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Thursday, May 31, 2018

Judge: Grandmother was insane

OL woman found not guilty by reason of insanity in murder of infant granddaugther By Dermot Connolly An Oak Lawn woman charged with first-degree murder has been found not guilty by reason of insanity in the killing of her 6-month-old granddaughter in 2013. The facts of the gruesome case were not in dispute. But after presiding over a two-day bench trial in Bridgeview, Cook County Circuit Court Judge Collen Hyland on May 23 remanded Alfreda Giedrojc, 66, to the Illinois Department of Human Services. Hyland said Giedrojc’s attorney, assistant public defender David Dunne, had proved

with “clear and convincing evidence” that Giedrojc was “not criminally responsible” for the infant’s death.” “I do find that the defendant did suffer from a mental illness and did lack the ability to appreciate the criminality of her conduct,” said Hyland. Giedrojc Giedrojc has been in Cook County Jail since Oct. 6, 2013, the day her 6-month-old granddaughter, Vivian Summers, her daughter Amy’s child, died in her

home in the 6600 block of West 91st Street. “There is no question nor does anyone dispute that on that Sunday morning she killed her infant granddaughter during the 10- or 15-minute period that she was left alone with her, for the first time in the baby’s life,” said Hyland. “It is clear that the baby suffered a horrific, brutal death at the hands of her grandmother,” the judge said. According to testimony, Joel Summers, the baby’s father, dropped Vivian off at her grandparents’ home before helping Giedrojc’s son, Lester, with a home-improvement project at his house across the

street. With the baby asleep on the couch, Giedrojc’s husband, Boleslaw, then left Giedrojc alone for 10 minutes and went across the street too. During that short time frame, Giedrojc struck the baby several times with a sledgehammer she had hidden in her bedroom closet and used a kitchen knife to slit the baby’s throat. Joel Summers and Lester Giedrojc sat together during the trial and left without comment after Hyland explained her decision. In explaining her findings, Hyland cited the See GRANDMOTHER, Page 8

Garden party plants seeds of generosity Park Lawn appreciative of ‘an awesome day’ that will aid in farmers market sales By Joe Boyle

Photo by Joe Boyle

Cong. Dan Lipinski (D-3rd) addresses the crowd that gathered for the Memorial Day Recognition Ceremony at the Veterans Monument Monday in Oak Lawn.

KEEPING MEMORIES ALIVE Memorial Day ceremony stresses the importance of honoring those who ‘paid the ultimate sacrifice’ By Joe Boyle A special day was made more special as a couple of veterans from World War II and the Korean Conflict were joined by soldiers who served in Vietnam, Desert Storm, Afghanistan and Iraq. Members of Johnson-Phelps VFW Post 5220 held its annual Memorial Day Recognition Ceremony Monday morning at the Village Green and Veterans Memorial in Oak Lawn. Commander Roy Johnson mentioned the fact that the ceremony was represented by veterans that have crossed several generations. “We must remember what these men and women have done and those who are not here,” Johnson said. “Especially those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.” Cong. Dan Lipinski (D-3rd) echoed those senti-

ments as he reminded the large crowd that while they may be enjoying this day with friends and with barbecues, they should remember what Memorial Day is about. “Today, Memorial Day, we remember those who have served our country,” Lipinski said. “This year alone, 14 servicemen have been killed in the line of duty. Another 75 have died in training. Some of our veterans have committed suicide. We have to care for those who have been out there and serving our nation. I also want to thank our first responders who put their lives on the line every day. We need to thank the servicemen and we should welcome them home when they come home.” Oak Lawn Mayor Sandra Bury said the origin of Memorial Day dates back to the Civil War when women from the South began decorating the graves of the dead soldiers. But they also began to decorate the graves of Yankee soldiers Photo by Joe Boyle Grayson Kaatz, 1, of New Lenox, waves several they encountered. American flags before the Memorial Day Recognition Ceremony on Monday at the Village Green in Oak Lawn.

A garden party drew volunteers Friday that were more than happy to make Park Lawn a center for plants and vegetation in preparation for the summer months. Volunteers arrived early Friday morning to begin the process of mulching along the fence and working on plants on the property of Park Lawn, 10833 S. Laporte Ave., Oak Lawn. Members of the Morgan Park Academy Service Council worked all morning by mulching along trees and plants on the grounds to get ready for the summer. “We look up organizations that we can help by looking at websites and then we contact them,” said Julianna Zigmar, a junior at Morgan Park Academy and a member of the council. “We work with national services and at the local level. We have members working at several locations today, like the Ronald McDonald House and Misericordia. We like to help out and have fun, too.” Park Lawn provides services that promote independence, choice and access to community living for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Staff members and volunteers at Park Lawn hold programs like the Garden Party to individuals who attend classes there to feel more involved. Mark Dynia, the marketing director at Park Lawn, said the efforts of the Morgan Park Academy students was a great asset. He also applauded the efforts of the Acres Group, which See PARK LAWN, Page 8

See MEMORIAL, Page 7

Cardinal Cupich honors clergy during Mass at St. Bernadette By Joe Boyle Sister Regina Jafzwinski said she has had a wonderful life as a member of the Sisters of Holy Family of Nazareth “I’m glad to be here celebrating my years in the order,” said Sr. Regina, who attended the special Mass at St. Bernadette Church, 9343 S. Francisco Ave.,

Evergreen Park, on Saturday morning that was celebrated by Cardinal Blase Cupich. “It has not always been easy but it has been rewarding.” Sr. Regina is celebrating her 70th year in the order. She now walks with the assistance of a walker but said she still has enthusiasm and has no regrets about the life she has chosen.

She was among many priests and nuns who attended the Mass and who were marking anniversaries in the clergy. St. Bernadette Church was chosen this year to host the Archdiocesan Jubilee Celebration for Religious annual Mass to honor priests and nuns who have dedicated themselves to a religious life. While many priests and

nuns attended the Mass, parishioners also attended the service. The Rev. Robert Tonelli, administrator at St. Bernadette Parish, gave the opening greeting at the Mass. During his homily, Cupich referred to Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, who See CUPICH, Page 8

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A group of students from Morgan Park Academy mulch along the fence near bushes and trees during the Park Lawn Garden Party held Friday at the Oak Lawn school.

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POLICE REPORTS Chicago Ridge

Possession of cannabis

• Oscar Suarez, 18, was charged with possession of cannabis with intent to deliver after detectives executed a search warrant at his home in the 7200 block of West 114th Street, Worth, at 9:57 a.m. May 22. Police said the search warrant was obtained after an investigation determined that he was selling narcotics in Chicago Ridge and surrounding suburbs. Police said more than 200 grams of cannabis was found at the house, in addition to items associated with drug use. He was also cited for possession of drug paraphernalia. Suarez, who was held for a bond hearing, was already on electronic monitoring awaiting due to an attempted murder charge in Chicago, police said. • Steven Hansen, 19, of the 10400 block of South Ridgeland Avenue, was charged with possession of cannabis after police reported seeing him acting suspiciously at the Metra station on the same block at 3:38 a.m. May 22. They said he was carrying 23 grams of cannabis. He is due in court on July 11.

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Library director visits EP Lions Club Nicki Seidl (right), director of the Evergreen Park Library, receives a check from Stan Urbanczyk, president of the Evergreen Park Lions Club, after she attended a recent Lions Club meeting and explained various programs offered at the library. Donna Bailey, who also works at the Evergreen Park Library, was also on hand. The Evergreen Park Lions Club contributes annually to the library for the purchase of large print and audio books.

Oak Lawn man arrested for obstructing traffic in Chicago A 28-year-old Oak said. They added that they Lawn man was charged discovered that Omar was with obstruction of trafwanted on a warrant, alfic by a non-motorist afthough they declined to ter police arrested him in disclose the nature of the front of 6316 S. Cicero warrant or the jurisdiction in Chicago at 8:11 p.m. it was from. May 20. According to public Omar Ahmad Omar, of the records, Omar has been 5600 block of West Edge Lake arrested six times by Chicago Drive, was apprehended “after he police since 2014, on such chargwas observed walking in the road- es as panhandling and criminal way obstructing traffic,” police trespass to land.

Unlicensed driving

Anna Kuczynska, 25, of the 7000 block of West 98th Street, Chicago Ridge, was charged with driving without a valid license following a traffic crash on her block at 11:13 a.m. May 21. Police said she was also cited for leaving the scene of an accident. She is due in court on June 12.

Suspended license

Super Scouts

• Curtiz Nolen, 22, of the 2400 block of West 123rd Street, Blue Island, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 2:40 a.m. last Thursday in the 6400 block of West 95th Street. Police said he was also cited for having expired registration. He is due in court on July 11. • Eugene Bradford, 55, of the 6700 block of South Indiana Avenue, Chicago, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 3:40 p.m. May 21 in the 11100 block of South Ridgeland Avenue. Police said he is due in court on July 20. • Daniel Ramirez, 20, of the 8200 block of South Latrobe Avenue, Burbank, was charged with driving with a suspended license following a traffic stop at 5:53 p.m. May 21 in the 10300 block of South Harlem Avenue. Police said he was also cited for failure to wear a seatbelt. He is due in court on July 11.

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Cub Scout Pack 3668 members from St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church in Worth (from left) Christian Bruno, 7, and Roman BrunoRivera, 9, are all smiles after receiving their Supernova medals for their achievements in the STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) program on May 19 during a ceremony held near the Worth Boat Launch.

Revoked license

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Evergreen Park Theft charge

Candace L. Cavanaugh, 35, of Oak Lawn, was charged with theft in connection with an incident that was reported at 11:30 a.m. April 23 in the 3000 block of West 100th Place. Police said an investigation determined that she pawned several rings and other jewelry that had been reported missing from the home on that date. Police said the items came from a house owned by her boyfriend’s family.

Retail theft

• Erica L. Thomas, 26, and Massaw Stigler-Riley, of Chicago, were both charged with retail theft at 2 p.m. May 21 at Walmart, 2500 W. 95th St. Police said the women were together, and Thomas took miscellaneous items worth $72.87, and Stigler-Riley took merchandise worth $132.50. • Tamera F. Ennis, 25, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft at 9:40 a.m. May 21 at Walmart, 2500 W. 95th St. Police said she took an $11.57 bottle of cranberry pills used for urinary tract infections. • Christopher Horton, 18, of Chicago, was charged with retail theft at 8:44 a.m. May 19 at Walmart, 2500 W. 95th St. Police said he took a microphone and cellphone worth $123.97.

DUI charge

Joseph Miller, 56, of Evergreen Park, was charged with felony driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 2:09 p.m. May 19 in the 9900 block of Clifton Park Avenue. Police said he was also cited for driving with a suspended license, no insurance, and illegal transportation of alcohol because there was an open beer in the center console.

Drug possession

William S. Bowers Jr., 37, of Oak Lawn, was charged with possession of a controlled substance following a traffic stop at 6 p.m. May 22 in the 4000 block of Southwest Highway. Police said he was carrying 8.9 grams of heroin wrapped in 24 pieces of foil, 15 pieces of foil with drug residue, and plastic bags, cut straws, a glass pipe and three syringes. He was also cited for possession of drug paraphernalia. Kevin Ross, 32, of Crestwood, was charged with felony delivery of a controlled substance following a traffic stop at 8:50 p.m. May 23 in the 2300 block of West 99th Street. Police said he was carrying

14.4 grams of cocaine. He was also charged with possession of a controlled substance. Melissa Dronski, 37, of Oak Lawn, was charged with possession of a controlled substance following a traffic stop at 4:39 p.m. last Thursday in the 3500 block of West 87th Street. Police said she was carrying 4.6 grams of methamphetamines. She was also cited for obstructing traffic and improper lane usage.

Hickory Hills

Outstanding warrant

Lisa J. Kazmierczek, 43, of the 7600 block of South Garden Lane, Justice, was arrested on an outstanding DuPage County warrant at 1:48 p.m. July 22 in the 8000 block of West 87th Street. Police said the 2016 warrant was for failure to appear in court on a suspended license charge. She is due in court in Wheaton on June 27.

Unlicensed driving

Jim Sarabas, 50, of Chicago, was charged with driving without a license following a traffic stop at 1:11 p.m. Friday in the 9800 block of South Roberts Road. Police said he was also cited for driving without a seatbelt. He is due in court on July 11.

Revoked license

Alan J. Doby, 57, of Chicago, was charged with driving with a revoked license following a traffic stop at 11:52 a.m. Friday in the 8000 block of West 95th Street. Police said he was also cited for driving with expired registration. He is due in court on July 11.

Oak Lawn DUI charges

• James E. Aardsma, 30, of Midlothian, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 1:22 a.m. May 22 in the 9600 block of South Austin Avenue. Police said he was also cited for disobeying a traffic control device. He is due in court on June 18. • Miguel A. Rivera, 28, of Alsip, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop in the 10400 block of South Cicero Avenue. Police said he failed field sobriety tests and registered an .092 bloodalcohol content on a breath test. He was also cited for speeding 52 mph in a 35-mph zone and driving without insurance. Rivera is due in court on June 26. • Jorge A. Rios, 22, of Chicago, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol following a traffic stop at 1:20 a.m. May 20 in the 10800 S Cicero Avenue. Police said he refused all tests. He was also cited for

speeding 54 mph in a 34-mph zone, driving with a suspended license, improper lane usage, disobeying a red light, expired registration, and driving without a seatbelt or insurance. He is due in court on June 19.

Retail theft

David Hernandez, of Des Plaines, was charged with retail theft following an incident at Jewel, 9424 S. Pulaski Road, at 8:07 p.m. May 18. Police said Hernandez and an unidentified woman left the store with stolen items stuffed in their pockets. The woman escaped on foot but Hernandez was detained by security guards until police arrived. Police said he took assorted consumable goods worth $457.70. Police said he was also cited for battery for pushing a security guard trying to detain him. He was also found to have four outstanding warrants from Chicago, Lake County, Lemont and Deerfield. Hernandez is due in court on June 20.

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Juan Manuel Anaya-Angeles, 41, of Chicago, was charged with battery following an altercation with an employee of Webb Chevrolet at the car dealership at 9440 S. Cicero Ave. at 5:55 p.m. May 19. Police said Anaya-Angeles became upset when he was given a copy of his bank statement, rather than the original, and allegedly grabbed an employee by the neck and struck him in the mouth. He is due in court on June 18.

Aggravated speeding

Sergejs Lanovenko, of Burbank, was charged with aggravated speeding following a traffic stop at 2:50 a.m. May 20 in the 8800 block of South Cicero Avenue. Police said he was driving a motorcycle 76 mph in a 35-mph zone. He was also cited for failure to signal when required, driving without insurance, and a license classification violation. He is due in court on June 27. 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.

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Lipinski amendment to aid Purple Heart recipients and other heroes passes House Cong. Dan Lipinski’s (D-3rd) legislation to honor Purple Heart recipients and other American heroes by giving them access to Department of Defense commissaries and recreation facilities has been approved by the House of Representatives. It was included as an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019. Lipinski’s amendment is designed to assure access to commissaries and morale, welfare, and recreation (MWR) facilities for Purple Heart recipients, all veterans with a service-connected disability, Medal of Honor recipients, former prisoners of war, and veteran caregivers. “We should all agree that these heroes of our armed forces have done more than enough to earn this access, said Lipinski on the House floor during debate on his amendment. “It is our duty as a nation to not only say that we appreciate their service, but also to enact policies such as this demonstrating our gratitude. A 2017 Defense Department report shows that expanding access will not only make lives easier for these veterans but will also strengthen the commissary and exchange system.” Lipinski’s amendment was endorsed by the VFW, American Legion, Military Order of the Purple Heart, Wounded Warrior Project, Disabled American Veterans, and AMVETS. Commissaries are grocery/department stores on military installations that sell food and some household items. MWR facilities offer a range of services on bases including libraries, outdoor recreation, dining, golf courses, and sports and fitness centers.

Thursday, May 31, 2018

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Worth artist taking a bow Reception for Gary Wick is set for Saturday at McCord

Photo by Dermot Connolly

A section of the Chicago Ridge Emergency Management Agency building at 10655 S. Oak Ave. is being turned into a training center in which police and firefighters from throughout the region can attend classes. The building was the original site of the village hall, and the training room is what was the meeting room. It will also be available as a heating and cooling shelter during emergencies, and will be available to host classes for community residents.

Chicago Ridge readies training center for police and firefighters By Dermot Connolly An unused section of the Chicago Ridge Emergency Management Agency headquarters at 10655 S. Oak Ave. is being turned into a training room for police and firefighters. The building is a former community center and village hall, and the village board used to meet in the room on the north side of the building that is being turned into the training center. It will serve other functions as well, including serving as a heating or cooling shelter in case of emergencies. EMA headquarters will remain on the south side of the building, where its equipment for weathermonitoring and other At the May 1 meeting, $19,800 was approved for the build-out, along with carpeting not to exceed a cost of $5,995. In February, at the request of Police Chief Rob Pyznarski, the village board approved the purchase of tables and chairs for $6,500. Pyznarski pointed out at the time that police officers are required by state law to take continuing education classes, which can cost hundreds of dollars per person. The state isn’t providing any funding for the classes, so the village would have to cover the cost. But with the training space available, Chicago Ridge will now be able to host the training classes. The room will hold 50 or 60 people, and several

Chicago Ridge officers will be able to take the classes free of charge. “This training center will pay for itself in a very short time,” said Trustee Ed Kowalski, the board liaison to the police department and EMA. “I plan to check on the progress of the construction this week. The room still had the old podium and everything from when it was the village hall. It hadn’t been touched in years,” Kowalski said on Tuesday. “Construction is moving fast. Even with the slowdown over the holiday weekend, we’re hoping to start having classes there in mid-June. “It’s a really good thing for the village. The possibilities for use are wide open,” said the trustee. He said the space will be available for community classes as well. “A lot of people don’t even know what EMA does, but Bryan Pudinoff, commander of the Emergency Management Agency, wants to change that,” he said. “That department is able to save the police department a lot of money. Among other things, EMA deploys to accident scenes and directs traffic with trained volunteers. That allows police officers to stay on the street patrolling.” EMA staff also do weather-spotting, in order to be prepared for storms. And those are the sort of skills that Pudinoff would like to teach interested community residents in the training room. “We want to familiarize people with what EMA does,” said Kowalski.

Principal against the wall

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Students from Southwest Chicago Christian School in Oak Lawn are seen duct taping their principal, Nate Pettinga, to the wall after students met or exceeded their Spring MAP (Measure of Academic Progress) test goals on their math, reading, and/or language test. Students received a strip of duct tape for each subject test goal they met or exceeded. Eighty-three percent of students in the first through eighth grade met or exceeded their goal and then had the opportunity to tape their principal to the wall on May 23.

Skin care concerns?

A reception will be held Saturday, June 2 for pastel artist Gary Wick at the McCord Gallery & Cultural Center, 9602 W. Creek Road, in Palos Park. The event will run from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and will offer art lovers the opportunity to meet Wick, who is presenting his final show at McCord before retiring. That show runs through June 30. Wick, who resides in Worth, has created some form of art since he was 5 years of age, according to a media bio. His sixth-grade teacher recommended he take classes at Chicago’s Art Institute, which he did. But he was unable to continue because his family wasn’t supportive of his desire to become an artist, Wick said in his bio. They wanted him to go out and get a “real job.” So, while in high school he took drafting classes which allowed him to do a form of drawing, albeit of buildings rather than for art. After he graduated, Wick would take art lessons at night in that same drafting room with his high school drafting teacher and a few other artists. He went to college at Navy Pier for a semester, failed miserably as he recounts, and got a job as a draftsman where he would work from 1960 until he was drafted into the Army in 1966. Wick spent 14-and-a-half months in Vietnam and left the service in 1968 with an honorable discharge. He would continue to work in architecture until 1996 when he decided to quit “because of the computers that were invading the work force,” as he described it. He picked up some old pastels and painted a quick sketch, which still hangs in his studio. The next few pastel paintings sold and a new career was launched, something he had dreamed about as a youngster. In 1996, he started to teach himself how to use pastels by making mistakes and correcting them until he was happy with the end result. He would eventually turn to landscapes, sunsets, documenting old tattered barns, and finally working from vacation photographs, which he feels more comfortable with now. He often says, “when you like what you do your job isn’t work, its fun.” “I’m having fun, but it’s still a lot of work,” said Wick. The artist has given numerous demonstrations over his career as well as workshops, and he has taught classes at various art leagues in the surrounding suburbs. When he quit teaching classes at LaGrange, the Art League suggested that one of his students take his place. That person, Julie Skoda, now teaches at McCord. Wick and Skoda will be doing a “Transition Exhibition” of their work. Wick will end his 20-year teaching career at the end of June and at the closing of this show. His students are winning some of the awards he once won, making him feel like he has accomplished more than what he intended to do artistically, Wick said in his media bio. He is a distinguished signature member of the Chicago Pastel Painters, and has been a member of the LaGrange Art League. Wick is a life member of the Elmhurst Artist Guild and has been affiliated with the Naperville Art League and other organizations in the Midwest. At 77 years of age, he keeps saying he wants to retire again and finally will. Wick’s motto is: “Paint what

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Pastel artist Gary Wick, a resident of Worth, will be honored at a reception held in his honor on Saturday at the McCord Gallery & Cultural Center in Palos Park.

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Our Neighborhood Enjoying spring activities under a welcoming sun

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Residents of all ages ventured outdoors Saturday to take part in activities, courtesy of the Oak Lawn Park District, with the Memorial Day weekend weather feeling more like summer than spring. Kids enjoyed a variety of activities at Memorial Park, 10200 S. Major Ave., playing basketball, playing on slides and other

playground equipment, and cooling off in the renovated splash pad. Moms and dads also enjoyed getting wet on a day that reached 92 degrees. Visitors also relaxed in the shade near the large pond that cuts through the park. Some residents were also out fishing at the pond. One angler, Larry Stolarek, of Chicago Ridge,

said he has caught bluegills and catfish at the Memorial Park pond. Nearby at the Stony Creek driving range, 5850 W. 103rd St., Oak Lawn, golfers were practicing their shots for the upcoming summer. Along with an 18-hole golf course, Stony Creek also offers miniature golf. Larry Stolarek, of Chicago Ridge, patiently waits for the fish to bite Saturday at the Memorial Park pond. Stolarek said he fi hes frequently at the Oak Lawn park and often catches bluegills and catfish.

Kids and parents have fun cooling off at the expanded and renovated splash pad at Memorial Park Saturday afternoon in Oak Lawn.

A group of young athletes oblivious to the heat as they play a basketball game Saturday afternoon at Memorial Park in Oak Lawn.

Oak Lawn resident Nick Gulino (right), 27, practices his drives and iron shots Saturday afternoon at the Stony Creek driving range in Oak Lawn. Photos by Joe Boyle

Library, Rita Schultz Day Dreamer Jewelry will visit Palos Heights Farmers Market on June 6 The Palos Heights Library returns to the Palos Heights Farmers Market on Wednesday, June 6 at 12217 S. Harlem Ave. Staff will be on hand starting at 10 a.m. with “Sand, Sun and Swim” Story Hour. In addition, information about upcoming library events will be available, along with surprise giveaways. Shoppers can sign up for a library card and sign out books on site. Rita Schultz and her Day Dreamer jewelry will also be a guest of the Community Tent. Inspired by nature, Schultz uses gemstones, Swarovski crystals, Argentium sterling silver, copper, stainless steel and unique findings to create jewelry that ranges from organic and fun to elegant and sophisticated. Many new creations will be available. Many spring vegetables continue to come into the market every week. Berries, rhubarb, early onions, radishes, lettuces and greens, asparagus, herbs, mushrooms and more are in the market now. Other food products available include many cheeses, eggs, butter, a large variety of meats and fish, olive oils and vinegars, salsas, sauces, jams, jellies and sauces, multiple varieties of breads, desserts, and teas. Ready to eat pizza products, variety of

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More spring vegetables will be available at the Palos Heights Farmers Market on Wednesday, June 6.

tamales and veggie patties are also on hand. The Palos Market has plenty for summer parties, including flowers and perennial plants. Pampered Chef is also available at the Farmers Market. Residents can stop by the City Tent to pick up and have endorsed a frequent shopper card. Patrons will earn double credit on their frequent shopper cards for all canned and fresh food donations. Canned donations are given to

Palos United Methodist Church, 12101 S Harlem Ave., Palos Heights. Fresh food donations are given to Operation Blessing in Alsip. All completed frequent shopper cards will be entered into a Market gift certificate raffle every month starting in June. LINK cards are accepted at the Palos market. Stop by the City Tent to start the process. “Palos Bucks” Double Value Matching dollars of up to $15 will be offered weekly.

Pick up this week’s recipe, “Strawberry Almond Muesli”, at the City Tent. This year’s recipes are courtesy of Palos Health Dieticians. The recipe will also be attached to the weekly email, Facebook page, City webpage (www.palosheights.org). Raffle tickets for this year’s Car Classic Event will be available at every market. The Car Classic Event will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday July 19. This is the 15th anniversary and will feature hundreds of classic cars, a live band, food and beverages. More information about the Car Classic event can be found at www.palosheights.org/events/ carclassic. Volunteers are needed. Email carclassic@palosheights. org for more information. The market would like to acknowledge and thank this year’s Market sponsors. They include Palos Health, CIBC Bank, Palos Heights Mayor Bob Straz, CNB Bank and Trust, United Trust Bank, Running for Kicks, Golden Shoes and Camille’s Confections. Additional information about the market can be obtained at www.palosheights.org, by emailing farmersmarket@palosheights. org, calling (708) 361-1800, or visiting the Palos Heights Farmers Market page on Facebook.

Together We Cope to hold housewares pop-up shop The Together We Cope organization will hold its annual housewares pop-up shop from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 2 in the Seville Plaza, 8600 W. 159th St., Orland Park. The housewares pop-up shop will also be held from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 3 at the Seville Plaza. Officials at Together We Cope have said that the annual housewares pop-up shop is on track to triple the size of last year’s event. Hundreds of new items that were featured at the 2018 International Home and Housewares Show at McCormick Place will be featured at discounted prices.

Theme of this year’s sale is “Treasures Create a Home.” Together We Cope was honored to be designated again this year as one of only five charities to receive exhibitor donations at the close of the housewares show in March. This influx of material generates significant income for the agency to continue its mission of assisting families in crisis in the south suburban region. All proceeds of the sale are used to fund various client programs at TWC, which is a homeless prevention agency based in Tinley Park and serving residents

of 27 south suburban communities. Items donated from show exhibitors include dishware, glassware, cookware, small appliances, furniture, knick-knacks, car cleaning supplies, pet supplies and dollar store items. Many different brands are offered, and all items are new to store shelves this year. More information on this year’s sale can be obtained by calling Trina Arvetis, manager of Together We Cope’s resale shop Nu2u, at tarvetis@togetherwecope.org or (708) 633-9180.

Online/hybrid classes available this summer at Moraine Valley Moraine Valley Community College offers opportunities to study, do homework and learn at home by taking online or hybrid classes this summer. Online classes are taught primarily over the internet, while hybrid courses are taught through a combination of classroom and web-based instruction. Both allow students to attend all or part of their class via the internet with the ability to access the instructor, classmates and course materials. Access to a web-equipped computer is

required. Some of the online and web-assisted classes this summer include Arabic I, II, III and IV, Fundamentals of Chemistry, Introduction to Business, Composition I and II, Introduction to Computer Science, American History I and II, Cultural Geography, Medical Terminology, Intermediate Algebra, Music Appreciation, Introduction to Philosophy, American National Government, and Introduction to Psychology, among others. A complete list of credit and noncredit

classes can be found in the summer 2018 class schedule or online at morainevalley.edu. Registration is ongoing. Tuition is $122 per credit hour plus fees and books. New students must complete an admission application, www.morainevalley.edu/apply, and then can register in the Registration Office, located on campus in the Student Services Center (Building S), 9000 W. College Parkway, in Palos Hills. They can also call (708) 974-2110 (TTY 711), or online at www.morainevalley.edu.

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News and events from our archives • 50 years ago Cook County Board chairman supports college for south suburbs From the May 30, 1968 issue: The story: Richard Ogilvie, chairman of the Cook County Board and candidate for governor, this week denied “making a deal” that would move a new state senior college earmarked for the south suburban area to Lake County. Ogilvie reportedly made a deal with state Sen. Robert Coulson of Waukegan by Arthur Gottschalk, who is campaigning for Ogilvie’s opponent in the gubernatorial race, John Atorfer. Gottschallk stated that Ogilvie promised to have the college, slated for the south suburban area by the State Board of Education last February, moved to the North Shore in return for Coulson’s endorsement. Ogilvie said those statements are misleading. The quote: “I told Coulson that population increases would probably warrant a college in the north too,” Ogilvie said. “But not that a college there would supplant the college planned for the South Cook County. I’m 100 percent in favor of the plans for South Cook County.”

• 25 years ago Sen. Simon addresses concerns of residents at Evergreen Park meeting From the May 27, 1993 issue: The story: Residents presented an array of concerns to Sen. Paul Simon Saturday as he held a town hall meeting in Evergreen Park. For nearly two hours, participants raised issues ranging from the country’s deficit, gun control, crime, Social Security, and the country’s role in Bosnia. One resident complained that he didn’t care for the fact that Simon supports the Brady Bill, which would require a seven-day waiting period before purchasing a handgun. The resident said that there are enough laws out there already. Simon disagreed, pointing to the fact that Chicago had 927 deaths by firearms last year, while Toronto, which has a population of three million like Chicago, had 17. The quote: “Chicago had four and half more deaths by firearms than all of Canada,” Simon said. “I think we have to recognize that something is wrong here.”

• 10 years ago Plans continue to make concerns of residents at Evergreen Park meeting From the May 29, 2008 issue: The story: Preliminary work is under way at a former church that next year will house the Evergreen Park Cultural Center and Historical Museum. The first phase of the project began in April and will make the building compliant with the Americans for Disability Act (ADA), said Evergreen Park Trustee Jerry Bosch, who is also the chairman of the Historical Commission. The project includes adding cement ramps and elevators. The bathrooms will also be made ADA compliant. The quote: “We’re hoping that this time next year we will be close to opening,” Bosch said. “Once we get the museum (ADA compliant), we’re going to categorize the artifacts.”

Thursday, May 31, 2018

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WHATIZIT?

Photo by Joe Boyle

The clue for this week’s Whatizit (above) is: Friendly building. Send your responses with your name and hometown by noon Monday to: thereporter@comcast.net. Several readers knew that last week’s quiz photo was of the Evergreen Park American Legion Post 854, which is located at 9701 S. Kedzie Ave. The post is noted for a large gun marker in front of the building. The quiz photo was featured as a salute to Memorial Day. Oak Lawn resident Steve Rosenbaum was the first to respond with the correct answer. The other correct answers were provided by Evergreen Park residents Rich Rahn and Henrietta Mysliwiec. The post also includes a hall that can be rented out for birthdays, weddings, graduations, retirement parties, and baby and bridal showers.

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Mother McAuley celebrates Class of 2018 Families and friends gathered at the Shannon Center on the campus of St. Xavier University on May 20 to celebrate the 232 graduates of the Mother McAuley Class of 2018 during the school’s 62nd commencement ceremony. The Class of 2018 includes a 100 percent college acceptance rate, a National Merit Scholarship Award winner (Catherine Rogers), two National Merit Commended Scholars (Hayley Gutrich and Grace Trippiedi), two recipients of the Chick Evans Scholarship (Tara O’Malley and Hayley Stepak), three A. Franklin Pilchard scholars (Alana Cox, Cecelia Crane and Maura Gribble), 15 college athletic commitments, and 34 Illinois State Scholars. The ceremony began with a prayer and remarks by Principal Eileen Boyce O’Reilly, Class of 2003, followed by the valedictorian’s speech, remarks by President Mary Acker Klingenberger, Class of ’75, and the conferring of diplomas. Rogers, who is also the class valedictorian, completed her senior year with a cumulative grade point average of 4.49. During junior year, Rogers earned a perfect score of 36 on her ACT, and earlier this month she was named a National Merit Scholarship winner. She also is an Illinois State Scholar. Next year, she will attend the University of Illinois, where she intends to study engineering. During her remarks to her classmates and guests, Rogers reflected on her years at McAuley. “Our job now is to take what we’ve learned and use this to better the world, in whatever way we can,” Rogers said. “It may be as simple as always remembering that people want to be good and do good, or as huge as discovering

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Valedictorian Catherine Rogers addresses her classmates during the commencement ceremony for the Class of 2018 from Mother McAu ley School that was held at St. Xavier University.

a cure for a deadly disease. The ripple effect of doing small things is extraordinary and can lead us to the realization of something much bigger. So, focus on doing good, and who knows, one day it may become something more. Continue learning about yourself, about the world, and about your passions. We have been prepared to succeed as we shape our own future. Because of our dedication and passion, McAuley girls will not only achieve; we will dominate.” This marked the fifth year that Mother McAuley invited an alumna to address the graduates during commencement. The class salutatorian has the honor of introducing the alumnae speaker. With a GPA of 4.47, Trippiedi, of Orland Park, earned this distinction for the Class of 2018. Trippiedi was named a National Merit Commended Scholar and an Illinois State Scholar. She will attend Miami University of Ohio in the fall, where she plans to

Grace Trippiedi, of Orland Park, addresses the Class of 2018 of Mother McAuley High School during commencement exercises. Trippiedi is the class salutatorian and was named a National Merit Commended Scholar and an Illinois State Scholar.

major in engineering. This year’s alumnae speaker, Dr. Colleen Fitzgerald, Class of ‘88, is the medical director of clinical research at Loyola University Medical Center. As a practicing physician and an associate professor, she specializes in the departments of female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery, urology, and physical medicine and rehabilitation. She also serves as vice-president/president elect for the International Pelvic Pain Society and is involved with The Women’s Health Foundation. Maryrose Sheridan was elected by her classmates as student speaker. Sheridan served as a Kairos leader, advisory board leader, Student Council Spirit Ambassador, varsity Club leader, National Honor Society member, and peer minister. She also wore the “M” costume at school athletic games this past year. Meg Griffin Gardner, Class of ’99, was selected as the faculty speaker.

“It would be unrealistic to say that these four years have always been easy,” Griffin Gardner said. “You have undoubtedly faced adversity, have experienced disappointments, and have confronted obstacles at various points along the way. But class of 2018, let me be clear about something, it is in these very hardships where you have found your greatest strength. Often it is the most difficult times in our lives that reveal our true character and our true selves. It is when you weren’t sure if you could make it through one more math class, that you persevered. It is when you lost someone close to you, that you were supported. It is when you saw more obstacles than you did opportunities that you found the resilience to power through.” To conclude the ceremony, senior members of the McAuley Advanced Chorus sang, “Home” in tribute to their class, followed by the “Suscipe,” the school tribute to a written work of Catherine McAuley.

New principal selection at Central Middle School gets high marks

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Dr. Matthew Eriksen has been approved by the Evergreen Park Elementary School District 124 Board of Education as the next principal of Central Middle School, effective July 1. Eriksen has served as an administrator in North Shore School District 112 in Highland Park for the past 11 years, serving as the principal of Edgewood Middle School for the past seven. He has also served as an elementary school principal and middle school assistant principal. Eriksen began his career as a middle school English Language Arts teacher with Libertyville School District 70. “In looking for a new principal for Central, our priorities were to find someone with a passion for middle-level education, someone with middle school teaching experience who understands the importance of teaming and integration, someone who has demonstrated an ability to support the academic success of a diverse student population, and someone with a strong curricu-

Summer classes at Moraine focus on classic film and literature Two short-term classes will be beginning next month that focus on classic film and literature at Moraine Valley Community College, 9000 W. College Parkway, Palos HIlls. The Movie and Discussion class will bring out students’ inner film critics with the screening of the 1987 classic, “The Untouchables.” After the movie, Moraine Valley film and criminal justice professors will lead a discussion and analysis of one of Chicago’s infamous time periods. The course meets from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, June 12 and 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 19 in Building M, Room M120. The fee is $39. The Shakespeare for Beginners class will guide students through the Bard’s language, life, his classics, and world while providing the tools to enjoy one of the greatest writers in the English language. The course culminates with Moraine Valley’s free summer outdoor production of “The Winter’s Tale” and a final class discussion of the performance. The course meets from 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays, June 25, and July 9 and 23, in Building F, Room F240. The cost is $39, For more information on these classes and other summer offerings, contact Corporate, Community and Continuing Education at (708) 974-5735 or ccce@morainevalley.edu. Online registration is available at morainevalley.edu/ ccce/register.

lum background who could support our teachers in the incredibly important work we are asking them to do each day,” said D124 Eriksen Superintendent Dr. Robert Machak. “I think we have found that person in Dr. Eriksen. Along with his experiences

as a very successful middle school principal, he brings an energy and enthusiasm to Central with him that I know our students, staff, and parents are really going to like.” Eriksen was selected from a candidate pool with dozens of qualified candidates. He was chosen following a thorough interview process that included Machak, CMS staff members, parents, District principals and

directors, and members of the D124 Board of Education. Eriksen earned his bachelor’s degree in middle school education from Illinois State University in 2001. He later graduated from Northeastern Illinois University with a master’s in school leadership in 2006 and earned his doctorate of educational leadership from National Louis University in April of 2017.

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Pritzker thinks big, launches Blue Wave

Finally, reaping some benefits as a veteran

or weeks now, some Democrats have been wondering if their party intends to run a “coordinated campaign” this year and have asked what it might look like. A coordinated campaign means all the party’s candidates are working together under one umbrella group. The party’s standard-bearer J.B. Pritzker has kicked off “Blue Wave Illinois” and will soon make a $5 million contribution. Democratic sources say much more cash is expected to follow. The new group won’t be a separate, standalone entity, but will instead be an internal branch of Pritzker’s campaign apparatus. The House and Senate Democrats will each receive a million dollars. Sen. Kwame Raoul’s attorney general campaign will get about $50,000 (around the maximum he can legally receive), and the other statewide nominees will eventually Rich money as well. Miller receive To stay within campaign finance contribution limit laws, a million bucks will be transferred to the Rock Island County Democratic Party, which is run by Illinois Democratic County Chairs’ Association Chairman Doug House. House appears to be playing a key role in this new “Blue Wave” organization. He personally endorsed Pritzker ahead of his statewide group’s endorsement session. Pritzker refused to take any campaign contributions during the primary except from himself, but that will also change. Pritzker’s campaign committee will raise the money to fund its “Blue Wave” operation from small individual donors and large contributions from others, including his wealthy friends and family. I’m hearing $30 million may be the target number. Pritzker will retain responsibility for funding his own race, I’m told. His initial $5 million contribution can be seen as seed money to get the group going (and the million each to House Speaker Michael J. Madigan and Senate President John Cullerton could help soothe any possible paranoia on their part). Since contributions to Pritzker’s big-spending campaign will have no legal caps on them, Pritzker will be able to vacuum up every possible dime that contributors can afford to give. He has told others that he doesn’t want to compete with other Illinois candidates’ fundraising, so he will travel to other states to raise cash. Any Statehouse-connected dollars will bring the sort of criticism that the self-funder was able to avoid until now, so we’ll see how this works out. Of course, giving money to Madigan’s operation has already prompted Gov. Bruce Rauner’s campaign to claim that the two men are in cahoots. But this move also means Democrats will have a centralized funding source with no direct ties to Speaker Madigan. The benefit can work both ways. Some liberal big-money folks just don’t like Madigan, and even more candidates are skittish (to say the least) about taking money from the House Speaker. It also seems clear that Pritzker wants his own, independent organization outside of Madigan’s Democratic Party of Illinois — which has been accused in the past of redirecting coordinated campaign money toward Madigan’s favored House candidates. The Pritzker cash will be used to fund campaigns “up and down the ticket,” from statewide campaigns, to legislative races to county races. The money will also be used for training in messaging and the use of digital technology. The Pritzker campaign wants to concentrate on the most winnable races, but they also say they don’t want to leave any stone unturned. Local political organizations, including township and ward organizations in Chicago and county party organizations throughout the state, will also likely receive contributions in the future. House will apparently play the lead role in working with those organizations in an effort to build up a party that is sorely lacking at the local level outside Cook County. Pritzker won kudos during the primary for opening 18 campaign offices and hiring about 100 field staffers, although there was some internal party criticism for the way at least some of those offices were run. It reminded some influential folks of the DCCC — helicoptered-in staffers who didn’t know the lay of the land. Whatever the case, the Pritzker campaign plans to continue building out those local field offices and will use them to help Pritzker and other regional and statewide candidates. A true coordinated campaign also involves congressional candidates. At this point, I’m told, Pritzker’s “Blue Wave” group figures its field work will benefit all candidates at all levels. One of Pritzker’s slogans has been “think big,” and this definitely has the potential to be the biggest effort of its kind that this state has ever seen. Rich Miller also publishes Capitol Fax, a daily political newsletter, and CapitolFax.com.

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Proposed infrastructure laws jeopardize freedom to assemble

By Lata Nott

Rightly or wrongly, certain First Amendment issues tend to dominate the national conversation more than others. Bring up President Trump’s tweets criticizing the news media, college campus protests of controversial speakers, or the possibility of the government regulating Facebook and you’re bound to inspire a rousing and possibly heated discussion. Mention that state laws protecting critical infrastructure might actually erode the right to assemble and you’re more likely get blank stares and a hasty topic change. After all, it’s an issue that combines the freedom of assembly, which barely anyone knows about, with state and local law, which barely anyone cares about. Throw in the word “infrastructure” and it’s practically anti-clickbait. Nevertheless, it’s an issue worth paying attention to. At the end of March, legislators in Louisiana and Minnesota proposed bills that would criminalize the activities of groups protesting the construction of oil pipelines (that would be the infrastructure we’re talking about). At least five other states have passed or are attempting to pass similar laws, seemingly inspired by the protests at Standing Rock, which delayed construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline. The American Legislative Exchange Council, an organization of state legislators with libertarian principles, even wrote a model policy for states to use as a template, ALEC’s rationale? “Whether it’s vandalism or protesters turned violent, a few people can cause tremendous harm to their fellow citizens by damaging critical infrastructure sites. Stopping the flow of a pipeline can cause pressure to build and puts thousands at risk of harm from an explosion. While peaceful protests are an important part of Americans’ right to free speech, causing damage and putting others at risk of harm is not.” You may be thinking that this sounds reasonable enough. But the proposed Louisiana and Minnesota laws go beyond preventing protesters from causing damage to infrastructure. In Louisiana, it’s already a crime to trespass into a critical infrastructure facility. If the new law passes, it would be a crime to conspire to trespass into a critical infrastructure facility, one punishable by up to five years of prison. (The sentence increases to six to 20 years in prison if it’s determined that the conspiracy to trespass could lead to disruption of the infrastructure.) To be clear, the term “conspiracy” merely requires two or more people to agree to do something and at least one of them to take

some action to further that objective. The proposed law also expands the definition of “critical infrastructure” to include pipeline construction sites. To review: If this law passes, a protester could go to prison for participating in a peaceful protest at a pipeline construction site...or for taking part in a discussion about that possibility. In Minnesota, the proposed law would allow anyone who “recruits, trains, aids, advises, hires, counsels, or conspires” with someone who trespasses into a critical infrastructure facility to be charged with a misdemeanor, punishable by one year in jail — or a felony, punishable by 10 years in jail, if the trespasser intended to “substantially disrupt” the facility. Again, this could mean jail time for people who simply take part in a discussion about a peaceful protest, or even people who provide protesters with water or medical attention. And as the International Center for Not-forProfit Law puts it in their U.S. Protest Law Tracker, “the phrase ‘significantly disrupt’ could be construed to encompass peaceful protests that block access to infrastructure, for instance, which under Minnesota law is broadly defined to include bus stations and bridges.” As Americans, one of our core freedoms is the right to assemble peacefully in a public space. Like all of our rights, it’s not without limits — the government can place restrictions on when and how we exercise it, and it can decide that certain facilities do not qualify as public spaces. But these proposed laws seem specifically designed to intimidate and dissuade people from protesting at all. If you show up for a protest that takes place in a public space near a pipeline construction site, will you face criminal charges if some of your fellow protesters start talking about trespassing onto the site? Will you face charges if you show up at a meeting to discuss ways to oppose the pipeline and the possibility of trespassing comes up? It’s hard to be certain, and that seems to be the point. Both of these bills are currently pending (the Louisiana bill is slightly further along, having been approved by the state’s House of Representatives in April). Whether you’re a staunch environmentalist or a lover of pipelines, and however far you might live from Louisiana or Minnesota, this should concern you. Lata Nott is executive director of the First Amendment Center of the Freedom Forum Institute. Contact her via email at lnott@ freedomforum.org, or follow her on Twitter at @LataNott.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Wishing local grads luck on road to success Graduations have been taking place and excitement flourishes as a new future beckons the graduates. It is a time for celebrating their achievements. Some have made career choices that will put them on the road to college. Others will seek their experiences in the work force. Whatever the choice might be at this time best wishes are extended to them for success. Mistakes might be made but they can also be a great lesson learned. Being the best, you

can promote a great self-satisfaction. Striving to be an inspiration to others takes hard work but pays big dividends. Be proud of who you are and what you do but be humble enough to be of service to all. We look forward to a future of better times with all of you united in your efforts to bring that to fruition. Be kind! Good luck! — Marlene Jeziorski, Oak Lawn

Online sports betting will create a new generation of problem gamblers Internet sports gambling is a massive expansion of gambling. Access to sporting events worldwide 24 hours a day, makes gambling just a click away and fuels gambling addiction. Internet sports gambling appeals to young people, who could place bets over their phones or computers, without their families knowing. Sports gambling advertising is very aggressive. A recent study found that Twitter users under the age of 18 who follow popular sports accounts are being “bombarded” with gambling ads. Studies indicate that youths who view these ads are more likely to gamble. Nearly 10 percent of the high school students are gambling online, and more than 40 percent are gambling in any form, according a study published in Science Daily. A 2016 survey by the NCAA found 24 percent of male student athletes and nearly 5 percent of current NCAA women

wagered on sports in the past year. Millennials (those 25-34 years of age) were responsible for the biggest increase in online gambling last year. Online sports betting will create a new generation of problem gamblers. Legalizing sports gambling will not eliminate illegal gambling nor prevent underage gambling. Gambling interests have cautioned states not to tax sports gambling too high. Illinois would get a small “cut” of the losses, shoulder the costs of regulation, criminal justice and social welfare, and gambling companies would make a windfall. Sports would be changed forever. Call your legislators (217-782-2000) and tell them no more gambling. — Anita Bedell, executive director, Illinois Church on Alcohol and Addiction Problems, Springfield, IL

enlisted during the Vietnam War, admittedly so I could choose the military branch I wanted to serve. My draft number was low. I chose the U.S. Air Force in part because they offered me medical training at an F-111 fighter base that was scheduled to ship overseas to Vietnam. After I enlisted, the war started to wind down, and within two years they honorably discharged me into the Illinois Air National Guard, where I served an additional 12 years of service. As a veteran, I received the G.I. Bill, which was huge. I received $420 a month while I was attending college full-time, plus I received a huge discount to attend a state college. I switched from Northern Illinois University, which I left before the war, to enter the University of Illinois at Chicago. But over the years, I realized there were few other benefits to being a veteran. A lot of people didn’t like the Vietnam War, so I didn’t hear the often-repeated phrase that we hear today, “Thank you for your service.” I learned I could get help with a cheap tombstone like the brass one the U.S. 5th Army provided when my dad died in 1970 after serving four years during World War II. My “survivors” could get help burying me. It was $200 when I was honorably discharged, and it’s now about $1,000. I could get an interest discount by getting a V.A. loan, but every loan I did receive was cheaper through a bank than the V.A. And because I was successful in journalism and communications, I had good jobs and health insurance, so I never ended up visiting the V.A. Hospital, which patients there told me was a step better than Cook County Hospital in terms of being overwhelmed, understaffed and bureaucratic. I never really got much beyond that for serving my country. I didn’t really ask for anything. I worked hard to get whatever I could get. But last week, that changed. I discovered some benefits that I earned by being a veteran. After 15 years as a Sprint customer, I was tired of their poor service, so last year I switched to T-Mobile. And last week, T-Mobile reached out to me and said that veterans would receive a significant discount for their service. I went in and asked: Do you mean Iraq War veterans only? Nope, I was told, even the forgotten Vietnam War veterans. The discount cut my monthly bill by $50, almost 30 percent. I was in shock. You don’t get much from the military. Much of their Army and Air Force records were destroyed in a major fire back in 1973, so I couldn’t explore my dad or my uncle’s service beyond records they handed down to me. And then, when I was in Lowe’s, the home service retailer, they offered me a 10 percent discount. I was in post-war heaven! And now, I am on a hunt for more benefits. Why not? Turns out most of the great benefits don’t come from the VA, unless of course you were injured or given a “disability.” I am glad I don’t qualify for a disability, and I didn’t stay in the military long enough to earn a pension. I never felt comfortable asking anyone for anything. I always tried to earn it myself, starting with my very first job working a Burger King grill — illegally, because I was under-age at only 14. But I learned to take care of myself. These days, though, it feels good to get a few more benefits. So to T-Mobile and Lowe’s, I say, “Thank YOU for your services, and discounts!” Ray Hanania is an award-winning columnist, author and former Chicago City Hall reporter. Reach him at his personal website at www.Hanania.com or email him at rghanania@gmail. com.

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Holiday Faire will mark 185th anniversary of St. James at Sag Bridge Church

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Left: Oak Lawn Mayor Sandra Bury discussed the origin of Memorial Day during a ceremony held Monday near the Veterans Monument in Oak Lawn. Above: Taps is played at the conclusion of the Memorial Day Recognition Ceremony.

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“We came together as a nation, and women from the North said if women from the South can do this, we can recognize the veterans’ graves, too.” Bury said. Many of the speakers and residents in attendance can tell of family members and friends who have served. Oak Lawn Village Clerk Jane Quinlan mentioned that she had 10 uncles who have served in the U.S. military. Oak Lawn Trustee Terry Vorderer (4th), who also serves as the local commander of the Disabled American Veterans, reminded the crowd that this is the 150th anniversary of Memorial Day. “It’s unfortunate, but to be expected, that men and women will still have to continue to serve in the future,” said Vorderer, a Vietnam Army veteran and a retired member of the Oak Lawn Police Department. “No other nation has sacrificed more than ours,” Johnson

Oak Lawn Garden Club members (from left) Lorraine Bujan and Julie Barker attended the ceremony marking the club’s effort to maintain the Blue Star Highway marker to honor U.S. veterans. Barker came up with the idea for the Blue Star honor.

said. “We are fortunate to live in a country worth dying for. Today, we pay tribute to these patriots who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. This Memorial Day we should remember them. We need to educate every era of

the importance of Memorial Day. Veterans who come back deserve an opportunity of employment and a place to live.” Peg McClanahan, the longtime pastor of Pilgrim Faith United Church of Christ in Oak Lawn,

said the opening and concluding prayers for the ceremony. McClanahan will be retiring this Sunday after serving Pilgrim Faith for over 23 years. A brief ceremony was held following the Memorial Day event at the Blue Star Memorial Highway marker nearby at 95th and Cook Avenue. The plaque and flowers that were beginning to bloom were created by the Oak Lawn Garden Club, who also plant and care for the flowers that surround the Oak Lawn Library next door. Julie Barker, who came up with idea of the Blue Star Highway marker, placed a wreath at the foot of the monument. Quinlan thanked the members of the Garden Club for their efforts to remember and honor the U.S. Armed Forces. Vorderer said the nation may go through periods of adversity and unrest, but the role of veterans remains constant. “You can be against the war, you can be against the president, but what the veterans do is something we can all agree on. We all can support what the veterans do for us,” Vorderer said.

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Senior Bingo will be offered at Freedom Activity Center

Senior Bingo will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 5 at the Freedom Activity Center, 6252 S. Birmingham Ave., Chicago Ridge. Seniors can play bingo the first and second Tuesday of every month for bingo. Coffee and doughnuts will be served for everyone. The park district offers a free shuttle to Chicago Ridge residents who cannot get a ride. More information or to sign up for a shuttle, call (708) 636-4900.

Chicago Park District to host summer day camp

The Chicago Park District will hold summer day camp sessions from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 11 through Aug. 3, at the Freedom Activity Center, 6252 W. Birmingham Ave. The enrichment program will focus on age-appropriate activities and safety. Campers will learn new things while making friends. Each week will feature a variety of activities planned around weekly themes. Activities include weekly field trips, recreational swimming, special events, crafts, and large group games. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 636-4900 or visit www.chicagoridgeparks.com.

Play camp to be held at Freedom Activity Center

The Chicago Ridge Park District will hold a min-summer play camp for children ages 3 to 5 from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, June 5 through July 12, at the Freedom Activity Center, 6252 W. Birmingham Ave. The cost is $100 for residents and $150 for non-residents. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 636-4900 or visit www.chicagoridgeparks.com.

Free Play Mondays to be held at Freedom Activity Center

The Chicago Ridge Park District will offer Free Play Mondays through the summer at the Freedom Activity Center, 6252 S. Birmingham Ave. Children ages 4 to 6 can play from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.; ages 7 to 9 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.; and ages 10 to 14 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sessions will continue through Aug. 13. Kids will engage in games such as tag, freezeball, Saturn ball, rock climbing and kickball. The focus will be on kids running around and burning off energy. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 636-4900 or visit www.chicagoridgeparks.com.

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 fore cutting, pasting and helping with a variety of creative efforts. Individuals who are interested can send an email to epinf@

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Hickory Hills Park District Summer Krew Summer Camps

The Hickory Hills Park District will hold their Summer Krew Summer Camps, which will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, June 4 through Friday, June 8 at the Cynthia Neal Center, 8047 W. 91st Place, Hickory Hills. Parent can sign their children up on days they can attend. The program is for children ages 5 to 12. The daily rate is $27 for residents and $32 for non-residents. Pack a lunch for the children for each day. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 598-1233.

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Oak Lawn film group to view, discuss ‘Night Train to Lisbon’

CineVerse, the Oak Lawn Park District’s weekly film discussion group open to anyone age 17 and older, will screen and discuss the 2013 drama “Night Train to Lisbon” from 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, June 6 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.

Renovations at Dillon Park

The Oak Lawn Park District’s Dillon Park, 101st Street and Oak Center Drive, is currently under renovation. Amenities will include a 75-foot zip line, hillside slide and climber, trirunner swing, two water spray features, alta inclusive glider, half-court basketball, small shade structure, new playground structure, new asphalt walking paths, new pathway, and security lighting.Construction will take between three to four months to complete. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 857-2201.

Summer pool memberships are offered in Oak Lawn

The Oak Lawn Park District is preparing for the summer by offering pool memberships. Pool membership for Central Pool, 9400 S. Kenton Ave., and Centennial Aquatic Center, 9401 S. Nashville, are on sale. Membership grants admission to both pools during open swim sessions. For more information, including fees, visit www.olparks.com or call (708) 857-2225.

Free summer concerts, movies will be held at Village Green

Free summer concerts and movies will be offered at the Village Green, 95th Street and 52nd Avenue, Oak Lawn, beginning in June. The first concert is scheduled for Sunday, June 3, and the first movie will be screened on Friday, June 22. All six concerts begin at 7 p.m. Sundays, and all three movies will begin on Fridays at dusk. For a full listing of concerts and movies, check out the Summer 2018 Program Guide at www.olparks.com or call (708) 857-2200.

‘A Chorus Line’ to be held at Oak View Center

Tickets are available for the Oak Lawn

Park District Community Theatre’s production of “A Chorus Line,” which will be held at the Oak View Center, 4625 W. 110th St. The productions will be held on Friday, June 1; Saturday, June 2; Friday, June 8; and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 9. It will also run on at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 3 and Sunday, June 10. Tickets are $23 for adults and $22 for children ages 12 and under, and seniors 60 and over. Tickets are available at the Oak View Center by calling (708) 857-2200 or online at www.showtix4u.com.

The inaugural Holiday Faire will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, July 21 at Saginaw Hall on the grounds of St. James at Sag Bridge Church, 10600 S. Archer Ave., Lemont. The faire will also be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, July 22 on the church grounds. The Holiday Faire is being held to mark the 185th anniversary of St. James Church. The faire organizers said that they will not only offer products and gifts, but also unique crafts and original items. During the two-day event, visitors can purchase the latest in beauty products, fashion apparel, household décor, holiday crafts

DEATH NOTICES Roy Crowl Roy W. Crowl, a Palos Heights resident, died Sunday. Survivors include sisters, Carol Massat and Verna Stubblefield; brother, Robert Crowl; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial visitation and light refreshments will be provided from 9 a.m. until the service at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 2 at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Highway, Palos Hills.

Raymond Morandi Raymond J. Morandi, 86, an Orland Park resident, died May 19 at Palos Hospital. Mr. Morandi, a U.S. Army veteran who served in Korea, was a veterinarian at Equine Hospital in Orland Park, which he founded in 1966. Survivors include his wife, Janice M. Morandi; daughter, Kristin Pomonis and Carla Walters; son, Raymond II Morandi; sister, Carol Parker; brother, Robert Morandi; eight grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Services were May 24 at First Church of the Nazarene. Entombment followed at Good Shepherd Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Colonial Chapel.

Dorothy Yonker Dorothy A. Yonker (nee Persenaire), 94, Palos Heights resident, died May 23 at Palos Hospital. Mrs. Yonker was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband of 73 years, Wendell; daughter, Wendy Sue Van Vugt; son, Thomas Yonker; sister, Donna Leo; brother, Phillip Charles Persenaire; nine grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held Saturday at Palos Heights Christian Reformed Church. Arrangements were made by Colonial Chapel.

Participants can compete in Oak Lawn’s ‘Got Talent’ auditions

The Oak Lawn Park District’s “Got Talent” auditions will be held on Tuesday, June 12 and Wednesday, June 13 at the Oak View Center, 4625 W. 110th St. Finalists will perform from 3 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 4 at the Oak Lawn Park District’s “Party in the Park.” The winner will go on to perform at the evening fireworks show at Richards High School, 10601 S. Central Ave., Oak Lawn. The application deadline is Sunday, June 3. Applications are available at www.olparks. com and at all park district facilities. Once a completed application is turned in, an audition time will be determined. Oak Lawn’s Got Talent is offered in cooperation with the Oak Lawn Arts Commission. For more information, call (708) 857-2420.

Celebrate Father’s Day at Oak Lawn pools

The Oak Lawn Park District will sponsor celebrations for Father’s Day by visiting Central Pool, 9400 S. Kenton Ave., or Centennial Aquatics Center, 9401 S. Nashville Ave., on Sunday, June 17. Dads will receive free admission at these local pools with a paying child. Giveaways and raffles will also be available. For a listing of pool time and fees, visit www.olparks.com or call (708) 857-2225.

PALOS HILLS

Palos Hills Recreation Dept. offers summer camp

The Palos Hills Resource and Recreation Department will be offering summer camp beginning Monday, June 4 at the Community Center, 8455 W. 103rd St. Full-day and halfday options for kids ages 5 to 11, and teen camp for kids ages 12 to 15 are available. The department is also offering before care from 7:30 to 9 a.m. and after care from 4 to 6 p.m. More information can be obtained by calling the Palos Hills Community Center, (708) 430-4500.

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Reservations are being taken} for next Senior Luncheon

The next Worth Park District Senior Luncheon will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 13 by signing up at the Terrace Centre, 11500 S. Beloit Ave., Worth. Guests can enjoy lunch, bingo and conversation with old and new friends. Reservations for the next trip can be arranged by calling the Worth Park District, (708) 448-7080 or visit www.worthparkdistrict.org.

and gourmet treats. Applications are being accepted for the event. Tables cost $60. Crafters who would like to participate in the twoday fundraiser can contact Claudette Zarzycki at historicstjames185@gmail.com to receive an application and to get more information. Completed applications and payment are due no later than Friday, June 29. Admission is free for the guests. However, donations are appreciated. All money raised from the event is distributed back to the church. For additional information, visit St. James at Sag Bridge on Facebook.

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has garnered national media attention as team chaplain for the men’s Loyola Ramblers basketball team that made a surprising run by making it to the NCAA Final Four. Cupich thought about Sister Jean after she appeared in a front-page story and photo in Saturday’s Chicago Tribune. “What struck me is that she said she is still learning,” said Cupich about the 98-year-old nun. “As she grows older, she said she still has much to learn. She has so much to live for. She has the chance to meet so many people. It was funny that she told Charles Barkley, the former basketball player and now a broadcaster, that he is very good but that he should smile more.” Cupich told the members of the clergy who attended the Mass that like Sr. Jean, their devotion and love of God is what sustains them. “We measure our success not by wealth but by offering comfort,” added Cupich. “It is hard work when you are in the religious life. You have not fallen into that fantasy that by having more objects and wealth it makes us better.” Cupich added that the members of the clergy should be proud of what they have accomplished. “Like Sister Jean said in the paper, we are all still Photo by Joe Boyle learning,” the cardinal said. “And that is the message Cardinal Blase Cupich walks down the aisle of St. Bernadette Church in Evergreen we all still have to follow. No matter what your an- Park at the conclusion of Mass after celebrating a service honoring priests and nuns for their years in religious life. niversary, we still have to keep learning.”

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testimony of the two doctors who testified as expert witnesses. Forensic psychiatrist Mathew Markos the director of Forensic Clinical Services for Cook County Circuit Court, testified about a mental health report he completed on Giedrojc after interviewing her and reviewing reports submitted by several other psychiatrists who treated her since 2011. Dr. Christofer Cooper, a Cook County psychologist who interviewed Giedrojc, also testified. Both men said that in their professional opinions she was not sane when she committed the crime. The doctors said family members reported first noticing her sinking into depression in 2011. She became withdrawn and was first hospitalized in the psychiatric ward of Advocate Christ Medical Center in February 2012 following a serious suicide attempt. Markos said she drank a bottle of “Polish moonshine” and was found unconscious in her house with a blood-alcohol content of .356. Over the following year, she was treated for major depression with psychosis by several psychiatrists and spent time in Lakeshore Hospital’s psychiatric ward. Family members told the doctors that she experienced delusional fears that she would be arrested for not paying her mother’s medical bills in Poland. She has been a legal United States resident since immigrating in the 1980s but quit her job at Walmart due to irrational fears of being arrested as an illegal alien. She eventually stopped taking care of herself

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donated the mulch that the students worked with. “This has just been an awesome day,” Dynia said about the efforts of the students and volunteers. “And the kids are having fun. Some of the students said they are learning a lot. Some of the kids told me that this is the best day they ever had. The weather has been great, too.” Dynia and other staff members at Park Lawn were pleased that the Morgan Park Academy students also interacted with individuals at Park Lawn. After a couple of hours of mulching and caring for the gardens and plants, the students took part in drawing activities with Park Lawn individuals and played a variety of games. Participants also began working on the vegetable and flower gardens. Varieties of tomatoes, peppers and herbs were planted and will be sold at the Village of Oak Lawn Farmers Market this summer. The farmers market is held from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays at the Village Green. Oak Lawn resident Cathy Faxel has volunteered at Park Lawn since the mid-1970s. She became involved with Park Lawn when her sister began going there. Her sister died in 2000 and Faxel had been away from Park Lawn for several years. She said she is glad to be back. “It was great coming back here,” Faxel said while she was bringing out treats for the students and the individuals at Park

and spent her time watching TV. Markos said she probably was not prescribed enough medication to treat her symptoms. Assistant State’s Attorney Michael Deno had argued that Giedrojc was not legally insane because some of her actions indicated that she knew what she did was wrong. These included getting the sledgehammer from the garage the night before and waiting until everyone left before committing the crime. But the doctors noted that she had hidden other tools around the house as well, including a wrench and axe, and did not know she would be left alone. Hyland said she agreed with Cooper’s belief that, “The factors of insanity outweigh the others in my clinical analysis.” The judge ordered that Giedrojc, who only interacted with a Polish translator throughout the court proceedings, be held in “a secure facility,” for the next 30 days. This will give doctors time to compile a report on her treatment needs. The attorneys agreed to return to Hyland’s courtroom in July, after the report is submitted, when she will determine where she will be sent on a long-term basis. “Where she goes and how long she is there will be up to the doctors. It will be a secure setting, At least she will get treatment and won’t be warehoused,” said Dunne. Due to her age and poor health, he said she likely will never be released. “This is just a tragic case for the family. Nobody won. This doesn’t bring the baby back, and now they have lost their mother, too. She is just a shell of herself,” Dunne said. Lawn. “It’s like a second family here. Everyone is so generous and care for each other. This place is really special.” Activities that also took place on Friday were pot painting, water balloon toss, basketball and other summer games. With the weather near 90 degrees, the Morgan Park Academy students and individuals at Park Lawn were able to interact and play outside. Park Lawn has been part of the Village of Oak Lawn’s Farmers Market for the past three years. Dynia said that this year Park Lawn will be implementing new and exciting changes for the participants. “We have developed a program for interested parties to participate in an Entrepreneur Group,” Dynia said. “We thought this was a great opportunity to take advantage of another way to teach folks about employment and bolster vocational skills. This group of six individuals has to interview and sign a letter of commitment in order to participate.” The group from Park Lawn will continue at the farmers market through Oct. 10. The Park Lawn group reassessed past items sold at the market, inventoried all products, and created new products to sell. The Park Lawn group will be at the farmers market each week from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The group has also designed Park Lawn T-shirts and tablecloths. “This is a team effort and each participant plays an essential role, which includes crafting, money/ inventory management, sales and marketing at the farmers market,” added Dynia.

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Members of the Morgan Park Academy Service Council and volunteers interact with individuals at Park Lawn on drawing activities Friday.

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Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School students take part in National Day of Service Select students from Oak LawnHometown Middle School from District 123 had the chance to participate in a celebration of young people committed to making a difference. WE Schools is the year-long program that nurtures compassion in young people and gives them the tools to create change in their local and global communities. The program is about shifting the mindset from “me to we” and that “doing good is doable.” OLHMS first had to qualify to be a part of it, needing to prove that they help out locally as well as globally. Students had to petition to go, answering the question in a paragraph format “Why do you deserve to be a part of We Day Illinois?” “It was so much fun hearing

about other people’s stories and hearing some people perform. I also think our school should be involved in it because we do a lot at our school like the 6k, food packaging, box tops, etc.,” said Leah Bradbury, a seventh-grade student. “At WE day we all watched performers, heard people’s stories of what they do to make a change or how they feel about a certain topic, got to go “shopping.” It was all amazing and we went with good students and teachers. I can bring this back to my fellow students by showing them videos, telling them about it, or telling them what they could do to make a change because that is what WE day is all about. Thank you so much for this amazing opportunity. I am so happy I got to go on this field

trip and I really hope I could go next year too.”. For Global Studies instructor Kate Ryan, the day was full of ideas to bring back to the classroom. “In almost every Global Studies lesson there are opportunities for students to learn what they can do to be a responsible global citizen,” Ryan said. “I think it’s so important to teach students about the impact they can have on their generation and future generations to come. I borrow We Day’s motto of changing their mindset from “me to we” in all that I teach. It’s not about having money to donate. It’s about using what you do have, like a voice to raise awareness, or being an advocate, and discovering what it is you’re passionate about.”

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Marist entrepreneurial course holds Pitch Night and funds the top teams

Marist High School students enrolled in the school’s business course Innovative Design for Entrepreneurial Applications (IDEA) presented their business ventures to industry leaders at pitch night last month with the top three teams receiving funding. The final five teams that presented emerged from an initial pool of 10 that participated in a preliminary round. The first-place team, Tie Tool, with members Steve Komperda, of Oak Lawn; Mike Reilly and Jeremiah Joyce created a small plastic device to help easily tie a necktie. They were awarded $10,000 to start their business. In second place, with a $5,000 grant, was Unifly with team members Samantha Reidy, of Palos Heights; Emily Marx, Cody Koschetz, of Chicago Ridge; and Eric Teverbaugh. They created an allin-one app to make flying easier with information about TSA lines, flight status, and airport amenities in one spot. The third-place team, SmarTrek, was led by Clark Woodard, Ben Ehigie and Dylan McMurray. They had a fully stocked, non-allergenic survivor backpack with first aid supplies, high protein food, solar-powered batteries that garnered them a $2,500 award. The teams will need

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Marist entrepreneurial pitch night winners Mike Reilly (from left), Steve Komperda, and Jeremiah Joyce show off their $10,000 check that will help fund their business venture, Tie Tool, which helps easily tie a necktie.

to set out and meet benchmarks to receive the full funds. Tie Tool team members said they set out to create a product that would solve a problem that people face every day. They surveyed nearly 100 local freshman and sophomore boys and the challenge of tying a tie presented itself. The team started by designing a prototype out of folders and plastic gift cards and then designed one on computeraided design and drafting (CADD) software at Marist and used a 3-D printer at the school. They have a patent pending and will soon form a limited liability company (LLC). As part of their coursework they designed a web-

site, www.thetietool.com, with a package that included Google advertising. Due to that exposure, they sold out of pre-orders in one day. Previous winners of Marist’s pitch night have been seniors who graduated soon after the event, but Joyce, Komperda, and Reilly are all juniors and look forward to a busy summer filling orders and building a client base of Chicago area private schools and school uniform supplier Lands’ End. Long-term, the trio has its eyes on the overseas market. Joyce said they were shocked when they were announced as the winner, as he and Komperda both pointed out how strong their competitors were.

New leadership team is introduced at St. Laurence A new talent rotation among members of the academic leadership team has been introduced at St. Laurence High School, 5556 W. 77th St., Burbank. The initiative aligns with St. Laurence’s strategic imperative to acquire and retain high-performing faculty members. Through the move, Brian Gilbert will become the assistant principal of curriculum and instruction, Jeff Clemens will become the assistant principal of student services, Dan Turney will become the director of leadership and mission integration, and Pete Lotus will become the director of strategic development. “We are thrilled to take this next step in our strategic plan with the talent rotation initiative,” said St. Laurence High School President Joe Martinez. “Leadership is at the core of everything we do at St. Laurence – and that applies to both students and faculty. These four individuals have provided a great service to St. Laurence, and in turn we have experienced enormous success. This creative strategy is simply the next step in the evolution of our school and its leaders.” Gilbert, who will be receiving his Ph.D. in curriculum studies from DePaul University in June, will lead St. Laurence’s projectbased learning, curriculum mapping and common assessments. He will also continue to find new ways to provide instruction in the constantly evolving world of education.

Clemens’ new role will be to provide St. Laurence’s commitment to providing students the tools to succeed, adding value to their education. A major initiative will include working closely with Gilbert to enhance collaboration across academic programs. Clemens will also help identify additional resources for students in need and build upon the Viking Plus Program. Turney will provide the same level of focus on leadership and mission effectiveness that has become a quality of St. Laurence, according to the leadership team. He will oversee the school’s leadership program, while also finding new ways for students to live out the mission of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers. Lotus will focus on researching and developing continued opportunities for future growth in St. Laurence’s academic environment that align with project-based learning. He will be working on strengthening an offering of university and corporate partnerships and remaining proactive in preparing St. Laurence students for life after high school. His responsibilities will build upon current efforts that include dual enrollment opportunities with local universities and career explorer programs in medicine, entrepreneurship and electrical engineering. St. Laurence became the first school in the state of Illinois to earn the AdvancED STEM accreditation in 2017.

Performance of ‘Comic Book Artist’ Southwest Chicago Christian School students in Oak Lawn performed the play “Comic Book Artist” on May 17. The cast performed a matinee presentation and an evening show. Comic Book Artist was an American magazine that showcased comics published going as far back as the 1960s. Pictured is the narrator, Sophie Altena, of Evergreen Park. Supplied photo

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Nothing Bundt Cakes among the Orland businesses that are expanding to Mokena

new four-store outlot building is under construction at U.S. 30 and Wolf Road in Mokena and two of the tenants are Orland Park businesses expanding into Will County. One of the tenants will be Nothing Bundt Cakes, which opened in September 2014 at 14360 S. LaGrange Road in Miraballi Plaza in Orland Park. Bob Feldman owns the bakery with his wife, Beth, and is eager for the Bob new Mokena location to Bong open. They are taking a 2,000-square-foot corner spot at IRC Retail Centers’ Mokena Marketplace. “We are hoping to have the same success in Mokena that we have enjoyed in Orland Park,” he said. “We are the No. 1 store outside of Texas out of 260 stores. We have done very well.” Expansion was always in the cards if the store proved a hit. Before opening four years ago, Feldman said, “Once things take off here, I’d like to look at a shop… definitely in the south suburbs. There’s nobody else like us in the marketplace.” Feldman said he hoped the new location would be ready to open by September. He said he expects the new store to be a hit, as well. “It’s a different market,” he said. “A lot of people in that area don’t like to come north of Interstate 80 and don’t like to shop in Orland Park. We’ve had a lot of customers tell us they are excited we are moving into Mokena.” Nothing Bundt Cakes offers a variety of sizes from bite-sized bundtlets to eightinch tiered cakes. There are nine standard flavors such as red velvet and lemon and a 10th flavor of the month. Customers can stop in any time to sample the top four flavors of red velvet, chocolate, chocolate chip, lemon and white chocolate raspberry, Feldman said. “What makes us special is the moistness of our cakes and our butter cream and cream cheese frosting,” he said. “We have a sample platter that we can offer in a variety of flavors that is very popular,” he said. “We’ve been working with other new businesses that want to offer snacks like cake at their grand openings.

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The Orland Park Nothing Bundt Cakes bakery is planning on opening a second store by September at the Mokena Marketplace at U.S.30 and Wolf Road.

Feldman said all of cakes are made at the bakery. “We have nothing shipped in.” Hours at the new Nothing Bundt Cakes will be the same as in Orland Park: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. For more nformation and ordering, call the Orland location at (708) 949-8885 or visit www.nothingbundtcakes.com. Also signed for the new building is McAlister’s Deli, which just opened in April in Orland Park’s Gateway Plaza at 143rd Street and LaGrange Road. Mokena will be the third McAlister’s for The Hari Group, a family owned development group based in Naperville that opened its first deli there. Co-owner Ravi Patel said they hoped to have the 3,500-square-foot Mokena location open by the end of this year. That’s about the same size as the Orland location. Patel said McAlister’s offers a large variety of sandwiches, salads and soups. It also has a menu item called Spuds, which is a large baked potato that can topped with a variety of items from black olives and jalapenos to grilled chicken and black angus roast beef. McAlister’s is also famous for its iced tea, which can be regular or sweet or a combination. You can also get it mixed with lemonade. Patel said the Mokena McAlister’s will offer dine-in, carryout and catering, the same as in Orland Park and Naperville. Patel said the Mokena location will employ from 50 to 60 people when it opens. Patel said the plan would be to have even more locations, but he declined to elaborate on where they might be located. The company started in 1989 in an old service station that had been turned into a 1950’s diner by a film crew. It now has more than 400 locations in 28 states.

There are 18 McAlister’s in Illinois and two in northwest Indiana in Schererville and Merrillville. According to Feldman and IRC’s site plan, there are no tenants signed yet for the remaining two locations.

Old Navy reopens in Orland

Orland Park Place’s Old Navy store held its grand reopening last week in Orland Park. The store had been closed since a fire ripped through the store on April 29. Nobody was injured in the blaze, which was set by a juvenile in a clothing display inside the store. Fire officials said more than 30 people including employees and customers were in the store at the time of the fire but said that everyone was evacuated safely and there were no injuries. Store manager Sarah Carroll was among employees honored by Orland Park for their efforts to safely evacuate customers during the fire. The store suffered heavy fire, smoke and water damage, officials said.

Fun center holds grand opening

Hollywood Park Fun Center will hold grand reopening ceremonies Thursday, May 31, after an extensive remodeling and renovation at its longtime home at 5051 Cal Sag Road in Crestwood. It has a new name as well, In The Game. The arcade opened in 1990 and now offers arcade games, go karts, miniature golf, miniature bowling, a giant slide and bumper cars. For more information, call (708) 3897275. If you see a new business in town or wonder what happened to an old favorite, drop me a line at bobbong@hotmail.com. You can track business openings and closings at http://bobbongonbusiness.com/

iven the complexities of the investment world, you might consider working with a financial professional to help you move toward your goals, such as a comfortable retirement. You’ll want to establish good communication with whomever you choose, and you should meet in person at least once a year to discuss your situation. At these annual reviews, you’ll want to cover a variety of topics, including these: • Your portfolio’s progress: Obviously, you will want to discuss how well your investments are doing. Of course, you can follow their performance from month to month, or even day to day, by reviewing your investment Scott statements and online information, but at your Johnson annual meeting, your financial professional can sum up the past year’s results, highlight areas that have done well or lagged, and show you how closely your portfolio is tracking the results you need to achieve your longterm goals. • Your investment mix: Your mix of investments — stocks, bonds, government securities and so on — helps determine your success as an investor. But in looking at the various investments in your portfolio, you’ll want to go beyond individual gains and losses to see if your overall mix is still appropriate for your needs. For example, is the ratio of stocks to bonds still suitable for your risk tolerance? Over time, and sometimes without you taking any action, this ratio can shift, as often happens when stocks appreciate so much that they now take up a larger percentage of your portfolio than you intended — with a correspondingly higher risk level. If these unexpected movements occur, your financial professional may recommend you rebalance your portfolio to align it more closely with your goals and risk tolerance. • Changes in your family situation: A lot can happen in a single year. You could have gotten married, divorced or remarried, added a child to your family or moved to a new, more expensive house – the list can go on and on. And some, if not all, of these moves could certainly involve your financial and investment pictures, so it’s important to discuss them with your financial professional. • Changes in your goals: Since your last annual review, you may have decided to change some of your long-term goals. Perhaps you no longer want to retire early, or you’ve ruled out that vacation home. In any case, these choices may well affect your investment strategies, so it’s wise to discuss them. • Changes in the investment environment: Generally speaking, it’s a good idea to establish a long-term investment strategy based on your individual goals, risk tolerance and time horizon, and stick with this basic strategy regardless of the movements of the financial markets or changes in the economy. Still, this doesn’t mean you should never adjust your portfolio in response to external forces. For instance, if interest rates were to rise steadily over a year’s time, you might want to consider some changes to your fixed-income investments, such as bonds, whose value will be affected by rising rates. In any case, it’s another thing to talk about during your annual review. These aren’t the only elements you may want to bring up in your yearly review with your financial professional — but they can prove to be quite helpful as you chart your course toward the future. 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.

Moraine Valley automotive tech program partners with Nissan This fall, Moraine Valley Community College will become the first college in Illinois to partner with Nissan to train students in the Nissan Technician Training Academy. After piloting this program with five technical and community colleges, Nissan looked to create partnerships within the Chicago area. Based on research of other colleges, they chose Moraine Valley. “We were chosen because our programs are certified through the Automotive Service Excellence Education Foundation and for our long-standing and successful partnership with another automobile manufacturer. I’m excited for this new partnership,” said Ira Siegel, Moraine Valley program coordinator and

professor of automotive technology. A demand exists for workers in the auto repair industry with a high number of technicians retiring. The Nissan training not only helps fill the growing void but also helps more people get their foot in the door. Many individuals have general auto training but not Nissan-specific experience, Siegel explained. With this partnership comes four donated vehicles (from 2016 and 2017), diagnostic equipment, parts and components, access to Nissan’s online service information, and training. Moraine Valley students already enrolled in the automotive technology program have the opportunity to participate in

the Nissan training, which involves taking 12 core online training courses. Once those are completed, students can apprentice at any Nissan or Infiniti dealership. Graduates who commit to working full-time for a Nissan or Infiniti dealer for two years are eligible for up to $6,000 in tuition reimbursement. “This offers students more manufacturespecific training and experience with the product. It also makes them more employable at Nissan dealerships,” Siegel said. “I see this as a win-win-win-win. It’s a win for our students, a win for the college, a win for Nissan and Infiniti dealers, and a win for consumers who want their vehicles serviced by professionals.”

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.

Jilek Barbara A Tr Trust No One to Hickey Brian E, 2901 W 100th St, $275,000.00; Chicago Title Land Trust Co Tr to Sendil Serkan, 9624 S Albany Ave, $165,000.00; Judicial Sales Corp to Bcl-Home

Duignan Kathleen A to Vas Dev Il Llc, 9724 Southwest Hwy, $139,500.00; Witry Mary C Tr to Bucknor Hyacinth Brown, 4530 W 93rd St, Unit #2E, $115,000.00; Lebeau Amanda to Krull Brian M, 10728 Laporte Ave, $226,000.00;

Piotrowski Rafal to Fudacz Edward L, 10811 S Keating Ave, Unit #NE102, $55,000.00; Pnc Bk to Hammerhead Inv Llc, 10008 Merrimac Ave, $78,500.00; Marybrooke Prop Mgmt & Inv Inc to Greenlees Sharon E Tr, 9400 S Melvina Ave, Unit #94002SW, $124,000.00; Judicial Sales Corp to Cirrus Inv Grp Llc, 9255 Melvina Ave, $92,500.00; Theo Investments Llc to Mares Marco A, 9808 Karlov Ave, Uint#112, $117,000.00; Duignan Kathleen A to Vas Dev Illinois Llc, 9724 W Shore Dr, $40,500.00; Boske Wesley to Clancy Thomas G, 6301 W 92nd Pl, $165,000.00; Rychtarczyk Danuta to Kim Dong, 6630 W 95th St, Unit #66302D, $78,000.00; Corrigan Joseph P Tr to Egjk Inc, 4420 111th St, Unit #2D, $45,000.00; Kruegar William A to Winiecki Scott E, 4704 106th Pl, $233,000.00;

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice is Hereby Given that on 7-14-18, a sale will be held at Joe’s Car Care at 5931 ½ W. North Avenue, Chicago, Il. 60639, 773-6376706, 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.

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice is Hereby Given that on 7-14-18, a sale will be held at 4 Star Auto Body & Repair at 8131 Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, Il. 60007, 847-674-8837, 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.

Notice is Hereby Given that on 7-14-18, a sale will be held at Modern Carriage Werks at 7500 W. 85th Street, Bridgeview, Il. 60455, 708-430-6877, 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.

Notice is Hereby Given that on 7-14-18, a sale will be held at Steger Auto Center at 450 W. 34th Street, Steger, Il. 60475, 708-7540292, 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.

CHIQUITA M. ALSTON, CHIQUITA ALSTON & WANDA YORK

FERNANI M. FERNANDEZ

EARLDEAN A. JACKSON & EARLDEAN JACKSON

RAMONA M. THOMAS & JERRY L. THOMAS

2014 DODGE

1991 CHEVROLET

Vin # 1C3CDFBA7DD267844

Vin # 1GBKP37N3M3306805

Lien Amount: $6,044.74

Lien Amount: $2,821.21

Chicago Ridge Whitemiller Gary to Suleiman Mohammad, 10349 McVicker Ave, Unit #1N, $64,000.00; Schultz Steven M to Arreula Jasmin M, 10355 S Normandy Ave, $115,000.00; Gorga Jozef to Rahim Sami, 10333 Oxford Ave, $140,000.00.

Evergreen Park

Rehab Sub I Llc, 2901 W 98th Pl, $105,000.00; Chicago Trust Co Tr to Mueller Morgan, 3037 W 100th St, $142,500.00.

Hickory Hills Gacek Marcin to McMillin Lisa, 9341 S 87th Ave, $160,000.00; Rafter Thomas M to Ramirez Sergio, 9439 S 79th Ave, Unit #301, $125,000.00; Maj Jakub to Kierklo Marcin, 9051 S Roberts Rd, Unit #303, $150,000.00; Kozicki Susan Tr to Merida Arnulfo A, 9009 87th Ave, $310,000.00.

Oak Lawn

2006 JEEP

2014 HYUNDAI

Vin #

Vin # 5NPDH4AEXEH470963

1J8HR78316C243266

Lien Amount: $64,000.00

Lien Amount: $4,156.45

Hansen Dawn C to Gomez Jose A Jr, 9972 Harnew Rd, $140,000.00.

Palos Hills Alnadi Fafdi to Alnadi Shadi, 11130 East Rd, Unit#1130F19, $135,000.00; Fannie Mae to Linderborg Jennifer, 3 Cour Mason, $122,000.00; Maksvytis Jouzas E to Lagutina Liudmila, 10518 S Aspen Dr, $231,000.00.

Worth Diefenbacher Robert C Tr to Power Brendan, 10807 Depot St, $191,000.00; Belmont Rlty Corp to Mozdzen Stanley, 10801 S Harlem Ave, $325,000.00; McNulty Const Llc to Bond Christopher M, 7013 W Crandall Ave, $225,000.00,

Chamber welcomes new dialysis center

Photo by Joe Boyle

Phyllis Majka (right), president of the Hills Chamber of Commerce, welcomes Dr. Natalie Selk, medical director of the new U.S. Renal Care dialysis center at 9640 S. Roberts Road, Hickory Hills. An open house and grand opening celebration was held at the center on May 9.

Mortgage Rates Mortgage Rates Around the Area Around the Area First Midwest Bank (as of May 29) 30-year fi ed 15-year fi ed 30-year fi ed Jumbo

RATES 4.500 4.000 4.375

United Trust Bank (as of May 29) 30-year fi ed 15-year fi ed 10-year fi ed

RATES 4.560 4.125 4.375

Prospect Savings Bank (as of May 22) 30-year fi ed 20-year fi ed 15-year fi ed

RATES 4.50 4.25 3.875

CNB Bank & Trust, N.A. (as of May 29) 30-year fi ed 20-year fi ed 15-year fi ed

RATES 4.625 4.375 4.125

APR 4.545 4.055 4.430

POINTS 0 0 0

APR 4.581 4.162 4.429

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APR 4.617 4.410 4.077

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APR 4.7330 4.5210 4.2080

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All rates subject to change daily. Equal opportunity lenders.

The Reporter

Thursday, May 31, 2018

Teacher Caitlin McCaffrey places a red, white and blue cord around the neck of Richards High School senior Kay Mei at the National Honor Society for French language induction.

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Pictured are many of the Richards High School students who qualified for the National Honor Society for French.

Richards students inducted into National Honor Society for French Students at Richards High School in Oak Lawn were induced into the National Honor Society for French after meeting the standards. Richards students qualifying for a third year included Catherine Aguinaga, Lydia Huijon, Amani Jaber, Kay Mei and Viviana Urbano. Students qualifying for a second year in-

cluded Noor Awaidah, Ahmed Taha Kahack and Sajjid Odeh. New inductees included Tegan Amato, Sara Dallash, Eddie De La Torre, Daryana Garza, Stanley Green, Abigail Houlihan, Jourdan Loving, Savannah Martin, Jamielah Miller, Jadein Perkins, Arthur

Raines, Gisela Ramirez, Sabrina Rehab, Jailene Retana, Jack Thoms, Rhiana Winston and Ashley York. Criteria for admission include completing three semesters of language study, a gradepoint average of 3.6 in French classes, and an overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Worth Junior High third in Scholastic Bowl

Future business leaders

The Worth Junior High School’s Scholastic Bowl team placed third at the 2018 South Suburban Junior High School Conference Scholastic Bowl held at Prairie Junior High School last month. Gathering after the tournament were (from left, back row) Brad Dizonno, the Scholastic Bowl coach; Jacob Pahl, Adam Wiseman, Joe Egan, Niko Bucio, (front row, from left) Riley Evoy, Jack Evoy, Anna Duda, Abigail Andricopulos, Heba Rashid, Camiron Witkowski, Lauren Gawel, Noah Krastin and Natalia Kierna.

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The Evergreen Park Community High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) club recently served dinner at the Oak Lawn Ronald McDonald House. Two FBLA members, Kayley Burke and Jessica Castro, are on the student board for RMH. The EPCHS FBLA club has been serving dinner for families at the Ronald McDonald House for five years.

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LIBRARY HAPPENINGS

CHICAGO RIDGE Chair yoga session

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Members of the Mount Carmel Classics Club placed eighth in percapita points, which means that the team had the most points per team member. Celebrating their victories are (front row, from left) Chris Auguste, Basie Mollet (back row, from left) Sean Sweany, moderator; Aidan Rodgers, Xandru Borst and Blake Lopez.

Mount Carmel Classics Club participates in convention event Members of the Mount Carmel High School Classics Club departed for the annual Illinois Junior Classical League (IJCL) Convention at the Westin-Itasca in Itasca and placed eighth through a per-capita scoring system. Sean Sweany, moderator of the Classics Club, praised the MC delegates at the convention. “In addition to placing in the top 10 schools in the state, I was delighted that our delegation represented themselves and their school with class, showing a passion and appreciation for the Classics that can inspire other Latin scholars to be proud of their academic achievements and success,” Sweany said when asked about his thoughts on how well the students represented the school. “It was a really great experience these past three years going to this convention, and I’m going to miss it next year for sure,” said senior Anthony Morales, who has

attended the convention since his sophomore year. Freshman Chris Auguste, sophomores Aidan Rodgers, Blake Lopez, Basie Mollet, Patrick Navarre and Adam Sieracki, and Senior Zack Pasciak all placed in the top five for at least one of the individual tests they took. Lopez placed in the top five in five of the tests, placing fourth in the Greek Derivatives test and the History test, second in the Vocabulary and Decathlon tests, and first in the Grammar test. Lopez also teamed up with fellow Sophomore Xandru Borst for the sight Latin competition, which required them to read a Latin passage in front of judges. They placed fifth in that competition. Numerous individuals also placed in their own individual competitions. Each contest allowed teams to compete and gain points, depending on where the competitors placed.

A chair yoga session will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 5 at the Chicago Ridge Library, 10400 S. Oxford Ave. Patrons can practice yoga while seated in a chair. The focus will be on simple movements designed to stretch and strengthen the whole body. To sign up for the free program by calling the library, (708) 423-7753, or visit the website at www.chicagoridgelibrary.org.

‘Color Therapy’ can help patrons relax

A session in “Color Therapy” will be held from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, June 7 at the Chicago Ridge Library. Studies show creative activities can help calm the mind. Patrons can stop by for a stress free hour and enjoy the benefits of creative coloring. Staff will provide pages, colored pencils, markers and a refreshments. Residents who would like to sign up for the free program can call the library at (708) 423-7753 or visit the website at www.chicagoridgelibrary.org.

Saturday Sew-In” returns

The next “Saturday Sew-In” session will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 9 at the Chicago Ridge Library. Patrons can work on their next project, which can be quilting, knitting, stamping or sewing. Visitors should bring a sack lunch or cash if they plan to order out. Sewing machines are available upon request. Participants will be working independently. No instructors will be present. To sign up for the free program, call the library at (708) 423-7753 or visit the website at wwwchicagoridgelibrary.org.

Free summer meals for kids under age 18

The Chicago Ridge Public Library is partnering with the Greater Chicago Food Depository to provide free summer lunches to all children age 18 and under. The library will serve a cold lunch on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. from June 12 to Aug. 17. Meals will be available each day while food supplies last. Free Summer Meals are part of the Summer Food Service Program funded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture and administered by the Illinois State Board of Education. For more information, contact the library at (708) 423-7753.

EVERGREEN PARK Discuss U.S. astronauts trip to moon

A program on the story of Apollo 8 and the astronauts who made man’s first journey to the moon will be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 4 at the Evergreen Park Library, 9400 S. Troy Ave. This event will explore the book “Rocket Men: The Epic Story of the First Men on the Moon” from author Robert Kurson. The program will discuss aspects of the book about three brave astronauts who took one of the most dangerous space flights. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Registration is requested from the library website at evergreenparklibrary.org or call (708) 422-8522.

They are the champions

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The Queen of Martyrs sixth-grade boys Wildcat volleyball team received plaques last month for winning the South Side Catholic Conference Silver Division championship.

Garden Club of Evergreen Park to hold plant sale

The Garden Club of Evergreen Park will hold a plant sale from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 9 at the Evergreen Park Library. Happy gardeners will find perennials, unique potted arrangements and handmade cards as

gardening advice will be provided at the annual plant sale fundraiser. Visitors can take a chance on garden- and nature-themed drawings. Proceeds benefit the Garden Club of Evergreen Park and the Evergreen Park Library Foundation.

OAK LAWN

Book sale donations needed

Patrons can donate gently-used books, magazines, CDs and videos for the ongoing book sale at the Oak Lawn Library, 9427 S. Raymond Ave. The book sale donations are sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Due to space limitations, the Friends will not accept “Readers Digest Condensed Books,” encyclopedias and older text books. The donation drop-off area is near the library’s Cook Avenue entrance. Interested parties may fill out a short form at the customer services desk to receive a tax letter by mail that acknowledges their donation. Hardcover books cost 50 cents each, paperbacks are 25 cents, and magazines cost 10 cents each. Audio visual items are priced as indicated. Funds collected from the book sale support library programs and purchases beyond the regular budget.

Geocaching competition returns to library

Geocaching competition will return from Monday, June 4 to Saturday, Aug. 4 at the Oak Lawn Library. Kids can stop by the youth services desk for geocache validation and to pick up a scorecard. They can use clues and geographic coordinates to find hidden “geocaches” at numerous area libraries. Participants can pick up a clue card at one of the participating libraries that will earn a ticket for a $25 gift card. More information can be obtained at www.atlasgeocache.weebly. com. For more information about this and other youth programs, call (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

Animal adoption can be considered on Community Day

Residents can visit the Oak Lawn Village Green, Cook Avenue and Dumke Drive, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 9 for animals who are looking for a home during Community Day, sponsored in part by the Oak Lawn Library. Visitors will meet local shelters, community helpers from Advocate Children’s Hospital, and the police and fire departments. Individuals over age 16 may donate blood. For more information about this and other youth programs, call (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

Library staff will be on hand to read at Farmers Market

Residents who visit the Farmer’s Market on the Village Green, Cook Avenue and Dumke Drive, can also stop to visit staff from the Oak Lawn Library who will read favorite stories from 11 to 11:20 a.m. Wednesdays, June 13 to Aug. 8. Staff also will be on hand to answer questions and talk about library programs and services. Some treats will be provided to visitors. More information can be obtained by calling (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

Applicants sought for library’s Teen Advisory Board

High school students are invited to complete an application to become a member of the Teen Advisory Board to plan programs and share ideas to make the Oak Lawn Library a better place. Teens are invited to complete an application

to become a Teen Advisory Board by Aug. 15. Teens from classes of 2019 through 2022 will meet once a month and will select one service project to work on throughout the year and receive service hours for school. Selected members for the 2018-19 school year will be notified by Sept.1. Apply online at bit.ly/ olplyaTAB. For more information about this, call (708) 422-4990 or visit www.olpl.org.

Exhibit will focus on local history

The Local History Department is hosting two different traveling World I exhibits from the National Archives at the Oak Lawn Library. Beginning with a special opening event on Friday June 15, “Over There” gives visitors an opportunity to explore the American experience in Europe. Numerous photographs, as well as select World War I artifacts, are featured in the display. For a community perspective, Local History is creating materials describing Oak Lawn’s contributions to the war effort. Registration is taking place. Light refreshments will be served. For more information about this and other adult programs, call (708) 422-4990 or register online at www.olpl.org.

PALOS HILLS

Kids can learn latest hip-hop dance lessons

A hip-hop dance class will be offered for youths ages 10 to 17 at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 7 at the Green Hills Library, 10331 S. Interlochen Drive, Palos Hills. Participants can learn the latest hip-hop dance moves from professionals. Registration is limited to 40. Register online at www.greenhillslibrary.org.

Class will focus on 200th anniversary of Illinois

The Illinois Bicentennial Birthday Bash will mark the state’s 200th year with a session scheduled at 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 8 at the Green Hills Library. Terry Lynch is back to discuss everything from Illinois’ early years, historical happenings and famous Illinoisans. Guests can bring a brown bag lunch. Light refreshments will be provided. This event is for adults only. The class is limited to 45 people. Register online at www.greenhillslibrary.org.

Kids can make new friend with paper crafts

A paper crafting workshop in which kids can bring a furry friend to life will be held from either 4 to 5:30 p.m. or 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 12 at the Green Hills Library. Kids ages 3 and up will stuff their own pal and then play games with their new friend and will get to take it home. Registration is limited to 50 children. Caregiver should not be registered for this program. Register online at www.greenhillslibrary.org.

Kids can participate in Eco Club

The Eco Club for children ages 6 and up will gather at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 13 at the Green Hills Library. Participants will join Miss Emily to watch a video, play a game, and make a craft about a nature topic. Registration is limited to 25. Register online at www.greenhillslibrary.org.

Pizza and Movie Night features ‘Jumanji’

Pizza and Movie Night will be held beginning at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 13 at the Green Hills Library. Guests will snack on pizza and drink pop while viewing “Jumanji,” a PG-13 rated film. Space is limited to the first 30 attendees. The event is for ages 10 to 17. Register online at www.greenhillslibrary.org.

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Mount Carmel places 11th in state math finals The Mount Carmel Mathematics Team ventured down to the University of Illinois UrbanaChampaign and placed 11th in the ICTM state finals. This marks the first time Mount Carmel has both qualified and placed in the school’s history and team’s existence. The Caravan faced a hefty challenge competing with only seven participants in the eight-person team but that didn’t prevent the team from getting the job done. In addition to the team performance, freshman Kolton Hall placed 10th in the Algebra I individual category. “The guys were able to adapt to a smaller than normal team with no problem at all,” said David Milavickas, an Evergreen Park resident and a Mount Carmel math teacher and team moderator. “We were also the only all-boys school in the Archdiocese of Chicago to qualify and compete in the state competition so I am incredibly proud of what our students accomplished.” The team completed a timed exam requiring a full team effort with everyone playing their own role, according to sophomore Jon Weber. While shorthanded dur-

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The Mount Carmel Mathematics Team paced 11th at the ICTM state finals at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. This marks the first time Mount Carmel has both qualified and placed in the school’s history and team’s existence. Taking part were (from left) Max Milavickas, Blake Lopez, Jon Weber, Aidan Rodgers, Eric Ramirez, William Quinn and Kolton Hall.

ing the competition, Weber stated “it only added to the experience.” “Having seven guys was a small challenge but we knew we had to work with what we had,” said Weber. “It means a lot to also be on the first team from Mount Carmel [to qualify for the ICTM state finals] and I did what I could to take in every second on that great day.” “We know that Mount Carmel is historically known for athletics. We want our performance

from this weekend to show what our primary focus is: academics.” said freshman Max Milavickas, of Evergreen Park, who is also the son of the team’s moderator. Max also lightheartedly stated that the competition gave them “a chance to show how much we love math and embrace our inner nerds.” Getting a laugh and smile from that comment, his father sees a bright future for the program and hopes they can keep moving forward.

Marist student accepted to University of Chicago’s Research Start program Marist High School senior Jake Mozdzen was one of eight students accepted to the University of Chicago’s Research Start program, which welcomes high school students from the Chicago and Urbana-Champaign areas to explore careers in cancer research. He will work at the university this summer in a cancer research lab. Mozdzen, a resident of Orland Park, was encouraged to apply by English teacher and Explore program coordinator Kathleen McArdle. “I thought the program was a great way for me to find out whether I was interested in a life of research, moreover, if I was really interested in the medical field,” Mozdzen explained. He completed an online application and in-person interview before being accepted to the program. While at Marist, Mozdzen has been very involved. Along with a heavy Advanced Placement course load, he has been a member of the school’s band, math team, and academic team. He is also a regular volunteer at Palos Hospital. He is considering the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Loyola University, and the University of Notre Dame for

next fall. He plans to major in chemistry or chemical engineering. Mozdzen follows in the footsteps of 2017 Marist graduate Becca Valek, who also completed the program at the University of Chicago before attending Vanderbilt University in Nashville. Marist’s Explore program provides insight for students about career paths through a speaker series, corporate visits, and by connecting students to internship and research opportunities. Participants in the program work full-time in the laboratories of established cancer researchers, gaining hands-on experience in areas at the forefront of the field: cancer immunology, pharmacogenomics of anticancer agents, bioengineering, experimental cancer therapeutics and cancer disparities. Research training is complemented by career development and skill-building workshops, a cancerbased faculty lecture series, and a network of faculty and peer mentors dedicated to students’ success. The program culminates in a research symposium for family, friends, and members of the scientific community. Participants receive a taxable stipend of $2,000.

OLCHS journalism team makes headlines at state meet The Oak Lawn Community High School journalism team brought home a lot of hardware

after competing in the state finals for the Illinois High School Association tournament at Eastern

Illinois University in Charleston. The dynamic duo of Nevin Abdelghani and Pamela Urchel earned third place in Yearbook Theme Development. Jacob Luzadder took home fourth place in Infographics. “We are so proud of the team and of all their effort this season,” said coach Patrick DiFilippo. “Most of the team got their first experience in Journalism this year, so we definitely see potential to do even more in the future.” The team showed l potential at the TV News Broadcast competition, which ran as a pilot event at state this year. The team consisting of Salaam Khater, Samantha Welninski, and Marissa Perales finished third in the trial run of the event. The Spartans were going against schools that have their own studio and camera equipment, while the Oak Lawn team create the news cast with only the use of an iPad.

STUDENTS IN THE SPOTLIGHT Palos Hills resident receives degree from Fort Hays State University

A local student received a degree following the 2017 fall semester at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas. Justin Valentino, a Palos Hills resident, earned a master of professional studies degree (computer networking).

Palos Hills residents earn honors at Western Illinois University Two local students will be the recipients of academic honors as they receive their degrees this month from Western Illinois University in Macomb. Kamil Baldyga, a Palos Hills resident, will receive a degree in law enforcement and justice administration. Baldyga is an honors scholar who will graduate with academic distinction, cum laude. Jazlyn Torres, also of Palos Hills, will receive a degree in law enforcement and justice administration. Torres is an honors scholar.

Stagg graduate is selected to National Honor Society

Joseph Potempa, a 2018 graduate of Stagg High School in Palos Hills, was selected to the National Honor Society, which puts him in the top 10 percent of his class. He also had over 100 service hours, including mission trips to Harlan, Ky., and a service trip to Hawaii. Potempa is also a third-grade catechist at Our Lady of the Woods Parish in Orland Park. He was also on the Youth Ministry Leadership team at Our Lady of the Woods Parish. Potempa also received the Vicariate V award from the Archdiocese of Chicago. He also played on the Stagg baseball team the past four years. On the day recognizing the seniors, he pitched a two-hit shutout in a 1-0 complete-game win over Reavis. Potempa will be attending the College of Engineering at Marquette University. He is the recipient of the Pere Marquette Scholarship.

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BOYS TRACK AND FIELD STATE FINALS

Jacobs produces a thriller Eagles runner turns in memorable performance in his last high school race By Tim Cronin Correspondent

CHARLESTON, Ill. — It almost had to finish so improbably, a Hollywood mogul would throw the proposed script in the trash and laugh the screenwriter out of his office. Dylan Jacobs had done everything for Sandburg in the course of his four-year career in cross-country and track. Yes, he’d become the face of the program, even as legends Tom Graves and Lucas Verzbicas had in the past. But make up a 15-meter deficit in the final 120 meters of the Class 3A 1,600-meter run at the IHSA Track and Field Championship, literally his final act as an Eagle with the last day of class over and his diploma in hand? Andrew O’Keefe of Granite City, who had taken the lead late in the second lap and kept extending it, never knew what hit him, Jacobs overtaking him in the final two paces, passing to O’Keefe’s right as the thousands watching at Eastern Illinois University’s O’Brien Field roared their approval. Jacobs’ time was 4:11.60. O’Keefe’s was 4:11.68. The margin of eight-hundredths of a second wasn’t nearly as remarkable as the gap the former closed in such frantic fashion. “I just wanted to make sure I was in good position going to the last 200,” Jacobs said. “He took off, O’Keefe. That was crazy. I knew as long as I could keep a reasonable gap, he’d start slowing down, and that’s when I’d have to make my move.” O’Keefe seemed to stumble a bit with 200 meters left. But he still was far ahead. “With 150 (meters remaining) I saw him slowing down a little and thought, ‘This is my shot,’” Jacobs said. He began to close the gap, and did so quickly. “This is icing on the cake, and I’m so happy,” said Jacobs, who’ll run for Notre Dame beginning in the fall. Jacobs’ day began with a dramatic relay race. Sandburg’s Peter Demogerontas, who runs the third leg of the Eagles’ 3,200-meter relay, took off with a finishing-lap worthy kick. With 150 meters left in his leg, the junior took off, quickly moving from fourth to first and then to virtually out of reach. See TRACK, Page 3

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Sandburg’s Andrew Tenison watches the flight of his two-run homer against Providence in the Providence Regional championship game on Saturday, May 26.

Sandburg coach Jim Morsovillo raises his arm in celebration after Brian Adams drove in Ian Sanders with the winning run to beat Providence in the championship game of the Class 4A Providence Regional.

HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL PLAYOFFS

Walk it off

Eagles win Providence Regional with thrilling comeback against Celtics By Jason Maholy Sports Editor

With a 2-0 count and facing a tiring pitcher, Sandburg junior outfielder Brian Adams was looking for a fastball he could hit hard. Adams envisioned driving the ball right back up the middle, which would at the very least all but assure the Eagles would tie the score at seven in the championship game of the Class 4A Providence Regional title game against the host Celtics. Adams did hit the ball hard, but it didn’t go up the middle and he didn’t make it a brand new ballgame. Batting from the left side against Providence righthander Bryce Barnett, Adams laced a shot into the left-center field gap. The ball rolled to the wall, and Ian Sanders, running on contact, scored from first base to send the Eagles to an improbable walk-off win and a second consecutive regional title. It was

also the second year in a row Sandburg ended the Celtics’ season. Sandburg (25-6) advanced to play Lincoln-Way East (28-5) on Wednesday in the semifinals of the Lockport Sectional. Eagles coach Jim Morsovillo had told Adams before that at-bat to forget the situation and just drive the ball. “The situation” was runners on first and second with Sandburg trailing 7-6 and down to their final out in the biggest game of the season. “So all I pictured was driving the ball right back at the pitcher and I executed it,” Adams said. “Looking fastball 2-0... It was awesome, a great feeling. I can’t even explain it, words can’t explain it. “I saw the ball get down, and I knew I had Ian at first base and the kid flies, so I had confidence he was going to score.” He couldn’t recall if he’d ever had a walk-off hit. “Not in this big of a situation,” he added. “When

I was a kid, maybe, but this, no. It’s insane.” The last-inning, come-from-behind effort was just the finishing touch on a game filled with dramatic moments and which had the feeling of a state tournament contest. The Eagles had no hits through three innings and fell behind, 1-0, before breaking through for three runs in the fourth. Andrew Tenison highlighted the outburst with a two-run home run to dead center field. The Celtics promptly reclaimed those runs and more with a five-spot in the top of the fifth, but the resilient Eagles would fight back and knot the game once more in the bottom half. Providence tallied once on sacrifice fly in the sixth, and took a one-run advantage into the seventh. Tenison, who had two hits and three RBI, pitched a scoreless seventh to hold the Celtics at bay. See EAGLES, Page 2

HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL PLAYOFFS

Birthday bash Astros’ McDermott celebrates 17th with three hits, two RBI and complete-game shutout as Shepard wins first regional title By Jon DePaolis Correspondent

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Oak Lawn’s Patrick Michaels earned a medal with a fifth-place finish in the Class 3A shot put at the IHSA state meet held May 26 at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston.

Shepard had a tangible goal in mind going into the Class 4A Shepard Regional championship game against Mother McAuley. The Astros wanted to take home some hardware. And with this year’s team being among the most talented in the program’s history, there was no better time than now for Shepard to win its first regional title. The Astros didn’t waste any time, plating three runs in the bottom of the first inning and riding the record-setting right arm of junior ace Bridget McDermott to a 4-0 victory over the Might Macs on Saturday, May 26. McDermott went the distance and struck out six to earn her 21st win of the season, and helped

her own cause with three hits, including a double and home run, and two RBI. “We’ve been after this for a long time,” said Astros coach Kelsey Clifford said. “This is (our fourth) season with 20-plus wins, but we’ve just never been able to continue (in the playoffs). We’ve never gotten past this. Shepard’s not an old school by any means, but we’ve been around long enough to be putting some stuff up on that wall.” Clifford said there were several practices this year during which the team would go over to a wall by the Shepard gymnasium that has one empty space for the school’s athletic teams’ accomplishments. Clifford would have her players go over, look over the empty space and See ASTROS, Page 2

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HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL PLAYOFFS

Rios Grande: Senior’s four RBI spark Vikings St. Laurence wins its eighth straight regional crown By Steve Millar Correspondent

As St. Laurence’s leadoff hitter, senior outfielder Justin Rios is always looking to set the tone for the Vikings. “Every at bat, I’m trying to give our team a spark,” Rios said. Rios certainly provided several sparks last Saturday in the championship game of the Class 4A St. Laurence Regional. His leadoff double started a three-run first

inning, and he added four RBIs later in the game as the host Vikings rolled to a 10-2 win over crosstown rival Reavis. “Leading off the game with a double was huge for us,” St. Laurence coach Pete Lotus said. “Then Justin came up with guys in scoring position and had big hits. He was absolutely huge.” It’s the eighth straight regional championship for St. Laurence (30-7), which advanced to take on Mount Carmel in the St. Laurence Sectional semifinals at 4 p.m. Wednesday. Leading off the bottom of the first, Rios fell behind 0-2 but worked the count full, then lined a double to the right-center field gap. “I was just trying to stick to my approach,” he said. “I was looking away,

but I got a fastball in. I was able to keep my hands through it and hit the ball hard.” It was the Vikings’ only hit during a three-run first as St. Laurence took advantage of two Reavis errors. Gage Olszak and Vito Valicunis each drove in runs with ground balls while Zach Verta had a sacrifice fly. The sloppy play put Reavis (19-15), a team that relies on strong defense, in an early hole. “That first inning really hurt us,” Reavis coach Don Erickson said. “We didn’t play great defense and that’s what usually keeps us in games. We were disappointed in that.” Olszak, a St. Xavier recruit, started on the mound for St. Laurence and battled

through control issues to make it through four innings without allowing a hit or earned run. He walked five. After Rios’ RBI single in the second made it 4-0, Reavis got an unearned run in the third as two errors set up Matt O’Malley’s RBI groundout to make it 4-1. The Rams then mounted a threat in the fourth when Olszak walked the bases loaded with two outs. He bounced back to get Jessy Hernandez to ground out to the end the inning. “Getting out of that inning without allowing a run was huge,” Lotus said. “Gage didn’t have his control like he usually does, but he battled. Give him credit for making those pitches when he absolutely needed to.” Rios added three more RBIs over the

fourth and fifth innings on a sacrifice fly and a two-run single as St. Laurence stretched the lead to 8-1. Alex Gasbarro’s two-run double in the sixth closed the scoring for the Vikings. Gasbarro finished 3-for-3. “We emphasize always adding on to the lead,” Gasbarro said. “Every inning our goal is to get a run, win the inning. We did that pretty well.” Reavis got its only hit of the game in the seventh on a Peter Sedlacek single and scored a run on Rafael Salmon’s bases-loaded walk. “These seniors were a great group,” Erickson said. “Were these the most talented teams we’ve ever had? No. But was this the most fun I’ve had, these last two years? Definitely.”

BOYS HIGH SCHOOL LACROSSE PLAYOFFS

RedHawks rally but fall just short By Steve Millar Correspondent

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Marist freshman Lindsey Richter battle’s Lemont’s Jacqueline Aleman for the ball during a Lemont Sectional semifinal game on May 22.

GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER PLAYOFFS

T-Bolts end Chargers’ season

Marist boys lacrosse coach Chaas Collins knew his team would fight until the final whistle of Monday’s St. Laurence Sectional quarterfinal against St. Ignatius. “The attitude of this team has been consistent all year,” Collins said. “Their resiliency is uncanny to any team I’ve ever coached. It doesn’t matter if they’re down one or down five, they’re going to battle through and through. “ Down 9-5 early in the third quarter, the host RedHawks fought back to tie the game, but came up just short as their season ended with an 11-10 loss to the Wolfpack. Sophomore Jameel Mukarram scored five goals to lead fourth-seeded Marist (12-5), while junior Nick Rubino added two goals. “We knew we wanted to give everything we’ve got,” Mukarram said. “We didn’t get the result we wanted, but we still got a ‘W’ in our minds because we worked hard and played so well as a team.” Fifth-seeded St. Ignatius (5-13) outscored the RedHawks 4-1 in the second quarter to take an 8-5 lead to halftime and extended it to 9-5 early in the third. Marist, though, rallied as Mukarram and Rubino scored to make it 9-7 going to the fourth. After senior Spencer Henderson scored to cut the deficit to one, Mukarram found the net again to tie it 9-9 with 5:58 to go. Mukarram followed an Ignatius goal with yet another score to make it 10-10 with 3:37 to go, but the Wolfpack’s

Bounces go Andrew’s way in Reavis Sectional championship Astros By Steve Millar Correspondent

and Jason Maholy Sports Editor

The combination of a stalwart defense and an opportunistic and at times prolific offense carried Stagg this year to one of the best seasons in school history. Entering the Class 3A Reavis Sectional championship game against District 230 rival Andrew, the Chargers were 18-3-1 and had been scored upon in just six of their 22 games, and had allowed more than a single goal only twice. On the offensive end, Stagg had failed to score in just two contests. But with a berth in the state tournament on the line, the Thunderbolts capitalized on their opportunities, scored two early goals and coasted to 3-0 victory in Burbank on May 25. The Chargers had advanced to the sectional title game by defeating Lincon-Way West in a penalty-kick shootout in a semifinal match on May 22. Stagg goalkeeper Sydney Downs goes into every penalty-kick shootout with the goal of making one save. “I have faith in our shooters,” Downs said. “I go into them hoping to just stop one.” She did far more than that against the Warriors. The senior came up with three huge saves as the Chargers outlasted West 5-4 in an eight-round shootout to earn the victory. “Sydney is very reliable,” Stagg coach

Allison Kaim said. “We know she’s going to come up big because she’s done it for us before.” While the Chargers’ shooters had a tough time in the first five rounds of the shootout, Downs kept her team alive with the three stops. She twice dove to her left to knock away shots. She stepped up big as Stagg was chasing through most of the first five rounds after falling behind when its first shot was turned away. “When we got behind, that definitely puts more pressure on me,” Downs said. “I just try not to think about what the score is. I act like it’s 0-0 all the time and just focus on stopping each shot.” In the eighth round, Lincoln-Way West (11-8-1) missed, setting up Stagg’s Ally Mussallem for a chance to win it. Mussallem, a Purdue recruit, fired wide on a penalty kick in the first half, but she redeemed herself by rolling a shot that tucked just under diving Warriors goalkeeper Grace Pearse. “I was a little shaky because I normally don’t miss,” Mussallem said. “When I missed wide, I didn’t know what was going on. “I had to do it for my team, though. Syd came up huge. We wouldn’t have won this game without her.” Kaim was happy to see her star player come up big. “It was great redemption for Ally,” Kaim said. “It was good for her to step up and be able to take that shot. Sometimes it’s difficult to have two PKs within the same

Eagles

Continued from Page 1 The Eagles had no one on and two out when senior Seth Masters kept the game alive with a bloop single to right, and Sanders reached on an error to set the stage for a dramatic finish. Adams, who was 0-2 to that point, said the Eagles never lost hope. “The entire game we were in it,” Adams said. “We never gave up... each inning we just came back from what they gave us, and they gave us more and we came back and just kept going, and home team ended up with the win.” Morsovillo told Masters to stay aggressive against

game, but she was able to put that second one in and that was awesome. Agnes Lojek, Faith Marinier, Eilis Hannon and Maja Persa also scored in the shootout for Stagg. In regulation, the Chargers broke through with 21:24 left in the second half when Veronika Stafira lofted a floating shot over Pearse’s head off a cross from Mussallem. Lincoln-Way West, though, came right back. The Warriors tied it just 41 seconds later when Angela Skonicki headed in Sara Loichinger’s cross. Chances were limited for both teams the rest of the way until Mussallem ripped a shot off the crossbar with two minutes left in the first overtime. “It was a good game to watch,” Kaim said. “West definitely put up a fight. They didn’t quit. It was a tough game for both teams.” Andrew had a week earlier ended another area team’s season when it downed Mother McAuley, 2-0, in the Sandburg Regional championship game. The Macs had won seven of eight games heading into the contest, and had outscore their opponents 23-4 in those games. The Macs finished the season 12-10.

Class 2A Marist’s season ended with a 5-1 loss to Lemont in the Class 2A Lemont Sectional semifinals on May 22. The RedHawks had advanced to sectional play via a 3-1 win over Tinley Park in the Marist Regional title game. Marist finished 13-11-2.

a tiring Bryce Barnett, the Celtics’ senior ace who threw 108 pitches. “We weren’t taking strikes. He was getting tired, obviously, and we thought he was going to try to get ahead. We told them just keep competing, we told them it’s our time, we’ve got to believe in each other and stay at it. “Seth us a senior, and handled the situation the way we expected him to. Him and the rest of the guys have done this all year long in tough, pressure-filled games; obviously, none of them to the extent you lose and go home and your career in high school’s over. But we knew they could handle it, so we just let them swing and we’ll see what happens.” Morsovillo had complete confidence in Adams, despite the junior being hitless in two at-bats to that

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then place a hand on the wall. McDermott, who was celebrating her 18th birthday, got the Astros on the board with an RBI double in the bottom of the first. Shepard hitters went to the plate that inning looking for highand-outside pitches. They practiced it during warmups, so when McDermott got to the plate, she was ready and, sure enough, that’s exactly what she saw. The two-out two-bagger to leftcenter field drove Ellison McGovern and kept the inning going. The next hitter, senior first baseman Jessica Coyle, worked a deep count that culminated in a homer to left-center. “I can’t really hit outside, so I got lucky,” Coyle said, laughing. “She threw me an inside pitch, and I went with it. I had a long at-bat, so I got lucky that she came back inside. I got ahold of it.” Clifford said it was important for the Astros to score first and get those early-inning runs. “That’s our mentality,” she said. “We’ve played some big games and had some big wins this year, and if you go back and look at those, we scored first.” The runs were doubly important, as they chased McAuley’s starting pitcher. The Mighty Macs then got great relief work from senior Maddie Motola, who went the rest of the way — finishing with nine strikeouts and yielding just

point. Adams has been having competitive at-bats as of late and has been playing very well, he added. “He’s a switch-hitter, I like his lefty swing, and the kid was competing, he was tough all day,” Morsovillo said. “I had a feeling he was going to get a pitch to hit.” He also said he had a feeling where the ball would be hit. “I glanced out to left center field right before that pitch, and I had a feeling he was going to stay on that ball, and he did. It got hold of the wall and Ian flew around the bases.” Standing at first, Sanders was going to attempt to score on any ball in a gap or that was the slightest bit misplayed, he said. The winning run was the first he had ever scored in a walk-ff victory.

Sam Madura scored the game-winner with 1:25 to go. Marist got a couple shots in the final minute but could not connect on the game-tying goal. Senior Tristan Ach and sophomore Alex Menendez scored first-half goals for Marist, while Justin Marshall made six saves. Despite falling short, Ach said the RedHawks had plenty to be proud of. “All year, we believe we outworked everybody,” Ach said. “In this game, we started slow, but we battled back. We did everything we could to win that game. We left it all out on the field. “I feel like we had a really successful season. We brought it all together and we peaked at the end of the year. We played our best lacrosse tonight.” Ach will continue his lacrosse career at Transylvania University in Kentucky. “I’m pumped,” he said. “I’m excited to play at the next level. I’m ready to close this chapter and get to work on the next one.” Ach feels he’s leaving Marist’s program in good hands. Ach, Henderson and Kevin O’Halloran were the only seniors on the RedHawks’ roster. “These guys are really young and they’re really hard-working,” Ach said. “It’s limitless what they can do next year.” Mukarram said the RedHawks expect to come back stronger in 2019. “I think next year teams are going to watch out for Marist when they see us on their schedule,” he said. “They’re going to know we’re a hardfighting team. “We’re going to do a lot of work in the offseason, form something good for next year and surprise people.” three hits over 5.1 innings. But one of those hits was a solo homer by McDermott in the bottom of the fourth inning, which gave the Astros the 4-0 lead. McDermott later singled to go a perfect 3-for-3 on her birthday. “It’s an amazing day,” McDermott said, smiling. “When I found out [the game] was on my birthday, I prayed so hard that we would win. It’s been a really great birthday so far.” McDermott said the early runs helped take the pressure off when she went to the circle in the second inning and beyond. “In the first (inning), my adrenaline was through the roof,” she said. Before the game, McDermott said the players returned to the wall and touched that empty space. “We all really wanted to win, and we got it,” she said. “So, now we can go put (the plaque) up.” And they had fun doing it, too. All game, the raucous Astros cheered on their teammates from the dugout. “The culture on this team is amazing,” McDermott said. “We all have so much fun in the dugout. We come up with all our own cheers. We were all just energized.” Coyle pointed to the camaraderie of the team. “I think it’s amazing, because we’re all happy for each other,” Coyle said. “It’s definitely all for the team.” “There’s no jealousy on this team,” McDermott added. “We’re all one unit.”

“Two outs, man, you just run, hope for the best, and Brian got it done,” he said. “Once Brian hit the ball, I knew I was fast enough to go first to home, and coming around third coach Moreso was jumping and I was like, yeah, I got it. It was just a happy moment after I touched home.” The resiliency the Eagles displayed is part of this team’s identity. “This whole season... it’s been one pitch at a time,” he said. “We’ve been trailing quite a few times this year, and we just keep hanging in there and good things will happen, so it worked out for us. But our guys believe in each other, and get to the next guy, get to the next pitch and give us one more chance, and that’s what they obviously did today.”

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BOYS HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS

Crusaders’ comeback stuns RedHawks Rice scores 15 of final 22 points to end rival’s season By Jason Maholy Sports Editor

With Brother Rice down six points multiple times during the third game of a sectional semifinal match against Marist, Crusaders senior Tom Phelan knew he and his teammates had to dig deep to avoid a season-ending loss on their home floor to their arch rival. The senior-led Crusaders did just that against a RedHawks squad that had beaten them in two sets 11 days prior, rallying for a stunning 15-7 finish and advancing to the title match of the Brother Rice Sectional. Rice was scheduled to play LincolnWay East on Tuesday. After the teams split the first two sets by identical 25-19 scores, Marist jumped out to an 8-2 lead in Game 3, and was up 16-10 when Rice began its comeback. “It’s tough going out there and being at a deficit, but you kind of realize it’s your last chance, you know? Go big or go home,” Phelan said. “But we’re on our home court, we want this more than they do, and the second we came out and [took the lead], they weren’t catching up again.” The Crusaders trailed the entire set until tying the score at 22, and took their first lead at 2423. Both of Rice’s points in those instances were scored on kills by Phelan, who credited setter Matt O’Donnell with setting him up. “All you can do is hope you put it away, and the second you do you see your team light up, and it’s the best feeling in the world. The feeling got better when the RedHawks’ Marty Jepsen, the East Suburban Catholic Conference Player of the Year, was mere inches long on a kill attempt that would have tied the score at 24, but instead gave Rice the game point, sending the Crusaders and their raucous fans into a frenzy. The result concluded an unlikely turn of events, after Rice looked underwhelming and at times overmatched during the second set, then appeared to carry a malaise into the third. Phelan, who finished the day with 13 kills, admitted the Crusaders may have been overconfident after taking the first game despite giving what he referred to as “a C+ performance.” “We thought we had it,” he said. “Obviously, we fell a bit in the second game, but the team came back and pulled through. It was awesome.” Rice coach Dan Dwyer credited his team’s veteran leadership and poise for coming back on Marist, then maintaining that edge once

they took the lead. “They understand what was at stake, and instead of getting too wild when we got a couple points at the end they stayed steady and stayed focused,” Dwyer said. “That was exciting. That was state (tournament)-caliber match right there.” The Crusaders were hopeful the thrilling win was the stoking they needed to get back to playing the way they were before a threematch losing streak to end the regular season. Rice had before dropping two-set matches to Glenbard West, Marist and Glenbard North won 10 straight matches. The losses prompted Dwyer to hold “a little team meeting” before the start of the playoffs. “The seniors stepped up, and we’re going to go where our seniors go,” he added. “We’re a senior-laden team, they’re experienced, they know how to play and they did a great job of just keeping their heads in that tight match – being down five or six points and just chipping away, chipping away. They did a great job.” Dwyer praised Phelan, in particular, for his leadership throughout the season, and making big plays against Marist. “He not only helped with blocks and touches, but got to balls out of the system and kept them in play,” he said. “Tommy Phelan has been the heart and soul of this team since about the fourth week of the season, and he has mentored the younger players and has just been a court leader.” Rice senior Kyle Springer also stepped up with a team-high 18 kills. “Down six points, we just didn’t want to lose,” Springer said. “Most of our starters are seniors and we didn’t want to finish our last game tonight. We want to go down state so we were playing our hardest and it paid off.” Marist coach Jordan Vidovic said the RedHawks may have lost a bit of their edge once they were up six, with nine to go for the win. “We were certainly not thinking it’s over or we’re comfortable, but I think when you’re up like that you go a little bit into safe mode, and that’s not what got you there,” Vidovic said. “And once they got just a glimmer of hope they started to go more aggressive. When you’re down you’ve got nothing to lose, so you kind of go free-swinging and that got them back into it.” The RedHawks may have down the stretch also tried to force the ball to Jepsen, rather than playing at the pace they prefer and allowing opportunities to develop

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Shepard senior middle hitter Ahmad Hindia attempts a kill as Sandburg outside hitter Luka Vukanic defends during a match at the Lockport Regional on May 22.

organically. Jepsen finished with 22 kills. “We wanted to get Marty Jepsen a lot of swings, and he got a lot of swings,” Vidovic said. “But we started to force, and that’s not the tempo we wanted. We want him to get him the ball, but in a certain way. We don’t want to be predictable, and openings started to shrink because we got too slow.” The most disappointing result of the loss is not that Marist doesn’t have the opportunity to play for a state title, but that Vidovic won’t get to see his players at practice until next season. “I love these guys — they’re insane, they’re awesome,” he said. “This has been one of the most enjoyable experiences I’ve ever had with a team every single day. They are the absolute best group of guys in the world.”

Volleyball roundup Sandburg, Stagg and Oak Lawn were area teams that made it to regional championship matches, but all came away empty-handed. Sandburg topped Shepard, 2515, 25-22, to advance to the title match at the Lockport Regional, but fell to the host Porters, 3129, 25-15. Stagg advanced to the title match of the Brooks Regional by topping Richards, 25-20,26-24 before bowing out of the playoffs

Seasons end for RedHawks, Macs

Brother Rice players celebrate after the final point of the Crusaders’ three-game set against Marist in a semifinal match in the Brother Rice Sectional on May 25.

with a two-set loss to Lincoln-Way East, 25-20-25-14. Oak Lawn defeated Chicago

25 in Minooka. The Macs defeated Marian Catholic, 17-6, in their firstever playoff game to advance to their date with Marist. Top photo: Marist senior Taylor Nesbitt makes a move during the game against Minooka on May 21. The only other area school to compete in the playoffs was Sandburg, which lost to O’Fallon, 18-4, on May 21. The RedHawks were 16-4 victors over Minooka for their first postseason win. Right: McAuley senior Grace

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Continued from Page 1 “That’s always been my race plan, to kick at the end, because I was a sprinter my freshman year,” said Demogerontas, who also did it in the sectional. “And (his opponents) probably haven’t see that that often.” It brought a smile to the face of Jacobs, waiting patiently at the finish line to grab the baton and move away for his 800-meter scoot. “He’s done it every race, so I know it’s coming and I’m ready,” Jacobs said. The result was a clocking of 7:45.12 and an IHSA title, and by 4.1 seconds over runner-up Neuqua Valley. The Eagles had squeezed into the final field, the 11th of 12 teams in the race, when Demogerontas was not in the lineup, but Connor

Agricultural Science, 25-17, 2520 to earn a date with Brother Rice in the title match of the Oak

Forest Regional. The Crusaders were 25-16, 25-16 victors over the Spartans.

Gordon goal lifts Fire over Orlando City From staff reports

Mother McAuley and Marist were the final two area teams left standing this year, the first in which the IHSA held a postseason tournament for both boys and girls lacrosse. The Mighty Macs and RedHawks met in the semifinals of the Minooka Sectional, with the former coming away with a 14-4 victory. McAuley narrowly missed a berth in the inaugural girls lacrosse state finals when they dropped a 12-11 decision to O’Fallon on May

Brother Rice senior Tom Phelan goes for a kill during a semifinal match against Marist in the Brother Rice Sectional.

Moran heads toward the net during the victory over Marian Catholic on May 21. Photos by Jason Maholy

Devlin, Nico Calderon, he and Jacobs left no doubt when it counted. The two wins accounted for all 20 Sandburg points in a tie for seventh place. And Jacobs left Eagles fans with a run to remember forever with the final steps of his career. Maybe Bob Dylan, for whom he was named, could write a song about it.

Close calls After that, there were a lot of close calls for area athletes, led by Brother Rice’s Josh Boulanger, who took second in the 3A triple jump with a best of 46 feet 7.25 inches. Nieko Carter of Shepard was seventh in the 3A long jump (22-10.5) Oak Lawn’s Patrick Michaels finished fifth in the 3A shot put at 57 feet, 5.75 inches, while failing to advance in the discus. The Spartans’ 800-meter relay team was disqualified.

Aleksander Katai scored on a penalty kick and Alan Gordon booted in the game-winner in the 82nd minute as the Chicago Fire topped Orlando City SC, 2-1, on Saturday, May 26 at Orlando City Stadium. • The victory improved the Fire to 4-6-2 and was their second straight victory over Orlando after going winless in their first six MLS regular season meetings against the Lions. This was their first road win against Orlando after recording a trio of draws on their first three trips to Florida. The Fire opened scoring the 13th minute when Diego Campos was brought down 25 yards from the goal. Katai curled the ensuing free kick with a right-footed shot over the wall and past a diving Joe Bendik for his third goal of

St. Laurence’s Alex Saunders finished fourth in the 2A long jump at 22-2.25 and eighth in the triple jump (43-7.25). The toughest result was Shepard’s in the 1,600-meter relay. The Astros survived a race that sometimes resembled a stock car trophy dash to take fifth, and were about to take the podium when coach Dan Ludwig was called to the officials’ area. For some reason, Shepard was disqualified. “Nobody touched anybody,” senior Elijah Butler said. “There was no second gun.” No IHSA official would tell the runners what they did, but speculation centered on a baton pass outside the exchange zone. In other individual events, Sandburg’s Rob Siezkowski was 22nd in the 3,200 run (9:36.70), Richards’ Ivan Colbert was eighth in the 110 hurdles (15.04), and St. Laurence’s Colin Dwyer was fourth in the Class 2A 400 (49.48). St. Laurence

the season. Orlando City found the equalizer in the 28th minute when Cristian Higuita ran onto the ball and tucked a right-footer inside the post. The Men in Red would secure the full three points in the 82nd minute. Bastian Schweinsteiger played a square ball to Gordon, who took two touches before unleashing a right-footed blast from 30 yards out to send the Fire home victorious. The Fire were reduced to 10 men when rookie midfielder Mo Adams was shown a red card in the 89th minute. Making his second career start for the Fire and his first this season, goalkeeper Patrick McLain made five saves on the evening to earn his first career win and Krakus Man of the Match honors. McLain, 29, has made four ca-

also took fifth in the 400-meter relay (42.91) and seventh in the 800-meter relay, with Dwyer a part of each quarter. “I started my usual coast (at 100 meters) and then since it was finals, I decided to go a little faster,” Dwyer said. It paid off with a personal best. Marist had no finalists. The RedHawks’ David Daniels (triple jump) and Steven Rowe (high jump) came up short in their specialties, while the 400-meter relay quartet ran 44.22 seconds, improving on its sectional time but turning in the slowest clocking in 3A. Marist freshman Jovan Marsh came up nine-hundredths of a second short in the 100, despite a 10.977 timing, while sophomore Brian Ferguson’s 50.44 wasn’t fast enough to advance in the 400. Stagg’s Sam Snell didn’t advance in the 200 or 400, running slower times than his sectional placings. St. Laurence’s field athletes didn’t

reer starts and two as a member of the Fire. His only previous starting nod for Chicago came during his first stint with the club in the final game of the 2016 MLS regular season. McLain’s first two starts in the league came in 2013 while with Chivas USA. Not to be outdone, halftime substitute Gordon netted his second clutch goal of the year. After turning a loss into a draw with a stoppage time goal at Toronto on April 28, Gordon on Saturday moved Chicago into a winning position with his 30-yard strike past an outstretched Bendik. It was his 57th career regular-season MLS goal. • Along with McLain, Fire second-year midfielder Daniel Johnson and defender Jorge Corrales each made their first career MLS starts in the game. Johnson played 74 minutes while Corrales went the full 90.

make it to Saturday. Kyle Ecker’s 44 foot, 5 inch shot put was short of the finalists, and Tyree Colbert no-heighted in the high jump. And neither Matthew Hamer, in the 100 (11.07) or 200 (22.61), nor Brailyn Johnson (11.86 in the 100) made the finals individually. The 1,600 relay squad also fell short. Brother Rice’s 1,600 relay team ran 3:30.20 and failed to make the final, while 300 hurdler Justin Palmer was 1.6 seconds off his sectional time and also came up short. The same was true of Tommy Gleeson in the 800. Class 2A found Evergreen Park missing out on the 1,600 relay, Dan Meza’s individual 1,600, Horace Holifield’s 800, and Robert Hicks’ shot put attempt. In Class 1A, Chicago Christian’s Camron Cross found his best discus throw of 129 feet 7 inches not enough to make Saturday’s final.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, NA Plaintiff, -v.DOUGLAS R. ENGBERG A/K/A DOUGLAS ENGBERG, KAREN REPKING-ENGBERG, THE PRIVATEBANK AND TRUST COMPANY AS SUCCESSOR TO FOUNDERS BANK, AS TRUSTEE U/T/A DATED 3/9/2000 A/K/A TRUST NO. 5663, HARRIS, N.A. F/K/A HARRIS BANK ARGO, UNKNOWN BENEFICIARIES OF THE TRUST AGREEMENT DATED 3/9/2000 A/K/A TRUST NO. 5663, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 10 CH 044536 8010 KIRKCALDY COURT PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 27, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 29, 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 8010 KIRKCALDY COURT, PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463 Property Index No. 23-35-403-040. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance in certified funds/ or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. 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 14-10-35346. 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. 14-10-35346 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 10 CH 044536 TJSC#: 38-2890 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. I3086455

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Plaintiff, -v.STANISLAW MATEJA, STANISLAW MATEJA, SOLE TRUSTEE, OR HIS SUCCESSORS IN TRUST, UNDER THE STANISLAW MATEJA LIVING TRUST, DATED AUGUST 15, 2009, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS, UNKNOWN OCCUPANTS Defendants 17 CH 14145 7649 WEST 105TH STREET Palos Hills, IL 60465 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 4, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on July 6, 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 7649 WEST 105TH STREET, Palos Hills, IL 60465 Property Index No. 23-13-106-004-0000. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. The judgment amount was $112,545.39. 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, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 291-1717 For information call between the hours of 1pm - 3pm. Please refer to file number 17-084678. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 E-Mail: ILNotices@logs.com Attorney File No. 17-084678 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 17 CH 14145 TJSC#: 38-3203 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. I3084520

Houses For Sale IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (‘’FANNIE MAE’’), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Plaintiff, -v.DOROTHY J DANE, STEVEN G DANE, CONDOMINIUMS AT LONG RUN CREEK CONDOMINIUMS ASSN., MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. AS NOMINEE FOR QUICKEN LOANS INC., UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 17 CH 09887 11840 WINDEMERE COURT, UNIT #301 ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 13, 2018, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 28, 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 11840 WINDEMERE COURT, UNIT #301, ORLAND PARK, IL 60467 Property Index No. 27-06-311-047-1009. The real estate is improved with a two unit with an attached three car 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. McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLC, Plaintiff’s Attorneys, One North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602. Tel No. (312) 346-9088. Please refer to file number 263202. 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) 346-9088 E-Mail: pleadings@mccalla.com Attorney File No. 263202 Attorney Code. 61256 Case Number: 17 CH 09887 TJSC#: 38-1739 I3085492

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By Amy Cavalir These days, it seems there’s no shortage of quick-fixes and curealls for anything from weight loss to cancer prevention. Supplements and shakes promise us the body of our dreams, but if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is, says Dr. Tom Campbell, cofounder and clinical director of the University of Rochester Medical Center Program for Nutrition in Medicine. “In a way, it feels that we’re always being sold seemingly magic fixes or effortless solutions, but the truth of the matter is that longterm solutions to difficult health problems demand hard work,” he says. “Problems that are related to diet and lifestyle, for example, hinge on overall food intake and physical activity level, rather than any one supplement, or juice, or some other trendy thing.”

Food myths

Originally marketed to individuals with Celiac disease, glutenfree products are becoming more popular with the general public because of the common thought that carbohydrates cause weight gain. Campbell says this is a very common, very harmful myth. “For thousands of years, almost all human civilizations have eaten diets based primarily on starchy carbohydrates and had very low rates of obesity, diabetes, heart disease and certain cancer,” he says. Unprocessed carbohydrates, such as those found in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and beans, are very healthy. They are rich in fiber, vitamins, minerals and

Food truths

protein. “The problem is that almost no one eats these healthy carbohydrates,” Campbell says. “Instead, they are eating primarily added sugars and refined flours — think pizza crust, cookies, cakes, pastries, soda, white bread and french fries.” Refined carbohydrates have had their best components stripped away and make us sick as a result. According to Campbell, the idea that coconut oil is a health food is another food myth. In actuality, it is pure fat, high in saturated fats and is not a food proven to have any particular beneficial outcomes on long-term, chronic disease. One thing that is true, though: Coconut oil is great for the skin. There are some misconceptions when it comes to soy, as well. It’s been suggested that women should avoid soy to protect against breast cancer and men should do the same to avoid adverse hormone changes. Campbell counters, saying studies fairly consistently show that women who consume more soy are at lower risk of breast cancer. Similarly, men don’t experience any significant hormonal changes for the worse when consuming more soy. “I recommend choosing unprocessed soy, such as edamame beans, tempeh, plain tofu and soy

One claim that actually contains some truth is the idea that vinegar, including apple cider vinegar, can help with blood sugar and weight loss. There is also some research that suggests cranberry juice might have some components that can be helpful for urinary tract infections, though the studies are mixed at best. “Most feel that cranberry juice is safe so it’s okay to try to see if it helps, but remember that it is high in sugar, as are all fruit juices, which isn’t great for weight or blood sugar control,” Campbell says. Another source of confusion are fresh, frozen or canned fruits and vegetables. Which is healthiest? “In some cases, if the fruit or the vegetable is frozen shortly after being picked, the food may actually have more nutrients than the food in the produce section, which may have traveled for several days across the world, and lost some nutrients in the process,” Campbell says. Campbell adds that good nutrition is more powerful than most people realize, so making the right food choices is a very important aspect of personal health. The dietary approach that has stood the test of time is a plant-based diet. “Eating more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes and cutting back or even eliminating animalbased foods and processed foods has been shown to reverse several conditions,” he says. “More than anything, people have to fundamentally change their overall eating patterns. If it really was as easy as some magic pill or trendy product, then none of us would have any problems, would we?”

How effective are apps, devices when it comes to reaching fitness goals? By Jon DePaolis Living in a digital age makes it inevitable that the fitness world should be transformed by the various technologies shaping today’s culture. But are those new technologies — whether app-based, wearable devices or video programs — truly helping people lead healthier lifestyles? Currently, empirical evidence that suggests new technologies are causing people to lead more active lives is scarce. In fact, a study released in the Journal of the American Medical Association in 2016, titled, “Effect of Wearable Technology Combined With a Lifestyle Intervention on Longterm Weight Loss,” determined that, “devices that monitor and provide feedback on physical activity may not offer an advantage over standard behavioral weight loss approaches.” But anecdotally, several users of these various technologies, all of whom ranged from late 20s to mid 30s, find benefits — such as Chicago resident Christopher Szymanski, who says he uses an app to map and measure his running. “But it’s rarely a motivator for me to push myself farther,” he says. Another fitness tech user, Jen Boyle, says technology did have an early impact, but that it isn’t always a long-lasting connection. “It creates a personal competition for myself that only I can see or control,” Boyle says. “Since I check my phone a million times a day, it’s more accessible. However, after months or weeks, I fall off the wagon.” Adding another wrinkle to the conversation, Boyle says her employer makes fitness and health technology usage an incentive for health care reimbursement. Liz Perez says technology has definitively helped her fitness routine. “I use it to track my exercise — calories burned — as well as calorie intake, which has, in turn, helped me lose weight and live a healthier lifestyle,” Perez says. “Being able to track and see a log of my food keeps me accountable.” Perez does see some potential drawbacks to technology, but they have never been an issue for her. “I know some people can become addicted or obsessive over

App-cording to plan

Knowing the best time to start, or expand, your family is in the palm of your hand By Erin Golden

Scroll through your phone and there’s a good chance you have a few apps for tracking the details of your life: What you ate, how far you ran, how well you slept or whether you stayed within your monthly budget. If you’re thinking of having a baby — or trying to avoid a pregnancy — you might need to make room for one or two more of these agents of accountability. Thanks to the popularity of data-driven apps, there’s a growing market for programs designed specifically for family planning, including one that’s now being regulated in Europe as a contraceptive device. Natural Cycles, an app designed by Swedish physicist Elina Berglund, tracks your menstrual cycle and symptoms to determine when you are most or least fertile. The app is based on the rhythm method of natural family planning, that is, foregoing synthetic birth control options such as the pill, condoms or implants. Users must purchase a ther-

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accessible. But on the other hand, there are a lot of people out there [on websites such as YouTube] giving out false information or suggesting exercises that people aren’t ready to do.” As is the case with any workout, there is no “cure-all” app or device that will work for everybody. Fitness technology can act as a source of motivation of guidance, but, as always, the user has to maintain an active lifestyle outside the virtual realm.

Contraception and Reproductive Health Care, in a 2016 study, states ‘”the effectiveness of Natural Cycles as a contraceptive method depends on the accuracy of the algorithm as well as the behavior of the user,” and that “it can be an effective means to prevent pregnancies if couples are willing to abstain or protect themselves on fertile days.” Lantzman says if people are serious about preventing pregnancy, they should not use the app as the first line of defense. It’s also not a great option for women with irregular cycles. “There are much, much more effective birth control and contraception options, like long-acting reversible contraception, intrauterine devices or progesterone (implants),” he says. For women using the daily pill, Lantzman recommends an app called Bedsider, which provides daily reminders to take it. Lantzman says apps such as Natural Cycles provide an important lesson for users: Many women are unaware of the ins and outs of their own menstrual cycles and fertility. Tracking the small, daily details can add up to a better understanding. “You can look at a day, a week, a month and you can see a pattern of what’s going on,” he says.

Eat healthy and live well with diabetes By Ally O’Connor

it, but I haven’t found that to be a problem,” she says. “Also, you can connect with others online for some healthy competition. I use the Fitbit Blaze and like the style of it, which also adds to the fun of it as you can switch out the bands.” The cost range for some of these products varies. Apps such as My Fitness Pal, for example, are free. But some wearable tech can cost upwards of $200. Fitness DVDs from Beachbody or other companies can cost from $40 to more than $100. Martin Acevedo, a fitness trainer in the suburbs of Chicago, says technology has been popping up more and more at the gym. “I know a lot of the clients I work with have things like Fitbits. I have them use the My Fitness Pal app to keep track of their diet,” he says. “As these things become more user-friendly, I think more people are more apt to use technology to help them work out.” Acevedo says use of the new technology, however, can be limited by age factors and familiarity. “I know with some of my older clients, they still like to write things out, whereas if I’m working with someone in their 30s, they are more likely to understand [the technology] I’m talking about or are already using it,” he says. “I’m a physical education teacher, too, and I see a lot of the kids wearing Fitbits and stuff. They keep track of how much activity they are doing.” Acevedo sees benefits and negatives to the onslaught of technology. “It’s easier now more than ever to find out what works and the different types of programs you can use to gain strength or the different types of diets,” he says. “It’s very

mometer and measure basal body temperature each day. After buying a subscription for the app and entering that data and some information about your cycle, the app “learns” and does a better job of synthesizing those numbers. It can then predict the small window of time you’re most likely to become pregnant. The app then let’s you know if it’s a “red” or “green” day, based on fertility levels. Dr. Eric Lantzman, co-director of the Allegheny Health Network’s Division of Family Planning, says the app can be a useful tool, as long as you’re the type of person who is interested in collecting data and organized enough to keep it up. “People are really interested in learning more data about themselves and everything around them, and that’s what is making this a hit,” he says. The makers of Natural Cycles say, based on a clinical study, the success of the app depends on the accuracy of the algorithm, as well as the behavior of the users. Lantzman seriously cautions against using it as foolproof method to prevent pregnancy. Other failures of the app in those tests, he says, were attributed to forgetting to check the app, ignoring the app or failing to provide a backup method of contraception. The European Journal of

Twenty-nine million adults and children in the United States have diabetes — nearly 10 percent of the population. An additional 86 million adults have prediabetes, a condition likely to lead to diabetes if not addressed. What’s more, diabetes disproportionately affects certain ethnic minorities and vulnerable populations such as the elderly and underserved. The American Diabetes Association is fighting for millions of families and individuals, working to prevent and cure diabetes and improve the lives of people affected by diabetes. The Association is on the frontlines of patient education — one of the most critical components of successful treatment and improved outcomes. With easy-to- understand health information, they empower individuals to better prevent and manage this disease.

Healthy eating is one of the biggest challenges people can face in preventing and managing diabetes. Oftentimes, the food choices people make are full of calories yet lack the nutritional value the body needs. This confusion leads to expanding waistlines, low energy and rising rates of Type 2 diabetes and obesity-related illnesses. The Association’s “Create Your Plate” method provides an easy way to eat well: • Imagine drawing a line down the middle of your dinner plate. Then on one side, cut it again so you will have 3 sections on your plate. • Fill the largest section with non-starchy vegetables such as salad, green beans, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, carrots, tomatoes or others that you like. • Now, in one of the smaller sections, put starchy foods such as noodles, rice, corn or potatoes. • The other small section is for meat, fish, chicken, eggs or tofu. Once you’ve mastered the

plate method, you can begin to make your meals even healthier. The American Diabetes Association’s Recipes for Healthy Living website is your link to healthy recipes and meal-planning ideas. Each month, Recipes for Healthy Living brings you a one-day meal plan with suggestions for adjusting carbohydrates and calories. When you sign up, you’ll receive a monthly email announcing: • A new set of diabetes-friendly recipes, some of which have been incorporated into the meal plan • A one-day sample meal plan with a grocery list and tips to adjust carbohydrates & calories to better fit your needs • Videos showing you how to prepare our recipes and other healthy foods in the kitchen • A feature article on nutrition or a seasonal health topic • Quick tips for eating healthy and living well while maintaining a busy schedule Find the Recipes for Healthy Living website at Diabetes.org/ MFA-Recipes.

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

OUT & ABOUT

The Regional News • The Reporter

Thursday, May 31, 2018

Southwest • Section 2, Page 8

The Center to host Farm Fest The Center, 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park, has announced a slate of activities for the days ahead. For more information or to register for a program, call (708) 361-3650. • Farm Fest will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday June 2. The Children’s Farm will feature horse and hayrack rides, farm animals, kids’ activities, crafts including tie-dying shirts, a tractor display, and sustainable farming demonstrations of sheep shearing, raw wool spinning and carding, wood carving and bee keeping. Admission is $6 for adults and $3 for children from 2-12. Activities also have associated costs. • Communion Sunday is scheduled at 12:30 p.m. and again at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, June 3. On the first Sunday of each month (except December) Communion is offered at both Wayside Chapel services. Volunteers are needed to set up Communion as well as help distribute it. Those who are able and interested are requested to contact Chris Hopkins at The Center. All

are welcome. The Wayside Chapel serves a non-alcoholic cup and gluten-free bread. • Jazz in the Pines: A Concert by The Michael Walters Band is set for 5:30 p.m. Sunday June 3. The Center is offering its 26th annual outdoor spring jazz concert to be held on the stage in the pine woods on the north end of the farm with The Michael Walters Band. The Michael Walters Band comes back to perform Motown, disco, and timeless classics. Audience members can park at the farm and jump on the hayrack with a lawn chair, blanket, and Ravinia-style picnic (no alcohol, please). The Center will provide punch and cookies. There is no admission fee to the concert, as the event is The Center’s gift to those who wish to attend. Kids are welcome. • Lapidary will be taught from 8 to 11 a.m. for six Monday mornings beginning June 4. Art teacher Larry Rothenberg will help students turn rough hunks of rock into beautifully polished gemstones. They will create a pair

of round or oval stones and then advance to more complex designs. The class fee is $115. Stones can be purchased from the instructor for projects. • Basketmaking can be learned from 9 to 11 a.m. for four Tuesdays beginning June 5. Instructor Lois Shive will show students how to make an easy and beautiful woodbottomed basket with a choice of colored trim. Participants will continue to learn techniques for weaving a variety of shapes and sizes of baskets and get to choose their own project in consultation with the instructor. Students typically make two or three baskets over the six-week session. The class fee is $68 plus a $20 materials fee. • Pottery will be the focus from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. for eight Tuesdays beginning June 5, or from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for eight Thursday beginning June 7. The class fee is $170. Art Director Heather Young will help students of various skill levels learn potting techniques. All materials will be included within the class fee. • Metalsmithing for Jewelry will

be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. for four Tuesdays, beginning June 5. Instructor Mary Michaelson will show students how working 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/advanced students. The class fee is $85 plus a $25 materials fee. • Plein Aire Sketch And Watercolor is set from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday June 7. Instructor Lois Hrejsa and art students will visit Lake Katherine for this meeting. Painting and drawing is scheduled until 12:30, when the group breaks for lunch followed by a group critique. Students are asked to bring art supplies and a folding stool or chair. Pre-registration by calling The Center at 708-361-3650 is necessary to receive a detailed schedule with exact locations and lunch details. Classes are for students with some art experience. Class fee is $22 per session.

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Gareth Blakesley, director at Lake Katherine (left) and Maria DeCaprio-Sunta, Public Arts commissioner.

New mural arrives at Lake Katherine The Palos Heights Public Arts Commission (PAC) has created a new mural for the children’s area at the Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens. In May, Lake Katherine presented an event, the Art & Nature Festival and the PAC led three interactive art activities. Participants of all ages were asked to do either a

Bridge Teen Center celebrates eight years 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. • “Dudes & Donuts” is set for 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. today, May 31. In this boys-only program, participants will go head-to-head in a ring toss competition, then eat doughnuts while talking about leading by example.

• The Summer Kick-Off will happen from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, June 1. The Bridge will host the band, As We Are. Dave King’s Giant Dart Board that towers over 12 feet tall, Freddy’s Frozen Custard, and Steakburgers’ frozen custard cookie sandwiches will be featured. The Art Studio will also be open with a painting challenge courtesy of City BBQ. The winner will receive a prize. • An eighth anniversary new-

student orientation and community open house will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 2. The new student orientation happens from 10 to 11 a.m. and advance signup is highly recommended by calling The Bridge. The new-student orientation is for incoming seventh graders and any new seventh through 12th grade students and a parent or guardian. Tours of The Bridge will be available as well as a staff meet and

enough, you can accept a position of leadership in the near future, even if you haven’t yet had authority over others. This is a turning point.

like you have finally begun to realize your goals. Just don’t steer off path, and take time to reflect on your success.

HOROSCOPES ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, if you are seeking pleasure, try some healthy pursuits. These can include exercise, soothing baths, hiking trips, or other activities that benefit the mind and body. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Try to be as perceptive as possible when dealing with individuals in the days to come, Taurus. This will help you help them as effectively as you can. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Your confidence may surprise you this week, and you may feel like there is nothing you cannot do, Gemini. Others will respond positively to your advice. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, if you are commanding

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Take shifting emotions in stride, Leo. There is no right or wrong way to feel. If something does become troublesome, talk it out with a confidante. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, a long to-do list may leave you wondering why you decided to take on so much. Consider the ways you can lighten your load and approach remaining tasks one by one. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, your efforts will soon begin to bear fruit. You may feel

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Take time to reflect on your relationships this week, Scorpio. Such reflection can help you ensure you let others know just how much they mean to you. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/ Dec 21 Take pride in your accomplishments and those of your associates, Sagittarius. You have collectively been working hard and deserve all the recognition you get. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Look for ways to be more independent this week, Capricorn. Explore different events or pos-

greet. New students can learn the program sign-up system and the online student portal. The community open house and eighth anniversary celebration will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tours will be given and community residents can meet the staff. There also will be a behind the scenes tours of The Bridge Thrift Store. The community open house and celebration is not a supervised student event.

leaf print or draw an object from nature. All of the squares were then collected and arranged by Maria DeCaprio-Sunta and Vanessa Sunta, commissioners on Public Arts. Quotations about nature are also scattered throughout the mural. It was officially installed on May 23.

Photos by Jack Martin

Left: Competitor Claire Richards, 32, from Palos Heights with husband Tim and daughter Victoria, age 1. Below: Seth Mendoza,12, from Mokena, races to victory.

Pre-teen wins Lake Katherine trail race

Seth Mendoza, 12, outran adults sibilities where you can hang solo. and children alike to win Lake You can use some time alone. Katherine’s Break For The Lake trail race recently. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 The athletic youth from Mokena Aquarius, you may find your- finished the 5K race with a time self dealing with mixed feelings of 21:12 minutes. Nick Diaz, 22, that you can’t get to the root of. from Tinley Park, came in second Relieving stress can ease any wor- in the male category with a time ries you have. of 23:19 minutes, while Andrius Jurevicius, 52, placed third with PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 a time of 23:30 minutes. A greater sense of clarity is Grace Magdziarz, 15, from coming your way, Pisces. Re- Lemont, came first in the female mind yourself to be inspired by category with a time of 26:07 minthe sights and people around you. utes. Sherry Laniosz, 37, from Oak Park, scooped second with a time of 26:31 minutes, and Meg Pef, 46, FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS from Chicago, placed third with MAY 31 a time of 26:34 minutes. Duncan Jones, Director (47) Despite forecasts of rain and JUNE 1 a cool breeze, 50 runners comAmy Schumer, Comic (37) peted in the early morning race JUNE 2 on Sunday, enjoying views of the Zachary Quinto, Actor (41) lake, forest and prairie en route.

Proceeds from the race will go toward children’s programs, ecological restoration and animal care at the non-profit nature center. Sponsors for the event included Bridgeview Auto Center, Chicagoland CPR, Interdom LLC, Peace Village and Running Excel. Pete’s Fresh Market in Bridgeview donated water and fruit.

Home cooks can combine tailor-made companions in this recipe Tacos are a beloved dish, and few things complement a tasty taco better than a cold beer. Ambitious home cooks who want to combine these two tailor-made companions can thank the Stone Brewing Co. for the following recipe for “Arrogant Bastard Ale Avocado Tacos,” which can be found in John Holl’s “The American Craft Beer Cookbook” (Storey). This recipe is great for avocado lovers and vegetarians or anyone who simply enjoys a good taco. ARROGANT BASTARD ALE AVOCADO TACOS Makes 6 to 8 servings SALSA FRESCA • 11/2 cups seeded and diced plum tomatoes • 1/4 cup diced yellow onion • 1/4 cup seeded and finely diced jalapeño peppers • 1/4 cup lime juice • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves • Salt and freshly ground black pepper • Arrogant Bastard Ale Battered Avocados • 2 cups Stone Arrogant Bastard Ale, chilled • 3/4 teaspoon Cajun spice blend

• 1/2 teaspoon ground dried chipotle chiles • 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika • 1 cup all-purpose flour • 1 teaspoon baking powder • 41/2 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted and quartered • 2 cups panko breadcrumbs • Salt TACOS • 1 cup Stone Levitation Ale BBQ Sauce, or similar barbecue sauce • 18 small corn tortillas • 1 cup grated Asiago cheese • Microgreens or chopped fresh parsley, for garnish 1. To make the Salsa Fresca: Combine the tomatoes, onion, jalapeños, lime juice, and cilantro in a bowl and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 3 days to allow the flavors to mingle. 2. To make the batter: Pour the ale into a narrow, high-sided container. Stir in the Cajun spice blend, chiles, garlic, salt, and paprika. 3. Sift the flour and baking powder together in a small bowl, then add them to the beer mixture slowly, whisking

well until the ingredients are thoroughly incorporated. Add more flour if necessary to create a tempura-style batter for coating the avocados. Set the batter aside. 4. Preheat the oven to 200 F. Prepare a deep fryer or pour 2 to 3 inches of oil into a deep cast iron or heavy pot that is at least 4 inches deep. Heat the oil to 360 F. Pour the breadcrumbs into a shallow dish. 5. Use tongs to grab the avocado quarters and dunk them in the prepared batter. Shake off any excess and roll the avocados in the breadcrumbs to coat all sides. Fry the avocados in batches until golden brown, 1 to 21/2 minutes each. (Do not overcrowd the pot, as this will lower the temperature of the oil significantly.) 6. Transfer the cooked avocados to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Season with a sprinkling of salt and keep them in the oven until the entire batch is ready. 7. Assemble the tacos: Heat the barbecue sauce in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through. Warm the tortillas on a griddle or in the oven, if desired. 8. Place one avocado quarter on each of the tortillas. Top each avocado with the warm barbecue sauce, salsa, cheese, and microgreens. Serve immediately.