The Shopper 12/21/2022

Yule love it! Chicago’s Christkindlmarket voted U.S. 7th favorite Christmas tradition.

The holidays are coming, and while we may all end up doing something similar on Christmas Day itself - exchanging gifts, toasting the season with eggnog and eating too much food - it’s a fact that around the country, different states have their very own, diverse festive traditions.

Some traditions might be focused on food, some might involve trees, some might be all about lights, or other types of decoration. But which state has the most popular festive tradition of them all?

Photo book creation company, Mixbook, decided to find out and polled 1,500 Americans to come up with the definitive answer. And - drum roll please - it’s Ohio, with their delicious Buckeyes candy! Shaped to look like the nut which grows on the state tree, known as the buckeye (which the state is nicknamed after), these tasty treats are essentially like a peanut butter cup - but, of course, soooo much better! You’ll see them at every festive party across Ohio, and these bitesize pieces of candy just melt in the mouth.

The Christmas state tradition which came in second was Texas’s, known for the beautiful River Walk in San Antonio.

At Christmas time the area is decorated with over 100,000 lights draped over the cypress trees lining the river, which are illuminated from dusk till dawn. Another of the city’s traditions is watching the caroling boats floating along, filled with groups of

singers merrily singing festive songs.

Chicago’s Christkindlmarket placed in 7th position. Probably the country’s most famous Christmas market, it is styled after the traditional, centuries-old markets of Germany. The market features numerous local artisans selling traditional crafts and trinkets, as well as food and drink, including traditional Christmas drinks such as glühwein (mulled wine) and hot cocoa.

And if you think weird, how about number 39 on the listRhode Island, where the locals on Block Island create a tree made from lobster traps every year! Or the annual Reno Santa Crawl in Nevada, which came in at position 36, where people dress as Santa and go on a massive pub crawl, raising money for charity. We also love the sound of surfing Santas in, where else, California. Making number 8 on the list, athletes enter the contest in Dana Point wearing white beards, red hats and swimsuits, and raise money for Surfers Healing, a surf camp for children with autism.

“For many of us, traditions are an important part of what’s so special about the holiday season. Even though we may celebrate in different ways, spending time with friends and family and creating memories together is what matters most,” said Leslie Albertson, director of marketing of Mixbook.

Bishop Noll Institute Holds First Mass For Feast Of Our Lady Of Guadalupe

The Bishop Noll community celebrated Mass for the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Monday, the first time, at least in recent history, this feast was observed at BNI with an all-school Mass.

Dec. 12 marks the anniversary of one of several apparitions of the Virgin Mary witnessed by an indigenous Mexican man named Juan Diego in 1531. Before Mass, Bishop Noll students read the story of Juan Diego in English and Spanish.

This Mass was especially important for BNI Principal Lorenza Jara Pastrick and Chaplain Father Jeff Burton, said organizer Ana Acosta Hicks, BNI Spanish teacher.

“They want the large Hispanic community of BNI to be represented, and what better way than through the Virgen de Guadalupe who is venerated by so many,” she said.

The Mass included a rose procession of students from BNI’s three Hispanic clubs – Multicultural Club, Spanish National Honor Society and Hispanic Student Union.

“The rose procession is important, because it represents the miracle of the Virgin’s appearance to Juan Diego,” Acosta Hicks said. Each processing student and some special parent guests presented roses to the statue of the Virgin. Parents who donated the statue had it shipped from Mexico to BNI at a cost of about $3,000.

Dancers from St. Thomas More’s Ballet Folklorico troupe, led by Ms. Gaby Diaz, also performed.

“They too are a new group/addition to St. Thomas More, and we look forward to working with them closely, possibly bringing the ballet to BNI in the future.”

Following Mass, all students received hot chocolate and pan dulce (sweet bread), purchased by BNI’s Campus Ministry.

Many students, parents, clubs and BNI staff members helped bring this special Mass to fruition, including BNI’s Multicultural Club, which aims to highlight the diverse community at the school. BNI musicians, under Mr. Rocco Carioto, worked hard to prepare music for the Mass.

“I hope that we continue this Mass yearly, but that we incorporate many many more people,” Acosta Hicks said.

Presenting roses at the Virgin of Guadalupe statue are, from left, senior Itzury Becerra, junior Diana Corral, sophomore Viviana Murillo and sophomore Neyli Villalobos.

Bishop Noll junior Emiliano Soto stands with the school’s new statue of the Virgin of Guadalupe. Parents donated the statue, which was shipped from Mexico to Bishop Noll, for the school’s first Mass for the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

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“God” In the Workplace

MIKE BUDER

Let’s flash back to Christmas Eve 2013. I was enjoying a Christmas celebration for the employees of one of the family-owned companies that I work with. The phone rang and the receptionist picked up the phone. Her intro and outro were pleasant enough, but there was no mention of the Holiday. The owner of the business asked her why. “I don’t want to offend anyone,” she said. “I happen to know that you celebrate Christmas,” he said. “Our family is a Christian family, this is a Christian owned business and we celebrate Christmas. I want you to feel comfortable wishing people a Merry Christmas if you so choose.” It was a courageous statement and one that made me proud to work with this family-owned business. Many people today think that we must be politically correct in our interactions with others, especially in our businesses. If you ask me, it’s pretty sad. We live in a country where men and women have fought for centuries so that we could have the freedom to express our beliefs. In the past century, we’ve seen movements such as that of Martin Luther King, Jr. to ensure that people of all colors and faiths have equal rights. We’ve seen political fights so that people can express their love for whoever they want-whether they be opposite or same sex. In Germany, we fought against the oppression of all these people under Hitler. We’ve fought for the greatest ability to express who we are as individuals…and yet when it comes to our faith or religion, so many people suddenly feel silenced. I am not offended when someone wishes me a Happy

Hanukah, Kwanza or any other holiday that I don’t normally celebrate. I appreciate the fact that some of the things I express about my faith get some people fired up. And that’s ok! The men and women who fought and died for this country did so just as much for your right not to believe as they did for my right to express my belief. I’m not really sure when people’s “feelings” outweighed the rights of other people to talk about faith. I don’t discriminate when it comes to the businesses we work with. I don’t have a problem working with people of all faiths or for that matter no faith. But I personally respect and appreciate business owners who aren’t afraid to talk about God. I believe we find God everywhere we look. He’s in every faith, in every flower, in every interaction and in every child. I don’t preach to my clients and co-workers, but I’m also not afraid to have a conversation about God. How about you? Does God have a role in your workplace in any way, shape, or form? Oh, and by the way – Merry Christmas, and may God bless you and your family!

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CALVARY COMMUNITY CHURCH

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

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PASTOR ALFONZO SURRETT, SR.

WORSHIP SERVICES

Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 11:15 a.m. Saturday Women’s Grief & Loss Support Group - 2nd Sat. each month at 10:00 a.m.

CHRIST COMMUNITY CHURCH, COGIC

1151 E. 170th St., South Holland 708-331-8389 FAX 708.331.8374

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PASTOR DR. CARL E. KING, SR.

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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.

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.

JESUS LIGHTHOUSE OF LOVE

INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES

19058 Burnham Ave, Lansing 312-206-1833

facebook.com/JLOLMinistries PASTOR EL CID ZOLLICOFFER PASTOR SHONNI ZOLLICOFFER

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

RECONCILIATION CHURCH

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

www.reconciliationchurch.org

PASTOR GLEN MCCARTHY

WORSHIP SERVICES

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

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COVENANT UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 1130 East 154th St., South Holland 708-333-5955 www.covucc.org

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CHURCH OF SOUTH HOLLAND

16248 South Park Ave., South Holland 708-333-8211 www.firstchurchsh.org

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The Book of Ruth in the Bible is a great love story. A God-sized love story. By the end of the book, God has restored the heart and life of the bitter Naomi through the loyal love of Ruth and Boaz. The women of Bethlehem speak words of blessing over her as she beams with her new grandbaby in her arms.

The baby’s name is Obed. He is the legal heir of Naomi’s deceased husband, Elimelech, who will inherit and preserve his family line and real estate in Israel.

The author of our love story pauses and smiles. Generations have passed since this love story unfolded. Israel now enjoys an unprecedented season of shalom, thanks to God’s military and spiritual deliverance through King David.

King David of Bethlehem is a descendant of Ruth and Boaz. They had no idea God would use their loyal love to redeem and restore the entire nation, using a great-grandson named David! When you step out in faith to be a garden hose of God’s love for others, you never know how he will use you.

But even this author had no clue that, a thousand years later, another descendant of Ruth and Boaz would be born in Bethlehem. That night, a heavenly messenger broke the silence over the fields of Bethlehem to announce, “Unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord” (Luke 2:11, ESV).

Another author, named Matthew, includes Ruth and Boaz in the genealogy of Jesus Christ. Today, we see that, through the loyal love of Ruth and Boaz, God raised up a redeemer for the entire world. “You shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins” (Matthew 1:21b, ESV).

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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@doltonpubliclibrary.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@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.

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 information. 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@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.

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 calendars 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@doltonpubliclibrary.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 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. 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 (708-8492385) or email lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary.org and leave your name, phone number and email address. A link will be sent to you. FREE

Back to School Creative Craft

View our tutorial on our YouTube page, every 4th Wednesday starting October 26, at 1pm. The link will be provided on our Facebook page. 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 Thursday, 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

Creative Craft

Heart Shaped Snowflake. December 28, 2022 at 1pm - The link will be provided on our Facebook Page. FREE.

How to Tie a Bow

Wrapping picture-perfect gifts is all about the bow. Thursday, December 15, 2022 (1pm to 1:30pm). To register call (708-849-2385 or email at lincoln@doltonpubliclibrary.org and leave your name, phone and email address. Zoom link will be sent the day of the program. FREE.

Happy First Day of Winter – December 21, 2022

Wishing all an early Happy and Safe Holidays from the Dolton Public Library District!

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: 17917 Dixie Hwy Homewood, IL 60430 Phone: (708) 798-0121, 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

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 several 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.

Festival of Lights

Now thru January 6. Monday thru Thursday 6-8pm. Saturday from 12-3pm. Experience Christmas around the world with Lansing Historical Society’s large selection of trees and other holiday exhibits.

(Un)Traditional Christmas Thursday, December 22 at 6:30pm. Discover unique origins behind some of the most common Christmas and holiday traditions with Daniel Cuthbert. Visit facebook.com/ LansingPublicLibrary to attend this virtual presentation.

Elf Friday, December 23 at 10am. Watch the movie ‘Elf’ on the big screen and enjoy hot chocolate and cookies for sale!

Riverdale Public Library

Address: 208 W 144th St Riverdale, IL 60827 Phone: (708) 841-3311 Email: library@rpld.org Website: www.rpld.org

Holiday Open House

Friday, December 16th beginning at 2PM “It’s a mingling, jingling, festive occasion! Join us at the Riverdale Public Library’s Holiday Open House for refreshments, crafts, games, story time, movies, a holiday mini concert and more! Refreshments include chili, desserts, popcorn, hot cocoa, coffee, and cold beverages. Activities include ornament and snowflake making, bingo, table-top games, holiday story time, and classic movies.”

Pop-Up Farmers Market and Resource Fair Thursday, December 15th 1PM-4PM “Free fruits and vegetables, free vendors, covid-19 vaccination shots, and a host of other resources!”

Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest Monday, December 12th -Friday, December 16th “Wear your ugliest sweater when you visit the library for the chance to win a prize!”

Holiday Giving Tree “Spread some love and good cheer this holiday season by donating a newly purchased or never-used item for the RPLD Community Giving Tree! Items will be collected until Thursday, December 22nd. The presents will be distributed on Friday, December 23rd. Help bring the joy of the season to others.”

Christmas Eve Caroling Raffle

“Sign up to win a specialty caroling visit from the Bourné Family Singers.” (Riverdale Residents Only)”

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!”

Tutoring and Down Time (Children/Teens)

Every Tuesday 3PM-5:30PM “Get the homework help you need and afterwards enjoy hanging out with your friends playing games!”

Family Film Friday (All ages)

Every Friday 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.”

Shape Up Exercise Class (Adults/Seniors)

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

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

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

In Common Beauty Club (Teens)

Wednesday, December 21st 4:30PM-5:30PM “Come in to learn the fundamentals of applying marking!”

Story Time with Ms. Cheryl (Children)

Tuesdays, December 6th and 20th 10:30AM11:30AM “Listen to the storytelling of Ms. Cheryl and afterwards, participate in a funfilled craft. Ages 2 and Up.”

All things Needlework (Adults/Seniors)

Every Monday at 12PM Do you enjoy needle arts like knitting, crochet, and sewing? Whether you are a beginner or experienced this club is for you. Work on your latest project while enjoying the company of your follow crafters. Just grab your project bag and join us for stitching, sharing tips, and conversation.

Family Game Day (All ages)

Thursday, December 29th 3PM-4PM “Spend time with your family and friends playing a variety of board games, card games and more! Snacks and beverages provided.”

Puzzle Club (Children/Tweens)

Wednesday, December 28th from 3PM to 4PM “Join in the fun as we put together puzzles. You can also win cool prizes and school supplies!”

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 3396793. We would love to have you join us!

Neighbor 2 Neighbor

Dog lovers meet! Debbie was shopping at Lowes with her adorable 14 year old rescue twins—sister and brother Toyko and MoJoe—when N 2 N asked if we could take a picture-- Debbie kindly accepted. A world traveler originally from California, Debbie found her way to Northwest Indiana and the perfect location for her two pups! Don’t forget to check on any stray pets as the winter gets cold in the Chicago area. Pets need shelter too!

TWO GIRLS IN SANTA RED: Paying attention to the Southeast Side Viet Nam Vets (SSVV) meeting at the Shed on December 5, 2022 are Judy Dominiak and Claudia Paolone. Both ladies have their holiday red sweaters on. Merry Christmas everyone! ***

The conference room of the Crossroads Building in Schererville brought out the agents from Schererville and Crown Point along with staff and directors who combined fun with information. As the real estate market shifts, CB and company shifts with it. Upward bound!

HOLLY AND HER CHRISTMAS STORE: An appropriate name for the holiday season, Mrs. Holly Novacich is displaying her seasonal gifts she prepares for her clients and friends alike. A master hairstylist in Schererville, Holly uses her creativity to make some beautiful and useful Christmas gifts. Only a few weeks left for giving!

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

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM PAST AND PRESENT CALUMET CITIANS: The holidays are upon the revelers in this--Nancy Mika, Molly Patton, Former police chief Pat and former Mayor Michelle!

DEBBIE AND PETS TOYKO AND MO JOE AT LOWES IN DYER:

VP SUSIE WIREMAN AND BURNET TITLE REP BRING SURPRISES TO THE HOLIDAY PARTY:

COLDWELL BANKER SCHERERVILLE/ CROWN POINT HOLIDAY PARTY: Pictured ejoying the Tuesday December 13, 2022 party at The Crossroads in Schererville are Gail, Gina and Rick. There was fun, food and camaraderie shared among the agents and staffers.

JANICE MINTON-KUTZ

Passing assets through a trust: What to know

SUBMITTED BY PATRICK ZAMKIN

As the year winds down, your thoughts might drift to the future. And, as part of that future, you may be thinking of where your financial assets will end up. You’ve worked hard to accumulate them, and you’ll certainly need some of them to support your retirement, but what about the rest? What’s the best way to pass them on to your loved ones?

There’s no single path for everyone to follow. But you might consider establishing a trust, which offers some key benefits. For example, your estate can avoid the timeconsuming, and highly public, process of probate. Plus, you can be highly specific about how your assets will be distributed.

To establish a trust, you will need to work with a qualified estate-planning attorney. And while you’ll discuss many issues, here are three key questions that will certainly need to be addressed:

Who will serve as trustee of the trust? As the grantor, or creator, of your trust, you will pick the trustee – the individual or corporate entity that will manage the trust’s assets and carry out the purpose of the trust. You could choose a trusted loved one, but this individual might not have the knowledge or experience to manage the responsibilities of a trustee. As an alternative, you could choose a corporate fiduciary, such as a bank or trust company. These entities are typically regulated by outside agencies and provide significant public matter expertise. Of course, they charge for their services and often have account minimums.

When are distributions made? As the grantor, you can choose when assets will be distributed to the beneficiaries you’ve named. You could decide to keep the assets in the trust until a beneficiary reaches the age of majority; note that the age of majority

is not the same in all states. Or you could choose to “phase in” the distributions at particular ages – e.g., 30, 35, 40 – or after a certain number of years. You could even hold assets in the trust for the lifetimes of the beneficiaries. These types of choices will depend on several factors, such as your feelings for how responsible a beneficiary might be in managing money.

For what purposes can the trust assets be used? In addition to choosing when your trust should make distributions, you can decide how these assets should be used. You could designate some broad categories, such as health, education, maintenance and support. A beneficiary’s request for distributions in these areas is usually granted. But you could also structure the trust to provide mandatory income, perhaps once a year, or include a provision that provides incentives, such as distributing certain amounts of money once the beneficiary has achieved a milestone, such as finishing a degree or purchasing a first home.

One final note: Although you clearly have great control over what your trust can accomplish, its effectiveness will also depend, to a great extent, on its asset level. With this in mind, you’ll want to pay close attention to your investment decisions throughout your life and your withdrawal strategy during retirement. The better your choices in these areas, the more options you’ll have with your trust – and the greater the potential benefits for your beneficiaries.

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.

Real Estate Specialists

Real Estate Questions & Answers

CATHY & JIM HIGGINS

Question: What is the difference between a house and a home?

Answer: How many times have you thought about all the places you have lived over your lifetime? Christmas at home with your parents when you were allowed to open one present before Christmas eve dinner and the excitement that brought? You remember the living room with the tree you decorated with your parents, which looked so warm and festive in that cozy room. The memory of that home is still special to you today.

Maybe it was that attic apartment above the corner grocery store, where every time the milk cooler door closed, you could hear it loud and clear.

How about your first home where the Kitchen was so small that you and your spouse took turns when you needed to enter it?

So many memories that put a smile on your face. That’s why memories are so special. Whether it’s remembering a loved one that has passed or the memory of living in a home that brought back happy feelings of an earlier part of your life.

Those special memories of our past are part of the process for keeping us happy. Although, we should never live in the past, it will always be a part of who we are.

Maybe driving past a previous home and remembering when your daughter fell off the

bike on that driveway, skinning her knee and wanting a hug from you so the hurt would go away.

The basketball hoop on your garage where you taught your son or daughter to do layups. Remembering the home where you read, “Twas the night before Christmas” to your children and that priceless look in their eyes.

It’s really not the act that you remember, it’s the feeling of that moment that you will never forget.

So, when you are at your home with those special people in your life, drinking your spiced coffee and hot chocolate, turn off that TV and talk about those special moments in your life that are etched in your mind. I guarantee there will be laughs and some happy tears!

This is what makes a house, a home. After all, Tis the season to remember, that we’re never far from home.

Happy Holidays!

Jim & Cathy Higgins

McColly Real Estate

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VAN DEEL

Deborah L. Van Deel, nee Porter, age 70, of Crown Point, IN, went home to her Lord and Savior on Friday, December 16, 2022.

Loving wife of John Van Deel. Devoted mother of Heather (Erik) Foust, Daniel (Tammy) Van Deel, and Denise Van Deel, and very close family friend Elizabeth Houck. Cherished grandmother of Justin Foust, Rebecca Foust, Madalyn Fiscus, Ellie Van Deel, Seth Van Deel, Katelyn (Noah) Butterfield, Andrew Ericks, and Thomas Ericks. Greatgrandma of Leo Butterfield. Dearest sister of Cindi (Robert) Van Rosendale, Pat (Ray) West, Chuck (Cheryl) Porter, Pam (Rick) Brouwer and Tom (Lori) Porter. Kind aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents Floyd and Arlene Porter. Deborah had a genuine, humble spirit who cared for everyone she met. Throughout her years on earth she held a number of professional caregiver roles as well as being very involved in service ministries in her church, family and community.Visitation Tuesday, December 20, 2022 from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. at First Christian Reformed Church 909 E. Greenwood Ave. Crown Point, IN. Funeral service Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at church with Rev. Fred De Jong officiating. Interment Oak Ridge Cemetery – Lansing, IL. Memorial donations may be given to Samaritan’s Purse (Christmas Gift Catalog) www. samaritanspurse.org. Arrangements entrusted to Smits Funeral Home – Dyer, IN. For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online guestbook and obituary at Smits Funeral Homes at www. SMITSFH.com.

HOERNER

Margaret L. Hoerner, nee Bloom, age 98, of Schererville, IN, passed away Monday, December 5, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Charles A. Hoerner, Sr. Loving mother of Janice Klausner, Cheryl (Gary) Chick, and Charles A. (Deborah) Hoerner, Jr. Devoted grandmother of Kenneth (Karina) Klausner, Bradley (Angela) Klausner, Karl Klausner, Katherine (Jeremy) Pauken, Matthew Chick, and Cody Hoerner; great-grandmother of Delilah, Emery, Ben, Kaspian, Greycen and Everly. Dear sister of the late Robert (late Elsie) Bloom, late Mildred (late O.D.) Roberts, and the late Helen (late Robert) Bentley. Visitation Sunday, December 11, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 3:30 p.m. at the Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN with Pastor Bob Bajda officiating. Interment at a later date at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery – Elwood, IL. Memorial contributions may be given to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Operation Smile. For more information, please call 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guestbook Smits Funeral Homes at www.SMITSFH. com.

DEJONG

Cailey Ryann DeJong, age 27, of Lansing, IL was delivered from her earthly suffering and went home to her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 14, 2022. Beloved daughter of Homer and Evelyn (nee Regnerus) DeJong. Cherished sister of Courtney (Ryan) Bylsma, Tyler (Jennifer) DeJong, Case (Emily) DeJong, and Douglas DeJong. Loving aunt of Jase, Kaiya, Jude, Caiden, Maddox, Liam, Blake, and Frank. Dear niece and cousin of many. Cailey was loved by many and will be missed. A visitation will be held on Thursday, December 22, 2022 from 1:00 - 3:00 P.M. at the Crete Protestant Reformed Church, 1777 E. Richton Rd., Crete, IL. A funeral service will take place at 3:00 P.M. at the Church with Rev. Audred Spriensma officiating. (Please note that the church is a scent and fragrance free church, also no poinsettia plants please). Burial will be a private family service on Friday, December 23, 2022 at Maplewood Cemetery in Crown Point, IN. In loving memory of Cailey, memorial contributions may be given to The Protestant Reformed Christian School / Heritage Christian High School (heritagechs.org), Covenant Christian High School (covenantchristianhs.org) or a Christian School of choice. For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online guestbook and obituary at www. SMITSFH.com.

VANDER MEER

Lenore J. Vander Meer, nee Stouwie, age 73, of Crete, IL, went home to her Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 15, 2022. Beloved wife of Rev. Dr. Albert Vander Meer, retired RCA pastor. Loving mother of John (Lynnae) Dieck, Kathryn (Raleigh) West, and Mary (Jason) Vanden Bosch. Step-mother of Jennifer (Ken) Weiss and Daniel Vander Meer. Devoted grandmother of Hannah, Matthew, and John Jr. Dieck, Emma, Abby, and Julia West, Nathan, Allison, and Ryan Vanden Bosch; Step-grandmother of Amanda (Robert) Grimm and Bret Weiss. Dear sister of Janice (Randy) Bode, Edward (Mary) Stouwie, Joanne (Gys) Van Baren, and Sharon Derks. Preceded in death by her parents Edward and Jennie Stouwie. Lenore was loved by many and will be dearly missed.Visitation Wednesday, December 21, 2022 from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN. Funeral service Thursday, December 22, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Faith Church – Beecher, 201 E. Church Rd., Beecher, IL 60401, with services conducted by Rev. Dr. Brian Dennert. Interment Zion Evangelical Cemetery – Dyer, IN. Memorial contributions may be given to Faith Church Beecher - Mobile Food Pantry. For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online guestbook and obituary at www. SMITSFH.com

KUSH

Richard Kush MSG U.S.A.F., age 72, late of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 13, 2022. Loving husband of Annette T. Kush, nee Maglish. Dear brother of Yvonne (Mike) Bretzinger and David Kush; brother-inlaw of Carl (Patty) Maglish, Coleen Burns, Tom (Kathy) Maglish, Diana Maglish, Bernadette Maglish, Pat (Mary Kay) Maglish, Glenn (Gina) Maglish, and the late Dennis Maglish. Kind uncle of many nephews and nieces. Preceded in death by his parents Samuel and Elvira Kush. Richard was a U.S. Air Force Veteran having proudly served for 22 years, was a faithful member of Faith Church in Dyer, IN (as well as a security guard), a longtime fraternal member of the Freemasons, a member of the American Legion Post #66, a stamp & coin collector, lover of Schnauzers (especially his beloved late Precious), and spoke three languages fluently. Visitation Saturday, December 17, 2022 from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. with a funeral service to be held at 6:30 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30/ Pleasant Springs Ln.), Dyer, IN, with Rev. Andy Nearpass officiating. Entombment Monday, December 19, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at Graceland Cemetery – Valparaiso, IN. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to your favorite humane society or animal shelter of your choice appreciated. For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guest book at www. SMITSFH.com

FRUNDLE

Carrol S. Frundle, nee Baldauf, age 82, of Merrillville, IN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 10, 2022.

Devoted mother of Kimberly (George) Ortega and Neal (late Joellyn) Frundle. Cherished grandmother of Katherine (Phil) Sheehan, Emily Knight, and Grace Frundle; great-grandmother of Christopher Frundle, Ella Knight, and Gordon Knight. Dearest sister of Ronald (Patricia) Baldauf. Dear cousin of Barbara Schoon. Kind aunt of many nieces and nephews. Longtime companion of the late Armondo Ciarlo. Preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Olive Baldauf. Memorial visitation Saturday, January 14, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 12:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30/Pleasant Springs Ln.), Dyer, IN with Rev. Dena Holland officiating. Private inurnment Cedar Park Cemetery – Calumet Park, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations c/o the Frundle family appreciated. For further information, please call 219322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guestbook at http://www.SMITSFH. com

HOUTS

Frances Carol Houts, 82, died peacefully at home on December 14, 2022 having been surrounded by her son, friends, beautiful flowers from special friends and her favorite music.

Fran was born May 2, 1940 in Youngstown, Ohio, a daughter of Thelma Chenoweth (Struble) and Carl Ferrara. Step daughter to Harold Downey Chenoweth. Fran was a 1958 Boardman High School (Ohio) graduate. She was an executive assistant for SuperX Drugs in Youngstown & Cincinnati, then at Jacor in Cincinnati and finally at Clear Channel Radio in San Antonio, Texas before retiring in 2009 while living in Charlotte, NC. Fran moved to Schererville, Indiana in 2014 to be closer to her son in Chicago. Fran’s favorite retirement activities included quiet mornings which she never had working, traveling, watching cooking shows and making the recipes, going to movies and lunch with dear friends in her new town and going to plays at Theatre at the Center in Munster, Indiana including fabulous dinners out with dear friends, the Parciak’s. We have missed these times since the pandemic. Fran is survived by her son, Randy Houts of Chicago. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Margaret (Peggy) Anderson and her husband Chester and a brother Joseph Downey Chenoweth. She is also survived by a large extended family in Youngstown, Atlanta including sister-in law, Susie Wenderoth Chenoweth Ericson, Columbus and Washington state including sister-in law, Jan Brizzi, many cousins, nieces and nephews. Fran requested no formal funeral or visitation. Family requests any material tribute take

the form of a contribution to the American Heart Association or Theatre at the Center in Munster, Indiana. Mom, I love you and know you were always there for me in life and will always be in my heart. Love, Randy

VANDERMEYDEN

Will J. VanderMeyden, age 90, of St. John, IN, passed away Monday, December 12, 2022. Beloved husband for 71 years of Gertrude VanderMeyden, nee DeMaar. Loving father of Pat (Dr. David) Biesboer, Dan (Pam) VanderMeyden, and Joni (Kevin) Ooms.

Cherished grandfather of Brad (April) VanderMeyden, Lyndi (Brent) Fox, Kyle (Jamie) VanderMeyden, Brittany (Rev. Rick) Roeda, Mallory (Brian) Plowman, Bart (Rosa) Ooms, Justin (Emily) Biesboer, and Allison (Luis) Maristany; great-grandfather of Caden, Danica, Hayden, Elijah, Owen, Brynn, Camden, Haley, Aspen, Bryce, Mia, Ryk, Shae, Harry, Phoebe, and Adrian. Dear brother of the late Connie (late Paul) Woodnorth, the late Donald (late Gertrude) VanderMeyden, Elaine (Pete) Oostra, and the late John VanderMeyden. Will was a charter member of Cottage Grove Christian Reformed Church. He served in many capacities, including as an elder and deacon, Sunday School teacher, Cadets leader and Youth Group leader. Will served on the Seamans Mission Board. He loved travel, photography, fishing and hunting, jewelry making, and square dancing. Will retired from Whiting Corp. after 44 years of service. He was loved by many and will be dearly missed. Visitation Saturday, January 7, 2023 from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 4:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer,

IN with services conducted by Rev. Mark Prestriedge. Private interment on Monday, January 9, 2023 at Homewood Memorial Gardens Cemetery –Homewood, IL. Memorial contributions may be given to Illiana Christian High School (www. illianachristian.org), Crossroads Prison Ministries (www.cpministries. org), or Chicagoland Prison Outreach (www. cpoministries.org).

HEAVNER

A Funeral Service for June E. Heavner was held on at Thornridge Funeral Home with Deacon Tim Springer officiating. Mrs. Heavner née Wiese was born October 8, 1931 and died December 17, 2022. She was the wife the late Paul Heavner; mother of Anne (Tony) Propati, Micheal (Dorothy) O’Brien, Susan (Ed) Punjak, William (Colleen) O’Brien, Jane (late William) Crohan, Betsy Zdznicki and Timothy (late Darlene) O’Brien; grandmother of Katie (Ryan) Tarasos, Melissa (Ken) O’Brien, Steven (Melissa) O’Brien, Sean (Jessica) O’Brien, Michael Timothy (Barb) O’Brien, Margaret (John) Choboy, Joe O’Brien, Lauren (Will) Huffman, Stephanie (Paul) Bonfiglio, Danny Zdznicki, Ryan Zdznicki, and Heather Emmons; great-grandmother of Tucker, Charlie, Garrett, Hanna, Emma, Mya, Mark, Will, Charlotte, Brock, Alexis, Matt, Molly, and Avery; former wife of the late William F. O’Brien; aunt of Tommy Wiese and Wendy Wiese. Interment Fairmount Willow Hills Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Thornridge Funeral Home(Janusz Family Funeral Service). 708-460-2300 or thornridgefuneralhomes. com

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