The Shopper 9/6/2023

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

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.

$10,000 Will Be Awarded in the CollegeChoice 529 Savings Plans Education Sweepstakes

INDIANAPOLIS (September 1, 2023) — September is National College Savings Month, and Governor Eric Holcomb has highlighted the importance of saving for education with a Proclamation establishing September 2023 as College Savings Month in Indiana. To celebrate, one individual will be selected to win a $10,000 account deposit in the CollegeChoice 529 Education Sweepstakes.

To enter the Sweepstakes, individuals 18 years of age or older must complete the entry form available at www. collegechoicedirect.com/september by 11:59 p.m. on September 30, 2023. The winner will be randomly selected from all eligible entries to receive a $10,000 CollegeChoice 529 account deposit.

“College Savings Month in Indiana is a great time to talk all options college and career after high school,” said Daniel Elliott, Indiana Treasurer of State. “Since 529 plans can be used for technical and trade programs, registered apprenticeships, and 4-year degrees, this sweepstakes will have a significant impact on a Hoosier family.”

CollegeChoice 529 provides account owners and gift

contributors flexibility when it comes to saving for education after high school. Funds can be used at any eligible school or registered apprenticeship program, both in- and out-of-state. Accounts grow tax-deferred and distributions are tax-free as long as the money is withdrawn to pay for qualified education expenses like tuition, books, computers, equipment, and fees.

Indiana taxpayers may also be eligible for an annual state income tax credit of 20 percent of contributions to their CollegeChoice 529 accounts, worth up to $1,500 each year ($750 for married couples filing separately).

“It’s free to enter, and we’ll deposit the funds into a new or existing CollegeChoice account. Could you imagine funding a child’s future with $10,000?” said Marissa Rowe, executive director of the program. “That’s a pretty powerful start - a future with more opportunities and less debt.”

For full contest rules and to enter, please visit www.collegechoicedirect. com/september. For more information about CollegeChoice 529 Savings Plans, visit www.collegechoicedirect.com/plans.

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Personal Trainer to the Real Estate Consumer

“Remember The First…”

MIKE BUDER

There’s just something special about the firsts in life, whether it’s a first love, first car, or your first home. Elvis Presley, the king of rock and roll, said “The first car I bought was the most beautiful car I’ve ever seen. It was secondhand, but I parked it outside my hotel the day I got it…I sat up all night, just looking at it.” Life is unpredictable. We may stand with our first forever, or we may in time move on to newer and better friends, cars or homes. And yet the heart and mind will always reserve a special place for romantic memories of our first. If you’re ready to experience the thrill of becoming a first time homeowner here are some helpful guidelines…smart buyers will always prioritize getting pre-approved for financing before taking any other steps. Granted, completing mortgage paperwork is not as fun and gratifying as searching for homes online, touring properties and visiting open houses. But your new home should be your refuge from the stress of life, not the source of your stress. Pre-approval will help you establish a realistic buying budget that considers all of your housing expenses including taxes, insurance, utilities and if applicable, association fees. Being budget wise will help you shop smart and minimize financial stress in the long run by keeping your monthly housing expenses within reach. Once you’ve got your housing budget determined and financing pre-approved, it’s important to shop effectively because attractive properties can go off the market before you’ve even seen them. Leverage technology to make your search quicker and more effective. Start by viewing MLS listings and saving searches on a quality real estate search tool. Focus your search on properties that have the features you

What does it cost not to have life insurance?

SUBMITTED BY PATRICK ZAMKIN

It’s probably not on your calendar, but September is Life Insurance Awareness Month. And that means it’s a good time to become more aware of the benefits of having life insurance — and the dangers of not having it.

Unfortunately, confusion about some of the basic elements of owning life insurance may be keeping people from getting the protection they need. More than half of uninsured Americans say they have put off purchasing coverage because they don’t know what to buy or how much they need, according to Life Happens and LIMRA, two nonprofit organizations that provide research and education about life insurance.

Yet, while this confusion may be understandable, a delay in acquiring appropriate insurance can be costly in more ways than one. From a strict dollarsand-cents perspective, it’s generally much more affordable to buy life insurance when you’re younger. But there are potentially much greater costs involved in not having insurance when it’s needed — and these costs are personal.

To be specific, what is it worth …

… to know your family could stay in your home if something happened to you?

… to know your children could continue their education plans?

… to know your debts could be paid without burdening your family?

Clearly, if you were to assign these benefits a “price tag,” it would be pretty high.

And that’s the value of owning sufficient life insurance.

So, let’s return to the issue of people putting off buying insurance because they don’t know how much they need, or what type they should have:

How much is enough? You might hear that you need life insurance equal to about seven to 10 times your pretax annual salary.

That’s not a bad “ballpark” figure, but not everyone is playing in the same ballpark.

To get a true sense of how much of a death benefit you require from your life insurance, you’ll need to consider a variety of factors, possibly including your current income, spouse’s income, the size of your mortgage (in addition to other liabilities), number of children, educational expenses and final expenses for funeral arrangements.

• What type? You can essentially choose between two basic types of life insurance: term and permanent. As its name suggests, term insurance is designed to provide coverage for a designated period, such as 10 or 20 years. Generally speaking, term insurance is quite affordable for most people, especially when they buy policies as young adults. On the other hand, permanent insurance, such as whole life or universal life, is usually considerably more expensive than term insurance. This is because permanent insurance premiums, in addition to providing a death benefit, help build cash value, which you can typically access through loans or withdrawals, giving you additional flexibility should your financial needs change over time. In choosing between term and permanent insurance, you’ll want to evaluate several issues, such as how long you think you’ll need coverage and how much you can afford to pay in premiums.

Finding out about the benefits, costs and types of life insurance can help you make informed choices to help protect your family for years to come — so don’t delay learning what you need to know.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor, Patrick Zamkin, located at 18735 Dixie Hwy, Homewood, IL 60430. Contact us at (708) 798-9066. Edward Jones. Member SIPC.

Child labor: We can’t let history repeat itself

By Michael Lazzeri

need and are within your pre-approved price range. A good site will allow you to target very specific areas, it will accurately list only currently available properties, and will offer you the option of automated email updates. Next, meet with licensed real estate professionals and establish “buyer representation” with one whom you are comfortable. This will commit the Realtor to the fiduciary responsibilities of confidentiality, full disclosure of any knowledge that might benefit you, loyalty, lawful obedience and protecting and promoting your interest as a buyer, first and foremost. Like a matchmaker, your Realtor will bring professional power to the search and help you find homes you may not have been able to find on your own. Further, they can help you obtain valuable information on the home’s condition, location and site, provide advice on market conditions, current prices and issues that may impact later resale values, and they can help you negotiate the best price when you do place an offer. All this shouldn’t cost you anything to avail yourself of their services as a buyer, because the buyer’s agent’s commission is usually paid by the seller. Becoming a first time homeowner can change your life dramatically, like falling in love for the first time. Find a matchmaker who will help you find a first home that you’ll remember forever.

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

Over 100 years ago, the National Child Labor Committee used photos of children doing industrial work to demand change in America. Several states adopted child labor laws, and after much debate and several setbacks, the Fair Labor Standards Act became law in 1938. Its protections included the nation’s foundational child labor laws, including restrictions on the age of workers and hours they can toil.

As we reflect on this Labor Day holiday almost a century later, we must not overlook the recent federal investigation conducted by my staff in the Midwest that found children working overnight to clean a Nebraska meatpacking plant with caustic chemicals amid razor-sharp cutting machines and tools. Shocking facts that reveal the ugly truth that some businesses are still illegally employing young teens and putting them at risk.

Since 2018, the U.S. Department of Labor has seen a 69 percent increase in children employed in violation of federal child labor laws. Hard-fought progress made five generations ago to eliminate child labor exploitation is being undone in cities and communities across the country.

America is better than that.

In February 2023, the Department of Labor launched an Interagency Task Force to Combat Child Labor Exploitation, bringing together federal agencies to improve information sharing, provide outreach and education to the public, and coordinate efforts to advance the health, education, and well-being of children in the U.S.

The department has launched a National Strategic Enforcement Initiative on child labor and is using all of our enforcement and legal tools to stop companies from profiting illegally on the backs of children by taking violators to court and invoked the Fair Labor Standards Act “hot goods” provision to prevent shipment of goods produced using illegal child labor are also scrutinizing labor violations at all steps in industry supply chains.

To strengthen our efforts, our leadership has called on Congress to bolster protections for children and toughen penalties for companies that use child labor, which currently stand at a

maximum of just $15,138 per violation. That’s not high enough to be a deterrent for major profitable companies. Further, the Labor Department has requested increased funding for its enforcement agencies to investigate child labor cases and to expand outreach to employers, workers’ advocacy groups, schools and other community resources to educate employers and workers on the law.

We cannot put profitability ahead of the physical, emotional and educational well-being of children. That is not the basis for a sound and just economy. Our job is to make sure a teen’s work experience is positive and safe – and does not endanger them or interfere with their educational opportunities.

We cannot allow children in America to return to laboring in modern-day workhouses. Our national and state leaders must come to the table and work together to prevent the scourge of child labor abuse from again becoming an Americanmade tragedy.

We cannot build our economy on the backs of children. America was better than that 100 years ago, and America is better than that today.

Michael Lazzeri is the Regional Administrator of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division in Chicago. His region includes Illinois.

A child found working the overnight sanitation shift in a meat packing plant in Nebraska in 2022 by U.S. Department of Labor investigators.

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CALVARY COMMUNITY CHURCH

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

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CHRIST COMMUNITY CHURCH, COGIC

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

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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

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WORSHIP SERVICES Sunday........................................... 9:00 a.m. Monday...........................................6:30 p.m. Bible Study Sunday 10:30 a.m.

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ADVENTIST CHURCH

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

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JESUS LIGHTHOUSE OF LOVE

INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES

19058 Burnham Ave, Lansing 312-206-1833

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RECONCILIATION CHURCH

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

www.reconciliationchurch.org

PASTOR GLEN MCCARTHY WORSHIP SERVICES

JOSH BOOTSMA

I spend much of my time in Lansing and South Holland. Which means I spend much of my time waiting for trains. If you live in this area, you’ve probably do the same.

One morning, my wife and I were stopped by a train in South Holland. The crawling behemoth forced us to stop and delay our plans for about 10 minutes.

And it was the best 10 minutes of my day.

We talked about our upcoming work days, we prayed for God’s blessing on our work, and on others in our lives. We had a moment to just sit, breathe, think, and pray. What a blessing!

This kind of stopping is Biblical! In Psalm 46, God says, “Be still and know that I am God…”

Philippians 4 says, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

God invites us to stop, to “set our minds on the things that are above” (Colossians 3:2), and to approach Him in prayer. When we do so, we find rest for our very souls.

This is part of God’s design for our lives in the fourth commandment too. Resting on the sabbath day is a holy act of stopping, turning away from our immediate problems, and turning to God in worship. Sabbath isn’t always the most convenient practice, but it’s so necessary for us.

I’m under no illusion that you’ll be happy to see the next train that stops you. Neither will I, most likely. But I encourage you to use that stoppage of your day to refocus yourself by turning away from the urgency of your schedule and worshiping your creator.

Josh Bootsma Member, 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

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MINISTER: REV. GERALDINE COLVIN SUNDAY SERVICE.......................10:00 AM

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!

JANICE MINTON-KUTZ

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VFW 8141 Spaghetti Dinner Helpers from TFNorth High School. Pictured are Sebastian, Miguel, Diego, Fabian, Jovannie and Diego. ***

PRESIDENT LARRY KUTZ OF THE SOUTHEAST SIDE VIETNAM VETERANS at their annual picnic at the Rod and Gun Club in Hegewisch on Saturday August 26, 2023.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO BONNIE AND PETE MARINOPOULOS and their children Pete and Selena.

WINNER OF THE MONEY HAT AT THE SSEVV PICNIC last week was Jose Joe Cruz. About 50 veterans and their families came to the Hegewisch Rod and Gun Club for the festivities.

HIGHLAND YOUTH SOCCER kicked off its in-house fall season on Saturday August 25th. Harrison can be seen here defending the goal at goalie, a new position for the those who recently moved up from 6U to 8U.

MEMBERS OF THE SSVV ST THEIR ANNUAL PICNIC AT THE HEGEWISCH ROD AND GUN CLUB. A barbecue lunch was served and the kids all had the chance to fish in Wolf Lake.

A SLIVER OF NATURE AMONG THE SUBURBS AT THE HIGHLAND ROOKERY Local designer/photographer and wildlife enthusiast Alex Ross shared this photo of a less commonly seen Red Fox. It escaped from view at the Rookery, otherwise known as the Cline Ave. Marsh in Highland.

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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!

SOME OF THE GUESTS AT THE ANNUAL SSEVV PICNIC IN HEGEWISCH. Bill Kress, Ralph Leyba, Frank Schultz and Tony Rebeles.

VP OF THE SSVV IS GEORGE MUSZYNSKI a long time member and current VP.

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

SOLVE THE MAZE

READ A BOOK WORDSEARCH

SOLUTIONS

NATIONAL READ A BOOK DAY

National Read a Book Day is the perfect day to get lost in a good book. You are encouraged to get your head down and get lost in a story, whether fact or fictional. It is also a great day for encouraging others to read books and raising awareness about them. After all, there are many different benefits that are associated with reading. This includes the fact that it can lower stress, as well as improving concentration and memory. Studies have shown that adults who spend time reading tend to take part in activities over their lifetime that are more mentally stimulating when compared with those who don’t, as well as showing a slower cognitive decline. Plus, books are an inexpensive way of learning more about the world and having fun.

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The Daughter Called to Thank Me

WOODROW WILCOX

On August 31, 2023, the daughter of a client phoned me to thank me for working to correct an expensive ambulance bill. Medicare had denied coverage. The bill was $1,628.

The ambulance company filed the claim as a non-emergency run. Medicare will not cover ambulance services that are for non-emergency transport. The client was transported from a hospital to a rehabilitation facility. But I noticed special facts that I believed made this an emergency ambulance transport within the guidelines that should be covered by Medicare.

I got the cooperation of the client’s doctor to explain the special circumstances in a letter to Medicare. I typed a letter that explained the facts and had the client sign the letter. I put all the evidence and statements in a package to appeal the Medicare decision.

I have not seen the papers from Medicare, but the daughter called me to tell me that

her mother got documents from Medicare and from the Medicare supplement insurance company which showed that Medicare and our client’s insurance policy paid for the ambulance service. So, I saved the client $1,628.

All the help that I gave this client was FREE OF CHARGE. This insurance agency helps all our clients with Medicare medical bill problems without charge to demonstrate that we really do care about our clients. If the insurance agent or agency that you use does not give this high level of customer service, why not switch to our agency?

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 can be ordered through book stores or online.

South Suburban College and Pace Bus Partner to Offer Fourth Pre-hiring Event on September 19

SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–South Suburban College (SSC) and Pace Bus are pleased to announce a fourth pre-hiring event to provide a free Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) permit course for the next generation of professional bus operators in the Chicago Southland region. The college and transportation agency will offer a customized two-week course to assist qualified applicants in obtaining their CDL permit. To remove financial barriers for students to pursue and complete the program actively, Pace will cover the costs of tuition, training, books, fees, and other expenses associated with the program. In addition, SSC, in partnership with the Workforce Equity Initiative Grant, will provide a completion incentive for participants who complete the two-week course.

On Tuesday, September 19, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., SSC will host a pre-hiring event for job seekers to meet with Pace staff. During the 3-hour event, applicants will complete a screening process in the MB Financial Bank Room on SSC’s Main Campus, including application completion, an assessment questionnaire, and a background check. All candidates must bring a valid Illinois driver’s license and a DMV or Secretary of State Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) (also called Driving

Record Abstracts in Illinois) with no more than two infractions or tickets in the last five years. Candidates are responsible for the cost of the MVR, which is $12.

Assessment results will be available 2-4 days after the event when candidates must complete an Illinois Department of Transportation physical and drug screening. Pace Bus will cover the cost of these screenings. Candidates who pass these screenings will be enrolled in a training course that will take place at SSC’s Main Campus in the MB Financial Bank Room from October 16, 2023 through October 27, 2023. Classes will be held Monday through Friday from 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Qualified candidates who complete the two-week course will transition to six-week on-the-job training with Pace.

For more information on the CDL Class B licensure program with SSC and Pace, please contact SSC’s Continuing Education Program at (708) 596-2000, ext. 5723 or to register for the event, please visit https://mailchi.mp/23525935b15c/pace-hiring-event.

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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

CATHOLIC CHURCH IN SOUTH HOLLAND HAS AN OPENING FOR A PART-TIME “MAINTENANCE”

PERSON. Responsibilities include, but not limited to, up-keep of the facilities and grounds, both inside and out. This includes--cleaning meeting rooms, sanctuary, gym, kitchen areas, bathrooms, maintenance of lawn/shrubs, snow removalwalkways, small repairs, set-up for events, etc. Call 708-333-3550 or Email christoursavior@archchicago.org

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

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.

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

RIVERDALE GARAGE SALE - 13824 SOUTH TRACY AVENUE, SEPT. 9, 9AM - 3PM. Ladies size 8 - 10 clothing, size 7.5 - 8 shoes, men’s suits, ladies bike, Wii games, leaf blower and much more.

18348 WILDWOOD, LANSING, IL A LITTLE OF EVERYTHING. Clothes, Tools, Boat, Camping supplies, September 7 & 8. 9:00 am - 3:00 pm.

MEADOWS SUBDIVISION

SALE IN DYER 35 HOMES GPS 856 SUNFLOWER LN

FRIDAY 9/8 4:30 PM-7 PM SAT 9/9 8-2 All homes will have detailed maps . We are 1 block north of Walt’s off Sheffield Ave. COME ONE, COME ALL!

Sat, Sept. 9th 9am-5pm. 248 S. Harper Ave, Glenwood, IL. Tools, Coolers, Lamps, Pillows, Pictures, Womens, Clothing, Women Shoes, Flowers, Comforters, Decorate Towels, and much much more!!

Misc.

3 Mallard decoys, weights and bag. Fifty five dollars. (708) 895-3767

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

Loubelle’s

‘For People Who Really Care About Their Dogs’ OVER 40 YEARS

CUSTOM GROOMING

By professionals with 35 years experience

BOARDING ALL BREEDS

Recommended By Veterinarians

CLOSED SUNDAYS & HOLIDAYS

FILEWICZ

Frances E. Filewicz, nee Groszek, age 97, of Schererville, IN passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Erwin Filewicz. Dear mother of Karen (Dennis) Johnson and Cheryl (Lee) Talac.

16440 State Street South Holland, IL (708) 333-6200

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to “An Act in relation to the use of an Assumed Business Name in the conduct or transaction of Business in the State,” as amended, that a certification was registered by the undersigned with the County Clerk of Cook County.

Registration Number: Y23010896 on AUGUST 11, 2023 under the assumed business name of VALOR EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES with the business located at 15 E 157TH STREET,

Proud grandmother of Amy Malavolta, Kristina (Craig) Carden, Angela Harper, Jonathan (Elizabeth) Talac, and Christopher (Kristin) Talac; great-grandmother of Kailee (Drew) Bottos, Madison and Kassidy Miller, Arielle, Alessandra, Noah and Ayden Malavolta, Emerson Talac and Casey Talac; great-great-grandmother of Jackson and Winnona. Cherished sister of Lillian (late Henry) Gawlik, Alice (late Joseph) Kamedula, Eugene (Vel) Groszek, and John (Patricia Lee) Groszek. Aunt to many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents Frank and Angeline Groszek. Visitation Friday, September 1, 2023 from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. Prayer service Saturday, September 2, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. from the Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane Dyer, IN to St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church One W. Wilhelm St., Schererville, IN for 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial. Interment - Chapel Lawn Memorial Garden –Schererville, IN.For further information, please call 219322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guestbook at www.SMITSFH.com

BILOTTO

Gaspare “John” Bilotto, age 88, of Beecher, IL, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023. Loving father of Dino (Julia) Bilotto and Mike (Amanda) Bilotto. Dear brother of Frank (Rita) Bilotto, Antonio Bilotto, and Jessica Koziana. Preceded in

death by his parents Pietro and Annunziata Bilotto. Gaspare was loved by many and will be dearly missed. Visitation with family and friends will be held Thursday, September 7, 2023 from 2:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30/Pleasant Springs Ln.) Dyer, IN. Graveside service Friday, September 8, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery – Alsip, IL. For further information, please call 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guestbook at www.SMITSFH. com

KETELAAR

Alice M. Ketelaar, nee Dekker, age 89, of Lynwood, IL, passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Jacob Ketelaar. Loving mother of Cheryl (Joe) Kozak, Karyn Ketelaar, and Steven (Kameswari Pattisapu) Ketelaar. Cherished grandmother of Christin (James Varholdt) Radtke, Matthew (Gabrielle) Werkema, Adam (Caitlin) Werkema, and Eric Alvarado. Great-grandmother of Andrew, Lucas and Camryn Radtke, Ethan, Henry, Leo, and Allie Joy Werkema. Dear sister of John “Butch” (Henrietta) Dekker, Corneil (late Renetta) Dekker, and Linda Schultz. Aunt to many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents Richard and Lucille Dekker. Memorial visitation Saturday, September 9, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 4:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane Dyer, IN. Memorial contributions may be given to Elim Christian Services (www.elimcs.org) For further information, please call 219322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guestbook at www.SMITSFH.com

Reservations Are Now Being Taken For The Next “Hike The Freedom Trail”Tour.

This tour will be special in that we’ll have a brief celebration of the one-year anniversary of the installation of the Illinois State Historical marker.

Join the Little Calumet River Underground Railroad Project experts and hear the fascinating and historically accurate story of the hundreds, perhaps thousands, of escaped slaves called “Freedom Seekers” who traveled the Underground Railroad (UGRR) through the south Chicagoland region seeking freedom in the north prior to the U.S. Civil War. They often found refuge and replenishment with local abolitionists such as the Jan Ton family that owned a farm near Beaubien Woods Forest Preserve on the Little Calumet River, which we’ll visit.

Leading this educational outing on the history of the UGRR in the Calumet region are Professor Larry McClellan, foremost authority on the Underground Railroad in Northern Illinois, and Tom Shepherd of the Little Calumet River Underground Railroad Project.

This is a FREE event, co-sponsored by the Forest Preserves of Cook County and the Calumet Heritage Partnership.

The tour will depart from the Beaubien Woods Boat Launch and will last approximately 2 1/2 to 3 hours, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The boat launch is located at approximately 134th Street and the Little Calumet River front.

he tour will be partly by bus, and partly by a hike requiring moderate walking. Please dress appropriately for the weather. Pre-registration for this free event is required as seating is limited. For further information contact: Tom Shepherd Tomshepherd2001@yahoo.com

866-511-1799

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 JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC Plaintiff’s Attorneys, 30 N. LASALLE STREET, SUITE 3650, Chicago, IL, 60602 (312) 541-9710. Please refer to file number 23 0211.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION

Real Estate Questions & Answers

Question: I’m selling my home in a great area. We had many offers and the one we took was $20,000 over the asking price. The buyers are putting in a lot of cash and are only financing $100,000 of the $600,000 sale price. We’re afraid that our house will not be worth that much, but does the lender care?

Answer: Lenders care very much about value and risk. They will make a loan based on the sale price or the appraised value, whichever is less. If a buyer wants to pay more, that’s okay -- as long as the additional price is not paid with lender funds.

You have a home selling for $600,000 and a borrower who is putting up $500,000 in cash. The lender is providing $100,000. The lender wants to be certain that in the event of

Free Learning Opportunities Available and Volunteers

Needed for the SSC Literacy Tutoring Program

South Holland, IL–South Suburban College (SSC) is seeking participants for the Adult Volunteer Literacy Tutoring Program. The program is structured to train volunteers to become one-on-one tutors for adults needing basic literacy skills. Instruction in basic literacy includes the development of phonetic reading skills, whole language experience, and practical communication skills. Residents can volunteer as tutors and encourage others to take advantage of this free professional development opportunity.

Once certified, SSC’s volunteer literacy tutors visit adult learners at locations in or near their neighborhoods. Tutoring is flexibly scheduled based on the availability of tutors, learners, and tutoring sites. The following locations have been established as tutoring sites: Acorn Public Library, Oak Forest; Glenwood-Lynwood Library; Harvey Public Library; Phoenix Public Library; Calumet City Public Library; Grande Prairie Library, Hazel Crest; Homewood Public Library; South Holland Public Library; South Suburban College Main Campus Library, South Holland; South Suburban College Oak Forest Center Library, Oak Forest; Lansing Public Library; Dolton Public Library; Riverdale Public Library; Blue Island Public Library; Dixmoor Public Library; Tinley Park Public Library; Markham Public Library; Midlothian Public Library; and Thornton Public Library.

Illiteracy can be debilitating for adults who have yet to receive the proper instruction. Adults who cannot read experience difficulty completing many daily activities that others may take for granted, a disadvantage in today’s competitive job market.

SSC’s Office of Adult Education administers the Adult Volunteer Literacy (AVL) Tutoring Program in addition to High School Equivalency (HSE), English as a Second Language (ESL), and Adult Basic Education (ABE). These opportunities are made possible by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library (ISL), a division of the Office of the Secretary of State, using state funds designated for literacy.

The September training will occur at the South Suburban College Main Campus in South Holland, IL, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from September 5 through September 21, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. This 12-hour program culminates with literacy training certification. Tutors will continue to receive free professional development services throughout this program. Successful tutors are also eligible for letters of support or recommendation for jobs, scholarships, educational opportunities, and more. For additional information or to register, please get in touch with David Stephens, Adult Literacy Grants Manager, at (708) 596-2000, ext. 2558, or email DStephens@ssc.edu.

YOU GOT TA HAVE IT.

foreclosure the property has sufficient value to re-pay the loan.

In this case, even if the property sold at a 75 percent discount from the sale price, there would still be enough value to re-pay the lender. From the lender’s perspective, this is a loan situation with virtually no risk because there is so much equity in the property -- that $500k put up by the purchaser.

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Sheriff Dart Hosts Overdose Prevention Event

COOK COUNTY, IL – In recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day, Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart and partnering organizations raised awareness today about the opioid overdose epidemic and reinforced ongoing prevention efforts at the Cook County Jail.

The event highlighted the importance and success of lifesaving naloxone distribution at the jail, which has provided more than 24,000 overdose reversal kits since 2016 to those leaving custody. Surveys of those who received naloxone through the program indicate that at least 39% have been used in a life-threatening overdose situation, likely saving thousands of lives.

For today’s event, Sheriff staff and volunteers from partner organizations with the South Side Heroin/Opioid Task Force provided naloxone training to thousands of individuals in custody and engaged visitors and the public with critical information on treatment options.

“Americans are dying at an alarming rate, but our efforts in the jail and in the community are saving lives. This work must continue,” Sheriff Dart said. “We will work closely with our partners in public health and the community to do everything we can to address this crisis.”

In 2022 nearly 2,000 people were killed by an opioid overdose in Cook County, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office. That is more than the total number of people killed by homicide or car accidents, combined. More than 91% of the overdose cases involved fentanyl – a powerful drug that is up to 50 times more potent than heroin and 100 times more potent than morphine.

Ringing the alarm alongside Sheriff Dart was Dr. Priscilla Ware of Cook County Health’s Cermak Health Services and Florence Wright with the South Side Heroin/Opioid Task Force. Both organizations emphasized the importance of working together to help combat the opioid epidemic in Cook County.

“The risk of a person fatally overdosing increases 10-fold after release from a jail or prison. That’s why it is essential that we continue to collaborate to expand access to equitable and patient-centered substance use disorder treatment both in our communities and in correctional settings,” said Dr. Ware, Cook County Health Chair of Correctional Health and Medical Director of Cermak Health Services.

Cermak Health Services offers the only certified Opioid Treatment Program in a correctional facility in the State of Illinois, providing Medication for Addiction Treatment (MAT), along with comprehensive medical and mental health care to support patients at the Cook County Jail on their recovery journey.

“This critical work demands co-operation between all stakeholders – including state and local officials, law enforcement, and community organizations like the task force,” Wright said. “We are thrilled to be working with the Sheriff’s Office to address this deadly public health emergency.”

The Cook County Jail is a national leader in providing substance use disorder treatment in custody. So far this year, nearly 1,000 individuals have taken part in the jail’s primary SUD treatment programs, and thousands more have taken part in mental health programs that also address drug use. Individuals who leave custody are also provided naloxone kits and important connections to continue their treatment.

“It can be extremely difficult for people to overcome addiction and access the treatment their lives depend on,” Sheriff Dart said. “People have to know we will do whatever it takes to help.”

Sheriff Dart also started the Community Resource Center (CRC) to connect the public to important resources, including SUD treatment. If you or someone you know needs help, please contact the CRC at (773) 405-5116 or visit www.cookcountysheriffil.gov.

Is Being Grateful the Key to Happiness?

by Janice R Newman

Searching for the key to happiness has been a universal search and pursuit of people for centuries. Everyone wants to be happy and enjoy life in their personal relationships with family friends, work, purpose, finances, and overall well-being. People seek a fulfilling and joyful life. One concept of achieving happiness is having a spirit of gratefulness. Being grateful is to be thankful, by acknowledging and showing appreciation for the positive aspects of life amid challenges and external circumstances. Gratitude can shift our focus from what’s lacking to what’s present.

Finding happiness through gratitude is about fostering an attitude of positivity and acknowledging the blessings we have, no matter how small they may seem. The bible verse Psalm 118:24 (NASB 1995) reminds us to be grateful daily “This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” This is a message for us to appreciate and rejoice in the blessing of being alive. Grateful individuals typically have higher levels of contentment and life satisfaction. Here are a few ways being grateful can increase our levels of happiness.

• Positive Relationships: Be selective in your relationships and how much time and effort you engage in them. You must be selective because you become the closest five people you hang around the most. You will start taking on other people’s character, personality, and mannerisms, the more you’re around them. A negative bad apple can ruin the whole batch, so watch your apples carefully.

• Shift Focus to Positive: Focus on what you have and what’s going right versus the negative of what’s went wrong, what’s missing, or how you could have done better. “Woulda”, “Coulda”, and “Shoulda” do not belong in your vocabulary. Reflect on past experiences, on moments when you genuinely felt happy. What were you doing? Who were you with? What aspects of those past experiences brought you happiness?

• Set Reasonable Goals: Set goals that are

attainable but not exceedingly too high to reach or that may cause pain and depression because you didn’t achieve them. Unrealistic expectations and goals can set individuals up for disappointment and a sense of failure you will have difficulties in enjoying what you did accomplish. Gratitude teaches us to appreciate our achievements.

• Practice Gratefulness: Practicing gratefulness reduces our need for comparison to others and helps improve us mentally and emotionally. It reduces envy and dissatisfaction with our lives. Focusing on the positive aspects of your life can counteract negative thoughts, emotions, and reactions. It can contribute to lower stress levels and can improve the quality of sleep. Being grateful contributes to less tossing and turning at times because of depression or focusing on disappointments.

• Embracing Adversity with Faith: The story of Job from the Bible serves as a powerful example of how gratitude can endure even in the face of immense adversity. Despite losing everything, Job remained steadfast in his faith and grateful for what he still had. This resilience in the midst of challenges can inspire us to find strength and gratitude even in difficult situations.

Cultivating a spirit of gratitude takes practice. It’s changing our mindset to view our lives differently. It’s a conscious choice to focus on the blessings we have rather than what we lack. This reminds me of when Jesus focused on what he had to perform a miracle to feed the multitudes in Matthew 14 despite the disciples’ negativity of “We have here only five loaves of bread and two fish” (Matt 14:17 NIV). How often do we miss out on being happy and become depressed or downtrodden because we look at the lack, instead of being overjoyed and grateful for what we do have? Although happiness is multifaceted, gratitude is one key to finding happiness. Embrace gratitude as a path to happiness. Y? Why Not! bit.ly/ywhynotshow