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EP mayor decries culture of crime ‘We are going in the wrong direction,’ Sexton says in the wake of the killing of Chicago Police Commander Bauer

By Sharon L. Filkins

OK. Well, if a small bag of dope is OK, then a bigger bag will be OK and before It was a case of “no holds barred” at we know it, people will be carrying 40 the Evergreen Park Village Board meet- pounds of dope around in the car and it ing on Monday night as Mayor James will be OK. Small things start to balSexton spoke his mind about the shoot- loon and then it leads to bigger things.” ing death last week of Chicago Sexton referred to a statement Police Commander Paul Bauer. made by Bauer just weeks before “People may say that I am he was killed in the line of duty. prejudiced about our police, but “This is how I look at it: I that is OK. I come from a long want them off the street,” Sexline of family members in law ton said. enforcement and so does my The mayor added that the syswife. So, yes, I am prejudiced tem is a complete mess and only about law officers who lay their getting worse. lives on the line every day to “Our police arrest these crimiprotect our citizens,” Sexton nals, they are charged with an said. offense, it goes to court and the Sexton Sexton read from a newspajudge sets the sentence and then per clipping he had copied and they end up back on the streets,” presented to the board members regard- Sexton said. “The system is a complete ing the lengthy police record held by the mess and only getting worse. It needs suspect, Shomari Legghette, charged in to be stopped.” the murder of Bauer.

The mayor then turned his attention “This guy is nothing but a scumbag to the fire department. who is not worthy of being called by “I have praised our police and I can’t name and he should never have been overlook the excellent work of our fire back on the street,” Sexton said. department,” Sexton said.

Reciting how many times the suspect He praised the 2017 annual report prehad been arrested, sentenced to prison, sented by Fire Chief Ron Kleinhaus, and then released on probation, Sexton which reflected that the department resaid, “We are going in the wrong di- sponded to 758 fire incidents and 2,461 rection with this. We have this liberal EMS incidents for a total of 3,219 calls system that thinks a little marijuana is for service in 2017.

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First responders and civilians stood outside for hours to salute as the hearse carrying the body of slain Chicago Police Commander Paul Bauer as it passed through the gates of Holy Sepulchre Cemetery on Saturday.

“These numbers reflect an increase of 136 responses over our 2016 totals,” Kleinhaus. said.

“Once again, we are pleased to report another year without civilian injuries or

death as a result of structure fires, an on-going testament to our fire prevention and public education efforts,” he said.

On a lighter note, the report also included the information that at the request

Richards students volunteer to crochet ‘Little Red Hats’ for newborn babies

By Kelly White Carrington Stewart has a heart made for helping others.

As a member of the Richards High School National Honors Society, Stewart likes to spend her free time volunteering. She aspires to one day become a rheumatologist.

“I like helping others in any way I can,” said Stewart, 17, of Oak Lawn. “Being a rheumatologist will allow me the opportunity to help other people who are in pain. I will be able to work with those daily who are in need of my care.”

Stewart most recently spent her time volunteering after school, with other Richards NHS members, crocheting little red hats for newborn babies at Advocate Hope Children’s Hospital at Christ Medical Center, 4440 W. 95th St., Oak Lawn.

The Little Red Hat campaign takes place nationwide. It’s in conjunction with the American Heart Association and The Children’s Heart Foundation to celebrate American Heart Month by crocheting red hats for babies born in Febru-

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St. Gerald Church pastor won’t retire until June 2019

ary at participating hospitals. Supporters, such as Stewart, are crocheting red hats to be given out to thousands of newborns during American Heart Month in order to empower moms to live heart healthy lives.

The little red hat is a simple reminder for parents to talk about the future health of their newborns and make sure that they and their loved ones are screened for cardiovascular diseases.

“I chose to volunteer because I really like the underlying cause,” said Sam Popp, 17, of Oak Lawn.

Under the supervision of Dorothy Groff, the NHS moderator at Richards, the students met after school at Richards, 10601 S. Central Ave., Oak Lawn, to crochet as many hats as they could.

The students, who were responsible for bringing in their own yarn and crocheting hooks, also met in the month of January, and were also allotted time out of class to crochet.

“What makes this project unique is that the students are crocheting the hats completely by See RED HATS, Page 8

of NBC Television, two fire department vehicles — Truck Co. 75 and Engine Co. 118 — reprised their roles as “extras”

By Dermot Connolly

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The prayers of many parishioners of St. Gerald Church in Oak Lawn were answered when the Archdiocese of Chicago informed them last Thursday that their pastor, the Rev. Lawrence Malcolm, would not be retiring until June 2019.

Parishioners of St Gerald Church, 9310 S. 55th Court, had begun a letter-writing campaign asking for the archdiocese to reconsider after Malcolm told them at Mass a couple of weeks ago that he had been asked to retire this June.

“He received one more year and we’re all very, very happy,” Laura Kowalski, the wedding planner for the parish, said Monday.

The pastor himself agreed.

“I’m very happy and the people of the parish are very happy,” Malcolm said when asked for his thoughts on the subject this week.

Carrington Stewart, 17 of Oak Lawn, crochets hats to be delivered to Advocate Children’s Hospital.

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THE COYNES IN KOREA

Maybe the Games can bring North and South Korea together Editor’s Note: Southwest Regional Publishing correspondent Kevin Coyne, along with his family and friends — Jake, Bailey, Kendall’s fiancé Michael Schofield and parents John and Ahlise — traveled from Chicago to South Korea to watch Kendall Coyne compete for Team USA in ice hockey. She will be playing in the Gold Medal game tonight (Thursday).

This is the second of Kevin’s three columns from Korea.

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Korean fans have been enthusiastic during the Winter Olympics.

ANGNEUNG, South Korea — The 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics could go down in history as the starting point to mending the relationship between North Korea and South Korea. Over the past week, our family has witnessed several milestones and world records, and countless acts of kindness.

We’ve spent hours watching the great-

est athletes in the world compete on both ice and snow. We’ve seen ice hockey, figure skating, speed skating, skeleton, snowboarding, skiing, and the opening ceremonies. Our primary reason for the visit is women’s ice hockey, in which we’ve witnessed a Kevin rollercoaster of emotions Coyne throughout the Americans’ first three games against Finland, Team Olympic Athletes from Russia, and Canada.

We dropped in to watch the Korean men’s game, which was one of the highlights of the Olympic experience. The Korean men’s ice hockey team attracted a sellout crowd of

12,000 spectators when it faced off against the Czech Republic on Feb. 15 at the Gangneung Ice Arena.

Besides the fact that the Koreans contained the more experienced team from the Czech Republic to a one-goal game, it was fascinating to see how the Korean people would jump in excitement every time the home team touched the puck.

You would think the Koreans won a gold medal after a hometown hero fired a shot into the opposing goaltender’s chest from above the top of the circle.

A group of nearly 200 North Koreans filled the entire section behind the south end of the rink. The group moved carefully in unison with the help of a conductor at the bottom See COYNE, Page 8

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Thursday, February 22, 2018

Lipinski: Congress has to act on gun violence Cong. Dan Lipinski (D-3rd) said that while “thoughts and prayers” are welcome after the aftermath of the Florida high schools shootings that resulted in the death of 17 victims and a murder of a Chicago police commander, more has to be done.

“Following the horrific school shootings in Florida and the murder of a Chicago police officer this week, a number of people have asked ‘what should we do about the availability of guns?’ I respect the 2nd Amendment, but I believe in reasonable limits on gun buying and ownership that will keep our communities safe and help prevent further bloodshed,” Lipinski said.

The congressman said he has cosponsored and supported legislation to strengthen and expand background checks. He believes legislators must do a better job of preventing people who should not have guns from buying them or possessing them in the first place.

Lipinski said that there should be an emphasis on limits regarding some weapons.

“I believe that there should be strict limitations on the availability of semi-automatic assault weapons,” Lipinski said.

“Since there are millions of assault weapons legally owned in America now, I think it would be nearly impossible to outright ban these guns. But it is reasonable that buying such assault weapons should be subject to a more stringent background check.”

Lipinski said that he has cosponsored bills to increase the penalties on gun-trafficking and straw purchases, which he said can evade Illinois’ strict gun laws and bring illegal guns into the

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state, or where a permissible person buys guns for someone who would not pass a background check.

“I opposed concealed carry reciprocity legislation earlier this year, which would have the effect of permitting gun owners who have concealed carry permits from other states, often with limited regulations, to bring them into Illinois,” Lipinski said.

The congressman emphasized that he has voted against legislation that gave gun manufacturers liability protections from lawsuits.

“I have never taken a single dollar from the NRA, and I never will,” Lipinski said.

Lipinski said that an increase in mental health treatment is essential. He also supports public health research on firearms in the U.S. “I think it is ridiculous that Congress has continuously voted to prohibit the Centers for Disease Control and other health agencies from examining or researching the consequences of gun violence,” Lipinski said.

He supports the creation of a select committee on gun control.

He added that this is by no means a solution, but if it were established, Congress would have a group of members who would meet with the sole and specific purpose of examining the problem of guns in America.

“Ultimately, we need the leadership of the House, Senate, and the White House to accept that there is a problem and enable a debate towards solutions.

Thoughts and prayers are good, but Americans also need Congress to act,” Lipinski added.

Suspended license

Connor Glascott, 23, of the 9800 block of South Lawndale Avenue, Evergreen Park, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 10:22 p.m. Feb. 13 at 111th Street and South Ridgeland Avenue. Police said he was also cited for failure to use a turning signal and driving without insurance. He is due in court on March 20.

Retail theft Julia Tschantz, 33, of the 1700 block of West 105th Street, Chicago, was charged with retail theft at Kohl’s in Chicago Ridge Mall at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 14. Police said she took jewelry worth $50. She is due in court on March 29.

Jasmine Porter, 28, of the 6300 block of South Martin Luther King Drive, Chicago, was charged with retail theft at Kohl’s in Chicago Ridge Mall at 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Police said she took clothing worth $108 from the store. She is due in court on March 29.

Drug possession Mohamad Adwan, 24, of the 3800 block of West 121st Place, Alsip, was charged with felony possession of cannabis with intent to deliver following a traffic crash at 111th Street and Lombard Avenue at 1:35 p.m. Feb. 14. Police reported seeing Adwan driving recklessly in the area prior to the crash, and after fleeing the scene, he was found hiding under a boat in the 11000 block of South Menard Avenue. They said $845 in cash and over 30 grams of cannabis was found in the car. He was also charged with fleeing and eluding the police, reckless driving, leaving the scene of a traffic crash, disobeying stop signs, and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. He was held pending a bond hearing.

Domestic battery Michael Grzanich, 51, of the 10600 block of South Ridgeland Avenue, Chicago Ridge,

was charged with domestic battery after police were called to a disturbance at his home at 2:25 a.m. Sunday. Police said he allegedly struck a family member in the face, which he said was an accident. He was due in court on Tuesday for a bond hearing.

Trenell Adams, 28, of the 6300 block of South Troy Street, Chicago, was charged with domestic abuse following a disturbance at 95th Street and Ridgeland Avenue at 2:30 a.m. Sunday. Police said during an argument with a woman he was trying to reconcile with, he pulled her hair and damaged her cellphone. He was held for a bond hearing on Tuesday.

Evergreen Park Weapons charge

Stephen Sewell, 31, of Chicago, was charged with unlawful use of a weapon following a traffic stop at 6:26 p.m. Feb. 13 in the 2700 block of West 87th Street. Police said an uncased and loaded Ruger pistol was found in his car. He was also cited with two counts of resisting a peace officer because he fled from his vehicle and struggled with the arresting officer, causing a minor injury. He was also charged with possession of a controlled substance because he was carrying 1.4 grams of ecstasy tablets.

Drug possession • Leroy Wetzel, 38, of Oak Lawn, was charged with possession of a controlled substance following a traffic stop at 4:28 p.m. Feb. 9 in the 2700 block of West 87th Street. Police said he was carrying 20 Alprazolam tablets and 1.1 grams of heroin.

He was also charged with driving with a revoked license, driving without insurance, and disobeying a traffic control device.

• Russell Setzke, 24, of Bridgeview, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 6:27 p.m.

Feb. 9 in the 9500 block of South Springfield Avenue. Police said he was involved in a hit-and-run, and was cited for driving without

a license, improper lane usage, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, and leaving the scene of an accident.

Retail theft • Shalonda Kelly, 20, and Alexis Kelly. 34, both of Chicago, were charged with retail theft at Walmart, 2500 W. 95th St., at 5 p.m. Feb. 20. Police said they each took eight canisters of infant formula worth $136.64 in total.

• Daniel Taylor, 47, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft at Walmart, 2500 W. 95th St., at 4:07 p.m. Feb. 15. Police said he took one package of lights for $4.88.

• Tuleia Scott-Bean, 44, and Vaughan Bean, 44, both of Chicago, were charged with retail theft at 10:26 a.m. Feb. 12 at Walmart, 2500 W. 95th St. Police said the couple took 10 items, including home improvement items, food and vodka worth $58.82 in total.

• Robin Hopkins, 28, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft at Walmart, 2500 W. 95th St., at 4:15 p.m. Feb. 12. Police said she took an iPhone case worth $24.88.

• Oak Lawn residents Latasha Washington and Derrick Powell, both 36, were charged with retail theft at Walmart, 2500 W. 95th St., at 4:50 p.m. Feb. 14. Police said Washington was taking merchandise including meat and a Valentine’s Day card. Powell allegedly took a bottle of Irish whiskey and a box of chocolates valued at $51.24.

Possession of drug paraphernalia

Denise Mulrenin, 56, of Mokena, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia following a traffic stop at 5:09 p.m. Feb. 10 in the 8700 block Columbus Avenue.

Police said she was carrying two used syringes, a burnt spoon with residue, and a metal cooker with residue. She was also cited for improper lane usage.

Hickory Hills Weapons charge

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He then brandished the weapon while taking photos with members of the wedding party. Police said he was licensed to carry the weapon. He is due in court on March 1.

Speeding charge Julie M. O’Donnell, 38, of the 9000 block of West 92nd Street, Hickory Hills, was charged with speeding following a traffic stop at 4:51 p.m. Feb. 15 in the 8800 block of West 92nd Place. Police said she was seen driving 88 mph in a 35-mph zone and with a patrol car in pursuit. She pulled into a driveway more than a block from where she lived, police said. She was also cited for eluding a police officer. She is due in court on March 20.

Illegal consumption of alcohol Kamil P. Sladkowski, 19, of the 9700 block of Mill Court, Palos Park, was charged with illegal consumption of alcohol by a minor after police were called to Prime Time, 7750 W. 95th St., at 11:40 p.m. last Thursday. Police said Sladkowski was found outside the bar with security staff, who told them he refused to leave.

He is due in court on March 1.

Suspended licenses • Keva L. Williams, 43, of the 100 block of Fox Bend Circle, Bolingbrook, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 10:23 p.m. Feb. 18 in the 8600 block of West 87th Street. Police said she was also cited for driving with only one working headlight. She is due in court on April 9.

• Duncan E Giles Jr., 38, of the 1500 block of West 72nd Place, Chicago, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 12:12 p.m. Saturday in the 8400 block of West 87th Street. Police said he was speeding 55 mph in a 35-mph zone. He is due in court on March 20.

Suspended registration Juan R. Murillo, 23, of the 5100 block of West 82nd Street, Burbank, was charged with driving with suspended registration following a traffic stop at 4:06 p.m. last Thursday in the 8600 block of Steeple Hill Drive. Police said he was also issued a local ordinance violation for possession of 11 grams of cannabis, found in a thermos in the car. He is due in court on the driving charge March 1 and at a hearing in City Hall for the violation on March 6.

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Daniel A. Meskauskas, 35, of Chicago, was charged with possession of a controlled substance following a traffic stop at 3:11 a.m. Feb. 13 at 87th Street and Central Avenue after police said they noticed him acting suspiciously. Police said he was also cited for driving with a revoked license. Police said eight hydrocodone pills were found in the car.

He was held for a bond hearing.

Multiple cards with other people’s names on them were also found in the car, which Mesauskas claimed were left by the previous owner.

Police are investigating whether the cards were taken in a burglary in Crestwood because the description of the offender’s car matched Meskauskas’.

DUI charges • Nadia M. Kendra, 20, of Palos Heights, was charged with felony aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic crash at 11:37 a.m. Feb. 8 in the 4800 block of West 111th Street. Police said she registered a .199 blood-alcohol content on a breath test. The charge was raised to a felony because she had two previous DUI charges and was driving with a suspended license because of one. She was also cited for disobeying a traffic signal, unlawful consumption of alcohol and driving without insurance.

She was held for a bond hearing.

• Michael R. Rivera Jr., 25, of Chicago, was charged with driving under the influence of drugs at 9:41 p.m. Feb. 9 in the 9400 block of South Cicero Avenue.

Police said he admitted smoking marijuana before driving. He was See POLICE REPORTS, Page 8

Thursday, February 22, 2018

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Comm. Morrison pushes back on Palos Twp. protesters

By Anthony Caciopo Cook County Commissioner Sean Morrison (17th) is aware his name is being tossed around in the contentious Palos Township Board meetings, and he thinks he knows why.

“I’ve heard a few times over the course of the last few months that people are trying to invoke my name,” said Morrison, who also is the Cook County Republican chairman. “I can only assume it’s being done purely for political and partisan purposes.”

Since July 2017, the monthly Palos Township Board meetings have been the center of protests by individuals and organizations in opposition to Trustee Sharon Brannigan, who had posted comments on social media that many considered racist toward Muslims and Middle Eastern people.

The protestors want her to resign or be removed from the Township Board. She has refused to step down. Her fellow Board members, as well as Morrison, say they can’t force her to resign.

“The voters of Palos Town-

ship have elected her twice,” said Morrison. “Nobody could make me resign, nobody could make a mayor resign, or a state representative resign.

“We hold elections. The voters will decide again whether to put her in,” he said.

Palos Township covers all or parts of Bridgeview, Hickory Hills, Orland Park, Palos Heights, Palos Hills, Palos Park, Willow Springs and Worth.

But in the most recent Township meeting, held on Feb. 12, calls have been amplified for Morrison to exert what the protesters believe is his considerable influence on the local GOP political scene. Brannigan is Republican.

Brannigan removed the posts last summer and has apologized.

Her apology has been called insincere and “too little, too late” by those speaking out against her.

Morrison spoke with The Reporter just minutes before press time last week in a response to a request for comment following the raucous Feb. 12 meeting at Township headquarters, 10802 S. Roberts Road in Palos Hills.

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Protestors hold signs aloft, including one criticizing Cook County Commissioner Sean Morrison, at the Feb. 12 Palos Township Board of Trustees meeting in Palos Hills.

The Reporter informed the commissioner that the deadline would prevent his comments from being included in the story, but that a story in this edition would feature the conversation that was held.

Morrison was the chief sponsor and author of the ordinance that successfully led to the repeal last year of the controversial and short-lived Cook County once-

cent per-ounce sweetened beverage tax that had been championed

by County Board President Toni Preckwinkle.

“There’s no secret here that President Preckwinkle and I have battled on several issues in the last almost two years now,” he said.

“I understand these protest groups (at the Palos Township Board meetings) are political al-

lies of hers, so I assume this is for political and partisan purposes,” Morrison said.

“I have nothing to do with this.

(Trustee Brannigan) apologized, an appropriate action for her to take,” he said. “Whether or not the protestors accept her apology, I guess that’s their choice.”

Regarding the comments Brannigan had posted on social media that led to the ongoing protests, Morrison said, “That’s hers to own and to deal with. To drag me into this, why aren’t the protestors dragging in (3rd District Congressman) Dan Lipinski, why aren’t they dragging in Representative Kelly Burke?”

Brannigan ran unsuccessfully against Lipinski, a Democrat, in 2014. In one of her controversial, now-deleted social media posts, she asked “Why are all our schools filling with Middle Eastern students without proper documentation? What is Dan Lipinski 3rd District Rep doing about it?”

At the Feb. 12 meeting, Bassem Kawar, national coordinator for the National Network of Arab American Communities,

criticized Morrison for not condemning Brannigan for her divisive speech.

Kawar pointed to a Tweet from Morrison earlier this month in which Morrison criticized Jeanne Ives, the gubernatorial primary opponent of Gov. Bruce Rauner.

Morrison has endorsed Rauner.

As Ives was about to launch a television ad criticizing Rauner which used controversial depictions of people and their supposed political stances, Morrison tweeted “This is absolutely disgusting and unacceptable, racially bigoted and demeaning offensive attack ad. Another reason Jeanne Ives is unelectable in an Illinois general election. Ask what those elected officials who endorse her think??”

Kawar said “He (Morrison) was very vocal and public about his disappointment with Ives, and the bigoted, racist ad that she put out.

But he’s been ignoring this issue in his own district for the past seven months.

“This is shameful,” said Kawar.

“He has to condemn Sharon Brannigan the same way he condemned Jeanne Ives.”

CHICAGO RIDGE VILLAGE BOARD MEETING

Animal rights activists air more grievances

By Dermot Connolly

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Residents honor Commander Bauer Irene Kitchen (from left), of Worth; Dolores Garbo ,of Chicago Ridge; and Sharon Barr, of Hometown, waited for more than three hours to show their support for slain Chicago Police Commander Paul Bauer when his funeral procession arrived Saturday at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

People, many waving flags, lined 111th Street from Western Avenue in Chicago, through Oak Lawn to Austin Avenue in Chicago Ridge, to pay their respects.

The ongoing controversy at the Animal Welfare League shelter in Chicago Ridge was discussed for a second consecutive Village Board meeting on Tuesday.

Animal rights activists have raised their voices seeking a change in leadership at the shelter since January, when an outbreak of dog flu led to the suspension of pet adoptions and rescues at the facility at 10305 Southwest Highway.

Before opening the floor to public comment, Mayor Chuck Tokar said, “village representatives have investigated the allegations in a thorough and comprehensive manner.” But he said that the jurisdiction for regulation of the shelter lies with the federal and state Departments of Agriculture, as well as parts of Cook County government.

“Our only regulatory authority rests with our Building and Health

enforcement departments, and as we have always done, we will continue to enforce our health and building codes to the fullest extent by law,” the mayor said.

He urged concerned residents to contact the state Department of Agriculture, as well as state legislators and senators and congressmen to inform them of concerns.

Printed copies of his statement and the contact information of all the office holders were made available at the meeting.

“We all consider this a very important issue and we want to reach some resolution,” Tokar said. “But our jurisdiction does not allow us to go in and make changes to their operation, or tell them who to hire or not to hire.”

Trustee Ed Kowalski, who has taken the lead on the issue, thanked the activists for providing as much documentation as they did of the problems at the shelter.

“It was a tremendous amount

of information, and very eyeopening,” he said.

“We definitely recognize that issues need to be addressed,” said Kowalski, explaining that a panel of activists he put together would be meeting with shelter officials, including director Linda Estrada.

“We don’t want animal welfare to go away. It is a necessary entity for this community and the animals. But some of these protocols and procedures need to be examined,” said Kowalski.

Several activists, including Steve Dale, who has a WGN radio show about pets, raised concerns such as the way dogs are tested for temperament at the shelter.

Kowalski said the concerns would be addressed at the meeting.

Nikki Ormsby, a leader of Reform AWL, thanked the village officials.

“It is just baby steps for reform.

But stick with us and do the best you can, and together we can create change,” she said.

Chicago Ridge Village Board still considering its options after resignation of fire chief

By Dermot Connolly The Chicago Ridge Village Board took no action on the recent resignation of Fire Chief George Sheets during Tuesday night’s village board meeting. Afterward, Mayor Chuck Tokar said the board is looking at all the options and “will not be making any decisions precipitously.”

Sheets served as chief in both Chicago Ridge and Oak Lawn for the past four years, and Tokar did not rule out a similar arrangement with another community “The shared arrangement worked with Oak Lawn, and I have been in touch with officials in two other communities who are interested in it,” said the mayor.

“In the meantime, we have three very qualified fire department captains. Each is in charge of an eight-hour shift, so we’re in good hands.”

Oak Lawn Fire Chief George Sheets said in his resignation letter that he planned to retire in

July, but following an executive session after the Oak Lawn Village Board meeting on Tuesday, Village Manager Larry Deetjen accepted his retirement effective immediately.

Sheets had been the fire chief in Chicago Ridge for the past four years. He had been fire chief in Oak Lawn since July 2009. His retirement was accepted by the Oak Lawn Village Board on Feb. 13, and Deputy Fire Chief Robert Tutko was then named as acting fire chief for Oak Lawn.

Sheets said two years ago that he planned to retire “in the next few years,” but his decision to retire now seemed to come rather suddenly.

“Chicago Ridge is running on all cylinders,” Sheets said last week. “We have three captains who are superb.”

Sheets said last week he was at peace with his decision to retire. He said it felt like “having a ton of bricks lifted off my shoulders.”

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International students join in as St. Germaine celebrates Chinese New Year The Chinese New Year was celebrated early at St. Germaine Elementary School, 9735 S. Kolin Ave., Oak Lawn, with the assistance of five international students.

Jeff He, an eighth grade student, and Tony Han, a seventh-grader, are studying for the year with their new friends at St. Germaine. Three fifth grade students — Junshuo Zhao, Yi Rong

Yi Rong (left) and Yuxuan Li, international students at St. Germaine School, perform a Chinese song during an assembly to mark the Chinese New Year.

an Yuxuan Li — spent two weeks “shadowing” fourth grade and fifth grade students at the end of January.

As a culminating activity of the visit, Cornerstone Education, Inc., the sponsors of the international program, helped the school to celebrate 2018, “The Year of the Dog.” Students were treated to authentic Chinese “dumplings” and

snacks during lunch.

The international students then presented an assembly for the student body. Tony used a PowerPoint program to show samples of a dragon dance, Jeff played a traditional Chinese song on his saxophone, and Yi and Yuxuan then sang a song. Junshuo demonstrated a Chinese language “tongue twister.”

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A group of international students attending St. Germaine School and representatives of Cornerstone Education, Inc., sponsors of the international program, gather for a Chinese New Year celebration.

All of the students said they were impressed with the talents the international students showed, according to the St. Germaine staff. Teachers at the school said it was a great cultural experience for everyone.

More information about St. Germaine can be obtained by calling the school office, (708) 425-6063, or visit the website at www.stgermaineschool.com.

Students at St. Germaine School in Oak Lawn line up to be treated to authentic Chinese “dumplings” during a recent Chinese New Year celebration at the school.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR CHICAGO RIDGE

Dinner and a family movie Dinner and a movie appropriate for children will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23 at the Freedom Activity Center, 6252 W. Birmingham Ave., Chicago Ridge. The registration fee is $7 for residents and $12 for non-residents. The event is for children ages 6 to 9 years old. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 636-4900.

EVERGREEN PARK

EP Historical Commission seeks volunteers to mark village’s 125th year The Evergreen Park Historical Commission is looking for volunteers to assist with the 125th anniversary celebration of Evergreen Park that will include a variety of events that will begin this summer. The commission is looking for volunteers who like good, old-fashioned art and craft projects. Display boards are being created and volunteers are needed for cutting, pasting and helping with a variety of creative efforts. Individuals who are interested can send an email to epinf@hotmail.com for more information.

OAK LAWN

Film group to view, discuss ‘Shall We Dance? ’

CineVerse, the Oak Lawn Park District’s weekly film discussion group open to anyone age 17 and older, will screen and discuss the 1996 Japanese movie “Shall We Dance?” from 7 to 10 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 28 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.

Fish Fry Fridays at Stony Creek Restaurant Guests can have dinner during Fish Fry Fridays through March 30 at the Oak Lawn Park District’s Stony Creek Restaurant and Banquet facility, 5850 W. 103rd St. Open seating will be offered from 3 to 8 p.m. The all-you-can-eat dinner will include creamy clam chowder, Stony Creek garden salad, homemade coleslaw, white fish and beer-battered cod, homemade hushpuppies, and baked potatoes.

The fee is $13.95 for adults and $7.95 for children, ages 10 and under. Tax and gratuity are not included in the price. A cash bar is available. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 857-2433.

Serving spaghetti dinner at Pilgrim Faith Church A spaghetti dinner will be served from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24 at Pilgrim Faith United Church of Christ, 9411 S. 51st Ave., Oak Lawn. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for children and are available at the door. Proceeds will go to the summer camp fund to send youth to Tower Hill Camp for a week. The church is handicapped accessible.

Princess Luncheon at Stony Creek Restaurant The Princess Luncheon will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Sunday,

Feb. 25 at the Oak Lawn Park District’s Stony Creek Restaurant and Banquets, 5850 W. 103rd St. A performance with the favorite Ice Queen and her Ice Princess sister will take place. Performers will sing popular songs, play games, and tell a story or two. A light buffet is included.

Doors open at 11:30 a.m. The fee is $10.95 for adults and $6.95 for children ages 10 and under. Guests can come dressed as their favorite princess. Parents should bring a camera to take photos.

Reservations are required. To register or for more information, call (708) 857-2433.

Tribute to rock and other music will be offered “The Heartbeats” will be performing a “Tribute to the Legends of Rock ‘n Roll” and other musical sounds from 7:30 to to 11 p.m.

Saturday, March 3 at the Johnson-Phelps VFW, 9514 S. 52nd Ave., Oak Lawn. A $20 donation will include pizza, salad and the show.

The music of Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, The Drifters, Neil Diamond and other well-known performers will be featured. Reservations can be arranged by calling (708) 423-5220 by Tuesday, Feb. 27. No tickets will be sold at the door. Proceeds benefit VFW veteran programs.

ment will be provided by Identity Crisis. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 448-6699.

Fish Fry Fridays will be served at Marrs-Meyers AL Post Fish Fry Fridays will be served through March 30 at the MarrsMeyers American Legion Post 991, 11001 S. Depot St., Worth.

Dinners will be served from 4 to 8 p.m. The fee is $12 for the dinner and $6 for children ages 12 and under. Children under age 3 can eat for free. The menu will include cod, catfish, shrimp or chicken strips. The meals also include soup and salad, and baked potato or french fries. Coffee, tea and soft drinks will be served, along with homemade desserts. Carry-out is available but no “doggybags” will be allowed.

Spring craft vendor fair at Pilgrim Faith Church A spring craft vendor fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday, March 10 at the Pilgrim Faith United Church of Christ, 9411 S. 51st Ave., Oak Lawn. Besides 25 crafters and vendors, lunch and coffee will be available for purchase. A raffle will also be held.

Proceeds will benefit high school students who attend Pilgrim Faith Church who are going on a mission trip. More information can be obtained by sending an email to Kathy Faulkner at kathyf8@ yahoo.com.

Community Art Day at Oak View Center Artists of all ages and abilities are welcome to showcase their artwork at the Oak Lawn Park District’s Community Art Day and Competition from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, March 11 in the Art Room at the Oak View Center, 4625 W. 110th St., Oak Lawn.

This is a free community art gallery with an art competition for youth ages 6 to 18 and activities for all. Visitors will have an opportunity to enter raffles for a chance to win prizes. Registration is required. Snacks and beverages will be provided at this event.

To display artwork or to enter the youth art competition, call (708) 857-2200.

Tickets are available for ‘Disney and Cameron Mackintosch’s Mary Poppins’ Tickets are available for the Oak Lawn Park District Community Theatre Production of “Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins.”

The production will be held at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, March 16, 17, 23 and 24, at the Oak View Center, 4625 W. 110th St., Oak Lawn. Performances will also be held at 3 p.m. Sundays, March 18 and 25, at Oak View. Tickets are $23 for the production for adults and $22 for seniors ages 60 and up. Children ages 12 and under can attend free. Tickets are available at the Oak View Center or by calling (708) 857-2200. Tickets can also be obtained online at www.shotix4u.

Oak Lawn Park Districts offers pool memberships Pool memberships for the Oak Lawn Park District will go on sale beginning Thursday, March 1. Memberships will grant pool permission for open swim sessions at Central Pool, 9400 S. Kenton Ave., and Centennial Aquatic Center, 9400 S. Nashville Ave. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 857-2225 or visit www. olparks.com.

Skating event at Oak Lawn Park District Ice Arena The Green and White Skate event will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 4 at the Oak Lawn Park District Ice Arena, 9320 S. Kenton Ave. The afternoon will include skating, a dance performance, raffles, and music provided by a DJ. The fee is $7 for admission and $3 for skate rental. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 857-5173.

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Compiled by Joe Boyle

News and events from our archives • 50 years ago Champagne toast for ‘Paper in Orbit’ in Oak Lawn From the Feb. 22, 1968 issue: The story: Members and guests will raise a champagne toast to “Paper in Orbit” when the Palos Business and Professional Women’s Club present its second annual dinner, which is a fashion show on March 9 at Nielsen’s Nordic Restaurant in Oak Lawn.

The fashion show will be unique, according to Ruth Stokes, the chairperson. Stokes said the garments are made of paper.

Most of the items can be washed and ironed. The clothes run the gamut from sports to formal wear, Stokes said.

The quote: “Mr. Nielsen has promised an elegant dinner with champagne,” Stokes said. “We think the show will be a fun thing, enjoyable for both ladies and gentlemen.”

• 25 years ago Movie theater technicians go back to work after strike From the Feb. 18, 1992 issue: The story: Movie lovers who view the big screens in Chicago Ridge and Orland Park won’t be seeing picketers outside theaters in those communities.

After nearly five months of negotiations and union picketing outside Cineplex Odeon Corporation-owned theaters, the Motion Picture and Video Technicians Union Local 110 and three movie theater companies, including Cineplex, General Cinema and Lowes Theaters, settled on an agreement on Feb. 4. The five-year contract includes a 20 percent salary reduction for projectionists and the elimination of 140 jobs in the Chicago area over a four-year period, according to Al Brenkus, the union secretary.

Brenkus said that 100 jobs will be eliminated “right off the bat.”

The quote: “I’m never happy with people losing their jobs,” Brenkus said. “Unfortunately, these people will be out on unemployment lines, which will cost taxpayers money. Also, the money these people were making will be gone from the Chicagoland area.”

Toni Preckwinkle will speak to Palos Hills seniors

• 10 years ago

The Palos Hills Police Department will be sponsoring a Senior Crime Prevention Breakfast for Palos Hills Seniors on Thursday, March 15 at the Belvedere Chateau, 8055 W. 103rd St., Palos Hills.

Doors will be open at 8:30 a.m., with breakfast to follow at 9 a.m.

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle will be the guest speaker. The Palos Hills Police Department will present information on how to avoid phone, internet, and IRS scams. Handouts will be available.

This event is limited to the first 250 Palos Hills senior citizens who respond by March 8. Reservations can be arranged by calling the City of Palos Hills Resource and Recreation Department at (708) 430-4500.

Technology provides a variety of music in Chicago Ridge

WORTH

Marrs-Meyer AL Riders 13th anniversary party The Marrs-Meyers American Legion Riders 991 will be holding their 13th anniversary party from 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24 at the post, 11001 S. Depot Ave., Worth.

The registration fee is $15. Tickets must be purchased in advance and will not be available at the door. The fee includes dinner, dancing, door prize entry, dessert, and a 50/50 raffle. The musical entertain-

From the Feb. 21, 2008 issue: The story: The Yamaha Disklavier Mark IV Player piano is the latest in music technology and is featured in a corner room at Ortigara’s Musicville in Chicago Ridge.

The latest in music technology connects the instrument to the internet. The Wi-Fi piano’s keys and pedals move as it plays songs from internet radio. Ortigara’s, 10830 S. Central Ave., is one of the first businesses in the southwest suburbs to showcase the new piano, which it did for the first time on Valentine’s Day, said Mary Ortigara, the owner. The piano is connected to Internet Disklavier Radio, which streams a vast number of songs to the instrument. The music is accompanied by recorded or orchestrated songs. The vocal parts also play through speakers.

A bystander can use a remote control to choose what station and what song to listen to, Ortigara added.

The quote: “It’s such an exciting instrument,” Ortigara said.

“You can’t get bored with it and you can play it yourself.”

Thursday, February 22, 2018

The Reporter

WHATIZIT?

Shepard HS student is charged with felony after posing with assault rifle on social media

By Dermot Connolly

Photo by Joe Boyle

The clue for this week’s Whatizit photo (above) is: Cliffhanger.

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

Several readers had the correct answer for last week’s quiz.

Most of them probably caught on to the quiz clue, which was “On track.” The answer was the Oak Lawn Metra Station, also known as the Patriot Station, at 9525 S. Tulley Ave. Hickory Hills resident Tom McAvoy, a former 3rd Ward alderman for the city, had the correct answer. Palos Heights resident Crystine Busch also knew it was the Oak Lawn Metra Station depot. Palos Park resident Ron Wagenhofer and Oak Lawn resident Steve Rosenbaum also had the correct response.

The Metra Station also is the home of the office for the Oak Lawn Chamber of Commerce. The Oak Lawn Children’s Museum is located a couple of doors down at 5100 S. Museum Drive.

SUDOKU

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE

ACROSS 1. Shaded inner regions 7. Overlapping part of a garment 13. Type of smartphone 14. Fall apart 16. Football’s big game (abbr.)

17. Crocodilian reptile 19. Of I 20. Swamp plant 22. Sun can help you get one 23. Hops, __ and jumps 25. Cuckoos 26. Small cavities in rocks 28. American traitor 29. Tooth caregiver 30. Popular fis 31. Ottoman military leader 33. Anger 34. Fish of the mackerel family 36. Some people can’t eat it 38. Amer. Revolutionary War battle 40. Misleading ads 41. Atomic number 76 43. A type of castle security 44. Sunscreen rating 45. Very fast airplane 47. Vigor 48. 007’s creator 51. __ and that 53. Indicating silence 55. Brown and gray rail 56. Nocturnal insects 58. Make an incision 59. Norwegian village 60. Commercial 61. Criminal 64. Northeast 65. Clouds of gas and dust in outer space 67. Mysterious things 69. One who won’t be forgotten 70. Starts over

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3. Touts 4. One’s job 5. Affl t in mind or body 6. Proofed 7. Capital of Angola 8. Social insect living in organized colonies 9. Ones who are financially compensated 10. Jacket 11. Electron volt 12. Tuned 13. Syrian leader 15. Reduces 18. Congress’ investigative arm 21. Make uneasy 24. A fake 26. Any thick messy substance 27. Goad 30. Titan 32. Continental Congress delegate for NY 35. Peyton’s younger brother 37. Fiddler crab 38. Delivers the mail 39. Liliaceous plant 42. Mountain Time 43. Where wrestlers work 46. Secured 47. Dog breed 49. Where rockers perform 50. Nostrils 52. Express doubt 54. Pointer 55. Slang for sergeant 57. Selling at specially reduced prices 59. Six (Spanish) 62. Holds nonperishables 63. Between northeast and east 66. Exist 68. Meitnerium Answers on Page 7

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A 15-year-old student at Shepard High School in Palos Heights was arrested at his home in Worth on Feb. 11 after allegedly posing with an AK-47 assault rifle in pictures posted on social media and issuing an apparent threat toward his school.

A spokesman for the Cook County Sheriff’s police confirmed Tuesday that the boy was taken into custody by sheriff’s police at his home, and charged with a felony count of disorderly conduct. One of the photos, reportedly posted on Snapchat, included a caption allegedly making a threat against Shepard, located at 13049 S. Ridgeland Ave., in unincorporated Palos Heights.

Samuel Randall, director of communications for the Cook County Sheriff’s Office,

said the school’s resource officer — a member of the Cook County Sheriff’s Police — was alerted to the photo by a security guard at the school. From there, detectives were alerted and began an investigation.

The teen was taken to the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center in Chicago, according to the Cook County Sheriff’s Office. Police said no weapons were found in his home in Worth. It has been determined that the photos were taken at a different location with a person who has a valid state firearm owner’s identification card.

A spokesman for School District 218, which includes Shepard, could not be reached for comment on Tuesday. But Superintendent Ty Harting posted a letter to parents following the Feb. 14 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla.,

which occurred three days after the Shepard student’s arrest. In the Florida incident, 17 people were killed by a 19-year-old former student armed with an AR-15 rifle.

In Harting’s letter, he told parents that principals had “encouraged students to always and immediately share any concerning information that they have with an adult — whether it is a parent, teacher, administrator or security person.”

“If students hear something or see something that is concerning (on social media or elsewhere) they should say something…Lives could depend on it,” said the superintendent.

He also reminded parents that the district works closely with local police departments, and lock-down drills are held regularly at the district schools, which also include Richards in Oak Lawn and Eisenhower in Blue Island.

Marist alumni reunion and awards dinner is March 9 The annual alumni reunion and awards dinner will be held at Marist High School, 4200 W. 115th St., Chicago, on Friday, March 9.

The night will include Hall of Fame inductions, Time & Eternity Award presentations, and reunions for the classes of 1968, 1973, 1978, 1983, 1988, 1993, 1998, and 2003. All alumni and friends ages 21 and over are welcome.

The awards ceremony will begin at 6 p.m.

This year’s Hall of Fame inductees are the coaching staff and players from the 1978 state

championship baseball team, former football coach Patrick Dunne, Class of ’98, a resident of Palos Heights, and baseball and basketball standout Tom Malloy, Class of ’73.

The Time & Eternity Award, which recognizes those who have met the pinnacle of their career or service to the greater community, will be given to neurosurgeon Richard Byrne, M.D., Class of ’83;, gastroenterologist Kevin Dolehide, D.O. , Class of’78; retired U.S. Navy Captain Dennis Haines, Class of ’73; and the late Michael Martin, Class of

’78. Jack Kennedy, Class of ’68, a real estate developer, received the award during a Mass held at the school in January.

The reunion portion of the evening begins at 7:30 p.m. The cost is $80 per person, and includes open bar, appetizers, and dinner buffet. Tickets purchased the night of the event will cost $100 per person. Tickets, event details, and honoree biographies are available at www.marist.net.

The Marist band will perform and tours of the school will be available.

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THE

COMMENTARY

Thursday, February 22, 2018

REPORTER

An Independent Newspaper Published Weekly Founded March 16, 1960

Ray Hanania

Problems punted in an election year

Arab American empowerment continues to grow

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ast year’s state budget caused some real consternation among local government leaders because the General Assembly cut their funding.

The budget slashed their share of the state income tax by 10 percent for one year and skimmed two percent off the top of several local sales taxes.

Gov. Bruce Rauner vetoed that budget. His veto was overridden, but the governor’s new budget recycles those same two ideas as well as the overall concept of off-loading state costs onto local taxpayers.

The biggest is Rauner’s proposal to shift some teacher and higher education pension costs down to the local and university/college levels.

The pension cost shift idea has been around for years, but Rauner’s new proposal accelerates the process.

Rich governor would shift 25 percent of costs Miller perThe year to school districts and universities over just four years. That means, in four years, taxpayers in Downstate and suburban school districts would be paying over $1 billion a year for pension payments that they don’t pay now. Chicago Public Schools would lose 100 percent of its state pension assistance in the first year, costing the city’s taxpayers an extra $228 million.

I just don’t see how the governor could ever pull this one off. And that means whoever drafts the final budget will have to patch a $591 million hole. Not impossible, but these little things do add up.

The governor’s budget proposal for next fiscal year also relies on an assumption that the General Assembly will pass an emergency $1.1 billion supplemental appropriations bill for this fiscal year by March. Much of that money is for the Department of Corrections, which operated on spit and baling wire during the two-year budget impasse.

Rauner’s administration signed lots of contracts without appropriations to keep the doors open. Now that a new budget is in place, creditors are demanding payment. You can feel a growing sense of panic about all those chickens finally coming home to roost. Where the governor and legislators are going to find that $1.1 billion in the next month or so is still a huge unknown.

Not to mention that other creditors are going to be forced to wait in long lines until somebody can figure out how to reduce the state’s current $9 billion backlog of unpaid bills because the governor’s budget proposal almost totally punts that problem into the future.

However, this budget is not the end of the world. After two years of an extremely painful budgetary impasse, it’s just difficult for me to get too fired up about a budget that doesn’t literally include a line of almost $5 billion in presumed savings from “working together on ‘grand bargain,’” like the governor’s budget proposal did last year.

Yes, the governor has lots of new money from the tax hike, so he should’ve been able to propose a far more balanced budget without all these gimmicks that probably won’t pass (like the pension cost shift) and the deferrals (like the backlog problem), which have to be dealt with eventually. But that would’ve required making some very real and very painful cuts in an election year.

Not gonna happen.

Rauner also cleverly avoided making direct budgetary cuts with his tax reduction proposal. It’s a one-off plan that claims to cut the income tax rate by a miniscule quarter of a percentage point by relying on revenues from a pension reform idea that may be unconstitutional and has not yet been endorsed by House Speaker Michael J. Madigan.

In Silicon Valley, they’d call that “vaporware.” But Rauner is already running a brand-new TV ad claiming he’s “leading the charge to reverse” the “Madigan tax increase” to provide “one billion dollars in tax relief for Illinois.”

We’re now left with two major unanswered questions.

First, is the governor finally serious about negotiating the budget? He had the legislative leaders over to his office last week, which is the first time that’s happened in 14 months. But it was just a quickie budget briefing.

Second, will the Democrats work with Rauner to solve those problems in an election year, or will they wait to see if Rauner loses?

Senate President John Cullerton issued a statement last week that may answer both questions: “I met with the governor this morning.

He said he wants to roll back taxes and put more money in education. Here’s the problem. His budget does the opposite. He spends the entire tax increase. And he cuts money for education. It’s almost like he doesn’t know what his budget does. I can’t explain the disconnect. It seems intentionally deceptive and it’s troubling.”

So, probably a “No” on both.

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

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M GUEST COMMENTARY

President’s Day, past and present

By Don C. White

As I study, write and speak about presidents past or present, there is always something new that I learn about one or more of them. All 44 men who held the office — some for a full term or in the case of William Henry Harrison, 31 days — have brought something to the office that none of the others had thought of or tried.

With Presidents Day this week, it is appropriate that we look into the lives of some of these men who have accepted this seat of power; some for the prestige and privilege that it carries with it, others by accident.

Did you know that half of the presidents who died in office were from the state of Ohio? There were eight men from Ohio who were elected president, although they were not all born there.

William Harrison (first president to die in office), U.S. Grant, Rutherford Hayes, James Garfield (assassinated), Benjamin Harrison (grandson of William Harrison), William McKinley (assassinated), William Taft (the only president to become a Supreme Court Judge) and Warren G. Harding (died in office). William Henry Harrison was elected from Ohio, but he was born in Virginia.

There is another fascinating fact when we look at the deaths of the presidents.

Of the eight presidents who died in office, only Zachary Taylor did not make the list of those who fell under the ancient Indian curse of Chief Tecumseh. As the folktale goes, Harrison was cursed for his victories over the Indians and the death of Tecumseh, which took place from 1811 to 1813. It was said that the curse was to be carried out every 20 years when another great chief would die in office.

The following list included Harrison, who was elected in 1840, inaugurated on March 4 and died in April 1841. Lincoln was elected in 1860 and again in 1864.

He died in April 1865. Garfield was elected in 1880 and died in July 1881.

McKinley was re-elected in 1900 and died in September 1901. Harding was elected in 1920 and died in August 1923.

F.D. Roosevelt was elected in 1932, 1936, 1940 and 1944 and died in April

1945. Kennedy was elected in 1960 and died in November 1963.

Kennedy’s death seems to have broken the curse. We fervently hope and pray that this is true for all time to come.

In 1980, President Reagan was elected and in 1981 he was shot and could have died; the bullet missed his heart by one inch. The story of the presidential 20year death curse was one for a “Ripley’s Believe It or Not” story and there was one published in 1934.

Another fascinating story is the one about John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, our second and third presidents. At first they were friends and later became enemies. Then later in life they began a correspondence that lasted many years.

On July 4, 1826, as Adams lay dying, he said, “Now only Jefferson remains.” He was wrong as Jefferson had died a few hours earlier. That July 4 was 50 years after the Declaration of Independence was signed by both of these giants of our nation’s history.

In the world we live in today, where news and opinions come at us 24-7, it is hard to keep up with it all, especially about what our presidents are up to. We now have a man in the oval office who loves to tweet — whatever that is. I know how to text and that is as far as I am going to go. Some folks love what he does and others despise him for it.

I have told people that if Mr. Lincoln were president now, he would be doing the same thing. Many folks don’t believe me, but he would be. He was a very high tech person for his day and his mind never shut off. As I said before, he is the only president to hold a U.S. patent — number 6469. Look it up.

You know I could go on writing about these 44 men for a long while, but Joe, the editor, would not be able to print all the words. Yes, I know President Trump is number 45. Of course, Grover Cleveland was elected as our 22nd and then again as our 24th president, so he counts twice.

So, that’s all for now folks.

Don C. White is a Palos Hills historian who occasionally shares his views on current events.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Former editor hails tenure of Jeff Vorva Departing Sports Editor Jeff Vorva really hit it out of the park during his career at The Regional News and The Reporter newspaper.

No rookie, Jeff began reporting for The Regional in 2012 after leaving the Tribune organization, a few years after covering the Cubs for the Sun-Times Company. The paper managed to recruit him to be our general assignment reporter. A big fan of his work, I, the editor at that time, wanted his talents to go to bat for The Regional.

It was a pleasure to work with Jeff and edit his copy: news and feature stories he wrote for The Regional. He never struck out, covering his beats and filling the news pages with his photos and bylines.

The enterprising reporter always showed hustle to find most story ideas on his own, digging behind the news for humaninterest stories in the community.

Not long after he was hired, he wrote a moving story about the tragedy of a young Palos Park man who was paralyzed after being shot in Champaign.

That story would be nominated for the prestigious Peter J. Lisagor Award bestowed by the Chicago Headline Club.

Other honors and awards for journalistic excellence were to come.

Having an irreverent sense of humor, Jeff often cracked up the office. You could always count on him to lighten some of the day, but never at the expense of his workload. A prolific writer, he met his deadlines, turning out quality work.

When the position of editor of The Reporter became vacant, I supported promoting Jeff to that post. Sure, The Regional would lose a great reporter, but our sister newspaper gained much more under his dynamic leadership. I knew he would devote himself to making it a more attractive and readable source of local news and features.

He soon indeed transformed The Reporter with his own great photography, attention-grabbing headlines that won awards and solid reporting. He began writing a weekly column for The Reporter, which I eagerly put also in The Regional. It ran the bases of content and hit a home run with the readers.

For Jeff Vorva, one of the worst errors a writer can make is to be boring. His copy is always alive with interest as he engages the reader from start to finish. A careful interviewer and good listener, he has a real desire and uncanny ability to elicit great quotes from his sources.

Jeff was a natural to eventually become the sports editor for Southwest Regional Publishing. He spends many a night after work covering games and mining stories, including Fridays and weekends, often going from one game to another, especially during high school football season. He is never without his camera to illustrate his sports stories. His dramatic photos often make it to Page One of the news section as teasers for the sports pages.

And few venues are too far for Jeff to travel to cover a local team or athlete competing at a stadium or university across the state. He did all this while managing to attend many of his two children’s high school sporting events and carting them to visit colleges.

A truly sporting individual and family man — fair, just, honorable and decent — Jeff has also been a kind co-worker, generous with his time supporting their causes or attending their family events, whether a fundraiser, wedding or wake. I am certain that his colleagues and most of his readers wish him all the best as he leaves the field at The Regional and Reporter.

— Jack Murray, Palos Heights

any ethnic groups face discrimination in America but overcome it.

Illinois candidate for governor, Chris Kennedy, the son of the assassinated U.S. Senator Robert F. Kennedy, reminded Arab Americans that the Irish in America didn’t always have power.

Signs were often posted that read “NINA” — “No Irish Need Apply.”

Arab Americans face subtle discrimination. Haters don’t display “NANA” signs — “No Arabs Need Apply.” It’s built into the system. Arab Americans are excluded in politics and the news media. Our voices are not heard.

I faced discrimination after serving honorably during the Vietnam War. After my honorable discharge, the FBI opened an official investigation asserting I might be a “terrorist.” It concluded I was merely concerned with bettering my community.

It wasn’t long ago elected government officials wouldn’t even take our phone calls. Some, like Chicago’s Mayor Rahm Emanuel, still refuse to meet with us.

Worse, when we engaged in the election process, and contributed money to their campaigns, we became targets of the bitter election process. Many candidates returned our money, as if our hard-earned income was tainted.

It changed in the 1990s but started again after the terrorist attacks of Sept.

11, 2001. The biggest gains have been in Michigan, where Arabs have elected many candidates to public office, and right here in the Chicago area.

This week, the Arab American Democratic Club (AADC), founded in 1983, hosted a political forum and more than 500 Arab Americans attended. Even more significant was that nearly every candidate for every office in Illinois — judges, legislators, mayors, county commissioners and trustees — attended.

Congressman Dan Lipinski and Marie Newman were there. So were other candidates for office including Patricia Murphy (6th District Cook County Board), Bob Fioretti (challenging Toni Preckwinkle) and Kennedy.

Although the U.S. Census refuses to count Arabs in a continued effort to suppress our influence, the Arab vote is growing. There are other ways to measure that empowerment.

When Americans are canvassed for their vote, ethnicity is identified in the canvass. I have the voter roster for Illinois and for the US. In Illinois, 83,000 voters are identified as “Arab.” In America, 1.3 million voters are identified as “Arab.” The identification process is flawed, though, because many Arab voters don’t “look” Arab or publicly identify as being Arab.

I argue this non-U.S. Census and unofficial canvass is deficient. Many Arabs hide their identities to avoid being victimized. Remember, we have been persecuted in America; so many Arabs change their names from Mohammed to “Mike,” and from Fareed to “Fred.”

It could be as much as 50 percent, which means there are really 166,000 Arab voters in Illinois (2.6 million in America).

We can extrapolate those numbers: The Census says 22 percent of Americans don’t register. That means the 166,000 Illinois Arabs are really 202,520 (3.2 million in the US). About 75 million or 25 percent of the nation’s 300 million Americans are under age 18, which means there are more than 250,000 Arabs in Illinois (4 million in the U.S). Most Arab families have more children than other Americans and that increases it even more.

In America, the Irish, Italians, blacks and Hispanics don’t have to do this mathematical gymnastics when assessing their empowerment. But Arab Americans must.

That’s why it was inspiring to see so many candidates from all ethnic backgrounds ask for Arab support at the AADC event. Even if the Census won’t count us, many American officials recognize our importance.

There was one other important aspect of the investigation the FBI conducted on me that I should mention. At the very end, it cautioned other FBI agents not to interview me: “It is believed that an interview of the subject (Hanania) would be unproductive. Considering his position as editor of The Middle Eastern Voice Newspaper, mentioned in the enclosed MEMO, an interview could lead to difficulties in future interviews with other Arab subjects.”

I realized there is a power greater than the right to vote. The FBI was afraid because I published a small English-language Arab American newspaper.

That’s why I didn’t become a doctor.

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

Thursday, February 22, 2018

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Having the courage to conquer your life

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he silver screen has projected a plethora of movies based on the lives of women who’ve given up “society’s ideal version of life” to discover a more meaningful existence.

In “Eat Pray Love,” Julia Roberts portrays Elizabeth Gilbert, a woman who relinquishes a husband, house, and successful career for a quest of self-discovery eating in Italy, praying in India and finding her true love in Bali.

In “Wild,” Reese Witherspoon depicts the life of Cheryl Strayed, a woman who hiked over 1,000-miles on the Pacific Crest Trail to find strength and Claudia healing from an adParker diction, dissolution of her marriage and the death of her mother.

While Christy Rutherford, of Washington D.C., may not have a screenplay in the works, she too has chosen a road few would have the courage to travel, to find her true purpose.

After 16½ years of service in the United States military, in which her last ranking position was Coast Guard commander, she resigned.

“I quit,” stated Rutherford. “I didn’t like the person I had to be in that role. I needed to leave so that I could rediscover who life had buried.”

Rutherford’s rebirth wasn’t easy.

“I was woven into the fabric of that organization. Everyone knew me; I was one of only 13 African American women to have a commander position within the Coast Guard, which consists of nearly 50,000 people.”

The six-figure salary, status and meaningful work she was doing kept her comfortable for a spell.

“I’ve shaken hands with the United States President (George W. Bush, the 43rd president) for the work I’ve done,” explained Rutherford.

“I spent 14 days in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. We were emergency responders, often first responders to catastrophic situations.

We did everything from chase drug runners to organization regulation.”

While Rutherford didn’t handle the 2010 BP oil spill, she said this is the type of incident she could have overseen in her department.

With so much success, why change?

“I didn’t like myself,” said Rutherford. “I had become this overly aggressive maniac to get people to take me seriously.”

Who isn’t taking a commander within the U.S. Coast Guard with four degrees spanning from Business Agriculture, MBA, Pastry

Christy Rutherford

Chef and Leadership Development (from Harvard Business School) seriously?

According to Rutherford, there were more than a few to express their lack of approval of her despite her credentials and competence.

“I was told, ‘You just don’t belong here’ by more than one person,” she said.

Those not bold enough to speak it delivered the message subtly.

“No one would listen to me. For me to get attention I had to start kicking doors open or calling people out using unladylike language.”

Enough is enough!

“That wasn’t who I was, but I wasn’t given permission to be myself. I’m a happy freespirit who believes in unicorns, rainbows and butterflies,” laughed Rutherford. “I started reading self-help magazines at 12; I was always the person who helped nurture others. I can spot their potential; I see them for what they can become.”

Rutherford said she began to re-evaluate her own potential through visualization and meditation. “I began to see myself helping people globally.”

She said to fully cooperate with her healing after suffering from workplace stress, she needed to fully disengage.

“I began to hear the voice of God speaking to me,” said Rutherford with a giggle.

“I didn’t know it was God, I was an atheist.

I’d had my fair share of southern religious people turn me completely off Christianity.”

Despite the negative self-righteous Christians that Rutherford had encountered, through a series of resources and television programs, she began to read the Bible and accepted Christ.

“I began to gain strength. I started to believe I had the ability to control my mind, that I could break generational curses and that I could have financial freedom. And, not only could I obtain it, but that I could be a

vessel to help others to do the same. Visualization equates to nothing without action.”

Rutherford had a Matthew 19:21 experience, where Jesus said go sell your possessions and follow me.

“It was as if I heard God tell me to sell my car. I was like, ‘And how am I supposed to work without a car, Lord?’ she laughed.

“People thought I was crazy and talked about me like a dog.”

It wasn’t just Rutherford’s car she let go, she gave up her house, too. She moved in with her brother, for what she thought would be a few months, for three years.

I’m sure “people” thought Liz Gilbert and Cheryl Strayed had lost their marbles as well.

Rutherford’s wilderness experience left her living off her savings down to the last dime so she could emerge rejuvenated, unstoppable women’s leadership and success coach.

“I share my story unapologetically,” said Rutherford. “God led me through the lowest places in my life so that I could have a clear vision of who I am.”

Today, Rutherford is a globally recognized leader. She’s a Harvard Business School alumna that received certification from Georgetown University as an executive leadership coach.

She’s the president of LIVE-UP Leadership, a leadership development and training company.

She assists various organizations to create a culture of high performance. She’s also a speaker, radio show host and author, who published five books within eight months.

“They were ranked as number one best sellers on Amazon,” she exclaimed.

The five books are “Shackled To Success: Redefine Success and Break Free from a Toxic Career;” “Heal Your Brokenness: 10 Powerful Days That Will Change Your Life; “Philosophies of Iconic Leaders: 100 Foundational Truths to Center, Uplift and Inspire conscious Leaders;” “Philosophies of Spiritual Leaders: Inspiration and Guidance to Strengthen Your Relationship with God;” and “Manifest Your Dreams: Find The Light In Your Storm and Ignite Your Purpose.”

“Success isn’t success unless it’s balanced with happiness and internal peace,” expressed Rutherford. “It’s never too late to live the life you desire. You can have a life of total fulfillment, but it will require a decision to take action.”

To learn more about Christy Rutherford, visit https://www.christyrutherford.com or email her at Info@ChristyRutherford.com Claudia Parker is an author, journalist, photographer and videographer. Her column has returned and will be featured the fourth (or fifth) week of each month. She can be reached at AuthorClaudiaParker@ Yahoo.com.

Warmer days may encourage us to be more motivated

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ith the weather warm up, as brief as it may be, it sure feels a bit like spring, and I think we are all enjoying it. This weekend will bring out all of the runners, walkers, cyclists, dog walkers, and car washers. I’ll be opening all the windows for a good house airing out, while the pups track mud in the back door. Still, it’s a nice break from the frigid, snowy winter we’ve endured thus far.

Last weekend I was content to lounge on the couch reading while the snow fell softly outside. I lazily thought of making a fire.

I’m rarely out and about much in the winter.

I don’t mind cold, and after working downtown for a good long time, I can tolerate it pretty well. But when the sky darkens at 4:30 in the afternoon, I can easily pass on going out for dinner or to a movie. On days that I have appointments or errands to run, I try to get my gas, a few groceries, a stop at the library — anything that I can do and then stay put inside for as long as possible.

The other night I was curled up in a chair, sorting through some of my writing notes and bits of wrinkled paper. I came across a sloppy little list titled: “New Year Accomplishments,” that I had planned to work on and cross off. Well, I obviously hadn’t crossed anything off, as my list was hidden in with a lot of other semi-important notes. But as I read through my goals, I was mortified that I couldn’t cross anything off.

I’ve written about New Year’s Resolutions in the past. We make them and forget about them. I’m part of that huge group. I just felt the wind slowly go out of my mental bubble of life being just fine. I knew I was still

snacking a little too much, my exercise plan never materialized, and I postponed re-joining the gym until I had done some working out at home, and could really commit.

I had figured out ways to optimize storage in every room of my house, which Janet wanted to knock Boudreau Ioffhad a bit at a time. I had a huge stack of books on my nightstand, and a goal to read at least three to four books per month. I had picked up some accordion folders to store my notes and clippings in, but they sat empty.

So the pity party began. The year started out with a virus that I’ll always have kicking into action. It’s not treatable, except for rest.

The name of it is too long to even type, but it’s a lot like mono, and all you want to do is sleep. And that I did. It’s hard to garner sympathy when you only leave your bed to shower. My husband, a huge pizza fan, couldn’t bear to order another after a while.

I finally got over that hump, but I was still weak and unmotivated. I knew I wanted to tackle some spring cleaning, but kept putting it off. There’s always tomorrow, right?

Someone once told me I had no sense of urgency. I wasn’t really offended. I rather like not stressing out over everything. But now, what I really needed was discipline.

A few years back I was getting my annual physical. My doctor had been stressing that I work on getting my blood pressure and cholesterol levels down. I went into the same

Voters for Morrison will hold fundraiser on Feb. 28 A fundraiser in support of Cook County Commissioner Sean Morrison (R-17th) will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28 at Moretti’s Ristorante, 9519 W. Higgins Road, Rosemont.

The event is being organized

by Voters For Sean M. Morrison.

Tickets are $100 per person with sponsorships available for Host, Supporter and Friend levels.

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laments to her as usual, “I can’t figure it out. I eat right, I eat clean. I grow most of my own vegetables. I cook from scratch. I take my vitamins, and drink 64 ounces of water a day.”

I was breathless after that. She looked at me over her glasses, a look that I remember my mother giving me on occasion. “What aren’t you doing?”

I wasn’t fooling her, that’s for sure. “I’m not moving enough.”

Sometimes you just have to wake up and smell the coffee — or read the long lost list made Jan. 1. I have acknowledged that even when I was in the midst of that virus, I could have done some simple exercises 10 minutes a day, or cleaned out a few drawers or cabinets. I have major low back problems, but increasing movement actually helps me work on the right muscles, giving me relief.

Getting a few odd jobs around the house would definitely help.

It’s funny how we sabotage ourselves in making goals and not keeping them. I know what I have to do, and I can’t keep taking the easy way out with excuses. If I want to get organized, I have to put in the work. If I want the best veggie garden ever this summer, start laying out the plans. Being in my best health? Start moving now. Make plans as I go along. Be focused and disciplined.

When no one else believes your excuses, you shouldn’t either.

And I’m off!

Janet Boudreau is a writer, blogger, and longtime resident of Evergreen Park. She can be reached at blndy9@yahoo.com

Hurley supports legislation to curb car theft, hold criminals accountable State Rep. Fran Hurley (D35th) supports legislation that will close a loophole that requires prosecutors from proving the alleged car thief had prior knowledge that the vehicle was stolen “Currently, in order to convict an individual for possession of a stolen motor vehicle, the prosecution must prove that the person possessing the vehicle knew that it was stolen,” Hurley said. “Often times, this can be an incredibly difficult to prove because the individual

arrested for the crime has the ability to make a claim that they were just borrowing the car from a friend. This is an opportunity for those being charged with car theft to simply use an excuse to be acquitted from a serious, criminal act.”

House Bill 4729 shifts the law’s focus to the victim of the car theft, and creates the opportunity to pursue vehicle theft charges when the offender is caught driving a stolen vehicle without the owner’s consent.

SW Ball Hockey registration for summer begins The Southwest Ball Hockey 2018 summer league registration is now being accepted online.

Southwest Ball Hockey is a non-for-profit organization that

includes boys and girls from throughout the area. Registration and more information may be obtained at southwestballhockey.com or by calling Brian Pudinoff at (708) 514-8705.

Feeding the homeless

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Evergreen Park Community High School Service Club partnered with “All God’s Love” from Orland Park to serve the homeless in downtown Chicago on Feb. 10. Despite the frigid temps and snow, they served about 600 homeless people dinner, provided much needed supplies and friendly smiles. In addition to volunteering that day, the Service Club also donated 10 cases of macaroni and cheese to be later distributed to the homeless. This was the third annual trip with this group.

Gaelic Park will take part in four St. Patrick’s Day parades Representatives of Gaelic Park will be participating in four St. Patrick’s Day parades beginning with Oak Forest, which steps off at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 3 at 157th Street and Cicero Avenue.

Gaelic Park will be represented in the South Side Irish Parade, which will begin at 103rd and Western Avenue in Chicago at noon Sunday, March 11. Gaelic Park will also take part in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in downtown Chicago beginning at noon

Saturday, March 17 at Columbus Drive at Balbo. They will also participate in the Tinley Park Parade beginning at 2 p.m. from Central Middle School, 18146 S. Oak Park Ave., on Sunday, March 18.

Buses will depart from Gaelic Park, 6119 W. 147th St., Oak Forest, for the South Side Irish Parade at 10 a.m. Reservations for the bus trip can be arranged by calling Gaelic Park, (708) 687-9323, or visit www.chicagogaelicpark.org.

DEATH NOTICES

Albert Bolhuis Albert Bolhuis Jr., 93, an Oak Lawn resident, died on Friday.

Mr. Bolhuis, a World War II Army veteran, was a retired truck driver for a sanitation company.

Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth L. “Betty” Bolhuis; daughter, Jenina Bolhuis; sons, Albert, William (“Bill”) and Jim; and many nieces and nephews.

Services are at 10 a.m. today (Thursday, Feb. 22) at Colonial Chapel, 15625 S. 73rd Ave., Orland Park. Interment will follow at Chapel Hill Gardens South.

Rozalia Rawrot Rozalia “Rose” Rawrot (nee Bozek), 94, a Palos Hills resident, died Feb. 14 at Springville Healthcare in Merrilville, Ind. Mrs. Rawrot once worked as a drafter for many years for the National Corp. and Central Steel and Wire.

Survivors include a daughter, Joy Kocher; sons, John and Jay; sister, Blanche Ziomek; six grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

Services were Saturday from Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home to Sacred Heart Church. Interment followed at Resurrection Cemetery.

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Thursday, February 22, 2018

COMINGS & GOINGS

Deciding if a managed account is right for you

Fire knocks out Red Robin in Orland Park

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he Red Robin gourmet hamburger restaurant in Orland Park will be closed indefinitely following a fire Saturday afternoon.

The fire is believed to Bob have started in the kitchen Bong and burned through the roof, causing extensive smoke, fire and water damage throughout the interior. Damage was estimated at more than $100,000.

No one was injured in the blaze.

Entrepreneurs sought

by Chicago Ridge Mall Have an idea? Looking for free retail space to test an idea? Chicago Ridge Mall can help. Now through Friday, March 30, Chicago Ridge Mall is encouraging local entrepreneurs to submit fresh, fun and innovative retail concepts for “The Challenge: Battle of the Pop-Up Contest.”

The contest winner will receive a rentfree space in Chicago Ridge Mall for four months, use of existing mall or store fixtures and free utilities. The winner also receives a $500 merchandising package that includes interior signage, table-printed displays and graphic design services.

“Supporting local businesses and com-

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for the series finale of “Chicago Fire.”

In other business, an ordinance was approved for the reservation of Volume Cap in connection with private activity bond issues and related matters. The approval is done annually to allow the village to sell any surplus bonds in the amount of $10,000.

Photo courtesy of Orland Park Protection District

Red Robin gourmet hamburgers in Orland Park is closed as the result of a devastating fire.

munity ideas is important and vital to the success of our mall as well as the financial health of community overall. We’re delighted with this contest idea as it’s available to both established and budding entrepreneurs who may have new, existing or online concepts to test,” says Sandy Maldonado-Martinez, Chicago Ridge Mall marketing director. “Approximately 28 percent of Chicago Ridge Mall’s retailers, restaurants and kiosks are locally owned; Battle of the Pop-Up is another initiative that showcases our city’s talent.”

To enter, participants must be prepared to obtain a business license by Friday, June 1, and operate their business during mall hours from Friday, June 1, through Sunday, Sept. 30. Entries will be judged on business strategy, concept creativity, and likelihood of profitability among other criteria.

The deadline for entries is Friday, March 30. There is no cost to enter. Applicants may enter at Chicago Ridge Mall’s website,

Also approved was an ordinance providing for the issuance of general obligation bonds, series 2018, and for the levy of a direct annual tax sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds. Sexton said the action was to help pay for the new community center.

Other approvals included a payout to architect Craig Podalak in the amount of $48,400 for architectural services, and a business certificate for Eyebrow Threading Place at 3342 W. 95th St.

Dorothy Groff, NHS moderator at Richards, teaches Sam Popp, 17, of Oak Lawn, how to crochet for the Little Red Hat campaign at Advocate Hope Children’s Hospital last week.

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themselves,” Groff said. “This is a project that anyone can do. We have both female and male students helping out.”

This is the first year Richards participated in the Little Red Hats campaign with only NHS students, made up of junior and seniors, including Marissa Collins.

“When I first heard about this project, I thought it would not only be fun to learn how to crochet, but it’s also a way to help other people, so it’s a win-win for me,” said Collins, 17, of Chicago Ridge.

The majority of the students did not know how to crochet prior to participating in the project, according to Groff, who took time to demonstrate how to crochet and even worked with students on a one-on-one basis.

“In the beginning, it was a little rough getting them started,

Sub Cities reopens in Alsip Sub Cities, a popular independent sub sandwich shop in the south suburbs, reopened over the weekend in its new home at 12318 S. Cicero Ave. in Alsip in the former Wright’s Furniture Store.

The new digs are a block south of its original home and feature indoor seating, which was not available at the original site.

Wedding planner closes in Tinley Glamour Décor, a wedding planning service, closed earlier this year at 16707 S. 80th Avenue in Tinley Park.

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

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also cited for obstructing identification for giving a false name, driving with a suspended license, driving too fast for conditions, and failure to signal when required. He is due in court on March 7.

Possession of stolen car Corey Dionte Cook, of Springfield, Mo., was charged with possession of a stolen vehicle following a traffic stop at 8:14 a.m. Feb. 9 in the 9100 block of South Cicero Avenue.

Police said he was seen getting out of the driver’s seat of a car that had been reported stolen in Springfield, Mo., last November. Amanda Faye Moles, 22, of Springfield, Mo., who was with him, was charged with criminal trespassing to a vehicle. He was held for a bond hearing and her court date is Feb. 28.

Revoked license

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Red Hats

drop off their entry at the mall’s management office or email a completed form to TheChallenge@StarwoodRetail.com.

Winners will be contacted via email or phone on Monday, April 23.

but once they got the hang of it, they’ve really been amazing,” Groff said. “Students are coming to me in between classes to ask for help or for reminders on how to crochet, but they are really getting into it.”

“I learned how to crochet here in class,” Collins said. “It’s a little harder than I expected it to be, but now that I have the hang of it, it’s a lot easier.”

Groff’s students made over 100 hats to be sent to Advocate Hope Children’s Hospital during the beginning of March to be used for babies born during the month of February in 2019. The hospital is already collecting hats for next year. All of the hats created will be washed by hospital staff prior to distribution.

Groff does plan on holding the project again next year.

“I’ve received such positive feedback from students,” she said.

“Next year, I would like to get started in December to have the hats delivered by February.”

Dennis A. Black, 59, of Oak Lawn, was charged with driving with a revoked license following a traffic crash at 6:36 p.m. Jan. 24at 95th Street and Ridgeland Avenue. Police said he ran eastbound on 95th Street but a witness stopped him and brought him back to the scene. The driver of the other vehicle was taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center for treatment. Police said his license was revoked for DUI and he refused to take field sobriety tests or submit a breath sample.

He was also cited for failure to yield turning left and driving without insurance. Black is due in court on Feb. 20.

Retail theft Benny Phipps, 28, of Chicago, was issued a local ordinance violation for retail theft at Target, 4120 W. 95th St., at 3:01 p.m.

Feb. 13. Police said he took four charging pads worth $139.66. He is due at a hearing in Oak Lawn Village Hall on March 6.

Palos Hills

Disorderly conduct

Jonathan Hardaway, 29, of Chicago, was charged with disorderly conduct following an incident at BRIA rehabilitation center, 10426 S. Roberts Road, at 8:30 a.m. Feb. 6. Police said he entered the building and followed an employee around, exposing himself. He is due in court on Feb. 26.

Harassment charge Police issued a $50,000 arrest warrant for Yousef Mansour, 21, of Palos Park, on a charge of harassment by electronic communication after they were called to a home in the 10400 block of Kathy Court at 9:30 p.m. Feb. 13. Police said an ex-girlfriend of Mansour’s told them he was sending her threatening messages through Facebook.

Suspended license

Yolkin Maldonado, 36, of Worth, was charged with driving with a suspended license at 7:30 a.m. Feb. 14. Police said he was also cited for disobeying a traffic control device and driving without insurance. He is due in court on March 19.

Drug possession Calvin Whitney, 31, of Palos Hills, was charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance at 9:30 p.m.

Sunday. Police said he was found with cocaine and heroin.

He was held for a bond hearing the following day.

Cannabis possession Falestine Mansour, 18, of Palos Park, was issued a local ordinance citation for possession of cannabis following a traffic stop at 10 p.m. Feb. 14 in the 10100 block of Walnut Terrace. Police said she was also cited for possession of liquid THC, the active ingredient in marijuana.

Police reports are 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 a court of law.

AREA PROPERTY TRANSFERS Following are the property transfers in the area, according to the latest report, as received from the Cook County Recorder of Deeds Office.

The Reporter Newspaper does not attempt to correct errors made by that office.

Chicago Ridge Joyce John F to Guerin Brian J, 10801 McVicker Ave, $165,000.00; Crosby Peggy A to Skwirut Jan, 10520 Ridge Cove Dr, Unit #33B, $90,000.00; Chicago Ridge to Gillen Enterprises, 10842 Lombard Ave, $52,500.00; Grela Michael to Dusza Barbara, 6509 Fireside Dr, $230,000.00.

Evergreen Park Jaco Inv Llc to Jimenez Jimmy, 9300 S Francisco Ave, $193,500.00; Garrett Rosemary Extr to Leonard Krystal A, 9259 S Utica Ave, $134,500.00; Pocius Andrea Maryaan to Harrison Samuel, 9307 S Avers Ave, $201,000.00; Mack Loc I Llc to Delta Real Estate Investments Llc, 9328 S Troy St, $83,500.00; Moustis Angela T to Montoya

Maribel, 8716 S Richmond Ave, $170,000.00; Hunter Alice M to Esqueda Maria C, 8802 S Sacramento Ave, $137,000.00.

Hickory Hills Tanguay Raymond Jr to Wells Norman L, 8726 S 81st Ave, $280,000.00; Danblaus Frank J to Evans Leanne M, 9305 77th Ct, $170,000.00; Riley Daniel A to Basel Amy, 9211 S 85th Ct, $259,000.00.

Oak Lawn Pedroza Severo Jr to Wantuck Mark A, 10233 Tripp Ave, $332,000.00; Pearson James to Pearson Scott J, 8841 Moody Ave, $150,000.00; Polacek Dorothy Tr to Searcy Michaun Y, 4605 98th Pl, $215,000.00; Halek Antonio R to Ahmed Mohamed Z, 10429 Mansfield Ave, Unit #104293, $145,000.00; Memmesheimer Joseph F Jr Tr to Daudell Stephen, 10707 S Komensky Ave, $143,000.00; Olijar Donald G to A & N & D Const Inc, 9829 Moody Ave, $35,000.00; Pci Llc to Ramirez Stanley J, 8723

Natoma Ave, $150,000.00; Benchmark Renovations Llc to Prosser David, 9217 Meade Ave, $305,000.00; Johnson William R Tr to Pape Anthony, 10613 S Kolin Ave, $290,000.00; Burgin Thomas to Redmond Pierre, 9740 Pulaski Rd, Unit #9740610, $77,000.00; Galmaka Inc to Mazur Jason, 5116 W 91st St, $263,000.00; Chicago Title Land Trust Co to Matthews Patrick D, 9540 Mayfield Ave, Unit #204S, $54,000.00; Ripskis Kazys to Moran Glenda B, 11020 S Keating Ave, Unit #205, $113,000.00; El-Ramahi Hafez A to Barrios Juan C, 8940 Moody Ave, $312,000.00; Hoskin Donna M to Romo Anibal, 9307 51st Ave, $139,000.00; Gavin Brian J Tr to Kupcikova Marianna, 10418 S Keating Ave, Unit #3A, $125,000.00; Costache Florin to Zinnamon Ashley L, 9639 Kedvale Ave, Unit #102, $138,000.00; Pura Vida Wbn Holdings Llc Series 9143 to Bragg Geneva, 9143 Central Ave, $238,500.00;

s an investor, you’ll face many decisions over the years.

How much should you invest? Where should you put your money? When is it time to sell some investments and use the proceeds to buy others?

Some people enjoy making these choices themselves — but not everyone. Consequently, the type of investor you are will influence your thinking about whether to open a managed account.

As its name suggests, a managed account — sometimes known as an “advisory” account — essentially is a portfolio of stocks, bonds and other investments chosen by a professional investment manager who makes the buy and sell decisions. Typically, each managed account has an investment objective based on your goals, and you may have some voice in investment Scott – for example, you may be able to Johnson choices request that the manager avoid certain investments. Or, you might still work with a personal financial advisor who can help you identify and quantify your goals, define your risk tolerance, and track changes in your family situation – and who can then use this information to help guide the investment manager’s choices.

Beyond this basic structure, managed accounts can vary greatly in terms of administration, reporting, fees and minimum balance.

So, assuming you meet the requirements for a managed account, should you consider one? There’s really no one right answer for everyone. But three factors to consider are cost, control and confidence.

• Cost: Different managed accounts may have different payment arrangements. However, it’s common for a money manager to be paid based on a percentage of assets under management. So, if your manager’s fee is 1 percent and your portfolio contains $100,000, the manager earns $1,000 per year, but if the value of your portfolio rises to $200,000, the manager earns $2,000. Because the manager has a personal stake in the portfolio’s success, this arrangement could work to your advantage. Be aware, though, that other fees may be associated with your account.

• Control: With any managed account, you will give up some, or perhaps all, of your power to make buy-and-sell decisions. If you have built a large portfolio, and you’re busy with work and family, you may like the idea of delegating these decisions. And, as mentioned above, you can still oversee the “big picture” by either working through a financial advisor or, at the least, having your goals, risk tolerance and investment preferences dictate a money manager’s decisions. But you will have to decide for yourself how comfortable you are in ceding control of your portfolio’s day-to-day transactions.

• Confidence: It’s essential that you feel confident in a managed account’s ability to help you meet your goals. And the various elements of a managed account may well give you that assurance. For example, some managed accounts include automatic rebalancing of assets, which, among other things, can help you achieve tax efficiency. Other features of a managed account – such as the experience and track record of the manager – also may bolster your confidence.

Ultimately, you’ll need to weigh all factors before deciding whether a managed account is right for you. In any case, it’s an option worth considering.

Scott Johnson, CFP, is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, 8146 W. 111th St., Palos Hills, (708) 974-1965. Edward Jones does not provide legal advice. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones financial advisor.

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of the stairs.

A young Korean-American man from Philadelphia translated what the North Korean group chanted in a song-like manner: “We must come together … We must unify …

We must be one Korea.”

Other than chants of unification, the Koreans are some of the most honorable and lawabiding people we have ever encountered. People leave their belongings unattended without any hesitation or fear of someone stealing them.

I spent one afternoon looking for souvenirs or gifts to bring back home. During my trip I encountered several locals who went out of their way to help me with the language barrier. One store owner gave me 1,000 won back as a discount and then offered me a commemorative key chain for Korean New Year.

We spoke with countless English-speaking Koreans who have provided us with fun facts or interesting tidbits of information. For instance, due to the outlandish parking violations, people usually leave their phone number on the dashboard so

when someone needs to move their car they can call the person who parked them into a spot.

Transportation to and from the venues has been a bit of a challenge, but after a week we are starting to become familiar with the area surrounding our home in Gangneung.

We’ve done our best to be polite by learning some of the common phrases in Korean.

Other than our limited Korean, we’ve been able to communicate by more creative means, such as using business cards from nearby businesses to provide to a cab driver our address.

Other than communication and transportation issues, we’ve enjoyed a handful of traditional Korean restaurants. In typical American fashion, we had no idea how to eat with chopsticks, forgot to take our shoes off before walking into the dining area, and spent time trying to figure out the exact way to assemble our perfect meal with a mixture of sides and meat.

At the end of the day, we’ve enjoyed our time learning about a new culture while watching all the excitement of the Olympic Games. It’s been the trip of a lifetime and it’s amazing to share this time with family and plenty of new friends.

Olbera Gloria J to Bednarz Wieslaw, 9532 Meade Ave, $138,000.00; Judicial Sales Corp to Ali Nabil, 8905 S Major Ave, $76,000.00.

Mortgage Rates Mortgage Rates Around the Area Around the Area

Palos Hills

First Midwest Bank (as of February 19)

Senese Matthew T to Zaucha Jakub, 11136 Center Rd, Unit #1136E22, $130,500.00; Kotan Wendy M to Jobbe Angela M, 11231 Cottonwood Dr, Unit #32D, $131,000.00; Knez Georgia A Tr to Cole Suzanne, 11138 Center Rd, Unit #1138F22, $133,000.00; Winchell Jason D to Obaid Amer, 10980 S 84th Ave, $215,000.00; First Midwest Bk Tr to Reineke Shirley Ann, 11241 Cottonwood Dr, Unit #33A, $155,000.00.

Worth Bank Amer to Alyhabib Maryem, 10901 S Harlem Ave, $161,000.00; Hsbc Bk Usa to Liszka Tadeusz, 10824 S Depot St, $109,000.00; Deutsche Bk Natl Trust Co to Hajnas Roman, 7309 W 110th St, $135,500.00; Vazquez Jennifer C to Velazquez Maria, 7404 W 111th St, Unit #208, $84,000.00.

30-year fi ed 15-year fi ed 30-year fi ed Jumbo

RATES 4.375 3.875 4.240

United Trust Bank (as of February 12) 30-year fi ed 15-year fi ed 10-year fi ed

RATES 4.500 3.990 3.990

APR 4.420 3.930 4.295

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Prospect Savings Bank (as of February 21) 30-year fi ed 20-year fi ed 15-year fi ed

RATES 4.250 4.000 3.625

APR 4.366 4.158 3.826

CNB Bank & Trust, N.A. (as of February 12) 30-year fi ed 20-year fi ed 15-year fi ed

RATES 4.5 4.25 3.875

APR 4.585 4.365 4.010

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Smith Village residents, students create Valentine’s for Veterans Residents of Smith Village in Chicago were visited by students from St. Cajetan Elementary School as they both created Valentine’s Day crafts to thank veterans enrolled in the Road Home program at Rush University at Medical Center.

The event took place on Feb. 13 with Gold Star mother Modie Lavin joined the intergenerational group as they prepared Valentine treats for veterans diagnosed with post-traumatic stress-disorder and traumatic brain injuries.

Along with a seven-by-seven foot heart-shaped Valentine crafted by Chris August, the corporate facilities director at Smith Village, the crew and students from St. Cajetan joined the effort for the second straight year.

“Smith Village residents are thrilled to take the lead for this effort,” said Meghan Maple, a resident of Orland Park and life enrichment director for Smith Village. “For our second year, we aspired to create a big way to let veterans know we care about them and value their service. Throughout the year, projects like this draw Smith Village residents together with our younger neighbors and help them connect with others they may never meet.”

About two dozen Smith Village resi-

Left: Smith Village resident Joan Schechner, a former resident of Evergreen Park, shows off Valentines she made for veterans with St. Cajetan students (from left) Griffin Haggerty, David Lyle and Liam Nolan.

Above: Smith Village resident Elaine Hayes, a former resident of Evergreen Park, enjoyed making Valentines for veterans with St. Cajetan student Liam Nolan.

Photos by Waldemar Reichert

dents and two dozen sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders from St. Cajetan School came together at the life plan community, located at 2320 W. 113th Place.

Pastor

Before coming to St. Gerald, Malcolm was pastor of St. Daniel the Prophet in Chicago’s GarContinued from Page 1 field Ridge neighborhood, and Although the archdiocese gen- at St. Bede the Venerable in the erally asks pastors to retire at 70, Scottsdale neighborhood. He was St. Gerald parishioners are asking popular in both parishes, and a for an exception to be made for new gymnasium built at St. DanMalcolm, who is 73. The one- iel the Prophet School is named year extension will allow him to after him. celebrate his 10th anniversary at Similarly, at St. Gerald, he St. Gerald in June, without being oversaw the building of the rushed out the door.

Jonathan Collins Activity Cen“This past week brought great ter, which was dedicated in 2013. news to all of us as a Since then, the debt reparish and our hearts are lated to the construction filled with joy knowing has been paid off. that Father Malcolm Among other things, will continue to help the pastor is known at strengthen our faith and St. Gerald for is his build our parish commuhomemade bread, a nity. The efforts of the hot commodity at all entire parish and school the parish events and Fr. Malcolm in writing letters, signing fundraisers. He is not petitions and just praying have averse to sharing his baking skills once again shown what a great with students either. But he is bond we have with Fr. Malcolm also known for being physically and our parish family,” said An- active, walking at least 10,000 namarie Blaha, who has been ac- steps a day, either around the tive in St. Gerald Parish since neighborhood or when taking St. moving to Oak Lawn more than Gerald students on class trips to 30 years ago. downtown Chicago.

“As the saying goes, a famOak Lawn Trustee Alex Oleily that prays together, stays to- jniczak (2nd), a lifelong member gether,” she added. of the parish and member of the Blaha, who helps manage the Holy Name Society, recently dechurch’s Facebook page, noted scribed him as “the most enerthat the pastor’s post after get- getic, dedicated people-person I ting the first call about retiring have ever seen here.” reached almost 7,000 people.

He credited the pastor with Bishop Andrew P. Wypych, making St. Gerald what it is auxiliary bishop in charge of today.

Vicariate 5, which encompasses “We’re a faith-based, active the part of the archdiocese that parish with growing enrollment includes Oak Lawn, was planning at school. With the way he shares to meet with parishioners to dis- his beliefs and faith, I think Fr. cuss the situation on Feb. 28. But Malcolm is the right man for that meeting was canceled when the job here. He is very inspithe good news was announced. rational.”

LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of Hickory Hills will conduct a public hearing pursuant to a request by Fifth Element Service Company d/b/a Euphoria for a massage parlor on the following described property: LOT 1 IN 89TH STREET RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 76 IN FRANK DELUGACH’S MARIE HIGHLANDS A SUBDIVISION OF THE NORTH ½ OF THE NORTHWEST ¼ (EXCEPT THE EAST 49 ½ FEET THEREOF AND EXCEPT THE EAST 20 ACRES LYING WEST OF THE EAST 49 ½ FEET THEREOF) OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 12 IN THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF 89TH AND ROBERTS ROAD EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. The common address of the property is 8859 S. Roberts Road, Hickory Hills, Illinois 60457. Presently this property is zoned C-1.

The public hearing will be conducted on Monday, March 12, 2018, at 7:30 P.M. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 8652 W. 95th Street, Hickory Hills, IL at which time all persons will be given an opportunity to be heard. /s/ Syed Imam, Chairman

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Notice is Hereby Given that on 4-8-18, a sale will be held at A & Zee Auto Repair, Inc. at 3525 N. Harlem Avenue, Chicago, Il. 60634, 773-283-9778, to sell the following articles to enforce a lien existing under the laws of the State of Illinois unless such articles are redeemed within Thirty days of the publication of this notice.

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They created individual Valentine cards and assembled gift packages containing candy and personal care items for 24 veterans.

Smith Village resident Elaine Hayes, formerly of Evergreen Park, made cards with St. Cajetan student Liam Nolan.

“This is a wonderful way to spend

the afternoon,” Hayes said.

Also from Evergreen Park, Smith Village resident Joan Schechner served as a nurse in World War II. She too enjoyed making cards and spending time with the St. Cajetan students.

The event was the brainchild of Chicago’s 19th Ward Ald. Matt O’Shea.

Lavin, an outreach coordinator for The Center for Veterans and Their Families at Rush, planned to deliver the giant valentine signed by Smith Village residents, staff members and students along with personal cards and gifts to the veterans on Valentine’s Day. Lavin is the mother of Marine Corps Corporal Conner T. Lowry, who at age 24, was killed in 2012 while on patrol in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. As a Gold Star mother, she appreciates the challenges veterans and family members must face. By helping returning veterans and their families adjust to civilian life, she is honoring her son’s sacrifice.

The Road Home addresses the consequences of war for veterans as well as their families. The program also recognizes that while returning home should be a joyful experience, the process is often challenging due to emotionally damaging experiences.

Moraine to hold open house today for new CDL certification program The Commercial Driver’s License certification program begins with an open house at 6 p.m. today (Thursday, Feb. 22) in Building M, Room 201 at Moraine Valley Community College, 9000 W. College Parkway, Palos Hills.

An open house will also be held at 6 p.m.

Thursday, March 15 at Moraine Valley. The college’s two offerings, CDL Basic and CDL Plus, are being offered in partnership with Professional Truck Driving School.

CDL Basic is a nine-week program that provides standard CDL training and certification. The cost is $4,100. The 12-week CDL

Plus program, which costs $4,600, includes the CDL Basic content as well as tanker, hazardous material and double/triple endorsements. CDL Basic and CDL Plus classes start every month.

Unique to Moraine Valley’s CDL program is the inclusion of an eight-hour supply chain industry overview that highlights the basic principles of transportation, logistics and supply chain management. Upon completion, students will understand the role transportation plays in economic vitality and have a better understanding of supply chain and distribution processes.

“Obtaining a commercial driver’s license opens the door to a career in the supply chain field,” said Steve Pappageorge, executive director of Corporate, Community and Continuing Education at Moraine Valley. “There is an acute nationwide shortage of drivers.

Transportation companies are offering sign-on incentives and highly competitive compensation plans to attract quality individuals. Area companies have immediate hiring needs, and Moraine Valley can train people to fill them.”

More information is available at morainevalley.edu/cdl or by calling (708) 974-5735.

LIBRARY HAPPENINGS

CHICAGO RIDGE Session in sewing

A session in sewing will be offered from 9 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 24 at the Chicago Ridge Library, 10400 S. Oxford Ave. Participants can work on their latest project, including quilting, knitting, stamping and sewing. Guests can bring a sack lunch or cash if they plan to order lunch. Sewing machines are available upon request. More information about this free program can be obtained by calling the library, (708) 423-7753, or visit the website at www.chicagoridgelibrary.org.

EVERGREEN PARK Seed swap session

A seed swap session will be offered from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24 at the Evergreen Park Library, 9400 S. Troy Ave. Gardeners are invited to prepare for spring planting with a seed swap at the library. Bring saved or purchased seeds (non-GMO and organic) to swap with other gardeners. Visitors should make sure that the seeds are clearly labeled with name and growing information.

The class is for adults only. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 422-8522 or visit www.evergreenparklibrary.org.

Teens and tweens can view ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’ The Teen/Tween Movie Party will feature the film “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24 at the Evergreen Park Library.

Costumes are welcome, but not required.

The program is designed for kids in the sixth through eighth grade and high school students.

Visitors will watch the movie, play trivia, make crafts, and have snacks. The movie is rated PG-13 and has a running time of two hours and 15 minutes. More information can be obtained by calling youth services, (708) 422-8522, ext. 137.

Organic gardener Jeanne Nolan Organic gardener Jeanne Nolan will be on hand at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 1 at the Evergreen Park Library. Nolan is an educator, author and consultant who has been growing food organically for more than 20 years. Her company, The Organic Gardener Ltd, works with families to develop gardens that are beautiful, productive, and uniquely suited to their homes and lifestyles. She also works extensively with schools, restaurants, not-for-profit organizations, and other institutions and has created more than 700 food gardens in and around Chicago.

In partnership with Green City Market, she designed, installed, and maintains The Edible Gardens, a 5,000-square-foot vegetable garden in Lincoln Park Zoo. She teaches monthly workshops at The Edible Gardens.

She is also a regular on WTTW’s “Chicago Tonight.” Nolan will be speaking about her book, “From the Ground Up,” and will share her personal experiences that led her into the good food movement, the benefits of having an organic garden, and her five keys to successful growing.

Registration is requested from the library website at www. evergreenparklibrary.org or call (708) 422-8522.

OAK LAWN

Reading ‘1,000 Books Before Kindergarten’

According to studies, not only does reading aloud to children help foster an early interest in books, but research shows it can improve reading readiness when they start school.

Parents can stop by the Youth Services Desk to pick up a log to get their children started. For more information about this and other youth programs, call (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

Free movie screening of ‘Going in Style’ will be held

A free movie screening of the 2017 film “Going in Style” will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 26 at the Oak Lawn Library. The film is about three lifelong pals who risk it all in an effort to pay the bills and come through for their loved ones. They embark on a daring bid to knock off the very bank that absconded with their money. The movie stars Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman and Alan Arkin. The 96-minute movie is rated PG-13. For more information about this and other adult programs, call (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

AARP offers Smart Driver Course A refresher course designed to meet the needs of drivers age 50 and up will be he held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, March 21 and March 22, at the Oak Lawn Public Library.

In-person registration begins Saturday, Feb. 24 at the adult services desk. Many insurance companies offer discounts to those who complete the course. Advance in-person registration and payment of fee are required to participate.

The registration fee is $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. Applicants must present a current AARP card at the time of registration to receive the discount. The class is limited to 30 students per session.

Participants must attend the entire series to receive a certificate of completion. Coffee and snacks will be provided. For more information about this and other adult programs, call (708) 422-4990, or visit www.olpl.org.

Children’s speech is topic The Pediatrics Department of Advocate Hope Children’s Hospital discusses speech development in young children from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 3 at the Oak Lawn Library.

The department representatives will discuss speech milestones for children and when a delay may cause for concern. Parents or guardians may bring children ages 1 to 7 for stories and songs led by library representatives and Advocate staff. More information about this and other youth programs can be obtained by calling (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

Concert will feature Irish songs and stories The Tri-L-Co Music will perform Irish songs and tell stories during a concert scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday, March 4 at the Oak Lawn Library. Reminisce with sing-alongs and stories featuring the trio of Irish baritone Gavin Coyle teamed with Carlyn Lloyd and Jon Warfel on pennywhistles, dulcimer and drums. The Sunday with Friends Concerts are sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Moreinformation about this and other adult programs can be obtained by calling (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

Author discusses history of Parents can sign up for an early literacy Chicago’s 1933 World’s Fair

initiative for newborns, toddlers, 2-year-olds and preschool children for a program entitled “1,000 Books Before Kindergarten” at the Oak Lawn Library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave.

Author William Hazelgrove will discuss the Chicago history behind the 1933 World’s Fair at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 8 at the Oak Lawn Library. Hazelgrove will provide sto-

ries on The Secret Six, Sally Rand, Rufus, Charles Dawes, corrupt Chicago Mayor William Thompson, Al Capone and the end of the gangster era. For more information about this and other adult programs, call (708) 4224990 or visit www.olpl.org.

PALOS HILLS

Kids can be creative at Lego Club The Lego Club will meet for children in kindergarten through fifth grade at 4 p.m. today (Thursday, March 1) at the Green Hills Library, 10331 S. Interlochen Drive, Palos Hills. Library staff will provide the Legos and children will provide the imagination.

Register online at www.greenhillslibrary.org.

Learn to create birdhouse for backyard Guests can paint and accessorize a wooden birdhouse for the backyard at 7 p.m. today (Thursday, March 1) at the Green Hills Library. All supplies will be provided. Registration is limited to 45. The event is for adults only. Register online at www.greenhillslibrary.org.

‘The Glass Castle’ will be screened in morning The next Morning Movie will be the presentation of “The Glass Castle” at 10 a.m.

Friday, Feb. 23 at the Green Hills Library.

Popcorn and drinks will be served. This event is for adults only. Register online at www. greenhillslibrary.org.

Discovering methods of tracing family tree Patrons can discover methods of evaluating websites for reliable sources of information about their family tree at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27 at the Green Hills Library. Guests will learn how to use subscription databases in tandem with free genealogy websites to trace their family trees. Participants will also learn how to find out what is new in the online genealogy community. This event is for adults only. Register online at www. greenhillslibrary.org.

Ben’s Bubble Show will be held for kids, caregivers A session will be offered for children and caregivers of all ages in “bubble sculptures” at 6 p.m. Monday, March 5 at the Green Hills Library. “Fabulous Ben” will lead the session and will perform some STEM-based tricks.

Register online at www.greenhillslibrary.org.

Introduction to email basics An introduction to provide basic email instruction will be held at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 6 at the Green Hills Library. This class will cover the basics of using email, such as logging in and out, creating and sending emails, and sending attachments. This class is for adults only. Register online at www. greenhillslibrary.org.

Make confetti terrariums Kids ages 10 to 17 can make some trendy terrariums with confetti during a session scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 7 at the Green Hills Library. Registration is limited to 30. Register online at www.greenhillslibrary.org.

Shamrock Ragsters to perform to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day as the Shamrock Ragsters perform traditional Irish music for all ages at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 7 at the Green Hills Library. Guests can also enjoy some Irish treats as well. Registration is limited 75. Register online at www. greenhillslibrary.org.

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Local students earn degrees at University of Wisconsin-Parkside Two local students have received their degrees during the winter commencement ceremony at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside in Madison. Earning their degrees were Evergreen Park resident Cody Akiel, who received a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering, and Palos Hills resident Nyaveh Keili, who also received a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering. The two students were among 1,150 graduates who took part in the ceremony on Dec. 16.

Stagg graduate is on dean’s list at U of I Freshman Nick Ginnodo, a Palos Heights resident, was named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. Ginnodo is a 2017 graduate of Stagg High School in Palos Hills. He also played for the Cobras hockey team.

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A group of locals students have been selected to the dean’s list for the 2017 fall semester at Lewis University in Romeoville.

Chicago Ridge students earning dean’s list honors are Alexis Ganzer, who is working on bachelor of arts in social work; Matthew Kaczorowski, bachelor of arts in criminal justice; Nicole Pratl, social work; and Gabrielle Vasilevskis, bachelor of arts in psychology.

Evergreen Park residents on the dean’s list are David Lorimer, bachelor of science, aviation flight management; Alfonso Ramirez, bachelor of science, aviation maintenance; and Andrew Troglia, aviation flight.

Hickory Hills residents on the dean’s list are Nicolette Chialdikas, bachelor of arts, middle level education; Kevin Curtis, bachelor of science, computer science; Xavier Duenas, aviation management; Ivan Fonseca, computer science; Michael Hallman, computer science; Jessica Kulach, bachelor of science, nursing; Melissa Misiaszek, bachelor of science, business administration; and Nicholas Pawlica, bachelor of science, biology.

Oak Lawn residents on the dean’s list are Nilly Albeitoni, computer science; Steven Boetscher, bachelor of science, biochemistry; Richard Castro, aviation flight management; Nicole Laba, business administration; Olivia Linder, bachelor of arts, early childhood special education; Peter Markarski, bachelor of arts, criminal justice; Michael Martinez, aviation maintenance; Mary Nelson, early childhood special education; Anakaren Rodriguez, bachelor of arts, special elementary education; Edward Trybula, bachelor of science, aviation/areopsace tech; and Elizabeth Yolich, middle level education.

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Thursday, February 2018 Thursday, March 22, 5, 2015

IHSA STATE WRESTLING TOURNAMENT

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IHSA STATE GIRLS GYMNASTICS

History and Hassan THE ROAD TO HISTORY The IHSA postseason results for Richards freshman wrestler Mia Palumbo:

Lemont Regional, Feb. 3 Beat Brother Rice’s Michael Loughney, 8-4 Beat St. Rita’s Noel Rosales, 3-1.

Hinsdale South Sectional, Feb. 10 Beat Linblom’s Steven Ross, 17-0 (technical fall at 3:37) Beat Oak Forest’s Brandon Edelen, 7-4.

Beat St. Rita’s Noel Rosales, 3-0.

IHSA State Championships, Feb. 15-17 Beat Springfield’s Kaeden Kinison, 4-2 Lost to Marengo’s Logan Pfeiffer, 9-0 Beat Woodstock North’s Carter Miller, 9-2 Lost to East St. Louis’s Anthony King, 12-3

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Sandburg/Stagg sophomore Maddie Giglio fin shed third in the state in the balance beam event Friday and Saturday.

Confident Giglio takes third on beam

By Jeff Vorva Photo by Jeff Vorva

Richards freshman Mia Palumbo became the first female in the 80-year history of the IHSA State Championships to win a match as she won a pair of bouts for a top-eight finish.

Mama Mia, girls do wrestle: Palumbo wins two state matches

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

As the legend of Mia Palumbo grows, so, too does the story of how she wanted to wrestle 10 years ago but her mother, Jeannette, proclaimed: “Girls don’t wrestle.’’

Yet, after seeing Lockport’s Haley Augello, a future Olympian, during a youth tournament, Jeannette and her husband Rob, a former Richards and Oak Lawn Wildcats wrestler himself, decided they were going all-in on this.

Then, there were other people who said that girls don’t wrestle.

And that didn’t go over too well with Mrs. Palumbo.

“People were not very supportive of it in the beginning,” Jeannette said. “We had

parents who didn’t want their boys wrestling Mia. We actually signed her up for a program and they told us this is not a sport for girls.

We’ve had officials tell us she doesn’t belong in this sport. And I asked my husband ‘Why are we doing this? Why are we fighting this?’

“He said ‘this is what she wants and we are never going to tell her no.’ ’’ So the Palumbo parents fought through the adversity off the mat and Mia fought male opponents on the mat and if there ever was an ultimate answer to Jeannette’s question of “Why are we doing this?’’ it came on Thursday.

Mia, a 14-year-old freshman from Richards, became the first female in the 80-yearhistory of the Illinois High School Association State Meet to win a match. Down 2-0 to Springfield’s Kaeden Kinison heading into

the third period, Palumbo rallied in the final two minutes and made history with a 4-2 victory in the first round of the Class 2A 106-pound division at the State Farm Center in Champaign.

Although she didn’t medal, Mia finished in the final eight and broke a huge barrier with the two victories.

On Sunday, the family got a little taste of what her accomplishment meant to people in wrestling circles. And people were not telling her that “girls don’t wrestle.’’

Mia went and watched a youth event at St. Laurence High School and received a hero’s welcome.

“A lot of people came up to be congratulating me and wanting to take pictures,” she said.

Sports Editor

Sandburg/Stagg coop gymnast Maddie Giglio had a simple approach to how she was going to handle her second appearance in the Illinois High School Association State Gymnastics meet.

“I’m hoping to be a lot more confident than I was last year,” the sophomore said. “I’m not going to go in as nervous. I’ll try my

hardest again and hope I can place higher and do a lot better than I did last year.’’

That worked out well.

Giglio finished third in the state in the balance beam event and 14th in the all-around on Friday and Saturday at Palatine High School.

The Orland Park resident was No. 1 in the state when she hit a 9.425 in Friday’s preliminaries. But See GIGLIO, Page 2

GIRLS BASKETBALL REGIONAL

See PALUMBO, Page 2

Brother Rice’s Johnson beats Schickel again, this time for state championship

By Jeff Vorva

THE ROAD TO A STATE TITLE

Sports Editor

This weekend, Brother Rice senior Hassan Johnson does not plan on wrestling Lemont’s Kyle Schickel again.

The two grapplers have seen enough of each other this February.

The Class 2A 120-pounders wrestled three times in the past three Saturdays with Johnson winning all three battles, including Saturday night’s 4-2 overtime win to claim the Illinois High School Association state championship at the State Farm Center in Champaign.

Johnson (who finished 35-6) is just the second state champion in Brother Rice history. Rudy Yates was the first in 2013.

The Johnson/Schickel rivalry has been fun to follow.

Schickel came into the Lemont Regional seeded second on Feb. 3 and Johnson beat him 2-1 via an overtime tie-breaker in the semifinals.

The two met again in the Hinsdale South Sectional with Johnson enjoying a 7-2 victory. They hooked up for the third time in

Photo by Jeff Vorva

Mother McAuley players celebrate their regional title victory Thursday after knocking off Homewood-Flossmoor at Sandburg. H-F had 13 straight wins in regional/sectional play before the game.

Postseason results for Brother Rice senior wrestler Hassan Johnson:

Lemont Regional, Feb. 3

McAuley plays giant killer by bringing down H-F

Beat Lemont’s Kyle Schickel, 2-1 (ultimate tiebreaker) Pinned St. Rita’s Patrick O’Connell, 5:39

Hinsdale South Sectional, Feb. 10

Pinned Kenwood’s Maze Patrick, :21.

Pinned Tinley Park’s Jeremy Kelly, 1:40 Beat Lemont’s Kyle Schickel, 7-2

By Jeff Vorva

IHSA State Championships, Feb. 15-17

Mother McAuley slayed the beast.

Homewood-Flossmoor, which has been head-and-shoulders above all of the south suburban girls basketball teams in recent years, had a rare down season but still proved to be dangerous when it knocked off Bolingbrook toward the end of the campaign and won its final four regular-season games.

The Vikings, seeded sixth in the Class 4A Mother McAuley

Beat Beat Beat Beat

Sports Editor

Cahokia’s Marquis Wilson, 16-4 Ottawa’s Rafael Munoz, 6-3 Mt. Zion’s Kooper Loehr, 3-2, OT Lemont’s Kyle Schickel, 4-2 OT

Champaign with Johnson needing overtime again to beat the Lemont sophomore.

It’s the second time that Johnson was Photo by Jeff Vorva in the championship bout. Last season, he Brother Rice’s Hassan Johnson (left) and Lemont’s lost to Washington’s Dach Punke in the Kyle Schickel (right) battled each other three times See JOHNSON, Page 2

in three weeks with Johnson winning all three matches en route to a state championship.

Sectional, may have had a sluggish 13-13 record, but this was still a team few wanted to play in the playoffs.

Mother McAuley, however, was up for the challenge. The thirdseeded Mighty Macs didn’t score in the first four minutes but once the Macs got going, they were able to score enough to beat the Vikings, 40-33 Thursday night to win the Sandburg Regional.

Three area teams survived regional play last week as McAuley See MCAULEY, Page 3

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Mother McAuley’s state and national volleyball championships from 2016 helped make for a wild two-and-ahalf-year stint for departing Sports Editor Jeff Vorva.

An open letter to the new sports guy

I

t is a custom for some departing coaches to leave a letter in the drawer of a desk to their successor to wish them luck and share some thoughts about the job.

I am departing Southwest Regional Publishing to take another sports editor job in the south suburbs, and rather than leave a letter in a drawer to interim sports editor Jason Maholy, I thought I would use my final column space to let him know what he is in for:

Dear Jason: Imagine going to Great America and being able to ride the Goliath, Batman and Raging Bull rollercoasters back-to-back-to-back with no breaks.

Then, imagine your skinny little legs feeling like tapioca after those rides and getting in a car and racing in the Indianapolis 500 for a couple of hours.

That’s what it’s like covering sports around here.

On a slow week.

Welcome to the sports world of Southwest Regional Publishing, where you have three types of weeks: “busy,’’ “really busy” and “Oh, my God!’’ See, the athletes, coaches and fans around here have made it a mission to keep us hopping like rabbits after gulping a gallon of Red Bull and their mission has been accomplished.

In about two and a half years under my watch, we have had the honor and privilege of writing about: • Two volleyball teams — Marist and Mother McAuley — winning state and national volleyball championships.

• Two area players – Sandburg’s Michael Schofield and Lyons’ Jason Elliott — winning Super Bowls.

• A cross country runner — Lyons’ Danny Kilrea — winning the state championship.

• Another cross country runner — Sandburg’s Dylan Jacobs — winning a national championship.

JEFF VORVA Making the Extra Point • A cross country team – Sandburg – winning a state championship.

• A basketball team — Curie — winning a state title.

• A football team — Nazareth — winning a state title.

• A youth baseball squad — the Clear Ridge Little League team — winning a Senior World Series on ESPN. • A college pitcher — St. Xavier University’s Nicole Nonnemacher — striking out 42 batters in a doubleheader.

• A bowler — Sandburg’s Sophia Jablonski — who became the first athlete in state history to win the state championship in wheelchair bowling.

• A 4x800 relay team — Sandburg — knocking off a 10-year-old record at the state meet.

• A high school playoff football between Marist and Barrington in which Marist won, 59-56.

• An NAIA college football playoff game between St. Xavier and Morningside in which SXU lost, 75-69, in four overtimes.

• An Olympian — Kendall Coyne — who is playing hockey right now.

• A hockey player — Abbey Murphy — who came home from Russia after winning the gold medal in the International Ice Hockey Federation Women’s 18U World Championships. And she is not old enough to drive yet.

Photo by Jeff Vorva

And what happened over the weekend? Check out the front page — Richards’ Mia Palumbo became the first female wrester in the history of Illinois to win a match at the state championships.

That’s just the beginning…

Coming up this spring, your watch could find Mother McAuley winning a state water polo title, Marist winning a state softball title and maybe a baseball team such as Brother Rice, St. Laurence or Sandburg might be in position to claim a state crown.

And the 11th Southwest Half Marathon is in May. Plenty of fun and inspiring stories come from that event.

During the regular season in most sports there are rivalry games, upsets and craziness.

So, enjoy the madness.

Have fun working with news editors Joe Boyle,

AREA SPORTS REPORT

See ya, Jeff Vorva

FOCUS ON AREA COLLEGES

MVCC hosts first Hall of Fame class

Richards Special Olympics team heading to state

By Jeff Vorva

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Sports Editor

Richards High School entered the Special Olympics Illinois group this season and the Oak Lawn’s school’s coed basketball team is already one of the best in the state.

Despite going 2-7 during the regular season the team won the gold medal in a regional tournament at Thornwood High School. The Bulldogs will go to the state tournament March 16-18 at Illinois State University in Normal.

Members of the team are Melanie Salgado, Angel Olmos, Casey Barker, Julia Huscher, Henry Balog, Chyna Houzah, Katie Rivera, Hector Sandoval, Billy Veal, Trevor Thompson, Frankie Olivares, Marquise McGraw, Emily Lambrigger and Unique Richardson.

Richards Special Olympics Coordinator Kelly Fleming said that the school was a part of the Special Olympics in the fall and will have a track and field team in the spring.

Submitted photos

The Richards Special Olympics co-ed basketball team qualified for the state tournament, which takes place in March.

Tickets, which include dinner drinks and raffle starter tickets, are $60. For more information, contact Mike McShane at 773429-4343 or visit brotherrice.org.

Oak Lawn Baseball/Softball registration

More stars on ice Palos Heights’ Kendall Coyne is currently playing Olympic hockey. Evergreen Park’s Abbey Murphy earned a gold medal for the United States’ 18U team in January.

Now, another couple of area athletes have starred on ice.

Shepard freshman Gia Swanson and sophomore Jenna Bader took first place for Teams Elite at the Midwest Synchronized Skating Sectionals in Wichita, Kansas in late January.

Their team scored a 72.82 and beat out Starlights by more than six points (66.22) and open play at the National Championships in Portland starting today, Thursday.

Oak Lawn’s Baseball and Softball League is accepting registration for the coming season for players age 4 to 18. For more information, visit oaklawnbaseball.com.

Gia Swanson (left) and Jenna Bader will be at the National Championships in synchronized skating in Portland starting Thursday, today.

try out at 6:30 p.m. and eighth graders through juniors in high school try out at 7:30 p.m.

For more information contact Gary Ferguson at 630-935-1150 or ssshootersbball@aol.com or visit www.southsideshootersbball.com.

Hampton to guest at The Southside Shooters will host tryouts Brother Rice Sports Night

Shooters girls tryouts

for its girls spring season on Tuesday and Feb. 22 at Stagg High School in Palos Hills.

Players in third through seventh grade will

Brother Rice is hosting a Sports night at 6 p.m. March 3 at the school’s Carmody Center.

Dan Hampton will be the guest speaker.

Shooters boys tryouts The Southside Shooters boys basketball organization will be holding tryouts for the spring season March 5 at the Moraine Valley Community College G Building, 9000 College Parkway, Palos Hills.

Fifth and sixth graders will try out from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. while seventh and eighth graders will try out from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The season will feature approximately 22 games with shootouts and league play.

For more information, contact Bill Finn at 708-508-0170 or at finn@morainevalley.edu.

Fire drops a not-so-friendly friendly

By Jeff Vorva

55th minute, when SuperDraft pick Diego Campos assisted Dax McCarty’s header.

They called it a preseason friendly.

But it wasn’t all that friendly.

The Fire dropped its first preseason match of the season with a 2-1 setback on Feb. 14 in a match that featured five yellowcard cautions.

The lone Fire goal came in the

Fire and Red Stars to play a doubleheader The Fire and Red Stars will host a doubleheader March 31 at Toyota Park in Bridgeview. The Fire faces the Portland Timbers at 5 p.m. while the Red Stars host the Portland Thorns at 7:15 p.m.

All tickets purchased for the Fire/Timbers match will also include a general admission ticket for the Red Stars game. Tickets for the doubleheader are on sale by calling 888-MLS-FIRE or visiting www.chicago-fire.com/tickets.

Fans wishing to make use of the Pub To Pitch bus program for the Chicago Fire match are invited to also stay for the ensuing Red Stars contest. Pub To

Pitch riders planning to stay for the Red Stars game MUST RSVP for the return bus back to Chicago by emailing busprogram@ chicago-fire.com by March 27.

Buses following the Fire match will return to all of their original pubs, and a late bus following the Red Stars contest will make stops at Cleos and The Globe Pub. All buses will leave 20 minutes after the final whistle of each match.

STATE GIRLS BOWLING AND SECTIONAL BOYS SWIMMING

Sandburg struggles after sizzling start

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

Sandburg’s girls bowling team made a great first impression Friday at the Illinois High School Association State Tournament Friday at Cherry Bowl in Rockford.

The Eagles shot a 1,037 in the first round of the day, good for second place, and set a school record in the second round with a 1,077. But the final four rounds were rough and the Eagles failed to make the cut for Saturday’s finals and placed 14th in the state with a 5,500.

Alyssa Novak led the Eagles with a 67thplace finish on the first day with a six-game total of 1,121. Vanessa Perez was 71st, Katie Colbert 80th, Jill Richmond 86th and fourtime state qualifier Emily Schrader 98th.

Richards’ Mia Jones finished 95th.

Sandburg senior Sophia Jablonski finished

second in the state in the wheelchair division with a 588. Mascoutah’s Olivia Moyer won with an 869. Last year, Jablonski was the first wheelchair champion in state history.

Swimmers ready for state The area has a healthy contingent heading to the IHSA state boys swimming and diving meet Friday at Evanston High School. But if sectional times and scores mean anything, it will be a struggle to make the finals on Saturday.

Sandburg won its own sectional with 302 points as Peter Bukiri (200 yard free, 500 free), Cody Thill (diving), Carter Thoss (100 fly), Jacob Simonek (100 breast), the 200 medley relay (Sean Harlin, Joey Jenkot, Thoss and Brenden Lee) and 400 free relay (Kyle Fox, Lee, Bukiri and Thoss) teams earned sectional titles. Diver Corey Verzak finished fourth and the 200 free relay team

After 42 years of hosting sports, Moraine Valley Community Colleges officials welcomed their first class to the Athletics Hall of Fame on Thursday.

The inaugural inductees featured Ephraim Eaddy, Douglas C. Gehrke, Rosie Geraci, LaVetta Mitchell, and Kay Schneegas, who attended the ceremony with a number of their friends and family.

Eaddy played on the Moraine Valley men’s basketball team from 1996 to 1998. He led his team to a conference championship in 1996 and to the NJCAA Region IV championship game.

Gehrke started at Moraine Valley as an economics instructor in 1972, but briefly helped coach the college’s club hockey team. He was named the first athletic director.

Geraci was a standout player and head coach at Moraine Valley. She played softball and volleyball from 1982 to 1984. Her sophomore year she was captain of the softball team and co-captain of the volleyball team.

Mitchell was part of the women’s basketball team that won two straight conference championships as well as their first NJCAA Region IV championships in 1988 and 1989. She also competed with her team at the national tournament both seasons.

Palumbo

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(Jenkot, Lee Bukiri, Fox) took second to qualify for state.

Stagg took second with 260 points and had just one sectional champion — the 200 free relay team of Brad Petersen, James McCallion, Mike Kotas and Rafal Jezierski.

Sebastian Smolecki took second in the 200 free and 100 back stroke.

Brother Rice’s Seth Miller qualified in the 100 fly with a second-place finish while Christopher Jones claimed fifth in diving.

In the Athletes With Disabilities division, Brother Rice freshman Dylan Early qualified in the 50 free (24.44 seconds) and 100 free (:55.52) and both were the best sectional times in the state.

Thill had a 454.30 score in sectional, which was the 14th best score in the state and he could earn a top-12 finish. No other area athlete is close to a top 12, based on sectional times.

Jeannette took her 10-year-old son, Carmelo, to a tournament at Morton East High School in Cicero and Mia was a hot topic of conversation.

“Moms were actually coming up to be and thanking me for how Mia did,” Jeannette said. “A little girl from the Oak Forest program asked me if Mia was there because she wanted to take a picture with her.

They even made an announcement before the National Anthem about what Mia did. Over the years people have become attached to her.’’

The state experience was met with mixed emotions. Mia was gunning for a state title and suffered losses to Marengo’s Logan Pfeiffer in the quarterfinals and East St. Louis’s Anthony King in the wrestlebacks to end the run.

Johnson

Continued from Page 1 120-pound title match.

Johnson’s teammate, Paul Gliva,

Giglio

Continued from Page 1 on Saturday, she scored a 9.400 and was overtaken by Wheaton Warrenville South’s Jamie Labue (9.520) and Neuqua Valley’s Jane Riehs (9.475).

The third place finished was the best in the area since Sandburg’s Kystyn Mischeck won a state championship in the floor exercise event in 2009. Mischeck is an assistant coach for Sandburg/Stagg.

Schneegas was not only a natural athlete at a time when women’s participation in sports was an oddity, but she also was a pioneer for women’s athletics at Moraine Valley. She was a physical education instructor at the college starting in 1970, where she taught swimming, archery, cross country skiing, and golf. When the college officially started an intercollegiate athletics program in 1976, Schneegas became the women’s athletic coordinator.

St. Xavier University Men’s basketball: Former Sandburg star Niko Cahue scored a career-high 32 points to lead the Cougars to a 101-87 victory over Robert Morris on Saturday. He added 10 rebounds for the Cougars (18-12 overall, 11-9 in the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference).

Women’s basketball: the Cougars, ranked fourth in the national among NAIA Division II schools, roughed up Robert Morris 102-74 on Saturday as Brittany Collins had 17 points and 10 rebounds. The team improved to 26-2 overall and 20-0 in the CCAC.

Trinity Christian Women’s track: Former Chicago Christian star April Van Ryn won the 5000 meter event in the CCAC Indoor Championships. The freshman ran it in 17 minutes, 55.28 seconds — nearly 30 seconds ahead of the second-place competitor.

“I was disappointed at first, but then I kept my mind open that it was great to make history and everything,” Mia said. “It was a fun weekend, but I didn’t like losing. I went out there and gave it my all but they were definitely stronger than me.’’

Mia also became the first female to win conference, regional and sectional titles in one year. She is one of four female wrestlers to qualify for state.

She also teamed with her sophomore brother, Rocco, to become the second brother-sister combo to qualify for state.

Rocco, making his second state appearance, pinned Marengo’s Kenny Reed in 5 minutes, 10 seconds to advance to the quarterfinals at 145. But he dropped an 8-2 decision to Rantoul’s Peter McClusker and went 1-1 in the wrestleback rounds to also finish in the top eight but did not medal. took fifth place at 170 on Saturday.

In Class 3A action, Marist’s Jacob Dado took third at 138 while teammate Michael Lavelle took sixth at 106.

Sandburg’s Pat Nolan took fourth place at 132.

Last year, Giglio claimed 28th in the all-around with a 35.150 and this year she vaulted up to 14th place with a 36.700. Glenbard West’s Maddie Diab won the all-around with a 38.025.

The only other area athlete represented was Sandburg/Stagg sophomore Taylor Talley, who finished tied with Giglio and two other competitors at 18th in the vault with scores of 9.373. Giglio finished 14th in the floor exercise (9.275).

The top 10 from the preliminaries advanced to Saturday’s finals.

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

Stagg’s Josh Blim and his teammates face Richards Monday in the first round of the Class 4A Regional.

W-L STREAK NEXT 16-10 15-10 10-16 23-4 18-7 12-13 16-8 15-8 18-9 9-15

L1 W3 L2 W1 L1 W5 W1 L2 W1 L1

at Ag Science, Fri.; vs. winner of T.F. North vs. Bradley-Bourbonnais at Class 4A B-B Regional, Tues. vs. TBD in Class 2A El Paso-Gridley Regional, Fri. hosts Catalyst/Maria at Class 3A Evergreen Park Regional, Mon. hosts winner of Richards vs. Stagg in Class 4A Marist Regional, Tues. at Argo, Fri.; vs. winner of Thornton vs. Argo at Class 4A T.F. South Regional, Tues. hosts Reavis, Fri.; vs. Stagg in Class 4A Marist Regional, Mon. at Lincoln-Way East, Thurs.; vs. Crete-Monee at Class 4A Reavis Regional, Tues. at Eisenhower, Fri.; vs. Eisenhower at Class 4A Bradley-Bourbonnais Regional, Mon. vs. winner of Mount Carmel vs. Noble/Johnson at Class 3A Mount Carmel Regional, Tues. at Bolingbrook, Fri.; vs. Richards in Class 4A Marist Regional, Mon.

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* Records through Sunday, Feb. 18; compiled by Randy Whalen

GIRLS Chicago Christian Evergreen Park Marist Mother McAuley Oak Lawn Richards Sandburg Shepard St. Laurence Stagg

W-L STREAK 11-16 25-4 23-6 24-7 18-10 19-8 11-18 6-22 16-13 15-12

L1 L1 W2 W4 L1 L1 L1 L7 W2 L1

NEXT Season over Season over at Class 4A Mother McAuley Sectional hosts Class 4A Mother McAuley Sectional Season over Season over Season over Season over at Class 3A Little Village Sectional Season over

* Records through Sunday, Feb. 18; compiled by Randy Whalen

FOCUS ON BOYS BASKETBALL

Richards now in driver’s seat for SSC Red title

By Jeff Vorva Sports Editor

The unpredictable South Suburban Conference Red took another twist, and now Richards is in the driver’s seat for its 11th conference title in 13 years after a wild series of events Friday night.

While Richards was taking care of its business on the road with a huge 74-66 victory over Shepard in Palos Heights, Oak Lawn was stunned by Eisenhower, a team that entered the game with a 2-9 conference record. Ike won 67-54 in Blue Island.

Heading into the final week of league action before the Illinois High School Association regionals open, Richards is 9-3 while Oak Lawn is 8-4 and Shepard is knocked out of contention with a 7-5 mark.

Richards hosts Reavis (5-6) on Friday night and Oak Lawn visits Argo (1-11).

Trevon Jones had 18 points and Paul Zilinskas added 17 for Richards in the Shepard win, while Shepard was led by Chris Harrison’s monster 37-point game.

With the up-and-down season that the Bulldogs (12-13) have had, this could be a huge momentum boost for the postseason.

Seeds announced

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and second-seeded Marist won titles in Class 4A while first-year St. Laurence made history with a regional crown in Class 3A. McAuley and Marist were scheduled to play in the sectional semifinals Monday night in one game while top-seeded LincolnWay East and fifth-seeded Marian Catholic were scheduled for the other semifinal. The championship is slated for 7 p.m. tonight, Thursday.

Now that H-F is out of the way, sectional teams were able to breathe a little easier.

In the past three seasons, H-F won 13 straight regional and sectional games and outscored opponents by an average of 70-34 before facing the Mighty Macs.

“I think its wide open,” McAuley coach Ashley Luke Clanton said of the sectional. “Even in the regional, it was pretty tough.

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If the seeds prove correct, a lot of eyes will be on Marist and Brother Rice for a while as both team are seeded in the top four of the Class 4A Thornton Sectional.

Almost a guarantee Richards’ Danny Jackson (right) grabs the hand of an Oak Lawn opponent earlier this year. He and his teammates grabbed the lead in the South Suburban Conference Red and can win its 11th conference title in 13 years with a win Friday night.

In Class 3A, St. Laurence is hosting a 23-team sectional. The hosts drew the fourth seed while Evergreen Park was seeded 16th. Morgan Park,

We had our hands full against Homewood-Flossmoor. It is a tough grouping.’’

McAuley (24-7) won its eighth regional title in 12 years. Senior Grace Hynes had 18 points and Tara O’Malley added nine.

“Going into the playoffs our mentality is that we have a chance to win this sectional and if we play tough, we can do it,’’ Hynes said. “Being at home is really nice, honestly. Everybody wants to play at home.’’

Beating the Vikings is a huge win for the program.

“They have a very tough team and played a lot of tough competition this year,” Hynes said. “Your record doesn’t always explain or represent how your team is. We have seven losses. It goes both ways. You have to take teams seriously no matter what their record is.

Marist (23-6) won its 12th regional in the 16-year history of the program with a 70-44 victory over Thornwood to win the Bloom Regional.

St. Laurence won its own Class 3A regional with a 51-28 victory over Solario as Ashley Murphy came up with 18 points, nine rebounds and four assists while

Bogan and St. Rita gobbled up the first three seeds. Morgan Park is the defending Class 3A champion.

Ashley Kevin added nine points and eight rebounds to help the Vikings improve to 16-13. The Vikings were scheduled to face Lindblom at the Little Village

When Sandburg and Lockport were knotted up after 32 minutes of regulation play Friday in Orland Park, the Eagles had the Porters just where they wanted them.

The Eagles won the game 48-45 in OT as Marvin Agwomoh popped in 13 points and Jake Pygon added 11.

Lockport fell to 0-5 in overtime games this season including an OT loss to Sandburg on Jan. 19.

Sectional Tuesday night.

Evergreen Park, the top seed in the Rich East Sectional sub-sectional, lost in the Brooks Regional final to the fourth-seeded hosts,

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Marist and Brother Rice made it to the final four of Class 4A sectional action last year, and if the coaches are right, the two teams will be back in the sectional semifinals.

The coaches voted and the Illinois High School Association announced the seeds for Class 3A and 4A tournaments on Thursday and at the 23-team Thornton Sectional, Marist drew the second seed and Brother Rice drew the fourth seed.

National power Simeon, last year’s sectional champ which finished second in the state, drew the top seed and Homewood-Flossmoor is seeded third.

Oak Lawn is seeded sixth, Sandburg eighth, Shepard 12th, Richards 14th and Stagg 18th.

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The Reporter Newspapers Call 448-6161 Deadline 5 p.m. Monday Hours M-F 9 to 5 Houses For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.DANNY KATEEB, STATE OF ILLINOIS - DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Defendants 16 CH 016474 16787 91ST AVENUE ORLAND HILLS, IL 60487 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 22, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 7, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 16787 91ST AVENUE, ORLAND HILLS, IL 60487 Property Index No. 27-27-206-015-0000.

The real estate is improved with a residence.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in “AS IS” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-16-16007.

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

CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-16-16007 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 16 CH 016474 TJSC#: 38-933 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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Houses For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.NANCY M. LEMPERA A/KA NANCY MAE LEMPERA, THOMAS J. LEMPERA, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 CH 7404 8037 LINDER AVENUE BURBANK, IL 60459 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on December 4, 2017, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on March 20, 2018, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8037 LINDER AVENUE, BURBANK, IL 60459 Property Index No. 19-33-116-013-0000.

The real estate is improved with a single family home with no garage.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

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

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

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

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

For information: Visit our website at service. atty-pierce.com. between the hours of 3 and 5pm.

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 416-5500. Please refer to file number 256176.

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

McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 416-5500 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 256176 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 16 CH 7404 TJSC#: 37-11162

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

KATHRYN ADAM AKA KATHRYN L. ADAM; THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS; KENNETH E. DEOENER; MARY J. DEOENER; Defendants, 17 CH 11390 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, March 28, 2018 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. 24-31-108-009-0000.

Commonly known as 6835 West Evergreen Avenue, Palos Heights, IL 60463.

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

For information call Sales Department at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, One East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60601. (614) 2205611. 17-023876 F2 INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I3077123

Houses For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF Cook County, Illinois, County Department, Chancery Division.

Fifth Third Mortgage Company Plaintiff, vs.

Alan M. Dudnick; First Secure Bank and Trust Company f/k/a Family Bank and Trust Company, as Trustee under the provisions of a Trust Agreement dated April 16, 2007 and known as trust number 12-933; Palos View Condominium Association; First Secure Bank and Trust Company f/k/a Family Bank and Trust Company; Unknown Tenants; Unknown Owners and Non-Record Claimants Defendants, Case # 17CH746 Sheriff’s # 170287 F17050187FT FITH 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 March 27th, 2018, 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: 10511 South Roberts Road, Unit 2A, Palos Hills, Illinois 60465 P.I.N: 23-13-103-033-1005; 23-13-103-033-1044 Improvements: This property consists of a Residential Condominium.

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 cashier’s check or certified funds at the sale; and the full remaining balance to be paid to the Sheriff by cashier’s check or certified funds within twenty-four (24) hours after the sale.

Sale shall be subject to general taxes, special assessments.

Premise will NOT be open for inspection.

Firm Information: Plaintiff’s Attorney ANSELMO, LINDBERG OLIVER LLC 1771 W. Diehl Road, Suite 120 Naperville, IL 60563-4947 Phone: 630-453-6960 Fax: 630-428-4620 Attorney #: Cook 58852, DuPage 293191, Kane 031-26104, Winnebago 3802, IL 03126232 sales@alolawgroup.com

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HOROSCOPES ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you may need to muscle your way through some projects, especially if your energy levels wane. Put your nose to the grindstone and work your way through things.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you are not one for letting obstacles get in your way. In fact, you find a way to go over or under any roadblocks. This makes you an asset to any team.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, if you have been forgetful about keeping tabs on your finances, you may be in for a surprise. Make an effort to more closely monitor your financial situation.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Don’t be so quick to write off someone you thought was out of your life, Cancer. This person may play an integral role in your life this week.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 You might need to channel some newfound excitement, Leo. Perhaps there is a special project brewing or a party on the horizon.

Keep up the good cheer.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, everyone makes mistakes, and those who move forward learn from their past errors.

If you stumble, dust yourself off and get back into the game this week.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Don’t consistently doubt yourself, Libra. Be confident that you can make decisions that will ensure your family’s success and happiness for years to come.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Juggling too many items at once

often ends with one of the balls dropping, Scorpio. Call on your support network to lend a helping hand when the juggling act gets too difficult.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/ Dec 21 Friends may flock to you and your jovial attitude this week, Sagittarius. Beat the winter blues by hosting a party, and it can be a win for all involved.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Loosen up the reins on something you have been holding onto tightly. This may mean giving a child a little more freedom to explore or involving others in a work assignment.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, it’s time to put some new ideas in motion. Channel your energy into projects that will showcase your talents and vision for The Center offers knitting (left) and woodcarving (right) classes. the future.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, creative endeavors may need to be shelved for a little while as you focus on practical tasks.

It won’t be long before you can The Center, 12700 Southwest beautifully polished gemstones. return to them.

Highway, Palos Park, has an- Participants will first create a pair nounced a slate of activities for of round or oval stones and then FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS advance to more complex designs. the days ahead.

FEBRUARY 25 For more information or to The class fee is $115. Stones can Sean Astin, Actor (47) register for a program, call (708) be purchased from the instructor FEBRUARY 26 for projects.

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Nate Ruess, Singer (36) • Knitting 101...And Beyond is • Winter Tree ID WorkFEBRUARY 27 shop will be held from 9:30 to scheduled from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Josh Groban, Singer (37) 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 24 in on six Mondays beginning Feb. FEBRUARY 28 Log Cabin 3. In this new program, 26 or from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Ali Larter, Actress (42) instructor Carol Alesia will help six Fridays beginning March 2. InMARCH 1 attendees see winter trees in a new structor Georgann Ring will teach Kesha, Singer (31) light. All will learn how to iden- beginning knitters to learn knitMARCH 2 tify trees by their buds, leaf scars, ting basics as well as correcting Rebel Wilson, Actress (38) fruit, bark, branching patterns and mistakes, making a yarn chart and MARCH 3 needles. The workshop will begin locating yarn and pattern sources Ronan Keating, Singer (41) indoors and then practice skills while making a spa cloth. Then outside, so participants are asked participants will choose a project to wear boots and to dress for from a suggested collection. Beoutdoors. Children 12 and older ginning students should bring a are welcome to register, as long ball of Sugar ’n Cream yarn and as they are accompanied by an a pair of 10” U.S. size 8 (5mm) adult who is also registered. The knitting needles. Experienced painting will be taking place in the workshop fee is $15. knitters will choose their own Art Studio and free food samples • Log Cabin Art for Kids projects and learn more advanced from Legendary Baking will be is scheduled for five Saturdays knitting techniques through class available in the kitchen. beginning Feb. 24. Children in discussions and demonstrations.

• Drawing the Human Face will kindergarten through second grade The class fee is $100. be taught from 4 to 5:30 p.m. will meet from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

• Winter Folkarts: Rolled Tuesday, and third through eighth graders Candle Workshop is set from Feb. 27. Students will learn to will gather from 11:30 a.m. to 1 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday Feb. 26. produce facial expressions with p.m. Instructor Ruth Augspurger Instructor Lois Lauer will help emotion, learn to blend and shade will demonstrate a world of art students create their own rolled and develop an eye for facial pro- and nature for kids. Within each wax candles just like the beekeepportions and planar structure to session, students will work on ers do. This class is an immersion make drawings more realistic. a variety of art projects such as into the world of art and nature.

• Culinary: Natural Sports painting, drawing, sculpture, pot- The class fee is $13 plus a $6 Drinks with Jewel will be held tery, crafts, sewing and more. Each materials fee. from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Wednes- session ends with an art show. The • Junior Farmers Early Spring day, Feb. 28. Students will learn class fee is $75, which includes four-week sessions begin Monday, how to make sports drinks by hand all supplies.

Feb. 26 through Saturday, March without sugar and artificial flavors • Handbuilding with Clay is 3. Junior Farmers classes meet one while still getting the necessary set from 1:30 to 4 p.m. on three hour each week for four weeks. energy to refuel.

Saturdays beginning Feb. 24. Classes are available for children • Culinary: Breakfast Casserole Instructor Liz Credio will help age 3 to 6 at 10 a.m. or 1:30 p.m.

Muffins will be made from 4 to students have fun working with Tuesdays or Fridays, and at 10 or 5:30 p.m. clay to create a variety of ceramic 11:30 a.m. on Saturdays. Children Thursday, March 1. Students projects. Credio will have projects age 7 to 12 will meet at 2 p.m. will make savory breakfast muf- to show students and allow time Saturdays and at 4 p.m. Mondays fins combining eggs, bacon and for experimentation as well. This or Tuesdays. Junior Farmers is an veggies and fruit-infused baked can be an introduction class for opportunity for children age 3 to muffins. beginners or studio time for ex- 12 to learn about and enjoy the • Around the World: Shibori perienced students. The class fee life of the farm. These sessions Tie-Dyed Pillows is scheduled is $60 plus a $15 materials fee. will focus on getting to know from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday, • Lapidary will be held from all of The Center’s year-round March 1. Students will learn about 9 to 11 a.m. on six Mondays resident farm animals as well as and practice shibori, an ancient beginning Feb. 26 or from 6:30 preparing for and welcoming all Japanese method of dyeing cloth to 8:30 a.m. for six Wednesdays the spring babies that will arrive. with indigo dyes. Participants will beginning Feb. 28. Art teacher Junior Farmers in this session can create a pattern on pillow sheets Larry Rothenberg will help stu- be prepared to experience and hold to practice and take home. dents turn rough hunks of rock into baby chicks, brush and feed the

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BROADEN YOUR HORIZONS McCord Gallery closes out exhibit with reception

McCord Gallery and Cultural Center, 9602 W. Creek Road, Palos Park, will host a reception for the Palos East and West Elementary School Exhibit from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25. The exhibit is open until Monday, Feb. 26.

McCord was pleased to provide gallery space for up and coming artists in the community, according to Gallery administrators. They said they believe displaying art in an actual gallery space allows students to see how much their work is appreciated and respected by others. It encourages the students to continue to pursue their interests in art.

Bridge Teen Center to host battle of the bands

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

For more information, call (708) 532-0500.

• Battle of the Bands will be heard from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. tomorrow, Feb. 23. Students will enjoy live music and have the opportunity to vote for the best band at the Bridge’s annual student competition. Vintage vinyl record

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livestock and groom and take a ride on a pony or horse. Paul Purdy, farm program coordinator, leads the Junior Farmers program.

The cost of the four-week program is $56. Advance registration is required.

• Womantalk! will be heard from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday Feb. 27. Womantalk! is a nurturing and supportive discussion group focusing on the month’s in Sarah Ban Breathnach’s “Simple Abundance” book, or any other inspirational resources that attendees would like to bring to share. The focus is on learning to live authentically, joyfully, simply, gracefully and gratefully. Participants are asked to call to confirm attendance.

• Luncheon: “Answering Your Inner Calling” will feature Lisa Espinosa. The luncheon will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday Feb. 27. In her inspiring and practical book, Espinosa shares simple and powerful practices that teach how to listen to one’s soul and to step into the next phase of one’s life’s work. In this talk, Espinosa will share some of her story of leaving her suc- Lisa Espinosa cessful teaching career to do the work she does today. She will also talk about the different ways your soul speaks to you and how to heal self-sabotage.

As a life coach, Espinosa specializes in showing women how to listen to their soul’s calling and make a career change towards more joyful and uplifting work.

The book “Answering Your Inner Calling” will be available for purchase for $10. Luncheons cost $22 and advance reservations are necessary.

• Metalsmithing for Jewelry will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on six Tuesdays beginning Feb. 27. Instructor Mary Michaelson will show students how to work with silver, copper or brass.

Students can create either a silver ring or pendant. The class will learn the basics of metalsmithing

such as sawing, filing, sanding, and soldering. Advanced instruction will be given to continuing and advanced students. The class fee is $100 plus a $30 materials fee.

• Weaving is scheduled from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. beginning Wednesday, Feb. 28 and will run for six weeks. Instructor Georgann Ring will help new weavers learn to weave a scarf on a rigid heddle loom, then explore intermediate techniques on the rigid heddle loom while weaving a sampler or set of coasters. A supply list for the first project is available in the office. Students should purchase yarn before first class.

Experienced and returning weavers will use The Center’s table or floor looms or can bring their own loom. The class fee is $100.

• Watercolor Painting will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on six Wednesdays beginning Feb. 28.

Wednesday evenings with Lenox Wallace feature structured lessons for beginning watercolorists with critique and guidance in composition, values, textures, negative painting, brush stroke usage and more. Experienced painters work individually with occasional guidance and critique. Opportunities will arise to expand the advanced students’ painting experience. Individual and group critiques will point out what has worked and how to improve that which has not. The class fee us $120. A list of required supplies is available in the office.

• Woodcarving will be taught from 9 to 11 a.m. on six Thursdays beginning March 1. Instructor Keith Miller will help students learn and practice the tools and techniques of woodcarving using a variety of types of wood.

Participants will create animals, objects and faces. New students will make three to six projects such as a bird, a shoe, an egret and miniature people. Experienced students may design their own projects. The class fee is $100.

Wood and bench knives are available for purchase in class for approximately $25.

Palos Village Players present Funny Little Thing Called Love The Palos Village Players will present the first play of their 77th season, “A Funny Little Thing Called Love” by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 23, 24, March 2 and 3 and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25 at Palos Park Recreational Center, 8901 W. 123rd St. Tickets are $20 or $18 for students and seniors and can be reserved by credit card on the web site at palosvillageplayers.com, or by calling (877) 787-8497. Hackney’s Restaurant, 123rd Street and LaGrange Road, offers a $5 discount for anyone attending a performance. Reservations are available at (708) 448-8300.

Season tickets are available online or at the box office for $55.

This new Jones Hope Wooten comedy is all about love. Under a full moon on this unpredictable night of romance, these four tales take the audience on an aroundthe-globe journey of unexpected twists and turns.

The cast includes area actors Rebecca May, Jackie Harney and Joanna Leafblad of Orland Park, Peg Crawford of Palos Heights and Steve Bell of Evergreen Park.

Other actors include Steve Hoxworth, Laura Braeuning, Ken Evans, Denise Goad and Kelli Montgomery.

The play is being directed by Lori Nussle of Palos Park and she is assisted by Lucy Mahoney of Worth, and Lindsay Latanski of Cast members put a humorous spin on love.

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Thursday, February 22, 2018

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Protect skin in the winter

By Amy Cavalier

Don’t put away that sunscreen just yet. The harsh winter weather can wreak as much havoc on your skin as can the hot summer sun, according to Dr. Mary Gail Mercurio, professor of dermatology at the University of Rochester Medical Center.

“Skin protection is equally important in the winter. It just shifts slightly in the approach,” she says.

Stay protected indoors and outdoors

One of the biggest mistakes people make when it comes to winter skin protection is forgetting sunscreen.

“I see some of the worst sunburns in early spring because people aren’t in the sunscreen habit and they’re caught off guard,” Mercurio says.

Even if you live in an area that doesn’t get much sunlight in the winter, there’s wind and low humidity to contend with. Wearing the proper outdoor-clothing to trap in moisture is essential to healthy winter skin. And the indoor air can be just as damaging.

“Right now, we are starting to see cold temperatures outside in combination with using heat indoors,” she says. “The mechanism of the heater is to remove moisture from the air.”

Dry weather can especially be challenging for aging skin, which loses its ability to retain moisture.

Static in your house is a good indicator that the air is too dry.

A humidifier will help replace some of the moisture, which is removed by heat.

“I can’t tell you how many patients have told me I’ve never needed moisturizer,” she says. “At a certain age, the skin starts to behave differently.”

If left unprotected, dry skin can get inflamed and itchy. This can eventually turn into dermatitis, which requires treatment and can be very uncomfortable,

Men can get proactive about checkups

By Jackson A. Thomas Mercurio says.

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Winter skin protection requires the right products. Mercurio recommends using moisturizing soaps as opposed to deodorant soaps, which tend to be more drying. Apply moisturizer immediately after showering.

“Moisturizing while you’re still damp helps trap some of the moisture that you acquired in the shower,” Mercurio says.

Look for a thick moisturizer — something that comes from a tub versus a pump, which is more liquid.

Don’t have the funds for fancy lotions? Use what’s in your kitchen. Many natural beauty products these days include ingredients like shea butter and coconut, argan, avocado, jojoba or almond oils.

And don’t discount grandma’s standby: Good old petroleum jelly.

“Petroleum jelly is one of the most effective moisturizing ingredients for anywhere on the body if you can tolerate it,” Mercurio says.

Sleeping with petroleum-jellyfilled cotton gloves can help return

SKIN TIPS FOR WINTER WEATHER:

• Apply lotion and lip balm for protection.

• Wear sunscreen • Cover your skin with the proper clothing.

• Stay hydrated.

moisture to overly dry hands. Lip balm and a layer of Vaseline in the nose or on any exposed areas is important if you’re going to be out in the snow for a long time.

“It’s a product that has stood up to the test of time, but a lot of people don’t like the greasy feeling,” she says.

“Keeping it on the counter won’t accomplish anything so find something you will use.”

Lastly, be sure you aren’t using abrasive cleansers, toners or alcohol-based products, which will dry your skin out. Summer skin- and face-care regiments should be tweaked to stand up to the winter elements. And the same products won’t work for In your corner A recent Cleveland Clinic sureveryone. Find something that vey, called MENtion It, shed light works for you. on behaviors and attitudes of men as they related to their health. Of 502 men, 53% said their health isn’t something they want to talk

Vitamins alone won’t solve health problems

By Joanne K. Clobus Let’s face it, if every meal we ate looked like the poster image for MyPlate — the United States Department of Agriculture’s campaign to promote healthy eating — we’d never need to think about supplementing our diets with additives, like vitamins and minerals. But eating a balanced diet isn’t always as easy, affordable or enjoyable as it’s made out to be.

And, for seniors living alone, it can be even more challenging to eat nutritiously.

“I start out with good intentions every day,” says Edie Dunwoody, 76. “But most days I end up snacking and grazing on foods that I know aren’t good for me because I don’t care to cook a healthy meal just for myself.”

For Dunwoody’s friend, 70-year-old Doris Stamm, healthy eating is essential to managing her diabetes, but she admits to slipping up fairly often.

Both women take vitamins.

Stamm takes a multi-vitamin to make up for not eating as well as she should, and Dunwoody takes a few supplements a friend recommended, including magnesium because she says it stimulates hair growth.

The good with the bad

Taking vitamins — and lots of them — is good for you, right?

Not necessarily, especially if you take supplements as an insurance policy against poor eating habits or without the advice of your health professional. Taking too many vitamins could actually be increasing your risk of health problems, according to the Mayo Clinic. For example, vitamin E may raise the risk of heart failure, and taking more than the recommended dose of vitamin B-6 can lead to nerve pain and seizures.

Too much vitamin A can be bad for your bones.

Also, remember that not all vitamins are created equal. According to pharmacists Paul and Pam Grisnik, in the United States, supplements are not regulated as drugs. Rather, they’re regulated as food, so it’s important to know what you’re purchasing.

“This is one case where you get what you pay for,” pharmacist Paul Grisnik says. “When buying vitamins, always look for phar-

maceutical-grade products. The popular ones we’ve all heard of have about as much value as the bottle they come packaged in.”

Do you need them?

The Grisniks agree that most seniors could benefit from taking vitamins and mineral supplements, but they also say that not everyone needs a multi-vitamin.

“Not everyone needs everything in them,” Paul says.

The best way to find out what vitamins you need is to have an honest discussion with your doctor about your daily eating habits and lifestyle.

And, if you do regularly take vitamins and mineral supplements, clue in your pharmacist.

“Your pharmacist can work with your physician to identify supplements that may interact with medications you’re taking,” Pam says.

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Kelly Evans knows how important her family’s health is, but she wishes her husband, Nate, was more proactive about his checkups.

“He doesn’t have the time,” says Evans, a 31-year-old X-ray technologist from Harrod, Ohio.

“He works a swing shift, so the days he is off, he is home with our 1-year-old son. It’s a matter of time versus his other priorities.”

Work and providing for the family are often prime concerns, so going to the doctor ends up on the back burner. It’s a mindset plenty of men fall into.

“They’re stuck in the thought, ‘I look good and feel good, so no need for seeing a doctor,’” says Dr. J. Steven Blake of Blake Gastroenterology Associates in Philadelphia. “Men are not alone in having issues about keeping or making timely visits to a physician.

“It’s absolutely due to fear and anxiety. The mindset is, ‘I don’t want to know until I have to.’

That’s the worse mindset to have.”

about. Additionally, 40% said they don’t get annual checkups, and only 42% go to the doctor when they’re worried they might have a serious medical condition.

“Men talk to others about their health usually about ‘heroic’ injuries such as broken bones, and injuries sustained during sports and at work,” says Dr. Ryan Berglund of the Cleveland Clinic, and who was part of the MENtion It survey planning. “Very few talk about more serious problems, such as heart disease, bowel or urinary disease. Traditionally, men are prideful about strength and hide weakness, and this may be one manifestation of that.”

Guys should get health checkups regularly, because they must have someone as their “health care quarterback,” Berglund says.

A trained set of eyes and ears can examine you and make sure some things you might think are a potential risk won’t be ignored, he adds.

“Is that mole on your back just a mole, or is it possibly a melanoma?” Berglund says. “Also, your primary physician will be up to date on what routine screening tests need to be done. Do you need your heart and lungs checked?

Is it time to get your prostate or colon screened for cancer?”

On top of the game

The survey found that 48% of

men turn to their significant others first to discuss a health issue; and 19% admitted to going to the doctor so their significant others would stop nagging them.

“Often, the spouse is present and provides details the patient himself will not volunteer,” Berglund says. “One of the most helpful bits of information to give them is letting them know others have been through what they are going through.

“Men like to have a plan, and giving them one makes them feel more comfortable sharing what they are going through.”

Routine checkups are also critical to staving off serious illnesses.

“Many serious diseases have an interval of time between when the disease is first detectable and then becomes incurable or leads to serious irreversible problems,” Berglund says. “The ideal is to diagnose a disease during this interval. By putting off that visit, you may miss that window of opportunity.”

Evans says her husband has a history of kidney stones, which he tries his best to “stay on top of.”

She encourages him to be more proactive, even if that means some time off work for checkups.

“We remind him we never want to be without him,” Evans says.

“I don’t want him to feel less important or that his needs are any less important.”

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Thursday, February 22, 2018

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For the love of the clove

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Move over broccoli. Step aside carrots. It turns out there’s another vegetable in your kitchen that can help reduce inflammation, as well as maintain a healthy heart, studies say.

It’s also been known to ward off vampires.

Garlic has been used as a medicine throughout human history. Ancient Chinese and Indian cultures used garlic to help with respiration and digestion. It has been recommended for treatment of arthritis, toothaches, chronic cough, constipation and even as an antibiotic. In some Western countries, the sale of garlic supplements joins the ranks of leading prescription drugs, according to the 2014 National Institutes of Health study, “Garlic: a review of potential therapeutic effects.”

“Garlic is a rich source of vitamins, minerals and naturallyoccurring compounds like flavonoids that are critical to maintaining good health,” says registered dietitian Emily Kyle of Rochester, N.Y. The compounds in garlic have been found to decrease cholesterol and triglycerides and provide antiinflammatory benefits, Kyle says.

Garlic has also been shown to help stave off plaque buildup in the arteries, high blood pressure and cancer, and it contains antiviral properties, according to Dr. Tom Campbell, co-founder and clinical director of the University of Rochester Medical Center Program for Nutrition in Medicine.

Although we can gobble up the health benefits of garlic in both

raw and cooked forms, evidence shows that heat can destroy some of the good stuff it contains that our bodies need. Kyle suggests keeping it on the cool side.

“If you want to get creative, you can add it to salad dressings such as vinaigrettes, to butter and enjoy it on toast, or to homemade salsa, guacamole or mashed potatoes,” she says.

If eating raw garlic doesn’t sound appealing, you can buy garlic supplements at your local health food store. Kyle says garlic supplements can be powerful and potent, and are unregulated, which can make them potentially dangerous. Side effects can include bad breath, heartburn, gas, nausea, vomiting, body odor, diarrhea and a burning sensation in the mouth or stomach.

“It is important to consult with your health care provider, such as a registered dietitian, when introducing new or large amounts of anything to your diet,” Kyle says. “Garlic is an herb and has the ability to interact with other herbs, supplements or medications you may already be taking.”

Kyle suggests consulting with a medical professional if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or considering adding garlic or garlic supplements to children’s diets.

“Garlic has the ability to thin the blood and can be especially dangerous for those who take bloodthinning medications, people with ulcers or thyroid problems,” she says.

She suggests buying garlic that comes from a reputable grocery store or local farmers market. Be sure to wash it before you add it

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Simmer eight to 12 cloves of crushed and peeled garlic in two cups of water for 10 minutes. Strain out the garlic and combine the remaining water with the juice from one fresh lemon. Add honey to taste.

• If you enjoy making your own fresh juice, toss a few garlic cloves in with your fruits and veggies. to foods to steer clear of dirt and insects, Kyle says. And like any food, don’t overdo it. Eat garlic in moderation, Campbell says.

“Include garlic in your diet frequently, but don’t eat garlic and think it’s going to negate the slice of pie you had after lunch,” he says. “People should focus on their diet as a collection of whole foods and try to consume unrefined, unprocessed plants as much as possible.”

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