Neighbor 2 Neighbor

JANICE MINTON-KUTZ

COFEEE WITH A VETERAN AT EAST SIDE

VODAK LIBRARY SATURDAY JUNE 3,2023:

Pictured here enjoying the day at the Vodak Library are veterans Larry Kutz, President, SEVV Southeast Vietnam Veterans, Omar Medellin, staff photographer for SEVV, Veteran Carl Sabin and PO Alexander Calatayud, Youth Officer, 004th Office of Community Policing-South Chicago. The morning and early afternoon were filled with veterans dropping by and becoming reacquainted with local vets. Another such event is planned for some time in the future, according to PO Calatayud. ***

CELEBRATION OF THE SEASON—A PERFECT BLOODY MARY COURTESY OF MARIA: The delicious libation filled with celery, cheese, sausage, olives, asparagus, pickle, tomato juice and flavoring was a treat to behold at the VFW, 664 Hirsch in Calumet City. Post 8141 hosted a spaghetti dinner Wednesday May 31st for veterans, family and friends. Happy Summering! ***

ANOTHER PIC FROM THE SOLDIER’S WALL AT OLG IN SOUTH CHICAGO:

The veterans who participated in the annual ceremony on Memorial Day at the Soldier’s wall, 91st and Brandon Avenue include Pete Marinopoulos and Bill Kress of the Southeast Vietnam Veteran’s (SEVV) as they stand at attention for the event Sunday May 28, 2023. ***

HEARING LIFE’S MARIO R. MENDEZ

AT YOUR SERVICE: An expert in hearing disorders, Mario is a Hearing Care Provider at Hearing Life in Highland, In. N 2 N had a hearing test with Mr. Méndez, recently, and learned much about how a person’s hearing works. An expert in his field. As we age, it’s a good time to check our hearing so we don’t drive our family and friends crazy asking them.......”what did you say?........ mrdn@ hearinglife.com

VFW POST 8141 HOSTS SPAGHETTI

DINNER WEDNESDAY MAY 31ST, 2023:

Pictured here at the sweet table, charmingly assembled by Ladies Auxiliary representative is Marilyn Schultz in background. At right are Judy and Rich Dominiak, and Fran Toczydlowski. Fran’s hubby Clyde is partially obscured behind Judy. On the other side of the table are Ginger, Janet and Marilyn. The homemade spaghetti sauce was fantastic and the salad, bread and dessert capped off a lovely meal shared with friends from Calumet City. The students from TF North were wonderful servers who got our food out of the kitchen in a hurry and were totally efficient! N 2 N loves these dinners from the local veteran’s organizations! ***

GRADUATION ARCHES RULE THE SCHOOL 2023 THIS YEAR: Pictured in the center of her high school graduation arch of blue, black and white balloons, her school colors, Karmin Garcia( Karmin’s Grandpa is Jesse Gomez of Lansing) is joined by friends Rafael Delapaz and Bailee Carroll along with veterans Ron line and Ralph Layba at Karmin’s high school graduating party Saturday June 3, 2023 at the American Legion Post 180 in Highland, In. The delicious buffet was catered by JJ Kelleys in Lansing, and, needless to say, everyone there had a great time! ***

2023 HIGHLAND INDIANA WALK FOR THE DAV: Dedicated to a single purpose: Empowering the USA Military service veterans to lead high quality lives with respect and dignity. Proceeds directly benefit our local disabled’s veterans. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Sign up at DAV17IN.com Chapter #17, Hammond, In Adults $25 Students $10 Saturday, June 10th, 2023 walk starts 10 a.m. Wicker Memorial Park, Highland Indiana ***

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10. Deteriorate

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25. Bread-like fruitcake

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29. Cylindrical farm structures

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37. Suckerfish

38. Metrical foot with two short syllables and one long 39. Having a will

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49. Kind of wave 51. Ear part

53. Sagan of “Cosmos”

55. Dietary, in ads

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59. Be worthwhile

NATIONAL CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM DAY | JUNE 7

I SCREAM, YOU SCREAM, WE ALL SCREAM FOR WORD SEARCH www.thelansingjournal.com

To observe National Chocolate Ice Cream Day on June 7th all you need is chocolate ice cream. Who says you have to stop there, though? Chocolate ice cream is the second most common flavor, surpassed only by vanilla. The chocolate-flavored ice cream has been in existence well over a hundred years and has been popular in the United States since the late 19th century.