAVIS LEAVES LOYOLA TO COACH NORTHWESTERN WOMEN

Palos Heights resident shocks men’s volleyball world

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Could Shane Davis win national volleyball championships in both men’s and women’s volleyball? He begins that quest now. One week before his team was set to open the season to try for a national championship three-peat, Loyola University’s Davis shocked the world of men’s volleyball by resigning from that post to become the head coach of Northwestern’s women’s team. Davis, a Palos Heights resident, was announced as the Wildcats’ new coach on Dec. 28 and Loyola’s men’s team opened the 2016 campaign Sunday

with A four-set home loss against the University of California Santa Barbara. During a 12-year career at the helm of the Loyola University men’s volleyball program, Davis helped mold the team into a national power. He helped bring a national presence to the Midwest and in 2014, the Ramblers hosted the national championships. They won national titles in 2014 and 2015. He has a career mark of 26588 and was a Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association Coach of the Year four times. “After 18 wonderful years at Loyola, both as a student-athlete and head coach, I am ready to begin a new chapter,” said Davis. “I am humbled and

honored for this opportunity to lead the Wildcats volleyball program. Northwestern is a world-class institution with an extremely proud and supportive athletic department in Davis the city I have called home for more than half my life. My family is rooted in Chicago and I am thrilled to remain here while leading an outstanding team to great heights. “The potential of this team is incredible and I can’t wait to get to work.’’ His new boss can’t wait, either. “Shane Davis is unquestionably one of the top coaches in the nation, in any

sport, and we are thrilled to welcome him… to the Northwestern family,” said Vice President for Athletics and Recreation Jim Phillips. “His remarkable record of success on the court speaks for itself, and his commitment to the development of his studentathletes outside competition is profound. He is the perfect fit to deliver a world-class experience academically, socially and athletically to our young women, and lead our program into the future in the best volleyball conference in the country.” Under 16-year coach Keyor Chan, the Wildcats went 236-261 with a pair of 20-win seasons in 2005 and 2010. The Wildcats finished 14-17 in 2015.

Since taking over the Ramblers in 2004, Davis has coached 12 All-Americans including former Marist star and Palos Heights native Joe Smalzer. Loyola assistant coach Mark Hulse will take over for the Ramblers. “I would like to say thank you to Coach Davis for everything that he has done for our men’s volleyball program,” said Loyola Athletic Directors Steve Watson. “As both a student-athlete and our head coach, Shane always represented Loyola with class and we wish him nothing but the best as he takes on a new challenge. He leaves his alma mater as a two-time national champion and will always have a special place as part of the Loyola family.”

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With my Hall of Fame vote ending soon, here are this year’s picks

will not turn this into a whine-fest but time on my lifetime Hall of Fame vote is running out. A few months ago, the powers that be in the Baseball Writers’ Association of America decided that lifetime members who have not covered baseball in 10 years will no longer vote for the Hall of Fame. It was an honor and privilege that I enjoyed having since 2008. At first I was hacked off. Once during the baseball winter meetings, a baseball executive, referring to another executive, said “He can kiss my red rosy ass!” That was off the record. Anyway, since I still have a couple of votes left, I was tempted to return this year’s ballot with a red-marker-scrawled message that featured many of those words – including red and rosy. I thought of writing in votes for people like my son and daughter. I

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Making the Extra Point

thought of wasting my votes on dudes who have no shot of even making the ballot next year. But I care too much about sanctity of the vote to do something like that. My biggest problem with this bonehead decision is that in the next four or five-plus years, a mountain of players from the years that I covered the sport will be eligible. But I won’t have a say in it. Oh well. It’s out of my hands. I enjoyed it while I had it and still have a couple of ballots to go before they slam the door in my face.

This year, I voted for the same gang who have whiffed but picked up significant votes in recent years – Jeff Bagwell, Edgar Martinez, Mike Piazza, Curt Schilling, Lee Smith and Larry Walker. Since we can vote up to 10, I added newcomers Ken Griffey Jr. and Trevor Hoffman to the list.

In previous years, I only voted once for a guy who had no shot – a waste vote, if you will. I voted for Mark Grace simply because I felt he deserved votes and maybe deserved a shot at making a ballot the following year. He isn’t Hall of Fame material, but having the most hits in one decade should count for at least a vote. This year, since my voting tenure is closing fast, I am relaxing my self-mandated rule of not voting for someone I haven’t selected in the past. I’ve heard more and more compelling evidence for Alan Trammell over the years and this year, I finally put the checkmark in his box. Next year I will take a closer look at Tim Raines and see if I want to change my mind on him, too.

Eye-opening movie

I saw the film “Concussion” dur-

ing the holidays and I didn’t know it would be a mystery. Throughout the film I wondered who stole actor Albert Brooks’ hair. But on a serious note, the movie graphically opened a lot of eyes on how bad these football collisions can hurt people in the long run. Even high school hits may pay off some bad dividends in later years. I don’t have any answers to how this is all going to play out. I felt horrible about what happens to football players on the way to the car, but once I got into the car, I couldn’t wait to turn on the Notre Dame-Ohio State game to find out the score. At times, as a trash-talking joke, I would yell at the TV when a player from a team I don’t like has the ball “Make him cough up some blood!” After watching “Concussion” I may put that joke on the shelf.

HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING

Shepard hopes Pontiac ride leads to more success

By Phil Arvia Correspondent

Over the 10 years Scott Richardson has spent building the Shepard wrestling program, he’s seen growth. The Astros’ wrestling room, a balcony space tucked above Shepard’s main gym, has been transformed, with three fullsize mats, padded walls, 50 feet of pull-up bars and a stereo system. The team has won four conference titles, the last in 2012. Four of his wrestlers have qualified for state competition, and in 2009 Mike Grice became the Astros’ first state placer since 1997 when he finished sixth at 135 pounds. But this season’s Astros have become something special to Richardson, who coached at Coal City and his alma mater, Providence — where he was twice a state placer and a member of a state champion squad — before taking over Shepard’s program. “Out of my 10 years here, I may be enjoying myself most with this team,” Richardson said. “I don’t know if it’s the most talented team I’ve had, I don’t know if it’s the hardestworking, but at the end of the day, they’re all good kids. “They’re here. And they want to get better.” They’re already pretty good. On Dec. 12, the Astros won the 18-team Pontiac Invitational. That may be a first in the school’s four decades of wrestling. “I don’t think we’ve ever won an invitational before,” Richardson said. “I could be wrong, but not in the last 20 years, for sure.” The Astros won at Pontiac on the strength of placers in 10 weight classes. Tyler Karas, a sophomore, won the 113-pound title. Second-place finishers were juniors T.J. Quinlan (138) and Robert Muhammad (195). Finishing third were sophomore Ameen Aqel (106), freshman Casey Roberts (120), senior Kenny Brown (220) and junior Martell Beasley (heavyweight). Finishing sixth were

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Shepard’s wrestling team is looking for a big finish to the season after the Astros won the Pontiac Invitational in December.

senior Christian DeLeon (126) and juniors Mylyk Mitchell (152) and Dwayne Dawkins (160). “It was our first year at the tournament,” Richardson said. “It’s not one of the heavy-hitter tournaments, but there were some quality teams and some really good individuals as well. “We’re a young team — I can wrestle a lineup with a freshman, three sophomores and six juniors — and we’re a little inexperienced at the variety level. But these are hard-working, committed kids.” With 25 freshmen out for this year’s squad — up from nine a year ago — Richardson expects the momentum to grow. But for now he’s content to enjoy the growth of wrestlers such as Quinlan, a sectional qualifier a

year ago. “He’s really starting to come into his own,” Richardson said. “He’s mentally tougher, more physical — he’s starting to put together what it takes to become a complete wrestler.” The third-year varsity wrestler took a 13-2 mark into the Christmas break. Though he’s hoping for a state berth, he’s working just as hard to improve his less-experienced teammates. “We have a lot of strong wrestlers who were here last year and grew up with the team,” he said. “We keep pushing the younger guys, making them want to be successful as a team. And they want to work hard — they don’t like losing.” Karas is one such wrestler. Another sectional quali-

fier a year ago, Richardson said Karas “is still trying to find his was a little bit.” The win at Pontiac should help. “That’s going to be a big confidence-builder for him,” Richardson said. “For anybody who was around high school wrestling 20 years ago, he reminds me of Providence’s Luke Pascale (third at 103 pounds in 1989 and fourth at 112 in ’90). They’re both kind of wormy — very hard to wrestle. You get discouraged wrestling them because of their flexibility. They have an awkwardness to them.” Karas’ offseason may have helped his confidence as much as Pontiac. “I feel like I’m stronger and quicker,” he said. “I did offseason wrestling the whole year.

I feel like I’m really prepared, like I improved a whole lot.” He feels the same way about the team as a whole. “The commitment of the kids is a strength,” he said. “We don’t skip practice because it’s too hard. We stay out of trouble. We make grades. “We’re like a brotherhood, pretty much.” That bond is established, Richardson said, by strong senior leadership. Phil Quinlan, no relation to T.J., is a 170-pounder who Richardson cites as a tone-setter. “We don’t care who the guy is we’re up against,” Phil Quinlan said. “We’re just going to go out and wrestle tough for six minutes.” The lone freshman to crack the lineup thus far, Roberts comes to wrestling off an 8-1

FOCUS ON WINTER SPORTS

EP freshman impresses at Brother Rice bowling tourney By Anthony Nasella Correspondent

When Evergreen Park freshman Zach McCormick was rolling his best game of the day at the recent Brother Rice Winter Finale at Arena Lanes in Oak Lawn, he and his team were crossing with St. Laurence and Matt Corona, who was matching McCormick strike for strike. By the time the game was done, McCormick and Corona both finished with a 278, which tied them for the high game of the day. Mixed in with Shaun Quinn’s fifth-best 1,266 series, the Mustangs finished fifth at the 25team meet with 5,523 total pins. “That was a very exciting match because they were neck-in-neck,” Evergreen Park coach Ron Pula said. “Unfortunately, we didn’t win the meet, but we definitely had some good performances and solid efforts from the guys.” McCormick is averaging 179 and has bowled in a Saturday youth league at Arena for several years and con-

verted to a two-handed style about a year ago. McCormick has also competed and earned gold qualification in competitions that are organized by local PBA bowler Diandra Asbaty, who has been doing joint workshops for years with top PBA pro and two-handed bowler Jason Belmonte. “Zach has a good future ahead of him in bowling,” Pula said. “We’re waiting for him to grow into some power, but he brings a lot to the team. He works on his game, and it’s paying off in big dividends.’’ EP senior Jacob Ottenfeld, who averages 196, finished in the top 25 in total series with a 1,110 and high game of 233 in the Brother Rice event. “Jacob has been the captain the past two years,” Pula said. “He came over from Marist and has been a very stable and steady bowler for us. He’s going to Ambrose University that has a great bowling program. I’ll be sad to see him go.’’ Quinn who rolled his 1,266 series on the strength of a 252, 235, and 222,

is a junior who Pula said is very happy to have coming back next year as a significant building block to the program. “Shaun is probably my most gifted bowler at this point, without a doubt,” Pula said. “We pretty much built the program around him as a freshman. He came into the program with a 200 average. He shot a 300 in conference two years ago. “He’s been an at-large bowler in the state tournament the past two years. He’s an explosive left-handed bowler. When he’s on, he destroys the pocket. He has a lot going for him. It will be nice have him back and be able to build with him and Zach.”

Other big scores

Oak Lawn Finished third at the Brother Rice event with 5,932 pins, St. Laurence finished fourth 5,915, and Marist placed 12th with 4,915 pins. Oak Lawn had four 1,000-plus series and St. Laurence had two. Niles Notre Dame won the meet with 6,062 pins.

Oak Lawn’s Mike Rollberg rolled a 256 for the sixth highest score. Oak Lawn’s Jon McLawhorn scored the third highest series of the day with 1,298 and the tenth highest game with a 241. He added games of 227, 217, 212 and 202. Manny Sanchez of St. Laurence rolled a fourth-best 1,283 series on the strength of a 237, 217, and a 215. Corona’s 1,258 was good for sixth place, and Dan Kirby of Oak Lawn posted the eight-best series of 1,235 with a 238 and 221 as his best individual efforts.

Postseason already?

The first winter sports postseason action is just around the corner as boys bowling regionals begin Jan. 16. St. Laurence, Brother Rice, Marist, Evergreen Park, Oak Lawn and Richards are at the Brooks Regional at Skyway Bowl in Chicago. Sandburg, Chicago Christian, Shepard and Stagg are at the Andrew Regional at Orland Bowl in Orland Park.

season while starting as the center on the freshman football team. So far, he seems to be cut from the same cloth as his older teammates. “He’s going to be a good one,” Richardson said. “I think he gets it. He’s a tough little guy — doesn’t say much, not flashy, just a tough-nosed kid.” Tough-nosed and not flashy could be mottos for the entire Astros team. Leaning against a wall in the wrestling room, Phil Quinlan acknowledged the relatively low profile of the wrestling program in his school “We’re up here, kind of invisible,” he said. “But we don’t care about that stuff. We’re just up here working hard. “Everyone is very humble. No one comes in here with an ego. We’re just extremely hard workers.”

FOCUS ON COMMUNITY SPORTS

Power softball registration starts Sunday Registration for the 2016 Palos Power in-house girls softball season will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Palos Heights Recreation Department gym located at 6601 W. 127th St. Registration fees include uniform, jersey, shorts, socks, visor, team and individual picture. Bitty Ball Division is $150 per player and all other age groups divisions are $240 per player There is an additional $25 volunteer fee per family which may be refunded if volunteer service is completed and approved by the Power board. For more information, email info@ palospowersoftball.com. We welcome submissions from the community at sports@regionalpublishing. com

BASKETBALL

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AREA HOOPS AT A GLANCE BOYS Brother Rice Chicago Christian Evergreen Park Marist Oak Lawn Richards Sandburg Shepard Stagg St. Laurence

Stagg’s Darek Liput and his teammates host District 230 rival Sandburg, tonight, Thursday, at 6:15 p.m. as the nightcap of a doubleheader with the girls teams, who play at 4:30 p.m. to kick things off. Photo by Jeff Vorva

W-L 11-4 12-2 5-9 13-3 5-8 7-7 5-7 2-10 8-4 4-9

Streak Next W4 at Seton, Fri., hosts Marian Catholic, Sat., hosts Lake View, Tue. W3 hosts Walther Christian, Sat., at Stagg, Tue. L2 hosts Lemont, Fri.; hosts Oak Forest , Tue.; L2 hosts Harlan, Fri. W3 at Oak Forest, Fri.; hosts Hillcrest, Tue. L3 at T.F. North, Fri.; hosts Tinley Park, Tue. L1 at Stagg, Thur. L2 at Hillcrest, Fri.; hosts Bremen, Tue. W1 hosts Sandburg, Thur., hosts Chicago Christian, Tue. L2 at St. Rita, Sat.; hosts DePaul Prep, Tue.

* Records through Sunday, Jan. 3

GIRLS Chicago Christian 4-10 L1 Evergreen Park 9-8 W1 Marist 12-6 W1 Mother McAuley 8-6 L1 Oak Lawn 6-13 W1 Queen of Peace 11-6 L1 Richards 8-2 W6 Sandburg 9-9 W2 Shepard 0-15 L15 Stagg 1-13 L11

hosts Oak Lawn, Sat. at Lemont, Fri.; at Oak Forest, Tue. at Marian Central, Sat.; at Carmel, Wed. hosts Providence, Thur.; at St. Ignatius, Tue. hosts Oak Forest, Fri.; at Chicago Christian, Sat.; at Hillcrest, Tue. at Resurrection, Thur., at Shepard, Fri. hosts T.F. North, Thur.; at De La Salle, Sat.; at Tinley Park, Tue. at Stagg, Thur.; hosts Joliet Central, Tue. hosts Hillcrest, Thur.; hosts Q of Peace, Sat.; at Bremen, Tue. hosts Sandburg, Thur.; at LWE, Sat.; at H-F, Tue.

* Records through Sunday, Jan. 3

FOCUS ON GIRLS BASKETBALL

Richards’ fourth-quarter grit brings home only area championship trophy

By Jeff Vorva and Anthony Nasella Southwest Regional Publishing

From Phoenix, Arizona to the Ag School a few miles away, area girls basketball teams got plenty of work in during the holiday tournament season to close out 2015. Some teams made statements. Some teams found some things they need to fix. One team — Mother McAuley — flirted with a 100-point game. The teams will continue to hone their skills in the coming weeks as postseason action approaches in February. Here are some highlights from the holidays:

We are the champions

Richards is the only girls team to bring home a first-place trophy when it went undefeated in four games en route to winning the Chicago Agricultural Science Christmas Tournament. Sydni Tears and Takesha Powell were named the tournament MVPs for the Bulldogs (8-2), who beat Evergreen Park and Thornridge by four, Lindblom by two and Chicago Hope Academy by four to capture the championship. Tears averaged 15 points and six rebounds over the four games, and Powell tallied 11 points and four rebounds per contest. Richards never led by more and three points after third quarter in all of its games, thus needing strong finishes down the stretch to come away victors. “I’m very proud of the team,” Richards head coach Jeff Kortz said. “In recent years, we might not have won all the close games and cost us a chance at the title. A lot of girls are growing up and settling into some roles and continue to get better every day. We had a few days off to mend some bumps and bruises.”

RedHawks break even

Marist went 4-4 at two tournaments but the RedHawks arguably played against the toughest competition among area schools. The RedHawks faced national competition and went 2-2 in the Nike Tournament of Champions in Arizona Dec. 18-22 and then came home and finished 2-2 for seventh place in the 16-team Montini Tournament Dec. 26-30. One of the losses in Lombard was a 59-44 setback to Benet, a team the RedHawks will host Jan. 30 in an East Suburban Catholic contest.

Score fest

Not only did Mother McAuely prevail in a wild 99-93 overtime win over Reavis on Dec. 26 at the Lincoln-Way East Medieval Classic, the Mighty Macs and Rams combined to put on a scoring clinic that those in attendance will not forget for many years to come.

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Richards’ Takesha Powell won co-MVP honors with teammate Sydni Tears at the Ag School Tournament.

According to the Illinois High School Association, the 192 points in the game tied for fifth on the all-time state list. Centralia’s 112-89 victory over Mt. Vernon in 1992 was tops with 201 points and Fenwick’s 99-97 win over Marist on Dec. 8, 2012 ranks second. McAuley coach Ashley Luke Clanton won forget the ramble with the Rams anytime soon. “It was not the easiest game to coach,” Clanton said. “During the game you don’t realize you’re scoring so much, but we felt like we were getting scored on in every possession. Thankfully we were matching what Reavis was doing, but it was frustrating.” Caitlyn Jendacek scored 30 points and Tara O’Malley added 23 for the Mighty Macs (8-6), who had to contend with not only Reavis sharpshooter Kelly Lo Russo (36 points) but also Nata-

lie Dudek (23 points).

Still some work to do

Queen of Peace has come a long way in two years, but the Pride’s showing at the RiversideBrookfield Tournament showed the team needs some fine-tuning before attacking the Class 3A postseason in February. The Pride (11-6) went 2-3 in the tourney and lost to Glenbard East, Glenbard West and York. They notched an OT win over South Shore and blew out Oak Lawn by 30. “We’re very much looking forward to the second half of the season,” coach George Shimko said. “I’m happy with what we’ve accomplished so far by winning 11 games. We’ve come a long way from 2013 (two wins), and we’re haven’t come close to reaching our ceiling yet.’’

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Argo to capture the consolation championship. Ironically, Chicago Christian (12-2) followed the same pattern at the Richards Thanksgiving tournament after dropping its opening game against Marist and then winning the next three in the consolation bracket. Head coach Kevin Pittman is remaining hopeful that his Knights will be able to break that cycle in the critical win-or-gohome IHSA postseason in a few months. “We just don’t seem to fare well in that first game,” Pittman said. “We didn’t have our usual routine before the Lemont game and were pretty lifeless on both sides of the ball — so I’m looking forward to getting the kids back into a normal routine.”

Glass half full Photo by Jeff Vorva

Stagg and Josh Strama stumbled a little losing two straight games at York, but recovered to beat Providence to finish the tournament on a high note. Strama had 23 points in the win over the Celtics.

Despite Richards going 1-3 at the Hinsdale Central Holiday Tournament, coach Jevon Mamon is optimistic that the quality of teams that his Bulldogs competed against will work in their favor in the state tournament. Richards opened the tournament with

At R-B, Jovanna Martinucci averaged almost 14 points per game, scoring 20 against Oak Lawn and 14 against South Shore. Kara Shimko averaged almost 10 points a contest, while Ashley Murphy contributed a pair of double-digit scoring efforts.

Subway Classic pairings set

Marist and Mother McAuley are playing in the Subway Classic Jan. 16 at Willowbrook High School. The two-day event, which was sponsored by McDonald’s for more than two decades, features Mother McAuley facing Downers Grove North at 11 a.m. and Marist takes on New Trier at 5 p.m. Two main-event games will take place on Jan. 18 when Joliet Catholic battles Montini at 6:30 p.m. and Homewood-Flossmoor challenges Benet at 8 p.m.

a win over Hope Academy but dropped a 31-point loss to Stevenson and a 29-point setback against Rockford Auburn before finishing the tournament with a 16-point defeat to DePaul College Prep. A bright spot for the Bulldogs (7-7) was the play of Jaylan Catledge, who named to the all-tournament team after averaging 19.8 points and 9.8 rebounds in the four game and registering three consecutive double-double performances. He poured in game-high 29 points against Stevenson. “The quality of competition we played against is going to help us in conference and in the state tournament down the road, without question,” Mamon said. “We would have liked to have had more success, but those games definitely opened our eyes to what we need to work on and become better.”

We forgot our uniforms

Memphis’s Raleigh-Egypt competed in the Centralia Tournament but the players left their uniforms at home. They had to play in Centralia JV uniforms.

Close shaves

St. Laurence’s trip to the York Tournament featured four nailbiters but only one victory.

The Vikings dropped the opener, 53-52 to Downers Grove South, nipped Elk Grove 55-54, lost to Sandburg 54-51 and finished with a 58-54 loss to St. Ignatius.

Burn the film

Neither coach is probably going to want to watch the video from the first half of the Sandburg-St. Patrick game in the consolation semifinals of the York Tournament on Dec. 30. Sandburg led 11-4 at halftime after shooting 4 for 17 from the floor while the Shamrocks shot 1 for 21. St. Pat recovered in the second half and pulled off the 34-31 win.

Stagg-ered

Stagg went into the York Tournament with plenty of steam after beating Joliet West and Joliet Central. The Chargers opened the York tourney with a win over Waubonsie but then had their seven-game win streak snapped when they dropped games to Naperville North and Lake Forest before recovering for a 59-47 win over Providence. Meanwhile in Pontiac, where the tournament was delayed a couple of times because of power outages, one of the teams Stagg beat, Joliet West, made it to the final four after stunning Benet, 59-53, on Dec. 30.

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FOCUS ON PRO SOCCER

A rarity: Fire to open season at Toyota Park

Carmody’s new home — Pepperdine — is nothing to sneeze at By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Former Sandburg volleyball star Tom Carmody worked his way up in the college ranks at the University of Pacific and in his junior year in 2014, he was voted the National Blocker of the Year by sportswriters and sports information directors. In 2015, Carmody did not put down a single kill or record a single block. The 6-foot-9 Carmody was a man without a team when the University of Pacific axed the volleyball program after 22 years. Rather than transfer, he decided to finish his education and earn his engineering degree with hopes of continuing his education and volleyball career this season. Carmody is back in the game and is now on the perennial national-power Pepperdine roster. “We hope Carmody will round himself back into volleyball shape since he hasn’t played in a year and a half,” Pepperdine coach Marv Dunphy said. “As the season goes on, we will look for him to carry a big load.” Carmody got a chance to show his new coach a few things over the weekend. In two exhibition matches against Saskatchewan in the CanAm Challenge, Carmody racked up 12 kills and assisted on five blocks. He collected 144 blocks in 2014, which was second in the nation. He also had 1.92 kills per set and hit .326 on the season. He

set the Pacific school record in the rally scoring era with 15 blocks during a five-set loss to Cal State Northridge. He said he has a 12foot-6 touch on an approach and estimates he has touched 11-10 on a straight vertical jump.

By Jeff Vorva Sport Editor

For the first time since 2007, the Chicago Fire will open its season at home. The Fire will open the 2016 MLS regular season at Toyota Park on Sunday, March 6 against New York City FC (1 p.m. and will be shown on CSN Chicago). Chicago will host its home opener in the first weekend of MLS play for just the third time in club history. The last time the Fire played in Chicago to open their season was April 7, 2007 - a 1-0 win against the New England Revolution. The Fire drew the Revolution 1-1 in their only other season-opening home game on April 13, 2003. Fans can guarantee their seats for the Fire’s home opener by purchasing a Holiday Package at www.chicago-fire. com or by securing a 2016 season ticket package. Singlegame ticket information will be released at a later date. Chicago Fire Pregame Live will return on CSN Chicago and starts at 12:30 p.m. for the home opener. The remainder of the Fire’s regular season schedule as well is TV and ticket information will be released in the near future. The Fire is 9-4-5 all-time in home openers.

Fifer set for another big season

Lewis men’s volleyball setter Scott Fifer was named a preseason all-Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association team member and the Sandburg graduate opened the season on fire. Fifer, a senior who helped lead the Flyers to second place in the nation in NCAA Division I play last year, had 44 assists and eight digs in a 25-23, 25-23, 23-25, 2522 victory over the University of California Santa Barbara Saturday in Romeoville. Lewis earned a preseason ranking of eighth in the nation and UCSB was ninth. On Sunday, the California power knocked off two-time defending national champion Loyola in Chicago. Fifer was named a captain for the 2016 campaign.

Not Weishar’s bed-andbutter

Before Notre Dame’s Fiesta Bowl game against Ohio State, some of the Irish football players headed to IKEA in Tempe, Arizona, to help underprivileged kids make their new beds in a Save A Family program. Former Marist star Nic Weishar told WNDU-TV he needs a little work on his skills.

Four Red Stars head to national camp

Photo courtesy of Pepperdine University

Sandburg graduate Tom Carmody found a new home at Pepperdine after his former school, the University of Pacific, dropped men’s volleyball after the 2014 season.

“I’d say sub-par,” the redshirt freshman tight end said. “I think I need to re-evaluate my bed making skills but we’re having a lot of fun out here.” After spending last year as a redshirt working on his game, Weishar played in 12 games and missed one because of a concussion. At the beginning of the season, he

was thought of as a tight end who had better catching skills than blocking skills and some thought he would get the ball thrown to him in red zone situations. It turned out he did a lot more of the dirty work of blocking than catching the ball as he had three nabs for 19 yards with the longest being an 8-yard catch.

FOCUS ON ST. XAVIER UNIVERSITY

No. 1 Cougars’ streak on the line against St. Francis By Jeff Vorva and Anthony Nasella

Southwest Regional Publishing St. Xavier’s women’s basketball team, which won its 400th game as a program last week, was hoping to set a school record of opening the season with 18 straight wins against Judson on Tuesday and the No. 1 NAIA Division II team in the nation will butt heads with another streaking team on Saturday. The Cougars will face No. 10 University of St. Francis on Saturday at 5 p.m. in Joliet in a CCAC battle. The Saints were tied for 10th at the end of December and could be ranked higher by Saturday. Through Sunday, the Saints were 13-1 and their only loss was a 73-61 loss to nationally-ranked NCAA Division II Lewis University on Dec. 9. The Saints swept a three-game Florida trip which included an 88-57 win over St. Thomas and USF connected on 16 3-pointers. The Cougars are also wary of the Saints’ defense, which gives up 58 points per game. “It’s hard to score against a whole lineup full of good defensive players,” SXU coach Bob Hallberg said. “But St. Francis will be the first of many tests coming up for us in a very deep and talented conference. We have some tests coming up.” SXU is 7-0 in conference play and leads the CCAC North Division. USF is 5-0 and leads the South Division. This will be the only regular-season meeting between the two teams although they could meet in the conference tournament in late February. If the Cougars get by the Saints, St. Ambrose (9-5 through Sunday), Purdue Calumet (12-3), Cardinal Stritch (12-3) and Olivet

SAINTS ALIVE Comparing the St. Xavier University and University of St. Francis women’s basketball teams heading into Saturday’s showdown in Joliet:

Record* Ranking** Scoring offense Scoring defense Differential

SXU USF 17-0 13-1 1st T10th 84.8 75.8 58.2 58.6 +26.6 +17.2

* — through Sunday ** — through December

Nazarene (12-3) are the next four teams on the schedule who would love a chance at knocking off the top team in the nation. Last week, the Cougars won three easy victories -- Grace College 96-50 on Dec. 28, Goshen College 82-69 on Dec. 29 and Roosevelt University 79-55 Saturday to improve their record to 17-0 – tying the school record set by the 2009-10 team. “We’ve been putting away teams early,” Hallberg said. “Our shooting guards are really on a roll, and we’re continuing to get big contributions from our post play -- 22 points and 13 rebounds a game. And everybody is sharing the ball well and not getting caught up in individual goals.” In the win over Grace College, all 11 players on the roster scored at least three points. The win also was the 400th win for the program and for Hallberg, who has coached the women’s program for 16 seasons. Sophomore guard Kara Krolicki led all scorers with 25 points on 9-for-14 shooting from the field, including five three-pointers. St. Xavier opened the game with a 17-0 run and never looked back. Senior center Caitlin McMahon

tallied 16 points and 10 rebounds for her third double-double effort of the season. The Cougars shot 56 percent (35-for-63) from the field, including 45 percent (9-for20) from three-point range and had 18 team steals. Krolicki tied her career-high scoring mark with 31 points on the final day of the SXU Holiday Classic against Grace College. She was named to the Classic’s all-tournament team. Junior forward Sarah Vozel added 20 points, eight rebounds and four assists. McMahon contributed 11 points and seven rebounds. St. Xavier also set a new program record by hitting all 15 of its free throw attempts in the win. Krolicki led all scorers with 27 points for the Cougars on 10for-16 shooting and seven threepointers against Roosevelt. St. Xavier committed just seven turnovers and a season-best 60 rebounds with 15 alone from Vozel. Brittany Collins finished with 12 points and five rebounds, and Sydney Prasse added 11 points and four assists. Mikayla Leyden posted 10 points, seven assists and six rebounds. Caitlyn McMahon added 10 points, eight rebounds and three blocks. Krolicki (Mokena/LincolnWay East) was also named the school’s TWO MEN AND A TRUCK Mover of the Month for December. In addition, sophomore guard Larry Motuzis (Darien/Hinsdale South) from the Cougar men’s basketball team and sophomore Abel Hernandez (Alsip/Shepard) from the SXU men’s indoor track & field team were both named honorable mention selections. Krolicki averaged 21.4 points, 2.7 rebounds and 2.6 steals per game over the month and shot

50 percent (52-for-104) from the field and 52 percent (31-for60) from beyond the three-point arc. Krolicki also was named the CCAC Women’s Basketball Player of the Week for the week of Dec. 21.

Oh, my Goshen ... Motuzis scores 35

Scoring 35 points and pulling down seven rebounds, sophomore guard Larry Motuzis (Darien/Hinsdale South) was a force for the Saint Xavier University men’s basketball team in a big 99-83 victory over Goshen College (Ind.) Dec. 30 at the Shannon Center. The Cougars (8-6 overall) were on fire offensively throughout the game hitting 60 percent (39-for-65) of their shots from the floor, including a 63 percent (10-for-16) clip from three-point range. The win helps close out a successful month for SXU winning five of its six games and averaging 80.0 points a game over the stretch. Motuzis shot 12-for-19 on the day en route to his scoring surge, including five of six on three-point attempts. Four other Cougars scored in double figures as well Wednesday with sophomore guard Quinn Niego (Chicago/Brother Rice) adding 16 points to go along with eight rebounds and career-high-tying six assists. Junior point guard Kyle Huppe (Edgerton, Kan./Gardner Edgerton) chipped in 12 points, five assists and four rebounds towards the victory, while senior forward Mitch Uratchko (Streator/ Mid-State Tech/Sauk Valley CC/ Streator) and senior guard Stanley Moore (Rockton/Sauk Valley CC/Rockton-Hononegah) had 10 points apiece.

Four Chicago Red Stars are hoping to earn spots on the national team. U.S. Women’s National Team head coach Jill Ellis named 26 players for the first training camp of 2016, which will lead into the first match of the year against the Republic of Ireland on Jan. 23 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego (2 p.m. PT, FS1). Twenty-four of the 26 players were with the USA during the final stretch of the Women’s World Cup Victory Tour in December, including Red Stars players Christen Press, Alyssa Naeher, Danielle Colaprico and Julie Johnston. The U.S. team will begin training at the U.S. Soccer National Training Center in Carson, California, on Jan. 5 and train through Jan. 21 when the squad will head south to prepare for its final game before the 2016 CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying Championship begins on Feb. 10 in Texas. “This camp begins the next chapter of this program,” said Ellis. “We’ll have just over two weeks together to begin to build cohesion and integrate the younger players into our processes, and then we will regroup for Olympic qualifying. The leadership and experience of our returning World Cup players will give us a solid starting point on which to build, and we are looking forward to the next challenge.” Ellis will name 18 players to suit up against Ireland and will name the roster for Olympic qualifying following that match.

FOCUS ON TRINITY CHRISTIAN

Trolls enjoy a a merry time vs. Marygrove

The Trinity Christian College men’s basketball team snapped a six-game losing streak with a 99-91 overtime victory over Marygrove College on Dec. 29 but then fell to Roosevelt University on Saturday. After the score was tied at 82 in regulation against Marygrove, Trinity took over the lead in the overtime period and did not give it up for the eventual win. Trinity was led by Jordan Perry with 31 points. Myles Birgans had 25 points, nine rebounds, and five assists. Nari Garrett added 10 points, nine boards, and five blocks. Caleb Jonkman was in double-figure scoring with 12 points while Ryan Tubbs and Trey Johnson each had five assists. Coming off a victory earlier in the week, the team could not make it two in a row as it fell 70-64 to Roosevelt to fall to 5-8 overall and 0-6 in the CCAC. The free throw line was a factor in the game as Trinity scored eight points from the stripe and Roosevelt scored 17. Perry had 18 points and six rebounds. Caleb Jonkman also scored 18 points, with 16 of them coming from beyond the arc. Trey Johnson was the high rebounder with eight and Christian Cantu led the team in assists with six.

Women’s team still winless

The final day of 2015 ended with the same result as the rest of the first semester for the Trolls as they struggled to get in the win column. This latest defeat was a non-conference loss at Rochester College, 78-46 to fall to 0-14. Olivia Schipper led the scoring with 14 points and she had five rebounds. Celina Wanta had nine points, four rebounds, and five steals. Katie Moran and Allie Paluchniak each added eight points. Compiled by Jeff Vorva from submitted reports

Sacks

Continued from Page 1 Over the years, she was able to meet Jim Courier, Chris Evert and Patrick McEnroe. She once had lunch in Chicago with Venus and Serena Williams and their father, Richard. She is the aunt of former Morgan Park Academy star Jerricka Boone, who won two Illinois High School Association state titles and is a junior on the University of Illinois Tennis team. In her spare time, the Mississippi-born Sacks and Chicago native volunteers at the Lake Katherine Nature Center, near her home. She said she competes in two national tournaments a year but plays or practices almost every day. “It keeps me youthful,” Sacks said. “It keeps me limber. I can still do a split. If I didn’t keep on playing tennis at my age, well, what would I be doing? Sitting around? I’ve loved sports all my life and if you don’t continue it, you lose it.’’

Palos Heights’ Bette Sacks has met Billie Jean King (left photo) and Chris Evert during her long tennis career.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION STONEGATE MORTGAGE CORPORATION Plaintiff, -v.JACQUELINE VIDINICH Defendants 14 CH 20611 10616 SOUTH KOLMAR AVENUE Oak Lawn, IL 60453 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 3, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 4, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 10616 SOUTH KOLMAR AVENUE, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 Property Index No. 24-15-124-016-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $205,275.56. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, or a unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). In accordance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c)(1)(h-1) and (h-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), and 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), you are hereby notified that the purchaser of the property, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and legal fees required by subsections (g)(1) and (g)(4) of section 9 and the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of section 18.5 of the Illinois Condominium Property Act. IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact the sales department, ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC, 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150, NAPERVILLE, IL 60563, (630) 453-6960 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com. Please refer to file number F14120053. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. ANSELMO LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 150 NAPERVILLE, IL 60563 (630) 453-6960 E-Mail: foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com Attorney File No. F14120053 Attorney ARDC No. 3126232 Attorney Code. 26122 Case Number: 14 CH 20611 TJSC#: 35-16504 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Plaintiff, vs. ZILVINAS PADELEVICIUS; COMMERCIAL CREDIT GROUP INC.; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON - RECORD CLAIMANTS; INDIAN ROCK TRAIL HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION Defendants, 15 CH 7938 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, February 10, 2016 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: Commonly known as 16440 South 118th Place, Orland Park, IL 60467. P.I.N. 27-19-303-017-0000. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call Sales Department at Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 220-5611. 15-004863 NOS INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I680807

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION OCWEN LOAN SERVICING. LLC; Plaintiff, vs. RYSZARD SICIARZ; SCENIC TREE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF RYSZARD SICIARZ, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; Defendants, 14 CH 19611 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 Thursday, February 11, 2016 at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 23-11-302-003-1238. Commonly known as 8429 West 101st Terrace Avenue, Unit 103, Palos Hills, IL 60465. The mortgaged real estate is improved with a condominium residence. The purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by subdivisions (g)(1) and (g)(4) of Section 9 of the Condominium Property Act Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds, balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. No refunds. The property will NOT be open for inspection For information call the Sales Clerk at Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorney, The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 West Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603. (312) 360-9455 W14-2876. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I680810

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION,, AS TRUSTEE UNDER POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF MAY 1, 2007 MASTR ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES TRUST 2007-HE1 MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2007-HE1 Plaintiff, -v.JOHN R. MEYER, MARY M. MEYER Defendants 15 CH 010300 15118 HUNTINGTON COURT ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on September 30, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on February 10, 2016, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 15118 HUNTINGTON COURT, ORLAND PARK, IL 60462 Property Index No. 27-16-108-004-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \â&#x20AC;?AS IS\â&#x20AC;? condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-03689. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 Attorney File No. 14-15-03689 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 15 CH 010300 TJSC#: 35-14749 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. I680723

For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF Cook County, Illinois, County Department, Chancery Division. JP Morgan Chase Bank, National Association Plaintiff, vs. Ibrahim Aitiakouchene; Naima Aitiakouchene; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants, Case # 13CH960 Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s # 150498 F12120294 CHOH Pursuant to a Judgment made and entered by said Court in the above entitled cause, Thomas J. Dart, Sheriff of Cook County, Illinois, will on February 17th, 2016, at 1pm in room LL06 of the Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois, sell at public auction the following described premises and real estate mentioned in said Judgment: Common Address: 5131 West 90th Street, Oak Lawn, Illinois 60453 P.I.N: 24-04-217-011-0000 Improvements: This property consists of a Single Family Home. Sale shall be under the following terms: payment of not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the successful and highest bid to be paid to the Sheriff by cashierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s check or certified funds at the sale; and the full remaining balance to be paid to the Sheriff by cashierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s check or certified funds within twenty-four (24) hours after the sale. If the sale is not confirmed for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale may be entitled at most only to a return of the purchase price paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, the mortgageeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attorney, or the court appointed selling officer. Sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments. Premise will NOT be open for inspection. Firm Information: Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Attorney ANSELMO, LINDBERG OLIVER LLC Anthony Porto 1771 W. DIEHL., Ste 120 Naperville, IL 60566-7228 foreclosurenotice@fal-illinois.com 866-402-8661 fax 630-428-4620 For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com This is an attempt to collect a debt pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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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:

``SICARIO’’: Star Emily Blunt and director Denis Villeneuve (``Prisoners’’) promise to be strong factors in this film-award season for their work on this intense melodrama, casting Blunt as an FBI agent trying to dismantle a drug cartel along the U.S.-Mexico border. Ultimately, she’s not sure who to trust, including the supposed ally played by Benicio Del Toro (who walked very similar ground with his Oscar-winning role in ``Traffic’’). Josh Brolin, Victor Garber, Jon Bernthal (``The Walking Dead’’) and Jeffrey Donovan (``Burn Notice’’) also stars, and the striking cinematography is by Roger Deakins (``Skyfall’’). DVD extras: four ``making-of’’ documentaries. *** (R: AS, P, GV) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) ``THE WALK’’: Director Robert Zemeckis (``Forrest Gump,’’ ``Cast Away’’) applies his knack for combining very human drama with epic adventure to the true story of Philippe Petit, who famously set out to walk a wire between the towers of New York’s World Trade Center in 1974. Joseph Gordon-Levitt is effective — and, perhaps most importantly, agile — as Petit, and even if the first half of the film feels like a by-the-numbers set-up for the second, the re-creation of the actual walk is dazzling ... and absolutely not for anyone with vertigo. Ben Kingsley is typically fine as Petit’s mentor. DVD extra: ``making-of’’ documentary. *** (PG: AS, N, P) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand)

PINTO’S POPCORN PICKS

``TRUE DETECTIVE: THE COMPLETE SECOND SEASON’’: While the first round of the HBO mystery series was an out of-the-park hit that generated raves, many critics felt it hit a sophomore slump with its second stanza that offered a new cast and a new premise. Still, it’s hard to argue with the caliber of the actors, as Colin Farrell and Rachel McAdams play law enforcers whose paths cross with that of a corrupt businessman (Vince Vaughn, who previously worked with McAdams on much different turf in ``Wedding Crashers’’). Taylor Kitsch, Kelly Reilly (``Flight’’), Michael Irby, Abigail Spencer (``Rectify’’), David Morse and Rick Springfield also appear. DVD extras: three ``making-of’’ documentaries; audio commentary by cast and crew members. *** (Not rated: AS, N, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray) ``CAPTIVE’’: Excellent, highly interdependent work by David Oyewolo (``Selma’’) and Kate Mara (``House of Cards’’) keeps this true drama compelling and gripping. A fugitive holds an addiction-plagued young mother and recent widow hostage, and she takes cues from Rick Warren’s best seller ``The Purpose Driven Life’’ in dealing with her captor and trying to survive her ordeal. While Oyewolo also has shown his excellence in such projects as the one-man story ``Nightingale,’’ this is a major step forward for Mara; Mimi Rogers and Kevin J. O’Connor also appear, but the focus remains solidly on the impressive leads. DVD extras: ``makingof’’ documentary; interview with Warren. *** (PG-13: AS, P, V) (Also on On Demand) ``THE VISIT’’: With the huge success he had with ``The Sixth Sense,’’ filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan painted himself into a corner, having prompted audiences to expect a giant ``Gotcha!’’ surprise

from his subsequent thrillers. Even if he doesn’t deliver at that level with this melodrama, he still maintains a consistently eerie feel to the tale of two youngsters (played by Olivia DeJonge and Ed Oxenbould) who are unsettled by the grandparents (Deanna Dunagan, Peter McRobbie) they meet during a trip to the elders’ farm. After the youngsters discover some things they shouldn’t have, their survival is in doubt. Kathryn Hahn also stars. DVD extras: ``making-of’’ documentary; ``Becca’s Photos.’’ *** (PG-13: AS, N, P, V) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand) ``JOE DIRT 2: BEAUTIFUL LOSER’’: It took some time, but David Spade’s ne’er-do-well character finally returned in this comedy — originally made for the streaming service Crackle — that’s both a sequel and a prequel. Made by Adam Sandler’s Happy Madison Productions in Louisiana, where the first ``Dirt’’ largely was set, the new tale transports Joe back to his past via a tornado and challenges him to get back to his future. Fred Wolf, who cowrote the first ``Joe Dirt’’ with Spade, did the same for this tale (which he also directed). Christopher Walken, Brittany Daniel, Dennis Miller and Adam Beach also reprise their original roles, with Mark McGrath and Spade’s ``Rules of Engagement’’ co-star Patrick Warburton as new characters. ** (Not rated: AS, P) (Also on Blu-ray and On Demand)

COMING SOON:

``HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 2’’ (Jan. 12): Dracula (voice of Adam Sandler) tries to appeal to the more monstrous side of his half-human grandson in this animated sequel. (PG: AS) FAMILY-VIEWING GUIDE KEY: AS, adult situations; N, nudity; P, profanity; V, violence; GV, particularly graphic violence.

BROADEN YOUR HORIZONS THIS WEEK Wayne Dyer dinner

The work and teachings of Wayne Dyer will be the topic of Emerson Hill Night this Sunday, following a 5:30 p.m. dinner at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park. Center Mindfulness leaders Dan and Sharon Morley will talk about the life and work of the late Dr. Wayne dyer, spiritual teacher and author who passed away last August. Dr. Dyer taught about love and compassion, forgiveness and peace, emotional contentment and self-improvement, meditation and mindfulness, the power of intention, and much more. The Morleys have been long-time followers of Wayne Dyer’s teachings and will share their insights and tales of their personal meeting with this world-renowned spiritual leader. Dinner costs $20 per person and requires advance reservations. Call The Center at 361-3650.

Center Cinema

“The Big Lebowski “ will be shown this Friday, at 6 p.m., as part of the monthly Center Cinema series at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park. “The big Lebowski” stars Jeff Bridges as stoner supreme The Dude in this comic romp involving mistaken identity, kidnapping, and bowling. A discussion follows the movie. Free popcorn is served. No fee is charged but pre-registration is necessary. Call The Center at 361-3650.

Children and Teen Art Classes

New six-week sessions of Children’s Art Classes will begin this Saturday, at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., at the Log Cabin Art Center, a part of The Center at 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park. Teen Pottery classes begin Tuesday evening, Jan. 12, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. for six weeks. Art instructor Heather Young teaches the children to use a variety of artistic media and techniques, including drawing, painting, papermaking, papiermâché, printmaking, pottery, and more. Children are divided into two grade-level groups: K- 3rd grade meet from 10 to 11:30 a.m., followed by the 4th-8th graders from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The natural areas of The Center’s farm and woods provide subject matter, inspiration and sometimes the raw materials for the classes. Heather Young also teaches the teen potters, who learn to hand build clay pieces and throw pots on the wheels. The classes combine the worlds of art and nature, and are kept small to encourage individual self-expression. Class fees of $80 for children’s art classes and $85 for teen pottery cover all supplies for each six-week session. Advance registration is required. Call The Center at 361-3650.

Art Classes begin at Log Cabin Center

New six-week classes of pottery, calligraphy, basketry, woodcarving, pastel painting, silver jewelry, and weaving begin the week of Jan. 11, at the Log Cabin Center for the Arts, 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park. Monday classes include Pastel Painting with Susan Flanagan at 9 a.m., Calligraphy with Marge Boyd

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at 1 p.m., and Silver Jewelry with Dan Snyder at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. On Tuesday evening at 6:30 p.m., Dave Sanders teaches Silver Jewelry for Stones in which students learn to set stones polished on the lapidary wheels into sterling settings. On Wednesday mornings Nettie Botts teaches Weaving at 9:30 a.m. Thursday classes Include Woodcarving with Keith Miller at 9:00 a.m., Basketmaking with Lois Shive at 9:30 a.m., and Basketmaking with Jane Dwyer at 6:30 p.m. On both Tuesday mornings at 9:30 a.m. and Thursday evenings at 6:30 p.m., Karen Stasky teaches a Stone Pottery class. Advance registration is required for all classes at the Log Cabin Center for the Arts. For more, call The Center at 361-3650 or check the website: www.thecenterpalos.org.

The Bridge Teen Center programs

DIY Crochet Animal - 4 to 5:30 p.m. Jan 12, and 19, The Bridge Teen Center, 15555 S. 71st Court, Orland Park, students will learn how to make their own adorable crochet animal. Acoustic Guitar - 5 to 6 p.m. today (Thursday) will teach students the basics of the acoustic guitar. DIY Starbucks Drinks - 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. today, students will learn how to make their favorite coffee drinks. Behind the Heart and Kayla Bailey - 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Jan. 8, a Skeeball tournament with live music from punk band Behind the Heart and singer/ songwriter Kayla Bailey. Free food samples will be provided by Wooden Paddle Pizza. These free events are for teens in 7th through 12th grade. For more information call 532-0500.

UPCOMING Valentine Cabaret tickets

Tickets are on sale for the Feb. 14 Valentine Night Cabaret Dinner at The Center, 12700 Southwest Hwy, in Palos Park. Professional Cabaret singer Claudia Hommel returns with her musicians, to provide her latest repertoire of songs from Paris and her sometimes zany antics as she introduces bits of French culture. The evening begins with a five-course dinner prepared by Chef Michael and served at tables around the cabaret stage by Lodge Manager Don Shannon and his smiling wait staff beginning at 5:30 p.m. The dinner-show cost is $50 per person. Call 361-3650 for ticket reservations.

Knitting retreat

A daylong knitting retreat will be hosted on Saturday, Jan. 30, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway in Palos Park. Knitting instructor Georgann Ring invites folks for a fun and relaxing day of creativity. Participants can bring their own projects-in-progress and also knitted items for show and tell. All knitting and crochet skill levels are welcome. The cost per participant is $50, which includes lunch, leadership, and instruction. Advance registration is required by Tuesday, Jan. 26. For more, call The Center at 361-3650.

“The Big Short” is based on the book by Michael Lewis.

‘The Big Short’ is anything but on story and vision “The Big Short” is not your standard Hollywood film about the world of Wall Street. It’s a satirical and comedic look at the 2008 financial meltdown that most didn’t see coming. This is a film about the few outcasts who saw it coming. The film is based on the book of the same name by Michael Lewis and it shows how a few hedge fund managers and day traders made millions knowing the market’s decline would cause a collapse of bonds contrived from sub-prime mortgages. The financial facts sound dry, complicated and tedious, but what if they were told by a pop star, a bad boy chef, and a super-model in a hot tub. They don’t sound so boring anymore, do they? Well, in this film they use celebrities to simply explain financial terms to help the viewer understand what they are talking about. Director and co-writer Adam McKay (“Anchorman,” “Talladega Nights,” and “Step Brothers”) takes this in a direction most films don’t go. Most movies are pretty straight forward in that the actors on screen talk to each other and that’s that. Here, the on screen talent talks to you as well. It sounds strange and you don’t want movies to do this, but it works here. This is arguably the most transparent film about a real live event ever created. Most films about history tend to stretch the truth and distort the reality of the story. McKay does this as well but he’s generous enough to tell us when the film is becoming Hollywood magic. Somehow, Ryan Gosling starring straight into the camera and telling you this scene that seems too fake to be real is actually real somehow works. The film is even transparent enough to tell you when it’s faking a scene. What other film is going to tell you what

TONY PINTO actually happened while showing you a different way of it happening? Not any this writer has actually seen. Luckily for McKay, all these gimmicks work. With three semi-interlocking stories being told, there is enough going on to where a straight forward approach would have been needed in telling this story if the gimmicks failed. Three interlocking stories can be confusing, but for some reason it seems to work just like everything else. Storyline one focuses on Michael Burry (Christian Bale), a trained physician with very minimal social skills whose analytical genius and number-crunching ability found him running a very successful hedge fund. Storylines two and three are very closely intermingled and based on same underlying gamble. Also starring Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Brad Pitt, and a bunch of other people you haven’t heard of, it’s one big expertly acted ensemble cast. At its core, this is a movie about income inequality and how big business always seems to come out on top. It can be seen as ironic that big rich Hollywood is criticizing big business, but they’re mostly right here. This is one film you may be skeptical about, but once you see it you’ll understand the greatness that is “The Big Short.” Tony Pinto’s grade: A+

OMARR’S WEEKLY ASTROLOGICAL FORECAST By Jeraldine Saunders ARIES (March 21-April 19): Don’t work at cross purposes with faithful fans. Errors in the petty details can throw you for a loop in the first half of the week. Double check information gathered from a phone call and wait to sign contracts. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Push ahead using people power. Your connections and supporters can give you the knowledge to make your dreams a reality in the week ahead. Set goals for the future and gather information so you make wise choices. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): In the beginning of the week it may be difficult to nail appointments to an exact time or to get an accurate appraisal of details. People may be evasive about confidential matters. Avoid heated confrontations. CANCER (June 21-July 22): In the week ahead you may need to back down. Those in close connection may be more interested in achieving their ambitions than playing romantic games with you. Don’t avoid or delay finishing im-

portant tasks. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Make prudent choices with your finances and possessions in the week to come. Put the quarter in the bank account instead of in the gumball machine. Your phone may ring off the hook and you may receive some sound advice. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Pamper yourself and make peace. Spend a few dollars on something that makes your job easier or revamp your banking routines in the week ahead. A simple phone call can put things back on track with a family member. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Focusing on unrealistic goals or imagined slights could waste time and energy. Your partner or significant other has the right idea. Instead of taking the lead and fighting shadows, try being a follower in the week ahead. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Your creative juices may flow like the Mississippi in the week ahead. Spend as much time as possible with projects or hobbies that gives you a chance to express inspiring ideas and offer a deep sense of satisfaction.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Buy higher octane gasoline for your car if you hear the engine knocking. But when your personal energies flag you might need more than extra calories. Search for inspirational and encouraging guidance this week. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Put the pedal down on your passion. Ambition could be your middle name in the upcoming week. You are capable of accomplishing anything and have the wisdom and good judgment to make shrewd decisions. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You could be more than willing to fight for what you want as the week begins. What you really want is unspoken and may be a hidden passion. Give yourself a few extra days to sort out your feelings before acting. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Don’t be a slave to tradition but don’t throw out traditions without having something to replace them. Embracing novel ideas and progressive philosophies can lead to prosperity and efficiency in the week ahead.

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The Center book luncheon will feature local author Jean Gnap Local author Jean Gnap will discuss and sign her new book at a luncheon on Tuesday, Jan. 12, from noon to 2 p.m., at The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park. A former board member of The Center, Gnap will return there to talk about her new children’s book, “The Puppy Who Wanted to be a Boy.” The book is the story of a Labrador retriever puppy who would rather grow up to be a boy than a dog. “Maybe if I eat pizza I’ll grow up to be a boy,” the pup thinks. Despite his wishes, of course he does grow up to be a dog. However, he is trained to become a special dog—a service dog for a Wounded Warrior. The story was inspired by Gnap’s late friend Lou Elsner, a supporter of the Palos Heights-based PAWWS (Paws Assisting Wounded WarriorS) charitable group whose founder, Pam Barnett, trains service dogs to help combat veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder. One of its dogs was named Lou Palos in honor of Mr. Elsner. Gnap’s message is “Accept who you are, but be Supplied photo the best that you can be.” Palos Heights’ Jean Gnap tells the story of her children’s book published last fall at a luncheon to be held at The Gnap was honored as a Senior Citizen of the Center on Tuesday. Year for her years of community service last year

by U.S. Rep. Daniel Lipinski. The luncheon on Tuesday costs $20 per person and requires advance reservations. For more information, interested persons should call The Center at 361-3650.

WOLFGANG PUCK’S KITCHEN

Easy hors d’oeuvres to make for guests at your next big party By Wolfgang Puck One of my favorite ways to entertain is with an hors d’oeuvre party. So many other food lovers feel the same way. I would have a hard time finding anyone who doesn’t love a celebration at which delicious bites of food are displayed on one or more buffet tables or passed around, to be enjoyed with wine, beer, cocktails, a homemade punch or even soft drinks. It’s one of the easiest ways to show your friends a good time. Some of the best-planned hors-d’oeuvre parties are those that feature a variety of different foods. I like to offer an assortment of different main ingredients, including seafood, meats, poultry, vegetables, cheeses, breads and fresh fruit. I look to cook them in different ways, too, offering some bites that are baked, others griddled, maybe a few deep-fried items, plus some uncooked foods such as vegetable crudites to enjoy with a selection of dips. You don’t even have to cook everything. Cold cuts, cheeses, vegetables, breads or crackers, and even good-quality precooked jumbo shrimp from the seafood counter or smoked salmon from the deli department need only to be displayed artfully on a platter. Still other items are easy to assemble in advance, requiring only simple, last-minute cooking, in waves, as guests arrive. I’d like to share two such dishes: bitesized grilled cheese on brioche and bacon-wrapped, Parmesanstuffed dates. Grilled cheese sandwiches have enjoyed an amazing comeback in recent years, due in part to the ever-growing popularity of Italian-style panini. These crispy sandwiches are usually cooked in an electric panini maker or on double-sided hinged grill, but you can also make them easily with

an electric or stovetop griddle. I call for an egg-and-butter-rich brioche loaf, which you can find in good-quality bakeries and some supermarkets; but you could substitute challah or another rich loaf, or any good-quality bread you like. Likewise, feel free to use another good melting cheese in place of the fontina or Gruyere. What transforms my recipe into horsd’oeuvres is simply the way you cut the sandwiches after cooking. Bacon-wrapped, cheese-stuffed dates have long been a popular party food. But even these dates enjoy a new vogue, thanks to the availability of artisan-quality smoked bacon and imported Parmesan cheese. The great thing about both these recipes is their make-ahead potential. You can assemble the sandwiches and the dates up to several hours in advance, ready

to cook in batches after guests start arriving, so they’ll always be ready to serve at their best with little fuss from you, the host. BITE-SIZED GRILLED CHEESE ON BRIOCHE Makes 16 to 24 mini sandwiches • 8 thick slices brioche • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise • 2 tablespoons softened unsalted butter • 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) shredded fontina or Gruyere cheese Preheat a panini maker or a double-sided indoor grill; or preheat a stovetop or electric griddle over medium heat. Place the bread slices on a

work surface and spread the top of each slice with a small amount of mayonnaise. Turn over half the slices and spread each with a little butter. Top with the cheese. Butter the remaining slices of bread and place over the cheese, mayonnaise side up. Place as many sandwiches as will fit comfortably side by side in the panini maker or indoor grill, or on the griddle. Close the machine and grill until the cheese has melted and the bread is nicely browned and crispy, 3 to 4 minutes total; or cook on the griddle, pressing down gently with a spatula to compact the sandwiches and turning once until both sides are nicely browned and crispy, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Repeat with any remaining sandwiches. With a sharp knife, cut each sandwich into quarters; or cut into halves and cut each half crosswise

into 3 finger-sized pieces. Transfer to a platter and serve immediately. BACON-WRAPPED, PARMESAN-STUFFED DATES Makes 18 dates • 18 large dates, preferably Medjool, slit lengthwise and pitted • 18 pieces good-quality Parmesan cheese, preferably ParmigianoReggiano, each about 1 by 1/4 inch (2.5 by 0.6 cm) • 6 slices nitrite-free bacon, cut crosswise into thirds

Position an oven rack in the middle of the oven. Preheat the oven to 450 F (230 C). Insert a piece of Parmesan into each date. Then, wrap each date with a piece of bacon, securing it with a wooden toothpick. Arrange the dates 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart in a shallow baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. Then, using tongs, turn the dates over. Continue baking until the bacon is crisp, 5 to 6 minutes longer. With the tongs, transfer the dates to paper towels to drain, carefully patting them dry with more paper towels. Serve immediately.

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