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22 | June 21, 2018 | The Homer Horizon puzzles homerhorizon.com crosstown CROSSWORD & Sudoku The crosstowns: Frankfort, Homer Glen, Lockport, Mokena, New Lenox, Orland Park, Tinley Park Crossword by Myles Mellor and Cindy LaFleur Across 1. “Wheel of Fortune” purchase 6. Government takeover 10. Ranch unit 14. Baghdad resident 15. At one point 16. Cast off 17. Get to final form 18. Tinley Park Amphitheatre, goes with 28 across 20. “Alas!” 22. Succulent 23. Hither and __ 24. Coast 28. See 18 across 32. Bermuda’s capital 35. For the “specific purpose” 36. Go vehicle 37. “I __ __ rock” Simon and Garfunkel 38. Falsehoods 39. Investigate 40. Poor 41. Tommy __ Jones 42. Responded in court 43. Paris divider 44. Cannonball, e.g. 47. Art material 48. Oral or written tests 49. Asian restaurant 50. Dad 53. Tinley Park was a venue for this heavy metal event in 1997 58. Despicable 62. Wisconsin city 63. Way out 64. French river 65. Strictness in dealing with people 66. Blood swap 67. Not natural 68. “Basic Instinct” star, Sharon Down 1. Consider 2. Yes ___ (choice words) 3. Roe opponent 4. Prefix with distant 5. Not really sing 6. “Suzanne” songwriter 7. Lennon’s love 8. Pac 10 team 9. Rhode Island senator for whom an education grant is named 10. In addition 11. Comedienne Margaret 12. Stutz Bearcat contemporary 13. Outfielder Roush 19. Wise one 21. Jersey call 25. Leaning to the right, as letters 26. A.D. part 27. Nail polish 28. Phone 29. Parting words 30. Singer Easton 31. Hawaiian birds 32. PGA 5-time champion 33. Desert-like 34. Topography abbr. 36. Fruit weight in EU 39. Printer resolution abbreviation 40. One serving a six-yr. term 43. Ones that grasp suddenly 45. Bring in 46. Autocrat until 1917 47. La ___, Bolivia 49. Bore 51. Goad 52. Unsubstantial 54. Dart 55. Accordingly 56. Lickety-split 57. Brit’s radial 58. Payroll processing company 59. Snake 60. Ad ___ 61. Compass direction HOMER GLEN Front Row (14903 S. Bell Road, Homer Glen; (708) 645- 7000) ■7 ■ p.m. Wednesdays: Trivia LOCKPORT Port Noir (900 S. State St., Lockport; (815) 834- 9463) ■4-7 ■ p.m. Monday-Friday: Happy Hour ■8-10 ■ p.m. Thursdays: Comedy Bingo ■8-11 ■ p.m. Fridays and Saturdays: Live Band ■7-11 ■ p.m. Sundays: Open Mic Night The Outpost Pub & Grill (14929 Archer Ave., Lockport; (815) 836- 8893) ■8 ■ p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays: Live DJ and Karaoke ORLAND PARK Girl in the Park (11265 W. 159th St., Orland Park, IL; (708) 226-0042) ■7 ■ p.m. Mondays: Trivia ■5:30 ■ p.m. Tuesdays: Live Music ■8 ■ p.m. Thursdays: Bingo ■8 ■ p.m. Fridays and Saturdays: Live Music The Brass Tap (14225 95th Ave. Suite 400, Orland Park; (708) 226-1827) ■8 ■ p.m. Tuesdays: Trivia. Prizes awarded ■9 ■ p.m. Fridays and Saturdays: Live music Traverso’s Restaurant (15601 S. Harlem Ave., Orland Park; (708) 532- 2220) ■8 ■ p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays: Karaoke TINLEY PARK Cuzins Bar (177th and Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park; (708) 633- 1144) ■Wednesdays: ■ Live Rock Band Karaoke ■Saturdays: ■ Live Music7 p.m. Wednesdays: Trivia To place an event in The Scene, email a.stoll@22ndcenturymedia. com. answers How to play Sudoku Each sudoku puzzle consists of a 9x9 grid that has been subdivided into nine smaller grids of 3x3 squares. To solve the puzzle, each row, column and box must contain each of the numbers 1 to 9. LEVEL: Medium Sudoku by Myles Mellor and Susan Flanagan
homerhorizon.com local living the Homer Horizon | June 21, 2018 | 23 No Money Down at Westgate Manor in Peotone New Construction Homes from $239,900 Thinking hard about renting instead of owning? Think again, say the experts—who recommend crunching the numbers carefully to see which side of the fence the grass is greener on. More often than not, the greener side—as in grass and money—is the one you end up owning. While it’s true that home mortgage interest rates are slowly on the rise, the same can be said of monthly rents for residential units, especially considering that the greater Chicagoland rental market has become more active in recent months. “Shoppers who don’t have much of a down payment saved up or who are worried about qualifying for a loan due to a moderate income can still share in the great American dream of homeownership,” said Bryan Nooner, President of Distinctive Home Builders. “Through our preferred lender a new home can be had with no money down so they don’t have to worry about raising money for closing costs or a down payment. While some conditions apply, for first-time buyers and shoppers on a tight budget, it’s the perfect scenario.” “Over the long term, however, the advantages of purchasing and owning your own residence significantly outnumber the plusses of renting,” added Nooner. “The most important distinction between renting and owning is the ability to build equity in your property, which is only possible with the latter. When you purchase a home and pay a monthly mortgage, the portion applied toward principal every month is your money coming back to you—a reflection of the value of your equity. One of the other major boons to buying a home is the ability to deduct (within certain limits), your property taxes and mortgage loan interest on your yearly federal and state income tax returns.” The financing offer applies to Westgate Manor buyers who opt for a home mortgage loan through Distinctive Home Builders’ preferred lender, who is available to meet with home shoppers on the weekends or by appointment at Distinctive Home Builders Single Family Home Center in Manhattan at 24458 S. Rt. 52, Manhattan, IL. 60422. Some conditions apply, see a Distinctive Home Builders representative for complete details. Peotone is a family-friendly village and is one of the best kept secrets among new home seekers, according to Nooner. Several factors attracted Distinctive Home Builders to build 38 homes at Westgate Manor, not the least of which was its convenient location between Interstate 57 and Illinois Route 50 and easy access to I-80. Commuters enjoy several nearby train stations and a 35-minute drive to Chicago. Distinctive offers a wide variety of home styles and selections — buyers can choose among 12 different brick and frame construction designs, each available in three to eight different elevations. Square footages span 1,600 to 2,500 for ranches and 1,800 to 3,000 for two-story homes. Prices start at $239,900. Westgate Manor offers three to four bedrooms, two to threeand-a-half baths, full basement, formal dining room, vaulted, tray or nine-foot first-floor ceilings, a large kitchen with custom maple cabinets, family room or great room, and concrete driveways. Depending on the home selected, other standard amenities can include a living room, den, dinette, a tray or vaulted ceiling in the master bedroom, as well as dual-zoned heating and air conditioning. Premium standard features included at Westgate Manor are brick front exteriors on the first floor, free basements in most models, ceramic tile or hardwood floors in the kitchen, baths and foyer; and custom maple cabinets. Kitchen cabinets feature solid wood construction (no particle board), have solid wood drawers with dove tail joints, which is rare in the marketplace. “When you build a new home with Distinctive, you are receiving a hand-crafted home with custom made cabinets,” noted Nooner. This year, Distinctive is celebrating 32 years of building thousands of homes throughout the Will and south Cook County areas. Distinctive Home Builders, an industry leading innovator, offers the fastest build times (90 working days) with a “Zero Punch List” closing policy. Prior to closing, each home undergoes a 100-point checklist to insure the home measures up to our high quality standards. Customers stay connected to the progress of their home from start to finish through Distinctive’s unique construction portal. Customers download the app to stay in touch with their new home 24/7 from anywhere in the world. The app allows customers to see the progress of their home, access their documents and easily share photos and updates with family and friends on social media. As a semi-custom builder, Distinctive Home Builders can modify any of its standard designs to cater to a customer’s tastes, which means that moving walls, adding extra windows or even extending the garage are all possible. All homes are highly energy efficient and are built to National Energy Code guidelines. Every home built has upgraded wall and ceiling insulation values with energy efficient windows and high efficiency furnaces. Before homeowners take possession of their new home, a blower door test is performed to verify that each home passes a set of stringent guidelines to insure homes are tight and energy efficient. “Ultimately, when you add up all the pros of purchasing, most owners inevitably gain more tangible and intangible benefits your own.” than renters do,” Nooner. said. “It simply makes better financial sense to build equity, reduce your taxes, and make your money grow through appreciation — all while living in a brand new home that you can call Westgate Manor is conveniently located within walking distance of the esteemed Peotone High School. The Westgate Manor new home offsite Sales and Information Center is located in Manhattan at 24458 S. Rt. 52, Manhattan, IL. 60422. Hours are daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., closed Wednesday and Thursday and always available by appointment. Please contact a Distinctive representative for current pricing and complete details at (708) 479-7700 or (708) 737-9142 or visit www. distinctivehomebuilders.com.
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