The Shopper 11/23/2022

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Katie’s Spotlight Dance Academy is under the direction of Katie Solina. Registration for their next session of classes will

be available to see on their Facebook page mid-December. The next session begins in January and will conclude in Spring with a Spring Showcase. For more information on classes, please visit https://www.facebook.com/KatiesSpotlightDanceAcademy

Katie’s Spotlight Dance Academy is located at 8385 Wicker Ave Suite 3 in St. John Indiana across from Lake Central High School.

The Sand Ridge Audubon Society meets on the first Friday of each month at 7 pm with refreshments beforehand. After a short business meeting, we have local bird sighting news, nature and environmental topics, and exciting and informative presentations given by experts and knowledgable people on a variety of interesting nature issues.

Throughout the year, we conduct birding hikes to nearby locations, and a variety of special field trips to observe our feathered friends. Some of the places we regularly visit are the Indiana Dunes, Lake Michigan, area forest preserves, Starved Rock for eagle observation, and the yearly fascinating migration of Sand Hill Cranes at the Jasper-Pulaski Fish and Wildlife Area. Our annual membership drive continues for membership for

Oct. 2022 - Sept. 2023. Our annual dues help pay for postage and paper and also for speakers at our monthly meeting.

Individual Membership: $10.00 and Family Membership: $15.00 (two or more at the same address). As we begin this new meeting year, think about your friends and associates: are there any that you could invite to a meeting? The more members we have, the stronger we are and the louder our voice when we are trying to make things happen to protect birds and their habitat.

Meetings held at: Sand Ridge Nature Center 15891 Paxton Ave, South Holland, IL 60473 (708) 868-0606

Please visit our Facebook page for further information: Sand Ridge Audubon Society.

Dancers of Katie’s Spotlight Dance Academy are getting ready for their 1st Annual Holidance Showcase in December. The dancers come from all over the region. All of the dancers have been working very hard in preparation for their Showcase.

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Pappas: Your Cook County property tax bill is online now

Cook County’s Second Installment property tax bills have been posted at cookcountytreasurer.com, where bills can be viewed, downloaded and paid with no added surcharge.

“My office has finally received the figures to print 1.8 million property tax bills,” said Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas. “We have posted the bills online to accommodate homeowners impacted by the delay. A paper bill will be in your mailbox on or around the first of December.”

Property tax payments are due Dec. 30. You can download your tax bill and make a payment by visiting cookcountytreasurer.com and following these steps:

• Select the blue box labeled “Pay Online for Free”

• Enter your address or Property Index Number (PIN)

There is no fee if you pay online from your bank account. However, you can also print your bill and bring it to any Chase Bank location, including those outside Cook County. You can also pay at more than 100 community banks where you have an account or at the Treasurer’s Office.

You may also use the website to:

• Download a copy of your Tax Bill

• Search $84 million in available refunds

• Check property tax exemptions, which can lower your taxes

• Read any of the Pappas Studies, a series of research projects that detail inequities in the property tax system

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Real Estate Specialists Real Estate Questions & Answers

CATHY & JIM HIGGINS

Question: My wife and I are purchasing a condo. We were scheduled to close a day after the sellers, but were unable to because the lender did not complete the loan docs. However, the sellers turned the gas and electricity off the day we were scheduled to close. The utilities were off for several days. The broker told us the sellers did not have to leave the utilities on after we did our final “walk-through?” Do you agree?

Answer: When you buy a property it must be delivered to you at closing in substantially the same condition as it was on the day the offer was accepted, perhaps 30 to 60 days earlier.

It’s common for closing dates to change. For sellers, the best approach is to keep utilities on until title actually changes hands because the cost of utilities for a few additional days is minimal and the potential for damage in some climates can be large.

If there’s damage to the property as a result of discontinued utilities then you should ask an attorney to review the matter. Also, be sure to test all appliances and systems at the pre-settlement walk-through. If the utilities are not on you have no way to know if appliances and systems work or if something is leaking. In this situation it may be prudent to require the establishment of an escrow fund at closing, money that will not be released to the seller until all systems and appliances can be tested and shown to be in working order.

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

VILLAGE OF SOUTH HOLLAND

Police Department Employment Opportunity

Additional responsibilities of the Records Clerk include, but are not limited to:

Keeping abreast/documenting all recent accidents, incidents and crimes

Additional responsibilities of the records clerk include, but are not limited to:

• Keeping abreast/documenting all recent accidents, incidents and crimes.

• Responding to, or referring as appropriate, inquiries from public and law enforcement agencies.

• Preparing various documents associated with various court proceedings

• Maintain database accuracy

• Preparing and mail documentation for towed, impounded and abandoned vehicles

• Performing clerk functions at local court hearings

• Ensures confidentiality of information is maintained according to applicable laws, rules and regulations

• Monitoring police radio communication and cameras

• Performing overtime and emergency call-outs for police and ESDA personnel

• Scanning documentation to corresponding case files in law records management system

• Preparing and submitting demographic profiling reports to the state

• Monitoring Law Enforcement Data Agency System (L.E.A.D.S.)

Requirements/Skills:

• Minimum of 18 years of age, high school diploma

PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE

(ADULT)

There will be a court date in Cook County on my request to change my name from RASHAAD EARL WILLFORD to the new name of RASHAD WILLFORD-EL. The court date will be December 27, 2022 at 10:00am at 16501 S. Kedzie, Markham, IL 60455, in Courtroom 0207, in Cook County. Case number 20226008809.

Notice is hereby given that on Fri., 12/23/22 @ 10 am, a sell will be held at 22466 Miller Rd. Steger IL 60475 to sell the following articles to enforce a lien existing under the laws of the State of Illinois against such articles for labor, services, skill or material expended upon a storage furnished for such articles at the request of the following designated persons, unless such articles are redeemed within 30 days of the publication of this notice: David Schmidt & Ally Financial on a 2015 Buick #1G4GB5GR3FF182790 for $7072, Teqia Bryant & Bridgecrest Acceptance Corporaton on a 2013 Ford #3FA6P0HR4DR250071 for $5016, Sirmonty Dortch on a 2014 Chevrolet #1G11E5SL5EF160849 for $3195 & Anisha McAllister on a 2014 Ford #1FA6P0HD5E5394916 for $3244.73.

There will be a court date in Cook County on my request to change my name from MOHAMED ALY OULDBADY to the new name of MOHAMED ALY BADY. The court date will be February 2, 2023 at 9:00am at 16501 S. Kedzie, Markham, IL 60455, in Courtroom 0207, in Cook County. Case number 20226007091

The South Holland Police Department (SHPD) relies on over 20 different software databases to input and extract information to facilitate its daily operations. Various systems are used to access and maintain files of accident reports, incident reports, arrest records, payment processing, State/Federal records, citation information, towed vehicle information, etc. The Records Clerk operates and generates reports from these databases/systems.

LOCAL CHURCHES

CALVARY COMMUNITY CHURCH

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

Info@CalvarySouthHolland.org CalvarySouthHolland.org

PASTOR ALFONZO SURRETT, SR.

WORSHIP SERVICES

Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 11:15 a.m.

Monday Women’s Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Tuesday Adult Bible Study 7:00p.m. Saturday Women’s Grief & Loss Support Group 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

Church School 9:15 a.m. Worship Services 10:30 a.m. WEDNESDAY Bible Study…… 7:00 p.m.

COTTAGE GROVE CHRISTIAN

REFORMED CHURCH

16556 Cottage Grove Avenue, South Holland 708-331-0391 www.cottagegrovechurch.com

WORSHIP SERVICES

Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.

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 7:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Wed. Bible Study Noon

FIRST CHURCH (PCA) 3134 Ridge Rd, Lansing 708-474-9610 www.firstchurchpca.org

ASSISTANT PASTOR DANIEL MILLER

Morning Worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 5:30 p.m.

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.

RECONCILIATION CHURCH

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

PASTOR GLEN MCCARTHY WORSHIP SERVICES

Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH

651 East 166th St., South Holland 708-331-4100 redeemer-lutheran@sbcglobal.net

WORSHIP SERVICES

Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Channel 6 Tues. 10:00 a.m.

Every Thanksgiving for the last decade, my mom has dutifully maintained a family tradition in which she hands out a geometric leaf printed on a sheet of paper. Each family member’s task is to — before Thanksgiving dinner — color the leaf however they see fit (crayons, colored pencils, markers, etc.) and write five things they’re thankful for on the back of the leaf.

Though the family jokingly “groans” at having to do this every year, the exercise of stopping and using a half hour to color in the leaf is actually quite reflective, and it’s a good time to think about what five things I’m going to express Thanksgiving for that year.

My favorite part about my family’s tradition, however, is going through the leaves of past years. Walking back through our family’s history of thanks-givings is a special time as we remember the Lord’s faithfulness.

As the stack of colored drawings gets larger each year, so does my cumulative thankfulness. Year-to-year, God has been so good to me and my family. Our lives have been marked by death, sin, and hardship, yes — but even more so by the love, kindness, patience, and blessing of the Lord!

I encourage you to take time to reflect this week on what you’re thankful for. Think about what you were worried about last year at this time — did God pull you through? What about when you were in school, or when you got married, or when you had your first child — how has God shaped you since then?

Thanksgiving is by its nature a reflective, thoughtful holiday. I encourage you to think of how God has shown up in your life throughout the years. If you need a place to start, try reading Psalm 111.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Josh Bootsma

Member, Covenant Fellowship Church cfcsh.org

SPIRIT OF GOD FELLOWSHIP

16350 S. State St., South Holland 708-331-1234 sogfchurch.com

PASTOR BRIAN KAMSTRA WORSHIP SERVICES Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m.

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 MINISTER: REV. GERALDINE COLVIN

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

AMONG US

Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday (4pm to 4:30pm) Ages 10 + years, beginning Oct. 10, 2022. To register go to the calendar of events on our website www.doltonpubliclibrary.org OR email us at lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary.org

Leave your name, email and cell number. You must download “Among Us’ on your device to play. It is free. A Zoom link and game code will be sent the day of the program. 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@dolton publiclibrary.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.

DPLD’s Black Author’s Book Club

Meets via Zoom the last Thursday of every month at 7:00pm. Interested parties contact the library at (708-849-2385) for more infor mation. Meet via Zoom. 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@dolton publiclibrary.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 Ser vices 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.

Dolton Public Library District Curbside Times Monday through Friday [9am to 2pm]. FREE.

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 calen dars that interest you. FREE.

Chess Club Mr. Paul Fritz, Chess Coach. November 3rd to December 12th Every third Thursday, 5:00pm to 5:30pm, via Zoom and chess.com to play.

Register at chess.com in addition to registering for the program. Register at lincoln@dolton publiclibrary.org and leave your name, email and cell # or call (708-849-2385, ext. 4) Date & Times subject to change. Call 708-8492385, ext. 212. A Zoom link will be emailed to you the day of the program. FREE.

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 cul tures. 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 depar ture. 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. To register for the program and all the other Senior Programs call (708-849-2385) or email your registration to lincoln@doltonpublicli brary.org FREE

Between the Pages

A Virtual Story Time. Every third Saturday of the month at 1:30pm.To register call (708-8492385) or email lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary.org and leave your name, phone number and email address. A link will be sent to you. FREE

Letters to Santa (ages 2 to 10 years)

Come to the Dolton Public Library and write a letter to Santa (stationery will be provided). Your friends at DPLD will provide the mailbox.

Parents may bring in their children from Thurs day, December 1st through Tuesday, December 20th, 2022 from 10am to 3pm. For toddlers, parents may write for them. Tokens gifts will be available while supplies last. FREE

A Virtual Meet & Greet with Author Michol Whitney. (Children’s Author)

Begins at 4:30pm, December 10, 2022 via Zoom. To join us please register at lincoln@ doltonpubliclibrary.org and leave your name, email and cell # or call (708-849-2385, ext. 4. A Zoom Link will be emailed the day prior to the program. FREE.

Virtual Appointments with Santa via Zoom Saturday, December 10, 2022 (1:00pm to 3:00pm). Each child will get a personal 5 minutes with Santa. Register now and come in on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 from 9am to 3pm to receive a gift bag for participating. To register call (708-849-2385, ext. 4 or email at lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary.org and leave your name, email and cell number. You will re ceive the Zoom link on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022 two days before the event. If you do not have an email, you will receive a text msg. FREE.

Happy Thanksgiving Happy Early Thanksgiving FRom Dolton Pub lic Library District. Let’s be thankful together!

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 fam ily-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: 17917 Dixie Hwy Homewood, IL 60430

Phone: (708) 798-0121, ext. 310 or 307 Email: hplhelp@homewoodlibrary.org Website: www.homewoodlibrary.org/

Semester Exam Cram

December 19-21 | 8 PM | Grades 9 - 12 Study for exams at HPL! A tutor and snacks provid ed. Must show student ID.

Lansing Public Library

Address: 2750 Indiana Ave., Lansing IL Phone: 708-474-2447 Email: shari@lansingpl.org Website: www.lansingpl.org

Maverick Friday, November 25 at 10am. Tom Cruise is back with a thrilling continuation to the 1986 film Top Gun. $1 Concession items will be sold.

Festival of Lights

November 28 to January 6. Experience Christmas around the world with Lansing Historical Society’s large selection of trees and other holiday exhibits. TF South Choir will be performing opening night.

Family Bingo/Loteria Wednesday, November 30 at 5:30pm. Join us for a night of fun! We will alternate between Bingo and Loteria every month. Limit 30.

Family Bingo/Loteria Wednesday, November 30 at 5:30pm. ¡Únete a nosotros para una noche de diversión! Alterna mos entre Bingo y Loteria cada mes. Limit 30.

Library @Night A Christmas Carol. Friday, December 2 at 6:30pm. Join us as we host the adult storyteller, Greg Weiss and his one man show, ‘A Christmas Carol’. You will also have an opportunity to win tickets to Chi cago Symphony’s Merry Merry Chicago holiday performance. Doors open at 5:30pm.

Coat Exchange EXTENDED! Happening now through December 30. If you have a coat, leave it - if you need a coat, take it! It’s that simple.

The Angel Tree Project December 1 through January 9. We will have sev eral small trees setup around the library decorated with cutout angels. By selecting one or more angels, patrons can give the gift of paying toward or paying off a child’s library fees during the holiday season.

Friend’s Book Sale Saturday, December 10 from 10am-1pm. Open to the public. New items added to the collec tion monthly! Take advantage of our December promo, ‘Fill-A-Bag Sale’. Fill a bag with books for $10. Limit one bag per person.

Get Reel Movie Discussion Saturday, December 10 at 1:30pm. Nothing screams the holidays like watching and discuss ing the movie Gremlins!

Tai Chi Tuesday, December 13 at 9:30am. Renew your mind and relieve your pain with Tai Chi Qigong.

Mi Casita Bilingual Program Wednesday, December 14 at 5:30pm. Join us for a fun and enriching bilingual experience. Acompáñenos para una experiencia bilingüe di vertida y enriquecedora. Grades K-5. Limit 15.

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!”

Riverdale Public Library Giveaway!

Every Saturday of November from 10:30AM 2PM “Come get free school supplies, books, clothes, and other items that have been donated for this purpose. Donations are also welcome if you have things you would like to bring for our Giveaway Days. Let’s take care of the people in our community!”

Family Film Friday (All ages)

Every Friday from 1PM-4:30PM “Every Friday, the library will be hosting a new film showing, new and old, action and romance, and much more. Free popcorn, snacks, and beverages will be provided.”

Tutoring & Down Time (Children/Teens)

Every Tuesday and Thursday from 3PM to 6PM “Get the homework help you need and afterwards enjoy hanging out with your friends playing games!”

Shape Up Exercise Class (Adults/Seniors)

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

In Common Beauty Club (Teens)

Wednesday, November 16th from 4:30PM to 5:30PM “Let’s learn the fundamentals of applying make-up and share our tips and tricks with each other!”

Manga Anime and Comics (MAC) Club (Teens/Tweens)

Saturday, November 26th from 12:30PM to 1:30PM “Come in and hang out, discussing the latest comics and cartoons. Snacks are provided!”

Story Time with Ms. Cheryl (Children)

Tuesdays, November 1st, 15th and 29th from 1PM to 2PM “Listen to the storytelling of Ms. Cheryl and afterwards, participate in a funfilled craft. Ages 3 and Up.

Boogie Down Dance Brigade (Children)

Saturday, November 19th from 12:30PM to 1:30PM “Come one and all to our boogie down ball, singing and dancing to our favorite songs of all! A fun filled time for children to dance and sing-a-long to some of their favorite tunes!”

Game Day (All Ages)

Thursday, November 17th from 3PM-4PM Don’t miss out on an incredible evening of fun, games, and snacks at the library!

Puzzle Club (Children/Teens)

Friday, November 18th 3PM-4PM “Join us for a fun time putting the pieces together with our puzzle club!”

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 Events

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 13. We will study The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians. We provide a Nursery for infants and Story Hour for preschoolers to age 5. For information call the church at 331-0391 or Carol at 339-6793. We would love to have you join us!

Neighbor 2 Neighbor

On Thursday November 26, 1789 by President George Washington proclaiming a day of public thanksgiving and prayer in 1863. In 1870 the last Thursday in November was declared Thanksgiving by our government. Early on Thanksgiving was observed by the early settlers and the Indians as a welcome for the harvest and a way to appreciate their mutual collective efforts toward living in the new world. Fast forward to 2022 and our country celebrates this warm and wonderful holiday built around food, family and gratitude for our bounty, small or large. As for me I am eternally grateful to the Dear Lord for having been born in the greatest country in the world. Blessed with family and friends and the freedom to worship as I see fit. We in the US are beyond fortunate….

THE GEORGOULIS FAMILY WITH JAMIE TARRANT SWAIN at the St Michael Archangel hutch in Lansing. Pictured are standing at left Jamie Tarrant Swain, Dina Georgoulis, Diane Georgoulis and David Ganczewski after the Slava meal.

SOUTHEAST VIETNAM VETS VISIT WITH LARRY VASQUEZ at The Citadel of Skokie. Friends include Joe Cruz (left) and Omar Medellin (right).

FR MILOSH VESIN, PASTOR, ST ARCHANGEL MICHAEL SERBIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH IN LANSING, Sunday November 20, 2022 during the meal after attending the Slava Service.

PARISHIONERS OF ST ARCHANGEL MICHAEL SERBIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH IN LANSING cut the holy bread while Fr Milosh Vesin pours the wine into it during the Slava held Sunday November 20, 2022 at the church

COMMANDER MIKE STEELE AT AMVETS POST 43 IN BURNHAM, ILLINOIS chatting with Member Larry Kutz, left and guest Jim Kane at right. The last of the Veteran’s Day celebrations was held on Friday November 18, 2022 at the post on Torrence Avenue in the Burnham “valley.”

THE AMVETS POST 43 IN LANSING played host to a charming representative of the Fire and Melt Company. Kathie L Kelderhouse. Kathy’s company is hand poured candles and wax melts. Please call her at 708-253-2060

AN OLD PIC OF BOZO THE CLOWN AND METEROLOGIST TOM SKILLING with a cameraman “clowning” around in Channel 9’s blue room.

JANICE MINTON-KUTZ

Thanksgiving Day

MIKE BUDER

On October 3, 1789 President George Washington made a proclamation of a National Day of Thanksgiving. I won’t quote his declaration in its entirety but this is what I felt was important to share as well as a little about the context for this declaration. “Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly implore His protection and favor; and whereas both houses of congress have by their joint committee requested me to recommend to the people of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many signal favors of Almighty God, especially by affording them an opportunity peaceably to establish a form of government for their safety and happiness. Now therefore, I do recommend and assign Thursday, the twenty-sixth day of November next, to be devoted by the People of these United States to the service of that great and glorious Being, who is the beneficial author of all the good that was, that is, or that will be; that we may then in rendering unto Him our sincere and humble thanks for His kind care and protection, for the peaceable and rational manner in which we have been enabled to establish

constitutions of government for our safety and happiness, and particularly the national One and now lately instituted, for the civil and religious liberty with which we are blessed…..”

When President Washington stated “particularly the national One now lately instituted” he was referring to the first amendment to the constitution. Some people believe that the first amendment means that religious expression in public place should not be allowed. The men who gave us the first amendment obviously did not intend to impose such restrictions. It was these same men, the day after they (congress) adopted the first amendment, who asked President George Washington to declare a National Day of Thanksgiving to God. Think about Washington’s words. What do they mean to you? May God bless you and your family… Happy Thanksgiving.

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OLEJNIK

Leonard H. “Shadow” Olejnik, age 95, of Merrillville, IN, formerly of Calumet City, IL, born November 3, 1927, and passed away peacefully Sunday, November 13, 2022. Loving husband of the late Loretta Olejnik, nee Kaczmarek. Devoted father of Joseph Olejnik, Jennifer (John) Lisac, and Jeffrey (Crissie) Olejnik. Proud grandfather of Andrew, Thomas, Sara, Emily, Steven, Ryan, Nikolas, and Connor; step-grandfather of Kathleen, Kayla, Clayton, and Kiley; great-grandfather of Ronald, Amelia, David, and Leilani. Dear brother of the late Eva Olejnik, Sr. Mary Maximillia, Joseph (late Irene) Olejnik, Winifred (late Carl) Carey, Florence (late Edward) Sellers, Margaret (late Andrew) DuBransky, Cyril (late Peggy) Olejnik, Geraldine (late James) Bigoness, Richard (Alice) Olejnik, Patricia (late Paul) Haller, and Maxine (late John) Anna. Preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Agnes, nee Polus, Olejnik, and daughter-inlaw Kathleen Olejnik. Kind uncle and great-uncle of many nieces and nephews. Shadow was an avid baseball player who played for Bowen High School, Cincinnati Reds Minor League, the Army, and many Chicago affiliated teams. He coached numerous baseball teams including the Calumet City Little League. Shadow boxed in a few Chicago gyms and for the Army during his service in the Korean War. He will be dearly missed. Visitation Friday, November 18, 2022 from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. with a wake service to be held at 4:00 p.m. Prayer service Saturday, November 19, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. from Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30/Pleasant Springs Ln.) Dyer, IN, to St. Joseph Catholic Church 440 Joliet St. Dyer, IN, for a 11:00 a.m. funeral Mass, with Rev. Peter J. Muha officiating. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery – Calumet City, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Jesse Brown VAMC (Crown Point Clinic) 820 S. Damen Ave. Chicago, IL 60612 or St. Joseph Catholic Church, appreciated. For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guestbook at www. SMITSFH.com

CONRY

A Funeral Service for Trudy M. Conry will be held on November 26th at Thornridge Funeral Home with Deacon Tim Springer officiating. Mrs. Conry née Zaupa was born November 25, 1941 and died November 18, 2022. She was the wife of Robert; mother of Cindy (Frank) Lorenz and Keith (Sandi) Conry; grandmother of Tyler Lorenz and Riley Conry; sister-in-law of Jack (Jan) Conry, the late Leo (Judy), Maureen Kunkler, and Richard (Marge) Conry; aunt of many nieces and nephews.Interment Private. Arrangements entrusted to Thornridge Funeral Home(Janusz Family Funeral Service). 708-460-2300 or thornridgefuneralhomes.com

KULCZYK

Elizabeth Jane Kulczyk, nee Hayes, age 95, a longtime resident of South Holland, IL, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Loving wife of the late Frank J. Kulczyk. Devoted mother of Robert J. Kulczyk, David B. Kulczyk, Carol A. Kulczyk, and the late Paul F. Kulczyk. Dearest sister of Mary C. Hayes. Kind aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents Robert and Elizabeth Hayes, two sisters and three brothers. Jane was loved by all who knew her, and her zest for life, and will be deeply missed. Memorial visitation Saturday, November 19, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the memorial Mass at 11:00 a.m. directly at Christ Our Savior/St. Jude the Apostle Church 900 E. 154th St. South Holland, IL, with Rev. Kris Paluch officiating. Arrangements entrusted to Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home, James E. Janusz Director, South Holland, IL. For further information, please contact 708-333-7000 or visit our online obituary and guest book at www. SMITSFH.com.

WALKER

Kenneth L. Walker, age 82, of Sauk Village, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 15, 2022. Loving husband of Claudia J. Walker, nee Partner. Devoted father of Rhonda (Robert) Ratulowski, Diana (Arnie) Tobicoe, and Christine (Joe) Gawel. Cherished grandpa of Stephanie (Matt) Fleckinger, Jeremy Tobicoe, Ryan (Kristen) Tobicoe, Brittany (Joe) Pieczykowski, Keanu (Glenys) Ratulowski, Alexis (Dane) Wommack, Jarred Gawel, Simeon Gawel, and Corbin Gawel; great-grandpa of Kayla, Elsa, Brayden, and Landon. Dear half-brother of the late Marvin (late PoPai) Gravitt. Uncle of Jonna Gravitt. Preceded in death by his parents Kenneth and Edith Walker. Ken was loved by many and will be dearly missed.Visitation Saturday, November 26, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. directly at Village Church 14849 W. 93rd Avenue Dyer, IN, with Rev. Steve Miller officiating. We encourage you to leave a message of condolence for the family on our online guestbook at www. SMITSFH.com. For further information, please contact 219-322-7300.

DIRIENZO

Amelia DiRienzo (née Tamburini) of La Porte, IN and formally of South Chicago Heights, IL, peacefully passed away on November 13, 2022. She was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.

Amelia was born on April 24, 1922 in Chicago Heights to Louis and Rosa Tamburini (née Baldassarri). On September 27, 1947 she married Gene “Goody” DiRienzo. Amelia was a hardworking woman working at Diamond Wire, Illinois

Shade Cloth Company, Flintkote Company, Weber Castillo, and retired from Stead Textile. Amelia was a member of St. Liborius Church and Former St. Rocco. She was also a President, Vice President, and Member of the Nifty Over Fifty Club, and President of the local Mother Cabrini Society. She enjoyed cooking, watching her beloved Days of Our Lives Soap Opera, reading books on famous people, and People Magazine. Mostly her enjoyment was found spending time with friends and family. Amelia was a kind, caring, and giving person who always put the needs of her family before her own. She was a strong woman who faced every challenge in her life with courage and dignity. Amelia was a source of inspiration to us all and she will be deeply missed by everyone whose lives she touched.

Amelia was preceded in death by her parents (Silvio and Rosa Baldassarri), husband Goody, son-inlaw (Lawrence Cameron), five sisters (Ida, Filomena, Theresa, Licia, and Louise), and grand daughter Mary Angela Cameron. She is survived by her children, Cheryl Cameron and Mary (Jim) Wellnitz, her granddaughter Katie (Gregg) Kmiecik, and step-grandson Brian Wellnitz. She was the proud Granny to her greatgranddaughter Charlotte Kmiecik. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and greatnephews. Finally, thank you to mom’s dedicated caregiver, Beth Masters. She became a close friend to mom and provided a safe environment for mom to share her feelings and thoughts. For this we are ever grateful. Thank you to Caleb the comfort dog from LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry for providing comfort to mom in her last days. And our nurse friends Alicia, Christina, and Rebecca for helping mom to her journey home. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to St. Liborius Church is appreciated. Visitation Saturday, November 19, 2022 at Smits-Steger Memorial Chapel, 3045 Chicago Rd. Steger, Illinois from 9:00-11:00am with mass to follow at 11:30 am at St. Liborius Church, 71 W 35th St., Steger, Illinois. Burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Steger. Arrangements entrusted to Steger Memorial Chapel, Steger, IL. For further information, please contact 708-755-6100 or visit our online obituary and guestbook at www. SMITSFH.com.

VAN NOORT

Leonard Van Noort, age 91, of Dyer, IN, formerly of Lynwood, IL, went home to his Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 12, 2022. Beloved husband for 69 years to Elsie Van Noort, nee Triezenberg. Loving father of Linda (Dave) Vegter, James (Barbara) Van Noort and Robert Van Noort. Devoted grandfather of Daniel (Kristi) Vegter, Kristen (Derek) Vermeulen, Steven (Amanda) Van Noort, Kevin (Jessica) Van Noort, Lauren (Andrew) Kovacik, Meghan (Steven) O’Donnell, and Bryant Van Noort and 14 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of the late Jeanette (late Henry)

DeYoung, late Peter (late Grace) Van Noort, late Johanna (late Raymond) Jacobsma, late John (late Jeanne) Van Noort, late Cornelia (late William) Mulder, late Leona (Clyde) Cruikshank, and the late Henry (late Ann) Van Noort. Kind uncle to many nieces and nephews. Mr. Van Noort was a U.S. Army Veteran and a retired electrician with IBEW local #134. He grew up on a farm in South Holland and he continued to farm with his family for the first ten years of their marriage. He was a member of First Church (PCA) of Lansing, IL where he had served as an Elder and sang in the choir and Men’s Chorus. He was loved by many and will be missed. Visitation will be on Friday, November 18, 2022 from 9:00 A.M. until the time of the funeral service at 11:30 A.M. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN with Len’s grandson, Rev. Steven Van Noort, officiating. Burial will be at Oak Ridge Cemetery – Lansing, IL. Memorial contributions may be given to Mission to North America, P.O. Box 890233, Charlotte, NC 28289-0233. (In memo line of check and on a separate note please include: Steve Van Noort Metro North Church Plant in Sterling Heights, MI.) For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guestbook at www. SMITSFH.com

FIELDHOUSE

Daniel D. Fieldhouse, age 52, of St. John IN, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, November 18, 2022 after a difficult and courageous battle with melanoma.

Dan was born October 23, 1970 in Hammond, IN. He was a graduate of Highland High School and attended Purdue University in West Lafayette. He was interested in technology from a very young age. This led to a successful career in Information Technology. He could do it all: from network installation to programming to software implementation. He was most recently employed at Workday as a software product manager. He was known at work and at home as someone who could solve any technical problem. He spent much of his spare time working on projects around the house: big and small; finished and unfinished. There wasn’t a repair or home improvement project he couldn’t handle. His talent in this area was amazing. Dan put so much loving work into his family’s home. His masterpiece is the beautiful backyard pond. Dan was dedicated to his family and they meant the world to him. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Lisa; sons Chase (Myranda), Riley, Greyson and Kaden Fieldhouse; daughter Peyton Fieldhouse; granddaughter

Raelyn Fieldhouse; sisters Kathi (Mark) Chenoweth and Shari (Kevin) Mybeck; brothers Ed and Mike Fieldhouse; brothers-inlaw Mike (Alicia) and Greg Mleczko; and motherin-law Jan O’Neill. He is preceded in death by his parents Dale and Barbara Fieldhouse; father-inlaw Don O’Neill, and his brother Dale Fieldhouse, Jr. Memorial visitation Tuesday, November 22, 2022 from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30/Pleasant Springs Ln.), Dyer, IN. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations c/o The Fieldhouse Family are appreciated. For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guest book at www.SMITSFH.com

VILLAGE OF SOUTH HOLLAND Employment

Opportunity

The Village of South Holland, Illinois, a leading suburb located 25 miles south of Chicago with a population of approximately 22,000, is currently seeking an experienced, energetic and highly motivated professional for the position of Human Resources/Payroll Specialist.

The Village of South Holland, Illinois, a leading suburb located 25 miles south of Chicago with a population of approximately 22,000, is currently seeking an experienced, energetic and highly motivated professional for the position of Human Resources/Payroll Specialist.

Position Qualifications: A minimum high school diploma and at least three (3) years of direct payroll systems experience. Excellent communication and customer service skills. Considerable knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation, grammar, vocabulary, and tone. An above average math aptitude. Ability to multi-task and work independently with minimum supervision; to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to pay attention to detail; to work well under pressure; to respond flexibly and resourcefully to the workload; and to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other Village employees and the public. Experience in human resources is also a must. Advanced computer skills including payroll and creating various spreadsheets is required. Thorough knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment. Must possess a positive and professional demeanor.

Essential Functions: Relieve the Human Resources & Benefits Manager of procedural and process detail by assuming daily responsibility for a wide variety of functions and tasks related to the efficient operations of the Human Resources Office. Including but not limited to, inputting and balancing payroll, new hire onboarding, recruitment, maintaining personnel records, and processing liability claims. Also, assist residents and employees.

The Village of South Holland reserves the right to conduct a background check, drug screening, medical examination, polygraph screening, and psychological screening on any applicant. Employees must comply with residency (must live within a 20-mile radius of the South Holland Village Hall or any municipality whose border is touched by the 20-mile radius) within one year of the date of employment.

The current salary rage is $40,000 - $55,000 contingent upon qualifications. The Village offers excellent benefit package, including 11 paid holidays, 2 – 5 weeks of vacation (based on years of service), stable work hours and a salary increase every year. The ideal candidate is one who desires to be given serious consideration for promotion in the event that a position becomes available.

Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications can send a letter of interest and resume to Administrative Assistant Delia Luna at dluna@southholland.org, or mail to the South Holland Village Hall, 16226 Wausau Ave., South Holland, IL 60473 by December 9, 2022. Applications can be found at www.southholland.org. THE

A Big Bad Medicare Policy

On November 11, 2022, I met with a client from Griffith, Indiana. We phoned Medicare together to try to resolve a medical bill problem.

We spoke to four Medicare representatives including a senior Medicare claims representative. After the phone call, I helped the client to file a complaint against Medicare for a really bad policy that could cost many seniors substantial amounts of money. Here is the problem.

When a claim is filed with Medicare, Medicare is supposed to rule on that claim and send a Medicare Explanation of Benefits to the doctor or hospital and to the Medicare supplement insurance company. The same information is supposed to be sent to the senior citizen patient in a Medicare Summary Notice.

If Medicare makes a ruling on a claim and then changes that ruling, it will not send an Adjusted Medicare Explanation of Benefits to the insurance company. It will send an Adjusted Medicare Summary Notice to the senior citizen after 30 to 90 days.

Medicare representatives told me that Medicare does not send a revised ruling to the Medicare supplement insurance company of the senior because THE LAW DOES NOT REQUIRE MEDICARE TO DO THAT. Instead, Medicare imagines that the senior

citizen will somehow know to send a copy of the revised claim report to the senior’s insurance company. How many seniors do you know that know and understand that? Not many if any!

This means that Medicare supplement insurance companies don’t get the information so that they can work on fixing the problems caused by Medicare’s revised rulings. That would be easier for seniors. Instead, the insurance companies never get notified and the senior citizens get hounded to pay medical bills that their insurance companies would pay if only Medicare had notified the insurance companies about the revised rulings. So, seniors get hounded to pay bills that they really don’t owe as a direct and proximate result of this BIG BAD MEDICARE POLICY.

I hope you’ll join me in urging Congress to fix this problem that probably costs innocent seniors millions of dollars per year.

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 the Medicare system. Also, Wilcox wrote the book SOLVING MEDICARE PROBLEM$ which is available from book stores and online.

Is a Donor-advised Fund Right for You?

SUBMITTED BY PATRICK ZAMKIN

You can find many ways to support charitable organizations. One method that’s gained popularity over the past few years is called a donor-advised fund. Should you consider it?

The answer depends on your individual situation, because donor-advised funds are not appropriate for everyone. However, if you’re in a position to make larger charitable gifts, you might at least want to see what this strategy has to offer.

Here’s how it works:

• Contribute to the fund. You can contribute to your donor-advised fund with cash or marketable securities, which are assets that can be converted to cash quickly. If your contribution is tax deductible, you’ll get the deduction in the year you make the contribution to the fund. Of course, these contributions are still subject to IRS limits on charitable tax deductions and whether you itemize your deductions. If you typically don’t give enough each year to itemize and plan on making consistent charitable contributions, you could consider combining multiple years’ worth of planned giving into a single donor-advised fund contribution, and claim a larger deduction in that year. This move may be especially impactful if you have years with a higher amount of income, with an accompanying higher tax rate. If you contribute marketable securities, like stocks and bonds, into the fund, a subsequent sale of the securities avoids capital gains taxes, maximizing the impact of your contribution.

• Choose an investment. Typically, donoradvised funds offer several professionally managed diversified portfolios where you can place your contributions. You’ll want to consider the level of investment risk to which your fund may be exposed. And assuming all requirements are met, any investment growth

is not taxable to you, the donor-advised fund or the charity that ultimately receives the grant, making your charitable gift go even further.

• Choose the charities. You can choose grants for the IRS-approved charities that you want to support. You decide when you want the money donated and how it should be granted. You’re generally free to choose as many IRS-approved charitable organizations as you like. And the tax reporting is relatively easy — you don’t have to keep track of receipts from every charity you support. Instead, you can just keep the receipts from your contributions to the fund.

Although donor-advised funds clearly offer some benefits, there are important trade-offs to consider. For one thing, your contributions are irrevocable, which means once you put the money in the fund, you cannot access it for any reason other than charitable giving. And the investments you choose within your fund will carry some risk, as is true of all investments. Also, donor-advised funds do have investment management fees and other costs. So, consider the impacts of these fees when deciding how you want to give.

In any case, you should consult with your tax and financial professionals before opening a donor-advised fund. And if the fund becomes part of your estate plans, you’ll also want to work with your legal advisor. But give this philanthropic tool some thought — it can help you do some good while also potentially benefiting your own long-term financial strategy.

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.

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VERY NICE ONE BEDROOM GARDEN APARTMENT INSECURE BUILDING - Combination Living Dining Room and Kitchen. All Utilities included. Laundry facility on premises. Rent $775 a month plus one month security deposit. 15132 Woodlawn Ave. South Holland, IL. 708-527-4536 Oscar

APT FOR RENT LANSING: 1 Bed 1 Bath 3312 Ridge Rd Lansing IL 2nd floorAvailable now $1100 a month. Tenant pays electric. No Pets 708-872-0527

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.

APARTMENT FOR RENT CALUMET CITY 2 bedroom Newly Decorated $905/mo 1 month Security Deposit 708-288-1357

NEWLY REMODELED GORGEOUS 2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS FOR RENT IN CALUMET CITY near River Oaks Mall for $1200 per month. Rent includes heat, hot water, cooking gas, and 1 car parking spot for free. Coin Laundry in the building. No security deposit. Just pay a move in fee of $600 and 1st month’s rent. Section 8 housing vouchers accepted. Call 312-619-1718 to set up an appointment to view the apartment.

Help Wanted

COOKS NEEDED! PEACE HAVEN RETIREMENT COMMUNITY IS LOOKING FOR COOKS TO PREPARE MEALS FOR OUR RESIDENTS. We currently have openings for a Dietary Services Supervisor, Cooks, and a Dietary Aid. Peace Haven offers competitive salaries and we have benefits, too. Give us a call at 712-784-2231 to schedule an interview, if interested. Thanks!!

PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT)

There will be a court date in Cook County on my request to change my name from HENRY GEORGE MADSEN JR. to the new name of GEORGE HENRY MADSEN. The court date will be January 3, 2023 at 9:00am at 10220 So. 76th avenue, Bridgeview, Illinois, 60455, in Courtroom 0203, in Cook County. Case number 22M504850

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: Y22009831 on NOVEMBER 6, 2022 under the assumed business name of I-94RIBS with the business located at 1221 E 164TH ST, SOUTH HOLLAND, IL 60473 The true and real full name(s) and residence address of the owner(s)/ partner(s) is WAYNE COLEMAN. COMPLETE ADDRESS 1221 E 164TH ST, SOUTH HOLLAND, IL 60473, USA.

LOUBELLE’S KENNEL PART KENNEL PHYSICIAN WANTED includes some weekends and holidays. Also Part Time Kennel Help needed for summer, great high school opportunity. Apply in person at Loubelle’s Kennel 16440 State St, South Holland, IL

PART TIME: GENERAL LABORER Cash daily. Hammond / South Holland area. Transportation provided. Inside working conditions with one other person. Call 8-10 a.m. 708-799-2363

KENNEL HELP WANTED: PT WEEKENDS INCLUDED. Apply in person at Loubelle’s Kennel 16440 State St, South Holland, IL.

GROOMER WANTED. 5 days a week. Apply in person at Loubelle’s Kennel 16440 State St, South Holland, IL

LICENSED CHILD CARE HOME IN HAMMOND INDIANA LOOKING FOR HELPER . 9:30 a m to 6:30 pm. Monday Through Friday, $13 hour. 219-588-1763

Misc.

Queen size hybrid mattress by Puffy mattress Co. 2 yrs old in like new condition. $1000 new$200 or best offer. 563-599-7426

NONSTICK ROASTER PAN W/REMOVABLE RACK 40x30.5x9.6 New $10.00DVD w/Remote, Instructions & hook up for cable, plus 6 new video cassettes $20.00 never used. 708-474-9568

New Nonstick Turkey Roasting Pan 40x6x30.5w/ Removable Rack. $10. Glass Turkey Platter w/ cutting Board New $10. NewElectric Coffee On The Run 2 Stainless Steel Cups $20. 708-474-9568

Exterior paint and primer in one. Behr Premium Plus semi gloss enamel. Have four gallons.$25 per gallon. Text or call. 708-673-9361.

Wheel barrow with two extra wheels. Commercial size and grade. $30 Text or call. 708-673-9361

For Sale: 14 Sets Xmas heavy duty clear icicle lights. new&used, 5 candle lights 6 sets 100 nimi lights, $35.00. 708-474-9495

Lively Jitterbug flip phone. .New .. Not activated. $40.00, Burberry handbag, New, K/O $35.00 708-6454245TV

full length woman ‘beaver’ coat. size12/14$200.00palos hills area 708 974 1674

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

Wooden Storm Window 24 inches by 72 inches or slightly larger. Call or text 708-673-9361

PUBLICATION NOTICE OF COURT DATE FOR REQUEST FOR NAME CHANGE (ADULT)

There will be a court date in Cook County on my request to change my name from KENNETH PHILLIPS to the new name of KENNETH LEONARD PHILLIPS. The court date will be December 27, 2022 at 10:00 am at 16501 S. Kedzie, Markham, IL 60455, in Courtroom 0208, in Cook County. Case number 22M6008870.