The Shopper 8/30/2023

Cook County Sheriff’s Office Hosting Mass Hiring and Showcasing Event

The Cook County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge, is hosting a mass hiring event dedicated to providing sworn and civilian professional employment opportunities to residents. Participating departments including our 911 Communications Center, Human Resources, Bureau of Information Technology, and Department of Corrections will be providing and accepting applications onsite. Departments will also be showcasing informational safety

workshops on self-defense, carjacking awareness, and cybersecurity.

Who: Members of the Cook County Sheriff’s Office

When: Saturday, Aug. 26, 10:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. Media set-up will begin at 10:30 a.m.

Where: Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge, 809 East 42nd Place in Chicago, 60653. Cameras only are requested for this event. Please confirm your attendance by calling 312-603-4242.

BBB Tip: Beware scholarship scams when searching for financial aid.

By Better Business Bureau. 2023.

Many students are still searching and applying for grants and scholarships to fund their college education. With an average tuition of approximately $25,000 at 4-year institutions, according to the National Center for Education Statistics, paying for a college degree is a challenging obstacle for prospective students. A challenge that is made more difficult by scammers looking to take advantage of students and parents searching for financial aid opportunities.

The Better Business Bureau receives numerous reports of scholarship scams every year. Multiple reports were submitted to BBB Scam Tracker in 2022, detailing consumer interactions with unethical businesses claiming to provide students with financial guidance.

For students struggling to pay tuition, a sudden offer of a grant or scholarship can look like a dream come true. But it could be bait for a scam. This con hooks victims with the promise of money, but upfront “fees” never actually materialize into those much-needed funds. In a recent twist, these scammers claim to help with student loan forgiveness.

Better Business Bureau (BBB) recommends caution when dealing with companies that offer assistance in finding financial aid opportunities. Students and their families should be wary of websites, seminars, or other schemes that promise to find scholarships, grants, or financial aid packages for a fee.

How the scams work:

Scammers typically claim to represent the government, a university, or a nonprofit organization. The details vary, but the con is the same. The scammer will pose as a financial aid representative using words like “National” and “Federal” to sound more official. They claim you have won a scholarship or a grant (without ever applying) and ask for payment of a onetime “processing fee.” In another version, the scammer pressures you into applying for a “guaranteed” scholarship or grant. However, there is a fee to apply. Time goes by once the fee is paid, and the money is never sent. When attempting to contact a representative, it is quickly discovered that the company has set so many conditions that it is almost impossible to receive a refund. In another variation, a check arrives for the scholarship, and instructions are included to send back payment for taxes or fees. The check turns out to be a fake, and you’re out whatever money was sent.

A consumer reported this version recently: “The business claims to have been around for 14 years, but the website has been up for two... The financial aid workshops are pitch meetings where they try to get you to pay $2,000 for help with college admissions, but it turns out that help is limited to exchanging text messages with an unknown person. The contract’s fine print states that the person you are texting is not a professional and has no expertise in college admissions or financial aid.”

Due to the sensitive personal and financial information provided for scholarship and grant applications, it is important to be cautious when choosing one to apply for. Of the 2.47 million full-time students enrolled in post-secondary institutions

during the 2018-19 school year, 84% were awarded financial aid through student loans or federal, state, local, or institutional grants. On average, students were awarded slightly over $5,000 from federal grants, such as FAFSA, and more than $11,000 from institutional grants. While the amount awarded varies depending on the institution (public versus private or two-year versus fouryear), applying for grants and scholarships is a great way to help ease the financial burden of attending college.

Legitimate companies are helping students find aid with some results. However, students and parents can usually find the same awards and others on their own by searching online. Prospective college financial aid offices can also help, especially if it is a college the student is seriously considering attending.

It is generally free to apply for scholarships. Information is available online at studentaid.gov for the different financial aid options. If you don’t think you qualify for financial aid, review the Federal Student Aid website options, as many colleges and universities use it for non-need-based awards.

To protect students and parents searching for financial aid opportunities from falling victim to scholarship scams, the Better Business Bureau recommends following these guidelines:

• Beware of unsolicited offers. Typically, winning a scholarship or grant that wasn’t applied for is impossible. Ask how the organization got your name and contact information, and then verify it with the source outside of the email, phone number, or website they used to contact you.

• Take your time. Avoid being rushed or pushed into paying for help at a seminar. Use caution if a representative urges you to buy now to avoid losing an opportunity.

• Ask lots of questions. Be cautious if a company is reluctant to answer questions about the service or the process. If the company or seminar representative is evasive, walk away.

• Ask your guidance counselor or a college financial aid office whether they have experience with the company.

• Be skeptical of glowing success stories touted on websites or at seminars. Ask instead for the names of families in your community who have used the service in the last year. Talk to them and find out about their experience with the firm.

• Ask about fees associated with a professional financial aid search and determine if the company provides refunds. Get the information in writing but realize that dishonest companies may refuse to give refunds despite stated policies.

• Be aware that a check can bounce even after the bank allows cash withdrawal from the deposit. Check processing is a confusing business, as is the terminology. Even if a bank representative says that a check has “cleared,” it is not sure that it won’t be detected as a fake weeks later. One thing the account holder can be sure of is that they will be responsible for any funds drawn against the amount.

For more information and to learn how to protect yourself, Google “BBB 10 Steps to Avoid Scams”. If you spot a scam, whether you have lost money or not, report it to BBB’s Scam Tracker at BBB.org/ScamTracker and the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. Your story can help protect consumers from similar scams.

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US Dept.of Labor awards $1.3M grant to State of Illinois to accelerate gender equity, inclusion in infrastructure workforce

The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of a $1.3 million grant to the State of Illinois and Chicago Women in Trades to support the creation of equity plans and their adoption and increase women’s inclusion and equity in construction industry jobs. Funds will also allow Illinois to evaluate state and local workforce development programs for diversifying the clean energy and construction workforce.

Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su and Gov. JB Pritzker made the announcement in Chicago. They were joined by the department’s Women’s Bureau Director Wendy Chun-Hoon.

“To build an economy from the bottom up and the middle out, we need a workforce that brings in all of America and this grant and others like it help to do just that,” said Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su. “The Department of Labor is working closely with our partners at the federal, state and local level to ensure that workers, families and communities that have historically been left behind will benefit from the once-in-a-generation investments of the BidenHarris administration. I’m glad to be joining Governor Pritzker to make this announcement, which will bring more women workers into good jobs in the construction industry.”

Administered by the department’s Women’s Bureau, the Tradeswomen Building Infrastructure grant focuses on the historic investments in Illinois and throughout the nation by the Biden-Harris administration in infrastructure, manufacturing and clean energy in the $1.2 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. As investments continue, the grant will help ensure that women have pathways into higher-

Walking Out in Faith

by Janice R Newman

The concept of “walking out in faith” is a power motivator that empowers individuals to take intentional steps forward based on their beliefs, trust, and faith in something greater than themselves. It’s a call to embrace the unknown and trust in the Lord for action, guidance, and courage. While many may find themselves lying down in defeat, sorrow, dissatisfaction, and helplessness, “walking out in faith” urges us to rise from these challenges and walk with purposeful intentions. It’s about taking that first step, even when the path ahead is unclear, propelled by the unwavering belief that faith propels action.

In the book of John, Jesus illustrates the profound connection between faith and action by healing a man who had been afflicted for thirty-eight years. Jesus teaches the importance of faith. In a poignant display of the power of faith, Jesus asks the man if he desires to be healed. “He said to him, “Do you want to be made well?” (John 5:6 NKJV). Don’t we all want to be made whole physically, mentally, and spiritually? But we don’t always say “Yes” to that simple question. The man wanted to be healed. Jesus provided another way for him to be healed when “Jesus said to him, “Get up, take up your bed and walk.” (John 5:8 ESV).

To the amazement of those present, the man rose and walked, displaying the profound faith that transcended his decades of affliction.

Walking out in faith is more than a metaphor; it is a call to rise from our metaphorical “beds” of inaction, depression, and discouragement. Just as Jesus instructed the man to rise and walk, we are urged to rise and walk with purpose. It’s a declaration that God does not want us immobilized by depression, discouragement, or adversity. Instead, He calls us to action, encouraging us to overcome challenges, fulfill our purpose, and achieve our goals. Faith without action remains incomplete. If you never have the faith or courage to walk the first step, the next step

will never follow. The adversary may want us to remain stagnant, but by walking out in faith, we defy their intentions and disbelieve to embrace a path of transformation and fulfillment.

The analogy of walking out in faith also resonance with Jesus calling Peter to walk on water in a storm. This emphasizes that faith is not passive; it’s a call to action. Walking out in faith involves translating your convictions into tangible steps toward your goals. It’s an embodiment of courage, the courage to step into the unknown, just as Peter stepped onto the water, despite the tumultuous circumstances around him.

Taking the first step is pivotal, for it sets the tone for the entire journey. Rising from discouragement and inaction signifies a determination to overcome obstacles. It signifies a commitment to living out purpose and embracing a life that aligns with faith, beliefs, and action. This gives rise to transformation and fulfillment.

In essence, “walking out in faith” means rising above challenges, defying inaction, and stepping onto the path of purpose with unwavering belief. It’s a journey where faith propels action, where trust in the divine plan encourages us to move forward even when the outcome is uncertain. By rising and walking, we honor the call to fulfill our purpose, achieve our goals, and navigate life’s uncertainties with grace and conviction.

As we journey through life, we must remember that faith without action remains incomplete. Just as the man in John 5 and Peter on the water exhibited true faith by rising and walking, may we too rise above challenges, walk with purpose, and embrace a life that embodies faith and action. We are to be proactive and face challenges head-on with full faith and belief that we must get up and walk! Y? Why Not!

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Real Estate Specialists Real Estate Questions & Answers

CATHY & JIM HIGGINS

paying building trades’ pre-apprenticeships, apprenticeships and construction careers, while supporting the investments in American infrastructure and clean energy.

“I’m pleased that the Biden-Harris administration has recognized the hard work Illinois tradeswomen have put in for decades by offering support for the next generation of women training in a field that has for far too long excluded and underrepresented them,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “This is another example of how infrastructure investment, and President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in particular, have uplifted entire communities through an equity-centric approach, and I’m proud Illinois continues to play a major part in that work.”

Teams led by tradeswomen’s organizations will build equity plans, promote their adoption and guide programming to increase women’s inclusion and equity more quickly. Gender equity is an administration-wide priority.

“While women are half the U.S. labor force, they represent barely 4 percent of the skilled trades within the construction workforce,” said Women’s Bureau Director Wendy Chun-Hoon.

“This grant is an opportunity to flip the script to help more women gain access to these typically higher-paying jobs.”

In addition to bringing state and local-level infrastructure, labor and workforce training agencies to the table with pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs, contractors and building trades unions, the state of Illinois will work with Chicago Women in Trades to expand the parameters of their related work, which was initiated last year.

Question: I knew I would have to go through the buyer’s inspection when I accepted this contract, but now I am told that FHA has to inspect my Home and that the repairs they require must be completed in order for the buyer to get their loan. I am not happy about this. Is this correct?

Answer: First of all, congratulations on getting an accepted offer on your home. In many markets, that is not easy to do. But that does not mean that the deal will close. Contracts have contingencies that must be satisfied in order for a closing to take place. Example: Contingent on your buyer getting a loan, Contingent on a satisfactory home inspection, Contingent on your home appraising to at least the purchase price, etc.

If you have a buyer who is obtaining FHA financing, your deal is also contingent on you completing the repairs required by the FHA inspector/appraiser. The FHA inspector is an appraiser sent to determine the value of the home and look for significant deficiencies according to FHA criteria such as obvious

mold growth, chipped paint on windows older than 1978, broken glass, lack of GFCI’s by sinks, etc. If they find defects then they will require repairs which they will reinspect, to ensure the repairs were made correctly. These required repairs are usually minor if the homeowner has kept their home in good shape.

You are not required to do these repairs. You may say no and look for another buyer that is obtaining conventional financing or paying cash. The problem is that in many markets, the vast majority of all qualified buyers are using FHA financing.

The smart move would be for you to do the repairs and enjoy your check at closing.

E-mail us your Real Estate questions at Cathyah@aol.com. Thinking of selling your home? Call Cathy & Jim Higgins, Licensed Broker/Realtors in Indiana & Illinois. IN: 219-865-4361 IL: 708-828-3304. McColly Real Estate. Website: www.Cathyhiggins. com. Personal Real Estate Journal: www. Higginshousechat.blogspot.com

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CALVARY COMMUNITY CHURCH

16341 South Park Ave., South Holland 708-339-1133

Info@CalvarySouthHolland.org

CalvarySouthHolland.org

WORSHIP SERVICES

Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. Christian Development 11: 00 a.m.

Saturday Women’s Grief & Loss Support Group - 2nd Sat. each month at 10:00 a.m.

CHRIST COMMUNITY CHURCH, COGIC

1151 E. 170th St., South Holland 708-331-8389

FAX 708.331.8374

Admin@ChristCommunityCOGIC.org

ChristCommunityCOGIC.org

PASTOR DR. CARL E. KING, SR.

WORSHIP SERVICES SUNDAY

COVENANT UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

1130 East 154th St., South Holland 708-333-5955

www.covucc.org

PASTOR REV. DR. PATRICK L. DAYMOND

WORSHIP SERVICES Sunday Worship

FIRST CHURCH (PCA) 3134 Ridge Rd, Lansing 708-474-9610

www.firstchurchpca.org

PASTOR WYBREN OORD

FIRST ORTHODOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF SOUTH HOLLAND

16248 South Park Ave., South Holland 708-333-8211

www.firstchurchsh.org

PASTOR REV. DANIEL SVENDSEN WORSHIP SERVICES Sunday 9:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m.

GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, LCMS 8303 Sheffield Avenue Dyer, IN 46311 (219) 322-6527

gracedyer.webchicago.net

WORSHIP SERVICES

Sunday........................................... 9:00 a.m.

Monday...........................................6:30 p.m.

Bible Study Sunday 10:30 a.m.

HAMMOND (SEVENTH-DAY)

ADVENTIST CHURCH

6910 Walnut Avenue, Hammond, IN 46324 219-844-8470

Heart Smart

RICHARD ZEKVELD

Proverbs 28:13 (NIV84) tells us, “He who conceals his sins does not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.”

JESUS LIGHTHOUSE OF LOVE

INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES

19058 Burnham Ave, Lansing 312-206-1833

facebook.com/JLOLMinistries

PASTOR EL CID ZOLLICOFFER PASTOR SHONNI ZOLLICOFFER

WORSHIP SERVICES Sunday........................................... 11:00 a.m. Wed. Service on Facebook.............7:30 p.m. Women of Worship via Zoom 3rd Sat. @ 12 pm

RECONCILIATION CHURCH

833 East 168th St., South Holland 708-331-7755

www.reconciliationchurch.org

PASTOR GLEN MCCARTHY WORSHIP SERVICES

It is not just wrong to cover up your sin. It is also foolish. “He who conceals his sins does not prosper” (Proverbs 28:13a, NIV84). The word ‘prosper’ also means ‘succeed’. It does not work. Suppressing guilt injures you, body and soul. In Psalm 32:3–4 (NIV84), King David admits, “When I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long. For day and night your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was sapped as in the heat of summer.”

You cannot hide your sin from the God. “Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the Lord; how much more the hearts of the children of man!” (Proverbs 15:11, ESV). You cannot hide your sin from God, but nor do you need to hide your sin from God! “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9, ESV). Praise the Lord!

It is not just right to confess your sin. It is also wise. “He who conceals his sins does not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy” (Proverbs 28:13, NIV84). David testified, “I acknowledged my sin to you, and I did not cover my iniquity. I said, ‘I will confess my transgressions to the LORD,’ and you forgave the iniquity of my sin” (Psalm 32:5, ESV).

Take this proverb to heart. Confess your sins to the Lord. Renounce them. In other words, commit to turn from them to trust and follow Jesus Christ. Then, know that your sins are forgiven. May the Holy Spirit speak this truth to your heart.

Richard Zekveld Pastor, Covenant Fellowship Church cfcsh.org

REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH 651 East 166th St., South Holland 708-331-4100

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ESPIRITU DE DIOS

16400 S. State St., South Holland 708-439-1220 sogfchurch.com

PASTORES Jose & Paula Lopez

SERVICIOS: Grupo de Oracion de Hombres Jueves ........................................... 7:30 p.m. Sabado Alabanza y Predicacion.....6:00 p.m.

UNITY OF NORTHWEST INDIANA

Plum Creek Center

2138 Moeller Street Dyer, IN 46311 (219) 931-5284

www.unitynwi.org ALL WELCOME

LIBRARY HAPPENINGS

Calumet City Public Library

Address: 660 S Manistee Ave, Calumet City, IL 60409

Phone: (708) 862-6220

Email: info@calumetcitypl.org

Website: http://www.calumetcitypl.org/index.html

Dolton Public Library

Address: 14037 Lincoln Ave, Dolton, IL

Phone: 708-849-2385

Email: lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary.org

Website: www.doltonpubliclibrary.org

Virtual Story Time with Mrs. Brooks

Come and join in the story time with Mrs. Brooks. For ages 3 - 12. FREE. Every 1st Wed. (10am – 10:30am) To register for the Virtual Story Time go through the calendar of events on our website at www.doltonpubliclibrary.org

Virtual Zumba

Virtual Zumba with licensed instructor Yvette Roberts. Come and join in the fun every Friday at 5pm. Please call 708-849-2385 or email lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary.org and leave your full name, email and phone number to register. (5pm – 6pm every Friday). FREE.

Virtual Line Dancing with “Dawn the Dancin’ Deeva”

Every Thursday, at 6pm. Please call 708-8492385 or email lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary. org and leave your full name, email and phone number to register. A link will be sent to you the day of the program. FREE.

Virtual Senior Yoga

Every Wednesday taught by Dionne Arnold, Certified Yoga Instructor, (4pm to 5pm) Please call 708-849-2385 or email lincoln@ doltonpubliclibrary.org and leave your full name, email and phone number to register. FREE.

Senior Bridge Club

Come out for the fun every Tuesday, from 3:30pm to 4:30pm If interested register by calling 708-849-2385 or email at lincoln@ doltonpubliclibrary.org and leave your full name, email and cell phone to register. FREE.

Virtual Workout Program with Sheena Stinson

Get in Shape from Home. Classes held every Monday from 6pm to 6:30pm. Please call 708-849-2385 or email us at lincoln@ doltonpubliclibrary.org leaving your full name, email address and cell number to register. A Zoom Link will be sent day of the program. FREE.

Get Up & Move with Simon Says!

Join the Dolton Public Library Youth Services Dept. as we play “Simon Says”. Held every 3rd Saturday of the month from 2pm to 2:30pm starting Oct. 15. A YouTube link will be emailed every 3rd Friday. Register by calling (708-849-2385, ext. 4) or emailing at lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary.org leaving your name, email, cell number and the number of children participating. FREE.

Curbside pickup

Dolton Public Library District Curbside

Is currently CLOSED. It will re-open on Monday,October 2nd.

Burbio

Burbio is a one-stop free resource to find out about all the Dolton area events and activities. If your group wishes to post your events on burbio contact: groupsupport@burbio.com Sign-up at Burbio.com or download the free android or iPhone app and follow the calendars that interest you. FREE.

Virtual Program, Passport to Knowledge

Every first Monday of the month. (3:30 – 4pm). Pack your bags for a virtual trip around the world and learn about other countries and cultures. Register at lincoln@ doltonpubliclibrary.org or call (708-849-2385) and leave your name, email and cell number. Come curbside to pick up your Passport Packet prior to departure. The link for Zoom will be emailed prior to the program. FREE.

Coffee and Chat – a Senior Experience

Are you a senior over the age of 60 and want to have conversation with other seniors. Some of the topics discussed are technology and other happenings in our world and community. Held every Wed., @ 4pm to 4:30pm. To register for the program and all the other Senior Programs call (708-849-2385) or email your registration to lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary.org FREE.

Between the Pages: A Virtual Story Time

Every third Saturday of the month at 1:30pm. To register call (708-849-2385) or email lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary.org and leave your name, phone number and email address. A link will be sent to you. FREE.

Cookbook Club

Will meet in the Josway Auditorium on Saturday, July 15, 2023 from 11am to 1pm at the library (14037 Lincoln Avenue; Dolton, IL 60419) to discuss the selected cookbook and to taste samples that have prepared by our members from the recipes within the book. Potential new members call 708-849-2385, ext. 5 to register leaving your name, email and phone number to get complete details. FREE.

Toddler Time

For young children (18 mos – 4 yrs.) and their caregivers. Every First Tuesday, 10:45am – 11:45am. 14037 Lincoln Avenue, Kopac Room, starting June 6, 2023. To join us, please register at lincoln@doltonpubiclibrary.org leave your name, email or call at 708- 849-2385, ext. 4. FREE.

Family Game Time

Starting Tuesday, June 20 (1:30pm – 3pm) No registration required. To be held in the Youth Services area

Paint & Sip Tuesday, September 12, 2023, 12pm – 1 pm. In the Josway Auditorium. To register call 708-849-2385, x 3 leave your name, phone, and email, or go to lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary.org. FREE.

Creative Craft: Summer Time Wear

Join Ms. Barbara every 4 th Wednesday in for a new fun art craft! July 26, 2023, from 1pm – 1:30 pm, in the Kopac Room. NO NEED TO REGISTER KIDS & YOUTH 5-16 YRS. FREE!

Hammond Public Library

Address: 564 State St., Hammond

Phone: (219) 931-5100, ext. 310 or 307

Email: swishl@hammond.lib.in.us

Website: www.hammond.lib.in.us

Harvey Public Library

Address: 15441 Turlington, Harvey, IL 60426

Phone: 708-331-0757x3200

Email: has@harvey.lib.il.us

Website:www.harvey.lib.il.us

FREE online Line Dancing with Dawn the Diva, Tuesdays at 6:30pm

Join Us For Virtual Programs: Each day at 4:00 pm, “stop” in for online family-fun at the Harvey Library. Tuesday: Craft Wednesday: Story Time Thursday: Bacon Bits & Cooking Tips Monthly Virtual Music Class (Friday, check calendar each month)

Homewood Public Library

Address: 564 State St., Hammond

Phone: (219) 931-5100, ext. 310 or 307

Email: hplhelp@homewoodlibrary.org

Website: www.homewoodlibrary.org/

Lansing Public Library

Address: 2750 Indiana Ave., Lansing IL

Phone: 708-474-2447

Email: shari@lansingpl.org

Website: www.lansingpl.org

Riverdale Public Library

Address: 208 W 144th St Riverdale, IL 60827

Phone: (708) 841-3311

Email: library@rpld.org

Website: www.rpld.org

Community Pantry Food Drive

Open to the public during business hours:

Monday -Thursday 10AM to 6PM, Friday 10AM to 5PM, and Saturday 10AM to 2PM

“Join our Patrons Helping Patrons initiative by donating non-perishable food items to the new Riverdale Public Library Community Food Pantry. Let’s work together to help others!”

Multi-Library Geocaching Event

Join us for the 11th Annual ATLAS MultiLibrary Geocaching Event! All library patrons are invited to use clues and geographic coordinates to find hidden “geocaches” at numerous participating area libraries. For each listed geocache you discover, you earn a chance to win a $25 Gift Card. To be eligible for the prize drawing, your library card from a participating library must be in good standing. All ages welcome! Find all the official clues at https://multilibrarygeocache.weebly.com/

Summer Lunch Bus At Franson Park

Monday - Friday from 2:15PM to 2:45PM The Riverdale Public Library District is hosting the Greater Chicago Food Depository Lunch Bus to provide free nutritious meals for children ages 18 and under throughout the summer months. Monday-Friday until August 19th, kiddos can receive free meals at Franson Park from 2:15pm to 2:45pm.

Summer Reading Challenge

Starting June 5th and ending September 5th “Our Summer Reading Challenge has begun! Read 45 books and log the titles in your logbook which you can pick up at the library during sign-up. Turn in your log by September 5th to be entered into a raffle to win cash prizes and Lego sets.”

Poetry in the Preserves Story Walk

Story changes every 3rd Wednesday of the month July through August “Follow a charming poem or short story by local author Jessica Brooks as you walk along the Major Taylor trail in Whistler Woods. A new story or poem will be posted each month so be sure to come back!”

Shape Up Exercise Class (Adults/Seniors)

Every Saturday from 11AM to 12PM “Enjoy the benefits of strength, flexibility, and relaxation in a fun and social way.”

Story Time with Ms. Cheryl (Children)

Every Tuesday from 10:30AM to 11:30AM “Listen to the storytelling of Ms. Cheryl and afterwards, participate in a fun-filled craft. Ages 3 and Up.”

South Holland Public Library

Address: 16250 Wausau Ave., South Holland IL

Phone: 708-527-3160 or 708-580-6161

Email: library@southhollandlibrary.org

Website: shlibrary.org/events-calendar.

Thornton Public Library

Address: 115 E. Margaret St. Thornton, IL.

Email: library@thorntonil.us

Website: https://www.thorntonlibrary.org/

Calendar of

Women’s Bible Study

Discover Your Bible with us at Cottage Grove Christian Reformed Church, 166th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue (by the roundabout) in South Holland, Tuesday mornings from 9:45 – 11:00 a.m. beginning on September 12. We will begin our season with a 7-week study of the Old Testament book of Micah. After we complete Micah, we plan to study 1 & 2 Timothy (10 lessons). We provide a Nursery for infants and Story Hour for preschoolers to age 5. For information call the church at 708- 3310391 or Carol at 708-339-6793. We would love to have you join us!

Neighbor 2 Neighbor

JANICE MINTON-KUTZ

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Trish and Crystle at the Burnham Amvets 43 Summer Festival: The Amvets pulled out all the stops for this last hurrah of summer at their Post Home on Torrence Avenue in Burnham. Crystle did the face painting for all the kids and a bounce house provided fun for the youngsters while the cooks provided the burgers and hot dogs.

HAVING FUN AT POST 43 AMVETS

SUNDAY: Pictured here are former Post Commander Mike Steele and his wife Angie and granddaughter Emily. The Amvets 43 raised money over the summer to host this fun finale to the summer. Crystle Face Painting had the whole group decorated! She is on Facebook for future events. There was also a bounce house and games for the kids inside along with lots of great barbeque! Congratulations of Auxiliary President Trish Bieleu and her crew for a fun day for all! ***

CHEF OMARI AND A’MARIS COOKIES AND LEMONADE: Who would think this super lemonade stand was right on Indianapolis Boulevard Sunday in Calumet City. Chef Omari and A’Maris were on hand to give us fresh cool lemonade in peach, strawberry and pineapple along with homemade cookies of strawberry and peach. Yum! Shows how young entrepreneurs get started at an early age while Mom Tori Rivers stands by offering great advise. In the background is the whole family encouraging them success! ***

THE COOKS TAKE A BOW AT THE ANNUAL SSVV PICNIC IN HEGEWISCH: as always, the vets put on a great picnic for members and guests each year at the Rod and Gun Club in Hegewisch. Some 50 plus came to the picnic for fun and games and good food and camaradie. ***

CAROL AND RALPH LEYBA AT THE SSEVV ANNUAL PICNIC: Festivities spanned the whole day at the Rod and Gun Club in Hegewisch where the SSEVV have their annual picnic each year. In all some 50 members and guests dropped by for a picnic lunch and some liquid libation. There were raffles and a money hat to spark things up!

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REALTOR BREAKFAST SET FOR

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 9-10:30

We will be meeting at the Emerald Green at the Lost Marsh in Hammond, 1001-129th Street, Hammond. We will get City of Hammond updates from Mayor Thomas McMcDermott, Jr and Guest speaker is CEO of RDA. Additional speakers will be Anne Anderson and Juan J. Moreno. Free golfing for registered Realtors! ***

ENJOYING THE SUMMER DAY AND THE ANNUAL SSEVV PICNIC ARE SOME OF THE MEMBERS AND GUESTS. The veterans end their calendar year with a festive picnic for all in last August. ***

CHECK IN AT THE ANNUAL SSEVV PICNIC AT THE ROD AND GUN CLUB: Pictured here are Tony Rebeles, treasurer of SSEVV, Bill Kress, secretary and Larry Kutz, President. The vents have an annual calendar of events that they produce each year in honor of past and present veterans.

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WHITING POST 80 TO HOST UPCOMING

DINNERS: Sunday September 10, 2023 fried chicken dinner (SAL) 2 to 5 p.m. and Thursday September 21st, 2023 Pork Chop dinner from 5-8 p.m. More to follow!

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For inclusion in Neighbor 2 Neighbor, please call Janice at 708-302-8585 or write to her C/O Coldwell Banker, 20 E. US 30, Schererville, IN 46375, or e-mail her at janice.mintonkutz@cbexchange.com

DOWN

1. Periods of ten years

2. A synthetic fabric

3. French for “Street”

4. Ancient Middle-eastern kingdom

5. Heroic tales

6. Reel

7. Midday

8. Eastern Standard Time

9. A sports competitor

10. Ruffled

11. Indian dresses

12. Failed to fulfill an obligation

13. Pertaining to the largest continent

14. Sea eagles

19. Concerned with sacred matters

22. Decreed

24. A task that has been assigned 26. Fill with high spirits

Public wedding

Not amateur

away a sword

THE FIRST LABOR DAY

The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City, in accordance with the plans of the Central Labor Union. The Central Labor Union held its second Labor Day holiday just a year later, on September 5, 1883.

By 1894, 23 more states had adopted the holiday, and on June 28, 1894, President Grover Cleveland signed a law making the first Monday in September of each year a national holiday.

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HAKES

Gary Michael Hakes, age 64, late of Peoria, AZ, formerly of South Holland, IL, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023. Beloved husband of Lindy Hakes, nee Ruffolo. Devoted father of the late JD Hakes. Visitation Thursday, August 24, 2023 from 2:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN. Visitation Friday, August 25, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. directly at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church 500 Northgate Dr. Dyer, IN. Interment private. For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guestbook at www. SMITSFH.com

BREWER

Steven Joseph Brewer, age 43, of Thornton, IL passed away on suddenly on Saturday, August 26, 2023. Beloved son of Robbin and the late George J. Brewer Jr. Dear brother of Shannon Brewer, Shawn (Darla) Brewer, and Joshua (Christine) Brewer. Cherished uncle of Sinjin, Skyler, Tony, JR, Zander, Madison, and Dakota. Steven was loved and will be missed. Private Family Services will be held.

IOCCO

Nina Olga Iocco, nee Luciani, age 86, of Lansing, IL passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Giovanni Iocco. Loving mother of Romano Iocco and John Iocco. Dear sister of Mario (Fina) Luciani and sisterin-law of Sabatino (Dina) Iocco and Antonia (late Domenico) DiCesare.

Cherished aunt of Andrea (Carroll Dean) Welch, Marlo (Diane) Luciani, Donato (Monica) Iocco, Carmela (Mike) Wegworth, Diana Iocco, and Joseph DiCesare and great-aunt of Austin Welch, Melissa Luciani, Ryan Luciani, and Mia, Clara, and Elena Wegworth. Preceded in death by her parents Nunzio and Maria Luciani.

Visitation Friday, August 25, 2023 from 4:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30/ Pleasant Springs Ln.) Dyer, IN. a visitation will also be held on Saturday from 11:30 until the time of the Funeral Mass at 12:00 Noon directly at St. Thomas More, 8501 Calumet Ave., Munster, IN. Entombment at Assumption Cemetery – Glenwood, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to St. Thomas More Church. For further information, please call 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guestbook at www.SMITSFH.com

St. Anthony’s of Lansing Celebrating 10 year with Vitality and Experience

Celebrating a decade of warmth, camaraderie, and cherished memories, the St. Anthony’s senior community’s 10th anniversary party was celebrated on August 24th . The air was electric with a sense of accomplishment and shared history, as residents, staff, and families came together to mark this remarkable milestone. Highlighted by the presence of three remarkable individuals Vera Schmidt 100, Mamie Hollis 101 and Hellen Johnson 101. Each over a century old, serving as living testaments to the resilience of the human spirit. Their presence was a poignant reminder of the rich tapestry of experiences that had brought everyone together. Even in the 110+ degree heat the spotlight shifted to the main stage where the Jessy White Tumblers, dazzling the audience with their acrobatics. Gasps of amazement and resounding applause filled the air as the performers defied gravity with their flips, a mesmerizing testament to the boundless potential of the human body. The fusion of youth and wisdom, exemplified by the tumblers and the centenarian attendees, captured the essence of the community itself – a place where vitality and experience converged in a celebration of life’s journey. As the night drew to a close, hearts were full, and the echoes of laughter and awe lingered, foreshadowing another decade of togetherness and shared stories in this cherished senior haven.

Illinois Heat Wave is the Latest of Several Weather Extremes in the State

By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois aadams@capitolnewsillinois.com

Illinois is roasting in triple digit temperatures this week, forcing the state and schools to cancel some outdoor activities and modify class schedules.

Every county in Illinois was under an excessive heat warning Thursday morning, with some areas expected to continue to be under advisory until at least Friday evening.

The heat index, a measure that combines air temperature with humidity, reached higher than 128 degrees in Galesburg Wednesday. Chicago’s O’Hare airport recorded an air temperature of 98 degrees, the highest temperature for Aug. 23 since 1947, according to the National Weather Service. The heat index there peaked at 116, just two degrees shy of the record high that came during Chicago’s infamous 1995 heat wave.

“Exposure to extreme heat can cause serious health complications, including heat exhaustion and heatstroke,” IDPH Director Sameer Vohra said in a Tuesday news release. “With dangerously high temperatures and humidity in the forecast, I urge everyone to take precautions and protect themselves and their families from overheating and heat related illnesses.”

Vohra added that very young children, pregnant people, older adults and those with chronic health conditions should be particularly wary.

IDPH issued several guidelines to protect against heatstroke and heat exhaustion, including seeking air-conditioned areas like shopping malls or libraries during the day, wearing lightweight and light-colored fabrics and reducing strenuous and outdoor activities, particularly between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

People experiencing body temperatures above 103 degrees, difficulty breathing, elevated heart rate, skin that is hot to the touch, dizziness, nausea or disorientation should call 911 immediately, IDPH advised.

The state’s emergency management agency also updated its website to point to a list of “cooling centers” around the state compiled by an interagency group, although as of Thursday afternoon the webpage does not list any cooling centers south of Urbana.

The state also canceled several upcoming outdoor events, including the Du Quoin State Fair

parade which was scheduled for Friday evening.

“With forecasts projecting a high of 100 degrees and heat indexes between 111 and 117 degrees, we feel canceling the parade is in the best interest of our parade participants,” Illinois Department of Agriculture Director Jerry Costello II said in a Wednesday news release. “This is not to take away from people enjoying the fair safely, but to avoid a clustering of families along the parade route and parade participants in costumes and uniforms from overheating.”

The Department of Agriculture, which manages the fair in Du Quoin, also canceled Thursday’s Illinois Product Farmers Market in Springfield due to the heat.

Other state agencies have also had to adjust to protect workers from the heat, including the Department of Transportation. A department spokesperson said that, in addition to monitoring for pavement buckling, state crews and some contractors have had to adjust their work schedules to avoid the hottest part of the day.

Communities across Illinois are also being forced to alter school schedules to accommodate the heat.

Schools in Champaign-Urbana canceled class Thursday. Champaign’s school district reported “major failures” at two of their largest school campuses. In northern Illinois, Maple Park schools closed, citing “extremely challenging” circumstances for drivers and students on buses.

Beyond academics, schools have also canceled and modified plans for athletic events.

While the Illinois High School Association, which sets rules for high school athletics, does not track changes to athletic events during the regular season, IHSA spokesperson Matt Troha told Capitol News Illinois the heat has had a “significant impact” on IHSA sports.

IHSA requires schools to move practices and games indoors or cancel then if the “wet bulb globe” temperature exceeds 89.9 degrees. Wet bulb globe temperature combines air temperature, sun exposure, humidity and wind.

While the IHSA does not require schools to let them know of changes to athletic schedules, Troha noted that the association was anecdotally aware of many games being moved to later times of day or to different days.

I3227782 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS

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 Sandra A. Aguilera, Manetti Aguilera Seiler LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 2213 Lakeside Drive, Bannockburn, IL, 60015 (224) 706-6932. 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.

Sandra A. Aguilera Manetti Aguilera Seiler LLC 2213 Lakeside Drive Bannockburn IL, 60015 224-706-6932

E-Mail: pleadings@maslawllc.com

Attorney Code. 100074

Case Number: 2023 CH 02241

TJSC#: 43-3292

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.

Case # 2023 CH 02241

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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 MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, ONE EAST WACKER, SUITE 1250, Chicago, IL, 60601 (312) 651-6700. Please refer to file number 22-010028.

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.

MANLEY DEAS KOCHALSKI LLC

ONE EAST WACKER, SUITE 1250 Chicago IL, 60601

312-651-6700

E-Mail: AMPS@manleydeas.com

Attorney File No. 22-010028

Attorney Code. 48928

Case Number: 2022 CH 04440

TJSC#: 43-3351

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

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 HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 601 E. William St., DECATUR, IL, 62523 (217) 422-1719.

Please refer to file number 297594.

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.

HEAVNER, BEYERS & MIHLAR, LLC

601 E. William St. DECATUR IL, 62523

217-422-1719

Fax #: 217-422-1754

E-Mail: CookPleadings@hsbattys.com

Attorney File No. 297594

Attorney Code. 40387

Case Number: 18 CH 02599

TJSC#: 43-3321

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.

Case # 18 CH 02599

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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).

$384,062.04. 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

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.

Services

AC/HEATING

SERVICES: Summer

Special! Furnaces or A/C’s , Clean & check $59.95. Furnaces, A/C’s, Boilers, water heaters, sump pumps, humidifiers, installations, repairs, furnaces installed from $1495.00 R/D

Heating & Cooling. IL. and IN. 219-616-3281

DRYWALL REPAIR: Handy

“All” Drywall Repair, plaster repair, light construction, interior decorating and interior painting. Cell 708-514-0217 phone 708-841-2523. Stanley McDavid

ARE YOU BUYING OR SELLING PROPERTY? WE SPECIALIZE IN DELIVERING RESULTS.

BRUCE MCKINNEY

Call, send a text message, or an emailCell: 708-269-2992, email: bruce@ familypriderealty.comFamily Pride Realty, 3337 W. 95th St., Evergreen Park, IL. 60805

OVERNIGHT OFFICE

CLEANING AVAILABLE. South Holland Area. Call Randy 708-552-1839

HANDY MAN SERVICE

Lenord Wilks - Call 1-773-897-9464

LIGHT BULB SERVICE

Will replace your burnt out and broken bulbs - Interior/ Exterior. Also replace Smoke and CO2 Detector Batteries. 219-865-2345

ALL HANDYMAN

REPAIRS Done On The Side to save money! Painting, drywall, tile, concrete patching, doors, roofing, hauling. Very reasonable. Mark 708-408-7192

CONCRETE & PATCHING

Done On The Side to save you money. Also general contracting, handyman work, FHA work & snowplowing. Very reasonable. Call Mark 708-408-7192

PAINTING SERVICES:

Economy Painting. Interior/ Exterior painting 20% Off. Mention this ad. Wallpaper instllation. General drywall repair & installation. Best price guaranteed. Ask for Ed. 708-548-6356 or 708-2885038.

ADG HANDYMAN

Cleaned gutters and repairs, installing new gutters, protectors/cover caps. Never clean gutters again! Unclogging all pipes large and small. 312-8356645/708-250-4752 gholston859@gmail.com

PLUMBING SERVICES:

J.E.M. Plumbing & Sewer , Drain Cleaning Specialist, water lines, pumps, water heater, faucets, toilets, same day service. 219-845-7589 or 708-896-0500

GUTTER CLEANING:

SUPER FLOW Gutter cleaning, Free estimates. Very reasonable. Asl for Rob. No Sundays. 708-877-6860

HOME IMPROVEMENT:

A&A Services services faucets, carpentry locks, fence and gate repair, gutter cleaning, power washing, toilet repairs, wind damage repairs, caulking, rooftop repair. Insured. Free estimates. 219-865-2345

TREE SERVICE: Maggy’s Tree Service. Tree’s Topped, Trimmed, Removed, Bush Removal, Stump Removal. Walks shoveled. Also Insured Bonded. Free estimates. 708-200-8078

PAINTS OF AMERICA interior and exterior painting, plus carpet cleaning and gutter cleaning. Senior discounts. Call Algie at 708-574-6367

HARP-WILL CLEANING INC. has several openings for experienced, dependable Home/Office Cleaners with a track record of excellent service. We offer competitive pay. Contact us at info@ harpwillcleaning.com or 708-855-4294.

GUTTER CLEANING. Just a friendly reminder that your gutters need cleaning. Also, for a limited time, we offer a Free Rooftop Inspection at no extra charge. Call today for your free quote 219-8652345

SHELTON’S FIREARM AND SELF DEFENSE LLC www. sheltonsfirearmsandself defense.com Don’t be a Victim, Book A Class

Today! “Shelton’s Firearm and Self Defense Training LLC” 708-502-3718

TRIPLE E LAWNCARE Full Service weekly lawn care. Power Raking, Aeration, Fertilization, Bush Trimming/ Removal/ Planting. Erik of Lansing 708-858-1213

DAILY MOVERS 20 miles one way $325-$425 Special 708-940-1378

CORONADO HOME IMPROVEMENTS. Providing home improvement services such as drywall repairs, painting, floor installations, plumbing and electrical services. For free estimates call (219) 902 1017

Vehicles

1984 CONVERTIBLE MUSTANG GT PART CAR OR TOTAL RESTORATION $500 or best offer 708-9917392

Wanted

WANTED SOMEONE TO TEACH ME HOW TO MAKE SILVER JEWELRY. call

708-882-3712Wanted an Electric stove Call 708-8823712

ELECTRIC STOVE AND REFRIGERATOR, PERENNIAL PLANTS AND VEGETABLE PLANTS and containers, a walker, and a Wondering Jew plant.

708-882-3712

IN SEARCH OF OLDER

COBRA CB BASE STATION RADIOS, CB MICROPHONES , CB ACCESSORIES CB

AMPLIFIERS Let me know what you have! Call Dan 312-720-0844

LOOKING FOR HO MODEL TRAINS ENGINES,ROLLING STOCK,TRACK,SCENERY will take away or make B O please text 708-262-1661

WANTED RADIO/TV

TUBES CB/HAM RADIOS

TUBE TESTERS 70S HIGH POWER STEREOS misc test equipment Tube type stereos old radios no tvs 708 536 8823

WANTED DEGAN OR MUSSER VIBRAPHONE CALL 219-801-0955

IN DESPARATE NEED SMALL CAR FOR 80 YEAR OLD - ECONOMICAL CAR CAN BE DAMAGED

IF RUNNING FOR LOW INCOME SR. CITIZ. Does not have to pass emission test if the price is right - Call 219-801-0955

WANTED: 1972 & OLDER

CARS & TRUCKS, PARTS, RUNNING OR NOT (and parts) unfinished project and 67-69 Camaros. 708-4399770

WANTED - GARAGE TO STORE MY OLD DODGE CAR. Could use 1 or 2 Stall Garage. Prefer the Lansing area. Call James between 9am and 9pm, 708-460-8308

SOMEONE TO REPAIR A GAS LAWN MOWER. Call or text 708-673-9361

WANT TO BUY A USED 2-CAR (NON-WOOD) GARAGE DOOR.

708.925.2102

IN SEARCH OF OLDER COBRA CB RADIO BASE STATIONS & ACCESSORIES let me know what you have. Dan 312-720-0844

HOUSE PHONE, CORDLESS, CALLER ID. Ask for Martha 708-849-4690 US SOLDIER IS DESPERATE IN NEED of a 3 bed house, to rent or rent to buy. Currently paying $2000/mo at Hotel and $209 for storage. Have fixed income of $4000/mo Plus. Call Algie 708.574.6367

SENIOR LOOKING TO RENT 2 OR 3 BEDROOM HOUSE WITH GARAGE. Have Sect. 8, also have 24hr caregiver. Looking in Lansing, Calumet City, South Holland, or Thornton ASAP. Call 708-200-8473. Ask for Carol

WANTED: Electric chainsaws and as many chains as you have. Exterior Brown Paint.

219-801-0955

WANTED: Old Deagan or Musser big bar vibraphones. Any Condition 219-801-0955

HELP WANTED

LICENSED HOME CHILDCARE IN INDIANA SEEKING FULL TIME AND PART TIME HELP. Day and night shift. Starting at 12.00 hour. 219 588 1763

STERI-CLEAN CHICAGO

- 2152 Glenwood Dyer Rd., Ste 3 Lynwood, IL 60411. Biohazard/Hoarding

Technician Applications -in person ONLY Mon and Wed 12pm - 2pm. We provide necessary training and certifications including Blood Borne Pathogens. However, the following Requirements/ Qualifications MUST be met:

• Live within 30 min. of the office which you are applying for

• Have experience with power tools and have construction or restorations experience

• Valid driver’s license, an MVR will be run

• Clean background, extensive background check will be run

• Pass drug screeningAble to lift 50 lbs.

• Able to work in a respirator and full PPE for long periods

• Must be 21 years of age due to many of our vendor contracts

• Available to work 30-40 hours per week

• Available to work 9 hours per day with 1 hour lunch and 15 minute break

• Reliable transportation to get to our office (work vehicles provided)

• Working cell phone

The work we do is extremely physically and emotionally demanding. Please consider this when applying.

Compensation: DO

For Sale

TWO BURIAL PLOTS AT OAKLAND MEMORIAL LANES CEMETARY. LOCATED AT 15200 LINCOLN AVENUE (Michigan City Road). Christus Garden section. $250.00 Each can be purchased separately.

708-378-2195

MINT CHINA / TROPHY / COLLECTOR WOOD GLASS DOOR CABINET WITH BOTTOM DRAWERS MINT CONDITION PAID OVER $1000 SELL FOR $350 WOOD. DINING TABLE SITS 8 WITH HIGH BACK WOOD CHAIRS PAID OVER $1000 SELL FOR $350. ENTIRE CONTENTS OF HOME $1700. Parents estate....... Call (219) 746 2370 ..... Lansing IL MORE GREAT DEALS!

Mattresses: twin $88, full $98, queen $138. Bunk beds, futons, day beds $178. 5 pc dinette $179. Sofa LV $495. 4 pc. bdrm $495. Lamps, rugs & more. EZ credit $7,000, 90 days same as cash. or 12mo Installment plan. Free layaway. 708-371-3737 www. factorybeddingfurniture.com

ATTENTION LANDLORDS AND TENANTS BARELY USED CARPET AND PADDING EXCELLENT QUALITY varies sizes colors and grades. Vinyl flooring excellent paint interior and exterior 708-596-0255

GE DOUBLE OVEN

STAINLESS STEEL $1100 OBO in great condition self cleaning, whilpool dish washer stainless steal$350 obo , black electric top stove top $300 obo stainless steel deep double sink $85 708-536-3228

Real Estate

TWO BEDROOM IN HAMMOND: Includes Stove and Fridge. $950 plus $950 Deposit. Near South Shore. Laundry Facility. Outside Parking. No Pets. Seniors Welcome. No Section 8. Call 219-629-5357 for more info.

NEWLY RENOVATED 3 BED 1.5 BATH 1ST-FLOOR APARTMENT STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES $1600 a month all utilities except electric. Calumet City Stanley and Yats. 1 month security and $45 background check. 312-463-9604

LANSING, IL, 2 BDRM., 1 BATH, 1ST FLR. SENIORS WELCOME. 17710 S. Commercial Street. Includes free heat, gas, appl., A/C. Private prkg. 1.5 mon. + sec. Avail/ immediately. $1050. Call Larry 312-405-0697 FOR RENT WAREHOUSE FOR STORAGE 62.5 X 53 = 3,312 SQFT. 14 FOOT CEILINGS. INSULATED AND HEATED , Door 13’9” high X 23’ 4” Wide. In Crete by Walts food store. $1,500.00 Call 708-672-7775

Health/Personals

If you or a loved one were diagnosed with OVARIAN cancer after use of TALC products such as BABY POWDER or SHOWER TO SHOWER, you may be entitled to compensation. Contact Charles H. Johnson 1-800-535-5727

Garage Sales

SOUTH HOLLAND SALE16855 School St. August 25 & 26, 10am to 4pm. Small Kitchen Appliances, Chafing Dishes, Iron Patio Set, Ladies Sz 18-20 Clothing and Much More. Come and look!

Misc.

Brother All-in-one (fax, scan, copy, and photo capture) like new $30; Small Kitchen Appliances (Juicers, Toasters, Rice Cooker, 5 Speed Mixer, Coffee Grinder, etc) from $5-$10; 2 Stadium Camping Chairs $5 each; Set of 2 White Resin Stacking Chairs $10 for a set; Yard Decor, $1-$5 each; Garden tools (rakes sheers etc) $3-$10 each; Flower Pots $1-$5 each; Assorted Sizes Sheppard Hooks and Trelisses $3-$10 each. 708-481-6907

Ethan Allen Wingback Chair - $70; 6 Feet long “Haywood-Wakefield” Bench $100; Occasional Squire 26” dark wood 2 tier table - $50. 708-481-6907

1 Maple Color Kitchen Cabinet with 1 door, 3 shelves inside. 33.5”h x 16.5”w x 18”d - $25, Black Vanity, 2 door with white sink, 33”h x 24”w, x 19”d$50; Solid Oak Medicine Cabinet with Beveled Mirror, 4 Shelves inside. 26” x 16” $30, Pedistal Sink, new - $50; Lightly be used, Whirlpool Over the Stove Microwave - $75 OBO. Call 708-4816907

Men’s Leather Boots, size 8.5 Brown, almost new $15; Mens Navy Blue U of I XL Football Shirt, New, $15; Men’s Blackhawks L/Sleeve XL SHirt, Red/Black, $30; Men’s Bears XL Blue /Orang Winter Jacket, $30; 708-4608308

Men’s Shirts from Roger Penske Scottsdale, AZ store; Ferrari Red polo, L and Aston Martin, Silver Color Polo, L, All New $35 ea; 708-460-8308

Safety Glasses, Clear or Black Frames, New, $15 ea; 2”

Quality Paint Brush or 4”

Quality Stain or Varnish Brush, $6 ea; 708-460-8308

Misc. Box of 30-40 Drill Bits. New and Used, all very old, $29 for all; Winter Windshield Cover, One Size fits all, Nylon Material, $10; Better winter W/S Cover fits cars and small, SUV, small trucks, Covers WS plus wiper blades of snow and ice, $20. 708-460-8308

Office Chair New--In Box--Modway EEI-757 $125 Mathching Buffet Lamps --New $30 each. New DVD’s Dallas--Complete Second Season---$3.00 New, not opened. Royal Pains Season 1,2 and 3-----$3,00 each New, not opened. Beleek China Plate--New in Box $20 708-448-5672

New Electric Coffee On The Run w.2 Stainless Steel Travel Cups. $20.00Insulated Beverage Server Set w/2 drinking glasses & serving tray, Never used $15.00New Samsonite Gray Vintage Hardshell Luggage Brief Case $20.00call 708-474-9568 Free furniture gray highboy and lowboy dressers one lowboy white dresser and 3 coffee tables. 708-991-7392

Cuisinart Bread Machine New, Stackable Lawn Chairs, 3 Bucket Water Fountain, Craftsmn Buffer, DVD Players, Camping Cot/Stove, Golf Clubs, 708-877-6088

WEN Heat Gun Kit, Removes Paint, Wallpaper, Labels, etc, like new, $15; Radio Antenna Kit, New, Fits Ford and Mercury Cars ‘65-’80, 30” Mast. 72” cable $39; Moisture Eliminator, Traps Excess Moisture in Cars, Trucks and Boats, $4 708-460-8308

DIY Radon Gas Kit, New with Instructions, $10; Red Steering Wheel Lock with 2 Keys, Used, $14; Case/6 Qts Quaker State Full Synthetic Oil, SAE 5W-30 or Case SAE OW-20, $45 each; Case/6 Qts Mobil1 Full Syn. Oil SAE 5W-30 $50; New HD Hose Clamp 2.5”, $6. 708-4608308

New 7 Qt HD Oil Pan USA, $5; New 8 Qt. Lite Duty Oil Drain Pain, USA, $6; New 4 Gal. HD Oil Drain Pan, USA $12; Two Micro-magic Cleaning Towels, 15” x 15”, $3; Dupont Tire Shine, 22oz Spray, $3; Turtlewax Foaming Wheel 26oz Cleaner, Removes Brake Dust, $3. 708-460-8308

20W-50 Racing Motor SL Oil

$5 Each; Qt. Graphite Motor Oil 10W-40, $2 Each; High Pressure HI Volume Hand Pump, New, 60PSI Cap, $20, New Car W/S Sun Shade, $8; SUV Jumbo W/S Sun Shade, $14; 1 Gal 8oz Red Plastic Gas Can w/ Spout, USA, $9; Valve Cover Gasket, Dodge, Plymouth ‘60-’81, 6 Cylinder. $5. 708-460-8308

1949 Ford Car Hood Good Cond. $245; Old Cars Price Guide 2021, Vehicles from 1935-1978, New, $5; Tail Pipers for 1971 to 1976 Plymouth or Dodge Dart, $20; 50lbs Silica Sand for Sand Blasting, $12 Each; Red Air Hose 50ft x 3/8in, new, $45. 708-460-8308

SMALLER TWO BEDROOM HOME. South Holland. $950 plus security. Redone, appliances, large living room, quiet area, big deck with nature views. Application fee. Outside parking. 708-268-7075

HARVEY 2 Bds 2nd floor, 1 bath, A/C, Appl included, 1 month rent, 1 month security, no pets. 708-362-7887, 708-527-4477

LARGE, NEWLY DECORATED 3 BEDROOM Apt, 2 baths in Calumet City. Sec 8 welcomed. 219-2139556

SOUTH HOLLAND HOME. 1 ROOM FOR RENT, FEMALE SENIORS WELCOME. Utilities Included, Refrigerator and Microwave Included. No Section 8 or Smokers, or Pets. 708-566-1103 Call Linda.

Craftmatic twin bed adjustable head and feet and massage, good condition $200 708-889-1409

Automobile tire. P205/75

R14. White wall. Mounted on rim. Brand new. Never used. $27 Call or text. 708-673-9361

2 white aluminum awnings. 26 inches from wall x 44 inches wide.Excellent condition. $35 each. Call or text. 708-673-9361

Fisher-Price Power Wheels Barbie Jeep. In original box. Excellent condition. Needs battery and charger. $60 Call or text 708-673-9361

Black and Decker electric lawn mower.Great condition. $110Call or text 708-6739361

Stack Patio Chairs, All Weather Sling Fabric High back, $20; Pair Brass Table Tamps w/ White Shades, Uses 3-Way Bulbs, Perfect , $40; Playmate Cooler By Igloo, Perfect Size, 18” Can Cap., $15. 708-460-8308

Moldex Stain Remover, removes Mold/Mildew Stains, Hose Sprayer, 32oz, new, $12; Outdoor Thermometer and Indoor Temperature, Come w/ Clock, new, $10; Hot C/Cold Washing Machine Pressure Hoses, 46” long, new, $25; Hands-Free Lighting, Head-mounted lamp w/ batteries, $5; 708-460-8308

Dura-flame Fire starters, 18 Cubes, $8; Sunny JIM Fire Starters, Instant Start, $4; Cast Iron Meat/Bacon Press, 7” w, $12; Blue 22oz Glass Cleaner, $3; Green APC Cleaner, 22oz $3; Hamilton Beach New Blender, Unopened, $20; 708-4608308

Mrvan Statement on the Ongoing Steel Industry Discussions

Washington, DC – Congressman Frank J. Mrvan, Vice Chairman of the Congressional Steel Caucus, released the following statement on the ongoing steel industry discussions.

“In response to recent media reports regarding the potential sale of one of the last remaining domestic integrated steel manufacturers, it has been reported that potential suitors are headquartered internationally.

“I remain gravely concerned that our nation’s security is lessened when we allow foreign entities to have an outsized influence in America’s critical industries, whether it be in iron and steel, semiconductors, or other essential commodities, products,

and technologies. We must not ignore the lesson that COVID taught us about how our supply chains must have domestic capacity to meet the needs of our nation’s consumers and security.

“That is why I am proud that in my short time in Congress, we were able to pass significant legislation to address these concerns and begin to reshore and rebuild our domestic manufacturing sector and supply chains, all while strengthening our commitment to organized labor. The benefits of these investments are irrefutable, as we have seen the largest growth in manufacturing investment, employment, and increase in average hourly wage in a generation.

Speaking Of Seniors

I Did It! I Lost 40 lbs. in 2 Months!

WOODROW WILCOX

Many seniors struggle with keeping a healthy weight. I was and am one of them. If we can keep our weight down, we would be healthier and spend less money on medicines.

I had a special problem with my digestion. My gall bladder was removed when I was 19 because I had gall stones. Since then, I learned that many other doctors around the world simply advise their patients with gall stones to drink Epsom salt with warm water because that usually dissolves the gall stones. I was treated the expensive and dangerous American way rather than the cheaper and safer international way. The expensive American way leads to digestive problems and a tendency to gain weight.

I searched and searched the internet for ideas to help me lose weight. On June 11, I weighed 253.6 lbs. On August 11, I weighed 213.2 lbs. I lost 40 lbs. in two months. How did I do it?

I combined keto diet, intermittent fasting, and mild exercise with 2 lb. dumbbells. That was it. Once I got advice on fixing my digestive problem by doing things many people don’t need to do, I started losing weight. I plan to continue until I get back to my active duty “Army

Reserve” weight of between 180 and 190 lbs.

Here are the people with videos on the internet that really helped me: (1) T. C. Hale (a health coach), (2) Dr. Mindy Pelz, (3) Dr. “Boz” (Annette Bosworth). The videos of these three people helped me the most. But I got good information from others, too. Here are some honorable mentions: Dr. Jason Fung, Dr. Steven Grundy, Dr. Eric Berg, Dr. Mandell, health coach Thomas DeLauer, Dr. Frank O’Neill, Ken D. Berry MD, The Nerve Doctors, and the Buchinger Wilhelmi Clinic (Germany and Spain) studies on fasting.

The only thing that I suggest here is that any senior or younger person who wants to lose weight should start searching for a solution by checking the videos of the people who helped me. I wish you good health.

Note: Woodrow Wilcox is the senior medical bill case worker at Senior Care Insurance Services in Merrillville, Indiana. He has saved clients of that firm over three million dollars by fighting mistakes and fraud in medical billing. Also, Wilcox wrote the book SOLVING MEDICARE PROBLEM$ which is available through book stores and online.

South Suburban College Empowers Students and the Community in Navigating Civility Amidst Turbulent Times

South Suburban College (SSC) is unveiling a series of engaging events celebrating National Civility Month throughout August. The college invites the public and students to participate in activities that foster respectful interactions and cultivate a civil environment. This initiative aligns with National Civility Month, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and unity in promoting a culture of civility.

August kicked off with a Civility Awareness Campaign across the college’s social media platforms on the first of the month. “In today’s society, mutual respect has become a rare commodity. As neighbors and citizens, we are responsible for nurturing our community by extending a helping hand, living by the golden rule, and choosing unity over isolated struggles”, stated SSC Student Trustee Jamesina Collier.

South Suburban College kicked off August with the following engagements for students:

Fall Term Kick-Off - August 21:

o Civility posters across the Main Campus

o Civility ice cream at the Main Campus for SSC students

o Civility swag bag distribution in the SSC Circle on the second floor of the Main Campus featuring empowering affirmations for SSC students

In addition to student-focused activities, the college will facilitate coffee conversations and employee professional development opportunities throughout the month. These initiatives aim to enhance education and awareness while providing a platform for collective dialogue promoting civility.

South Suburban College extends a warm invitation to the public to participate in the highlight event of the month:

Non- Violence Through Civility Panel Discussion

o Thursday, August 31, 2023

“Now is the time to reinforce our support for the American manufacturing industry that promotes the ability of workers to collectively bargain and negotiate fair wages, ensure safe working conditions, and secure a sound retirement and quality healthcare.

“As a Member of Congress I have consistently voted to support the American worker, and I believe we must continue to build on our successes and prioritize our national security. As we move forward, I encourage the Administration to carefully review any proposed action taken by the steel industry with these priorities in mind.”

To My Colleagues

MIKE BUDER

As Realtors, I know that sometimes you feel like you are fighting an uphill battle in today’s real estate market. It’s hard to stay motivated after the deal falls apart or you run a buyer around for a whole day, just to find out that because of the market conditions it is impossible to purchase the condo they want because of the owner occupancy rate isn’t there for the complex. Constantly fighting with lenders for appraisal values. Explaining to shell-shocked sellers that their homes are worth less than they thought or owe on their mortgages. Our industry is like the stock market, sometimes scary to watch and even scarier to participate in!

I think it takes a very strong person, business wise and emotionally to be a Realtor today. You need to constantly reinvent skills and navigate through endless problems and rule changes.

I am blessed to have been in this business for 43 years. I have seen good times and bad, but I feel that we do not need ice water running through our veins and nerves of steel to survive in these interesting times. We just need a heart and an outlook that can be focused on the good we do when we have satisfied clients and a successful closing.

One of my recent closings helped a young

couple get started in home ownership. One of my closings helped wrap up an estate so the survivors could move on and another closing helped a couple move into something much better suited to their retirement.

It’s still a good business to be in…you just can’t spend too much time thinking about the lender who torpedoes the closing at the last minute, or the divorcing husband that files for bankruptcy in the middle of a sale, or the buyer that abandons you and buys a FSBO without telling you. This business is a lot like a walk in the park. You can choose to ignore the doggy poo and just step over it, noticing that it’s a beautiful sunny day. Or you can step right in it because some inconsiderate doggy left it there, and complain about the dog the rest of the day. I recommend you choose the first option – at least the smell won’t follow you around all day!

If you are looking to buy or sell real estate call Mike Buder at RE/MAX 10 (708) 418-4444, E-mail: mikebuder@remax.net, Website: www.BuderHomes.com. Facebook Friend request Mike Buder: your comments are always welcome.

Mike Buder

A local Christian Businessman

Vox Fortura to Perform in Munster, IN on Sept. 18, 2023

o 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

o SSC Performing Arts Center on the first floor of the Main Campus

The panel discussion will feature SSC students and community experts engaging in conversations about nonviolence through civility. Moderated by Phillip Bradley, President of Nonviolence Works, a non-profit organization based in Chicago, Illinois, the panel will explore the vital role of civility in fostering a peaceful society.

SSC Trustee Anthony Williams from Dolton, Illinois, with over two decades of experience in social services and education, will also be a panelist. The discussion addresses violence as a public health crisis and explores ways to create a more civil society. Trustee Williams remarked, “Civility is vital for a healthy civilization and is needed for our youth. I am glad SSC is championing this noble cause.” More panelists will be announced closer to the event.

South Suburban College is additionally excited to host an Author Spotlight and Roundtable Discussion with Dr. Danielle J. Buhuro on August 30th from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm, at the SSC library. Dr. Buhuro will conduct a book reading and signing of her work, “Is There a Heaven for a G? A Pastoral Care Approach to Gang Violence,” at the SSC Library on the first floor of the Main Campus.

Throughout August, SSC invites the community to participate in these events, promoting civility and respectful interactions. For more details and updates, please contact Zanetta Miller, Executive Director of Public Relations and Resource Development, via email at zmiller@ssc.edu or by phone at (708) 596-2000, ext. 5846. The SSC Main Campus is located at 15800 South State Street, South Holland, Illinois.

MUNSTER, Ind. – (August 28, 2023)

– Britain’s Got Talent Semi-Finalists and international touring sensation, Vox Fortura, will be showcasing the jaw-dropping sound that skyrocketed them to fame at Munster High School Auditorium on Monday, September 18, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. Single tickets available on the day of the performance for $30.

For more information, please contact Carolyn Borchardt at 219-932-9795 or cborc86914@ aol.com.

“Polished to perfection...”

Alesha Dixon, Britain’s Got Talent

Vox Fortura is the newest Classical Crossover group from the United Kingdom. As recent Semi-Finalists of Britain’s Got Talent, this showstopping group stormed the competition with a powerhouse display of vocal panache and sheer class. Described by fans as “the next Il Divo”,

Vox Fortura is bringing classical vocals back into the mainstream. Filling every wow-factor performance with personality and style, their ability to perform almost any era or genre of music in their iconic crossover style touches on everything from Elgar and Bizet’s “Pearl Fishers” to David Bowie, John Legend and Ed Sheeran. Click Here To View A Video Of Vox Fortura.

Lakeshore Community Concerts has been presenting concerts to the community since 1947. LCC is committed “to offer to every man, woman and child the opportunity to experience the magic of live performance at an affordable cost.”

Live On Stage, Inc. provides excellent, affordable, entertainment attractions and support services to an American community of concert presenters.

Get Involved in National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a crucial time to raise awareness, remove stigmas, and provide education about suicide. Having conversations about suicide is important because it reduces the stigma associated with the topic. By allowing for more open and honest communication, individuals with suicidal ideations can feel more empowered to seek help and are less likely to feel alone. Currently, suicide is the 11th leading cause of death in the United States. For ages 1044, suicide is the second leading cause of death. Anyone can participate in Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. There are activities that individuals, schools, offices, churches, and all types of organizations can conduct to bring awareness to suicide prevention.

Visit www.jasonfoundation.com to download our Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Informational Packet. Look for Suicide Prevention Month under the How to Get Involved tab. Within the packet, there are ideas on how businesses, schools, religious

institutions, athletic organizations, and even your family can become involved in spreading the message of suicide prevention.

Also, on the Suicide Prevention Month page you can click on #IWONTBESILENT to learn about The Jason Foundation’s campaign to reach as many citizens as possible with the positive message that suicide is preventable and enable those citizens to reach out for help for their loved ones and friends. You can download signs, brochures, flyers, and stickers to display. There is even a user guide to help you plan for the month-long campaign.

The Jason Foundation believes that education is the key to prevention. Our nation should be familiar with the warning signs associated with suicide, suicide facts and statistics, and how to find help for those at risk. Suicide can be preventable. Together, we can save lives. You may even save your co-worker, friend, neighbor’s child, a relative, or even your son or daughter. Are you up for the challenge?

Should you invest… or speculate?

SUBMITTED BY PATRICK ZAMKIN

You’ll find some big differences between traditional and speculative investments — and knowing these differences can matter a great deal when you’re trying to reach your financial goals.

To begin with, let’s look at the basic types of traditional and speculative investments. Traditional investments are those with which you’re probably already familiar: stocks, bonds, mutual funds, government securities, certificates of deposit (CDs) and so on. Speculative investments include cryptocurrencies, foreign currencies and precious metals such as gold, silver and copper.

Now, consider these three components of investing and how they differ between traditional and speculative investments:

The first issue to consider is risk. When you own stocks or stock-based mutual funds, the value of your investments will fluctuate. And bond prices will also move up and down, largely in response to changing interest rates. However, owning an array of stocks — small-company, large-company, international, etc. — can help reduce the impact of volatility on your stock portfolio. And owning a mix of short- and longterm bonds can help you defend yourself somewhat against interest-rate movements. When interest rates fall, you’ll still have your longer-term bonds, which generally — but not always – pay higher rates than shortterm ones. And when interest rates rise, you can redeem your maturing short-term bonds at potentially higher rates.

With speculative investments, though, price movements can be extreme as well as rapid. During their short history, cryptocurrencies in particular have shown astonishingly fast moves up and down, resulting in huge gains followed by equally huge, or bigger, losses. The risk factor for crypto is exacerbated by its being largely unregulated, unlike with stocks and bonds, whose transactions are overseen by wellestablished regulatory agencies. There just isn’t much that investors can do to modulate

the risk presented by crypto and some other speculative investments.

A second key difference between traditional and speculative investments is the time horizon involved. When you invest in stocks and other traditional investments, you ideally should be in it for the long term — it’s not a “get rich quick” strategy. But those who purchase speculative investments want, and expect, quick and sizable returns, despite the considerable risk involved.

A third difference between the two types of investments is the activity required by investors. When you’re a long-term investor in traditional investments, you may not have to do all that much, once you’ve built a portfolio that’s appropriate for your risk tolerance, goals and time horizon. After that point, it’s mostly just a matter of monitoring your portfolio and making occasional moves — you’re not constantly buying and selling, or at least you shouldn’t be. But when you speculate in crypto or other instruments, you are constantly watching prices move — and then making your own moves in response. It’s an activity that requires considerable attention and effort.

One final thought: Not all speculative instruments are necessarily bad investments. Precious metals, for instance, are found in some traditional mutual funds, sometimes in the form of shares of mining companies. And even crypto may become more of a stable vehicle once additional regulation comes into play. But if you’re investing for long-term goals, such as a comfortable retirement — rather than speculating for thrills and quick gains, which may disappear just as quickly — you may want to give careful thought to the types of investments you pursue.